Alex Bailey (Federal Way, Wash.) is a 6'3" left-handed pitcher who attended Decatur High School before moving on to Pierce Community College over the past two years. Last season, he pitched 41 1/3 innings, striking out 50 opposing batters and holding them to a .190 batting average.
"Alex comes in with the ability to pitch on the weekends," Harrel says. "His ability to throw three pitches for strikes and control the running game really helps out strength of staff."
Cam Christian (Auburn, Wash.) is a two-way player from Auburn High School and Spokane Community College. A 6'1" left-handed pitcher and utility player, he batted .291 with 50 hits, including nine doubles, 28 runs batted in, and 17 stolen bases, plus he posted a 0.42 earned run average with 17 strikeouts in 21 innings pitched.
"Cam projects as a tremendous left-handed pitcher, but swings it enough to add depth to our outfield and designated hitter positions. Cam's mental toughness and work ethic will push our organization greatly," remarks Harrel.
Matt Comer (Bozeman, Mont.) is a 5'9" outfielder who went to Bozeman High School before taking the junior college route. At Treasure Valley Community College, he led the NWAACC last season with nine home runs and 55 runs batted in, plus he was fifth in the league with a .399 batting average.
"Matt gives us great RBI potential in the middle of our order, and I believe he will hit more home runs now that he will be swinging and aluminum bat," says Harrel. "He may have been the best right-handed hitter in the NWAACC last season."
Seafth Howe (Seattle, Wash.) was a member of the Archbishop Murphy High School varsity squad before making his way to Bellevue Community College. The 6'3" right-handed pitcher went 8-1 with a 1.90 earned run average, striking out 60 batters in 66 1/3 innings of work while allowing only 18 walks and a .214 opponents' batting average.
"Seafth understands how to keep hitters off balance and really controls the glove in the strike zone. As his body continues to get stronger, he has a great opportunity to break into our rotation and push our returners for innings," comments Harrel.
Cory Mack (Spokane, Wash.) wrapped up a solid varsity baseball career at Central Valley High School. In 35 2/3 innings of work, the left-handed pitcher posted a 2.86 earned run average, held opponents to a .268 batting average, and struck out 25 hitters.
"Cory is our Banty Rooster who pitches with tremendous enthusiasm and passion," Harrel says. "Although he will be a freshman, he has no fear on the mound and has had great success with getting left-handed hitters out in high school and in summer baseball."
Marcelino Morales (Pasco, Wash.) is a 5'9" outfielder who starred at both Richland High School and Columbia Basin Community College. Last season he batted .261 with 40 hits, including four doubles, a .379 on-base percentage, and 12 stolen bases.
"As a switch hitter with speed, Marcelino gives us a true leadoff hitter," Harrel says. "He is exceptional with the short game and will be able to steal bases for us. He also possesses and above-average arm, so he can play either centerfield or rightfield if needed."
Trent Oleszczuk (Beaverton, Ore.) went on to Chemeketa Community College after graduating from Southridge High School. The 5'9" shortstop scored 26 runs during the 2010 season as he batted .252 with four doubles, a triple, and a .373 on-base percentage.
"Trent has a tremendous work ethic and is always dirty when he comes off the field. An excellent defender who had great success in the Alaskan League last summer, Trent should come in and push our entire club with his passion," remarks Harrel.
Jace Sloan (Puyallup, Wash.) graduated from Puyallup High School and moved on to Everett Community College for the past two seasons. After leading the NWAACC in doubles and RBIs in 2009, he batted .322 with two doubles, two home runs, and 15 runs batted in before missing most of the season with an injury.
"Jace is a true middle-of-the-order hitter. He gives us a left-handed bat with pop and really has instincts for the game. Jace is another throwback-type player who will change the dynamic of our lineup," says Harrel.
Seattle University finished the 2010 season with victories over Saint Mary's, BYU, Dallas Baptist, and Utah Valley at home and road wins at Portland, at Pacific, at Oregon, and against Creighton in historic Rosenblatt Stadium. With only one player lost to graduation, Harrel will have an experienced group of Redhawks back for the 2011 campaign.