Three of the signees are from the Metroplex in Brett Johnson (INF, Plano/Plano Senior High), Teddy Nowell (LHP, Mesquite/Navarro J.C.) and Tony Rizzotti (RHP, Arlington/Martin High School). The other four members of the class are from the Houston area in Stefan Crichton (RHP, Katy/Cinco Ranch High School), Nicholas Frey (RHP, The Woodlands/The Woodlands High School), Tyler Green (RHP/INF, Lake Jackson/Brazoswood) and Andrew Mitchell (RHP, Houston/Stratford High School).
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Denny Vigo Jr. of Simi Valley high has committed to San Diego State University, he is a big strong catcher that will do the Aztecs proud
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Andrew Thurman-Orange Lutheran /UC Irvine(P) Austin Walker-Crespi/UC Irvine(IF) Dylan Covey-Maranatha/University of San Diego(AFLAC)(P) Paul Paez-Bishop Amat/Univeristy of San Diego(LHP) Arman Valenzuela-Northview /Loyola Marymount(C) AJ Berglund-St. Francis /UC Santa Barbara(P) Derek Goodwin Diamond Ranch /Sacramento State(C) Jeff Yamaguchi Lakewood/Long Beach State(IF) Dillon Bryant Orange Lutheran/UNLV(OF) Lonnie Kauppila Burbank/Stanford(IF) Jerry McClanahan Bishop Amat/UC Irvine(C) Aaron Sanchez Barstow/Oregon(Aflac)(P) Chris Hubbard LB Wilson/Brown University(LHP/1B) Michael Hubbard Crepsi/Stony Brook University(OF) Jack Heidelman Claremont/UC San Diego(1B)
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Oklahoma
STEVEN BRUCE Flower Mound H.S. | Flower Mound, Texas RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 190
? 5-2 in 2009 with 44 strikeouts in 33.1 innings ? Helped team to 2007 District Championship and runner-up finishes in 2008 and 2009 ? Played last summer for the DBAT Mustangs coached by Zach Randal ? Also recruited by Michigan, TCU, Dallas Baptist and Arkansas
CALE COSHOW Deer Creek H.S. | Edmond, Okla. RHP | R/R | 6-5 | 255
? Coached by Ron Moore at Deer Creek H.S. ? 9-3 in 2009 with a 1.73 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 64 innings ? Also hit .358 with four homers and 41 RBIs last season ? 2010 Under Armour preseason All-American ? Ranked No. 319 by Perfect Game Crosschecker for 2010 draft class ? Named to 2009 All-Edmond Team and All-City team by Oklahoman ? 2008 conference newcomer of the year ? Two-sport star in baseball and football ? Played over the summer for Oklahoma Baseball Academy (coached by Damon Minor) ? Also recruited by Oklahoma State, Arkansas and Wichita State
CASEY COYLE Putnam City North H.S. | Oklahoma City C/3B | R/R | 5-10 | 190
? Coached by Rod Richardson at PC North H.S. ? Hit. 398 with 10 home runs in 2009 ? Two-sport star in baseball and football (running back) ? Played over the summer for Oklahoma Baseball Academy (coached by Damon Minor) ? Also recruited by Missouri
C.J. JARVIS Houston Christian High School | LaPorte, Texas INF | S/R | 5-11 | 175
? Coached by Ron Mathis at Houston Christian H.S. ? Hit. .306 with four homers 22 RBIs ? Played for the Houston Heat Silver ? Invited to USA Baseball Trials in fall ? Also recruited by Houston and Missouri
? 6-1 with two saves with a 1.84 ERA in 2009 ? Also had 53 Ks in 45 innings and named All-District ? Played for the Houston Heat Silver ? Invited to USA Baseball Trials in fall ? Also recruited by Houston and Missouri
? Coached by Todd Shelton and Panola Junior College ? Played in 35 games and started 24 at Tulane in 2009 ? Hit. 256 with three homers and 22 RBIs at Tulane ? Four-year letterman at Vanderbilt Catholic for coach David Constant ? Three-time all-state selection, four-time all-district ? Had eight homers and 56 RBIs as a senior ? Hit .412 in prep career
DILLON OVERTON Weatherford High School | Weatherford, Okla. LHP | L/L | 6-2 | 170
? Coached by Todd Gaunt at Weatherford H.S. ? Finished 10-1 with a save and a 0.45 ERA in 2009 ? Also had 124 strikeouts and 77 innings ? Named all-state by the Oklahoman ? Also recruited by Arkansas, Oklahoma State and Wichita State
CONNER SADZECK Crystal Lake Central High School | Crystal Lake, Ill. RHP | R/R | 6-5 | 195
