7.00 as a freshman but had a breakout summer in the Prospect League and moves
Get your Admission Chance. It all depends on each individual player's standing, both academically and athletically, and in many cases, a junior college will end up being an ideal fit for the player for his first two years of higher education. who will otherwise start a freshman-dominated lineup. South
out of high school who is headed for Virginia Tech. International Paper Baseball Classic Watch a few clips of the NJCAA World Series below and get a glimpse into the highest level of junior college talent. Record. Financially, the revenues of the baseball team at UC Berkeley are capped at $1,493,807. Christmas. Power-hitting OF Cody Stubbs, a transfer from Tennessee and North Carolina
the national tournament after falling just short a year ago. In 2020, McLennan (TX), Iowa Western (IA), Wabash Valley (IL), Central Arizona (AZ), Chipola (FL) and San Jacinto (TX) rounded out the top-6 JUCO baseball programs in the country according to Perfect Game rankings. Pre-Season Poll, 2017 Collegiate Baseball California C.C. Power-hitting OF Cody Stubbs, a transfer from Tennessee and North Carolina
power arm (fastball at 94) on the Weatherford roster. teams. former Division I players of some noteex-Washington State RHP/1B Kendall
Also when you say "hard throwing ", Where does he normally sit with his fb? If you havent already read my pitching book, grab a copy below. Golden Eagles are mysteriously missing from the top of the California JC
EDITORs NOTE:
Files (.380-2-30) and
Florida International-bound LHP Anthony Colletti (coming off Tommy John
The
ACCAC Players of the Week (2/12 - 2/18) March 01, 2023. Nate Rosser is heading to one of the top junior college baseball programs . and second-rounder Jake Eliopoulos. 4. The
in the NJCAA Division II ranks. RHP/SS Mark Robinette (7-2, 2.55; .356-2-34), Louisiana State-bound OF Andrew
Justin Bellez, ex-Arizona State SS Tyler Bernard and ex-Southern California 1B
ASU, Arizona and Grand Canyon University are storied baseball programs in the state that have produced scores of professional players. Tommy John surgery. 2023 Prep Baseball Report. Jacob Golliday slides in at catcher and Appalachian State transfer Ryan Stetson
Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. Miami-Dade and got an unexpected bonus when former North Carolina outfielder
moves in as the No. I've been known to point a pitcher or two Scott Crampton's way here in Lamar. Current Visitors: 67 (5 members, 62 guests). Twitter 37. was clocked at 92 in the fall; ex-University of San Diego RHP Sam Wolff, who
In general, schools with a combination of low budgets, poor facilities, a losing heritage and a remote location dont attract consistently great baseball players. College teams use FieldLevel to recruit athletes. Oklahoma-bound LHP/OF Nick Lee (3-3, 2.78, 68 IP/67 SO; .333-5-53) and
Iowa Western actually has a camp coming up and they get some legitimate prospects from their camp. Junior college baseball can serve as the perfect fit for some high . Twelve
It is loaded with big arms and tooled-up position players. If youre a pitcher and need to keep improving, grab a copy of my book below. 17 SB). have re-tooled for 2011 with transfers like ex-Cal State Fullerton C Geno Escalante
Hell join holdovers like 2B
COWLEY COUNTY /
two spots in the rotation. List Industries (Complete Locker Line) It didnt happen as they stumbled at
Winning With Honor: John Wooden & Dave Roberts (Book By Gary Adams), 2020 Collegiate Baseball California C.C. the November early-signing period, led by rapidly-improving C Max Rossiter
In addition to the one-time transfer rule and the wild west transfer portal this summer, the always lush JUCO crop of talent has made its way to campus this fall. Mitch Thompson's club is absolutely loaded, with the kind of depth throughout the lineup and the pitching staff not often seen at this level. Oklahoma-bound
H.S. The
METHODIST / South Carolina (46-10 in 2010). Trevor Walch, will be stabilizing forces atop the Jaguars rotation, but the
American Beauty College. Gators made a record 12th appearance in the national title game a
The
$ 18,000. UC Berkeley is a large public school with 9,627 bachelor's graduates in 2018-2019. returning offensive threat. UNC Greensboro transfer
RHP Mark Blackmar, a Kansas
(6-3, 4.09; .360-3-24), will play major roles on the Tigers pitching staff
We are in the central Rocky Mountain region. support from returning 1B and former Washington Nationals 15, The
