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Started In 1958 At The Request Of Our Nation’s Baseball Coaches Vol. 63, No. 1 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 $4.00 Wild And Crazy Life Of Coach Tom Walter Superman of college school again until mid-October. Walter evacuated his 38 players, as well baseball coaches relocated as coaches and families, prior to the storm team from New Orleans to hitting. New Mexico when Hurricane This remarkable person is the same man who donated his kidney to a freshman baseball player Katrina destroyed the city, on his team at Wake Forest. plus other incredible stories. Earlier in his career as the head baseball coach at George Washington University, he led this program to great success despite not having a By LOU PAVLOVICH, JR. home field. Imagine having all 56 games each And JOHN PINKMAN spring on the road. Special Collegiate Baseball Report During his time there, a plane operated by al-Qaeda terrorists crashed into the Pentagon on INSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Sept. 11, 2001—not far from his school. Forest Head Coach Tom Walter is one It was part of four coordinated terrorist plane Wof the most amazing stories in college attacks made by 19 militants. baseball history. Two airliners hit the twin towers of the World This is a man who previously was the Trade Center in New York City while another skipper at the University of New Orleans when plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, PA. Hurricane Katrina hit in late August of 2005. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over According to National Geographic, the 25,000 injuries and caused at least $10 billion hurricane caused 1,200 deaths as a direct result in property damage. of the storm and resulted in an estimated $108 If that wasn’t enough, the D.C. Sniper billion in property damage, the costliest storm Attacks took place a year later in October of on record 2002 in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Fifty levies in New Orleans failed which Columbia. flooded low-lying areas of the city and ultimately Ten people were killed and three others caused 80 percent of the city to be under critically wounded in the Baltimore-Washington water. metropolitan area and along Interstate 95 in The University of New Orleans was shut Tom Walter gave a kidney to freshman Kevin Jordan. down for over two months and couldn’t start See HURRICANE KATRINA, Page 4

Collegiate Baseball’s National Pitching Coach Of The Year UCLA’s John Savage Explains His Pitching System Bruin skipper has a vast array in 2013, as UCLA won its first-ever NCAA baseball title. of important areas he utilizes to Under his guidance, UCLA has advanced to the make every pitcher better in his postseason in 11 of the last 15 seasons, hosting an NCAA Regional in six of the last 10, including four time-honored program. straight from 2010-2013. By LOU PAVLOVICH, JR. At UCLA, Savage has produced some of the nation’s Editor/Collegiate Baseball top pitchers, including Gerrit Cole (first overall pick in 2011 Draft by the Pirates), Trevor Bauer (third overall OS ANGELES — UCLA Head Baseball Coach pick in 2011 Draft by the Diamondbacks), Adam Plutko John Savage is Collegiate Baseball’s national (Cleveland Indians), Griffin Canning (Los Angeles Pitching Coach of The Year for 2019. Angels) and Ryan Garcia (2019 Pac-12 Pitcher of The L Year), just to name a few. He is the 17th winner of this prestigious award chosen by a committee of previous winners chaired In this exclusive interview with Collegiate Baseball, by Seton Hall pitching coach Pat Pinkman. Savage discusses all aspects of pitching within his Savage has been a pitching coach in college base- time-honored system. ball for the past 27 years with stops at Nevada, U.C. “We have several principles that we want in Irvine, Southern California and UCLA the past 15 pitchers,” said Savage. seasons. “No. 1 is pitchability. He must be able to speed up Last season, UCLA’s pitching staff was remarkable and slow down the swings of hitters. He must have and highly ranked in the final NCAA stats: speed differentials on pitches and must be able to locate • No. 1 ERA: 2.60 with small misses. • No. 1 Hits allowed per 9 innings: 6.18 “No. 2 is having a repeatable delivery with the • No. 1 WHIP: 1.05 different pitches that person has. He must have rhythm • No. 4 Strikeout to walk ratio: 3.13 (647 strikeouts, to be on time to create tunnels and similarity.” 207 walks) Savage said it is important to find out precisely how • No. 7 Strikeouts per 9 innings: 10.2 pitches are coming off the fingers for each pitch of Through his years at UCLA, Savage has established every pitcher and in what arm slot. The goal is to have the Bruins as a consistent national championship the same tunnel for each pitch so they look identical contender. 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That predicted for a number of years, • • • Darren Fenster (USA Baseball/ com, Facebook: i70clinic, email means 191 more schools now offer so we knew our ‘streak’ might end Clinic: 2020 Pennsylvania Boston Red Sox); Jeremy Sheetinger Joe Alstat at [email protected] or the sport. But during that year someday,” said Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Baseball & Softball Coaches (ABCA-College Division Liaison); call (618) 664-5580. 491,790 boys participated on those NFHS executive director. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 11-Step System Helps UCLA Pitchers Thrive In Games Continued From Page 1 two different guys with the windup The more complete a pitcher is, vs. stretch. the bigger role he will get. It is to the hitter. “No. 9 is holding the opponent’s extremely important to know what a “Where is the fastball, slider, running game in check. Our guy can do and what he can’t do. curve and changeup coming out? Is philosophy is to keep people at “It takes time to determine that. the arm angle lower or higher with first base. All good pitchers hold Some guys are starters, some are one pitch or another? In a perfect base runners well. Keeping runners long relievers, others are situational world, each pitch will be released at first base allows the double play pitchers while some are seventh close to the same location and same to be in order. and eighth inning setup guys. Then arm path which makes life very “You must have a good hold there are closers. difficult for hitters. We want to game for pitchers (short, long) and “We have had a lot of success create extension and have a strong good lead leg delivery time which allowing pitchers to create roles for front side that rides as far as it can is 1.2 or less. In addition, pitchers themselves on our teams. Roles can to the catcher’s glove before the must be very good at pitchers also change throughout the year. pitch is executed. fielding practice and be able to field On good teams, a lot of pitchers “By doing this, it disrupts timing their position well on bunts or balls get locked in to their role early by the hitter. All good pitchers are hit back to them. Pitchers must be and maintain their roles as players able to tunnel up pitches with rare able to get off the mound well in embrace them. exceptions. Every pitch they have fielding and be like a point guard “Good coaching is finding a looks similar at pitch release and in basketball who can move well. role for each pitcher so they can along the path to the catcher for He must be a quick mover who is succeed. Having a pitcher in a the first 20-30 feet before the ball under control.” wrong role can be detrimental to starts moving different directions. Game Management the staff and team. We want depth Another important area is arm Savage said game management in the staff. A good staff will feature speed with these pitches. It must while learning to be mentally tough 8-10 guys. An average staff will be consistent as well. Then the are vital in his system. have 11-12 guys. On a not so good Deception is a big component of pitching, says John Savage. difference becomes different grips “No. 10 is game management. staff, you might be pitching 13-15 on different pitches. he has had pitchers throw their Div. I baseball. You have got to We want to hold opponents to one guys out of necessity.” “We do a lot of breaking ball fastballs up in the strike zone. know your pitchers and be able to run or less every inning. We don’t As far as utilizing different work at 45 feet. At 60 feet, we “We have always believed in train them how to throw efficient want any big innings to take place. products to monitor the progress obviously have the guys throw all beating the barrel with fastballs up pitches. Obviously, we want zeroes. It is of his pitchers, Savage has found their pitches. At 70-75 feet, we will in the zone. “Learning the sequencing of imperative to stay away from 2-3-4 several that work well. work on fastballs and changeups.” “You will see swings and misses pitches is also very important to runs because those type of innings “We use TrackMan and Rapsodo. We use all kinds of video. We try to Deception Crucial and lazy fly balls hit by batters us as pitchers ultimately learn how will get you beat. A pitcher must “No. 3 is deception. We obviously which are easy outs with the high to do it.” be ready to go coming out of the get the pitchers to know themselves want pitchers with great stuff. But fastball. We’ve always pitched up dugout. and what areas of improvement are Precision Changeups needed. Having pitchers learn our we prefer pitchers with deception in the middle of the plate and also Savage said pitchers must be “Having the important quality of system and terminology as soon as and great stuff which makes it more pitch up and in a little. We definitely adept at throwing changeups. toughness and being able to move possible is important as well. challenging to hitters. don’t have a down and in location. “Changeups are No. 5 on my on and be present on the next pitch “There are attributes and “Deception is multi-faceted. It We have always been a believer in a list. We work every day on the is essential. Presence and awareness characteristics of a UCLA pitcher is obviously the delivery a lot of 4-seam fastball with this pitch. development of our pitchers’ are important. We are into the and what makes a winner. We times. We look at having a strong “Our pitching staff struck out changeups. We strive to make the principles of competing which is want these ‘installed’ and not front side, proper arm path which 647 hitters last year in 570 innings. arm action of changeups look like a our term for the mental game. memorized. These become part of hides the ball from hitters and It was accomplished with every fastball. We don’t want it loud and “Dave Snow (former pitching their being and part of their game. It makes pitches difficult to pick up. pitch a pitcher had in his arsenal busy. We want it to be quiet and be coach at Cal. St. Fullerton for Augie takes time. Sometimes it takes one Being as close to home plate with along with proper sequencing.” a swing pitch. Garrido and head coach at Long fall or even a full year. With others, the pitch delivery is important with “No. 6, we are looking for one Beach St.) worked with our guys last 88 MPH Cutoff it takes longer than that. deception as well. Some people Savage said that he doesn’t allow above average breaking ball for year and again this season in what “When they get it, we have a have deception with the ball. The pitchers to throw fastballs up in each pitcher. They also must have we call the principles of competing. bunch of solid pitchers who have a ball looks different with a 4-seam the zone if they throw 87 mph or the ability to connect this pitch with That gives them responsibility and lot of the characteristics that give us compared to 2-seam fastball. lower. the fastball when they sequence awareness of things they can go to a chance to have success.” “Then you have ‘effective “We feel 88 mph or higher is the pitches. Having a slider or the curve such as a focal point and getting to Savage added that undergraduate velocity’ which Perry Husband right velocity to throw fastballs up is essential. Having two breaking the next pitch. assistant David Berg made a major coined. The same fastball thrown in the zone in college baseball with pitches is a luxury. “Over the years, Dave spent hours impact on the pitching staff last high and inside will look faster to a effectiveness. Seth Etherton taught “No 7 is having the ability to and hours with (sports psychologist) year as well. hitter compared to the same fastball me that in the late 1990s when I move the fastball in on the hitter Ken Ravizza learning about the He was an All-American closer thrown low and away. Mixing was the pitching coach at USC. His with proper height. The fastball mental game and identifying words for the Bruins several years ago and different pitches to create larger fastball was at 88 mph, and he was away from the hitter must have and the process to use to improve finished his 4-year college career effective velocity spreads is great the best pitcher I have ever seen at angle. Home plate is 17 inches players. What makes Dave so as the NCAA record holder in deception. With many hitters, an pitching out of the zone when he wide, and we like to divide the plate unique is that he has the knowledge career appearances (175) and single elevated pitch up in the zone looks wanted and in the zone when he up in thirds. In all bullpens, we have that Ken gave him about the mental season saves (24 in 2013). like a strike as the ball gets above wanted. It’s hard to pitch up in the hitters stand in. game. But he also has the game “His knowledge and experience the bat when the hitter swings. zone when your fastball velocity is “No. 8, you must be the same experience. really showed up in his first year of “There is a lot that goes into only 84-86 mph. pitcher from the stretch and “No. 11, we like to establish roles Division I coaching,” said Savage. deception, and every pitcher is a bit “Fastballs up in the zone must windup. You must be able to get on our pitching staff. We have them “He knows our system so well different. Hitters can give important be level to the hitter’s eyes, and the opposite side hitter out as well create a role for themselves. We that it was a really good fit.” feedback, and we routinely ask our typically you are ahead in the as the same side hitter. You can’t be want them to be good at something. hitters what they are seeing and how count. We don’t pitch out of the effective pitchers are. Hitters will zone when we are behind in the tell you if pitches are too hard, too count. We don’t try to nibble and soft, in the wrong area or if he isn’t pitch perfect. We believe in small sequencing pitches properly.” misses and aggressiveness when “No. 4, we are looking for pitching to an area. With that said, • Pitch Location Apps (Available In App Store) fastball command. You must know we do want two out of every three • Digital/Non-Digital Accountability where you are throwing the ball in pitches thrown for strikes. and out or up and down. 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[email protected] Page Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Hurricane Katrina Turned Walter’s Life Upside Down Continued From Page 1 Virginia. No baseball coach that we know of has ever experienced the challenging situations that Walter has. Hurricane Katrina The devastation of Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005 impacted the lives of all 38 players, coaching staff and families from the University of New Orleans. UNO had become an island. Most of the surround northern and eastern areas of the city were 10-15 Areas of New Orleans were 10-15 feet under water. feet underwater from the collapse of the 20-foot high levies and surge of Lake Pontchartrain. At the last possible moment, Walter, his staff, wife and children, as well as two cats, headed for the safety of his sister’s home in Atlanta. “I got in touch with all the players and told them to go home from wherever they currently were. It was obvious that we were not going back to New Orleans any time soon.” Wednesday, 24 hours after the levies failed, Walter put his wife and two children on a plane to his wife’s parents’ home in Michigan. “I told Kirsten to enroll the kids Hurricane Katrina decimated New Orleans in August of 2005. in school and find a job for herself. This was Tom Walter’s baseball office for a period of time. I didn’t know if I had a job left or if Ward to talk about the possibility of cards paid by UNO thanks to the moving the team to Las Cruces for efforts of AD Jim Miller as well team travelled across town to Katrina hit and the negative things I’d be getting paid anymore.” another field. associated with this disaster. But Walter’s kids began school in the remainder of the semester. as books. That afternoon, they met Neither coach had ever met each with the academic advisor. The Privateers’ home practice there were so many remarkable Michigan the following Tuesday field at the time became the campus people who helped folks in need and they were there for the next 15 other before. Walter, who happened to have Ward said, “Let me see what I all the team’s class schedules in his tennis courts. like us. months with Kirsten. The lights didn’t work, and they “They kept our program Tom tried to reach anyone can do.” briefcase before the hurricane hit, A few hours later, Ward called gave them to the advisor. weren’t going to be repaired in the together.” (athletics director, Chancellor) at near future. So the team had to play UNO for the next five days without back and told Walter that New That night, she called Walter Donates Kidney To Player Mexico St. would provide free and told him she arranged for the all day games all season in the hot, In June of 2009, Walter became success. humid sun of New Orleans. A week later, his athletics director housing on campus. They also boys to be in class Monday, and the head coach at Wake Forest. would give the team free tuition for books were waiting at the book “When we returned to UNO, Kevin Jordan was one of the told Walter to do whatever he could. we lost three more players,” said But he was completely on his own. the semester. The NCAA waived store. NMSU assigned a big brother first prospects that Walter contacted the extra benefits rule. (tour guide and local expert) to each Walter. after being hired. There was no firm date when the “The team was now down to 27 school would open again. Ramsey To The Rescue UNO player for the semester. He was one of the most highly Because of the efforts of New players. Those kids took a look at touted 5-tool players in the country The skipper at New Orleans Russ Ramsey, George Wash- the city and said, ‘We just can’t contacted the players and let them ington University alum and a Mexico St. and New Orleans’ AD who had game-changing speed Miller, Walter was able to tell every handle this any more.’ I really plus power from Columbus, Ga. know the bad news. personal friend of Walter, got a call couldn’t blame them.” Meanwhile, his players, who from the UNO skipper. player they had a full ride the entire He was projected as a first round semester which helped ease the Officials in New Orleans draft pick. were scattered across the USA, At that time, Ramsey was a estimated that over 50,000 homes were now being poached from his partner in the investment firm of financial strain and made a huge Jordan signed his letter of intent difference for the players and their were completely abandoned. to play at Wake Forest several program by other college baseball Friedman, Billings and Ramsey. The city lost 250,000 citizens, programs. Walter asked him how many families. months later in November just prior The entire team finished the and UNO lost 6,000 of its 18,000 to his senior season. At the time, players could leave a passengers his jet holds. original students. Campus housing program whenever they wanted and Ramsey responded: “Eighteen. fall semester with each player “I got a call from a scout who completing at least 12 credit for many were FEMA trailers. told me Kevin wasn’t playing with still be eligible in NCAA Division I When do you need it and what else With the major loss of students baseball at another school. Several do you need?” hours. the same energy that he normally It was now January and time to and faculty, the university had to played with,” said Walter. of the players bolted because of the Walter explained to him that eliminate many major areas of uncertainty. the players had nothing — no go back to New Orleans. Classes “The scout said Kevin looked were scheduled to begin Jan. 15. study. Many players came into totally out of character. I had no From Atlanta, Walter called underwear, clothes, notebooks, Walter’s office with the news that colleges across the USA to see if razors — nothing. But they are delayed until Jan. 30. idea what was happening and called The team’s campus housing was the university had just dropped his dad. Kevin’s dad told me that his they could house the team for the Walter and an assistant coach their major. current semester. Many wanted to got on the plane just outside of not ready either. So they rented son had been sick, and they thought vans, and it’s off to a hotel to stay. The field was finally ready he simply had a virus. He was in the help, but nothing seemed to work Washington, D.C. Ramsey had March 20, and they began to play out. put together goodie bags for all Where? In Mobile, Ala. two hours process of scheduling a doctor’s away. games at their home field. appointment to get him evaluated. “This was the most stressful four 30 players and 4 coaches which “We were really holding this days of my life,” said Walter. included socks, underwear, For the next 16 days, the team I don’t think much of it. lived, practiced and enjoyed the fine together. We lost a few more players “Then I get another call from “Several times, I thought we had notebooks, pencils, pens, power during the season. It was really hard a deal, and it looked like we were bars, drinks, shaving supplies, dining opportunities at the Picadilly a scout maybe two months later. Cafeteria in Mobile, courtesy of the for the players. They had to eat all He told me that Kevin had lost 25 going to Florida, Tennessee, North toiletries, toothpaste, etc. meals off campus. The (temporary) Carolina or D.C., and none of them Ramsey’s foundation had Bed, Federal Emergency Management pounds. This young man was not Agency (FEMA). They practiced at dorm rooms were awful — just even going to all of his games. I call worked out.” Bath and Beyond ship towels, awful,” Walter recalled. Walter needed the players to pillows, blankets and sheets directly South Alabama University. Kevin’s dad back again, and he was The team returned to the UNO Incredibly, New Orleans posted a at a total loss to explain what was quickly enroll at another school and to the dorm at New Mexico St. 30-28 record during the 2006 season stay on track to graduate. The jet took off to Baton Rouge, campus at the end of January only happening to his son. to walk into the dorm and discover which was amazing considering the “I suggested that Kevin seek an Walter’s priorities were: 1) La. to meet up with 18 players who obstacles they had to endure. Have players stay on course for could get there. Then they flew to El it was still not ready. They were opinion from a specialist at Emory once again forced to find a hotel. “So many people stepped up to University Hospital in Atlanta. graduation, 2) Find a school where Paso, Tex while the other 12 players help our team,” said Walter. players could live on campus and obtained commercial airline tickets Their new temporary lodging Thank God they did.” was in the middle of the French “It was remarkable that New Jordan was ultimately diagnosed walk to class, 3) Find a place where to fly into El Paso. Mexico St. gave our kids free they could get their baseball work Everybody arrived by noon that Quarter. with ANCA vasculitis in April of Walter had a fifth wheel trailer tuition and free dorm space so we 2010, and he was put on a medicine accomplished and have access to Saturday. Then at 12:30 p.m., a had a place to go. Puma supplied a weight room and other athletic charter bus took all 30 players and that he hooked up to the clubhouse regimen. and used for his lodging all spring. our players with free cleats. The The condition is a type of complex facilities, 4) Find a school 4 coaches to Las Cruces, N.M. Kansas City Royals sent us baseball with little sex appeal. where New Mexico St. University He finally had normal housing the autoimmune swelling caused by next fall. One of his assistants lived pants. Wilson/DeMarini sent us autoantibodies. The immune system “Remember, I was going to have is located. It was a quick 47-minute bats and gloves, and Under Armour to re-recruit most of the team and drive. in a FEMA trailer which was behind produces normal antibodies to fight centerfield. sent us gear. The professors at New infection in the body. convince them to stay with us,” Incredibly, 48 hours after the Mexico St. let our kids in class a said Walter. first call with Rocky Ward, all 30 More Players Leave Program However, an autoantibody is an few weeks late and were paying for abnormal antibody that attacks a Ten days after the hurricane hit, players who were still with the The baseball field was in dire need some of our kids to get back home he relocated to his parents’ home team stood in one of New Mexico of repair, and the UNO Chancellor person’s own cells. for Thanksgiving. ANCA stands for Anti-Neutrophil in Virginia. State’s dorms. agreed to spend $400,000 on the “The amount of help was mind That morning, he called New Once there, they were field surface. blowing. So many people heard Mexico St. Head Coach Rocky immediately given semester meal For the next two months, the about looting after Hurricane See WALTER GIVES, Page 5 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page Walter Gives Kidney To Player In Serious Condition Continued From Page 4 his blood and Kevin’s blood were and call Kevin on my cell phone. So, it’s something we take very placed in a petri dish to make sure I ask him what he was doing Feb. seriously. Cytoplasmic Autoantibody, and they were compatible. 7 because surgery had been set for “And I think this is something when these autoantibodies are Further testing of Walter took that day, and I will be donating my anybody would do for a family present in the kidneys, it causes a place at Emory University Hospital kidney to you. He was blown away member.” leaking of blood and protein into in January and included a chest and said he would be there.” The procedure was performed the urine and eventually results in x-ray, CT scan and dye-injection Finally Tells Team Feb. 7, 2011 at the Emory Transplant kidney failure. test during a two-day stay at the Walter waited until Monday, Center in Atlanta. The New York Yankees drafted hospital. Jan. 31 before telling the team of Walter had one of his kidneys Jordan in the 19th round of the That was followed by more his decision. removed which was transplanted 2010 Major League Baseball Draft testing which included testing “It was stunned silence followed near the base of Jordan’s rib cage despite his condition. But Jordan Walter’s blood for its clotting by a round of applause,” said after his bad kidney was removed. didn’t sign because he couldn’t play ability and having the coach wear Walter. Both parties fully recovered. baseball at this point. a blood pressure monitor for 24 “A couple guys came up. Austin “About two hours after the Before long, he found himself on hours. Stadler, our captain being one of surgery, my mom was standing next dialysis three days week. On January 28, the first day of them, shook my hand. The guys to my bed at the hospital when I And then it was time to report spring practice, Walter was at Gene were amazing.” woke up,” said Walter. to Wake Forest for the start of the Hooks Field at Wake Forest when Coming to the decision to donate “She told me my kidney was fall semester. Despite the dialysis his cell phone rang. his kidney was not a difficult one pink and functioning beautifully treatments, Jordan never wavered “I never carry my cell phone for Walter. inside Kevin’s body. Then I fell in his decision to attend Wake with me at practice because I just “First and foremost, Kevin even back to sleep. Forest. don’t think it’s right,” said Walter. showing up on our campus I thought “When I woke up again in a “But I had to carry it in case I couple of hours, the doctor was TOM WALTER was a courageous act on his part. It Gravity Of Situation received a call from the hospital. there and showed me on an iPad Before classes began on August was certainly far more courageous We were about a half hour into that Kevin was doing extremely 25, Jordan and his family visited who knew I was a match was my than anything I did,” said Walter. practice when I got that call from well. For a healthy adult, the liver Dr. Barry Freedman at Wake Forest mom. Nobody else in my family “For him to be a freshman in the hospital that I was a match creatinine level is about one. Before University Baptist Medical Center. even knew this was happening. college, not knowing anybody on and gave me a surgery date of the surgery, Kevin’s creatinine level Walter and baseball athletic trainer Kevin’s dad didn’t even tell his son campus, and having to be in a room February 7. I couldn’t even make was 23. Literally two hours after Jeff Strahm accompanied the family because he didn’t want to get his on dialysis, I think just took an the requisite phone call to my AD the surgery, it was down to four. to the appointment. hopes up unless I totally committed incredible amount of courage. Ron Wellman because we hadn’t Four hours after that, it was down “We had been communicating to kidney transplant surgery. “When we recruit our guys, we finished practice yet. with the Jordans during the spring “After practice, I am driving talk about family and we talk about “At this point, the only person and summer,” said Walter. to meet several people for dinner making sacrifices for one another. See WALTER’S STAY, Page 6 “But I had no idea of the extent of Kevin’s condition until that doctor’s appointment. Kevin was meeting with Dr. Freedman for the first time, and he had now lost 40 pounds. He had a different skin tone. Trusted For “Five minutes into that, listening to Dr. Freedman speak, I was like ‘Oh My God!’ I had no idea what Over Kevin had been going through. It just gave me a whole new perspective on everything. That’s 47 Years when the gravity of the situation hit me.” Dr. Freedman told the family that Kevin’s kidney function had fallen See our products at to just eight percent of its normal capacity. Nashville ABCA The doctor said that the next step was a kidney transplant since Convention Booth # 919 medicine was not working. “Before any kidney transplant could take place, it was imperative that the dangerous autoantibodies destroying his liver be eliminated. You did not want the healthy kidney to be damaged.” As the Jordan family and Walter were walking around the hospital, the Wake Forest skipper volunteered to have his kidney tested to be transplanted into Kevin if needed. Kevin required O-positive blood and Walter also had the same blood type. Jordan’s dad was touched by the offer but said someone in the family would be the donor. Soon, the decision was made to increase the dialysis from three times a week to every day. Rather than visiting a dialysis center, Kevin, along with the team trainer, were taught how to administer dialysis. A catheter in Kevin’s chest was moved to his stomach to facilitate daily dialysis. After a full day of class, Kevin would hook-up the dialysis machine every night at 11 p.m. He would stay connected until 8 a.m. the next morning. Testing began on members of Jordan’s family to see if anybody was a match for a kidney transplant. “A couple of months go by as the family was being tested for a match,” said Walter. “Kevin’s mom did not meet the required score and neither did his dad or brother. The dad called me and asked me if I was still willing to get tested. I said, ‘Yeah, absolutely.’ ” Walter underwent the initial test on Dec. 20, 2010 when a sample of Page Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Walter’s Stay At George Washington Was Eventful Continued From Page 5 explains that there is no way we can keep this quiet. The story is already to two.” getting out about the surgery. “Ron told me that sports Helping Those In Need information already received a call While many will marvel at the from Peter Gammons and another sacrifice Walter made, the coach call from the New York Times. downplayed his role. “He said the only thing we can “I would do anything to help any hope to do is contain it. We will one of my players and any one of make these people promise that my family members,” said Walter. they won’t release anything until “Maybe it’s something as little after the surgery. So that is what as helping mentor them in their happened. Everybody came to academic pursuits or helping them Winston, and we had a big press choose a major, or something of conference at the field. I talked at greater magnitude like this.” length on camera about all of this The recovery for both donor and what was about to happen. and recipient took take several “Members of the media promised months. not to release the story until they After eight weeks, Jordan starting got a green light by our sports swinging a bat again then did more information department.” as the months progressed. Walter said after the surgery was “This story probably doesn’t successful, and he had a chance to happen at any school but Wake talk to the doctor and was coherent, Forest,” said Walter. he finally made the call to talk to his “Here I am a new coach heading children in California. into my second season at the school, “They had just got home Sgt. Cedric H. Rudisill Air Force Tech. Photo by and I have an athletics director from school, and my son and TERRORIST ATTACK ON PENTAGON — Tom Walter was the head baseball coach at George (Ron Wellman) who cares about daughter were on the other line. Washington University when a plane was deliberately flown into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001 by baseball and is a former baseball Coincidentally, both went with an al-Qaeda terrorist. Walter and his players routinely drove by the Pentagon when they traveled coach himself. Here I am going to me in the car when I was getting to their practice field. The day of the attack, Walter drove by the Pentagon on his way to work. him saying that I might miss part of the first test for compatibility for the season because I want to donate kidney surgery during Christmas we didn’t have a home field to the spring, we took the vans quite a OK. one of my kidneys to one of our break several months prior. I show them. So we just talked lot. Coaches drove the vans, and the “We told them to sit tight and not freshmen. reminded them of that car ride and about the school. They knew most we would typically drive was try to leave town. We told them to “Ron Wellman, being the man he how I might be able to help a sick when they signed on to play at 5-7 hours away. Anything longer, stay in their dorms, and we will be is, told me something I will never player. George Washington that all games we would take a charter bus. back in touch when we can. This forget. He said, ‘How can we help “They both remembered. Then would be on the road. We used that “One of my favorite GW stories took place in 2001, and very few you?’ He said the team will be taken I told them that I had surgery this situation as our rallying cry. involved rolling out the tarp. people had cell phones. care of. Don’t worry about the team, morning, and I gave one of my “We played 56 road games a We had a homeless guy living “Then we started calling parents, wins and losses or any of that stuff. players one of my kidneys. They season, and that was OK. We still inside our tarp roll to beat the cold but it was difficult. We made 20 We will handle all of that. How can were silent. Both were young and went out there and competed to the weather. That was pretty ingenious. phone calls, and one call might we support you? didn’t understand what that meant. best of our abilities. The school was He had a blanket, pillow and night connect. When we were able to “I told him my children were Walter asked his children if they great to us. We always had places stand set up inside the tube of the contact all the parents, we told living in California at the time were OK. Then my son said, ‘Are to practice outdoors and had indoor tarp. them their sons were safe. They had with their mom. My wife and I you OK, dad?’ I said yeah, I’m facilities we could use. We found “We had no idea he was in there. been instructed to stay put, and we got a divorce due to the problems doing great.” ways to get our work in. You just So when we went to roll it out, he will get back to business as usual associated with the hurricane Walter said that Kevin Jordan is had to be creative. came scrambling out and started in a couple of days. disaster. I only had one request of now coaching and in great health. “George Washington now has a banging on the side of the tarp “At the time, there were rumors Ron. I wanted to wait to inform “Kevin has such a great new stadium which is spectacular. yelling, ‘No, no, wait a minute!’ that another plane was headed my kids of the surgery after it was personality and cares about kids. At the time, we had a community “Let me add that I loved my time toward the state department. And over. I didn’t want them finding out For him to be a role model and field we utilized when we practiced at GW. It was a great university. And the state department was literally from any other source. And I hadn’t teacher of young men, I couldn’t outdoors. But it was a shared to be in Washington, D.C., which is no more than 100 yards from my even told the team yet about the be more thrilled about that. field. There were times when we the epicenter of the political world, office. transplant surgery. “I’m healthy as well. It hasn’t would be practicing and had a was amazing. The school had a lot “Thank goodness it was only a “I also asked Ron’s permission changed my lifestyle at all. I still get group of 13-year-old Babe Ruth of cool majors, and it was a fun rumor. It just shows the uncertainty. to go ahead with the surgery. I said calls from people weekly. People players show up who had the field place to live and grow.” I will never forget what GW that I can wait until after the season will call me up and say they donated reserved. We had to cut our practice Tense Times In Washington President (Stephen) Trachtenberg if he wanted me to. He asked me if a kidney because they saw my story. short, load up the vans and go back Walter discussed the Sept. did. He began classes the very next I wanted to do it now. And I said Or they call and tell me they knew home. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the day which sent a great message. yes because Kevin was in serious they could donate a kidney because “We had some pretty good teams Pentagon and the D.C. Sniper Terrorists try to initiate fear and condition and must have dialysis they were moved by my story.” there. We had northern teams come attacks that took place a year disrupt life. But he wasn’t going to every day. down in early March to play. It was later. let this happen at his school. Unique Start To Career “I felt we could get it done before a bus ride, and coaches could take “Both of those situations really “It was a great message for my the season started, and I could be As stated earlier in the story, their kids to Washington, D.C. and team in dealing with adversity. Walter was the Head Coach at affected our baseball teams and there for the first game. Being the turn it into a sightseeing trip as coaches at George Washington,” Things happen in life. What’s man he is, Ron was incredible about George Washington University well. I vividly remember one team important is how you respond to early in his coaching career. said Walter. everything. showing up, and one player told “When 9/11 took place, it is them.” “The next day, I told the team. While he enjoyed success, he his teammate, ‘We’ve got to play Walter explained how terrifying had one huge problem — no home something I will never forget. I get choked up even thinking on this field? We should spend our Keep in mind that when our team the D.C. Sniper was when it took about it. field. spring trip at Miami or LSU! place in October of 2002. “When recruits came on campus, traveled to our practice baseball “Ron calls me the next day and “When we played games during field, we drove past the Pentagon “It was one person going around every day. in a car with a rifle and shooting “I remember getting to the people randomly. It was happening office and checking my mail. The in and around the D.C. area on the administrative assistant comes beltway. There was a woman who over and tells me that a plane had was shot at Home Depot that was hit the World Trade Center in New a mile from my house. There was York City. another man shot at a gas station “I just thought a plane clipped pumping gas. the side of the building. I had no “The D.C. Sniper paralyzed our idea a plane flew straight into the community more than 9/11 did to building because of a terrorist be honest. I remember being out attack. in my neighborhood on a Saturday “Probably 40 minutes after that, afternoon walking my daughter another plane hit the Pentagon. The in her stroller. My son was with road I had driven into work that me on his bike. We were in a morning is right by the Pentagon. neighborhood that had cul-de-sacs The airplane that flew into the and basketball hoops. Pentagon traveled directly over “It was a typical neighborhood. this road. If you have ever seen the Normally you would see people Pentagon, it’s not that high off the cutting grass, shooting hoops and ground. That plane had to be very playing football in their yards with low to the ground and close to those a lot of activity. That particular cars just before impact. Saturday, there was not a single “It was an incredible time of person outside — only me, my uncertainty and panic. I was sitting daughter and son. in the office with my assistant “It was the eeriest feeling, and coach. We were calling all the I found myself looking at rooftops Photo taken by the FBI. players making sure they were for a sniper. I kept thinking what am Emergency responders made it quickly to the Pentagon after the attack. I doing outside with my kids?” Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page Marazzi Discusses Most Controversial Call In ’Series HOUSTON, Tex. — The most Attempts”. that he must have been Over the years, fielders (usually the bunt area that is tailing toward running in the lane to the pitcher or the catcher) have the base. In so doing, the fielder’s controversial call of the 2019 post Interference Points season occurred in Game Six of the  The batter-runner Ruleball get the benefit of the intentionally thrown at the batter- arm is often in line with the batter- World Series when the Washington (Turner) is not required to “step,” “stride,” “reach” runner to induce the call if the runner crossing the base. Nationals’ Trea Turner was called run in the Runner’s Lane or “slide” language of batter-runner is running out of the Notice that Gurriel could have out by plate umpire Sam Holbrook but if he is not running the rule. lane. been seriously injured on the play.  for batter-runner interference in the in the lane and in the In my opinion, Although the throw does not have His glove was stripped after Turner top of the seventh inning. judgment of the umpire the argument that Turner to hit the runner for the violation made contact with him. The Nationals had Yan Gomes at interferes with the fielder was a step or stride away to be called, it may influence the I have argued for several years first and no outs when Trea Turner (Gurriel) taking the from the base when umpire in making the call. This, that in late developing plays at first hit a weak grounder toward third throw, the batter-runner he made contact with however, can be a dangerous tactic base, right-handed first basemen base. Astros’ pitcher Brad Peacock should be called out for Gurriel and therefore that is a coach’s decision. I do not should take the throw with their fielded the ball and threw to first. BR Int. Turner ran the should not be called endorse this, especially on the high right foot anchored to the base and The throw arrived at the same entire distance out of the for interference is school level since a player at that their left foot and left arm with time as Turner, who knocked the erroneous. level may not have the same control glove extended toward the thrower lane and impeded Gurriel With Rich Marazzi glove from first baseman Yuli who was attempting to Because he ran the of his throw as an older player. like any other base. This gives the Rules Consultant In evaluating the quality of thrower a better target. Gurriel as the ball rolled into foul catch Peacock’s throw. Blue Jays, Brewers, entire distance out of territory down the right-field line. The lines are considered Cardinals, D’backs, the lane, he should not the throw, the plate umpire will The ball reaches the glove sooner As a result, Turner advanced to Dodgers, Mariners, be given the “step,” mentally erase the runner involved and safer. Another technique is for part of the lane. Orioles, Phillies, second base and Gomes went to  If the batter-runner “stride” “reach” or in the play and decide if the throw the first baseman to step out to Pirates, Rangers, was possibly catchable. Some receive the throw and immediately third. It appeared the Nats were is running in the lane, Rays, Red Sox, “slide” protection in in the middle of a rally, but plate he is protected from any Royals, Tigers, proximity to the base. coaches instruct the batter-runner step on the base. umpire Sam Holbrook spoiled the Twins, Yankees, the Neither NCAA or NFHS to run outside the lane on the fair That might be a tad slower, but it interference call unless Fox Regional Sports party and called Turner out for he intentionally interferes rules deal with the words side of the foul line. is safe. Gurriel’s glove was in harms Networks, ESPN and The idea is to put pressure on way over the base with Turner batter-runner interference. Gomes with the fielder taking the the White Sox TV “step”, “stride,” “reach” was returned to first base because throw. The batter-runner announcers. or “slide.” But in general, the defensive player who is making which caused the collision. of the interference. is permitted to exit the all three playing codes the throw to first base and cause a Serious injuries to players like Readers can submit throw that would not be considered Cliff Floyd, Brian Roberts and Nats’ manager Dave Martinez three-foot lane by means questions to Rich at: are on the same page disputed the call and subsequently of a “step,” “stride,” [email protected] with the BR Int. rule a quality throw. others have occurred in this manner.  had to be restrained. The Nationals “reach” or “slide” in the A throw must be But this is a safety hazard for the Some will argue that if the defensive attempted to protest the game, but first baseman or second baseman, team has a good angle when making immediate vicinity of first base for made for the interference call to be interference calls are not reviewable, who often must reach in toward the throw, interference should not the sole purpose of touching the made and it must be a quality throw nor can they be protested because the base to receive a throw from be called. base. But it is my interpretation which is also umpire judgment. such calls are based on judgment and you cannot protest judgment calls. Still, the umpires did go to the review headsets during an ensuing pitching change, because MLB’s chief baseball officer Joe Torre told both managers before the start of the World Series that they could ask the umps to go to the headsets if they were concerned about any rule being misinterpreted, whether it was specifically for a replay review or not. Why the answer from the Replay Center took over four minutes is questionable. You can view the play by going to You Tube: “Trea Turner Called out for Interference” Ruleball Comment The baseball world appears to be split regarding the interference call. I disagree with the individual in the above video who believes the call was incorrect. In my opinion, Holbrook made the proper call. Pro rule 5.09 (a) (11) reads, “A batter is out when: In running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead; except that he may run outside (to the right of) the three-foot line or inside (to the left of) the foul line to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball.” History Of Runner’s Lane The rule is designed to protect the fielder “taking” the throw. In the early days of baseball, the foul lines intersected the bases. This caused many collisions between the batter-runner and the fielder taking the throw at first base, usually the first baseman. Therefore, the base was moved to its current location and the foul line was designed to run through the outside of the base. The 45-foot long, 3-foot wide Runner’s Lane was added in 1881, the year James A. Garfield was sworn in as the 20th United States President. It is not a modern invention. Its purpose is to keep the batter-runner away from the fielder taking the throw at first base. I see it as a safety rule akin to regulations covering the “Collision at Home Plate” and the “Sliding to Bases on Double Play Page Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

® Three different drills will maximize improvement. First, have your Conclusion Using the JUGS BP 3 Pitching Machine to hitters load and track each pitch, saying “ball yes” if they would swing at the pitch and “ball no” if they would take Pitchers have advantages over hitters. They can use their fastball to Develop High Performing Hitters it. After they are seeing the ball well and can recognize a throw to different quadrants of the strike zone. After they find a hitters strike from a ball, have them bunt balls to locations down weak zone, they can exploit it. Once skill is developed to throw a solid curve so triggering the back side happens early enough to get the barrel to the the first and third baselines. ball or slider consistently for strikes, they will be able to dominate any hitter Dave Gasser, front of the plate as the pitch arrives. This drill allows the hitter to get a feel who cannot handle that pitch. And once they know how to change speeds This forces them to get the plane of the bat at off the fastball with both a breaking ball and a change up, they can easily Oregon Baseball Coaches Hall-of-Famer for adjusting to different fastballs in a game as they face different pitchers. contact exactly where they need it to be to drive the ball get a batter out front and off balance during a game. Only with systematic Coach Gasser’s coaching career spans 36 years and includes The second skill required to hit fastballs more consistently when you with a swing at the same pitch. Until this is developed, work can our players improve the skills of hitting a fastball well enough to 30 varsity teams, His varsity coaching record in Oregon is are looking for one is determining your optimal fastball strike zone. Once they will probably not be able to square up curve balls adjust to ever increasing fastball speeds. Only with meaningful reps can 750-235, the most wins in Oregon baseball history, including we have the skill to drive a when they swing, often letting the barrel get out ahead they increase their ability to drive the ball on the outside, inside, high and five state champions at three different schools, 18 league middle-third fastball consis- of the hands too soon. Finally, set up a cone in left low quadrants of the plate. And only with intentional practice can a hitter champions and twelve state “final four” appearances. tently, the next challenge center field and right center and ask your hitters to drive recognize the release of varied pitches and delay their swing long enough that pitchers present is curveballs to the middle half of the field. The only way to take a strong, balanced swing on slower pitches. Our ability to replicate moving the ball either away to consistently drive a breaking ball up the middle is to the challenges of a game in practice is vital. Then, our teaching skills along What exactly is a “high performing hitter”? That is an essential or in on the hands. One of keep the front side on the ball long enough to get the with the flexibility of the BP3 can combine and develop high performing question. After teaching and coaching for over forty years, the the BP3’s greatest strengths barrel square to the front of the plate as it arrives and hitters. need to begin the learning process with a clear picture of what is easily moving the ball within the strike zone. First, move the fastball to have the weight flow toward the pitcher. Until that skill you want your students to “know and do” at the end of the outer part of the plate using the horizontal micro-adjustment knob. is developed, the breaking ball on the outer third of the plate will be an out pitch as our hitters roll over them arriving too early. instruction is clear. Let’s find out how well a hitter can drive the ball to the back half of JUGS BP®3 Baseball Pitching Being able to square these pitches to the back half of the field is the mark of the field. Making sure the ball has travelled far enough to allow contact a high performing hitter that rarely strikes out and the defense cannot shift The challenge of hitting a baseball against an accomplished to happen behind the hands while the front side and eyes stay on the ball Machine with Changeup on to gain an advantage. pitcher is extremely difficult. It requires developing the skill to hit long enough to allow the body to flow toward the flight of the ball are key the ball squarely on the barrel despite the fact that at the moment coaching points to consider. Work to drive three in a row with medium This is as close of release the pitcher has some significant advantages. speed, then as the player progresses increase the speed to increase their as a machine adjustment skills. Now move the ball to the inner third of the plate and Developing the Ability to Recognize 1. The pitches location is not known. can get to a repeat the process. We must improve the hitters ability to handle balls and Adjust to Off Speed Pitches thrown inside once they demonstrate the ability to drive the ball on the live pitcher— 2. The speed of the pitch can and will vary. The change up has become an essential pitch for many accomplished outer half, or pitchers will exploit this weakness. The ultimate teaching challenge is this: we must train a hitter to pitchers. Once a hitter can get on time for a hard fastball and recognize and A state-of-the-art recognize where the ball will arrive in the strike zone, when the ball will One more skill is essential. How high in the zone can you really drive drive a hittable curveball or slider, the final way to get a hitter to miss the 3-wheel machine arrive, and how to get the barrel to the right place at just the right time the ball? How low? Once you see and recognize a high fast ball, why swing barrel is reducing speed on a pitch coming out of the same release point as that can go while swinging the bat in a balanced, accelerating rhythm. if you really cannot get that high with your barrel on your swing? The same the fastball. Without training, the swing will start too early and the result from fastballs to is true of the ball down in the zone. Another strength of the BP3 is easily will be a miss or a reduced speed routine ground ball or pop up if the ball None of this can happen if enough repetitions of game like challenges changeups without moving the ball up or down in the zone. is hit. To prepare our players for the challenge of the change up, several have not been provided to develop the skill of “visual inferencing”. At the hitter knowing Start with a fastball features of the BP3 can help us in practice. the moment a pitch is released, a hitter must be able to read the ball it and can throw location at the middle of First, players must out of the hand to recognize spin. In a fraction of a second, before the chest. Work with your recognize the difference 9 different pitches. the ball is fifteen feet out of the hand, the mind must make an instan- players to become aware between the way the taneous decision. Fastball? Curve? Slider? Change? High? Low? of the barrels “drop” as the fastball and change up spin Inside? Outside? Hittable to drive? Too filthy to hit hard? This is not swing initiates. Make sure at release. The BP3 has a a conscious thought; indeed, the hitter does not have enough time to that as the back knee cracks and the back elbow drops with it that the barrel setting that moves from put anything into words against a pitcher with good stuff. does not get lower than the ball. If it does, you cannot get the barrel on fastball to change every ten seconds—Fastball • Changeup Hitting Circuit 1. plane with a high fastball. The way that the BP3 easily “climbs the ladder” Have hitters track the ball and announce “fastball” or “change” on a regular What is required is that an instant visual inference allows the allows all the reps needed in a few minutes for your hitters to experience basis to develop this skill. hitter to recognize a ball out of the strike zone and take the pitch. Or, the challenge of squaring up the high fastball. Repeat this process for the it allows the hitter to recognize the speed and location of a pitch in low zone. the strike zone and begin unlocking the swing to arrive right on time Once this work is done, we can practice “hunting and square the ball up. How can we use practice to improve every fastballs” early in the count during games. Get four hitters one of our hitters to do this more often and improve their game around the batting cage. Each has the same challenge: performance? Let’s look at the features of the JUGS BP3 and prepare square up a hittable fastball. our hitters for the three essential challenges of both developing visual The BP3 easily allows a trained manager to miss inferring and developing the skills needed to react to the baseball in a the zone twice and then throw one pitch in the middle third. The goal is take the misses and drive the mistake. Switch hitters after 3 pitches and For a demonstration manner that improves our odds to square up the baseball ® give them several rounds. Ultimately, if we want to get our hitters to drive of the BP 3 come see mistakes and take fastballs they can’t square up, we should create that us at Booth 230. challenge and provide repetitions to create a natural reaction from visual Developing the Ability to Recognize recognition of spin at release. That is exactly what is required to hit in Next, using the remote function on the machine, ask and Hunt Fastballs games. hitters to hit fastball and take change ups. A coach can determine which pitch is thrown and can work with your Often in baseball our hitters are best able to hit a fastball better than Developing the Ability to Recognize hitters and the essential skill of taking off speed pitches breaking pitches or changeups, so we tell them to “sit dead red”. But and Drive a Curveball/Slider in certain circumstances during a game. Then, switch the being a good fastball hitter requires intentional instruction and a sound challenge and have your hitters “sit” on a change up and approach to effectively hunt a fastball. The first challenge is helping them Once we develop a group of hitters who can drive fastballs effectively, take the fastball. Sometimes this is what the game requires, depending on hit fastballs consistently in pitchers are going to start spinning up a large number of curveballs at our the pitcher and his tendencies. the “middle third” of the batting lineup. These pitches require the ability to recognize the spin of a jugssports.com Finally, let’s use the BP3’s random cycles to work on our hitters being tough plate from the buckle to just breaking ball early with the discipline to wait longer to unlock our swing. outs with two strikes and extending pitch counts. Place the location on the above the knee, and hitting Along with that, the skill to plane the barrel below where the ball is being outside corner and select Fastball • Changeup Hitting Circuit 2 or 3. 2D Barcode Video Links fastballs from medium seen to square up the ball where it actually arrives as the ball enters the to high speeds. The BP3 strike zone is required. Hitters also must be able to read when the ball is The challenge is to look fastball and adjust to off speed The 2D barcodes strategically placed throughout this article link can execute these pitches going to miss the strike zone, especially when it will end up too low to hit. away, anticipating hitting the ball to the back half of the to the video versions of the drill Coach Gasser is describing. Using consistently. Dial the location to the middle third, and as soon as a player No hitter, no matter how coordinated, is born with this skill. It can only be field. Any ball in becomes a natural reaction. The hitter your mobile device scan the barcode and the video will load. squares up three pitches in a row, add a few miles an hour and work for developed with quality repetitions against curveballs thrown with game like must fight off any ball close to the zone. High perform- Videos can also be viewed at: https://jugssports.com/pages/ three in a row again. Each speed variation requires that the hitter makes spin and trajectory. The BP3 excels at providing these repetitions. ing hitters are tough outs, not easy to strike out. Let’s coaches-corner/jugs-bp3-baseball-pitching-machine-drills.html subtle, necessary adjustments that include a slightly earlier load and landing develop the skill to extend an at bat!

