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#2
Allen Grant
Junior
Shortstop,
2nd Base
5'9" 160
lbs.
8/20/91 |
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smooth fielding middle
infielder….great year last year as the JV shortstop….started
final three games at 2B after being called up….good contact
hitter that has knack for getting big hits….07 JV Triple Crown
winner….battling for the starting second base slot and will
provide quality backup at short…. |
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#3
Ray
Anderson
Senior
Outfielder
5'10"
175 lbs.
11/21/89 |
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a five tool player….has great
speed and athleticism…moved to centerfield after starting last
year in left….led off most of last year and should do so again
this season….has a chance to be a terrific player….2007 stats:
tied with team lead in runs scored (21), six stolen bases, .291
BA….played football at Lassiter earlier in his
career….showed great potential to be drafted or play college ball… |
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#4
Joe
Gorley
Senior
Outfielder
6'0"
185 lbs.
11/7/89 |
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outstanding defensive
outfielder….made catch of the year last year at Sprayberry….runs
well and tracks ball in difficult to play RF….strong arm….good
contact guy at the plate….production numbers should improve with
maturity and experience….batted .303 in 76 plate appearances in
2007….2007 Gold Glove winner….JV MVP as a sophomore
(2006)….member of the 2006 state championship team….should
attract some college attention with a good season…. |
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#5
Nick Collins
Senior
Right-Handed
Pitcher
5'10"
150 lbs.
9/23/89 |
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another
first timer….average fastball but has an outstanding curve….has
been a little up and down in tryouts due to splitting time as a
wrestler….Nick has been a state championship caliber wrestler
for years in the mid weight classifications….great mound
presence and will compete….should see time and provide depth in
some type relief role |
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#6
Tyler Muse
Junior
Third
Base
6'0"
180 lbs.
2/1/91 |
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left handed
hitting third baseman….has worked hard to make himself a pretty
good player…needs to continue development with defensive skills
to break into the starting lineup….pretty good hitter that is
starting to show some pop….should provide some depth in the
infield and see some time at DH….his dad is a scout for the
Baltimore Orioles |
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#7
Garret May
Senior
Shortstop
6'0"
205 lbs.
4/25/90 |
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plays the
game with great energy, intensity and passion…loves to
practice....one of our hardest working players ever….arrived for
preseason workouts in great shape….a five tool player that just
needs more consistency to be one of the top players in the
state...has the speed to beat people with his feet…2007 stats: 3
homeruns, team leading 15 walks, .415 OBP…three year
starter…starting second baseman on 2006 state championship
team....….has signed to play at East Tennessee State...…his dad
is the pitching coach at Roswell |
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#8
Taylor Crowder
Junior
Outfielder
6'4"
210 lbs.
9/17/90 |
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part time starter in OF and 1B in 2007….big strong lefty
swinger….will battle for the starting LF position this
spring….needs to improve consistency at the plate to become a
real impact player….no reason he shouldn’t be a run producer and
one of our best players |
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#9
Kevin Link
Junior
Right-Handed
Pitcher
6'0"
175 lbs.
11/2/90 |
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one third of a quality trio of sophomore hurlers in 2007….plenty
of quality innings against region opponents after Palazzone
injury….throws three quality pitches for strikes and competes on
the hill….mid to high 80’s fastball…has been very impressive in
scrimmages….will be one of the three starters….2007 stats: team
leading 42 2/3 innings pitched, 2.95 ERA, .230 opponent BA, 28
strikeouts….won JV Cy Young Award as a freshman….member of the
2006 state championship team….brother Matt (‘00-03) was a very
good outfielder for the Trojans |
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#10
Brandon Stephens
Sophomore
Catcher,
First Base,
Right-Handed
Pitcher
5'11"
175 lbs.
5/27/92 |
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one of the most physically talented players in the
program….split time between JV and varsity in 07….natural
position has been catcher but has athleticism and versatility to
play other positions….has been looked at in several positions in
preseason….has strong arm and will be in the mix on the
mound….good hitter with some pop….launched a home run against
Pope in his only varsity at bat in 2007….his brother Jake is
also a member of the varsity |
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#12
Zeke Long
Junior
First Base
6'2"
210 lbs.
