The Book: 2004 Baseball

[Turbine]

 

[Turbine]

Originally posted by CAJUNDAVE1 on Delphi

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Tony passed out a handout on the current Baseball commitments for the 2004 season:

1. Jameson Parker - SS - Okaloosa - Walton J.C. (FL)
- Top Middle infielder at Florida Junior College All-Star Game.
- Played everyday as a Freshman @ the U. of Cincinnati in 2002.
- 2nd on Cincinnati team with 121 assists.
- Chose Louisiana over Clemson.
- '03 season: .350 avg., 18 2B, 5 errors in 41 games.
- Left handed hitting shortstop.

2. Leonard Guerrero - OF - Howard J.C. (TX)
- Right handed hitting corner outfielder.
- Top Outfielder at Texas J.C. All-Star Game.
- .410 avg., 15 HR's, 64 RBI's
- All-Conference/Team MVP
- 03' season: .378 avg., 25 RBI's, 6 HR's, 14 2B, .603 sl %

3. Freddy Rodriguez - C - Phoenix College (AZ)
- Top Catcher at Arizona J.C. All-Star game.
- A consistent 1.85 - 1.88 thrower
- Tremendous catch and throw reciever.
- Hit .310 as a freshman
- Hit .420 this past fall season
- '03 season: .266 avg.*, 21 RBI's, 6 2B

4. Micah Cockrell - INF/RHP - Texarkana J.C. (TX)
- Top 3B at Texas J.C. All-Star game
- Hit .360 as a Freshman
- 35 RBI's, 19 SB's, 2 HR's
- All conference honorable mention as a freshman
- '03 season: .305 avg., 51 RBI, 4 HR, 11 2B
- One of top corner infielders among Texas Jucos

5. Ian Pecorraro - RHP - Temple J.C. (TX)
- 88-90 mph RHP with plus slider.
- One of top RHP at Texas J.C. All-Star game.
- '03 season: 9-2, 3.61 ERA, 60 IP, 61 K, 20 BB

6. Alex Preciado - OF - Western Arizona J.C. (AZ)
- One of top right-handed hitting OF in AZ J.C. All-Star game
- .405 avg. as a freshman
- '03 season: .322 avg.*, 21 RBI, 2 HR, 9 2B

7. Jason Rodriguez - RF - Central Arizona College
- Top Corner outfielder in Arizona J.C. All-Star weekend
- Hit .340 for Central Arizona as Frosh on National Championship
team.
- Hit walk-off grand slam to win 2002 Juco World Series
- A power hitting (left-handed) Right Fielder
- '03 season: .310 avg.*, 35 RBI, 2 HR, 8 2B, 42 BB

8. Ben Belanger - LHP - Glendale C.C. (AZ)
- One of top LHP at Arizona Juco All-Star weekend
- An 86-88 mph LHP with good slider and command
- 51 innings pitched, 38 K's, 16 BB, 4.12 ERA as Frosh.
- '03 season: 2-7, 2.34 ERA, 60 IP, 62 K's, 21 BB.

9. Justin Merendino - INF - North Central J.C. (TX)
- One of top second basemen at Texas Juco All-Star weekend
- .389 avg. as Frosh at North Central
- 37 SB & 6 Hr's as Frosh.
- 2nd team all conference as Frosh.
- Selected for Texas/New Mexico All-Star game in 2002
- '03 season: .381 avg., 40 RBI, 7 HR, 5 3B, 15 2B, 24 SB,
8 errors in 42 games.

10. Jeffries Tatford - 1B,3B,C,P - St. Thomas More H.S., Lafayette,
LA
- 6'3", 215 lbs.
- Strong middle of lineup left-handed hitter currently ranked #2
high school prospect in the state of Louisiana by Baseball
America.
- Projected by Baseball America as a 3-6 round draft pick.

11. John Coker - CF - Seminole State College (J.C.), Muskogee, OK
- 5'9", 175 lbs.
- Drafted out of high school by San Diego Padres in June 2001
- A true lead off hitting center fielder with outstanding speed.
- Should be an immediate impact player and give 2004 ball club
much needed team speed.

NOTE: There will be an additional 2-3 signees in the very near future.

NOTE: * Arizona Junior Colleges all use Baumbats (a form of a wooden synthetic bat which will decrease offensive numbers)

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One player I hope Louisiana takes a look at is Adam Massiatte.

He is a right handed catcher that played some at 1st base.

For the last two years he attended Blinn Junior College TX where he ranked 15th in Texas in the number of walks 22.

I think the Texas connection needs to be nourished and Adam could be key.

At one point last year he had a 7 game hitting streak, although he hit .250

In 5 games he was the leadoff hitter and they went 4-1

ps Do you remember Danny Massiatte from the World series team? A real diamond in the rough.

[Oldman]

Thanks Turbine, If I not mistaken there's another by the name of "Josh Corts or Corse," or something like that! I don't have any other details at this time......If I get any I'll pass it along.

[CajunAmos]

Were any of the players listed picked early enough in the MLB draft to affect their committments?

[Turbine]

Originally posted by CajunAmos
Were any of the players listed picked early enough in the MLB draft to affect their committments?

I don't think so, from what I heard we should be safe. Unless what is wanted is a quick shot in the minors.

[cajun1300]

Originally posted by Turbine
One player I hope Louisiana takes a look at is Adam Massiatte.

I have heard that Freddy Rodriguez does not appear to be eligible and that the Cajuns will indeed sign Adam Massiatte.

Also, Josh Williams of Central Private (BR)is a Cajun commitment. He was a RP / SS in high school.

[cajun1300]

Originally posted by oldman
Thanks Turbine, If I not mistaken there's another by the name of "Josh Corts or Corse," or something like that! I don't have any other details at this time......If I get any I'll pass it along.

Could you be thinking of John Coker, CF, Seminole St. College?

[cajun1300]

Originally posted by Turbine
I don't think so, from what I heard we should be safe. Unless what is wanted is a quick shot in the minors.

One player not on the list, but seriously considering UL was Chris Marini, LP/OF, Glendale (AZ)College. He was selected in the 10th round and has signed with Minnesota Twins.

[Turbine]

Originally posted by cajun1300
I have heard that Freddy Rodriguez does not appear to be eligible and that the Cajuns will indeed sign Adam Massiatte.

Really? Thanks for the update.

[Oldman]

Just a side step:

Spoke to Coach Robicheaux for a brief moment today I ask if he had any good news.......he said yes. He said Jordy would be back and recruiting went well, he only lost the centerfielder from Arizona to the draft, he seemed excited about that, also he would be releasing a listing of the players they have signed shortly. Had to get a baseball fix(going thru withdrawals).

[NOCajun]

THANKS!! I'm going to post this info over on Delphi as well. This is really great news for the Baseball team!!

[ULexcite]

Thanks I was worried about Jordy Templet playing in SARS country. I needed a fix too, I guess Austin Faught and the Rangers never came to terms. Was that the high school kid that went to Arizona?