Past Razorback baseball signing classes

2007 Signing Class

 


Mike Bolsinger RHP 6-2 200 R / R
McKinney, Texas / Grayson County College

Went to McKinney North High School in McKinney, Texas.

Was 7-2 with a 2.30 ERA as a Junior in 2005.

9-3 with a 1.66 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 2006.

Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 34th round (1,031 overall) in 2006.

Signed with Texas Tech before going JUCO.

Spent 2007 at Grayson County College.

6-1 with a 2.93 ERA, 46 innings pitched, 30 hits, 24 walks and 48 strikeouts in 10 games (9 started).

Throws a 90-94 mph fastball and a curve.

Played for the Coppell Copperheads in the TCBL the summer of '07. Won the TCBL Championship with Arkansas teammates Sean Jones and Jeff Nutt. Was 2-0, 0.00, 6.0 ip, 6 hits, 1 walk and 6 strikeouts in 2 playoff games (1 start).

Will be a Sophomore.


Tim Carver SS 5-11 160 R / R
Fayetteville, AR Bulldogs

Batted .357 and led the team in hits (45), doubles (13), runs (32), plate appearances (136) and at-bats (126) in 2006.

Won the State Championship in 2006.

Played for the Midwest Nationals in Springfield, Mo. in the summer of '06. Batted .336 (41-122) with 11 doubles, 4 homeruns, 27 runs, 30 RBI, 15 walks, 7-7 stolen bases and 22 errors in 46 games.

Signed a letter of intent to play at Crowder Junior College in early February 2007.

Made a verbal commitment on February 28, 2007. Signed on April 13.

Won the 7A State Championship game on May 12 at Baum Stadium after going 2-4 with 2 RBI.

2007: Hit .412 (40-97) with 3 homeruns, 27 RBI, 31 runs, 15 doubles, 15 walks, 12 stolen bases and a .571 OBP. At least 1-1 with 2 saves on the mound.

Class 7A All-State in 2007.

2007 All-Washington County.

Named to the West team for the Arkansas High School All-Star game played at Baum Stadium.

Played for the Fayetteville Lindsey Dodgers (American Legion, AAA) in the summer of the 2007. Team was 45-7. Hit .328 with a .403 OBP and 18 strikeouts in 220 plate appearances. Very incomplete numbers: 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 homeruns, 20 RBI, 5 stolen bases and 1 win on the mound.


Ryan Cisterna C 6-1 195 R / R
Gilbert, AZ / Chandler-Gilbert CC Coyotes

First team All-Region in 2003.

First team All-Region and second team All-State as a Junior in high school ('04).

Batted .224 (15-67) with 5 RBI in 26 games in 2006. Threw out 4 of 25 attempted base stealers coming off of Tommy John surgery that caused him to miss most of his senior year in high school.

Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 47th round (1,391 overall) of the 2006 draft.

Played for the Torrington Twisters of the NECBL in the summer of '06.

Chose Arkansas over Miami (FL).

Signed in November 2006.

Batted .361 (30-83) with 2 runs, 9 doubles, 2 homeruns, 18 RBI, 12 walks and 5 errors in 29 games in 2007. Threw out 15 of 30 attempted base stealers, had 2 pickoffs and had 7 passed balls.

Team was ranked #19 in the country on 5/2.

Ranked #16 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Arizona.

From BA: superior catch-and-throw skills, especially with his quick release and above-average arm.

Drafted in the 46th round (1,351 overall) by the Washington Nationals on June 8, 2007. Turned down an offer from Washington on 6/8.

Played for the Torrington Twisters of the New England Collegiate Baseball League this summer. Named to the NECBL Southern Division All-Star team on 7/17. Missed some time with arm troubles.


Bryan Dixon RHP 6-1 230 R / R
Garland, TX (West Mesquite Wranglers)

All-District 12-4A in 2004.

Was 1-5 with 4 saves, 54.1 innings, 21 walks, 66 strikeouts and a 2.19 ERA in 2006.

