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Here are the Arkansas Razorback baseball recruits, commitments and signees (that we know of), with as much information as we could find. We will try to add information about future recruits as it becomes available. If you have any other information, send Dale an email. Help keep this site going - donate. *School to school transfers might not be included.
The 2010 early signing period was November 11-18 and the regular signing period is April 14-August 1, 2010.	Latest update: Baxendale

Barrett Astin P / 3B 6-1 185 R / R Forrest City, AR Mustangs Also a quarterback and punter on the football team. 2007 FB: 883 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. All-Conference in football in 2007 and 2008. 6A-East All-Conference and 6A All-State Tournament team in 2008. Played for the Forrest City Post 4 legion team in the summer of '08. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2008. Hit 91 on the gun. 2008 FB: 1,479 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. #393 (#2 in Arkansas) in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009. #454 on June 30, 2009 and #372 on August 13, 2009. #357 on August 31 and #369 on November 12. #371 on February 11, 2010. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Teams Honorable Mention on March 17, 2009. 2009: 8-2 with a 1.08 ERA and 110 strikeouts. Three no-hitters and one perfect game (62 pitches). Had two hits & one run and picked up the save on 3/9/09. Threw two innings and got a win on 3/10. Took a loss on 3/17 (complete game, three unearned runs, 10 K's). Got the win (CG, 9 K's, 5 hits) on 4/21. Also singled and scored in the game. Picked up a win on 5/1 after allowing six hits, walking three and striking out 13. 5A-East All-Conference, All-State and 5A-East All-Academic Team in 2009. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2009. Fastball was consistently 87-89 and up to 90. Considered Arkansas, LSU, Oklahoma and Ole Miss. Committed on July 22, 2009. Signed in November. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2009.

Jonathan Davis C / INF / OF 6-0 210 R / R Missouri City, TX (Elkins Knights) Attended the Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase in 2008. {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Very athletic frame, present strength throughout, good tone to lower half. Good setup behind plate, quick feet, has arm strength, throws carry through bag, tools play well in OF as well, versatile player. 6.95 runner with instincts on bases, high energy player. Square stance with slight crouch at plate, aggressive early in counts, balanced through contact, shows pop, natural lift in swing, gap to gap, good student. Named Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Honorable Mention on March 17, 2009. Attended the Perfect Game World Showcase in 2009. {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Davis has a strong athletic build, quick actions, makes accurate throws, good fundamentals and arm strength. Short swing, has hand strength, open stance, hard game contact, stays on ball, raw power, good power potential, also runs well. #401 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on November 12. #400 on February 11, 2010.

Dominic Ficociello SS / 3B / OF 6-3 155 S / R Fullerton, CA (Union Indians) Also plays football (QB). 2007: Batted .298 (28-94) with 20 runs, 15 RBI, 5 doubles, 1 homerun, 7 walks, 9 strikeouts and 5-6 stolen bases in 27 games. 2008: Batted .513 (20-39) with 10 runs, 7 RBI, 6 doubles, 4 walks, 3 strikeouts and 4-4 stolen bases in 12 games. Made one appearance on the mound (0.2 ip, 1 walk, 1 strikeout, 0 runs). Attended the Perfect Game 2010 Grads National Showcase in 2008. {Rated an 8.5} PG REPORT: Tall and thin, upright stance, balanced even swing, long through zone, good bat speed, good extension, slightly open stance, high hands, switch hitter, good actions, soft hands, had a sore arm during showcase, runs very well, Top Prospect. Second Team All-League in football in '08. 2009: Batted .495 (48-97) with 32 runs, 36 RBI, 17 doubles, 10 homeruns, 14 walks, 8 strikeouts and 1-1 stolen bases in 29 games. Was 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA, 1 run, 2 walks and 12 strikeouts in 9.0 innings pitched. Also had one save in four games on the mound. First Team All-Freeway League, Second Team All-County and First Team All-CIF Southern Section Division 4 in baseball in '09. Selected for the Milwaukee Brewers Area Code team during the summer of 2009. #259 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on August 31 and on November 12. #263 on February 11, 2010. #46 on Baseball America's Top 100 High School Prospects for 2010 in January '10. #49 on February 25. #309 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 500 Prospects for the 2010 Draft on January 21, 2010. First Team 2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American.

Eric Fisher 1B / OF / P 6-2 185 L / L Spring, TX (Klein Bearkats) Attended the Perfect Game Sunshine South Showcase in 2009. {Rated an 8} PG REPORT: Athletic build projects well. Tall stance, smooth easy swing, squares up well, gets hands positioned well, still lacks strength to drive ball consistently, will develop. Soft hands at first, more mobile than most 1B, runs 6.93. Also pitched, FB to 83 mph from H 3/4's release, long arm action, CB for strikes with tight spin, potential on the mound. Excellent student.

