ELON, N.C. — The Elon baseball program and head coach Mike Kennedy officially announced the Phoenix's 2023 signing class on Friday. The class features two two-way players, two right-handed pitchers, two catchers, an infielder and an outfielder who hail from five different states.
 
"We are excited about this class, and although it is a small group, we believe each of these players will have a big impact on our program going forward," Kennedy said. "Associate head coach Robbie Huffstetler and pitching coach Jerry Oakes worked hard to address our immediate needs, and we believe this group will do just that. These are great kids on top of being very good ball players, and I can't wait to get to work with each of them."
 
Tyler Johns • 6-2 • 195
LHP/OF • L/L
Collierville, Tenn. • Collierville High School
 

• 2021 Perfect Game Preseason All-American 
• 2021 WWBA 16U All-Tournament Team 
• 2021 Perfect Game 16U WWBA East Championship All-Tournament Team 
• 2021 16U Perfect Game USA Memphis Classic All-Tournament Team
• 2022 Perfect Game Preseason All-American 
• 2022 WWBA 17U All-Tournament Team

 
Huffstetler on Johns: "Tyler is a two-way player coming out of Collierville, Tennessee. He has the potential to make an impact in the outfield, in the batter's box and on the mound.  Offensively, he has good bat speed from the left side that produces a ton of line drives and has shown the ability to drive the ball out of the park. On the mound, he uses his fastball to both sides of the plate and has feel for a really good breaking ball. Tyler has a bright future here at Elon."
 
Tanner McCammon • 6-3 • 195
INF • R/R
Matthews, N.C. • Charlotte Christian School
 

• 2021 and 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American
• Two-time conference champion
• Two-time state champion
• All-conference selection as a sophomore and junior
• All-state selection as a junior
• Team Gold Glove winner as a junior
• Team captain as a senior
• National Honor Society
• Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 60 overall player and No. 15 shortstop in North Carolina in the Class of 2023

 
Huffstetler on McCammon: "Tanner is a baseball player. He has a very high baseball IQ, is an aggressive baserunner and seems to be in the right places at all times. He has very good hands and a strong arm, and we believe his best baseball is yet to come. Offensively, he has added strength that has allowed him to really drive the ball. We believe Tanner's future is bright on both sides of the ball."
 
Hudson Narke • 5-11 • 165
RHP • R/R
Phoenixville, Pa. • Phoenixville Area High School
 

• First-team all-conference selection in 2021
• 2022 Perfect Game Preseason All-American
• 2021 WWBA 16U All-Tournament Team
• 2022 WWBA 17U All-Tournament Team

 
Huffstetler on Narke: "Hudson is a right-handed pitcher out of Pennsylvania. He is a strike-thrower and has feel for his secondary. He has a frame that he will be able to add weight to, and with that, we think there is a velocity jump in there. He is sound mechanically, and his arm definitely works. We are excited to see what the future holds for Hudson here at Elon."
 
Nolan Straniero • 6-2 • 190
RHP • R/R
Raleigh, N.C. • Gaston College/Charlotte/ Leesville Road High School
 

• Four-year letterwinner at Pro5 Academy
• 2021 National Academies Association Champions

 
Huffstetler on Straniero: "Nolan is transferring to Elon from Gaston Community College. He has a big arm with a fastball that has reached 92 mph and has feel for a very good breaking ball. He will bring much-needed experience to our pitching staff. He will gain valuable experience this season at the junior college level and should be ready to step into an impact role upon his arrival to campus."
 
Trey Tiffan • 6-3 • 210
INF/RHP • R/R
Royersford, Pa. • Malvern Preparatory School
 

• 2021 and 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American
• First-team Inter-Academic League selection as a sophomore and junior
• First-team All-Area selection as a junior
• 2021 Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant
• Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 18 overall player and No. 2 third baseman in Pennsylvania in the Class of 2023

 
Huffstetler on Tiffan: "Trey is physical, coming in at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds. Trey's calling card is his bat. He has shown the ability to handle high-level pitching and produce. He has big power, and we believe it will continue to develop and show when he gets to campus. He will primarily play corner infield but also pitches and has shown a fastball that reaches 92 mph. Trey has a bright future!"
 
Nathan Wingenroth • 6-0 • 165
OF • R/R
Manheim, Pa. • Lancaster Catholic High School
 

• 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American
• Lancaster Lebanon League all-section
• Four-year varsity letterwinner
• PIAA Class 3A Runner-up
• Ranked by Prep Baseball Report as the No. 78 overall player and No. 9 outfielder in Pennsylvania in the Class of 2023

 
Huffstetler on Wingenroth: "Nathan is a speedy athletic centerfielder who we are excited to get to campus. He plays an outstanding defensive centerfield and can really go get it. Offensively, he will be a guy who we depend on to get on base and create opportunities with his speed. He will be a top-of-the-order-type player who, with his speed, can help produce offense in several ways."
 
Henry Wolfe • 6-2 • 195
C • R/R
Wilmette, Ill. • New Trier Township High School
 

• 2022 Illinois Central Suburban League All-Conference selection
• 2022 Illinois State Games
• 2022 Prep Baseball Report Preseason All-State
• 2021 Prep Baseball Report All-State Games

 
Huffstetler on Wolfe: "Henry has a strong, athletic frame coming in at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds.  He moves well behind the plate and has soft hands that allow him to receive well. Henry has a strong arm, and his throws are consistently around the bag. Offensively, he has good bat speed and has shown some power. We are excited that Henry chose Elon."
 
Joe Yovino • 6-0 • 210
C • R/R
Levittown, N.Y. • Division Avenue High School
 

• 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American
• 2022 Diamond Award winner for Nassau County's best position player
• 2022 Caufield Award winner for Nassau County's best catcher

 
Huffstetler on Yovino: "Joe is a physical catcher that checks all the boxes defensively. He has very good receiving skills, blocks well and has a strong arm. Offensively, he has power in his bat, and we believe he has a chance to develop into a middle-of-the-order-type hitter. He has great leadership skills that will help him make an immediate impact in our program."