Deacons Sign Four in Early Baseball Signing Period
11/28/2001 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Nov. 28, 2001
WINSTON-SALEM, NC -- The Wake Forest baseball program announced its four-member recruiting class from the early signing period. The class is consisted entirely of high school players, all of whom will come to Wake Forest from different states.
By comparison to years past, this year's early signing class is small. Last year at this time, the Deacons added eight players including four junior college transfers.
"After this season, we will lose just three seniors and maybe a couple juniors. We are lucky to have few needs," head coach George Greer said. "These four student-athletes will give us much needed depth and will certainly have the opportunity to contribute right away. We're excited to have each of these young men."
"These four players fill specific needs. Each one will be a major contributor in our efforts to maintain success nationally, in addition to the ACC," recruiting coordinator Jamie Mabe said.
Class of 2001 Early Signing Period Commitments
Name Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Hometown Previous SchoolConsidered to be the best catching prospect in New England ... an excellent batter who hits for average and power ... possesses an excellent arm and has good speed, especially for a catcher ... described as an outstanding receiver ... hit .423 as a junior ... selected to play in the American Legion East/West Classic ... a consensus first team catcher in the Northwest Conference.
Steve Malinowski C R/R 6-2 175 Kensington, CT Berlin HS
Chris Getz SS L/R 5-11 165 Grosse Point, MI Grosse Point South HSRated by Team One as one of the top 20 middle infielders in the country ... considered to be the best prep shortstop in the midwest ... batted .465 in his high school career ... named first team all-state as a junior ... participated in the Area Code Games in 2001 ... carried Grosse Point South to a state championship as a junior leading the team in every offensive category and saves.
Kirby Wedekind RHP R/R 6-3 205 Jacksonville, FL Episcopal HSA strikeout pitcher who averaged two strikeouts per inning as a junior at Episcopal HS where he was coached by Joel Davis, former first round pick of the Chicago White Sox ... touches 93 on his fastball with an outstanding slider in low-80's ... ranked as the 133rd best high school prospect by Baseball America ... participated in the Perfect Game National, Team One East Coast, Area Code Games, Florida Diamond Club Classic and the Blue-Gray Classic where he was named All-Tournament Team.
Brendan Enick 3B R/R 6-4 195 Pittsburgh, PA Upper St. Clair HSA power-hitting corner infielder ... considered to be the best power hitting prospect in Pennsylvania ... named first team at the Blue-Gray Classic ... helped led the Panthers to back-to-back sectional titles ... a member of the Allegheny Team in the Pennsylvania Keystone Games ... Upper St. Clair coach Jerry Malarkey calls him one of the hardest working and most dedicate players he has coached ... an excellent student, a member of the National Honor Society and a Student of the Year nominee.
