It was announced today that Campbellsville Baseball will be adding eight recruits to the program, starting in the fall of 2008. The recruiting class is marked by speed offensively and includes a handful of pitchers that will be immediate difference makers. Head Coach Beauford Sanders has referred to this recruiting as exceptional as speed and power are the primary makeup . The class includes seven Community College Transfers and one High School signee. The eight recruits makes up for a big portion of the '08-'09 signees, but there are still a few more players the Tigers hope to ink in the coming summer months.   Below is information about each of the players signed:

The Tigers will welcome switch hitting second baseman Colin Bryan to the mix in 2009 and he should see significant time seeing that he is extremely versatile.  In 2008, Bryan finished with a .404 batting average, which was second highest in the Coast Conference North earning him first team all-conference honors.  Bryan also led the Saints in hits, doubles, and RBIs on top of having the highest fielding percentage on the team.  The switch hitter was Mission's every day number two or three hitter.

-Coach Sanders on Colin Bryan: "We are excited to have Colin because he is so versatile.  He can play five different positions on defense and will be in the middle infield mix.  He runs well and has good bat control."

Tyler Derby, 1B/LHP, West Valley College, Los Gatos, California

Two way standout Tyler Derby will don the Tiger uniform in 2009 and it is projected he will be an impact player right off the bat.  While at West Valley College, Derby proved to be one of the best players in California.  He finished the season with a .404 batting average as West Valley's everyday first baseman.  Defensively, Derby finished with a .995 fielding percentage at first base.  A first team all conference selection, Derby also has great speed as he stole the second most bases for West Valley.  On the mound, Derby works in the mid to upper 80's and averaged 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings for the Vikings.  His efforts led West Valley to a #9 national rating and they finished #3 in California.  Prior to signing with Campbellsville, Derby was being recruited heavily by Cal State Fullerton and San Jose State.

-Coach Sanders on Tyler Derby: "We are thrilled about Tyler's decision to come to Campbellsville.  We expect great things at first base and on the mound.  He is a verbal leader that has great wheels and will be a likely candidate to hit in the middle of our lineup."

Erik Fortner, LHP, Cincinnati, Ohio

Joining the pitching staff in 2009, Erik Fortner has perhaps the highest ceiling in the class.  The only high school signee at the moment, Fortner stands at 6'6 and has good velocity from the left side.  Multiple scouts have projected Fortner as one of the best left handed arms coming out of the Cincinnati area.  He will have a legitimate chance to be a difference maker as a freshman.

-Coach Sanders on Erik Fortner: "Erik has a high ceiling and we are projecting him to be a major contributor as a freshman.  We expect big things right away, and we are also aware that he will only get better as time passes."

Ian Pick, RHP, West Valley College, San Jose, California

Campbellsville will warmly welcome the addition of big time right hander Ian Pick in 2009.  Standing at 6'6, 225 pounds, Pick brings an electric fastball to the Tigers rotation.  He is projected to be at the top of the 2009 weekend rotation as his fastball sits at 87-89 mph, and tops out at 92.  Pick led West Valley's charge to the final four in 2008 as he finished with a 12-2 record and his ERA was a staunch 2.75.  Pick has made vast improvements in the last year and should shine for the Tigers over the next two years.

-Coach Sanders on Ian Pick: "I expect Ian to be the guy next year.  He has great stuff that should anchor our rotation.  If all goes as planned, he should be one of the conference's best arms."

Josh Schroeder, RHP, Mission College, Santa Clara, California

Sinker baller Josh Schroeder will join the Tiger's rotation in 2009 after serving as Mission College's number one starter for the last two years.  He throws from a low three quarter arm slot and sits in the mid to upper 80's.  He has flashed 90 on multiple occasions.  The 6'2 righty finished the 2008 season throwing 58.2 innings and allowing just one homerun to go along with being the team leader in opposing batting average as opposing hitters hit just .249.

-Coach Sanders on Josh Schroeder: "I see Josh thriving in our program.  He has great stuff and knows how to pitch.  He put up great numbers at Mission and we expect nothing less next year."

Dillon Tindall, UTIL, Mission College, Campbell, California

Tiger Baseball is thrilled about the signing of Dillon Tindall as he has a wide array of talents to bring to the table.  Known for his homerun power, Tindall showed off his speed in 2008 as well.  As a member of the Saints, Tindall led the Coast Conference North in homeruns and also led his team in stolen bases.  As a member of the Tigers, Tindal provides all five tools and offers a great deal of versatility.  He can play in the outfield or corner infield positions.  On top of being an offensive force, Tindall can also log innings on the mound with an upper 80's fastball.

-Coach Sanders on Dillon Tindall: "Dillon has the potential to be a major force in the MSC.  As he shortens his stroke, he will hit even more homeruns and increase his on base percentage.  He can flat out fly and I love the intensity he plays with."

Zach Townsend, OF, Ohlone College, Freemont, California

The speedy Zach Townsend will join the Tiger outfield in 2009 after being a member of the Ohlone Renegades.  While at Ohlone, Townsend was the everyday centerfielder and was a threat with the bat and on the bases.  Townsend was known as one the Coast Conference's fastest players and showed pop with his bat late in the season.  Defensively, Townsend was phenomenal for the Renegades as he led the team in fielding percentage, making just one error.  Townsend will compete for an everyday role in the Tiger outfield.

-Coach Sanders on Zach Townsend: "Zach will be a perfect fit for our program.  He is aggressive, fast, and scrappy.  He has gap to gap power and will be a major base stealing threat.  Defensively, Zach is second to none."

Jimmy Voelker, C, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, California

Standing at an imposing 6'3, 220 pounds, Jimmy Voelker will join Logan Smith in the Tiger's catching duo.  In 2007 Voelker was national power Sac City's catcher helping lead them to the state championship game.  Voelker has what many call a big league arm behind the plate, throwing a consistent 1.8 down to second.  Offensively, Voelker has big time power and should be a major threat in the Tiger's lineup.  Voelker and Logan Smith will likely split up time at catcher and DH.

-Coach Sanders on Jimmy Voelker: "Jimmy gives us a great 1-2 punch behind the plate and he will also see time in the DH role.  He has a great presence about him and will be a great leader.  He is great with pitchers and he is a very intelligent young man."