Wednesday, November 15, 2000

BLUE HOSE BASEBALL SIGNS FIVE DURING EARLY SIGNING PERIOD

CLINTON, SC — Presbyterian College baseball announces the signing of Matt Bodie, Matt Boone, Ryan Jones, Jake Lunnen, and Zach Matthews to a national letter of intent today by eighth-year head coach Doug Kovash.

Bodie, a 6-1, 170-pound right-handed pitcher, is a native of Aiken, SC where he plays at South Aiken High School where he played for head coach Steve DeRiggs. Bodie is a versatile player who could see time at catcher and in the outfield.

Boone, a 6-3, 180-pound right-handed pitcher, is a native of Kernersville, NC where he plays at Glenn High School for head coach Dale Ijames. Boone brings good control of his pitches and throws in the high 80’s.

Jones, a 6-0, 180-pound right-handed pitcher, is a native of Lawrenceville, GA where he plays at Brookwood High School for head coach Doug Jones. Jones is a hard thrower (86-88 mph) with a tight curve and has tremendous potential. Brookwood High School is the alma mater of former Blue Hose standout Brad Teal.

Lunnen, a 6-0, 210-pound right-hander, is a native of Sylva, NC where he plays at Smokey Mountain High School for head coach Tim Hawkins. Lunnen has a good fastball (84-86 mph) and has control of three other pitches. He will be asked to contribute immediately.

Matthews, a 6-1, 180-pound left-handed pitcher, is a native of Batesburg, SC where he plays at King Academy for head coach Mike Prochaska. Matthews is a “crafty lefty” who pitches similar to current Blue Hose standout Mike Burns, says Kovash.

“We are extremely excited with the number and quality of this early signing recruiting class, ” said Kovash. “We graduate two left-handers and two right-handers and have filled out needs for quality right-handed pitchers who can pitch for us right away. Zach Matthews is a crafty lefty who will pitch for us some and with five pitchers signed in November, we have just one left-hander to sign this spring.”

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