Baseball announces signing class

In just three seasons, Terry Rooney has made his mark on the UCF baseball program.

Prior to his arrival on UCF's campus in 2008, Rooney was known for his ability to recruit the top talent around the nation. He has done just that with his third recruiting class at UCF.

The Knights have announced a signing class of 13 players, including five who were former Major League Baseball draft selections.

"As we build upon the postseason success of our club last year, it is imperative that we continue to attract the best talent in the country to UCF," Rooney said in a release. "I feel we have achieved that goal with this group of players."

The Knights have had two consecutive top-20 recruiting classes under Rooney, and the confident coach doesn't hesitate to say that this year's class will be like the previous two.

"I am extremely excited to announce the arrival of this recruiting class," Rooney said. "I am confident this will be regarded as one of the top classes in the nation."

SIGNEES

Erik Barber

Fr. – OF – 5'9", 180 pounds

Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland)

Nick Carrillo

Jr. – UTIL – 6'2", 215 pounds

Glendale, Ariz. (Central Arizona CC)

Chase Darhower

Fr. – IF – 6'3", 185 pounds

Niceville, Fla. (Niceville)

Harrison Hukari

Fr. – LHP – 6'6", 250 pounds

St. Petersburg, Fla. (St. Petersburg)

Dale Irving

Fr. – C – 5'11", 190 pounds

Lynn Haven, Fla. (Mosley)

Roman Madrid

Jr. – RHP – 6'1", 190 pounds

Victoria, Texas (McLennan CC)

Ryan Meyer

Fr. – RHP – 6'5," 190 pounds

Oviedo, Fla. (Oviedo)

Garrett Nuss

Fr. – RHP – 6'2", 185 pounds

Sorrento, Fla. (Mount Dora)

Jimmy Reed

Jr. – LHP – 6'0," 165 pounds

Mount Vernon, Wash. (Skagit Valley College)

Eric Skoglund

Fr. – LHP – 6'5", 180 pounds

Sarasota, Fla. (Sarasota)

James Vasquez

Fr. – IF – 6'0", 205 pounds

Palm City, Fla. (Martin County)

Tommy Williams

Fr. – IF – 6'2", 175 pounds

North Palm Beach, Fla. (Palm Beach Gardens)

JoMarcos Woods

Fr. – OF/LHP – 5'7", 170 pounds

Orlando, Fla. (The First Academy)