Diamond Prospects Austin Alexander

Our latest podcast of the new year recaps where we’ve been, how teams are preparing now and what they envision for the upcoming spring season.

Also a discussion of variables that could arise and mention of some things most people have not thought about

The panel joining DP's Austin Alexander was Bo Charpia (Summerville HS), Dale Nelson (Hillcrest HS) and Tim Perry from (Airport HS)

High-decorated prep star turned Clemson Freshman All-American LHP Geoffrey Gilbert joined the dp desk to discuss the following:

What are you up to during down time?

Now - Covid2020 - Next?

Work habits, inner-drive, advice...

Bishop England & High School vs College

Goals at Clemson, future?

Starter vs Bullpen

How was Clemson the best fit for you?

July 28, 2020 - Season I, Chat #19 (1:01): On this Tuesday, DP had an awesome discussion with the President of the SCBCA & skipper at Dorman Jack Jolly, head coach/Asst. AD at River Bluff Mark Bonnette along with the skipper/AD at Cheraw HS David Byrd...

Topics discussed: 


Covid19 & how this became a topic/podcast
The SC coaches Association stance
Info for HS coaches, parents, players - Valuable!
Sub-Varsity info
Parting shots
Probably some bloopers too?

At the first of July, dp's Austin Alexander & Cory Welch discussed the status of where we have been, where we are & where we are going!


Summer Showcase (CIU) & players who stood out
Coaching demands by dp staff in last month-green light to play!
Player Rankings - Always a difficult thing to publish!
Palmetto Games - How it began plus site & date change (Players, video)
Fall League update... 

dp's Austin Alexander spent some time on Friday chatting it up with Wednesday night 1st Rounder Carmen Mlodzinski, the conversation went so well that it turned into our next podcast. During the time with the South Carolina RHP & Hilton Head HS product, we covered the following topics:


How you got the word that you would be a millionaire, emotions
Oldest brother of three pitchers, growing up in your home, competition
Injuries & dp experiences, what led you to USC?
USC, life there & word to recruits
Different pronunciations of your last name?
No social media, in 2020, really?
What is next for you, your goals?

After a ton of calls and work to create Plan B-Z, here is what we have arrived at for our Summer Showcase:


June 10-11, Columbia International University, Government Guidelines
Updated format
FREE options for participants
Waiver NEEDED, print + bring
New deadline, May 31
Dedication to HS players in our state
Info going forward on DP & social media