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Southern Maryland Baseball announces that the 2009 Winter Camp will be held at Annapolis Area Christian School 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD 21144 aacsonline.org Sundays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 Pitchers and Catchers: 8:30am-12:00pm, cost: $350 Infielders and Outfielders: 12:30pm-4:00pm, cost: $350 All day (both sessions): 8:30am-4:00pm, cost: $450 The Kilby Center is a state of the art facility that features three regulation sized basketball courts with seating, a unique 22,500 square feet multipurpose indoor artificial turf surface arena with a 42’ ceiling height for indoor soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball, softball, football practices and games. Kilby Center also contains a large, fully equipped weight room, 2500 square foot wrestling loft complete with mats, a nicely appointed Dining Hall seating 275 with catering opportunities, a concession area, a twenty station computer lab, robotics lab, and several other available meeting rooms and classrooms. The building features wireless Internet access throughout. Finally, an eight lane swimming pool will be constructed in the near future. Plenty of parking is available on our campus. All of our facilities are available for rental by community groups during non-school hours.

Now Taking Registrations for Winter Camp New Location: Annapolis Area Christian School 109 Burns Crossing Road Severn, MD 21144-3254 aacsonline.org Sundays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 Pitchers and Catchers: 8:30am-12:00pm, cost $350 Infielders and Outfielders: 12:30-4:00pm, cost $350 All day (both sessions): 8:30am-4:00pm, cost $450

Southern Maryland Baseball Camp is proud to announce that legendary Louisiana State University Baseball Coach and Athletic Director Skip Bertman has been added to the Summer and Winter Coaching Staff. Baseball Coach Athletic Director

TERRY ROONEY FROM LSU NAMED HEAD BASEBALL COACH AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORLANDO, Fla. (www.ucfathletics.com) - UCF's introduction of Terry Rooney as the school's new baseball coach garnered considerable media coverage Thursday and Friday. Rooney's hiring received attention not only in the Orlando area, but also on the national level. Rooney is concluding his second season at LSU, where he serves as the Tigers' associate head coach. LSU is participating in the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.     "Terry is one of the brightest coaches and top recruiters in the country. He is a tireless worker and he has been extremely loyal to me in our five seasons of working together. We are going to the College World Series in large part due to Terry's recruiting and his work with our pitching staff. UCF has made a tremendous hire - Terry is the perfect choice for an outstanding program. He will enhance the great tradition that has already been established at UCF by its players and coaches." - LSU head coach Paul Mainieri "I am very proud. I certainly believe Terry has earned an opportunity to have his own program. I know he will do a wonderful job. I truly believe that in the short time he was here, he moved our program up in the national circles through his recruiting efforts. We had one of the top-ranked recruiting classes in the nation under him. He did a wonderful job with our pitchers and he continued to do that at Notre Dame and LSU. I know that will be one of the strong points year in and year out at UCF. This is well deserved. I knew it would only be a matter of time before he had his own program. He is a tireless worker. No one will outwork him." - Stetson head coach Pete Dunn "Terry Rooney has been on the fast track to being a Division I head coach for some time now, and he's left his mark at every stop in his young coaching career. He's a climber in the best sense of the word - he achieves in every job he's taken and keeps getting noticed by larger schools and bigger programs. His ability to identify talent and bring it to campus has made him a key member of every staff he's worked on, and it's the main reason he's expected to be a successful head coach." - Baseball America's John Manuel

St. Michael's High School wins class 1A Championship - Article by Derek Toney of Digital Sports. Click here to see article.

All Americans Thank You, Nathan Steelman, For Serving Our Country Nathan Steelman (right) with Maryland roommate Ricky Lewis in Iraq. Steelman worked "with the bad of the bad" at a maximum security prison that housed about 2,000 detainees. Nathan Steelman, a 21-year-old left-handed reliever, served as a military policeman in Iraq for 15 months. Story by Kevin Ban Valkenburg| Sun Reporter-- Read Story Nathan Steelman (11), here after a pre-game prayer with his teammates, contacted Terps coach Terry Rupp by e-mail after he returned from Iraq last fall. "I tried to sell myself a little," Steelman says. "I might have added a few inches to my height and a few miles per hour to my fastball." Steelman won his first game May 7 against Towson.

Former Southern Maryland Baseball Participant (Williamsport HS/Hagerstown, MD) Nick Adenhart to make big league debut in series finale ANAHEIM -- The Angels will summon highly touted right-handed pitching prospect Nick Adenhart to make his Major League debut Thursday night against the Oakland A's. Adenhart was dominating at Triple-A Salt Lake. The 21-year-old is 4-0 with a 0.87 ERA in five starts spanning 31 innings. He has struck out 19 and walked 15. He will be pitching on three days' rest with a light bullpen session in between, and manager Mike Scioscia said he will probably keep Adenhart on a conservative leash. "If he have to shorten him, we will," Scioscia said. "We have a 12-man staff, so we can look at some things. I don't think we have to stretch him. We can let him get his feet on the ground and see where we are in the next few starts." Scioscia said the Angels also considered promoting starting pitchers Nick Green or Shane Loux, but decided Adenhart was throwing the best. The Angels finished April with a team-record 18 victories and had two starting pitchers, Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana, go 5-0. The pitchers won back-to-back games against the A's on Tuesday and Wednesday and put the Angels in position to win three out of four games with a victory Thursday. Scioscia said he's pleased with the first month of the season, considering the Angels were without starting pitchers John Lackey and Kelvim Escobar. The Angels have had steady offensive production and more power, largely thanks to the addition of Torii Hunter to the lineup. "I think we still need to get the roster settled," Scioscia said. "But we've started off on the right foot."

