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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.

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*School to school transfers might not be included.

The 2012 early signing period was November 9-16 and the regular signing period is April 11-August 1, 2012.

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2012 Commitments / Signees (To Play in 2013)

 


 

Josh Alberius
Little Rock (AR) Christian Academy Warriors

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

INF

Ht. 5-11
Wt. 170
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays football (starting qb for two years).

Pitches as well.

Started as a Freshman.

5A All-Conference in 2010.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010.

Selected to the Under Armour All-American Pre-Season Team in Tucson, AZ in '11.

Named 5A All-Conference and All-State in 2011.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2011.

Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2011.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Blake Baxendale
Hindsville, AR (Heritage HS War Eagles)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#391 N/A

 

 
Pos.

C

Ht. 6-3
Wt. 225
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays third base.

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 and '11.

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.

Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the fall of 2010 and the summer of 2011.

#203 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 350 High School Prospects for 2012 on September 10, 2010. #270 in the Top 450 on November 19. #298 in the Top 500 on February 3, 2011. #315 on June 24 and #364 on August 31. #391 on November 7.

Went 6-15 with 3 doubles and was named All-Tournament Team at the Florida League High School Baseball Invitational in late March '11.

2011: Batted .500 (43-86) with 19 runs, 13 doubles, 6 homeruns, 2 stolen bases and 31 RBI.

7A All-State in '11.

Named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas baseball team.

Selected to play for the Chicago White Sox team in the Area Code Games.

 
Drafted: Never


 

Ty Buttrey
Matthews, NC (Providence, HS)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#35 #42

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-6
Wt. 210
Bats L
Throws R
PG R* 10

Also plays outfield.

Fastball can sit 91-94. Also throws a power curveball, slider and cutter.

Plays for the South Charlotte Panthers in the summer.

Attended the Perfect Game 2009 Atlantic Coast Underclass Showcase. {Rated a 7}

PG REPORT: Tall athletic build, body projects well, short easy arm action on the mound, high 3/4 arm slot, good downhill plane, changes speeds well, feel for curveball, around the plate, good hitting approach, shows good bat speed, balanced, has good hitting tools to work with, high energy player in the field, clean actions, feet work, solid student.

Selected to the USSSA U16 National Team.

#473 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2012 on February 3, 2011. #60 on June 24 and #65 on August 31. #35 nationally and #1 in the state on November 7.

Ranked by IMPACT Baseball as a top 10 pitching prospect in NC for 2012.

Committed in May 2011.

2011: 8 wins as of 5/11.

Invited to attend the Perfect Game 2012 Showcase, the Diamondback East Coast Professional Showcase (named of the top 15 pitchers) and the Washington Nationals Showcase, all in June. Selected for the Area Code Games.

Attended the Perfect Game 2011 National Showcase. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Long limbed projectable build, plenty of room to add strength. Full arm circle and extended arm action, high 3/4's arm slot, good flow and pace to delivery, stays balanced and on line. Fastball to 92 mph with low effort release, velocity comes easy, fastball mostly straight now and will need to add movement. Curveball is big and hard with nice spin and sharp bite, potential plus pitch. Shows good feel for change up, nice arm speed and some late sink. Three solid present pitches and projects in all areas, has improved FB velocity 5 mph in the last year. 7.29 runner who showed his arm strength from the outfield. Good student, verbal commitment to Arkansas. Potential high ceiling talent with development.

Ranked #140 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 300 Prospects for the 2012 draft on October 4, 2011.

Played for the South Charlotte Panthers
at the 2011 WWBA World Championship.

#42 on the Baseball America 2012 High School Top 100 list on November 15, 2011. #87 on the BA list of the top 2012 Draft Prospects overall on February 2, 2012.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Jarred Greene
Magnolia, TX Bulldogs

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#327 N/A

 

 
Pos.

1B

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 210
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also pitches.

