Baseball Adds Nate McLain to Recruiting Class
Jan 09 | Baseball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Head coach Steve Owens has announced the addition of Nate McLain to the Rutgers baseball signing class. From Spring Brook Township, Pennsylvania, the 6-6 pitcher will join the Scarlet Knights next fall with two seasons of eligibility remaining.
"Nate is a very polished three-pitch starting pitcher who can log innings and pitch deep into games," Owens said. "He had a great freshman year at Lackawanna and will be called upon again this year to be a huge part of their staff. We are very excited to be adding a big-time arm to our recruiting class, who will bring us both talent and experience. In addition to his numerous on the field accomplishments, Nate is a very high-level student who has equally excelled in the classroom."
Nate McLain
RHP | 6-6 | 230 | R/R
Spring Brook Township, Pa./North Pocono High School/Lackawanna College
Notes: Set for second season at Lackawanna College in 2020 … appeared in 12 games with 10 starts as a freshman for the Falcons … struck out 58 compared to 19 walks over 51 innings … finished with a 7-2 record with four complete games … completed scholastically at North Pocono High School and played travel baseball for the Philly Whiz Kids … a member of the Dean's List and a two-time selection to the President's List … son of Tamara and Randy McLain … has two older sisters, Erika and Kayla … intends to major in sports management.
Rutgers baseball previously announced four signings in November.
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"Nate is a very polished three-pitch starting pitcher who can log innings and pitch deep into games," Owens said. "He had a great freshman year at Lackawanna and will be called upon again this year to be a huge part of their staff. We are very excited to be adding a big-time arm to our recruiting class, who will bring us both talent and experience. In addition to his numerous on the field accomplishments, Nate is a very high-level student who has equally excelled in the classroom."
Nate McLain
RHP | 6-6 | 230 | R/R
Spring Brook Township, Pa./North Pocono High School/Lackawanna College
Notes: Set for second season at Lackawanna College in 2020 … appeared in 12 games with 10 starts as a freshman for the Falcons … struck out 58 compared to 19 walks over 51 innings … finished with a 7-2 record with four complete games … completed scholastically at North Pocono High School and played travel baseball for the Philly Whiz Kids … a member of the Dean's List and a two-time selection to the President's List … son of Tamara and Randy McLain … has two older sisters, Erika and Kayla … intends to major in sports management.
Rutgers baseball previously announced four signings in November.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding baseball, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersBaseball), Instagram (@rutgersbaseball) and Facebook (/BaseballRU). For additional updates, please download the Scarlet Knights App via the app store or play store.
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