Gavin Floyd has another brush with no-hit history John Mauer ended Gavin Floyd's no-no with one out in the ninth. Watch video (click here).

Jeff Kemp (Archbishop Spalding/Radford University) starts the first half of fourth-inning double play by forcing out Calvert Hall's Patrick Fitzgerald at second base. In the background is Cody Hines (Archbishop Spalding/Arundel College).

Calvert Hall's Drew Burton upends Cory Beahm of St. John's breaking up a possible double play in the fifth inning.

Archbishop Spalding players greet Matt Hillsinger (7) after he hit the second of consecutive home runs for the Cavaliers during the bottom of the fourth. Jason Patton led off the inning with a homer.

Gerjets' gem, late-inning runs lead Mason to win Newark, Del. - Dan Gerjets had a masterful start for the Patriots on Sunday and the George Mason baseball team broke a scoreless tie with a run in the top of the eighth and then added insurance runs in the ninth as Mason defeated Delaware, 5-2 in Colonial Athletic Association action. With the win, Mason (22-21, 14-8) improved to better than .500 for the first time all season. Gerjets (5-1) went eight and one-third innings, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out nine and taking a shutout into the ninth. In making his first start since being hit in the head by a batted ball on April 23, the sophomore retired the side five times and did not allow a runner past second until the ninth. From the fourth inning through the eighth, he retired 13 straight batters.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2007 PLAYER DRAFT 7 PLAYERS DRAFTED OUT OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND BASEBALL CAMP 2007 JUSTIN MOORE 26th round Baltimore Orioles JON KIBLER 30th round Detroit Tigers CORY PAGE 38th round Los Angeles Angels JOE YARMEL 39th round Baltimore Orioles MICHAEL GIOIOSO 50th round Baltimore Orioles BRETT CECIL 1st round Toronto Blue Jays CHAD KERFOOT 30th round Oakland Athletics

Congratulations to the following student athletes who have committed to play college baseball: Alex Frederick - UNC Greensboro Dulaney HS Brian Hudson- Northwest Shoals (Alabama) Stephen Decatur High School Carl Travers- Radford University Riverdale Baptist High School Corey Jenson- Hillsborough College (Tampa, FL) Severna Park HS Cory Beahm- University of Hartford St. John’s High School- Washington D.C. Dan Gerjets- George Mason University South Carroll High School DJ Califano- George Mason University North Stafford High School Eric Gronbeck- St. Mary's College Northern High School Jason Allinder - Niagra University Snow Hill High School Johnny Depaola- Hampton Sydney College Spalding High School Josh Dick- UMBC James Wood High School Josh Futter - James Madison University Wilde Lake HS Keith Fritz - Northwest Shoals (Alabama) Curley HS Kevin Brady - Clemson University Gaithersburg High School Kevin Lingerman - George Mason University Calvert Hall High School Luke Sawyer - Anderson University Calvert Hall High School Matt Mack - Radford University St. John's High School Michael Foster - Mount St. Marys Easton High School Paul DeVito - Radford University Spalding High School Ryan Thomas - George Washington University Forest Park High School Sander Beck - University of Maryland Severn High School Sean Thompson- High Point University Archbishop Curley HS Spencer Richards- Washington & Lee University Georgetown Prep Tommy Winegardner- Coastal Carolina Riverdale Baptist High School Tony Prescott- Mount St. Marys Howard High School Zach McElroy- Davis and Elkins College Gilman High School Aaron Stupp- Delaware Tech Adam Grap- St. Bonaventure/University of Hartford Adam Kolareck- University of Maryland Alex Frederick- Dulaney H.S./UNC Greensboro Andrew Chilcoat- Young Harris College Andy Drexel - University of Hartford Ben Winter - Towson University Bill Rice - Maryland University Bob Gorski - University of Hartford Brian Fream - Shenandoah University Curtis Wilson- Alabama Shoals Dan Horner- Easton H.S./Mount St. Mary's University Derek Richards- Chesapeake College DJ Calafano- North Stafford H.S./George Mason University DJ Mascetti- Shenandoah University Dustin Herbert- Salisbury University Grant Morlock - Wesley College Greg Sneeringer - Salisbury University Hunter Wessells - Manatee Community College, FL Jake Darr- Hagerstown C.C./Mount St. Mary’s University Jason Patten - Radford University Jamie Blackwell - University of North Carolina, Charlotte Jeff Kemp - Radford University Joe Yarmel - University of North Carolina, Charlotte Joey Cavanagh- Daytona C.C. John McIntosh- Frostburg State Jon Sally, Frostburg State University Jordan Palmer - Southern University Josh Futter - James Madison University Justine Moore- Virginia Commonwealth University Kevin Brady - Clemson University Ken Misal - Bluefield College Kody Hines - Hillsborough Community College Kyle Cook - York College Kyle Grant - Southern University Matt Baden- St. Mary’s College Matt Mack - Radford University Matt Hillsinger - Radford University Michael Foster- Mount St. Marys Michael Manduzio- Osbourne Park H.S./George Mason University Nick Hardy- Chesapeake College Ryan Lambert - Southern University Ryan Rivers, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Sander Beck- Maryland University Thomas Healy- Mount St. Mary's University Tyler Hibbs- Florida State University

