ELON, N.C. – Elon University baseball and Head Coach Mike Kennedy have signed four players that will join the program in the fall of 2021. Committing to play for the Phoenix is outfielder and first baseman Vince DiLeonardo (Arlington, Va./Fredericksburg Christian), catcher and utility player Alex Duffey (Bernardsville, N.J./Immaculata), and pitchers Christo Garrelts (Killingsworth, Conn./The Loomis Chaffee School) and Shea Sprague (Hanover, Mass./Boston College High).

"I am really excited about this group," said Kennedy. "We were able to target specific needs and go get kids that we feel have a chance to make a great impact in our program. Each of these players are high-character kids with great ability that should fit in nicely here at Elon! We believe they will be a vital part of our goals to win Championships in the CAA and compete nationally for years to come."

Vince DiLeonardo • 6-1 • 190
Outfielder/1B • R/R
Arlington, Va. • Fredericksburg Christian School

Associate Head Coach Robbie Huffstetler on DiLeonardo: "Vince has the potential to be a middle of the order type hitter early in his career at Elon. His offensive approach and production were evident to us during the recruiting process. Each time we went to see him play, he always made loud contact. He has the ability to play both corner outfield spots as well as first base. We are pleased with Vince's decision to join our Elon baseball family."

Honors/Highlights
• Plays for coach Jeff Petty
• Team Captain for 2020-21
• Also played at Bishop O'Connell for 2017-18 and won a 2019 State Championship under coach Billy Wagner at The Miller School of Albemarle
• Played travel ball with the East Coast Sandhogs
• Helped the Sandhogs win the 2020 Northeast PG Qualifier Tournament and was named the Tournament MVP
• He is a Top 500 overall prospect, the No. 126 outfielder in the nation, No. 20 overall in Virginia, and No. 4 outfielder in Virginia as ranked by Perfect Game
• Prep Baseball Reports has him as No. 24 overall in Virginia and No. 4 outfielder in Virginia

Personal
• Son of Thomas and Leda DiLeonardo
• Born on September 12, 2002

Alex Duffey • 6-0 • 168
Catcher/Utility • L/R
Bernardsville, N.J. • Immaculata High School

Huffstetler on Duffey: "Alex joins us from Immaculata High School and a strong travel baseball program, Diamond Jacks, coming out of New Jersey. Alex is a primary catcher but has the ability to play multiple positions on the field. His versatility and offensive ability will give him a chance to compete for playing time very early in his career. We are very excited that Alex and his family have chosen to join the Elon Baseball family!"

Honors/Highlights
• Plays for coach Kevin Cust
• Previously attended Seton Hall Preparatory School, where he played one year of varsity and started at third base
• Reached his county semi-finals while with Seton Hall Prep
• Played club ball with Diamond Jacks Super and owned a .420 batting average
• Is a Top 500 overall recruit, No. 115 catcher in the nation, No. 30 overall in New Jersey, and No. 3 catcher in New Jersey as ranked by Perfect Game
• Prep Baseball Report ranks Duffey No. 24 overall in New Jersey and the No. 1 catcher in New Jersey

Personal
• Son of Todd and Lanie Duffey
• Born on June 10, 2003

Christo Garrelts • 6-4 • 195
Pitcher • R/R
Killingworth, Conn. • The Loomis Chaffee School

Huffstetler on Garrelts: "Christo comes to Elon from The Loomis Chaffee School and he played his travel baseball with The Clubhouse out of Connecticut. Christo is a big-framed pitcher that can light up the radar guns. Standing at 6'4", he will continue to make jumps once he gets to campus. Christo has the abiliity to become a weekend starter early in his career. We can't wait to get him to campus and get to work!"

Honors/Highlights
• Played three years for coach Mark Brookes at Haddam-Killingworth
• Plays for coach Donnie Mckillop at The Loomis Chaffee School
• Also played two years of club ball for coach Mike Porzio's Clubhouse team
• Perfect Game has him as a Top 500 overall prospect, the No. 477 right-hander nationally, No. 13 overall in Connecticut, and No. 6 righty in Connecticut

Personal
• Son of Tim and Mary Garrelts
• His older brother Camron ran track and cross country at UConn
• Born on Dec. 17, 2002

Shea Sprague • 6-3 • 185
Pitcher • R/L
Hanover, Mass. • Boston College High School

Huffstetler on Sprague: "Shea joins us from two very successful programs, Boston College High and Northeast Baseball out of Massachusetts. Shea brings us a much-needed left-handed arm to add to our pitching staff. He already has above-average pitch ability and he will continue to add velocity which will only make him that much better. We are thrilled about Shea's future in an Elon uniform!"

Honors/Highlights
• Plays for coach Norm Walsh
• Was named a 2019 NHSBCA Massachusetts Pre-Season All-American
• Made two appearances and threw 10 innings in the 2019 Super 8 Tournament, helping his team finish fourth
• Had the second-most innings pitched on the team as a sophomore behind Sean O'Connell
• Also played club baseball for coach Scott Patterson's Northeast Baseball Rays team
• Owned a 0.75 ERA with 40 strikeouts through 28 innings pitched this past summer
• Perfect Game ranks him as a Top 1000 overall recruit, the No. 278 left-hander in the country, No. 31 overall in Massachusetts, and No. 4 lefty in Massachusetts
• He is also ranked No. 47 overall in Massachusetts and the No. 7 lefty in Massachusetts by Prep Baseball Report

Personal
• Son of Kenneth and Tricia Sprague
• Born on Jan. 3, 2003