Bronson Gillam 1B / 3B / P 6-4 225 S / R Bossier City, LA (Evangel Christian Academy Eagles) 2007: Batted .398 (35-88) with 27 runs, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 11 homeruns, 51 RBI, 31 walks, 19 strikeouts and 4-5 stolen bases in 35 games. 7-6 with a 3.17 ERA in 57.1 innings on the mound. Gave up 60 hits, 52 runs (26 earned) and 35 walks to go with 81 strikeouts in 17 games (15 started, 2 complete). 1A All-State in 2007. 2008: Batted .362 (38-105) with 36 runs, 11 doubles, 6 homeruns, 40 RBI, 22 walks, 22 strikeouts and 2-2 stolen bases in 35 games. 4-4 with a 3.85 ERA and 2 saves in 43.2 innings. Gave up 37 hits, 34 runs (24 earned) and 23 walks along with 55 strikeouts in 16 games (6 started, 1 complete). All-City and 2A All-State in 2008. Attended the Perfect Game National Showcase in 2008. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Bronson Gillam is a 2010 RHP/1B/3B with a 6'4'', 225 lb. frame from Bossier City, LA who attends Evangel Christian Academy. Tall strong build with big powerful legs. Pitches from 3/4 arm slot, easy fluid arm action, uses his lower body well to drive strongly to the plate, throws heavy FBs at 90 mph with some tailing action, 10 to 4 tilt on CB, showed good arm speed on CH as well. Also switch hits with power to all fields. Very good pitching and hitting prospect for 2010 class. Also a very good student. #39 (#1 in Louisiana) in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009. #72 on June 30, 2009 and #108 on August 13, 2009. #113 on August 31 and #122 on November 12. #130 on February 11, 2010. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009. 2009: Batted .354 (.398?) with 6 homeruns. Went 13-1 (15-1?) with 114 strikeouts on the mound. Went 3-4 with 1 homerun and got the win on the mound on 4/16/09. Threw a complete game (9 K's, 1 run, Win) on 4/30. Threw a complete game (5.0, 4 hits) on 5/7 to improve to 12-1. Hit a homerun on 5/12. Threw a complete game (3 hits, 1 unearned run, 8 K's, 7.0 innings, Win) in the state championship game on 5/13. Won the 2A State Championship in '09. Named the 2A All-State Outstanding Player by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2009. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Showcase in June. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Extra large build, very good present strength. Full wind up, drifts to home plate, long loose arm action, high 3/4's release. FB touched 91, mostly upper 80's, cut FB is nasty at times, also throws 2-seam sinker at 85 mph. Flashes hard CB spin, inconsistent release on CB, primary FB pitcher with different looks, needs to fine tune command and he is at the top of the list. Shows big raw power at the plate, nice lift in left handed swing. Very good student. Committed in late July '09. Signed in November. Expects to be a two-way player. #204 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 250 Prospects for the 2010 Draft on August 10, 2009. #343 on the Top 500 list on January 21, 2010.

Jeff Harvill P / OF 6-2 180 L / L Keithville, LA (Evangel Christian Academy Eagles) Also played football. 2007: Batted .200 (2-10) with 2 runs, 4 RBI, 3 walks and 5 strikeouts. 2-1 with a 2.58 ERA, 21.2 innings, 21 walks and 28 strikeouts in 11 games (2 starts) on the mound. 2008: Batted .250 (2-8) with 5 runs, 1 triple, 3 RBI, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts and 2-2 stolen bases. 4-2 with a 2.66 ERA, 44.2 innings, 29 walks and 46 strikeouts in 13 games (8 started, 1 complete) on the mound. Attended the Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase in 2008. {Rated an 8.5} PG REPORT: Slender athletic body, projects well. Quick compact arm action, accelerates delivery to the plate, good arm speed, hides ball well, high release point. FB touched 85 mph, mostly straight, occ cuts. CB has good velo, big 2 plane break, good pitch, developing change up. Good athlete, runs 6.95, has bat speed and solid hitting approach. Good student. #454 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009. #248 on June 30, 2009 and #300 on August 13, 2009. #262 on August 31 and #273 on November 12. #125 on February 11, 2010. 2009: Went 2-0 and allowed 2 hits in 23 innings as the teams closer. Got a save (1.2 innings, 4 K's) on 5/12/09. Won the 2A State Championship in '09. Honorable Mention 2A All-State in 2009. Attended the Perfect Game Sunshine South Showcase in 2009. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Nice athletic build, projects. Big leg raise delivery, H 3/4's release, good plane, FB 86-88, cuts FB at times with nasty late movement, CB sharp at times, tight spin, flat at other times. Advanced change up for age. Best rhythm when mixing pitches, tends to overthrow on FB counts. Quality athlete, very good defensive OF tools, some bat speed, sub 7.0 runner. Good student. Fastball is 88-90 mph with a curveball, slider and changeup. Committed on July 13, 2009. Signed in November.

