2007 Verbals

Congrats to all of these recent verbals, what an exciting Fall it has been...

When looking at this long list there must be a lot of players and parents out there that are glad to have this process completed, successfully, and now they can focus on the final HS season.....ENJOY it guys and congrats!!!!!

Is Nick going to pitch at all for A&M?

Doug they want him to hit.

And we all know the young man can hit!!

Thought he might be a rare exception to the rule and be a D1 2 way player.

Congrats to John P. and family. Those thousands of swings have paid off!

John Paterson to Furman University, Cameron Rupp to University of Texas, Hunter hill to Cental Florida makes Three 2007 Prestonwood Christian Players to commit to a D1 Program.

Thats awesome.

PWC should have a really good team this year with the addition of Trey Fraizer from Plano West. I played with him this summer and hes a darn good pitcher from the left side

good luck to PWC this year.

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Originally posted by BAAAACK:
John Paterson to Furman University, Cameron Rupp to University of Texas, Hunter hill to Cental Florida makes Three 2007 Prestonwood Christian Players to commit to a D1 Program.

What summer programs did these guys play for?

Did they stay with the same team from 3 years?

correct me if im wrong-

Rupp- Dbat
Patterson- Patriots?
Hill- Mustangs

Patterson-Mustangs

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Originally posted by MeatsDad:

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Originally posted by BAAAACK:
John Paterson to Furman University, Cameron Rupp to University of Texas, Hunter hill to Cental Florida makes Three 2007 Prestonwood Christian Players to commit to a D1 Program.

What summer programs did these guys play for?

Did they stay with the same team from 3 years?

Hunter Hill- Dallas Mustangs Last 3 Years
Patterson - Dallas Tigers(M) - Dallas Dodgers- Dallas Mustangs
Rupp -Dallas Tigers (M)- DBAT -DBAT

The success of the PCA Lions and the kids that play there is not surprising. The program offers a nice alternative for kids that face "strange" circumstances in their public school programs. They get a great Christian-based education and good coaching as a bonus. This is true for other private schools as well. As long as kids can move from private to public schools...and back...there will be a high-level of competition at all levels. I'll leave it to others to argue the merits of moves for "athletic purposes". In these cases, I know the kids can benefit from the PCA experience in areas other than baseball -- see Proverbs 3:5.

Though all of these kids have had outstanding numbers at PCA, their baseball success stories must include credit to their summer programs.....a topic that has been discussed often.

Cam and Hunter and John are not the first PCA D1 baseball players....and they will not be the last. Congratulations, men!

And contributions to the P-Dad political campaign can be made to .......

Wow, these three D1 guys plus Oehlschlaeger (who is now at D1 Liberty) and they didn't win state? TAPPS must have some tough competition.

Two more verbals from the Houston area:

Relly Mercuria (Bellaire) 1B to TCU

Carter Jurica (Katy) INF to Katy

Waffle,
Thanks for keeping us updated on all the commits.

You posted that Carter Jurica of Katy committed to Katy. Could you please clarify where he actually committed?
Thanks and keep up the good work!

Carter is going to Kansas State.

Gotcha. Tough loss for TCU...they had the makings of a really good recruiting class.

I have a question - with only 9.7 scholarships for the whole TEAM what are the 8 or 9 '07 UT early commitments agreeing to sign for? Assuming that at least SOME of the current players on the UT roster are getting SOME scholarship money how can 8 or 9 early commits divide up such a small pie?

I am probably missing something because I will admit that I do not know as much about the NCAA scholarship rules as most of you. I just cannot believe that the Longhorns can continue to gain commitments when I would think they would not have any scholarship money available. Obviously they do.

You have too take into consideration that not all will end up on the 40 acres. Some will venture to pro ball at draft time next year.

Crawdad - I hear what you are saying but it would be my uneducated guess that many recruits would be happy to take the spot and take a small piece of the pie....Texas has such an elite program ... the school and the program are both difficult to get into so I think that would be a hard one to pass on no matter what the $$ is .... I know lots of guys that would sign-on for free for that opportunity.

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how can 8 or 9 early commits divide up such a small pie?

I just cannot believe that the Longhorns can continue to gain commitments when I would think they would not have any scholarship money available. Obviously they do.

Crawdad I think you hit it right on the head but also factor the following:

1. Academic Scholarships
2. Pell Grants
3. Guarenteed Student Loans

When all is factored, 8-9 scholarships can go a long way especially when some commitments may take 20% just to go to Texas. Plus the cost is not that expensive.

maybe 11 Seniors and 2 draftable Jr. and 2 Draft elgible Soph. may make the money situation better than what it seems. Of course you know guys will go there for absolutely no money at all.

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the school and the program are both difficult to get into so I think that would be a hard one to pass on no matter what the $$ is .... I know lots of guys that would sign-on for free for that opportunity.

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You have too take into consideration that not all will end up on the 40 acres. Some will venture to pro ball at draft time next year.

Two excellent observations.

Taylor Stetzer of Rockwall commits to Coach Kessinger at Arkansas State in Sun Belt Conference.

Awesome!!! Way to go Taylor! Congratulations and good luck next spring. I know you're parents are very proud and excited.

Congratulations to the Stetzer family. Will join another RHS former team mate at Arkansas State, right?

Does Ark State over recruit? or was it Arkansas that takes about 50 players a year?

At least you can count on a Walmart nearby!!!

Way to go Stetzer thats great and yes he will be joining Cade Baxter there, both played with me last year at Rockwall very good and smart baseball players!

Brett Eibner -- OF (The Woodlands) to Arkansas.

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Brett Eibner -- OF (The Woodlands) to Arkansas.

Nothing at all against this signing, by the way, congratulations to this young man........but....... it seems that Arkansas signs about 50 guys every year. Anybody else notice this, or is it just me?

I hear they have one of the MOST beautiful baseball facilities in the country. I'd love to see it someday myself!

Arkansas does sign a lot of kids. Their web site says they brought in 23 new (from HS or JUCO) for this season. Not really sure how they do that but they do...

And their stadium is very, very nice. I saw it this past season and it is top rate.

Congratulations to Kane Kimrey!

Kane Kimrey commits to West Point!

Congratulations to Kane and his family! Way to go Kane!

Fast Ball Mom

I visited West Point about 1-2 weeks ago. Very impressive campus. They are also completely re-doing their baseball field. A top notch place to go....

Waffle- do you know about any success/ playing time of players at Arkansas? There was a Jesuit grad that was a freshman there last year. Very nice player and a great kid.

I assume you mean M. Wild, a RHP who will be a soph this season. Has mid to upper-80s velocity, throws from a sidearm slot, etc. Comes from athletic family.

He pitched in 6 games as freshman (8 IP, no decisions, no saves, 4.50 ERA). It is hard to tell much more from the stat sheet than that. I do know that Arkansas, over the course of the year, used 13 different pitchers and 15 position players (whatever the heck that means).

Does anyone know if Jared Stafford(07) of Keller has committed anywhere?

I thought Jared was an 08

I think he is an 07 and has a younger brother as well. KD would know for sure.