Perfect Game USA Article
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Baseball was ranked sixth by Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game USA in his "Top 10 JUCO to Four-Year Recruiting Classes" just behind Louisiana and in front of Coastal Carolina.
Head coach Marc Rardin and his staff have already made a major impact at WKU ahead of their first season on The Hill and looks to continue their already successful recruiting process for years to come.
Last month, the squad announced the signing and committment of eight JUCO transfers set to join the roster for the 2024 season.Â
Hunter Small, Olney Central CC
Zach Dueñas, Olney Central CC
Zayd Brannigan, Georgia Highlands College
Grant Burleson, Columbia State CC
Brady Browning, Chipola College
Kyle Hayes, Kirkwood CC
Ethan Adkinson, Calhoun CC
Zac Carroll, Rose State
"As if anyone expected anything else, the combo platter of new head coach Marc Rardin (983 wins at the JUCO level) and new recruiting coordinator Rob Fournier (1,106 win at the JUCO level) are recruiting the JUCO level with intensity, and finding immediate success," said Sakowski. "It's clear that they have a preference for physicality on the mound, with each committed arm standing at least 6-foot-2, 200 pounds. Hunter Small and Zach Duenas, both of Olney Central, form a formidable right-hander duo, with Small working 90-93 mph and diving in a slider while Duenas, who is 6-foot-10, 220 pounds, has all kinds of upside remaining on his frame and works 88-92 mph with a three-pitch mix..."
Full List
1. Kansas
2. Charlotte
3. Southern Miss
4. Florida State
5. Louisiana
6. WKU
7. Coastal Carolina
8. Arizona State
9. Southern California
10. Southern Illinois
How to follow WKU Baseball: For complete information on WKU Hilltopper Baseball, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @WKU_Baseball on Twitter and @WKUBaseball Instagram.
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