12/15/90 |
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another big strong physical first baseman….has shown great
improvement since last season, especially at the
plate….impressive preseason swinging the bat has put him in the
mix at first base….needs to continue to improve his defensive
skills….2007 JV Trojan Award winner….Zeke has been a pleasant
surprise….plays defensive end on the Trojan football
team….younger brother Eli is on the JV team |
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#13
Stephen Janas
Sophomore
Right-Handed
Pitcher
6'3"
160 lbs.
4/21/92 |
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big strong loose armed righty with a great future….has all the
tools to be our next power pitcher….great mound presence….good
velocity with solid off speed stuff…will compete for a spot in
the varsity rotation….2007 JV Cy Young winner |
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#14
Jake Stephens
Junior
Right-Handed
Pitcher
6'3"
210 lbs.
1/7/91 |
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another of the trio of talented sophomore pitchers returning for
their junior season….was outstanding as a starter last season
after Palazzone injury….keeps the ball down, spots well and
knows how to get hitters out….hitters never seem to get a good
swing on him….2007 stats: team leading 1.35 ERA, 31 innings
pitched , 6 walks allowed, .250 opponents BA….talented athlete
that started some at 1B last season….will concentrate on
pitching chores this season…brother Brandon also plays on the
team |
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#15
Andrew Gordon
Sophomore
Outfielder
5'10"
175 lbs.
9/24/91 |
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one of the best defensive outfielders in the program….strong
arm, tracks the ball well and can swing the bat….has been
impressive in preseason work….six RBI’s in one of the
scrimmages…needs to put all his skills to work every day….has a
chance to be a really fine player….will see time in the
outfield, possibly as the starting left fielder….called up to
varsity late last year after an impressive freshman season |
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#17
Blake Crohan
Junior
Catcher
5'11"
175 lbs.
9/23/90 |
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terrific attitude and work ethic….one of the best catchers in
the state….will be a three year starter….great mechanical tools
behind the plate….strong arm and quick release….effective staff
management skills….2007 stats: tied for team lead with a .333
BA, team leading 27 hits, second on the team in homeruns and
RBIs with 4 and 23 respectively….Gold Glove catcher in
07…..caught state championship game in 2006….2006 Rookie of the
Year |
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#18
Cuyler Esposito
Senior
Third Base,
Second Base
6'1"
165 lbs.
3/21/90 |
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returning third baseman after a solid year in 07….natural middle
infielder but good hands and feet made him a good candidate to
play 3B….good contact guy at the plate….production numbers
should improve this season….hit is first career homerun vs.
Collins Hill in 2007….2007 stats: .296 batting average, 21
hits….2007 Gold Glove infielder….JV Gold Glove Award winner in
2006….member of the 2006 state championship team….starting guard
on the Trojan basketball team….signed to play next season at
Villanova |
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#21
Rip
Rowan
Sophomore
Right-Handed
Pitcher
6'2"
225 lbs.
7/2/91 |
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big, strong physical player….hard throwing side-armer with great
movement….will compete for a varsity slot with breaking pitch
improvement….should be a corner infielder or outfielder that
produces runs at the plate offensively…two year starting
linebacker for the Trojan football team….his brother Bobby
(01-04) was a starter on the 2004 state semi finalist team |
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#22
Nelson Ward
Freshman
Second Base
5'10"
155 lbs.
8/6/92 |
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another incoming freshman that has made a big impact in a
hurry…great speed and athleticism….can play both middle infield
positions….lefty swinger that looks to have leadoff
skills….tough hard nosed player that has been impressive in
preseason….will compete for the starting 2B position….moved over
from the Hillgrove area for the start of school this year….a
running back on the freshman football team
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#23
Michael Palazzone
Senior
Right-Handed
Pitcher
6'3"
190 lbs.