? Coached by Dan Bagley at Crystal Lake Central H.S. ? In 2009, was 6-3 with 2.98 ERA and 73 strikeouts ? Pitched one no-hitter in 2009 and two one-hitters ? Played in Area Code Games for White Sox in summer ? Ranked No. 205 prospect by Perfect Game for 2010 draft ? Projected as 4th-10th round pick by PG for 2010 ? Ranked No. 5 prospect by Illinois Prep Baseball Report ? Also recruited by Iowa, Kansas State and Michigan
CAYLE SHAMBAUGH Jay High School | Jay, Okla. LHP | L/L | 6-0 | 185
? Coached by Mike Moore at Jay H.S. ? Ranked No. 67 by Perfect Game Crosschecker for 2010 class ? Ranked No. 1 prospect by PG in Oklahoma ? Projected by PG to be drafted in 4th-10th rounds ? Played in 2009 Under Armour All-America Game ? Was 5-1 with a 0.59 ERA in 2009 with 63 Ks in 35 innings ... Hit .400 with seven homers and 29 RBIs with 25 stolen bases ? Three-time all-conference selection ? Three-time all-area selection by Joplin Globe ? Played 2009 summer for DBAT Mustangs under Ken Guthrie ? Also recruited by Arkansas, Oklahoma State and Wichita State
CLAY SCHRADER San Jacinto Junior College | Houston, Texas RHP | L/R | 6-0 | 190
? Coached by Tom Ariington at San Jacinto J.C. ? Was 2-1 with a 3.97 ERA in 2009 at Texas-San Antonio ? Had 43 strikeouts in 45 innings in 2009 ? Played at Atascocita High School ? Also recruited by Houston and Rice
BURCH SMITH Howard Junior College | Big Springs, Texas RHP | R/R | 6-4 | 195
? Won 2009 NJCAA National Championship at Howard ? Finished 4-0 in 2009 with 3.05 ERA and 41 Ks in 48 IP ? Played at Tyler Robert E. Lee High School ? Recruited by Arkansas, Baylor, Texas, Texas Tech and Texas A&M
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Coastal Carolina
Jordan Coons Pitcher/Infield, R/R Height: 6’2” Weight: 190 lbs Jefferson CC, Mo. 25IP, 32K, 10BB, 2.16era
Coastal Carolina University landed one of the top contenders for Kentucky's Mr.Baseball on Thursday when it signed Ballard High School Catcher John Fidanza. A formal ceremony is scheduled for Friday during Ballard High School's Pep rally in the gymnasium.
The All Region 7, Honorable Mention All-State Catcher, and Perfect Game Pre-season Honorable mention High School All-American has thrown out more than 80% of would be base runners over the past two seasons. As a sophmore, he was 8th in the state in hitting with a .437 batting average.
Fidanza is expected to be the one of the best players in Louisville this coming spring, and top catcher in the state of Kentucky.
Jacob May Lakota West HS
May, a switch hitter, was a second team All State infielder as a junior. He hit .423 with more hits than any other GMC player in 2009. His 46 runs, 12 doubles, 3 triples, 4 home runs, and 41 RBI were at or near the top of the conference leader list.
May was joined by several members of his family including a couple of well known baseball names. Jacob's grandfather is former major league player Lee May, also known as "The Big Bopper". He played in the big leagues for 17 years, six of which with the Reds. Jacob's father, Lee May Jr. spent 8 seasons in the minor leagues and is currently the hitting coach for the Akron Aeros, the Double A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
Tyler Herb RHP/MIF
Williams Valley HS
Tower City, Pa.
Leaning on a potent fastball in the 88-91 mph range, Herb produced a midstate-best 0.90 ERA, going 7-2 with 99 strikeouts. He added 14 K's during a 7-2 victory over Christopher Dock in the PIAA opening round. Herb also hit .370 and scored 32 runs
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From Chaparral High School in Scottsdale:
James McDonald, inf, Arizona State University
Konner Wade, rhp, University of Arizona
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Illinois State inks seven
The Redbirds signed three pitchers - Joe Claver (Downers Grove, Ill.), Johnny Lieske (Machesney Park, Ill.) and Dan Savas (Rosemont, Ill.) - two infielders - Bryan Huff (Bloomington, Ill.) and Brock Stewart (Normal, Ill.) - a catcher - Mike Hollenbeck (Joliet, Ill.) - and an outfielder - Eric Aguilera (Cary, Ill.).
