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Two High School Pitchers are early signees
The University of Central Missouri baseball squad has announced its next group of players to wear the Cardinal & Black in 2010. The second class for head coach Tom Myers includes two student-athletes from Kansas City area high schools.
Following is a list of the 2010 early class, along with a quote from coach Myers:
Chris Fitzpatrick * Left-handed Pitcher
6-3 * 215
Gladstone, Mo. * Winnetonka High School
High School Head Coach: Brett Jones
Summer Head Coach: Joe Miller
“We feel Chris has great arm strength with tremendous potential. He is extremely competitive and has proven the ability to attack the strike zone. Chris is a person of strong character and will be a great addition to our program.”
John Huber * Right-handed Pitcher
6-2 * 170
Olathe, Kan. * St. James Academy
High School Head Coach: Brian Bucklin
Summer Head Coach: Pat Reynolds
“We feel John is a polished high school pitcher with the ability to command three pitches. We are excited to sign such an outstanding student-athlete and feel confident he will be an outstanding fit in our program.”
One of the premier Division II baseball programs in the country, the University of Central Missouri is coming off its 14th trip to the D-II World Series and finished in the top five in the nation for the seventh time in the last nine years. In 2008 the Mules were 47-17 and finished the year ranked No. 4 in the country after making it to the national semifinals.