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#2 Bryce Cummings

Infield
Sophomore
5"11, 190 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Poteet High School; Mesquite, TX
WC Major: Kinesiology
WC freshman season: 17 runs and 15 hits over 96 at-bats.
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: Defensive MVP; Junior year: Offensive MVP; Sophomore year: Offensive MVP; Freshman year: second team All-District
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: State runner up; Junior year: Regional Quarterfinals; Sophomore year: Regional Finals; Freshman year: Regional Semifinals.
Son of Bob and Karyn Cummings of Forney, TX
Coached by Bobby Doe and Ted Nowell
Favorite baseball player: Michael Young

#3 Nick Peer

Catcher
Sophomore
6', 170 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jenks High School; Tulsa, OK
Freshman season at WC: Hit .345 with 19 hits and 7 RBI
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: second team All-District
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .315
High School/pre WC postseason appearances: Senior year: High School semifinals, regional champs; Junior year: regional champs; sophomore year: regional champs
Coached by Rusty Zumwalt
Son of Mike and Jamie Peer of Tulsa, OK
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter

#4 Colby Hollis

Outfield
Redshirt Freshman
5'10", 175 lbs
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Sealy High School; Sealy, TX
WC Major: Undecided
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: first team All-District pitcher; Junior year: second team All-District pitcher; Sophomore year: second team All-District
Coached by: Brett Montier
Son of Cindy Thibodeaux of Sealy and Terry Hollis of Millsap, TX
Favorite baseball player: Carl Crawford

#5 Taylor Massey

Pitcher
Sophomore
6'1", 190 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Weatherford High School; Weatherford, TX
WC Major: Secondary Ed/Special Ed
A transfer from the University of Nebraska.
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: Co-MVP, Louisville Slugger All-American, third team All-State Pitcher; Junior year: first team All-District Outfielder; Sophomore year: Newcomer of the Year
Son of Terry and Connie Massey of Saginaw, TX
Coached by Terry Massey

#10 Robert LaFrance

Outfield
Sophomore
5'10", 180 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Robinson High School; Waco, TX
WC Major: Kinesiology
WC freshman year: Hit .273 with 10 runs and 8 hits over 17 games.
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior Year: first team All-District; Junior Year: second team All-District
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .325, 2 HR
High School/ pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: second round
Son of Connie LaFrance of Waco, TX
Coached by Derek Watson
Favorite baseball player: Chipper Jones

#13 Freddy Villalobos

Infield
Sophomore
6', 185 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Westside High School; Houston, TX
Freshman season at WC: Hit .366 with 23 runs, 38 hits, 8 doubles, 2 HR and 24 RBI
High School/pre-WC Honors: Senior year: first team All-District, second team All-Region; Junior year: first team All-District; Sophomore year: second team All-District
High School/ pre-WC stats: Senior year: .519, 5 HR; Junior year: .420, 2 HR,
High School/ pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Regional Finals; Junior year: Regional Quarterfinals
Coached by Emrick Jagneaux
Son of Merilyn Villalobos of Houston, TX and Freddy Villalobos of Venezuela
Favorite baseball player: Manny Ramirez

#14 Ethan Stuckly

Infield
Sophomore
6', 185 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Pilot Point High School; Pilot Point, TX
WC Major: Ag Business
Freshman season at WC: Ranked #13 in conference with a .391 batting average...15 runs, 25 hits, 5 doubles, and 18 RBI
High School/pre-WC Honors: Senior year: first team All-State, first team All-District, first team All-Area; Junior year: second team All-Area, first team All-District; Sophomore year: first team All-District, first team All-Area; Freshman year: All-Area Newcomer of the Year, All-District Newcomer of the Year
High School/ pre-WC stats: Senior year: .457, 3 HR, 20 doubles; Junior year: .480, 2 HR; Sophomore year: .450, 1 HR; Freshman year : .429
High School/ pre-WC postseason appearances: Sophomore year : Bi -District Champs; Freshman year: District Champs, Bi-District Champs, District Champs
Coached by Juan Silva
Son of Larry and Sharon Stuckly of Pilot Point, TX
Favorite baseball player: Ian Kinsler

#17 Cory Maltz

Pitcher
Sophomore
6'2", 200 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Westside High School; Houston, TX
WC Major: Business Administration
High School/ pre-WC honors: Senior year: second team All-District
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .230, 20 RBI, 1.1 ERA; Junior year: .270, 12 RBI, 1 HR
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Regional Finals; Junior year: Bi-District champs; Sophomore year: Bi-District champs
Son of Donna and Jim Maltz of Houston, TX
Coached by Emrick Jagneaux
Favorite baseball player: Josh Hamilton

#19 Ryan Angus

Pitcher
Sophomore
6'1", 170 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Hebron High School; Carrollton, TX
High School/pre-WC Honors: Senior year: first team All-District, North Texas All Star Game
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Bi-District
Son of Kim Angus of Carrollton and Andre Marrero of Plano, TX
Coached by Steve Stone
Favorite baseball player: Nolan Ryan

