C.M. Wright's Ruse commits orally to Terps
C. Milton Wright junior pitcher Bobby Ruse has orally committed to play baseball for Maryland, Mustangs coach Tony Blackburn said Thursday.
Ruse went 4-2 for C.M. Wright as a sophomore and this past fall pitched for the Oriolelanders fall showcase team, coached by former Orioles minor leaguer Tim Norris.
Maryland, which ushered in a new coaching staff this season, was “very aggressive” in its recruitment of Ruse, who is the third local player in his class to commit to the Terps, Blackburn said.
“They want to keep the local kids from leaving Maryland,” Blackburn said.
Ruse “has a very smooth delivery,” said Blackburn, who said he was echoing the sentiments of new Terps pitching coach Sean Kenny. “Every time he goes out there, he’s smoothing out. ... His mechanics are becoming sounder. You can tell he’s been putting in the work in the offseason.”
Ruse has worked out in the offseason with close friend and fellow Mustangs pitcher Bradley Markey, a senior who signed a national letter of intent in November to play for Georgia Tech.
Comments
Two pitchers from the same high school. Will be playing in ACC If you like real baseball pitching and defence. It will be fun to follow these guys. I wish them well. Real happy to see Maryland keeping the local talent at home. You Go Bobby Ruse GO TERPS!!!!
Posted by: bobcatbaseballfan | January 28, 2010 10:14 PM
This is great news. From what I hear Oriolelander team mates and all Maryland guys KJ Hockaday, Will Bouey, and now Bobby Ruse. All real talanted and just fine young men. Maryland's doing the right thing keep the local talent home. I've heard they are not done yet Corey Brittin and AJ Lardo also Orioleanders and home town boys may be coming as well. All from the same class 2011. This gives us all something to cheer about. But for now this is your day Bobby Ruse congratulations
Posted by: Ron from Towson | January 28, 2010 10:58 PM