BRIEFLY: SEMO BASEBALL SIGNS RECRUITS

Southeast Missouri State University baseball coach Mark Hogan has concluded his fall signings for the 1999 season by getting commitments from four players.

Hogan believes his biggest signee is Clemente Bonilla Jr., a senior infielder at El Toro High School in California.

"Clemente is one of the most sought-after players in the country," Hogan said. "He was on a select team I coached a few years ago and I kept up with his progress throughout his high school career. He was on the Showcase Team USA, the Junior Pan-American team and he has played in many international tournaments. He is a tremendous sign for our program."

The Indians also signed three junior-college pitchers: Thommy Thomas from Maplewood Community College in Kansas City; Danny Schiltz from Highland Community College in Kansas; and Greg Budt from Jefferson College in Hillsboro.

"These guys will step in and help the team immediately," Hogan said. "I feel like we had a very good signing period."