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Weekly Notebook: (Issue #2)

September 16, 2013

By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

The notebook is a Monday feature that recaps highlights and news regarding prospects around the state on a weekly basis.

Fall College Prospect Program

The fall program has made visits to eight college campuses in Pennsylvania since August 17 and will continue at two additional college campuses in PA next weekend. The program will conclude with a stop at Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia on September 29. To date, prospects from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware and Canada have participated.

There are still available roster spots at Alderson Broaddus University. CLICK HERE to view remaining openings and to register online.

CLICK HERE to view the full roster of prospects that have already participated or that will participate in the coming weeks.

Highlights from THiel College (9/14/13)


SS/RHP Tristan Thompson (Chapmanville Regional HS, Class of 2015) and OF Eric Wooten (Cabell Midland HS, Class of 2014) made the six hour trip north for the Fall College Prospect Program worthwhile, with both players showcasing well. Watch for articles to follow breaking down all prospects in attendance over the coming week.

                                       Tristan Thompson      Eric Wooten
                                         Tristan Thompson                Eric Wooten


who's hot?

Connor GoldenSS RHP Connor Golden, an uncommitted senior from Charleston Catholic HS, was included in a PBR Plus story this week (The Hotlist: Top Uncommitted Middle Infielders In 2014 Class). Golden is ranked No. 4 in West Virginia’s Class of 2014. He runs well, having stolen more than 50 bases in the past two high school seasons. He gets down the line at 4.28 from the left side. He has the arm strength to play shortstop, as he can sit 83-85 on the mound. He went 9-1 on the mound for the West Virginia Class A champs in 2013. Golden has been visiting schools in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky in search of the right college fit.

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