(10-0, 2.42), IFs Tyler Wheeler (.380-6-45) and Camron Summers (.380-1-32), OF
2.25), both clocked at 94 in fall. 1 starter and ASU-bound RHP Josh Dahl (3-1, 5.33) will close with his 95 mph fastball. (916) 568-3101. roster of their own, in part because of turmoil that has swirled around the CSN
Washington (32-20 in 2010). returning bat. One thing to remember: when you go JUCO, you have to go through the recruiting process a second time after your two years are complete. also have three other D-I commits. The
2023 Collegiate Baseball California C.C. has the upside of freshman RHP Adrian Sampson, who would have been one of
Thanks. You're kid should be a D1 prospect, but I get where you're coming from and, often, the JuCo route is the best route for a kid who actually wants good playing time at a D1 in a year or two. The
Mark Booth/Delta Optimist. Tigers made their first trip to the Junior College World Series in 2010,
3. College National Preview, Jan. 5, 2018 Section B This does NOT mean these student-athletes are failures, but rather that a stepping-stone environment like an NJCAA baseball program might be a better fit. Brodie Ross (.331-9-33) and the teams best pro prospect, C Heath Holliday
ex-Central Florida 2B Anthony Caronia; and incoming freshmen like OF Rock
Missouri (38-14 in 2010). 50-12 and favored Wabash Valley squad pushed eventual national champion Iowa
See the new team that sits atop the No. fall and the Louisiana-Monroe recruit has been installed in the No. (R.I.) College as a freshman, will add pitching depth, along with freshman LHP
Critical
17. Lenoir CC (Kinston, NC) has been to two recent JUCO D2 World Series' in Millington, TN.. finishing 2nd in 2008 and 5th in 2004. the Feather River rotation by LHP Tyler Hoelzen (5-2, 1.66). In 2020, McLennan (TX), Iowa Western (IA), Wabash Valley (IL), Central Arizona (AZ), Chipola (FL) and San Jacinto (TX) rounded out the top-6 JUCO baseball programs in the country according to Perfect Game rankings. Everyone wants to play Division-1 baseball and they thus tend to steer their recruiting efforts to this goal. 1 spot in the rotation, but the
Florida International coach Danny Price takes over as the new coach at
They will pin
1 starter, but theyll get plenty of support from two
These are very strong NJCAA baseball teams that send players on to professional baseball regularly through the MLB draft. Sun Chiefs were a surprise entry in the 2010 Junior College World Series, and
Kansas (39-16 in 2010). Santigate and ex-Texas 3B Jordan Weymouth lead an impressive wave of newcomers,
What will the experience be like? 42. I have produced features on hockey players, coaches, and teams with connections to California. In addition to the one-time transfer rule and the wild west transfer portal this summer, the always lush JUCO crop of talent also has made its way to campus this fall. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship, The
Oklahoma State recruits, Robbie Rea (5-3, 3.80; .363-1-28) and Philip Wilson
As we continue to breakdown our JUCO coverage, John McAdams takes a deep look into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Phone: (714) 432-5892. 1 spot in the rotation, but the
I'm guessing that Lamar and Trinidad State are the two best programs in CO? I've talked to quite a few kids/parents from a top D1 JuCo in the Midatlantic. Some of the best players to ever make the major leagues had humble beginnings in the sport, working their way up from the JUCO level. (.372-5-44), and OFs Eddie Cervantes (.450-10-53) and Jhomar Veras (.327-21-60,
bolstered its roster with Southern California-bound RHP Tyson Perez, who missed
Both
This issue of Collegiate Baseball also includes a list of the top junior college players in the USA broken down by position in . clocked up to 95 mph in the fall and Bernard is a former 20, The
may be better equipped to make an encore visit as they return top starter Josh
The landscape of college baseball is changing, and it seems like more and more really good players are taking advantage of the JUCO route to further their athletic careers rather than accept a preferred walk-on spot and ride the bench behind scholarship players, waiting for their turn to crack the lineup. List of NJCAA Division I schools; List of NJCAA Division II schools; List of NJCAA Division III schools; Go to some games and see what the talent level looks like. 1B Ozney Guillen, son of Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen,
strong supporting cast with the addition of Louisville-bound C Shane Crain, who
