Pics from the Closing Ceremony

Irick, Austin, Wint Honored at Closing Ceremony

On May 24, Hartsville National hosted its 2016 Closing Ceremony.  During this ceremony, three coaches were honored.

Coach Steve Irick received the 2016 Larry D. Johnson Coach of the Year Award.

Coach Willie Austin received the inaugural Louie Gilbert Service Award.

Coach Steven Wint was recognized for leading

his team to back-to-back undefeated seasons.

Congratulations, Coaches!

Futures Games Recap

On May 24, we held our first Futures Games.  These games were aimed at giving players who will be moving up in age divisions next season an opportunity to play a game in their 2017 age division.  In doing so, this gives players, parents and league officials a glimpse into the future of the league.

Eight teams were formed (4 each in Minors and O-Zone).  Players were given commemorative jerseys for playing in the game.  It was a great night of baseball at Byerly Park.  Futures Games were being played on Fields 6, 7 and 8, while the O-Zone Championship Series kicked off on Field 5.

Below are a few photos taken during the Futures Games:

We'd like to thank our coaches for the Futures Games:

Will Adams

Storm Beasley

Travis Chisholm

Allan Holloman

Bryan Laney

David Pulling

2016 O-Zone All Star Roster

Congratulations to our 2016 O-Zone All Stars:

Josh Irick

Seth Pittington

Cam Cannarella

Noah Hudson

Luke Johnson

Ryan Jordan

Bennett Meadows

Harrison Moore

Grayson Wint

Matthew Quinn

Brendan Lee

Ty'shun Richardson

Final Regular Season Standings

Farm League Champions

F3 won both halves in Farm to claim the season championship.

Minor League Champions

Jiffy Print won both halves to claim the season championship.

O-Zone Champions

Allstate won the first half. 

F3 won the second half and defeated Allstate in a Best-of-Three Series.

F3, Championships 2

The NBA could learn a thing or two about close games in playoffs from Hartsville National.  Their 30-point blowouts are snoozefests compared to the tense, nail-biting action we see at Byerly Park. 

With the O-Zone halves being won by different teams, a best-of-three playoff series started this week.  F3 won game one 7-6.  Allstate won game two 3-1.  It was no surprise when game three was a tight one. 

F3 won a dramatic Game 3 by the score of 4-2.  While it was a total team effort, the outstanding defensive play of Xavion Robinson should be noted.  The outfielder made an amazing catch in the sixth inning and doubled off a runner to bring his team to within one out of the championship.  Bennett Meadows struck out the last batter to seal the championship for F3.

The O-Zone championship was the only F3 championship at Hartsville National in 2016.  F3 (team pictured below) also won the Farm League Championship with a unblemished record of 15-0.

2016 Alumni Club Inductees

On May 24, twenty-eight young men were inducted into the Hartsville National Alumni Club.  Started in 2015, twelve-year olds aging out of Hartsville National's Dixie Youth Program are made members of the Alumni Club.  The number of members has now reached 36. 

The 2016 inductees are:

Christopher Andrews

Tarrence Ketter

Harrison Moore

Matthew Quinn

Emmanuel Pendergrass

Luke Johnson

Seth Pittington

Josh Irick

Brent Johnson

Cameron Cannarella

Noah Hudson

Jo Jo Dixon

Walt Hammond

Ty'Shun Richardson

Jailen Jackson

Ryan Jordan

Carter Leonard

Bennett Meadows

Gavin Watford

Bryson McLeod

Zavion Mitchell

Brandon Sellers

Thomas Walters

Ethan Jones

Mason Kelley

Brendan Lee

Zy'kee Knox

Hunter Dixon

Congratulations to these players and thank you to your families for joining ours at Hartsville National!

Click here for the 2015 inductee list.

Allstate Takes Game 2, Evens Series

In Game 2 of the O-Zone Championship Series, Allstate defeated F3 3-1 to even the series at one game apiece.  The rubber match will be Thursday at 6pm on Field 5 at Byerly Park.  Having already played six times this season, these familiar foes have a lot on the line in their final 6 innings of play.  Who will be the champion?  Will it be the Mayhem of Allstate or the Workout Warriors of F3?  Come join us at Byerly Park on Thursday to find out!

Dani's Devotional with F3 & Allstate

On May 25, Dani Young visited the O-Zone Championship Series for Dani's Devotional.  For the past few years, Mrs. Dani has led devotionals for the Pee Dee Padres travel baseball team.  On this Wednesday night, Dani spent time with F3 and Allstate, prior to Game 2 of their championship series.

Thank you, Mrs. Dani!

F3 Takes Game 1 of the O-Zone Championship Series

F3 took Game One of the O-Zone Championship Series against Allstate, 7-6.  The Mayhem fought back after following behind 7-1.  A huge 5th inning got them back in the game, but their comeback effort fell short. 

F3 is now one win away from claiming the O-Zone season championship.  Allstate is down, but not out.  They'll need wins in games 2 & 3 to stake their claim as the 2016 Hartsville National O-Zone Champions!

Game 2 is set for May 25 at 6pm.  If necessary, Game 3 will be on Thursday at 6pm.

Go National!

2016 Farm League All Star Roster

Congratulations to our 2016 Farm League All Stars:

Garrison Copeland

Marshall Wint

Wells Bannister

Gabe Chisholm

Hunter Griggs

Avery Fulwood

Casey Hawkins

Braxton Cannarella

Luke Holloman

Mauri Hadley

Aiden Valente

Bryce Walters

Coaches for this year's team will be Steven Wint, Allan Holloman, Wally Johnson and Travis Chisholm.

2016 Minor League All Star Roster

Congratulations to our 2016 Minor League All Stars:

Ace Gibson

Javion Waiters

Rob Johnson

Andrew Askins

Cole Winburn

Dewsy Meadows

Grayson Weekley

Evan Young

Law Hope

Tagan Roscoe

Quez Hadley

McKendrie Douglas

Lawrence Hope, Trey Gibson, Kirk Askins and Bruce Douglas will coach the All Star team. 

Final Regular Season Standings for 2016

F3, Allstate set to do Battle in O-Zone League Championship Series

Allstate won the first half championship in O-Zone with a 7-1 record and until the last week of the regular season, it seemed they were in position to win the second half.  The Fighting Iricks (Masons) and Workout Warriors (F3) had other plans.  In their last two regular season games, Allstate doubled their season loss total as they fell to the Masons 7-5 and F3 5-1.

For F3, the route to the O-Zone League Championship Series was a little different.  They headed into the last night of the regular season with a 4-2-1 record and needed to beat Allstate and finish a suspended game against the Lions Club.  After beating Allstate 5-1, F3's bats came out hot in they only needed one inning to overcome the Lions.  The second half championship belongs to F3.

Now, F3 and Allstate must play a Best-of-Three Series to determine the overall season champion.  The series starts on Tuesday, May 24, at 6;15 (just after the O-Zone closing ceremony). 

2016 Instructional League Team Photos

CSC Pharmacy

Morphis Pediatrics

The Children's Group

Hartsville Surgical Center

Thank you to all of our players, coaches and sponsors

for our 2016 Instructional League season!