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A multitude of players and introduced and explained how to LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — On coaches have benefited from this benefit from the program, many May 22, 2019, Dr. Bill Harrison program. drills were introduced that helped lost his long and courageous battle My first exposure to the Visual refine vision, concentration, and with cancer. Dynamics program was when Bill preparation. His family, friends, baseball spoke at the ABCA Convention in From Little League to the Major coaches and baseball players at San Francisco. At that convention, Leagues, his techniques and ideas all levels of the game will miss he talked about” fine centering” from the program have been passed this innovative, brilliant, creative, and “soft centering.” These two along to virtually every team on passionate, caring man. concepts were revolutionary at the planet. He was a giant in the field of the time. Bill didn’t stop there! He vision in all sports and particularly The Visual Dynamics program developed one more outstanding baseball. has helped hundreds of players program which has also benefitted His interest in all sports began and coaches. The program included virtually every team on the planet. at an early age. His older brother, virtually all aspects of the game. He was still working on and Gary, challenged, encouraged and He was quickly hired by the constantly adding to the program helped Bill develop his skills. Kansas City Royals baseball team until the time he passed away. That His mom and dad supported and to help their Minor League and program is called Slow The Game provided an atmosphere to not only BASEBALL VISION PIONEER — George Brett (left) of the Major League players. Down. achieve high marks in sports but to Kansas City Royals was a big believer in baseball vision training The first meeting he had with Using visual concepts as a be a top scholar as well. as taught by Dr. Bill Harrison (right). the players was after a full day of vehicle to control what takes place Bill inherited many traits from begin the swing. So, we worked concentrate on two things at the practice in spring training. Players when a player fields, throws or hits his parents. They both had a burning all week on keeping his hands up same time. What I should have done reluctantly filed in to hear what they the ball, allows the player to be desire to help others. They believed and back to load. We thought we’d is make an evaluation and fix the perceived was going to be a “young able to seemingly Slow The Game in the importance of an education. solved the problem. problem in practice sessions. college guy” talking about subjects Down. His dad was a highly respected The next game, Bill went to Even though one’s competitive in which amounted to a repeat of It teaches a player how to focus and extremely popular education bat four times, and each time he nature urges the problem be fixed what they already heard. and concentrate on one issue at a administrator, with a special gift for reverted back to the old habits. At in the present, unless a player is They were not looking forward time and teaches the player how helping troubled youngsters. that time, I was coaching third base really advanced and can solve the hearing another boring lecture to prioritize and focus only on the It was easy to see why this great and each time I yelled, “Keep your problem with a quick reminder, The mood changed quickly after issue at hand. man was successful in so many hands back,” which I repeated on it is counterproductive to try to Bill asked three questions. Question Learning how to approach areas. He was a natural born leader. each swing. repair mechanical problems during number one was, “how much time each game situation with a clear His interest in all sports was clearly On the last at-bat, he struck competition. do you spend on the physical part objective, free from distraction or demonstrated at Bullard High out. After striking out, he gave Bill was starting to use parts of of hitting?” thoughts of any other issues, time School (CA), where he excelled me a strange look as he walked the two programs he would later Almost all hands went up and is seemingly slowed down. That as a quarterback on the football toward the dugout. It was a look develop. the answer was a good deal of the is probably an oversimplification, team, as a playmaking guard on of confusion rather than a look of After outstanding athletic and time. Question number two was but it is one way to describe the the basketball team and was an disappointment. academic success at Bullard, Bill ‘how much time to you spend on programs. outstanding pitcher and hitter on The next day at school, Bill became a starting pitcher for the the mental part of hitting?” Very simply, it’s easy to see the baseball team. walked up to me and put his hand University of California baseball Fewer hands went up. more clearly, control actions that He was not only a star athlete but on my shoulder and said, “Coach, team, where he earned his doctorate Question number three was are frustrating, focus only on the an equally gifted scholar. did you want me to hit the ball or degree in optometry. followed by even fewer hands things needed to get the job done Bill was a born leader and keep my hands back?” He had a new and passionate going up and almost dead silence. and how to deal with distractions teacher. He had a special gift of I responded, “Bill we have a interest in the field of vision. “How much time you spend by utilizing both of Bill Harrison’s evaluating a lesson and was able to problem here. The player is smarter Fortified with the vast knowledge on the visual part of hitting? That programs. see the details that are important. than the coach.” about vision, he decided to combine got their attention. After a couple Both of these programs will As a student, Bill was able to At that time, the young, eager the two passions. That decision drills with Bill, the players quickly continue to be helpful and will last pass along his views concerning the coach was trying to help his player became valuable to baseball all over bought into the program. His biggest forever. They will constantly be lesson. He did this in a very special, but was guilty of over coaching. the world. supporter on the Visual Dynamics improved by Bill’s son, Ryan. He respectful and sincere manner. The This demonstrated how perceptive His knowledge about baseball program was one of the greatest was trained by his dad and also following is a good example. he was. Even as a teenager, he and vision helped to provide hitters of all time, George Brett. helped develop many drills using As a young, eager coach at was able to assess situations and valuable information on how to Bill’s work with the Kansas City both programs. Bullard High School, I had noticed logically and respectfully point out concentrate and see the ball better. Royals was highly recognized and I feel honored to have been that Bill was not loading his hands important points and details. He developed a program called applauded. Other major league his high school baseball coach properly when hitting. He moved It is extremely difficult, if Visual Dynamics which exploded teams saw the value in the Visual and truly blessed for his life time them back and dropped them to not impossible, for a player to in baseball throughout the world. Dynamics program and requested friendship. Exploring What Dr. Harrison Did For Sport Of Baseball By LOU PAVLOVICH, JR. Vision Of Barry Bonds pitch, saw it deep and squaring Editor/Collegiate Baseball Barry Bonds had no equal when the ball every time. Syd jumped it came to hitting vision, according on a plane the next morning for LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — to Dr. Harrison. Phoenix. Dr. Bill Harrison was simply the He could stop from swinging “In the middle of the contest the greatest baseball vision training at marginal pitches and go after next day, Syd called Bonds out of specialist of all time. pitches he could drive hard the vast the game and asked the manager to This article about Dr. Harrison is majority of the time. get the young ball player on a plane a compilation of stories Collegiate “I have a battery of tests which to Pittsburgh immediately. And the Baseball has run about this vision I have performed on Major League rest was history. expert over the years. players going back to the early ’70s “As I look back at evaluating He spent more than 50 years for a number of organizations,” said many hitters on the professional, studying how to train the vision Dr. Harrison. college and even high school levels of athletes at the highest level “In testing thousands of Major for over 50 years, Barry Bonds is possible. League hitters, Barry Bonds tested still my gold standard. He has worked with a who’s who out with the highest vision readings “All the great hitters I have been of great Major Leaguers, including of any baseball player we had ever around, which include people such Barry Bonds, George Brett and worked with. I first saw him in 1986 as Barry Bonds, George Brett, Greg Maddux, just to name a few. during spring training as he came Tony Gwynn, Rod Carew, among He’s also worked with more out of A ball after signing with the many others, really bought into the than half of the major league clubs, Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization idea of seeing the ball right out of numerous colleges, universities and after playing for Arizona State the pitcher’s hand. The method of academies, including the original University. He was not considered getting there can be variable. It will only happen if the hitter is highly Kansas City Royals Baseball a legitimate Major League prospect Nobody had better baseball vision than Barry Bonds. Academy. for the Pirates at the time. visual. I refer to being highly visual Dr. Harrison taught many Major “When I tested Barry Bonds, Pirates. I told Syd that the last Around May, the Pirates’ AAA as almost being out of the body League hitters, fielders and pitchers I gathered all the information on player I saw (Bonds) was the most team was playing in Phoenix, and as the hitter is totally unaware of how to improve their outward him and left the room. Barry is the visually gifted of all the players I Syd Thrift asked me to watch and what the body is doing. They let vision and internal vision skills only player who had achieved 100 had evaluated since 1971, which work with some of the players. I their body go on automatic pilot. to levels which have helped them percent in each of those categories was 15 years at the time. I had never saw Barry in action for the first Generally, it will only work if the excel. He was instrumental in and subsequently received a 100 seen a baseball player as gifted time, and he looked terrific. That athlete is totally thought free. educating numerous coaches on percent in terms of high level visually and mentally as this guy. evening, I called Syd and told him “So being totally free of thought, the pro level about vision as well binocularity. I then talked to Syd “Barry Bonds was in AAA for this guy really was phenomenal as college and high school coaches. Thrift, general manager of the the Pirates’ organization that year. because he visually tracked every See BASEBALL’S, Page 12 Page 12 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Baseball’s Greatest Vision Trainer Had Answers Continued From Page 11 a batter certainly doesn’t want to take that pitch.” being totally unaware of the body “George many times told me, as and being able to turn the light have numerous other major league switch on just as the pitcher releases players, when he was 100 percent the ball toward the catcher is focused on slowing the ball down, vital. When they do that, these tracking it all the way, he could premiere hitters aren’t even aware actually see the ball hit the bat. We of what the pitcher’s motion is or recognize that certain eye tracking who the pitcher is a lot of times. research suggests that this can not Hitters who are really good at this be done, but eye trackers, being aren’t concerned with a pitcher limited in their scope, do not take in telegraphing a pitch.” to consideration the player’s ability What He Evaluated to project the ball’s action and to Dr. Harrison said there were make a rapid eye movement to the several areas he evaluates with it exact intended contact point.” comes to baseball vision. Utilizing Time Better “We first want to find out if Dr. Harrison said he has been they have a slight eyesight problem around numerous baseball practices that is limiting their performance. over the years. Do they need glasses, contacts “I see a lot of opportunity for or laser surgery? We check their coaches to help their players get visual acuity. Then we check what better visually. I think there is a is called contrast sensitivity, a vital lot of dead time on the field where element in hitting a baseball. This coaches could get players doing is seeing an item on something various visually-oriented drills. that doesn’t have much contrast. “For example, if I were the coach Contrast is the degree of blackness and had the pitcher throwing in against whiteness. the bullpen, I would always have “When you think of a baseball, Dr. Bill Harrison helped thousands of baseball players perform better. two batters standing in as they the seams are red. When they start for. If they don’t look for the right years after he began working with this is true, then maybe a greater took pitches and watched pitches spinning, they look gray or brown. thing, they simply won’t see it even baseball players on vision, more vision emphasis is needed. When coming to the plate. If a pitcher was It’s hard to see the red. And that’s though it’s right in front of them. of the vision iceberg is still being the hitter has to take a pitch, what disturbed by hitters being on each poor contrast. For hitters, this is “Since it was successful with our uncovered. does it look like? In virtually every side of the plate, I would put the a big problem at dusk under poor work with the Kansas City Royals He worked with his son Ryan case, the hitter says the ball looks hitters behind the catcher or even lights or a dirty ball. Contrast in the mid-70’s, we would like to for over 20 years after he graduated like a beach ball. So this gives them behind the fence where the catcher sensitivity can be altered and see baseball players take more time from U.C. Davis with a degree in a standard.” was setting up. improved but not very much. to visualize in their minds what they exercise physiology. “Or the hitters could stand in the “Then we assess their eye Brett Hitting Approach batters’ boxes but back away from will do before they actually do it “Collectively, we have been Dr. Harrison said that Hall of alignment which is the tendency in practices or games with visual more specific and more effective the plate a little bit. Those hitters of their eyes to turn in or out. We Famer George Brett realized how need to see a lot of live pitches, and memory or projection. with helping improve athletes’ important vision was in processing don’t find too many problems with “Al Endriss, former head coach performances. that is the only place they will be that. pitches as 90-plus mph fastballs and able to see them. I see such a wasted at Redwood High School (Larkspur, “I asked players how physical nasty breaking pitches came toward “But probably the most Calif.), had the team sit under a tree the game of baseball is? Most opportunity in the bullpen many critical thing we evaluate is their the catcher’s mitt. times that would help the visual prior to practice as they would close would will say it’s everything “When you step in against binocularity. This is how the seven their eyes and mentally visualize because the game involves strength tracking skills of hitters. When this muscles of one eye work with the incredible pitching and let a pitch technique is put into play, it almost how the practice would go as he and conditioning and constant work go by with the ball looking like a seven muscles of the other eye. The described what was about to take on mechanics. Then I would ask always works. ability of the brain to utilize the two beach ball, it shows you how well “I am aware of several hitters place. It only took five minutes how important the mental side was. you are able to see the ball. Many eyes together is known as depth each day, but his team practiced this Most of them responded that it was on the Major League level who perception. At a higher level, it is times when you go up against a are frustrated because the pitching concept because the kids came from equally important. pitcher of this level, the ball seems known as stereo acuity. many different types of classes. It “They have now said that the coach won’t let them stand in “One can only have high level to be a blur. Seeing the ball big is to watch pitches as pitchers are allowed the players to transition game is 100 percent physical and your goal. binocularity if they score high in from being academic students to also 100 percent mental. After that, throwing bullpens. They also get depth perception, contrast acuity, “George Brett used a terrific frustrated that pitchers tend to throw athletes. I ask them how important the visual technique when he stepped out of visual acuity, eye alignment, and “If a coach doesn’t encourage side of the game is? Depending on in the bullpen when the position eye muscle vergence skills. the box after a pitch. He would players are taking batting practice, this, it is a good idea for the athlete the player, they will say it is equally automatically ask himself one “I also assess visual memory on his own to visually project in his important. When I asked them how so there is no opportunity to take and visual projection skills which question. How well did he see advantage of the live pitching.” mind great defensive plays, perfect much time they spent working on the pitch? It wasn’t, ‘That didn’t combined is their visual thinking throws, leads when stealing and the physical part of the game, they Visual Practices ability. Great binocularity with feel good or I need to lower my slides…anything he will be doing told me almost 100 percent. shoulder.’ It was never a mechanical Dr. Harrison was asked how he excellent visual thinking ability on the practice field. You want “As far as the time they spent would structure practices so hitters provides the player a great set of thing. It was very visual. His hitters to visualize in their minds on the mental part of the game, thought was that if he could see would be more visually prepared visual and mental tools. a series of high quality at bats they most say very little, although they for game speed pitching. “So we assess this to find out what the pitch well, his odds went up have had in the past off righthanders probably work on it more than they for getting a hit. If he didn’t see a “My fascination with this game the player sees and try to understand or lefthanders. think they do. is the challenge of speed. During what they can do visually. Then we pitch well, he needed to make the “What we have found is when “When you ask how much time adjustment in his focus effort so he games, the speed of pitches is faster start the training program based on a player visualizes in this fashion they spend on visual drills, they say than practice. There is so much what our measurements are. Keep saw the ball well the next pitch. prior to practice, they are in the very little because they don’t know “He was a visual thinker and time spent in practices on slower, in mind that we have been doing proverbial zone more times than what to do.” less than real time game velocity. this testing since the early ’70s.” visual hitter. It was critical to him not. Their mind is in the zone before To emphasize his point about that he saw the ball really well. Working on hitting mechanics is Be Totally Visual they even go on the field. the value of great athletic vision, We try to help hitters today think important to a degree. But there Dr. Harrison said that when “Who does this? Carlos Beltran Dr. Harrison then asks athletes how in those terms. Did the hitter see must be a phase of practice that an athlete is being observant of the Mets does this. David many times they have produced the ball as well as he saw it when features game speed pitching or visually, that is when everything Dellucci of the Cleveland Indians perfect swings while hitting since he took a pitch? Sometimes that even higher velocities. looks slower with more detail and does it. George Brett, former Hall of they spend nearly 100 percent of alone allows a hitter to become “Let me give you an example. absorbed through the mind more Famer with the Kansas City Royals, their time on the physical side. more visual. If you are veteran driver and go thoroughly. did it during his career along with Most will say perfect swings take “It has been extremely rare when down the same street year after “When that occurs, we can’t over Edgar Martinez of the Mariners place 30-40 percent of the time in I have worked with a hitter who year, everything is normal. But if think and worry about mechanical and Jason Giambi of the Yankees, games. But the reality is that perfect saw the ball well and didn’t have the city puts up a stop sign on the issues or other distractions the game just to name a few. There are a lot swings only take place 5-10 percent a pretty good at bat. That doesn’t street without you knowing about may have such as poor umpires, the of players who have done this over in contests. mean they always got a hit. But it, it will undoubtedly startle you. weather, etc. When we are really the years with great success. “I then ask them what they notice they didn’t feel like they were Often times there are accidents visual, we can’t think. Now if you “The point is that they go into when they are playing at their very, overmatched.” and screeching of brakes when this internally talk to yourself, we can’t batting practice with the right mind very best and what they are thinking Dr. Harrison was asked if all happens because nobody is aware see nearly