All-District 11-4A in 2006.

Throws a 90 plus fastball and an excellent slider.

Believed to have made a verbal commitment mid-way through 2006. Signed on November 8, 2006.

3-7, 1.53 ERA, 73 innings pitched, 32 walks and 95 strikeouts. Batting .417 (25-60) with 12 runs, 2 doubles, 3 triples, 1 homerun and 16 RBI.


Brett Eibner LF / RHP 6-3 195 R / R
Houston, TX (The Woodlands Highlanders)

Batted .254 (16-63) with 1 double, 3 homeruns, 7 RBI, 4 walks, 18 runs and 10 strikeouts in 26 games in 2006. Was 2-0 with a 0.88 ERA, 1 save, 15 strikeouts and 6 walks in 16 innings.

Won the 5A State Championship in Texas and the National Championship in 2006.

Signed in November 2006.

His brother, Drew, plays on the Arkansas golf team.

Broke the hamate bone in his left wrist and missed the early part of the '07 season.

Throws in the 90's when on the mound.

2007: 15-60 (.417) with 4 doubles, 6 homeruns, 10 walks, 20 runs, 15 RBI, 1 stolen base and 3 errors in 26 games. 5-0 with 1 save and a 2.80 ERA in 35 innings (23 hits, 24 walks, 58 strikeouts).

All-District 15-5A First Team OF.

Named Third Team Class 5A All-State (OF) by the Texas Sports Writers Association.

Ranked #24 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Texas.

Could be a two-way player for the Hogs.

Drafted in the 4th round (141 overall) by the Houston Astros on June 7, 2007.


Conrad Flynn RHP / 3B 6-3 208 R / R
Midland, TX (Robert E. Lee High School Rebels)

8-4 with 98 strikeouts, 17 walks and an ERA around 1 as of 5/13/06. 8-5 as of 5/20.

Went 5-2 with a 0.93 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 45 innings in district play in '06.

Unanimous All-District 3-5A First Team in 2006.

Co-Most Valuable Pitcher for Midland Lee in '06.

Attended the Perfect Game National Showcase at Baum Stadium in June 2006.

PG REPORT: Ranked #43 among PG National Top 100 pitchers. Body - wide shoulders, broad, power pitcher body. Pitching - over the top slot, two piece backside arm action, deep extension, good line to plate, lower half works, tilts FB well, some movement on arm side, CB has downer rolling action, good CB command, CU has good life on arm side, usable pitch, decent three pitch mix, power body, follow closely.

Ranked #43 on Perfect Game's Top 100 pitchers list.

Played for the Dallas-Bat select team the summer of 2006.

Invited to the 2006 Area Code Games in Long Beach, CA.

Throws a fastball that ranges from 89-92 with a 12-6 curveball and a changeup.

Made a verbal commitment in late September 2006. Offered a 90 percent scholarship. Signed on November 8.

3-0, 18.2 innings, 19 hits, 9 runs, 7 earned runs, 2.63 ERA, 5 walks and 17 strikeouts in district games as of 4/1. 9-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 59.1 innings overall as of 4/26.

2007: 6-0 with a 2.51 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 41.1 innings in district play. 13-2 overall.

Led Lee to the state tournament semifinals for the first time in 38 years.

All-District 3-5A First Team and MVP.

Second Team Class 5A All-State.

Named First Team Class 5A All-State (P) by the Texas Sports Writers Association.

Attended the Perfect Game National Pre-Draft Showcase on May 16, 2007.

PG REPORT: He has a strong and angular pitcher's body and has gained strength and width in his hips and legs since the last time we saw him. Flynn has a compact, quick arm action and a high 3/4's release point. He has good direction to the plate on his fastball but tended to land closed and spin off on his curveball. Flynn's curveball was his best pitch, he got over it well and it had consistent hard 12/6 break to it. His fastball was 87-88 mph and pretty straight and Flynn pitched to spots with it to set up his curveball. We've seen Flynn in the low 90's in the past; he's thrown a lot of innings this spring and it might have shown a bit.

