Missouri Western baseball coach Charles “Buzz” Verduzco has announced the signing of three more players to the National Letter of Intent for the 2013 season. The Griffons welcome transfers Jerad Hawkins of Wathena, Kan. (Highland CC), Mark Spreckels of Olathe, Kan. (Kansas City Kansas CC) and Jeremy Monty of Colorado Springs, Colo. (Highland CC) to next year’s squad. The Griffons have signed five players this spring as Alexander Kuniyoshi of Shoreline, Wash. (Edmonds CC) and Tyler Smith of Lynnwood, Wash. (Edmonds CC) signed back in May.
Jerad Hawkins, a, 5-10 right handed pitcher transfers to Western from Highland Community College which is located in Highland, Kan. He played his high school baseball for Wathena high school in Wathena, Kan. He was a two year letter winner at Highland ending his home career by throwing a one hitter against Fort Scott which put Highland in the playoffs. In high school he was a first team all-Conference and honorable mention all-State selection. Hawkins plans on majoring in criminal justice at Western.
“Jared Hawkins will add a great deal of experience to our staff this coming season,” commented coach Verduzco. “He competes and understands the game in detail. Last season he had a lot of success against some of the top junior colleges in the region.”
Mark Spreckels, a, 6-1 pitcher transfers to Western from Kansas City Kansas Community College which is located in Kansas City, Kan. He played his high school baseball at Olathe East high school in Olathe, Kan. His dad played in the St. Louis Cardinals organization and his brother played at Emporia State University. He is undecided on a major at Western.
“Mark is a hard throwing right hander who will step right in and have an immediate impact,” stated Verduzco. “He comes from a baseball background which adds to his overall knowledge of the game.”
Jeremy Monty, a, 5-10 outfielder transfers to Western from Highland Community College which is located in Highland, Kan. He is originally from Colorado Springs, Colo. where he played his high school baseball at Sand Creek. While at Highland he was a first team all-Conference and all-Region selection. Monty plans on majoring in sports management at Western.
“Jeremy is one of the top junior college offensive outfielders in the area,” said Verduzco. “His speed and hard nose play will be a huge asset to our offense.”
— MWSU Sports Information —