as well and as quickly set. They are in the zone when about. Nearly every athlete says hitters should take the first pitch of the stop sign. with details. We have proven this they step in to bat, play defense or he doesn’t think about anything at of an at-bat so the ball will appear “Once we see the sign, there is a with all sorts of testing through pitch. After they complete this drill, all. Then I ask them what they see slower. processing time in your mind. How the years. athletes tell me that they mentally when they are hitting well. Athletes “No, not necessarily. If they are fast does that visual cue go through “We utilize the visual system feel calm, focused, and confident respond that the baseball coming to struggling, it is a good idea. And our eyes and into our brain and on to develop visual pictures in the but ready to be aggressive. There home plate is much slower. particularly early in the game, it to our feet so the brake is stepped mind which essentially is what is some dead time out there prior “When they are struggling as is a good idea. It also depends on on as the vehicle is stopped? I call visual memory or visual to practices or games when they hitters, on defense or on the mound, the level. Hitters must be smart “Most people are not nearly as projection. Visual memory and are stretching. This may be an ideal baseball players tell me they think and know what the opposition will quick as they need to be. A lot of visual projection are two separate time to do this for athletes. It is a about everything. be throwing them. On the high times it is concentration. Many components of visualization. Visual powerful technique for successful “I ask them how well they see the school level, that first pitch in all times the person is not paying memory is of the past and visual athletes.” ball, and they shake their heads. A likelihood will be a fastball. Many attention. But even if they are projection is related to the future. More Information Uncovered common answer is that a baseball times it will be a fastball away. Baseball players see what they look Dr. Harrison said that nearly 40 looks like a pea or golf ball. If all “If it sails right down the middle, See HITTERS MUST, Page 14 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 13 Page 14 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Consistent Game Speed Pitching Will Help Hitters Continued From Page 12 in rhythm. You never see that in hitting practice. Having a complete paying attention, there is a speed pitcher’s motion rather than a quick that takes place as this is processed, toss would be more game-like.” and that speed is very limiting. If Dr. Harrison said pitchers this goes from the eyes to the brain and coaches don’t have to be the and onto the feet slowly, what the sole sources of throwing batting person saw happened very fast to practice. him. If it goes through the eyes, “Why don’t teams have their brain and into the feet quickly, infielders and outfielders throw what they are looking at appeared more batting practice? They could to happen slowly. go through the regular pitching “Just about every hitter has a motion and throw from 40 feet. level of pitching he simply can’t It would help them throw more handle. Some hitters can’t handle accurately and strengthen their 85 mph pitches. Many can handle arms as well. After a set number of 88 mph. As the velocity goes up, pitches, you rotate to the next guy. fewer hitters can handle the speed. Hitters would be seeing the true “But I firmly believe if the action of balls they see in games.” eyes, body and mind are trained to For years, certain coaches across work properly together, a 100 mph the nation have drawn quarter size pitch is not impossible to hit. No circles on balls which are different one is trained to do that. It is a lot colors. During batting practice, more than hitting a fastball. It is these coaches tell the hitters to the varying locations and types of either swing at or let the pitch go pitches with different movement.” depending on the colored dot. They don’t care about how their hitters Live Pitching The Best Dr. Harrison said the ultimate in looked mechanically. They only Without great vision for any aspect of baseball, it is hard to excel. want their batters hitting the ball his book is having live pitching from even know where the punch came are some hitters who have the most hard and being totally visual. Hitting Non-Strikes Vital a human about 40 to 50 feet away from. But you block it. Dr. Harrison said hitters don’t beautiful swings. If a hurler throws “I think it is just a step in a phase from the batter. The true trajectory “Players make unbelievable have that many perfect swings. So a pitch 33 inches off the ground, this of instruction where they label a and spin characteristics of a baseball plays all the time and have no idea they must be able to hit non-strikes type of batter will absolutely kill it. ball with color or a number. What is preferable to a whiffle or tennis how their body got there. They and be bad ball hitters. It is a highlight film. But the ball is you really want a hitter to do is to ball. On the other hand, fast tennis remember seeing the ball clearly, “They must be able to make not 33 inches off the ground very be totally non-verbal. ball and whiffle ball machines are but they don’t label it. I feel training good, solid contact even though often. When hitters don’t have the “There is a part of the visual effective for improving a player’s must evolve to the point where the body is not in a perfect position. flexibility to adjust, they can be in system that is totally non-conscious. confidence that they can handle there is no verbalization of here The one hitter who comes to mind big trouble.” For instance, you may reach into high velocities. comes a curve or changeup or red, who can hit virtually any pitch Dr. Harrison said that any time the cupboard and hear something “If I were the coach, I would blue or number on the ball. On is Vladimir Guerrero of the Los a coach can inspire his athletes to is falling, and the hand catches it have my hitters see a lot of high the way to getting to the ultimate Angeles Angels. He is amazing work on their eye to hand tracking, before it hits the counter. If you velocity pitches as a station. I where your visual system is totally how he can handle the bat without that is a positive step. stand on one leg and something would never have a pitcher throw non-conscious, these drills can be having a perfect swing and still “Ping pong has some value. moves, there is a tendency for the batting practice one pitch after the good. But you don’t want to leave a generate tremendous power. To Racquetball is excellent, as is body to react before you even see next in rapid fire motion. I would player at that stage. You want them me, that is what you want. You squash. Handball may be the best. it. Another example is if somebody rather have a pitcher go through a to be totally non-verbal. They are want hitters who don’t always look Off-season training with those throws a punch at you. Your arm complete action from the windup better visually if there is no talking beautiful but still get results. There instinctively goes up, and you don’t or stretch so the batter could get to themselves.” See GREAT, Page 15 Next Issue... 2020 Top New Products/HS Preview Edition Read all about the 2020 amazing new baseball products in Collegiate Baseball’s January 24, 2020 edition which features our Best Of Show winners from the ABCA National Convention. This will be the 21st year that the best new products at the trade show are chosen. Everyone in baseball eagerly awaits the announcement of the winners in this issue which also is our 2020 National High School Preview edition. The top high school teams in the country will be featured along with the Pre-Season High School All Americans presented by Diamond Sports and the state-by-state list of top high school players. For less than the cost of a handful of baseballs, you can purchase a year’s subscription to Collegiate Baseball. 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Hitters rarely see the ball deep conditioning that goes on in the train on a machine. I have spoken enough because they rarely make weight room.” to several people who have done the effort to track the ball deep. tremendous training on tennis ball “Scientists say you can’t do it

Good Hitting Drills machines. But it was nothing they (track pitches deep into the strike Dr. Harrison said the art of couldn’t have done on a regular zone). pepper that players used to perform baseball pitching machine or even “But scientists aren’t always prior to games is now all but just throwing. Machines are simply right. I’m here to tell you that hitters extinct. He thinks players need tools, and the methods in which can see the ball deep. But they don’t more opportunity to play games they are used is what counts.” do it the way scientists researched like this which in effect develops it. On the internet, go to a search their skills. Slowing Pitches Down engine such as Yahoo or Google and Pepper is when one batter is Dr. Harrison was asked what look for sports baseball photos. about 15 feet in front of several a batter can do to visually slow “There are photos of players who fielders. One fielder will toss a ball pitches down during games. had key hits in the American League to the hitting area of the batter who “In general, hitters of all types and National League championship hits the ball back at them firmly as do not see the ball early enough. series which vividly show the he chokes up with a small thrust When I talk about seeing the ball, batter’s eyes and nose pointed right of the bat. After the ball is hit, the the batter must really recognize it at the ball at contact. This is what Sean Casey of the Reds (left) and Dr. Bill Harrison. fielder picks up the hit ball and and process what the ball is doing hitters should try to do all the time. great hitters like Manny Ramirez fastest bats were barely under .2 starts the process all over again. The in flight. This destroys the theory of all the and others who hit home runs for seconds from the moment the swing game requires precision throws and “If you have 60 feet, 6 inches researchers who say you can’t see a living always look at the point of started to the point of contact. A good bat dexterity along with good between the pitching rubber and the ball deep. contact. This skill must be learned 90 mph fastball is approximately fielding skills. home plate, a lot of hitters aren’t “Some of the people who lecture by hitters. And many players don’t .4 seconds from pitcher release to “I always liked this from a visual seeing it until it is 10-20 feet out on hitting across the nation say you even try to do it.” contact with the bat. perspective. It takes a little bit of of the pitcher’s hand. And keep in can’t see the ball the last 6-10 feet. Dr. Harrison said seeing the ball “If it takes approximately .2 control to throw the ball properly, mind the pitcher is releasing the ball And there is another man who, for early is vital when you look at the seconds to swing the bat, it shows hit the ball and catch it. It looks 5-6 feet in front of the rubber. some reason, feels you can’t see it numbers. you that the hitter must make his incredibly simple, but it isn’t.” “Often times the batter only sees the last 15-20 feet. “At the Kansas City Royals decision on swinging or not in the Dr. Harrison said he found value a dirty sphere that is fairly small “They simply don’t understand Academy in the early 1970s, a coach first .2 seconds or they will be too in another terrific drill he saw at the shortly after release point. Then how vision works. I can tell you the measured the fastest bat speeds. The late to hit it.” Los Angeles Angels’ instructional league by Bruce Hines, minor league coordinator and son of the famous hitting instructor Ben Hines. The drill required four players at each station (a hitter, soft toss flipper, fielder 120 feet away and another 250 feet away). “There were four hitters each separated 40 feet apart spread out between the left field foul pole and third base. It wasn’t visually about the tracking of the ball as much as seeing the result. “The purpose of the drill was to drive the ball through one of the two outfielders (one 120 feet away DIAMONDDIAMOND and the other 250 feet away). What I liked about it was the immediate feedback you had. After the ball was hit, how did the ball fly? It obviously helped the batter know whether he was getting topspin or backspin. This is mechanical, but there is a visual component to it as well.” Dr. Harrison was asked if he feels pitching machines have a good visual place in baseball. “I like the idea of using small balls the size of golf balls when hitting against pitching machines. They definitely have a place defensively as well as offensively. Fielding ground balls with a small BOOTH #601 ball has a plus to it as a drill. Small plastic balls the size of golf balls work well in machines made for them. “Many things have been used in an effort to develop hitters. Bottle caps, beans, M & Ms, whiffle ball machines, tennis ball machines and pitching machines all have their place. But none of them provide vision training. “For these methods to be beneficial, they have to be done almost daily. That is not the case with vision training. Vision is only trained if the method used changes the neurological system that controls the eye muscles and the visual process. It generally has a lasting effect. These machines can be helpful tools, but they shouldn’t be confused with vision training. “A pitching machine that utilizes regulation baseballs thrown very hard about 40 feet away is good. Regulation baseballs need to be used because the player must see the trajectory, spin, and rate of spin. It’s not only the velocity but the changing velocity as a pitch slows down. Page 16 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

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Photo By Jeff Reinking, Louisville Athletics Photo courtesy of Louisville Athletics Page 18 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Louisville Stocked With Star Power In 2020 Continued From Page 17 selected in the MLB Draft with 80 Justin Lavey played third and signing professional contracts. second base last season (only 1 error Danny Oriente (.332, 1 HR, 17 2B, “I am excited about our 2020 in first 54 games last season). 49 RBI), 2B Lucas Dunn (.309, 1 team,” said McDonnell. “We moved him to shortstop, and HR, 10 2B, 25 RBI, 15 SB), OF “Our team has a deep and he was fantastic the first month of Zach Britton (.288, 5 HR, 7 2B, experienced pitching staff. We the fall until he tweaked his back. 28 RBI, 2 SB in 30 games) and C have star power on the mound He is expected to be ready for the Henry Davis (.280, 3 HR, 5 2B, 23 in starters Detmers, Miller and season. RBI in 35 games). Smith. That is a terrific weekend “Lucas Dunn is the ultimate Factor in one of the top starting rotation. Then we have swing guy who can play centerfield, recruiting classes in the nation of three exceptional pitchers in the second base or shortstop. Right now 18 newcomers, and Louisville will back end of games, including he is at second base. be loaded in 2020. Kirian, Elliott and Poland. “We have depth and versatility One of the trademarks of a Dan “Also important to consider are at multiple defensive positions and McDonnell coached team is speed the new pitchers from a year ago have a lot of speed in the outfield. on offense and defense. who typically make big jumps from We also have Jared Poland who In six of the last seven seasons, their freshman to sophomore years. can play second base and pitch the Cardinals have swiped over 100 There are some other talented arms for us.” bases with a high of 150 during the in RHP Kerry Wright, LHP Michael Offensively, the Cardinals 2013 season. Prosecky and RHP Glenn Albanese, averaged 7.4 runs per game and Expect well over 100 stolen just to name a few. They are all were sixth in the nation in total run bases in 2020 with the return of draft picks or played in the Cape production (512 runs) last season. Lavey (20 SB) and Dunn (15 SB) Cod League. Louisville was third in the nation plus the addition of two junior “Freshman RHP Ryan Hawks with 702 hits and seventh with 140 college transfers in OF Luke Brown played on the USA 18 and under doubles. They also collected 52 from John A Logan College (66 team, and LHP Garrett Schmeltz homers and 20 triples while stealing stolen bases in 72 attempts, second pitched in the Cape Cod League 108 of 134 bases. in NJCAA Div. I) and OF Levi as well. The Cardinals have a highly Usher from Kirkwood College (36 “We have a lot of talent, disciplined offense as Louisville 3B ALEX BINELAS stolen bases in 38 attempts). experience and depth with the hitters walked 339 times last …Hit 14 homers, 14 doubles, 59 RBI for Louisville in 2019 McDonnell has led Louisville to pitching staff.” season. a 605-240 record over the past 13 Last season, Louisville pitchers “We have a lot of older position “In our system, players get better McDonnell has been with seasons with five appearances in the were third in the nation with 7.02 players back. Oriente and Lavey at stealing the longer they are with Louisville for 13 years. His superb College World Series. hits allowed per nine innings, sixth are two seniors who have played us. By the time a player is in his pitching coach Roger Williams has The Cardinals third place finish in strikeouts per nine innings (10.4) a lot for us. third season with us, he typically been with him all 13 years. last season was the highest finish in and sixth in WHIP (1.2). “Our junior class is filled with has double digit stolen bases. You also have an elite hitting school history. Defensively, Louisville has experienced players in Britton, When young players come into our coach in Eric Snyder who has been Here are other facts to chew on. the potential to be better than last Dunn, Ben Bianco, Cameron program, even though they may with Louisville five years • Under McDonnell, Louisville season when the team fielded at a Masterman and Luke Brown. have speed and great tools, it takes “We have now been to the is first nationally in wins (605) from .978 clip, turned 49 double plays “Two years ago, we had the some time to deal with opposing College World Series five times 2007-2019. and held opponents to 49 stolen third ranked recruiting class in pitchers who have polished slide and finished third last year. • 12 Regional appearances. bases. the nation, and a number of those steps to home and are adept at “We have a picture of a guy • 8 NCAA Super Regionals. “I like our defense,” said guys have played in the Cape Cod holding runners.” standing on the rung of a ladder. • 10 conference championships. McDonnell. League.” Another reason you have to like “He is not meant to stand there. • 38 All-Americans, 98 All- “Our catcher Henry Davis had McDonnell said the ability to Louisville to win it all in 2020 is the He must take the next step and go Conference selections. a great fall. Alex Binelas will play steal bases is an important area with veteran coaching staff the Cardinals higher. • 84 Louisville players have been third and looked very good there. his teams. bring to the table. “Hopefully we will in 2020.” Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 19 Cards Poised For Run At National Title (first team Big 12), P Caleb Kilian (first team Big 12), Relief Taylor Floyd 1. LOUISVILLE (first team Big 12), 1B Cameron Warren (All-American). COACH: Dan McDonnell (605-240 in 13 seasons with the Cardinals) 2020 OUTLOOK: The Red Raiders finished fourth at the College World Series and return six position player starters and five key pitchers. The 51-18 2019 RECORD: pitching staff will be one of the best in the nation and includes RHP John 2019 FINISH: Third at College World Series McMillon (3 SV, 4-3, 3.40 ERA, 24 AP, 67 K), RHP Bryce Bonnin (7-1, 4.08 ERA, 65 K), RHP Micah Dallas (7-2, 4.03 ERA, 84 K) and closer Clayton TOP RETURNEES: LHP Reid Detmers (13-4, 2.78 ERA, 167 K, 33 BB), Beeter (8 SV, 3.48 ERA, 21 AP, 40 K). One superb position player starter RHP Bobby Miller (7-1, 3.83 ERA, 86 K, 38 BB), RHP Luke Smith (6-1, 4.24 back for his senior season is 2B Brian Klein (.315, 19 2B, 57 RBI). “We ERA, 53 K, 24 BB), Relief Michael Kirian (5 SV, 3-1, 1.69 ERA, 26 AP, 42 have a group of guys who enjoy putting in the work each day,” said Head K), LHP Adam Elliott (3-2, 2.48 ERA, 23 AP, 33 K), 3B Alex Binelas (.291, 14 Coach Tim Tadlock. “We are very athletic around the diamond and will HR, 14 2B, 59 RBI), SS Justin Lavey (.286, 3 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI, 20 SB), OF have a lot of depth on the mound with a collection of power arms. Our Danny Oriente (.332, 1 HR, 17 2B, 49 RBI), 2B Lucas Dunn (.309, 1 HR, 10 lineup should be a tough out 1-9 with the ability to insert guys in and out 2B, 25 RBI, 15 SB), OF Zach Britton (.288, 5HR, 7 2B, 28 RBI, 2 SB in 30 and have an impact.” Games), C Henry Davis (.280, 3 HR, 5 2B, 23 RBI in 35 games). TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Kellen Tulio (Emmaus HS, PA), LHP Michael Prosecky (Nazareth Academy, IL), C/INF Dalton Rushing (Brighton HS, 4. MIAMI (FLA.) TN), OF Luke Brown (John A. Logan College), OF Levi Usher (Kirkwood COACH: Gino DiMare (41-20 in one season with the Hurricanes) CC), RHP Ryan Hawks (Warren East HS, KY). 