Scrimmage observations (10/19): Van Cleave launches homer in shortened scrimmage
Freshman outfielder Braxton Van Cleave hit his first homer of the fall on Sunday in a scrimmage that ended in a 3-0 win for the Blue team.
Returning player spotlight
Wrapping up the returning player spotlight series
The returning player spotlight series closes with a look at the remaining players on the roster.
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The returning player spotlight series comes to a close today. With just a handful of players remaining, I included them all in one piece. Some of these players have either played minimal roles in their short careers or, in some cases, haven’t played yet because they redshirted in 2024.
If you missed any of the previous player spotlights, catch up here:
- RHP Robert Hogan
- INF Ethan Hindle
- LHP Ben Cleaver
- RHP Cooper Robinson
- OF/RHP James McCoy
- INF Kyuss Gargett
- LHP Jackson Nove
- C Devin Burkes
- UTIL Patrick Herrera
- LHP Evan Byers
- C/OF Eli Small
- OF Griffin Cameron
The remaining players
- Sophomore LHP Hayden Smith
- Sophomore LHP Evan Hart
- Redshirt sophomore RHP Jacob Price
- Redshirt freshman Landon Franklin
- Redshirt freshman Hudson Brown
- Redshirt freshman Tommy Skelding
Hayden Smith
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