RELEASE FROM GEORGIA BULLDOGS SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS:
Bulldogs Add Five Signees Including Nation’s Top-Rated Prospect
Georgia Sports Communications/For Immediate Release/Nov. 16, 2011
ATHENS---Byron Buxton, who is the nation’s top-rated prospect, along with Morgan Bunting, Joe DeCarlo, David Gonzalez and Matthew Taylor are the latest additions to the baseball recruiting class after each signed a national letter-of-intent to attend UGA, Bulldog coach David Perno announced Wednesday.
Here is a look at the newest Bulldogs who will be joining the program for the 2013 season:
BYRON BUXTON
A 6-2, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder from Baxley, Ga., Byron is the son of Carrie and Felton Buxton. He is the number one ranked high school prospect in the country by Baseball America. The newspaper’s top 100 is based on future pro potential after getting input from dozens of scouts and college coaches. Buxton attends Appling County where he plays for coach Jeremy Smith and summer baseball with Round Trip coached by Braxton Jeffers. Buxton also plays quarterback for the Pirates. He has participated in various showcase events and been named an All-American by Baseball America and Under Armour.
“Byron is a five-tool prospect and the top-rated recruit in the country,” said Perno. “His speed and arm strength are exceptional and his power is developing plus he is throwing 93-94 miles per hour. He will be one to watch in the pro draft.”
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