ASU baseball announces signing class for 2009

November 30, 2007

After winning the 2007 Pac-10 championship and advancing to the College World Series for the 20th time in school history, Arizona StateUniversity baseball is preparing for another run to Omaha in 2008. With the 2008 roster stocked with graduating seniors and draft eligible players expected to be taken in the 2008 MLB Draft, 14th year head coach <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/murphy_pat00.html">Pat Murphy</a> has announced his recruiting class for the 2009 season. The 24-man class is expected to pay immediate dividends and keep ASU among the top collegiate baseball programs in the country for years to come.<separator></separator>"I'm excited about this group of future Sun Devils and confident that this is one of the best recruiting classes ever assembled here at ASU," said coach Murphy. "This class is a very deep and talented group of players and will be the foundation of our program in the years to come. Because we will lose so many of our current student-athletes in next spring's draft, we need a group capable of making an immediate contribution and this recruiting class will certainly serve that need." <separator></separator>"Recruiting coordinator <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/holliday_josh00.html">… Holliday</a> and assistant coach <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/stankiewicz_andy00.htm… Stankiewicz</a> did an excellent job identifying a group of players that will continue to represent the proud winning tradition of Sun Devil Baseball. I'm excited about the contributions they will make on the field and in the classroom and very proud to announce this recruiting class."<separator></separator>Arizona State University Baseball's 2008 Signees:<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous School) Austin Barnes INF 5-10 160 Riverside, Calif. (Riverside Poly HS)<separator></separator>Kole Calhoun OF/LHP 5-11 200 Buckeye, Ariz. (Yavapai College)<separator></separator>Jarek Cunningham INF 6-1 175 Spokane, Wash. (Mt. Spokane HS)<separator></separator>Alex Curry RHP 6-1 190 Buena Park, Calif. (Cypress College)<separator></separator>Jaff Decker OF/LHP 5-10 180 Peoria, Ariz. (Sunrise Mountain HS)<separator></separator>Brad Hand LHP/1B 6-2 205 Chaska, Minn. (Chaska HS)<separator></separator>Ray Hanson RHP 6-8 205 Long Beach, Calif. (Wilson HS)<separator></separator>Eric Hosmer 1B/LHP 6-4 210 Cooper City, Fla. (American Heritage HS)<separator></separator>Jeeter Ishida RHP 6-0 200 Honolulu, Hawai'i (Punahou HS)<separator></separator>Mitchell Lambson LHP 6-1 175 Tualatin, Ore. (Tualatin HS) Brett Lawrie UTL 6-0 190 Langley, B.C., Canada (Brookswood SS)<separator></separator>Jeff Lusardi OF 5-10 175 Lee's Summit, Mo. (Blue Springs South HS)<separator></separator>Zack MacPhee INF/OF 5-7 170 Phoenix, Ariz. (O'Connor HS)<separator></separator>Kyle Peterson OF/C 6-0 190 Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton HS)<separator></separator>Carlos Ramirez C 6-0 210 Tucson, Ariz. (Chandler-Gilbert CC)<separator></separator>Devyn Rivera RHP 6-2 180 Higley, Ariz. (Highland HS)<separator></separator>Johnny Ruettiger OF 6-2 180 Joliet, Ill. (Joliet Catholic Academy)<separator></separator>Abe Ruiz INF 6-3 205 Pacific Grove, Calif. (Pacific Grove HS)<separator></separator>Kyle Skipworth C 6-3 200 Riverside, Calif. (Patriot HS)<separator></separator>Josh Spence LHP 6-1 175 Victoria, Australia (Central Arizona College)<separator></separator>Jordan Swagerty C/RHP 6-1 175 Sachse, Texas (Prestonwood Christian Acad.)<separator></separator>Trask Switzenberg INF 6-3 205 Cave Creek, Ariz. (Chandler-Gilbert CC)<separator></separator>Riccio Torrez INF 6-0 190 Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy College Prep)<separator></separator>Zach Wilson INF 6-1 190 Long Beach, Calif. (Wilson HS)<separator></separator> <separator></separator>A detailed look at Arizona State University's signees:<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Austin Barnes (5-10, 160, INF, Riverside Poly HS, Riverside, California)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>A four-year varsity starter for Coach Aaron Moore at Riverside Poly.</li><li>Winner of three straight Ivy League titles.</li><li>Named the Ivy League and Riverside Poly Team MVP in 2007.</li><li>Earned All-Riverside County honors in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>Named 1st Team All-CIF and All-State in 2007.</li><li>Helped lead his summer league team, the Trombley Braves, to the 2007 AABC Don Mattingly Championship under Coach Steve Trombley. </li><li>Won Mattingly World Series batting title, hitting .524 with three homers in five games. </li></ul> Austin is a hardnosed middle infielder with solid defensive skills and pop in his bat. He should contribute early in his career because of a great feel for the game and his defensive talents.