Baseball Recruiting 2010 & 2011

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Possible Recruits:

Barrett Astin    P / 3B    6-0    175    R / R
Forrest City, AR Mustangs

Also a quarterback on the football team.

2007 FB: 883 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

All-Conference in football in 2007 and 2008.

6A-East All-Conference and 6A All-State Tournament team in 2008.

Played for the Forrest City Post 4 legion team in the summer of '08.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2008. Hit 91 on the gun.

2008 FB: 1,479 passing yards and 14 touchdowns.

#393 (#2 in Arkansas) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Teams Honorable Mention on March 17, 2009.

2009: Three no-hitters and one perfect game as of 4/21. ERA under 2.

Had two hits & one run and picked up the save on 3/9/09. Threw two innings and got a win on 3/10. Took a loss on 3/17 (complete game, three unearned runs, 10 K's). Got the win (CG, 9 K's, 5 hits) on 4/21. Also singled and scored in the game. Picked up a win on 5/1 after allowing six hits, walking three and striking out 13.

5A-East All-Conference, All-State and 5A-East All-Academic Team in 2009.

Invited to attend the Xi Summer Classic in 2009.

Andrew Blum    RHP / OF    6-2    190    R / R
Plano, TX (West HS Wolves)

Attended the 2007 Perfect Game South Underclass Showcase. {Rated a 7.5}

PG Report: Athletic build, long loose arm with good carry, plus arm speed, good footwork, OF 85, flat swing, good bat speed, centers ball well, slightly closed stance, quick arm, arm works well, keeps ball down, 11/5 CB, good sink on CH, balanced, works quick, FB 81-84, CB 67, CH 75, excellent student. Named to Top Prospect Team.

2008 incomplete: 1-8 (.125) with one double and one RBI at the plate. Had a 1.65 ERA, 10 walks and 55 strikeouts in 46.1 innings.

2008: 7-0 with a 1.12 ERA.

Won the 2008 Texas 5A State Championship with Plano West. Was the starting pitcher.

Attended the 2008 Perfect Game National Underclass Event. {Rated a 10}

PG Report: Solid athletic build, very good strength potential. Short quick arm action, high 3/4's release, athletic delivery with some effort, limited front side at present, FB 85-87 mph, projects velocity, tight 11/5 CB with vgd velocity, good feel for change up, changes speeds well. Potential 2-way prospect, very good speed, 6.65 60, good raw bat speed, swings hard, hands work, line drive plane, lacks timing at present, quick late leg lift trigger hampers. Follow closely both ways. Excellent student.

#89 (#10 in Texas) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009.

2009: Batted .241 (7-29) with 4 runs, 6 RBI, 1 double, 1 triple and 1 homerun in 17 games. 3-1 with a 1.63 ERA, 51.2 innings, 14 walks and 65 strikeouts in 8 games.

Played for the DBat Mustangs Guthrie the summer of '09.

Cale Coshow    P / 1B    6-5    240    Throws R
Edmond, OK (Deer Creek High School Antlers)

2008 (incomplete): 4 homeruns, 8-1 on the mound.

Plays for former Razorback Ron Moore at Deer Creek.

Had a two-run double and an intentional walk on 3/23/09. Singled and walked on 3/24. Two run single and a run scored on 4/22. Threw five shutout innings (2 hits) on 5/8. Two RBI on 5/14.

Played for the Deer Creek legion team in the summer of '09.

Had two hits, one run, one double and four RBI on 6/1.

Logan Ehlers    P    6-1    180    L / L
Nebraska City, NE Pioneers

Also plays football and basketball.

2007: 5 wins, 1.44 ERA and 55 strikeouts as of 5/10.

2008: 43.0 innings, 21 hits, 6 earned runs, 0.98 ERA and 101 strikeouts as of 5/1.

First Team Super State in '08 and '09.

Fastball is 88-90 mph, curveball 72-75 and high 70's slider.

#113 in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009. #1 in Nebraska.

2009: 10-0 with 3 saves, a 0.20 ERA, 16 walks and 161 strikeouts in 68 innings. Threw five no-hitters. Batted .329 with 22 RBI, 19 runs and 8 doubles.

