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11/21/2019 7:55:00 AM | Baseball
Lopes to welcome 7 from Arizona high schools
Building off last year's top-30 nationally ranked recruiting class, the Grand Canyon baseball program announced a recruiting class of 12 signees who will join the program for the 2021 season.
GCU's strong connection with local talent continued with seven players signing from Phoenix-area high schools. The Lopes also landed players from California, Texas and Wyoming.
"I have never been so excited about announcing a recruiting class," GCU head coach Andy Stankiewicz said. "Gregg Wallis, our recruiting coordinator, has worked tirelessly this year to secure what we believe could be our strongest recruiting class ever."
The 12 incoming Lopes include outfielder Homer Bush Jr., infielder Dustin Crenshaw, utility Daniel Garcia, left-handed pitcher Connor Markl, right-handed pitcher Carson Ohl, right-handed pitcher Zach Rogers, outfielder Cade Verdusco, first baseman/left-handed pitcher Bryan Webb, shortstop Jacob Wilson, utility Tyler Wilson, right-handed pitcher Carter Young and utility player Ryland Zaborowski.
The class includes seven position players, four pitchers and a two-way player. Of the five players who pitch, three are right-handed and two are left-handed.
"The 2020 class is very strong across the board," Stankiewicz said. "As per previous years, the bulk of our recruiting class is Arizona student-athletes, but we are excited to see our recruiting efforts reach Texas, California and Wyoming."
The class members will play their respective high school seasons this spring before enrolling at GCU in August with an opportunity to officially take the field in February 2021.
"These young men are winners on the field, in the classroom and in the community," Stankiewicz said. "We look forward to them continuing their winning ways here at GCU."
THE PLAYER: Homer checks in at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds and is already noted for his arm strength and speed. Bush stole 16 bases in his junior season at Carroll. He earned 5-6A first-team utility player honors last season.
THE PERSON: His father, Homer, was a veteran of seven MLB seasons and played for the Blue Jays, Yankees and Marlins. Off the field, he enjoys playing video games and listening to rap music. He selected GCU for the coaching staff, the location and the opportunity. He is interested in studying sports science. Homer spent his early childhood living in Toronto while his dad played for the Blue Jays.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Homer is an exciting addition to the program. He has a combination of size, elite speed and wiry strength that make him one of the top 2020 prospects on a national scale. He comes from a winning program at Carroll and has an engaging personality that will fit into the culture of GCU baseball immediately. We look forward to seeing Homer excel at GCU." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Like father, like son: Homer Bush Jr. showcasing skills
THE PLAYER: Crenshaw made big leaps in his junior season at Perry with a .340 batting average last spring. He scored 23 times and drove in 21 runs for the Pumas while also swiping 14 bases. Along with fellow Lopes signees Tyler Wilson and Ryland Zaborowski, Crenshaw represented Arizona in this year's Area Code Games.
THE PERSON: Dustin has two older brothers who also play college baseball. Wacy is a senior infielder at Colorado Mesa while Wyatt is a sophomore infielder and right-handed pitcher at Colorado Christian. Off the field, Dustin enjoys playing basketball (four-year player at Perry) as well as reading, hunting and fishing. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Crenshaw intends to major in sports management.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Dustin is a dynamic athlete out of Perry. He has great footwork and playmaking ability in the middle of the diamond. At the plate, he has a quick left-handed bat with a lot of speed. Dustin has all the tools to develop into an elite college player and professional prospect." - Wallis
THE PLAYER: Garcia will end his career as a four-year varsity starter split between two high schools: Grand Terrace then Yucaipa. He hit .337 with eight extra-base hits and 27 RBIs as a junior last spring. His favorite personal sports moment was hitting a walk-off on his 17th birthday in the home opener of his junior season.
