Joel Rinehart, RHP from Kingwood, TX, has committed to the US Naval Academy. A service academy education was not on his early radar screen, but, after much payer and consideration, Joel determined the Academy is where he should go.
Let me say a huge THANKS to folks on this website for all your tremendous advice and insights during the recruiting process. Let me also echo two points that have been made by many:
1) The WWBA tourneys in East Cobb are a must for players wanting to be seen.
2) Play hard, because you never know who is watching.
Joel was initially seen by a Navy coach at a small, seemingly “middle of no-where” field being used in the WWBA tourney. A second Navy coach showed up with gun in hand at another “middle of no-where” WWBA field.
After a visit to Annapolis and 3 ½ months of questions and discussions, Joel called Coach Kostacopoulos and accepted the offer to play. Needless to say, we’re all pretty excited!
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