Summer Team Preview: Dig In Baseball 17U National (Ballance)
June 8, 2020
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DIG IN BASEBALL 17U
NATIONAL (BALLANCE)
Summer 2020 Preview
Head Coach: Steve Ballance
Phone #: 410-303-8652
Email Address: [email protected]
Team Outlook
This summer's Dig In Baseball 17U National team is as strong as ever with a depth of talent at every position on the diamond. The team coached by Steve Ballance has won over 400 games in the past four years (summer and fall seasons) and they will look to continue that success with a very tough, elite scheduled planned again this summer. Lefty ace and Maryland commit Andrew Johnson ranked #8 in the PBR Class of 2021 Rankings, uncommitted outfielder Ehi Okojie ranked #10 in the PBR Class of 2021 Rankings, and righty Brock Rose (Xavier) ranked #7 in the PBR Class of 2022 Rankings headline this star-studded team.
Team Roster
# | Name | State | School | Class | Position | Commitment |
6 | Nate Dawes | MD | Howard | 2021 | RHP | |
7 | Chase Weller | MD | Middletown | 2021 | C/3B | |
8 | Jake Becker | MD | Sherwood | 2021 | MIF/RHP | |
9 | Ryan Torres | MD | Archbishop Curley | 2021 | MIF | |
11 | Brock Rose | MD | Georgetown Prep | 2022 | RHP/OF | Xavier |
12 | AJ Brault | MD | Georgetown Prep | 2021 | RHP | |
14 | Tim Orie | MD | Good Counsel | 2022 | 1B/DH | |
15 | Doug Marose | MD | Gaithersburg | 2021 | RHP/INF | |
18 | Brendan Kleiman | MD | Sherwood | 2021 | C/RHP | |
19 | Emmanuel Kraft | MD | Montgomery Blair | 2022 | LHP/1B | |
21 | Andrew Johnson | MD | Glenelg | 2021 | LHP/1B/OF | Maryland |
23 | Ehi Okojie | MD | River Hall | 2021 | OF | |
25 | Miller Romm | MD | Wootton | 2021 | OF | |
26 | Jordan Biggs | WV | Jefferson (WV) | 2021 | 3B/RHP | |
27 | Levi Perez | MD | Damascus | 2021 | RHP | |
32 | Josh Lantz | MD | Mount St. Joseph | 2021 | C/OF | |
34 | Brady MacDonald | MD | Frederick | 2021 | RHP/INF | |
38 | Brian Rose | MD | Richard Montgomery | 2021 | LHP |
Team Schedule
*Due to the current COVID-19 restriction and guidelines, this schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly as we continue to update it throughout the summer.
Dates | Event | Location | Status |
May 30-31 | Pennsylvania Championships | West Chester, PA | |
June 6-7 | Catholic University Showcase | Washington, DC | |
June 26-29 | 17U National Elite Championships | Hoover, AL | |
July 11-12 | Rutgers University Showcase | Piscataway, NJ | |
July 15-21 | PBR 17U National Championships | Emerson, GA | |
July 17-24 | WWBA 17U National Championships | East Cobb, GA | |
July 30 - August 3 | 17U Coastal World Series | Richmond, VA | |
August 3-7 | Black Bear Classic | Greenville, SC |
TOP UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS
Chase Weller C/3B Middletown 2021
Doug Marose RHP/INF Gaithersburg 2021
Jake Becker MIF/RHP Sherwood 2021
Josh Lantz C/OF Mount St. Joseph 2021
Brendan Kleiman C/RHP Sherwood 2021
Emmanuel Kraft LHP/1B Montgomery Blair 2022
TOP PITCHERS
Andrew Johnson LHP/1B/OF Glenelg 2021 (Maryland)
Brock Rose RHP/OF Georgetown Prep 2022 (Xavier)
Doug Marose RHP/INF Gaithersburg 2021
Emmanuel Kraft LHP/1B Montgomery Blair 2022
TOP POSITION PLAYERS
Chase Weller C/3B Middletown 2021
Jake Becker MIF/RHP Sherwood 2021
Josh Lantz C/OF Mount St. Joseph 2021
Brendan Kleiman C/RHP Sherwood 2021