#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 and #83 on September 10. #151 in the Top 450 on November 19. #179 in the Top 500 on February 3, 2011. #250 on June 24 and #289 on August 31. #327 on November 7.

Named a Second Team Preseason High School Underclass All-American by Perfect Game on 3/31/10.

Second Team All-District in '10.

2011: Batted .281 (32-114) with 25 runs, 6 doubles, 3 homeruns, 27 RBI, 11 walks, 29 strikeouts and 1-1 stolen bases in 39 games. Went 7-4 with a 3.77 ERA, 1 save, 90 hits, 34 walks, 63 strikeouts, 78 innings, 13 games started and 4 complete games in 18 pitching appearances.

First Team District 17-4A in '11.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Isaac Hellbusch
Edmond, OK (Deer Creek HS Antlers)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 190
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays football (TE, DE).

Catches and plays the infield as well.

Second Team All-Edmond (C) in 2010.

2011: 9-0 with a 2.11 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched. Batted .362 with 9 homeruns and 56 RBI.

Named to the Big All-City Team and honorable mention All-State by The Oklahoman in 2011.

All-Suburban Conference, First Team All-Edmond and All-Heartland Classic Team in '11.

Committed on August 18, 2011.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Trey Killian
Mountain Home, AR Bombers

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#100 #71

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-4
Wt. 180
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays basketball.

2010 incomplete: 6-2 on the mound.

Fastball sits 90-92.

6A All-State in 2010 and 2011.

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.

Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the fall of 2010 and the summer of 2011.

#344 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 350 High School Prospects for 2012 on September 10, 2010. #443 in the Top 450 on November 19. #497 in the Top 500 on February 3, 2011. #500 on June 24 and #94 on August 31. #100 on November 7.

Had a single, a double and three RBI on 3/10/11. Also pitched three innings (1 hit, 1 unearned run, 0 walks, 6 K's) on 3/10. Went 3-4 with 3 RBI and got the win (4 ip) on the mound on 3/16. Picked up a win (6.2 ip, 13 K's, 3 hits, 1 run) on 3/19. Threw a perfect game (12 K's) and improved to 4-0 on 3/28. Also doubled and drove in two in the game. Threw a six inning no-hitter (15 K's), hit a homerun and drove in 3 runs in game one on 4/12. Went 2-3 with a triple, a two-run homerun and two runs in game 2 on 4/12. Got a win (8.0 ip, 1 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 13 K) on 4/20. Had three RBI in game 1 on 4/29. Picked up a win (7.0, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 15 K) in game 2. Took a loss (7.0, 7 R, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 11 K) on 5/5. Went 2-3 with a walk and two RBI on 5/6. Went 2-3 with an RBI and got the save (1) on the mound on 5/13.

Selected to play for the Chicago White Sox team in the Area Code Games.

Selected to play in the Under Armour All-American Game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on August 13.

Ranked #133 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 300 Prospects for the 2012 draft on October 4, 2011.

Played for the Texas Scout Team Yankees at the 2011 WWBA World Championship. Named to the All-Tournament team.

#71 on the Baseball America 2012 High School Top 100 list on November 15, 2011.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Jackson Lowery
Little Rock, AR / Meridian Community College Eagles

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 5-10
Wt. 165
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 7.5

Attended Pulaski Academy High School.

Batted .390 and was a two-time All-Conference selection at PA.

Also played football.

Attended the Perfect Game 2009 Sunshine South Showcase. {Rated a 7.5}

PG REPORT: Slender young build, developing strength. 2B tools/profile, quick release, accurate throws, developing arm strength, 7.43 runner. Open stance, quick hitch to start bat, quick hands, hits out front, some bat speed, solid LD contact, likes to pull, has some hitting tools. Good student.

Attended the University of Central Arkansas in 2011.

2011: 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA, 15 walks, 13 strikeouts and 19.1 innings in 15 appearances.

Played for the D-Bat Mustangs in Dallas, TX during the summer of '11.

Signed with Arkansas on November 15, 2011.

