2011 Signing Class

 


 

Brian Anderson
Edmond, OK (Deer Creek HS Antlers)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#258 N/A

 

 
Pos.

SS

Ht. 6-0
Wt. 170
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also pitches.

Played for former Razorback Ron Moore at Deer Creek.

2010: Batted .454 with 15 extra base hits and 30 RBI.

All-Suburban Conference and First Team All-Edmond in '10.

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.

#321 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on November 9, 2010. #328 on January 27, 2011. #330 on February 23. #337 on April 18. #258 on May 23.

Named a Rawlings Preseason All-America Honorable Mention on March 3, 2011.

Took a loss (4 ip, 5 h, 3 r, 3 bb, 2 k) in the state championship game on 5/14.

2011: Batted .509 (55-108) with 61 runs, 17 doubles and 5 triples. Had 33 RBI as of 5/10. 5-2 with a 2.12 ERA in 36.1 innings pitched.

Named All-City and All-State by the Coaches Association. All-Region 8. Suburban Conference Player of the Year. First Team All-Edmond in 2011.

Selected to play in the Oklahoma City Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game in May '11. Selected to play in the Oklahoma Coaches Association’s All-State baseball games in June '11.

 
Drafted: 628th overall (20th round) by the Minnesota Twins on June 7, 2011.


 

Greg Bird
Aurora, CO (Grandview HS Wolves)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#129 N/A

 

 
Pos.

C

Ht. 6-4
Wt. 205
Bats L
Throws R
PG R* 9.5

Also plays first base. Expected to move there permanently in the future.

2009: Batted .500 (27-54) with 6 doubles, 2 triples, 14 homeruns, 17 runs, 32 RBI, 15 walks, 12 strikeouts a .616 OBP and a 1.463 slugging percentage in 20 games.

2010: Batted .660 (31-47) with 7 doubles, 3 triples, 13 homeruns, 29 runs, 42 RBI, 25 walks, 5 strikeouts, 2-3 stolen bases, a .767 OBP and a 1.766 slugging percentage in 18 games. Intentionally walked 6 times in one game.

2010 Louisville Slugger High School All-American.

First Team 2010 ABCA/Rawlings High School All-American.

Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated a 9.5}

PG REPORT: Big strong physical build. Comfortable catching set up, shifts well, soft hands, some arm strength, tends to stand up when throwing, 1.99 best pop time. Left handed hitter, open stance, long extended swing, gets to his front side well, lots of lift in swing, big power on his pitch, mistake hitter but can really put a charge into the ball. Very good student.

Selected to play for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2010 Area Code games.

Played in the Under Armour All-American game at Wrigley Field on August 14, 2010.

#86 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on August 27, 2010. #91 on November 9. #94 on January 27, 2011. #98 on February 23. #109 on April 18. #129 on May 23.

Committed in August 2010.

#162 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 300 Prospects for the 2011 draft on October 15, 2010. #239 in the Top 500 on January 15, 2011.

2011 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American (C).

Named a Rawlings Preseason Second Team All-America on March 3, 2011.

2011: Batted .553 with 26 hits, 32 runs, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 12 homeruns, 38 RBI, 31 walks, 3 strikeouts and 1-1 stolen base in 18 games.

Selected to play in the 2011 Colorado Rockies Futures Game.

Named the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year in Colorado for 2011.

First Team 2011 Louisville Slugger High School All-American (C).

Named to The Aurora Sentinel 2011 All-City Baseball Team First Team for the third time.

Played for Team Vegas in the California Collegiate League the summer of '11. Selected to the midseason All-Star game. Batted .257 (19-74) with 5 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homeruns, 16 RBI, 3-4 stolen bases and 1 error in 22 games.

Signed with the NY Yankees for $1.1 million.

 
Drafted: 179th overall (5th round) by the New York Yankees on June 7, 2011.


 

Conor Costello
Edmond, OK (Santa Fe Wolves)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#399 N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-3
Wt. 180
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 9.5

Other positions - 3B / SS

Also plays football.

Attended the Perfect Game 2009 National Underclass Showcase {Rated a 9.5}

PG REPORT: Medium sized frame, lean wirey build. Pitches with a 3/4 arm slot, simple slow paced delivery, balanced, lower effort, ball comes out clean, 10/4 CB, tight spin, armside run FB, projectable velocity. Also hit, square stance at plate, flat path, balanced, good bat speed. Named to Top Prospect Team, very good student.

