Bull Pen News
Bulls selected for 2010 USA Tournament of Stars
Two Bulls were invited to play with some of the best prep players in the country this week in USA Baseball's annual Tournament of Stars. Max Povse and 'AC' Colantino were selected to play in the tournament, which started Wednesday and runs through Sunday at USA Baseball's National Training Complex in Cary. Colantino is listed as a catcher, but will also see innings as a DH and on the mound. Povse had the earliest start to the day, coming on in relief for team Dixie in a 10-1 loss to the USA Stars. Povse was one of the bright spots for his team, striking out four in three innings of work, giving up one earned run on three hits. Teams will continue pool play through Saturday, with the final-round medal games held Sunday.
Former Bulls selected in 2010 MLB draft
Three former Bulls players were taken in the 2010 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft on Tuesday. Congratulations to these players and their families.
Brett Eibner played for the Bulls in 2004 & 2005 and was drafted in the 4th round out of HS but elected to attend the University of Arkansas. He has played the last three seasons for the Razorbacks and led the SEC in HRs this year. He was taken this year in the second round (54th overall) by the Kansas City Royals. Arkansas opens play Friday in the Super Regional against Arizona State in Tempe, AZ.
Seth Frankoff, a RHP, was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 27th round. Seth played for the Bulls in 2002, 2003 & 2004 and is one of only three players to play on two State Championship teams. Seth played at Apex High and wore #10 for the Cougars, as did current pro players Landon Powell and Matt Mangini. Seth recently finished his 4-year college career at UNC-W and will begin his pro career in Vancouver, BC.
Michael Rooney also just finished his four years at UNC-W, where he was the starting SS for each of the last three seasons. He was selected in the 30th round by the Baltimore Orioles. Michael played for the Bulls in 2003 and 2004. Michael's older brother, Matt, coached with the Bulls for several years in the late 90's. His dad, Jim currently coaches with the Colts and his younger brother, Ryan currently plays for the Colts. He will begin his pro career in the New York-Penn league playing for the Aberdeen Orioles and his home park will be Cal Ripken Stadium.
The Bulls have now had 12 players taken the the MLB draft since 2003. There are currently 9 former Bulls playing professionally. The Bulls Family is very proud of these young men and wish them the best as they begin their professional baseball careers.
Landon Powell named to College World Series Legends Team
Read official release here.
Check out the official CWS Legends baseball cards here.
Cary Legion Program Informational Meeting
Cary American Legion Post 67 will be fielding summer baseball teams for young men for the 37th consecutive year. These programs are fully funded by the American Legion and there are no costs to the players. Interested players and parents are invited to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, May 3 at 7:00 pm at the Cary Legion Post Home located at 8523 Chapel Hill Rd. in Cary. The coaches will be on hand to meet the prospective players and answer questions.
This year will be 14th season for the 4-time State Champion Cary Bulls. They will be joined by the Cary Colts and Post 67 Senior Legion. The Bulls and the Colts will be made of players born in 1993 and later. Both of these teams focus on the development of the individual player and play aggressive schedules beginning in mid-May and ending with the State Tournament in mid-July.
This year will be 37th season for the Post 67 Senior Legion team. Post 67 Senior Legion will be made of players born in 1991 and later..
If you feel you have the ability and desire to play a demanding schedule at the highest level, we encourage you to consider these programs as a summer baseball option. There are many options for baseball players during the summer. Players and parents should weigh these options carefully and choose the one that is best for their personal development. Cary American Legion Post 67 is committed to the development of young men through the sport of baseball.
Bulls announce Try-outs
The Cary Bulls and Cary Colts will hold try-outs on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16 at Athens Dr. High School.
Saturday, May 15 11 AM
Individual baseball skills & athletic ability will be tested. Session will last approximately 3 hours.
Sunday, May 16 2 PM
Invitations will be extended during Saturday's skills testing. Sunday's session will include a scrimmage to evaluate player abilities in game situations at their positions. Session will last approximately 3 hours.
Both teams will practice May 17, 18 and 19. Both teams also open their seasons against each other on Thursday, May 20 at Athens Dr High School.
The Bulls typical week includes games scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with double headers on Saturday and Sunday
12/19/2009
Schrock to Gamecocks
After attending several camps at the University of South Carolina, Max Schrock has decide to become a Gamecock after his graduation in 2012. Max selected USC over several programs including UNC & NCSU.
