Aaron Perry..

[Derek Terry]

Nothing is official yet, and there's still several weeks (July 15) before the deadline for draftees to sign, but confidence in Aaron Perry showing up on campus is starting to dwindle. He was drafted by Boston in the 14th round (No. 431 overall).

We'll see what happens. I reached out to him for an interview and he didn't respond. Apparently he's not talking to many people outside of his family right now. Some scouts I talked to were adamant that he'd go to school because of his size (5'10, 175) but it sounds like the idea of playing pro ball right now might lure him away.

IMO he'd be a tough loss to UK's class. One, he's very talented and is definitely a future weekend guy if he were to go to college. But the bigger reason it would be a big loss is because mostly everyone I talked to this spring thought he'd go to school, especially after the stress fracture in his elbow. Like I said, nothing official yet and there's still plenty of time for things to change. Just wanted to give an update on the latest I've heard.

 

[sluggercatfan]

Nothing is official yet, and there's still several weeks (July 15) before the deadline for draftees to sign, but confidence in Aaron Perry showing up on campus is starting to dwindle. He was drafted by Boston in the 14th round (No. 431 overall).

We'll see what happens. I reached out to him for an interview and he didn't respond. Apparently he's not talking to many people outside of his family right now. Some scouts I talked to were adamant that he'd go to school because of his size (5'10, 175) but it sounds like the idea of playing pro ball right now might lure him away.

IMO he'd be a tough loss to UK's class. One, he's very talented and is definitely a future weekend guy if he were to go to college. But the bigger reason it would be a big loss is because mostly everyone I talked to this spring thought he'd go to school, especially after the stress fracture in his elbow. Like I said, nothing official yet and there's still plenty of time for things to change. Just wanted to give an update on the latest I've heard.

Seems like this would be no-brainer for him between rehabbing and development...much better at UK

 

[BluegrassBlake]

Have you heard anything about Cantillo or Dobzanski?

 

[Derek Terry]

Have you heard anything about Cantillo or Dobzanski?

it's close on Cantillo. Last I heard he's leaning UK. Dobzanski is pretty much a lock to go to UK.

 

[teach them linear]

Boston will pay a signing bonus it is now a question of his number.

 

[LukaszObrzut]

Can we ever get a tweener to stay in any sport. Sigh.

 

[Black Diamond Cat]

Seems like this would be no-brainer for him between rehabbing and development...much better at UK

If he goes to the pro ranks, I hope he enjoys Bus rides.

 

[sluggercatfan]

If he goes to the pro ranks, I hope he enjoys Bus rides.

I'm sure UK does a lot of bus rides, l just think his rehab and development will be much better with UK's facilities than what he would get in A ball.

 

[Black Diamond Cat]

I'm sure UK does a lot of bus rides, l just think his rehab and development will be much better with UK's facilities than what he would get in A ball.

Not nearly bus rides as Class A rookie league !

 

[Comebakatz3]

I think the draft and losing recruits is just another thing that makes college baseball great. Recruiting isnt as simple as finding the best. You've got to find the ones that will go to school and you've got to figure out how you can allot your scholarships accordingly.

 

[Black Diamond Cat]

I think the draft and losing recruits is just another thing that makes college baseball great. Recruiting isnt as simple as finding the best. You've got to find the ones that will go to school and you've got to figure out how you can allot your scholarships accordingly.

Yes, figure out how to divide 11.7 scholarships between 24 or 25 players !

 

[Derek Terry]

I was told to expect a decision from Cantillo this week, probably tomorrow or Wednesday. Last I heard UK felt good about it but that was last week. Will see if I can find out more.

 

[sluggercatfan]

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I was told to expect a decision from Cantillo this week, probably tomorrow or Wednesday. Last I heard UK felt good about it but that was last week. Will see if I can find out more.

Hat about Lewis? Any word on Jordan and Marshall's progress?

 

[Derek Terry]

UPDATE | Perry will sign with the Red Sox on Thursday. STORY

 

[Derek Terry]

Also, one person told me Perry might've been going the JUCO route even if he didn't sign. Another reminder that recruiting for college baseball is not an easy job.

 

[Black Diamond Cat]

UPDATE | Perry will sign with the Red Sox on Thursday. STORY

Good Luck to the young man, UK will be fine however. Lots of good young arms arriving in Lexington in the next couple of years !

 

[Comebakatz3]

Perry would have been great to get. A guy who throws 95 out of high school would have been amazing. Especially considering that we're losing our closer... he would have been simply outstanding to have fill in those shoes. Could have followed the same model as Hjelle.