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Kole Calhoun (5-11, 200, OF/LHP, Yavapai College, Buckeye, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Hit .296 with 32 RBI and picked up two saves as a freshman at Yavapai College for Coach Sky Smeltzer.</li><li>2007 Northwoods League Co-MVP while leading the Eau Claire Express to a runner-up finish.</li><li>Hit .286 with 6 HR's and 34 RBI for Eau Claire while recording a 3-0 record with 14 saves and a league leading 0.38 ERA.</li><li>Two-time All-State pitcher at Buckeye High School.</li><li>Skyline Region Player of the Year in 2006.</li><li>West Valley Player of the Year in 2005.</li><li>1st Team All-State Pitcher in 2006 and 2007.</li></ul> Kole is a blue-collar player with two-way talent. He has great leadership skills, experience and should contribute immediately both on the mound and at the plate.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Jarek Cunningham (6-1, 175, INF, Mt. Spokane HS, Spokane, Washington)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>A member of Coach Alex Schuerman's two-time league champions.</li><li>1st Team All-Greater Spokane League in 2007.</li><li>Hit .397 with seven home runs as a junior in 2006. </li><li>Named "Mr. Baseball" by the Greater Spokane League coaches in 2007.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for the Washington Nationals.</li><li>Earned All-Tournament honors at the 2007 Area Code Games.</li><li>Named an Under Armour Preseason All-America by TeamOneBaseball.com for 2008. </li><li>His brother, Brendan, is a student manager on the ASU baseball team.</li></ul> Jarek is an athletic player with great bat speed and is capable of playing several different positions on the field. He hails from the Pacific Northwest, a region that has produced recent Sun Devils greats <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/bloomquist_willie00.ht… Bloomquist</a>, <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/buck_travis00.html">Tr… Buck</a> and <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/curtis_colin00.html">C… Curtis</a>.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Alex Curry (6-1, 190, RHP, Cypress College, Buena Park, California)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Went 8-4 with a 2.36 ERA as a freshman at Cypress College for Coach Scott Pickler.</li><li>1st Team Orange Empire Conference starting pitcher in 2007.</li><li>Named to the 2007 All-Southern California Team as a starting pitcher.</li><li>Named Century League Pitcher of the Year in 2006 and lead league in ERA for Coach Joe Hoggatt at Canyon High School.</li><li>Named 5th best prospect in New England Collegiate Summer League in 2007 by Baseball America.</li><li>Drafted in the 32nd round of the 2006 Major League Baseball First Year player draft by the Chicago White Sox.</li></ul> Alex is a very talented pitcher from junior college powerhouse Cypress College. He throws four pitches with outstanding command and will make an immediate impact on our pitching staff.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Jaff Decker (5-10, 180, OF/LHP, Sunrise Mountain HS, Peoria, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 26th best high school player by StudentSportsBaseball.com.</li><li>Ranked 129th best High School prospect by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 133rd best prospect for the 2008 Draft by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Named West Valley Player of the Year in 2007 by the Arizona Republic.</li><li>Named 1st Team All-State and 1st Team All-Desert West Region in 2007.</li><li>Named Desert West Region Player of the Year and 2nd Team All-State in 2006.</li><li>Four-year varsity starter for Coach Eric Gardner at Sunrise Mountain HS.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for the Cincinnati Reds.</li><li>2007 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars participant.</li><li>Played in the World Wood Bat Championships for the Texas Rangers Scout Team.</li><li>Named to All-Tournament team and named Top Hitter for the USA Youth National Team in 2006 by hitting .571 at the Youth Pan Am Championships. Also set tournament record with 16 hits.</li><li>Named back-to-back Under Armour All-American by TeamOneBaseball.com.</li></ul> One of the top two-way players in the country, Jaff will make an immediate impact both on the mound and in the outfield. He is an advanced hitter with power and has a 90+ mph fastball on the mound. He is not only one of the top players in Arizona, but is also one of the finest prospects in the country.