Ranked #105 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Texas.

Drafted in the 25th round (765 overall) by the Seattle Mariners on June 8, 2007.

Plans to sign or attend a junior college.


Jake Fuller OF 6-2 200 L / R
Fayetteville, AR Bulldogs

Suffered a broken wrist his Sophomore year.

All-Conference in 2006 after hitting .413 during the regular season and .398 (37-93) overall. Struck out only 9 times in 116 plate appearances and walked 22 times.

Won the State Championship in 2006.

Played for the Midwest Nationals in Springfield, Mo. in the summer of '06. Batted .350 (41-117) with 27 runs, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 11 RBI, 20 walks, 23 strikeouts and 7 stolen bases in 42 games.

Attended the College Stars of Tomorrow Camp in October 2006.

Received interest/offers from Missouri, UAFS, Notre Dame, Vandy, Nebraska and ORU among others.

Made a verbal commitment on October 11, 2006. Signed on November 8.

2007: Hit .418 (41-98) with 2 homeruns, 35 runs, 31 RBI, 11 doubles, 15 walks and 17 stolen bases. Also had at least three triples.

Won the 7A State Championship game on May 12 at Baum Stadium after going 1-4 with one double and one run.

Class 7A All-State in 2007.

2007 All-Washington County.

Named to the West team for the Arkansas High School All-Star game played at Baum Stadium.

Played for the Fayetteville Lindsey Dodgers (American Legion, AAA) in the summer of the 2007. Team was 45-7. Final stats: 84-176 (.477), 23 doubles, 5 triples, 9 homeruns, 78 RBI, 81 runs, 22 stolen bases, .550 OBP, 23 walks and 19 strikeouts.


Cody Hawn OF / 3B / 1B 6-1 195 L / R
Knoxville, TN (South Doyle High School Cherokees) / other link

Hit .419 with 11 homeruns and 37 RBI in 2005.

Batted .560 with 54 runs, 55 hits, 17 homeruns, 56 RBI and 31 walks in 2006.

All-PrepXtra First Team and All-KIL in 2006.

Attended the Perfect Game National Showcase at Baum Stadium in June 2006.

PG REPORT: Body - strong and athletic. Offense - square stance, strength shows, aggressive, plus bat speed, starts with high hands, slight hitch mechanism, some whippy life in swing, solid contact, hips early, can be long thru zone, has some power. Defense - strong average arm, easy exit from hand.

Verbally committed in July 2006. Signed on November 8.

Chose Arkansas over Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Tulane and Memphis.

Named a Louisville Slugger Preseason High School All-American on January 24, 2007.

Named to the Rawlings Preseason All-Region team.

Suffered an ACL injury in 2007 and will miss his entire senior season.

Ranked #16 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Tennessee.

Drafted in the 23rd round (701 overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers on June 8, 2007.

Went JUCO.


Jacob House OF / 1B 6-3 180 L / L
Mansfield, TX (Timberview Wolves)

District 15-4A second team All-District outfielder in 2005.

Batted .496 with 59 hits, 16 doubles, 4 triples, 4 homeruns and 40 RBI in 2006.

District 15-4A first team All-District outfielder in 2006.

Made a verbal commitment mid-way through 2006. Signed in November.

2007: Hit .425 (34-80) with 19 runs, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 5 homeruns, 30 RBI and 8 stolen bases. 4-1, 2.89 ERA, 55.2 innings, 26 walks and 74 strikeouts.

First team All-District (1B) in 2007. Named to the Star-Telegram Super Teams Second Team.

Played for the Dallas Tigers in the summer of '07. Team qualified for the Connie Mack World Series. Incomplete CMWS stats: 4-11, 2 singles, 1 double, 4 runs, 3 RBI, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts in 4 games.


