BUIES CREEK, N.C.-Campbell head baseball coach Greg Goff announced the additions of Jordan Farthing (Midway, NC), Curtis Linthicum (Sophia, NC), Heath Bowers (Lillington, NC) and Jake Kirkland (Pauline, SC), who all recently signed Nation Letters of Intent and will attend Campbell University in the fall of 2011.

"I'm very pleased with this recruiting class, as we addressed our immediate needs for the 2012 season," said Goff. "With only losing four seniors, this class is small but very talented. All four of these young men will fit perfectly into our baseball program here at Campbell, and will continue the top-rated classes that our staff has been able to bring to Buies Creek over the last three years."

"If you look at the ceiling that each one of these guys has, this could pan out to be one of the most successful classes in school history," said assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Justin Haire. "Each of these young men is talented enough and will be expected to come in and contribute in a big way next year, but what is really exciting is the potential that this class has over the course of their career."

Jordan Farthing, a 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher, will make a short trip to Buies Creek from Midway High School in Spivey's Corner, N.C. As a junior, Farthing posted a 5-1 record with a 2.00 ERA while striking out 54 in just 28 innings.

Farthing was named 2009-10 All-County Conference First Team, CCSSL All-Star Team, an Academic All-Star and is member of the Beta Club, all while ranking in the top 15 percent of his graduating class. Farthing was also named a 2010 Rawlings All-American Underclassmen Honorable Mention and PGcrosschecker.com has him ranked as the No. 22 rated player in the state of North Carolina, No. 466 in the nation and the No. 161 rated right-handed pitcher in the country.

"Jordan is a tall, strong-armed right-handed pitcher that is just starting to scratch the surface of how good he can be," said pitching coach Rick McCarty. "I am looking forward to getting him to campus and working with him to help him reach the high standards that he has set for himself."

Curtis Linthicum, a 5-foot-10 left-handed pitcher, will come to Campbell from Randleman High School as one of the most decorated players in RHS history. As a junior, Linthicum was named the PAC 6 Conference Player of the Year, NCHSAA All-State First Team and the starting pitcher of the Region 5 NC State games team. The southpaw posted an 8-0 record on the mound with a 1.56 ERA with 81 strikeouts in 45 innings pitched. He also hit .405 with 28 RBI and four home runs. Linthicum is also a Beta Club member, and has earned the RHS Citizenship Award for his involvement with the surrounding community.

"Curtis is a high-energy, competitive, bulldog-type pitcher on the mound," said Haire. "He is going to have a chance to come in and compete as a freshman because not only does he have the talent to compete at this level, but has the competitive spirit that we are looking for in our players."

Heath Bowers, a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher, comes to Buies Creek from right up the road in Lillington, N.C. and Harnett Central High School.

Bowers enjoyed a successful junior year both on the mound and at the plate for the Trojans, registering a 6-3 record with a 2.19 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 47 innings of work. He also hit .607 with four home runs and 23 runs batted in. Bowers was named to the 2010 Greater Neuse River All-Conference First team, while garnering HCHS Offensive Player of the Year honors. Bowers was also selected to be a 2010 Central Carolina Scholastic League All-Star.

"Heath is another arm that has a huge upside and that we can't wait to get into our program," said McCarty. "He has gotten bigger and stronger over the last year, and has really started to figure out his body, and has a chance to be an impact arm for us before it is all said and done."

Jake Kirkland, a 6-foot-1 first baseman and outfielder, will transfer to Campbell from USC Sumter, a junior college in Sumter, SC. As a freshman, Kirkland helped Coach Tom Fleenor's Fire Ant squad to a 37-23 record, and was a mainstay in the middle of their order. Kirkland hit .304 on the year with 11 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 51 RBI.

Kirkland's freshman year numbers set the single season program record for Sumter in home runs, while tying the RBI mark and posting the fifth most doubles in a single season. The single-season home run record was previously held by current Fighting Camel Alan Denman.

"Jake is a young man that has tremendous power potential, and is becoming more and more of a complete hitter at USC Sumter," said Haire. "He will have a chance to come into an explosive offense and make his mark, just as he has for Coach Fleenor. And with his strength and athleticism, he should have a chance to set some records, and help us move towards winning a championship."

"I'm very excited about seeing these guys arrive on campus next fall," said Goff. "All of these young men fit the mold of player that we are trying to bring to Campbell, and build this program around. I expect for them to come in and give us a chance to compete for a championship as soon as they don the Black and Orange next year."