EvoCane Jack Dragum, SS/RHP, Hanover to Virginia
Also, Richmond Braves MIF, Kyle Horton, to Liberty
EvoCane Jack Dragum, SS/RHP, Hanover to Virginia
Also, Richmond Braves MIF, Kyle Horton, to Liberty
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Awesome for those young men! My question........Why would a 2018 verbally commit? What benefit is that to the young man, and/or the school? I know there have been discussions on HSBBW regarding this, but it seems these early verbals would cause more harm than good. Wonder how many actually will end up at the "early verbal" school? Not trying to be negative, but just trying to see the positives. Again, congrats to those involved!
New to board, quick question: a 2018 kid, is that the year they graduate from High School? So is a 2018 a freshman in HS now? thanks,
New to board, quick question: a 2018 kid, is that the year they graduate from High School? So is a 2018 a freshman in HS now? thanks,
Yes.
Jonoven Savage, C/P/CIF/OF, Western Branch to Virginia Tech
Nic Kent, MIF, St. Anne's-Bellfield to University of Virginia
Matt Balance, MIF, Cape Henry Collegiate to Virginia Tech
Congratulations to these talented ball players and their families.
Things are starting to heat up in Virginia, 3 commits in a week!
New to board, quick question: a 2018 kid, is that the year they graduate from High School? So is a 2018 a freshman in HS now? thanks,
Yes.
Now they are 10th graders...just to clear up any confusion for people reading this.
Excited to announce another EvoCane committed:
Cade Hungate, RHP/INF, Abingdon HS, to Florida State
I was fortunate to play with his father in college. Cade has great parents and he is a wonderful kid. Congrats, Eric & Vicki.
Congratulations to Stephen Pelli RHP St Mary's HS to Virginia Tech!
congrats to Stephen Pelli great kid
Congratulations to Tyler Casagrande OF Paul VI Catholic HS / Marucci Stars on his commitment today to the University of Arizona.
Congrats to Tyler! A very good player at Paul IV. Arizona is lucky to have him.So many 2018's in our conference are committing early.
Happy to say 2018 Ethan Smith committed to Vanderbilt University
Happy to say 2018 Ethan Smith committed to Vanderbilt University
Very happy to see that as well. Sorry for butchering the twitter announcement. HAHAHA
Uh lets see, when I think of everything the Canes have done for him, I can let that slide
Congratulations to Jake Steinberg SS St Johns College HS / Diamond Skills Dodgers on his commitment today to the University of Miami.
Sending out best wishes and congratulations to Ralston Valley (CO) 2018 C Luke Leisenring on committing to Arizona State over the weekend.
I guess that looooonnngg bus ride every day from somewhere in VA all the way to the school in Colorado paid off!
Whoops.
Congratulations to Will Schroeder RHP 3B Loudoun County HS / Stars Baseball on his commitment to the University of North Carolina. Well deserved, very bright future!
Congrats to Alex Kobersteen- RHP Courtland HS Committed to George Washington Univ.
Congrats to Travis Reifsnider C/3B from Collegiate/Evoshield Seminoles. Committed to JMU
Congrats to Carson Bell RHP/SS (Washington & Lee HS and Pinnacle Prospects) on his commitment to JMU.
Most of these commitments are to major programs. A few are to mid majors. Why would an '18 commit to a mid major in 2016? He has another year for his stock to rise. The mid majors will still be shopping next summer. From a baseball perspective the decision doesn't make sense to me. I understand if it's affordability or dad played there.
I may well be twisted in my thinking, but this is what I told my boy: "If the second prettiest girl in town asks you to dance when the prettiest girl in town isn't giving you the time of day (and is busy courting other guys), you dance."
We are huge fans of the proximity of my sons "mid-major" school, the academics of the school and the future of the baseball program.
BTW: Isn't Costal Carolina "mid-major"?
Coastal plays in a mid major conference. But they haven't been a mid major program for years. They play up in their non conference games. They can compete with anyone.
FFXfireman posted:I may well be twisted in my thinking, but this is what I told my boy: "If the second prettiest girl in town asks you to dance when the prettiest girl in town isn't giving you the time of day (and is busy courting other guys), you dance."
We are huge fans of the proximity of my sons "mid-major" school, the academics of the school and the future of the baseball program.
BTW: Isn't Costal Carolina "mid-major"?
Every student-athlete has to make his own decision. I completely understand academics and proximity being a valuable part of the decision.
But what if the player has another year to develop into a player where he can attend a major with the equivalent academics and proximity? The mid major will probably still be glad to have him next year.
RJM posted:FFXfireman posted:I may well be twisted in my thinking, but this is what I told my boy: "If the second prettiest girl in town asks you to dance when the prettiest girl in town isn't giving you the time of day (and is busy courting other guys), you dance."
We are huge fans of the proximity of my sons "mid-major" school, the academics of the school and the future of the baseball program.
BTW: Isn't Costal Carolina "mid-major"?
Every student-athlete has to make his own decision. I completely understand academics and proximity being a valuable part of the decision.
