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Tyler Cosby High School: Cumberland Gap HS – Harrogate, Tennessee Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .279 BA Academic Performance: 3.85 GPA, 21 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Tyler is a second basemen who has excellent range and a good glove. Works extremely hard on improving his game.” Coach’s Name: David C. Hamilton
Darnell Young High School: Springfield North HS – Springfield, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .429 Academic Performance: 3.1 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Plays hard, team player, coachable. Also QB on football team.” Coach’s Name: Mark Stoll
Drew Burnham High School: Hardin County HS – Savannah, Tennessee Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .315 BA, 41 H, 2 HR, 22 RBI, 6 SB Academic Performance: 2.86 GPA Coach’s Comments: “A solid player who understands the game. Solid defensively. Probably a JUCO guy.” Coach’s Name: Ryan Miller
Ryan Waldhart High School: Kenowa Hills HS – Grand Rapids, Michigan Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-8, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .387 BA, 111 AB, 39 R, 43 H, 30 RBI, 14 SB Academic Performance: 3.70 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Good student – takes hard classes. Ryan started to switch hit as a junior. He will be better his senior year. Defensively he has great range.” Coach’s Name: Bruce Oosterhouse
Victor Figueroa High School: Taft HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Good athlete. Strong arm. Runs well. Aggressive base runner.” Coach’s Name: Richard Pildes
Kyle Cook High School: Fremont Ross HS – Fremont, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .429 BA, 3 HR, 9 2 B, 33 RBI, .461 OB%. Pitching; 4-2, 42 IP, 30 K’s, 3.45 ERA Academic Performance: 2.47 GPA, 17 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Kyle is a very strong offensive player with power to all fields. He is a good defensive player with a very strong arm. His competitiveness makes him the player he is.” Coach’s Name: Andy Dennings
Paul Covaleski High School: Edgewood HS – Madison, Wisconsin Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .350 BA, 10 RBI, .550 OB%, 30 AB Academic Performance: 3.75 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Great asset to our program as a first base/pitcher. He has very good athletic ability and has a real strong arm. Is a very capable hitter that has the ability to hit with power. The best part about Paul is that he has not reached his full potential.” Coach’s Name: Rich Newton
Zach Hilyard High School: Fairport Harding HS – Fairport Harbor, Ohio Primary Position: Third base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .500 BA, 27 RBI, 17 SB. Pitching: 3-2, 1.44 ERA, 43 K’s, 34 IP Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Zach played 4 positions for us last year. He is a very high energy kid who has great discipline at the plate. He plays 110% all of the time.” Coach’s Name: Jerry Hites
Mike Cockerell High School: Perry HS - Cridersville, OH Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .285 BA, 15 R, .450 OBA Academic Performance: 3.6 GPA, 4/60 Coach’s Comments: “Our best power hitter - great arm - had very good summer - Acme ball - excellent foot speed. Will be our no. 1 or 2 base stealer - should be our no. 3 pitcher.” Coach’s Name: Phil Krovskop
Brian Staatz High School: St. Laurence HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .342 BA, 18 SB, 8 2B Academic Performance: 2.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Varsity shortstop as a freshman, very good defensively, has above average speed.” Coach’s Name: Pete Lotus
Scott Kennedy High School: O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .333 BA, 18 AB, 4 R, 6H, 2 2B, 5 RBI Academic Performance: 3.16 GPA, 23 ACT, 218/545 Coach’s Comments: “Role player in 2005. Should be our starting second baseman in 2005. Great size and quickness. Has terrific hands and arm action form second base. Could be very effective college second baseman with more experience and reps.” Coach’s Name: Jason Portz
Kendahl Wilson High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 145 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Great fielder, good hitter.” Coach’s Name: David White
Jordan Colvin High School: O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .313 BA, 115 AB, 73 R, 36 H, 1 3B, 6 HR, 35 RBI, 29 BB, .466 OBP Academic Performance: 2.56 GPA, 20 ACT, 351/545 Coach’s Comments: “Has great range and hands to his left. Has great ability to come around ball to his right to make the plays. Projects as a collegiate second baseman for many. Very coachable and always working on his game. Has great baseball intelligence and savvy. 3-year starter as a shortstop. Has matured tremendously over the past 3 years and will be a quality college player. Run production was up in 2005 with 6 HR’s and 35 RBI’s in 38 gm. Size has increased over the last year.” Coach’s Name: Jason Portz
