NASHVILLE – The Lipscomb University Baseball team saw four high school student-athletes sign their national letters of intent to play collegiate baseball at Lipscomb University on Wednesday.
David Chrinos, Noah Emswiler, Aidan Flagg and Weston Willeford have signed their national letters of intent to play at Lipscomb University for the 2026-27 academic year.
Below is more information on each signee.
David Chirinos | Heath, Texas | Rockwall Heath High School | Five Star Mafia
Why he chose Lipscomb:
I chose Lipscomb University because, during my visit, it felt like home. I hope to grow both as an athlete and as a Christian here.
Thoughts from Head Coach
Jeff Forehand:
David has a big league pedigree and has learned to play the catching position at a very high level. He is a great addition to our catching core. We knew as soon as David committed that we had a future impact player.
Noah Emswiler | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Eden Christian Academy | Marucci Spikes National
Accolades:
2025 First Team All-State
2025 First Team All-WPIAL
2025 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette First Team All-Section
2025 Pennsylvania State Runner-up
2024 Pennsylvania State Runner-up
2024 WPIAL Runner-up
2025 high school pitching stats: 64 innings, 11 wins, 1.64 ERA, 97 strikeouts
Why he chose Lipscomb:
I chose Lipscomb for its strong winning and Christian culture, as well as a place where I can grow as a player and person.
Thoughts from Coach Forehand:
From the very beginning, Noah just seemed like the perfect fit for Lipscomb University. Not only on the field, but off the field. We're so excited about adding Noah to our team. We talk about all the time how the impact that each person can bring to our program, and Noah's impact is second to none.
Aidan Flagg | Knoxville, Tennessee | Farragut High School | Exposure Baseball
Accolades:
Member of three State Championship teams
Why he chose Lipscomb:
As soon as I stepped foot on campus, I felt at home. I am blessed for the opportunity to play at a high level with a great team culture!
Thoughts from Coach Forehand:
Aiden made a commitment to us early. Right away, we knew he was the right fit for our program. Aiden gives us instant depth defensively & another solid bat to add to our lineup. His competitive nature fits in perfectly with our program.
Weston Willeford | Nashville, Tennessee | Christ Presbyterian Academy | MAD Mavericks Rawlings
Accolades:
Two-time All-Region
Why he chose Lipscomb:
Coach Forehand, Coach Robert Zeigler, Coach Brian Ryman, and all the players. Great people.
Thoughts from Coach Forehand:
Weston is a great addition to our team, both on and off the field. He is a perfect addition to our school and our program. He has such an upside on the mound, and I can't wait to see what's next for Weston. The sky is the limit for him!