But what if the player has another year to develop into a player where he can attend a major with the equivalent academics and proximity? The mid major will probably still be glad to have him next year.
I see both sides to this argument. I will say this: With the "commitment" timeline moving ever forward (into freshman and sophomore years), it behooves the mid-major to try and secure good talent as soon as possible to get them off the market (theoretically). As such, a mid-major may make a great offer, relative to holding out for a smaller offer from a high-major, that may or may not materialize. Then, if I do not act, the money and the available roster spots, may be minimal, or nonexistent, later.
just the way it is...
If this conversation revolves around a commitment to JMU...well, there was a time that JMU was a VERY good baseball program. They have all of the ingredients to find themselves right there again, going forward.
Congrats FFXfireman, JMU is a great school! You know your family's situation best, and you can't go wrong taking an offer from JMU.
The future isn't written yet, great news is your son gets to write it.
I appreciate it, GO44DAD, but the only situation I can speak with any authority on is the commitment of Alex Kobersteen to George Washington University. Being in the Atlantic 10 Conference, I believe it is also a "mid-major" school/program. I'm still getting used to the lingo, the hierarchy, peoples opinions and where it all fits together.
Needless to say, we are very happy with the offer that GW made to Alex and have no reason to regret the decision to commit.
FFXfireman posted:I appreciate it, GO44DAD, but the only situation I can speak with any authority on is the commitment of Alex Kobersteen to George Washington University. Being in the Atlantic 10 Conference, I believe it is also a "mid-major" school/program. I'm still getting used to the lingo, the hierarchy, peoples opinions and where it all fits together.
Needless to say, we are very happy with the offer that GW made to Alex and have no reason to regret the decision to commit.
Ooops on the typo, but sentiment the same. Congrats!
RJM posted:FFXfireman posted:I may well be twisted in my thinking, but this is what I told my boy: "If the second prettiest girl in town asks you to dance when the prettiest girl in town isn't giving you the time of day (and is busy courting other guys), you dance."
We are huge fans of the proximity of my sons "mid-major" school, the academics of the school and the future of the baseball program.
BTW: Isn't Costal Carolina "mid-major"?
Every student-athlete has to make his own decision. I completely understand academics and proximity being a valuable part of the decision.
But what if the player has another year to develop into a player where he can attend a major with the equivalent academics and proximity? The mid major will probably still be glad to have him next year.
RJM,
James Madison University has a new coach (one year) that is used to scouting in Virginia, relentlessly. If a player wants/needs to stay in Virginia, JMU has a lot to offer (large school, good football, co-ed, nice baseball facilities). If UVA and VT have snatched up their 2018s (their rosters show many come from out of state), JMU is a choice school for many....mid-major or not.
Nice to see Coach Ike being proactive.
Secretly relieved my 2014 in the same conference will have graduated when these 2018s arrive at JMU
Congrats to those recent commits.
Congratulations to Cristian Sanchez RHP, MIF Paul VI HS / Stars Baseball on his commitment to the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!!
Congratulations to Wesley Clarke C Liberty Christian Academy / Evoshield Canes North on his commitment to the University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks got a great one!
Congrats to MIF- Liam Grubbs of Louisa for his commitment to JMU, well deserved.
Two members of the Virginia Cardinals 2018 team have committed to James Madison:
John Kish, RHP from Cosby
and
Cal Sigler, OF from Benedictine (reclassified, previously a 2017 at Deep Run)
Congratulations to Justin Hanvey MIF Woodgrove HS / Stars Baseball on his commitment to Radford University. He can play just about any position on the field for the Highlanders.
Adam Hackenberg, C/UT from The Miller School and a recent addition to our Virginia Cardinals 2018 team, has committed to Clemson University.
Awesome kid and talent, allegedly the final Hackenberg (there's 1 more) is the best athlete in the family.
Congratulations @FlynnHopkins17 2018 OF @Robobaseball commits to play for @BMurphyWM @ The College of William & Mary pic.twitter.com/CquAmuW8IN.
Congrats to EvoCanes 2018 RHP Sen Keneally (Episcopal) for his commitment to Yale.
redbird5 posted:Congrats to EvoCanes 2018 RHP Sen Keneally (Episcopal) for his commitment to Yale.
I heard that! Boola Boola! I may be biased, but I think the future is bright in New Haven. Talk about project-ability!
Michael Peterson, CF for Prince George HS and the Virginia Cardinals, has committed to Longwood.
I haven't put pencil to paper, but my impression is that there are a high number of 2018 quality prospects committing to many major programs out of the Commonwealth, more than in the past at this stage of the recruiting cycle. Are we looking at a bumper crop?
Va is loaded with talent. The 2018's represent themselves well
Congrats to DSB Dodgers and SJC HS LHP/OF Zach Tsakounis on his commitment to Wake Forest. Quality arm and quality bat.
nxt lvl posted:Congrats to DSB Dodgers and SJC HS LHP/OF Zach Tsakounis on his commitment to Wake Forest. Quality arm and quality bat.
My understanding is Zach committed to William + Mary last Friday - Go Tribe!