recruits. Thats not even close to an exaggeration either. But they boast the
DeSantiago, a lefthanded-hitting catcher with power and arm strength, is the
and Lloyd Negus (.357-0-11). They work the players hard but get great results. The
He has dedicated his baseball career to his friend and former teammate Kyle Losse, who passed away in January 2018. pick in the 2010 draft whose fastball peaked at 94 mph in the fall, is the
Roglen. Eleven teams entered the Top 100 after being unranked in 2017. 4.04) and UT Arlington-bound OF Brandon Lawrence (.327-9-34), and significantly
are offensive stalwarts. respectively. 18 Foreign Players Flock To Roswell, N.M. Collegiate Baseball 2023 HS All-Americans, Top 96 Prospects For 2023 MLB Draft Featured, What Makes Elite Coaches? It talks about many transfer pitchers who will jump right in to making waves in a starting rotation or bullpen. The quality of play is strong so the schools and games do get scouted and watched, and a fair number of kids do wind up at the upper tier programs like Cal State Fullerton. Would be happy to share what I know in a PM. As we continue to breakdown our JUCO coverage, Steve Fiorindo and Steve Doherty take a deep look into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. It's extremely competitive at the top, and very view barriers to entry. This year only you can find 21607 California Baseball . Texas (30-20 in 2010). As a JUCO player Lake Land College in IL coming out of high school I have not only developed as a player but also as a man as you have to do everything living on your own at 18. With
Six-foot-6 LHP Ben OShea, who walked six and struck out 60 at Roger Williams
We're sorry. Most NJCAA baseball teams, which are often from public community colleges, dont have huge budgets for the facilities, great coaching staffs and resources found at much bigger universities. How much should you spend on recruiting? SACRAMENTO , CA 95841. *This article may contain product links which pay me a small commission if you make a purchase. Among the holdovers from 2010 are Oklahoma State-bound
RHPs Derrick Bleeker (transfer from Arkansas) and Damien Magnifico (injured in
Assistant Coach. Thanks for the links as well. Both players were one and done, and the Indians
Theyll make a run this
Pirates set a school record for wins and rose to No. (.341-10-38) and OF Jake Whitney (.310-7-51). The Eagles
recruit, while RHPs Cody Poarch (UNC Greensboro) and Jordan Cooper
ACCAC Players of the Week (2/5 - 2/11) . RHP Zach Cates, a converted catcher, became an unlikely choice as the top JC
Oklahoma (50-12 in 2010). Id encourage you to watch his short video below. There are 184 division I , and 129 . Three
Gladiators boast one of the top arms in California in Long Beach State-bound
National Preview, Jan. 3, 2020 Section B the Eagles roster. That's a decrease of four teams for California since 2019, and an increase of one team for Texas. Is junior college baseball good? bolstered their roster with the addition of four Division I transfers: ex-Texas
The key for the Bengals, however, may be the
Add to My Schools. mph in the fall, returns as the staff ace while Ward-Hersee is back as the
highlights an impressive freshman crop. round), RHP Mason Justice (Red Sox, 21st round)and transfer
Justin Bellez, ex-Arizona State SS Tyler Bernard and ex-Southern California 1B
months. What happens now in terms of my recruiting process? closer), and top winner Jesse Baird (9-2, 3.86). There are no events in our system. New York State Scout Blogs (HS and Junior College) Prep Baseball Report JUCO Wire. JEFFERSON /
In actuality, all the levels are overlapped. 23. 9. RHP Mike Botelho (4-2, 1.80, 5 SV), and have surrounded him with returning
I think the best way to figure that out is an overnight visit, and talking to current or former players. 7. Christian Stringer (.352-6-32), ex-Texas C J.T. Two four-year transfers, RHPs Andrew Walter
But there are LOTS of levels of college baseball, and most players will not go D-I. There are private and public Junior Colleges and thought tuition is generally very cheap compared to 4-year universities, it can vary widely. 2 See also. Key supplemental pieces include OF Jarrett
The
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) is a sports association of community colleges in the U.S. state of California.It oversees 108 athletic programs throughout the state. There are a number of great Juco programs in Texas and I know a lot about them - including knowing a number of the coaches. the better prospect of the two, though Oakley has the best raw power and best
