Curry Announces Nineteen Signees For Summer Signing Period

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock head coach Chris Curry has announced 19 newcomers set to join the Trojan baseball program this fall. In this group of signees there are 17 that have transferred to Little Rock from another college and two who are coming straight out of high school. The signing class also includes seven signees from the state of Arkansas.
 
"With the new climate in college baseball as it relates to the portal and transfers, evaluation and recruiting has never been more important," Curry said. "What a great job by Noah Sanders and our staff of finding players that are not only of great makeup and character, but also fit our team culture from a talent and skill perspective. We feel like this team has players from the state of Arkansas and across the country that come from winning programs, and we think that is important. They are a very diverse group with skillsets and abilities in a lot of different areas. We are excited to welcome them to Little Rock."
 
The 19 signees of the Summer 2022 signing period are:


Nicklaus Baumbach
6-0 | 210 | Sophomore | INF
Euless, Texas | Northeast Texas C.C.

Personal: Son of Steve and Cynthia Baumbach … Has a younger sister Giselle … Intends to major in criminal justice with a minor in sports management and wants to pursue a career involving sports or forensics.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Trinity High School where he lettered all four years … In his time as a Trinity Trojan, he was a 3-time all-district selection, 2-time offensive MVP and an all-area selection once … Helped the Trojans to their deepest playoff run in school history … Attended Northeast Texas Community College out of high school and was there for 3 years … There he was first team all-conference and all-region at third base in his first year … Played in the 2021 NJCAA all-star game and was a 2022 honorable mention all-conference third baseman.


Noah Brewer
6-3 | 215 | Junior | 1B
Argyle, Texas | Grayson College

Personal: Son of Ryan and Lacy Brewer … His father Ryan pitched at Texas Tech and then for the Kansas City Royals organization … His mother Lacy played volleyball at Texas Tech … Has two younger sisters Allyn and Dylan who is a beach volleyball player at Florida Gulf Coast … Intends to major in communications and wants to pursue a career as a baseball coach in the future.

Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Rio Rancho High School where he lettered for all four years … In his time as a Ram, he was named to 1^st team all-district team twice and a 1^st team all-metro as a third basemen … Was the 2019 New Mexico batting champion, 2020 RHHS male athlete of the year, and the 2020 New Mexico Gatorade Player of the Year … Attended Incarnate Word after high school where he was on the Southland Conference all-academic team before transferring to Grayson Community College … At Grayson he was named a NTJCAC 1^st team all-conference first baseman.


Noah Burkey
6-3 | 200 | Sophomore | RHP
Poplar Bluff, Mo. | Three Rivers College

Personal: Son of Sharon and Stacey … Has one older brother named Josh … Intends to major in psychology with hopes of one day becoming a mental skills/performance coach.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Played club baseball with the Arkansas Sticks … Was named to the all-tournament team at Perfect Game's WWBA World Championship in 2019 … Graduate of Poplar Bluff High School where he was an all-conference player his sophomore and junior year … Helped the Mules to become SEMO Conference champions in his freshman and sophomore year … Ranked as no.11 right-handed pitcher in the state of Missouri class of 2020 … Attended Missouri State University out of high school where he appeared on the MVC academic honor roll … Comes to Little Rock after spending a season at Three Rivers College.


Lukas Frers
6-1 | 180 | Sophomore | LHP
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | Galveston College

Personal: Son of Greg and Lisa … Has two younger brothers Grayson and Kai … Intends to major in communications with hopes of one day working in sales.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Played club baseball for the Langley Blaze where he was named the pitcher of the year … Graduate of Vancouver College prep where he played football for 2 years … Played on team British Columbia on multiple occasions … Attended Central Arizona College out of high school and played baseball there during the shortened 2020 season … Transferred to Galveston College and played two seasons for the Whitecaps.


Ben Harmon
6-1 | 200 | Junior | INF
Texarkana, Texas | Seminole State J.C.