Brett Clifton High School: Springfield Catholic Central HS - Springfield, OH Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 167 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .426 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Brett as a freshman lead the team in batting average, doubles, stolen bases & second in H.R. Brett plays hard, knows baseball and is an outstanding athlete. Started S.S. for us as a freshman and pitched for us. Traveled over summer as S.S.” Coach’s Name: Mark Clifton
Brandon Scotch High School: Brunswick HS - Brunswick, OH Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 198 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 4-0, 2.28 ERA, 31K’s, 8 W, in 24.2 inn. Academic Performance: 2.2 GPA, 20 ACT Coach’s Comments: “One of our top winners on the mound. Throws in the low 80’s with 3 effective pitches. Good movement on all pitches. # year varsity starter in basketball.” Coach’s Name: Bill Frey
Mitch Parks High School: Herscher HS - Kankakee, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Very efficient at turning pivot at 2B. Has great power for smaller person. Hard nosed player.” Coach’s Name: Eric Regez
Matt Sloan High School: Trousdale Co. HS - Hartsville, TN Primary Position: Second Base Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 166 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Matt has athletic skills. Quick, strong 195 lb. Bench, 275 lb. Squat. Good feet & hands. Above avg. arm (82-83 from mound). Matt is coming back from elbow injury & is full healthy. Will be team’s SS going into ‘06. Needs improvement @ the plate. Need balance & patience. Defense is good and best attribute - 7.1 sec. 60 yds. Strong frame that can get better. Committed to getting better.” Coach’s Name: Davy Cothron
Dan Klecan High School: Stagg HS - Orland Park, IL Primary Position: Not listed Class: Senior Size: 6-5, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .359 BA, 6 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 19 BB, 15 K’s, 7 SB Academic Performance: 3.47 GPA, 21 ACT, 173/596 Coach’s Comments: “Excellent hands defensively and offensively. Dan has the potential to develop into a power hitter. Dan is a competitor.” Coach’s Name: Dave Snider
Mitch Nasbisch High School: Dieterich HS - Dieterich, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Freshman Size: 5-10, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .417 BA, 11 RBI, 9 D, 565OBP, 11BB Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Mitch has great range in the field and the most exciting part of all of this is that he is just a freshman. Mitch started varsity for us and became our lead-off hitter. He has great bat control and always h its the ball on a line. Mitch was a great lead-off hitter.” Coach’s Name: Jamie VanScyoc
Maurice Wilson High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 189 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.1 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Good arm, good switch hitter, pitches well w/ poise.” Coach’s Name: David White
Alex Kerns High School: Middletown HS - Middletown, OH Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .400 BA, 75 AB, 18 R, 30 H, 1 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 7 BB, .442 OB%, .863 F%, 5.15 ERA, 32.2 IP, 18K’s Academic Performance: 3.77 GPA, 20 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Team MVP as a junior. Also, first team All-GMC as a junior (Greater Miami Conference); one of top prospects in Southwest Ohio. Fierce competitor and State Caliber cross country runner the last four years.” Coach’s Name: Mark Kerns
Brett Barton High School: O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 224 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Strong athlete. Great power as hitter. All conf. FB player.” Coach’s Name: Jason Portz
Tim Cline High School: O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 208 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .270 BA, 37 AB, 8 R, 10 H, 1 3B, 1 HR, 10 RBI Academic Performance: 3.62 GPA, 81/561 Coach’s Comments: “Emerged as DH in sophomore season. Great power and barrel to ball action. Best young hitter in our program.” Coach’s Name: Jason Portz
Andrew Trepel High School: Minooka HS - Minooka, IL Primary Position: Middle Infield Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .432 BA, 35 RBI, 1 HR, 16 2B Academic Performance: 3.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Andrew is a very good young player. He has great range at either middle infield position. He is a great situational hitter and will always hit for a good average. Andrew will definitely start for us as a junior and contribute in a major way. Andrew is a very good athlete and a great person.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Petrovic
