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12U NATC Preview

August 20, 2008: Cooperstown, New York – TEAM TBS brings a powerful line-up of talent.

Part 1 of 3: We spoke of TEAM TBS in earlier articles. While part 1 (see 12U tournament news) of this series covered the background and the coaches for TEAM TBS, part 2 and part 3 of this series of articles introduces the 11 athletes that will make up TEAM TBS at Cooperstown Dreams Park, NATC Championship week. Following is a brief introductory sketch of six of the eleven TEAM TBS players – with names in alphabetical order.

Tyler Alamo is from Buena Park, California. He plays for the 12U Norwalk Stingrays, the 2008 USSSA Elite 24 National Champions. Tyler spends his time pitching, catching, first base, third base and center field. Tyler is an exceptional batter. He was the clean up hitter in the Stingrays line up. Tyler was a huge contributor with his Stingray team during two Southern California Super NIT Championship wins over HB Nitro Elite. Tyler hit one towering 330+ shot in Menifee California at the Thanksgiving Super NIT against Team Anderson. He also threw a 1 hitter against the HB Nitro Elite at the Elite 24, winning 8 to 0. Tyler is a fantastic student and tries hard in everything he does. Tyler's favorite player is Evan Longoria because he is an outstanding hitter and third baseman. Tyler feels honored to have been chosen to play on Team Travel Ball Select.

Jacob Barfield from Pearland, Texas is a proud member of THE AMERICAN AVENGERS out of Houston. The 2008 season has brought a lot of success for Jacob. Not only is he a valuable ball player, Jacob is also an honors student. He primarily playing 1^st base (and occasionally playing 3^rd base). Jacob also pitches in big game situations. Jacob has pitched his team to victory in each of their 2008 championship games. It is impressive to note that Jacob earned a 5-0 record this season when pitching against the number 1 ranked team in the Nation - the 12u Banditos Black. One game that stands out the most is “A Great Time Tournament” in Cy-Fair. Game was tied in the top of the 6^th and Jacob hit a go ahead homer, while also pitching a complete game – thus earning him MVP recognition. Another star moment for Jacob came in Cooperstown earlier this summer. His team was playing the Arkansas Reds, the game was tied in the bottom of the 5^th, bases loaded, no outs. With the Reds 3, 4, and 5^th position hitters coming up, Jacob was called upon to pitch. He struck out the first two batters and forced the third batter out on a pop up. Then, in the top of the 6^th, Jacob gave his team the lead by blasting the 2^nd pitch he saw deep over the left field fence. His favorite MLB player is Josh Barfield not only because he is cousin but because he is a good role model for him to look up to. Being the nephew of former MLB player Jesse Barfield and cousin to Josh & Jeremy; Jacob has big shoes to fill and great idols to look up to.

Carrington Bell is the heart and soul of the Beaver Valley Red 12U baseball team. He is a true leader that has led his team to many successful events over the past three seasons. Carrington and his family reside in Unioin Township, a small town in the New Castle, PA area. Carrington is a super athlete and an exceptional person. He is also a great football, basketball and track star. At 5 feet 7 inches and 165 lbs of muscle, Carrington has a rare combination of great speed and amazing power. While he dominates in these other sports, Bell's true passion is on the diamond. In the biggest games of the year for the Reds, one will typically find Carrington on the mound. He dominates his opponents with a fastball that reaches the 80 mph range. To keep the top hitters off balance, Carrington has a tremendous curve ball and knuckle ball as well. When he is not on the mound, Bell is the team's top third baseman. As expected, on offense, Carrington has homerun power every time he steps in the box. In the powerful BV lineup, you will find Carrington batting in the cleanup role. His top moment of the 2008 season was pitching the final three innings of the Championship game in Cooperstown. After throwing many innings during the preliminary rounds, Carrington asked to close the Championship game. His guts and 80 mph fastball held off the Jacksonville Storm, as Beaver Valley won the finals 2-1. On the season, Carrington finished with a .574 batting average, and hit 18 homeruns. On the mound, Carrington had 2 no hitters and 1 perfect game. With all his amazing talents and athletic accomplishments, there is one thing that you will always see when watching Carrington play, a big smile.

David Boyle David Boyle is from Jacksonville, FL. He’s been playing travel ball since he was 10 yrs old, he and his team (Jax Storm Black) have won eighteen tournaments and finished as finalists eight times including the Triple Crown Fall Nationals since they’ve been together. He has been at the Elite 24 twice and this will be his third trip to Cooperstown in two months. During the 2008 season, David has won every game he’s pitched other than four. He had a No-hitter in a Triple Crown Championship game and three One-hitters. He throws in the eighties and in his arsenal has a great change up and slider. A few of his hitting highlights this year were a walk-off HR in the semifinals of the Elite 12 (over 315’ fence, (2) HR’s over 300’ in the Championship game of the Kissimmee Super NIT and “what they say” was the farthest hit HR in a Cooperstown Championship game. He has finished his season with 42 HR’s. David plays multiple positions including catching, 3^rd, SS and the Outfield. His favorite MLB player is Jose Reyes because he plays multiple positions, has a great bat and is very fast. David feels his biggest attribute is coming up with big plays in crucial moments and has the desire to do what it takes to win. David is a Christian who puts God first in his life and thanks him for his talent, he is also an A/B Honor role student and is in the student leadership program at his school.

Julio Gonzalez Julio Gonzalez is from Hialeah Florida. Julio started playing baseball at the age 4 years old at the Homestead Youth Baseball League in South Florida. Julio played his 2008 Season for Team Miami from Miami Florida where he was the shortstop/pitcher who were runner ups at Cooperstown Dreams Park week #1 in 2008. Julio has many great memories from playing baseball from as far away as the Dominican Republic to New York and many places in between. Julio also plays line backer on his football team the Doral Broncos 115 pounds they are the Orange Bowl Champions. Julio is also a great student who displays good character and respect. Julio is thankful for his talents gives credit to God and his family. Julio is surrounded with many positive and loving people some of which dad, mom , 1 brother and 2 sisters. Julio has two favorite baseball players one of them is Derek Jeter and the other is his uncle Bernard Gonzalez with Road Warriors Independent League.

Jerrod Hathcock is from Fairhope, Alabama. Jerrod played his 2008 season for the Terminators from Jackson Mississippi where he was the catcher for the Terminators who placed third at the 2008 Elite 24 . He has many memorable moments with the Terminators' team . Jerrod is also a good student who displays good character and respect. Jerrod has also earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do in which he received multiple awards for leadership, respect and discipline during his journey to earning his Black Belt . In any sport, given the opportunity Jerrod succeeds and displays complete dedication and sportsmanship to his coach , team , and to himself . He is thankful for his talents gives all the credit to God . Jerrod is surrounded with many positive and loving people some of which are his mom, dad, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Jerrod's favorite MLB player is Yvonne Rodriguez.

You are invited to stay tuned to TravelBallSelect.com for more on TEAM TBS athletes as part 3 of this series will introduce the balance of the eleven outstanding athletes of TEAM TBS.

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