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2008 NEWS

DC SPORTS FAN.COM PROFILES CRAB CLAW CLASSIC

High school baseball players that are 2009, 2010 or 2011 graduates that have an interest in playing college baseball can compete in the 6th Annual Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic.

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2007 NEWS

PLAYERS, COACHES FLOCK TO TRYOUT

Sports Comment
By Joe Gross

Over 200 cram Cannon Stadium for chance to play in the Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic
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"5th Annual Mid-Atlantic HS Baseball Classic - Summer Tradition"

Keith Mills:  Pressbox
It's called the Battle of the Ship and it's Lou Holcomb's way of giving back to local high school baseball and his University of Maryland alma mater.
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MIAA BASEBALL PLAYERS ARE LOADED FOR THE CLASSIC
Gary Adornato, MIAA Editor

It's become a focal point on the summer baseball circuit of aspiring college recruits seeking exposure and when the Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic returns for its fifth edition, in early August, it will be filled with top talent from the MIAA.
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MARYLAND GAZETTE
Sports Columnist
JOE GROSS

5th Annual Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic

University of Maryland at College Park's Shipley Field

Skills Showcase is All Set

Applications being accepted from area baseball players
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2006 NEWS

Dec 2006

North Carolina Prospect Signs with Charleston Southern "Battle on the Ship" Reaches out North Carolina 
by: John Mark Brooks


Aug 2006

Still Ship-Shape

The Time to Shine

Field of Dreams Gives High Schoolers Chance to be Seen


May 2006
Capital Gazette Touts Effectiveness of the Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic


June 2005
3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic

April 2005
Mid-Atlantic HS Baseball


2004

Mid Atlantic High SchoolBaseball Roster

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NCAA

Classic Highlights

August 2008
6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic

Most Outstanding Prospect Award


Andrew Hodgkins
Linganore High School
2009 Catcher

2008 SKILLS COMPETITION WINNERS

Crab Claw Classic round-up by James Peters, Gazette News


August 2007
5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic

Most Outstanding Prospect Award2007 MVP Andrew Parker
Cardinal Gibbons High School
2009 Catcher


2007 SKILLS COMPETITION WINNERS

2007 Battle on the Ship


August 2006
4th Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic

Most Outstanding Prospect Award

Dimitri Deoudes
St. Johns High School,
Washington D.C.

2006 SKILLS COMPETITION WINNERS


August 2005
3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic

Sweeney Goes Deep at the
Classic

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September 2005
"Work Out Warriors in the Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic" - Maryland Gazette Newspaper by Mike Piper, Sports Editor


Aug 2005
James Peters talks about Lou Holcomb

Aug 2005
Marc Ethier - Staff Writer for Gazette.net talks about the 2005 Mid-Atlantic Classic

Aug 2005
3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic

Harford County Network Game
Air Time Schedule


Apr 2005

DIAMOND DUST

Note: After clicking above link, scroll to article, "Diamond Dust."

Prospect News
June 2005
March 2005

 


Announcing
7th Annual Crab Claw Classic
August 7 & 8, 2009

Click here to see the college signings of Crab Claw Classic alumni


Gibbons players
What College Coaches are Saying about the Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic
"The Mid-Atlantic Showcase has developed into one of the best showcases on the east coast.  Year after year the caliber of player is exceptionally high, making it a must attend for players, coaches, and scouts."
Jeff Palumbo, Assistant Coach, Central Florida University

“I enjoy attending the Mid-Atlantic Showcase every year because I know I am going to see quality athletes at every position. The organization of the event combined with the talent on the field makes it an easy choice for college coaches to attend this showcase. I look forward to continuing to sign players out of this event. Casey Fahy, Assistant Coach, Temple University

"The Mid-Atlantic Showcase is one of the premier events in perhaps the busiest part of the baseball recruiting season. Lou Holcomb does a tremendous job, not only in bringing the top players together, but also knowing the particular needs of the many college programs who deal with him on a regular basis. This event provides for us a terrific opportunity to identify the best talent in the area."
Greg Manco, Assistant Coach, Saint Joseph's University (PA)

"I have been to many showcases and I have found that the Mid-Atlantic Showcase will give college coaches a look at quality players that fit all programs. It is well organized and attended by many top prospects on the east coast. Any coach who attends will be satisfied. It is at the top of our list."
Barry Davis, Head Baseball Coach
Rider University

"The Mid-Atlantic Showcase has grown into one of the Top showcases on the east coast and continues draw premier players from our region. We are honored to have been the host venue for this first class event. Lou's primary objective is exposure for young athletes and this event certainly gives athletes a tremendous opportunity to showcase their abilities to college and pro scouts."
Terry Rupp,
Head Baseball Coach
University of Maryland

"The Mid-Atlantic Showcase is a "goldmine" of high school prospects. Any coach can fulfill his needs in one weekend."
Craig Antush,
Assistant Baseball Coach
Youngstown State University

" The Mid-Atlantic Showcase had a significant number of Division I prospects and of the 5 players we signed in the early signing period 4 were at this showcase. Certainly the number one showcase in Maryland and rapidly becoming one of the top showcases in the middle atlantic area." Mike Gottlieb,
Head Baseball Coach
Towson University

"Lou Holcomb has built the Mid-Atlantic Showcase to be one of the premier events in the area for Rising Juniors and Seniors."
Jason Tawney,
Head Baseball Coach, Villa Julie College

 

 


 

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