The SBC Returns the Week of April 18th!

On April 18, the Southeastern Baseball Classic will be back in Hartsville!  South Carolina's premier Spring Break tournament will also be bigger and better than ever.  For the first time there will be ten teams competing for the tournament title and the week's events will be kicked off by the inaugural Ball Park Block Party.

The Ball Park Block Party is headlined by "too MUCH SyLviA" and will take place outside of Kelleytown Stadium from 7-10pm on Monday, April 18.  Admission is free and food trucks will be onsite.  Bring your blanket or chair and be ready to have fun!  

Crissy Raines and Coach White presenting the 2019 Raines Memorial Scholarship
to Ryan Brown of Northwestern High School.

Games will start on Tuesday, April 19, at 9:30 am.  There will be five games played throughout the day.  Prior to the nightcap between Hartsville and Andrew Jackson High School, the tournament's opening ceremony will be held.  All ten teams will be at the park to celebrate the tournament The Mark V. Raines Memorial Scholarship recipient will be announced during the opening ceremony.  USC-Sumter Head Coach Tim Medlin will be the guest speaker at the opening ceremony.

Just like on Tuesday, there will be five games on Wednesday, April 20, Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22 starting at 9:30am.  Friday will be Championship Day.  Tuesday-Thursday's game outcomes will determine Friday's matchups. 

The teams competing in the 2022 SBC are:  DeMatha Catholic School, Trinity Collegiate School, Buford High School, Andrew Jackson High School, Paul VI Catholic School, Georgia Premier Academy National, Georgia Premier Academy American, Sumter High School, South Florence High School and your host, Hartsville High School.  

Daily admission for games will be $10 for adults, $5 for students ages 6-18 and free for those 5 and under. 

More about the Southeastern Baseball Classic: 

The Southeastern Baseball Classic is a high school baseball tournament held in Hartsville, typically during Spring Break.  For 2022, teams from Maryland, Virginia and Georgia, as well as from around South Carolina, will take part in the tournament.  Games will begin on Tuesday, April 19 and run through Friday, April 22.  

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the Southeastern Baseball Classic.  The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.  For more information, contact the tournament’s Board of Directors at hartsvillesbc@gmail.com. 

2022 SBC Game Schedule - 20 Games in 4 Days!

At the 2022 Southeastern Baseball Classic, we'll have over 12 hours of baseball at The Jimmy each day!  Check out the daily schedules below:

Tuesday's outstanding slate of games will also include the tournament's opening ceremony at 7pm.  

With 20 games packed into 4 days, there will be plenty of excitement at The Jimmy!

Friday's games will be determined by the outcomes from the games played on Tuesday through Thursday.  Those matchups will be posted as soon as they are determined.  

More about the Southeastern Baseball Classic: 

The Southeastern Baseball Classic is a high school baseball tournament held in Hartsville, typically during Spring Break.  For 2022, teams from Maryland, Virginia and Georgia, as well as from around South Carolina, will take part in the tournament.  Games will begin on Tuesday, April 19 and run through Friday, April 22.  

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the Southeastern Baseball Classic.  The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.  For more information, contact the tournament’s Board of Directors at hartsvillesbc@gmail.com. 

Don't Miss The Ball Park Block Party on April 18th in Kelleytown!

 

More about the Southeastern Baseball Classic: 

The Southeastern Baseball Classic is a high school baseball tournament held in Hartsville, typically during Spring Break.  For 2022, teams from Maryland, Virginia and Georgia, as well as from around South Carolina, will take part in the tournament.  Games will begin on Tuesday, April 19 and run through Friday, April 22.  

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the Southeastern Baseball Classic.  The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.  For more information, contact the tournament’s Board of Directors at hartsvillesbc@gmail.com. 

Team Capsule: Sumter High School Gamecocks

The Sumter Gamecocks will be making a return to the Southeastern Baseball Classic in 2022. While the school itself is no stranger to The Jimmy, this will be Coach Curtis Johnson's first SBC experience.

