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Haug re-joins DP: After spending one year as the pitching coach at the University of Richmond, former Coastal Carolina standout Joey Haug (left) will be back in the Palmetto State working for Diamond Prospects. He served as an area scout in 2009 for DP.
Kohn called up: Camden High School standout RHP Michael Kohn (right) was promoted to the Angels big league club on Monday. Kohn played in collegiately at USC Upstate and the College of Charleston.
Trading Places: Several coaches have made career moves recently... Matt Heath (L1) returns to the College of Charleston after a stint at Auburn... Nick Brannon (L2)
takes pitching job at Newberry after two-year stay at Elon...
Banks Faulkner (right) has been named as the new head coach at Wando...
DP Rankings-How they are built: Each time we publish our player rankings in the various classes, we are sure to come under fire from those of you who enjoy visiting our site. Many of our viewers are prep players and their parents, easily the most critical of the names they see, the names they don't see and, of course, the order that they are ranked in...which we can understand and appreciate! To view a replay article from 2009, click here.
Diamond Devils win 17U Championship: The South Carolina Diamond Devils defeated FTB Mizuno 2-1
on Monday to conclude an 11-0 run toward the 17U World WoodBat tournament title in Marietta, Georgia. The Perfect Game event is always the biggest and most scouted in this age category, the field included a record 222 teams.
Dorman's Hunter Cole (R2) was named the Most Outstanding Player and Hilton Head Prep's Patrick Andrews (R1) took home Most Outstanding Pitcher honors. For more, click here.
Gamecocks win National Championship! Congratulations to the University of South Carolina baseball team on their sweep of UCLA in the College World Series Finals.
A Father's Day Tribute: From a Baseball Son to a Baseball Dad... To view, click here.
Cisco to Reds in 6th Round: Wando RHP Drew Cisco (left) was selected in the MLB Draft on Tuesday with the 187th pick by the Cincinnati Reds in the 6th round. Cisco has signed collegiately with the University of Georgia.
Hanna to Rangers in 11th Round: Stratford LHP Chris Hanna (right) was selected in the MLB Draft on Tuesday with the 346th pick by the Texas Rangers in the 11th round. Hanna has signed collegiately with The Citadel. -Signed June 12th-
Scott to Astros in 14th Round: Riverside OF Jordan Scott (left) was selected in the MLB Draft on Tuesday with the 423rd pick by the Houston Astros in the 14th round. Scott has signed collegiately with Spartanburg Methodist. -Signed June 12th-
Henderson to Rays in 14th Round: Chesnee LHP Brandon Henderson (right) was selected in the MLB Draft on Tuesday with the 461st pick by the Houston Astros in the 14th round. Henderson has signed collegiately with Gardner-Webb. -Signed June 25th-
Palka to Phillies in 19th Round: Greer 1B Daniel Palka (left) was selected in the MLB Draft on Tuesday with the 591st pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 19th round. Palka has signed collegiately with Georgia Tech.
Holley to Astros in 39th Round: Mid Carolina RHP Krishawn Holley (left) was selected in the MLB Draft on Wednesday with the 1173rd pick by the Houston Astros in the 39th round. Holley has signed collegiately with the Newberry College.
Hines to Nationals in 44th Round: Hanahan RHP Bryce Hines (right) was selected in the MLB Draft on Wednesday with the 1316th pick by the Washington Nationals in the 44th round. Hines has signed collegiately with The Citadel.
Thomason to Red Sox in 46th Round: Eastside RHP Drake Thomason (left) was selected in the MLB Draft on Wednesday with the 1403rd pick by the Boston Red Sox in the 46th Round. Thomason has signed collegiately with South Carolina.
Koumas to Rangers in 48th Round: Lugoff-Elgin RHP Forrest Koumas (left) was selected in the MLB Draft on Wednesday with the 1456th pick by the Texas Rangers in the 48th Round. Koumas has signed collegiately with South Carolina.
Jackson to Royals in 50th Round: Mauldin C Joe Jackson (left) was selected in the MLB Draft on Wednesday with the 1499th pick by the Kansas City Royals in the 50th round. Jackson has signed collegiately with The Citadel.
Donald to Astros in 50th Round: JL Mann OF David Donald (right) was selected in the MLB Draft on Wednesday with the 1503rd pick by the Houston Astros in the 50th Round. Donald has signed collegiately with Tallahassee CC (FL).