Baseball Announces Incoming Class of 2024 - Brown University Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University baseball head coach Grant Achilles has announced the addition of six student-athletes who are set to join the roster for the 2021 season. Brown's latest group of incoming freshmen consists of three position players and three pitchers from six different states.

Charles Crawford
Infielder/Outfielder
6-2 | 190
LaGrange, Georgia
LaGrange High School

Before Brown: Played infield and outfield at LaGrange High School ... 2020 Preseason First Team All-State … 2019 First Team All-Region as a utility player … Distinguished Honor Graduate … member of the football team … also played for 643 DP Baseball.

Why Brown? "I chose Brown because I loved the coaching staff at Brown and the feel of the campus and the city of Providence. Also, the people I met while visiting welcomed me with open arms and really made me feel at home, which comforted me and confirmed my decision to attend college a long way from home."

Sam Duncan
Right-Handed Pitcher
6-2 | 195
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville High School

Before Brown: Pitched at Asheville High School … helped Asheville capture WMAC Championship … First-Team All-Conference … Asheville Citizen-Times Athlete of the Week … went 2-0 with a 0.7 in 2020 … hit .451 with 21 RBIs in 2019 … also played for Top Prospect Baseball.

Why Brown? "I chose Brown because of the great coaching staff and the school's culture around athletics and academics. The baseball program seemed like the perfect place for me to grow as a player and as a man."

Gauge Lockhart
Right-Handed Pitcher
6-3 | 210
Delta, Colorado
Delta High School

Before Brown: Played third base and pitched at Delta High School … All-state selection … Western Slope Player of the Year … All-state in football … also participated in football, wrestling and track & field … Leo Club Community Service Award.

Why Brown? "The coaching staff and players on the team at Brown really make you feel at home. They are a true family and that is what pulled me to Brown. The campus and education are obviously second to none and I couldn't be more thrilled with the opportunity to attend Brown."

Paxton Meyers
Right-Handed Pitcher
6-0 | 210
West Nyack, New York
Clarkstown High School South

Before Brown: Team captain for Clarkstown South … All-County … All-League … Rookie of the Year … Honorable Mention All-Section … 2018 section championship … Mu Alpha Theta … National Honors Society … also served as team captain for the Piermont Riverhawks.

Why Brown? "I knew Brown was the perfect fit the second I set foot on campus. I was instantly drawn to the cordiality I received from the coaching staff and the students at Brown. I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else."

Reece Rappoli
Infielder
5-10 | 185
Foxboro, Massachusetts
Xaverian Brothers High School

Before Brown: Played shortstop for Xaverian Brothers High School … All-State and All-Star selection as a sophomore … First and Second academic honors at Xaverian … also played for GBG Northeast.

Why Brown? "I chose Brown because it is an institution that has the perfect combination of academics and athletics. Brown is the perfect opportunity to get a world class education while also having a competitive college baseball career. The coaching staff at Brown have made it very clear they care about both my athletic and academic success and are very passionate about what they do."

Quinn Rooks
Catcher
6-3 | 185
Vancouver, Washington
Mountain View High School

Before Brown: Played catcher and first base at Mountain View High School … team captain … two-time All-League selection … three-time GSHL Scholar-Athlete selection … National Honor Society … Drum Major for high school band … three-time State Solo & Ensemble Finalist on saxophone … also played for the Northwest Futures.

Why Brown? "Not only is Brown one of the best academic institutions in the country, they offer some of the finest athletic teams as well. It's the best of both worlds. I love the team, the coaches, and the location of the campus. They encourage everyone to be a part of a great family and culture in Providence."

Gallery: (7-17-2020) Baseball Class of 2024

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