South Carolina baseball has landed the top recruiting class in the country as announced by Collegiate Baseball today. The Gamecock newcomers include seven players that have been drafted as well as several standouts from both the high school and junior college ranks. "We are ecstatic with this group of newcomers that have entered our program," said South Carolina recruiting coordinator Chad Holbrook. "This is a class we are excited about because of its depth, athleticism and versatility."

The ranking notes Connor Bright, the infielder from Mount Pleasant, as one of the top picks. "We have a talented group of young, athletic infielders with the addition of Joey Pankake, T.J. Costen, Connor Bright, as well as outfielders Tanner English and Shon Carson," Holbrook said. "English and Carson were labeled as two of the best available athletes in the 2011 MLB draft."