2012: USA College Player Updates

Pepperdine’s Zach Vincej wins 2012 Brooks Wallace Award

02JULY2012 Original article link: Waves’ SS Vincej wins Wallace Award Pepperdine shortstop Zach Vincej was named the recipient of the Brooks Wallace Award as the nation’s top collegiate shortstop on Saturday at ...

Robert Refsnyder providing leadership for Wildcats at College World Series

25JUNE2012 Original article link: Refsnyder coming up big for Arizona Much has been made about Arizona’s Robert Refsnyder, both on and off the field. On the diamond, the junior is one of ...

Similar to basketball, Kentucky baseball owes success to freshman Austin Cousino

31MAY2012 Original article link: Freshman centerfielder Austin Cousino has been a rock for Kentucky, by Mack Maloney As Forrest Gump told it, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know ...

Arizona State’s Deven Marrero a defensive specialist

24MAY2012 Original article link: Draft prospect Marrero a maestro at shortstop, by Jesse Sanchez Longtime baseball fans will recognize Deven Marrero’s grace on the field. The way the Arizona State shortstop glides ...

Texas Longhorns RHP Parker French named Big 12 Freshman of the Year

French joins a long line of Longhorns to earn Big 12 Freshman of the Year status, including Erich Weiss in 2011...

USA Alumnus Austin Cousino Earns SEC Freshman of the Year Award

When Austin Cousino arrived on the Kentucky campus this past fall, he was hoping to be able to make a contribution to the Wildcats baseball team as a true freshman. He certainly never dreamed of a season like this...

2012 MLB Draft: Question marks surround Mark Appel

Appel has the repertoire of a first overall pick. Yet one month before the draft, there’s still a debate whether Appel is worthy of the first overall pick...

SEC continues to provide MLB-ready prospects, Kevin Gausman no exception

The Southeastern Conference is no stranger to producing talented players who can help almost immediately in Major League Baseball, especially on the mound...

Clemson’s Richie Shaffer Emerging as Leader, Top Draft Pick

For Richie Shaffer of Clemson, not only has this been a season of growing as a player, it has been one of maturing as a leader. He's the Tigers' best hitter, but his teammates look for him to be more than that as one of their four captains...

Longhorns’ Hoby Milner makes impact with quiet confidence, versatility

Given his experience among a talented but youthful Longhorn pitching contingent, the reliever role is one Milner is not only well suited for but also comfortable in. He is simply happy to be able to affect his team in a positive way as often as possible...