Thu. March 11, 2010 | Eduardo A. Encina
Times’ Super 7
1. Alonso (6-2): Yes, the Ravens have two early losses, but we still believe they’re the county’s best.
2. Jesuit (6-1): Early win over Steinbrenner proved Tigers will get few challenges in Class 4A-9. Is that good or bad for postseason run?
3. Brandon (6-2): Freedom loss was disappointing, but Eagles average eight runs a game and have two of the county’s best bats.
4. Tampa Catholic (6-1): From the looks of things now, they could be the county’s most balanced team.
5. Bloomingdale (6-1): With a 2.57 staff ERA, fast-rising Bulls head into tonight’s matchup with Brandon with Alonso loss as their only blemish.
6. Gaither (5-2): Cowboys win the games they need to, starting 4-0 in district play in 5A-9
7. Armwood (5-2): Hawks quietly stocking up quality wins, but consistency is lacking.
In the conversation: Steinbrenner (5-1), Sickles (4-3), Jefferson (3-2), Durant (4-3), Riverview (4-4)
Batting
Minimum 13 at-bats
Name, school AB H BA
Zach Gawrych, Wha 26 16 .615
Hayden Kelly, Cam 28 17 .607
Dane Moore, Fre 27 16 .593
Nolan Schrenker, Blm 14 8 .571
Nick Alfonso, TC 13 7 .538
Durin O’Linger, Mid 13 7 .538
Christian Diaz, Ste 19 10 .526
Roderick Shoulders, Bra 23 12 .522
James Ramsay, Bra 23 12 .522
Lance McCullers, Jes 23 12 .522
Zac Gilcrease, Cam 28 14 .500
Thomas Dorminy, Alo 24 12 .500
Nick Iacovella, Jes 20 10 .500
Jacob Burgess, Dur 20 10 .500
Tyler Lawson, TBT 16 8 .500
Home runs
3: K’shawn Smith (PC); 2: Gerald Bautista (Ste), Chad Witkoswki (Ste), Gio Marrero (TC), Kyle Madill (PC), Stan Rowe (Plant), Hank McCloud (TC), Tripp Merrell (Sic), Brady North (Gai), Jadamion Williams (B-D), Thomas Dorminy (Alo), Zach Gawrych (Wha), Tyler Guy (Fre), Hayden Kelly (Cam)
RBIs
15: Andrew Widell (Cam); 14: Zac Gilcrease (Cam); 13: Peter Miller (Cam); 12: Roderick Shoulders (Bra); 11: Jadamion Williams (B-D); 10: Hayden Kelly (Cam); Sam Morgan (Blm), Alex Bacon (Jes), Tripp Merrell (Sic), Zach Gawrych (Wha), Thomas Dorminy (Alo), Tyler Guy (Fre); 9: Derek Self (Cam), Adam Sass (Bra), K’shawn Smith (PC), Stan Rowe (Plant), Sean Cramer (Arm)
Stolen bases
16: Adam Eggnatz (B-D); 12: Jadamion Williams (B-D), Fonzie Diaz (CP); 10: Reshon Ball (B-D); 9: Landon Allensworth (Sef), Josciel Veras (King), Kelvin Mention (B-D); 8: Derrick Smith (Sef); 7: Hank McCloud (TC); 6: Jordan Keys (SC), Roche Woodard (Hil), Zack Jackson (Gai)
Pitching
Minimum 11 2/3 IP
Name, school IP W-L ERA
Trey Oest, Dur 13 1-0 0.00
Nick Adams, TP; 13 0-3 1.02
Tripp Merrell, Sic 13 1-1 1.08
Anderson Garcia, Blk 12 1-0 1.17
Ryan Ogara, Riv 12 1-0 1.17
Steven Burnham, Blm 14 3-1 1.47
Zack Powers, Arm 14 3-0 1.50
Strikeouts
33: George Schmitt (Spo); 26: Christopher Lee (Rob); 24: Zack Powers (Arm); 23: Kyle Brett (Wha); 22: Jose Fernandez (Alo); 20: Grant Sittig (BP), Charlie Baumgartner (Fre); 18: Derek Self (Cam), Garrett Ranson (BP), Anderson Garcia (Blk), Ryan Ogara (Riv); 17: Chase Sparkman (Bra), Tyler Guy (Fre)