college debut's

Great news for them and many others as soon as the snow melts.Thanks for the post we have needed this here as we have lately been stuck in the mud with self-promoters and the out to getcha-club.We are hoping to hear good news from our area kids playing in the CAA,ACC, and the Big South.We also will be following some D-3 and Junior kids.

Justin Shockley of ir went 1-1 with a walk for chowan the first weekend.

with a double a run scored and a rbi.

Congrats to NR's Erickson Keeton of VMI on hitting back to back Bombs in his first 2 college at bats.

GC's Josh Richardson of Liberty also pitched 1.1 innings with 2k and no runs in his college debut.

Ryan Carter, former C at Thomas Dale, got his first 2 AB's for Hampden-Sydney and went 1 for 2 with a 2B

Blake Hauser started for VCU yesterday. Looks like he threw 4 innings. Got knocked around some but also did some good things it appears(8 K's). The write up on VCUs site about him said he hit 95 mph this Fall.

Ryan Mattes from Cox HS made his 1st trip to the mound for Campbell Univ.

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Erickson Keeton of VMI on hitting back to back Bombs in his first 2 college at bats.

Bat #1 - Home Run

Bat #2 - Home Run

Now that's what you call a memorable college debut!

Dutchman-
I think Travis Thomas made a very nice debut for VMI as well didn't he?

I thought I read (somewhere) that Erickson went 6 for 6 over the weekend before pulling a "hammy". If so, can someone please confirm.

Reviewing VMI's season statistics, Erickson was 2 for 2 with three RBIs -
http://www.nmnathletics.com/fl...aseball/teamcume.htm
Awesome!

Didn't Travis Thomas pitch 2.1 in his debut and retire 7 straight for VMI as well

yes he did!
http://www.nmnathletics.com/fl...aseball/vmi02202.htm

Jack Cleary, redshirt freshman (i.e., sophomore) at Maryland has become the Terrapins' # 1 catcher this year. In his first three games, Jack went 4-10 with 3 RBI, including a 3-3, 2 RBI debut.

Jack is a 2008 grad of James River and was the catcher for the 2008 AAA state champs.

643 - you are correct.

From the VMI website: Travis Thomas made his college debut for VMI in relief, pitching 2.1 inning's, retiring 7 batters in a row with NO hits, 1 Strike Out and NO Walks all on 16 pitches! To me, that qualifies as a super start to a collegiate career.

Besides Keeton and Thomas it looks like VMI freshman Rob Dickinson had a nice debut going 4 for 8 with his first "dinger".

Coby Cowgill also had his first start for VMI on the bump... Freshman -- starting in your first series --, that by itself is saying something about his ability and speaks volumes to the confidence the coaching staff has in him.

Looking at the VMI roster, it looks like they have some very talented freshman -- many of whom are from Virginia. I also see a lot of names I recognize in the Sophmore and Junior Classes and they are good players. They do look shy of seniors with only 3-4.

Congrat's to everyone listed, we need to keep sharing these wonderful accomplishments.... These young men will never forget these days, I am sure of that......

Dutchman,

Why'd they take him out? Was he tired?

Should be fresh for the next game, I'd think!

In his second appearance on the mound in his collegiate career, John Garrett (Maury), a VMI freshman, faced 6 batters in the 10th and 11th innings to earn the win in VMI's 7-6 victory over Maryland at College Park.

Josh Richardson(Greenbriar Christian)on Sunday hit a Home Run in his first college AB for Liberty against UNC-Wilmington. Also, he earned his first save on Saturday.

Way to go Josh!

Another James River alum, Austin McGowan (2009 grad), worked himself into the ODU lineup in the leadoff spot and put up 4 consecutive 2-hit games! He's at 8-18 last I looked.

McGowan has stepped in at 2nd base and is doing well. He is really, really fast!!! It is very exciting to see a freshman that has such a great future.

Congrats to Coby Cowgill for earning his first college win against Lafayette and to John Garrett for his first win against the Terps of Maryland. Karter Rivera has also thrown well this season and sports a 2.25 era. The Maury boys are playing well for the Keydets this year. Keep working hard guys!

Eddie Butler (Radford/Greenbriar Christian) picked up his first victory over the weekend.

Justin Shockley (IR '09) is starting out hot down at Chowan. He's 13-24 (.542) with 4 doubles, 1 HR, 10 RBI. Add on 7 walks and his OBP is .667.

Isaac Ballou (NSA '09) already has a HR and is 4-for-4 on SBs at Marshall.

While it wasn't his college debet, Matt Little (Kempsville HS/Louisburg CC) did get his first win for U of Kentucky. Came in relief with Kentucky down 13-7 and held Monmouth to 2 hits over the final 4 innings and struck out 9. Kentucky put up another 7 runs in the final 3 innings for a 14-13 win.