Baseball Inks Seven to Signing Class

NEWARK, Del. – The Delaware baseball program welcomed seven commitments on National Signing Day in November with a strong mix of talent from the region to join the Blue Hens next fall.

"We're really excited about the group we are bringing in," said 20^th-year head coach Jim Sherman. "It was a priority to keep the top guys in the state at home and we feel like we did that while also bringing in some really athletic kids."

Dom Velazquez is one of those local products as a right-handed pitcher from Dover High School in the First State.

"Dom really has one of the best arms in the state and is an impact individual," Sherman said. "His poise and presence is well beyond his years and he's truly a special individual."

A left-handed bat comes by way of Sougegan Coop High School in Mount Vernon, New Hampshire. Daniel Trzepacz will be an option at first base or a corner outfield position in the future for the Blue Hens.

"Daniel is a really physical offensive guy and his swing plays well in our ballpark," Sherman said. "He's one of those lefty power guys that can make an impact."

Another local product is right-handed pitcher Jarrett Weglarz from Bear, Delaware and Appoquinimink High School.

"J.J. is a really gifted athlete and a guy that pitches and plays short stop right now," Sherman said. "He is a big piece of the puzzle for us wanting to get athletic on the mound."

A catcher from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Kennett High School, Mitchell Balint will bring energy behind the dish.

"Mitchell is a really strong defensive guy and a rock behind the plate," Sherman said. "He brings a lot of energy and is really active on the field in a lot of ways and we're excited to bring him in."

A left-handed arm with a bright future from Yardley, Pennsylvania is Devin Sweeney.

"Devin has command well above his years," Sherman added. "He's a big guy that is a presence on the mound and really controls the plate."

Aidan Kane is an outfielder from Madison, New Jersey and has serious ties to the program. His grandfather is Dave Yates, a member of the 1970 Delaware baseball team that reached the College World Series.

"Aidan is a big and strong guy that is still growing and has a bright future at a corner outfield spot," Sherman said. "He's another lefty bat that plays well into our system and we're excited to see his power numbers in the future."

Rounding out the class is another Delaware product from Milford in Chad Reichhold.

"We're fortunate to keep the best in-state guys and that is Chad," Sherman said. "He is another big guy that has some serious front-line potential when he gets here."

Delaware opens up its 2020 season in Boca Raton, Florida, Feb. 14 for a three-game series with FAU.

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