Coach Johnson will bring with him a pair of USC-Union commits in pitcher Hayden Lyons and infielder/pitcher Clayton Goff. This Senior duo, along with fellow Senior Jashawn Benbow, will be joined by underclassmen OF Sean Rouse (#2 OF in '24 by Diamond Prospects) and Junior Bryce Coulter (Florence-Darlington Tech commit) in playing significant roles for the Gamecocks in the SBC.

Coach Johnson is joined by Chad Hoshour and Dean Pack on the coaching staff for Sumter.

SBC Schedule for the Gamecocks:

• Tuesday, April 19 vs. South Florence at 2:30pm
• Wednesday, April 20 vs. Trinity Collegiate at 5pm
• Thursday, April 21 vs. Georgia Premier at 2:30pm

The Gamecocks will also play on Friday, April 22. That game time and opponent will be determined by Tuesday-Thursday’s outcomes.

Join Us At The Jimmy!

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the annual Southeastern Baseball Classic. The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.

To visit the official SBC home page, click here. "Join Us At The Jimmy" is a blog associated with the Southeastern Baseball Classic and its goal is to make people more aware of teams and players visiting Hartsville for the SBC, as well as introducing our guests to the traditions and uniqueness of our town and tournament.

Team Capsule: South Florence High School Bruins

Coach Kenny Gray's South Florence Bruin team had a season to remember in 2021.  Their 23-5 campaign included a remarkable 15-game winning streak, a Spring Break tournament championship, a region crown and what seemed like 10 Aydin Palmer no-hitters.  

For 2022, the Bruins are prepared to follow up their success with another strong showing in a Spring Break tournament and are planning to defend their Region 6-4A championship.  Providing experience and leadership for the Bruins will be USC-Lancaster commit Stone Osbourne at first base and Florence Darlington Tech commit JR Williams in the outfield, as well as two uncommitted Seniors, SS/C Parker Winfield and 2B/P Jake Hardee.  These four Seniors will be joined by three dominant pitchers in Junior Luke Miller and his classmates, the aforementioned Aydin Palmer and Dylan Weigel.   

South Florence also has a trio of head-turning Sophomores in Noah Moore (C/3B), Nathan Gause (OF/C) and Chandler Thompson (2B/P). 

Coach Gray will be joined in the dugout by an army of assistants, including Rhodes Dickerson, Brandon Hyman, Trae Allison, Lindsey Robinson, Brian Brown and Terrance Scott. 

SBC Schedule for the Bruins: 

• Tuesday, April 19 vs. Sumter at 2:30pm
• Wednesday, April 20 vs. Paul VI at 9:30am
• Thursday, April 21 vs. Georgia Premier at 5pm

The Bruins will also play on Friday, April 22.  That game time and opponent will be determined by Tuesday-Thursday’s outcomes. 

Join Us At The Jimmy!

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the annual Southeastern Baseball Classic.  The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.  

To visit the official SBC home page, click here.  "Join Us At The Jimmy" is a blog associated with the Southeastern Baseball Classic and its goal is to make people more aware of teams and players visiting Hartsville for the SBC, as well as introducing our guests to the traditions and uniqueness of our town and tournament. 

Team Capsule: Paul VI Catholic School Panthers

Paul VI Head Coach Billy Emerson is no stranger to the Southeastern Baseball Classic.  It's hard to imagine the SBC without the Panthers; And after 16 seasons at the helm, it's hard to imagine the Panthers without Billy Emerson.

Emerson starts the 2022 season with over 300 career victories and he'll be striving to add four more during his time at The Jimmy.  He'll also be trying to earn Paul VI's fourth SBC crown (2008, 2009, 2016).  

