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High School Stars to Shine in Bob Ross Classic

July 2, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio - The Miami Valley's top high school baseball talent will be on display during the 14th Annual Bob Ross Classic on Saturday, July 13th at Fifth Third Field at 7 p.m. The exhibition game, presented by the Bob Ross Auto Group, will showcase 46 of the best incoming high school seniors (class of 2014) from 46 schools in the Miami Valley.

Admission to the game is free and the stadium gates will open one hour before the first pitch, at 6 p.m. The 14th Annual Bob Ross Classic will feature the same attractions as Dayton Dragons games, with team mascots Heater & Gem, the Fun Zone for kids, music, entertainment, and stadium concessions.

The players who will participate in the 14th Annual Bob Ross Classic were selected by area coaches and will be seniors in the upcoming school year. The exhibition serves as a springboard to college and professional baseball, as many scouts and college coaches attend the game each year.

The Red Team will be coached by Rick Blyberg of Middletown High School and features Greenville High School second baseman Connor Nealeigh, who led the Greater Western Ohio Conference with a .620 batting average. Butler High School pitcher Jacob Larger led his squad with a 6-2 record and 61.2 innings pitched. In 11 starts, Larger boasted a 1.83 ERA.

Kent Drake of Kettering Fairborn High School will coach the Blue Team, which features Tri County North High School's Hunter Gleadell. A pitcher and first baseman, Gleadell hit .460 with six home runs and 27 RBI. Meanwhile, Carlisle pitcher Josh Tarter allowed just two runs in 21.2 innings pitched for an ERA of .65. He also struck out 25.

Prior to start of game, the Dragons are hosting a Little League clinic on the field from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Bob Ross Classic players and coaches will teach the kids some basics of the game. Members of the media are invited to come early for the batting practice starting at 4 p.m.

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