By: Nick Nickles-February 5, 2008
Head Coach Barry New and his Westside Rams traveled over to Belton-Honea Path to participate in our DP Scout Day and also scrimmage the BHP Bears on a wet, but warm February 5th. Coach New’s Rams are always in the mix to make the playoffs in Region 1-4A and this year’s club doesn’t appear to be any different.
The Rams will ride the back of Virginia Tech signee Andrew Rash as they look to surprise some teams returning three seniors that missed the entire 2007 season. Left-hander Cody O’Brien and third baseman Trey Ivester return from injuries and Rash in now eligible after transferring from Hanna and an All-Region performance as a sophomore in 2006. We will break down the Westside Rams 2008 squad for you by the numbers.
60 Times
| Name | Class | 60 |
| Wilson Bishop | Sr | 7.98 |
| Dylan Campbell | Jr | 7.15 |
| Marshall Daniel | Jr | 7.36 |
| Chez Goswell | Sr | 8.26 |
| Justin Goyack | Jr | 7.23 |
| Rock Harling | Sr | 6.93 |
| Trey Ivester | Sr | 7.40 |
| Jake Long | Jr | 7.34 |
| Gabe Moon | Sr | 7.17 |
| Cody O’Brien | Sr | 7.90 |
| Ross Pruitt | Jr | 7.18 |
| Andrew Rash | Sr | 6.89 |
| Jordan Sanders | N/A | 7.34 |
| Jake Saxon | N/A | N/A |
| Wesley Scarborough | Jr | 7.74 |
| Dylan Smith | N/A | 7.85 |
| Brad Sutherland | N/A | N/A |
| Dustin Salter | N/A | 8.51 |
| Haden Spires | Fr | 7.26 |
Best OF Arms
| Rank | Name | Class |
| T1 | Andrew Rash | Sr |
| T1 | Jake Long | Jr |
| 3 | Marshall Daniel | Jr |
| 4 | Wesley Scarborough | Jr |
Best Infield Arms
| Rank | Name | Class |
| 1 | Wilson Bishop | Sr |
| 2 | Dustin Salter | N/A |
| 3 | Andrew Rash | Sr |
| 4 | Trey Ivester | Sr |
| 5 | Jake Saxon | N/A |
Best Infield Actions
| Rank | Name | Class |
| 1 | Andrew Rash | Sr |
| 2 | Jake Saxon | N/A |
| 3 | Wilson Bishop | Sr |
| 4 | Trey Ivester | Sr |
| 5 | Dustin Salter | N/A |
Pitchers
| Name | Class | Fastball | Curveball | Change |
| Cody O’Brien | Sr | 77-79 Spotted on both sides | 62-63 complimented fastball nicely, will get hitters out | 62-64 |
| Andrew Rash | Sr | 79-81 Max effort ex- catcher | 67-70 slightly above average high school breaker | 69 |
| Wilson Bishop | Sr | 82-84 | 70-72 | None |
| Jake Long | Jr | 80-81 Max effort | 69-71 | None |
Top Prospects
| Rank | Name | Class | Notes |
| 1 | Andrew Rash | Sr | Rash can run, he plays the game hard and hes trying to take on a leadership role in his senior year. He will be counted on heavily by this club if the Rams are gonna be successful. |
| 2 | Wison Bishop | Sr | Good arm and will get better. He gets hit a little but still projects well. |
| 3 | Rock Harling | Sr | A good athlete. Plus Outfielder. Needs more AB’s, he has some tools to hit a little. |
| 4 | Cody O’Brien | Sr | Can spot his fastball in and out, and can throw his breaking pitch for a strike at all times. Will cause some teams problems in 08. |
| 5 | Jake Long | Jr | A max-effort bulldog type closer. |
| 6 | Trey Ivester | Sr | Ivester is feeling the effects of coming off total reconstructive knee surgery. He was highly rated in the state rankings as a sophomore. |
| 7 | Chez Gosnell | Sr | A solid catcher and tough out at the plate. |
| 8 | Haden Spires | Fr | A young player waiting his turn. |