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Brad Hand (6-2, 205, LHP/1B, Chaska HS, Chaska, Minnesota)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked #1 Player in Minnesota by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 40th best high school player in the country by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 176th best prospect for the 2008 Draft by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>1st team All-Lake Conference Team in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>Elected team captain by his teammates in both baseball and hockey in 2007.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for the Chicago White Sox.</li><li>1st Team All-Metro in 2007 by the Minnesota Star Tribune.</li><li>1st Team All-State in 2007 by the Minnesota Coaches Association.</li><li>Batted .419 with 6 HR in 2007 while going 4-1 with a 1.69 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 42 innings for Chaska coach Troy Stein. </li></ul> One of the top two-way players in the country, Brad has a 90+ mph fastball and an outstanding curveball to go along with a classic left-handed swing. The top player in Minnesota, Brad has tremendous talent and will make an immediate impact for the Sun Devils.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Ray Hanson (6-8, 205, RHP, Woodrow Wilson HS, Long Beach, California)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 118th best high school prospect by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>2007 Team USA Junior National Team alternate.</li><li>Helped lead Long Beach Wilson HS to 2007 CIF Southern Section Championship and the #1 National High School ranking by Baseball America.</li><li>Named 2007 Moore League Pitcher of the Year while competing for Coach Andy Hall at Long Beach Wilson.</li><li>1st Team Dream Team honors from the Long Beach Press Telegram.</li><li>2nd Team All-AAF from the California Baseball Coaches Association.</li><li>Pitched for Connie Mack World Series Champion Midland Redskins in 2007.</li><li>Pitched for 2007 World Wood Bat Champion Braves Scout Team in Jupiter, FL</li></ul> Ray is a talented pitcher with tremendous upside. He possesses a 90+ mph fastball and a 6'8 frame that he will continue to grow into. He is a proven big game pitcher for Long Beach Wilson High School.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Eric Hosmer (6-4, 210, 1B/LHP, American Heritage HS, Cooper City, Florida)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 4th best High School Prospect by Baseball America.</li><li>Ranked 6th best high school prospect by Perfect Game Crosschecker. </li><li>Ranked 3rd best prospect in the 2008 Draft by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Hit .548 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI in 2006 for American Heritage and Coach Todd Fitzgerald.</li><li>Hit .398 with 9 home runs and 30 RBI as a junior in 2007.</li><li>MVP at World Wood Bat Association Championship in 2007.</li><li>Named Top Prospect at the WWBA Championship in 2007.</li><li>Ranked Top Power Prospect at the WWBA Championships in 2007.</li><li>2007 USA Junior National Team Member.</li><li>2007 AFLAC All-American.</li><li>2007 Rawlings High School Gold Glove winner.</li><li>Miami Herald State Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>2007 Sun-Sentinel Player of the Year.</li><li>Three-time team MVP for nationally ranked American Heritage High School. </li><li>Lead the Midland Redskins to a Connie Mack World Series Title in 2007.</li><li>Named 2007 Connie Mack World Series MVP while playing for Coach Joe Hayden and Dave Evans of the Midland Redskins.</li></ul> The top high school hitter in the country, Eric possesses a tremendous all-around feel for the game. He has make-up and leadership qualities that will make him an integral part of our program for years to come.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Jeeter Ishida (6-0, 200, RHP, Punahou School, Honolulu, Hawai'i)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Key member of Coach Eric Kadooka's four-time Defending State Champion Punahou Buff N'Blue.</li><li>2007 Gatorade Hawaii Player of the Year. </li><li>Honolulu Star-Bulletin State Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>2007 Honolulu Advertiser State Player of the Year.</li><li>2007 Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year.</li><li>1st Team All-State in Water Polo in 2006 and 2007.</li></ul> Jeeter is a proven winner from traditional powerhouse, Punahou School. He has a tremendous split fingered fastball and a great feel for pitching. He is an outstanding student-athlete from one of the country's finest academic high schools.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Mitchell Lambson (6-1, 175, LHP, Tualatin HS, Tualatin, Oregon)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>1st Team All-Pacific Conference selection in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>2007 Pacific Conference Pitcher of the Year.</li><li>2nd Team All-State in 2007.</li><li>Led Coach Matt Unis Tualatin HS team to the Oregon Final Four in 2007.</li><li>Honorable Mention All-State in 2006.</li><li>Honorable Mention All-Pacific Conference in 2005.