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OnBaseMachine · 06-07-2005, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KronoRed

I'm pumped

More pumped then any games lately

Me too, until the Reds draft a high school pitcher. Then I'll be

.

Chip R · 06-07-2005, 12:59 PM

I didn't realize until just a few minutes ago that Jeff Clement was the kid from Marshalltown, IA who set a national high school record for HRs. Here's an article about him from the Des Moines Register.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/app...07/1003&lead=1

Clement discovers common thread that links Iowa and California: baseball

By JONATHAN ABRAMS
REGISTER CORRESPONDENT

June 7, 2005

Los Angeles, Calif. - Jeff Clement knew moving from Marshalltown to Los Angeles would present a substantial lifestyle change.

But he discovered a common thread that linked the farmland of Iowa to the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. It was the reason he moved to California: baseball.

"There is no question that it (Los Angeles) was a lot different," said Clement, a left-handed, power-hitting catcher who was originally drafted in the 12th round by the Minnesota Twins and is flourishing in his junior year at Southern California. "It wasn't as bad as everyone said it would be. The focus is always on baseball and school and I haven't had that much time to go out."

The payoff should come today for Clement, who is projected by Baseball America to be drafted in the first round of the amateur draft.

"He is a special player and is on a short list of the best players ever at USC," coach Mike Gillespie said of Clement, who ranks third on USC's career home run list with 44, trailing Mark McGwire (54) and Geoff Jenkins (45). "There is no reason to believe he won't be a major league catcher."

While Clement, a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, looks forward to the draft, his focus remains on resurrecting a Trojan baseball program that has won a record 12 national titles and produced major league stars such as Barry Zito, Randy Johnson and Mark Prior, but slipped to a 52-60 record during his first two years.

Clement is hitting .352 this year with 13 home runs and 50 runs-batted-in. USC was 39-20 heading into a playoff game late Monday against Pepperdine. The winner plays in the NCAA Super Regionals in Corvallis, Ore.

"I feel like I've gotten a lot better in every phase of the game, playing against this type of competition," said Clement, whose Marshalltown Little League team went to the World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

Clement quickly established himself at USC, eclipsing the freshman record for home runs in 2003, with 21. He missed the first two weeks of his sophomore season with mononucleosis, then rebounded to hit .293, leading the team with 10 home runs and 43 RBIs.

But Clement still longs for some aspects of Iowa life.

"I really miss fishing," he said. "And the traffic out here is ridiculous."

flyer85 · 06-07-2005, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KronoRed

I'm pumped

More pumped then any games lately

I will only be if it is a college player. I am not up for having to wait 4 years for helpm at the major league level.

Puffy · 06-07-2005, 01:00 PM

Maybin, Maybin, Maybin.......

OnBaseMachine · 06-07-2005, 01:00 PM

Draft starting now.

The MLB draft moves FAST. Totally opposite of the NFL draft.

Falls City Beer · 06-07-2005, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Maybin, Maybin, Maybin.......

You're right, you're right, you're right.....

lollipopcurve · 06-07-2005, 01:02 PM

At least 3 of first 5 will be arms, 7 of first 10.

KronoRed · 06-07-2005, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

Draft starting now.

The MLB draft moves FAST. Totally opposite of the NFL draft.

They should take notes on this over in the NFL

Red Leader · 06-07-2005, 01:03 PM

With the 12th pick in the 1st round, the Cincinnati Reds......pass.

smith288 · 06-07-2005, 01:04 PM

NFL doesnt havent to scour the ends of the earth to find good high school arms that are bound for TJ surgery.

OnBaseMachine · 06-07-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Leader

With the 12th pick in the 1st round, the Cincinnati Reds......pass.

Who you think they are...the Minnesota Vikings?

jmcclain19 · 06-07-2005, 01:04 PM

Premature start, they cut to it and went back - not quite starting yet. Should be any minute now.

flyer85 · 06-07-2005, 01:05 PM

MLB having hiccups?

M2 · 06-07-2005, 01:05 PM

I can't believe Maybin will still be around on #12. If he is, I'd pick him.

Really I can't believe the Nats might not take him. He's the fivest of all the five-toolers on the board.

Neo · 06-07-2005, 01:06 PM

Anyone watching the Live Draft feed on MLB.com? What a joke, the host is absolutely ridiculous. Within 5 minutes he has referred to himself twice going number one if the draft and being replaced.

