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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. *School to school transfers might not be included.
The 2011 early signing period is November 10-17 and the regular signing period is April 13-August 1, 2011.	Latest update: Baxendale, Killian, Wood

Brian Anderson SS 6-0 170 R / R Edmond, OK (Deer Creek HS Antlers) Plays for former Razorback Ron Moore at Deer Creek. 2009: Batted .454 with 15 extra base hits and 30 RBI. All-Suburban Conference in '09. Selected to play for the Chicago White Sox in the 2010 Area Code games. Batted .273 (3-11) with 2 runs and 1 RBI in 5 games. Committed on August 2, 2010.

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 incomplete: 3-4 on the mound. 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. #144 in the Top 500 on March 10, 2010. #84 in the Top 500 on June 29 and #88 on August 27. 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. 2-3 with a grand slam (3) and five RBI on 3/31/10. Threw a no-hitter on 5/14. Hit a homerun and got the win on the mound to improve to 7-2 on 5/21. Got the win (7.0 ip, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 6 K) to improve to 8-2 on 5/25. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Extra strong athletic build, physically mature. Balanced hitting approach, no stride, rock back load, simple swing mechanics, gets hands straight to the ball, looks to pull, squares up good pitching, can handle the barrel, ball jumps hard, big power potential, good idea how to hit. 7.31 runner, playable defense at first base. Also pitched, mid 80's fastball, high 3/4's release, good deception, consistent curveball shape and location, throws strikes and challenges hitters. Pro hitter! Good student. Committed on August 17, 2010. Also considered Mississippi State, TCU, Tennessee and Virginia.

Brian Heldman P 6-1 145 R / R Round Rock, TX (Stony Point High School Tigers) 2010: 1-1 with 7 saves (school record), a 1.09 ERA, 5 runs (3 earned), 11 hits, 2 walks and 16 strikeouts in 19.1 innings. Pitched in 17 of teams 33 games. Honorable Mention All-District 16-5A. Plays for the Austin Wings Junior Black team during the summer. Committed on July 2, 2010.

Jean Ramirez C / OF 6-0 189 R / R Fort Worth, TX (Boswell HS Pioneers) Born in Puerto Rico. 2009: Batted .550 Named the team Co-MVP in 2009. Named the District 6-4A Offensive Player of the Year in '09. Attended the Perfect Game 2011 Grads National Showcase Tournament in 2009 {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Ramirez has an athletic build, very good defensive catcher, strong arm, quick exchange and release, aggressive with the bat, has bat speed, ball jumps off bat, short to ball, line drive plane, bat projects, high level catcher to follow. 2010: Batted .438 (42-96) with 13 doubles, 4 triples, 3 homeruns and 35 RBI. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Solid athletic build, some present strength, loose actions. Good hands behind the plate, receives the ball cleanly, quick feet, good arm strength, can improve foot work on throws, 1.97 best pop time. Balanced hitting stance, moves through the ball well, low hand set up, simple short swing, line drive plane, looks to pull, has some bat speed. Good student. Committed in August 2010. #205 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on August 27, 2010.

John Clay Reeves C / P 6-0 198 R / R Monroe, LA (Neville High School Tigers) 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 stolen bases 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. #259 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top High School Prospects for 2011 on March 10, 2010. #231 in the Top 500 on June 29 and #268 on August 27. Switched from Ouachita Christian High School to Neville High School in 2010. 2010: 2-3 with 2 saves, a 3.08 ERA, 16 walks and 37 strikeouts in 25 innings on the mound. Batted .379 (36-95) with 34 runs, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 6 homeruns, 30 RBI, 21 walks, 8 strikeouts and 3-4 stolen bases. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Thick strong build, retains his flexibility. Balanced hitting approach, simple quick and short swing, generates bat speed, ball comes off the bat hard, looks to pull, should develop power in the future, good game swings/at bats. 7.14 runner, good quickness behind the plate, shows arm strength, 1.94 best pop, can smooth out exchange. Very good student, verbal commitment to Arkansas.

