League Standings After Week One

O-Zone Standings

Darlington Packing 3-0
Saleeby & Cox 1-2
Pennington & Meadows 1-2
Palmetto Pride 1-2

Minors Standings

Hartsville Surgical 2-0
SPC 1-1
MKA 1-1
Jiffy Print 1-1
Allstate 0-2

Farm League Standings

Sonoco Recycling 2-0
Sonoco 2-1
Lions 1-1
Kiwanis 1-2
Palmetto Precision 0-2

Instructional League Update for Week One

Our 2015 Instructional League regular season got underway on March 23.  After spending Opening Day with Striker the Cobra, our Instructional Leaguers were roaring and raring to go in their first official games.  The learning and fun never stops with these young kids.  For 2015, we have four teams in Instructional League.  We'd like to thank all of our players, parents, coaches and fans for supporting this age group, as it is vital for the future of baseball in our community.

Our teams for the 2015 season are:

Morphis Pediatrics led by Head Coach Casey Johnson

Marvin Odom, CPA led by Head Coach Justin Starnes

Rotary led by Head Coach Jamie Harvey

Galloway Auto Glass led by Head Coach Wally Johnson

O-Zone Update for Week One

Our 2015 O-Zone regular season started on Saturday, March 21.  Traditionally, our Opening Day games were abbreviated scrimmages.  This season, our older boys decided to put it all on the line from day one. 

In the first inning of the season, Darlington Packing's Noah Skeen set the tone for the season with a mammoth blast off of Pennington & Meadows.  Skeen and crew went on to win 10-2.  In the second game of the day, Willie Austin's Palmetto Pride defeated Josh Jones, Luke Johnson and Saleeby & Cox 10-5.

Saleeby & Cox wouldn't stay down for long, as they defeated Pennington & Meadows 8-5 in Monday's only O-Zone matchup.  On Tuesday, Zy'kee Knox, Brenden Lee and Emmanuel Pendergrass kept it close with Darlington Packing through five.  In the end, the big bats of DP were too much for the Pride to withstand.  The game ended 17-4 in favor of DeOnta Peterkin and the Darlington Packing.

On Wednesday, Pennington & Meadows picked up their first win of the season.  Bennett Meadows, Ryan Jordan and Grayson Wint led the Real Estate Moguls over Palmetto Pride 12-4.  A shorthanded Saleeby & Cox club, playing with three Minor Leaguers, played tough early, but eventually fell to Josh Irick and Darlington Packing by the score of 11-1. 

Though only one week into the season, Darlington Packing has separated itself from the back, holding a 2-game lead over the other three teams.

O-Zone Standings:

Darlington Packing 3-0
Saleeby & Cox 1-2
Pennington & Meadows 1-2
Palmetto Pride 1-2

Farm League: Week One Update

The 2015 Farm League season got off to a quick start with six games being played in the first week.  The first game of the season proved to be exciting, as Caleb Walters, Ayden Valente and the Lions defeated Dave Pulling's Sonoco club 9-8.  In the nightcap, Shelley Gaymon's Kiwanis knocked off Palmetto Precision Products (affectionately known around the league as PPP) by the score of 10-6.

The Farm Leaguers were back at it on Tuesday, with Sonoco Recycling, lead by Marshall Wint, Jaden Carraway and Noah McAteer, defeated Kiwanis 13-3.  Sonoco was back at it on Tuesday and they had another tight one.  This time they came out on top; beating PPP 8-7. 

On Wednesday, Sonoco Recycling topped the Lions 15-8 in the 5:30 game.  Sonoco left little to chance in their third game of the week, topping Kiwanis 11-0.

After one week, here are the Farm League standings:

Sonoco Recycling 2-0
Sonoco 2-1
Lions 1-1
Kiwanis 1-2
PPP 0-2

Minor League Update for Week One

The 2015 Minor League season got underway on March 23 with Jiffy Print taking on SPC.  David Young's SPC club came decked out in Vegas gold and black and never looked back, knocking off Ace Gibson, Quez Hadley and Jiffy Print 9-3.  In the late game, Hartsville Surgical, led by dominant pitching performances from Alvee Fulwood and Miles Hall, downed MKA 10-4.

On Tuesday, MKA, led by Daniel Norwood, Andrew Askins and Chandler Greene, topped SPC 8-5 despite some timely hitting from Cole Winburn and Spencer Tallon.  Allstate and Jiffy Print squared off in the nightcap and it was one for the ages.  Great pitching from guys like Tate McLendon and Dewsy Meadows held the score down and kept the blood pressure up.  When all was said and done, Lawrence Hope and the boys of Jiffy Print won 6-5.

On Wednesday, there was only one game on Field 6.  The Fighting Stethoscopes of Hartsville Surgical took on Rob Teal and Terry Weekley's Allstate club.  It was a back and forth game from start to finish.  Heading into the last inning, the score was knotted at 8.  Hartsville Surgical's bats came through in the top half of the last inning and their defense was able to shutdown all the mayhem Allstate sent their way.  The final score was 12-8.