Ricky Riepenhoff High School: Perry HS - Cridersville, OH Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 195 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 62 AB, 27 H, 3 HR, 18 BB, 7 K’s, 26 RBI, .435 BA, 4-1, 3.94 ERA, 14 ER, 26 K’s Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA, 24 ACT, 18/70 Coach’s Comments: “1st team All NWCC. Very good hitter - has average foot speed but plays exceptional 1st base. Will be our No. 1 pitcher. Father was 4 yr. Letterman in H.S. - Comes from very athletic family. Is looking at Ohio Northern or Dayton.” Coach’s Name: Phil Krovskop
Zach Taylor High School: Reading HS - Cincinnati, OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 507, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .391 OBP, 17 R, 12 RBI Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Versatile player who is very athletic…has gap power…good base stealer…good arm (pitches also).” Coach’s Name: Pete Mulhlenkamp
Terrell Jones High School: Lasalle HS - Cincinnati, OH Primary Position: Infield Class: Sophomore Size: 5-9, 161 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .481 BA, 10 2B, 15 SB, .921 F% Academic Performance: 3.4 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Terrell, when he graduates, will be a three year starter for us. He has everything a coach wants - tremendous talent - high baseball IQ, and a great work ethic. He has the chance to break all of our offensive before he graduates.” Coach’s Name: Pat O’Connor
Jason Reitenbach High School: Brunswick HS - Brunswick, OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-7, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .487 BA, .592 OBP, .782 slg% Academic Performance: 192/543 Coach’s Comments: “Jason had an impact year as a junior, leading our team in most offensive categories! He was an all league (Pioneer Conference) first teamer with tremendous leadership qualities. Jason has the intelligence , physical skills, work ethic and heart to be successful on the collegiate level. Has a strong accurate throwing arm and is a good base runner. 3 year varsity letter winner in wrestling and football. Leadoff hitter with power.” Coach’s Name: Bill Frey
Ben Farleigh High School: Cisne HS - Cisne, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .444 BA, 14 RBI, .741 slg., .625 OB% Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Has a lot of natural ability. Knows the game. Has not batted below .420 since stepping on the field as a freshman. Good hands defensively. 3 year starter. Very coachable.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Baker
Ricky Ricpenhoff High School: Perry HS - Cridersville, OH Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 225 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 62 AB, 14 R, 27 H, 5 2B, 2 HR, 18 BB, 8 K’s, 3 SB, 24 RBI, .435 BA Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA, 24 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Top hitter - will be starting pitcher - most home runs - most RBI’s - 1st. Team NWCC Conference as a junior - highest batting average - strongest position first base - left-hander. Good leader - strong work ethic - good student.” Coach’s Name: Phil Krovskop
Dustin Rennewanz High School: Herscher HS - Kankakee, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Great control on mound. Brings experience back on mound after winning 6 games during his junior year.” Coach’s Name: Eric Regez
Zeb Gidcumb High School: Hamilton County HS - McLeansboro, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-8, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 52 AB, 17 R, 18 H, 14 RBI, 12 1B, 2 2B, 8 K’s, 6 BB, 3 HP, 8 SB, .346 BA, .462 SLG, Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Zeb has tremendous bat speed with excellent bat control. He has a strong throwing arm and has good speed.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray
AJ Woods High School: Southeastern HS - South Charleston, OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.3 GPA, 19 ACT Coach’s Comments: “AJ is a good leader and is very coachable. He has lettered in football (QB/DB), basketball (guard) and baseball (shortstop) since his sophomore year. AJ played 2nd base for Springfield WBL4 summer team. He is very dedicated.” Coach’s Name: Rick Woods
Nathan Haywood High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-8, 145 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Good hitter, good fielder.” Coach’s Name: David White
