Baseball: All Year Round
Baseball is a year round sport now, and Carl Martinous with the Arkansas Baseball Academy stopped by Today's THV to talk about upcoming events.
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"A life not for others is not a life" - Coach John Wooden
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
The First Annual Arkansas Baseball Academy Fall Showcase at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas is a huge success!
After the monsoon that the Central Arkansas Area received on Friday, October 9, the showcase was still a success. The weather was suppose to be sunny with the temperature in the upper 60's, but it was cloudy and cool with the highs in the 50's. Even though the conditions were not ideal, 90 players from around the state showed up to show their talents on the field at beautiful Dickey-Stephens Park (where the Arkansas Travelers play). The Arkansas Baseball Academy coaching staff were very excited to have 10 in-state college coaches and the area scout for the New York Mets make it out to watch juniors and seniors from the state of Arkansas show their skills.
The Arkansas Baseball Academy would like to thank Frank and Barbara Battisto from the Dixie Cafe for providing food for the hospitality area for the college coaches and the scout from the New York Mets. We would also like to thank the sponsors: MK Distributors, Martinous Flooring, The Mortgage Bank of Arkansas, and Banana Graphics.
We would especially like to thank Greg Johnston, the Park Superintendent/Head Groundskeeper, for having the field near perfect playing condition on the field with all of the wet weather Central Arkansas received the past week as well as Pete Laven, the general manager for the Arkansas Travelers, for giving us permission to play at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
Next up: Sunday, October 18 a round robin tournament at both Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State vs. the Arkansas Select and the Arkansas Express.
Rain continues to be the nemesis of the Arkansas Baseball Academy
The rain has once again cancelled games for the Arkansas Baseball Academy. Coach RJ Thomas called Friday afternoon to say that the Hendrix Baseball field was under water by the rain.
Next up: The first annual Arkansas Baseball Academy Fall Showcase at Dickey-Stephens in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Next up: The first annual Arkansas Baseball Academy Fall Showcase at Dickey-Stephens in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rain continues to wreak havoc on the Fall schedule
Sunday, October 4 at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas has been cancelled due to steady rain all day.
Next up: Saturday, October 10, the Arkansas Baseball Academy will have a one game scrimmage at Hendrix College; and on Sunday, October 11 - the Arkansas Baseball Academy First Annual Showcase at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
Next up: Saturday, October 10, the Arkansas Baseball Academy will have a one game scrimmage at Hendrix College; and on Sunday, October 11 - the Arkansas Baseball Academy First Annual Showcase at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
Arkansas Baseball Academy continues their annual trip to Crowder College
The Arkansas Baseball Academy began the day competing against their in-state prospect team rival, the Arkansas Express. Chris Oldner from the Arkansas Baseball Academy pitched very well against the Express, but some miscues in the outfield helped the Arkansas Express to pull the game out. CJ Engle, senior catcher from Benton, had an exceptional game behind the plate and at the plate. CJ Engle threw runners stealing and was clocked at 1.9 from the pop of the mint to his release to second base. CJ Engle was 2 for 3 with 2 triples, but CJ and Chris Oldner's effort fell short against the Express losing the game 10 to 7.
The Arkansas Baseball Academy came back at the 3 o'clock game to face their friendly in-state rival the Arkansas Select. The game started out as a bang from the Select as jumped on the Arkansas Baseball Academy early, but CJ Engle came back in the second game to pitch and ultimately quite the Select. As CJ Engle took control of the game from the mound, the Arkansas Baseball Academy went to work offensively by piling a total of 21 runs at the end of the game. The game was halted after the sixth inning with the Arkansas Baseball Academy winning the game 21 to 12.
Next up: Sunday, October 4 at the University of the Ozarks against the Arkansas Express
The Arkansas Baseball Academy came back at the 3 o'clock game to face their friendly in-state rival the Arkansas Select. The game started out as a bang from the Select as jumped on the Arkansas Baseball Academy early, but CJ Engle came back in the second game to pitch and ultimately quite the Select. As CJ Engle took control of the game from the mound, the Arkansas Baseball Academy went to work offensively by piling a total of 21 runs at the end of the game. The game was halted after the sixth inning with the Arkansas Baseball Academy winning the game 21 to 12.