2010 (incomplete): 7-34 (.206) with 9 runs, 7 RBI, 4 doubles and 4-5 stolen bases in 17 games.

#292 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on June 29, 2010. #336 on August 27 and #363 on November 9. #372 on January 27, 2011. #374 on February 23.  #384 on April 18. #399 on May 23.

Attended the Perfect Game 2010 National Showcase {Rated a 9.5}

PG REPORT: Nice projectable athletic body, looks young. Simple leg raise delivery, stays on line, good direction to the plate, minimal effort release. Mid to upper 80's fastball, topped at 88 mph, nice sink on FB, occ plus life, change up also has very nice sink when not overthrown. Tends to be on side of curveball, 10/4 break. Should keep improving with strength/maturity, FB/Chg life is interesting. Showed potential with the bat, aggressive swing, quick hands and bat speed, follow at 3B as well. Good student.

2010 summer: batted .358 (29 hits) with 6 doubles, 3 triples and 10 homeruns.

Committed on August 19, 2010. Also had interest from TCU, Oklahoma and Stanford.

Named a Rawlings Preseason All-America Honorable Mention on March 3, 2011.

Got a save on 4/2/11. Started on the mound (3.0 ip, 3 K, 3 hits) and also had a two-run single on 5/12. Had a double, a homerun (5) and four RBI on 5/13.

Selected to play in the Oklahoma City Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game in May '11.

 
Drafted: 505th overall (16th round) by the Cincinnati Reds on June 7, 2011.


 

Michael Fulmer
Edmond, OK (Deer Creek HS Antlers)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#71 #45

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-3
Wt. 200
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Played for former Razorback Ron Moore at Deer Creek.

2009: 6-1 with a 3.19 ERA and 91 strikeouts.

2010: 7-1 with a 1.15 ERA before the state playoffs.

Selected to play for the Chicago White Sox in the 2010 Area Code games. Had a 2.25 ERA and 6 strikeouts in 4.0 innings (2 games).

Committed on August 2, 2010.

#221 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on November 9, 2010. #224 on January 27, 2011. #226 on February 23. #235 on April 18. #71 on May 23.

Named a Rawlings Preseason All-America Honorable Mention on March 3, 2011.

Fastball can run 94-96 with a 78-80 slider.

2011: 10-2 with 3 saves, a 0.72 ERA, 22 hits, 24 walks and 127 strikeouts in 68.1 innings over 15 games. Batted .436 (51-130) with 6 homeruns and 43 RBI.

Named All-City and All-State by the Coaches Association. All-Region 8. Suburban Conference Pitcher of the Year. Named The Oklahoman’s Big All-City Baseball Player of the Year.

Won the Ferguson Jenkins Award that goes to the 5 top high school baseball players in Oklahoma.

Selected to play in the Oklahoma City Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game in May '11. Selected to play in the Oklahoma Coaches Association’s All-State baseball games in June '11.

#45 on the Baseball America List of the Top 200 Prospects for the 2011 draft on May 25.

Signed for a reported $937,500.

 

Drafted: 44th overall (1st round compensation) by the New York Mets on June 6, 2011.


 

Parker Gibson
Lansing, KS Lions

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

INF

Ht. 5-8
Wt. 155
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Plays second base, outfield and pitches.

Also played football (WR/DB).

Starter on the baseball team since his freshman year.

2009: Batted .568 with 34 RBI, 7 doubles and 6 triples.

5-A First Team All-State (OF) in 2009.

2010: Batted .549 with 10 doubles, 32 RBI and 28 stolen bases.

5-A First Team All-State (2B) in 2010.

Kansas City Star All-Metro Honorable Mention '10.

Career baseball stats after 2010: .510 average (103-202), 78 runs, 81 RBI and 44 stolen bases.

2010 All-Kaw Valley League First Team (WR/DB) and Second Team (punter) in football. Had 23 total touchdowns and 50 tackles. Also named the Leavenworth County Offensive Player of the Year.

Chose Arkansas over Wichita State and Iowa-Western.

2011: Batted .573 with 7 doubles, 7 triples, 4 homeruns, 37 RBI and 28 stolen bases.

First Team All-State, All-Kaw Valley League and 5A Player of the Year in '11.

Selected to play in the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-star game.