2019 RECORD: 41-20 KEY LOSSES: 1B Logan Wyatt (All American, .283, 9 HR, 53 RBI), P Michael McAvene (2-0, 7 SV, 2.73 ERA, 50 K), SS Tyler Fitzgerald (.315, 8 2019 FINISH: Second at Starkville Regional HR, 65 RBI, All-American), P Nick Bennett (7-3, 4.40 ERA, 76 K), P Bryan TOP RETURNEES: C Adrian Del Castillo (.331, 12 HR, 22 2B, 72 RBI), SS Hoeing (3-4, 3.00 ERA, 75 K). Freddy Zamora (.296, 6 HR, 12 2B, 46 RBI, 13 SB), 1B Alex Toral (.293, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cardinals return five position player starters and 24 HR, 6 2B, 67 RBI), 3B Raymond Gil (.318, 13 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI), LF a remarkable pitching staff from a team that finished third at the College Jordan Lala (.276, 4 HR, 9 2B, 18 RBI, 28 SB), 2B Anthony Vilar (.291, 5 World Series. Key members of the pitching staff back include Collegiate HR, 12 2B, 39 RBI), DH JP Gates (.340, 4 HR, 9 2B, 31 RBI), RF Gabe Baseball pre-season All-American LHP Reid Detmers (13-4, 2.78 ERA, 167 Rivera (.290, 7 HR, 5 2B, 31 RBI), CF Tony Jenkins (.268, 4 2B, 12 RBI, K), RHP Bobby Miller (7-1, 3.83 ERA, 86 K), RHP Luke Smith (6-1, 4.24 9 SB), RHP Brian Van Belle (10-2, 3.30 ERA, 84 K, 24 BB), RHP Chris ERA, 53 K), closer Michael Kirian (5 SV, 3-1, 1.69 ERA, 26 AP, 42 K) and McMahon (3-2, 3.73 ERA, 67 K, 23 BB), RHP Slade Cecconi (5-4, 4.16 LHP Adam Elliott (3-2, 2.48 ERA, 23 AP, 33 K). Plus, Louisville landed an ERA, 89 K, 18 BB), Relief Daniel Federman (7 SV, 3-5, 3.51 ERA, 35 AP, exceptional recruiting class last fall of 18 newcomers. “We are experienced 60 K), RHP Tyler Keysor (6-1, 3.78 ERA, 22 AP, 38 K). on the mound with three of our top four top starting pitchers back and three TOP NEWCOMERS: C/OF Jared Thomas (Orange Lutheran HS, CA), of our top relievers returning,” said Head Coach Dan McDonnell. “We also RHP Alex McFarlane (Habersham Central HS, GA), RHP Jake Garland have impact, projectable arms in the freshman class. On the offensive side, (Jupiter HS, FL), LHP Carson Palmquist (Riverdale HS, FL), LHP Yordani we have a deep lineup of veteran hitters.” Carmona (Monsignor Pace HS, FL, All-American), OF Hylan Hall (Ocoee HS, FL, All-American), RHP Dylan Eskew (Sickles HS, FL). 2. VANDERBILT KEY LOSSES: RHP Evan McKendry (7-2, 4.41 ERA, 72 K, 19 BB), C Michael Amditis (.273, 7 HR, 6 2B, 24 RBI), RHP Greg Veliz (9 SV, 2.55 Tim Corbin (740-354-1 in 17 seasons with the Commodores) COACH: ERA, 69 K), RHP Mark Mixon (3-1, 2.33 ERA). 2019 RECORD: 59-12 2020 OUTLOOK: The Hurricanes have not won a national championship 2019 FINISH: National Champion in baseball since 2001 — 18 years ago. Miami has an incredible cast of 1B SPENCER TORKELSON pitchers and position players that could end that drought in 2020. The TOP RETURNEES: SS/CF Austin Martin (.392, 10 HR, 19 2B, 46 RBI, 18 …Hit 23 Homers, 17 Doubles For Arizona St. Hurricanes feature four Collegiate Baseball Pre-Season All-Americans in SB), 2B Harrison Ray (.276, 2 HR, 18 2B, 38 RBI, 21 SB), C Ty Duvall (.275, C Adrian Del Castillo (.331, 12 HR, 22 2B, 72 RBI), 1B Alex Toral (.293, staff is exceptional with playoff experience that also includes the return 5 HR, 11 2B, 42 RBI), OF Cooper Davis (.331, 7 2B, 19 RBI), RHP Mason 24 HR, 67 RBI), 3B Raymond Gil (.318, 13 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI) and RHP of LHP Jake Eder (4 SV, 2-0, 2.97 ERA, 19 AP, 41 K). “We have a good, Hickman (9-0, 2.05 ERA, 129 K, 28 BB), RHP Kumar Rocker (12-5, 3.25 Brian Van Belle (10-2, 3.30 ERA, 84 K, 24 BB). Three players are expected experienced pitching staff, leadership behind the plate and infield plus ERA, 114 K, 21 BB), Relief Tyler Brown (17 SV, 3-1, 2.19 ERA, 31 AP, 65 to be chosen in the first two rounds of the MLB Draft next June in RHP young, impactful freshmen,” said Head Coach Tim Corbin. K), LHP Jake Eder (2-0, 4 SV, 2.97 ERA, 19 AP, 41 K). Chris McMahon, SS Freddy Zamora and RHP Slade Cecconi with good seasons. Nine position player starters return along with five exceptional TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Jack Leiter (Delbarton School, NJ, No. 15 overall HS player in USA), UT Spencer Jones (La Costa Canyon H.S., CA, No. 2 3. TEXAS TECH. pitchers. Plus, the Hurricanes landed an exceptional recruiting class of 14 lefthanded pitcher in USA), SS Carter Young (Selah H.S., WA, All-American), newcomers. “We return almost all of our hitters from our lineup last year C Maxwell Romero (Pembroke Pines Charter, FL, top Florida catcher), UT COACH: Tim Tadlock (285-152 in 7 seasons with the Red Raiders) and 3/4 of our weekend starters, along with key bullpen arms in Daniel Federman and Tyler Keysor,” said Head Coach Gino DiMare. “I expect Chris McElvain (Summit H.S., FL), RHP Michael Doolin (Andrean H.S., 2019 RECORD: 46-20 IN, Indiana Player of Year), 3B Parker Noland (Farragut H.S., TN, second this team to be one of the best eight teams challenging in Omaha for a ranked Tennessee HS player). 2019 FINISH: 4th at College World Series national championship.” KEY LOSSES: OF JJ Bleday (All-American, 27 homers), P Drake Fellows TOP RETURNEES: 2B Brian Klein (.315, 3 HR, 19 2B, 57 RBI), OF Dylan (All-American, 13 wins), C Philip Clarke (first team SEC), SS Ethan Paul (All- Neuse (.298, 8 HR, 12 2B, 51 RBI, 18 SB), C Braxton Fulford (.298, 4 HR, 5. ARIZONA ST. American), OF Stephen Scott (.325, 68 runs, .583 slugging percentage). 9 2B, 34 RBI), OF Cody Masters (.290, 5 HR, 7 2B, 28 RBI), OF/INF Dru Baker (.321, 3 HR, 6 2B, 25 RBI), DH Cole Stilwell (.268, 3 HR, 6 2B, 22 COACH: Tracy Smith (155-129 with the Sun Devils; 759-586-1 overall) 2020 OUTLOOK: Vanderbilt captured the national championship last year RBI), 3B Easton Murrell (.262, 1 HR, 2 2B, 3 RBI), OF Kurt Wilson (.227, 2019 RECORD: 38-19 with a potent mix of hitting, pitching and defense. The lineup was stocked 4 HR, 2 2B, 17 RBI), OF Max Marusak (.235, 1 HR, 1 2B, 12 RBI, 10 with incredible talent as 13 players were chosen in the MLB Draft last June SB), RHP John McMillon (3 SV, 4-3, 3.40 ERA, 67 K, 35 BB), RHP Bryce 2019 FINISH: Third at Baton Rouge Regional which tied a Southeastern Conference record set by Texas A&M in 2016 Bonnin (7-1, 4.08 ERA, 65 K, 45 BB), RHP Micah Dallas (7-2, 4.03 ERA, TOP RETURNEES: 1B Spencer Torkelson (.351, 23 HR, 17 2B, 66 RBI), and Kentucky in 2018. The Commodores ultimately lost six of nine hitters 84 K, 28 BB), RHP Mason Montgomery (3-1, 5./14 ERA, 12 K, 8 BB), SS Alika Williams (.333, 4 HR, 12 2B, 53 RBI), 3B Gage Workman (.330, 8 from the starting lineup. However, Vanderbilt returns four Collegiate Baseball Relief Clayton Beeter (8 SV, 3.48 ERA, 21 AP, 40 K). pre-season All-Americans in RHP Mason Hickman (9-0, 2.05 ERA, 129 K, HR, 11 2B, 42 RBI), LF Trevor Hauver (.339, 13 HR, 16 2B, 50 RBI), C Sam 28 BB), RHP Kumar Rocker (12-5, 3.25 ERA, 114 K, 21 BB), closer Tyler TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Austin Becker (Vanderbilt), SS Cal Conley Ferri (.269, 2 HR, 7 2B, 24 RBI), 2B Drew Swift (.265, 9 2B, 20 RBI), RHP Brown (17 SV, 3-1, 2.19 ERA, 31 AP, 65 K) and SS/CF Austin Martin (.392, (Miami University), C Nate Rombach (Mansfield Legacy H.S., TX, All- Boyd Vander Kooi (4-4, 5.59 ERA, 85 K, 39 BB), RHP RJ Dabovich (7-1, 10 HR, 19 2B, 46 RBI, 18 SB), plus other quality ball players. Factor in that State), OF Dillon Carter (Argyle HS, TX, .417, 4 HR, All-State), RHP 4.75 ERA, 47 K), LHP Erik Tolman, RHP Brady Corrigan (3-4, 5.61 ERA, the Commodores landed the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation last fall with Andrew Devine (Simi Valley HS, CA, 0.48 ERA, 96 K), RHP Brandon 51.1 IP, 65 K), RHP Blake Burzell (5-1, 5.59 ERA, 38.2 IP, 35 K). Hendrix (Big Sandy HS, TX, All-State), LHP Jakob Brustoski (Sinclair 15 exceptional freshman which includes five draft picks, and the cupboard is TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Tyler Thornton (St. Mary’s Univ., National hardly bare. Also consider that the last three years, Vanderbilt has landed two CC). No. 1 recruiting classes nationally and another ranked No. 2. The pitching KEY LOSSES: INF Josh Jung (first team All-American), OF Gabe Holt Continued On Page 20

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Freshman Pitcher of Year), UT Sean McLain (Beckman HS, CA), P Cooper Benson (San Luis Obispo HS, CA), P Justin Fall (Brookdale JC),P Nick Collegiate Baseball’s Wallerstedt (Mountain Pointe HS, AZ), UT Nate Baez (Ironwood Ridge HS, AZ), OF Hunter Jump (Central Arizona College). FABULOUS 40 KEY LOSSES: OF Hunter Bishop (first team All-American, 10th overall pick in MLB Draft, 22 HR, 16 2B), P Alec Marsh (All-Pac 12, 2nd round pick), C Lyle Lin (career .300 hitter), RF Carter Aldrete, P Sam Romero. Presented By 2020 OUTLOOK: Last season Arizona St. began the year with 21 consecutive wins which tied the 1961 Sun Devils for the second best start in Big League Chew school history. Six position player starters return, including a trio of potential first round draft picks next June in 1B Spencer Torkelson (.351, 23 HR, 17 Bubble Gum 2B, 66 RBI), SS Alika Williams (.333, 4 HR, 12 2B, 53 RBI) and 3B Gage bigleaguechew.com Workman (.330, 8 HR, 11 2B, 42 RBI). Plus, LF Trevor Hauver (.339, 13 HR, 16 2B, 50 RBI) also returns. It will be one of the most potent offenses in Rank Team (2019 Record) Points the nation. One big loss is OF Hunter Bishop (first team All-American, 10th overall pick in MLB Draft). On the pitching side, the Sun Devils appear to 1. Louisville (51-18) 497 have a talented and diverse group of hurlers led by RHP Boyd Vander Kooi, RHP RJ Dabovich, LHP Cooper Benson (San Luis Obispo H.S., CA), LHP 2. Vanderbilt (59-12) 495 Justin Fall (Brookdale JC) and RHP Tyler Thornton (St. Mary’s University transfer, National Freshman Pitcher of Year last season by Collegiate 3. Texas Tech. (46-20) 491 Baseball). “Our new pitching coach Jason Kelly has made a big impact,” said Head Coach Tracy Smith. “We have a lot of veteran pitchers back and 4. Miami, Fla. (41-20) 488 new pitchers who give different looks to hitters. We will be much improved 5. Arizona St. (38-19) 485 in that area with many more options than last season. Defensively, we have as good of an infield as any team in the country with three infielders poten- 6. Mississippi St. (52-15) 483 tially being first round picks in the MLB Draft next June. Plus, we landed a top 10 recruiting class once again last fall (8th in the nation by Collegiate 7. Georgia (46-17) 480 Baseball) which includes 17 newcomers.” On paper, the Sun Devils will field its best ball club since winning its last national title in 1981 — 38 8. Auburn (38-28) 477 years ago. 9. Arkansas (46-20) 475 6. MISSISSIPPI ST. 10. Michigan (50-22) 473 COACH: Chris Lemonis (52-15 in one season with the Bulldogs; 193-106-2 11. Louisiana St. (40-26) 470 in five years overall) 12. UCLA (52-11) 468 2019 RECORD: 52-15 2019 FINISH: 5th at College World Series 13. North Carolina (46-19) 465 TOP RETURNEES: RHP JT Ginn (8-4, 3.13 ERA, 105 K, 19 BB), RHP 14. Florida (34-26) 460 Riley Self (2-0, 4.91 ERA, 23 K, 18 BB), RF Tanner Allen (.349, 7 HR, 23 RHP EMERSON HANCOCK 2B, 66 RBI), 2B Justin Foscue (.331, 14 HR, 22 2B, 60 RBI), OF Rowdey 15. Florida St. (42-23) 457 Jordan (.290, 6 HR, 15 2B, 49 RBI), SS Jordan Westburg (.294, 6 HR, 21 …8-3, 1.99 ERA, 97 Strikeouts For Georgia 2B, 61 RBI), 1B Josh Hatcher (.321, 3 HR, 6 2B, 53 RBI), C Luke Hancock 16. N.C. State (42-19) 455 30 AP, 67 K). (.326, 4 2B, 14 RBI). 17. Wake Forest (31-26) 454 TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Carlisle Koestler (Southeastern Louisiana), 1B 2020 OUTLOOK: The Tigers finished eighth at the College World Series Brandon Pimentel (Howard CS, .458, 14 HR, 70 RBI), RHP Landon Sims and return seven position player starters and four key pitchers from a team 18. Arizona (32-24) 462 (South Forsyth HS, GA, Region Player of Year), C/P Logan Tanner (George that finished 38-28 last season. Key returners include RHP Tanner Burns County HS, MS, All-State), LHP Davis Roskose (Chattahoochee HS, GA, (4-4, 2.82 ERA, 101 K), RF Steven Williams (9 HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI) and 1B 19. Oklahoma St. (40-21) 451 All-State), 3B Kamren James (DeSoto Central HS, MS, All-State), RHP KC Rankin Woley (.277, 3 HR, 17 2B, 45 RBI). Plus Auburn landed a superb Hunt (Rampo HS, NJ, All-Region). recruiting class ranked No. 9 in the nation last fall by Collegiate Baseball 20. Texas Christian (34-28) 449 which includes 18 newcomers and five drafted players. “We bring back a KEY LOSSES: OF Jake Mangum (2-time All-American), LHP Ethan Small wealth of experience and leadership from last year’s College World Series 21. Texas A&M (39-23-1) 447 (first team All-American), C Dustin Skelton (All-Region), Of Elijah MacNamee team,” said Head Coach Butch Thompson. We have seven of nine position (MLB Draft), RHP Peyton Plumlee (7-5, 3.80 ERA). players back and nine of 10 pitchers who threw 30+ innings. Newcomers 22. Texas (27-27) 444 add a lot of depth, particularly on the mound. Tanner Burns is back, and 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bulldogs finished fifth at the College World Series 23. South Alabama (30-26) 442 he is the ultimate competitor who prepares like a professional. He is very and rolled to a 52-15 overall record. Five position player starters are back fluid in his delivery with easy velocity. He has a chance to go high in the but only one starting pitcher in Collegiate Baseball Pre-Season All-American 24. Louisiana-Lafayette (28-31) 439 draft if he is healthy.” RHP JT Ginn (8-4, 3.13 ERA, 105 K, 19 BB) who sits at 94-97 mph with his 2-seam fastball. Mississippi St. has three other CB Pre-Season All- 25. Stanford (45-14) 436 Americans back in RF Tanner Allen (.349, 7 HR, 23 2B, 66 RBI), 2B Justin Foscue (.331, 14 HR, 22 2B, 60 RBI) and SS Jordan Westburg (.294, 6 9. ARKANSAS 26. Cal. St. Fullerton (27-26) 435 HR, 21 2B, 61 RBI). Plus, the Bulldogs landed a top 20 recruiting class of COACH: Dave Van Horn (689-384 with the Razorbacks; 1,060-552 27. U.C. Santa Barbara (45-11) 432 23 newcomers. “We return a strong nucleus that has had success in the overall) SEC and nationally,” said Head Coach Chris Lemonis. “We still need to 28. Georgia Tech. (43-19) 430 fill some vital positions, but we have the pieces to do so. We should excel 2019 RECORD: 46-20 in all three phases with no glaring weakness. This team has a chance to 2019 FINISH: 7th at College World Series 29. Minnesota (29-27) 428 compete on a national level.” TOP RETURNEES: OF Heston Kjerstad (.327, 17 HR, 13 2B, 51 RBI), SS 30. Oklahoma (33-23) 426 Casey Martin (.286, 15 HR, 21 2B, 57 RBI, 10 SB), DH Matt Goodheart 7. GEORGIA (.345, 5 HR, 16 2B, 47 RBI), OF Christian Franklin (.274, 6 HR, 8 2B, 34 31. San Diego St. (32-25) 423 RBI, 12 SB), INF Jacob Nesbit (.255, 3 HR, 10 2B, 42 RBI), C Casey Opitz COACH: Scott Stricklin (189-157-1 in six seasons with the Bulldogs; 539- (.243, 3 HR, 3 2B, 33 RBI), RHP Connor Noland (3-5m, 4.02 ERA, 55 K, 32. Oregon St. (36-20-1) 420 345-1 in 15 years overall) 14 BB), LHP Patrick Wicklander (6-2, 4.32 ERA, 90 K, 37 BB), RHP Kole 2019 RECORD: 46-17 Ramage (7-1, 5.25 ERA, 24 AP, 53 K), Relief Kevin Koops (6-3, 3.89 ERA, 33. Brigham Young (36-17) 418 30 AP, 52 K). 2019 FINISH: Second at Athens Regional 34. Connecticut (39-25) 415 TOP NEWCOMERS: C Dominic Tamez (Johnson HS, TX, All-State), TOP RETURNEES: RHP Emerson Hancock (8-3, 1.99 ERA, 97 K, 18 BB), OF Jason Hodges (Marist HS, IL), INF Braydon Webb (Grayson CS, All- 35. Houston (32-24) 413 RHP Cole Wilcox (3-2, 4.07 ERA, 64 K, 38 BB), LHP C.J. Smith (3-3, 4.30 American), RHP Blake Adams (Har-Ber HS, AK, Arkansas Player of Year), ERA, 38 K, 20 BB), Relief Ryan Webb (1 SV, 1-0, 3.75 ERA, 16 AP, 27 K), INF Jesse Pierce (Arbor Vew HS, NV), OF Bryce Matthews (Chaparral HS, 36. East Carolina (47-18) 409 LHP Justin Glover (1-0, 2.79 ERA, 29 AP, 28 K), 2B Riley King (.295, 8 HR, CO), LHP Zack Morris (Cabot HS, AR). 9 2B, 43 RBI), SS Cam Shepherd (.231, 8 HR, 13 2B, 33 RBI), LF Tucker 37. U.C. Irvine (37-17) 406 Bradley (redshirted in 2019 due to injury), 1B Patrick Sullivan (.263, 3 HR, KEY LOSSES: 1B Trevor Ezell (.329, 10 HR, All-SEC), CF Dominic Fletcher 8 2B, 24 RBI), C Mason Meadows (.180, 3 HR, 3 2B, 15 RBI), CF Randon (Drafted, .313, 11 HR, 61 RBI), 2B Jack Kenley (Drafted, .311, 13 HR, 54 38. Central Michigan (47-14) 402 Jernigan (.248, 3 2B, 12 RBI, 11 SB). RBI, All-American), RHP Isaiah Campbell (Drafted, All-American, 12-1, 125 K, 2.13 ERA), LHP Matt Cronin (Drafted, All-American). 39. Ball St. (38-19) 399 TOP NEWCOMERS: 3B Garrett Blaylock (St. Johns River JC), OF Ben Anderson (Furman), RHP Jonathan Cannon (Centennial H.S., GA), RHP Will 2020 OUTLOOK: The Razorbacks rolled to a 46-20 record last season and 40. Florida Atlantic (41-21) 395 Childers (Evans HS, GA), RHP Brandon Smith (River Ridge HS, GA), INF finished seventh at the College World Series. Six position player starters are Buddy Floyd (Pope HS, GA), RHP Cain Tatum (Winder-Barrow HS, GA). back, including two potential first round draft picks in OF Heston Kjerstad Other Teams Receiving Votes: Southern Mississippi (.327, 17 HR, 13 2B, 51 RBI) and SS Casey Martin (.286, 15 HR, 21 2B, (40-21), Duke (35-27), Clemson (35-26), Virginia (32- KEY LOSSES: UT Aaron Schunk (All-American), P Tony Locey (11-2, 2.53 57 RBI). The Hogs also landed the 16th best recruiting class in the nation 24), St. John’s (31-23), California (32-20), Tennessee ERA), P Tim Elliott (7-3, 2.38 ERA), 2B LJ Talley (.332, 41 RBI), P Zak last fall with 22 newcomers. “This team has a lot of depth in the rotation and Kristofak (5-0, 6 SV, 3.80 ERA). in the bullpen,” said Head Coach Dave Van Horn. “We also return some (40-21), South Carolina (28-28), Mississippi (41-27), key players up the middle which includes our catcher Casey Opitz. Many Oregon (27-29), Washington (28-24), Alabama (30- 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bulldogs rolled to a 46-17 record last season and returners have put on weight and will give us options throughout the year 26), Kentucky (26-29), Southern California (25-29-1), finished second at the Athens Regional. Georgia was ranked No. 3 nationally at multiple positions.” in the NCAA’s Rating Percentage Index going into the playoffs last season Creighton (41-13), Nebraska (32-24), Ohio St. (36-27), and return six position player starters and nine key pitchers. Players to watch Indiana (37-23), Illinois (36-21), Baylor (35-19), West include potential first round draft picks in RHP Emerson Hancock (8-3, 1.99 Virginia (38-22), Kent St. (30-24), Miami (Ohio) (37-19), ERA, 97 K, 18 BB, 95 mph FB) and RHP Cole Wilcox (100 mph FB with 10. MICHIGAN Dallas Baptist (43-20), Missouri St. (20-36), Fresno St. wipe out slider). “We have a good mix of veterans and new guys,” said Head COACH: Erik Bakich (.259-160-1 in 7 seasons with the Wolverines; 329- (40-16-1), Loyola Marymount (34-25), Tulane (32-26), Coach Scott Stricklin. “The return of Cam Shepherd and Riley King was a 258-1 in 10 years overall) big boost for our team. Offensively, our lineup will be deep and experienced. Cal Poly (28-28), Rice (26-33), Bryant (40-20), Xavier Our front line pitching will be as good as anyone in the country.” 2019 RECORD: 50-22 (27-31), Seton Hall (25-28), Samford (41-19), Wofford 2019 FINISH: Second at College World Series (36-25), Nevada-Las Vegas (29-29), Nevada (30-26), Sam Houston St. (31-25), McNeese St. (35-26), Coast- 8. AUBURN TOP RETURNEES: RHP Jeff Criswell (7-1, 3 SV, 2.72 ERA, 116 K, 50 BB), LHP Ben Dragani (redshirt), RHP Isaiah Paige (4-1, 1 SV, 2.75 ERA, 33 K, al Carolina (36-26-1), Texas St. (36-20), Gonzaga (31- COACH: Butch Thompson (141-110 in four seasons with the Tigers) 16 BB), RHP Willie Weiss (9 SV, 2-2, 2.97 ERA, 27 AP, 50 K), Relief Ben 24), San Diego (32-21), Pepperdine (24-25), Grand 2019 RECORD: 38-28 Keiser (2 SV, 4-1, 4.30 ERA, 34 AP, 48 K), LHP Angelo Smith (1-0, 4.60 Canyon (36-24), New Mexico St. (38-17), Sacramento ERA, 23 AP, 39 K), CF Jesse Franklin (.262, 13 HR, 15 2B, 55 RBI), LF St. (40-25), California Baptist (35-20), Stony Brook 2019 FINISH: 8th at College World Series Jordan Nwogu (.321, 12 HR, 14 2B, 46 RBI, 16 SB), C Joe Donovan (.234, (31-23), Binghamton (26-24), Liberty (43-21), Florida 9 HR, 12 2B, 37 RBI), SS Jack Blomgren (.314, 3 HR, 8 2B, 47 RBI, 7 SB), TOP RETURNEES: RHP Tanner Burns (4-4, 2.82 ERA, 101 K, 23 BB), LHP Gulf Coast (34-21), Jacksonville (32-27), Stetson (27- RF Christian Bullock (.263, 2 HR, 7 2B, 14 RBI, 14 SB). Jack Owen (4-2, 2.75 ERA, 59 K, 14 BB), LHP Bailey Horn (4-2, 5.97 ERA, 32), North Florida (32-25), Virginia Commonwealth 31 K, 20 BB), Relief Cody Greenhill (12 SV, 2-3, 3.45 ERA, 28 AP, 44 K), TOP NEWCOMERS: C/INF Jimmy Obertop (Westminster Christian (39-19), Dayton (32-26-1), Davidson (29-22), Campbell DH Conor Davis (.290, 8 HR, 14 2B, 36 RBI), 2B Ryan Bliss (.281, 3 HR, Academy, MO), RHP Cameron Weston (Cannon-McMillan HS, PA), LHP (37-21), Radford (30-27), N.C. Wilmington (32-31), 11 2B, 37 RBI, 11 SB), 1B Rankin Woley (.277, 3 HR, 17 2B, 45 RBI), LF Colin Czajkowski (Woodhaven HS, MI), INF Ted Burton (Edison HS, CA), Judd Ward (.272, 5 HR, 12 2B, 34 RBI), CF Kason Howell (.262, 10 2B, INF/OF Clark Elliott (Barrington HS, IL). College of Charleston (36-21), Wright St. (42-17), 28 RBI, 14 SB), C Matt Scheffler (.260, 2 HR, 12 2B, 28 RBI), RF Steven Oral Roberts (29-26), Harvard (27-16), Pennsylvania Williams (.247, 9 HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI). KEY LOSSES: LHP Tommy Henry (Drafted, CWS All-Tournament Team), (23-18), Quinnipiac (30-29), Canisius (24-29), Florida RHP Karl Kauffman (Drafted, All-American), OF Jordan Brewer (Drafted, TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Hayden Mullins (Hendersonville HS, TN), C Nate All-American), 1B Jimmy Kerr (Drafted, All-Big Ten third team). A&M (27-34), Norfolk St. (24-26), Central Connecticut LaRue (McGill-Toolen HS, AL), C Ryan Dyal (East Coweta HS, GA), RHP St. (31-23), Wagner (19-32), Jacksonville St. (39-23), Drew Baker (Chipola College), INF Mason Greer (Colleyville Heritage HS, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Wolverines finished second at the College World Morehead St. (40-21), Army (35-26), Navy (39-17), TX), RHP Trace Bright (Trinity Presbyterian HS, AL), RHP Mason Barnett Series and posted a 50-22 overall record. Five position player starters are Mercer (35-29), Southern (30-19), Alabama St. (28-26). (Cartersville HS, GA). back along with five exceptional pitchers. Players to watch include RHP Jeff Criswell (7-1, 3 SV, 2.72 ERA, 116 K), RHP Isaiah Paige (4-1, 1 SV, 2.75 KEY LOSSES: SS Will Holland (.246, 9 HR, 9 2B, 32 RBI), 3B Edouard Source: Collegiate Baseball Julien (.258, 10 HR, 14 2B, 57 RBI), LHP Elliott Anderson (7-2, 4.15 ERA, Continued On Page 21 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 21

