Virginia Tech just landed a serious talent, with North Buncombe’s Kameron Keenan, a Class of 2027 phenom, announcing his commitment on Instagram July 27. This isn’t just another high school commitment; this kid is a legitimate two-way threat who’s going to make some noise when he eventually steps onto the collegiate mound for the Hokies.
This Kid Can FLAT OUT Hit
Keenan isn’t just a future pitcher; he’s a certified menace at the plate. Last season, this dude absolutely mashed, putting up numbers that make you do a double-take. He hammered **six home runs**, ripped **eight doubles**, and knocked in **29 RBIs**. And get this: he did all that while rocking a stellar **.406 batting average**. Yeah, you read that right, a .406 average. It’s no wonder he earned a spot on the All-Western North Carolina second team as an infielder. When this guy steps into the box, he’s a serious threat to change the game with one swing.
Dominance on the Bump and clutch playoff wins
But wait, there’s more. While his bat is loud, Keenan’s arm is equally impressive. On the mound, he logged a 4-2 record with a 4.74 ERA. What really jumps out, though, are his punch-out numbers: **65 strikeouts** in just **34 innings pitched**. That’s over two strikeouts per inning, folks! He only gave up 24 hits and issued 27 walks, showing he’s got the stuff to buckle knees. We even saw him deliver a pitch during North Buncombe’s nail-biting 6-5 victory over North Henderson in the NCHSAA 5A playoffs back on May 5, a game where his team edged out the win. This kid is already pitching in high-stakes games, and he’s not even close to being done with high school yet.
Keenan isn’t just a one-off either. He’s the second WNC pitcher this offseason to commit to an ACC school, following Roberson’s Holt Gaston, who committed to North Carolina State on July 15. It shows that there’s some serious talent brewing in that part of the state. Keenan himself gave a shout-out to “God, my parents for everything they’ve done for me over the years, coach (Matt) Pirro for all the help and support this summer, all my other coaches throughout the years who have helped and supported me, and lastly the VT coaching staff for giving me this opportunity.” That’s a stand-up move right there. You gotta love seeing a young player stay humble and grateful.
So, what’s next for Keenan? He’s still a Class of 2027 prospect, meaning he’s got a couple more seasons to absolutely dominate at the high school level before he even thinks about Blacksburg. The ACC better keep an eye out, because Kameron Keenan is coming, and he’s bringing both his bat and his arm to Virginia Tech.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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