Kendall Korbal P / 1B 6-6 195 R / R
Houston, TX (Langham Creek High School Lobos)

District 17-5A second team All-District pitcher in 2006.

5-2 with a 1.48 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 52 innings in '06.

Attended the Perfect Game Sunshine South Showcase in 2006.

PG Report: Very good pitchers body, free and easy motion, low effort delivery, FB shows late run, good slider with tight spin, CB has good bite, good change with fade and sink, very composed on the hill, very good prospect with lots of upside, good student.

Fastball runs in the low 90's. Also throws a slider, curveball and changeup.

Signed in November 2006.

Did not allow a run in two appearances in '07.

Missed a lot of time in '07 due to injury.


Collin Kuhn INF / OF 5-11 185 R / R
Beaver Dam, WI

All-District 6 second team infielder in 2006. First team All-Conference.

2006 All-Little Ten First Team as a wide receiver.

Chose Arkansas over Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Minnesota.

Signed in November 2006.

2007: .534 with 26 runs, 3 doubles, 3 homeruns, 24 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 21 games.

Batted .438 with 2 doubles, 1 homerun and 16 RBI in 12 conference games. Also had a .656 slugging percentage and a .578 on-base percentage.

First team Little Ten Conference, first team All-District and first team All-State in '07.

Ranked #7 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Wisconsin.

Selected to play in the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Classic.

Played for Beaver Dam Post 146 in American Legion ball this summer. Very incomplete numbers: 6 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homeruns, 13 RBI, 4 stolen bases and 2 wins on the mound.

Could play center field for the Hogs.


Chase Leavitt 2B / OF 5-11 185 L / R
St. George, UT / Community College of Southern Nevada

Played at Dixie Junior College in Utah in 2004 before going on a mission for two years. Won the NJCAA National Championship at Dixie.

Batted .351 (71-202) with 14 doubles, 3 triples, 27 RBI and 6-9 stolen bases in 63 games in 2004.

All-Region XVIII first team in 2004.

Spent the next two years on a Mormon mission.

Signed in November 2006.

Batted .332 (65-196) with 39 runs, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 1 homerun, 37 RBI, 35 walks, 9 errors and 20-28 SB's in 59 games in 2007.

Won the Scenic West Athletic Conference Championship with CCSN.

First team All-Scenic West Athletic Conference (DH) in '07.

Team was ranked #16 in the country on 5/2.

Ranked #13 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Nevada.

Lefthanded line-drive hitter with above-average speed.

Played for the Santa Maria Indians in the California Collegiate League this summer. Team made it to the NBC World Series. Went 5-13 (.385) with 1 RBI, 2 SB's, 1 BB, 2 K and 1 E in 3 games at the World Series.

Named to the All-California Collegiate League team on 8/1/07. Named to the Horizon Air Summer Series All-Series first team.

Named the #9 prospect in the California Collegiate League on Baseball America's Summer Leagues Top 10 Prospects list.


Isaac Lewis C 6-2 190 R / R
Evansville, IN (Reitz Memorial High School Tigers)


Scott Lyons SS / 2B 6-0 180 R / R
Covina, CA / Mt. San Antonio College Mounties

Was All-League, All-CIF and All-Valley his junior and senior years at Charter Oak High School.

Played at Cal State-Northridge in 2006 when they visited Baum for three games. Went 2-12 and started all three games.

Batted .321 (50-156) with 3 doubles, 1 homerun, 30 RBI and 4-8 stolen bases in 48 games at CSN.

All-Big West Honorable Mention in '06.

Signed in November 2006.

Batted .456 (73-160) with 44 runs, 12 doubles, 4 triples, 1 HR, 20 RBI, 23 walks, 14 hbp, 16 errors and 6-7 SB's in 42 games in 2007.

First Team All-South Coast Conference.

Drafted in the 36th round (1,099 overall) by the Boston Red Sox on June 8, 2007.