Personal: Son of Chris and Kellie … Has three older brothers … Intends to major in physical education with plans to one day be a coach.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Pleasant Grove High School where he lettered in baseball, football, and basketball for 4 years … At quarterback he helped the Hawks to 2 state championships and was also a 2-time first team all-state selection … Twice was picked to be on the first team all-district team for baseball as well … Attended Seminole State Junior College out of high school and has spent his past two seasons playing for the Raiders.


Ryan Lee
5-8 | 190 | Junior | C
Cleveland, Tenn. | Northwest Mississippi C.C.

Personal: Son of Mark and Sheila Lee … Has two older sisters Kayla, and Lauren who played softball at East Tennessee State … Intends to major in criminal justice and wants to be a professional landscaper.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Cleveland High School where he lettered all four years of high school … With the Blue Raiders he was named to the Class 5A TSSAA All-District team … Attended Tusculum University out of high school before transferring to Union University … Was a Bulldog for two seasons during 2020 and 2021, playing in 55 games across that span and collecting 48 hits, 10 home runs, and 39 RBI … Transferred to Northwest Mississippi CC where he played the 2022 season … Collected several accolades in his season as a Ranger including the MACCC player of the year and first team all-conference … Was also a region 23 NJCAA all-region player and second team all-American.


Scott McDonough
6-5 | 220 | Junior | INF
Glen Allen, Va. | Florence-Darlington Tech

Personal: Son of Michael and Krystina McDonough … Has two older brothers … Intends to major in communications.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Mills E. Godwin High School where he lettered all four years … Was an All-Region selection for baseball as a junior and senior as well as for basketball his senior year for the Eagles … Attended Florence Darlington Tech for baseball and now comes to Little Rock as a junior.



Cade Medlin
6-3 | 225 | Junior | RHP
Diana, Texas | Grayson College

Personal: Son of Mandie and Stephen … Has one younger sister Lexie … Intends to major in applied communication and wants to one day become a baseball coach.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of New Diana High School where he lettered all four years … With the Eagles he was named the district 16-3A pitcher of the year in his senior year as well as all-East Texas honorable mention … National Honor Society member and graduated in the top 10% of class … Attended Texas State out of high school for a season before transferring to Grayson CC … At Texas State was on the dean's list for academic performance … Pitched to an ERA of 5.17 with the Vikings in 2022 and had a K/9 rate of 11.49.


Luke Pectol
6-3 | 210 | Sophomore | OF
Little Rock, Ark. | San Jacinto College

Personal: Son of Dale and Stacey Pectol … Has one older brother … Intends to major in accounting with hopes of one day working in an upper-level position of a multinational company.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Played for the club team Rawlings Arkansas Prospects … Graduate of Robinson High School where he lettered all four years … Was named to the all-conference team twice in his high school career and once to the all-state team … Member of the National Honor Society … Attended San Jacinto College out of high school where he spent two seasons … In his freshman year at San Jac he was named to the region 14 all-conference team … Helped the Gators to a 45-20 record in 2022 to go along with a NJCAA World Series run.


Josh Prinner   
6-0 | 170 | Sophomore | INF
Mountain Home, Ark. | Allen C.C.

Personal: Son of Jerry and Kathy Prinner … Has two older brothers Matt and Joey … Intends to major in sports management.

Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Mountain Home High School where he lettered all four years of high school … In high school was an All-Conference shortstop his freshman and sophomore year and then All-State as a junior and senior … All-Academic team 2017-2020 … Spent 2 years attending Allen Community College for baseball and was a Jayhawk All-Conference honorable mention at shortstop while batting .346 in his freshman season … Sophomore year at Allen batted to a .399 average and another All-Conference honorable mention selection.


Josh Rowe
5-9 | 142 | Freshman | UTIL
Little Rock, Ark. | Central H.S.