Minor League Standings after Week One:

Hartsville Surgical 2-0
SPC 1-1
Jiffy Print 1-1
MKA 1-1
Allstate 0-2

Remaining Picture Schedule

Below are the remaining picture times:

Wednesday, March 25

5:45 - Hartsville Surgical
6:00 - Allstate

Monday, April 6

5:45 - Morphis Pediatrics
6:00 - Rotary

Tuesday, April 7

5:15 - Palmetto Precision Products
6:00 - Sonoco Recycling

Thursday's Games Moved to Wednesday, March 25

 

Due to expected inclement weather, all games originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26, will be played on Wednesday, March 25.  Game times will remain the same. 

 

Picture times for Sonoco Recycling and Palmetto Precision Products will be postponed to a later date.  Allstate will have their pictures made on Wednesday.

 

If you have any questions, please contact your head coach.

Opening Day First Pitch: Bob Braddock

Bob Braddock joined the Hartsville National League on Opening Day for two reasons.  One was to umpire for O-Zone.  The other was to be honored with throwing out a first pitch.  Mr. Braddock has quite a history with Hartsville National.  Aside from umpiring in the league for the past 20 years, Mr. Braddock played on the 1967 Hartsville National All-Star team that won the Dixie Youth World Series. 

As if being a major part of baseball in our community weren't enough, Bob Braddock has also served on Hartsville's City Council for the past ten years.

Mr. Braddock, thank you for all you do for our community. 

Opening Day First Pitch: Coach Jimmy White

On March 21, 2015, Coach Jimmy White threw out a first pitch for the Hartsville National Dixie Youth Baseball League.  During his tenure at Hartsville High School, Coach White won over 500 games, 2 state championships and numerous region championships.  He also coached the 1986 state American Legion championship team.  And while it doesn't rank up there with his previous accomplishments, Coach White's first pitch was right down the middle. 

Coach White, thank you for all you have done for baseball in this community.  You truly are a legend. 

Opening Day - Doughnuts in the Dugout

 

New for 2015 at Hartsville National, Doughnuts in the Dugout is a program sponsored by St. Bartholomew's Church.  The program isn't complicated; the players get doughnuts and eat them in the dugout.  Throughout the season, each team will participate in the new program.

 

 

The Lions enjoyed their doughnuts after getting their pictures made on Opening Day.

 

 

 

Check out the boys of MKA Mechanical as they enjoyed some doughnuts before getting underway on Opening Day.

 

Opening Day Recap

 

Our 2015 Opening Day was fantastic!  It started with Coach Jimmy White, City Councilman (and umpire; and 1967 Hartsville National World Series Champion) Bob Braddock, Striker the Cobra and Caleb Walters (2015 BBQ Ticket Selling Champion) throwing out first pitches.  From there, we saw baseball action across all leagues.  

 

 

In O-Zone, Opening Day consisted of a twin bill with the games counting in the regular season standings.  It didn't take long for the fireworks to start.  The third batter of the season hit the first home run.  Noah Skeen put Darlington Packing on the board early and Steve Irick's crew never looked back in their 10-2 win over Pennington & Meadows.  In the second game, Coach Willie Austin and Palmetto Pride held off a late rally from Saleeby & Cox, winning 10-5. 

 
In Minor League action, all five teams got on the field for abbreviated games.  Judging from Opening Day action, our Minor League will be full of big hits, daring base running, top notch pitching and overall outstanding play.

 

Farm League also got underway with abbreviated games on Opening Day.  The bats were blasting and the runs were pouring in.  Head Coaches Rob Brazell, Shelley Gaymon, Dave Pulling, Mike Walters and Steven Wint should all be excited about the talent in their league this season.

 

 

Instructional League also got underway on Opening Day.  Above, you see first base coach Dean Hall providing some instruction to a young player.  Every at-bat is exciting in Instructional League. 

 

Hartsville National's Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who helped make Opening Day a success for our players.  The Board would like to specially thank the members of the Coker College Men's Soccer Team and Spirit Squad for helping with our annual BBQ fundraiser.  



Opening Day is set for March 21 at Byerly Park!

 

Don't miss Opening Day 2015 on March 21 at Byerly Park!

2015 Opening Day Game Schedule

Opening Day will start with first pitches being thrown out by: 

• Legendary Hartsville High School Baseball Coach Jimmy White
• Our Chief Umpire and Hartsville National Alum Bob Braddock
• Striker the Cobra, Official Mascot of the Coker College Cobras
• The Top BBQ Ticket Seller in the League

Games times are:
 
10am
 
Galloway Auto Glass at Morphis Pediatrics (Field 8)
Lions at Kiwanis (Field 7)
Allstate at MKA (Field 6)
Pennington & Meadows at Darlington Packing (Field 5)
 
11:15
 
Sonoco Recycling at Palmetto Precision Products (Field 8)
 
11:30
 
Jiffy Print at Hartsville Surgical Center (Field 6)
 
12:00
 
Palmetto Pride at Saleeby & Cox (Field 5)
 
12:30
 
Rotary & Marvin Odom (Field 8)
Sonoco Recycling at Sonoco (Field 7)
 
1:00
 
Jiffy Print at SPC Credit Union (Field 6)