Struck out 12 in a 5 inning no-hitter on 4/2/09. Threw a no-hitter and struck out 21 (of 22) on 4/29.

Named to the World-Herald All-Nebraska First Team on 5/27/09.

Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Nebraska in 2009.

Kevin Gausman    P / OF    6-4    180    L / R
Centennial, CO (Grandview HS Wolves)

2008: 5-2 with a 3.80 ERA, 35.0 innings, 14 walks and 38 strikeouts. 4-12 (.333) with 3 runs, 3 RBI, 1 double, 3 walks and 4 strikeouts. Played 14 games.

Second Team All-Centennial League in 2008.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009.

2009: Batted .268 (15-56) with 16 runs, 13 RBI, 3-4 stolen bases, 3 doubles and 4 homeruns. 7-1 with a 2.24 ERA, 9 walks and 53 strikeouts in 50 innings. Threw 5 complete games in 8 appearances and 6 starts.

Threw a complete game (7.0 ip, 5 hits, 8 K's, Win) on 5/2/09.

Bronson Gillam    1B / 3B / P    6-4    225    S / R
Bossier City, LA (Evangel Christian Academy Eagles)

2007: Batted .398 (35-88) with 27 runs, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 11 homeruns, 51 RBI, 31 walks, 19 strikeouts and 4-5 stolen bases in 35 games. 7-6 with a 3.17 ERA in 57.1 innings on the mound. Gave up 60 hits, 52 runs (26 earned) and 35 walks to go with 81 strikeouts in 17 games (15 started, 2 complete).

1A All-State in 2007.

2008: Batted .362 (38-105) with 36 runs, 11 doubles, 6 homeruns, 40 RBI, 22 walks, 22 strikeouts and 2-2 stolen bases in 35 games. 4-4 with a 3.85 ERA and 2 saves in 43.2 innings. Gave up 37 hits, 34 runs (24 earned) and 23 walks along with 55 strikeouts in 16 games (6 started, 1 complete).

All-City and 2A All-State in 2008.

Attended the Perfect Game National Showcase in 2008. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Bronson Gillam is a 2010 RHP/1B/3B with a 6'4'', 225 lb. frame from Bossier City, LA who attends Evangel Christian Academy. Tall strong build with big powerful legs. Pitches from 3/4 arm slot, easy fluid arm action, uses his lower body well to drive strongly to the plate, throws heavy FBs at 90 mph with some tailing action, 10 to 4 tilt on CB, showed good arm speed on CH as well. Also switch hits with power to all fields. Very good pitching and hitting prospect for 2010 class. Also a very good student.

Could be a two-way player.

#39 (#1 in Louisiana) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009.

2009: Batted .354 with 6 homeruns. Went 13-1 with 114 strikeouts on the mound.

Went 3-4 with 1 homerun and got the win on the mound on 4/16/09. Threw a complete game (9 K's, 1 run, Win) on 4/30. Threw a complete game (5.0, 4 hits) on 5/7 to improve to 12-1. Hit a homerun on 5/12. Threw a complete game (3 hits, 1 unearned run, 8 K's, 7.0 innings, Win) in the state championship game on 5/13.

Won the 2A State Championship in '09.

Named the 2A All-State Outstanding Player by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2009.

Jeff Harvill    P / OF    6-2    180    L / L
Keithville, LA (Evangel Christian Academy Eagles)

Also plays football.

2007: Batted .200 (2-10) with 2 runs, 4 RBI, 3 walks and 5 strikeouts. 2-1 with a 2.58 ERA, 21.2 innings, 21 walks and 28 strikeouts in 11 games (2 starts) on the mound.

2008: Batted .250 (2-8) with 5 runs, 1 triple, 3 RBI, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts and 2-2 stolen bases. 4-2 with a 2.66 ERA, 44.2 innings, 29 walks and 46 strikeouts in 13 games (8 started, 1 complete) on the mound.