Jared Lakind P / 1B / RF 6-2 200 L / L Cypress, TX (Cy-Woods Wildcats) Honorable Mention All-District 17-5A in '08. Fastball up to 90 mph on the mound. #69 (#9 in Texas) in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009. #27 on June 30, 2009. #33 on August 13 and August 31. #36 on November 12. #37 on February 11, 2010. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009. Made a verbal commitment on April 16, 2009. Signed in November. 2009: Batted .316 with 17 runs, 6 homeruns, 26 RBI and 4 stolen bases. Had a 2.33 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 16 innings on the mound. Honorable Mention All-District 15-5A in 2009. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Showcase in June. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Strong well proportioned frame, projects even more strength. Outstanding swing/hitting mechanics, bat speed with minimal effort, plus balance, ball jumps hard off bat, high average type hitter, projects big time power, chance to have the entire package. Very good arm strength, right field potential, smooth defensive actions at 1B, arm strength really shows at 1B. Mid 80's FB here, have heard 90 mph before. Good student, verbal to Arkansas. Aflac All-American. Selected to play in the Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic in 2009. Game will be played at PETCO Park in San Diego on August 16. Selected for the Texas Rangers Area Code team during the summer of 2009. #88 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 250 Prospects for the 2010 Draft on August 10, 2009. #94 on the list of Top 300 on September 15. #151 on the Top 500 list on January 21, 2010. Named to the houston5abaseball.com Pre-Season All-Houston First Team in '10.

Brandon Moore P 6-2 235 R / R Van Buren, AR Pointers Attended the Xi Summer Classic in 2008. 2009: 6-4 with a 1.70 ERA (1.30?), 27 walks and 71 strikeouts in 61.2 innings. Made 11 appearances, 10 starts, threw seven complete games and had two shutouts. Opponents batted .193 against him. Class 7A All-State and All-State Tournament Team in '09. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2009. Did not attend. Fastball has been clocked at 92. Very good slider. Played for the Midwest Nationals in Springfield, Mo. in the summer of '09. Went 5-0 with a 1.17 ERA in 10 games. Had 8 starts, 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. Gave up 17 runs (7 earned) on 34 hits, walked 16 and struck out 38 in 42.0 innings. Also went 1-2 at the plate and made two errors in the field. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2009. Committed on July 25, 2009. Signed in November. Had offers from TCU & Oklahoma and interest from Nebraska & Missouri State. #329 in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on August 31, 2009. #350 on February 11, 2010.

Justin O'Conner SS / P 6-1 190 R / R Muncie, IN (Cowan High School Blackhawks) 2008: 6-2 with a 2.02 ERA. 2009: Batted .521 with 19 homeruns, 54 runs, 8 doubles, 9 stolen bases and 61 RBI. Went 7-0 in 11 games, with a 0.30 ERA, 2 saves, 18 hits, 13 walks and 101 strikeouts in 46.2 innings on the mound. First Team Class 1A All-State in '09. Named the Star Press Baseball Athlete of the Year in '09. Fastball has hit 96 mph. Invited to the 18U USA National Team Trials in 2009. Made the cut to 32 from 144. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Showcase in June. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Square shouldered athletic build, outstanding present strength. Top level arm strength at SS, smooth quick release, hands work well, agile enough to stay at SS, arm strength/release are major defensive weapons. Open stance, short swing to ball, plus bat speed, hits them high/deep to all fields, ball jumps hard off bat, extends thru ball. Also pitched, 91-93 FB, has been mid 90's in past, better IF prospect now. Top level bat on excellent defensive MIF. Serious power. Very high draft potential. Aflac All-American. Won the Perfect Game National Showcase Rawlings Home Run Championship with 15 homeruns at the Metrodome in June '09. #8 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on August 13, 2009. #9 on August 31 and #10 on November 12. #9 on February 11, 2010. Selected to play in the Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic in 2009. Game will be played at PETCO Park in San Diego on August 16. Finished second in the Home Run derby. Finalist for the Aflac National Baseball Player of the Year award in '09. Committed on August 21, 2009. Signed in November. Chose Arkansas over Florida State and North Carolina. Recruited as an infielder (3B?) and possible closer on the mound. Possible first round draft choice in the 2010 MLB draft. #19 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 300 Prospects for the 2010 Draft on September 15. #29 in the Top 500 on January 19, 2010. #29 on Baseball America's Top 100 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 25. Named Third Team Preseason High School All-American be Baseball America on February 26, 2010.

Houston Pruitt CF / P 6-0 180 R / R Springdale, AR (Har-Ber High School Wildcats) Plays safety & running back and had college offers for football. All-Time leader in tackles at Har-Ber (257). 2007 football: 103 tackles and 7 interceptions. 7A West All-Conference, All-Area and Democrat Gazette Super Soph in football in '07. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in baseball in 2008. 2008 football: 96 tackles and 4 interceptions. All-State, 7A West All-Conference, All-Area and Hooten's 7A Super Team in football in '08. 2009: Batted .462 with 5 doubles, 6 homeruns, 20 walks, 32 RBI and 35 runs. 2-1 with 4 saves and 20 strikeouts on the mound. 7A All-State in baseball in '09. Named to the Northwest Arkansas Times All-7A West baseball team (OF) in '09. Offered on July 6, 2009. Committed on July 20. Signed in November. Recruited as a pitcher. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2009. Fastball was consistently 88-90 and up to 91. Ran a 6.81 60. Named Preseason All-Arkansas for football by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette in '09. 2009 football: 58 tackles, 4 interceptions. 25 carries for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns. Named the 7A-West Outstanding Back and 7A All-State. Won the 7A State Football Championship in '09. Had one interception and one touchdown pass (7 yards). Named the All-Northwest Arkansas Big 6 Player of the Year. Named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas and All-Northwest Arkansas football teams and the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team. #470 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 11, 2010.

