FAMU's Shouppe picks up early signees

COACH JAMEY SHOUPPE
COURTESY FAMU ATHLETICS

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  --  Jamey Shouppe, who built a reputation as a top college baseball recruiter, isn’t waiting to put his fingerprint on FAMU’s program.

His early approach features a local touch, too.

Former local stars and current junior-college players Tay Jerger of Rickards and Sawyer Betts of Godby will join the Rattlers in 2014-2015.

Right-handed pitcher/outfielder Ronnie Williams, of Miami American Senior High, also signed with the Rattlers during last week’s early signing period.

It’s believed to be the first time that FAMU has signed baseball players in the fall, according to Shouppe, the former associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Florida State.

“You are talking about, not just players who signed early to play with us, but good players that had opportunities to play elsewhere, so I think it’s a great statement for where we are,” said Shouppe, who is working to turn around FAMU’s baseball program after being hired last summer.

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