UIL All-Century Baseball Teams Announced
Media Contact: Chris Schmidt
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Date: Jun 07, 2010
Category: Athletics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUSTIN, TX— The University Interscholastic League, as part of its Centennial Celebration, has announced the UIL All-Century Baseball Teams as selected by the fans. Fans cast more than 4,300 votes for their favorite baseball players in Texas high school history.
For the past 100 years, UIL athletes have given fans some of the most memorable and exciting moments in sports. The UIL would like to recognize these outstanding performers as it celebrates a century of excellence.
The UIL All-Century Baseball Teams as selected by the fans include:
First Team
Pitcher - Nolan Ryan, Alvin
Pitcher - Roger Clemens, Spring Woods
Catcher - Adam Dunn, New Caney
First Base - Lance Berkman, New Braunfels Canyon
Second Base - Chuck Knoblauch, Houston Bellaire
Third Base - Kelly Gruber, Austin Westlake
Shortstop - Ernie Banks, Dallas Washington
Outfielder - Carl Crawford, Houston
Outfielder - Brooks Kieschnick, Corpus Christi Carroll
Outfielder - Hunter Pence, Arlington
SECOND Team
Pitcher - Adrian Alaniz, Sinton
Pitcher - Josh Beckett, Spring
Catcher - Taylor Teagarden, Carrollton Creekview
First Base - Don Baylor, Austin High
Second Base - Travis Tucker, Killeen Ellison
Third Base - Chris Davis, Longview
Shortstop - Spike Owen, Cleburne
Outfielder - Ben Grieve, Arlington Martin
Outfielder - Michael Bourn, Houston Nimitz
Outfielder - Jordan Danks, Round Rock
THIRD Team
Pitcher - Colt Molloy, Memphis
Pitcher - David Clyde, Houston Westchester
Catcher - Keith Moreland, Dallas Turner
First Base - Jeff Ontiveros, Round Rock
Second Base - Seth Johnston, Boerne
Third Base - Scott Livingstone, Richardson Lake Highlands
Shortstop - Craig Reynolds, Houston Reagan
Outfielder - Ryan Langerhans, Round Rock
Outfielder - Scott Podsednik, West
Outfielder - Willie Upshaw, Blanco
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