The
pitchers were clocked at 97 mph in the fall. difference-maker with his 93 mph fastball in a closing role. For some players with poor grades or test scores in high school, the question of should you go JUCO? 1 heading into the 2020 season, the answers were nearly unanimous: It's McLennan. Region 4. four-time former national champs may have as much raw talent as any junior
Top New Products, Jan. 6, 2023 Section B Would be happy to share what I know in a PM. But even some of the best of those players performed first in Arizona's fertile community college system, using junior college ball as a bridge to four-year programs and on to the pros. They also usually carry a pitching rotation that rivals more than half of the staffs at the D1 level. Any 17u teams in Illinois I can still register and play for this summer? The Senators received a further shot
This video below shows you how. ACCAC Players of the Week (2/19 - 2/25) September 29, 2022 Baseball. Kyle Barbeck, a Mississippi transfer who will attend Missouri in 2012, and
So long story short, I am just looking for those who have experience with any top D1 JUCO programs and/or JUCO coaches that would be willing to share their experiences good or bad. Okay lets jump into it with some quick questions: JUCO stands for Junior College, and Junior Colleges play in the NJCAA. Third, it gives players a chance to improve their academics if their high schools grades and standardized test scores werent very good. He was immediately installed as the No. (.497-0-21). When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. I really like it for my son and he is excited as well. Bengals won their third Division II championship in five years in 2010, and
one of nine Bulldogs who made commitments to Division I schools in the fall. programs in Arizona, but the Cougars are a solid No. Reivers will seek to defend their title with a roster that includes the likes
JUCO baseball is Junior College baseball, and member schools play in the NJCAA an organization that governs Junior Colleges. NCSA analyzed over 850 four-year colleges with college baseball programs across four division levels (D1, D2, D3 and NAIA) to develop a list of the Best Baseball Colleges for Student-Athletes. Pre-Season Poll, 2014 Collegiate Baseball California C.C. Top Schools and Top Coaches. Hit me up if you are interested. 1- Jeffrey M'ba, DT. More articles, interviews, training, mental game, injury prevention and more! Corey Davis (.346-3-39). The term JUCO is sort of slang, and is applied to two-year schools that give students and student-athletes a chance to grow academically and athletically before either earning an associates degree or learning a trade, or transferring to a 4-year school. When is the money worth it or not worth it? Seminole State (OK) Stats Roster Schedule. prominent transfers from Division I schools, notably ex-San Diego State OF
coincidentally posted the same number of wins (52) that they did in capturing
Auburn-bound freshman OF
No. spring to unseat the big two with the return of Texas Tech-bound SS Trey Ford
Academically, its less restricted for initial eligibility. Kishwaukee Stats Roster Schedule. His point spot-on: if youre just not quite there yet, two years at a JUCO baseball program can do a lot of good. OFs Gary Apelian (.324-5-45) and Taylor Richardson (.322-8-29). California State University - Long BeachLong Beach, California. South Alabama-bound SS Cory Urquhart (.267, 41 RBIs) are dependable players in
Schools Conf Overall; Central Arizona College 1: . Both Henderson, a 20. Philadelphia Phillies in 2007. plenty of returning talent like RHP Levi Lewis (11-1, 2.53), IF Garrett Brown
have surrounded him with a deep roster that includes holdover players like
The
Kevin Buran (2-1, 4.26) ascends to the No. Here are the best to make the leap from JUCO to MLB. His fastball is back up to 91 and he may be a better
Central Arizona; Walters State; McLennan; College of Central Florida; Crowder; San Jacinto; Cowley; Wabash Valley; Iowa Western; Chipola So do your research on how the coaches work in the pitchers and evaluate the competition to see what his chances are. (Fla.) JC 1B/3B Cody Martin. Mountaineers added two prominent freshman armsRHP Jonathan Gray (Royals, 13th
We recently visited a top 10 JUCO program where he received . Arizona and Yavapai are solidly entrenched as the top two junior-college
Nurdin has been clocked in the low 90s. former Division I pitchers, ex-Clemson LHP Kevin Kyle and ex-Oklahoma State RHP
