UConn Baseball Recruiting and Commitment Thread

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Drew Smith is a Class of 2024 RHP from Maine.

Drew Smith

www.prepbaseballreport.com

Edward Little’s Drew Smith commits to play baseball at UConn

The hard-working pitcher still has two years of high school and travel baseball before becoming a Division I player at the University of Connecticut, or, possibly, an MLB draft pick.

www.sunjournal.com

 

[kris1]

Ooof…

Rising sophomore is already 6’6, 215….DAMN!!!

 

[huskymedic]

Rising sophomore is already 6’6, 215….DAMN!!!

…. and hitting 440+ft bombs.

 

[dbmill]

I don't know if there is more information available if you have a subscription, but if someone does, they should look into this.

 

[CtBaseball]

 

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The last part is “This spring, the South Windsor, Conn., native was 0-2 with a 4.11 ERA and four saves.”

 

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Will Nowak is a new UConn commitment to this thread.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[CtBaseball]

Wouldn’t be surprised if this guy ends up being a first or second rounder

 

[kris1]

2023 OF/RHP/SS
6.65 60-time
FB 89 mph
OF Velo 93 mph
IF Velo 90 mph

 

[dbmill]

2023 OF/RHP/SS
6.65 60-time
FB 89 mph
OF Velo 93 mph
IF Velo 90 mph

Anthony Belisario had previously committed to Coastal Carolina, but has now changed his mind. Another UConn recruit from Staten Island. Good to get the New York City kids.

 

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Anthony Belisario had previously committed to Coastal Carolina, but has now changed his mind. Another UConn recruit from Staten Island. Good to get the New York City kids.

In the Class of 2023, Anthony Belisario is ranked 308 by Perfectgame.org

 

[kris1]

Galusha got the start w/ Coach Podeszwa in attendance.
His stat line: 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 9Ks

 

[huskymedic]

Edit: Sorry - subscriber only currently (... and I'm not).

 

[dbmill]

PerfectGame.org currently has Mavrick Rizy ranked at 260 in the high school class of 2024:

 

[dbmill]

Drew Smith is a Class of 2024 RHP from Maine.

Drew Smith

www.prepbaseballreport.com

UConn recruit RHP Drew Smith is now ranked at No. 250 in the Class of 2024 by PerfectGame.org.

 

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The UConn baseball fall ball roster is now up on the UConn athletics website. There is one player on that roster who I don't believe was previously reported here. That would be LHP Andrew Sears, who played with Division 3 Rhode Island College. Sears was a starting pitcher for Rhode Island College. Sears is listed as a Junior for his first season with UConn:

Andrew Sears - 2022 - Baseball - Rhode Island College

Andrew Sears (26) LHP - Sophomore Year (2022): Named a D3baseball.com Fourth Team All-American...named the Little East Pitcher of the Year, First Team All-Little

goanchormen.com

 

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The UConn baseball fall ball roster is now up on the UConn athletics website. There is one player on that roster who I don't believe was previously reported here. That would be LHP Andrew Sears, who played with Division 3 Rhode Island College. Sears was a starting pitcher for Rhode Island College. Sears is listed as a Junior for his first season with UConn:

Andrew Sears - 2022 - Baseball - Rhode Island College

Andrew Sears (26) LHP - Sophomore Year (2022): Named a D3baseball.com Fourth Team All-American...named the Little East Pitcher of the Year, First Team All-Little

goanchormen.com

Apart from two weird starts, he absolutely dominated college competition…great k to bb ratio. Possible Sunday starter.

 

[dbmill]

Apart from two weird starts, he absolutely dominated college competition…great k to bb ratio. Possible Sunday starter.

One of Andrew Sears starts this past season was a 9 inning complete game victory over eventual national champion Eastern Connecticut State where he gave up 1 run. That really grabbed my attention. Certainly would not surprise me if one or two of the transfers end up in the weekend starting rotation. The fall ball competition for the weekend starting rotation is going to be interesting, there are certainly a number of candidates for those spots.

 

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Class of 2026 Chase McCrary of Gordon, Alabama has committed to UConn baseball. Listed as a SS by PerfectGame.com. Commitment is confirmed on his twitter page. Don't see too many high school players from the deep south committing to UConn baseball. First commitment for the Class of 2026 for UConn.