Jacob Rice SS / OF 6-3 190 R / R Tulsa, OK (Union High School Redskins) Had 33 tackles in football (DB) in 2008. Won the 6A State Championship in 2008 & 2009. 2009: Batted .481 (51-106) with 46 runs, 8 doubles, 6 triples, 5 homeruns, 29 RBI, 26 walks, 12 strikeouts and 12 stolen bases. Named First Team All-Metro by the Tulsa World. Played for the Midwest Nationals in Springfield, Mo. in the summer of '09. Batted .301 (40-133) with 36 runs, 9 doubles, 5 triples, 9 homeruns, 41 RBI, 18 walks, 28 strikeouts, 4 errors and 5-7 stolen bases in 43 games. Went 1-0 with a 7.00 ERA in one game on the mound (1.0 ip, 1 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K). Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2009. #117 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on August 13, 2009. #97 on August 31 and #110 on November 12. #117 on February 11, 2010. Committed in August 2009. Signed in November. Named a Ferguson Jenkins Award winner in January 2010. Given to the top high school baseball players in Oklahoma.

Nolan Sanburn C / P / OF 6-1 170 R / R Kokomo, IN Wildkats 2008: Batted .412 with 0 homeruns. Went 4-1 with a 4.13 ERA on the mound. 2009: Batted .583 with 5 triples, 5 homeruns, 29 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 28 games. Went 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA, 2 shutouts and 1 save on the mound. Had 47 strikeouts in 31.2 innings and 8 games. Threw a no-hitter on 5/2/09. Also went 3-3 with a homerun and two RBI in the game. Threw a no-hitter and struck out 11 on 5/12. Fastball has hit 92 mph. Played in the East Coast Games in Florida in the summer of '09. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2009. #168 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on August 13, 2009. #145 on August 31 and #163 on November 12. #171 on February 11, 2010. Committed in August 2009. Signed in November.

Ryne Stanek P 6-4 180 R / R Overland Park, KS (Blue Valley HS Tigers) 2009: 5-0 on the mound. All-Sun Honorable Mention in '09. #213 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on June 30, 2009 and #253 on August 13, 2009. #263 on August 31 and #274 on November 12. #278 on February 11, 2010. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Showcase in June. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Slender young build, minimal present strength. Clean delivery, drives to the plate, long loose arm action, 3/4's release, good out front. FB steady upper 80's, projects more in future. CB shows nice sharpness, big 2-plane break, potential plus pitch, tends to aim CB to LHH'ers, good feel for change up. Good 3 pitch mix with idea on command, should continue to get stronger. Showed ability with the bat, some power potential. Strong follow for next year's draft. Good student. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2009.

Colby Suggs P / 1B 6-0 215 R / R Sulphur Springs, TX Wildcats Also plays football (Center). Second Team All-District 13-4A in football in 2007 and 2008. Had 17 strikeouts in 7 innings on 5/14/09. Second Team All-District 13-4A baseball in '09 #141 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on June 30, 2009 and #153 on August 13, 2009. #159 on August 31 and #173 on November 12. #181 on February 11, 2010. Attended the Perfect Game Sunshine South Showcase in 2009. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Extra strong build with surprising athletic looseness/quickness. Well coordinated fast paced delivery, arm is smooth and fast. FB to 91 mph, maintains velocity, CB has good spin and shape, SL showed potential, has command low in the K zone. Very good bat speed, ball jumps hard, home run potential, nice balanced swing, consistent hard contact. 6.84 runner, tools to play 3B at the next level. Good student. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Showcase in June. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Thick well proportioned build, very athletic/agile for size. Simple rear back and fire delivery, throws downhill, attacks K zone with FB's. Flashes plus FB velocity, many 93's, consistent 91-92 mph, with some life. Breaking ball better with SL velo/shorter break, will create CB shape/spin at times. Primary FB pitcher. Good athlete, shows bat speed/power at the plate, aggressive swing, 3B tools defensively, could be 2-way college player at the very highest level. Very good student. Selected for the Oakland A's Area Code team during the summer of 2009. Recruited as a pitcher/first baseman. Committed on July 28. Signed in November. Also recruited by Texas, Oklahoma and Dallas Baptist. Has hit 96 on the gun. "I was raised a fan of Razorbacks because dad is from there," Suggs said. "It has always been my dream to be a Hog. Now I am going to Arkansas to play baseball... this is such a great thing, I can hardly believe it." #489 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 500 Prospects for the 2010 Draft on January 21, 2010.

