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Hurricanes Welcome Pete Caliendo to the Organization!
The Hurricanes are excited to announce the addition of Pete Caliendo to the program. Here is a brief sample of Pete's Bio:
Peter Caliendo‘s experience and expertise in the development of baseball skills for both players and coaches is among the most extensive found anywhere in the world. He has shared his vast knowledge of the game around the globe earning immeasurable respect from the worldwide baseball community. His devotion to the game of baseball is greatly admired by all who have crossed his path.
Pete is currently the President of Caliendo Sports International, a global baseball organization specializing in the training of individuals, teams and coaches, as well as dealing with professional baseball operations worldwide. Caliendo Sports, travels with teams and players all over the world to bring a valuable international and cultural experience through sports. Pete has specialized in the training of volunteer baseball coaches for more than 30 years, advocating and helping youth coaches across the USA and around the world to better train young players.
Caliendo Sports International - "Helping Coaches Create Better Players"
Phone: (847) 781-8039
Email: PeterCaliendo@comcast.net
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Hurricane 2013 College Commitments
| NAME | HIGH SCHOOL | POSITION | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan, Alec | Richmond-Burton HS | RHP | Knox College, IL |
| Albright,Tyler | Huntley, HS | INF | Oakton CC, IL |
| Jestice, Brian | Fremd HS, Palatine | RHP | Evansville University, IN |
| Holub, James | Wauconda HS | RHP | Lewis University, IL |
| Baksha, JT | Aurora Christian HS | LHP | University of Iowa |
| Brierton, Andrew | Cary HS | INF/RHP | Coe College, IA |
RECENT HURRICANES IN MLB DRAFT
| YEAR | NAME | MLB TEAM | DRAFT ROUND |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mike Heesch | Chicago Cubs | 8th Round |
| 2012 | Jared Grundy | Minnesota Twins | 25th Round |
| 2012 | Geoff Rowan | Tampa Rays | 32nd Round |
| 2011 | Nick Martini | St. Louis Cardinals | 6th Round |
| 2011 | Austin Wright | Philadelphia Phillies | 8th Round |
| 2011 | Connor Sadzeck | Texas Rangers | 11th Round |
| 2011 | Jerad Grundy | Florida Marlins | 42nd Round |
| 2010 | Elliot Soto | Chicago Cubs | 13th Round |
| 2010 | Chris Waylock | Cleveland Indians | 39th Round |
| 2010 | Kyle Hunter | New York Yankees | 40th Round |
| 2010 | Connor Sadzeck | Pittsburgh Pirates | 41st Round |
| 2010 | Austin Wright | Boston Red Sox | 21st Round |
| 2009 | Ian Krol | Oakland A's | 7th Round |
| 2009 | Jared Grundy | Texas Rangers | 46th Round |
| 2008 | Austin Wright | Pittsburgh Pirates | 23rd Round |
| 2008 | Kyle Hunter | Tampa Rays | 30th Round |
| 2007 | Jake Smolinski | Washington Nationals | 2nd Round |
| 2007 | Butch Biela | Pittsburgh Pirates | 13th Round |
| 2007 | Elliot Soto | Minnesota Twins | 13th Round |