Chase McCrary Class of 2026 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Chase McCrary Class of 2026 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

The tweet announcing Chase McCrary as having committed to UConn baseball has vanished, as has PerfectGame.com listing him as a UConn recruit. So at this point, I'm assuming that he is no longer committed to UConn baseball.

 

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Class of 2024 LHP/OF Cayden Suchy has committed to UConn! The 6 foot 185 Sterling, Virginia Native is ranked as a Perfect Game 8 and has a fastball of around 84mph and had played for the Canes U16 Scout Team

 

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Class of 2024 LHP/OF Cayden Suchy has committed to UConn! The 6 foot 185 Sterling, Virginia Native is ranked as a Perfect Game 8 and has a fastball of around 84mph and had played for the Canes U16 Scout Team

Cayden Suchy Class of 2024 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Cayden Suchy Class of 2024 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

<2021 ATLANTIC COAST PROSPECT SHOWCASE

Cayden Suchy is a 2024 LHP/OF with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Sterling, VA who attends Dominion. Recorded a 7.67 second sixty-yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher moves from the stretch only with a low handset, a belt high leg lift, and is well-balanced over the backside as he rides it down the mound with good extension and release on his fastball that has late cutting action topping 81 mph. Suchy has good command of the zone and goes right after the hitters while mixing in a tight breaking ball with good spin and depth out of the same three-quarter arm slot. Also showcasing in the outfield using smooth, clean actions and an aggressive approach on the ball with a good line and drive to the bases while accurately throwing 81 mph. Left-handed hitter steps to the plate with high hands, a high back elbow, and swings with an uphill plane as he wraps the bat around his head throwing the hands at the ball alongside a pull approach. Excellent student.>

 

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Cayden Suchy Class of 2024 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Cayden Suchy Class of 2024 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

<2021 ATLANTIC COAST PROSPECT SHOWCASE

Cayden Suchy is a 2024 LHP/OF with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Sterling, VA who attends Dominion. Recorded a 7.67 second sixty-yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher moves from the stretch only with a low handset, a belt high leg lift, and is well-balanced over the backside as he rides it down the mound with good extension and release on his fastball that has late cutting action topping 81 mph. Suchy has good command of the zone and goes right after the hitters while mixing in a tight breaking ball with good spin and depth out of the same three-quarter arm slot. Also showcasing in the outfield using smooth, clean actions and an aggressive approach on the ball with a good line and drive to the bases while accurately throwing 81 mph. Left-handed hitter steps to the plate with high hands, a high back elbow, and swings with an uphill plane as he wraps the bat around his head throwing the hands at the ball alongside a pull approach. Excellent student.>

VHSL Class 4 all-state baseball team selections

Dominion and Loudoun County high schools are represented on the 2022 Virginia High School League Class 4 all-state baseball team.

www.loudountimes.com

Nice honor for Cayden Suchy especially as a sophomore, being named to an All State team in Virginia.

 

[dbmill]

Cole Taylor is a high school class of 2024 3B/RHP from Berkley, MA:

Cole Taylor Class of 2024 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Cole Taylor Class of 2024 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

<2021 NATIONAL UNDERCLASS SHOWCASE-MAIN EVENT

Cole Taylor is a 2024 3B/RHP, 1B with a 5-11 225 lb. frame from Berkley, MA who attends Somerset HS. Recorded an 8.02 second 60-yard dash time. Physical and mature frame with lots of well-proportioned strength throughout. Primary third baseman with a short arm action and big arm strength up to 92 mph across. Deliberate actions to either side but arm is a weapon. Secondary right-handed pitcher with a semi-windup delivery and works down from a tall balance point. Moves down the mound well with an efficient lower half and short stride. Has effort at release with a short, quick arm action. Fastball topped out at 89 mph with good arm side run. Curveball has slurve like action with power in the mid-70s. Sharp bite to breaking ball and has out-potential with the pitch. Left-handed hitter with a balanced and online stance and big torque through the hips and lower half. Sequences with kinetic motion very well and swings with lots of intent. Hard, carrying contact to the pull side and middle of the field. Could be big time power at maturity. Great student. Named to the 2021 Main Event Tyler Phommachanh List.>