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for the Arizona Diamondbacks.</li><li>Helped lead his Oregon Metro team to the Pacific Northwest Championship in 2007.</li><li>Named Most Valuable Pitcher of the Pacific Northwest Championship in 2007.</li></ul> Mitchell is a skilled pitcher with an outstanding change-up and great command of his pitches. He is a very mature and motivated young man and is an excellent student.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Brett Lawrie (6-0, 190, UTL, Brookswood Secondary School, Langley, British Columbia, Canada)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked #1 player in Canada by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 77th best high school player by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Led Team Canada, coached by Greg Hamilton, to a Bronze Medal at the 2007 World Junior Championships. </li><li>Named MVP of Canadian Junior National Team in 2007.</li><li>Selected to World Junior Championships All-Tournament Team in 2007.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for the New York Yankees.</li><li>Played on New York Yankees' team at 2007 East Coast Pro Showcase in Lakeland, FL.</li><li>Plays for the Langley Blaze coached by Doug Mathieson.</li></ul> The top player in Canada, Brett is a versatile athlete with physical strength, speed and agility to go along with his tremendous hitting ability.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Jeff Lusardi (5-10, 175, OF, Blue Springs South HS, Lee's Summit, Missouri)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>1st Team All-Big 7 Suburban League in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>Career .440 hitter in three varsity seasons at Blue Springs South High School.</li><li>Became the first freshman to start on varsity in school history and hit a team high .480.</li><li>Named All-Area and All-State in 2006 and 2007 for coach Richard Wood.</li><li>Helped lead his summer team, the Mac-N-Seitz Indians, to the finals of the NBC World Series.</li><li>Played for the 2007 Missouri Junior Sunbelt team and hit a team high .469.</li><li>His father, Mike, is the team chaplain for the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs.</li></ul> An accomplished hitter with a great feel for the game, Jeff has tremendous work habits and a great make-up. Lusardi is considered the best pure hitter in the state of Missouri.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Zack MacPhee (5-7, 170, INF/OF, Sandra Day O'Connor HS, Phoenix, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>1st Team All-Northwest Conference in 2007</li><li>2nd Team All-State selection in 2007 for coach Jeff Baumgartner</li><li>Led Sandra Day O'Connor to the Northwest Regional Title in 2007.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games selection for Cincinnati Reds.</li><li>Plays for the Arizona Firebirds during the summer, one of the top Connie Mack teams in the nation. </li><li>Named to Connie Mack All-World Series Team in 2007.</li></ul> Zack is a fierce competitor that can play multiple positions. He has tremendous running speed and is one of the top players in the state of Arizona.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Kyle Peterson (6-0, 190, OF/C, Hamilton HS, Chandler, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 332nd best high school player by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Named All-Fiesta Region in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>First freshman to ever start for Hamilton High School and Coach Mike Woods.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for the Cincinnati Reds.</li><li>Played for Team Arizona in the 2007 Junior Sunbelt Tournament.</li><li>Also plays for the perennial football powerhouse Hamilton HS team that won the 2006 State 5A Championship.</li></ul> Kyle is a physically gifted athlete who possesses strength, foot speed and arm strength. He is a member of the Hamilton football dynasty and has a great baseball future ahead of him.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Carlos Ramirez (6-0, 210, C, Chandler-Gilbert CC, Tucson, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Hit .378 with 23 RBI in 38 games at Chandler-Gilbert College for Coach Russ Luce. </li><li>Three-time First Team All-Southern Region selection at Sunnyside High School.</li><li>1st Team All-State as a senior in 2006. </li><li>2nd Team All-State as a junior in 2005.</li><li>Played summer ball in 2007 for the Santa Barbara Foresters of the California Collegiate League for Coach Bill Pintard. </li><li>Selected in the 34th round of the 2007 MLB First Year Player Draft by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.</li></ul> Carlos is an experienced catcher who has solid defensive skills and a great bat control. He will contribute immediately to the program.