Attended the Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase in 2008. {Rated an 8.5}

PG REPORT: Slender athletic body, projects well. Quick compact arm action, accelerates delivery to the plate, good arm speed, hides ball well, high release point. FB touched 85 mph, mostly straight, occ cuts. CB has good velo, big 2 plane break, good pitch, developing change up. Good athlete, runs 6.95, has bat speed and solid hitting approach. Good student.

#454 in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009.

Got a save (1.2 innings, 4 K's) on 5/12/09.

Won the 2A State Championship in '09.

Honorable Mention 2A All-State in 2009.

Craig Hayes    C / 3B / 1B    6-1    210    R / R
Sachse, TX (South Garland High School)

Starting catcher since his freshman year.

2008: Batted .257 (19-74) with 10 runs, 17 RBI, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homeruns and 8 walks in 28 games.

All-District 10-5A in '08.

Attended the 2008 PG Showcase at AFLAC All-American game.

PG REPORT: Hayes is a strong durable bodied catcher with a good arm and quickness behind the plate. He is a very good defensive receiver. In LA he showed outstanding hitting potential. He is an attacker who creates plus bat speed. The ball jumps off the wood in a hurry when he squares it up. He has power potential and needs to be followed closely by high level DIs and pro scouts. Hayes is a very good student as well.

#92 in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Second Team on March 17, 2009.

2009: Batted .382 (26-68) with 9 doubles, 4 homeruns, 31 RBI and 15 runs in 22 games.

Matt Morse    MIF / CF    5-11    180    R / R
Sandwich, IL (Aurora Christian Eagles)

Also plays football (WR / FS / P).

Runs a 6.91 60.

Attended the Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase in 2006. {Rated a 9}

PG REPORT: Named to Top Prospect Team. Slender body, shows bat speed, quick bat, stays inside ball, strong follow, has a good approach, uses hands well, short swing, toe tap trigger, uses all fields, level swing, patient hitter, quick actions in field, strong arm, 86 from OF, 80 from IF, + feet, + hands, good body control, sound mechanics on mound, short arm action, repeats delivery, good extension, late sink and run on FB, ground ball pitcher, pitches to contact, lots of strikes, FB 78-80, CB 68, CH 68, excellent student, 4.2 gpa.

Was a starter as a freshman.

2007: Batted .427.

Team MVP in 2007.

2008 IHSFCA 4A All-State in football (WR).

2008 Tri-Cities All-Area Honorable Mention in baseball.

Attended the Perfect Game Sunshine West Showcase in 2008. {Rated a 9}

PG REPORT: Medium sized frame, lean build, short arm action, quick arm, arm strength, athletic actions, nice transfers, slightly open stance, knee lift trigger, aggressive approach, throws hands to ball well, good pop, gets out of box, can hit, bat speed, 3/4 arm slot, developing pitching mechanics, outstanding student.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Teams Honorable Mention on March 17, 2009.

2009: Batting .418 with a .602 OBP as of 5/27.

Got the win on the mound and had two hits and two runs at the plate on 4/28/09. Had an RBI triple on 5/12. Had three hits and three runs on 5/20. Hit a homerun on 5/27.

Tyler Nurdin    P / OF    6-3    185    R / L
Fort Worth, TX (Paschal High School Panthers)

Also plays football.

Attended the Perfect Game South Top Prospect Showcase in 2008. {Rated a 9}

PG REPORT: Long athletic frame, Mid 3/4 release, very projectable build, attacks hitters with FB which has arm side run and late life, change up has same action as fast ball, very deceptive, good arm speed, 12-6 cb with good bite, hides ball well, will cut ball, has good pitchability. Overall Solid pitcher with more to come, good student.

First Team All-District 4-5A in 2008.

#251 in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Teams Honorable Mention on March 17, 2009.

2009: 5-1 as of 4/9.

First Team All-District 3-5A in 2009.

Played for the DBat Mustangs Guthrie the summer of '09.

