The Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association recently held a Hall of Fame Banquet in which they inducted four new coaches into the GHBCA Hall of Honor. The banquet, held on Thursday, December 8 at the University of Houston Baseball Development Center inducted the following coaches: Rick Carpenter, Rocky Manuel, Tom McPherson and Armando Sedeno.

Carpenter was a coach at Ft. Bend Elkins for 16 years where he won three state titles in 1995, 2002, and 2003. He later won a state title at Prosper in 2015, making him one of only two Texas coaches to win state titles with two different teams. He coached 40 years in all. Carpenter has 883 career wins and ranks 5th among all Texas High School Baseball coaches in wins.

Manuel coached at Bellaire for 25 years with 3 State Tournament appearances and 2 State Championships. He coached for 35 years and ended his career with 998 wins, 3rd among all Texas High School Baseball coaches.

McPherson has coached for 45 years with the last 34 coming at Katy High. He made two state tournament appearances with Katy and finished with 891 career wins. He is 4th among all Texas High School Baseball coaches in career wins.

Sedeno is in his 33rd year at Langham Creek and has made one State Tournament appearance with them. He has 632 career wins and ranks 9th among all active coaches in Texas High School Baseball. He is a tireless worker and promoter of Texas high school baseball.

The GHBCA meets annually in December to discuss issues related to Houston area high school baseball and to recognize those who have made contributions to the Houston area high school baseball. Also recognized at this year’s Hall of Fame banquet was Ft. Bend Ridge Point Baseball Coach Clinton Welch who was selected the 2022 GHBCA Coach of the Year.

Special guests at this year’s event were the University of Houston Baseball Coaching Staff, THSBCA President Eric Forestier, Cy Fair ISD Athletic Director Ray Zepeda and family members of the Hall of Fame Inductees.

GHBCA President : Thomas Loria
GHBCA Special Assistant to President : Mario Barrett

Davis Rivers is a 6-1 195 Sr C for the 15-6A Waller Bulldogs. He has signed with Texas Tech University.

High School Career
In his junior season, Rivers hit .318 with 4 Doubles, 4 Home Runs, 14 RBIs, a .476 OBP and a .560 SLG. He was named to the 19-5A All-District Team as a 2nd Team Catcher.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – MVP at WWBA Central Elite Championships
2022 – Perfect Game #9 Ranked Senior in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #52 Ranked Senior in Texas
2022 – 1.88 Pop Time at July 20 Perfect Game Event

Caden Sorrell is a 6-3 200 OF for the 6-6A Flower Mound Marcus Marauders. He has signed with Texas A&M.

Photo credit to USA Baseball

High School Career
In his junior season, Sorrell hit .392 with 6 Doubles, 1 Triple, 5 Home Runs, 37 RBIs, 33 Runs, 28 Stolen Bases, a .457 OBP and a .576 SLG. He was named to the 6-6A All-District Team as a 1st Team OF. He was also selected to the Texas Sports Writers Association 6A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention OF.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – 17U USA Baseball National Team Development Program
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Texas All Region 2nd Team
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #11 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – 5 Tool Baseball #25 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – 6.46 60 Time at Sept 24 PBR Event

Ty Baker is a 6-4 220 RHP1B/OF for the TAPPS Division II Houston Second Baptist Eagles. He has committed to Texas A&M University.

High School Stats
In his junior season, Baker was 5-0 with a 1.70 ERA and 41 Strikeouts in 29.1 Innings. He was injured part of the year. He was named a Division II District 5 2nd Team All-District player.

As a sophomore, Baker was 4-0 with an ERA of 0.38 and 59 Strikeouts in 32.1 Innings. He was named a Division II District 5 1st Team All-District player and was also named Division II 1st Team All-State.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen Texas All-Region 2nd Team
2022 – 93 FB Velo at Perfect Game Event, June 20
2022 – Perfect Game #33 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #63 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB Private School Top 25 Players to Watch
2021 – Rangers Underclass Area Code Team

Caden Ferraro is a 6-2, 210 LHP/1B for the 23-6A Pearland Oilers. He has committed to Texas A&M University.

Photo Credit to @hendrockography

High School Career
In his junior season, Ferraro was 10-0 with a 1.12 ERA and 104 Ks in 68.1 innings. At the plate, he hit .386 with 9 Doubles, 2 Triples, 7 Home Runs, 44 RBIs, 24 Runs, a .522 OBP and a .707 SLG. He was named the 23-6A MVP. He was also named to the Texas Sports Writers Association 6A All-State Team as a Honorable Mention Pitcher.

As a sophomore, Ferraro was 4-1 with a 1.73 ERA and 40 Strikeouts in 32.1 Innings. At the plate, he hit .435 with 11 Doubles, 3 Home Runs, 23 RBIs, 32 Runs, a .541 OBP and a .620 SLG. He was named to the 23-6A All-District Team as a 1st Team 1B.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – THSB All-Texas 3rd Team
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason All Texas Region 2nd Team
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #75 Ranked Player
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB Region III Top 50 Players to Watch
2021 – 5 Tool Baseball Dude of the Day, August 6

James Ellwanger is a 6-5 190 Sr RHP/1B for the 21-5A Magnolia West Mustangs. He has committed to Dallas Baptist University.

High School Career
In his junior season, Ellwanger was 5-2 with a 1.77 ERA and 88 Strikeouts in 47.1 Innings. He was named to the 19-5A All-District Team as a 1st Team Pitcher.