5/6/89 |
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considered by many to be one of the top pitching prospects in
the country with a chance of being an early draft pick…classic
right handed power pitcher….low to mid 90’s fastball and a nasty
12 to 6 curve ball….change up may be his best pitch….has a good
chance to become the career leader in victories…. showed up in great
shape and has been a leader….2006 Cy Young winner….11-1 record
as a sophomore ranks near the top in Lassiter history….though
injury prevented him to half the season in 2007, he lead the
staff with 30 strikeouts in 20 innings….2007 stats: 3-2 record,
2.10 ERA, .174 opponents BA….signed to play next season at UGA |
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#24
Reid Handler
Junior
Right-Handed
Pitcher
6'2"
190 lbs.
3/12/91 |
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strong physical hard throwing righty….great sinking action on
his pitches….called up from the JV in mid season and gave us
numerous quality outings….dominant in JV prior to his
call-up….should battle for one of the starting spots but may be
more valuable as a reliever….he can throw virtually
everyday….will also compete for OF or DH ….can swing the bat and
has some pop….2007 stats: 20 1/3 innings pitched, 2.41 ERA, 16
strikeouts, 2-1 record….07 Junior Varsity MVP….his grandfather
was the long time coach at St. Bonaventure and had the field
there named for him |
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#25
Reed Anthes
Freshman
Catcher,
First Base
5'8"
190 lbs.
9/22/92 |
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looks like
he could be a special young talent….has all the tools and brings
the necessary energy to be a great player….catches as a first
position but looks to have the athleticism to play several
positions….looks to be in the mix behind the plate or at one of
the corner infield positions….has really good feet and
hands….outstanding young hitter that has some pop….played
linebacker and fullback on the freshman football team |
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#34
Morgan McClung
Sophomore
Catcher
5'11"
160 lbs.
10/17/91 |
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solid little player behind the plate….won a varsity slot with a
good preseason swinging the bat and handling pitchers….started
about half the JV games last season…has shown great improvement
as he has gained maturity and strength….will provide quality
depth at a vital position---dad is the voice of the Trojans in a
number of sports….his mom is a teacher at Lassiter |
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Ashley Sander
Junior
Manager |
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this is her
third year of managing….also works as a hostess at Aspens….is a
big Alabama fan and hopes to attend college there….enjoys
watching the Braves…prior experience includes helping with her
younger brother’s youth baseball teams |
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Annie Soltis
Sophomore
Manager |
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JV manager
in 2007….played first base on the 2007 Fastpitch State
Champs….hit a towering homerun in the state semi-finals to start
a comeback against Mill Creek…honorable mention all-state (Fastpitch)
in 2007….enjoys the Braves and lists Jeff Francouer as one of
her favorite players….wants to attend Virginia Tech |
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Brandi Donaldson
Sophomore
Manager |
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JV manager
in 2007….was the catcher on the 2007 Fastpitch State
Champions…..second team all-state and all-county (Fastpitch)
catcher in 2007….big Yankees fan and lists Derek Jeter among her
favorite sports personalities….her favorite college is
Auburn…mom teaches at Simpson Middle School |
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#2
Chris Fusco
Sophomore
2nd Base,
Shortstop
5'7" 120
lbs.
3/15/92 |
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good little
player….has all the intangibles qualities that coaches love in
their players….great mechanics in the infield and makes all the
plays at 2B….is growing and getting stronger….has shown ability
to play SS in preseason work….solid contact guy at the plate
that has the knack for getting the big hit….delivered a game
winning inning in bottom of seventh to win a game last year
against Northview….brother Anthony (02-05) was an infielder on
the 2005 state runne-rup team |
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#3
Beau Welborn
Sophomore
Second Base
6'0"
160 lbs.
11/23/91 |
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will battle
for a starting infield position on the JV team….great approach
and mechanics at the plate from the left side….nice tools
defensively in the middle….if energy level and consistency
improve could be an impact player |
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#4
Eli
Long
Freshman
Outfielder
5'11"
160 lbs.
