From the Field: Jayson Jones, IF, Wichita State Baseball
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Wichita State baseball is in town. The team is almost completely different from the club that came through here last season. One of the biggest additions is infielder Jayson Jones. In fact, you probably already knew that if you follow college baseball. Jones was all over the news following Wichita State’s opening weekend against Northern Colorado, where he homered in all four games. He is easily one of the most talented players we have had come through so far this year — and probably for the entire season. And we are still, for the moment, in the Big West, so that says something.
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His performance should not come as a surprise. Coming out of high school, he was rated the No. 1 player in Texas and considered a top-flight draft talent. Prior to joining the Shockers, he spent time with both Oklahoma State and Arkansas — powerhouse Division I programs. I am sure that some MLB team is going to grab him in the upcoming draft.
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I was happy to get this autograph following the first game of the series in Hawaii, the only game I have been able to attend between bad weather and a tire that decided to blow out while I was on the way to Saturday’s game. I am hoping Hawaii and Wichita can get in the Sunday doubleheader; these games have all been fun. Plus, I am still hoping to get a couple more players, especially Josh Wulfert and Anthony Cepeda.