Drafted: Never


 

Shilo McCall
Farmington, NM (Piedra Vista HS Panthers)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#160 N/A

 

 
Pos.

OF

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 210
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 10

Attended the Perfect Game 2011 National Showcase. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Thick, very strong athletic build. 6.62 runner, quick first step, left field arm strength, can improve throwing fundamentals. Right handed hitter, spread stance hitting, aggressive swing with very good bat speed, looks to pull, maintains balance well, upper cut swing plate, gets extension out front, present power, can drive the ball hard. Nice speed/power combination. Very good student.

Played for the Strike Zone Cardinals in the 2011 Connie Mack World Series.

#160
in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2012 on November 7.

Drafted: Never


 

D'Vone McClure
Jacksonville, AR Red Devils

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#95 #56

 

 
Pos.

OF

Ht. 6-3
Wt. 190
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays football (WR/DB).

2010: Batted .430 with 8 doubles and 26 RBI.

Named to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette All-Arkansas Freshmen/Sophomore baseball team in '10.

All-State in football in '10.

2011: Batted .460 (46-100) with 44 runs, 9 doubles, 9 homeruns, 31 RBI and 12 stolen bases.

Won the State 6A Championship.

Named the Class 6A All-State Tournament Team MVP in '11.

Named to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette All-Arkansas baseball team in '11.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2011.

Committed on July 1, 2011.

#112 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2012 on August 31, 2011. #95 on November 7.

Ranked #149 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 300 Prospects for the 2012 draft on October 4, 2011.

#56 on the Baseball America 2012 High School Top 100 list on November 15, 2011.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Adam Meyer
Azle, TX Hornets

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 195
Bats R
Throws L
PG R* N/A

Also plays first base.

All-District 5-4A pitcher in 2011.

 



Drafted: Never


 

Jeremy Montalbano
Katy, TX (Seven Lakes HS Spartans)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

C

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 195
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also pitches and plays first base.

All-Academic District 19-5A in 2010 and 2011.

First Team All-District in 2010 after hitting .273 with 3 homeruns.

Named the Houston Player of the Week by the Houston Chronicle once in 2011 after going 4-5 with three homeruns and six RBI, and picking up a win on the mound.

2011: Batted .413 with 12 doubles, 3 triples, 15 homeruns, 55 RBI and a .934 slugging percentage. 8-4 with 16 walks and 62 strikeouts in 69 innings on the mound.

First Team All-District 19-5A, First Team All-Houston and Third Team 5A All-State catcher in 2011.

Invited to play for Team Texas in the Junior Sunbelt in the summer of '11.

Invited to play in the Houston Junior All-Star game at Rice in the summer of '11.

Invited to the Power Showcase (for the top 50 high school homerun hitters in the country) hosted by the Arizona Diamondbacks.


Drafted: Never


 

Colin Poche
Flower  Mound, TX (Marcus HS Marauders)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#431 N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 188
Bats L
Throws L
PG R* N/A

Fastball sits in the upper 80's. Has hit 92.

Played for the D-Bat Mustangs in Dallas, TX during the summer of '11. Played in the Connie Mack World Series.

 



Drafted: Never


 

Garrett Rucker
Arkadelphia, AR Badgers

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#500 N/A

 

 
Pos.

SS

Ht. 6-0
Wt. 180
Bats L
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays outfield and pitches.

Plays football (QB).

Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2009. Had a walk-off game winning hit in the semi-finals to help lead the EXPRESS to the B.E.S.T. 16U World Championship.

2010: Batted .430 (37-86) with 45 runs, 9 (10?) doubles, 3 homeruns, 28 RBI and 19-20 stolen bases in 30 games. 3-1 with 4 saves and a 2.98 ERA in 14 games (1 started, 1 complete) on the mound. Had 33 walks and 68 strikeouts in 42.1 innings.

Baseball 4A All-State in 2010.

Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2010. Batted .478 with 18 doubles, 4 triples, 1 homerun, 39 RBI and 23 stolen bases. Was named to the All-Tournament Team at the BEST World Series in Dallas, Texas.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010.

Offered and committed 0n November 30, 2010.

Played for the Arkansas EXPRESS during the summer of 2011.

Named the team Co-Offensive MVP, All-Conference and All-State in football in 2010.

#364 in the Perfect Game ranking of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2012 on February 3, 2011. #464 on June 24 and #500 on August 31. #500T on November 7.

2011 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season Honorable Mention High School All-American (SS).

2011: Batted .398 with 55 runs, 7 doubles, 3 triples, 12 homeruns and 32 RBI.

5A All-State in '11.

Named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas baseball team.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Willie Schwanke
Frisco, TX (Wakeland HS Wolverines)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#202 N/A

 

 
Pos.

3B

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 185
Bats L
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Pitches and plays shortstop as well.

District 9-4A Newcomer of the Year in '09.

2010: Batted .421 (51-121) with 52 runs, 17 doubles, 1 triple, 8 homeruns, 45 RBI, 31 walks and 8-10 stolen bases in 41 games. 1-0 with 1 save, a 4.45 ERA, 7 walks, 10 strikeouts and 11.0 innings in 4 games pitched.

All-District 9-4A in '10.

2011: 14-1 with a 1.54 ERA and 99 strikeouts. Batted .477 with 48 runs, 10 homeruns and 48 RBI.

Named the District 9-4A MVP and TSWA 4A All-State in '11.

Selected to play for the Texas Rangers in the 2011 Area Code Games.

Committed in August 2011.

#178 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2012 on August 31, 2011. #202 on November 7.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Teddy Stankiewicz
Keller, TX (SW Christian HS Eagles)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#93 #46

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-4
Wt. 200
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 10

Also plays first base and third base.

Plays basketball and tennis (first team all-district).

#105 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 250 High School Prospects for 2012 on September 10, 2010. #101 in the Top 450 on November 19. #67 in the Top 500 on February 3, 2011. #103 on June 24 and #85 on August 31. #93 on November 7.

Played for the D-Bat Mustangs in Dallas, TX during the summer of '10.

2011: 8-3 with a 0.95 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 66 innings. Batted .376 with 14 doubles, 1 triple, 5 homeruns and 34 RBI.

Named the TAPPS 1-4A All-District Co-MVP. Named Second Team on the Star-Telegram Super Team. First Team All-State.

Attended the Perfect Game 2011 Sunshine South Showcase. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Solid athletic build, projects to get stronger. Busy leg raise delivery, hands out from body, compact arm action, hides ball well, arm works well and is easy out front, good leverage at release, tight 3/4's arm slot. Fastball to 92 mph, flashes plus sink and bore at times, varies fastball velo from 84 to 92. Some confusion between slider and curveball, sldier short with good shape but lacks power, bigger break on curveball at similar velocity, still developing his change up. Threw strikes and got lots of ground balls. Simple hitting approach, has some strength with the bat, solid barrel, line drive contact. Good student.

Attended the Perfect Game 2011 National Showcase. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Tall projectable build, has some present strength. Fast paced leg raise delivery, compact arm action, smooth and quick out front. Steady 89-91 mph fastball, occasional cutting action that can be developed. Short quick slider, needs either more depth or more power to slider, has ingredients to add either or both, will occasionally let up on breaking ball for more depth at 74 mph. Tends to dip and slow on change up. Very good pick off move for a RHP, quick feet. Further development of slider key to development. Good student, verbal commitment to Arkansas.

Selected to play for the Texas Rangers in the 2011 Area Code Games.

Selected to play in the Under Armour All-American Game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on August 13.

Ranked #124 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 300 Prospects for the 2012 draft on October 4, 2011.

#46 on the Baseball America 2012 High School Top 100 list on November 15, 2011. #93 on the BA list of the top 2012 Draft Prospects overall on February 2, 2012.

