Georgia head baseball coach David Perno announced on Wednesday the signing of four additional prospects to national letters of intent to attend UGA and play for the Bulldogs.
The newest Bulldogs include Blake Dieterich, a left-handed pitcher from Winter Gardens, Fla., Zach Dotson, a left-handed pitcher from Guyton, Ga., Todd Hankins, an infielder from Oviedo, Fla., and Cooper Moseley, a middle infielder/pitcher from Montgomery, Ala.
Dieterich, a 6-2, 200 pound left-hander, helped lead West Orange High School to its first district championship in 2008. He was 10-2 with a 2.60 ERA and recorded 111 strikeouts in 79.1 innings for the Warriors.
Dieterich earned first team All-Metro and Silver Slugger Honorable Mention honors. He was a member of the Cincinnati Midland Redskins summer league team.
“Blake is another left-handed pitcher who has had tremendous success at all levels,” Perno said. “He really knows how to win. We have high expectations for him as a freshman.”
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Georgia Bulldog family,” Dieterich said.
Dotson is a 6-3, 200 pound left-hander at Effingham County high School in Guyton, Ga.
He helped lead the Rebels to the Class 4A State Playoffs with a 6-2 record and a 2.39 ERA in 2008. Dotson was named team MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and All-Sub Region.
He participated in the East Coast Pro Showcase and was an alternate for Team USA. He is ranked as the nation’s No. 86 High School Prospect by Baseball America.
“Zach is the most talented freshman pitcher we have coming in,” Perno said. “He is a big-body left-hander with a power fastball and the is most projectable pick in the June draft.”
Dotson was equally excited about coming to Athens.
“It has always been my dream to play baseball for the University of Georgia,” Dotson said. “It’s exciting to become part of such a great program. It have me chills watching them play for the College World Series championship knowing that I could one day have the opportunity to be in their shoes.”
Hankins is a 5-11, 165 pound infielder/outfielder at Oviedo High School in Oviedo, Fla.
He hit .453 for the District 2 6A Champion Lions and was named first team All-Central Florida, second team All-County and honorable mention All-State.
“Todd is a fun player to watch,” Perno said. “He plays shortstop in high school but can play all over the field. He is the most bonafide utility player we’ve every signed.”
Hankins is anxious to put on the Georgia uniform.
“I’ve been a Bulldog fan my whole life and I am honored to have the opportunity to play for them,” Hankins said.
Moseley is a 5-11, 175 pound middle infielder at Evangel Family Christian Academy in Montgomery, Ala. He was ranked as the No. 1 player in Alabama by Perfect Game in 2009.
He has been a member of the East Cobb Braves and was named 2007 East Cobb Astros MVP.
“Cooper is a very versatile baseball player,” Perno said. “He can play middle infield and can also be a dominant pitcher on the mound. He will be considered as our future closer.”
Moseley couldn't be happier about playing for Georgia.
“Athens is a beautiful town and it is a great honor to be chosen to play for UGA,” Moseley said.
Georgia expects more additions to this class during the early signing period that began Nov. 12.