Tyler Smith High School: Mineral Point HS - Mineral Point, WI Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 145 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 70 AB, 20 H, .286 BA, 26 R, 16 RBI, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 17 BB, 15 SB, .510 OB% Academic Performance: Not listed Coach’s Comments: “As a shortstop Tyler has great range and a very good arm. Tyler is a very consistent shortstop. Offensively, he is a solid leadoff hitter and terrific on the base paths.” Coach’s Name: Dan Burreson
Will Hogan High School: Chagrin Falls HS - Chagrin Falls, OH Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .338 BA, 23 R, 25 H, 5 2B, 15 RBI, 10 BB Academic Performance: 3.6 GPA, 25 ACT, 1180 SAT Coach’s Comments: “Will is an outstanding defensive player who can also swing the bat. Will is a great kid who works extremely hard. He is very good at whatever he does. He is just an all-around solid baseball player. He is someone that every teams needs to be successful.” Coach’s Name: Michael Sweeney
Corey Davidson High School: Jackson City HS - Jackson, KY Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .411 BA, 15 SB Academic Performance: 3.2 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Corey has the potential of being a great player. His speed and athleticism (as well as his ability to get on base) make him a nice addition to the top of any line-up. He has the versatility to play in the middle infield or outfield.” Coach’s Name: Ryan Turner
Aaron Crooks High School: Ottawa Hills HS - Toledo, OH Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.4 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Aaron can play at all levels & at most schools. He has all of the tools but power. Great instincts for the game.” Coach’s Name: Chris Hardman
Aaron Woods High School: Southeastern HS - South Charleston, OH Primary Position: Third Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Aaron lettered in baseball, football and basketball last year as a freshman. He is a good athlete and very coachable. He caught most of our games last spring.” Coach’s Name: Rick Woods
Josh Hawks High School: North Clay HS - Louisville, IL Primary Position: First Base Class: Sophomore Size: 6-0, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 20 G, 52 AB, .231 BA, 3 2B, 6 RBI, 7 K’s, Academic Performance: 2.34 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Josh is a very defensive player with a good frame to grow. He has decent contact at the plate, but needs to drive the ball. Slow but smart base runner. Good leadership and work ethic.” Coach’s Name: Rich Grubaugh
Andy Leonard High School: Stagg HS - Orland Park, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .404 BA, 13 2B, 1 3B, 7 HR, 44 RBI, 13 SB, 16 BB, 10 K’s Academic Performance: 3.88 GPA, 22 ACT, 113/596 Coach’s Comments: “Andy has excellent arm strength and pop in his bat. He also starts at point guard on our r basketball team. Andy possesses sound baseball instincts.” Coach’s Name: Dave Snider
Kyle Thom High School: Livonia Stevenson HS - Livonia, MI Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .398 BA (sophomore), .342 BA (junior) Academic Performance: Not listed Coach’s Comments: “Very hardworking player. Leader. Hits well. .398 as a sophomore and .342 as a junior. Excellent fielder.” Coach’s Name: Rick Berryman
Reid Mobley High School: Dublin Coffman HS - Dublin OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .300 BA Academic Performance: 3.00 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Reid is a multi-positional player that we have used in every position except catcher. He is very athletic and very competitive. Reid’s best years are ahead of him and will contribute greatly to the years ahead.” Coach’s Name: Tim Saunders
Brian Dunne High School: Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 5.312 GPA, 34 ACT, 1/899 Coach’s Comments: “Brian is a hitter with exceptional bat control and strike zone discipline. He is a strong situational hitter and utilizes the entire field with good gap power. Bunts well. He has sure hands, good range and quick feet. His arm is adequate. Brian is a top notch student and leads by example on and off the field. Hit .365 as a junior. Member of our golf team and possible starting point guard in basketball. Looking at Ivy League or equivalent experience academically and athletically.” Coach’s Name: George Ushela
Scott Wilson High School: Hastings HS - Hastings, MI Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-9, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: Marsh Evans
Matt Murphy High School: Versailles HS - Versailles, OH Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .382 BA, 6 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 5 K’s Academic Performance: 2.775 GPA, 23 SAT, 73/107 Coach’s Comments: “Speed and quickness is his game. Can beat you with his feet, glove or bat. Great defensive player. Can make the strong throw on the run.” Coach’s Name: Tom Watren