Headlining Emerson's club are seven college commits, including a loaded class of 2024.  Current Panther college commits are:

• Brendan Cecka (OF/RHP, 2022) - St. Mary's College  
• Carlos Irizarry (INF, 2022) - Penn State-Harrisburg
• Owen Mead (RHP, 2022) - Marymount University
• Logan Eisenreich (RHP, 2024) - Virginia Tech 
• Alex Peltier (OF, 2024) - East Carolina
• Tyler Rowling (MIF, 2024) - Penn State
• Jackson Sirois (MIF, 2024) - Virginia 

The 2024 class for Paul VI also includes RHP/INF Tyler Russ.  And if five Sophomore prospects weren't enough, the Panthers boast a pair of Freshmen stars in OF/RHP Alex Pearce and catcher Will Tighe.  

Developing all this talent with Coach Emerson are assistants Mike Rowling and Michael Appleton.  

SBC Schedule for the Panthers:

• Tuesday, April 19 vs. Georgia Premier at Noon
• Wednesday, April 20 vs. South Florence at 9:30am
• Thursday, April 21 vs. Hartsville at 7:30pm

The Panthers will also play on Friday, April 22. That game time and opponent will be determined by Tuesday-Thursday’s outcomes.

Join Us At The Jimmy!

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the annual Southeastern Baseball Classic. The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.

To visit the official SBC home page, click here. "Join Us At The Jimmy" is a blog associated with the Southeastern Baseball Classic and its goal is to make people more aware of teams and players visiting Hartsville for the SBC, as well as introducing our guests to the traditions and uniqueness of our town and tournament.

Team Capsule: Trinity Collegiate School Titans

Coach Mike Rogers' Trinity Titans had a historic season in 2021, finishing with a school-record 21 wins and advancing to the SCISAA 3A upper state finals.  One thing is for sure; they'll be looking to one-up last year's squad in 2022.  

While no small task, outpacing their 2021 performance is not unrealistic.  The Titans are led by Junior righty Tanner Hall and his battery mate, Florence Darlington Tech commit Garrett Keen.  Also providing a boost on the field and leadership in the dugout for the Titans will be Senior first basemen Dalton Moody.  Underclassmen on the rise for Titans are Junior Mac Faile and Sophomore Nicholas Romanoli.  

In addition to the hard-throwing Hall, the Trinity has a long list of arms to move from around the field, including: Freshman Hunter White; Sophomores Dewsy Meadows, Jay Riddle, Gates Chapman, Pierce Evans and Romanoli; Juniors Branton Goodwin and Joseph Perkins; and Seniors Cam Jordan and Bennett Meadows. 

Rounding out the Titan roster are their anchor in the outfield, Kam Rheuark, catcher Tannor Buck, outfielder Andrew Dameron and first baseman Tucker Galloway. 

Joining Coach Rogers in the dugout for the SBC will be Coach Derick Urquhart, Keshaun Samuel, Booie Olson and Brody Justice.  

SBC Schedule for the Titans:

• Tuesday, April 19 vs. Buford at 5pm
• Wednesday, April 20 vs. Sumter at 5pm
• Thursday, April 21 vs. Andrew Jackson at 9:30am

The Titans will also play on Friday, April 22. That game time and opponent will be determined by Tuesday-Thursday’s outcomes.

Join Us At The Jimmy!

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the annual Southeastern Baseball Classic. The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.

To visit the official SBC home page, click here. "Join Us At The Jimmy" is a blog associated with the Southeastern Baseball Classic and its goal is to make people more aware of teams and players visiting Hartsville for the SBC, as well as introducing our guests to the traditions and uniqueness of our town and tournament.

Team Capsule: DeMatha Catholic School Stags

With COVID cutting their 2020 and 2021 seasons short, the DeMatha Stags are anxious to trot into The Jimmy again.  That's right, again.  This will be DeMatha's second appearance in the Southeastern Baseball Classic.  Their initial journey from Maryland to Hartsville took place in 2007.

DeMatha is led by Coach Steve Miller, while only in his third season with the Stags, will also be making a return trip to Hartsville.  Miller coached at Archbishop-Spalding during their 2010 appearance in the SBC.