Played for the Chatham A's in the Cape Cod League the summer of '07. Batted .246 with 1 double, 3 triples, 1 homerun, 13 RBI and 7 errors in 34 games.


James Mahler RHP 6-6 225 R / R
Salt Lake City, UT (Jordan High School Beetdiggers)

Second team All-State and first team All-Region in 2006 after going 8-3 with a 2.12 ERA.

Attended the Perfect Game National Showcase at Baum Stadium in June 2006.

PG REPORT: Ranked #33 among PG National Top 100 pitchers. Body - long and broad, durable and big. Pitching - over the top slot, good arm speed, strong arm, delivery a bit unorthodox, opens early, heavy ball with sink, ground ball FB, tight downer CB is plus pitch, CB is out pitch, can pitch a bit. Uncle Rick Mahler (deceased) and father Mick are both former MLB pitchers.

Attended the Perfect Game Sunshine West Showcase in 2006.

PG REPORT: Huge frame, present strength, over the top arm slot, short arm action, arm speed, balanced delivery, CB is best pitch, 12/6 with depth and sharpness, CB is K pitch, mixes pitches well, 3 IP, 0 H, 6 K, great raw power at plate, bat speed, leverage, can drive the ball, very good prospect, a must follow.

Took part in the 2006 WWBA World Championship in October 2006.

Ranked #33 on Perfect Game's Top 100 pitchers list.

Good Curveball and a fastball in the low 90's. The fastball is his best pitch.

Signed in November 2006.

Struck out 10 and gave up one hit in four innings while also going 2-2 with 3 RBI at the plate on 3/27. Struck out 10 batters in a row in one game in '07, the second longest strikeout streak in state history. Gave up one hit in four innings as JHS won their first round state tournament game on 5/16. Gave up four runs in three innings but a got a no-decision on 5/22.

Won the 5A State Championship.

Second team All-State in '07.

Ranked #6 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Utah.

Drafted in the 42nd round (1,262 overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies on June 8, 2007.


John Maschino RHP 6-5 235 R / R
Edmond, OK / Seminole State College Trojans

Originally committed to Oklahoma before going to Seminole.

Drafted by Tampa Bay in the 36th round (1,078th overall) in 2005.

Drafted by Texas in the 17th round (508th overall) in 2006.

Was 2-1 with a 5.59 ERA in 10 games in '06. Gave up 25 runs (17 earned) on 23 hits, 24 walks and 31 strikeouts in 27.1 innings.

Velocity is at 90-94 mph.

Signed in November 2006.

His sister, Kathryn, signed a gymnastics scholarship with Arkansas in the fall of '06.

4-6 with a 4.39 ERA in 14 games. 59.1 innings, 42 strikeouts, 40 walks as of 5/20/07.

Ranked #15 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Oklahoma.

Signed with the Texas Rangers on May 30, 2007 (draft and follow / six-figure deal).


Ryan Miller LHP 6-0 195 L / L
Cypress, TX / Blinn Junior College Buccaneers

6-3 with a 3.41 ERA, 70 strikeouts, 28 walks and 1 save in 60.2 innings in 2006.

Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 36th round (1,091st overall) in 2006.

Throws a power slider and a fastball that sits in the low 90's. Working on a curveball and change-up.

Signed in November 2006.

2007: 93.2 innings, 24 runs, 21 earned runs, 65 hits, 115 strikeouts, 48 walks, 2.02 ERA, 9-0.

Unanimous All-Conference selection.

Ranked #146 on Baseball America's Top 200 Draft Prospects list on May 22.

Ranked #18 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Texas.

Signed with the Cleveland Indians on May 28, 2007 (draft and follow, $450,000).


Greg Noble CF 5-11 195 L / R
Benton, AR Panthers

5A-South All-Conference in football in 2005.

5A-South All-Conference in baseball in 2005 and 2006. All-State in 2006.

Golden Glove Award winner for Benton in 2006.

