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CINCINNATI, Ohio---A total of 13 student-athletes will add their talents to the 2007 University of Cincinnati baseball team as head coach Brian Cleary announced the Bearcats' latest recruiting class. The class is comprised of six high school standouts, along with five Division I transfers and two former junior college players. Position breakdown of the group includes four pitchers, four infielders, two outfielders, a pair of two-way players and a catcher.
The class also has a strong Ohio flavor as eight of the 13 have roots in the Buckeye state. In-state prep players signed to become Bearcats include LHP/OF Brian Garman (Wapokeneta, Ohio/Wapokeneta), 1B/LHP Kevin Johnson (Willard, Ohio/Willard) and INF Jamel Scott (Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Scioto).
Other high schoolers that will don the Bearcat red and black include RHP Scott Brothers (Delphi, Ind./Delphi), INF Michael Earley (Anderson, Ind./Anderson) and INF Tim McEndy (Malvern, Pa./Malvern Prep).
The Bearcats also will enjoy the addition of seven players from the college and junior college ranks. That list includes RHP John Baird (Delaware, Ohio/Birmingham Southern), C Ryan Baker (Portland, Maine/Daytona Beach CC), INF Spencer Goruk (Alpharetta, Ga./Phoenix College), RHP Michael Hill (Proctorville, Ohio/East Carolina), OF Michael Obyc (Powell, Ohio/Kent State) and RHP Billy Welsh (Westlake, Ohio/Tennessee Tech).
"I think this is another really good, athletic class that addresses several of our needs," stated Cleary. "This is the second group we have put together with our new facility and the membership in the BIG EAST. As we continue to do that, we feel like our success will continue as we are able to attract some of the nation's elite players."
Cincinnati's recruiting class was also set to include C Jesse D'Amico, but he was drafted and signed with the Milwaukee Brewers last month.
The Bearcats concluded the 2006 season with a record of 32-26, qualifying for the BIG EAST Tournament in the program's first season in the conference.
2006 University of Cincinnati Baseball SigneesJohn Baird
Delaware, Ohio/Birmingham Southern
RHP
Summer 2006: Playing for the Delaware Cows of the Great Lakes League ... has pitched 20 scoreless innings, allowing just seven hits with 19 strikeouts. At BSC: Appeared in 16 games with one start in 2006 ... was 0-3 with a 7.50 ERA in 24 innings ... played at the University of Dayton in 2005, pitching in five games with three starts. High School: Earned all-state, all-district and all-conference honors at Olentangy High ... twirled three career no-hitters ... was named one of Ohio's top players by Buckeye Scout ... led the conference in strikeouts as a senior.
Ryan Baker
Portland, Maine/Daytona Beach CC
C
At DBCC: Earned second team All-Mid Florida Conference honors as a sophomore ... batted .286 in 2006 with 10 doubles, seven home runs and 38 RBI ... threw out 75% of runners attemping to steal ... played in 35 games as a freshman, hitting .286.
Scott Brothers
Delphi, Ind./Delphi HS
RHP
High School: A three-time all-conference performer at Delphi High ... earned honorable mention all-state as a senior and was named to the Lafayette Journal and Courier All-Area team ... went 5-6 with a 1.83 ERA and 105 strikeouts as a senior ... hit .400 with 23 RBI at the plate ... set school records for stikeouts (120), wins (8), ERA (1.25) and RBI (33) in a season during junior year.
Michael Earley
Anderson, Ind./Anderson HS
INF
High School: Named county player of the year as a senior at Anderson High ... selected to play in the Indiana North-South All-Star Game in 2006 ... a four-time all-conference selection on the diamond, a three-time pick in football and once in basketball ... played in the Area Code All-American Games in California.
Brian Garman
Wapokeneta, Ohio/Wapokeneta HS
LHP/OF
High School: A second team All-Ohio selection as a senior at Wapokeneta High ... named district and county player of the year in 2006 ... a three-time all-conference selection ... holds the school record for career wins, strikeouts and lowest ERA.
Spencer Goruk
Alpharetta, Ga./Phoenix College
INF
At PC: Played two seasons at Phoenix College ... enjoyed solid sophomore year, hitting .306 with five doubles, four triples, a team-leading 31 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 48 games ... hit .286 in 31 games as a freshman ... added six doubles and six stolen bases.
Michael Hill
Proctorville, Ohio/East Carolina U.
RHP
At ECU: Appeared in eight games with one start in 2006 ... had no record and a 4.22 ERA in 10.2 innings ... hurled 2.2 shutout innings of relief against nationally-ranked Houston. High School: An all-state selection as a senior at Fairland High ... went 7-2 with a 1.12 ERA and 84 strikeouts as a senior, while hitting .638 ... a two-time all-district selection as a member of the All-Ohio Mizuno Team as a senior ... helped squad to four conference championships, two district titles and two regional appearances ... finished prep career with a 25-9 record, a 1.55 ERA and 358 strikeouts in 206 innings ... also earned all-state honors in football and all-conference accolades in basketball.
Kevin Johnson
Willard, Ohio/Willard HS
1B/LHP
High School: A two-time all-state selection, including first team as a senior at Willard High ... earned first team all-conference honors all four years ... named a preseason All-American prior to senior year.
Tim McEndy
Malvern, Pa./Malvern Prep HS
INF
High School: A two-time all-conference and all-city selection at Malvern Prep High ... named to conference and Legion all-star games ... helped team to conference and State Catholic League championships.
Michael Obyc
Powell, Ohio/Kent State U.
OF
At KSU: Played in 40 games over two seasons at Kent State ... collected two doubles and three RBI during career. High School: A first team All-Ohio selection at Bishop Watterson High ... squad won back-to-back conference and district titles ... also earned three letters in basketball.
Cameron Satterwhite
Cincinnati, Ohio/Indiana U.
OF
At IU: Played in 21 games, drawing 18 starts in one season at Indiana ... hit .371 in 62 at-bats, with 14 runs, six doubles, one home run and 10 RBI ... had best performance of career against Michigan State, going 3 for 4 with three runs, one RBI and a double. High School: A first team All-Ohio selection as a senior at Moeller High ... was a two-time all-conference selection and the GCL Player of the Year in 2004 ... was selected in the 50th round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians ... finished career with a .360 batting average, 13 home runs and a school-record 88 RBI.
Jamel Scott
Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Scioto HS
INF
High School: Named first team all-state as a senior at Dublin Scioto High ... a three-time all-conference pick, including two first team mentions ... earned all-district first team honors as a senior.
Billy Welsh
Westlake, Ohio/Tennessee Tech U.
RHP
At TTU: Appeared in 18 games, with six starts in two seasons ... held a 2-1 record as a freshman and a 1-2 mark during sophomore campaign ... turned in best career outing against Canisius as a sophomore, allowing just one unearned run and two hits, with five strikeouts. High School: A two-time first team all-conference choice at Westlake High ... was 9-0 with a 1.30 ERA as a senior, earning first team all-county honors... finished career with a 18-4 record, 160 strikeouts and four shutouts ... also played first base, hitting .380 with four home runs during career.