Playing for the Topeka Golden Giants, an independent collegiate summer team, in '11.

 
Drafted: Never


 

Michael Gunn
Wilson, AR (Christian Brothers High School Purple Wave)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#125 N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 195
Bats L
Throws L
PG R* 10

Also plays first base and outfield.

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. #92 on November 9. #96 on January 27, 2011. #101 on February 23. #108 on April 18. #125 on May 23.

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.

#344 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 500 Prospects for the 2011 draft on January 15, 2011.

Attended the Perfect Game 2011 World Showcase {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Strong well proportioned athletic build. Left handed hitter, quick hands, looks to pull, has some lift, good extension out front, present bat speed, good feel for hitting, shows patience and aggression at the same time. 7.27 runner, easy well balanced defensive actions at first base. Also pitched, fastball to 85 mph, have seen 87-88 mph frequently in the past. Leg raise delivery, accelerates to the plate, good arm speed, 3/4's release, big breaking curveball with occasional sharpness. Plays the game hard. Quality 2-way prospect. Good student, signed with Arkansas.

Named a Rawlings Preseason Second Team All-America on March 3, 2011.

Played for the Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs in the Perfect Game Collegiate Summer League in '11. Batted .301 (44-146) with 18 runs, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homeruns, 24 RBI and 1-1 stolen base in 42 games. Went 0-0 with a 0.90 ERA, 6 hits, 5 walks, 13 strikeouts and 10.0 innings pitched in 8 games. Named to the PGCSL Rising Stars Team. Ranked #12 by Perfect Game on the PGCBL Top Prospect List.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Brian Heldman
Round Rock, TX (Stony Point High School Tigers)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 160
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

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.

Played for the Austin Wings Junior Black team during the summer.

Committed on July 2, 2010.

2011: 6-1 with 6 saves in 6 chances, a 1.44 ERA, 41 strikeouts, a 0.90 WHIP and 39.0 innings. Appeared in a school record 21 of the teams 35 games (1 start).

First Team (P) All-District 16-5A. Named the Most Outstanding Pitcher for Stony Point.

Set the school record with 13 career saves.

Named to Team Texas to play in the Heartland Baseball Classic in Norman, OK in June.

Named to the North squad for the Austin Area Baseball Coaches Association All Star Game to be played at the Dell Diamond on June 13.

Playing for the Austin Wings Seniors team during the summer.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Dillon Howard
Searcy, AR Lions

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#13 #31

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-4
Wt. 210
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 10

Also plays first base and third base.

Rated the #4 prospect at the WWBA Fall Underclassmen Championship by PGCrossChecker in October '08.

Fastball sits in the low to mid 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).

Class 6A All-State and All-State Tournament Team in '09, '10 and '11.

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. #7 on November 9 and on January 27, 2011. #8 on February 23. #9 on April 18. #13 on May 23.

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, 37 hits, 20 walks, 54 innings and 92 strikeouts in 11 games. 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.

#20 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 300 Prospects for the 2011 draft on October 15, 2010. #18 on January 15, 2011. #29 on April 30.

Committed on November 5, 2010.

Chose the Arkansas over LSU, Kentucky and Ole Miss.

#4 on the Baseball America list of the Top 100 High School Prospects for 2011 as of November 18, 2010.

2011 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American (3B/RHP).

Named a Preseason High School All-American (RHP) by Baseball America.

Named a Rawlings Preseason First Team All-America on March 3, 2011.

2011: 9-2 with a 0.70 ERA, 120 strikeouts and 64.2 innings in 13 games. Batted .370 with 4 homeruns and 23 (27?) RBI.

#31 on the Baseball America List of the Top 200 Prospects for the 2011 draft on May 25.

Named to the East team for the Arkansas High School All-Star double header played at Baum Stadium.

Named the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year in Arkansas for 2011.

First Team 2011 Louisville Slugger High School All-American (P).

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

Named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Baseball Player of the Year.

Signed with Cleveland for $1.85 million.

 

Drafted: 67th overall (2nd round) by the Cleveland Indians on June 7, 2011.


 

Jake Mahan
Camarillo, CA / Oxnard College Condors

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

2B

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

Also plays outfield.

Attended Adolfo Camarillo (CA) High School.

2007: Batted .526 (50-95) with 34 runs, 11 doubles, 5 triples, 3 homeruns, 35 RBI, 9 walks, 5 strikeouts and 9-14 stolen bases in 28 games.