THE PERSON: Daniel chose GCU because it "felt like home from my first visit on the campus, I fell in love with the environment and the coaching staff throughout my recruiting process, and I knew I would love it here." Off the field, he enjoys listening to music and watching ESPN.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Daniel can swing it. He is fearless in the batter's box and has a smooth left-handed stroke with power to all fields. Coming out of Yucaipa and playing with some of the top summer teams in Southern California, he will be prepared to compete at GCU immediately. On defense, he has the versatility to play a lot of different positions in the infield or outfield, which will help get his bat in the lineup consistently." - Wallis
THE PLAYER: As a junior last spring, Markl posted a 3.52 ERA in 57 2/3 innings of work, logging 71 strikeouts and going 7-1. He checked in at third in strikeouts at the 5A classification last year while earning second-team all-region honors. His favorite personal sports memory was pitching six shutout innings in the Perfect Game World Series.
THE PERSON: Markl plans to study sports management at GCU. He chose to sign with the Lopes because of the "baseball environment, baseball coaches, academics, faith and community." Originally from Denver, Connor has a sister, Alexa, who is on the Nevada swimming team. Connor also swam for two years at the varsity level at Notre Dame. Off the field, he enjoys playing football, basketball, swimming and doing anything outdoors. He has a weighted GPA above 4.0.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Connor had a great junior year at Notre Dame. He followed that up with a big summer where he continued to show plus command while adding velocity to his fastball. He is another signee that is an outstanding student and will be a great addition to our pitching staff." - Wallis
THE PLAYER: Ohl has been on varsity for three seasons but was a more regular contributor in the past two seasons. Over his sophomore and junior seasons, Ohl has a 2.19 ERA and has shown outstanding control with a 78-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio this year. He was teammates with current Lopes Pierson Ohl and Josh Buckley at Grace Brethren. His top sports moment was throwing a complete game shutout against the ninth-ranked team during his junior season. Carson has a pair of all-league honors including a first-team selection this year with the Pitcher of the Year distinction.
THE PERSON: Carson is no stranger to GCU with his older brother, Pierson, currently a sophomore pitcher for the Lopes and the 2019 WAC Freshman of the Year. Their sister, Payton, plays volleyball at The Master's University. He chose GCU for the coaching staff, Christian environment and atmosphere. He is contemplating a communications major.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Carson is a 6-3 righty with an advanced feel for throwing strikes. He has a swing-and-miss changeup that is a nice complement to his great fastball command. With the frame to put on more strength, we envision Carson competing to be a weekend starter in his career at GCU, and we are excited to welcome him to the program." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Siblings power becomes the norm
THE PLAYER: Rogers has accumulated 96 2/3 innings over his first three varsity seasons, featuring a 2.90 career ERA. As a junior in 2019, Rogers posted a 2.65 ERA while holding opponents to a .195 batting average. He has been a team co-captain for two years and was named a Perfect Game Underclassmen All-American honorable mention this year.
THE PERSON: Rogers is considering a sports management degree program at GCU. He signed with the Lopes because he considers GCU to have the "best coaching staff in the state." He will join Nate Gawelko as Mountain Ridge alumni on the Lopes baseball team.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Zach comes to us from a strong program at Mountain Ridge. He has the size and strength to fit in immediately on our pitching staff. On the mound, he has a clean and quick arm stroke with the ability to command his fastball to all areas of the zone. We also really like the way the ball jumps out of his hand and feel he has only scratched the surface of the type of stuff he will feature while at GCU." - Wallis
THE PLAYER: Verdusco has two varsity seasons under his belt and holds a .403 batting average, including a .416 mark as a junior this year. He had 13 extra-base hits and scored 39 runs for a Corona del Sol team that went 23-10 and made a run to the state championship game, which he cites as his favorite sports memory. Verdusco earned all-region honors on the first team as a sophomore and junior and played for the Arizona Junior Sunbelt team this year.
THE PERSON: Off the field, Cade enjoys fishing and bonfires. He chose GCU for the "amazing coaching staff, beautiful campus, incredible facility and great baseball." He and fellow signee Bryan Webb have been playing baseball together since the age of 5. His favorite athletes to watch are Patrick Mahomes and Juan Soto.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Cade is an outstanding defender in the outfield. He can really go get it. We've seen him play a lot, both at Corona del Sol and with the Canyon Thunder. His jumps and routes to the ball are extremely impressive. Offensively, he has great rhythm and a compact, powerful swing. His junior year at Corona was outstanding, and we are excited to welcome him to campus next fall." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Verdusco, Utagawa lead Aztecs to victory ... Corona baseball produces record number of Division I commits
THE PLAYER: Webb is a two-way player who has started for two seasons at first base while also making 16 pitching appearances over the last two seasons. In 2018, he hit .396 while also going 5-1 with a 0.43 ERA on the mound. In 63 varsity innings, Webb has allowed just 10 earned runs. He helped lead the Aztecs to a 23-10 mark this year and a trip to the state title game, which he cites as his favorite sports memory.
