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Robbie Depp OF (2013) Commits to Norfolk State The Braves are pleased to announce that long-time Braves slugger Robbie Depp (OF, 2012) has committed to play baseball at Norfolk State University. “The Spartans get a big time power threat with Robbie,” says Braves founder Jeff Roberts. “I expect Robbie to flourish under Coach Clark’s toutelage and I will not be surprised if he breaks most of...

C.J. Roth SS/2B (2012) Commits to Longwood The Braves are pleased to report that long-time Brave C.J. Roth (MIF, 2012) has committed to play college baseball at Longwood University. “C.J. is the embodiment of what hard work, persistence and teeth gritting determination can achieve” according to Braves founder Jeff Roberts. “Since joining the Braves program when he was 13 years old, C.J. has methodically...

ODU SHOWCASE CANCELED: Due to poor field conditions and the forecast for heavy rains into Saturday in the Norfolk area, the team showcase scheduled for Sept. 24-25 at Old Dominion University and surrounding fields has been CANCELED. Please don’t forget to cancel your hotel reservations as necessary. UNC SHOWCASE CANCELED: Due to poor field conditions and the forecast for heavy rains into Saturday in the Raleigh-Durham...

Charlie Yorgen SS (2013) Commits to ECU Charlie Yorgen (SS, 2013) has committed to play baseball for East Carolina University. The slick fielding shortstop from St. Christopher’s School in Richmond had considered several other schools before making his choice. “Charlie has a chance to make an impact right away at ECU”, according to Tommy Mayers, National Director of the Richmond Braves. “His...

Jason Stafford RHP (2012) Commits to VMI Jason Stafford, at 6-7 right handed pitcher from Jefferson Forest High School has committed to play at Virginia Military Institute. ” Jason has big upside potential,” says Tommy Mayers, National Director of the Richmond Braves. “Once he fills out his tall, angular frame he is going to be even more imposing than he is now on the mound. I am confident that the...