At this point, the 2010 signing class is composed of Drasen Johnson, of Chillicothe, Ill., Thomas Lindauer, of Moline, Ill., Rob McDonnell, of Barrington, Ill., Ronnie Muck, of Park Ridge, Ill., Kelly Norris-Jones, of Victoria, British Columbia, and Reid Roper, of Harrisburg, Ill.
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Miami (Ohio) signs just two
Miami University baseball head coach Dan Simonds has announced the signing of Seth Varner and Andrew Wills to letters of intent during the early signing period. The duo will join the RedHawks beginning with the 2010-11 season.
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North Dakota State inks four
Spring Lake Park pitcher Joe Axelson, Grand Rapids infielder John Skrbec, Anoka pitcher Parker Trewin, and Osseo pitcher Sam Windle are the four players to commit.
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi signs four
Malone's Islanders added two pitchers - Henry Garcia and Roland Botello, a shortstop Logan Nottebrok, and outfielder Sean Washington.
"We are extremely excited to add this latest group of Islander players," said Malone. "Baseball is a sport where you build your strength through the middle of the field. I think we have done that with this group this year with a pair of pitchers, a shortstop and centerfielder. I feel these players have the potential to come in and play right away."
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Samford signs nine players
Brandon Miller (6-2, 205, NW Florida CC, Tyrone, Ga.) spent his freshmen year as a catcher at Georgia Tech before transferring to Northwest Florida Community College. He was drafted in the 33rd round of the 2008 draft by the Boston Red Sox. Out of high school he was the No. 9 player in state of Georgia and No. 101 in the nation by Baseball America.
Saxon Butler (6-3, 210, Pensacola JC, Oxford, Ala.) was selected for the First-Team All-Panhandle Conference team after his freshmen year after leading his team in home runs, RBI, doubles and batting average. He is a powerful left-handed hitter considered a great defensive first baseman.
Charles Basford (6-2, 210, Pensacola JC, Tallahassee, Fla.) is a big right-handed pitcher who was selected to the Second-Team All-Panhandle Conference team after his freshmen year after leading PJC in innings pitched, strikeouts and ERA as the team's top starter.
Kevin Putkonen (6-0, 200, Chattahoochee Valley CC, South Windsor, Conn.) just completed an outstanding freshmen year at CVCC. He is a powerful left-handed outfielder that can run well.
Tyler Filliben (6-2, 185, Columbus High School, Miami, Fla.) is a strong, athletic shortstop from one of the top high school programs in the country at Columbus High School in Miami, Fla. As an All-Miami Dade County performer, he helped lead the team to the Florida State 6A Finals.
Nick Calloway (6-4, 195, Lyman High School, Lyman, Fla.) is a tall hard-throwing right-handed pitcher who just completed an outstanding junior season at Lyman High School in Florida where he was selected as the team's most valuable player.
Phillip Ervin (6-0, 185, Leroy High School, Leroy, Ala.) is a versatile athlete having starred in high school for state championship baseball and football teams, as well as playing basketball in between. He possesses tremendous power, hitting 11 home runs as a junior, as well as excelling on the mound with a fastball that reaches into the 90 plus mile-per-hour range. Phillip will play outfield and pitch and Samford.
Brandon Powell (6-1, 180, Second Baptist High School, Houston, Texas) is an outstanding outfielder and hitter from Second Baptist High School in Houston, Texas. His outstanding play has led him to All-District and High School All-Star honors as well as leading h team to a State Championship last year.
C.K. Irby (6-1, 190, Mars Hill Bible High School, Florence, Ala.) is an outstanding dual player who will be both an infielder and right-handed pitcher at Samford. While leading his high school team offensively and on the mound, he was selected to the North-South All-Star Game and All-Star weekend in Troy.
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Texas inks five during early period
Kirby Bellow ? LHP/1B ? Nederland, Texas (Nederland HS) Jacob Felts ? C ? Orangefield, Texas (Orangefield HS) Dex Kjerstad ? OF ? Canyon, Texas (Randall HS) Trevor Teykl ? RHP ? Fort Bend, Texas (Kempner HS) Nathan Thornhill ? RHP ? Cedar Park, Texas (Cedar Park HS)
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Louisiana-Monroe adds another signee
MONROE, La.?Left-handed pitcher Kendall Thamm became the second member of the ULM baseball signing class when he inked his National Letter of Intent to play for the Warhawks beginning with the 2011 season, head coach Jeff Schexnaider announced Thursday.
The Baytown, Texas, native posted a 4-4 record with a 4.89 ERA in his freshman campaign at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas. Thamm struck out 44 batters and walked 32 in 53.1 innings of work for the Roadrunners.
