Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State Baseball Announce Fall Signees
December 03, 2002 | Cowboy Baseball
Dec. 3, 2002
STILLWATER, Okla. -- Oklahoma State Head Baseball Coach Tom Holliday announced the signing of twelve student athletes in the fall signing period. The group consists of two high school athletes and ten junior college players. Of the signees, six have already been drafted professionally.
"Our priorities were pitching and middle infielders to go along with an athletic player who could play multiple positions," said head coach Tom Holliday.
"Dealing with the professional draft and the ability to compete year in and year out has made us place a high emphasis on the `ready to play/ready to pitch' type of prospect. With this in mind, our staff did an outstanding job of finding professional prospects who can contribute in the Big 12 right away and have an impact on our program."
The Cowboys signed 10 pitchers and two position players in the early signing period for the 2003-04 season. The following is a list of the players with brief information on them provided by assistant coach Josh Holliday and a quote from head coach Tom Holliday.
2004 Oklahoma State Baseball Signees
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown (Last School) |
| David Bacon | LHP | 6-5 | 200 | Tacoma, Wash. (Yavapai CC) |
| Lance Beuss | LHP | 6-0 | 175 | Meridian, Idaho (Cochise County CC) |
| Joe Bisenius | RHP | 6-5 | 190 | Sioux City, Iowa (Iowa Western CC) |
| DeWayne Carver | WR | 6-4 | 190 | Newberry, Fla. (Daytona Beach CC) |
| Phil Coke | LHP | 6-0 | 200 | Stockton, Calif. (San Joaquin Delta CC) |
| Tim Henderson | INF | 6-1 | 180 | Victoria, British Columbia (Yavapai CC) |
| Thomas Incaviglia | 1B/OF | 6-3 | 190 | Salinas, Calif. (Salinas HS) |
| Tommy Keefer | RHP | 6-2 | 180 | Sasawka, Okla. (Connors State) |
| Robert Madsen | RHP | 6-2 | 200 | Georgetown, Texas (McClennan CC) |
| Scott Richmond | RHP | 6-5 | 210 | Langley, British Columbia (Bossier Parish CC) |
| Jose Romo | LHP | 6-0 | 175 | El Paso, Texas (Midland CC) |
| Anthony Whittington | LHP | 6-6 | 200 | Buffalo, W.V. (Buffalo HS) |
David Bacon 6'5 200 LHP L/L Yavapai College
A native of Seattle, Bacon began his career at Baylor before transferring to Yavapai. As a freshman, Bacon went 2-1 for Coach Sky Smeltzer at Yavapai College. This fall, David participated in the Arizona Junior College All-Star game. Will be the ace of the staff this year for Yavapai College, the same school Tom Holliday attended. Also a strong draft prospect, Bacon chose Oklahoma State over Louisville and Washington State. "David is a big lefty with a good fastball and is an excellent student. We look for him to come in and make an impact next year."
Lance Beuss 6'0 175 LHP L/L Cochise County CC
An athletic southpaw who has really developed at Cochise County Community College. Drafted in the 27th round by the Colorado Rockies in 2002, Beuss was selected to play in the Arizona Junior College All-Star Game. The Idaho native chose the Cowboys over Louisville. "Lance is a good kid and a good pitcher. We really enjoyed him on his visit and we think he can really help us next year if he doesn't sign pro."
Joe Bisenius 6'5 190 RHP R/R Iowa Western CC
The 6'5 Bisenius possesses a 90 mph fastball to go along with an outstanding overhand curveball. The Sioux City native was selected as the Iowa 4A pitcher of the year in 2001 as he led his team to the state championship. Will be counted on heavily this year to anchor the staff at Iowa Western Junior College. Joe chose Oklahoma State over Nebraska. "Joe is one of those big bodied pitchers who continues to get better every time he pitches. He has generated a lot of interest by the pro scouts and he is a definite draft prospect this June. We are excited to have him."
DeWayne Carver 6'4 190 RHP R/R Daytona Beach CC
Pitches for former Cowboy assistant coach Tim Touma at Daytona Beach Community College. A lean righthander with a low 90's fastball, DeWayne participated in the Florida Junior College Coaches Association All-Star game in October. A two-time draft choice of the New York Mets, DeWayne chose Oklahoma State over Clemson and Tennessee. "DeWayne has tremendous potential and we think he can be something special. If he chooses to go to college, he will be a fun guy to work with. We worked hard to get him out of SEC country."