Myles Smith    MIF / P    6-1    163    R / R
Detroit, MI (Dearborn Divine Child High School Falcons)

Attended the Perfect Game Mi. Lakeshore State Showcase in 2006. {Rated a 7.5}

PG REPORT: Athletic actions in IF, good range, moves through the ball, hits from a narrow stance, good bat speed, line drive swing plane, pitches from a 3/4 arm slot, long and loose arm action, minimal effort, balanced and online delivery, keeps FB down, good presence for a young player, good student.

Attended the Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase in 2006. {Rated an 8.5}

PG REPORT: Named to Top Prospect Team. Lean athletic body, aggressive swing, short to ball, bat speed, centers ball well, loose arm, good angles to ball, good actions, arm strength, 80 IF, 3/4 arm slot, lively arm, drop and drive, high upside, solid run on FB, FB 78-81, CH 69, must follow, excellent student, 4.0 gpa.

Attended the Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase in 2008. {Rated a 9.5}

PG REPORT: Plus athletic build, loose with projectable strength. 2-way prospect. Middle infield actions, very good arm strength, quick hands, quick reactions, plays with balance and flair. 7.01 runner. Good load hitting, loose extended swing, good bat speed, tends to collapse back side/affects contact, tools to hit with adjustments. Also pitches, easy delivery, loose arm, FB steady at 86-88 mph, good spin on 11/5 curveball, more velo there with pitching repetitions.

#94 in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 500 High School Prospects for 2010 on February 20, 2009.

Threw a complete game two-hitter (1 run) on 4/23/09. Had one single, one triple, two runs and four RBI on 4/25.


Information courtesy of hognation.net

[The_Bionic_Pig]

2011 Commitments (To Play in 2012)



Drake Roberts    SS / 2B / OF    5-8    155    S / R
Washington, TX (Brenham High School Cubs)

2008: Batted .245 (23-94) with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 2 homeruns and 22-25 stolen bases in 33 games (may be incomplete).

Named the District 18-4A Newcomer of the Year in '08.

Commited in late 2008.

Attended the Perfect Game 2008 National Underclass Showcase Main Event in December. {Rated a 10}

PG REPORT: Strong compact build, mature for age. Very good bat speed, aggressive power approach, quick hands, ball carries very well off bat, squares up well, drives ball to gaps, advanced hitter. 6.99 runner, very quick feet on defense, plus defensive actions, easy to project. Dominant freshman performer at high level TX baseball, already verballed to Arkansas.

Selected for the 2009 Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament.

#12 (#1 in Texas) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 80 High School Prospects for 2011 on March 11, 2009.

2009: Batted .388 with 13 doubles, 2 triples, 4 homeruns and 39 RBI. Had 15 stolen bases as of 5/20.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Second Team on March 17, 2009.

First Team All-District 18-4A and Second Team 4A All-State (SS) in '09.

Named All Houston 4A by Houston5ABaseball.com in '09.

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Archie Bradley    P / SS / OF    6-3    210    R / R
Muskogee, OK Roughers

Also plays football (QB).

2008: Batting .440 with 12 doubles, 8 homeruns and 28 RBI as of April 20. Also 2-4 on the mound at that time.

Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2008.

Injured his shoulder playing football in November '08.

Fastball sits 88-92.

Ranked the #2 2011 prospect in Oklahoma by PGCrossChecker on March 11, 2009.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American Second Team on March 17, 2009.

Played for the DBat Mustangs Guthrie the summer of '09.

Dylan Bundy    INF / P    6-2    205    S / R
Sperry, OK Pirates

2008: 10-1 with a 0.92 ERA as a freshman. Hit 12 homeruns.

Had 17 strkeouts in a game on 4/17/08. Won the 3A State Championship on 5/12.

First Team All-Metro in '08 & '09.

Fastball has hit 92. Very sharp curveball.

Played for the D-Bat 16U team in Dallas, TX during the summer of '08.

Selected for the Chicago White Sox Area Code team during the summer of 2008. Named the #58 prospect.

His brother Bobby signed with Arkansas in 2007 but was drafted and went pro instead.

#4 (#1 in Oklahoma) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 80 High School Prospects for 2011 on March 11, 2009.

