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Baseball juco star set to visit Ole Miss
Story URL: http://mississippi.scout.com/2/676988.html
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Yancy Porter
OMSpirit.com | Sep 7, 2007 |
The 6' 2", 165 right hand pitching prospect out of San Jacinto
CC (TX) is expected to take an official visit to Ole Miss this weekend.
"I
like Ole Miss because it is in a small college town where everybody knows who
you are, and the atmosphere at their games is second to none. They play big time
baseball at Ole Miss," added Chris Corrigan who was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round this past draft. "I also like Ole Miss because
they are so hungry to get back to the World Series. They have been like one or
two outs always the past three years and keep coming up a little short. I think
I can be the one to get them over the hump. I can't wait to see their facilities
this weekend. I hear they are great."
Corrigan throws some cheese
as he tops out at 94 MPH and averages in the 91-92 range, but he also has a wide
arrange of pitches in his arsenal.
"My two seam fastball is my best
pitch because I can place it and it moves so much, but I throw a pretty good curve,
slider, and change-up too."
The Houston (TX) native is considered
one of the Top 5 juco pitchers in the country, according to Baseball America.
Who are his top schools?
"Ole Miss, Arizona State, Arizona, and Arkansas
are right there together. They all call me every week and stay on me. My coach
said Texas and Rice are looking at me real hard too. I am just looking to go to
a winning program."
What stands out about each school?
"Arizona
is just a good baseball program. I really do not know too much about them, but
I am going on my official there from September 14-16."
"I know
Arizona State (visits September 21-23) and Arkansas have real good programs, and
Arkansas has a good field and facilities. ASU went to the World Series last year
so that tells you something about their program. I am real excited about that.
If I go to ASU, I have a good chance at making the World Series and getting to
play. ASU is one of my top choices."
Will the depth chart be an issue?
"The
schools that call me tell me I am going to be a weekend starter, so not really.
They need an experienced pitcher with a dominating arm. That is what I bring to
the table."
What will Chris look for while he is at his visit to Ole
Miss this weekend?
"Their campus life. I want to see their baseball
facility. I hear they have a pretty nice one. I just want to go to a big time
program where baseball matters."
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