THE PERSON: Bryan is interested in studying statistics at GCU. He is a long-time teammate of fellow signee Cade Verdusco. Off the field, Bryan enjoys fishing. He played baseball for his father, David, at Corona del Sol.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Bryan is a talented two-way player. On the mound, he has a great idea of how to pitch and keep hitters off balance. He commands the ball extremely well and in his first two years on varsity has gone 8-1 with ERAs of 0.48 and 1.83. He is also a very skilled defender at first base and swings the bat from the left side. Bryan is an outstanding student, teammate and someone we feel will help GCU baseball continue to progress towards our program goals of competing for championships." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Corona del Sol's Bryan Webb shows grit on mound in state playoff win ... Corona baseball produces record number of Division I commits
THE PLAYER: A four-year varsity member, Wilson has played exceptional defense as a middle infielder throughout his high school career, committing just six errors in 83 games. From the plate, he has only been struck out six times in 308 at bats and holds a .309 batting average. Wilson helped lead the Lancers to a 24-6 mark as a junior this year, claiming a league title which he cites as his favorite sports memory.
THE PERSON: Wilson intends to study sports management while at GCU. His father and high school coach, Jack, is a GCU graduate and played 12 MLB seasons for Pittsburgh, Seattle and Atlanta.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Jacob is a great all-around baseball player. He has a tremendous glove at shortstop to go along with a strong, accurate arm. He's fun to watch. At the plate, he can really handle the bat and takes great at bats consistently. He has a table-setter mindset but has been getting bigger and stronger and adding power to his game. We will enjoy watching Jacob compete over the next three to four years and can't wait to see him continue to develop at GCU." - Wallis
THE PLAYER: Wilson has posted gaudy numbers in his two varsity seasons and helped his Hamilton Huskies bring home a state title this year. On a Hamilton team that was ranked as one of the top 30 in the nation, Wilson ranked second on the team among qualifying hitters with a .412 batting average. He had 19 extra-base hits, including seven home runs to go along with 31 RBIs. His impressive season netted him all-state, all-district and all-conference honors.
THE PERSON: Tyler's father, Steve, played six MLB seasons, pitching for the Dodgers, Cubs and Rangers. Born in Taiwan, Tyler chose GCU for the coaching staff and atmosphere. His favorite athlete to watch is Aaron Judge.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Tyler has the ability to hit for power and average from both sides of the plate and profiles as a middle-of-the-order threat. His approach is already very advanced, and he consistently shows power to all parts of the field. Defensively, he provides versatility as he can catch or play first. We look forward to Tyler making an immediate impact in his career at GCU." - Wallis
THE PLAYER: Hailing from Wyoming, one of the two states that doesn't offer high school baseball, Young played for Legion and club teams while driving long hours to showcase events in other states. He performed well, earning 2018 Wyoming Double-A Legion Pitcher of the Year and posting a 1.01 ERA in 50 innings of work with 60 strikeouts.
THE PERSON: Young chose GCU for the coaching staff and weather. He intends to study sports marketing or forensics while on campus. Off the field, he enjoys bowling, bike riding and hiking. His older brother, Jeremy, was a swimmer at Utah from 2017 to 2019. His favorite athletes to watch include Mike Trout, Gerrit Cole and Jose Altuve.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Carter is a gritty and competitive right-handed pitcher. He features three plus pitches that he commands in the strike zone and can use in any count. We love his fire and tenacity when he is on the mound and feel he has the pitchability and make-up to compete for a starting role early on in his career." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Inside the Wyoming Dugout: Interview with Carter Young
THE PLAYER: The 6-foot-6 Zaborowski hit .414 with 13 extra-base hits and 24 RBIs for Basha as a junior. His batting average ranked second on a Bears team that went 17-11 this year and logged a state playoff win over rival Perry, which he cites as his favorite sports memory after driving in five runs. He earned first-team all-state, all-region, all-district and all-conference honors during his junior season.