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Devyn Rivera (6-2, 180, RHP, Highland HS, Higley, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 399th best high school player by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>A three-year letter winner at Highland High School for Coach Scott Cook.</li><li>Highland HS ERA leader in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>Highland HS home run and RBI leader in 2007.</li><li>Honorable Mention All-Fiesta League in 2006.</li><li>2nd team All-Fiesta League in 2007.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for the Cincinnati Reds.</li></ul> Devyn is an athletic pitcher with movement on all his pitches. He has a loose arm with tremendous room to grow and develop. He is one of the top players in the state of Arizona.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Johnny Ruettiger (6-2, 180, OF/LHP, Joliet Catholic Academy, Joliet, Ill.)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 106th best high school player by Perfect game Crosschecker.</li><li>Participated in Perfect Game National Showcase in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>1st Team All-East Suburban Catholic League in 2006 and 2007 for coach Jared Voss.</li><li>1st Team All-Region Quarterback in 2007.</li><li>Starting quarterback for perennial power Joliet Catholic, earning All-State and All-Conference honors while leading his team to a state championship in 2007.</li><li>The nephew of Notre Dame Football Legend Rudy Ruettiger.</li></ul> Johnny is a tremendous athlete with speed and arm strength. He is capable of contributing early in his career because of his toughness and competitive nature. He is an All-State football player with a tremendous winning background.. <separator></separator> <separator></separator>Abe Ruiz (6-3, 205, INF/RHP, Pacific Grove HS, Pacific Grove, California)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 97th best high school player by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 249th best prospect for the 2008 draft by Perfect Game</li><li>Selected to participate in Perfect Game National Showcase in 2007.</li><li>Three-time All-Mission Trail League selection while playing for his father Gil Ruiz.</li><li>All Central Coast section team selection in 2006 and 2007.</li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for Milwaukee Brewers.</li><li>Gold Medal winner at USA Baseball Tournament of the Stars in 2007.</li><li>Plays for prestigious Nor Cal program run by Rob Bruno.</li></ul> Abe is an accomplished power hitter with a classic left-handed swing and good infield actions. Ruiz joins a long line of distinguished Sun Devils hailing from Northern California, most notably Barry Bonds, <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/pedroia_dustin00.html"… Pedroia</a> and <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/wallace_brett00.html">… Wallace</a>.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Kyle Skipworth (6-3, 200, C, Patriot HS, Riverside, California)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 3rd best high school player by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 8th best high school player by Baseball America.</li><li>Ranked 9th best draft prospect by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>2007 AFLAC All-American.</li><li>Member of the 2007 USA Junior National Team. </li><li>2007 Area Code Games participant for Milwaukee Brewers.</li><li>1st Team All-Sunkist League in 2007 while batting .422 with 8 home runs and 45 RBI. </li><li>Three-time Patriot High School Scholar Athlete of the Year for coach Tim Kleveno.</li><li>Member of 2007 World Wood Bat Association's Champion Atlanta Braves Scout Team.</li><li>Named #2 prospect (behind fellow ASU signee Eric Hosmer) at the WWBA.</li><li>Rated as having the best throwing arm at the WWBA tournament in 2007.</li><li>Member of prestigious Angels Elite Scout Team Coached by Steve Hernandez.</li></ul> The top rated catcher in the nation, Kyle has tremendous arm strength and bat speed. He is recognized nationwide as one of the top five high school players in the country and has an outstanding baseball future.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Josh Spence (6-1, 175, LHP, Central Arizona College, Victoria, Australia)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>National Junior College All-American in 2007 by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Arizona's State Junior College Player of the Year in 2007.</li><li>3rd Team Junior College All-American by NJCAA in 2007.</li><li>Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner in 2007.</li><li>Led Central Arizona to ACCAC Conference title and a Region I Championship in 2007.</li><li>Member of four Australian National Championship teams</li><li>Australian National MVP and Golden Arm Award winner in 2005.