PETERSBURG, VA – The Petersburg Generals have announced the signing of four student-athletes with high school ties to the Richmond/Tri-Cities area.  With players coming from all across the country to play in Petersburg, the local players have several advantages, including, familiarity with the area and more importantly the ability to live at home.

            Edwards, 5-11, 195, is a red-shirt sophomore right-handed pitcher who attends Virginia Military Institute and resides in Midlothian, VA.  Edwards sat out the 2007 season because of Tommy John arm surgery.  Currently, Edwards has posted a 0.77 ERA in seven appearances and a 1-0 record for the Keydets.

            Wood, 6-3, 185, is a red-shirt sophomore left-handed pitcher who also attends Virginia Military Institute along with Edwards, and is a resident of Glen Allen, VA.  Wood is no stranger to the Petersburg Generals, where he pitched in the summer of 2007. 

            Laney, 6-4, 250, is a true freshman left-handed pitcher from East Carolina University whose hometown is Chesterfield, VA.  Laney has seen some innings as a starter and reliever for the Pirates so far this season.  This big-framed lefty has a lot of potential and could be seen in both positions for Generals this summer.

            Fleming, 6-0, 195, is a junior outfielder/designated hitter from Army who lives in Louisa, VA.  In 2007, Fleming’s season was shortened by a knee injury.  Currently, Fleming has seen action as a corner outfielder and has a .375 batting average for Army.  Due to summer classes at Army, Fleming will not be seen in the Generals’ pinstripes for the full summer.

            “It is great to have local guys on your team so that they can play in front of family and friends.  These players will have an impact on our depth and will contribute to our team in many ways” stated assistant coach Ryan Leary.