A national power in several sports, DeMatha's 2022 baseball team will be led by four college commits, including George Baker (Louisville).  In addition to Baker, Tyson Nercessian (McDaniel College), Brendan Thomas (Alvernia College) and Brody Lindsey (Montgomery College) have plans of playing at the next level.  

Heading into the 2022 season, Coach Miller boasts one of the more impressive career coaching records you will ever see:  177-47.  That's a winning percentage of .790.  Joining Miller and the DeMatha players for their trip to Hartsville will be:  Assistant Coach Mike Toomey, Managers Lawrence Chinhakwe, and Chris Czado, Athletic Trainer Adrienne Faircloth and Athletic Director Ed King.

SBC Schedule for the Stags:

• Tuesday, April 19 vs. Georgia Premier at 9:30
• Wednesday, April 20 vs. Hartsville at 7:30pm
• Thursday, April 21 vs. Buford at Noon

The Stags will also play on Friday, April 22. That game time and opponent will be determined by Tuesday-Thursday’s outcomes.

Join Us At The Jimmy!

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the annual Southeastern Baseball Classic. The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.

To visit the official SBC home page, click here. "Join Us At The Jimmy" is a blog associated with the Southeastern Baseball Classic and its goal is to make people more aware of teams and players visiting Hartsville for the SBC, as well as introducing our guests to the traditions and uniqueness of our town and tournament.

Ball Park Block Party coming to Kelleytown on April 18th!

 

Ball Park Block Party to be held in Hartsville on April 18

Free Concert to Kickoff Spring Break Baseball Tournament 

On April 18^th, Kelleytown Stadium in Hartsville will be the site of the inaugural Ball Park Block Party.  Held in conjunction with the Southeastern Baseball Classic, the Ball Park Block Party will feature Carolina Beach Music Hall of Famers, “too MUCH SyLviA.”  As well as their original music, the band is known for covering songs from the ‘60s to contemporary music.  This free concert will be fun for everyone.  Kicking off at 7pm and running until 10pm, the event will also feature an array of food trucks.   

Come out to Kelleytown to enjoy a great night of music and fun with the teams competing in the 2022 Southeastern Baseball Classic.  Bring a blanket or chair (or both) and be prepared for a great night of music, food and fellowship.   

More about the Southeastern Baseball Classic: 

The Southeastern Baseball Classic is a high school baseball tournament held in Hartsville, typically during Spring Break.  For 2022, teams from Maryland, Virginia and Georgia, as well as from around South Carolina, will take part in the tournament.  Games will begin on Tuesday, April 19 and run through Friday, April 22.  

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the Southeastern Baseball Classic.  The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.  For more information, contact the tournament’s Board of Directors at hartsvillesbc@gmail.com. 

Ball Park Block Party At-A-Glance 

• What:  Ball Park Block Party
• When:  April 18^th from 7-10pm
• Where:  Outside of Kelleytown Stadium, 216 Clyde Road in Hartsville
• Headlining Entertainment:  too MUCH SyLviA
• Admission:  Free
• Other Info:  Chairs and blankets are welcome!

Team Capsule: Buford High School Yellow Jackets

Coach Hank Harris and the Buford Yellow Jackets are no strangers to The Jimmy.  Over the past few years, whether it was Legion ball in the summer or regular season play, the Yellow Jackets have made several trips to Hartsville.  However, this will be their first taste of the Southeastern Baseball Classic.

Coach Harris’ team was off to a hot 5-1 start in the pandemic shortened season of 2020.  The Yellow Jackets made the playoffs in 2021 and are set to challenge rival Andrew Jackson for their region crown this year. 

The Yellow Jackets are led by senior Lander-commit Landon Deese.  The infielder/pitcher headlines a young squad that features four seniors, five juniors and seven sophomores.  In addition to Deese, seniors Austin Blackmon, Jarrett Laney and Noah Rabon, as well as Junior Catcher Brody Sanders, will be looked to as major contributors for Harris’ team during the SBC.  Sophomore infielder/pitcher Eli Sistare will be joined by classmates Hunter Gainey and Tanner Sellers in seeing significant action for the Yellow Jackets. 