Pierce Trumper P / SS / 3B 6-1 185 R / R Fort Collins, CO (Rocky Mountain High School Lobos) 2008: 3-2 with a 5.95 ERA, 20 walks and 19 strikeouts in 22.1 innings on the mound. Batted .211 (4-19) with 9 runs, 3 RBI, 8 walks and 1 strikeout. Won the Colorado 5A State Championship. Made a verbal commitment around August 31, 2008. Signed in November 2009. Fastball in the low 90's. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Underclass Showcase in January. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Athletic build, large frame, body projects well, big upside, quick hands at the plate, good bat speed, uses the whole field, quiet approach, consistent solid contact, smooth infield actions, raw arm strength, arm works, solid delivery on the mound, sharp slider, good pitchability, big upside, solid student. Could play both ways. #116 (#2 in Colorado) in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009. #63 on June 30, 2009 and #70 on August 13, 2009. #79 on August 31 and #87 on November 12. #90 on February 11, 2010. 2009: Batted .424 (25-59) with 16 runs, 16 RBI, 6 doubles and 2 homeruns. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Third Team on March 17, 2009. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Showcase in June. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Well Proportioned athletic frame. Showed smooth clean actions at SS, sound fundamentals, quick release. Hits with good rhythm, slightly open stance, balanced swing, made consistent hard contact, showed good strength with bat. Pitched from a 3/4 arm slot, good arm action and repeats his delivery well, good movement on CH, late break on SL, all pitches were effective and showed big upside as a pitcher as well. Strong 2-way follow. Should create serious draft interest. Good student, verbal to Arkansas. #206 on the PGCrossChecker list of the Top 250 Prospects for the 2010 Draft on August 10, 2009. Honorable Mention 2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American.

Jake Wise C / P 6-1 190 R / R Houston, TX (Cypress Falls Golden Eagles) All-District 17-5A honorable mention in '08. 2009: 6 homeruns. All-District 15-5A Second Team in '09. Committed on August 17, 2009. Signed in November. Chose Arkansas over Texas A&M. Could also play third or outfield. Named to the houston5abaseball.com Pre-Season All-Houston First Team in '10.

Kyle Bacak C / P / SS 5-9 165 R / R Katy, TX (Seven Lakes High School Spartans) Also plays football. Attended the Perfect Game 2007 National Underclass Showcase. {Rated an 8.5} PG REPORT: Lean athletic build, big upside behind the plate, good looking swing, nice balance, present strength, line-drive hitting approach, good bat speed, quick feet behind the plate, good raw arm strength, gets rid of the ball quick, short loose arm action on the mound, tight 12 to 6 curveball, around the plate with his pitches. #236 in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009. #313 on June 30, 2009. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Teams Honorable Mention on March 17, 2009. First Team All-District 17-5A (C) in '09. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 Sunshine South Showcase in May. {Rated an 8.5} PG REPORT: Lean frame, good present strength. Very good arm strength, stays compact, plus quickness behind the plate, 1.89 drill pop, 1.88 game pop, can stop a running game right now. Preload approach hitting, long extended swing with some lift, squares up to all fields, likes to get hands out, will have to shorten against velo. Also pitched, 81-83 mph, clean arm action. Outstanding student.

John Clay Reeves C / P 6-0 205 R / R Monroe, LA (Ouachita Christian Eagles) Attended the Perfect Game 2006 Louisiana Pre HS Showcase. PG REPORT: Reeves has present day strength in his body. Kept his hands on top of the ball and used the whole field. Reeves keeps his hands in a good hitting position, and he played very hard. 2008: Batted .343 (34-99) with 4 runs, 19 RBI, 9 doubles, 19 walks and 8 strikeouts in 36 games. Second Team All-District. 2009: Batted .448 (47-105) with 20 runs, 64 RBI, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 16 homeruns, 18 walks, 5 strikeouts, a .543 OBP, a .990 slugging percentage and 1-1 in stolenbases in 34 games. Went 1-0 with a 1.75 ERA, 1 save, 4.0 innings, 1 run, 0 hits, 4 walks and 9 strikeouts in 2 games (1 start) on the mound. First Team All-District, All-Northeast Louisiana and First Team All-State. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Underclass Showcase. {Rated an 8} PG REPORT: Strong athletic build, well-developed, consistent solid contact at the plate, short simple swing, line-drive pop to all fields, present strength in swing, turns on the ball easily, sound receiver behind the plate, good transfer, arm works, short arm action on the mound, around the plate, 10 to 4 curveball, makes hitters put the ball in play, solid student. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 South Underclass Showcase. {Rated an 8.5} PG REPORT: Reeves has a thick build, this from a slightly open stance, aggressive swing, raw bat speed, good balance and extension, solid gap to gap contact, defensively, quick transfer and release, high energy catcher, plays hard, very vocal leader. Reeves also pitches, 3/4 arm slot, low effort, good arm side run, tight spin on curve ball. Reeves is also an excellent student. Named to Top Prospect Team. Committed on February 4, 2010.

