Wes and Rob in July when Wes threw against the Indianapolis Indians.

Seven USAthletic Players Sign Baseball Scholarships!

Early Signees

Zach Tanner - Wright State University  (Dayton Ohio) - Shortstop - Yorktown HS

 Josh Lyon - Indiana University  (Bloomington) - Catcher - Heritage Christian HS

        

Josh Ludy - Baylor University  (Waco, Texas) - Catcher - Jay County HS

Mark Conover - Indiana State University (Terre Haute) - Pitcher - Brownsburg HS

Tyler Calder - Purdue University  (West Lafayette) - Pitcher - Mt. Vernon HS

Jake Houston - Olney Central College  (Olney Illinios) - First Base - Brownsburg HS

Ryan Wides  - University of Evansville  -  Noblesville HS - USAthletic Red Sox

 This page will feature players that I have coached or that have been a part of the Triple Crown and/or USAthletic programs.

That includes kids that I've coached with my mentor Jeff Mercer at Mercer's Sports Center when I just started. It includes players that were involved with Triple Crown from '94-'04,  some I coached with Indiana Bulls from 2000-2002. And finally, players that have played on USAthletic Teams from 2002-2006.

The players on this list in should no way be be considered only "our guy". High achievers are often influenced, developed and coached by a "team" of very talented people and organizations throughout their playing career. I list them more as a celebration of their hard work, dedication and success than anything else.

Over the years, now hundreds have gone "pro" in something other than baseball (to take a line from the NCAA commercial). I am equally proud of the teachers, firefighters, professionals, managers and yes even coaches that have been involved with us in one way or another. I also want to mention the girls' softball players that have been just as dedicated and a great joy to teach.

And in reverse, many of these kids (and their famiies) have dramatically impacted me and made my life much richer. I consider some of them my best friends to this day. And for that I feel blessed beyond measure.

For the ones that are still playing or coaching, I'll try to link to where they're currently at so you can follow and root them on!

I'm sure I will have missed some kids. Please let me know and I'll get it updated.

