Yeah I saw that too but he looks taller than that in the video. Maybe it's just the camera angle, plus he's a thin guy at this point. Easy to see how he projects based on great skill now plus the upside of adding some bulk over the coming years. Impressive prospect.
John Gregory, LHP/1B/OF from Hanover High School and the Virginia Cardinals, has committed to play for Tracy Woodson at the University of Richmond.
John is the 4th of our 6 sophomores to have committed thus far.
Originally Posted by Midlo Dad:
John Gregory, LHP/1B/OF from Hanover High School and the Virginia Cardinals, has committed to play for Tracy Woodson at the University of Richmond.
John is the 4th of our 6 sophomores to have committed thus far.
Congratulations to John and his family. His a great player and a fine young man.
EvoShield Canes RHP, Zach Hess (Liberty Christian, 2016), commits to Va Tech.
As long as this thread is running, can someone educate me here? Thought (for D1 at least) coaches cant reach out to players for recruitment purposes till after July 1 of rising senior summer. Yet I see on PG web site at least 13 or more 2015's already committed to Duke, for example. How is this worked - a verbal committment off the premises, a third party facilitating this, etc.? Dont know how this is accomplished...
Originally Posted by Momof2015:
As long as this thread is running, can someone educate me here? Thought (for D1 at least) coaches cant reach out to players for recruitment purposes till after July 1 of rising senior summer. Yet I see on PG web site at least 13 or more 2015's already committed to Duke, for example. How is this worked - a verbal committment off the premises, a third party facilitating this, etc.? Dont know how this is accomplished...
Through a proxy (travel coaches) is the usual way.
Ahhh...is it made official by the college making an announcement, or other means?
Originally Posted by Momof2015:
Ahhh...is it made official by the college making an announcement, or other means?
The college will not officially announce their recruiting class until after the NLI is signed in November senior year. That is what makes it official for D1 schools.
But soon after the verbal commitment, Twitter is usually abuzz by the player's own announcement. 
Mom,
I would suggest you go through the old threads under the Recruiting header.
There are all sorts of communications that are permissible, though what's allowed and what's not changes as the player moves through his high school years. That is, just because there are restrictions doesn't mean no one ever talks to anyone at all. There is not a total ban on discussions. And while it may go through a player's travel or high school coaches, it doesn't have to.
Given that your son is a rising senior, time is short. He (not you) needs to get informed and get on the stick.
A little late in posting, but Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B/LHP from James River High School and the Virginia Cardinals, has committed to ODU.
Congratulations. I'm a fan of southpaws.
2 recent 2016 commits from Loudoun County:
- Austin Rader, LHP, Woodgrove HS committed to Navy (his dream school...wants to be a SEAL...Godspeed!)
- Clayton Baine, MIF, Paul VI HS committed to Radford
I've watched both since LL. Well deserved reward for hard work and love of the game.
Congrats to Joe Rizzo, MIF from Oakton High School and the Canes for committing to South Carolina. It was a pleasure watching this kid play during last season's playoffs.
Rough Diamond, you beat me to it. 
Congrats to Joe and family. He is a great kid and had several amazing offers. I look forward to coaching Joe through the fall and will enjoy watching him as an EvoCane next year.
Thank you redbird5 and Rough Diamond. Mom and Dad are very proud of his accomplishments on and off the field.
Now if we can get him to stop leaving his gear 'n clothes in the front hallway...
Originally Posted by BucsFan:
2 recent 2016 commits from Loudoun County:
- Austin Rader, LHP, Woodgrove HS committed to Navy (his dream school...wants to be a SEAL...Godspeed!)
- Clayton Baine, MIF, Paul VI HS committed to Radford
Perfect for Austin! If there was ever a student athlete that fit the Naval Academy profile, it's him.
Great stuff for Clayton. A terrific young man that will add significant value to the RU program.
Just saw the great news joemktg ~ Congratulations to Joe!! What an accomplishment for him, you must be so proud. Keep him working hard...