Congrats Max
10/9/2009
Bulls make College baseball commitments
Several Bulls have made commitments to play college baseball, beginning in the 2011 season, as follows:
- Joe Pistacchio has committed to play baseball for Appalachian State Univ
- Adam Boghosian has committed to play baseball for UNC-Greensboro
- Grant Shambley has committed to play baseball for Wake Forest Univ
- Blair Betts has committed to play baseball for Indiana Univ
Ross Snotherly makes NCSU football Squad
Ross Snotherly (2007) made NCSU's football team as a walk-on quarterback. Congratulations Ross.
Andrew Wilson signs with the Atlanta Braves
Andrew Wilson signed with the Atlanta Braves and reported to the Braves rookie team in the Gulf Coast League in FL.
Cory Harrilchak signs with the Atlanta Braves
Cory Harrilchak signed Sunday with the Atlanta Braves and will report to the Braves rookie team in Danville, VA.
Brett Eibner becomes 4th Bull in CWS
Brett Eibner joins Landon Powell, Jake Hall and Tim Federowicz as the 4th Bull to play in the College World Series in Omaha.
Powell "delivers" biggest hit of his life
Landon Powell got the biggest hit of his life at 12:18 AM this morning when wife Allyson delivered a 7 lb, 1 oz, 20 inch long bouncing baby boy. Holden Davies Powell made his 1st appearance early this morning in Oakland, CA. According to dad, "he has huge hands." Sounds like another good catching prospect.
Robert Pearse is dad to a beautiful baby girl
Robert Pearse was blessed with the birth of his new baby girl, Grace Lynn Pearse in early June. Congratulations Pearse family.
2 Bulls selected in MLB draft
Cory Harrilchak (14th round) and Andrew Wilson (36th round) was selected by the Atlanta Braves in this year's MLB draft.
Bulls announce Try-outs
The Cary Bulls and Cary Colts will hold try-outs on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 at Athens Dr. High School.
Saturday, May 16 11 AM
Individual baseball skills & athletic ability will be tested. Session will last approximately 3 hours.
Sunday, May 17 1 PM
Invitations will be extended during Saturday's skills testing. Sunday's session will include a scrimmage to evaluate player abilities in game situations at their positions. Session will last approximately 3 hours.
Both teams will practice May 18, 19 and 20. Both teams also open their seasons against each other on Thursday, May 21 at Athens Dr High School.
The Bulls typical week includes games scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with double headers on Saturday and Sunday
4/22/2009Cary Legion Program Informational Meeting
Cary American Legion Post # 67 will be fielding summer baseball teams for young men for the 36th consecutive year. These programs are fully funded by the American Legion and there are no costs to the players. This year will be 13th season for the 4-time and 2008 State Champion Cary Bulls. They will be joined the Cary Colts.The Bulls will be made of players born in 1992 and later and the Colts will consist of players born in 1992 and later. Both of these teams focus on the development of the individual player and play aggressive schedules beginning in mid-May and ending with the State Tournament in mid-July.
Any player who resides in Wake County and was born in or after 1992 is eligible to participate on these teams. If you feel you have the ability and desire to play a demanding schedule at the highest level, we encourage you to consider these programs as a summer baseball option. Interested players and parents are invited to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, May 3 at 7:00 pm at the Cary Legion Post Home located at 8523 Chapel Hill Rd. in Cary. The coaches will be on hand to meet the prospective players and answer questions. There are many options for baseball players during the summer. Players and parents should weigh these options carefully and choose the one that is best for their personal development. Cary American Legion Post # 67 is committed to the development of young men through the sport of baseball.
4/6/20091st Bull makes Major League Roster
Most major league teams trim their rosters during spring training, ultimately reaching the 25 man roster for opening day. Most teams send a messenger (usually a coach) who lets the affected player know the "manager needs to see you in his office". With opening day only 2 days off, Landon Powell got that "message". As he entered A's manager, Bob Geren's office he saw Geren and GM Billy Beane. The message Landon received was much better received. "Landon, your officially a major league player, congratulations".
Welcome to the Big League Mr. Powell.