 

Drafted: Never


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Clayton Booth
Little Rock, AR (Central High School Tigers)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

OF

Ht. 5-11
Wt. 178
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also pitches.

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.

Suffered a concussion on 4/15/10.

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.

Named to the 7A All-State Tournament team in '11. 7A-Central All-Conference.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2011.

Played for the Arkansas Express Premier team in summer of '11. Batted .425 (48-113) with 15 doubles.

Played in the New Balance All-American Games in Dallas, TX.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Clay Brast
Houston, TX (Spring Woods HS)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#500 N/A

 

 
Pos.

RHP

Ht. 5-9
Wt. 155
Bats S
Throws R
PG R* 9

Also plays second base.

All-District 18-5A Second Team in 2009 and 2010.

Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event. {Rated a 9}

PG REPORT: Shorter body, slender athletic build, 3/4 arm slot, quick arm, arm strength, hides ball well, armside run FB, commands FB both sides of plate, good fade on CH, switch hitter, RH: hands back load, swings hard, ball comes off well LH: quick hands, simple swing, good line drive contact, solid defensive actions good student, named to Top Prospect Team.

#500 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2012 on August 31, 2011. #500T on November 7.

Committed to Navarro College.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Collin Campbell
McCrory, AR Jaguars

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

SS

Ht. 6-0
Wt. 155
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Pitches as well.

Also plays football (QB).

2009: Batted .568 (54-95) with 48 runs, 22 RBI, 14 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homeruns, 7-9 stolen bases, a .650 OBP and a .832 slugging percentage in 30 games. Went 0-2 with a 2.15 ERA, 11 walks, 16 strikeouts, and 13.0 innings pitched in 6 games.

2A All-State in '09.

Won the 2A State baseball Championship in 2009.

2010: Batted .484 (46-95) with 43 runs, 43 RBI, 8 doubles, 8 homeruns, 15 walks, 5 strikeouts, a .579 OBP and a .821 slugging percentage in 31 games. Went 7-1 with a 0.47 ERA, 25 walks and 58 strikeouts in 45.0 innings pitched (9 games).

2A All-State and All-State Tournament in '10 and '11.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010 and 2011.

2011: Batted .548 (46-84) with 40 runs, 13 doubles, 3 triples, 8 homeruns, 42 RBI, 8 walks and 11 strikeouts in 26 games. Went 7-0 with a 0.76 ERA in 12 games. Gave up 13 runs, 5 earned, on 18 hits, walked 20 and struck out 70 in 46 innings.

 

Drafted: Never


 

David Petrino
Lowell, AR (Shiloh Christian School Saints)

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
#500 N/A

 

 
Pos.

MIF

Ht. 6-0
Wt. 188
Bats S
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Pitches as well.

Also played 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.

2009 inc: 2 homeruns, 6-0 on the mound.

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. #207 on September 10. #276 in the Top 450 on November 19. #304 in the Top 500 on February 3, 2011. #389 on June 24 and #457 on August 31. #500T on November 7.

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.

2011: Batted .486 (54-11) with 50 runs, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 8 homeruns and 51 RBI.

Got the win in the 2011 Class 4A State Championship game to improve to 5-3. Named the Tournament MVP.

4A All-State in '11.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2011.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Preston Tarkington
Searcy, AR Lions / Panola College Ponies

Class of 2012 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 200
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 8

Also plays third base.

6A All-State Tournament Team in '09.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2009.

Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Underclass Showcase. {Rated an 8}

PG REPORT: Medium sized frame, lanky lean build. Pitches with a Hi 3/4 arm slot, loose arm, arm works well, good CB, solid defensive actions, long arm action. Hits with a slightly open stance, flat bat path, some bat speed, short swing, rotational swing, solid contact. Named to Top Prospect Team.

6A All-State and All-State Tournament Team in 2010 and 2011.

Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Academic Showcase. {Rated an 8}

PG REPORT: Tarkington has a large frame, hits from an open stance, good extension, makes good contact, line drive swing plane with late lift, ball will jump off his bat, defensively, good arm strength, fields ball out front, also pitches, free and easy arm action, nice mechanics, commands three pitches, he is also a good student.

2011: Batted .447 with 10 homeruns and 45 RBI. Went 9-2  with a 1.90 ERA, 18 walks, 72 strikeouts and 15 earned runs in 55.1 innings pitched.

Named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas baseball team.

Signed with Panola College in '11.

 

Drafted: Never


 

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Andrew Benintendi
Cincinnati, OH (Madeira HS Mustangs)

Class of 2013 National Rankings
PG BA
#104 N/A

 

 
Pos.

OF

Ht. 5-10
Wt. 165
Bats L
Throws L
PG R* N/A

Also plays basketball.

Pitches as well.

Second Team All-League in 2009-10 and First Team in 2010-11 in basketball.

Recruited as a centerfielder.

2010: Batted .513 (58-113) with 48 runs, 20 doubles, 5 triples, 1 homerun, 38 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 29 games. Went 1-2 with a 7.45 ERA, 6 strikeouts and 10.1 innings pitched in 4 games.

First Team All-Cincinnati Hills League in 2010 and 2011.

2011: Batted .526 (41-78) with 34 runs, 1 homerun, 13 doubles, 2 triples, 24 RBI and 32 stolen bases in 25 games. Went 8-1 with a 1.60 ERA, 58 strikeouts and 48.0 innings in 12 games on the mound.

Second Team Division III All-State and Enquirer Divisions II-IV All-Area in '10.

Played for the Midland Redskins in Cincinnati the summer of '11. Won the Connie Mack World Series.

Committed on October 26, 2011.

#99 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2013 on December 5, 2011. #104 on February 2, 2012.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Matt Brown
St. Louis, MO (St. John Vianney HS Golden Griffins)

Class of 2013 National Rankings
PG BA
#340 N/A

 

 
Pos.

3B

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 200
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 8.5

Also plays first base.

Played at CBC in St. Louis in 2010. Won the 4A StateChampionship.

2010: Batted .350 (36-103) with six doubles, one triple, six homeruns, 25 RBI, 29 runs and a .427 OBP.

All-Metro Catholic League in '10.

Attended the 2010 Perfect Game Southeast Underclass Showcase. {Rated an 8}

PG REPORT: Brown has a medium build, hits from a square stance, line drive swing plane, strong forearms, easy swing mechanics, mid field contact, ball comes off hard, makes consistent solid contact, defensively, compact arm, good actions, light on feet, good online throws from 3B, high energy and solid player.

2011: Batted .319 (23-72) with six doubles, seven homeruns, 21 RBI, 21 runs and a .410 OBP.

Second Team All-Metro Catholic League in '11.

Attended the 2011 Perfect Game Jr. National Showcase. {Rated an 8.5}

PG REPORT: Large athletic frame, wide shoulders, good present strength. Tall stance, calm hitting approach, rotational swing with limited lower 1/2 use, shows some bat speed, strong pull contact on his pitch, ball jumps well, tends to expand the zone in games, tools to keep improving. 7.56 runner, playable defensive tools at 3B, arm strength still developing, also plays first base. Good student.

Committed in early November 2011.

Chose Arkansas over Mississippi State, Ole Miss, TCU and Missouri.

#311
in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2013 on December 5, 2011. #340 on February 2, 2012.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Corey Campbell
Pottsville, AR

Class of 2013 National Rankings
PG BA
#241 N/A

 

 
Pos.

OF

Ht. 5-11
Wt. 180
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 9

Also plays football (RB/CB).

Plays shortstop and pitches.

Under Armour Pre-Season All-American in 2011.

