Masingale commits to Tennessee baseball
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
the rising McMinn County High School pitcher-outfielder has verbally committed to attend the University of Tennessee on a baseball scholarship following his graduation next spring.
UT coaches got their first look at the hard-throwing right-hander while he was working out at the UT facilities with his summer team
"I told Drew he could do it - it's a great honor for him and he's worked so hard to get where he is," said McMinn County Coach Jason Howard. "Drew has a big arm and all the tools to be successful. ...... I don't think he's even close to reaching his potential," he added. "He's touching 90-91 miles per hour with his fastball now at 17 and has a very live arm.
Masingale was named to the all-district team. Masingale was then chosen to play in the Sunbelt Junior Classic where Team Tennessee finished as the runnerup with an 8-1 record against clubs from nine other states. He was also selected for the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association All-Region 5-6 team.
"It's been a great summer so far," Masingale said. "I'm looking forward to the rest of the baseball season and then getting ready for football." And yes, he will play football - which has to be a great relief for McMinn County Coach Bo Cagle knowing his starting quarterback will return this fall instead of concentrating on baseball or risking injury. "I love playing football," Masingale said. "I'm looking forward to getting out there." And playing for The Big Orange.