University of Georgia Athletics
Georgia Baseball Announces Early Signing Class
November 21, 2005 | Baseball
Nov. 21, 2005
ATHENS -- University of Georgia Bulldog baseball coach David Perno announced Monday that 16 student-athletes have signed a national letter of intent during the recently completed early signing period.
The newest Bulldog class features 10 recruits from the state of Georgia, two from Florida, and one each from Alabama, Illinois, Nevada and Virginia.
"We have a balanced class of pitchers, hitters and catchers who are athletic and are hard workers on the field and in the classroom," said Perno. "This is a very talented class, and it's a credit to the work put in by our staff including Roger Williams, Doug Sisson, Jason Eller and Brian Jester. They did a tremendous job in-state and for the first time we were able to attract some highly-ranked out-of-state players as well. This is an important class because of the losses that will occur due to graduation and the professional draft this season. Fortunately, we were able to fulfill our needs in all areas with this group."
Here's a brief look at Georgia's early signees:
Matt Cerione: Hit .414-17-51 for the 5-A state champion Chattahoochee squad and coach Tim Lemons...Led Cougar to a 33-4 mark and final national ranking in Baseball America's top 25..Aflac All-American Top Prospect...Team.MVP for the Cougars...Named Atlanta Journal All-Area Player of the Year and key member of Junior Team Georgia and Dugout Club All-Tournament team...Son of Frank Cerione and Kathy and Mike Jesse.
Adam Coe: Talented infielder that helped Columbus HS to two straight AAA state titles under coach Bobby Howard...Member of Junior Team Georgia...Slated to play senior year for defending national champion Russell County HS in Seale, Ala. and coach Tony Rasmus as the Warriors went 38-1 last year...Son of Robin and Richard Coe.
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