1/5/93 |
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one of the
best athletes in the young group….runs well and tracks ball in
the outfield….aggressive contact guy at the plate….has good
plate presence but needs to develop some patience….showed his
toughness by returning to practice after a busted nose during
one of first scrimmages….played on the freshman football
team….brother Zeke is a first baseman on the varsity team |
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#5
Brent Nelson
Sophomore
Shortstop,
RHP
5'10"
165 lbs.
9/30/91 |
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one of the
most versatile players in the program….always seems to be making
a big play or coming up with a timely hit…a player that is hard
to keep out of the lineup….solid defensive skills that can play
either second or short….gets hitters out on the mound though he
doesn’t have dominant stuff…could get a look at the varsity…both
his brothers, Michael (95-98) and Matt (99-02), were outstanding
players for the Trojans |
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#6
Wes
Blakey
Freshman
Catcher, Third
Base, RHP
6'0"
150 lbs.
9/2/92 |
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one of the
best looking athletes and most versatile of a strong freshman
group….plays several different positions aggressively….swings
the bat with some authority and has good mechanics….provides
some depth to a quality catching corps but also projects as a
corner infielder or outfielder |
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#7
Jimmy Mayer
Sophomore
Outfielder
6'2"
170 lbs.
2/9/92 |
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one of the
best athletes in the school….runs like the wind and has good
tools in the outfield….tracks ball well with above average arm
strength….late call up to varsity late in ’07 season….has some
pop at the plate and could be a run producer with developed
consistency….could make a run for a starting varsity OF slot but
should be a star for JV team….starting WR on varsity football
team |
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#8
Connor Voglewede
Freshman
First Base,
RHP
5'11"
155 lbs.
12/19/92 |
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the classic
lefty swinging first baseman….really nice approach at the plate
and beautiful inside out swing….nice tools defensively….could
see some time on the mound….good location and changes speeds
pretty effectively |
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#9
Dakota Price
Sophomore
Outfielder
5'8"
160 lbs.
10/25/91 |
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sophomore
outfielder who should see significant playing time on the
JV….solid defensive player with good range and a steady
glove….consistency at the plate needs to improve….great
character on and off the field….hard worker who could add depth
to a thin group of outfielders within the program…. |
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#10
Coray Carlson
Sophomore
Third Base,
Outfielder
6'0"
155 lbs.
8/31/91 |
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made a
switch from OF in ’07 to third base this season…..has had a good
preseason and seems to be at home at 3B….good athlete with
solid defensive skills….should compete for a starting infield
position….contact guy at the plate that should
contribute….played on the JV basketball team |
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#11
Reed Anthes
Freshman
Catcher,
Third Base
5'8"
190 lbs.
9/22/92 |
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looks like
he could be a special young talent….has all the tools and brings
the necessary energy to be a great player….catches as a first
position but looks to have the athleticism to play several
positions….looks to be in the mix behind the plate or at one of
the corner infield positions….has really good feet and
hands….outstanding young hitter that has some pop….played
linebacker and fullback on the freshman football team |
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#12
Mitch Shelby
Freshman
Shortstop,
RHP
5'9"
135 lbs.
5/12/93 |
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good little
player that does a lot of thing s well…runs pretty well, is
aggressive and makes contact at the plate and makes all the
plays at SS…can provide some depth at catcher….impressive
mechanics and range with a strong arm |
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#13
Alex Gonzalez
Freshman
First Base,
Catcher
6'1"
220 lbs.
7/14/93 |
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another
big, strong , physical lefty swinging freshman….had a great
first scrimmage with five hits and threw a couple of runners
out….primarily a catcher, but has nice feet and hands and will
be considered at the corner infield positions….looks like he
might be a contact guy with some power….played in the offensive
and defensive lines on the freshman football team….his father,
Fredi, is the manager of the Florida Marlins |
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#14
Cody Johnson
Sophomore
RHP, Third
Base
6'0"
170 lbs.