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Kendall, what about Texas A&M
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Don't think the Aggies have released their signees just yet.
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Anything on Miami(Fl.) Hurricanes?
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San Diego State announces signing class
2010 National Letter of Intent Signees 1. Chad Lewis (3b) R/R Marina High School (6ft 3in 185lbs) 2. Cory Slader (ss/2b) R/S Bishop O’Dowd High School (6ft 2in 170lbs) 3. Austin Reed (RHP) R/R Los Osos High School (6ft 3in 185lbs) Brother of Addison 4. Tim Zier (Util.) R/R Escondido High School (5ft 10in 180lbs) 5. Cole Swanson (LHP)L/L Torrey Pines High School (6ft 4in 190) 6. Sebastian Vadar (RHP) R/R San Marcos High School (6ft 4in 200) 7. Brad Haynel (Catcher) R/R Rancho Bernardo High School (6ft 2in 190lbs) 8. Denny Vigo (Util.) R/R Simi Valley High School (6ft 1in 195) 9. Tommy Mancuso (2b) R/L Rockhurst High School- Kansas City, Mo (5ft 10in 175lbs) 10. Kyle Hayes (RHP) R/L Santana High School (6ft 3in 180) 11. Carl Robinson (LHP) L/L Valencia High School (6ft 3in 185) 12. Jared Hunt (Util.) R/L Granite Hills High School (5ft 9in 170) 13. John Pustay (OF) R/L Pine Creek High School- Colorado Springs, Co (6ft 175lbs) 14. Keegan Yuhl (RHP) R/R Poway High School (6ft 1in 220lbs) 15. Cody Smith (OF) R/L Santana High School (6ft 175lbs) 16. TJ Kendzora (RHP) R/R El Toro High School (6ft 3in 175lbs)
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Originally posted by Kendall Rogers: San Diego State announces signing class
2010 National Letter of Intent Signees 1. Chad Lewis (3b) R/R Marina High School (6ft 3in 185lbs) 2. Cory Slader (ss/2b) R/S Bishop O’Dowd High School (6ft 2in 170lbs) 3. Austin Reed (RHP) R/R Los Osos High School (6ft 3in 185lbs) Brother of Addison 4. Tim Zier (Util.) R/R Escondido High School (5ft 10in 180lbs) 5. Cole Swanson (LHP)L/L Torrey Pines High School (6ft 4in 190) 6. Sebastian Vadar (RHP) R/R San Marcos High School (6ft 4in 200) 7. Brad Haynel (Catcher) R/R Rancho Bernardo High School (6ft 2in 190lbs) 8. Denny Vigo (Util.) R/R Simi Valley High School (6ft 1in 195) 9. Tommy Mancuso (2b) R/L Rockhurst High School- Kansas City, Mo (5ft 10in 175lbs) 10. Kyle Hayes (RHP) R/L Santana High School (6ft 3in 180) 11. Carl Robinson (LHP) L/L Valencia High School (6ft 3in 185) 12. Jared Hunt (Util.) R/L Granite Hills High School (5ft 9in 170) 13. John Pustay (OF) R/L Pine Creek High School- Colorado Springs, Co (6ft 175lbs) 14. Keegan Yuhl (RHP) R/R Poway High School (6ft 1in 220lbs) 15. Cody Smith (OF) R/L Santana High School (6ft 175lbs) 16. TJ Kendzora (RHP) R/R El Toro High School (6ft 3in 175lbs)
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Wow with recruited walk-ons and JC transfers, they are going to have another 20+ new player year, I thought they were over massive turnover years.
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University of Washington:
Alex Sloan (C)
Spencer Rogers (OF)
Zach Wright (RHP)
Doug Christie (RHP)
Robby Ryan (LHP)
Kyle Olason (LHP)
Other Northwest Players (as listed by Baseball Northwest - http://baseballnwblog.com/2009/11/05/class-of-2010-northwest-players-college-commitments/)
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Kyle Ferramola rhp of los alamitos BK Santy of Palomar CC
? Son of Don and Charlotte ? Coached by Todd Ritter at Mesquite H.S. ? Named all-district in 2008 and 2009 ? 2008 district newcomer of the year ? Was 3-2 with 2.16 ERA in 2008 and hit .299 ? Played over the summer for Dallas Patriots under Geer ? Also recruited by Baylor and New Mexico
JONATHAN GRAY Chandler High School | Chandler, Okla. RHP | R/R | 6-4 | 250
? Son of Sarah and Robbie McCollough ? Coached by Geoff Methany at Chandler H.S. ? 8-3 in 2009 with a 1.71 ERA with 98 Ks in 65 innings ? Named All-City team by Oklahoman ? Played for Ada American Legion in summer ? Also recruited by Arkansas and Oklahoma State
SCOTT MYERS Palmor Junior College | San Marcos, Calif. RHP | R/R | 5-9 | 165
? Son of James and Kim ? Coached by Buck Taylor at Palomar J.C. ? Was 3-1 in 2009 at Saddleback C.C. with four saves ? Also had a 2.91 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 46 innings ? Named conference relief pitcher of the year ? Named first team all-conference at Beckman H.S. as a senior ? Also recruited by Hawaii, San Diego and Virgini
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
*Brandon Snyder OF/LHP Tualatin HS (Or.)