Coach Harris is joined by assistants Jay Stickney, Jason Sanders and Christian Joplin.

SBC Schedule for the Yellow Jackets: 

• Tuesday, April 19 vs. Trinity Collegiate at 5pm
• Wednesday, April 20 vs. Georgia Premier at Noon
• Thursday, April 21 vs. DeMatha at Noon

The Yellow Jackets will also play on Friday, April 22.  That game time and opponent will be determined by Tuesday-Thursday’s outcomes.

Join Us At The Jimmy!

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the annual Southeastern Baseball Classic. The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and

scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.

To visit the official SBC home page, click here. "Join Us At The Jimmy" is a blog associated with the Southeastern Baseball Classic and its goal is to make people more aware of teams and players visiting Hartsville for the SBC, as well as introducing our guests to the traditions and uniqueness of our town and tournament.

Team Capsule: Andrew Jackson High School Volunteers

According to the Andrew Jackson Volunteers, the road to the Southeastern Baseball Championship goes one of two ways:  through Bethune or through McBee.  Those are the choices Coach Mike Lucas’ bus driver will have to make as the Volunteers make the trip from Kershaw to Hartsville. 

Don’t let the rural ride fool you.  The Volunteers are poised to make some noise, not just at the SBC, but at the statewide level.  Coming off a 25-9 season and a Lower State Championship in 2021, Andrew Jackson has been picked by the South Carolina Baseball Coaches’ Association and Diamond Prospects to win the 2022 2A State Championship.  

Looking at their roster, there’s reason to believe Andrew Jackson will be in the running for both the SBC crown and a state championship.  The Volunteers are led by Chapel Hill-commit Kyle Percival.  The hard-throwing lefty is the #4 ranked southpaw in the state for the class of ‘22 by Diamond Prospects.  Following Percival on the bump is another senior and Spartanburg Methodist-commit, Ashton Phillips.  Percival and Phillips will be throwing to the overall top-ranked player in South Carolina for the class of ’25 by both the Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and Diamond Prospects, Skyler Hegler.  Hegler, who is also ranked as the 49^th best player in the country for the class of ’25 by PBR, has committed to continue his playing career at Clemson.  

Shortstop Landon Peavy ’23 and Outfielder Bryce Helms ’22 are additional players to watch for the Volunteers.  Peavy is the third ranked shortstop in his class by Diamond Prospects.  Helms has committed to play at Spartanburg Methodist next season.  

Coach Mike Lucas is in his 13^th season at Andrew Jackson.  He started the 2022 season with 163 career wins and will be looking to add to that total during his team’s stay in Hartsville.  Lucas is joined by assistants Kolby Whitley, Jimmy Jackson and Tommy Wrape. 

SBC Schedule for the Volunteers: 

• Tuesday, April 19 vs. Hartsville at 7:30pm
• Wednesday, April 20 vs. Georgia Premier at 2:30pm
• Thursday, April 21 vs. Trinity Collegiate at 9:30am

The Volunteers will also play on Friday, April 22.  That game time and opponent will be determined by Tuesday-Thursday’s outcomes. 

Join Us At The Jimmy!

Jimmy White Park at Kelleytown Stadium, aka The Jimmy, in Hartsville, SC is the host site for the annual Southeastern Baseball Classic. The mission of the Southeastern Baseball Classic to promote the game of baseball, to enhance the lives of athletes through competition and scholarship, and to involve the community by assembling sportsmen in tournament play.

To visit the official SBC home page, click here. "Join Us At The Jimmy" is a blog associated with the Southeastern Baseball Classic and its goal is to make people more aware of teams and players visiting Hartsville for the SBC, as well as introducing our guests to the traditions and uniqueness of our town and tournament.