First Team All-State Underclass in 2007.

Attended the Perfect Game 2007 Sunshine West Showcase. {Rated a 6}

PG REPORT: Mahan is a lean and athletic player with square shoulders. Defensively he has solid actions on the infield, and he shows range to his left. Mahan has potion flexibility being able to play on the infield and in the outfield. He runs well and he gets to the ball with fluid actions in the outfield. At the plate he is a left handed hitter who hits from a wide base. He is a front foot hitter with a flat swing plane. He stays inside the ball and has the potential to hit balls to all fields. Mahan is a contact hitter. Once on the bases, Mahan shows better speed than his 7.15 sixty might suggest. He gets good jumps with the ability to steal bases, and he will take the extra base. He is a good student as well.

2008: Batted .461 (41-89) with 32 runs, 6 doubles, 2 triple, 3 homeruns, 24 RBI, 9 walks, 3 strikeouts and 13-15 stolen bases in 23 games.

Pacific View League Player of the Year and First Team All-CIF-SS Division II in 2008.

Committed to UC Santa Barbara for 2009.

First Team All-Western State Conference North in 2010 and 2011 at Oxnard College in California.

2010: Batted .363 with 40 runs, 4 doubles, 5 triple, 3 homeruns, 26 RBI, 7 walks, 5 strikeouts, 6-10 stolen bases and 8 errors in 35 games.

2011: Batted .402 with 24 runs, 8 doubles, 4 triples, 1 homerun, 28 RBI, 4 walks, 7 strikeouts, 5-8 stolen bases and 5 errors in 36 games.

Committed on May 10, 2011.

 

Drafted: Never


 

David Masters
St. Louis, MO (Timberland HS Wolves)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#500 N/A

 

 
Pos.

INF

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 185
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Plays shortstop.

2009: Batted .302 (29-96) with 21 runs, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homeruns, 14 RBI, 9 walks, 10 strikeouts and 2-4 stolen bases.

All-Gateway Athletic Conference North Second Team in '09.

2010: Batted .333 (31-93) with 18 runs, 10 doubles, 2 homeruns, 25 RBI, 10 walks, 8 strikeouts and 3-4 stolen bases.

All-Gateway Athletic Conference North First Team in '10.

2011: Batted .436 with 44 hits, 31 runs, 10 stolen bases, 15 doubles and 35 RBI.

#500 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on April 18, 2011 and May 23.

All-Gateway Athletic Conference South First Team in '11.

Played for the St. Louis Rawlings Prospects in the summer of '11.

 
Drafted: 1,504th overall (50th round) by the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 8, 2011.


 

Greg Milhorn
Texarkana, AR Razorbacks

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

RHP

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 165
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Plays outfield.

Also played football (WR).

Attended Trinity Christian High School prior to the 2010-11 school year.

1A All-State and 1A State Tournament MVP in baseball in 2010.

6A South All-State in football in 2010.

Also committed to San Jacinto CC.

Played for the Dallas Patriots during the summer.

Signed on April 12, 2011.

2011: 0.78 ERA as of 4/12.

6A All-State in baseball in '11.

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

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

Played for the Midwest Nationals in Springfield, Mo. in the summer of '11. Went 0-1 with a 4.67 ERA, 1 save, 5 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts and 6.0 innings in 2 games pitched.

 
Drafted: 917th overall (30th round) by the Detroit Tigers on June 7, 2011.


 

Brandon Nimmo
Cheyenne, WY (East HS)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#29 #37

 

 
Pos.

OF

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 185
Bats L
Throws R
PG R* N/A

The state of Wyoming does not play high school baseball.

Also runs track.

Plays for the Cheyenne Post 6 American Legion team.

2008 Post 6 Legion stats: Batted .454 (89-196) with 67 runs, 22 doubles, 8 triples, 1 homerun, 76 RBI, 51 walks, 31 strikeouts and 12-17 stolen bases in 69 games. 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA, 14 hits, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts and 9.0 innings in 3 games on the mound.

2009 Post 6 Legion stats: Batted .500 (112-224) with 107 runs, 21 doubles, 15 triples, 10 homeruns, 74 RBI, 49 walks, 25 strikeouts and 39-44 stolen bases in 69 games. 0-3 with a 4.42 ERA, 1 save, 17 hits, 5 walks, 14 strikeouts and 18.1 innings in 9 games on the mound.