06-07-2005, 12:59 PM	#77
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,227	Re: 2005 Draft I didn't realize until just a few minutes ago that Jeff Clement was the kid from Marshalltown, IA who set a national high school record for HRs. Here's an article about him from the Des Moines Register. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/app...07/1003&lead=1 Clement discovers common thread that links Iowa and California: baseball By JONATHAN ABRAMS REGISTER CORRESPONDENT June 7, 2005 Los Angeles, Calif. - Jeff Clement knew moving from Marshalltown to Los Angeles would present a substantial lifestyle change. But he discovered a common thread that linked the farmland of Iowa to the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. It was the reason he moved to California: baseball. "There is no question that it (Los Angeles) was a lot different," said Clement, a left-handed, power-hitting catcher who was originally drafted in the 12th round by the Minnesota Twins and is flourishing in his junior year at Southern California. "It wasn't as bad as everyone said it would be. The focus is always on baseball and school and I haven't had that much time to go out." The payoff should come today for Clement, who is projected by Baseball America to be drafted in the first round of the amateur draft. "He is a special player and is on a short list of the best players ever at USC," coach Mike Gillespie said of Clement, who ranks third on USC's career home run list with 44, trailing Mark McGwire (54) and Geoff Jenkins (45). "There is no reason to believe he won't be a major league catcher." While Clement, a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, looks forward to the draft, his focus remains on resurrecting a Trojan baseball program that has won a record 12 national titles and produced major league stars such as Barry Zito, Randy Johnson and Mark Prior, but slipped to a 52-60 record during his first two years. Clement is hitting .352 this year with 13 home runs and 50 runs-batted-in. USC was 39-20 heading into a playoff game late Monday against Pepperdine. The winner plays in the NCAA Super Regionals in Corvallis, Ore. "I feel like I've gotten a lot better in every phase of the game, playing against this type of competition," said Clement, whose Marshalltown Little League team went to the World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Clement quickly established himself at USC, eclipsing the freshman record for home runs in 2003, with 21. He missed the first two weeks of his sophomore season with mononucleosis, then rebounded to hit .293, leading the team with 10 home runs and 43 RBIs. But Clement still longs for some aspects of Iowa life. "I really miss fishing," he said. "And the traffic out here is ridiculous." __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

06-07-2005, 01:00 PM	#79
Puffy Puffy 3:16 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 13,669	Re: 2005 Draft Maybin, Maybin, Maybin....... __________________ "I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum... and I'm all out of bubble gum." - - Rowdy Roddy Piper "It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. I am not a big man" - - Fletch

06-07-2005, 01:00 PM	#80
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,661	Re: 2005 Draft Draft starting now. The MLB draft moves FAST. Totally opposite of the NFL draft. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

06-07-2005, 01:02 PM	#82
lollipopcurve Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Shelburne Falls, MA Posts: 9,491	Re: 2005 Draft At least 3 of first 5 will be arms, 7 of first 10. __________________ "Baseball is a very, very complex business. It's more of a people business than most businesses." - Bob Castellini

06-07-2005, 01:03 PM	#84
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: 2005 Draft With the 12th pick in the 1st round, the Cincinnati Reds......pass. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

06-07-2005, 01:04 PM	#85
smith288 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 7,200	Re: 2005 Draft NFL doesnt havent to scour the ends of the earth to find good high school arms that are bound for TJ surgery. __________________ Did you like that?

06-07-2005, 01:04 PM	#87
jmcclain19 Smells Like Teen Spirit Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,486	Re: 2005 Draft Premature start, they cut to it and went back - not quite starting yet. Should be any minute now.

06-07-2005, 01:05 PM	#88
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: 2005 Draft MLB having hiccups? __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

06-07-2005, 01:05 PM	#89
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: 2005 Draft I can't believe Maybin will still be around on #12. If he is, I'd pick him. Really I can't believe the Nats might not take him. He's the fivest of all the five-toolers on the board. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

06-07-2005, 01:06 PM	#90
Neo Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Findlay,Ohio Posts: 1,808	Re: 2005 Draft Anyone watching the Live Draft feed on MLB.com? What a joke, the host is absolutely ridiculous. Within 5 minutes he has referred to himself twice going number one if the draft and being replaced. __________________ "As long as I have fun playing, the stats will take care of themselves." - Ken Griffey Jr.

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