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Virginia Commitments for the Class of 2008

Daniel Marrs, RHP, James River, Wake Forest
Austin Stadler, LHP/1B, James River, Wake Forest
Chad O'Connor, RHP, Western Branch, UVA
Will Roberts, RHP, Maggie Walker, UVA
John Austin Hicks, C, Goochland, UVA
Danny Hultzen, RHP/1B, St. Alban's, UVA
Justin Thompson, RHP, Tunstall, UVA
Shane Halley, RHP/OF, Lake Braddock, UVA
Keith Werman, MIF/C, Oakton HS, UVA
Jared King, MIF, Pulaski County HS, UVA
Levi Hyams, 3B/MIF/OF, Colonial Forge, Georgia
Peter Verdin, OF/RHP, Pope Paul VI, Georgia
Brett Bowers, 3B/MIF, Pope Paul VI, East Carolina
Phillip Clark, SS/OF, Collegiate, East Carolina
Patrick Somers, LHP, Chantilly HS, East Carolina
Taylor Buran, RHP, Benedictine, Maryland
Zack Hegelson, 1B/DH, Hidden Valley, Maryland
Jesse Beal, RHP/1B, South County HS, Maryland
Alfred Rodriguez, MIF, Oakton HS, Maryland
Matt Murakami, MIF, Pope Paul VI, Maryland
Cole Shain, LHP/1B, Broad Run, William & Mary
Tadd Bower, 1B, Cosby HS, William & Mary
Chris Yates, RHP, Chantilly HS, William & Mary
Chris Forsten, C, Notre Dame Academy, William & Mary
Matthew Snyder, 1B, Westfield, Ole Miss
Michael Snyder, 3B/RHP, Westfield, Ole Miss
Andrew Deal, RHP, LC Bird, VMI
Brooks Martin, OF, Deep Run HS, VMI
Collin Flaherty, C/3B, James Madison HS, VMI
George Piccirilli, RHP/C, Osbourn Park HS, VMI
Brett Harris, OF/P, Hickory HS, Old Dominion
Chris Hardee, RHP, Manchester HS, Old Dominion
Kenny Stoneback, SS/OF, Colonial Heights HS, ODU
Joshua Karr, MIF/RHP, LC Bird HS, Wingate
Jacob Karr, MIF/RHP, LC Bird HS, Wingate
Daniel Bowman, Turner Ashby, Coastal Carolina
Dustin Galbraith, RHP, Douglas Freeman, West Virginia
Ronnie Shaban, MIF, Cosby, VA Tech
Will Lamb, LHP/OF, Seaford, Clemson
Gary Ward, LHP/1B, Hickory, Miami
Jackie Bradley, OF, Prince George, South Carolina
Kyle Long, LHP/1B, St. Anne's-Belfield, Florida State
Jake Lowery, RHP/C/OF, Cosby HS, James Madison
Mickey O’Brien, RHP/SS, Hidden Valley HS, Winthrop
Brett Mollenhauer, SS, Hidden Valley HS, Radford
Andrew Thomas, C, St. Albans, Furman
Jamie Blackwell, MIF/3B, Forest Park HS, UNC – Charlotte
Chris McDougal, C/MIF/RHP, Denbigh HS, Liberty University
Cody Brown, SS/RHP, Tabb HS, High Point University
Seth Cutler-Voltz, P, Henrico HS, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Josh Alford, SS,Trinity Episcopal,VCU
Ryan Crosby, RHP/3B, Notre Dame Academy, VCU
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....first reported on virginiapreps.com, congratulations to the following players on their early verbal commitments.....I wish them all the best at the next level.....


Cody Brown, SS/RHP, Tabb HS, High Point University

Chris Yates, RHP, Chantilly HS, William & Mary

Seth Cutler-Voltz, P, Henrico HS, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
as first reported on virginiapreps.com website, congratulations to the following virginia '08's on their verbal commitments:

Taylor Perkins, RHP, Dinwiddie HS, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Kevin Wager, 3B/OF/P, Oakton HS, Villanova University
Adam McConnell, SS, Tabb HS, University of Richmond
Alan Watts, RHP, Lord Botetourt HS, VMI
Josh Holskey, 1B/OF, Lord Botetourt HS, Campbell University
Here are a handful more, gleaned off various VirginiaPreps.com posts, that I don't think have been mentioned above yet:

Max Langford, Chantilly RHP/3B, to Dartmouth
Martin Teig, Alliance Christian 1B, to Hampden-Sydney
Alan Watts, Lord Botetourt P, to VMI
Josh Holskey, Lord Botetourt 1B, to Campbell
Steven Keener, Alleghany 1B, to Liberty
does anyone know everyone who has signed with VMI, i know they usually have big classes becuase of the standards they have but i have so far.
Alan Watts- Lord Botetourt-P
Collin Flaherty- James Madison- C/3B
Andrew Deal- Lc. Bird P
Brooke MArtin- Deep Run-OF
George Piccirilli- Osbourn Park- C/P
Jacob Morley- WT woodson- OF/Util
Adam Lopez-Stafford - ?

