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List some of the best pitchers to have come out of the Southeastern Ohio District over the years. This could be an interesting list. I can already think of several that have pitched at the Major League level.

Brett Roberts-SW-to Twins (I think)
John Hunt-Green-to White Sox
Chad Renfroe-Symmes Valley-to Red Sox

Jeff Montgomery-Wellston-KC, Closer
Jeff Shaw-Washington CH-Reds and Dodgers plus a few others, Closer-Two All Star Games

John Paul Patterson - Symmes Valley - Morehead State
Justin Myers - Symmes Valley - Ohio State
Michael Hill - Fairland - East Carolina/Cincinnati
Travis Shepherd - Fairland - Ohio Valley University (never lost a high school game)
Ryan Chapman - Southern - Rio Grande
Dustin Gibbs - River Valley - Rio Grande - San Diego Padres
Josh Newman - Wheelersburg - Ohio State - Colorado Rockies
Tim Sutton - Wheelersburg - Rio Grande
Justin Royal - Ironton - Pikeville

Jake Hale- Alexander

Currently the closer for Ohio State...

0.95 ERA
11 Saves
38 IP
4 ER
49 K's
13 BB
22 Hits
Opponent B.A. .163

I think his Big Ten ERA is like 0.58. He's currently nominated for the nations top relief pitcher award. I think it's called the Stopper award or something. He's really got his stuff together and has pitched very well.

Dustin Sampson - Wheelersburg (Kent State)
Adam Wamsley - Wheelersburg (Shawnee State)
Jordan Russell - Wheelersburg (Sinclair College)

Tommy Spencer, Gallipolis
(Ciincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago White Sox) Graduated from GAHS in 1970.

Dave Roberts, Gallipolis
Columbus Jets, Houston Astros, San Diego, Spent freshman and sophomoreyears at GAHS, then moved to Columbus. Passed away earlier this year. Was outstanding for Houston in 1972-73-74.

BULDOG wrote:Dustin Sampson - Wheelersburg (Kent State)
Adam Wamsley - Wheelersburg (Shawnee State)
Jordan Russell - Wheelersburg (Sinclair College)

What about Andy Heimbach, I think Mt Vernon and maybe got drafted by the Red Sox. I played against him , he was pretty tough.

Andrew Davis (Zane Trace)

Great high school pitcher and player. Led his team to the state tournament in 2001.
Record breaking career at the plate and third base at Kent State.
Also, had 11 career saves at Kent.

Cory Corrigan-Athens High All MAC for OU, signed with the ST. Louis Cardinals, Pitched at the double AA level.

Scott DeCaminada-Athens High School All MAC at OU

Jason Ervin-Athens High School- All Ohio Pitched for Shawnee State

Just to name a few

Bozo- You should throw up Davis' numbers from his 2002 season that were posted on the huddle. Unreal.

Andrew Davis (2002 at Zane Trace)

11-1 0.98 ERA
85 2/3 INN
49 Hits
164 K's
18 BB's

Yea I faced Davis that 2002 season in the District Semi Finals...He brought some gas!

Stud did we face him in Legion ball?

Tim Martin-Minford-Pittsburgh Pirates
Jeff Hayward- Minford- Cincinnati Reds
Jason Greene - Minford - Montreal Expos

questionmark- I think he played for 757.

WestFan27 wrote:

BULDOG wrote:Dustin Sampson - Wheelersburg (Kent State)
Adam Wamsley - Wheelersburg (Shawnee State)
Jordan Russell - Wheelersburg (Sinclair College)

What about Andy Heimbach, I think Mt Vernon and maybe got drafted by the Red Sox. I played against him , he was pretty tough.

Yep... Another good one from Wheelersburg. Sorry just slipped my mind at the time.

The Heimbach/Sampson combo back in '96 was lethal. Then, Boomer Hutchinson was better than most teams' #1 guy.

Tim Bolander (87), Matt Miller (92), Bryan Hatfield (95) were some other good arms that came from the Burg.

Mike Voorheis (89), Danny Bradshaw (91), Mike Crotty (92-93) some great arms for the Valley Indians.

Jeff "Sticks" Collins(Ironton)
Jerry Murnahan(Ironton)
Jimmy Williams(Ironton)
Mike Waginger(St.Joe)
Pat Holmes(St.Joe)
Tim Swarts(St.Joe)