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As the Class of 2010 recruiting class for UL's baseball program grows, it continues to take on a local flavor.
Michael Strentz, a catcher from Comeaux High School, told theadvertiser.com on Thursday night that he has verbally committed to sign with the Ragin' Cajuns. The earliest he can sign a binding national letter of intent is during the NCAA's early signing period, which is Nov. 11-18.
With the addition of Strentz, UL now has four public commitments. Three are local recruits, including Strentz, former Teurlings Catholic and current LSU-Eunice shortstop Jordan Bourque and Notre Dame pitcher/shortstop Ryan Leonards.
Strentz's commitment was first reported Thursday at theadvertiser.com.
"I think he's a good catch for them," Comeaux coach Matt McCullough said. "He's really good back there (at catcher). I think he will do well there, and it's good for both him and the school."
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jparrott@theadvertiser.com • August 15, 2009
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As a junior, Strentz was named to the 2009 Daily Advertiser All-Acadiana second team after hitting .398 with 15 doubles, 10 home runs and 35 RBIs. He also stole nine bases as Comeaux finished fourth in a loaded District 3-5A that also included Barbe, St. Thomas More, Sulphur and Acadiana.
Strentz, who also earned first team all-district honors in football last season, picked UL over LSU. He added that Southeastern Louisiana, Tulane, McNeese State and LSU-Eunice also expressed interest.
"I actually wanted to stay around here," said Strentz, primarily recruited by UL assistant Mike Trahan. "By going there, I won't have to worry about living in a dorm and can live at home. Coach Trahan explained how everything works in the program, so I felt comfortable with making the decision to stay here."
McCullough, who played college baseball at Southeastern Louisiana, says that Strentz has the skills to be a quality player at the next level.
"He is a good athlete with a lot of tools," McCullough said. "He can run, throw and hit for average and a lot of power. He has good hands and a good arm. Those things all come natural to him, but he also does a good job of working hard and refining those tools."
Strentz admits that he once considered playing both baseball and football in college. In the end, he decided that focusing on baseball was his best choice, both on and off the field.
"I figured it would be too hard to keep up with my grades playing both sports," Strentz said. "I do love football, so it's going to be tough to give it up."
The Cajuns have been busy on the recruiting trail since last season. Bourque committed to them earlier in the summer. On Monday, Leonards and Woodlawn pitcher/third baseman Jake Anderson pledged to sign with the program.
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