Diamond Notes: Week 6

TEXAS, USA - Each week will bring you a list of top performers from the week before. These are names submitted by High School Coaches. Take a look at some of the stellar performances from around the state of Texas.

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Cypress Ranch's arms continue to shine. Last week their staff did not allow a hit, with Texas A&M commits, Matthew Thompson and JJ Goss leading the charge. Thompson went 6.1 IP, 15 K's 0 R, 3 BB, and Joe Sexton finished the game with 1 K in ⅔ of an inning. Goss threw another CG, allowing 1 unearned run and 3 BB, while punching out 11. Goss was also 4-for-5 at the plate with 2 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Douglas Hodo, OF, Boerne HS, 2019
Texas commit. 5-9, (2) 2B, (6) SB, (5) R, BB, HBP

Jimmy Lewis, RHP, Lake Travis HS, 2019
LSU commit. Against Buda Hays, 7 IP CG, 1H, 1 ER, 9 K, 2 BB. 5th Win in a row, 2nd CG of the year.

Willie Rangel, LHP, Cleburne HS, 2019
Texas Tech commit. In a 6-0 win over Joshua HS, he threw a complete game shutout, allowing only 1 H, 2 BB, and struck out 16. Ranked No. 137 in the Texas 2019 Class.

Bristol Carson, LHP, Denton Guyer HS, 2020
8 innings pitched, 105 pitches, 1 hit (bunt single), 1 BB, 1 HBP, 12 K, 0 ER in a game that went 11 innings, Guyer won 2-1 over Keller Timber Creek on Friday night.

Ryan Targac, RHP/SS, Hallettsville HS, 2020
Texas A&M commit. 4-5, 2B, HR, 8 RBI, 2 SB.

Rhett Trlicek, Sr, Hallettsville HS, 2019
5-6, 2 2B, 7 RBI.

In a two game sweep over Rockwall, The Heath Hawks had several standouts.
Miller Ladasau, Sr., CF, 3/5(.600), 2rbi’s, 1HBP, 1SF, 3 runs, 1 triple, 1HR. (ACU commit)
Kevin Bazzell, Soph., C, 3/6(.500), 2rbi’s, 1bb, 2 runs, 1HR.
Clay Finnegan, Jr., RHP, 5.1IP, 5 hits, 0 runs, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO.
Caleb Cain, Jr., RHP, 3 IP, 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K’s, 1 SV in 4-2 win vs. Rockwall.

Jared Southard, RHP, Rouse HS, 2019
Texas commit went 6 IP and struck out 14.

Chad Ricker, 1B/RHP, Argyle, 2019
UTSA commit. Earned the win over Decatur 2-1 with a CG, 12 K, allowed only 1 H on 1 R.

Jared Barta, RHP, Cuero HS, 2019
Cisco JC commit. Went 2-0 last week with 10 IP  0 R 2 H 18 K 3 BB . He threw a CG Shuout against Navarro HS, and he was 3-7 at the dish, 2 2b, 2 R, 3 RBI.   

Ethan Campos, RHP,. Cypress Lakes, 2020

7.0 - Complete Game W - 6 h - 14 K - 0 BB - 2 R - 1 ER
Season: 6-1 - 39 IP - 20 H - 63 K - 8 BB - 8 R - 5 ER - .90 ERA

Andrew O’Brian, RHP, Cypress Lakes, 2020

7.0 - CG Shut Out - 2 H - 2 K - 2 BB - 0 R - 87 pitches
Season: 2-2 - 23.2 IP - 15 H - 16 K - 8 BB - 11 R - 3 ER. .89 ERA

Cooper Nelson , LHP/1B, Brock HS, 2019

1-0 7.0 IP, 69 Pitches, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 5 K'S in 1-0 win over Paradise, Also drove in the games only run with an RBI single.

"Cooper was spot on with every pitch, he threw a ton of strikes and was very efficient. They were a good offensive team, and he kept their hitters off balance by changing speeds and locating his fastball, breaking ball, and changeup."

Ramsey Amador, SS/3rd, Robert Vela HS, 2019
The UTRGV commit led Robert Vela HS to two victories vs Donna North and Edinburg High

He 9 PA, 6 AB, 5 hits, 3 singles, 1 double, 1 HR, 3 RBI's, 6 runs scored, 1 HBP, 2 BB and 1 SO

.833 Batting average, .889 OBP, 1.500 SLG

Stone Simmons, RHP, Kinkaid, 2019
Furman commit.  Complete Game 1-0 win over Lutheran south.  7 ip, 6 k, 2 bb, 0 runs. Lutheran south has 3 losses on the year, 2 coming vs stone.  The 2 walks were the first of the season in 37 ip

Ben Hovda, SS, Tuloso-Midway HS, 2019
Blinn JC commit. In 3 games, he was 4-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 6 R, 2 HBP, 4 BB, K,

Parker Fitzner, 3B, Jarrell HS, 2019
5 for 7, 3 HR, 5 RBI

Javier Cruz, 2B, Grand Prairie HS, 2020
4-7 (2)2B (6)RBI In Series Sweep of South Grand Prairie.

