Norwood Blues

A number of players have been selected from the Blues by the NABF National Team to play in the USA Baseball Tournament of Stars. This is the most highly prestigious event for any 17 or 18 year old player in the nation. It also serves as the selection process for USA Baseball in creating the USA Junior Team. Blues selected have included: Sean Johnson 1994 Dan Vardijan 1994 Tony Cogan 1995 Chris Fulbright 1996 Alec Porzel 1997 Jeff Gertz 1998 Eric Vardijan 1999 Kyle Cherney 2004

These are some of the BLUES alumni who signed pro contracts and played professional baseball. In many cases, they are still playing.

Adam Tobler                  Cubs 

 Chris Fulbright               Yankees

Jeff Holm                      Detroit Tigers

Adam Davis                      Orioles 

Brett Nommensen         Tampa Bay

Jacob Goebbert            Oakland Athletics

Michael Pericht               Dodgers

Andy Deain                    Orioles

Connor Powers              Padres

Kevin Dubler                 White Sox
Ryan Anetsberger        Marlins
Rick Zagone                  Orioles
Efrain Ventura             White Sox
David Maize                Astros
Shawn Miller               Brewers
Ken Grundt                Red Sox
Brad Niedermaier          Twins
Paul O'Malley             Astros
Tyler Turnquist            Astros
Dan Vardijan               Marlins
Sean Johnston             Mets
Dan Gooris                Padres
Jim Rushford             Phillies
Kelly Crosby               Yankees
Alec Porzel                Red Sox
Tony Cogan                Royals
Sean Smith                White Sox
Kevin Lee                  Pirates
Bill Petrick               Cubs
Renee Justiniano           Tigers
Kevin Frederick            Blue Jays
Frank Kowar                Blue Jays
Eric Zeedyk                Cook County
Todd Dulaney               Mets
Alonso Ramirez             Indians
Joe Mazzuca                Florida Marlins
Tim Marks                  Schaumburg Flyers
Vasili Spanos             Athletics
Kevin Tomasiewicz          Mets
Ryan Kalita                Chicago Cubs
Julio Medina               Reds
Matt Zaleski               White Sox
David Haehnel             Orioles
Steve Nielsen             Joliet Jackhammers
Eric Fussell               Windy City Thunderbolts