alabamadog said:
Gene says he committed to us for baseball.
Allegedly, he reminds the coaching staff of CT Bradford. I don't know about all that.
Just going by his stats, I'd like to see him get his batting average up next year, but it does look like he has pretty good speed- 21 stolen bases.
Also, judging by his size, I'd expect him to be a lead-off, number 2, or number 9 hitter and unless he has a lot more bat speed than I'm thinking, I don't expect him to be a power guy. He is a RH hitter, and that's not ideal for a lead off hitter.
I have no idea about his defense or arm strength.
He had an offer from MSU and UT, but then his other two were from Western Kentucky- a very good mid major baseball program right now, and Middle Tennessee. He was hoping to get an offer from Vanderbilt, but I don't think it happened.
I would say he looks like a decent pick-up. I doubt he will be an instant starter, but a guy that I expect to be a role player as a freshman and sophomore- pinch hitter, pinch runner, possible defensive replacement and then maybe down the road start in the outfield.