Congratulations are extended to a couple of our former Rebels: Jordan Walton ('09) has signed on to play with the Class A Peoria Chiefs. The Chiefs are a minor league affiliate of the Saint Louis Cardinals. Read the story here: JWal _________________________________________________________________ Jordan Owen ('10) will be playing in the Pecos League this summer with the Roswell Invaders. Owen also coaches the varsity baseball team at Union City HS in Union City, TN. You can follow Jordan's season here: J.Owen Pitcher Chad Kuhl is named by Baseball America as the VBL Top Prospect of 2012: "Chad Kuhl, rhp, New Market, (Jr., Delaware): Kuhl showed average to above-average velocity this summer with his four-seam fastball, working in the 90-93 range. His fastball is sometimes flat and straight, and he'll need to improve that pitch to enhance his draft potential next June. Kuhl employs a short, quick delivery and a three-quarters slot. His second pitch is a 79-82 curve with late 11-to-5 break. He also shows an 82-84 changeup with below-average depth. Kuhl's control for New Market was greatly improved over his spring season for Delaware, when he went 5-5, 4.42 with 64 strikeouts and 36 walks in 77 innings. In 41 Valley innings, he went 4-0, 1.11 with 39 strikeouts and 17 walks, holding hitters to a .167 average." BaseballAmerica.com 2012 Summer League Top Prospects 2012 Congratulations to RHP Alex Boshers for making Perfect Game's Top VBL Prospects for 2012. Alex played for the Rebels in 2011 and 2012 and is a senior at UT-Martin. Click here to read the Perfect Game article: Perfect Game Top Performers for 2012 The 2010 Rebels Team Photo traveled to space aboard the last ever Space Shuttle Mission flown by the Endeavor. Here's the official travel certificate signed by Astronanut Mark Kelly Here are some photos of their trip.  Al Smith, Chris Masters '07, & Austin Gisriel. Chris is a LHP in the Atlanta Braves system. He has been assigned to the Mississippi Braves to start the season.  Blaine will begin the 2012 season with the Class A- Advanced Lynchburg Hillcats.  Jake was a 3 time Rebel. T. J. will return to the Rebels line up this season. The Rebels are also pleased to announce that former Rebel, Tim Adinolfi '99, made an appearance in the movie Moneyball. As seen in the photo below Tim played the part of a Kansas City Royals pitcher in live action game scenes.  Many young men have spent summers in New Market playing for the Rebels. Though we look forward to every season, we also enjoy looking back and remembering the boys who played so hard and have given us so many warm nights of summer baseball. The Rebels extend an open invitation for any and all alumni to come back to Rebel Park for a visit. Independence Day weekend is a popular and event packed weekend and popular with many when choosing a time to visit. There will be a team and family picnic prior to the home game and all alumni are welcome to attend. The weekend also features an old timer's (or "no-timers") BP in the morning where fans and former players will take turns hitting the ball (or trying to) and also practicing fly ball shagging skills. 2012 date & time TBA July 4th Stay tuned for a team sponsored activity. The board of directors is working diligently to create a special Independence Day celebration for players, family, fans, and staff. Check back for details! The annual Mo Weber golf tournament takes place during the July 4th weekend--the 2012 date & time is TBA . All Rebel alumni, current Rebels, and families are invited to take part. Contact Charlie Dodge (477-9542) to register your foursome. To learn more and RSVP to the event, check out the New Market Rebels Facebook page. More information about Rebel alumni and where they are now coming in the future! |