Batted .426 (49-115) with 9 doubles, 3 triples, 40 runs scored, 18 walks, 20 RBI and 12-13 stolen bases in 2006. Led the team in walks, stolen bases and triples while batting leadoff. Also didn't make an error in the outfield.

Participated in the 2006 Xtra-Innings summer baseball classic.

Very good student.

Signed on November 15, 2006.

6A-South All-Conference and 6A All-State in football in '06.

Class 6A All-State in 2007.

Named to the West team for the Arkansas High School All-Star game played at Baum Stadium.

Played for Benton McClendons Appliances (American Legion) in the summer of the 2007. Had a single, a double and four RBI on 6/16.


Zach Oliver LHP 6-1 185 L / L
Waco, TX / Paris Junior College

All-State pitcher and All-District first baseman at Midway High School in 2005.

7-2 with a 2.44 ERA, 64 strikeouts and 22 walks in 73.2 innings in 2006.

All-Conference and TNMJCBCA All-Star in 2006.

Co-winner of the Barney Bray Cup (PJC's MVP) in 2006.

Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 24th round (730th overall) in 2006.

Has an 87-90 mph fastball, quality changeup and a good 12-to-6 curveball.

Signed in November 2006.

Final 2007 stats: 9-4 with a 2.41 ERA, 1 save, 91 hits, 40 runs, 24 earned runs, 23 walks and 113 strikeouts in 89.2 innings.

Region 14 East Zone Pitcher of the Year in '07.

Ranked #59 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Texas.

Drafted in the 16th round (488 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 8, 2007. Signed on June 15.


Gary Poynter RHP 6-3 225 R / R
Flower Mound, TX / Weatherford College Coyotes

2003: All-District.

2004: All-Area, All-District.

2005: 5A All-State, All-Area, District 8-5A Co-MVP.

Drafted by the Cincinnati Red in the 48th round (1,432nd overall) in 2005.

2006: 7-3 with a 4.46 ERA and 64 strikeouts.

Selected to the JUCO All-Star game in '06.

Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 39th round (1,168th overall) in 2006.

North Texas JC Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week on May 3, 2007.

2007: 2-5 record.

Played for the Weatherford Wranglers of the Texas Collegiate League in the summers of '06 & '07.

Named a TCL All-Star in 2006.

Signed with Oklahoma for 2008 originally.

A Junior.


Michael Shaddock RHP 6-3 180 R / R
Maumelle, AR / University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Attended Central Arkansas Christian High School.

3A All-State in 2005.

2007: Batted .337 (35-104) with 3 doubles, 4 triples, 3 homeruns,18 RBI and 2 errors in 51 games. Was 4-3 with a 3.26 ERA, 2 saves, 47.0 innings, 10 walks and 46 strikeouts in 19 games (2 started).

An invited walk-on.

A Junior.


Houston Slemp OF 6-0 170 L / R
Tulsa, OK (Union HS Redskins)

An All-State football player.

A starter on two state championship teams in baseball ('05 & '06). Also started for the 2005 6A state championship football team.

Batted over .370 with 4 homeruns and 19 RBI in 2006.

Frontier Valley All-Conference in 2006 & 2007.

Batted .378 with 2 homeruns and 25 RBI in '07. 15 of his 42 hits went for extra bases.

First Team All-Metro and All-State in 2007.


Drew Smyly LHP 6-3 180 L / L
Little Rock, AR (Central HS Tigers)

2006: 10-2 with a 1.33 ERA, 118 strikeouts and 42 walks in 73.2 innings pitched. Set the LR Central school records for wins and strikeouts.

AAAAA All-State in 2006.

Selected to the Arkansas American Legion AAA All-Star team in the summer of 2006.

Made a verbal commitment in August 2006. Signed in November.

207: 3-1 with a 1.27 ERA before getting hurt.

Class 7A All-State in 2007.

Ranked #16 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Arkansas.

