Thursday, December 6, 2012
Head coach Bob Rients has announced that three high school seniors -- Brian Pierce from Ames, Iowa (Ames High School), Kevin Stocke from Hermantown, Minn. (Hermantown H.S.) and Matt Vogt from Libertyville, Ill. (Libertyville H.S.) -- have all signed a National Letter of Intent and attend and play baseball for the Bulldogs in 2013-14.
"These three high-character, academic and physically-gifted recruits start off this year's recruiting class by providing depth at key positions for our club," said Rients, who is in his eighth season at the UMD head coaching helm. "We are excited to have them begin their time as Bulldog student-athletes next fall."
Brian Pierce (INF ? Ames, Iowa ? Ames, H.S.) -- Has started the past three seasons for the Ames High School Little Cyclones, setting up shop at shortstop in addition to seeing some mound duty ... landed All-Central Iowa Metro League honorable mention status ... also has lettered twice in soccer as a prep (midfielder and forward) .... is a three-time All-Academic Team honoree and the recipient of the American Legion Distinguished Academic Achievement Award.
Coach Rients says: "Brian possesses good foot speed, balance and arm strength and has the ability to play both middle infield positions.? His simple approach offensively will translate well to the college level."
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Kevin Stocke (LHP ? Hermantown, Minn. ? Hermantown H.S.) -- Will begin his fourth year with the Hermantown High School varsity this spring ...? was chosen to the All-Lake Superior Conference team for the second consecutive time in 2012 in addition to securing a spot on the Duluth News-Tribune All-Area team ... paced the Hawks in earned run average and pitching wins as a junior ... his older brother, Michael, is a sophomore pitcher with the baseball Bulldogs and last spring compiled a 2-1 record and a 3.77 earned run average in 14 appearances.
Coach Rients says: " Kevin is a local product who is capable of earning innings early on. He's a crafty leftie with plus movement and a competitive mentality."
Matt Vogt (C/OF/IB ? Libertyville, Ill. ? Libertyville H.S.) -- Has been deployed in a number of positions during his two years of starting activity at Libertyville High School ... will serve as a Wildcat team captain this spring ... batted .317 as a junior and finished second on the club in home runs, RBI, stolen bases and slugging percentage ... is also a two-year basketball letterman (power forward) at Libertyville High School.
Coach Rients says: "Matt is an athletic, multiple-position player with size. He's capable of stealing a base along with hitting for power from the left side."
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Source: http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news.php?id=6994
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