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 Perfect Game rankings of the Top 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 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 30, 2009. #16 in the Top 300 on September 4 and October 6. #22 on March 10, 2010. #69 in the Top 500 on June 29 and #74 on August 27. 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. Named a First Team Preseason High School Underclass All-American by Perfect Game on 3/31/10. Hit a homerun on 3/4/10. Had a double and a homerun on 3/13. Three stolen bases on 3/23. 3-4 with 3 runs and 1 stolen base on 4/6. Went 1-3 with two stolen bases on 4/13. 1-2 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases on 4/16. Had a two-run double, three runs scored and three stolen bases on 4/20. Hit a grand slam and had 5 RBI on 4/23. Went 3-3 with one homerun (4), one double, four runs and two RBI on 5/20. Two-run single on 5/29. 2010: Batted .374 (49-131) with 53 runs, 12 doubles, 4 homeruns, 31 RBI, 22 walks, 16 strikeouts, 36-41 stolen bases and 20 errors in 41 games. Won the 4A State Championship in 2010. Second Team All-District 18-4A. TSWA Honorable Mention 4A All-State (SS). Named First Team All-Greater Houston Area by Houston 5A Baseball. Honorable Mention 2010 Louisville Slugger High School All-American. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Shorter build with good present strength. Quick twitch athlete, plays much faster than 60 time. Plus actions at shortstop, charges ball very aggressively, quick feet with very good range, throws carry well, accurate throws. Shows some pop for his size at the plate, high hand approach, rotational line drive swing, ball jumps some, can get the ball to the gaps, squares up against high velocity pitching. Good student, verbal commitment to Arkansas. Selected to play for the Chicago White Sox in the 2010 Area Code games. Batted .222 (2-9) with 4 runs, 1 double, 1 RBI and 2 stolen bases.

Kyle Bracey C / P / 3B / OF 6-2 195 R / R Roseland, LA (Amite High School Warriors) Also played some football (QB) before deciding to concentrate on baseball. 2008: Batted .316 (18-57) with 12 runs, 13 RBI, 1 double, 1 triple, 2 homeruns, a .400 obp, a .474 slugging percentage and 1-1 stolen base in 19 games. Was 4-0 with a 1.48 ERA, 23.2 innings, 12 walks, 21 strikeouts, 1 complete game and 3 games started on the mound. 2009: Batted .474 (27-57) with 23 runs, 27 RBI, 4 doubles, 2 triples, 1 homerun, a .581 obp, a .667 slugging percentage and 2-2 stolen bases in 20 games. Was 4-1 with a 1.73 ERA, 36.1 innings, 27 walks, 41 strikeouts, 8 games started and 2 complete games in 9 games on the mound. 2010: Batted .501 (41-81) with 41 runs, 37 RBI, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 7 homeruns, a .617 obp, a .901 slugging percentage and 12-13 stolen bases in 29 games. Was 2-4 with a 5.74 ERA, 42.2 innings, 36 walks, 51 strikeouts, 7 games started and 3 complete games in 9 games on the mound. First Team All-District 9-3A and 3A All-State honorable mention in '10. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 Sunshine South Showcase {Rated a 8.5} PG REPORT: Tall athletic build, good strength. Tall open stance hitting, complicated load, long and strong swing, good hand quickness, has extension and power potential, tends to hit around ball at times. Low flexible set up catching, straight back, simple quick release, clean transfers, frames ball well, quick feet, arm strength a bit short at present, 2.00 best pop time. Good student.

Collin Chapman P / 1B 6-2 182 R / R Leanders, TX Lions Also plays football (QB). 2010: 7 doubles at the plate. 4-2 with a 4.07 ERA on the mound. All-District 16-5A baseball honorable mention in 2010. #205 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 29, 2010. #239 on August 27. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Projectable athletic build, room to add strength. Drifting delivery with pause at top, high 3/4's release, arm sometimes has to rush to catch up, hides the ball well and throws downhill. FB steady at 90 mph, mostly straight, different release point on sharp 11/5 curveball, nice deep downer shape at times. Commands both pitches well, lives on the outer half. Should keep improving. Very good student.

Dillon Howard P 6-4 210 R / R Searcy, AR Lions Rated the #4 prospect at the WWBA Fall Underclassmen Championship by PGCrossChecker in October '08. Fastball sits in the low 90's with good life. Throws a two-seam and four-seam fastball, curveball and change. #3 (#1 in Arkansas) in the Perfect Game 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 in 58 innings. 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 and '10. 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. #5 in the Top 500 on March 10, 2010, June 28 and August 27. 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. Named a First Team Preseason High School Underclass All-American by Perfect Game on 3/31/10. Had nine strikeouts in five innings on 4/2/10. Threw a no-hitter (11 K's in 5 innings) on 4/7. 1-2 with a double and a walks as Searcy lost in the 6A State Championship game. 2010: 7-4 with a 2.96 ERA and 92 strikeouts. Batted .449 with 5 homeruns and 30 RBI. Named to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette All-Arkansas baseball team. Played for the Midland Redskins in Cincinnati the summer of '10. Team won the Connie Mack World Series and he was named the MVP. Selected to participate in the Aflac All-American Baseball Classic (West team) in August 2010. Named a finalist for the 2010 Aflac National High School Baseball Player of the Year.

