Congratulations our own, Coach Larry Simcox, on receiving the Jim Painter Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association. Coach was presented the award on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the annual TBCA Coaches Clinic in Franklin, TN. After receiving the award, Coach Simcox recapped in his own words: “I was honored yesterday byContinue reading “Simcox Receives Lifetime Achievement Award”
Category Archives: High School Baseball News
Miller Spence Commits to Milligan
Congratulations to Miller Spence, 2023, Knoxville Catholic on his commitment to Milligan University in Elizabethton, TN. Miller has played on Diamond Showcase teams the past two summers. He is a hard working outfielder with speed. Miller made his announcement on January 6, “I am very blessed and excited to announce that I will be continuingContinue reading “Miller Spence Commits to Milligan”
Diamond 16U Wins UT Championship
Diamond 16U takes the crown in the Net Elite UT Championship. The squad pulled off a 2-1 win over the Chattanooga Fury. Neels Schoonbee got the win giving up only 6 hits and 1 runs over 6 1/3 innings. Asher Harness closed it out. Hutson Oakes went 2-3 with 1 RBI and Bleau Kennedy wasContinue reading “Diamond 16U Wins UT Championship”
Diamond 17U Wins PG Knoxville Invitational
Diamond 17U are Champions of the Perfect Game Knoxville Invitational. The squad beat Wow Factor Scout team 14-2 in the final. Diamond went on a run to beat TN Nationals and Wow Factor Midsouth Colts to lead up to the championship game. A total of 24 teams participated in the tournament. Diamond 17U won inContinue reading “Diamond 17U Wins PG Knoxville Invitational”
All State Players: Smith, Black, Treece
Diamond is proud to have several players named to the TBCA All State team. Grayson Smith, 2022 1B, Jackson County HS Caden Black, 2024 SS, Oak Ridge HS Luke Treece, 2025 C/SS, Coalfield HS Congrats to these boys for their outstanding performances during the 2022 high school baseball season.
Diamond 17U represented at TBCA Showcase
Diamond Simcox 17U players, Isaac Lawson (Jeff County), Landon Pique (Halls) and Miller Spence (Knox Catholic) played in the TBCA Showcase, June 13-14 at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Athletes went through a pro-style workout and took batting practice using Trackman to record hitting metrics. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens and were ableContinue reading “Diamond 17U represented at TBCA Showcase”
Diamond 17U Wins PBR Alabama Open
Diamond Simcox 17U beat Troy Post 70 17U, 11-2 to win the PBR Alabama Open in Albertville, AL, June 10-12, 2022. A dominant performance in the championship game, Diamond took the lead never let up, winning 11-2. Securing the lead in the 6th inning, big bats were led by singles from Eli Hames (Maryville) andContinue reading “Diamond 17U Wins PBR Alabama Open”
White Commits to Vol State
Congratulations to Parker White on his commitment to Volunteer State. Parker had a great summer on the bump this past summer with Diamond 17U. We wish him the best of luck this spring as he finishes up his career at West High and in the future. Parker made his announcement 12/10 on twitter, “I amContinue reading “White Commits to Vol State”
Orr Commits to Cleveland State
Congrats to Riley Orr on his commitment to Cleveland State Community College. Riley is a 2022 Catcher at Maryville High School and he played for our Diamond 17U team this past summer. He’s a talented player that shows up to compete every day and is a great teammate as well. Bright future in the game.Continue reading “Orr Commits to Cleveland State”
Melton to Roane State
Congrats to Ethan Melton on his commitment to Roane State. Ethan is a 2022 1B-3B at Midway HS and played for Diamond 17U team this past summer. On November 23, 2021, Ethan made his announcement via twitter, “I am blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at RoaneContinue reading “Melton to Roane State”