#23 Bryson Myles

Center Field
Sophomore
6', 225 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Grace Prep; Arlington, TX
WC Major: Kinesiology
Freshman season at WC: A second team All-Conference outfielder…Set a school record with 39 stolen bases…hit .346 in conference play with seven doubles, one triple, two HR and 20 RBI.
High School/pre-WC Honors: Senior year: first team All-District, first team All-State, District Offensive MVP, Star telegram Player of the Year; Junior year: first team All-District, second team All-State, District Offensive MVP, Star Telegram MVP; Sophomore year: first team All-District
High School/ pre-WC stats: Senior year: .465, 4 HRs, 42 SB; Junior year: .450, 4 HRs
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Sophomore through Senior year State Quarterfinals
Coached by David Reese
Son of Bobby Myles of Irving, TX and Candace Kindle of Grand Prairie, TX
Favorite baseball player: B.J. Upton

#26 Zach Nuding

Pitcher
Sophomore
6'1", 250 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Haltom High School; Haltom City, TX
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009
Freshman year at WC: Allowed just two hits from his last 18 batters…5 saves in 15 games.
Texas Collegiate League: Played with the Victoria Generals, named to Baseball America's top 10 pro prospects from the TCL
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: North Texas High School All Star game
Son of Steve and Laura Nuding of Keller, TX and Michelle and Steve Edwardson of Haltom City
Coached by Jason Blevins
Favorite baseball player: Chris Carpenter

#33 Taylor Christian

Pitcher
Redshirt Freshman
6'4", 190 lbs.
Redshirt Freshman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Liberty Christian High School; Argyle, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: All-District
Coached by: Coach Johnny Isom
Son of Kathy Christian and Jann and Judy Christian of Southlake, TX
Favorite baseball player: John Wetteland

FRESHMEN

#1 Milly Martiniello

Catcher/Outfielder
Freshman
5'9", 180 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Bishop Allen Academy; Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
WC Major: Business
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: Team MVP; Junior year: Team MVP; Sophomore year: MVP Junior Varsity
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .543, 2 HR; Junior year: .444
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Quarterfinals; Junior year: second place in conference; Sophomore year: Quarterfinals; Freshman year: second place in conference
Son of Marty and Mary Martiniello of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Coached by Paul Rebelo
Favorite baseball player: Manny Ramirez

#6 Trevor Slocum

Infielder
Freshman
6'0", 170 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Martin High School; Arlington, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: All-District, Newcomer of the Year
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .370, 6 HR
Son of Scott and Sammie Slocum
Coached by Curt Culbertson
Favorite baseball player: Michael Young

#7 Alex Hill

Outfield
Freshman
5'10", 170 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Edmond Santa Fe High School; Edmond, OK
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: All Edmond, All-District
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .340, 33 RBI, 2 HR, 24 stolen bases
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: State championship game
Son of Michael and Laura Hill and Jolynne Manley
Coached by Lonny Cabble
Favorite baseball player: Jose Reyes

#8 Scott Slusler

Catcher
Freshman
6'0", 175 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Grapevine High School; Grapevine, TX
WC Major: Engineering
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: Defensive Player of the Year; Junior year: second team All-District; Sophomore year: All-District honorable mention
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .303, ERA 3.0, 1 HR; Junior year: .340, ERA 3.0, 2 HR; Sophomore year: .271
High School/pre-WC post season appearances: Senior year :Bi-District, Regional Semifinals; Junior year: Bi-District; Sophomore year: Bi-District
Son of Mike and Janet Slusher of Grapevine
Coached by Tim McLane
Favorite baseball player: Josh Hamilton

#9 Brandon W. Mason

Third Base/Outfield
Freshman
6'1", 190 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Yukon High School; Yukon, Oklahoma
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .333; Junior year: .350
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Regional Finals; Junior year: State tournament; Sophomore year: Regional finals
Son of Laurie Mason Fried of Oklahoma City, OK and Jeff Mason of Yukon
Coached by Kevin James

#10 Chase Jensen

Shortstop
Freshman
6'3", 172 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Martin High School; Arlington, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: first team All-District shortstop; Junior year: Honorable Mention
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .382, 62 RBI; Junior year: .310; Sophomore year: .502; Freshman year: .350
High School/pre WC postseason appearances: Senior year: second round; Junior year: second round
Son of Lesley and Pete Jensen of Arlington
Coached by Curt Culbertson
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter

#11 Michael Putman

Infield
6'0", 190 lbs.
Freshman
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Hebron High School, Carrollton, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: second team All-District
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .390, 4 HR
Son of Steve and Karen Putman of Dallas, TX
Coached by Steve Stone
Favorite baseball player: Jose Reyes

#12 Josh Easley

Pitcher
Freshman
6'4", 180 lbs
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Weatherford High School; Weatherford, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: pre-season All American Honorable Mention, first team All-District pitcher, Team Co-MVP, Academic All-District, regional quarterfinals, District champions.
Son of Toby and Kim Easley of Weatherford
Coached by Terry Massey
Favorite baseball player: Roy Halladay

