USA – The 2008 Dallas Morning News High School Player of the Year, Plano West southpaw Ben Flora, is the latest in a long line of Texas prep pitching prospects which includes Homer Bailey and Blake Beaven.

An accomplished sand volleyball player, Flora was 13-0 with a 0.91 ERA and struck out 112 in 77 innings. In the playoffs, he was 5-0 with a 0.37 ERA, including a win in the state semifinal. He has signed with Texas Tech.

RECENT WINNERS
2003 – Daniel Hamblin, Rowlett
2004 – Aaron Luna, Southlake Carroll
2005 – Kyle Hancock, Rowlett
2006 – Clayton Kershaw, Highland Park
2007 – Blake Beavan, Irving

Full Article:

http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/content/topstories/stories/061908dnspoallareabase.37afbdf.html

Tags: Prep