Phil Coke 6'0 200 LHP L/L San Joaquin Delta CC
A hard throwing lefty with a fastball up to 93 mph, Coke has the stuff to be dominant. A member of the California Junior College All-Star team, Coke comes to Oklahoma State after turning down chances to go and pitch for former Cowboy southpaws Mike Trapasso(Head Coach at Hawaii) and Ryan Graves(Pitching Coach at Kansas). A 26th round draft choice of the New York Yankees in 2002, Coke will have to turn down a chance to wear the pinstripes if the Cowboys are going to get him. Phil chose Oklahoma State over Kansas, Hawaii, Tennessee and several west coast schools. "Phil Coke is a very good pro prospect and we will have to wait and see what the Yankees do with him. We would certainly like to have him in Stillwater."
Tim Henderson 6'1 180 INF S/R Yavapai College
A teammate of Cowboy signee David Bacon, the switch hitting Canadian who hails from Vancouver British Columbia is a pure hitter. Selected to play in the Arizona Junior College All-Star Game, Henderson has a line drive swing with gap power and a great game face. Henderson chose the Cowboys over Louisville and Louisiana Lafayette. "Rob really liked the way this kid played. He is a very good hitter and has that toughness about him that is hard to find. His ability to hit from both sides of the plate is a real plus."
Thomas Incaviglia 6'3 190 1B/OF S/L Salinas HS (Calif.)
A switch hitting first baseman with power and excellent fielding skills. Possesses a strong throwing arm and can also play the outfield. Rated the 138th best high school player in the country by the Perfect Game/Baseball America Scouting Service. Also rated as the 26th best player in the talent rich state of California. Thomas chose Oklahoma State over Arizona, Cal State Fullerton, and Southern California. Thomas comes from a baseball family as his dad Tony played played professionally for the Pirates and Padres. His uncle Pete, hit 100 homers for Oklahoma State in the mid-80's and was named the College Player of the Century by Baseball America. "Thomas is our kind of player, he is talented, driven, and loves to compete. We expect him to be a very good player for us. We expect him to be a good draft choice in the June draft."
Tommy Keefer 6'2 180 RHP R/R Connors State
Will be the No. 1 pitcher this year for Coach Perry Keith's Connors State team this spring. An athletic righthander with an outstanding slider, Keefer has a mid to upper 80's fastball and excellent change-up to go along with an overhand curveball. The Sasakwa, Okla., native was drafted in the 33rd round by the Seattle Mariners in 2001. Tommy chose Oklahoma State over several Big 12 schools. "Tommy has a great slider and reminds us of Marques Davis (former Cowboy who saved 10 games in 1997) with his athleticism and competitiveness."
Robert Madsen 6'2 200 RHP R/R McClennan CC
A well built righthander with a 90 mph fastball and power breaking ball, Madsen comes to Oklahoma State from McClennan Community College. Selected to play in the prestigious Texas Junior College All Star Game this fall. A member of the Liberal B-Jays this past summer, Robbie closed for the Jays as they placed seventh at the NBC World Series. A 35th round draft choice of the Colorado Rockies in 2002, Robbie chose Oklahoma State over Arizona. "Robbie is a quality pitcher with pro potential. If he doesn't sign with the Rockies, we will have ourselves a good pitcher for next year."
Scott Richmond 6'5 210 RHP R/R Bossier Parish CC
A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, the 23 year-old Canadian brings maturity and personality to the Cowboy program to go along with excellent control and an upper 80's fastball. Scott chose Oklahoma State over Louisiana Tech and Louisiana Lafayette. "Scott is an impressive young man who loves to pitch and has paid the price to get to Oklahoma State. He brings a magnetic personality to our program as he is very personable and fun to be around. He reminds us of a mixture of Justin Meccage and Chris Reilly on the mound."
Jose Romo 6'0 175 LHP L/L Midland College
A crafty lefty with an excellent curveball, "Beto" as his friends call him has always wanted to be a Cowboy. A 40th-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in 2001, Beto committed early to the Cowboys before Texas Tech and New Mexico made a late run at signing him. "We had Beto in camp when he was in high school and we always thought he was going to be a good one. He only weighed about 150 pounds and needed some strength before he was ready for this level. We think he is bigger and stronger and ready to help us."
Anthony Whittington 6'6 200 LHP L/L Buffalo HS (W.V.)
A 6'6 southpaw from West Virginia who possesses a 90 mph fastball and tremendous potential. Touted as the 36th best high school player in the country according to Perfect Game/Baseball America scouting service and the No. 1 player in the state of West Virginia. Plays summer baseball for the Huntington Hounds, a club team sponsored by former Cowboy and current Chicago White Sox pitcher Jon Adkins. Anthony chose Oklahoma State over West Virginia, Clemson and Louisiana State. "Anthony is a powerful young arm who will be heavily scouted by the pro people this spring. He has a chance to be a high draft pick this June."