Caden Noah, LHP/OF, Spring Hill HS, 2020
Texas commit. Hit .429 with 2 2B and a HR (Grand Slam) 8 RBI. On the season, Noah has 8 2B, 3 3B, 3 HR, 23 RBI.

Davis Benton, (Senior- Benbrook HS) Pitched a perfect game in 5IP in a 16-0 win vs Lake Worth.  He had 9Ks 0H. This was Davis Benton's first start in 14 months after a torn UCL last January. 4.25 GPA in the classroom.  

Carter Poulson, RHP, Stony Point HS, 2019
1-0 Win, 7 inn, 3 Hits, 8 K's

2020 SS/RHP Robert Hodges (Gladewater HS) pitched a complete game Friday night vs West Rusk and got the win. 7 Innings pitched, 1 ER, 1 BB, 15 K

Cain Kittrell SR, C , Brownwood HS, 6-9(.667), 2-3B, 5 RBI, 2-runs

Cole Frazier, OF/P, Hondo HS, 2019

For the week- 5/7 .714 avg. 750 OBP— 1,000 SLG— two doubles—2 RBI. 2 SB— 1000 avg/WRinSP

Pitched 2 innings— 0.00 ERA. For the year— batting. 25/50 500 avg— 630 OBP— 625 SLG. 6 doubles— 1 triple, 21 RBI—- 20 RS— 32 SB

2019 Daniel Garza, Rio Hondo HS - Pitched complete game shutout vs. La Feria to end the 1st Half of District; 7IP 0ER 9Ks 5 Hits; Also went 2 for 4 at the plate.

PJ Sanders, LHP, Brewer HS, 2019
Win vs  #15 Grapevine, 8 IP, 2 Hits, no hitter through 6 2/3 inn., 0 R, 4 Ks, 1 BB

Perry Raines (OF)- Stony Point HS, 4 for 7, 3 Dbls, 5 BB, 5 Runs, 5 Rbi's, 2 SB

Max Ebarb BATTING: 5-7, 1R, 6RBI, PITCHING: 5IP, 1W, 1ER, 4H, 7K, 1BB

Caleb Cervenka, OF, Wimberley HS, 2019
In 2 district games: 5 for 6, 2 doubles, Walk, 1 RBI, 3 runs, 1 SB.  3 putouts. Overall batting average .404.

Nixon Brannon Catcher for San Angelo Central Bobcats
2 games against L.D. Bell he went 6 for 8 with 4 Singles, 2 Doubles 6 RBI’s and 3 Runs scored.

Chris Morrow, Robinson HS, 2019
Hitting: 4-6, 2B, HR, 6 RBI. Pitching: 5 IP, 2H, 0R, 2BB, 7 Ks. 2 games in wins over ranked Lorena, and China Spring

Friday night Bartleson Field played host to not only a key District 26-6A matchup but also Military Appreciation Night. After taking game one of the series on Tuesday night the Hornets would look to complete the sweep of the Cougars. East Central would look to senior Tyler Vivier to quiet the Cougar offense Friday night, and he did just that. Vivier would only need 94 pitches to complete the game. Not only did Vivier manage to quiet the Cougar bats, he also managed to have an explosive night at the plate going 3-3 that included a 2R-HR in the bottom of the third and a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth. Senior Jason Mascorro and junior Steven Barrera joined Vivier in having multiple hit nights also. Mascorro with two hits that included a leadoff triple in the bottom of the 1st to set the table for the Hornets and Barrera with four hits that drove in one run. East Central would knock off Canyon by a final score of 9-1 and improve to 17-6-1 (6-1) on the year.

Samuel Salazar, Hidalgo HS. 5 IP, 2 H, 2 Runs, 0 BB, 11 K’s - he got the win against Grulla

Germain Castillo: 3-7 .429 BA  2 2B, RBI, 1 BB, 2 SB, .714 Slug, 1.214 OPS

Zach Jones , OF, Trinity Christian HS, 2019

Newman University commit. .867 batting average, 1.400 slg, 2.140 ops, 1.00 BAVG w/RISP. 13 H, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 8 RBI, 6 SB.

Logan Henderson of Cinco Ranch 7IP, CGSO, no hitter, 11K, 2 BB vs District Rival Katy Taylor on 3/26/19

Lubbock Monterey pitching:
Lex Garcia, 6 IP, 4 K, 2 BB, 6 hits, 2 ER
John Long, (W), 2 IP, 1 BB, 1 hit, 0 ER
WP:  Jaden Guerrero (4-1)  CG, 1 K, 0 BB

Monterey hitting:
Briley Alexander, 2-4, double, RBI
Dado Alaniz, 1-4, GWRBI
Matt Slowik, 1-3, double
Austin Townsend, HR
Braden Benton, 2-4, GWRBI
Nate Davila, 3-3, double
Dallan Quigley, 1-2, double

Lance Vajdak, RHP/SS, Snook HS, 2019