THE PERSON: Ryland intends to pursue a sports management degree at GCU. His mother, Wendy, played volleyball at California Lutheran. He picked GCU for the "amazing campus and campus life. Coach Stankiewicz and Wallis showed the most interest toward me and that really stuck out for my decision to commit." His favorite athletes to watch are Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado and Tom Brady.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Ryland has as much raw power as any high school player in the country, and he put that on display at the area code games this summer in Long Beach. He will be a big run-producer in college and has a bright future ahead of him. On defense, he has plus arm strength and is an outstanding third baseman with the ability to play first or right field. With his talent and work ethic, Ryland will be a big part of the program immediately, and we can't wait to get him on campus." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Prospect Snapshot: Basha 2020 Ryland Zaborowski
GCU's strong connection with local talent continued with seven players signing from Phoenix-area high schools. The Lopes also landed players from California, Texas and Wyoming.
"I have never been so excited about announcing a recruiting class," GCU head coach Andy Stankiewicz said. "Gregg Wallis, our recruiting coordinator, has worked tirelessly this year to secure what we believe could be our strongest recruiting class ever."
The 12 incoming Lopes include outfielder Homer Bush Jr., infielder Dustin Crenshaw, utility Daniel Garcia, left-handed pitcher Connor Markl, right-handed pitcher Carson Ohl, right-handed pitcher Zach Rogers, outfielder Cade Verdusco, first baseman/left-handed pitcher Bryan Webb, shortstop Jacob Wilson, utility Tyler Wilson, right-handed pitcher Carter Young and utility player Ryland Zaborowski.
The class includes seven position players, four pitchers and a two-way player. Of the five players who pitch, three are right-handed and two are left-handed.
"The 2020 class is very strong across the board," Stankiewicz said. "As per previous years, the bulk of our recruiting class is Arizona student-athletes, but we are excited to see our recruiting efforts reach Texas, California and Wyoming."
The class members will play their respective high school seasons this spring before enrolling at GCU in August with an opportunity to officially take the field in February 2021.
"These young men are winners on the field, in the classroom and in the community," Stankiewicz said. "We look forward to them continuing their winning ways here at GCU."
MEET THE 2020 CLASS |
players listed alphabetically
HOMER BUSH JR.
Outfielder - Southlake, Texas - Carroll Senior HS
It's official. 📝 Welcome to GCU, @Homerbushjr22! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/7W9A03PoDr
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 13, 2019
THE PLAYER: Homer checks in at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds and is already noted for his arm strength and speed. Bush stole 16 bases in his junior season at Carroll. He earned 5-6A first-team utility player honors last season.
THE PERSON: His father, Homer, was a veteran of seven MLB seasons and played for the Blue Jays, Yankees and Marlins. Off the field, he enjoys playing video games and listening to rap music. He selected GCU for the coaching staff, the location and the opportunity. He is interested in studying sports science. Homer spent his early childhood living in Toronto while his dad played for the Blue Jays.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Homer is an exciting addition to the program. He has a combination of size, elite speed and wiry strength that make him one of the top 2020 prospects on a national scale. He comes from a winning program at Carroll and has an engaging personality that will fit into the culture of GCU baseball immediately. We look forward to seeing Homer excel at GCU." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Like father, like son: Homer Bush Jr. showcasing skills
DUSTIN CRENSHAW
Infielder - Chandler, Ariz. - Perry HS
Excited to officially welcome @DustinCrenshaw6 to Lopes baseball. #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/bODdl5HyTI
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: Crenshaw made big leaps in his junior season at Perry with a .340 batting average last spring. He scored 23 times and drove in 21 runs for the Pumas while also swiping 14 bases. Along with fellow Lopes signees Tyler Wilson and Ryland Zaborowski, Crenshaw represented Arizona in this year's Area Code Games.
