The perfect scenario for any coach trying to recruit young talent is a player that is ready to go the minute he arrives. Someone with the talent who can perform without much of an adjustment period.
Appalachian State’s head baseball coach Kermit Smith has found some form of that in freshman relief pitcher Will Sprinkle. Sprinkle debuted against the Thundering Herd of Marshall University earlier this season where he finished with a 4.50 ERA.
“Will is a great guy who always stays true to himself,” Smith said. “He is using his God-given abilities and has used all the help he can get from our senior leaders and pitching staff.