Wofford has announced the hiring of Jason Burke as pitching coach.
Miller represents Clemson at Omaha
Former Clemson player Seth Miller worked at the College World Series on the production team for ESPN.
Aldrich, Shaffer in home run derby
College of Charleston's Daniel Aldrich and Clemson's Richie Shaffer will compete in a home run derby at Omaha's TD Ameritrade Park Saturday. Among the other competitors is Georgia Southern's Victor Roache, the DI leader in home runs this season.
Clemson hasn't posted a release yet, but here's its e-mail announcing Shaffer's selection.
Clemson sophomore Richie Shaffer was one of eight players selected to participate in the 2011 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby in Omaha, NE, announced Wednesday. The event will take place on Saturday at 8:30 PM EDT and will air on CBS on Sunday at 2:00 PM. Shaffer will join Daniel Aldrich (College of Charleston), Joey DeMichele (Arizona State), Connor Harrell (Vanderbilt), Dylan Pratt (East Tennessee State), Andrew Rash (Virginia Tech), Victor Roache (Georgia Southern), and Doug Shribman (Bucknell) in the home run derby.
The Charlotte, NC native, who will be the first Tiger to participate in a college home run derby, hit a team-high 13 home runs for the Tigers in 2011. Shaffer also earned First-Team All-ACC honors at first base.
The home run derby will also feature three Major League Baseball legends, including Joe Carter and Baseball Hall of Fame member Paul Molitor, who will both serve as honorary hitting coaches for derby participants. In addition, All-Star player Frank Thomas will provide commentary for CBS during the competition.
Tickets for the 2011 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby, which will include the 27th-annual Omaha World-Herald fireworks display, are available and may be purchased in person from the Qwest Center Omaha arena box offices, by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, or online at CollegeHomeRunDerby.com. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to TD Ameritrade’s three major charitable giving initiatives...Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, and United Way.
USC celebrations
Thousands of fans greeted the University of South Carolina baseball team in Colonial Life Arena Wednesday afternoon upon its return to Columbia after winning the program's second consecutive College World Series championship. There are reports a parade is planned for Friday.
Futures teams picked
Former USC standout James Darnell and ex-Charleston Southern star Tyler Thornburg have been named to the USA roster for the 2011 XM Futures All-Star Game July 10 in Phoenix. Also selected were Wil Myers, a USC signee who turned pro instead, and Bryce Harper, brother of USC pitcher Bryan Harper.
Ward honored
Limestone's Cameron Ward was named Valley League Central Division pitcher of the week for a recent 10-strikeout performance for New Market.
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