Grant LaTerza OF / P / 1B 5-11 172 R / R Leawood, KS (Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves) 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. #171 in the Top 500 on March 10, 2010 and #254 on June 29. #293 on August 27. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated an 8.5} PG REPORT: Slender medium build. 6.78 runner, spread stance hitting, short quick swing, contact approach, line drives to all fields, high average type hitter, will benefit from more strength. Good range in the outfield, some arm strength when working through the ball. Also plays first base. Very good student.

Jeffrey Stovall P / 1B / 3B 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. #293 in the Top 500 on March 10, 2010 and #353 on June 29. #406 on August 27.

Blake Baxendale C / 3B 6-4 220 R / R Rogers, AR (Heritage HS War Eagles) His brother DJ signed with the Hogs in 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. 2010: Batted .402 with 21 doubles, 5 homeruns and 37 RBI. Threw out 12 of 14 base stealers and picked off 7 base runners. 7A-West All-Conference in '10. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010. Invited to the Area Code tryout in Tulsa, OK. Transferred to Rogers Heritage HS in August 2010. Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2010. Batted .471 with 29 doubles, 3 triples, 4 homeruns and 48 RBI overall. Named the tournaments Outstanding Offensive Player and to the All-Tournament Team at the BEST World Series (Dallas, TX) after leading the EXPRESS to a second place finish. He hit .692 with 16 extra-base hits (14 doubles and 2 triples) and had 19 RBI. Playing for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the fall of 2010. Expected to play for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2011.

Trey Killian P 6-2 175 Mountain Home, AR Bombers Also plays basketball. 2010 incomplete: 6-2 on the mound. 6A All-State in 2010. Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2010. Went 7-2 with a 1.17 ERA (4 ER), 6 walks and 32 strikeouts in 29.2 innings overall. Name to the All-Tournament Team at the BEST World Series (Dallas, TX) after leading the EXPRESS to a second place finish. Went 2-1 with 1 save, 1 earned run, 1 walk and 15 strikeouts in 9.2 innings. Committed in August 2010. Playing for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the fall of 2010. Expected to play for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2011.

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 #38 in the Top 150 on March 12, 2010. #51 in the Top 250 on June 29. Named a Third Team Preseason High School Underclass All-American by Perfect Game on 3/31/10. Had a two-run double on 3/6/10. Picked up his second win (2-0) on the mound (1 hit, 10 K's, 2 walks, 1 run, 6.0 innings) on 3/10. Took a no-decision (5.2 ip, 6 runs, 2 earned runs, 8 K's) on 3/22. Improved to 4-0 on 3/30 (7.0 ip, 1 hit, 1 run, 10 K's, 3 walks). Picked up a win (5-0) on 4/13 (5 runs, 4 hits, 5.0 ip, 6 walks, 9 K's). Also had an RBI double and a three-run homerun on 4/13. 2010: 8-3 with a 3.75 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 61.2 innings on the mound. Batted .327 with 33 runs and 19 RBI. Class 7A All-State in 2010. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010. Named the All-Northwest Arkansas Big 6 Newcomer of the Year. Named to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette All-Arkansas Freshmen/Sophomore baseball team. Selected to play for the 16U USSSA National Team in the Gold Medal Games in Kissimmee, Florida in July 2010. Committed on August 15, 2010. Also considered Texas, LSU and Miami. Playing for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the fall of 2010. Expected to play for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2011.