*Trace Tam Sing INF Newport HS (Wa.)
*Taylor Williams RHP Camas HS (Wa.)
*Nathan Blackham OF Mt. Spokane HS (Wa.)
*Nick LaRoy LHP Kalama HS (Wa.)
*Scott Simon RHP Central Valley HS (Wa.)
*Evan Hudson RHP Bothell HS (Wa.)
*Mitchell Peterson OF West Valley HS (Wa.)
*Sal Arena INF Puyallup HS (Wa.)
*Brandon Williams RHP Auburn Mountainview HS
*Stetson Olson INF Kentridge HS (Wa.)
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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
*Cory Mack OF/LHP Central Valley HS (Wa.)
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GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
*Josh Sale OF Bishop Blanchet HS (Wa.)
*Ryan Brett INF/OF Highline HS (Wa.)
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
*Zach Wright RHP Kentlake HS (Wa.)
*Alex Sloan C Sumner HS (Wa.)
*Robby Ryan LHP Juanita HS (Wa.)
Kyle Olason LHP Blaine HS (Wa.)
*Doug Christie RHP Kentlake HS (Wa.)
*Spencer Rogers OF Issaquah HS (Wa.)
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LSU hasn't officially released their names but here is the list I have.
Lucas LeBlanc OF (Delgado Community College, LA) Kurt McCune P (Destrehan HS, LA) Kevin Gausman P (Grandview HS, CO) Nick Rumbelow P (Bullard HS, TX) Jacoby Jones INF (Richton HS, MS) Ty Ross C (Barron Collier, FL) Ryan Eades P (Northshore HS, LA) Mitchell Hopkins P (LSU-Eunice, LA) Garin Cecchini SS (Barbe HS, LA) Josh Burris OF/P (Scotlandville HS, LA) Kevin Koziol SS (Brother Rice HS, IL) Marcus Davis OF (Princeton HS, OH) Joe Broussard P (Holy Cross HS, LA) Austin Southall OF (University HS, LA) Jackson Slaid C (Lakeside HS, LA) Cameron Bedrosian P (East Coweta HS, GA)
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Correction to BBALLFAN1217's post:
To U of Washington:
Ferramola, RHP, Los Alamitos, CA
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Belmont inks three
James Buckelew LHP | Suwanee, Ga. | Collins Hill High School
Greg Brody SS | Hoschton, Ga. | Mill Creek High School
Spencer Petett C | Tompkinsville, Ky. | Monroe County High School
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Southern Miss adds two more
The two junior college transfers are Matt Shaw, a 6'4" RHP from Northwest CC and Ashley Graeter, a 6'1" INF/RHP from Pearl River CC.
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Texas adds two more signees
Alex Silver ? IF ? Houston, Texas (Bellaire HS) ? Named 2009 Preseason High School Underclassman All-American Honorable Mention by Perfect Game USA ? First-team All-District 20-5A as a junior ? First-team All-Greater Houston as a junior ? Hit .463 with eight home runs, 42 RBI and 45 runs as a junior ? Member of the 2009 Texas Rangers Area Code Team
Quote from recruiting coordinator and associate head coach Tommy Harmon: Alex is a very solid, mature player for his age. He plays shortstop, but he can play third or second. He has a strong arm and is very steady player defensively.
Christian Summers ? IF ? San Angelo, Texas (Central HS) ? Named second-team All-District 2-5A as a junior ? Member of the 2009 Texas Rangers Area Code Team
Quote from recruiting coordinator and associate head coach Tommy Harmon: Christian is considered by many to be the best infielder in the state. He’s very athletic and has good hands. He’s a left-handed hitter, 6’3, 195 lbs. He’s a special type of player.
