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.
3B—Kyle Chenoweth, Welch, sr.; Adam McCormick, St. Mary’s-Colgan, sr.
SS—Tyler Bennett, Girard, sr.; Kellen Cox, Mount Vernon, sr.; Tanner Smith, Pittsburg, jr.
OF—James Barrett, Riverton, sr.; Cameron Beaver, Webb City, sr.; Brendon Cox, Monett, sr.; Corey Davenport, Grove, jr.; Clayton Hart. Quapaw, sr.; Barrett Noirfalise, Joplin, jr.; Colter Osborn, Pierce City, sr.; Ryan Veith, Purdy, sr.
DH—J.D. Smith, Sarcoxie, sr.
U—Patrick Drake, Webb City, soph.; Jon Wagner, Riverton, sr.
Honorable mention
C—Bryan Bridgford, College Heights, sr.; Eric Brixey, Grove, sr.; Jody Cavness, Cassville, sr.; Robert Cornell, McDonald County, sr.; Matt Cox, Quapaw, sr.; Jacob Cunningham, Labette County, sr.; Derek Dailey, Purdy, sr.; Kyle Dickens, Neosho, soph.; Cody Franklin, Hume, jr.; Travis Green, Carl Junction, jr.; Jordan Hickman, Webb City, sr.; Chase Higgs, Exeter, sr.; Kal Johnson, Miller, sr.; Casey Robertson, Fairland, sr.; Boone Rogers, Jay, sr.; Mitch Ross, Liberal, sr.; Preston Thompson, Monett, jr.; Kenny Wachter, St. Mary’s-Colgan, sr.
P—Nate Arnold (R), St. Mary’s-Colgan, fr.; Ryan Austin (R), Hume, jr.; Jared Barchak (R), Pierce City, soph.; Kaleb Clark (R), Riverton, soph.; Zach Dainty (R), Southeast, jr.; Jake Hale (R), Carl Junction, jr.; Josh Harlow (R), Miller, jr.; Wes Hefley (R), Riverton, sr.; Elijah Lasater (R), Lockwood, jr.; John McDermid (L), Joplin, jr.; Austin McKeon (R), Welch, soph.; Brandon Poindexter (R), Wyandotte, sr.; Kyle Shambaugh (L), Jay, fr.; Tanner Poppe (R), Girard, jr.; Clint Spencer (R), Carthage, jr.; Jerick Swarens (R), Webb City, sr.; Kyle Wicklund (R), Carthage, sr.; Josh Wiseman (R), Purdy, sr.; Cody Wren (R), Baxter Springs, jr.
1B—Troy Albright, Galena, soph.; Michael Baker, Cassville, sr.; Caleb Fierro, Carthage, soph.; Todd Forgey, Pierce City, sr.; Tyler Kauffman, Wyandotte, sr.; Ross Means, Lamar, soph.; Jonathan Mikhail, College Heights, sr.; Austin Paul, Neosho, sr.; Ryan Rathjen, Quapaw, sr.; Zach White, Pittsburg, jr.
2B—Zach Austin, Hume, soph.; John Davenport, Jay, soph.; Colton Leet, Galena, soph.; Ryan Lock, Lamar, sr.; Michael Mitchelson, St. Mary’s-Colgan, sr.; Gabe Moore, Welch, soph.; Kasey Ng, Commerce, fr.; Austin Ross, Pittsburg, sr.
3B—Jerrod Alexander, Nevada, sr.; Chris Bennett, Purdy, jr.; Kyle Coatney, Monett, jr.; Jeremy Gulick, Miller, jr.; Nathan Hughes, Riverton, sr.; John Michel, Carl Junction, sr.; Drew Miller, Neosho, jr.; Tyler Shaver, McDonald County, jr.; Matt Wilkes, Seneca, sr.
SS—Evan Clemons, Carl Junction, sr.; Josh Hartin, Southwest, soph.; Cody Helvey, Greenfield, soph.; Colton Higgins, Lamar, sr.; Jesse Hodge, Jasper, soph.; Carter Marion, Neosho, sr.; Brett Marshall, Frontenac, sr.; Stevie Nowlin, Fairland, jr.; Justin Pillar, Columbus, jr.; Colby Shepherd, Nevada, jr.; Dietrick Sooter, Pierce City, jr.; Dakota Walker, Galena, jr.; Zack Wilson, Baxter Springs, sr.
OF—Jordan Alexander, Fairland, fr.; Michael Anderson, Miami, sr.; Brett Fitchpatrick, Pierce City, sr.; Wil Harrington, Miller, soph.; Aaron Jamieson, Cassville, jr.; Derek Jack, Miller, soph.; Travis Kunce, Joplin, sr.; Ryan Nowlin, Commerce, soph.; Josh Pilkinton, Commerce, jr.; Zach Richardson, Pittsburg, sr.; Guillermo Rojo, Liberal, fr.; Maverick Sonis, Seneca, sr.; Joe Wachter, St. Mary’s-Colgan, sr.; Seth Wiehe, Mount Vernon, jr.; Spenser Witt, Monett, soph.
DH—Ryan Cobb, Miller, sr.; Billy Jackson, Welch, jr.; Ethan Moffitt, Aurora, sr.; Bryce Probert, Golden City, sr.
U—Zach Box, Jasper, sr.; Anthony Eck, Carthage, sr.; Logan Moore, McAuley, fr.; Levi Roberts, Southwest, soph.; Casey Youngblood, Diamond, sr.
Sports
June 28, 2008
The Joplin Globe’s All-Area Baseball Team
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Outlaws open season Thursday on the road
Chris Oldner takes a cut during the Joplin Outlaws practice Tuesday afternoon. The Outlaws open their season on Thursday night at Rossville and play seven road games before their home opener on June 5.
The Joplin Outlaws and new coach Rob Vessell have set some lofty goals for the 2012 baseball season.
Continued ... - Five sign to join Missouri Southern women's track team
- Whisner ignites Joplin Miners past Webb City
- Venus Williams joins Serena on sideline in Paris
- Both sides of border hope changes make easier entry into Canada
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- Pittsburg State Sports
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- Vengels sixth in heptathlon; PSU picks up two seventh-place finishes
- Ethan Cordray signs with Pittsburg State
- Lions, Gorillas begin competition in outdoor track and field championship
- Three finalists named for PSU head baseball coach position
- Lions qualify 10, PSU 15 for Division II outdoor track meet
- Missouri Southern Sports
- High School Sports
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Area athletes turn shine at state meet
Webb City's Jarvis Jones takes sixth in the 200.
- Cleo Elbert steps down at Thomas Jefferson
- Frontenac wins first state baseball title
- Joplin's Jeremy Lynn takes fifth at state tennis
- Frontenac advances at state baseball
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