Mitchell Lewis High School: Hudson HS - Hudson, WI Primary Position: Second Base Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: Not listed Academic Performance: 3.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Starting second baseman as a sophomore last season for both the high school and Legion teams. Fundamentally sound defensively. Mitch is a very smart ball player who understands the game.” Coach’s Name: Ryan Huppert
Troy Siefring High School: Coldwater HS - Coldwater, OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 172 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 209 AB, .420 BA, 25 D, 8 HR, 73 RBI, 51 SB Academic Performance: 4.06 GPA, 24 ACT Coach’s Comments: “A student and for us a coach of the game on the field. Great hands, footwork and experience at his position of 2nd base. A great leader that will do very well at the next level.” Coach’s Name: Brian Harlamert
Anthony Genna High School: Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 1.68 GPA, 15 ACT, 788/896 Coach’s Comments: “Anthony is an aggressive hitter with good power. With work at learning to stay back and improvement on hitting to all fields, Anthony may be a terrific offensive threat. Anthony runs well, possesses a strong arm, and good range as a fielder. D III or JC prospect.” Coach’s Name: George Ushela
Zack Hawkins High School: Tiffin Calvert HS - Tiffin, OH Primary Position: Middle Infield Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 38 for 93, .409 BA, 42 R, 23 RBI, 2 HR, 19 BB, 26 SB Academic Performance: 3.6 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Zack is a three year varsity starter who has been in the middle of everything we have accomplished as a team the last three years (52-19, 1st league title and regional berth). He solidified 2B and the leadoff spot for us the last two years. He is a 3 sport athlete who is coming off another exceptional football season because of his speed and athleticism as a WR/DB. Zack is the catalyst of our team and had 42 runs and 26 SB in 2005. Zack is a career .403 hitter who has scored 91 runs, and sees a lot of pitches for guys hitting behind him. He has also had numerous bunt base hits and turned double plays over the last 3 years. He has a great work ethic and attitude.” Coach’s Name: Matt Coleman
James Young High School: Reading HS - Cincinnati, OH Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .353 BA, .441 OBP, 11 SB, 2 HR, 18 R, 15 RBI in 68 AB Academic Performance: 2.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Solid, versatile player who loves the game and wants to play badly at the next level (which he should do).” Coach’s Name: Pete Mulhlenkamp
Scott Reighart High School: Chagrin Falls HS - Chagrin Falls, OH Primary Position: Third Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-9, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 3-0, .286 BA, 5 R, 6 H, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 1.53 ERA, 14 K’s, 2 BB 18 1/3 IP Academic Performance: 3.8 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Scott played great for a Freshman. He has an outstanding future ahead of him. He works hard and has great stuff on the mound. I look for big things from him this year.” Coach’s Name: Michael Sweeney
Jared Turner High School: Versailles HS - Versailles, OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .492 BA, .610 OB%, .831 Slg %, 2 3B, 4 HR, 11 BB, 12 K’s, 29 RBI Academic Performance: 3.536 GPA, 21 ACT, 32/107 Coach’s Comments: “Great offensive player. Had a .492 batting average with .831 slugging percent and a .610 on base average. Clutch hitter. Knows the game. Brother Jason played at Ohio State and started his Junior and Senior year.” Coach’s Name: Tom Watren
Ryan Booth High School: Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-7, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.62 GPA, 28 ACT, 78/899 Coach’s Comments: “Ryan s a hard working infielder with good range and hands. Ryan has adequate arm strength. Ryan has improved his strength to the point where he is no longer overmatched at the plate. Ryan has above average running speed. Ryan is an excellent student and person and will contribute in our program in some capacity. DIII prospect.” Coach’s Name: George Ushela
Tyler Brown High School: Middletown HS - Middletown, OH Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .169 BA, 59 AB, 15 R, 10 H, 1 3B 1 HR, 13 RBI, .347 OB% Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Versatile performance who is just now starting to come into his own. Projected to get better and better! Very dedicated to improvement!” Coach’s Name: Mark Kerns
