WSU Baseball Recruiting - Class of 2014

[DUShock]

Am I crazy?

It seems that the Shocker recruiting effort is loaded with vim, vigor and vitality.

Sorta like a race horse on steroids.

Ricky, are you considering tickets for the 2014 season? I know I am.

Go Shocks!

[shock10]

Twitter says Bishop Carol catcher Taylor Sanagorski has verbal to WSU.

[SHOXAAC]

Twitter says Bishop Carol catcher Taylor Sanagorski has verbal to WSU.

Son of Sags...#11 who was an outstanding NAIA coach at KNC.

[Bluzrover]

While I agree a new energy and vitality appear to be in play I think we have to acknowledge, in Gene's defense, that it's very tough to recruit as a lame duck. Legend or not.

Truer words have not been said. As painful as it was to watch, Sexton's firing of Gene was the only way to go IMHO. Imagine how bare the cupboard would have been next year if Gene were back for next season with EVERYONE speculating it was his last.

He was a genius for so many years and deserves every bit of the credit for the success of the Shox baseball program and I'm sad with the way it all played out. But I believe in HCTB and think he'll get some quality players and get the Shox back to the CWS.

[pogo]

The thing I liked about WSU teams in the past is that they had a Wichita/Kansas feel to the team. Also a bunch of guys from oklahoma and the midwest. I'm glad that HCTB has said he likes the mid west kids because of their toughness. Looks like this class is still retaining that flavor. Really looking forward to baseball this year.

[1972Shocker]

Is it just me, or are we getting a lot bigger?

A generality that doesn't apply to everyone.

Did you catch this in the article on Austin Bright's decision to come to WSU?

"What changed for me was my focus really set in that I wanted to be a top athlete," Bright said. "Also, I strengthened my relationship with Jesus Christ and I used my faith to help me lose 95 pounds." - See more at: http://mooreamerican.com/sports/x243....XLulgT6G.dpuf

Here is a video of an interview with Austin. Looks like he is a righty.

[RoyalShock]

Sully on the two latest commitments.

[1972Shocker]

Sully on the two latest commitments.

Taylor and Jeb added to list.

That takes care of the 8 spots opening up from this year's senior class assuming all commitments are followed through with and LOI and that all survive the draft.

Pretty high probability that Casey Gillaspie will be drafted next year. Not sure if we have any other juniors or draft-eligible sophs that are likely to be drafted. Perhaps Chase Simpson if he has a good year.

It will be interesting to see how Coach Butler plays this and whether or not he will do any significant over-recruiting or recruiting in anticipation that a few guys on the current roster will not be invited back. It probably won't take him too long into fall ball to have a feel for that.

[1972Shocker]

Interesting to see that the Shocks have commitments from two catchers. If Taylor Sanagorski is as good a defensive catcher and as good at commanding a pitching staff as Matt Baty says then I wonder if Gunnar Troutwine might be converted to a 1st baseman as the heir to Casey Gillaspie?

[Ricardo del Rio]

Ricky, are you considering tickets for the 2014 season? I know I am.

Go Shocks!

Yes, I am.

I had tickets on row 2 right behind first base, but I gave them up a couple of years ago. I know I won't be able to get them back, but there are plenty of good seats in that stadium.

My fire burned a little dimmer, after the '98 team. It seemed the program had its nose down. Besides I am not a cold weather baseball fan.

[DUShock]

See you there Ricky!

[Ricardo del Rio]

A nice article in today's fish wrap.

[1972Shocker]

Taylor Goshen, Indiana pitcher gives Shocks an verbal commitment.

Added to list.

I don't think we have had too many Indiana kids over the years.

[WSUwatcher]

Is Goshen his name, or where he's from?

Actually, although the numbers aren't huge, WSU has had at least one very memorable player from Indiana: a current major league manager named Eric Wedge.

[1972Shocker]

Is Goshen his name, or where he's from?

Actually, although the numbers aren't huge, WSU has had at least one very memorable player from Indiana: a current major league manager named Eric Wedge.

Nice recall. Not only was Wedge from Indiana he was also from Ft. Wayne.