As a sophomore, Ellwanger was 5-2 with a 2.41 ERA and 65 Strikeouts in 46.1 Innings. He was named the 19-5A Newcomer of the Year.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Yankees Area Code Team
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All-Region 1st Team
2022 – Perfect Game #25 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #80 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – 93 FB Velo at July 20 Perfect Game Event
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 5A Region III Top 50 Players to Watch
2021 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All-Region Honorable Mention

Michael Mayhugh is a 6-0 188 Sr OF for the TAPPS Division 1 San Antonio Central Catholic Buttons. He is uncommitted.

Photo Credit to @ACBaseballGames

High School Career
In his junior season, Mayhugh hit .360 with 3 Doubles, 5 Triples, 1 Home Run, 40 RBIs, and 35 Runs. He was named to the Division 1 District 3 1st Team All-District.

As a sophomore, Mayhugh hit .385 with 7 Doubles, 4 Triples, 27 RBI, 27 Runs, a .484 OBP and a .577 SLG. He was named to the Division 1 District 3 1st Team All-District.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Nationals Area Code Team
2022 – Texas Scout Association All-Star Game
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All Texas Region Honorable Mention
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB Private School Top 25 Players to Watch
2022 – Perfect Game #84 Ranked Player in Texas
2021 – Nationals Underclass Area Code Team
2021 – Perfect Game Junior National Showcase
2020 – Nationals Underclass Area Code Team

Mac Rose is 6-0 195 SR RHP/C/IF for the 10-6A Rockwall Yellowjackets. He has committed to McClennan Community College.

Photo Credit to Lisa Trammell

High School Career
In his junior season, Rose was 7-5 with a 1.68 ERA and 81 Strikeouts in 79 Innings. At the plate, he hit .364 with 10 Doubles, 1 Triple, 4 Home Runs, 43 RBIs, 16 Runs, a .473 OBP and a .568 SLG. He was 7th in RBIs among all 6A players in Texas. Rose was named to the 10-6A All-District Team as a 1st Team Pitcher. He was also named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 6A All-State Team as a 2nd Team Catcher and to the Texas Sports Writers Association 6A All-State Team as an Honorable Mention Catcher.

As a sophomore, Rose was 8-3 with a 2.80 ERA and 60 Strikeouts in 60 Innings. At the plate, he hit .308 with 8 Doubles, 3 Triples, 2 Home Runs, 32 RBIs, 8 Stolen Bases, a .383 OBP and a .459 SLG. He was named to the 10-6A All-District Team as a 1st Team Pitcher.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen Texas Region Honorable Mention
2022 – Five Tool Baseball #37 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #57 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 6A Region II Top 50 Players to Watch
2021 – 90 FB Velo at Perfect Game Event on July 6
2021 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen Texas Region Honorable Mention

Aden Howard is a 6-2 180 Sr OF for the 6-6A Hebron Hawks. He has committed to Dallas Baptist University.

High School Career
In his junior season, Howard hit .358 with 2 Doubles, 1 Home Run, 16 RBIs, 23 Runs, 7 Stolen Bases and a .465 OBP. He was named to the 6-6A All-District Team as a 2nd Team Outfielder.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Hank Aaron Invitational
2022 – 5 Tool Baseball #6 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Perfect Game #39 Ranked Player in Texas
2021 – USA Baseball National Team Identification Series
2021 – New Balance Future Stars Series

Dylan Schlaegel is a 5-10 175 Sr OF for the 11-6A Mansfield Legacy Broncos. He has committed to Dallas Baptist University.

High School Career
In his junior season, Schlaegel hit .381 with 10 Doubles, 6 Triples, 1 Home Run, 29 RBIs, 54 Runs and 45 Stolen Bases. He led all 5A players with 45 Stolen Bases and was 2nd in 5A in Runs. He was named to the 8-5A All-District Team as 1st Team OF. He was also named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 5A All-State Team as a 1st Team OF and to the Texas Sports Writers Association 5A All-State Team as a 1st Team OF.

As a sophomore, Schlaegel hit .426 with 7 Doubles, 1 Triple, 13 RBIs and 21 Runs. He was named the 8-5A Newcomer of the Year.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Underclass Texas All-Region Honorable Mention
2022 – Five Tool Baseball #18 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #34 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 5A Region I Top Players to Watch

Cooper Strawn is a 6-4 215 RHP/UTL for the 13-4A Farmersville Farmers. He has committed to Texas A&M University.

Photo credit to Area Code Baseball

High School Career
In his junior season, Strawn was 5-4 with a 1.18 ERA and 104 Strikeouts with one No-Hitter. At the plate, he hit.347 with 11 Doubles, 1 Triple, 3 Home Runs, 21 RBIs and 30 Runs. He was named the 13-4A Pitcher of the Year.

As a sophomore, Strawn hit .400 with 7 Doubles, 3 Triples, 4 Home Runs, 25 RBIs, 40 Runs and 14 Stolen Bases. On the mound, he had 56 Strikeouts in 38.1 Innings Pitched. He was named the 13-4A Underclassmen MVP.

Other Baseball Recognition
2022 – Rangers Area Code Team
2022 – Perfect Game National Showcase
2022 – Perfect Game Preseason Texas All Region 1st Team
2022 – Perfect Game #30 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – Prep Baseball Report #60 Ranked Player in Texas
2022 – 91 FB Velo at July 20 Perfect Game Event
2022 – 4A Diamond Pro Pitcher of the Week (Mar 23)
2021 – Rangers Underclass Area Code Team
2021 – Prospect Wired All-American Game Defensive MVP
2021 – Perfect Game Preseason Texas All Region 2nd Team