You are absolutely right...William & Mary. Oops.
I should have posted it on Monday but got busy. Go Tribe...getting quite a ball player!!!!
Congratulations to Jared Lyons 2018 SS/RHP West Springfield HS / Stars who commits to play for Coach Brown at George Mason University.
Congratulations to Tevin Tucker 2018 SS Prince George HS / VA Cardinals who committed to WVU.
Thanks, you beat me to it!
Midlo Dad posted:Thanks, you beat me to it!
Tried to PM you, but the system would not allow me to for some reason. Sorry about posting that, should have thought it through + not stole your thunder. Tucker is a very talented player, I was truly excited for him (my wife went to WVU). He's robbed my boy of more than just one hit before. Keep up the great work with the young men!
CatsPop posted:nxt lvl posted:Congrats to DSB Dodgers and SJC HS LHP/OF Zach Tsakounis on his commitment to Wake Forest. Quality arm and quality bat.
My understanding is Zach committed to William + Mary last Friday - Go Tribe!
Whoa! No! William and Mary won't do, now.
I wonder how many people here have no idea what that comment was about.
I was actually on campus back in the day, when the student government organized the playing of that song on the campus radio station, and asked everyone to open their windows and crank it up all at once. (Honestly, it didn't make a dent. But it was a fun thought.)
You went to Bard?
Completely missed the reference!
1973? Steely Dan? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgWWliZHjtI
Back to William & Mary getting a good one......!
You got it, Keewart.
Several reputable scouting agencies and publications have indicated that the 2018 high school class is supposed to be one of the strongest in many, many years. There are a number of 2018s from the New England area who have committed to strong SEC and ACC baseball programs, many more than in recent years. May bode well for the MLB draft as well.
Thanks. I was racking my brain to try and get the reference.....
Connor Baine (PVI, OF) committed to GMU. Brother Clayton is at Radford for his freshman year, so Dad has lots of traveling in his future.
BTW: it looks like Coach Emerson, PVI has a powerful squad this season and next.
How many 2018 commits is that for Paul IV? 4,5 or 6? Coach Emerson has quite a team for the next two years!
How about Kyle Novak SS James Madison HS committing to James Madison University? Pretty cool...
Logan Amiss, C/3B/OF from Powhatan HS and the Virginia Cardinals 2018 team, has committed to VCU.
Congrats to Jack Weeks LHP Paul VI HS & Stars Baseball on his commitment to Georgetown!
Congratulations to Fluvanna County HS and Mid-Atlantic Orioles LHP Shaun Holyfield on his commitment to George Washington University!
Congrats to the following:
Tristan Snyder P-Louisa to William and Mary
Blaze O'Saben - MIF- Fauquier to UMBC
Mason Posey- P- Brentsville to George Mason
Max Harper (1B) from Spotsylvania High School, Pinnacle Baseball alum and Evoshield Canes North Showcase to VMI
Ryan Lee (OF) from Courtland High School, alum of Pinnacle Baseball and Evoshield Canes North Showcase to Marymount University.
Blaze O Saben!! What a GREAT baseball name.
Congrats to Cooper Adams (RHP) from St Johns College High and DSB Dodgers to UMBC
Scooter Ray, catcher for Manchester HS and the Va. Cardinals 2018 team, has committed to Lincoln Memorial University in Kentucky.
Wes Glass, LHP for Riverside HS and the Va. Cardinals 2018, has committed to Young Harris College in Georgia.
Congratulations to MIF Michael Campbell of DSB Dodgers and St Johns College High School and Xavier Marmol of DSB Dodgers on their commitments to Salisbury University.
OF Chase Reed St Johns College High and DSB Dodgers has committed to Loyola Marymount University in LA
There has been three from Eastern View who have recently committed:
Zach Thomas-SS/RHP King University
Wesley Payne-Lhp Averett University
Walker Chilton-1b/RHP University of Mary Washington
Congrats to those players and their families.
Several more members of the Virginia Cardinals 2018 team have committed, as follows:
Hunter Andrews, OF/RHP from St. Christopher's School, to Roanoke College
Drew Camp, 1B/3B from Thomas Dale, to Louisburg College
Connor Kannon, 3B/SS from Manchester, to Louisburg College
Scott McDonough, RHP/3B/1B from Mills Godwin, to Florence-Darlington Inst. of Tech.
Jacob Waltman, LHP from Matoaca, to Louisburg College
Jonathan Walton, RHP from Prince George, to Ferrum
Parker Wilburn, C, to Univ. of Mary Washington
Congrats to Josh Woodard- 2b/Rhp from Eastern View who has committed to play at Emory and Henry College
Congrats to Zach Smith- 3b/Rhp from Culpeper HS who has committed to play at Harford CC.
Congrats to Garrett Cornell- OF from Brentsville on his commitment to King University (Tenn).
Congrats to Jacob Gladstone- 1b from Kettle Run on his commitment to Ferrrum College
Congrats to Grayson Sims- C- from North Stafford on his commitment to Mars Hill College (SC)