Cory Pecoraro High School: Benedictine HS - Cleveland, OH Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 195 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .400 BA, 26/65, 15 R, 2 HR, 19 RBI Academic Performance: 3.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Cory put up some very impressive arm secs in his first season at the varsity level. Cory is a contact hitter with power. Cory will once again hit in the middle of our line-up. Cory is also a member of our football team.” Coach’s Name: Brian Sliwinski
Tony Pounders High School: Livonia Stevenson HS - Livonia, MI Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 157 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .333 BA, .987 FA Academic Performance: 21 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Hits well to all fields. Puts ball in play. Only struck out 10 times in 96 at bats.” Coach’s Name: Rick Berryman
Josh Miller High School: Hudson HS - Hudson, WI Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: Not listed Academic Performance: Not listed Coach’s Comments: “Started as a sophomore on varsity and Legion team. Plays both outfield and first base. Athletic.” Coach’s Name: Ryan Huppert
Seth Trayner High School: Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY Primary Position: First Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-11, 148 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .359 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: John Powell
Mike Suliks High School: Norton HS - Norton, OH Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .36 BA Academic Performance: 2.6 GPA 18 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Career batting average on varsity .410. Only six strike outs in over 150 varsity at bats. Best defensive player I have ever coached. Three year starter as shortstop. Coach’s Name: Rob Swartz
Drew Roberts High School: Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .250 BA, .425 SLG%, 1.000 Field %, 14.1 IP, 2.93 ERA, 7R, 6 ER, 13 H, 2-1 W-L Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Good power potential. Good leader. Throws fastball (low 80’s), curve, split, and cut fastball. Excellent student/high GPA.” Coach’s Name: Jon Matera
Ben Scattone High School: Hamilton County HS - McLeansboro, IL Primary Position: First Base Class: Freshman Size: 6-1, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Ben has good bat speed and can hit with power to all fields. He is a good defensive 1st baseman.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray
Alex Willoughby High School: Boyd Buchanan HS - Chattanooga, TN Primary Position: Third Base Class: Sophomore Size: 6-0, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .297 BA, 22 H, 7 BB, 4 Sac fly, 17 RBI, .840 Contact %, 12 R, 9 PO 17 A, .789 F% Academic Performance: 2.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Great kid, hustles, coachable, great arm, very good contact hitter, loves the game. Started 27 games as a freshman. Coach’s Name: Jimmy Parker
Ryan Voitik High School: Minooka HS - Minooka, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .418 BA, 110 AB, 46 H, 18 2 B, 4 HR, 35 RBI, 12 SB. 12 SBA Academic Performance: 3.1 GPA, 22 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Ryan is a very special baseball player, without a doubt one of the best I’ve coached. Ryan will start at third where he has committed only 4 errors his entire junior year. He is very sure-handed and has a strong arm. Ryan will also be in our starting pitching rotation, and on top of all that, Ryan’s strength is his bat. He will hit third in our order where he will have a great average with very good power. Ryan has an outstanding work ethic and truly loves the game. He is going to have a tremendous collegiate career.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Petrovic
Kamron Jones High School: First Assembly Christian HS - Cordova, TN Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .400 BA, 10 2B, 1 3B, 10 RBI Academic Performance: 2.47 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Kamron is a great athlete and a tough baseball player who wants nothing more than to play college baseball. He is a player who will go to the wall every game and never give up.” Coach’s Name: Cory Concus
Khyle Singleton High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 6-3, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.2 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Tall, quick fielder, excellent hitter.” Coach’s Name: David White
Tom Zimmerman High School: Pewaukee HS - Pewaukee, WI Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 210 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .472 BA, 123 AB, 17 R, 4 3B, 4 HR 64 RBI, .553 OBP,.972 F% Academic Performance: 3.8 GPA Coach’s Comments: “One of the most dominant high school hitters in the state of WI. First Team All-State as a junior. Conference player of the year as a junior.” Coach’s Name: Adam Dobberstein
