BUIES CREEK, N.C.- Campbell University baseball signees Jeff Rydman, Josh Jones and Josh Holskey, who are set to play for the Camels in 2009, were recently recognized as some of the top junior college and high school players in the country. CollegiateBaseball.com noted Rydman and Jones as 2008 Junior College Players to Watch, while Holskey was tabbed second-team Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American.

Rydman is one of just four left-handed pitchers from the state of Kansas to be recognized on the list and will come to Campbell after a two-year stint at Fort Scott Community College. In his freshman season at FSCC the left-handed pitcher totaled 91 innings, posted an 11-1 record with a 3.92 ERA, and 76 strikeouts in 17 games. Hailing from Gladstone, Mo., Rydman guided his team to a 33-25 record en route to earning 2^nd Team All-Jayhawk Conference honors in his freshman campaign.

Although named to the list as an outfielder, Jones is a versatile player that doubles as a catcher and is a product of Jackson State Community College (Tenn.) where he earned 2^nd Team All-Region VII as a freshman. Jones posted a .417 batting average with 17 homeruns, 74 RBI, 14 doubles and ten stolen bases. Jones was also selected to play in the junior college East-West All-Star Game.

Holskey, a first baseman from Roanoke, Va., is one of just two high school players to be inked in the early signing period by Campbell's first-year head coach Greg Goff. Holskey attends Lord Botetourt High School where he batted .471 with seven homeruns, eight doubles and an impressive .624 on base percentage his junior season. The 2A all-state honorable mention selection was also a 1^st All-Region III, All-Blue Ridge District and All-Roanoke Times performer.

Campbell will open its 2008 season with a doubleheader Feb. 22 against the Dayton Flyers. The first pitch is slated for 1 p.m.