2011: Batted .455 (30-66) with 39 runs, 14 doubles, 2 homeruns, 22 RBI, 17 walks, 10 strikeouts, 8-9 stolen bases, a .600 OBP and a .758 slugging percentage in 23 games. Went 3-2 with 1 save, 1 3.71 ERA, 34 innings, 20 hits, 31 runs, 30 walks and 35 strikeouts in 14 games (4 starts) pitched.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic and the Underclass All-American Games in 2011.

Attended the USA Baseball 16U Championships in Peoria, AZ.

Played for Marucci Elite 16U in the summer of '11.

Played in the Prospectwire 16U Underclassmen All-American Games in Orlando, FL.

Attended the Perfect Game 2011 National Underclass Showcase.

Committed in late August 2011.

Under Armour Pre-Season All-American for 2012.

Attended the 2011 Perfect Game National Games Class of 2013. {Rated a 9}

PG REPORT: Medium athletic build, good present strength. Straight stance at the plate, short efficient swing, swings hard and looks to drive it, gap power and can reach the fences, squares it up consistently, good overall hitter with a sound approach. Good speed, shows outfield range, sound footwork and fundamentals, playable arm strength with good accuracy. Good student, verbal commitment to Arkansas.

#174 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 350 High School Prospects for 2013 on September 29, 2011. #213 on December 5. #241 on February 2, 2012.

2011 football: 87 carries for 677 yards and 6 touchdowns. Had 50 tackles and 1 interception. Named All Tri-County.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Lawson Vassar
Little Rock, AR (Pulaski Academy Bruins)

Class of 2013 National Rankings
PG BA
#500 N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-3
Wt. 190
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 8.5

Also plays third base.

2010: Batted .407 and was named All-Conference.

2011: Batted .333 (26-78) with 30 runs, 18 RBI, 3 doubles, 11 walks and 12 strikeouts in 29 games. Went 2-1 with a 1.98 ERA, 46 innings, 8 walks, 34 strikeouts and 2 games started in 12 appearances on the mound.

Named to the 4A All-State Tournament team in '11.

Attended the 2011 Perfect Game National Underclass. {Rated an 8}

PG REPORT: Vassar has a tall, lean body. He uses a 3/4 slot on the mound, full arm action, online delivery, solid movement on fastball, has feel for good changeup, late and hard fade, solid curve, has a plan, advanced command for age. Also hit, inside ball, solid batspeed, mid-field approach. He is an excellent student.

Attended the 2011 Perfect Game National Games Class of 2013. {Rated an 8.5}

PG REPORT: Lean athletic build, projects well. Slow paced rotational delivery, some effort at release, 3/4's slinging arm slot, comes over the ball at release. Mid 80's fastball, good sinking action at times, needs to get fastball down at the bottom of the zone more consistently. Nice change up with big sink at times. Slurve type breaking ball, flat shape, hard to spin ball from his release point. Should gain more velo with added strength, has future as sinker ball pitcher. Excellent student.

#500 in the
Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2013 on February 2, 2012.

 

Drafted: Never


 

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Derek Brumble
Jenks, OK Trojans

Class of 2013 National Rankings
PG BA
NR NR

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-0
Wt. 185
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays shortstop.

Plays football (qb) as well.

Went 5-6 with 2 runs and 3 RBI in 2 games on 3/25/11. Three-run homerun on 4/18. Two hits on 5/13.

 

 

 

 

 

Drafted: Never


 

Will Harris
Fort Smith, AR (Northside HS Grizzlies)

Class of 2013 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

1B

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 180
Bats L
Throws R
PG R* 7

Also plays third base and left field.

Played for the Arkansas Express in the Fall of 2010.

2011: Batted .423 (31-70) with 22 runs, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun, 20 RBI, 25 walks, 14 strikeouts and 3-5 stolen bases in 25 games.

7A-West All-Conference in '11.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2011.

Played for the Arkansas Express 16U Premier Team in the summer of '11. Batted .510 (26-51) with 6 doubles, 1 homerun, 12 RBI, 17 walks, 21 runs, 15 stolen bases and a .658 OBP in 32 games.