Tore his ACL playing football (WR) in the fall of '09.

2010 Post 6 Legion stats: Batted .448 (95-212) with 98 runs, 23 doubles, 6 triples, 15 homeruns, 84 RBI, 66 walks, 49 strikeouts and 34-34 stolen bases in 70 games. 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA, 1 save, 4 hits, 2 walks, 5strikeouts and 3.0 innings in 2 games on the mound.

Named the State Tournament MVP in 2010.

UnderArmour All-American in 2010. Named the game MVP.

#80 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on August 27, 2010. #83 on November 9. #48 on January 27, 2011 and on February 23. #34 on April 18.

#10 on the Baseball America list of the Top 100 High School Prospects for 2011 as of November 18, 2010.

#89 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 500 Prospects for the 2011 draft on January 15, 2011. #46 on April 30. #29 on May 23.

2011 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American (OF).

Named a Preseason High School All-American (OF) by Baseball America.

Named a Rawlings Preseason First Team All-America on March 3, 2011.

#37 on the Baseball America List of the Top 200 Prospects for the 2011 draft on May 25.

First Team 2011 Louisville Slugger High School All-American (OF).

Earned MVP Honors for the third consecutive year, leading Post 6 to their third consecutive state title in 2011.

Signed with the NY Mets for $2.1 million.

 

Drafted: 13th overall (1st round) by the New York Mets on June 6, 2011.


 

Chris Oliver
Farmington, AR (Shiloh Christian School Saints)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-4
Wt. 175
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also plays in the infield (SS) and outfield.

Plays basketball as well.

Starter on the varsity in 2008 as a Freshman. Pitched in the 3A State Semifinal game, losing 3-2.

Shiloh Pitcher of the Year in 2009. Pitched in the State Championship game.

2010: 12-2 with a 1.37 ERA and 96 strikeouts.

Threw a one-hitter against Prairie Grove striking out 15 in 7 innings.

Won the 2010 4A State Championship game. Pitched in the game.

4A All-State and Arkansas Democrat Gazette All-Arkansas in 2010.

Played for the Midland Braves in Cincinnati, Ohio during the 2010 summer.

Selected to play for the Midland Redskins in 2011.

Fastball reaches the low 90's. Throws a curveball and changeup as well.

Offered by Arkansas in August 2010. Signed in November.

Threw a no-hitter (1 walk, 8 K's) to improve to 6-0 on 4/4. Got a win (2 H, 3 BB, 11 K) on 5/16 to advance to the 4A state championship game and improve to 11-1.

2011: 12-1 with 102 strikeouts and a 1.63 ERA in 66 innings. Batted .390 (41-105) with 32 runs, 6 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homeruns and 30 RBI.

Won the 2011 Class 4A State Championship.

4A All-State and 4A All-State Tournament in '11.

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

 

Drafted: 815th overall (27th round) by the Baltimore Orioles on June 7, 2011.


 

Wilson Pfeiffer
Columbia, MO (Rock Bridge HS Bruins)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

C

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 200
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also played football (CB).

Starting catcher at Rock Bridge since his Sophomore year.

2009: Batted .418 (28-67) with 1 doubles, 2 triples, 1 homerun and 12 RBI in 25 games.

All-District and All-Area in 2009.

2010: Batted .366 (26-71) with 3 doubles, 2 triples, 12 RBI and 5-6 stolen bases in 26 games.

Named to Missouri High School All Star Summer Squad and competed in Midwest Classic
Tourney in Joliet, Illinois (August 2009 and 2010).

Selected for 2010 Missouri Sunbelt All Star Squad to compete in Sunbelt Tournament in
McAlester, Oklahoma, June, 2010

Committed in September 2010. Will attend on an academic scholarship.

Skills Video

2011: Batted .297 (22-74) with 17 runs, 5 doubles, 16 RBI, 7 walks, 15 strikeouts and 1-2 stolen bases in 26 games.

Played for the St. Louis Rawlings Prospects in the summer of '11. Batted .564 (31-55) with 24 RBI and a .624 OBP.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Jean Ramirez
Fort Worth, TX (Boswell HS Pioneers)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#262 N/A

 

 
Pos.