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Mississippi State inks 8
The initial group of signees from the fall signing class includes outfielder Cody Abraham (Sugar Land, Texas), catcher Brett Bozeman (Gainesville, Fla.), C.T. Bradford (Pace, Fla.), Victor Diaz (Perth Amboy, N.J.), outfielder Corey Dickerson (Brookhaven, Miss.), shortstop Adam Frazier (Bishop, Ga.), shortstop Demarcus Henderson (Waynesboro, Miss.), and shortstop Chase Lewallen (Sumrall, Miss.). All are signees from the prep ranks except Bozeman, from Santa Fe (Fla.) College and Dickerson, from Meridian (Miss.) Community College.
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Ole Miss signs four
Ryan Bolden, Austin Hartzog, Casey Greene and Jimel Judon all signed to compete for the Rebels as a part of the 2010-2011 academic year. The quartet is the first group of signees to be announced as a part of the 2010 recruiting class.
"This group is part of a very talented class that we're bringing to Ole Miss," said assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Rob Reinstetle. "We feel this is one of the best classes ever to sign here. We have several players ranked in the top 100 nationally by publications and have filled our needs with some young talented position players and some top quality arms who will all make an impact early. We feel we are setting ourselves up for future runs to Omaha and the College World Series."
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Austin Peay inks nine players
* Mason Caldwell, 6-0, 190-pound, left-handed pitcher, Bartlett, Tenn. (Bartlett HS) * Rolando Gautier, 6-2, 185-pound, left-handed pitcher/outfielder, Pennsauken, N.J. (Pennsauken HS) * Chris Gili, 6-0, 160-pound, infielder, Manorville, N.Y. (Eastport-South Manor HS) * Jordan Hankins, 6-0, 185-pound, infielder/outfielder, O'Fallon, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt North HS) * Hunter Smith, 6-1, 180-pound, outfielder, Humboldt, Tenn. (University School of Jackson) * Zach Toney, 6-3, 220-pound, left-handed pitcher, D'Iberville, Miss. (Jones County JC) * Peter Torres, 5-11, 185-pound, catcher, Miami, Fla. (Coral Park Senior HS) * A.J. Walkenhorst, 6-1, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher, St. Peters, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt South HS) * Matt Wollenzin, 6-1, 195-pound, catcher, Lakewood, Colo. (Green Mountain HS)
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Louisiana-Lafayette signs nine
Local products include Jordan Bourque (Sunset, La. - Teurlings Catholic), Tony Dischler (Rayne, La. - LSU-Eunice/Rayne High School), Ryan Leonards (Branch, La. - Notre Dame High School) and Michael Strentz (Lafayette, La. - Comeaux High School).
They are joined by Chase Compton (Slidell, La. - Northshore High School), Dominick Francia (Mobile, Ala. - St. Paul's High School), Matt Hicks (Bridge City, Texas - Bridge City High School), Caleb Kellog (DeQuincy, La. - DeQuincy High School) and Kyle Neely (Merryville, La. - Merryville High School).
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Lamar inks two
Kane Benoit, a right-hander from Port Neches-Groves, and Vidor left-hander Trae' Hester will join the Cardinals after completing their high school seasons next spring. Both were All-District 20-4A selections last spring, and each will be representing his school in bi-district football action this weekend.
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UNLV adds eight players
All eight recruits are high school prospects, including three from Las Vegas, and the class includes five pitchers for the Rebels. The class is made up of Buddy Borden, Dillon Bryant, Keegan Dale, Zach Hartman, Joey Lauria, Kyle McNutt, Brandon Rainford and Taylor Smart. Borden, Hartman and Lauria are from Las Vegas, while Bryant, Dale and McNutt are from California, Rainford is from South Dakota and Smart is from Washington.