Personal: Son of Josh and Tiffany Rowe … Two younger sisters Maddie and Lexi … Intends to major in health and physical education with hopes of one day becoming a coach and teacher.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Little Rock Central High School where he lettered all four years in baseball … Was selected to the all-conference team playing primarily second base and centerfield for the Tigers.


Camden Sargent
5-10 | 198 | Junior | RHP
Lake Jackson, Texas | Northeast Texas C.C.

Personal: Son of Kris and Skye … Has a sister and younger brother … Intends to major in business management with hopes of one day starting his own business.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Brazosport Christian School where he lettered in baseball for 4 years … Was an all-state selection for the Eagles in his senior year … Attended Lipscomb University out of high school before transferring to Northeast Texas CC … Played for the Eagles for three seasons before coming to Little Rock.


Alex Seguine
5-10 | 175 | Sophomore | INF
Long Bach, Calif. | Long Beach City College

Personal: Son of Stacy and Pamela Seguine … Has one older brother … Intends to major in psychology and wants to one day be a coach.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School where he lettered all 4 years … In high school was named to first-team all-conference as well as the offensive and defensive player of the year … Attended Long Beach City College out of high school where he played baseball from 2020 to 2022.


Nelson Smith
6-8 | 220 | Junior | RHP
Fort Meyers, Fla. | Dyersburg State C.C.

Personal: Son of Lynn and Mitchell … Has one older brother Malcolm and two younger brothers Murrell and Maasai … Intends to major in communications.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Riverdale High School where he lettered in both baseball and basketball all 4 years … Helped the Raiders to both a district and region championship in basketball and was named the athlete of the year for his school … National Honor Society member … Attended Dyersburg State CC out of high school where he played baseball from 2020 to 2022.


Ckyler Tengler
6-5 | 200 | Freshman | RHP
Searcy, Ark. | Searcy H.S.

Personal: Son of Chris and Jayme … Has one younger brother Chase … Hopes to one day play professional baseball … Knows how to juggle.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Searcy High School where he lettered all four years in Baseball, Basketball, and Football … Helped the Lions become 2019 state champions in football.


Skyler Trevino
6-2 | 205 | Junior | INF
Whitehouse, Texas | University of Houston

Personal: Son of Rick and Donna … Has one older brother Stetson … Intends to major in business with hopes of one day owning his own business.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Whitehouse High School where he lettered in baseball all four years … For the Wildcats was the freshman newcomer of the year and a first team all-district selection for three consecutive years … Attended the University of Houston out of high school where he played baseball for the Cougars in 2021 and 2022.


Jay Watson
6-2 | 200 | Junior | LHP
Rogers, Ark. | Iowa Western C.C.

Personal: Son of Ron and Lisa Watson … Intends to major in communications with plans to one day work in sales.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Rogers High School where he lettered all four years of high school … Received all-conference honors his sophomore and junior year for the Mounties as a pitcher and outfielder … Attended Iowa Western Community College out of high school and played baseball for two years with the Reivers.


Jackson Wells
5-11 | 200 | Sophomore | RHP
Rogers, Ark. | UA Rich Mountain

Personal: Son of Jason and Kerri Wells … Intends to major in health education and promotion and hopes to one day become a strength coach.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Rogers High School where he lettered all 4 years for the Mountaineers … Helped the team win the Arkansas 6A State Championship in 2021 and in that same year he was also named the Gatorade Player of the Year … Attended UA Rich Mountain out of high school where in his one year was named to the 2022 all-region team … Academic All-American in his year at Rich Mountain.


Reed Wilbanks
6-1 | 190 | Junior | INF
Soloam Springs, Ark. | Connors State College

Personal: Son of Nick and Rhonda Wilbanks … Intends to major in business administration with plans to one day own his own business or go into real estate.
 
Prior to Little Rock: Graduate of Siloam Springs High School where he lettered all four years … In his final season with the Panther's, he was named to the all-conference team … Attended Connors State College out of high school and spent 2 years there … Earned academic all-American honors in 2021.

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