THE PERSON: Dustin has two older brothers who also play college baseball. Wacy is a senior infielder at Colorado Mesa while Wyatt is a sophomore infielder and right-handed pitcher at Colorado Christian. Off the field, Dustin enjoys playing basketball (four-year player at Perry) as well as reading, hunting and fishing. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Crenshaw intends to major in sports management.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Dustin is a dynamic athlete out of Perry. He has great footwork and playmaking ability in the middle of the diamond. At the plate, he has a quick left-handed bat with a lot of speed. Dustin has all the tools to develop into an elite college player and professional prospect." - Wallis
DANIEL GARCIA
Utility - San Bernardino, Calif. - Yucaipa HS
.@daniel_rgarcia is a Lope! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/zfDo8uufPy
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: Garcia will end his career as a four-year varsity starter split between two high schools: Grand Terrace then Yucaipa. He hit .337 with eight extra-base hits and 27 RBIs as a junior last spring. His favorite personal sports moment was hitting a walk-off on his 17th birthday in the home opener of his junior season.
THE PERSON: Daniel chose GCU because it "felt like home from my first visit on the campus, I fell in love with the environment and the coaching staff throughout my recruiting process, and I knew I would love it here." Off the field, he enjoys listening to music and watching ESPN.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Daniel can swing it. He is fearless in the batter's box and has a smooth left-handed stroke with power to all fields. Coming out of Yucaipa and playing with some of the top summer teams in Southern California, he will be prepared to compete at GCU immediately. On defense, he has the versatility to play a lot of different positions in the infield or outfield, which will help get his bat in the lineup consistently." - Wallis
CONNOR MARKL
Left-handed pitcher - Denver, Colo. - Notre Dame Prep
Making it official. Welcome to the program, @connor_markl. #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/paP1EOaGDE
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: As a junior last spring, Markl posted a 3.52 ERA in 57 2/3 innings of work, logging 71 strikeouts and going 7-1. He checked in at third in strikeouts at the 5A classification last year while earning second-team all-region honors. His favorite personal sports memory was pitching six shutout innings in the Perfect Game World Series.
THE PERSON: Markl plans to study sports management at GCU. He chose to sign with the Lopes because of the "baseball environment, baseball coaches, academics, faith and community." Originally from Denver, Connor has a sister, Alexa, who is on the Nevada swimming team. Connor also swam for two years at the varsity level at Notre Dame. Off the field, he enjoys playing football, basketball, swimming and doing anything outdoors. He has a weighted GPA above 4.0.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Connor had a great junior year at Notre Dame. He followed that up with a big summer where he continued to show plus command while adding velocity to his fastball. He is another signee that is an outstanding student and will be a great addition to our pitching staff." - Wallis
CARSON OHL
Right-handed pitcher - Simi Valley, Calif. - Grace Brethren HS
Officially welcoming Carson Ohl to the program! 📝 #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/rdV2HHkaI6
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: Ohl has been on varsity for three seasons but was a more regular contributor in the past two seasons. Over his sophomore and junior seasons, Ohl has a 2.19 ERA and has shown outstanding control with a 78-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio this year. He was teammates with current Lopes Pierson Ohl and Josh Buckley at Grace Brethren. His top sports moment was throwing a complete game shutout against the ninth-ranked team during his junior season. Carson has a pair of all-league honors including a first-team selection this year with the Pitcher of the Year distinction.
THE PERSON: Carson is no stranger to GCU with his older brother, Pierson, currently a sophomore pitcher for the Lopes and the 2019 WAC Freshman of the Year. Their sister, Payton, plays volleyball at The Master's University. He chose GCU for the coaching staff, Christian environment and atmosphere. He is contemplating a communications major.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Carson is a 6-3 righty with an advanced feel for throwing strikes. He has a swing-and-miss changeup that is a nice complement to his great fastball command. With the frame to put on more strength, we envision Carson competing to be a weekend starter in his career at GCU, and we are excited to welcome him to the program." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Siblings power becomes the norm
ZACH ROGERS
Right-handed pitcher - Peoria, Ariz. - Mountain Ridge HS
Making it official. Welcome to Lopes baseball, @zrogers10_! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/nWwAd01VWJ
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 15, 2019
THE PLAYER: Rogers has accumulated 96 2/3 innings over his first three varsity seasons, featuring a 2.90 career ERA. As a junior in 2019, Rogers posted a 2.65 ERA while holding opponents to a .195 batting average. He has been a team co-captain for two years and was named a Perfect Game Underclassmen All-American honorable mention this year.