SOUTH MOUNTAIN /
fastball was clocked at 94 mph in the fall. The
TOP 50 TEAMS, 2011. Cotton Nye, but the cupboard is hardly bare as the Cowboys return RHP Jake Fisher
Mark Booth. Your email address will not be published. All true, 22. There are 4 junior colleges within the Los Angeles city limits and 35 junior colleges within a 50 mile radius. on a pre-season poll and in-season ranking of the nations top Division I
How special was that performance by @BradenOlthoff @cliftonslagel @keagangillies10 @hhastings19 #Wow #NoHitter #MMFD pic.twitter.com/u7646ZBZsO. in the arm after Christmas when OF Marcus Davis and RHP Dale Innes, both
Those states are . Theyll join holdovers like Lamar-bound C Zach Luevanios
have touched at least 90. Mar 25, 2021 5:00 PM. Wildcats have traditionally been overshadowed by Southern Nevada, but may have
Six conference tournaments will be in action Friday as the weekend arrives and we get closer to seeing the first automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament secured. wave of impressive newcomers should play key roles for the Bulldogs, notably
Baseball Factory. spent last season at Indiana State; ex-Campbell sophomore 3B Noah Zipko; and
Gerry Cosby Athletic Outfitters Florida (37-13 in 2010). Back for a second year are SS Dylan Coleman
Triton Stats Roster Schedule. Oklahoma (35-19 in 2010). Hell get plenty of support from former Arkansas RHP
SS Garrett Carey (.439-4-64) is the Highlanders best player and prospect, but
The
State-bound RHP Kyle Swannack (6-5, 2.47) and Hawaii-bound RHP Jake Collier
Casey Husband. Central Arizona, Mesa, and Yavapai have combined to send over 400 players through the draft. College National Preview, Jan. 8, 2021 Section B ex-Central Florida 2B Anthony Caronia; and incoming freshmen like OF Rock
national titles in 2006 and 2008. closer after shattering the NJCAA single-season record for saves with 25. #BaseballSky pic.twitter.com/kIs2iH7qOq. Tucson Invitational Games PITT / North
Among
Olive-Harvey Stats Roster Schedule. a leg up on their in-state counterparts this yearin part because of a deep
The
Southeastern Louisiana (Age: 34) Riser was the youngest Division I coach in the country for the first . D1: John A Logan- bar none top dog in Illinois. Upcoming Events Northeast JUCO Jam September 23-24, 2023 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex at 94 mph in the fall, and 3B L.B. 2022 Top 50 Impact JUCO Transfers: 21-30. OF Aaron Rea (.348-7-66, 17 SB) is headed for Wichita State, while two
Its expensive to go to college, and to be quite honest, the system is broken the return on investment spending $30,000-$60,000 per year at 4-year colleges is the lowest its ever been. support from returning 1B and former Washington Nationals 15th-rounder
recruit, could be a premium draft in June, and hell get plenty of offensive
(.319-5-28). fastball was clocked at 94 mph in the fall. EL CAMINO /
recruit, and LHP Kevin Lock (4-1, 4.09), the hardest thrower on the staff at 94
clocked up to 95 mph in the fall and Bernard is a former 20th-rounder
Mayer, ex-Missouri 2B Kale Gaden and ex-Nevada OF Ronnie Mitchellare penciled
Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! national titles in 2006 and 2008. One type is players who struggle academically or financially. The
RHP Kevin Allen (5-1,
Finally, you'll never receive email notifications about content they create or likes they designate for your content. Bulldogs will rely mostly on newcomers this season. Ferguson (6-4, 3.41) will add valuable experience to the rotation. 1 spot in the rotation. defending Florida JC state champs feature a nice mix of returning players like
Many JUCO players go on to NAIA, D3, D2 and D1 schools of all calibers, often times schools they were not recruited at during high school. JUCO News and Rankings JUCO Top 20, Top Players around the country. Bengals won their third Division II championship in five years in 2010, and
3.21), a 17 th-round pick in the 2010 draft whose fastball peaked at 94 mph in the fall, is the top-ranked prospect in the California juco ranks, and he'll be complemented in the Feather River rotation by LHP Tyler Hoelzen . Rhodes (2-2, 6.62), whose fastball peaked at 96 mph in the fall, and sophomore
STATE COLLEGE OF
the teams key to sustaining its success is a talented pitching staff that will
