Chris Newell Class: Freshman Hometown: Acworth, Ga. High School: Harrison H.S. Height / Weight: 6-4 / 240 Position: RHP B/T: R/R

High School: 2007 graduate of Harrison (5A) High School...coach was Mark Elkins...went 6-1 with a 1.89 ERA (59.1 IP, 63 K) and four saves his senior year, helping his squad to a 21-9 record...second team All-Cobb County selection...played on three state playoff teams at Harrision...played his freshman year at East Lake (Fla.) High School...member of 2007 East Cobb Yankees Connie Mack state title team and World Champs runner-up.

Personal: Full name is Christopher Gordon Newell...son of Barbara and Jeff Newell...born April 2, 1989, in Franklin, Tennessee...has a brother, Alex.