Continued From Page 20 AP, 44 K), RHP Ben Specht (1 SV, 1-1, 5.49 ERA, 22 AP, 43 K), OF Austin Langworthy (.283, 10 HR, 12 2B, 43 RBI), OF Jacob Young (.311, 3 HR, 8 2B, 26 RBI), OF Jud Fabian (.232, 7 HR, 9 2B, 26 RBI), 1B Kendrick Calilao ERA, 33 K, 16 BB), RHP Willie Weiss (9 SV, 2-2, 2.97 ERA, 276 AP, 50 K) (.276, 5 HR, 8 2B, 49 RBI), 2B Cory Acton (.251, 6 HR, 9 2B, 30 RBI), C and closer Ben Keiser (2 SV, 4-1, 4.30 ERA, 34 AP, 48 K. Three outstanding Brady Smith (.270, 5 HR, 7 2B, 20 RBI). position players return in LF Jordan Nwogu (.321, 12 HR, 14 2B, 46 RBI, 16 SB), CF Jesse Franklin (.262, 13 HR, 15 2B, 55 RBI) and C Joe Donovan TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Hunter Barco (Bolles School, FL), INF Josh Rivera (.234, 9 HR, 12 2B, 37 RBI). The Wolverines also landed a superb recruiting (IMG Academy, FL), RHP Tyler Nesbitt (LaBelle HS, FL), C Nathan Hickey class of 10. “We have some returning star players, but we also lost two of (Providence HS, FL), RHP Brandon Sproat (Pace HS, FL), INF Isaac Nunez our weekend starters in LHP Tommy Henry and RHP Karl Kauffman,” said (Lake Brantley HS, FL), LHP Trey Van Der Weide (USC Upstate). Head Coach Erik Bakich. “We will need some players to step up to replicate another trip to Omaha. We have very good talent overall.” KEY LOSSES: DH Nelson Maldonado (Drafted, .343, 10 HR, 14 2B, 43 RBI), SS Brady McConnell (Drafted, .332, 15 HR, 11 2B, 48 RBI), OF Wil Dalton (Drafted, .262, 8 HR, 11 2B, 34 RBI), RHP Tyler Dyson (Drafted, 3-2, 4.95 ERA, 34 K, 23 BB). 11. LOUISIANA ST. 2020 OUTLOOK: The Gators finished third at the Lubbock Regional and COACH: Paul Mainieri (591-255-3 in 13 seasons with the Fighting Tigers; posted a 34-26 overall record. Six position player starters are back, including 1,455-747-8 overall) OF Austin Langworthy (.283, 10 HR, 12 2B, 43 RBI) along with three key pitchers led by RHP Tommy Mace (8-5, 5.32 ERA, 74 K) and RHP Jack 2019 RECORD: 40-26 Leftwich (6-5, 5.31 ERA, 62 K). Florida landed the second best recruiting 2019 FINISH: Second at Baton Rouge Super Regional class in the nation last fall which features four drafted players among 15 newcomers. “The 2020 team will have an experienced lineup with some TOP RETURNEES: OF Daniel Cabrera (.284, 12 HR, 12 2B, 50 RBI), C talented young players providing depth,” said Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan. Saul Garza (.303, 5 HR, 10 2B, 27 RBI), 1B Cade Beloso (.279, 10 HR, 3 Athletics Photo By Don Liebig, UCLA “The starting pitching will be strong with lots of talented arms providing 2B, 52 RBI), INF Hal Hughes (.174, 2 2B, 11 RBI), OF Giovanni DiGiacomo CF GARRETT MITCHELL depth in the bullpen.” (.275, 3 2B, 15 RBI), RHP Cole Henry (4-2, 3.39 ERA, 72 K, 18 BB), RHP …Hit .349, 6 HR, 12 3B, 14 2B, 18 SB For UCLA Landon Marceaux (5-2, 4.66 ERA, 43 K, 18 BB), RHP Eric Walker (5-4, 5.47 ERA, 56 K, 32 BB), Relief Devin Fontenot (7 SV, 5-4, 3.71 ERA, 54 K, C/RF Caleb Roberts (.227, 8 2B, 17 RBI), OF Dallas Tessar (.213, 3 2B, 1 15. FLORIDA ST. 25 BB), RHP Matthew Beck (3-0, 2.05 ERA, 39 K, 25 BB). HR, 7 RBI), RHP Joey Lancellotti (6-4, 3 SV, 3.12 ERA, 56 K, 29 BB), RHP COACH: Mike Martin, Jr. (First year with the Seminoles as head coach) TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Zack Mathis (San Joaquin Delta College), INF Luca Dalatri (1-1, 2.25 ERA, 35 K, 6 BB), LHP Will Sandy (2-2, 5.52 ERA, 2019 RECORD: 42-23 Cade Doughty (Denham Springs HS, LA), OF Maurice Hampton (Memphis 41 K), LHP Caden O’Brien (2 SV, 1-1, 5.13 ERA, 29 K), Relief Austin Love University School, TN), INF Zach Arnold (Great Oak HS, CA), C Hayden (8-4, 5 SV, 3.18 ERA, 67 K). 2019 FINISH: 6th at College World Series Travinski (Airline HS, LA), C Alex Milazzo (Zachary HS, LA), INF Collier RHP Max Alba (red-shirt), 2B Mike Madej (Purdue Cranford (Zachary HS, LA). TOP NEWCOMERS: TOP RETURNEES: RHP CJ Van Eyk (10-4, 3.81 ERA, 129 K, 41 BB), Univ.), INF Tyler Causey (Nation Ford HS, SC), INF Patrick Alvarez (Myers RHP Conor Grady (9-6, 3.64 ERA, 71 K, 26 BB), LHP Antonio Velez (5-2, KEY LOSSES: SS Josh Smith (Drafted, .346, 17 2B, 9 HR, 41 RBI), RF Park HS, NC), RHP Joe Charles (The First Academy, FL), RHP Michael Oh, 4.17 ERA, 50 K), RHP Chase Haney (1 SV, 2-2, 2.41 ERA, 36 K), LHP Antoine Duplantis (Drafted, .324, 9 2B, 12 HR, 68 RBI), CF Zach Watson C Kyle Smith (New Hanover HS, NC). Jonah Scolaro (3-2, 4.69 ERA, 52 K), CF Reese Albert (.283, 9 HR, 6 2B, (Drafted, .308, 17 2B, 7 HR, 42 RBI), RHP Zach Hess (Drafted, 4-5, 4.71 1B Michael Bush (1st round pick), UT Ashton McGee (MLB 35 RBI), C Mat Nelson (.282, 6 HR, 7 2B, 29 RBI), 1B Carter Smith (.245, ERA, 82 K), RHP Todd Peterson (Drafted, 5-2, 3 SV, 3.86 ERA, 44 K). KEY LOSSES: Draft), 3B Ike Freeman (MLB Draft), C Brandon Martorano (MLB Draft), 5 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI), SS Nander De Sedas (.231, 4 HR, 8 2B, 32 RBI), LF Elijah Cabell (.220, 7 HR, 9 2B, 25 RBI), DH Robby Martin (.315, 4 HR, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Fighting Tigers posted a 40-26 record last season RHP Tyler Baum. 17 2B, 54 RBI). and finished second at the Baton Rouge Super Regional. Five position The Tar Heels finished second at the Chapel Hill Super player starters are back along with four key pitchers. Players to watch 2020 OUTLOOK: Regional and posted a 46-19 overall record. Five position player starters TOP NEWCOMERS: P Bryce Hubbart (Windermere HS, FL), P Brandon include OF Daniel Cabrera (.284, 12 HR, 12 2B, 50 RBI), C Saul Garza return along with five key pitchers. Players to watch include Collegiate Walker (North Florida Christian, FL), P Parker Messick (Plant City hS, FL), (.303, 5 HR, 10 2B, 27 RBI) and RHP Cole Henry (4-2, 3.29 ERA, 72 K, Baseball pre-season All-American 1B Aaron Sabato (.343, 18 HR, 25 2B, INF Tyrell Brewer (TNXL Academy, FL), P Ryan Pettys (Moseley HS, FL), 18 BB). Cabrera and Henry are expected to be first or second round draft 63 RBI) who is expected to be a first round draft pick next June with another INF Jackson Greene (Wallace Dothan College), P Davis Hare (Wallace picks next June with a good season while Garza could go in the first six good year, SS Danny Serretti (.299, 18 2B, 45 RBI), RHP Joey Lancellotti Dothan College). rounds. LSU also landed the sixth best recruiting class in the nation last fall (6-4, 3 SV, 3.12 ERA, 56 K) and closer Austin Love (8-4, 5 SV, 3.18 ERA, which includes four drafted players. “We feel we have better overall depth KEY LOSSES: 3B Drew Mendoza, SS Mike Salvatore, LHP Drew Parrish, 67 K). North Carolina also landed an exceptional recruiting class last fall position player wise,” said Head Coach Paul Mainieri. “We have three really OF/Relief J.C. Flowers. ranked 13th in the nation by Collegiate Baseball. “We return all but two good catchers and much better quality infield depth. In addition, we have pitchers and 4-5 position players with big game experience,” said Head 2020 OUTLOOK: The Seminoles finished sixth at the College World Series great pieces in the outfield starting with Cabrera. Health on the mound is Coach Mike Fox. “Some older, talented JC kids can step in and help us as and posted a 42-23 overall record. Six position player starters are back along the key. If we stay healthy, we have great starting options and could have well as a deep recruiting class. I am excited about the team.” with three key pitchers in Collegiate Baseball pre-season All-American RHP a deep, strong bullpen.” CJ Van Eyk (10-4, 3.81 ERA, 129 K), RHP Conor Grady (9-6, 3.64 ERA, 71 K) and LHP Shane Drohan (3-21, 3.66 ERA, 71 K). Plus, the Seminoles 14. FLORIDA landed a fine recruiting class of 20 newcomers which came in last fall. Florida 12. UCLA St. will feature numerous quality athletes with its position players and will COACH: Kevin O’Sullivan (531-255 with the Gators) COACH: John Savage (539-360-1 in 15 years with the Bruins; 627-444-2 be deep with its pitching staff. in 18 years overall) 2019 RECORD: 34-26 2019 RECORD: 52-11 2019 FINISH: Third at Lubbock Regional 16. N.C. STATE 2019 FINISH: Second at Los Angeles Super Regional TOP RETURNEES: RHP Tommy Mace (8-5, 5.32 ERA, 74 K, 38 BB), COACH: Elliott Avent (875-528 with the Wolfpack; 1,099-741 overall) RHP Jack Leftwich (6-5, 5.31 ERA, 62 K, 18 BB), RHP Nick Pogue (1-1, TOP RETURNEES: OF Garrett Mitchell (.349, 6 HR, 14 2B, 12 3B, 41 RBI, 4.15 ERA, 32 K, 13 BB), Relief Christian Scott (1 SV, 6-3, 5.19 ERA, 22 18 SB), C Noah Cardenas (.375, 3 HR, 6 2B, 18 RBI), SS Matt McLain (.203, Continued On Page 22 4 HR, 9 2B, 30 RBI), Relief Holden Powell (17 SV, 4-3, 1.84 ERA, 40 AP, 67 K), RHP Zach Pettway (2-2, 4.55 ERA, 60 K, 22 BB), RHP Jesse Bergin (5-0, 4.43 ERA, 76 K, 25 BB), RHP Kyle Mora (1 SV, 3-3, 2.09 ERA, 47 AP, 67 K). TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Michael Curialle (Capistrano Valley Christian HS, CA), OF Emanuel Dean (Servite HS, CA), OF Patrick Caulifield (Santa Barbara CC), LHP Josh Hahn (Huntington Beach HS, CA), LHP Jake Saum (St. Bonaventure HS, CA), C Darius Perry (La Mirada HS, CA), RHP Jared Karros (Mira Costa HS, CA). KEY LOSSES: RHP Ryan Garcia (Drafted, Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year), RHP Jack Ralston (Drafted, 11-1, 2.66 ERA), 1B Michael Toglia (Drafted, .314, 17 HR, 65 RBI), 2B Chase Strumpf (Drafted, .279, 9 HR, 44 RBI), INF Ryan Kreidler (Drafted, .300, 9 HR, 45 RBI). 2020 OUTLOOK: UCLA had one of the best teams in school history last season as the Bruins rolled to a 52-11 overall record and finished second at the Los Angeles Super Regional. Three position player starters are back led by potential first round draft pick OF Garrett Mitchell (.349, 6 HR, 14 2B, 12 3B, 41 RBI, 18 SB) and another superb pitching staff led by Collegiate Baseball Pre-Season All-American closer Holden Powell THE NEXT (17 SV, 4-3, 1.84 ERA, 65 K). “We are experienced on the mound with more velocity than recent Bruin teams,” said Head Coach John Savage. “The incoming arms also have a bright future with some contributing this year. We have a less experienced group GENERATION offensively, but there is a lot of talent that will stretch the lineup. CF Garrett Mitchell looks to build off a breakout sophomore year. He is a very special talent. Defensively, catching depth is an overwhelming strength while the infield has a bunch of options. PITCHING We are waiting to see where guys will fall into positions. Mitchell will hold down the centerfield spot while veterans will man the corner positions.” SIMULATOR 13. NORTH CAROLINA COACH: Mike Fox (936-399-1 with the Tar Heels; 1,475-540-5 overall) 2019 RECORD: 46-19 2019 FINISH: Second at Chapel Hill Super Regional TOP RETURNEES: 1B Aaron Sabato (.343, 18 HR, 25 2B, 63 RBI), SS Danny Serretti (.299, 3 HR, 18 2B, 45 RBI), CF Dylan Harris (.268, 7 HR, 15 2B, 29 RBI), Page 22 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

Continued From Page 21 3 HR, 10 2B, 38 RBI, 7 SB), INF Lance Ford (.255, 2 HR, 4 2B, 19 RBI, 1 SB), 1B Zach Zubia (.262, 5 HR, 19 2B, 35 RBI), C DJ Petrinsky (medical 2019 RECORD: 42-19 redshirt), RHP Bryce elder (2-4, 2.93 ERA, 86 K, 33 BB), RHP Ty Madden (4-1, 3.40 ERA, 42.1 IP, 37 K, 24 BB), RHP Coy Cobb (1-3, 3.45 ERA, 44.1 2019 FINISH: Fourth at Greenville Regional IP, 23 K, 21 BB), RHP Cole Quintanilla (5 SV, 2-1, 4.05 ERA, 22 AP, 44 K), TOP RETURNEES: C Patrick Bailey (.288, 10 HR, 17 2B, 46 RBI), 2B Tyler RHP Kamron Fields (3 SV, 1-2, 4.26 ERA, 20 AP, 36 K). McDonough (.320, 5 HR, 14 2B, 47 RBI), OF Jonny Butler (.267, 3 HR, TOP NEWCOMERS: SS/RHP Trey Faltine (Travis HS, TX), RHP Dawson 10 2B, 29 RBI), INF Vojtech Mensik (.250, 2 HR, 7 2B, 14 RBI), DH Brad Merryman (Midland JC, JC All American), LHP Pete Hansen (Oak Ridge Debo (.242, 4 HR, 16 2B, 39 RBI), INF David Vazquez (.231, 2 HR, 9 2B, HS, CA), INF Brenden Dixon (Argyle HS, TX), INF Cameron Williams (San 23 RBI), INF J.T. Jarrett (.228, 1 HR, 4 2B, 17 RBI), LHP Nick Swiney (7-1, Jacinto JC), RHP Jared Southard (Rouse HS, TX). 1 SV, 4.61 ERA, 95 K, 31 BB), RHP Reid Johnston (6-2, 3.71 ERA, 65 K, 27 BB), RHP Dalton Feeney (7 SV, 1-1, 1.86 ERA, 23 AP, 23 K). KEY LOSSES: INF Ryan Reynolds (Drafted, .272, 11 2B, 4 HR, 32 RBI), RHP Blair Henley (Drafted, 6-4, 3.54 ERA, 62 K). TOP NEWCOMERS: SS Jose Torres (Calvert Hall HS, MD, 24th round draft), RHP Logan Bender (Catawba Valley CC, All-American), INF Austibn Murr 2020 OUTLOOK: The Longhorns suffered through a disappointing season (Des Moines Area CC, All-American), RHP Chris Villaman (Ledford HS, NC, one year ago as Texas finished in ninth place in the Big 12 Conference All-State), OF Noah Soles (Ledford HS, NC, 19th round draft), RHP Matt and posted a 27-27 overall record. Six position player starters are back Willadsen (Holly Springs HS, NC, All-State). along with five pitchers. Players to watch include RHP Bryce Elder (2-4, 2.93 ERA, 86 K, 33 BB), RHP Cole Quintanilla (5 SV, 2-1, 4.05 ERA) and KEY LOSSES: SS Will Wilson (Drafted, All-American), 1B Evan Edwards 1B Zach Zubia (.252, 5 HR, 19 2B, 35 RBI). Texas landed the 12th best (Drafted, All-American, no errors in 61 starts). recruiting class in the nation last fall with 18 newcomers. “We have a very 2020 OUTLOOK: The Wolfpack rolled to a 42-19 overall record last season deep pitching staff and return our ace,” said Head Coach David Pierce. “We and finished fourth at the Greenville Regional. Seven position player starters have a very athletic group of position players. It might be the fastest team are back, including Collegiate Baseball pre-season All-American C Patrick we have coaches. We have to find a new shortstop, but we have three very Bailey (.288, 10 HR, 17 2B, 46 RBI) along with three key pitchers in LHP good players fighting for that spot.” Nick Swiney (7-1, 1 SV, 4.61 ERA, 95 K), RHP Reid Johnston (6-2, 3.71 ERA, 65 K) and RHP Dalton Feeney (7 SV, 1.86 ERA, 23 AP, 23 K). “We are returning most of last year’s lineup as well as a majority of our bullpen 23. SOUTH ALABAMA (9 of the top 11 innings leaders from 2019),” said Head Coach Elliott Avent. COACH: Mark Calvi (269-201 with the Jaguars) “We lost two of our big bats in Evan Edwards and Will Wilson due to the draft. But the newcomers have a lot of upside.” 2019 RECORD: 30-26 2019 FINISH: Third place in Sun Belt East Division 17. WAKE FOREST TOP RETURNEES: LF Ethan Wilson (.345, 17 HR, 16 2B, 51 RBI, 6 SB), CF Michael Sandle (.320, 6 HR, 12 2B, 39 RBI, 7 SB) SS Santiago Montiel COACH: Tom Walter (295-276 in 10 seasons with the Demon Deacons; 723-607 in 23 years overall) (.295, 7 HR, 10 2B, 28 RBI, 2 SB), 2B Dakota Dailey (.288, 1 HR, 5 2B, 17 RBI, 7 SB), 3B Kaleb Delatorre (.301, 15 2B, 6 HR, 37 RBI), C Reid Powers 2019 RECORD: 31-26 (.217, 5 2B, 1 HR, 10 RBI), RHP Drake Nightengale (6-2, 3.52 ERA, 71.2 IP, 91 K, 38 BB), RHP JoJo Booker (4-3, 4.19 ERA, 53.2 IP, 49 K, 39 BB), 2019 FINISH: 5th in Atlantic Division of ACC LHP Caleb Yarborough (3-6, 5.52 ERA, 13 AP, 29 K, 18 BB). 1B BOBBY SEYMOUR TOP RETURNEES: 1B Bobby Seymour (.377, 9 HR, 20 2B, 92 RBI), LF TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Noah Fitzgerald (Chattanooga St.), INF Alden Chris Lanzilli (.347, 16 HR, 19 2B, 67 RBI), DH Shane Muntz (.313, 14 HR, …Hit .377, 9 HR, 20 2B, 92 RBI For Wake Forest Davis (Mississippi Gulf Coast), INF Ross Indlecoffer (Iowa Western), OF 6 2B, 40 RBI), RF Michael Ludowig (.300, 3 HR, 9 2B, 30 RBI), INF Michael Carter Guinn (Barbe HS, LA), OF Preston Welchel (Cartersville HS, GA), Turconi (.273, 2 HR, 3 2B, 24 RBI), C Brendan Tinsman (.265, 10 HR, 9 2B, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cowboys rolled to a 40-21 record last season and finished second at the Lubbock Super Regional. Four position player starters RHP Matt Boswell (Northwest Florida St.), RHP Miles Smith (Pearl River 41 RBI), CF DJ Poteet (.199, 5 HR, 4 2B, 23 RBI), LHP Jared Shuster (4-4, CC). 6.49 ERA, 94 K, 37 BB), RHP Ryan Cusick (7-3, 6.44 ERA, 55 K, 29 BB), return along with four key pitchers. Key players to watch include switch- LHP Bobby Hearn (2-0, 3.31 ERA, 27 K, 15 BB), RHP Antonio Menendez hitting 2B Kaden Polcovich (Northwest Florida St. JC, Cape Cod League KEY LOSSES: RHP Zach Greene (Drafted, All American, All Central (6-1, 1 SV, 3.09 ERA, 73 K, 24 BB), RHP William Fleming (9 SV, 1-4, 4.26 All-Star), LHP Parker Scott (3-1, 2.18 ERA, 51 K), RHP Ben Leeper (7 SV, Region, All Sun Belt). ERA, 31 K, 19 BB). 4-4, 4.31 ERA, 29 AP, 43 K) and LHP Mitchell Stone (6-foot-9, 255-pounds, 2-1, 4.88 ERA). “We have a lot of young talent,” said Head Coach Josh 2020 OUTLOOK: The Jaguars finished third in the Sun Belt East Division TOP NEWCOMERS: C/3B William Simoneit (Cornell University, NY), RHP Holliday. “We should be big on the mound with lots of depth.” and posted a 30-26 overall record. Six position player starters are back Danny Barlok (Holy Cross), RHP Riley Myers (Catawba College), UT Adam along with two starting pitchers. Players to watch include LF Ethan Wilson, Cecere (Forest Hills HS, PA), INF Pierce Bennett (Gilman School, MD), UT Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year in the Sun Belt Conference Derek Crum (Gaither HS, FL), UT Eric Adler (Rockledge HS, FL). 20. TEXAS CHRISTIAN (.345, 17 HR, 16 2B, 51 RBI), CF Michael Sandle (.320, 6 HR, 12 2B, 39 RBI) and RHP Drake Nightengale (6-2, 3.52 ERA, 91 K, 38 BB). “We have KEY LOSSES: SS Patrick Frick (.360, 4 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI), 3B Bruce COACH: Jim Schlossnagle (682-325 in 16 years with Horned Frogs; 759- a chance to be good,” said Head Coach Mark Calvi. “Ethan Wilson was Steel (.252, 10 HR, 7 2B, 25 RBI), RHP Colin Peluse (3-8, 5.74 ERA,. 71 K, 372 in 18 years overall) the National Freshman of The Year in 2019. He has elite power and has 36 BB), RHP Morgan McSweeney (3-3, 7.64 ERA, 40 K), 2B Jake Mueller 34-28 unbelievable makeup.” (.243, 5 2B, 4 SB). 2019 RECORD: 2019 FINISH: Second at Fayetteville Regional 2020 OUTLOOK: The Demon Deacons had one of the top offenses in the nation last year but lacked pitching. Seven position player starters are back TOP RETURNEES: RHP Charles King (6-3, 3.36 ERA, 53 K, 15 BB), Relief 24. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE led by Collegiate Baseball pre-season All-American 1B Bobby Seymour Marcelo Perez (5 SV, 3-2, 4.30 ERA, 17 K, 28 BB), LHP Augie Mihlbauer (1 COACH: Matt Deggs (first season with the Ragin’ Cajuns; 187-118 (.377, 9 HR, 20 2B, 92 RBI, Player of Year in ACC), LF Chris Lanzilli (.347, SV, 1-2, 2.35 ERA, 28 AP. 29 K), DH Austin Henry (.288, 7 HR, 10 2B, 43 overall) 16 HR, 19 2B, 67 RBI), DH Shane Muntz(.313, 14 HR, 6 2B, 40 RBI) and RBI), 3B Conner Shepherd (.297, 6 HR, 9 2B, 22 RBI), CF Hunter Wolfe C Brendan Tinsman (.265, 1 HR, 9 2B, 41 RBI). A much improved pitching (.310, 7 HR, 8 2B, 27 RBI), 2B Bobby Goodloe (.279, 5 2B, 14 RBI), LF Porter 2019 RECORD: 28-31 staff should help tremendously. “We have a veteran group who are poised Brown (.279, 3 2B), C Zach Humphreys (.277, 3 HR, 10 2B, 34 RBI). 2019 FINISH: Fourth in West Division of Sun Belt to make a run,” said Head Coach Tom Walter. “We should be very offensive with quality depth on the mound.” TOP NEWCOMERS: P Riley Cornelio (Pine Creek HS, CO, All-State), TOP RETURNEES: SS Hayden Cantrelle (.309, 9 HR, 15 2B, 31 RBI, P Jacob Meador (Centennial HS, TX, 31st round draft), C Kuertis Byrne 28 SB), CF Brennan Breaux (.295, 3 H, 9 2B, 33 RBI, 11 SB), LF Gavin (Christian Brothers HS, MO, 38th round draft), OF Phillip Sikes (Pima CC, Bourgeois (red-shirt in 2019), RHP Jacob Schultz (2-3, 3.64 ERA, 66 IP, 60 K, AZ, 33rd round draft), P Harrison Beethe (North Iowa Area CC, 39th round 32 BB, 2 SV), RHP Jack Burk (3-2, 2.82 ERA, 44 IP, 34 K, 7 BB, 1 SV). 18. ARIZONA draft), P Nolan Hudi (Calvery Christian HS, FL), P Grant Miller (McLennan COACH: Jay Johnson (153-91 in four years with the Wildcats; 225-133-6 JC, TX, All-American). TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Carter Robinson (Mesa CC), RHP Dane Dixon overall) (LSU-Eunice JC), RHP Luke Cronan (Hill JC), RHP Conor Angel (Northwest KEY LOSSES: P Nick Lodolo (131K, 2.36 ERA, 1st round draft pick), 1B Florida JC), OF Ben Fitzgerald (North Iowa Area CC), 1B Brandon Talley 2019 RECORD: 32-24 Jake Guenther (.345, 10 HR, 42 RBI), OF Josh Watson (.324, 10 HR, 42 (Grayson JC), C Julian Brock (Fulshear HS, TX). 2019 FINISH: Sixth in Pac-12 RBI), OF Johnny Rizer (.311, 11 HR, 39 RBI), P Brandon Williamson (4.19 ERA, 89 K). KEY LOSSES: LHP Gunner Leger, C Handsome Monica, OF Todd Lott TOP RETURNEES: C Austin Wells (.353, 5 HR, 15 2B, 60 RBI), 2B Matthew (Drafted), OF Orynn Veillon, 2B Hunter Kaslus, Dyer (.393, 4 HR, 10 2B, 28 RBI), DH Dayton Dooney (.323, 10 HR, 14 2B, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Horned Frogs finished second at the Fayetteville 53 RBI), OF Ryan Holgate (.240, 7 HR, 8 2B, 33 RBI), OF Branden Boissiere Regional and posted a 34-28 overall record. Five position player starters 2020 OUTLOOK: The Ragin’ Cajuns finished fourth in the West Division (.336, 2 HR, 6 2B, 24 RBI), INF Jacob Blas (.246, 2 2B, 8 RBI), INF Tony are back along with three pitchers. TCU landed the fifth best recruiting of the Sun Belt Conference and return three position player starters and Bullard (.301, 2 HR, 7 2B, 17 RBI), OF Donta Williams (.267, 2 HR< 11 2B, class in the nation last fall with 25 newcomers led by four drafted players. four key pitchers. Louisiana also landed a superb recruiting class of 25 35 RBI), OF Tate Soderstrom (.244, 8 2B, 25 RBI), RHP Quinn Flanagan “This is the deepest pitching staff we have had in a long time, and we are newcomers. Four players to watch include RHP Carter Robinson (Mesa (8-3, 4.92 ERA, 42 K, 26 BB), RHP Vince Vannelle (2 SV, 2-2, 3.47 ERA, improved defensively in the infield,” said Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle. CC, National JC Pitcher of the Year, 1.53 ERA, 126 K), RHP Conor Angel 27 K), LHP Randy Abshier (1 SV, 1-0, 4.50 ERA, 13 K). “Offensively, we have lots of improvement needed, but I do believe we can (Northwest Florida JC), SS Hayden Cantrelle (.309, 9 HR, 15 2B, 31 RBI, 28 play good team offense.” One pitcher to watch is RHP Charles King who has SB) and CF Brennan Breaux (.295, 3 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI). “We have speed TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Davis Vainer (Univ. of Alabama, 21st round draft), pitched in every role with a 91-95 mph fastball with great sink. “His slider and strength throughout the lineup,” said Head Coach Matt Deggs. “We have RHP Chandler Murphy (Liberty HS, AZ, 36th round draft), CF Mac Bingham and changeup are much improved,” added Schlossnagle. physical arms on the mound and have a very balanced, talented team.” (Torrey Pines HS, CA, 40th round draft), LHP Garrett Irvin (Riverside CC, 40th round draft), RHP Dawson Netz (Marantha HS, CA), RHP Wesley Scott (Woodcrest Christian HS, CA), 1B Blake Klassen (J Serra HS, CA). 