Missouri Western head baseball coach Buzz Verduzco announces the signing of three more student-athletes for the 2015 season.
Richard Peoples, Jr. from Webb City, Mo. transfers from Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. while David Anderson from Fairmount, Ind. transfers to MWSU from Danville Area CC in Danville, Ill. and Carbin Duffy transfers from Everett Community College in Everett, Wash. They will join David Glaude from Quebec City, Quebec as well as Michael Calimeno from Brooklyn, N.Y. and Brandon Downs from Phoenix, Ariz. on next years squad.
Richard Peoples, Jr. is a 5-11 pitcher from Webb City, Mo. and will transfers to Missouri Western from Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. He played his high school baseball at Webb City High School. During his time at Crowder he helpled his team to a Region 16 Championship. This past season he pitched in 15 games with a 3-0 record and one save. He pitched 27.2 innings giving up 24 hits and 10 earned runs. He also struckout 31 with a 3.25 ERA. In high school he was named 2nd Team All-Conference his senior season as a pitcher. He is the son of Richard and Michele and plans on majoring in engineering at MWSU.
“We are excited to have Richie as part of our staff,” stated coach Verduzco. “He had a very successful career at Crowder CC and will be a major component to our success.”
David Anderson is a 6-2 pitcher from Fairmount, Ind. and transfers to Missouri Western from Danville Area Community College. He played his high school baseball at Madison Grant HS in Fairmount, Ind. While in high school he was an three year All-Conference performer and a four year All-County performer. At Danville CC he was a team captain. He is the son of Ron and Barb and plans on majoring in manufacturing engineering technology.
“Dave will be another experienced arm to add to our staff,” commented Coach Verduzco. “He controls the strike zone and is fiercely competitive.”
Corbin Duffy is a 6-0 catcher from Everett, Wash. and will transfer to Missouri Western from Everett Community College. He played his high school baseball at Cascade High School in Everett, Wash. He also played his freshman season of college at Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Wash. While at Everett CC he was named 2nd Team NWAACC North and All-NWAACC Tournament Team. During his sophomore season at Everett he hit .336 with 37 hits, 21 runs scored, eight doubles, three home runs, 21 RBI and two stolen bases. He is the son of Patrick and Jennifer and is undecided on a major at MWSU.
“Corbin was one of the top defensive catchers out of NW Washington,” added Coach Verduzco. “It is evident by his on field leadership skills and outstanding arm. Our staff will enjoy throwing to him.”
— MWSU Sports Information —