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The Babe, Joltin' Joe and ... Brett
There is a popular misconception out there about New York Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner.
As the story goes, the undersized kid from tiny Holly Hill Academy made the College of Charleston baseball team as a walk-on.
Actually, Gardner did not make the team. Not initially.
"Being the geniuses we are, we didn't keep him at first," former Cougars recruiting coordinator Scott Foxhall said Thursday, a day after Gardner and the Yankees won the World Series.
Foxhall, acting on a letter received from Gardner's father, Jerry, first saw Gardner play in an American Legion game in North Charleston following Gardner's senior year of high school. Foxhall noticed unusual speed but otherwise was not impressed. When the 5-10 Gardner showed up for a walk-on tryout as a College of Charleston freshman, he ran the standard 60-yard dash in a speedy 6.6 seconds. He was not asked back.
"But he came by our office, and his dad wrote us another letter," said Foxhall, who left Charleston for Auburn after the 2008 season with former Cougars head coach John Pawlowski. "We decided it wouldn't hurt to let him come out and play in a few of our fall scrimmage games. I guess you can say the rest is history. He never left our field without his uniform being filthy."
Everyone who saw Gardner play for four seasons at the College of Charleston enjoyed watching Wednesday night as No. 11 in pinstripes jumped into a Yankees victory pile with Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mariano Rivera after New York defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 at the new Yankee Stadium. It was extra special to his former Cougars teammates and coaches.
They were there when Gardner personified the ascent of a program transformed from little guy with potential to NCAA Regional participant. And there was their 26-year-old pal starting Games 5 and 6 for the most famous franchise in sports.
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College of Charleston Baseball Camps
Below you'll find our school's Division I college baseball camps, baseball showcases and specialty camps and clinics. Visit us in beautiful Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina for a baseball camp or showcase and show us your skills!
Our camps range in ages and we should have a program to fit your needs. If you do not see a date that works for you at this time please check back to the site as we add new sessions often.
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Our baseball camps and showcases in Mt. Pleasant, SC are a great opportunity to take your game to the next level. Each camp is hosted by our college staff here at the College of Charleston.
Questions regarding College of Charleston Baseball Camps at the College of Charleston? Contact Brent Walsh at 803 261-4002 or e-mail Brent Walsh at coachbrentwalsh@hotmail.com. Don't miss the opportunity to attend this amazing Southern Conference Baseball Camp!
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CofC Camp FAQs
Q. What do I bring to Camp?
A. Campers will need to bring cleats, tennis shoes, glove, baseball hat, baseball pants, bat and batting gloves recommended but not required
Q. What should I bring to my baseball camp or showcase camp?
A. Many times the camp itself will have a recommended list of items to bring to camp, but here are a few things to help you. All position players should bring a bat and glove. Look like a baseball player by wearing a hat, jersey, belt, baseball socks, etc. You need to look the part. If you are a catcher, have your own gear. Hitters, bring your bat and helmet just in case. Don't expect to use the college's equipment and you must be ready to go! Borrow something from a teammate or coach if you do not have one.
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