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Seth Radcliff Fluvanna HS Univ. of Virginia - College at Wise Ryan Rivers Eastern Technical UNC Charlotte Joe Yermal McDonogh HS UNC Charlotte Hunter Wessells Cambridge HS Manatee CC Kyle Cook North Harford HS York College Andrew Germuth Archbishop Spalding HS Mount St. Mary's University

2006 ARIZONA LEAGUE HITTER OF THE YEAR Matt Sweeney, Magruder High School Southern Maryland Baseball Camp 8th Round Draft Pick Los Angeles Angels Matthew Sweeney, 3B, Low Class A, Cedar Rapids Kernels Matt has been on fire going 12 for his last 29 (.413avg) in his last eight games. He also had three hrs, a triple, three doubles and 13 RBI in that stretch. Just 19 years old, the native of Maryland has shown tremendous power for his age in what is generally considered a pitcher’s league. On the season he has 16 Homeruns, and 18 doubles while maintaining a fairly decent average (.276) and bb/k ratio (26/57).

COLLEGE COACHING ANNOUNCEMENTS

MATT SWEENEY 8TH ROUND DRAFT PICK MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND
SIGNS HIS 2006 PLAYER CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS.
PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
JERRY WARGO LOS ANGELES ANGELS SCOUT
MATT SWEENEY
DAN RADCLIFF LOS ANGELES ANGELS MID-ATLANTIC SCOUTING SUPERVISOR
OCTOBER 30, 2007 - MATT SWEENEY NAMED ARIZONA LEAGUE HITTER OF THE YEAR

Dan Canevari Is Named Pitching Coordinator
Dan Canevari returns to the Southern Maryland Baseball Camp as the coordinator of pitching instruction.  Canevari, who presently serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Special Events at LSU, has brought a wealth of baseball experience to our camp for over 10 years.   Canevari led the Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team to the first post-season tournament wins in 12 years, and the first wins ever in the Southland Conference in three years at the school.  He accepted the Head Coaching position there after a 12 year career as the pitching coach and baseball camp director for Hall of Fame Coach Skip Bertman at LSU.  While he was at LSU, the Tigers won 5 National Championships and were named the NCAA Program of the Decade.  Canevari produced 6 major league pitchers during that time with over 25 pitchers moving into professional baseball.  Prior to arriving in Baton Rouge, Canevari coached and played at the University of Miami, where as an assistant coach the Hurricanes won their first National Championship in 1982 under Hall of Fame Coach Ron Fraser.   During his career, Canevari has earned a reputation as a vibrant, innovative coach and administrator with the talent to excel in all facets of a Division I program.  We are proud to have him in the Southern Maryland Baseball family.
The Southern Maryland Baseball Camp is an established and well-known instructional environment that offers a tremendous opportunity for the student athlete who is interested in pursuing college and professional baseball. For the younger athlete, the camp provides a look into the future while providing them with the best possible foundation for success   The importance of education, self discipline, and substance abuse are addressed during the camp. We will also speak with the parents and the athletes on making the best decision on which college is right for them.   There is a close working relationship with the colleges that attend our camp throughout the year. This partnership is a valuable tool in helping place student athletes at the University or College of their choice. The next camp will be Winter Camp Taking Registrations Now New Location: Annapolis Area Christian School 109 Burns Crossing Road Severn, MD 21144-3254 aacsonline.org Sundays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 Pitchers and Catchers: 8:30am-12:00pm, cost $350 Infielders and Outfielders: 12:30-4:00pm, cost $350 All day (both sessions): 8:30am-4:00pm, cost $450 Please contact Jerry Wargo for more information. wargo@chesapeake.net or 301-855-8558	Tracy Smith - Head Coach, Indiana University Tom Walter - Head Coach, University of New Orleans      Terry Rupp - Head Baseball Coach, University of Maryland     Jim Wells - Head Coach, Alabama University     Joe Raccuia - Head Coach, Radford University		Kevin McMullan - Associate Head Coach, University of Virginia Todd Raleigh - Head Coach, University of Tennessee Roger Cador, Head Baseball Coach, Southern University            Billy Brown - Head Coach, George Mason University