C

Ht. 6-0
Wt. 197
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 9
Also plays the outfield.

Born in Puerto Rico.

2009: Batted .566 with one homerun and 23 RBI.

Named the team Co-MVP in 2009.

Named the District 6-4A Offensive Player of the Year in '09 and '10.

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.

Named the team MVP for the second straight year.

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. #223 on November 9. #226 on January 27, 2011. #228 on February 23. #237 on April 18. #262 on May 23.

Named a Rawlings Preseason All-America Honorable Mention on March 3, 2011.

2011: Batted .365 (35-96) with 14 runs, 13 doubles, 1 triple, 5 homeruns, 27 RBI, 29 walks, 14 strikeouts and 0-2 stolen bases in 34 games. 0-1 with a 3.50 ERA, 1 walks and 2 strikeouts in 2 innings on the mound.

District 5-4A MVP.

Named Second Team on the Star-Telegram Super Team.

 

Drafted: Never


 

John Clay Reeves
Monroe, LA (Neville High School Tigers)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#328 N/A

 

 
Pos.

C

Ht. 6-0
Wt. 198
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 9.5

Also pitches.

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. #286 on November 9. #290 on January 27, 2011. #293 on February 23. #302 on April 18. #328 on May 23.

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.

First Team All-District and Honorable mention All-State in '10.

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.

Named a Rawlings Preseason All-America Honorable Mention on March 3, 2011.

2011: Batted: .505

4A All-State in '11.

Played in the LHSCA All-Star game on on May 27.

Honorable Mention 2011 Louisville Slugger High School All-American (C).

Played for the Midland Redskins in Cincinnati the summer of '11. Won the Connie Mack World Series. Named to the CMWS All-Tournament Team.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Mark Reyes
Hot Springs Village, AR (Jessieville HS Lions)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 180
Bats R
Throws L
PG R* N/A

Also plays first base and third base.

Had 19 strikeouts and gave up one hit in the first game of the state playoffs on May 17, 2010.

2010: 10-0 with a 0.56 ERA in 87 innings.

3A All-State and All-State Tournament in '10 and '11.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010.

Threw a no-hitter with 18 strikeouts and 2 walks in the first game of the state playoffs on 5/13/11. Got the win (7 ip, 1 R, 0 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 17 K's) and hit a two-run homerun in the 3A State Championship game on 5/21. MVP of the 3A State Tournament.

2011: 10-1 with a 0.48 ERA, 165 strikeouts, 12 walks and 7 runs (5 earned) in 73 innings. Batted .382 (34-89) with 40 runs, 6 doubles, 11 homeruns and 35 RBI.

Named to the East team for the Arkansas High School All-Star double header played at Baum Stadium.

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

 

Drafted: 1,385th overall (46th round) by the Baltimore Orioles on June 8, 2011.


 

Harlan Richter
Bossier City, LA (Evangel Christian Academy Eagles)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-6
Wt. 230
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

2009: Made one appearance on the mound. Had a 42.00 ERA in 0.1 inning (2 walks, 1 strikeout, 2 runs).

2010: Went 2-3 with a 5.83 ERA, 24 hits, 27 walks, 24 strikeouts and 24.0 innings pitched in 9 games (6 started, 1 complete). 1-1 with 1 run and 1  RBI at the plate.

Took a loss on 3/11/11 to fall to 1-1. Tossed 4.1 innings of no-hit ball on 5/4.

 
Drafted: Never


 

Joseph Serrano
Tucson, AZ (Salpointe Catholic HS Lancers)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#331 N/A

 

 
Pos.

INF

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

Also plays catcher, middle infield and third base.

2008: Batted .182 (2-11) with 1 run, 1 double, 2 RBI and 1-1 stolen bases in 4 games.

2009: Batted .455 (46-101) with 37 runs, 9 doubles, 5 triples, 6 homeruns, 35 RBI, 12 walks, 10 strikeouts and 16-20 stolen bases in 32 games.

5A Southern All-Region First Team in 2009 and 2010.

Honorable Mention 2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American.

2010: Batted .415 (39-94) with 48 runs, 10 doubles, 6 triples, 2 homeruns, 21 RBI, 32 walks, 11 strikeouts and 18-20 stolen bases in 32 games.

Played for the Cincinnati Reds at the 2010 Area Code Games.