21. TEXAS A&M 25. STANFORD KEY LOSSES: 3B Nick Quintana (All-American), SS Cameron Cannon COACH: Rob Childress (578-306-3 in 14 years with the Aggies) COACH: David Esquer (91-26 in 2 years with the Cardinal; 616-493-2 (All-American), LHP Randy Labaut (tied for team lead with 8 wins). overall) 2019 RECORD: 39-23-1 2020 OUTLOOK: The Wildcats had one of the most explosive and 2019 RECORD: 45-14 Second at Morgantown Regional disciplined offenses in college baseball last season as Arizona averaged 2019 FINISH: 2019 FINISH: Second at Starkville Super Regional 9.8 runs per game while hitting 154 doubles, 67 homers and 32 triples with TOP RETURNEES: 2B Bryce Blaum (.292, 9 HR, 9 2B, 32 RBI, 17 SB), 350 walks. Unfortunately, the team lacked pitching which had a staff ERA C Mikey Hoehner (.29, 3 HR, 10 2B, 30 RBI, 2 SB), LF Cam Blake (.260, TOP RETURNEES: OF Christian Robinson (.287, 9 2B, 15 RBI, 8 SB), 3B of 6.21 and struggled on defense to rank 231 in the nation. Twelve position 1 HR, 6 2B, 25 RBI, 7 SB), 3B Ty Coleman (.241, 5 HR, 4 2B, 33 RBI, 1 Nick Bellafronto (.258, 6 HR, 13 2B, 32 RBI, 1 SB), CF Tim Tawa (.253, 8 players are back who saw action last season along with a trio of key pitchers. SB), CF Zach DeLoach (.200, 3 HR, 4 2B, 16 RBI, 1 SB), DH Will Frizzel HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI, 6 SB), INF Nick Brueser (.224, 2 HR, 6 2B, 16 RBI, 2 Factor in the 11th ranked recruiting class in the nation which was pitching (.215, 2 HR, 5 2B, 18 RBI), LHP Asa Lacy (8-4, 2.13 ERA, 88.2 IP, 130 SB), RHP Brendan Beck (5-4, 3.63 ERA, 91.2 IP, 83 K, 25 BB), RHP Alex heavy and new pitching coach Nate Yeskie (2-time Pitching Coach of The K, 43 BB), LHP Chris Weber (4-1, 3.18 ERA, 65 IP, 78 K, 20 BB), RHP Williams (8-1, 2.56 ERA, 63.1 IP, 43 K, 8 BB), RHP Zach Grech (1 SV, 2-0, Year by Collegiate Baseball) from Oregon St., and the Wildcats should be Christian Roa (3-2, 3.56 ERA, 48 IP, 48 K, 11 BB), LHP Joseph Menefee 3.68 ERA, 32 AP, 28 K, 7 BB), LHP Jacob Palisch (5-2, 4.79 ERA, 26 AP, a Regional team in 2020. “We have a lot of returners from one of the best (3-2, 3.75 ERA, 26 AP, 36 IP, 51 K), RHP Bryce Miller (1 SV, 4-2, 3.77 ERA, 48 K, 21 BB). offenses in college baseball last season,” said Head Coach Jay Johnson. 33 AP, 43 IP, 57 K). “We have more depth on the mound and will be much improved defensively. TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Henry Gargus (Davis HS, WA), LHP Quinn I am excited for 2020.” Key players to watch include C Austin Wells (.353, 5 TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Logan Sartori (Hutchinson CC), INF/RHP Trevor Mathews (Aliso Niguel HS, CA), C Kody Huff (Horizon HS, AZ). Wemer (Klein HS, TX), OF Ray Alejo (Univ. of Central Florida), OF Rody HR, 15 2B, 60 RBI, potential first round pick next June), 2B Matthew Dyer C Maverick Handley, OF Kyle Stowers, LHP Erik Miller, RHP Barker (New Mexico JC), OF Logan Britt (Heritage HS, TX), RHP Evan KEY LOSSES: (.393, 4 HR, 10 2B, 28 RBI), DH Dayton Dooney (.323, 10 HR, 14 2B, 53 Jack Little, INF Andrew Daschbach. RBI) and RHP Quinn Flanagan (8-3, 4.92 ERA, 42 K, 26 BB). Vanek (Heritage HS, TX), LHP Will Johnston (Keller HS, TX). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cardinal rolled to a 45-14 record last season and KEY LOSSES: SS Braden Shewmake (All-American, signed with pros, finished second at the Starkville Super Regional. The MLB Draft hit Stanford .313, 14 2B, 6 HR, 47 RBI), LHP John Doxakis (Signed with pros, 7-4, hard with nine players being selected. Only four position player starters 19. OKLAHOMA ST. 2.06 ERA, 104.2 IP, 115 K), RHP Kasey Kalich (Signed with pros, 3-1, 12 return along with five key pitchers. Key players to watch include CF Tim Josh Holliday (271-153-1 in seven seasons with the Cowboys) SV, 3.18 ERA, 51 K), RF Logan Foster (transfer to Nebraska, .263, 10 2B, COACH: Tawa (.253, 8 HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI), 3B Nick Bellafronto (.258, 6 HR, 13 2B, 5 HR, 37 RBI). 2019 RECORD: 40-21 32 RBI), RHP Brendan Beck (5-4, 3.63 ERA, 83 K, 25 BB) and RHP Alex 2020 OUTLOOK: The Aggies posted a 39-23-1 record last season and Williams (8-1, 2.56 ERA, 43 K, 8 BB). Stanford landed a fine recruiting 2019 FINISH: Second at Lubbock Super Regional finished second at the Morgantown Regional. Six position player starters class of nine newcomers. “We brought in a lot of quality freshmen, and a lot of holes need to be filled after player departures from last season,” said TOP RETURNEES: SS Hueston Morrill (.282, 2 HR, 17 2B, 20 RBI, 12 SB), return, including 2B Bryce Blaum (.292, 9 HR, 9 2B, 32 RBI, 17 SB) and 1B Alix Garcia (.294, 8 HR, 7 2B, 25 RBI), LF Carson McCusker (.311, 6 CF Zach DeLoach (Cape Cod League All-Star and four quality pitchers Head Coach David Esquer. R, 17 2B, 40 RBI), RF Cade Cabbiness (.234, 8 HR, 8 2B, 27 RBI), LHP led by LHP Asa Lacy (8-4, 2.13 ERA, 130 K, 92-97 mph fastball) and RHP Parker Scott (3-1, 2.18 ERA, 51 K, 14 BB), RHP Brett Standlee (3-2, 4.46 Christian Roa (3-2, 1 SV, 46 K, 92-95 mph FB). Both Lacy and Roa could ERA, 55 K, 23 BB), Relief Ben Leeper (7 SV, 4-4,. 4.31 ERA, 29 AP, 43 be first round draft picks next June with good seasons. “We will have one 26. CAL. ST. FULLERTON of the best pitching staffs in the nation with a veteran offense that has a K), RHP C.J. Varela (10 AP, 24 K, 18 BB), LHP Mitchell Stone (2-1, 4.88 COACH: Rick Vanderhook (298-178 in 8 years with the Titans) ERA, 19 K, 14 BB). lot to prove,” said Head Coach Rob Childress. “New assistant coach Chad Caillet has helped energize the offense.” 2019 RECORD: 27-26 TOP NEWCOMERS: 2B Kaden Polcovich (Northwest Florida St. College, Cape Code League All-Star), RHP Bryce Osmond (Jenks HS, OK, 35th 2019 FINISH: Fourth in Big West Conference round draft), OF Caeden Trenkle (Hillsboro HS, TX, 28th round draft), 22. TEXAS TOP RETURNEES: C Kameron Guangorena (.261, 1 HR, 7 2B, 26 RBI, 1B/P Justin Campbell (Simi Valley HS, CA, 18th round draft), INF Jake David Pierce (108-74 in 3 years with the Longhorns; 305-183 3 SB), SS Brett Borgogno (.206, 3 HR, 4 2B, 22 RBI, 3 SB), 1B Isaiah Thompson (Kentucky), C Brock Mathis (LSU), RHP Kale Davis (Westmoore COACH: overall) Garcia (.323, 4 HR, 9 2B, 27 RBI, 2 SB), OF Jason Brandow (.256, 2 HR, HS, OK). 7 2B, 15 RBI), OF Zach Lew (.313, 3 HR, 3 2B, 16 RBI, 4 SB), RHP Tanner 2019 RECORD: 27-27 KEY LOSSES: Colin Simpson (All-Big 12, 17 HR, 57 RBI), CF Trevor Bibee (5-7, 4.33 ERA, 95.2 IP, 80 K), RHP Michael Knorr (4-4, 5.90 ERA, 61 IP, 34 K), RHP Kyle Luckham (4-6, 5.37 ERA, 58.2 IP, 51 K), RHP Dillon Boone (All-Big 12, All-Region), RHP Jensen Elliott (All-Big 12), RHP Peyton 2019 FINISH: Ninth place in Big 12 Battenfield (All-Big 12, 5 SV, 3.28 ERA, 74 K), SS Andrew Navigato (All-Big Brown (3 SV, 3-1, 2.06 ERA, 19 AP, 13 K), RHP Timothy Josten (3-4, 4.14 12, 12 HR, 15 2B, 42 RBI). TOP RETURNEES: OF Eric Kennedy (.310, 2 HR, 8 2B, 28 RBI, 9 SB), ERA, 19 AP, 51 K). OF Duke Ellis (.266, 1 HR, 7 2B, 15 RBI, 17 SB), OF Austin Todd (.256, Continued On Page 23 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 23

Continued From Page 22 a variety of things for us,” said Head Coach John Anderson. “He was our Friday night starter last season. Max has a plus fastball (93-97 mph) and a TOP NEWCOMERS: 3B Cameron Repetti (Cypress HS, CA), SS JJ Cruz very good slider.” Anderson said Minnesota returns a deep and experienced (Gahr HS, CA), OF Alex Solis (Montebella HS, CA), RHP Nicco Cole pitching staff. “Offensively, we have added some significant pieces to our (Howard College), C Cole Urman (Temecula Valley HS, CA), C Austin Schell lineup via recruiting. We will return a strong core nucleus. I’m also excited (Goldwest College), RHP Evan Adolphus (Orange Lutheran HS, CA). about the recruiting class we brought in last fall. We have some very good arms and added some depth which we needed after losing several quality KEY LOSSES: CF Mitchell Berryhill (.415 BA, All Conference), C Daniel players off last year’s team.” Cope (Signed with pros), 2B Hank LoForte (9 2B, 6 3B), 1B Jake Pavletich, SS Sahid Valenzuela (Signed with pros). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Titans finished fourth in the Big West Conference 30. OKLAHOMA and didn’t quality for NCAA post-season action with a 27-26 overall record. COACH: Skip Johnson (71-48 in 2 years with the Sooners) Five position player starters are back along with five key pitchers. Players to watch include RHP Tanner Bibee (5-7, 4.33 ERA, 80 K, 29 BB), 1B, 2019 RECORD: 33-23 RHP Timothy Josten (3-4, 4.14 ERA, 19 AP, 51 K) and RHP Dillon Brown 2019 FINISH: Sixth place in Big 12 (3 SV, 3-1, 2.06 ERA, 13 K) and Isaiah Garcia (.323, 4 HR, 9 2B, 27 RBI). The Titans landed a superb recruiting class of 16 newcomers last fall. “We TOP RETURNEES: C Brady Lindsly (.291, 5 HR, 11 2B, 34 RBI, 1 SB), 1B have a young team with a lot of potential and talent,” said Head Coach Rick Tyler Hardman (.306, 6 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI), 2B Conor McKenna (.255, 3 Vanderhook. “But we still have to improve a lot before the season.” HR, 9 2B, 31 RBI, 5 SB), SS Brandon Zaragoza (.257, 8 2B, 30 RBI, 4 SB), LF Jordan Vujovich (.246, 1 HR, 7 2B, 15 RBI, 3 SB), CF Tanner Tredaway (.260, 5 2B, 10 RBI, 7 SB), RF Brady Harlan (.255, 1 HR, 5 2B, 20 RBI, 27. U.C. SANTA BARBARA 6 SB), LF Diego Muniz (.220, 3 HR, 9 2B, 19 RBI, 1 SB), DH/RHP Cade Cavalli (.319, 4 HR, 5 2B, 17 RBI, 5-3, 3.28 ERA, 60.1 IP, 59 K), LHP Levi COACH: Andrew Checketts (276-176-4 in 8 years with the Gauchos) Prater (7-4, 3.26 ERA, 80 IP, 97 K, 43 BB), RHP Ben Abram (6-4, 4.24 ERA, 2019 RECORD: 45-11 63.2 IP, 52 K, 16 BB), RHP Jason Ruffcorn (11 SV, 2-2, 2.43 ERA, 30 AP, 28 K), RHP Jaret Godman (3-0, 3.56 ERA, 19 AP, 35 K), RHP Wyatt Olds 2019 FINISH: Fourth at Stanford Regional (0-2, 4.23 ERA, 31 AP, 37 K). TOP RETURNEES: SS McClain O’Connor (.325, 3 HR, 12 2B, 17 RBI, 13 TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Dane Acker (San Jacinto College), OF Kendall SB), 3B Marcos Castanon (.324, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 3 SB), UT Jason Willow Pettis (Brother Rice HS, IL), 3B Peyton Graham (Waxahachie HS, TX), RHP (.267, 1 HR, 6 2B, 20 RBI, 5 SB), 1B Kyle Johnson (.223, 3 HR, 20 RBI), Brad Demco (Sam Houston State), OF Vincenzo Bologna (San Joaquin LHP Rodney Boone (8-0, 2.78 ERA, 81 IP, 80 K, 29 BB), LHP Jorge Arellano Delta College), LHP Jake Bennett (Bixby HS, OK), OF Connor Beichler Jr. (4-1, 2.30 ERA, 31.1 IP, 21 K, 16 BB), RHP Michael McGreevy (6 SV, (Owasso HS, OK). 5-1, 1.94 ERA, 29 AP, 53 K), KEY LOSSES: RHP Nathan Wiles (Drafted, 8-4, 4.40 ERA, 94 IP, 83 K), TOP NEWCOMERS: 3B Bryce Willits (St. Mary’s College), INF Cole Photo By Brad Rempel, Minnesota Athletics Photo By Brad Rempel, Minnesota 3B Brylie Ware (Drafted, .299, 12 2B, 6 HR, 35 RBI), LHP Braidyn Fink Cummings (Pima College), LHP Zach Torra (Cuesta College), C Ben Martz (Drafted, injured in 2019). (Santa Barbara City College), SS Jordan Sprinkle (Palm Desert HS, CA), OF RHP/DH MAX MEYER Steele Ledford (Ventura College), LHP Carter Benbrook (Jesuit HS, CA). …5-3, 2.11 ERA, 87 K, 20 BB For Minnesota 2020 OUTLOOK: The Sooners posted a 33-23 overall record last season and finished sixth in the Big 12 Conference. Seven position player starters KEY LOSSES: C Eric Yang (Drafted, .368, 7 HR, 45 RBI), CF Tommy Jew in position players, we must get contributions from our freshmen pitchers,” are back along with five superb pitchers. Key players to watch include (Drafted, .283, 11 HR, 40 RBI), DH Thomas Rowan (Drafted, .327, 13 HR, said Head Coach Danny Hall. “We are an NCAA Regional team.” Hall said RHP/DH Cade Cavalli (5-3, 3.28 ERA, 59 K, .319 BA, 4 HR, 5 2B, 17 RBI), 46 RBI), LHP Jack Dashwood (Drafted, 9-2, 2.48 ERA, 93 K), LHP Ben Radcliff has enormous power potential at the plate. “Baron has more power LHP Levi Prater (7-4, 3.26 ERA, 97 K, 43 BB), closer Jason Ruffcorn (11 SV, Brecht (Drafted, 10-2, 4.10 ERA, 101 K). than anyone I have coached.” 2.43 ERA, 30 AP, 28 K) and 1B Tyler Hardman (.306, 6 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Gauchos rolled to a 45-11 record last spring and Cavalli, RHP Zack Matthews and LHP Dane Acker (San Jacinto College) finished fourth at the Stanford Regional. Four position player starters are are all expected to be drafted in the top four rounds of the June MLB Draft. back along with three key pitchers. Players to watch include SS McClain 29. MINNESOTA Oklahoma also landed fine recruiting class of 21 newcomers last fall. O’Connor (.325, 3 HR, 12 2B, 17 RBI, 13 SB), LHP Rodney Boone (8-0, COACH: John Anderson (1,317-887-3 in 39 years with the Golden 2.78 ERA, 80 K, 29 BB, Freshman Pitcher of Year Big West), LHP Jorge Gophers) Arellano, Jr. (4-1, 2.30 ERA, 21 K, 16 BB) and closer Michael McGreevy (6 31. SAN DIEGO ST. 2019 RECORD: 29-27 SV, 5-1, 1.94 ERA, 29 AP, 53 K). “We have lots of holes to fill,” said Head COACH: Mark Martinez (175-128 in 5 years with the Aztecs) Coach Andrew Checketts. “We lost our first six hitters and two starting 2019 FINISH: Tied for third in Big Ten Conference pitchers plus two key relievers. However, we have enough pieces in place 2019 RECORD: 32-25 to be competitive.” TOP RETURNEES: SS Jordan Kozicky (.327, 11 HR, 14 2B, 49 RBI, 3 SB), 2019 FINISH: Second in Mountain West Conference 3B Jack Wassel (.243, 4 HR, 11 2B, 21 RBI, 2 SB), RF Easton Bertrand (.252, 6 HR, 9 2B, 25 RBI, 6 SB), CF Drew Hmielewski (.281, 1 HR, 3 2B, 13 TOP RETURNEES: 3B/RHP Casey Schmitt (.315, 5 HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI, 4 28. GEORGIA TECH. RBI, 4 SB), DH/RHP Max Meyer (.256, 1 HR, 4 2B, 12 RBI, 5-3, 2.11 ERA, SB, 8 SV, 3-3, 3.77 ERA, 21 AP, 44 K), LF Matt Rudick (.320, 12 2B, 28 RBI, 76.2 IP, 87 K, 2 SV), 2B Zack Raabe (.271, 5 2B, 18 RBI, 7 SB), RHP Sam 6 SB), RF Jaden Fein (.293, 4 HR, 11 2B, 20 RBI, 2 SB), CF Mike Jarvis COACH: Danny Hall (1,062-551 in 26 years with the Yellow Jackets) Thoresen (4-3, 5.24 ERA, 46.1 IP, 69 K, 43 BB), RHP Josh Culliver (3-4, (.289, 5 HR, 8 2B, 30 RBI, 8 SB), 1B Brian Leonhardt (.272, 1 HR, 14 2B, 2019 RECORD: 43-19 4.64 ERA, 64 IP, 51 K, 28 BB), LHP Ryan Duffy (1-2, 4.68 ERA, 16 AP, 30 34 RBI, 2 SB), RHP Aaron Eden (4-2, 4.01 ERA, 74 IP, 41 K, 19 BB), RHP K, 22 BB), RHP JP Massey (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 15 AP, 31 K, 22 BB). Mike Paredes (3-3, 5.29 ERA, 51 IP, 56 K, 19 BB), LHP Jacob Flores (1 SV, 2019 FINISH: Second at Atlanta Regional 2-2, 3.75 ERA, 20 AP, 38 K, 27 BB). TOP NEWCOMERS: C/OF Jack Kelly (Northwestern Univ.), 1B Ronnie TOP RETURNEES: 3B Jackson Webb (.312, 1 HR, 5 2B, 19 RBI, 13 SB), Sweeny (Iowa Western CC), RHP Drake Davis (Arizona State), RHP Sam TOP NEWCOMERS: C Wyatt Hendrie (Antelope Valley College), SS Anthony SS Luke Waddell (.322, 2 HR, 12 2B, 34 RBI), 2B Austin Wilhite (.266, 1 Ireland (Mountain Vista HS, CO), SS Drew Stahl (Mountain Vista HS, CO), Walters (Mt. San Antonio College). 2B Caden Miller (Alemany HS, CA), OF HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI, 12 SB), LF Colin Hall (.307, 4 HR, 18 2B, 41 RBI), CF OF/3B Kyle Bork (St. Francis HS, GA), RHP Trent Schoeberi (White Bear Xavier Carter (Capital Christian HS, CA), RHP Travis Marr (Clemson), RHP Michael Guldberg (.355, 1 HR, 7 2B, 32 RBI, 7 SB), RF Baron Radcliff (.257, Lake HS, MN). Ricky Tibbett (Eastlake HS, CA), LHP TJ Fondtain (Buchanon HS, CA). 12 HR, 9 2B, 44 RBI), RHP Jonathan Hughes (9-2, 5.09 ERA, 53 IP, 48 K), RHP Andy Archer (did not play), RHP Cort Roedig (2-2, 4.88 ERA,48 KEY LOSSES: C Eli Wilson (Drafted, .294, 5 HR, 15 2B, 29 RBI), RHP Brett KEY LOSSES: SS Angelo Armenta (.307, 15 2B), CF Julian Escobedo IP, 47 K), LHP Luke Bartnicki (2-2, 6.40 ERA, 32.1 IP, 32 K), RHP Hugh Schulze (Drafted, 9 SV, 5-1, 3.07 ERA, 30 AP, 55 K), LHP Nick Lackney (Drafted, All Conference), RHP Adrian Mardueno (Drafted, All Conference), Chapman (2-0, 4.15 ERA, 13 IP, 10 K). (Drafted, 2 SV, 4-4, 2.38 ERA, 20 AP, 49 K), RHP Jake Stevenson (Drafted, RHP Justin Goossen-Brown (All Conference). 1 SV, 2-2, 6.28 ERA, 20 AP, 45 K). TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Zach Maxwell (Mount Vernon Presbyterian 2020 OUTLOOK: The Aztecs finished second in the Mountain West HS, GA), RHP Jackson Finley (Richmond Hill HS, GA), C Jake Holland 2020 OUTLOOK: The Golden Gophers tied for third in the Big Ten Conference and posted a 32-25 overall record. Five position player starters (Montverde Academy, FL), C/3B Andrew Jenkins (Pace Academy, GA), Conference and posted a 29-27 overall record. Six position player starters are back along with four key pitchers. San Diego St. is led by Collegiate CF Tres Gonzalez (Mount Vernon Presbyterian HS, GA), RF Stephen Reid return along with a trio of quality pitchers. Players to watch include RHP/DH Baseball pre-season All-American RHP/3B Casey Schmitt (8 SV, 3-3, 3.77 (Governor Livingston HS, NJ), LHP Dalton Smith (Lowndes HS, GA). Max Meyer (5-3, 2.11 ERA, 87 K, 20 BB, .256 BA, 4 2B, 12 RBI), RHP Sam ERA, 21 AP, 44 K, .315, 5 HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI), RHP Mike Paredes (3-3, Thoresen (4-3, 5.24 ERA, 69 K, 43 BB) and SS Jordan Kozicky (.237, 11 5.29 ERA, 56 K), RHP Aaron Eden (4-2, 4.01 ERA, 41 K), C Wyatt Hendrie KEY LOSSES: 1B/RHP Tristin English, C Kyle McCann, LHP Connor HR, 14 2B, 49 RBI). Meyer is expected to be a first round pick next June Thomas, RHP Xzavion Curry. in the draft with another good season. “Max is a special player who can do Continued On Page 24 2020 OUTLOOK: The Yellow Jackets finished second at the Atlanta Regional and recorded a 43-19 overall record. Six position players are back along with five key pitchers. Players to watch include RF Baron Radcliff (.257, 12 HR, 9 2B, 44 RBI), LF Colin Hall (.307, 4 HR, 18 2B, 41 RBI), SS Luke Waddell (.322, 2 HR, 12 2B, 34 RBI) and RHP Jonathan Hughes (9-2, 5.09 ERA, 48 K, 23 BB). “While we are deep

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(Antelope Valley College, 10th round pick in 2019 MLB Draft), and SS TOP RETURNEES: SS Zavier Warren (.369, 8 HR, 23 2B, 70 RBI, 14 SB), Anthony Walters (Mt. San Antonio College, All-State). “This could be the C Griffin Lockwood-Powell (.341, 11 HR, 17 2B, 74 RBI), CF Zach Gilles most talented team we’ve ever had,” said Head Coach Mark Martinez. “We (.351, 7 2B, 34 RBI, 20 SB), 1B Zach Heeke (.311, 14 2B, 38 RBI, 6 SB), have a great mix of returning talent with experience and talented newcomers. 3B Chase Rollin (.256, 6 2B, 26 RBI, 12 SB), OF Gaoshua Williams (.241, We have all the pieces to make a deep run.” 2 HR, 6 2B, 22 RBI, 4 SB), RHP Cameron Brown (10-1, 3.20 ERA, 98 IP, 79 K, 30 BB), RHP Jordan Patty (4-3, 3.42 ERA, 50 IP, 55 K, 17 BB, 2 SV), RHP Grant Frazer (3 SV, 1-0, 2.75 ERA, 26 AP, 29 K), LHP Ryan Palmblad 32. OREGON ST. (4-0, 3.25 ERA, 19 AP, 39 K). COACH: Mitch Canham (First year with the Beavers) TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Aiden Sheparson (McLennan CC), INF Zach Lechnir (Kimberly HS, WI), OF Drew Lechnir (Kimberly HS, WI), RHP JT 2019 RECORD: 36-20-1 Rogoszewski (Univ. of North Carolina), RHP Jarrod Melle (Kellogg CC), RHP Andrew Taylor (Caldonia HS, MI), RHP Clay Brock (Cincinnati Hills 2019 FINISH: Fourth at Corvallis Regional Christian HS, OH). TOP RETURNEES: LF Alex McGarry (.293, 8 HR, 5 2B, 29 RBI, 3 SB), 1B Ryan Ober (.266, 3 HR, 9 2B, 22 RBI), INF Jake Harvey (.255, 1 HR, 4 2B, KEY LOSSES: RHP Zach Kohn (Drafted, 5-3, 44 IP, 47 K), OF Jacob Crum 8 RBI, 4 SB), OF Kyler McMahan (.245, 1 HR, 10 2B, 15 RBI, 4 SB), INF (.332, 57 RBI), INF Jason Sullivan (.305, 14 2B, 50 RBI, 14 SB), RHP Pate Andy Armstrong (.248, 1 HR, 5 2B, 13 RBI, 3 SB), OF Joe Casey (.254, Leatherman (10-1, 2.86 ERA, 86 K). 3 H, 8 2B, 13 RBI, 4 SB), OF Preston Jones (.228, 2 HR, 6 2B, 16 RBI, 7 2020 OUTLOOK: The Chippewas rolled to a 47-14 record last season and SB), RHP Kevin Abel (injured in 2019), LHP Jake Mulholland (8 SV, 3-3, finished third at the Starkville Regional. Six position player starters are back 1.93 ERA, 28 AP, 31 K), RHP Mitchell Verburg (2 SV, 1-0, 1.40 ERA, 16 along with four key pitchers. Key players to watch include SS Zavier Warren AP, 38 K). (.369, 8 HR, 23 2B, 70 RBI, 14 SB, first team Mid-American Conference), C Griffin Lockwood-Powell (.341, 11 HR, 17 2B, 74 RBI) and RHP Cameron TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Cesar Valero Sanchez (Foothills Composite, Canada), LHP Cooper Hierpe (Woodland HS, CA), OF Micah McDowell Brown (10-1, 3.20 ERA, 79 K, 30 BB). Central Michigan landed a superb (Foothills Composite, Canada), RHP Jack Washburn (Webster HS, WI), recruiting class of 17 last fall. “We return a solid nucleus from 2019 even RHP Ryan Brown (South Salem HS, OR), RHP Will Frisch (Stillwater HS, though half of our team are newcomers,” said Head Coach Jordan Bischel. MN), OF Jacob Melton (Linn-Benton CC). “We expect a big jump from sophomore LHP/OF Garrett Navarra.” KEY LOSSES: C Adley Rutschman (Drafted, .411, 17 HR, 10 2B, 58 RBI), SS Beau Philip (Drafted, .311, 5 HR, 14 2B, 31 RBI), RHP Grant Gambrell 39. BALL ST. (Drafted, 5-3, 2.83 ERA, 80 K), RHP Bryce Fehmel (Drafted, 7-3, 3.53 ERA, COACH: Rich Maloney (491-310-1 with the Cardinals; 832-554-1 overall) 71 K), OF Tyler Malone (Drafted, .213, 1 HR, 8 2B, 19 RBI). 