Next up: Sunday, October 4 at the University of the Ozarks against the Arkansas Express
Back on the Field at Arkansas Tech
After the cancellation at Lyon College, the Arkansas Baseball Academy played a doubleheader against the Arkansas Express playing 2 nine inning games. The two organizations agreed to play a showcase style game, which would theoretically showcase the skill of each player off to the Arkansas Tech coaches. After the first game, the showcase style of play seem to work okay, but by the middle of the second game it became evident that the showcase style game really doesn't work.
The one thing we learned from that experience is that we will never attempt to do style of play again. We feel that it is better to play the game of baseball because we felt that we lost teaching points of the game and lost the focus of just having fun playing baseball.
All-in-all, the players looked good and the Arkansas Tech coaches were very complementary toward the players of the Arkansas Baseball Academy. We definitely would like to thank Coach Dawson and Coach Titus from Arkansas Tech for being gracious enough to allow us to play on their field.
Next up: Saturday, October 3rd at Crowder Junior College, Neosho, Missouri; Sunday, October 4 at University of the Ozarks.
The one thing we learned from that experience is that we will never attempt to do style of play again. We feel that it is better to play the game of baseball because we felt that we lost teaching points of the game and lost the focus of just having fun playing baseball.
All-in-all, the players looked good and the Arkansas Tech coaches were very complementary toward the players of the Arkansas Baseball Academy. We definitely would like to thank Coach Dawson and Coach Titus from Arkansas Tech for being gracious enough to allow us to play on their field.
Next up: Saturday, October 3rd at Crowder Junior College, Neosho, Missouri; Sunday, October 4 at University of the Ozarks.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Rain continues to reschedule Fall schedule
Saturday, September 26, the game versus Lyon College's Junior Varsity team has been postponed until October 24 due to the most unusual wet and rainy Fall. Coach Holmes called to say they haven't been able to get on their own field because for the past two weeks it has been under water.
Next up: versus Arkansas Express at Arkansas Tech University on Sunday, September 27.
Next up: versus Arkansas Express at Arkansas Tech University on Sunday, September 27.
Louisiana Monroe Tournament washed out
Gametime Academy's tournament at Louisiana Monroe has been cancelled due to heavy rain. This was a new tournament and college to visit for the Arkansas Baseball Academy, but there is always next Fall.
Next up for the Arkansas Baseball Academy: On Saturday, September 26, the Arkansas Baseball Academy will play a doubleheader versus Lyon College's Junior Varsity team. On Sunday, September 27, the Arkansas Baseball Academy will play a doubleheader versus the Arkansas Express on the campus of Arkansas Tech University and this game will consist of 2 nine inning games.
Next up for the Arkansas Baseball Academy: On Saturday, September 26, the Arkansas Baseball Academy will play a doubleheader versus Lyon College's Junior Varsity team. On Sunday, September 27, the Arkansas Baseball Academy will play a doubleheader versus the Arkansas Express on the campus of Arkansas Tech University and this game will consist of 2 nine inning games.
Arkansas Baseball Academy is tested at Arkansas State
The Arkansas Baseball Academy played the best of the best from the Midwest at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The tournament had three organizations competing to showcase their players in front of college coaches. The three organizations were the Arkansas Baseball Academy, St. Louis Gamers, and Dulin Dogdgers from Memphis.
Coach Matt Whiteside from the St. Louis Gamers said that he was impressed with the talent and play from the Arkansas Baseball Academy. Coach Whiteside also runs the Team USA - Midwest team, so he was part of the selection process for choosing Jackson Lowry and Taylor Wallace to be a part of Team USA in the Midwest.
Next up for the Arkansas Baseball Academy: Arkansas Baseball Academy is heading to Monroe, Louisiana to play in a tournament hosted by Gametime Academy out of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Coach Matt Whiteside from the St. Louis Gamers said that he was impressed with the talent and play from the Arkansas Baseball Academy. Coach Whiteside also runs the Team USA - Midwest team, so he was part of the selection process for choosing Jackson Lowry and Taylor Wallace to be a part of Team USA in the Midwest.