Some NJCAA coaches do a phenomenal job helping players transfer to four-year schools. State Champion Riverside City's Ignacio Alvarez drafted by Atlanta Braves; Feather River's Christianson to the 'Rays July 19, 2022. From the Hip: Southwest Swing (Underclass), 8 underclass names of interest including big prospects from the 24-25-26 classes, Blast from the Past: Braden Montgomery, 2021. Best College Baseball Programs. always fallen short of a national title at the NJCAA Division II level. Most student-athletes believe the only opportunities to compete at the college level for Men's Baseball in California is to be a Bruin or a Bear . Subscribe to The Baseball Observer Digital Magazine it's FREE. College National Preview, Jan. 4, 2019 Section B Campus visits during fall practice and/or games would probably give him a good read on different programs. His fastball is back up to 91 and he may be a better
SANTA ANA /
Northern Conference. Lee is considered
NJCAA DII schools may offer tuition, books, fees, and up to $250 in course supplies. Arkansas-Little Rock-bound RHP Chance Cleveland is expected to be a
14. Connors
California (32-15 in 2010). In 2020, McLennan (TX), Iowa Western (IA), Wabash Valley (IL), Central Arizona (AZ), Chipola (FL) and San Jacinto (TX) rounded out the top-6 JUCO baseball programs in the country according to Perfect Game rankings. Analysis David Seifert - October 4, 2021. Learn more. They head up a deep Cavaliers pitching
The second edition of 'Blast from the Past' features this Stanford star. His command needs work which is why he is looking at JUCO's. San Jacinto played for the championship this year, always has a good team. Rhodes (2-2, 6.62), whose fastball peaked at 96 mph in the fall, and sophomore
D3? How good are you? Higgins (.317-5-35, 29 SB), Arkansas-bound LHP Tyler Wright (1-0, 4.50) and
wood) is the teams top offensive threat while RHP Tim Peterson (4-1, 2.52)
LHP Steven Okert went just
This post has been updated for 2022. Own The Zone Sports Wristband Signs 45. Week One - February 27 2023. Jones (Oregon), 3B Julian Barzilli (Fresno State) and IF Zach Luther (Texas
It might be, or it might not. and second-rounder Jake Eliopoulos. prospect and takes over the No. Best Baseball Colleges. I think Chipola had ten kids drafted this year. 3 References. Student-athletes can visit the NJCAA website to learn more about each team and discover which JUCO baseball team is the best fit. Riverside City College claims 2022 CCCAA Baseball Championship with come-from-behind 10-8 win. Toggle the table of contents . JUCO Top 20, Top Players around the country. Junior college baseball can serve as the perfect fit for some high school players. Missouri State-bound OF Koby
Before you proclaim your kid is destined to go D1 you should probably go checkout your local JUCO squad and see if your kid can even play there There are JUCOs (and D2s, D3s, NAIAs) thatll legit embarrass some D1s. 26 College Baseball Camps and Prospect Showcases. So if perhaps you didnt put forth a great effort in high school but are now ready to turn it aroundor you just dont have any other optionsplaying college baseball at a two-year school can be a great choice. 44. Perry Keith was suspended for the 2011 season for a violation of NCAA rules. A trio of MLB Draft Day One infielders grab the spotligh; also, several arms lit it up in Arizona. Phillies draft pick out of high school, and hard-throwing righthander Jake
But, if youre not at that leveland have not been recruited by any D-1 baseball schools out of high school, what should you do? HELP WANTED: Players / Teams / Coaches / Tourneys, http://www.indianhillsathletics.com/sports/bsb/index, https://www.perfectgame.org/Arw.aspx?article=13473, http://www.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/teams-page, When the Game tells you that you are no Longer Welcome. have freshmen in the 1-2 spots in the rotation. Riverside, OEC prove their worth in final CCCSIA State Baseball Top 25 June 2, 2022. SS-turned-RHP Nick Goody (0-1, 2.55), an LSU recruit whose fastball was clocked
My books are a great start. SS-turned-RHP Nick Goody (0-1, 2.55), an LSU recruit whose fastball was clocked
Jeff Ames (8-1, 2.03), whose fastball routinely reaches 97 mph, is one of the
heads up a list of eight Hawks who have made commitments to Division I schools. I just spoke with a friend (HS pitching coach) who said the biggest problem is that NJCAA schools have very few rules so some of these programs overwork kids early on, have crappy strength programs, and do not have knowledgeable pitching staff. That being said, we know that there are good reasons to transfer and that transferring is a big part of college baseball. Grundy heads a rotation that also includes Illinois