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UCLA
Brenton Allen OF L/L 6-1 195 Cerritos, Calif. (Gahr HS) Patrick Gallagher INF L/R 6-2 210 Reno, Nev. (Reno HS) Adam Plutko RHP R/R 6-3 180 Upland, Calif. (Glendora HS) Jacob Shirley INF R/R 6-1 185 Covina, Calif. (South Hills HS) Patrick Valaika INF R/R 5-11 170 Valencia, Calif. (Hart HS) Nick Vander Tuig RHP R/R 6-3 190 Oakdale, Calif. (Oakdale HS) Zachary Weiss RHP R/R 6-1 185 Irvine, Calif. (Northwood HS) Kevin Williams INF/OF L/R 5-11 175 Van Nuys, Calif. (Crespi HS)
Name Pos. B-T Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous School/High School)
Keenan Cook OF L-R 6-0 180 The Woodlands, TX (College Park HS) Jaime Esquivel RHP R-R 6-2 185 South Houston, TX (South Houston HS) Derek Hamilton Inf./RHP R-R 6-0 170 Lake Jackson, TX (Brazoswood HS) Shane Hoelscher Inf. R-R 5-11 180 Belton, TX (Belton HS) Austin Kubitza RHP/OF L-R 6-5 205 Colleyville, TX (Heritage HS) Connor Mason RHP/Inf. R-R 6-2 185 Suwanee, Ga. (home school) Kyle Mueller LHP R-L 6-5 215 Bellville, TX (Bellville HS) Tyler Pearson C R-R 6-0 180 Lubbock, TX (Monterey HS) John Simms RHP R-R 6-2 185 The Woodlands, TX (College Park HS) Jameson Taillon RHP R-R 6-6 225 The Woodlands, TX (The Woodlands HS) Richard Thon Inf. R-R 6-2 180 Dorado, Puerto Rico (Academia Del Terpetuo Socorro)
Some interesting names here. Tallion is like BA's #1 HS prospect. Thon is the son of Dickie Thon. This is a signing class with more draft risks than the usual Rice class.
At Ease, at this point, Taillon is the only "high risk" guy and given he will almost assuredly be a 1st round draft pick, it's doubtful he'll ever show up on campus (despite his committing to Rice almost two years ago and being a regular at Reckling Field since he was 12 years old). However, if we can land Simms, Mason and Thon, we'll likely still have a Top 10 ranked recruiting class.
I also wouldn't be surprised if the Rice coaching staff augments this list in the Spring, with a couple JUCO standouts for the OF and 1B (given Sultzbaugh, Mozingo and Comerota will all likely be gone after the 2010 season).
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Missouri State signs six
Patrick Drake, SS/RHP ? Webb City, Mo. ? Webb City HS
Drake is a 6-2, 185-pound shortstop and pitcher from Webb City High. Drake helped the Cardinals to a 14-7 record last season, hitting .378 with six homers and 21 RBIs on the way to first-team all-area and all-conference honors as a shortstop. Drake led Webb City to a runner-up state finish as a sophomore and earned first-team all-conference and second-team all-area honors as a utility player. Drake also plays quarterback and defensive back for the powerful Webb City football team. He is the younger brother of Brayden Drake , MSU’s starting third baseman from 2006-09 and the 2009 MVC Player of the Year.
Ryan Hafner, RHP ? Lee’s Summit, Mo. ? Lee’s Summit West HS
A 6-6, 215-pound hurler, Hafner has been a first-team all-conference pitcher the past two seasons while also earning all-conference recognition as a first baseman. Hafner’s team has posted unbeaten 10-0 conference marks the last two seasons. As a junior, Hafner went 5-2 with a 2.02 ERA. He struck out 63 batters and allowed 28 hits in 45 innings.
Spiker Helms, INF ? Wildwood, Mo. ? St. Francis Borgia HS ? Longview Community College
A switch-hitting middle infielder, the 6-foot Helms will join the Bears from Longview Community College in Kansas City. He hit .353 for the Lakers as a freshman, driving in 29 runs with 14 extra-base hits on the way to an all-region selection. At St. Francis Borgia in Washington, Mo., Helms enjoyed a standout high school career in the field and on the mound. He hit .449 with 26 RBIs and 35 runs scored as a senior with a 7-2 pitching mark, 1.84 ERA, 61 strikeouts and a .176 opponent average. As a junior, Helms hit .397 with 21 RBIs and went 4-2 with a 2.50 ERA on the mound. Helms hit .295 with 22 RBIs as a sophomore and posted a 6-0 record and a 1.30 ERA. He was a two-time all-state and three-time all-district choice as a prep.
Jordan Shipers, LHP ? Bethany, Mo. ? South Harrison HS
A highly sought after prospect whose high school does not play baseball, Shipers has made a name for himself at several prestigious summer and fall tournaments. The 5-11 southpaw struck out 13 batters in five shutout innings last month at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship tournament in Jupiter, Fla., playing as a member of the Sandlot/Midwest Scout Team based out of Oologah, Okla. He nearly pitched a perfect game against Oklahoma at the 2009 Sunbelt Tournament, and pitched in the Area Code Games, one of the nation’s top high school tournaments, in August 2009. Players participated in regional tryouts to be selected for one of the eight teams represented at the tournament in Long Beach, Calif.
Conor Smith, C/IF ? Ballwin, Mo. ? Parkway West HS
A high school teammate of MSU freshman outfielder Keenen Maddox at Parkway West High in the St. Louis area, Smith hit .388 as a junior with eight homers and 26 RBIs. Half of Smith’s hits went for extra bases as he accumulated an .821 slugging percentage and .518 slugging figure. Smith has been a first-team all-conference pick each of the last two seasons.