Ian Powell High School: Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY Primary Position: First Base Class: Freshman Size: 5-9, 135 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .311 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: John Powell
Jack Tierney High School: O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL Primary Position: Infield Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Could emerge as starting 3B this year. Great def. abilities.” Coach’s Name: Jason Portz
Bobby Moore High School: L’anse Crevse North HS - Chesterfield, MI Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0; 230 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .396 BA, 2 HR, 26 RBI Academic Performance: 2.1 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Bobby hit’s the ball with tremendous power. Has hit several home runs over 400 feet. Very strong, has improved a great deal at third base. Hits for average as well! Grades a concern.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Dropps
Joey Fatantonio High School: Chagrin Falls HS - Chagrin Falls, OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .468 BA, 30 R, 37 H, 26 RBI, 18 BB Academic Performance: 2.97 GPA, 27 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Joey had an outstanding junior season. He was an All-State selection. He deserved the honor with all of the hard work that he has done and continues to do. He is one of the best players in the area.” Coach’s Name: Michael Sweeney
Ross Conwell High School: Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .338 BA, 5 2B, .476 OB%, .923 Field % Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Intense competitor. Quick hands. Excellent plate coverage. Good leadership skills. Excellent student/high GPA.” Coach’s Name: John Matera
Anwar Downing High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-11, 153 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Accurate throws, good glove, good bat speed.” Coach’s Name: David White
Joe Musolino High School: St. Laurence HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .317 BA, 20 RBI Academic Performance: 4.25 GPA, 26 ACT, 23/151 Coach’s Comments: “Good hitter that can play anywhere on the field.” Coach’s Name: Pete Lotus
Langston Wesley High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.9 GPA, 30 ACT Coach’s Comments: “All academic player. Great team player.” Coach’s Name: David White
Luke Gacek High School: Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.70 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Luke is very athletic and might very well be our starting shortstop. Luke has a nice compact swing with gap power. He utilizes the entire field. Good base running instincts and speed. Good range with a strong arm. He is a 3sport athlete as a wrestler and running back in football. Excellent student-interested in engineering.” Coach’s Name: George Ushela
Ben Burgum High School: Woodstock HS - Woodstock, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 2.15 ERA (summer league) Academic Performance: 2.55 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Good quickness, instincts and knowledge.” Coach’s Name: Glen Wilson
Joseph Lipsey High School: Ridgewood HS - Norridge, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Not listed Size: 5-11, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .376 BA, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 20 RBI Academic Performance: 3.00 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Joe has been a two-year starter at 3B and #2 pitcher. A vary coachable student - athlete. Competitive and leaderships are his better assets and he will be a college player.” Coach’s Name: Paul Frerkiny
Henry Mason High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.5 GPA, 20 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Good controlled pitcher, excellent glove, good hitter.” Coach’s Name: David White
Mason Rogers High School: Boyd Buchanan HS - Chattanooga, TN Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 30 Plate app, 6 BB, .571 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 15 R, 1 sac fly, .667 OBP, .905 Slug, 15 B, 2 K’s Academic Performance: 3.7 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Great speed, instinctive. Got all the tools patient, coachable, and relentless. Very confident. Can play anywhere!” Coach’s Name: Jimmy Parker
Zach Tropp High School: Woodstock HS - Woodstock, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .365 BA (summer league) Academic Performance: 3.26 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Good arm, instinctual, quick feet.” Coach’s Name: Glen Wilson
