All six starting pitchers that have been used by the teams in the College World Series Finals were recruited out of high school to their respective programs.
"I've always believed with my pitching background that if you're 17 or 18 years old, and you got command, and you know 90-92 with three pitches, that usually doesn't go backwards."
In fact, out of the last six teams to play in the CWS Finals (UNC, OU, LSU, Coastal Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas A&M) 15 of the 17 (88%) starting pitchers used on their first three gamedays in Omaha were recruited to their institutions out of H.S.
"It's good recruiting by both sides and I think that's why we're both in the finals,” Forbes added.
@langstonwertzjr Thank you Langston, for your article and for bringing to light the inconsistency of how these situations are handled. Congratulations to this young man for his incredibly mature response. He has made clear that he is an amazing athlete with class beyond his years.
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Another bright spot from @BandysBaseball on 3/19 in their Loss to South Iredell was 2028 RHP Jake Hollifield. He was the final arm to take the mound for the Trojans that evening. Has a decent spinner; good shape
Jake was the only pitcher to not surrender a R to the Vikings on the evening. He worked 1 Innings, collecting a K and allowing a BB and 0 Hits.