CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M University head baseball coach Matt Vanderburg has announced the addition of Reese Chapman, JJ Luna and Carson Shepherd for the 2022 campaign as the first three members of WT's high school signing class.
 
The Buffs will host the Bob Sloan Baseball Classic to open up the 2021 campaign on February 5-7 at Wilder Park with a three-day round robin against Southwestern Oklahoma State and Oklahoma Baptist.
 
Reese Chapman
Pitcher – Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown High School
 
The tall lefty comes to Canyon from Georgetown High School where he pitches and plays first base for the Eagles under head coach Jordon Vierra. Reese is the son of Troy and Haley Chapman and he has one sibling, Rheagan. He is expected to major in Business at West Texas A&M.
 
JJ Luna
Pitcher – Dallas, Texas
Jesuit College Prepatory
 
Luna makes his way to WT from Jesuit College Prepatory in Dallas, Texas where he pitches and plays first base and the outfield for the Rangers under the guidance of head coach Brian Jones. Luna registered a 1.4 ERA with five strikeouts and a victory during the pandemic shortened 2020 campaign. JJ is the son of Juan and Lori Luna and he has one sister, Caroline. He is expected to major in Political Science at WT.
 
Carson Shepherd
Infielder – Frisco, Texas
Lone Star High School
 
Shepherd comes to Canyon from Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas where he plays all over the infield for the Rangers under head coach Joel Franke. He also excels in the classroom with a 3.6 GPA at Lone Star High School. Carson is the son of John and Shawna Shepherd and he has one brother, Colin. He is expected to major in Business at West Texas A&M.