Pirate players commit, former players stand out. - Phenix City, AL

TThe Chattahoochee Valley Pirate Baseball team has had several of it's sophomore players commit to four year institutions this fall. Pirate ace David Head will be moving on the the University of Alabama for head coach Jim Wells and the Crimson tide. Alex Montes(CF), Wes Adkins(RF), Wade Dudley(RHP), and Tyler Moffitt(LHP) have all committed to play at national DII powerhouse Columbus State University for Head Coach Greg Appleton. All four players had outstanding freshman seasons for the Pirates and will sign during the early signing period with the National runner-up Cougars in November. Also making commitments at the next level are right handed submarine specialist Nick White(North Georgia College and State University), and Pirate leftfielder Antonio Callaway, who will be continuing his career at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.

Several former players have made some noise at the next level as well. Former Pirate shortstop Paul Vazquez posted exceptional numbers for the St. Louis Cardinals' rookie level affiliate and was promoted mid season to their low class A affiliate. Kyeong Kang, a leftfielder and clean-up hitter for the Pirates last year, led his team in doubles and finished among the leaders in RBI's, homers, and batting average in Princeton, the rookie ball club for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Former pirate outfielder Kuyannis Miles faced some adversity in his first season of professional baseball with the Atlanta Braves, but he along with former Pirate catcher Ray Redden look to earn a promotion for the upcoming season.

In the collegiate ranks, several Pirate alums posted outstanding seasons. At Valdosta State University Brandon Atkins(IF) was named to the Gulf South All conferance Team. Also getting recognized by the Gulf South were Nolan Childers(OF, West Georgia), and Clark Humber(SS, West Alabama). Many former Pirates also had a great run for the NCAA Division II runner-up Columbus State University Cougars. Anthony Arrington(RHP) and Rodney Rutherford(OF/RHP) both landed spots on both the Peachbelt All Conference Team as well as the NCAA South Atlantic All Region Team. Ryan Nelson(OF) and Nate McConnell(IF) finished up their careers at the Auburn University-Montgomery after getting to make a trip to the NAIA World Series.