THE PERSON: Rogers is considering a sports management degree program at GCU. He signed with the Lopes because he considers GCU to have the "best coaching staff in the state." He will join Nate Gawelko as Mountain Ridge alumni on the Lopes baseball team.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Zach comes to us from a strong program at Mountain Ridge. He has the size and strength to fit in immediately on our pitching staff. On the mound, he has a clean and quick arm stroke with the ability to command his fastball to all areas of the zone. We also really like the way the ball jumps out of his hand and feel he has only scratched the surface of the type of stuff he will feature while at GCU." - Wallis
CADE VERDUSCO
Outfielder - Gilbert, Ariz. - Corona del Sol HS
Welcome aboard, @cadeverdusco! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/hwapsIDKeC
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: Verdusco has two varsity seasons under his belt and holds a .403 batting average, including a .416 mark as a junior this year. He had 13 extra-base hits and scored 39 runs for a Corona del Sol team that went 23-10 and made a run to the state championship game, which he cites as his favorite sports memory. Verdusco earned all-region honors on the first team as a sophomore and junior and played for the Arizona Junior Sunbelt team this year.
THE PERSON: Off the field, Cade enjoys fishing and bonfires. He chose GCU for the "amazing coaching staff, beautiful campus, incredible facility and great baseball." He and fellow signee Bryan Webb have been playing baseball together since the age of 5. His favorite athletes to watch are Patrick Mahomes and Juan Soto.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Cade is an outstanding defender in the outfield. He can really go get it. We've seen him play a lot, both at Corona del Sol and with the Canyon Thunder. His jumps and routes to the ball are extremely impressive. Offensively, he has great rhythm and a compact, powerful swing. His junior year at Corona was outstanding, and we are excited to welcome him to campus next fall." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Verdusco, Utagawa lead Aztecs to victory ... Corona baseball produces record number of Division I commits
BRYAN WEBB
First baseman / left-handed pitcher - Gilbert, Ariz. - Corona del Sol HS
.@Bryan_Webb6 is a Lope! Excited to welcome you to the program. #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/Nn2XXmOIXy
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 13, 2019
THE PLAYER: Webb is a two-way player who has started for two seasons at first base while also making 16 pitching appearances over the last two seasons. In 2018, he hit .396 while also going 5-1 with a 0.43 ERA on the mound. In 63 varsity innings, Webb has allowed just 10 earned runs. He helped lead the Aztecs to a 23-10 mark this year and a trip to the state title game, which he cites as his favorite sports memory.
THE PERSON: Bryan is interested in studying statistics at GCU. He is a long-time teammate of fellow signee Cade Verdusco. Off the field, Bryan enjoys fishing. He played baseball for his father, David, at Corona del Sol.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Bryan is a talented two-way player. On the mound, he has a great idea of how to pitch and keep hitters off balance. He commands the ball extremely well and in his first two years on varsity has gone 8-1 with ERAs of 0.48 and 1.83. He is also a very skilled defender at first base and swings the bat from the left side. Bryan is an outstanding student, teammate and someone we feel will help GCU baseball continue to progress towards our program goals of competing for championships." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Corona del Sol's Bryan Webb shows grit on mound in state playoff win ... Corona baseball produces record number of Division I commits
JACOB WILSON
Shortstop - Thousand Oaks, Calif. - Thousand Oaks HS
SIGNED! Welcome to GCU Baseball, @jacobwilson021! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/U9iOgMuNeK
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: A four-year varsity member, Wilson has played exceptional defense as a middle infielder throughout his high school career, committing just six errors in 83 games. From the plate, he has only been struck out six times in 308 at bats and holds a .309 batting average. Wilson helped lead the Lancers to a 24-6 mark as a junior this year, claiming a league title which he cites as his favorite sports memory.
