I get to see Martin play QB every week -- he's not bad, but he'll be sticking to baseball, don't worry about that.

What are the odds that he actually goes to Clemson instead of hitting the draft?

nms--Thanks for all your input today!

for UGA...
Garrett May, a solid middle infielder from Lassiter HS in Marietta

apparently Panama City, FL LHP Brett DeVall, a top 10 overall national prospect, has also committed to UGA but thats the first I've seen of it

I also forgot to mention UNC signing Winston-Salem, NC SS Garrison Lassiter, who was a HS teammate of current Carolina freshman Greg Holt.  Both of those guys are well-regarded.

#17 prospect in GA, #192 in Nation, BA in Nation #245, Christian Glisson, C, Lowndes HS in GA

#26 prospect in GA, #325 in Nation, Earl Daniels, MIF/3B, Valdosta HS in GA

this again courtesy of posters on the rivals boards

Kevin Stallings, a catcher from Brentwood Academy in Nashville who is the son of Vandy's basketball coach.  Hes supposed to be elite and picked UNC over Vandy.  As a plus for UNC they won't have to use a scholly on him if he gets to school, as I heard his dad will pay his tuition.  They also, a long time ago, got a verbal from top '08 prospect L.J Hoes, from St Johns HS in Maryland.

on the Georgia signees courtesy of a rivals.com poster...this isn't content you need to pay for to see so i hope its ok to post

#3 prospect in GA, #8 in Nation, Michael Palazzone, RHP, Lassiter HS in GA


Michael Palazzone is a 2008 RHP with a 6'3'', 190 lb. frame from Marietta, GA who attends Lassiter HS. He has a lean projectable build that should continue to get stronger as he matures. Palazzone has a fluid delivery with a backward shoulder tilt and a true over the top release point. He gets outstanding downward plane and leverage to the plate and the ball comes out his hand easily. Palazzone's curveball is simply the best in the 2008 class and the best in many other classes past and future. It is big and sharp and nasty and has straight down 12/6 break that makes it very difficult to make contact with. Usually a big downer curveball is the hardest pitch to control but that's never been a problem with Palazzone. Palazzone usually throws in the low 90's during regular games and topped out at 94 mph during the short showcase outing. His 81 mph change up is also a potential plus pitch and doesn't get the recognition that his curveball does but is a legit weapon as well.

#4 prospect in GA, #17 in Nation, Xavier Avery, OF, Cedar Grove HS in GA (football recruit)and possibly baseball

Xavier Avery is a 2008 OF with a 6'0'', 185 lb. frame from Decatur, GA who attends Cedar Grove HS. He has an athletic build with solid overall strength. Avery is the fastest player in the country. He ran a 6.17 60, the fastest every recorded at a Perfect Game event, and was 4.02 to first base on a full swing. Avery has game impact speed and the instincts to use it, especially on the bases. Where Avery has improved the most is with the bat. He has a chance to become a Carl Crawford type player with the bat speed and rapidly improving power that he's been showing. Avery has strong/quick hands and had no problem dealing with low 90's fastballs in game situations. Defensively, Avery is also a Crawford type player; he obviously has the speed to cover huge amounts of ground.

#7 prospect in GA, #76 in Nation, Cecil Tanner, RHP, Ware County HS in GA

Cecil Tanner is a 2008 RHP with a 6'6", 190lb frame from Waycross GA, who attends Ware County HS. Cecil Tanner has a great frame, low 90's FB, projects large, stood out at the East Coast Professional Showcase.

#8 prospect in GA, #87 in Nation, Jay Austin, OF, North Atlanta HS in GA

Joseph (Jay) Austin is a 2008 OF/P with a 6'1'', 180 lb. frame from Atlanta, GA who attends North Atlanta HS. He has a lean, greyhound type body. Austin has outstanding running speed at 6.20 in the 60 and runs easily and effortlessly. Austin has huge range in centerfield and has more arm strength than he showed in drills. Offensively, Austin has fast twitch hands and some present strength. Austin's speed is an impact tool but he's big and strong enough with enough raw bat speed to drive the ball and attack it aggressively. The tools are in there to develop into a high level hitter. Often overlooked in Austin's package is that he's a projectable left handed pitcher with a 90 mph fastball and a hammer 76 mph curveball, although he doesn't pitch frequently and is still raw mechanically. As an athlete, Austin has all the tools and could blossom.

#9 prospect in GA, #93 in Nation, Chase Davidson, 1B/3B, Milton HS in GA

Chase Davidson is a 2008 1B/3B/OF with a 6'5'', 216 lb. frame from Alpharetta, GA who attends Milton HS. He has a very well proportioned and extremely strong build for his age. Comparisons to Jim Thome are common for Davidson both because of his strength and approach at the plate. He showed the ability in batting practice to lift the ball out to LCF and also to hit 450+ moon balls to right field. Defensively, Davidson is agile around the bag and is probably athletic enough, especially with his arm strength, to play corner outfield with work.

#4 prospect in VA, #111 in Nation, Peter Verdin, OF, Paul VI HS in VA

Peter Verdin is a 2008 OF/RHP with a 6'0'', 190 lb. frame from Alexandria, VA who attends Paul VI HS. He has an athletic build with good strength and excellent body life. Verdin's speed/arm strength tools rank with the best in the country. His slowest time from home to first was 4.06 according to BA and he can fly on the bases. Verdin threw 94 mph during outfield drills with a long, loose arm that gets excellent low online carry to the bases. Offensively, Verdin has the bat speed and strength to drive the ball to the gaps, and with his speed turns doubles into triples and 6-3 putouts into singles.

#8 prospect in MA, #447 in Nation, Blaine O'brien, RHP, Scituate HS in MA

Blaine O'brien is a 2008 RHP with a 6'7", 200+lb frame from Scituate MA who attends Scituate HS. He's a hard throwing RHP that will need to be followed closely

#41 prospect in GA, #486 in Nation, Jonathon Taylor, OF, North Cobb HS in GA

Jonathon Taylor is a 2008 OF with a 5'9'', 180 lb. frame from Acworth, GA who attends North Cobb HS. He has a short, compact build with good present strength. Taylor is the consumate leadoff hitter; a Juan Pierre type of player with a better idea of the strike zone than Pierre has ever had. He has an outstanding feel for what his skills and strengths are. Taylor ran the 60 in 6.53, which is very good but not exceptional, but was 3.98/4.01 down to first base. He has the same type of acceleration in centerfield and on the bases. Taylor gets very good jumps in centerfield and has great range.

#24 prospect in VA, #582 in Nation, Levi Hyams, 3B, Colonial Forge HS in VA

Levi Hyams is a 3B/SS/OF with a 6'2" 180lb. frame from Stafford VA, who attends Colonial Forge HS in VA.

INF/RHP Dimitri DeLaFuente, top 100 guy who helped the Team USA HS team win the Pan Am Games