Does anyone know of anyone else?
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Originally posted by nobbie30:
does anyone know everyone who has signed with VMI, i know they usually have big classes becuase of the standards they have but i have so far.
Alan Watts- Lord Botetourt-P
Collin Flaherty- James Madison- C/3B
Andrew Deal- Lc. Bird P
Brooke MArtin- Deep Run-OF
George Piccirilli- Osbourn Park- C/P
Jacob Morley- WT woodson- OF/Util
Adam Lopez-Stafford - ?

Does anyone know of anyone else?


Lopez is a big RHP.
quote:
Originally posted by nobbie30:
does anyone know everyone who has signed with VMI, i know they usually have big classes...


Yes they do...and I think they have already lost 8 out of their 1006 class, including all three catchers they brought in. I really wonder how the new NCAA rules will affect the hoards that they usually bring in?
Part of the travesty that is the NCAA's rules changes is the impact the imposition of the transfer sit-out year rule on baseball, but no one will feel that more than VMI. When players leave there, they will have to sit out a year, even though their reason for leaving may have nothing to do with baseball.

I don't know if this will hurt VMI's recruiting, because no one thinks they'll bail out at the time they sign up. But I do think some of those kids are going to be dismayed when they find the consequences of leaving VMI for a more typical college environment are greater than they realized.
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Originally posted by Shantzee:
They just can't handle the Rat treatment...

Some left after last season...some after this fall. I doubt it is all due to the Rat Line. If you go to a school to play baseball...and the coach brings in 12-20 players (including walk-ons) every year, it is natural players will leave.
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Midlodad is correct.
Dead period begins today and extends through 11/15.
We are then in a quiet period from 11/16 until 2/29, 2008. With the exception that there is another dead period over Christmas (specifically Jan 3-7, 2008).

For those unfamiliar with the terms:
Dead period - not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations on- or off-campus or permit official or unofficial visits.

Quiet period - permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts only on the member institution's campus.

Phone calls: NO calls during Dead period, but coaches CAN make calls during the Quiet period.

The key here is that coaches can NOT evaluate players at showcases/camps during quiet period UNLESS it is at THEIR OWN campus.

CONGRATS to ALL players signing NLIs this week, AND good luck to all who will be waiting until spring to sign. Remember, the MAJORITY of baseball signees occur in the spring (but with the new NCAA rule changes, who knows?
Actually college coaches are still allowed the one phone call per week during "dead periods" as stated to me by the NCAA.
quote:
Originally posted by jbbaseball:
Midlodad is correct.
Dead period begins today and extends through 11/15.
We are then in a quiet period from 11/16 until 2/29, 2008. With the exception that there is another dead period over Christmas (specifically Jan 3-7, 2008).

For those unfamiliar with the terms:
Dead period - not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations on- or off-campus or permit official or unofficial visits.

Quiet period - permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts only on the member institution's campus.

Phone calls: NO calls during Dead period, but coaches CAN make calls during the Quiet period.

The key here is that coaches can NOT evaluate players at showcases/camps during quiet period UNLESS it is at THEIR OWN campus.

CONGRATS to ALL players signing NLIs this week, AND good luck to all who will be waiting until spring to sign. Remember, the MAJORITY of baseball signees occur in the spring (but with the new NCAA rule changes, who knows?
Former Great Bridge HS standout set to sign with PAC 10 school Ty Morrison (OF, 2008), formerly of Great Bridge HS, currently at Mililani HS (HI), has accepted an offer to play at the University of Oregon. Ty was selected first team All Southeastern District, first team All Eastern Region, honorable mention All State, second team All Tidewater OF as a junior; second team All Southeastern District as a sophomore; and was a two year starter at Great Bridge for Coach Wiley Lee before he moved to Hawaii in July. Ty is also a member of the Richmond Braves 08 team which finished 2nd at the 2007 WWBA 17U National Championship in Marietta, GA.

With its 2008 recruiting class, Oregon will field its first baseball team since 1981 and will start play in the spring of 2009. Coach George Horton, formerly of Cal State Fullerton, is the new head coach at Oregon.
Found these on PGCrosschecker.com, I don't think they are listed anywhere above:

Luke Erickson, LHP, St. Christopher's, to Va. Tech

Zach Jung, RHP/3B, Collegiate, to U. of Richmond

Philip Clark, SS, Norfolk Collegiate, East Carolina

Andrew Rash, C, T.L. Hanna, to Va. Tech

Also, I hear a good friend may sign an NLI soon, but can't be sure until the terms are firm. Hope to have more good news to report.
Virginia Commitments from the Class of 2008

