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Richard Barkley #18

RHP • R-R • 6-1 • 165 • Jr. • Sumter, SC

Returning ace of the pitching staff ... had a good fall season ... has a “bulldog” mentality ... has superb command of three pitches ... must use change up more often to stay in the role as staff ace ... very effective pitcher with good downhill plane ... best curveball on the team - is a dominating pitcher when he pitches ahead in the count ... had a league-best 20 appearances for the Florence Redwolves in the Coastal Plains League this summer ... finished third on the team in wins (5) in 2001 with 23 appearances ... four-year letterwinner at Lakewood High School ... son of Ricky and Jennie Barkley ... undecided upon a major.

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Matt Bodie #33

RHP/UTIL • R-R • 6-1 • 180 • Fr.(R) • Aiken, SC

Will be redshirted in '02 ... versatile player that has good stuff on the hill and can play as a back-up catcher, IF, or OF ... decent hitter with occasional good pop ... has played for the Diamond Travelers the past 2 years, coached by Al Hudson and former PC great, Kris Kirkland.

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Lance Howard #22

RHP • R-R • 6-0 • 190 • Fr. • Simpsonville, SC

Only freshman walk-on to make the team ... versatile player in High School and Legion who played 1B and in the OF ... Howard's best chances of playing comes as a reliever in '02 ... Quirky delivery gives Howard some deception as he comes right at you with average fastball, decent curve, and good changeup.

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