</li><li>In 2007, went 11-2 with 16 complete games, 0.71 ERA while striking out 119 in 101 innings for former Sun Devil Jon Wente.</li></ul> Josh is a crafty lefthander with a proven track record of winning. He is one of the top Junior College pitchers in the nation and will be an immediate contributor to our success in 2009.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Jordan Swagerty (6-1, 175, C/RHP, Prestonwood Christian Academy, Sachse, Texas)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 37th best high school player by StudentSportsBaseball.com.</li><li>Ranked 50th best high school player by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 61st best high school player by Baseball America.</li><li>Ranked 79th best draft prospect by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Helped lead Prestonwood Christian Academy, coached by Mike Maack, to a 31-1 record and a State Title Game appearance in 2007.</li><li>Named All-State and TAPPS District 2 Player of the Year in 2007.</li><li>Hit .484 in 2007 to go along with his 12-0 record on the mound for PCA.</li><li>2007 AFLAC All-American.</li><li>Member of 2007 USA Baseball Junior National Team.</li><li>Played in 2007 Connie Mack World Series with the Dallas Tigers coached by former Sun Devil Linty Ingram.</li></ul> Jordan is one of the nation's top two-way talents who combines the rare combination of pitching and catching skills. He has a 90+ mph fastball and a great curveball to go along with great defensive skills. He also is a switch-hitting talent who will make an immediate impact.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Trask Switzenberg (6-3, 205, INF, Chandler-Gilbert CC, Cave Creek, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Three-time All-Wells Fargo Region selection at Cactus Shadows for Coach Tom Scala.</li><li>Two-time All-State selection at Cactus Shadows.</li><li>Helped lead Cactus Shadows to a state title in 2006, hitting .385.</li><li>Cactus Shadows Team MVP in 2006.</li><li>Cactus Shadows Defensive Player of the Year in 2006.</li><li>Played in Arizona's State 4A All-Star Game in 2006.</li><li>Led his summer team, the Arizona Firebirds, to the 2006 Connie Mack World Series championship.</li><li>Spent fall of 2006 at University of California-Santa Barbara before transferring to Chandler Gilbert Community College in the Spring of 2007. </li></ul> Trask is the son of former Sun Devil two-sport athlete Don Switzenberg. He is a physically strong athlete who is capable of playing several positions.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Riccio Torrez (6-0, 190, INF, Brophy College Prep, Phoenix, Arizona)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 53rd best high school player by StudentSportsBaseball.com. </li><li>Ranked 62nd best high school prospect by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>Ranked 268th best prospect for the 2008 draft by Perfect Game Crosschecker</li><li>Led Brophy to a 30-4 mark and a #6 national ranking by Baseball America in 2007.</li><li>1st Team All-State in 2007 at Brophy while playing Coach Tom Succow.</li><li>1st Team All-Desert Valley Region in 2007.</li><li>Hit .430 with 16 home runs in 2007, setting the school record for home runs.</li><li>Member of the 2006 and 2007 USA Baseball Youth National Team.</li><li>Hit .429 for the 2007 USA Junior National Team while earning All-Tournament honors at the Pan Am Championships.</li><li>Played for the Arizona Firebirds in the 2007 Connie Mack World Series.</li><li>His brother, Raoul, is a sophomore infielder for the Sun Devils. </li></ul> Riccio is one of the most polished and skilled infielders in the country. A confident player, he possesses power and bat speed and will contribute immediately. He has proven to be a winner, playing for one of the top high school programs in the country.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Zach Wilson (6-1, 190, 3B, Woodrow Wilson HS, Long Beach, California)<separator></separator><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li>Ranked 28th best high school prospect by StudentSportsBaseball.com.</li><li>Ranked 113th best high school player by Perfect Game Crosschecker.</li><li>2007 USA Baseball Tournament of the Stars participant.</li><li>Helped lead Long Beach Wilson HS to 2007 CIF Southern Section Championship and the #1 National High School ranking by Baseball America.</li><li>Won CIF-SS Division I Title in 2007.</li><li>First Team All-Moore League in 2007.</li><li>Member of Angels Elite Scout Team Coached by Steve Hernandez.</li><li>Played in the Area Code Games for the New York Yankees Scout Team.</li><li>Plays summer ball for the San Gabriel Valley Arsenal coached by Mike Vierra.</li></ul> Zach is an excellent all-around player with an advanced feel for hitting. He displays tremendous leadership qualities and will contribute immediately. He is one of the top players in the talent rich state of California.