Daniel Marrs, RHP, James River, Wake Forest
Austin Stadler, LHP/1B, James River, Wake Forest
Chad O'Connor, RHP, Western Branch, UVA
Will Roberts, RHP, Maggie Walker, UVA
John Austin Hicks, C, Goochland, UVA
Danny Hultzen, RHP/1B, St. Alban's, UVA
Justin Thompson, RHP, Tunstall, UVA
Shane Halley, RHP/OF, Lake Braddock, UVA
Keith Werman, MIF/C, Oakton HS, UVA
Jared King, MIF, Pulaski County HS, UVA
Levi Hyams, 3B/MIF/OF, Colonial Forge, Georgia
Peter Verdin, OF/RHP, Pope Paul VI, Georgia
Brett Bowers, 3B/MIF, Pope Paul VI, East Carolina
Phillip Clark, SS/OF, Collegiate, East Carolina
Patrick Somers, LHP, Chantilly HS, East Carolina
Taylor Buran, RHP, Benedictine, Maryland
Zack Hegelson, 1B/DH, Hidden Valley, Maryland
Jesse Beal, RHP/1B, South County HS, Maryland
Alfred Rodriguez, MIF, Oakton HS, Maryland
Matt Murakami, MIF, Pope Paul VI, Maryland
Cole Shain, LHP/1B, Broad Run, William & Mary
Tadd Bower, 1B, Cosby HS, William & Mary
Chris Yates, RHP, Chantilly HS, William & Mary
Chris Forsten, C, Notre Dame Academy, William & Mary
Matthew Snyder, 1B, Westfield, Ole Miss
Michael Snyder, 3B/RHP, Westfield, Ole Miss
Andrew Deal, RHP, LC Bird, VMI
Brooks Martin, OF, Deep Run HS, VMI
Collin Flaherty, C/3B, James Madison HS, VMI
George Piccirilli, RHP/C, Osbourn Park HS, VMI
Alan Watts, RHP, Lord Botetourt, VMI
Jacob Morely, OF/C, WT Woodson HS, VMI
Adam Lopez, RHP, Stafford HS, VMI
Brett Harris, OF/P, Hickory HS, Old Dominion
Chris Hardee, RHP, Manchester HS, Old Dominion
Kenny Stoneback, SS/OF, Colonial Heights HS, Old Dominion
Shawn Sizemore, RHP/OF, Menchville HS, Old Dominion
Hunter Parrish, 2b, Great Bridge HS, Old Dominion
Phil McCarthy, RHP, Great Bridge HS, Old Dominion
Joshua Karr, MIF/RHP, LC Bird HS, Wingate
Jacob Karr, MIF/RHP, LC Bird HS, Wingate
Daniel Bowman, Turner Ashby, Coastal Carolina
Dustin Galbraith, RHP, Douglas Freeman, West Virginia
Ronnie Shaban, MIF, Cosby, VA Tech
Luke Erickson, LHP, St. Christopher’s HS, VA Tech
Andrew Rash, C, TL Hanna HS, VA Tech
Will Lamb, LHP/OF, Seaford, Clemson
Gary Ward, LHP/1B, Hickory, Miami
Jackie Bradley, OF, Prince George, South Carolina
Kyle Long, LHP/1B, St. Anne's-Belfield, Florida State
Jake Lowery, RHP/C/OF, Cosby HS, James Madison
Mikey O’Brien, RHP/SS, Hidden Valley HS, Winthrop
Brett Mollenhauer, SS, Hidden Valley HS, Radford
Jamie Blackwell, MIF/3B, Forest Park HS, UNC-Charlotte
Chris McDougal, C/MIF/RHP, Denbigh HS, Liberty University
Steven Keener, 1B, Alleghany HS, Liberty University
Kizuku Scott, MIF, Bethel HS, Liberty University
Cody Brown, SS/RHP, Tabb HS, High Point University
Seth Cutler-Voltz, P, Henrico HS, Virginia Commonwealth University
Josh Alford, SS,Trinity Episcopal, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ryan Crosby, RHP/3B, Notre Dame Academy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Taylor Perkins, RHP, Dinwiddie HS, Virginia Commonwealth University
Chris Fields, SS/OF/RHP, Stonewall Jackson HS, Mount Saint Mary’s
Kevin Wager, 3B/RHP, Oakton HS, Villanova University
Adam McConnell, SS, Tabb HS, University of Richmond
Ryan Mallory, 1B, Midlothian HS, University of Richmond
Zach Jung, RHP/3B, Collegiate HS, University of Richmond
Josh Holskey, 1B/OF, Lord Botetourt HS, Campbell University
Will Hudgins, RHP, Douglas Freeman HS, University of Notre Dame
Max Langford, RHP, Chantilly HS, Dartmouth College
Martin Teig, 1B, Alliance Christian HS, Hampden-Sydney
Ty Morrison, OF, Great Bridge HS, Oregon
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