Crenshaw pitcher UC Riverside-bound

Crenshaw High School pitcher Keymon Thomas, center, has given a verbal commitment to play baseball at UC Riverside Tuesday. With Thomas is UCR assistant coach Nathan Choate, left, and head coach Doug Smith. (Courtesy photo)

By RON GUILD, Sports Editor

Story Published: Jan 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM PST

Story Updated: Jan 4, 2011 at 4:11 PM PST

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Crenshaw High School left-handed pitcher Keymon Thomas has given a verbal commitment to the UC Riverside baseball program, it was announced Tuesday.

He’ll be joining a Doug Smith-coached program that went 32-23 and finished third in the rugged Big West Conference a year ago.

Thomas was 4-1 with four complete games and a 1.96 ERA last season for Crenshaw. He struck out 45 and walked 11 in 35.2 innings. He also batted .439 with 13 RBIs.

The year before, Thomas was 5-0 with a 1.45 ERA and 27 strikeouts and 12 walks in 29 innings.

This year, the Cougars should again be one of the main contenders for the Coliseum League title.

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Bronaton Thomas said on Wednesday, Jan 5 at 9:37 PM

If we could get all of your boys to form one team we would have a monster. Nick and Cory Akins, Dominique Starks, Ron Miller Jr., Jamal Moore, and Keymon Thomas. Thanks to all of y'all and I really appreciate the support and love.

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greg moore said on Wednesday, Jan 5 at 8:32 PM

Congratulations Key, this is only the beginning! you've got the tools to be a great young man and a fine ballplayer. Keep up the good work!!!

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big nik said on Wednesday, Jan 5 at 1:55 PM

wow congrats to key and bronathon, the future is bright.Who's next ?

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joe starks said on Tuesday, Jan 4 at 9:33 PM

Great job Key, you are a very good ball player but most importantly you are a very good student good luck I know you will do well, I am so proud of you.

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RON MILLER SR said on Tuesday, Jan 4 at 7:49 PM

Great job keymon;u are a good example for are community and especially for your two younger brothers!

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Kevie Kev said on Tuesday, Jan 4 at 5:06 PM

I've seen this kid and I actually like his bat more than his arm. Great bat speed...keep up the good work!!!

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mike said on Tuesday, Jan 4 at 4:54 PM

Good job keep working hard with grades and the game. The sky is the limit.

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