2009: 12-1 with a 0.85 ERA, 11 walks and 183 strikeouts in 82 innings on the mound. Also had 2 saves. Batted .423 with 5 homeruns and 46 RBI. Threw four no-hitters.

Played a double header on 3/14/09. Pitched a perfect game (7.0, 69 pitches, 18 K's) in game 1. Went 6-7 with 2 homeruns, 1 triple, 2 doubles and 2 intentional walks in the double header. Threw his fourth no-hitter (14 K's) of the season on 4/10. Took a no-decision (7.0 ip, 12 K's, 3 runs, 1 earned run, 5 hits) on 4/25. Picked up a win (7.0 innings, 12 strikeouts, 2 hits) on 5/14. Had one homerun, one double, two walks, four runs and four RBI on 5/15. Got the win (3 hits, 1 unearned run, 3 walks, 17 K's) and hit a homerun in the state championship game on 5/16.

Won the 3A State Championship (back to back).

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009.

Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Oklahoma in 2009.

The Tulsa World Metro Pitcher of the Year in '09.

Played for the DBat Mustangs Guthrie the summer of '09.

Dillon Howard    P    6-2    200    R / R
Searcy, AR Lions

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

Fastball sits between 93-95 mph with good life.

#3 (#1 in Arkansas) in the PGCrossChecker rankings of the Top 80 High School Prospects for 2011 on March 11, 2009.

Named to the Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American First Team on March 17, 2009.

Picked up a win (3 hits, 3 walks, 6 K's) on 5/4/09. Hit a two-run homerun on 5/5.

Took the loss in the 6A State Championship game in 2009 (4.0 ip, 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, 6 K's). Also went 0-4 with 1 RBI at the plate.

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

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Blake Baxendale    C    6-1    185    R / R
Sherwood, AR (Sylvan Hills HS Bears)

His brother DJ signed with the Hogs for 2009.

Named a Travel Baseball Select All-American in 2006 after hitting 27 homeruns and throwing out 89 of 101 runners.

Has shown a 1.91 pop time. Strong arm.

Starter as a freshman.

2009: Batting .429 with 14 doubles, 1 homerun and 38 RBI as of 4/22.

Went 0-0 with 2 walks and 1 hbp on 4/17/09.

Expected to play for the Arkansas EXPRESS in the summer of '09.

David Petrino    P / MIF    5-9    175    S / R
Springdale, AR (Shiloh Christian School Saints)

Played for the 14U USA National Team in Guatemala in November and December 2008. Was 4-6 (.667) with 6 runs, 2 doubles, 3 RBI, 1 BB and 3 HBP in 6 games. Threw one scoreless inning (2 K's) on the mound. Won the gold medal.

Tops out at 83 mph with his fastball. Also throws a curve and change.

Interested in Arkansas and Oklahoma State.

Hit two homeruns (1 grand slam) and threw five innings for the win on 2/27/09. Two-run double on 3/16. Got a win with 2 innings of relief in a combined no-hitter and had an RBI single on 3/30. Had one double and one run scored on 4/14. Also threw two scoreless innings (1 hit) for the win. Picked up a win (3.0 ip, 2 hits, 4 K's) to improve to 5-0 on 4/21. 1-3 with 2 runs on 4/25. Improved to 6-0 with a complete game victory (3 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, 1 hbp, 9 K's) in the state tournament on 5/4. Went 0-3 with 1 strikeout in the 4A State Championship game 5/9. Also pitched 1/3 of an inning, walking one.

Class 4A All-State Tournament Team in '09.

Expected to play for the Arkansas EXPRESS in the summer of '09.

Information provided by: http://www.hognation.net

[Hogbody]

David Petrino??

[The_Bionic_Pig]

David Petrino??

I know what your thinking and I not sure to be honest Hogbody...

[Hogbody]

I know what your thinking and I not sure to be honest Hogbody...

Found this on him. Guess it's no relations.

http://www.amateurbaseballreport.com/FeaturebrStories/tabid/72/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/128/Default.aspx

he sounds like a good one.

CBP has four children: Kelsey, Nick, Bobby, and Katie.

[Tomhog™]

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