HARRISONBURG, Va. – Baseball season is right around the corner, and the EMU Baseball team has re-loaded their 2024 roster with 18 new arrivals.

"We set out to address three things with this recruiting class. We first knew that we wanted to find guys that were proven winners and competitors so that we can continue to elevate the expectations in our program. We also made it a point to find pitchers that could fill the zone up and hunt down early and soft contact. The last thing that we wanted to continue to add to was our position player athleticism and versatility. Our roster has a ton of flexibility because almost everyone plays multiple positions and it allows us to work more guys in that can impact the program. I feel strongly that we accomplished that with these young men. They have the ability to come in and provide a level of talent and depth that our program continues to need. I also believe they will integrate well with our current players so that our chemistry and culture continue to be separators for our program," EMU Head Baseball Coach Adam Posey said.

Read on to learn more about the new players donning the Blue and White for the Diamond Royals this spring:
 
Michael Allen
Hometown: Oakton, Va.
High School: James Madison HS
Club/Former University: MVP
Position: RHP/IF
Major: Undecided

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Michael is one of multiple guys from a strong James Madison High School Program. He will be able to compete for us on the mound with a strong mindset and work ethic."
 
Jett Cabanban
Hometown: Moseley, Va.
High School: Cosby
Club/Former University: Virginia Spiders
Position: C
Major: Biology

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Jett has some solid versatility behind the plate and in the field and is someone that I think will be able to challenge the fence with his swing. He possesses a strong work ethic and desire to win as well."
 
Carter Cashin
Hometown: Fredericksburg, Va.
High School: Massaponax
Club/Former University: Pinnacle
Position: RHP
Major: Engineering

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Carter is another guy that we brought in that will fill the strike zone up and will be able to mix pitches well. He's also extremely bright and will bring intellect and competitiveness to the mound."
 
Jacob Dwyer
Hometown: Farifax, Va.
High School: Fairfax
Club/Former University: History Education
Position: LHP/1B
Major: MVP

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Jacob is a hitter that we feel can create a ton of solid contact and brings a mature approach to the plate while also playing solidly at 1B. As he continues to fill out, he has bright days ahead of him on the mound as well."
 
Justus Feeser
Hometown: Hanover, Pa.
High School: Hanover (PA)
Club/Former University: York Revolution
Position: LHP
Major: Business Administration

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Justus is another multisport athlete that loves to compete. We like his ability to throw strikes from the left side and create soft contact."
 
Ryan Gimbel
Hometown: Culpeper, Va.
High School: The Highland School
Club/Former University: Snyder Bucks
Position: UTIL/RHP
Major: Biology

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Ryan is an athletic 2-way player that comes from a very successful high school program. He is a proven winner and competitor and will be able to affect us at multiple positions."
 
Trevor Gjormand
Hometown: Herndon, Va.
High School: James Madison HS
Club/Former University: MVP
Position: IF
Major: Marketing

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"We love guys that can grind it out and work, and Trevor has done that his entire life. He comes from a winning tradition in HS and in his own family, and we are excited to see how he finds a way to impact us in the field and at the plate."
 
Aidan Massa
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va.
High School: Ocean Lakes
Club/Former University: Virginia Spiders
Position: LHP/1B
Major: Business Administration

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"We tried to add left handed hitting power and left handed pitching in this class and Aidan gives us both of those things. He can swing it with some pop and will also add another left handed pitching option for us."
 
Dylan McClellan
Hometown: Chesapeake, Va.
High School: Grassfield
Club/Former University: Richmond Braves
Position: RHP
Major: Undecided

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"We think we got a steal with Dylan. He has the potential to be a very strong pitcher for us and comes from a very competitive Grassfield HS program."
 
Daniel McGinnis
Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
High School: Alexandria City
Club/Former University: Primetime Aces
Position: UTIL/RHP
Major: Biology

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Daniel will bring a high level of charisma and confidence to our team. He plays the game with comfortability and has a ton of potential in a great frame."
 
Trey Mitchell
Hometown: Emporia, Va.
High School: Brunswick Academy
Club/Former University: Dirtbags
Position: RHP/IF
Major: Business Administration

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"We love the versatility and competitiveness that Trey brings to the program. He throws multiple pitches for strikes on the mound, plays low to the ground in the infield, and has a solid approach at the plate."
 
Chris Polymeropoulos
Hometown: Vienna, Va.
High School: James Madison HS
Club/Former University: Richard Bland
Position: C
Major: Business Administration

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Chris is our lone junior college player in this class. We feel like his makeup and leadership ability are off the charts and he will bring a great presence to us and our pitching staff as he gets here and gets settled in."
 
Josh Rudd
Hometown: Moseley, Va.
High School: Cosby
Club/Former University: VA Cardinals
Position: RHP
Major: Business Administration

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Josh brings some great athleticism to the mound and a wipeout slider that we think will certainly help him compete early for us as a pitcher."
 
Noah Sanderson
Hometown: Fredericksburg, Va.
High School: Massaponax
Club/Former University: Pinnacle
Position: UTL
Major: Engineering

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"The thing that jumps out to us about Noah is that he brings a mature approach to the plate from the left-handed side. He has high contact skills and we think will be a strong on-base guy. He's also athletic and has the ability to play multiple positions."
 
Tyler Smith
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va.
High School: Kellam
Club/Former University: Team Coastal
Position: UTL
Major: Business Administration

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Tyler is a worker. He's a guy that will come to us with strength and explosiveness and can be really versatile at the plate and in the field. We are excited to move him around the field and let him impact the game."
 
Damen Tapscott
Hometown: Warrenton, Va.
High School: Kettle Run
Club/Former University: Snyder Bucks
Position: RHP
Major: Undecided

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Damen put together a great senior season on the mound and is someone that has high upside as well as the ability to help us as a pitcher early on in his career."
 
Zach Williams
Hometown: Mechanicsville, Va.
High School: The Steward School
Club/Former University: RBA West
Position: RHP
Major: Business Administration

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Zach is coming to us off a state championship and a great performance pitching in the state semi-finals. He's another guy that is a strike thrower and a great competitor."
 
Andrew Wise
Hometown: Fairfax, Va.
High School: Fairfax
Club/Former University: Stars Baseball
Position: RHP
Major: Business Analytics

 
Coach Posey's Thoughts
"Andrew is a young man that has worked extremely hard for this opportunity and we are excited for him to join our program. He's a guy that moves the ball around well on the mound and will fill the zone up for us."


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