Players in the Pros

Green Valley Baseball is the most challenging high school program in the state.  By the time a Green Valley player takes the field, he has spent countless hours preparing for every possible offensive and defensive situation.  It is a demanding, grueling, and competitive program.  Green Valley Baseball is a disciplined way of life.  Those athletes who commit themselves to this rigorous program, who accept the challenge to not only participate, but to excel, often find meaningful career opportunities for themselves.

 

Because of the tremendous success of this program, Green Valley High School attracts interest from many college and professional teams.  In past years, Green Valley has found itself ranked nationally, and this, too, has brought a certain level of attention and expectation.

 

Green Valley Baseball has built a tradition rich in the level of skill required of its athletes, rich in the competitive spirit required of its athletes, rich in the level of mental and physical preparation required of its athletes, and rich in the amount of pride involved in representing school, family, and self.

 

It comes as no surprise that a number of alumni players have been drafted into the professional ranks as a direct result of the success they have attained at Green Valley High School.  These young men made the most of their high school experience.  Let it be said that hard work still pays off.

 

We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of each athlete that has gone into the professional ranks of baseball.  We believe the good foundation that Green Valley Baseball has provided will continue to serve them well throughout their professional careers.

 

Player Year Graduated Year Drafted Most Recent Team / Drafting Team
Matthew Gondini 1993 1993 Minnesota Twins
Shaw Casey 1993 1996 Florida Marlins
Tom La Rosa 1993 ? Minnesota Twins
Chad Stevenson 1994 1994 Detroit Tigers
Chad Hermansen 1995 1995 Toronto Blue Jays
Nick Day 1995 1996 San Diego Padres
Kevin Eberwein 1996 1998 San Diego Padres
Taylor Myers 1996 1996 Kansas City Royals
Ben Rosenthal 1997 (?) Free Agent ?
Bobby Pierce 1997 1997 Arizona Diamondbacks
Brian Reed 1997 1997 Florida Marlins
Doug Kohl 1997 1997 Arizona Diamondbacks
Taylor Smith 1997 1997 Toronto Blue Jays
David Jenson 1998 2002 Kansas City Royals
Joe Orloski 1998 1998 New York Mets
Mike Nannini 1998 1998 Florida Marlins
John Gross 1999 2001 Atlanta Braves
Jon Slack 1999 2002 New York Mets
Ben Scheinbaum 2000 2004 New York Yankees
Billy Schmitt 2000 2000 St. Louis Cardinals
David Krynzel 2000 2000 Arizona Diamondbacks
Garret Guzman 2001 2001 Washington Nationals
Jake Dittler 2001 2001 Cleveland Indians
Zeke Parraz 2001 ? Oakland A’s
Eric Durante 2002 Free Agent Tampa Bay Rays
Jordan Parraz 2003 2004 Houston Astros
Kyle Price 2003 2006 Florida Marlins
Ryan Tabor 2003 2006 Cincinnati Reds
Matt Harrison 2008 2008 Atlanta Braves
Brett Harrison 2011 2011 Detroit Tigers

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