Attended the Perfect Game 2011 South Underclass Showcase. {Rated a 7}

PG REPORT: Harris has a medium build, hits from a slightly open stance, leg lift trigger, line drive swing plane, shows bat speed, good extension out front, shows ability to take the ball to opposite field, solid contact when centered up, defensively, moves well, feet work, fields ball out front, outstanding student.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Thomas Hatch
Tulsa, OK (Union HS)

Class of 2013 National Rankings
PG BA
#49 N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 190
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 9.5

Also plays third base.

Attended the 2011 Perfect Game Junior National Showcase. {Rated a 9.5}

PG REPORT: Solid athletic build, good present strength. Well paced delivery, calm low effort release, easy mechanics, arm really works well, high 3/4's slot. Fastball topped at 90 mph, steady 88-89 still in 3rd inning, nice sink and run on fastball arm side, straight glove side. Hard curveball spin, deep biting action, good shape. Still developing feel for change up. Throws strikes. Generates velocity and spin easily, time to develop the finer aspects of pitching. Showed some power as a right handed hitter, open stance, rotational swing with early front side, ball carries when pulled. Very good student.

#60 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 300 High School Prospects for 2013 on August 3, 2011. #50 on September 29 and #47 on December 5. #49 on February 2, 2012.


Drafted: Never


 

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Blake Wiggins
Little Rock, AR (Pulaski Academy Bruins)

Class of 2014 National Rankings
PG BA
#21 N/A

 

 
Pos.

SS

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 175
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays football.

Pitches as well.

Selected to play for the 14U Team USA National Team in 2010. Won the Bronze Medal in the COPABE Pan Am 'A' 14U Championships. Was the only Team USA member named to the All-Tournament team after batting .636 (7-11) with three homeruns, six RBI and three stolen bases.

2011: Batted .412 (35-85) with 41 runs, 5 doubles, 2 triples, 4 homeruns, 28 RBI and 17 stolen bases.

Hit lead off as a Freshman.

#35 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 50 High School Prospects for 2014 on September 21, 2011. #21 on December 15.

 

Drafted: Never


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Drew Ward
Leedey, OK

Class of 2014 National Rankings
PG BA
#1 N/A

 

 
Pos.

SS

Ht. 6-4
Wt. 195
Bats L
Throws R
PG R* 10

Also plays basketball.

Plays outfield as well.

Averaged 23 points and 12 rebounds in basketball during the 2010-11 season. Named All-Conference.

In 2010-11 he set the state record with 88 walks during the fall and spring combined. Went 78-for-128 for a .609 average with 21 homeruns, 8 triples, 25 doubles, 90 RBI and a 1.234 slugging percentage.

All-Conference baseball in 2011.

Attended the 2011 Perfect Game Junior National Showcase. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Outstanding athletic build, present strength, old for class. Left handed hitter, open stance, rock back load, good hitting rhythm, aggressive swing with present bat speed, easy low effort actions, ball jumps hard off the barrel, can handle velocity and turn it around, very high ceiling hitting tools. 7.27 runner, good arm defensively, long arms and long release, third base tools and actions, footwork will improve with age and repetitions. Also a very high level basketball player. Top prospect. Good student.

Attended the 2011 Perfect Game National Games. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT:
Prototype athletic build, live bodied actions. Left handed hitter, easy swing with plus bat speed, enormous power potential, multiple 400'+ HR's in batting practice, ball really carries, can cut down swing in games and drive it to LCF, polished hitting approach. Very good arm strength, tends to stay back and rely on arm strength too much, potential to outgrow shortstop but athletic ability to stay there as well. Easy to forget he's a 2014. Good student.

Selected to play for the Chicago White Sox in the 2011 Area Code Games. He was just the third 16-year-old to ever be chosen for the Area Code games (Dimitri Young and Prince Fielder being the other two).

#1 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 50 High School Prospects for 2014 on September 21, 2011 and December 15.

 

Drafted: Never


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

 

 

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