The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

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June 28, 2008

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.

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.

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