DETROIT -- Wayne State University head baseball coach Ryan Kelley has announced the signing of four pitchers ahead of the 2024 season.  The group features three freshmen and a Division I transfer out of Central Michigan.

"This group will add competitive depth to our current pitching staff under the guidance of Pitching Coach Eric Bezel and his support system," said Kelley.  "Throughout the recruiting process, we were impressed with their positional talent, academic goals and team skills.  These intangibles will aid in their transition to the Wayne State University baseball program.  Our returning group at this position and alumni pitchers have generated a foundation for success on the mound.  We look forward to these incomers embracing the path to victory and building upon WSU pitching tradition into the future."

Will DeMasse, RHP, 6-1, 195, R/R, Macomb, Mich. / Dakota
High School:  A 2023 graduate of Macomb Dakota High School ... was a three-year (2021-22-23) varsity letterwinner for the Cougars ... pitched three scoreless innings and had three hits in a 2023 MHSAA State semifinal game vs. Woodhaven ... tossed a five inning one-hit shutout of Romeo in 2022 ... earned Third Team All-County honors as a junior after being a Second Team All-Macomb County honoree in 2021 ... played summer ball for USA Prime in 2022 and will play for Legacy in 2023 ... allowed just two earned runs in 19 innings in the summer of 2022 with 20 strikeouts and a 0.89 WHIP ... twice earned Macomb Area Conference All-Academic recognition ... selected for the 2023 MHSBCA All-Star game at Comerica Park.

Personal:  Full name -- William R. DeMasse ... born on August 20, 2005, in Macomb, Mich. ... son of James and Meridith DeMasse ... has a younger brother, Lucas, and two older sisters, Ashley and Ella ... plans to major in either Finance or Accounting ... last name is pronounced Dee-MASS-ee.

Evan Langlois, RHP, 6-5, 190, R/R, Brownstown, Mich. / Woodhaven
High School:  A 2023 graduate of Woodhaven High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner for the Warriors and coach Corey Farner ... selected First Team All-State by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association ... struck out 98 batters in 70.1 innings throughout 14 contests ... also played corner infield and batted nearly .300 with five doubles and 26 RBI ... allowed just one earned run on six hits in complete game victory over Macomb Dakota in a 2023 MHSAA Division 1 state semifinal contest ... struck out 12 batters in a 2-1 win over Trenton as a senior in 7.2 innings ... named to the Downriver News-Herald Dream Team in both 2022 and 2023 ... compiled an 11-3 record in 26 appearances in three seasons for WHS ... totaled 180 strikeouts in 129.2 innings ... received Academic All-State recognition.

Personal:  Full name -- Evan D. Langlois ... born on May 3, 2005, in Woodhaven, Mich. ... son of David and Laurie Langlois ... has an older brother, Aidan ... plans to major in Accounting ... last name is pronounced LANG-loy.

Gavin Nash, RHP, 6-2, 200, R/R, Howell, Mich. / Hartland
High School:  A 2023 graduate of Hartland High School ... was a two-year varsity letterwinner for the Eagles and head coach Brad Guenther, a WSU Hall of Fame catcher ... threw a four-hitter with no walks and 10 strikeouts in a 4-3 victory over Canton as a senior ... allowed six hits and one walk, while striking out four against 10th-ranked Brighton in 2023 ... helped HHS reach the 2022 state quarterfinals ... compiled a 5-2 record as a junior with a 1.81 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 38.2 innings, along with a .197 batting average against ... tossed a shutout against Flushing in a district semifinal victory ... received Academic All-District, KLAA (Kensington Lakes Activities Association) Athlete Award, and Hartland Varsity Scholar-Athlete honors ... played summer ball for the Hawks GOLD - Nash 16U ... went 6-0 during the summer of 2022 with a 0.80 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 26 innings.

Personal:  Full name -- Gavin R. Nash ... born on July 25, 2005, in Howell ... son Robert and Amy Moran-Nash ... has a younger brother, Lucas, and two older sisters, Alexandra and Kirsten ... plans to major in Business.

Avery Mona, RHP, 6-2, 225, R/R, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. / Detroit Jesuit (Central Michigan)
2023:  Was a student at Wayne State, but not a member of the baseball program.

2022 (Central Michigan):  Did not appear in any games ... was redshirted.

High School:  A 2021 graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy ... named both All-District and All-Region as a senior ... primarily pitched but also played third base  ... served as a team captain ... played summer baseball for Arsenal and head coach Aaron Wilson

Personal:  Full name -- Avery A. Mona ... born on March 11, 2003, in Commerce, Mich. ... son of Anthony and Saba Mona ... has a younger brother, Liam, and a younger sister, Eliana ... is majoring in Finance.

Stay tuned to WSUAthletics.com for the release regarding the Warriors' incoming position players.