Sonny Gray.........SHS ace.

[utfantilidie]

Wish UT would recruit this pitcher from SHS (middle TN area).He's a junior,qb-ed team to state 5A championship.Currently 5-0 at Smyrna High,threw a no-hitter against Mt.Juliet yetserday with 16 strikeouts.One of the hardest throwers in area.He's a winner no doubt.Heavily recruited by Vandy.I just hope UT doesn't let a good prospect slip away.Also good friends with UT recruit Rod Wilkes......

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by utfantilidie

Wish UT would recruit this pitcher from SHS (middle TN area).He's a junior,qb-ed team to state 5A championship.Currently 5-0 at Smyrna High,threw a no-hitter against Mt.Juliet yetserday with 16 strikeouts.One of the hardest throwers in area.He's a winner no doubt.Heavily recruited by Vandy.I just hope UT doesn't let a good prospect slip away.Also good friends with UT recruit Rod Wilkes......

It would be hard to turn down Vandy for UT, at this point. They are (or were) ranked #1, and their facilities are better than the Vols. But if he is friends with Wilkes, that helps us, 'cause I hear he is already leaning UT.

[utfantilidie]

Originally Posted by The Dude

It would be hard to turn down Vandy for UT, at this point. They are (or were) ranked #1, and their facilities are better than the Vols. But if he is friends with Wilkes, that helps us, 'cause I hear he is already leaning UT.

True.

[Volsguy12]

just to let everyone know..SI.com called him one of the best pitchers in the nation. SI.com - More Sports - Melville takes home hardware; Hicks can improve - Monday August 13, 2007 5:21PM

[BHAMVOLFAN]

Originally Posted by The Dude

It would be hard to turn down Vandy for UT, at this point. They are (or were) ranked #1, and their facilities are better than the Vols.

Unless of course he's a UT fan that doesn't like Vandy. Also, think about it, it costs $45k per year to attend Vandy. With baseball schollies being a fraction of the cost of school, it may still cost too much.

[jwells]

Anything new on this kid?

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by BHAMVOLFAN

Unless of course he's a UT fan that doesn't like Vandy. Also, think about it, it costs $45k per year to attend Vandy. With baseball schollies being a fraction of the cost of school, it may still cost too much.

If he's an elite pitcher like they say he is, Vandy may go ahead and offer a full scholarship or pay for most of the cost, as some elite players receive, but yes, great point.

[utfantilidie]

Originally Posted by The Dude

If he's an elite pitcher like they say he is, Vandy may go ahead and offer a full scholarship or pay for most of the cost, as some elite players receive, but yes, great point.

He is going to Vandy. Too bad for us.I also know he went to a Nike camp with about 35 other QB's and he was the shortest guy there and/so he gave up his college football ambitions.

[Jonesey]

yes, Sonny is going to Vandy. 100% confirmed.

[vols kick balls]

Unless he decides he wants to go strait to the minors.

[Jonesey]

Originally Posted by vols kick balls

Unless he decides he wants to go strait to the minors.

doubtful. He's a smart kid with a good head on his shoulders. He knows that at least one year of a Vandy education is better to fall back on than nothing.

[vols kick balls]

If he gets drafted in the first 3 rounds it would be hard for him to turn down that kind of money and if he did go to Vandy he would have to go until atleast his Jr. year.

[utfantilidie]

As a junior Sonny threw a 92 mile per hour fastball .That IMO would be worth a look by pro scouts, that's for certain.

[matts42012volfan]

i have played him and he is now throwing between 96-98 mph

[brucePEARL]

sounds like he is following the footsteps of mr. price.