Training for Life,

Rob Barber
April 2007

Drafted

1993    Brian Harris    Pittsburgh Pirates    45th Round

1995    John Kremer    Detroit Tigers    38th Round (Attended the University of Evansville)

1996    A.J. Zapp    Atlanta Braves    1st Round

1996    Nicky Jamison    Detroit Tigers    31st Round

1997    Brian Harris    Philadelphia Phillies    8th Round

1998    Eric Riggs    L.A. Dodgers    4th Round

1998    J.D. Closser    Arizona Diamondbacks    5th Round (Currently in AAA Brewers)

1998    Jeff Pass    Arizona Diamondbacks    7th Round

1998    John Kremer    Baltimore Orioles    13th Round

1999    John Kremer    N.Y. Yankees    19th Round

1999    Neal Musser    New York Mets    2nd Round (Currently in AAA with KC)

2000    David Beigh    Pittsburgh Pirates    2nd Round

2001    Wes Whisler    Chicago Cubs    41st Round (Attended UCLA)

2002    Bryan Bullington    Pittsburg Pirates 1st Overall Pick! (Currently AAA)

2002    Adam Lind    Minnesota Twins    8th Round (Attended South Alabama)

2002    Neil Geisler    Chicago White Sox    29th Round (Attended Okloosa Walton JC)

2002    Steve Bryant    Milwakee Brewers    39th Round (Did not sign)

2003    Jordan Czarniecki    Colorado Rockies 25th Round

2003    Ben Smith    Kansas City Royals    37th Round (Attended John Logan JC)

2003    Dallas Williams    Boston Red Sox    42nd Round (Attending Mississippi Valley State)

2003    Jake Fox    Chicago Cubs    3rd Round (Currently AA )

2003    Jim Brauer    Colorado Rockies    17th Round (Attending the University of Michigan)

2003    Neil Geisler    Chicago White Sox    37th Round (Attended University of South Carolina)

2003    Sean Gaston    Chicago White Sox    50th Round (Attending Notre Dame)

2004    Drew Anderson    Cincinnati Reds    13th Round  (Currently AA )

2004    Jim Brauer    New York Mets    42nd Round  (Currently AA)

2004    Adam Lind    Toronto Blue Jays    3rd Round  (Currently minor league reserve)

2004    Wes Whisler    Chicago White Sox    2nd Round (Currently AA Birmingham)

2005    Jim Brauer    Florida Marlins    9th Round (Currently in AA)

2005    Brad Canada    New York Yankees    25th Round

2005    Grady Hinchman    New York Mets    undrafted

2005    Matt Dugan     Chicago White Sox     undfafted

2006   Andrew Clark   Milwaukee Brewers      19th Round (Attending University of Mississippi)

2006    Chris Walden    Seattle Mariners    37th Round (Attending the University of Kentucky)

2006    Lance Hamner    Florida Marlins    48th Round (Attending Parkland JC)   

2006    Kyle Gibson   Philadelphia Phillies (Attending University of Missouri)

2000-2002 College Commitments

Drew Anderson at Ohio State
Ryan Arnett at Eastern Michigan
Shawn Barrett at Pasco Hernandez CC / Mercer University
Corey Bucklew at Ball State
Jay Brant at Indiana University
Jason Buholtz at Ball State
Matt Bush at Purdue University
Brad Canada at Bradley
Brian Candada at Miami of Ohio
Jordan Czarnike at Tennessee
Jake Fox at Michigan
Brett Gerrard at Ohio State
Zach Harris at Depauw
Grady Hinchman at Western Kentucky
Troy Jeffers at Lincoln Trails
Josh Masden at Indiana Tech
Nick McIntyre at Purdue University
Chris Pestle at Lincoln Trails
Wil Reynolds at Miami of Ohio
Sam Sellery at Miami of Ohio
Brian Smith at Butler
Brandon Tormoehlen at Butler
Wes Whisler at UCLA
Shawn Williams at Evansville
Josh Stoner at Franklin
Andrew Russell Baldwin Walace
Andy Zellars: Xavier
Kyle Freeman: Valparaiso
Rashard Graves: Indiana University
Tony Kennedy: Ohio State
Adam Lind South Alabama, 2002 Indiana Mr Baseball2001   BILL GOFF   WABASH
Dan Fair    Butler
Chris Sides    Butler
Matt Snyder    West Point

2003 USAthletic College Commitments

Jared Shore   Auburn
Kenny Bargfeldt    Ball State
Sean Gaston    Notre Dame
Eric Osborn    Purdue
Dallas Williams   Mississippi Valley State
Mike Dury    Notre Dame
Ben Smith    Indians State
Scott Circle    IU
Tony Barnes    Butler
Scott Hamilton    Wabash
Kenny Grubbs    Rose Hulman
Ryan Tatusko    Indiana State
Eric Williams     Hanover
AJ Priclkle    Purdue
Jason Beck    University of Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Star recognized: (2003)
-- Eric Osborn, Indianapolis Suburban Athlete of the Year
-- Mike Dury, Indianapolis City Athlete of the Year!
--Sean Gaston, Indianapolis Metro Baseball Player of the year!

2004 USAthletic College Commitments

Keegan McCamment    (LSU) Austin Peay
Jeff Blickman   Duke
Brian Deter    Butler
Kyle McLaughlin    Butler
Tyler Malone    Indiana State
Alex Sedam    Marietta College
Gordon Mason Franklin College
Matt Klein   Depauw
Nick Shipley    JC
Ryan Reed    University of Southern Indiana

2005 USAthletic College Commitments

Mike Stout    DePauw
Geoff Bollier   Kenyon College
Grant Poole   Danville CC
Evan DePotter    Butler
Kyle Cushman   Franklin
Gary King     Miami (OH) (on the '03 USAthletic Fall Team and in the fall program)
Nick Shipley    Parkland JC
Austin Nickol    Butler

2006 USAthletic College Commitments

2007 USAthletic College Commitments

Vince Moore   Auburn University (Montgomery)

Current / Former Triple Crown / USAthletic Coaches

Skeeter Barner is the minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Razor Shines is the major league third base coach for he Chicago White Sox

Rob Smith is the Assistant Baseball Coach at Creighton University

Shaun Williams is the Head Coach of the USAthletic Cardinals 17U

Tyler Williams is the Assistant Coach of the USAthletic Cardinals 17U

Brandon Tormoehlen is the Head Coach of the Indiana Bulls 13U

John Bargfeldt is the Women's Head Softball Coach at Tulsa University.

Bill Sampen, a former major leaguer, is the Head Baseball Coach at Bethesda High School.

Mike Farrell is the Regional Scout for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Dyer Miller is the AAA Pitching Coach for the St. Louis affilate in Memphis.

Kyle Rayl is the Assistant Coach at Anderson University and Head Coach of a Great Lakes Summer League team.

Matt Kennedy was an assistant at Indiana State

Alex Marconi is the Assistant Baseball Coach at Ball State

Jason Taulman is the Pitching Coach at Butler University

Luke Murphy was an Assistant Coach at Butler an now USAthletic Red Sox assistant.

Richard Hurt was the Head Coach at Bloomington North High School and now a USAthletic 14U Coach.

Mike Young is the Pitching Coach for Anderson University and USAthetlic Wizard Head Coach.

John Rigney is the Indiana Bulls 15U Head Coach

Justin Keever is the Head Baseball Coach at Noblesville High School and Head Coach of the USAthletic Red Sox 17U.

Andrew Russell is the Head Coach of the USAthletic Nationals 16U.