#289 in the Perfect Game rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2011 on November 9, 2010. #293 on January 27, 2011. #296 on February 23. #305 on April 18. #331 on May 23.

Also committed to Pima Community College.

2011 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season Honorable Mention High School All-American (SS/2B).

Named a Rawlings Preseason All-America Honorable Mention on March 3, 2011. Named to the Rawlings Preseason West Region All High School First Team. Named a Rawlings Senior Preseason All-America High Honorable Mention on March 24.

2011: Batted .541 (59-109) with 56 runs, 11 homeruns, 26 doubles, 3 triples, 69 RBI, 22 walks, 5 strikeouts, 9 errors and 13-13 stolen bases in 31 games.

Named the Southern Region Player of the Year and the Chris Moon 4A-5A Player of the Year in '11.

First Team 2011 Louisville Slugger High School All-American (INF).

 

Drafted: 375th overall (12th round) by the Cincinnati Reds on June 7, 2011.


 

Landon Simpson
Magnolia, AR Panthers

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 5-9
Wt. 180
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Also played football (WR/DB).

Other position is shortstop.

2009: 8-1 with a 3.23 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 47.2 innings. Batted .461 with 4 homeruns and 33 RBI.

All-Conference in 2009 and 2010.

2010: 1.99 ERA on the mound. Batted .500 with 28 RBI.

5A All-State and All-State Tournament in '10.

Career after 2010: 15-3 with 136 strikeouts, 50 walks, 107 innings and a 2.48 ERA in three years.

His brother Hayden was a first round draft choice of the Chicago Cubs in the 2010 Major League draft.

Suffered a torn ACL.

2011: Batted .278 (10-36) with 5 runs, 1 double, 1 homerun, 15 RBI, 4 walks and 8 strikeouts in 11 games. Went 6-0 with a 3.19 ERA, 18 walks, 37 strikeouts, 36 hits, 37.1 innings, 3 complete games and 7 games started in 8 appearances.

Won the 2011 Class 5A State Championship. Named the Tournament MVP.

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

 
Drafted: Never


 

Tyler Spoon
Van Buren, AR Pointers

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

INF

Ht. 5-11
Wt. 175
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* N/A

Pitches and plays catcher, third base and outfield. Could play second base at Arkansas.

Also plays football (QB) and basketball.

Threw for 1,283 yards and 11 touchdowns in 7 games in 2009.

2010: Batted .470 with 11 doubles and 4 homeruns.

Played in the 7A State Baseball Championship game in 2010.

All-State and All-State Tournament in baseball in 2010.

Arkansas Democrat Gazette All-Arkansas baseball in 2010.

Played for the Midwest Nationals in Springfield, Mo. in the summer of '10. Batted .350 (36-103) with 22 runs, 5 doubles, 4 triples, 3 homeruns, 29 RBI, 3-5 stolen bases and 9 errors in 36 games. Went 0-1 with 1 save, a 5.25 ERA, 9 walks, 12 strikeouts and 12.0 innings pitched in 6 games.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2010. Topped out at 85 off the mound. Went 5-6 with a double and a three-run homerun at the plate.

Committed on August 23, 2010.

2010 football: 2,393 yards passing, 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

2011: Batted .385 with 5 homeruns.

Named to the East team for the Arkansas High School All-Star baseball double header played at Baum Stadium.

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

Played for the Midwest Nationals in Springfield, Mo. in the summer of '11. Batted .313 (41-131) with 30 runs, 7 doubles, 3 triples, 2 homeruns, 32 RBI, 8-10 stolen bases, 14 walks, 10 strikeouts and 14 errors in 44 games. Went 6-0 with a 2.23 ERA, 21 hits, 11 runs (7 earned), 11 walks, 26 strikeouts and 22.0 innings in 10 games pitched.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Logan Taylor
Tulsa, OK / Northeast Texas CC Eagles

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-5
Wt. 220
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 10

Went to Jenks High School.

2009: 10-2 with a 1.10 ERA, 24 walks and 81 strikeouts in 12 games.

Named the conference Pitcher of the Year.

Attended the Perfect Game 2009 South Top Prospect Showcase {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Outstandng pitcher's frame, lean athletic look. Fast paced delivery, stays on line, fast arm, FB 88-90 mph, mostly straight, good downhill angle when down in zone, hard spin on CB, buries many but sharp when in zone, flashes change up. Should keep improving. Premium prospect who will get pro looks next spring. Good student.

