States top prospect makes college decision
Josh Henderson (Home-Schooled) outfielder, and the state's #1 rated baseball prospect by PerfectGame.com has committed to Liberty University.Henderson had offers from virtually every top school in the country but chose the Flames! Obviously his faith played a big role in his decision.
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Henderson has played for the Canes summer/travel team. The Canes GM, Jeff Petty, stated "Josh has one of the purest swings from the left side I have ever seen in amateur baseball. He has so much ability. He is a great guy to have on your team and plays all out...all the time. Josh has a good relationship with God and it shows in how he leads his life on and off the field. It will be tough to see him go after this fall. It has been nothing but a pleasure." You can see Josh with the Canes this fall, including Jupiter at the end of October.
From PG: Josh Henderson is a 2012 OF with a 6-0 184 lb. frame from Suffolk, VA who is home schooled. Solid athletic build, wide shoulders, good strength, looks bigger than list. Outstanding bat speed and hitting ability. Excellent hitting mechanics with balance, very fast hands and excellent lower half timing, explodes hands into the contact zone, makes it look easy, hits the ball hard to all fields but can take it out in RCF as well. Has all the tools. Easy outfield actions, good fundamentals, accurate arm, big crow hop, raw arm strength only fair. Special bat. Named to the Perfect Game All American Classic team.