CLAFLIN PANTHERS BASEBALL 2010
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SIAC Baseball All-Conference Team Announced
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The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Baseball Coach’s Association are proud to announce the 2010 Baseball All Conference and Superlative Awards. Benedict College head coach Selwyn Young took home the Coach of the Year honors in his first year at the helm after leading the Tigers to a 2nd place finish in the Eastern Division. Benedict first baseman, Corey Bryant, was named Player of the Year after leading the Tigers in homeruns, doubles and RBI. Tuskegee shortstop William Buford garnered Freshman of the Year honors.

The SIAC Baseball All-Conference Team is voted exclusively by the Baseball Coaches Association.
2010 SIAC All-Conference Baseball Team

 

1st Team
Position Name School
Catcher Jarvis Beck Albany State University
1st Base Corey Bryant Benedict College
2nd Base Rey Valdes Stillman College
Short Stop William Smalls Albany State University
3rd Base Brandon Marcus Albany State University
Outfield Robert Platts Claflin University
  Dion Bryant Stillman College
  Donald Smith Claflin University
Designated Hitter Brandon Small Albany State University
Pitcher Larry Johnson Albany State University
  Eric Cardova Benedict College
  Chad Miller Miles College
Relief Pitcher Toure Harris Benedict College
2nd Team
Catcher Christopher Moye Benedict College
1st Base DeMarcus Price Albany State University
2nd Base Chris Alvarez Paine College
Short Stop Sean Blair Stillman College
3rd Base Brandon Gipson Benedict College
Outfield Michael Young Morehouse College
  Julius McDougal Claflin University
  Corey Reeves Albany State University
Designated Hitter Kyle McCreless Stillman College
Pitcher Robin Bailey Morehouse College
  Chase Wilson Stillman College
  Reginald Hollins Tuskegee University
Relief Pitcher Benjamin King Albany State University
2010 SIAC Superlative Award Winner
Freshman of the Year: William Buford, Tuskegee University
Player of the Year: Corey Bryant, Benedict College
Coach of the Year: Selwyn Young, Benedict College
Panthers take two from Paine in baseball

By Claflin Sports Information  Sunday, April 11, 2010

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Claflin’s baseball team is on a mission this season, to win the Eastern Division of the SIAC.

Claflin (18-15) started the weekend 9-3 in the division. This is the third consecutive weekend where the Panthers have won both games of a doubleheader on Saturday. This Saturday, Claflin defeated Paine College 8-2 and 15-13. They will have an opportunity to sweep the three-game series Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Darryl White won the first game for Claflin, going seven innings, giving up three hits and two runs. Robert Platts led Claflin, going 2-4; Christian Carlos was 2-2 with a run batted in; and Donald Smith was 1-4 with a run batted in.

Chris Alvarez and Christian Gadson were 1-3 with a run batted in for the Lions of Paine College.

In the second game, Lenard Williams was credited with the win and Christian Carlos got the save for Claflin. Julio Inglasias led the Panther hitting barrage, going 3-4 with two RBIs. Platts went 2-5 with two RBIs, Donald Smith was 2-5 with two RBIs, Carlos was 2-5 with a triple and an RBI, and Chauncy Davis was 2-2 with a triple and an RBI.

Gadson led Paine at the plate, going 2-5 and four RBIs. Alex Humphrey was 3-4 and two RBIs. Carlos Figueroa was 2-3 with two RBIs.


 





























Reggie TaylorCourtesy of Claflin University Sports Information

“Dreams can become a reality,” is how Reggie Taylor expressed it.  Reggie will finally see his hard work and dedication for the sport of baseball come to reality in the next two weeks. 

Reggie went to a baseball showcase for major league scouts on last Friday, at the University of South Carolina. After attending many camps and try-outs since his playing days at Claflin University, Reggie went out to prove that he has the ability to continue his boyhood dream.  Taylor impressed the scout from the Kansas City Royals enough for him to extend Reggie an invitation to their instructional league for two weeks, in Surprise AZ.  Depending on how Taylor continues to impress the scouts, he will be invited to spring training in February 2010.  Reggie is the first baseball player to be invited to an instructional league, for a major league team from Claflin University.

Reggie, arrived on the Claflin University campus, in 2006, from Spartanburg Methodist College, where he saw limited action, during his freshman and sophomore years. Determined not to give up on his dream of playing professional baseball, Taylor asked Coach Randall to help with his development, and possibly get an opportunity to play in the major leagues. Coach Randall said, “Reggie has power to all fields, a strong throwing arm, as well as decent speed.  More importantly was his work ethic.  Reggie would be one of the first ones at practice and one of the last ones to leave.  He always asked questions on how he could improve? And he worked tirelessly, on those areas. Reggie played in 30 games before he broke his hand, which ended his senior season. At that time he had a .378 batting average, with 45 hits, 10 doubles, 22 RBI, and 39 runs scored. “Taylor has had the advantage of having two supportive parents who missed very few games while Reggie played at Claflin University.  They also provided Reggie with the resources needed to become a well-rounded person.  I commend his parents on a job well done. It could not have happened to a more deserving young man.”

Reggie will be drilled on the fundamentals of the game, time management, and taking care of his body for the next two weeks, in Arizona.  If he continues to impress, he will be offered a contract and an invitation to spring training. Randall feels that “Reggie will progress fast, because he has been drilled on the fundamentals of the game here at Claflin, and I wish him all the best.”

Update: Taylor signs with Royals
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BCB has received word that Claflin alum Reggie Taylor has signed a non-drafted free-agent contract with the Kansas City Royals.

Reggie went to a baseball showcase for major league scouts at the University of South Carolina. After attending many camps and try-outs since his playing days at Claflin University, Reggie went out to prove that he has the ability to continue his boyhood dream. Taylor impressed the scout from the Kansas City Royals enough for him to extend Reggie an invitation to their instructional league for two weeks, in Surprise, AZ. Depending on how Taylor continues to impress the scouts, he will be invited to spring training in February 2010. Reggie is the first baseball player to be invited to an instructional league, for a major league team from Claflin University.
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