2010: 6-0 with 3 saves, a 0.86 ERA, 11 walks and 63 strikeouts in 42 innings pitched.

At NTCC in 2011.

2011: 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA, 28 walks and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched. Batted .184 (7-38) with one double and three RBI.

Played for Mankato in the Northwoods League during the summer of '11.

Originally committed to Texas Tech.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Hunter Waddell
Shreveport, LA (Captain Shreve HS Gators)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 194
Bats R
Throws R
PG R* 8

Also plays the outfield.

2008: Batted .333 (1-3). Went 0-1 with 1 save, a 4.12 ERA, 6 walks and 20 strikeouts in 18.2 innings on the mound.

2009: Batted .200 (4-20) with 5 runs, 1 double and 4 RBI. 0-2 with a 9.15 ERA, 13 walks and 7 strikeouts in 13 innings on the mound.

2010: Batted .234 (11-47) with 5 runs, 1 double, 6 RBI and 3-4 stolen bases in 26 games. 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA, 2 saves, 19 walks and 21 strikeouts in 24.2 innings on the mound.

Attended the Perfect Game 2010 South Top Prospect Showcase {Rated an 8}

PG REPORT: Athletic build, good present strength. Fairly clean delivery, has some deception, compact arm action hides the ball well, some effort on release, high 3/4's slot, throws downhill well. Fastball to 83 mph, challenges hitters early in the count, curveball is soft but has tight spin and good 12/6 downer break, works in an occasional change up. Aggressive pitcher. Excellent student.

Signed on April 11, 2011.

Also had academic scholarship offers from Tulane, TCU, LSU and Ole Miss.

2011: Batted .364 (4-11) with 5 runs, 1 double, 3 RBI, 4 walks and 6 strikeouts. Went 0-2 with 2 saves, a 5.07 ERA, 24 walks, 27 strikeouts, 33 hits and 29.0 innings pitched.

 

Drafted: Never


 

Jon Woodcock
Ojai, CA (Villanova Prep Wildcats)

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
NR N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 5-11
Wt. 185
Bats R
Throws L
PG R* N/A

Also played outfield.

2008: 2-4 with a 6.53 ERA, 24.2 innings, 26 walks and 28 strikeouts in 6 games started. Batted .320 (16-50) with 9 runs, 3 doubles, 2 RBI and 4-4 stolen bases in 18 games.

2009: 0-6 with 2 saves, a 3.65 ERA, 30.2 innings, 14 walks and 29 strikeouts in 11 games (6 started, 1 complete). Batted .448 (26-58) with 19 runs, 4 doubles, 13 RBI and 7-7 stolen bases in 21 games.

First Team All-Frontier League in 2009 and 2010.

2010: 6-4 with 1 save, a 1.33 ERA, 68.2 innings, 21 walks and 101 strikeouts in 12 games (10 started, 9 complete). Batted .302 (16-53) with 12 runs, 6 doubles, 1 homerun, 8 RBI and 3-6 stolen bases in 19 games. Had 17 strikeouts in one seven inning game.

2011: 7-2 with 2 saves, a 1.02 ERA, 75.1 innings, 39 hits, 21 walks and 135 strikeouts in 14 games (10 started, 8 complete). Batted .268 (19-71) with 21 runs, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 18 RBI and 11-11 stolen bases in 23 games.

First Team CIF-SS Division 6 and Frontier League MVP in '11.

Signed in May 2011.

 
Drafted: Never


 

Tyler Wright
Houston, TX / San Jacinto College

Class of 2011 National Rankings
PG BA
#91 N/A

 

 
Pos.

P

Ht. 6-1
Wt. 180
Bats L
Throws L
PG R* N/A

Attended Mayde Creek High School.

Also played football.

First Team All-District 17-5A baseball in 2009.

2010 SJC: 1-1 with a 5.09 ERA in 23.0 innings. Had 23 strikeouts and 16 walks in 7 games started.

Played for the Red Dogs in the Karl Young Summer Collegiate League in 2010.

#88 on the Perfect Game list of the Top 100 JUCO Prospects for the 2011 draft on January 31, 2011. #91 on May 10.

Named to the All-Region XIV South Conference Team and Third Team NJCAA All-American.

2011: 10-1 with a 2.69 ERA.

 
Drafted: Never


 

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