Seth Swafford, LHP ? Hillsboro, Mo. ? Hillsboro HS ? Jefferson College
A 6-foot, 185-pound pitcher, Swafford earned all-region and all-conference honors and was named Jefferson College Pitcher of the Year as a true freshman in 2008 before redshirting last season. In 2008, Swafford was 7-1 with a 4.10 ERA, 82 strikeouts and a .202 opponent average in 52.2 innings pitched. He ranked second nationally in strikeouts per nine innings. As a prep at Hillsboro High, he was an all-conference, all-district and all-state choice as well as the Jefferson County MVP.
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Mississippi State adds seven more
The talent-laden group includes third baseman/pitcher James McMahon of Hattiesburg, Miss., pitcher Evan Mitchell from Marietta, Ga., pitcher Ross Mitchell from Smyrna, Tenn., pitcher/third baseman Daryl Norris and middle infielder Garrett Pitts, both from Fairhope, Ala., pitcher/first baseman Wes Rea from Gulfport, Miss., and shortstop Taylor Stark from Flowood, Miss.
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Stetson inks five players
Jimmy O’Neil O’Neil is a 6’8”, 240lb right handed pitcher from Bradenton, Florida. He plays for the Pendleton School/IMG Academy in Bradenton. The Panthers finished the 2009 season 31-1 and ranked 7th in the nation. O’Neil posted a 2.40 ERA with 63 strike outs in 49 innings. He was also selected to play in the prestigious “Florida Diamond Club” event in which players are selected by professional scouts.
“It is rare to find a player with the combination of size and pitching skills that Jimmy possesses”, said Dunn. “He has the potential to compete for a starting role as a freshman.”
Kevin Lindheim Lindheim is a 6’1” right handed pitcher and outfielder who plays for Naples High School in Naples, Florida. In 2009 he hit .350 with 27 RBI and picked up eight saves as a pitcher. Lindheim was also a “Florida Diamond Club” invitee. He will be counted on to contribute at the plate and on the mound for the Hatters.
“Kevin is a very talented and versatile player. He has an above average fastball off the mound and is a hard hitting outfielder with homerun potential”, said Dunn.
Austin Perez Perez is a 5’10’ left handed pitcher out of Loxahatchee, Florida who plays ball at Royal Palm Beach High School. Over the past two seasons he has racked up a 16-3 record with over 100 strike outs and an ERA of 0.94. Heading into his senior season he has already earned All-Conference, All-Area, and All-State honors.
“Austin is a proven winner. He has command of three pitches and is a fierce competitor”, said Dunn. “We expect him to follow in the footsteps of a long line of great Stetson players from the Palm Beach area.”
Robert Bruce Bruce is a 6’4” outfielder from Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. Bruce missed much of his junior year with an injury, yet rebounded to have a great season on the summer circuit. He reminds the Hatters coaching staff of a young Paul O’Neil.
“Robert is a very projectable outfielder with unlimited potential. He has the ability to play all three outfield positions, has power, and a strong throwing arm”, said Dunn.
Thomas Kelly Kelly is a 5’10” shortstop who plays high school ball at Loyola Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is a smooth fielding shortstop who can play any position around the infield. He will bring immediate depth to Stetson’s infield and has the potential to compete as a freshman for a spot in the middle of the diamond.
“We are very excited to have Thomas with us. He is a sure handed infielder with good range and a strong throwing arm”, said Dunn. “We hope to get more players like him out of the Chicago area in the future.”
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UCLA signs eight players
Brenton Allen OF L/L 6-1 195 Cerritos, Calif. (Gahr HS) Patrick Gallagher INF L/R 6-2 210 Reno, Nev. (Reno HS) Adam Plutko RHP R/R 6-3 180 Upland, Calif. (Glendora HS) Jacob Shirley INF R/R 6-1 185 Covina, Calif. (South Hills HS) Patrick Valaika INF R/R 5-11 170 Valencia, Calif. (Hart HS) Nick Vander Tuig RHP R/R 6-3 190 Oakdale, Calif. (Oakdale HS) Zachary Weiss RHP R/R 6-1 185 Irvine, Calif. (Northwood HS) Kevin Williams INF/OF L/R 5-11 175 Van Nuys, Calif. (Crespi HS)
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Any news about LSU?
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Originally posted by love_that_ping: Any news about LSU?
I posted the list above.
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Anyone hear where Christian Yellich signed?
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I don't know if he signed, but last I heard, he was going to Miami.
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