Next up for the Arkansas Baseball Academy: Arkansas Baseball Academy is heading to Monroe, Louisiana to play in a tournament hosted by Gametime Academy out of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Getting started for the Fall of 2009 at UCA
The Arkansas Baseball Academy starts the Fall of 2009 season with a doubleheader with Pulaski Tech's Club Team on the University of Central Arkansas' baseball field on Sunday, September 6 the weekend of Labor Day. This is the first year that Pulaski Tech started baseball and they will do it by started having a club team. We are excited to see that the local two year school of Pulaski Technical College is starting a baseball program, and we are hoping that it will grow into a full fledged Junior College Baseball team.
The games were a success as both teams competed hard as the coaching staff from UCA looked on with hope of finding a player or too for next years squad.
Next: Arkansas Baseball Academy will travel to Jonesboro, Arkansas to play in a tournament that is being put on by the St. Louis Gamers out of St. Louis, Missouri.
The games were a success as both teams competed hard as the coaching staff from UCA looked on with hope of finding a player or too for next years squad.
Next: Arkansas Baseball Academy will travel to Jonesboro, Arkansas to play in a tournament that is being put on by the St. Louis Gamers out of St. Louis, Missouri.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Arkansas Baseball Academy Fall '09 Players receive accolades
Congratulations to Jackson Lowery (Pulaski Academy), Chris Oldner (Lake Hamilton), and Taylor Wallace (Catholic High)
Jackson Lowery a senior from Pulaski Academy/Arkansas Baseball Academy Fall '09 team for making the 17 & under Team USA Baseball team from the Midwest. Jackson will be representing Team USA (Midwest) in North Carolina from Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20. Congratulations Jackson on making the cut to represent Team USA from the Midwest.
Chris Oldner a junior from Lake Hamilton has been selected to be a participate for the Under Armour Showcase Tournament in October. Congratulations Chris on making the team.
Taylor Wallace a sophomore from Little Rock Catholic made the 16 and under Team USA team from the Midwest. Taylor also has been ranked by perfect game.
We would like to congratulate these two young men from the Central Arkansas Area and we are proud that they are representing are state.
Jackson Lowery a senior from Pulaski Academy/Arkansas Baseball Academy Fall '09 team for making the 17 & under Team USA Baseball team from the Midwest. Jackson will be representing Team USA (Midwest) in North Carolina from Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20. Congratulations Jackson on making the cut to represent Team USA from the Midwest.
Chris Oldner a junior from Lake Hamilton has been selected to be a participate for the Under Armour Showcase Tournament in October. Congratulations Chris on making the team.
Taylor Wallace a sophomore from Little Rock Catholic made the 16 and under Team USA team from the Midwest. Taylor also has been ranked by perfect game.
We would like to congratulate these two young men from the Central Arkansas Area and we are proud that they are representing are state.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Former Arkansas Baseball Academy Player is announced at UALR
DYLAN OWEN is announced as a newcomer at UALR
6-0, 184 lbs., RHP // Little Rock, Ark. (Catholic HS)//Arkansas Baseball Academy
Owen went 6-1 with 52 strikeouts over 46 innings pitched as a senior at Little Rock Catholic HS. He earned All-Conference accolades in 2008 after helping the Rockets to a conference championship.
Norwood on Owen: “Dylan is a local kid that had an outstanding high school career. He will help us in the bullpen.”
6-0, 184 lbs., RHP // Little Rock, Ark. (Catholic HS)//Arkansas Baseball Academy
Owen went 6-1 with 52 strikeouts over 46 innings pitched as a senior at Little Rock Catholic HS. He earned All-Conference accolades in 2008 after helping the Rockets to a conference championship.
Norwood on Owen: “Dylan is a local kid that had an outstanding high school career. He will help us in the bullpen.”
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Kevin Sheredy joins Arkansas Baseball Academy Coaching Staff
The Arkansas Baseball Academy is excited to add former Arkansas Razorback (transferred to UCLA) and former St. Louis Cardinal Minor Leaguer, Kevin Sheredy to the coaching staff. Kevin brings with him a wealth of knowledge of baseball experience from a collegiate and professional level. Kevin will be working with the pitchers for the Academy starting this Fall of 2009. Welcome aboard Kevin!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
'08 Arkansas Baseball Academy Players to play on the '09 All-Metro Team
Congratulations to these Arkansas Baseball Academy players for making the All-Metro Team.
