Feb. 15th and Baseball, will be here very shortly. Let's use this thread to discuss the 16th Region, Teams, Players to watch, Schedules, Sr college commits and the season.

 

Ashland Blazer

Bath County

Boyd County

East Carter

Elliott County

Fairview

Fleming County

Greenup County

Lewis County

Menifee County

Morgan County

Raceland

Rose Hill

Rowan County

Russell

West Carter

I think that Greenup should repeat, they are a strong club. However, they

are young, but so is about every other team in the region! Ashland lost two or

maybe even three all area players. I know Bias, a Rio Grande signee, and Davis

were all area. I think that Barber may have been also. Raceland has a legit

shot as well. They have Martin returning, who is an absolute stud that can beat

you with his glove, speed, bat and simple presence. Raceland probably wont have

any depth on the mound that will hold up to a very talented Morehead signee in

Greenup's Hieneman, 07's regional tournament MVP. The best sophomore pitcher in

the region, in my opinion is Greenup's Greenslate, who was also a part of the

07 regional tournament team. East Carter is always a sleeper who does not get

the respect they deserve. Boyd Co. is ,of course, always a team that no one

wants to mess with. This year they graduated such a strong class with the

regional player of the year in Bowling ,an Asbury signee, Blanton who was one

of the top two catchers in the region (Logan of Greenup being the other),

Perkins another all-area player and a King College signee, Branham a Morehead

signee, Moore an all-state selection (the only one in the 16th region last

year) and a Marshall signee. Lewis Co. is returning a few young kids, Bolander

I believe will be the ace of the staff there. They may stir up the 64th

district but probably won't be able to go too deep into the regional tournament again this year. Fairview ,I believe has everyone returning and also may cause some noise with Clark and Thompson leading that team again. Rowan County has their ace coming back, Martin, who is a very good young lefty with good movement and a lot of heart. With all that said, It is my opinion that Greenup has too much coming back, despite losing four key Seniors, three of which are playing college baseball, Wright at Rio Grande (he and Ashland's Bias are actually roommates), Rowe at Asbury( rooming with Ashland's Barber), Bentley at Transylvania, and Hensley is rumored to be having shoulder surgery and then trying to become a College baseball player at Shawnee. The Musketeers are returning strong with Hieneman, Craft, Logan (an all-area selection), Staten, Greenslate, Martin, and Stringfellow all were a major part of last years

regional champions. Forgive me if I am leaving anyone out. I just think they

are going to be too strong and too consistent not to repeat this year.

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I have to agree. Greenup is really loaded for bear this year. All of the 16th region should be good. If the Muskies play up to there potential, they just may rival the 96 squad :eek::eek:

 

And, by the way, I hadn't heard the rumor about Hensley. I knew he had to have shoulder surgery, which is why he didn't pitch much last year. Please keep me updated.

Good write up gcguard. :thumb:I also feel that Greenup will be hard to handle with all the pitching depth that they have returning and big bats. I feel Raceland will be surprising a lot of people with players Martin, Carver, and Wilson returning .Wilson doing a good job on the mound last season. Let’s not forget about Ashland with Rigsby, Duvall, and Jackson returning. Fairview with Thompson, Evans, and Clark also has a lot of good young talent just waiting to get their chance. Boyd always has talent each and every year and I am also wandering about how much depth they will have for the mound. East Carter will be my big runner for the 16th against Greenup with very little starters lost from last season. East will have some good seniors along with some new young talent that will be ready at district time.

Congratulations to all the 2007 players from our 16th region that have continued to represent our area at the college level. We wish you all the luck for 2008.Might just be another Brandon Webb out there ready to make it happen.

I have to agree. Greenup is really loaded for bear this year. All of the 16th region should be good. If the Muskies play up to there potential, they just may rival the 96 squad :eek::eek:

 

And, by the way, I hadn't heard the rumor about Hensley. I knew he had to have shoulder surgery, which is why he didn't pitch much last year. Please keep me updated.

 

Hopefully, the injuries will stay away GCHS. I look for a regional repeat.

,Greenslate is decent but the best Soph in the area is pushing it a little. GC won it last year, but until someone consistenrly beats Boyd they will still be the team to beat, East,Ashland Raceland,Russell and Rowan will have good teams, the statements you made are putting alot of pressure on your team and Heineman can only pitch every 5th day

If he isnt the best sophomore pitcher in the area then who is? I believe he was the only freshman on the all tournament team last year.

 

As of right now, in my opinion, Greenup is the team to beat after knocking off Boyd last year and winning the region. They only lost 4 players to graduation, while one only played in the post season. Greenup has alot of talent and can replace these players, while boyd lost alot to graduation. I look for GC to beat boyd again this season.

You have a right to your opinion,but my comments were not directed at you, Boyd had some freshmen that pitched jv ball that imo were more talented. To win the regionals and sectionals you have to depth on the mound, and beyond Heniman I just don't see it

If he isnt the best sophomore pitcher in the area then who is? I believe he was the only freshman on the all tournament team last year.

 

As of right now, in my opinion, Greenup is the team to beat after knocking off Boyd last year and winning the region. They only lost 4 players to graduation, while one only played in the post season. Greenup has alot of talent and can replace these players, while boyd lost alot to graduation. I look for GC to beat boyd again this season.

 

Greenslate is going to be a nice player down the road. He made the all-tourney team because he started the game against Fleming on the hill and threw a shutout. Fleming was not very good. That being said Greenslate is talented, so are alot of other sophomores in the region.

Greenslate is going to be a nice player down the road. He made the all-tourney team because he started the game against Fleming on the hill and threw a shutout. Fleming was not very good. That being said Greenslate is talented, so are alot of other sophomores in the region.

 

 

I know Fleming wasnt very good last year but knowing the talent they have this year and a new coach, they will win some games..Probably a lot more then last year

I know Boyd is a good team, they always are, however, they lost a lot to Graduation, sorry but i highly doubt that they will be able to beat Greenup as EASILY as they have in the past. Granted Boyd was a better team then Greenup last year but baseball is a crazy game so anything can happen.

I believe, the 16th Region, could be one of the most balanced, across the State. Some very good teams but certain pitching match-ups, can make for daily competitive games.

gcguard I didn't meanto come across as cross I just know how much pressure these kids put on themselves, and Dakotah is such a good kid along with Juan Staten I just want them mentally prepared to go along with the physical aspect

gcguard I didn't meanto come across as cross I just know how much pressure these kids put on themselves, and Dakotah is such a good kid along with Juan Staten I just want them mentally prepared to go along with the physical aspect

 

I believe that these two will be allright this year. They both showed a lot of poise last year.

I believe that these two will be allright this year. They both showed a lot of poise last year.

 

I believe it is alot easier to play when there is no expectations, when failure is expected not unforgiven