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 played 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. Took a no-decision (5.2 ip, 7 K's, 1 walk, 3 hits) on 3/6/10. Took a loss (7.0 ip, 2 hits, 3 walks, 2 earned runs) on 3/10. Got the loss (5.1 ip, 1 K, 3 walks, 5 hits) on 3/16. Got the win (7.0 ip, 6 K's, 1 walk, 2 hits) on 3/27. Got the win (6.0 ip, 4 hits, 3 walks, 3 earned runs, 3 K's) on 4/1. Picked up a save on 4/6. Got the win (7.0 ip, 5 hits, 2 K's, 1 BB, 1 ER) on 4/8. Went 3-4 with a double on 5/4. Took a no-decision (4.0, 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 4 K's) in the state tourny on 5/14. Suffered a concussion on 4/15. All-Conference in '10. Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010. Gave up no hits or runs, walked one and struck out five in four innings on the mound. Went 2-4 with a triple at the plate. Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS in the summer of '10. Went 2-0, allowed 4 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks and 7 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched at the B.E.S.T. 16U World Series (runner-up). Went 1-0 with 2 saves, 5 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts in 7 innings at the B.E.S.T. 18U World Series.

Michael Cowles P / C / SS 6-1 194 R / R Bolivar, NY (Bolivar-Richburg Central Wolverines) 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. Moved from Russellville, AR to Bolivar, NY in 2010. Threw a complete game (7.0 ip, 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 2 hits, 1 walk) on 6/1/10. Threw a complete game (7.0 ip, 1 hit, 1 walk, 11 K's) around 6/9. 2010: Batted .482 with a school record 44 RBI and a .506 OBP. 7-1 with 1 save 36 hits, 19 walks, 19 earned runs and 107 strikeouts in 54 innings.

Jarred Greene IF / P 6-2 175 R / R Magnolia, TX Bulldogs #51 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2012 on March 12, 2010. #69 in the Top 250 on June 29. Named a Second Team Preseason High School Underclass All-American by Perfect Game on 3/31/10.

Grayson Long P / 1B / OF 6-5 215 R / R Baytown, TX (Barbers Hill Eagls) Attended the Perfect Game 2009 South Underclass Showcase {Rated a 9} PG REPORT: Long has a long lanky frame, good pitching body, good idea how to pitch, solid mix of three pitches, curve ball has 10-4 spin and could develop to a plus pitch, shows good arm action on change up, very high ceiling on the mound, one to watch. Hits from a wide even stance, solid contact guy, works middle away, defensively medium arm action, easy arm and has arm strength, good carry. He is also a very good student. Named to Top Prospect Team. 2010 (incomplete?): 4-14 (.286) with 4 runs, 4 RBI and 1 homerun in 11 games. 2-1 with a 3.44 ERA, 8 walks, 24 strikeouts and 20.1 innings in 5 games started on the mound. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 Jr National Showcase #88 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 250 High School Prospects for 2012 on June 29, 2010. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 Jr. National Showcase {Rated a 10} PG REPORT: Long has an excellent pitchers build and his arm works very well with an easy arm action. He throws with minimal effort and showed big sink and run on his fastball when down in the zone. His change was his best offspeed pitch. He had good pace to his delivery and projects very well. High Level follow

David Petrino P / MIF 6-1 170 S / R Lowell, 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. Hits mid-80's 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. #128 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 150 High School Prospects for 2012 on March 12, 2010. #164 in the Top 250 on June 29. Had three hits, two doubles and two RBI on 3/15/10. 3-5 with a homerun (2), two runs and four RBI on 4/12. Hit a three-run homerun (3) on May 17. 2010: Batted .468 with 14 doubles, 3 homeruns, 50 RBI, 45 runs and 17 stolen bases. 7-0 on the mound. Won the 4A State Championship game. Named to the All-Northwest Arkansas Small School Baseball Team in '10. Named to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette All-Arkansas Freshmen/Sophomore baseball team. Selected to play for the 16U USSSA National Team in the Gold Medal Games in Kissimmee, Florida in July 2010.

Taylor Wallace P 6-1 185 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. #88 in the Top 150 on March 12, 2010. #123 in the Top 250 on June 29. Attended the Perfect Game 2010 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase. #8 on the top prospect list. {Rated a 9.5} PG REPORT: Athletic young build, projects very well, loose actions. Simple on line delivery, repeats extremely well for age, loose easy arm, high 3/4's release with good downhill angle. Steady mid 80's fastball, was 88 mph last summer, paints corners with fastball. Excellent change up, very good arm speed and release point, consistent quality. Flashed good CB spin/bite, shorter SL type break but gets over it. Plus/Plus command potential, pitches under control and with purpose. Could be a top guy in two years. Will be spending the 2010 summer in Cincinnati with the Midland Braves. Threw a complete game (7.0, 2 runs, 6 hits, 1 walk, 8 K's) on 5/15/10.

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

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