Thu. March 25, 2010 | Eduardo A. Encina
Times’ Super 7
1. Tampa Catholic (9-1): Patchwork pitching carries the Crusaders, who have a 0.90 staff ERA and have won eight in a row. TC can prove a lot in next week’s Dunedin Tournament.
2. Brandon (12-2): Ask the Eagles seniors and they’ll say their six-game win streak feels a little like their 2008 run to the state semis. They enter next weekend’s Saladino Tournament as the favorite.
3. Jesuit (12-1): We’re convinced the Tigers’ district is a yawner. They’ll see some tough competition in their Easter Tournament the week of April 6 — and rest assured their rematch with TC April 17 is marked on the schedule.
4. Gaither (9-2): Cowboys have outscored opponents 62-12 in past five games. Game against Durant will be a good test.
5. Steinbrenner (10-2): Warriors played Jesuit close before falling 4-2 Saturday. We think this young team will be pretty darn good by playoff time.
6. Alonso (10-4): Ravens are back to their winning ways, outscoring this week’s opponents 15-0 since a loss to Brandon.
7. Bloomingdale (9-4): Bulls get back on track with big wins over Armwood and Wharton.
In the conversation: Armwood (9-5), Durant (8-4), Sickles (8-4), Jefferson (9-3), Cambridge (12-2)
Batting: Minimum 18 at-bats
Name, school AB H BA
Dane Moore, Fre 37 21 .568
Nick Alfonso, TC 20 11 .550
Lance McCullers, Jes 34 18 .529
Christian Diaz, Ste 21 11 .524
Tyler Lawson, TBT 34 17 .500
Chad Witkowski, Ste 32 16 .500
Chase Wilcocks, Sic 37 18 .486
Nolan Schrenker, Blo 33 16 .485
Brady North, Gai 29 14 .483
Nick Perez, TC 25 12 .480
David Perrone, Cha 23 11 .478
Tristan Speak, Riv 21 10 .476
Zack Jackson; Gai 21 10 .476
Hayden Kelley, Cam 47 22 .468
Tyler Ding, Alo 45 21 .467
Sal Giardina, Blo 43 20 .465
Nick Iacovella, Jes 41 19 .463
Home runs
7: Stan Rowe (Pla); 4: Chad Witkowski (Ste); 3: K’Shawn Smith (PC), Roderick Shoulders (Bra), Roche Woodard (Hil), Gerald Bautista (Ste), Thomas Dorminy (Alo); 2: Brandon Johnson (Alo), Hayden Kelley (Cam), Andrew Thomas (Spo), Tyler Alexander (Arm), Zack Powers (Arm), Josh Spano (Arm), Nick Iacovella (Jes), Tripp Merrell (Sic), Hank McCloud (TC), Jadamion Williams (B-D), Brady North (Gait), Gio Marrero (TC), Justin Rose (Riv), Tyler Guy (Free), Daniel Padron (Blk), Tevin Smith (Blk), Javaris Reynolds (King), Jose Fernandez (Alo), Jeffrey Mills (Hil), Alex Bacon (Jes), Kevin Cruz (Jef), Alex Rivera (Jef), Zach Gawrych (Wha), Matthew Singletary (PC), Kyle Madill (PC), Micah Carmony (PC)
RBIs
27: Stan Rowe (Pla); 17: Andrew Widell (Cam), Zac Gilcrease (Cam); 16: Roderick Shoulders (Bra); 15: Micah Carmony (PC), Bobby Eveld (Jes), Thomas Dorminy (Alo); 14: Peter Miller (Cam), Hayden Kelley (Cam), Chris Pagliarulo (Jes), Alex Bacon (Jesuit); 13: Justin Sanders (Mid), Tripp Merrell (Sic), Tyler Guy (Fre), Spencer Haynes (Bra), Adam Sass (Bra)
Stolen bases
17: Jadamion Williams (B-D), Adam Eggnatz (B-D); 16: Jordan Morrell (Mid); 12: Alec Clement (CDS), Fonzie Diaz (CP), Derrick Smith (Sef); 11: James McDonald (Len), Josciel Veras (King); 10: Kelvin Mention (B-D), Reshon Ball (B-D), Landon Allensworth (Sef), David Vasquez (Len), Hayden Kelley (Cam), Justin Sanders (Mid)
Pitching: Minimum 15 IP
Name, school IP W-L ERA
Nick Adams, TP 26 2-3 0.52
Trey Oest, Dur 22 2-1 0.64
John Taylor, Mid 16 2-1 0.79
Cameron Ellis, Dur 30 5-0 0.89
Corbin Olmstead, Jef 22 3-0 0.94
Austin Browder, Bra 21 3-0 0.95
Zack Powers, Arm 26 4-0 1.08
Chris Williams, Ste 27 4-0 1.24
Adam Sproat, TC 16 2-0 1.29
T.J. Owen; TC 16 2-0 1.29
Tripp Merrell, Sic 27 2-1 1.30
Jose Fernandez, Alo 30 4-1 1.40
Derek Self, Cam 23 3-0 1.52
Brandon Johnson, Alo 22 3-1 1.57
Christopher Lee, Rob 25 3-1 1.68
Daniel Gibson, Jes 29 5-0 1.69
Strikeouts
54: George Schmitt (Spo); 43: Daniel Gibson (Jes); 39: Christopher Lee (Rob); 36: Cameron Ellis (Dur); Jose Fernandez (Alo); 35: Kyle Brett (Wha); 35: Zack Powers (Arm); 34: Austin Browder (Bra); 31: Trey Oest (Dur); Peter Miller (Cam); 29: Anderson Garcia (Blk); 28: Chris Williams (Ste), Sean Cramer (Arm); 27: Jeffrey Mills (Hil); 26: Matthew Lemons (SC), Chris Reynoso (New); 25: Chase Sparkman (Bra), Tyrone Miller (TBT), Derek Self (Cam)