Originally Posted by CatsPop:
Just saw the great news joemktg ~ Congratulations to Joe!! What an accomplishment for him, you must be so proud. Keep him working hard...
Thanks CatsPop!
If anyone needs an example of kid setting a goal and working his butt off to achieve it, it's Joe Rizzo. He is such a great example to his peers and teammates! Congrats!
Originally Posted by bigkatlee:
If anyone needs an example of kid setting a goal and working his butt off to achieve it, it's Joe Rizzo. He is such a great example to his peers and teammates! Congrats!
Thanks bigkatlee!
Congrats to Garrett Stallings, Grassfield High School RHP, on his recent commitment to the University of Tennessee. Well deserved.
Congrats Garrett! Quality young man, quality family.
Well deserved. Watch out for Grassfield this coming year. 2 excellent arms to carry load. Congrats Stallings family!!
Another EvoCane commits...Carson Henry, Greenbrier Christian, to Old Dominion.
2016 EvoShield Canes who have committed to date:
Jalen Harrison, STAB, Virginia
Garrett Stalllings, Grassfield, Tennessee
Joe Rizzo, Oakton, South Carolina
Zach Hess, Liberty Christian, Va Tech
Forest Smith, Midlothian, William & Mary
Derek Bjorlo, Nandua, Coastal Carolina
Brenan Hanifee, Turner Ashby, JMU
Carson Henry, Greenbrier Christian, ODU
Congratulations!
Michael Bienlien, 2016 Great Bridge HS, Canes National team commits to South Carolina. Had the pleasure of coaching Mikey for 3 years. Tremendous family and kid!! Also a straight A student! Well deserved!!!
Congrats to him but didn't this news come out weeks ago?
Originally Posted by BaseballDad757:
Michael Bienlien, 2016 Great Bridge HS, Canes National team commits to South Carolina. Had the pleasure of coaching Mikey for 3 years. Tremendous family and kid!! Also a straight A student! Well deserved!!!
Michael really showed his stuff at the Jr. Nationals and throughout this season with the Canes. Congrats!
2016 Eastern View (also Richmond Braves National) OF/Lhp David Laird has commited to Radford
Congrats to Logan Driscoll, 2016 catcher for Lake Braddock and the Stars, for committing to GMU.
Congratulations to Jake Agnos 2016 LHP Battlefield HS + Stars Marucci on his commitment to East Carolina University ~ Go Pirates!
I couldn't be happier for Jake.
I grew up playing with his uncle who eventually pitched at Va Tech. That relationship is why I forced him to join me on the NC College Bus Tour. We had several really talented players on tour. But everybody knows how those LHP attract coaches! He sat 85-86 in 2 short sessions at Wake Forest then at Duke. His pen at Duke was in front of almost every big program in the state of NC. The following day we visited ECU. That was his first time on that campus. Coach Palumbo had seen him from his time at VCU, but this was the first time he'd met Coach Roszel & Coach Godwin. Godwin spoke to the entire group in the players lounge and showed us the baseball facilities. Roszel walked us through the academic campus. I could've told you August 14th where Jake would be going to school!
This video was taken last winter. He was probably sitting 80-81. But as a pitching coach from another D1 program told me 2 days ago, he was "dotting the a$$ of a gnat" and thats what he liked. Same coach had him on radar in the upper 80's and perhaps touched 90 this fall.
Forgive my long winded commentary. I usually try to just post the videos of guys I know, but I have a little more personal relationship with him.
Rich
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Patrick McDonald of Woodberry Forest in the VA Prep League has committed to play for Notre Dame. Go Irish!
Congradulation.The work does pay off.
Steven Carpenter, a middle infielder and RHP for New Kent HS and the Virginia Cardinals, has committed to VCU.
He'll be joining his cousin Darian Carpenter.
See Steven...
Jared DiCesare of Chantilly HS & Tidewater Orioles committed to George Mason.
Rich