VSU lands Bainbridge catcher - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

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BAINBRIDGE, GA (WALB) - Valdosta State finding their catcher for the future in Bainbridge High's Drew Kelley.

Kelley signed his scholarship with the Blazers Wednesday at the Bainbridge High gym.

Valdosta State won the 2010 GSC baseball championship.

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Kelley batted .288 for the Bearcats baseball team last year.

Bainbridge coach Scott Miller says several schools were after his catcher mainly because he hits left handed.

Miller says Kelley has an outstanding work ethic and Drew is looking forward to working his way into the VSU lineup.

Drew Kelley said. "It is real exciting knowing that I am going to a winning program with two great coaches. It is going to be tough but I am ready."