Class of 2020 - Commitments & Draft

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Pitcher? GOOD pitcher? <salivating>

Have I ever mentioned how important I think pitching is in baseball?
 
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Could be a big coup for the ‘20 baseball class. Nate McCollum of McDonough, GA (Football WR) just decommitted from NC State and rumor is he’s flipping to Tech.

Also happens to be a top (#39 overall in the country) baseball prospect for the 2020 class according this article from March when he committed to play both sports at NC State.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/packin...ts-to-play-football-baseball-at-nc-state/amp/
 
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gtrower said:
Could be a big coup for the ‘20 baseball class. Nate McCollum of McDonough, GA (Football WR) just decommitted from NC State and rumor is he’s flipping to Tech.

Also happens to be a top (#39 overall in the country) baseball prospect for the 2020 class according this article from March when he committed to play both sports at NC State.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/packin...ts-to-play-football-baseball-at-nc-state/amp/
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What is the likelihood of him being a high draft pick?
 
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gtrower said:
Idk. But seems odd to be worrying about flipping schools for football if you intend to skip college for the MLB.
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Looks like Perfect Game has him ranked #140 now. Most likely would be the 5th or 6th rated highest commit for GT. (was NC State’s highest rated commit) Heard he really wants go to college to play both sports, so hopefully makes it on campus.

 
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GTHomer said:
What is the likelihood of him being a high draft pick?
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If he is still #39 at draft and wants to go, very high chances. The teams will just have to meet the number he wants to go.

Who knows where that is.

I don't see any great advantage to flipping ACC schools with good programs as it won't affect his status.
 
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GTNavyNuke said:
If he is still #39 at draft and wants to go, very high chances. The teams will just have to meet the number he wants to go.

Who knows where that is.

I don't see any great advantage to flipping ACC schools with good programs as it won't affect his status.
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Saw an interview where he said he’d play football in college if the school made him choose. Think there’s a high probability of him being on campus in the fall. Hopefully with us.
 

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gtrower said:
Saw an interview where he said he’d play football in college if the school made him choose. Think there’s a high probability of him being on campus in the fall. Hopefully with us.
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He has been a regular on campus the last few weeks. He was predicted to flip to Tech almost the same day he dropped NC St. He was plan B when Josh Downs was officially off the board. Baseball is gravy for both parties. It just happens he is very good at baseball. This weekend could be a fruitful weekend on the flats.
 
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GTNavyNuke said:
Last line says Nate plans to play football and baseball. Great news: https://n.rivals.com/news/nate-mccollum-stays-home-commits-to-georgia-tech

Perfect Game hasn't put us in our commits yet. But here's the write-up. He's a maximum rank of 10. - OF/2B. https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=478116

I would guess part of his coming here would be with the agreement he can play baseball too. At least I hope so.
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I hope he can hit the curve ball better than Roddy Jones.....LOL
 
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2020 Class is up to #19 total points with Nate. Better yet, by average stars, we are at #11 with 3 in top 100. https://www.perfectgame.org/Rankings/Recruiting/CollegeCommits.aspx?ID=1628&g=2020

Recruiting seems to be getting better. A lot of changes though that I can't keep up with. Looking at Beesball roster, it appears that we are losing some players who may not have been ranked as high. Good for them to go where they can play. Hard not to be optimistic. https://beesball.com/recruiting.html
 
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