Mickey Hall traded to Cleveland Indians (from Cleveland Indians Press Release)
The Cleveland Indians acquired OF Mickey Hall (99-01) from the Boston Red Sox today to complete the trade of August 12th that sent RHP Paul Byrd to the Red Sox for a PTBN.
The 24-year old Hall spent most of last season at Double-A Portland, where he hit .232 (61-263) with 16 2B, 13HR and 35RBI in 82 games with the Sea Dogs. Hall also spent time with the Single A Lancaster JetHawks where he hit .216 (8-for-37) in 12 games. The Marietta, GA native was a second-round pick by the Red Sox in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft and owns a 6-year minor league career average of .239 (434-1815) in 538 games.
Cory Harrilchak receives NCAA pre-season attention
Cory Harrilchak (03-04) was recently named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Preseason All-American 2nd team.
from the Cary News:
Cory Harrilchak, now playing for Elon, has been named to the preseason 2009 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List.
Harrilchak becomes the fourth Phoenix player put on the list in the past three seasons. The Wallace Award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate baseball player in conjunction with the College Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The 2009 award banquet will be held July 2 on the campus of Texas Tech. Harrilchak, an outfielder and pitcher for the Phoenix, became the first Elon player to bat over .400 since 1988. He finished the year with a .410 batting average, ranking 27th in the nation. Harrilchak was named the 2008 SoCon Tournament Most Outstanding Player after hitting .591 with three homers, 11 RBIs, 13 runs scored (tying a tournament record) and a 1-0 record on the mound in the tournament.
Cade Holiday named Florida Special Teams Captain
Cade Holiday, from the Bulls 2003 team, has been named Special Teams Captain for the University of Florida football team. He and the Gators will play for the National Championship January 8.
Drew Woodall selected to play in USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars
Drew Woodall was selected this morning to play for the American Legion team in USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars in June 2009. The Tournament of Stars (TOS) is made up of 144 of the nation's best ballplayers that are international age-eligible. They are invited by 8 youth baseball groups (AABC, American Legion, Babe Ruth, Dixie, PONY, NABF, RBI, and USA Baseball) and compete on 8 teams under the same names. Generally speaking, official invites for the tournament will be sent from the USA Baseball office in late April. These players form the pool of talent from which USA Baseball will select its 18U National Team to represent our country in international competition. The 18U National Team program has a storied history with alumni including superstar Major Leaguers Paul Konerko, Mike Mussina, Alex Rodriguez, and John Smoltz, and recent #1 Overall Picks in the Major League Draft - Joe Mauer (2001), Delmon Young (2003), Matt Bush (2004), Justin Upton (2005), and Luke Hochevar (2006). Additionally, 2005 AL Rookie of the Year HustonStreet played in the 2001 TOS. Typical TOS players are highly motivated to be the next person added to this esteemed list.
Bulls Make College Baseball Commitments
Several former Bulls have committed to play college baseball over the last couple of months.
- Bryan Stephenson (07) has enrolled in Campbell University on an academic scholarship and has committed to play baseball beginning in the 2009 season.
- Brian Rhino (06-07) has joined former Bulls Matt Holt, Rhett Miller, Seth Frankoff, Michael Rooney, Bryan Booth and David Shambley on a UNC-Wilmington team that finished 2nd in the 2008 NCAA Cary Regional. Brian has joined the Seahawks for the 2009 season.
- Cory Shackelford (05-06) has enrolled at Lenoir Community College to play baseball beginning in the 2009 season
- Travis Lush (07) has enrolled at Lenoir Community College to play baseball beginning in 2009 season
- Houston Hawley (06-07) has conditionally committed to play baseball at Charleston Southern beginning in the 2010 season. Houston’s commitment is contingent on football opportunities at Duke and Princeton Universities.
Houston has now committed to play quarterback for Cornell's football team beginning in the 2009 season.
- Drew Woodall (05-07) has committed to play baseball at Charleston Southern beginning in the 2010 season.
- Eric Brady (06-07) has committed to play baseball at Duke University beginning in the 2010 season.
- Blake Harbor (05) has enrolled in Ball State University and has committed to play baseball beginning in the 2009 season.
- Jake Milinichik (07-08) has committed to play baseball at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro beginning in the 2010 season.
- Darrus Evans (05-06) has enrolled at Lenoir Community College and will play baseball beginning in the 2009 season.
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