Drake Roberts SS / 2B / OF 5-9 164 S / R Washington, TX (Brenham High School Cubs) 2008: Batted .245 (23-94) with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 2 homeruns and 22-25 stolen bases in 33 games (may be incomplete). Named the District 18-4A Newcomer of the Year in '08. Committed in late 2008. Attended the Perfect Game 2008 National Underclass Showcase Main Event in December. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Strong compact build, mature for age. Very good bat speed, aggressive power approach, quick hands, ball carries very well off bat, squares up well, drives ball to gaps, advanced hitter. 6.99 runner, very quick feet on defense, plus defensive actions, easy to project. Dominant freshman performer at high level TX baseball, already verballed to Arkansas. Selected for the 2009 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament. #12 (#1 in Texas) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 80 High School Prospects for 2011 on March 11, 2009. 2009: Batted .388 with 13 doubles, 2 triples, 4 homeruns and 39 RBI. Had 15 stolen bases as of 5/20. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Second Team on March 17, 2009. First Team All-District 18-4A in '09. Named Second Team 4A All-State (SS) by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and honorable mention All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Named All Houston 4A by Houston5ABaseball.com in '09. Invited to the 18U USA National Team Trials in 2009. Made the cut to 32 from 144. #14 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 30, 2009. #16 in the Top 300 on September 4 and October 6. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 South Top Prospect Showcase. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Short build but solid overall strength. Live bodied, quick actioned athlete, 6.75 runner, quick first step, can play both SS and 2B well, plenty of arm strength, good balance, has some flair/confidence defensively. Patient hitting approach, good present bat speed, works hard at staying inside ball, solid mid field contact, could open up swing for more power. Quality all-around player who plays hard. Good student. Ranked #50 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 100 overall prospects for the 2011 draft on 9/15/09. #85 on the Top 300 on January 25, 2010. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 World Showcase. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Short athletic frame, good tightly wound strength. Aggressive swing from open stance, very good bat speed, short to ball, good extension out front, best contact pulling, occ drops hands under ball, good balance at contact, history of high performance hitting. 6.98 runner, good defensive quickness, long arm stroke but quick release, good backhand in games, accurate throws. Smaller player who can hit like a bigger player. Good student. Verbal commitment to Arkansas. Named to the houston5abaseball.com Pre-Season All-Houston 4A Team in '10. Honorable Mention 2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American. Named to the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Roster.

Archie Bradley P / SS / OF 6-3 210 R / R Muskogee, OK Roughers Also plays football (QB). 2008: Batting .440 with 12 doubles, 8 homeruns and 28 RBI as of April 20. Also 2-4 on the mound at that time. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2008. Injured his shoulder playing football in November '08. Fastball sits 88-92 and has touched 95. Ranked the #2 2011 prospect in Oklahoma by PGCrossChecker on March 11, 2009. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Second Team on March 17, 2009. #44 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 30, 2009. #4 in the Top 300 on September 4 and October 6. Played for the DBat Mustangs the summer of '09. Played in the Connie Mack World Series. Got a win on 8/12. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2009. Named the #2 prospect by PGCrossChecker. Ranked #14 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 100 overall prospects for the 2011 draft on 9/15/09. #12 on January 25, 2010.

Dylan Bundy INF / P 6-2 205 S / R Owasso, OK Also plays football (QB). 2008: 10-1 with a 0.92 ERA as a freshman. Hit 12 homeruns. Had 17 strikeouts in a game on 4/17/08. Won the 3A State Championship on 5/12. First Team All-Metro in '08 & '09. Fastball has hit 96. Very sharp curveball. Played for the D-Bat 16U team in Dallas, TX during the summer of '08. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2008. Named the #58 prospect. His brother Bobby signed with Arkansas in 2007 but was drafted and went pro instead. #4 (#1 in Oklahoma) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 80 High School Prospects for 2011 on March 11, 2009. 2009: 12-1 with a 0.85 ERA, 11 walks and 183 strikeouts in 82 innings on the mound. Also had 2 saves. Batted .423 with 5 homeruns and 46 RBI. Threw four no-hitters. Played a double header on 3/14/09. Pitched a perfect game (7.0, 69 pitches, 18 K's) in game 1. Went 6-7 with 2 homeruns, 1 triple, 2 doubles and 2 intentional walks in the double header. Threw his fourth no-hitter (14 K's) of the season on 4/10. Took a no-decision (7.0 ip, 12 K's, 3 runs, 1 earned run, 5 hits) on 4/25. Picked up a win (7.0 innings, 12 strikeouts, 2 hits) on 5/14. Had one homerun, one double, two walks, four runs and four RBI on 5/15. Got the win (3 hits, 1 unearned run, 3 walks, 17 K's) and hit a homerun in the state championship game on 5/16. Won the 3A State Championship (back to back). Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009. Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Oklahoma in 2009. The Tulsa World Metro Pitcher of the Year in '09. #6 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 30, 2009. #5 in the Top 300 on September 4 and October 6. Named the Louisville Slugger/Baseball Coaches Association State Player of the Year in '09. Played for the DBat Mustangs the summer of '09. Played in the Connie Mack World Series. Got the win on 8/9. Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2009. Named the #1 prospect by PGCrossChecker. Moved from Sperry to Owasso before the 2009-10 school year. Ranked #16 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 100 overall prospects for the 2011 draft on 9/15/09. #14 on January 25, 2010. First Team 2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American. Hit a homerun on 3/2.

