BSB | Dons Add Four to 2018 Signees: Ryan Hecker
5/31/2018 4:09:00 PM | Baseball
SAN FRANCISCO – Now in his 20th year as head coach, Nino Giarratano is pleased to announce in the late-signing period the addition of Jake Munoz (College of Marin / Lewiston, Idaho), Julian Washburn (Walla Walla Community College / Lewiston, Idaho), Grant Nechak (Moorpark College / Calabasas, Calif.) and Ryan Hecker (North Kitsap High School / Poulsbo, Wash.) to a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of San Francisco for the 2018-19 year.
After taking a look at Grant Nechak from Moorpark College, we turn our attention to Ryan Hecker, who will be joining the Dons from North Kitsap High School. The left-handed pitcher just finished his senior year at North Kitsap High School, Hecker boasted impressive numbers including a 1.75 ERA in 36 innings pitched with 49 strikeouts, as well as batting .433.
"Ryan's athleticism and competitive drive will give him a chance to compete for innings as a freshman," said Giarratano. "The Hilltop is a perfect place for a Ryan's development. He already has command of three pitches and the mindset to compete at a very high level."
In his junior year, Hecker impressed when he was a leader on a 20-5 North Kitsap team, while also being named the Olympic League 2A Most Valuable Player honors. During that season, Hecker posted a 6-2 record with 1.86 ERA, 80 strikeouts and 52 2/3 innings pitched.
"With its history of developing pitchers, USF is a great fit for Ryan. He's a super competitive kid with three pitch command and a high ceiling," said Boys of Summer head coach Kevin Ticen. "I'm excited for him to get down there and get after it in the weight room and go through a great throwing program and see him strive for that ceiling. He'll be a force in the WCC when he does."
2018 Recruiting Class
Jake Munoz: OF
College of Marin
2018 stats: .327, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 35 RBIs, 48 walks, .517 OBP
Julian Washburn: RHP
Walla Walla Community College
2018 stats: 4.17 ERA, 41 IP, 47 Ks, 16 BB, 32 H
Grant Nechak: RHP
Moorpark College
2018 stats: 2.44 ERA, 85 IP, 78 Ks, 23 BB, 1 SV and a 7-2 record.
Ryan Hecker: LHP
North Kitsap High School
2018 states: 1.75 ERA, 36 IP, 49 Ks and batted .433 with a 4-0 record
After taking a look at Grant Nechak from Moorpark College, we turn our attention to Ryan Hecker, who will be joining the Dons from North Kitsap High School. The left-handed pitcher just finished his senior year at North Kitsap High School, Hecker boasted impressive numbers including a 1.75 ERA in 36 innings pitched with 49 strikeouts, as well as batting .433.
"Ryan's athleticism and competitive drive will give him a chance to compete for innings as a freshman," said Giarratano. "The Hilltop is a perfect place for a Ryan's development. He already has command of three pitches and the mindset to compete at a very high level."
In his junior year, Hecker impressed when he was a leader on a 20-5 North Kitsap team, while also being named the Olympic League 2A Most Valuable Player honors. During that season, Hecker posted a 6-2 record with 1.86 ERA, 80 strikeouts and 52 2/3 innings pitched.
"With its history of developing pitchers, USF is a great fit for Ryan. He's a super competitive kid with three pitch command and a high ceiling," said Boys of Summer head coach Kevin Ticen. "I'm excited for him to get down there and get after it in the weight room and go through a great throwing program and see him strive for that ceiling. He'll be a force in the WCC when he does."
2018 Recruiting Class
Jake Munoz: OF
College of Marin
2018 stats: .327, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 35 RBIs, 48 walks, .517 OBP
Julian Washburn: RHP
Walla Walla Community College
2018 stats: 4.17 ERA, 41 IP, 47 Ks, 16 BB, 32 H
Grant Nechak: RHP
Moorpark College
2018 stats: 2.44 ERA, 85 IP, 78 Ks, 23 BB, 1 SV and a 7-2 record.
Ryan Hecker: LHP
North Kitsap High School
2018 states: 1.75 ERA, 36 IP, 49 Ks and batted .433 with a 4-0 record
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