 | ||||
PRESS RELEASES:
MARCH 24, 2011 (1:00 PM)
Big 26 Baseball Unveiled
The famed BIg 33 high school football organization has expanded and is now the Big 33/Big 26. The Big 26 will be a three game baseball series this July featuring the best 26 rising seniors from Pennsylvania taking on the best 26 rising seniors from Maryland. Tryouts are open to MASA members. The Maryland tryout will be held at noon on Sunday, April 29, at Riverdale Recreation Park at 6611 Kenilworth Avenue in Riverdale, Md. The Pa tryout will be held at Lebanon Valley College on Sunday, May 27, at noon. The tryouts and the games over the weekend of July 20-22 should be a great way to see some of the best 2013 prospects.
JANUARY 13, 2011 (10:00 PM)
Scouting for a cure fundraiser on deck
The fifth annual Scouting for a Cure winter fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 11 in Merchantville, NJ beginning at 7:30pm. The event is a combination of dinner, dancing, and bowling. Tickets are $35 for adults and may be purchased by calling 856-625-5133. Please consider supporting Will George and the wonderful people who work so hard to find a cure for cancer.
DECEMBER 18, 2011 (6:00 PM)
MASA member honored in Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - Mid Atlantic Scouts Association (MASA) member and President of Baseball Operations for East Coast Baseball Academy - USA LLC, Coach Smith served as the chief guest of Learning Realm International (LRI) Boarding School's Annual Day Program for 6, 7, and 8 graders.
He spoke to more than 750 LRI faculty, staff, students, and parents for approximately 20 minutes on December 16, 2011. During his closing remarks , he emphasized his own personal observations about Nepal since arriving in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 31, 2011. Mr. Smith praised the Nepali people for their resiliency, tireless work ethic, commitment to family, and unwavering upbeat spirit. He emphasized the importance of pursuing higher degrees of education, respecting their teachers, parents, and fellow countrymen. In closing, he reiterated that the students of Learning Realm International (LRI) school are the future leaders of Nepal. He encouraged them to actively pursue their individual dreams no matter what obstacles might arise.
DECEMBER 15, 2011 (10:00 PM)
Tom Burns Honored
Tom Burns, MASA president, has been selected as 2011 scout of the year by the New York Professional Hot Stove League. Tom will be honored at the group's 47th annual awards dinner on Friday, January 20, at Leonard's of Great Neck on Long Island.
DECEMBER 13, 2011 (5:00 PM)
Southern Maryland Baseball Camps Set
The Southern Maryland Baseball Winter Camps will take place on January 8, 15, and 22. The camps will be held at Annapolis Area Christian School in Severn, Maryland from 9:00 AM-4:00pm each day. For further information, check out www.somdbaseball.com.
DECEMBER 10, 2011 (9:00 PM)
Tyler Tumminia Promoted
MASA would like to congratulate Tyler Tumminia on her appointment as senior vice president of the Goldklang Group. Ty has been the driving force behind the Professional Scouts Hall of Fame. She was also honored for her contribution to professional baseball at the 2010 MASA banquet.
NOVEMBER 14, 2011 (3:00 PM)
Banquet a Big Success
The 21st annual Mid Atlantic Scouts banquet was held on November 12 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Md. The biggest banquet crowd since 2005 witnessed the induction of Jeff Brookens (Reds) and Joe Rigoli (Cards) into the MASA Hall of Fame. Jim Duquette, MLB radio host, served as guest speaker. Fred Manfra, Orioles radio voice, was once again the emcee. Don Kelly, of the Detroit Tigers, received the "outstanding achievement in pro baseball" award. Steve Fleming (Braves) was honored as crosschecker of the year and John DiCarlo (Giants) accepted the scout of the year award. Jerry Wargo (Angels) was the receipient of the Jack Kemmerly part time scout of the year award. Longtime scout Ty Brown was recognized for his career in the game.
Cameron Gallager, a 2011 graduate of Manheim Twp HS and the KC Royals second round draft choice, received the Nick Adenhart amateur player of the year award. Other honorees included Jim and Betty Phillips (Winchester Royals,contribution to baseball), Jon Shehan (Millersville U,college coach of the year), Brian Robison (Northern York HS, high school coach of the year), and Ken Young (minor league executive of the year)
| ||||||
MID ATLANTIC SCOUTS ASSOCIATION
MID ATLANTIC SCOUTS ASSOCIATION
Last Updated: 24/3/2012
Welcome
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
| ||||||