Michael Gunn P / 1B / OF 6-1 190 L / L Wilson, AR (Christian Brothers High School Purple Wave) Attended Rivercrest High School (until '08?) before transferring to Christian Brothers in Memphis, TN. 2009: 3-4 on the mound as of 5/20. Played for the Dulin's Dodgers in Memphis, TN during the summer of '09. Attended the Perfect Game 2011 Grads National Showcase in '09. {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Gunn has a strong athletic build, circle arm action, has arm strength, mixes pitches well, solid mechanics, fastball has life, commands both sides of plate, maintains velo, good 12-6 curveball, good change with fade to complete 3 pitch mix, very interesting LHP, also showed very well with the bat, has bat speed, good juice in bat, good swing, hit very well in games, very interesting two way prospect. He is also a good student. #261 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 300 High School Prospects for 2011 on September 4, 2009 and #283 on October 6. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Underclass Showcase in '09. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Strong build, solid frame. Solid defensive actions, has arm strength, aggressive at plate, solid pop, good bat speed, balanced, good extension, strong hands. Pitches with a 3/4 arm slot, armside run FB, 2/8 SL, sharp break, good armside run CH, ball comes out clean, good mound presence. Named to Top Prospect Team, excellent student. Named to the 2010 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Roster.

Adrian Houser P / OF 6-2 180 R / R Locust Grove, OK Pirates Also plays football (WR/DB) and basketball. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 South Underclass Showcase. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Houser has a long lean frame, pitches from a standard arm slot, clean mechanics, cutting action on fastball, throws downhill, good follow through, solid 11-5 curveball with good arm speed, very quick arm, good feel for off speed, three pitches in zone, very interesting arm to follow, hits from a square stance, good bat speed, occasional solid contact. He is also a excellent student. Named to Top Prospect Team. #200 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 300 High School Prospects for 2011 on September 4, 2009 and #215 on October 6.

Dillon Howard P 6-2 200 R / R Searcy, AR Lions Rated the #4 prospect at the WWBA Fall Underclassmen Championship by PGCrossChecker in October '08. Fastball sits between 93-95 mph with good life. #3 (#1 in Arkansas) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 80 High School Prospects for 2011 on March 11, 2009. Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009. 2009: 8-1 with a 0.97 ERA and 80 strikeouts. Picked up a win (3 hits, 3 walks, 6 K's) on 5/4/09. Hit a two-run homerun on 5/5. Took the loss in the 6A State Championship game in 2009 (4.0 ip, 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, 6 K's). Also went 0-4 with 1 RBI at the plate. Class 6A All-State and All-State Tournament Team in '09. Named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Team in 2009. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Showcase in June. {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Strong well proportioned build, has matured well physically in last year. Easy delivery, arm works smoothly. FB touched 92 mph, pitched the night before so much more velo in there, we've seen 95 last year. SL was tight and sharp at times, potential plus MLB pitch, flashed change up. Top 2011 talent who could become early draft pick in 2011. #5 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 30, 2009. #7 in the Top 300 on September 4 and October 6. Played for the Midland Redskins in Cincinnati the summer of '09. Team won the Connie Mack World Series. Struck out five in three innings and hit 98 mph on the gun on 8/8. Got a win on 8/12. Ranked #20 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 100 overall prospects for the 2011 draft on 9/15/09. #16 on January 25, 2010.

Grant LaTerza OF / P / 1B 5-11 160 R / R Leawood, KS (Rockhurst High School Hawklets) Also plays football (K). Attended the Perfect Game 2009 Junior National Showcase {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Grant has an athletic build, clean actions in the outfield, spread stance at the plate, short swing, hard line drive contact, gap power, ball comes off barrel well, has pop, good hitting tools, also mid 80's on the mound, compact arm action, good delivery, throws strikes, three pitch mix, needs to be followed. #109 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 30, 2009. #122 in the Top 300 on September 4 and #132 on October 6.

Garrett Schlecht OF / P / 1B 6-2 185 L / L Millstadt, IL (Belleville West High School Maroons) Attended the Perfect Game 2009 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Lean athletic frame, plus strength potential. Athletic hitting actions, keeps hands back, tends to drift to ball, aggressive hitter, looks to drive the ball to all fields, has present bat speed with plenty more to come, advanced hitter for his age, has hitting tools. Also pitched, throws easy, extended 3/4's release, cuts FB, good sink on change up. Impressive makeup, loves to hit. Good student. 2009: Batted .391 (25-64) with 18 runs, 5 doubles, 14 RBI, 10 walks, 10 strikeouts and 7-9 stolen bases. 0-0 with a 2.00 ERA, 5 walks and 6 strikeouts in 4 games on the mound. #122 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 30, 2009. #180 in the Top 300 on September 4 and #191 on October 6.

Jeffrey Stovall P / 1B 6-1 165 R / R Irving, TX Tigers 2009: Batted .452 (28-62) with 16 runs, 8 doubles, 3 homeruns, 34 RBI and 2 stolen bases. 4-0 with 3 saves, a 3.13 ERA, 43 hits, 20 earned runs, 12 walks and 47 strikeouts in 44.2 innings on the mound. District 7-5A MVP in '09. #199 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 300 High School Prospects for 2011 on September 4, 2009 and #214 on October 6.