#16 Nick Lee

Pitcher/ Outfield
Freshman
6', 200 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Madison High School; San Antonio, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: All-District, All-City, All-Area, second team All-State, third team All-State, High School MVP, All-District Academic, All-state Academic; Junior year: All-District, All-Star game, Area Code, All-District Academic.
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .530, 4 HRs, 29 walks, 3-2 record; Junior year: .410, 3 HRs, 36 walks, 3-2 record; Sophomore year: .416, 0-1 record
High School/pre-WC appearances: Senior year: Bi-District; Junior year: Bi-District
Son of Marian and Vern Lee of San Antonio
Coached by Bobby Alford
Favorite baseball player: Josh Hamilton

#18 Brandon Vinyard

Outfield
Freshman
5'11", 185 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Trinity High School; Euless, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: Team Offensive MVP; Junior year: Team Defensive MVP
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .340, 7 doubles; Junior year: .320
Son of Randall and Melissa Vinyard of Euless
Coached by Dave Evarrt
Favorite baseball player: Josh Hamilton

#24 Jordan Ellington

Catcher
6"1", 200 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Weatherford High School; Weatherford, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: Offensive Player of the Year, District 3-5A Offensive Player of the Year, All Parker County, 2009 WHS Male Athlete of the Year, Academic All-District, Academic All-State; Junior year: Academic All-District, Honorable mention catcher
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .400, 7 HR; Junior year .375
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Bi-District champs, area champs, regional finals; Junior year: Bi-District champs, Area final
Son of Jack and Angela Ellington of Weatherford
Coached by Terry Massey
Favorite baseball player: Alex Rodriguez

#25 Kevin Allen

Pitcher
Freshman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Northeast Christian Academy; Kingwood, TX
WC Major: Marketing
High School/pre-WC Honors: Senior year: first team All-State, first team All-District, All-State Tournament team; Junior year: first team All-district
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: 2.34 ERA, 124 strikeouts, 75 innings
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Final Four State Tournament; Junior year: TAPPS 3A State Champions; Sophomore year; State Champions
Son of Lauri and Donald Allen of Kingwood
Coached by Larry Floyd
Favorite baseball player: Roger Maris

#27 Tyler Jones

Pitcher
Freshman
6'3", 205 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Forney High School; Forney, TX
WC major: Banking/Finance
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: first team All-District pitcher, Academic All-State
High school/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Bi-District finalist; Junior year : Regional semifinalist
Son of Chad and Kelly Haggard of Farmer's Branch, TX and Keith and Linda Jones of Forney
Coached by James Boxley
Favorite baseball player: Jonathan Papelbon

#28 Ethan Murphy

Pitcher
Freshman
6'3", 225 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Peaster High School; Peaster, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: District MVP, All Parker County MVP, second team All-State; Junior year: first team All-District; Sophomore year: Co-newcomer of the Year, All Parker County Team
High School/pre-WC stats: senior year .551, 8 HR, 1.71 ERA, 10-2 record
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Regional semifinals; Junior year: Regional quarters; sophomore year: Regional finals; Freshman year: Area finals
Son of Rodney and Sherry Murphy of Peaster
Coached by Blake Belcher
Favorite baseball player: Nolan Ryan

#29 Blake Webster

Pitcher
Freshman
6'1", 205 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Midlothian High School; Midlothian, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: All-District first team pitcher, Golden Arm Award, Academic All-State
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: 9-2 record, 1.3 ERA, 68 strikeouts; Junior year: 1.2 ERA
Son of Mike and Shelley Webster of Midlothian
Coached by Ray Hydes
Favorite baseball player: Tori Hunter

#30 Jonathan Massey

Pitcher
Freshman
6', 175 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Cy-Ridge High School, Houston, TX
WC Major: Engineering
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: 3-2 record
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: made playoffs for the second time in school history
Son of Charles and Maria Massey of Houston
Coached by Mark Elliot
Favorite baseball player: Sandy Koufax

#31 Cass Inguardsen

Pitcher
Freshman
6'3", 215 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Livingston High School; Livingston, TX
WC Major: Kinesiology
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: All-District, Junior year: All-District
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: 1.36 ERA, 93 strikeouts, 40 walks; Junior year: 1.9 ERA, 60 strikeouts, 43 walks
Son of Michael and Melinda Inguardsen of Livingston
Coached by Roy Mozley
Favorite Baseball player: Roy Halladay

#34 Tucker Oakley

First Base, Pitcher
6'2", 215 lbs.
Freshman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Sharyland High School; Mission, TX
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: second team All-State; Sophomore year: All-Region
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .420, 10 HR, 46 RBI
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: Regional finals
Son of Alan and Donna Oakley of Mission
Coached by: Bart Bickerton
Favorite baseball player: Ted Williams

#44 Trent Jones

Outfield
Freshman
5'10", 180 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Alamo Heights High School; San Antonio, TX
WC major: Business
High School/pre-WC honors: Senior year: Unanimous All-District first team, second team All-San Antonio, second team All-State; Junior year: first team All-District
High School/pre-WC stats: Senior year: .440, 8 HRs, 38 RBI
High School/pre-WC postseason appearances: Senior year: regional semifinals; Junior year: area finalist
Son of Steve and Nancy Jones of San Antonio
Coached by Glynn Tschirhart
Favorite baseball player: Josh Hamilton