By: KSU Sports Information Department
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KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State University baseball program and head coach Mike Sansing certified National Letters of Intent from seven of the top student-athletes in the country in an announcement made at the Bobbie Bailey Athletic Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
The first of the Kennesaw State signees features six high school student-athletes and one junior college commitment. The class includes six of the Top 1000 Players in the country according to Perfect Game USA and four of the Top 50 players in Georgia. The Owls received NLI’s from five position players and two pitchers in a class that should round out at 14 players.
"This class clearly addresses the needs of our program at this point,” said Sansing. “We are extremely excited that these young men and their families have committed to Kennesaw State and our program. We’ve continued our tradition of signing the top high school and junior college players in the state and this is where we put our emphasis.”
2010-11 Kennesaw State Baseball Signing Class
Max Pentecost – C – Winder-Barrow HS, Brian Smith – Team Elite, Brad Bouras
- 2011 Under Armour Preseason All-American
- 2010 East Coast Pro Showcase
- 2010 All-Northeast Georgia Hitter of the Year
- 2010 Junior Team Georgia and Sunbelt Classic All-Tournament Team
- 2010 Georgia Dugout Club Top 100
- 2009 Georgia Dugout Club Top 100
- Hit .439 his junior season with nine home runs
- 8th ranked player in Georgia (Perfect Game USA)
Sansing on Pentacost Max is one of the best all-around catchers in the southeast. He is a complete player who hits for average, hits for power, is a very good defensive catcher with a strong arm. With his personality and work ethic we feel like he’ll fit in well with our program.
Nick Moore – IF – Brookwood HS, Rick Howard – Team Elite, Brad Bouras
- 2010 First Team All-State
- 2010 Georgia Dugout Club
- 2009 Led Brookwood HS to the Class 5A semifinals
- Hit .341 his junior season with five home runs
Sansing on Moore Nick is a multi-sport athlete who has excelled in both baseball and football. He has a very strong, competitive nature and his leadership skills make him valuable to our team. He is a switch-hitting, power-hitter who is good at both corner spots.
Nathan Harsh – P – Brunswick HS, Charles Skipper – Baseball Scoutz, Roger Wilkerson
- 2010 USSSA National Team (only Georgia player selected)
- 2010 East Coast Pro Showcase
- 2010 Dugout Club Top 100
- 2009 Dugout Club Top 100
- Recorded 68 strikeouts in 58.0 innings pitched
- 373rd ranked player in the nation (Perfect Game USA)
- 28th ranked player in Georgia (Perfect Game USA)
- 6th ranked player in Georgia (Baseball Scoutz)
Sansing on Harsh Nathan is a tall, well-built, power-pitcher that has the potential to be an immediate impact pitcher for us next season. He has tremendous upside and this spring he should be one of the top pitchers in the state.
Colton Cross – P – Ringgold HS, Brent Tucker – Shamrock Baseball, Bob Kelly
- 2010 All-North Georgia
- 2009 All-North Georgia
- 9-3 with a 1.26 ERA
- Recorded 109 strikeouts in 78.0 innings pitched
- Hit .432 with nine home runs
Sansing on Cross Colton is a hard throwing right-handed pitcher who already has three pitches he can throw for strikes. He a very good athlete who can hit extremely well and could easily be a two-way player.
Andy Almonte – IF – East Paulding HS, Tony Boyd – Gordon JC, Travis McLanahan
- 2010 Region XVII First Team All-Region
- 2010 Region XVII All-Tournament Team
- Hit .464 and had 104 hits his freshman season at Gordon
- Had 19 doubles and 21 stolen bases while reaching base in 57 of 61 games
- Holds the Gordon JC single-season record for average, hits, at-bats, assists and games
Sansing on Almonte Andy is a very good athlete who can play multiple infield positions. He is a complete player with good hands, excellent speed and is a solid hitter. His maturity and collegiate experience will make him an immediate impact player for us next season.
Danny Lockhart – IF – Hebron Christian Academy, Heath Kennedy – Team Elite, Brad Bouras
- 2010 East Coast Pro Showcase
- 2010 Senior Team Georgia
- 2010 All-Region 8A
- 2010 Georgia Dugout Club Top 100
- 2009 All-Region 8A
- 2009 Georgia Dugout Club Top 100
- 2008 All-Region 8A
- Hit .572 with seven home runs and 21 stolen bases as a junior
- Led Gwinnett County in batting in his sophomore and junior seasons
Sansing on Lockhart Danny comes from a very good pedigree with his father being a former major league player and current scout for the Cubs. He is an all-around player that can play all infield spots. He is one of the best left-handed hitters in the state.
Dylan Ivey – IF – Winder-Barrow HS, Brian Smith – Team Elite, Brad Bouras
- 2010 Senior Team Georgia
- 2010 First Team All-Northeast Georgia
- 2010 First Team All-Region
- 2010 Georgia Dugout Club Top 100
- Hit .427 this season and has led Winder-Barrow in stolen bases three consecutive years
Sansing on Ivey Dylan is an extremely hard-worker and a versatile player who can play several positions. He has a great feel for the game and will be a great representative of our program on and off the field.