Blake Baxendale C 6-1 185 R / R Bentonville, AR Tigers His brother DJ signed with the Hogs for 2009. Named a Travel Baseball Select All-American in 2006 after hitting 27 homeruns and throwing out 89 of 101 runners. Has shown a 1.91 pop time. Strong arm. Starter as a freshman at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, AR. 2009: Batted .437 with 18 doubles, 1 homerun and 42 RBI. Became the first freshman from Sylvan Hills to ever be named All-Conference. Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS in the summer of '09. Batted .549 with 33 doubles, 2 homeruns and 74 RBI. Led them to the B.E.S.T. 16U World Championship and was named MVP after going 20-37 with 12 doubles and 23 RBI in 11 games. Also playing for the EXPRESS in the fall of '09. Attended the Razorback Select Showcase in August 2009. Transferred to Bentonville in August 2009. Committed on March 2, 2010.

Clayton Booth OF / P 5-11 165 R / R Little Rock, AR (Central High School Tigers) Started in centerfield and pitched in relief for LRC as a freshman in '09. Hit two homeruns. Throws a 2-seam fastball, a 4-seam fastball, a slider and a change-up. Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS in the summer of '09. Also playing for the EXPRESS in the fall of '09. Won the B.E.S.T./USSSA World Series with the Arkansas EXPRESS in the summer of '09. Threw 14 innings (2 earned runs, 2 walks, 8 K's) in the series, including two in the championship game. Batted .394 (13-33) with 10 RBI. Attended the Razorback Select Showcase in August 2009.

Michael Cowles P / C / 3B 6-1 194 R / R Russellville, AR Cyclones Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Underclass Showcase. {Rated an 8} PG REPORT: Strong athletic build, short easy arm action, will vary arm slots, tight spin on 12-6 curveball, good feel for 10-4 slider, running action on fastball, good downhill plane on all pitches, live arm, good present strength in swing, drives the ball well to the opposite field, easy life in swing, extension out front, big arm behind the plate, throws, has solid catching tools, solid student. Took the loss on 3/1/10.

David Petrino P / MIF 6-1 170 S / R Springdale, AR (Shiloh Christian School Saints) Also plays football (RB/DB). Played for the 14U USA National Team in Guatemala in November and December 2008. Was 4-6 (.667) with 6 runs, 2 doubles, 3 RBI, 1 BB and 3 HBP in 6 games. Threw one scoreless inning (2 K's) on the mound. Won the gold medal. Tops out at 83 mph with his fastball. Also throws a curve and change. Interested in Arkansas and Oklahoma State. Hit two homeruns (1 grand slam) and threw five innings for the win on 2/27/09. Two-run double on 3/16. Got a win with 2 innings of relief in a combined no-hitter and had an RBI single on 3/30. Had one double and one run scored on 4/14. Also threw two scoreless innings (1 hit) for the win. Picked up a win (3.0 ip, 2 hits, 4 K's) to improve to 5-0 on 4/21. 1-3 with 2 runs on 4/25. Improved to 6-0 with a complete game victory (3 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, 1 hbp, 9 K's) in the state tournament on 5/4. Went 0-3 with 1 strikeout in the 4A State Championship game 5/9. Also pitched 1/3 of an inning, walking one. Class 4A All-State Tournament Team in '09. Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS in the summer of '09. Batted .429 with 1 double and 8 RBI at the B.E.S.T. 16U World Championship. Also playing for the EXPRESS in the fall of '09. Attended the USSSA All-American games in Florida in August of '09. Named a First Team All-American and was chosen to play for USSSA in Japan in November. Missed most of the 2009 football season with a torn labrum in his shoulder.

Taylor Wallace P 6-0 170 R / R Maumelle, AR (Little Rock Catholic HS Rockets) 2009: 4-2 with a 0.98 ERA and 75 strikeouts. Fastball sits 86-88. Played for the Arkansas Rockets the summer of '09. Threw a no-hitter in the Rockets Summer Showdown Tournament at UALR on 6/3. Invited to the 2009 16U USA National Team Identification Series. Attended the Perfect Game 2009 South Underclass Showcase. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Wallace has a lean frame, pitches from a 3/4 arm slot, easy delivery, arm works, 10-4 spin on curveball, good late life on fastball, very interesting arm to follow, projects to add velocity with strength, good bat speed, line drive bat path with some late lift, good hand speeds. Named to Top Prospect Team. Attended the 2009 WWBA Underclass World Championships in Ft. Myers, Florida with the East Coast Grays Underclass team. #33 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 50 High School Prospects for 2012 on October 2, 2009. #67 in the PG Top 75 on November 14.

Hunter Wood P / OF 6-2 170 R / R Hindsville, AR (Rogers Heritage HS War Eagles) Attended Pryor (OK) High School in '09. 2009: Batted .456 (41-90) with 36 runs, 36 RBI, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 4 homeruns, .711 slugging percentage, 15 walks, 3 strikeouts and 8-10 stolen bases. Went 4-3 with a 3.41 ERA, 1 save, 36 walks, 73 strikeouts, 49.1 innings, 3 complete games, 2 shutouts, 8 starts and 11 appearances on the mound. Named the team Offensive Player of the Year. First Team All-Conference and All-Metro Honorable Mention in '09. Attended the USSSA All-American games in Florida in August of '09. Named the 15U USSSA Player of the Year. #31 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 75 High School Prospects for 2012 on November 14, 2009

*Please note that the player list is only what I've seen, heard and think. Nothing official.

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