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OPENING DAY RAINED OUT!At least it wasn't SNOW!
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4th Day Of Spring - Tigers Playing Baseball In The Snow

A ground ball to the TIGER shortstop!



The Newest Tiger Fan - Anthony Guida Jr.

7 month old Anthony Guida Jr. attended his first South Plainfield Tiger baseball game on Saturday March 19th in Bridgewater.  He showed up with a "Game Face" the Tiger players could only envy.  But after the game, he showed everyone his big smile thanks to Mrs. Tomei. (Aunt Wendy)

Game photos from March 19th - LINK:
http://s710.photobucket.com/albums/ww110/driftwood22/2011%20SP%20Baseball%20Pre-Season/



Downes, Hansen & Petriello Named To Louisville Slugger – TPX Pre-Season Honors by Collegiate Baseball

Brandon Downes, Dan Hansen, & Stephen Petriello

Three South Plainfield players were named in the Louisville Slugger – TPX pre-season All-American selections. Brandon Downes was named to the Pre-Season High School All-American First Team, while Dan Hansen and Stephen Petriello were named to the national “Players to Watch List.”

According to Collegiate Baseball, the players on these lists represent not only amazing athletic ability and talent in their respective positions, but are also among the most sought after players by pro scouts and college recruiters.

This is the 15th year that that Louisville Slugger has sponsored the High School All-Americans teams. The staff of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper selected the teams. The Louisville Slugger – TPX pre-season All-American selections and the state by state “Players To Watch List” takes approximately three months to compile. Nominations must be submitted by the high school baseball coach and must include statistics for that player from the previous spring season. All players must have played on a varsity team to be eligible.

The complete lists are compiled in the January 28th issue of the Collegiate Baseball newspaper.



Brandon Downes Named to Rawlings® and Perfect Game USA Pre-Season All-Region Team

Annual awards recognize the top senior athletes at the high school level 

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (March 3, 2011) - Rawlings Sporting Goods® announced today its annual Rawlings Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams to recognize the top 400 high school baseball athletes in the U.S., while also showcasing their abilities to collegiate and professional scouts. In partnership with Perfect Game USA, the world’s largest scouting report service, Rawlings is devoted to distinguishing “THE FINEST IN THE FIELD” with these two prestigious awards.

Mike Thompson, Rawlings Vice-President, said, “These selected athletes are being recognized for their skill, athleticism, and dedication to their game which allows them to perform to the highest level of game play. With more than 240,000 high school athletes in the nation, these players represent the very best in their class.”

The Rawlings Preseason All-Region 1st Team recognizes 400 players from eight regions around the U.S. Each of the regions will form a 50-man roster, complete with catchers, pitchers, infielders and outfielders.

In addition, the top 150 of the 400 athletes will be named to the Rawlings Preseason All-American Team. All 150 award recipients will be named to one of three teams, each including a 50-man roster.

“Rawlings and Perfect Game USA are synonymous with the game of baseball and these preseason awards allow us to reward these elite athletes for their hard work and contribution to the game,” said Thompson.

http://www.perfectgame.org/all_americans/2011/northeast.aspx