Published June 28, 2008 09:22 pm -
The Joplin Globe’s All-Area Baseball Team
First team
Catcher—Jacoby Martin, Galena, soph., 5-9, 165, Bats Right, Throws Right (Statistics include .494 batting average on 38-of-77, 30 runs scored, 9 doubles, 15 stolen bases, 19 RBI).
Pitchers—Brett Abell, Miami, sr., 6-3, 170, TL, BL (6 wins, 2 losses, 1.69 ERA, 79 strikeouts, 26 walks, 49.67 innings); Tyler Abma, Miller, jr., 5-10, 175, TR, BR (7-1, 0.74, 93 strikeouts, 17 walks, 24 hits, 47 innings); Yancey Lett, Fairland, jr., 6-1, 195, TR, BR (5-3, 1.60, 64 strikeouts, 21 walks, 39.33 innings); Zak Porath, Carl Junction, sr., 5-11, 190, TL, BL (7-3, 1.58, 87 strikeouts, 21 walks, 31 hits, 53 innings); Brandon Spear, Pittsburg, sr., 6-3, 230, TR, BR (7-1, 0.70, 56 strikeouts, 5 walks, 35 innings).
First basemen—Austin Lepper, Webb City, jr., 6-3, 195, BR, TR.(.495 on 48-of-97, 15 doubles, 3 HR, 24 RBI); Willie Watt, St. Mary’s-Colgan, sr., 6-5, 200, BR, TR (.451, 38 R, 4 HR, 33 RBI).
Middle infielders—Jeb Clark, McDonald County, soph. (.508 on 33-of-65, 10 doubles, 7 HR, 24 RBI); Kelby Haynes, Cassville, sr., 6-1, 170, BR, TR (.404, 6 doubles, 17 RBI); Nick Henson, Miami, sr., 6-1, 180, BR, TR (.447, 4 HR, 33 RBI); Dane Kolkmeyer, Joplin, jr., 5-11, 170, BR, TR (.442 on 46-of-104, 37 runs, 7 doubles, 3 triples, 4 HR, 18 RBI); Chance Sossamon, Webb City, sr., 6-2, 170, BR, TR (.459 on 50-of-109, 40 runs, 16 doubles, 7 HR, 46 RBI, 32-of-36 SB); Jesse Watt, St. Mary’s-Colgan, soph., 6-3, 180, BL, TR (.393, 33 runs, 4 HR, 30 RBI).
Third basemen—Mitch Albright, Galena, sr., 6-1, 180, BL, TR (.500 on 28-of-56, 28 R, 17-of-17 SB, 7 home runs, 29 RBI); Kyle Collier, Liberal, sr., 5-10, 240, BR, TR (.412, 24 R, 6 doubles, 21 RBI).
Outfielders—Darren Aggus, Webb City, sr., 5-10, 175, BR, TR (.417, 36 runs, 9 doubles, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 23-of-24 SB); Shane Drenick, Pittsburg, sr., 5-11, 165, BL, TR (.471, 23 RBI); Stuart Jeck, St. Mary’s-Colgan, jr., 6-1, 180, BL, TR (.561 on 32-of-57, 31 runs, 4 HR, 36 RBI, 17-of-18 SB); Jordan Kerbs, Nevada, sr., 5-9, 170, BR, TR (.448, 27 runs, 10 doubles, 4 triples, 3 HR); Jordan Krokroskia, Baxter Springs, sr., 5-7, 160, BL, TL (.490, 24 runs, 7 doubles, 2 HR, 17 RBI); Stephen Poston, Carthage, sr., 6-3, 210, BR, TR (.384, 9 doubles, 4 HR, 31 RBI); Cayle Shambaugh, Jay, soph., 6-0, 180, BL, TL (.350, 20 walks, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 7 HR, 20 RBI).
Designated hitters—Shayne Hoke, Joplin, sr., 6-0, 200, BR, TR (.363, 8 doubles, 6 HR, 26 RBI); Mack Kyle, Webb City, jr., 6-1, 190, BR. TR (.344, 7 doubles, 34 RBI, 16 hit by pitches).
Utilitymen—Patrick Bennett, Seneca, sr., 6-2, 190, BR, TR (.443, 7 doubles, 3 triples, 3 HR, 31 RBI, 4 wins, 3 losses, 3 saves, 1.24 ERA, 81 strikeouts, 13 walks, 30 hits, 45.33 innings); Mason Roller, Purdy, jr., 6-1, 215, BR, TR (.507 on 38-of-75, 28 runs, 3 HR, 40 RBI, 5 wins 1 loss).
Coach—Shawn Mayes, Webb City.
Second team
C—Jerry Pettus, Wyandotte, sr.
P—Bo Bergen (L), McDonald County, jr.; Jacob Bierbrodt (L), McDonald County, sr.; Calvin Burr (R), Joplin, sr.; Alex Hinman (R), Grove, sr.; Brett Richardson (R), Webb City, sr.
1B—Tyler Dodson, Grove, sr.; Grant Longcrier, Miami, jr.
2B—Seth Bunce, Fairland, sr.; Quentin Ybarra, Labette County, sr.