THE PERSON: Wilson intends to study sports management while at GCU. His father and high school coach, Jack, is a GCU graduate and played 12 MLB seasons for Pittsburgh, Seattle and Atlanta.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Jacob is a great all-around baseball player. He has a tremendous glove at shortstop to go along with a strong, accurate arm. He's fun to watch. At the plate, he can really handle the bat and takes great at bats consistently. He has a table-setter mindset but has been getting bigger and stronger and adding power to his game. We will enjoy watching Jacob compete over the next three to four years and can't wait to see him continue to develop at GCU." - Wallis
TYLER WILSON
Catcher / first baseman / outfielder - Chandler, Ariz. - Hamilton HS
Signed ✅ Welcome to the family, @TyWilson44! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/BtyqR68s2K
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: Wilson has posted gaudy numbers in his two varsity seasons and helped his Hamilton Huskies bring home a state title this year. On a Hamilton team that was ranked as one of the top 30 in the nation, Wilson ranked second on the team among qualifying hitters with a .412 batting average. He had 19 extra-base hits, including seven home runs to go along with 31 RBIs. His impressive season netted him all-state, all-district and all-conference honors.
THE PERSON: Tyler's father, Steve, played six MLB seasons, pitching for the Dodgers, Cubs and Rangers. Born in Taiwan, Tyler chose GCU for the coaching staff and atmosphere. His favorite athlete to watch is Aaron Judge.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Tyler has the ability to hit for power and average from both sides of the plate and profiles as a middle-of-the-order threat. His approach is already very advanced, and he consistently shows power to all parts of the field. Defensively, he provides versatility as he can catch or play first. We look forward to Tyler making an immediate impact in his career at GCU." - Wallis
CARTER YOUNG
Right-handed pitcher - Casper, Wyo. - Kelly Walsh HS
Putting a wrap on our class. Welcome to GCU, @C31Young! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/dByS9VXPB2
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 16, 2019
THE PLAYER: Hailing from Wyoming, one of the two states that doesn't offer high school baseball, Young played for Legion and club teams while driving long hours to showcase events in other states. He performed well, earning 2018 Wyoming Double-A Legion Pitcher of the Year and posting a 1.01 ERA in 50 innings of work with 60 strikeouts.
THE PERSON: Young chose GCU for the coaching staff and weather. He intends to study sports marketing or forensics while on campus. Off the field, he enjoys bowling, bike riding and hiking. His older brother, Jeremy, was a swimmer at Utah from 2017 to 2019. His favorite athletes to watch include Mike Trout, Gerrit Cole and Jose Altuve.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Carter is a gritty and competitive right-handed pitcher. He features three plus pitches that he commands in the strike zone and can use in any count. We love his fire and tenacity when he is on the mound and feel he has the pitchability and make-up to compete for a starting role early on in his career." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Inside the Wyoming Dugout: Interview with Carter Young
RYLAND ZABOROWSKI
Third baseman / first baseman / outfielder - Gilbert, Ariz. - Basha HS
.@ryzabo is OFFICIALLY a Lope. Welcome to GCU! #LopesUp pic.twitter.com/Mhj9z8WWNO
— GCU Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) November 14, 2019
THE PLAYER: The 6-foot-6 Zaborowski hit .414 with 13 extra-base hits and 24 RBIs for Basha as a junior. His batting average ranked second on a Bears team that went 17-11 this year and logged a state playoff win over rival Perry, which he cites as his favorite sports memory after driving in five runs. He earned first-team all-state, all-region, all-district and all-conference honors during his junior season.
THE PERSON: Ryland intends to pursue a sports management degree at GCU. His mother, Wendy, played volleyball at California Lutheran. He picked GCU for the "amazing campus and campus life. Coach Stankiewicz and Wallis showed the most interest toward me and that really stuck out for my decision to commit." His favorite athletes to watch are Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado and Tom Brady.
SCOUTING REPORT: "Ryland has as much raw power as any high school player in the country, and he put that on display at the area code games this summer in Long Beach. He will be a big run-producer in college and has a bright future ahead of him. On defense, he has plus arm strength and is an outstanding third baseman with the ability to play first or right field. With his talent and work ethic, Ryland will be a big part of the program immediately, and we can't wait to get him on campus." - Wallis
FOR MORE: Prospect Snapshot: Basha 2020 Ryland Zaborowski
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