Abraham Belanger High School: Coldwater HS _ Coldwater, MI Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.15 GPA Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: Randy Spangler
Nick Lingvay High School: Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-9, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Great hands, quick release. Smart player. Covers ground between 3B/SS. Excellent student/high GPA.” Coach’s Name: John Matera
Conrad Boron High School: Woodstock HS - Woodstock, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 165 Last Year’s Stats: .402 BA (summer league) Academic Performance: 2.80 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Explosive hitter, strong arm, good game knowledge.” Coach’s Name: Glen Wilson
Josh Carey High School: Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .500 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: John Powell
Tom Embry High School: Dee-Mack HS - Mackinaw, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 18 G, .469 BA, 16 RBI, 6 2B, 1 HR Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA, 16/61 Coach’s Comments: “Nice player for DIII schools. Intelligent player. Good hitter. Coach’s Name: Todd Brownlee
Joe DiPaola High School: Benedictine HS - Cleveland, OH Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .333 BA, 18 AB, 6 H, 5 R, 4 RBI, 8 P-O, 5 A, .867 Fielding avg. Academic Performance: Not listed Coach’s Comments: “Joe missed the 2005 season due to injury. He is healthy and looking forward to a productive 2006 season. Joe led the team in most offensive categories as a sophomore. Joe hits for power and will hit in the 4-hole this coming spring.” Coach’s Name: Brian Sliwinski
Robert Wilson High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-7, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.8 GPA, ACT 18 Coach’s Comments: “Ace pitcher, 80-85 mph fastball, great curve, change-up, excellent hitter. Outstanding player. All section player.” Coach’s Name: David White
Mike Bellisario High School: Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 5.10 GPA, 31 ACT, 6/899 Coach’s Comments: “Mike is a versatile athlete that has played and can play any infield or outfield position. Mike has above average skills in all areas - arm strength, running speed, range, bat speed, etc. Excellent student that makes good decisions on the field. Starting quarterback on football team. Would consider balancing baseball with academics, but academics will be a priority in his college decision. D III prospect, fringe D II.” Coach’s Name: George Ushela
Ajay Houston High School: Southeastern HS - South Charleston, OH Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-8, 135 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .333 BA, 3.6 ERA, 41 IP, 43 K’s, 14 W Academic Performance: 3.2 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Ajay was our best pitcher last spring and summer. He has learned a lot about the mental aspect of pitching. He is not overpowering. He throws with a lot of movement and location as his strengths. Ajay was one of our top hitters.” Coach’s Name: Rick Woods
Andrew Denault High School: Herscher HS - Kankakee, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Nice defensive shortstop. Really came on offensively the second half of last season as well.” Coach’s Name: Eric Regez
John Logan Zink High School: North Clay HS - Louisville, IL Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Freshman Size: 5-9, 130 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 20 G, 59 AB, .390 BA, 8 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 5 SB, 19 R, .644 SLG, .486 OBP Academic Performance: 94.714 % Coach’s Comments: “Good all around player with potential to be great. Very good hitter, needs to add strength. Solid defensively, needs more aggression, should come with age. Good base runner. Loves game, very intelligent, excellent work ethic.” Coach’s Name: Rich Grubaugh
Andy Maki High School: Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI Primary Position: Third Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Good fastball, curve. Strong arm and quick feet. Quick bat. Strong player. Excellent student/high GPA.” Coach’s Name: John Matera
Malcolm Nash High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-5, 130 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.3 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Very quick on bases, great utility infielder, good glove.” Coach’s Name: David White
Evan Mobley High School: Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .278 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: John Poewll
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