The games will be played on Wednesday, May 20 at Gary Hogan Field. Gary Hogan Field is on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and is home of the UALR Trojans.
Austin Pfeiffer from Benton is heading to North Central Texas Jr. College
Congratulations Austin!
Austin Pfeiffer from Benton High School has accepted a scholarship offer to play next fall for North Central Texas Junior College.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Arkansas Baseball Academy Featured in "Today's Man Magazine" for Baseball Preview issue
Arkansas Baseball Academy gets exposure in the Baseball Preview Issue of TODAY'S MAN MAGAZINE.
It can be found at www.todaysmanmagazine.com. Download the March Issue which is the Baseball Preview and Arkansas Baseball Academy is found on pages 16-19.
It can be found at www.todaysmanmagazine.com. Download the March Issue which is the Baseball Preview and Arkansas Baseball Academy is found on pages 16-19.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Updates on the Senior '09 Class that played on the Fall '08 team
Dylan Owen (Little Rock Catholic) - has committed to UALR
Josh Klapp (Rosebud High School) - has committed to Conners State
Tyler Walker (Woodlawn High School) - has committed to SAU
October 25 & 26: Arkansas Baseball Academy travels to Shreveport for its last weekend of the Fall 2008
Gametime Academy (Shreveport, LA) hosts Arkansas Baseball Academy in final weekend of the Fall season of 2008.
The first game didn't start until 2pm on Saturday, October 25 because of the ACT that was given on Saturday morning, so both teams were having to share players as a practice game type of situation until all of the seniors could show up and play a game with both teams having a full roster. When the second game began at 4:30pm, Daniel Brundick, a senior at Little Rock Catholic, gave a strong outing and giving way to Brock Ashford, a senior from Central Arkansas Christian, to get the save.
On Sunday, October 26, both teams played a nine inning game that saw Gametime Academy play almost a flawless game to defeat the Arkansas Baseball Academy.
The Arkansas Baseball Academy finished the Fall season with 7 wins and 6 losses agianst its peers. The Fall season was highlighted with 2-0 lead in 3 innings against Texarkana Junior College, almost defeating Lyon College JV team, and continuing the winning tradition of having a winning record against other high school prospect teams.
The first game didn't start until 2pm on Saturday, October 25 because of the ACT that was given on Saturday morning, so both teams were having to share players as a practice game type of situation until all of the seniors could show up and play a game with both teams having a full roster. When the second game began at 4:30pm, Daniel Brundick, a senior at Little Rock Catholic, gave a strong outing and giving way to Brock Ashford, a senior from Central Arkansas Christian, to get the save.
On Sunday, October 26, both teams played a nine inning game that saw Gametime Academy play almost a flawless game to defeat the Arkansas Baseball Academy.
The Arkansas Baseball Academy finished the Fall season with 7 wins and 6 losses agianst its peers. The Fall season was highlighted with 2-0 lead in 3 innings against Texarkana Junior College, almost defeating Lyon College JV team, and continuing the winning tradition of having a winning record against other high school prospect teams.
Arkansas Baseball Showcase tournament at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas
Prospects of Arkansas Baseball Academy hold their own among peers
On Saturday October 18, Hendrix College was gracious enough to let the Arkansas Baseball Academy host a showcase tournament that included the Arkansas Select from Western Arkansas and Gametime Academy from Shreveport. All three teams played two games a each on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, all three teams got to play in front of coaches from several different colleges around the Arkansas area. Outside of the Hendrix coaches, the other coaches were from the University of Central Arkansas (Conway), Central Baptist College (Conway), and Williams Baptist College (Walnut Ridge, Arkansas). The college coaches, fans, and parents got to see Arkansas Baseball Academy defeat Gametime Academy (9-3) and Arkansas Select (8-2).
On Sunday October 19, the Arkansas Baseball Academy took a loss in the first game against Gametime Academy that was the worse loss against an opponet that is their peers in the Academy's history (17-5). The Arkansas Baseball Academy came back to defeat the Arkansas Select (3-2).
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