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The USAthletic / Triple Crown Family
The below features 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 Zach Tanner - Wright State - 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 - Evansville Andrew Spleth - University of North Carolina Tyler Koors Xavier University Kieran McCamment Indiana Tech Nate Clem Anderson University Thomas McCowan IPFW Sam Swaford Depauw Ben Riggins Indiana University Matt Serfling Indiana University Jake Hansen Purdue 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 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 Dallas Williams Boston Red Sox 42nd Round (Attending Mississippi Valley State) 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) 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 Drew Anderson at Ohio State Jared Shore Auburn Keegan McCamment (LSU) Austin Peay Mike Stout DePauw Vince Moore Auburn University (Montgomery) Scott Earl was a member of the Detroit Tigers World Series Champions in 1984 and played ten years of professional baseball. He is now the Head Coach of the USAthletic Nationals 16U. Scott Holdsworth is the Head Coach at Greensburg High School and is the USAthletic Select 15U Head Coach. Dave Boyce is the Head Baseball Coach at Leo High School and is the Head Coach of the USAthletic Nationals 17U. 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 New York Mets Rob Smith is the Assistant Baseball Coach at Creighton University Jeffrey Mercer is an Assistant Coach at Western Kentucky Jeff Fontaine is an Assistant Coach at Xavier University Brandon Tormoehlen is an Assistant Coach at Bellarmine John Bargfeldt is the Women's Head Softball Coach at Tulsa University. 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 Head Coach Matt Kennedy is the Head Coach at Parkland College Alex Marconi is the Head Baseball Coach at Ball State Jason Taulman is the Pitching Coach at Butler University Luke Murphy was an Assistant Coach at Butler Richard Hurt is the Head Coach at Bloomington North High School. Mike Young was the Pitching Coach for Anderson University
Drafted
2002 Adam Lind Minnesota Twins 8th Round (Attended South Alabama)
2003 Ben Smith Kansas City Royals 37th Round (Attended John Logan JC)
2003 Jake Fox Chicago Cubs 3rd Round (Currently AA )
2003 Sean Gaston Chicago White Sox 50th Round (Attending Notre Dame)
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
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 Point2003 USAthletic College Commitments
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
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 Indiana2005 USAthletic College Commitments
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 Butler2006 USAthletic College Commitments
2007 USAthletic College Commitments
Current / Former Triple Crown / USAthletic Coaches
Justin Keever is the Head Baseball Coach at Noblesville High School was Head Coach of the USAthletic Red Sox 17U.
Andrew Russell is an Assistant Coach at Westfield HS and was the Head Coach of the USAthletic Nationals 16U.