Played for the Maumelle Bulldogs (American Legion, AAA) in the summer of the 2007.


Cliff Springston LHP 6-3 210 L / L
Lorena, TX / Baylor University

First team All-District (MVP) and All-State in '04 after going 11-2 with a 0.90 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 66 innings.

First team All-District and All-State in '05 after going 12-2 with a 1.82 ERA and 121 strikeouts.

Was a Louisville Slugger High School All-American in 2005.

2-1 with a 6.39 ERA in 15 games for Baylor in 2006.

Played for the Hays Larks in the summer of '06. Was 3-2 with a 1.93 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 51.1 innings.

Ranked the #4 Prospect in the Jayhawk Summer League by Baseball America in 2006.

3-3 with a 6.92 ERA in 18 games for Baylor in 2007.

Will be a Junior.

Played for the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod League this summer. 1-2, 2.88 ERA, 20 hits, 8 runs, 6 hit batters, 11 walks, 19 strikeouts and 25.0 innings in 5 games (4 started).


Ryan Turner RHP / C 6-3 175 R / R
Richland, TX Rebels

Fastball sits at 90-94 mph and curveball is at 74-75 mph.

Chose Arkansas over TCU, Texas Tech and Clemson among others.

Strengths: Long and lean with a lot of room for physical development. His arm works easy and loose, and his fastball jumps out of his hand. Upside and arm strength are his biggest strengths.

Signed in November 2006.

Missed part of his 2007 season in March with strep throat.

Ranked #39 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Texas.

Drafted in the 22nd round (665 overall) by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on June 8, 2007.

Went the JUCO route.


Justin Wells RHP 5-11 180 R / R
Bryant, AR / Texarkana Junior College Bulldogs

Was the closer and shortstop for TC at the start of the season. Batted .329 (50-152) with 31 runs, 15 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun and 29 RBI in 2006. Was 4-3 with a 3.26 ERA, 28 strikeouts, 5 walks and 9 saves in 38.2 innings.

Throws a fastball, slider and changeup. All in the zone. Has hit 88-91 with his fastball.

Good fielder.

Concentrating solely on pitching in 2007.

Signed in November 2006.

2007: 10-1 in 14 games, 80 innings, 73 strikeouts, 20 walks, 2.25 ERA.

Team was ranked #9 in the country on 5/2.

Region 14 East Zone All-Conference in '07.

Played for the Weatherford Wranglers of the Texas Collegiate League in the summer of '07.


Andy Wilkins 3B / 1B 6-2 220 L / R
Broken Arrow, OK Tigers

Batted .496 (59-119) with 60 runs, 16 doubles, 3 triples, 17 homeruns (a school record), 60 RBI, 8 stolen bases, 25 walks, a 1.017 slugging percentage and a .591 on-base percentage in 38 games in '06.

Named to the 2006 Louisville Slugger High School All-American Team.

Played for the SPARQ Midwest team at the Area Code games in Long Beach, CA in 2006.

Chose Arkansas over Arizona State and Wichita State.

Made a verbal commitment in 2006. Signed in November.

Named a Louisville Slugger Preseason High School All-American on January 24, 2007.

2007: 63-117 (.538) with 52 runs, 25 walks, 18 doubles, 1 triple, 12 homeruns, 51 RBI, 17 stolen bases, a 1.017 slugging percentage and a .635 on-base percentage.

Named All-State by the Oklahoma Coaches Association.

Ranked #11 on Baseball America's list of Top Draft Prospects from Oklahoma.

BA says: The best high school hitter in Oklahoma.

Drafted in the 25th round (770 overall) by the Texas Rangers on June 8, 2007.

Named to the 2007 Louisville Slugger High School All-American Team.

Played for the Tulsa Cards in the NBC World Series the summer of '07. Batted .438 (7-16) with 1 run, 4 RBI, 2 doubles, 1 walk, 1 error and 2 strikeouts in 4 games.


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