2/4/92 |
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another big
strong talented hard throwing right hander….had an impressive
year with the JV last season…JV Gold Glove Award in 07....solid mound presence….has mastery
of all the pitches…also plays third base…had a good preseason
swinging the bat…should be among the top hurlers on the JV
team...punter on the football team….his brother Chad (04-07) was a vital part of the mound
staff in 2006 and 07 |
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#15
Marcus Biggins
Freshman
Catcher
5'11"
165 lbs.
10/24/92 |
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plays game
with great energy…one of the hardest workers of the freshman
group…won a spot on the roster with hard work and solid
skills…should add depth to a very deep and talented catching
corps |
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#17
Ross Ripple
Sophomore
RHP,
Outfielder
5'9"
145 lbs.
2/4/92 |
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outstanding
mechanics on the mound, at the plate and in the outfield….has
been a pleasant surprise in preseason work in the field and
plate….could see some time there though primarily a
pitcher….could crack the varsity staff with continued
improvement….has gotten much bigger and stronger since ’07….nice
velocity on fastball with excellent off speed stuff….will
compete for staff ace of the JV team if he falls short of
varsity |
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#20
Rip
Rowan
Sophomore
RHP, First
Base
6'2"
225 lbs.
7/2/91 |
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big, strong
physical player….hard throwing side armer with great
movement….will compete for a varsity slot with breaking pitch
improvement….should be a corner infielder or outfielder that
produces runs at the plate offensively…two year starting
linebacker for the Trojan football team….his brother Bobby
(01-04) was a starter on the 2004 state semi finalist team |
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#21
Alec Youngblood
Freshman
Second Base,
Shortstop
5'10"
145 lbs.
1/11/93 |
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outstanding
tools and mechanics….well schooled in the game….can play both 2B
and SS….great set up and approach at the plate…kind of a quiet
kid that just plays the game….will also get a look in the
outfield….has grown up around the park watching his brother
Grant (04-07), who was a four year starter
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#22
Wes
Burns
Freshman
Third Base
5'11"
200 lbs.
7/7/93 |
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has the
looks and skills of the prototype third baseman….big, strong
and athletic….lefty swinger that can drive the ball….good arm
and solid defensive skills…missed first couple of days with flu
but came out swinging in his first scrimmage….a very impressive
young player
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#23
Joey Crock
Sophomore
Outfielder
5'7"
150 lbs.
10/8/92 |
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solid
skills in the outfield….great mechanics and approach at the
plate…increased maturity and aggressiveness will find him
competing for a starting OF position, more playing time and
increased production |
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#25
Jeffrey Johnson
Sophomore
Right-Handed
Pitcher
6'0"
160 lbs.
1/4/92 |
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knows how
to pitch….changes speeds very effectively….has a sneaky
fastball….good command while keeping his pitches down….provided
quality innings for JV in ’07….should be one of the top hurlers
on the JV team this season…. |
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#28
Andy Rief
Freshman
Outfield,
RHP
6'0"
160 lbs.
10/6/92 |
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another
good looking physical freshman that runs well and has some
athleticism…struggled a bit in first scrimmage on the hill but
has looked sharp in the bullpen…good velocity and location with
decent breaking stuff….very impressive in the outfield….tracks
the ball as well as any of the young outfielders….has a strong
arm….needs to improve consistency at the plate but that should
come with additional work |
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Kelsey Baker
Freshman
Manager |
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wants to do
mission work in Africa after completion of school…..her favorite
school subject is math and her favorite college is Auburn….her
brother, Adam (2003-06) was a member of the 2006 state
championship team |
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Kara MacPhaul
Freshman
Manager |
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played
outfield on the JV Fastpitch team this past fall….aspires to
join the Peace Corps upon completion of her education…..favorite
food is Rice Krispies treats |
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Rebekah Nordine
Freshman
Manager |
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played
outfield on the JV Fastpitch team this past fall….has made
nothing but “A’s” on all her report cards….will build houses on
a spring break mission trip in Matamoras, Mexico this year |