2019 RECORD: 38-19 2020 OUTLOOK: The Beavers finished fourth at the Corvallis Regional and posted a 36-20-1 overall record. Seven position players return but no starting 2019 FINISH: Second Mid-American Conference pitchers except RHP Kevin Abel who only threw 16 1/3 innings last season before undergoing Tommy John surgery. Abel led Oregon St. to the 2018 TOP RETURNEES: C Chase Sebby (.253, 2 HR, 14 2B, 36 RBI), 2B Noah national title by winning a College World Series record four games. He led all Navarro (.308, 3 HR, 6 2B, 26 RBI, 7 SB), SS Noah Powell (.238, 1 HR, 9 pitchers with 23 strikeouts over 21 innings and claimed a 0.86 ERA. Overall 2B, 16 RBI, 4 SB), LF Mack Murphy (.250, 1 HR, 6 2B, 19 RBI, 2 SB), CF that season, he was 8-1 with a 2.88 ERA and 108 strikeouts. If he returns this RHP TRENTON DENHOLM Aaron Simpson (.321, 6 HR, 10 2B, 44 RBI, 14 SB); RF Ross Messina (.316, season depends on how well rehabilitation work goes with his elbow. Other 8 HR, 22 2B, 50 RBI, 5 SB), RHP John Baker (7-2, 2.13 ERA, 71.2 IP, 90 players to watch include LHP Jake Mulholland (8 SV, 3-3, 1.93 ERA, 28 AP, …9-4, 1.81 ERA, 93 K, 20 BB For U.C. Irvine K), RHP Kyle Nicolas (2-2, 6.02 ERA, 51.2 IP, 82 K, 6 SV), RHP Chayce 41 K), LF Alex McGarry (.293, 8 HR, 5 2B, 29 RBI) and 1B Ryan Ober (.266, McDermott (4-1, 3.64 ERA, 42 IP, 54 K), LHP Luke Jaksich (1-2, 5.82 ERA, Hill (Cisco College), DH Steven Rivas (Southern Nevada), LF Brett Cain 9 2B, 22 RBI). OSU landed a talented recruiting class of 15 newcomers last 23 AP, 37 K), LHP Mike Pachmayer (4-2, 5.03 ERA, 21 AP, 39 K). (Howard College), RHP Layne Looney (Richmond Univ.) LHP Nick Rupp fall made up of 13 freshmen and two junior college transfers. OSU has a (Southern Nevada College, Region Pitcher of Year), LHP Robert Gasser TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Devin Porter (Iowa Central CC), INF Trenton new head coach in Mitch Canham and lost the services of pitching coach (Delta College, National Pitcher of Year). Quartermain (Kalamazoo Valley CC), OF Zach Cole (Springfield Catholic Nate Yeskie who now works at the University of Arizona. HS, MO), RHP Tyler Ruetschle (Lamar CC), RHP Tyler Hill (Lansing CC). KEY LOSSES: 3B Jared Triolo (Drafted, All Conference), RHP Devon Roedahl (Drafted, Conference Newcomer Pitcher of Year, 30 SV), RHP Fred KEY LOSSES: RHP Drey Jameson (MAC Pitcher of Year, school record 33. BRIGHAM YOUNG Villarreal (Drafted, All Conference, 10 SV), 1B Joe Davis (All Conference), 146 K, drafted), 1B John Ricotta (All MAC), INF William Baker (All MAC, RHP Ryan Randel (Sunday starter, 4-2, 14 AP). led team with .324 batting average), RHP Nick Floyd (All MAC, 8-0, 1.92 COACH: Mike Littlewood (215-160 in 17 years with the Cougars) ERA, 5 SV). 2019 RECORD: 36-17 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cougars tied for fourth in the American Athletic Conference and posted a 32-24 overall record. Four position player starters 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cardinals finished second in the Mid-American 2019 FINISH: First in West Coast Conference are back along with six key pitchers. Players to watch include LHP/1B Lael Conference and posted a 38-19 overall record. Six position player starters Lockhart (4-6, 3.58 ERA, 76 K, 31 BB, .225 BA, 4 2B, 8 RBI), LHP Clay are back along with a trio of quality pitchers. Players to watch include RHP TOP RETURNEES: OF Danny Gelalich (.328, 1 HR, 10 2B, 16 RBI, 5 SB), Aguilar (6-4, 3.06 ERA, 73 K, 21 BB, 1st team American Athletic), 2B Brad John Baker (7-2, 2.13 ERA,90 K, 35 BB, 1st team Mid-American), RHP OF Mitch McIntyre (.291, 7 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI, 8 SB), C Abraham Valdez Burckel (.271, 5 2B, 17 RBI, 16 SB), RF Derrick Cherry (.292, 4 HR, 3 2B, Kyle Nicolas (6 SV, 2-2, 82 K, 47 BB), RF Ross Messina (.316, 8 HR, 22 (.288, 1 HR, 4 2B, 14 RBI), INF Austin Deming (.214, 2 HR, 5 2B, 17 RBI, 2 19 RBI) and RHP Sean Bretz (1 SV, 2-1, 2.53 ERA, 20 AP, 30 K). Houston 2B, 50 RBI) and C Chase Sebby (.253, 2 HR, 14 2B, 36 RBI). “We return SB), RHP Easton Walker (7-2, 2.20 ERA, 77.2 IP, 48 K, 14 BB, 1 SV), RHP landed a fine recruiting class last fall with 22 newcomers, including 10 junior several key players from a 38-win team,” said Head Coach Rich Maloney. Justin Sterner (8-3, 2.92 ERA, 71 IP, 71 K, 23 BB), RHP Reid McLaughlin college transfers which will bolster the depth on the pitching staff. “It is the most talented group, both pitching and hitting, that we have had (4 SV, 7-1, 2.61 ERA, 25 AP, 46 K, 11 BB), RHP Drew Zimmerman (4 SV, since I returned in 2013. We have high end pitching and pitching depth. 1-2, 4.17 ERA, 24 AP, 37 K, 25 BB). We could have anywhere from 3-6 draft picks. If a few newcomers perform well, we could become a very strong team.” TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Cutter Clawson (Laguna Beach HS, CA), RHP 36. EAST CAROLINA Tyson Heaton (Yucaipa HS, CA), LHP Cy Nielson (Spanish Fork HS, UT), COACH: Cliff Godwin (201-109 in 4 years with Pirates) OF Hayden Leatham (College of Southern Idaho), INF Brock Watkins (Pleasant Grove HS, UT), OF Hunter Swapp (Jordan HS, UT), RHP Carter 2019 RECORD: 47-18 40. FLORIDA ATLANTIC Smith (Skyridge HS, UT). COACH: John McCormack (401-243-2 in 11 years with the Owls) 2019 FINISH: Second Louisville Super Regional KEY LOSSES: OF Brock Hale (WCC Player of Year), SS Jackson Cluff (All 2019 RECORD: 41-21 TOP RETURNEES: UT Alec Burleson (.370, 9 HR, 23 2B, 61 RBI, 5 SV, WCC, drafted), 1B Brian Hsu (All WCC), P Jordan Wood (3-year starter, 6-2, 3.28 ERA, 68 K), SS/RHP Rider Giles (.242, 5 2B, 28 RBI, 1 SV, 1-0, 71 K in 2019), OF Keaton Kringlen (Freshman All American, .306 career 2019 FINISH: Third in Athens Regional 3.75 ERA), OF Lane Hoover (.328, 4 2B, 15 RBI), 1B Thomas Francisco batting average, 125 RBI). (.319, 4 HR, 4 2B, 26 RBI), RHP Gavin Williams (1-4, 4.56 ERA, 56 K, 23 TOP RETURNEES: 1B Andru Summerall (.295, 8 HR, 16 2B, 55 RBI), 2B 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cougars rolled to a 36-17 overall record last season BB), RHP Tyler Smith (7-1, 5.57 ERA, 49 K, 28 BB), LHP Jake Kuchmaner Francisco Urbaez (.322, 10 HR, 12 2B, 41 RBI), SS Wilfredo Alvarez (.320, and finished first in the West Coast Conference. Four position player starters (7-2, 2.99 ERA, 73 K, 26 BB). 1 HR, 8 2B, 21 RBI), LF Mitchell Hartigan (.322, 6 HR, 14 2B, 33 RBI), RF are back along with four key pitcher. Key players to watch include OF Mitch Bobby Morgensen (.312, 11 HR, 8 2B, 46 RBI), DH Jared DeSantolo (.298, TOP NEWCOMERS: SS/RHP Zach Agnos (Battlefield HS, VA), LHP Elijiah McIntyre (.291, 7 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI), RHP Easton Walker (7-2, 2.20 ERA,48 2 HR, 6 2B, 16 RBI), RHP Jacob Josey (2-0, 3.38 ERA, 37.1 IP, 19 K), LHP Gill (St. Johns River CC), LHP CJ Mayhue (Crest HS, NC), C Matt James K, 14 BB), RHP Justin Sterner (8-3, 2.92 ERA, 71 K, 23 BB), RHP Reid Dylan O’Connell (1-0, 4.85 ERA, 25 AP, 28 K), RHP Michael Schuler (3-1, (Yakima Valley CC), RHP Trystan Kimmell (Iowa Western CC), RHP Nick McLaughlin (7-1, 4 SV, 2.61 ERA, 25 AP, 46 K) and RHP Drew Zimmerman 4.67 ERA, 20 AP, 23 K). Logusch (Jefferson College), LHP/1B Carson Whisenhunt (Davie County (4 SV,1-2, 4.17 ERA, 24 AP, 37 K). BYU also landed an exceptional recruiting HS, NC). TOP NEWCOMERS: P Corey Ireson (State College of Florida), OF Charlie class which includes three drafted players. “Our team is extremely talented Concannon (St. Joseph’s Univ), OF Jackson Wenstrom (Hudson Valley with tons of upside,” said Head Coach Mike Littlewood. “We have exciting, KEY LOSSES: LHP Jake Agnos, C Jake Washer, OF Bryant Packard, 1B CC), C Alex Arauz (Chipola College), P Dante Visconti (Bartram Trail new arms to out veteran pitching staff.” Spencer Brickhouse, SS Turner Brown. HS, FL), C Tucker Mitchell (IMG Aademy, FL), INF Cade Parker (Deane Bozeman HS, FL). 2020 OUTLOOK: East Carolina rolled to a 47-18 record last season 34. CONNECTICUT and finished second at the Louisville Super Regional. Gone are five key KEY LOSSES: C Pedro Pages (C-USA Defensive Player of Year, drafted), players from that team. But four position players return along with five CF Eric Rivera (Team high 87 hits, drafted), P Zach Schneider (All COACH: Jim Penders (564-392-5 with the Huskies) superb pitchers. Players to watch include Collegiate Baseball Pre-Season American, 16 SV, signed pro), P Blake Sanderson (Pitched all 16 Friday 2019 RECORD: 39-25 All-American UT Alec Burleson (.370, 9 HR, 23 2B, 61 RBI, 5 SV, 6-2, 3.28 starts, All Conference, drafted), P Mike Ruff (Pitched all 16 Saturday starts, ERA, 68 K), SS/RHP Rider Giles (.242, 5 2B, 28 RBI, 1 SV, 3.75 ERA), drafted). 2019 FINISH: Second at Stillwater Regional RHP Gavin Williams (4.56 ERA, 56 K), RHP Tyler Smith (7-1, 5.57 ERA, 49 K) and LHP Jake Kuchmaner (7-2, 2.99 ERA, 73 K). The Pirates also 2020 OUTLOOK: The Owls finished third at the Athens Regional and posted TOP RETURNEES: C Pat Winkel (.318, 7 HR, 8 2B, 38 RBI), CF Chris landed a quality recruiting class of 20 last fall. “Although this team has 20 a 41-21 overall record. Six position player starters are back along with three Winkel (.264, 2 HR, 13 2B, 44 RBI, 15 SB), 2B/DH Christian Fedko (.271, newcomers, it returns several key pieces and the majority of the innings from quality pitchers. Players to watch include 2B Francisco Urbaez (.322, 10 3 HR, 16 2B, 43 RBI), LF Kyler Fedko (.247, 5 HR, 12 2B, 24 RBI, 1 SB), the pitching staff from a Regional championship team,” said Head Coach HR, 12 2B, 41 RBI), 1B Andru Summerall (.295, 8 HR, 16 2B, 55 RBI), RF DH/C Paul Gozzo (.282, 4 HR, 9 2B, 13 RBI), 3B David Langer (.211, 1 Cliff Godwin. “The middle of the lineup (Burleson, Thomas Francisco) and Bobby Morgensen (.312, 11 HR, 8 2B, 46 RBI) and RHP Jacob Josey (2- HR, 6 2B, 11 RBI), RHP Colby Dunlop (7-4, 4.31 ERA, 56.1 IP, 36 K), RHP the depth of the pitching staff are the strengths of this team.” 0, 3.38 ERA, 19 K). Florida Atantic landed a superb recruiting class of 16 Joe Simeone (2-1, 5.00 ERA, 38 IP, 39 K), RHP Jimmy Wang (2-2, 3.91 newcomers last fall. “We have a high end group of talented position players ERA, 48.1 IP, 40 K), LHP Caleb Wurster (1 SV, 5-1, 2.66 ERA, 36 AP, 40 with a lot of returning, experienced at-bats in the lineup,” said Head Coach K), RHP Angus Mayock (1-1, 4.42 ERA, 13 AP, 24 K). John McCormack. “Defensively, we are above average at virtually every 37. U.C. IRVINE position. Pitching is where we need the greatest improvement. We have a TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Justin Willis (Vanderbilt Univ.), UT Reggie COACH: Ben Orloff (37-17 in first year with the Anteaters) Crawford (North Schuykil HS, PA), UT Ben Casparius (Univ of North lot of potential and good arms, but we are really young.” Carolina), UT Erik Stock (Old Dominion Univ.), RHP Nick Krauth (Diablo 2019 RECORD: 37-17 Valley JC), INF Zach Bushling (Sierra College), RHP Andrew Marrero 2019 FINISH: Tied second Big West Conference (Wilbur Cross HS, CT). TOP RETURNEES: C Griffin Mazur (.297, 1 HR, 5 2B, 18 RBI), 1B Adrian KEY LOSSES: RHP Jake Wallace (Drafted, All Conference), INF Anthony Damla (.299, 1 HR, 9 2B, 39 RBI), 2B Sam Ireland (.213, 5 2B, 13 RBI), Prato (All Conference, drafted), LHP Mason Feole (All Conference, drafted), LF Jake Palmer (.307, 1 HR, 5 2B, 22 RBI, 3 SB), CF Mike Peabody (.312, UT Michael Woodworth (All Conference, drafted), OF John Toppa (All 1 HR, 11 2B, 28 RBI, 6 SB), RF Konnor Zickefoose (.308, 1 HR, 11 2B, 16 Conference). RBI, 2 SB), DH John Jensen (.200, 1 HR, 3 3B, 8 RBI, 2 SB), RHP Trenton 2020 OUTLOOK: The Huskies finished second at the Stillwater Regional Denholm (9-4, 1.81 ERA, 99.2 IP, 93 K), LHP John Vergara (1-0, 3.55 ERA, and posted a 39-25 overall record. Five position players are back along 20 AP, 28 K), LHP Dylan Riddle (0-1, 6.33 ERA, 15 AP, 26 K). with five key pitchers. Key players to watch include C Pat Winkel (.318, 7 TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Josh Ibarra (Golden West College), RHP Peter HR, 8 2B, 38 RBI), CF Chris Winkel (.264, 2 HR, 13 2B, 44 RBI, 15 SB), LF Van Loon (Ohlone College), UT Riley Kasper (Saddleback College), RHP Christian Fedko (.271, 3 HR, 16 2B, 43 RBI), RHP Colby Dunlop (7-4, 4.31 Gordon Ingebritson (Pasadena City College), LHP Tory Wentworth (San ERA, 36 K) and RHP Jimmy Wang (2-2, 3.91 ERA, 40 K, 95 mph fastball). Joaquin Delta College), LHP Nick Pinto (Tesoro HS, CA). “We lost a lot from last year’s team,” said Head Coach Jim Penders. “We are deep on the mound, but we don’t have a true ace for the first time in KEY LOSSES: SS Christian Koss (Drafted, Big West Defensive Player of a while. Our every day lineup features young guys from last season who Year), 3B Brandon Lewis (Drafted, .315, 20 2B, 14 HR, 54 RBI), SP Andre could be primed to break out.” Pallante (Drafted, 10-4, 2.68 ERA, 89 K), RP Taylor Rashi (Drafted, 12 SV, 25 AP), OF Mikey Filia (Drafted, started all 54 games). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Anteaters posted a 37-17 overall record last season 35. HOUSTON and tied for second in the Big West Conference. Seven position player COACH: Todd Whitting (320-220-1 in 9 years with the Cougars) starters are back along with one key starting pitcher in Collegiate Baseball 2019 RECORD: 32-24 pre-season All-American RHP Trenton Denholm (9-4, 1.81 ERA, 93 K, 20 BB). Denholm is a projected first round pick next June in the MLB Draft 2019 FINISH: Tied for fourth American Athletic Conference with another great season. Two position players to watch include 1B Adrian Damla (.299, 1 HR, 9 2B, 39 RBI, 1st team Big West) and CF Mike Peabody TOP RETURNEES: C Kyle Lovelace (.219, 5 2B, 11 RBI), 2B Brad Burckel (.312, 1 HR, 11 2B, 28 RBI). “We have 18 new players and lots of unknowns, (.271, 1 HR, 5 2B, 17 RBI, 16 SB), SS Kobe Hyland (.219, 4 HR, 9 2B 17 but we also have plenty of potential,” said Head Coach Ben Orloff. RBI, 6 SB), OF Tyler Bielamowicz (.253, 3 HR, 4 2B, 25 RBI, 8 SB), RF Derrick Cherry (.292, 4 HR, 3 2B, 19 RBI, 2 SB), UT Lael Lockhart Jr. (4-6, 3.58 ERA, 15 AP, 76 K, .225, 1 HR, 4 2B, 8 RBI), LHP Clay Aguilar (6-4, 3.06 ERA, 16 AP, 73 K), RHP Sean Bretz (1 SV, 2-1, 2.53 ERA, 20 AP, 38. CENTRAL MICHIGAN 30 K, 20 BB). COACH: Jordan Bischel (47-14 with the Chippewas; 258-135 overall) SS ZAVIER WARREN TOP NEWCOMERS: 3B Ryan Hernandez (San Jacinto College), 1B Bryson 2019 RECORD: 47-14 …Hit .369, 8 HR, 23 2B, 70 RBI For Central Mich. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 25 How They Rank Across USA NCAA Division I Pre-Season Look At Conference Races, Top Players TUCSON, Ariz. — Here is ♦ Relief Daniel Federman, Miami (Fla.) ♦ 3B Zack Gelof, Virginia (4-3, 3.62 ERA, 62 K, 37 BB) (7 SV, 3-5, 3.51 ERA, 35 AP, 60 K) (.313, 2 HR, 13 2B, 32 RBI, 16 SB) ♦ OF Kyle Hess, Pittsburgh how coaches voted in a special ♦ 1B Aaron Sabato, North Carolina ♦ OF Alex Tappen, Virginia (.254, 2 HR, 6 2B, 33 RBI) Collegiate Baseball pre-season (.343, 18 HR, 25 2B, 63 RBI) (.228, 3 HR, 5 2B, 23 RBI) ♦ OF Nico Popa, Pittsburgh poll of conference races in NCAA ♦ SS Danny Serretti, North Carolina ♦ RHP Bryce Jarvis, Duke (.353, 8 HR, 15 2B, 39 RBI, 14 SB) (.299, 3 HR, 18 2B, 45 RBI) (5-2, 3.81 ERA, 94 K, 37 BB) ♦ RHP Mitch Meyers, Pittsburgh Division I along with projected ♦ CF Dylan Harris, North Carolina ♦ Relief Thomas Girard, Duke (Trans. Florida Southwestern St.) conference Players of The Year (.268, 7 HR, 15 2B, 29 RBI) (9 SV, 2.33 ERA, 28 AP, 61 K) ♦ Relief Chase Smith, Pittsburgh ♦ RHP Joey Lancellotti, North Carolina ♦ C Michael Rothenberg, Duke (5 SV, 2.72 ERA, 33 AP, 55 K) and Players to Watch. (6-4, 3 SV, 3.12 ERA, 56 K, 29 BB) (.269, 11 HR, 10 2B, 52 RBI) The conference finish last ♦ RHP Luca Dalatri, North Carolina ♦ OF Chase Cheek, Duke Atlantic Sun season is included as well as the (1-1, 2.25 ERA, 35 K, 6 BB) (.293, 1 HR, 11 2B, 24 RBI, 20 SB) Projected Order Of Finish ♦ ♦ May 26, 2019 Rating Percentage Relief Austin Love, North Carolina 1B Chris Crabtree, Duke Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (8-4, 5 SV, 3.18 ERA, 67 K) (.263, 3 HR, 15 2B, 32 RBI) 1. Liberty (2) 40 Index computer ranking by the ♦ RHP CJ Van Eyk, Florida St. ♦ 2B Joey Loperfido, Duke 2. Florida Gulf Coast (1) 128 NCAA which was done just prior (10-4, 3.81 ERA, 129 K, 41 BB) (.261, 4 HR, 6 2B, 18 RBI) 3. Jacksonville (4) 78 ♦ LHP Shane Drohan, Florida St. ♦ LHP Ian Seymour, Virginia Tech. 4. Stetson (6) 186 to Regional selections. (3-1, 3.66 ERA, 71 K, 48 BB) (4-5, 3.97 ERA, 81 K, 24 BB) 5. North Florida (5) 106 ♦ Relief Chase Haney, Florida St. ♦ Relief Zach Brzykcy, Virginia Tech. 6. Lipscomb (3) 166 America East (1 SV, 2-2, 2.41 ERA, 36 K) (3 SV, 4-1, 4.24 ERA, 22 AP, 37 K) 7. Kennesaw St. (7) 171 Projected Order Of Finish ♦ CF Reese Albert, Florida St. ♦ C Carson Taylor, Virginia Tech. 8. North Alabama (8) 241 Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.283, 9 HR, 6 2B, 35 RBI) (.290, 2 HR, 9 2B, 19 RBI) 9. New Jersey Inst. of Tech. (9) 226 1. Stony Brook (1) 138 ♦ DH Robby Martin, Florida St. ♦ 3B Kevin Madden, Virginia Tech. Projected Pitcher Of Year 2. Binghamton (3) 175 (.315, 4 HR, 17 2B, 54 RBI) (.316, 3 HR, 10 2B, 23 RBI) ♦ RHP Mason Studstill, Fla. Gulf Coast 3. Albany (2) 213 ♦ C Mat Nelson, Florida St. ♦ OF Nick Biddison, Virginia Tech. (5-2, 2.60 ERA, 96 K, 43 B) 4. UMass-Lowell (4) 208 (.282, 6 HR, 7 2B, 29 RBI) (.281, 8 HR, 11 2B, 38 RBI) 5. Maine (5) 212 UT ALEC BURLESON ♦ SS Nander De Sedas, Florida St. ♦ 3B Niko Kavadas, Notre Dame Projected Player Of Year 6. Hartford (6) 210 5 SV, .370, 23 2B For E. Carolina (.231, 4 HR, 8 2B, 32 RBI) (.274, 12 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ RF Terence Norman, Kennesaw St. 7. Md.-Baltimore County (7) 257 ♦ LF Elijah Cabell, Florida St. ♦ 1B Daniel Jung, Notre Dame (.343, 5 HR, 13 2B, 40 RBI) ♦ RHP Jimmy Wang, Connecticut Projected Pitcher Of Year (.220, 7 HR, 9 2B, 25 RBI) (.272, 5 HR, 9 2B, 40 RBI) Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ Relief Joe Kruszka, Albany (2-2, 3.91 ERA, 40 K, 32 BB) ♦ C Patrick Bailey, N.C. State ♦ RF Eric Gilgenbach, Notre Dame ♦ 2B Will Wagner, Liberty ♦ (10 SV, 2-2, 2.16 ERA, 23 AP, 51 K) Relief Caleb Wurster, Connecticut (.288, 10 HR, 17 2B, 46 RBI) (.229, 9 HR, 11 2B, 40 RBI, 6 SB) (.305, 6 HR, 14 2B, 42 RBI) (1 SV, 5-1, 2.66 ERA, 30 AP, 40 K) ♦ 2B Tyler McDonough, N.C. State ♦ LHP Tommy Sheehan, Notre Dame ♦ 1B Logan Mathieu, Liberty Projected Player Of Year ♦ OF Hudson Haskin, Tulane (.320, 5 HR, 14 2B, 47 RBI) (5-6, 4.58 ERA, 63 K, 23 BB) (.265, 7 HR, 13 2B, 52 RBI) ♦ OF Shane Marshall, Binghamton (.372, 10 HR, 19 2B,52 RBI) ♦ DH Brad Debo, N.C. State ♦ LHP Cole Kmet, Notre Dame ♦ SS Cam Locklear, Liberty (.376, 6 HR, 12 2B, 35 RBI, 8 SB) ♦ 1B Grant Mathews, Tulane (.242, 4 HR, 16 2B, 39 RBI) (0-2, 2.89 ERA, 27 K, 3 BB) (.257, 4 HR, 8 2B, 42 RBI) Other Top Players To Watch: (.319, 10 HR, 13 2B, 55 RBI) ♦ LHP Nick Swiney, N.C. State ♦ RHP Joe Boyle, Notre Dame ♦ LHP Mason Meyer, Liberty ♦ 1B Chris Hamilton, Stony Brook ♦ C Frankie Niemann, Tulane (7-1, 1 SV, 4.61 ERA, 95 K, 31 BB) (3-3, 2 SV, 5.96 ERA, 18 AP, 39 K) (6-4, 4.28 ERA, 60 K, 33 BB) (.325, 8 HR, 16 2B, 42 RBI, 6 SB) (.318, 4 HR, 14 2B, 36 RBI) ♦ RHP Reid Johnston, N.C. State ♦ LHP Tommy Vail, Notre Dame ♦ RHP Noah Skirrow, Liberty ♦ C John Tuccillo, Stony Brook ♦ C Luis Aviles, Tulane (6-2, 3.71 ERA, 65 K, 27 BB) (6 SV, 3-2, 3.27 ERA, 25 AP, 61 K) (5-6, 3.76 ERA, 98 K, 35 BB) (.242, 3 HR, 6 2B, 31 RBI) (Transfer from Wallace Dothan JC) ♦ Relief Dalton Feeney, N.C. State ♦ 2B Cody Morissette, Boston College ♦ LHP Joe Adametz III, Liberty ♦ RHP Brian Herrmann, Stony Brook ♦ RHP Donovan Benoit, Tulane (7 SV, 1-1, 1.86 ERA, 23 AP, 23 K) (.320, 4 HR, 20 2B, 41 RBI) (7-2, 4.04 ERA, 56 K, 27 BB) (4-1, 4.70 ERA, 38 K, 8 BB) (Transfer Santa Fe College) ♦ LF Chris Lanzilli, Wake Forest ♦ OF Sal Frelick, Boston College ♦ Relief Garret Price, Liberty ♦ RHP Ben Fero, Stony Brook ♦ RHP Braden Ohltoff, Tulane (.347, 16 HR, 19 2B, 67 RBI) (.367, 4 HR, 8 2B, 32 RBI, 18 SB) (3 SV, 7-3, 3.15 ERA, 29 AP, 71 K) (4-1, 2.19 ERA, 14 AP, 17 K) (Transfer Palomar College, CA) ♦ DH Shane Muntz, Wake Forest ♦ SS Brian Dempsey, Boston College ♦ C Alex Brait, Florida Gulf Coast ♦ Relief Sam Turcotte, Stony Brook ♦ Relief Connor Pellerin, Tulane (.313, 14 HR, 6 2B, 40 RBI) (.295, 3 HR, 8 2B, 37 RBI) (.325, 3 HR, 6 2B, 27 RBI) (7 SV, 4-2, 4.04 ERA, 24 AP, 47 K) (2 SV, 2-3, 21 AP, 38 K) ♦ C Brendan Tinsman, Wake Forest ♦ 1B Jack Cunningham, Boston College ♦ Relief Hunter McGarry, Fla. Gulf Coast ♦ 2B Alex Baratta, Binghamton ♦ RF Dalton Wingo, Central Florida (.265, 10 HR, 9 2B, 41 RBI) (.273, 9 HR, 12 2B, 35 RBI) (.356, 3 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI) (.294, 7 HR, 9 2B, 44 RBI, 8 SB) ♦ LHP Jared Shuster, Wake Forest ♦ RHP Mason Pelio, Boston College See TEXAS TECH, Page 26 ♦ OF Dan Franchi, Binghamton ♦ C Ben McCabe, Central Florida (4-4, 6.49 ERA, 94 K, 37 BB) (.330, 3 HR, 9 2B, 24 RBI) (.274, 2 HR, 10 2B, 17 RBI) ♦ RHP Ryan Cusick, Wake Forest ♦ LHP Tom Babalis, Binghamton ♦ RHP Trevor Holloway, Central Fla. (7-3, 6.44 ERA, 55 K, 29 BB) (4-2, 3.62 ERA, 38 K, 15 BB) (2-0, 2.03 ERA, 29 K, 15 BB) ♦ RHP Antonio Menendez, Wake Forest ♦ SS Nick Kondo, Albany ♦ LHP Joe Sheridan, Central Florida (6-1, 3.09 ERA, 73 K, 24 BB) (.324, 2 HR, 11 2B, 22 RBI, 17 SB) (Did not play last season) ♦ RF Baron Radcliff, Georgia Tech. ♦ OF Marc Wangenstein, Albany ♦ RHP Jeff Hakanson, Central Florida (.257, 12 HR, 9 2B, 44 RBI) (.304, 8 HR, 8 2B, 51 RBI) (6 SV, 1-0, 3.38 ERA, 22 AP, 52 K) ♦ LF Colin Hall, Georgia Tech. ♦ RHP Ray Weber, Albany ♦ RHP Jake Hamilton, Wichita St. (.307, 4 HR, 18 2B, 41 RBI) (7-3, 4.05 ERA, 38 K, 18 BB) (Rose St. College, 137 K led nation) ♦ SS Luke Waddell, Georgia Tech. ♦ C Ciaran Devenney, UMass Lowell ♦ RHP Liam Eddy, Wichita St. (.322, 2 HR, 12 2B, 34 RBI) (.287, 7 HR, 11 2B, 25 RBI) (5-8, 5.04 ERA, 46 K, 29 BB) ♦ RHP Jonathan Hughes, Georgia Tech. ♦ OF Cam Climo, UMass Lowell ♦ 3B Paxton Wallace, Wichita St. (9-2, 5.09 ERA, 48 K, 23 BB) (.229, 5 HR, 11 2B, 33 RBI) (.256, 9 HR, 13 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ RHP Cort Roedig, Georgia Tech. ♦ Relief Josh Becker, UMass Lowell ♦ OF Jacob Katzfey, Wichita St. (2-2, 4.88 ERA, 47 K, 24 BB) (5 SV, 4-3, 4.44 ERA, 23 AP, 56 K) (.276, 2 HR, 8 2B, 3 3B, 21 RBI) ♦ RHP Spencer Strider, Clemson ♦ CF Hernen Sardinas, Maine ♦ OF Hunter Gibson, Wichita St. (TJ surgery last year, 93-96 MPH now) (.298, 11 HR, 14 2B, 34 RBI) (.238, 5 HR, 6 2B, 33 RBI) ♦ RHP Davis Sharpe, Clemson ♦ 3B Joe Bramanti, Maine ♦ OF Joey Wiemer, Cincinnati (7-4, 3.20 ERA, 84 K, 33 BB) (.296, 3 HR, 13 2B, 31 RBI) (.263, 6 HR, 13 2B, 28 RBI, 21 SB) ♦ LHP Mat Clark, Clemson ♦ LHP Trevor Delaite, Maine ♦ SS Joey Bellini, Cincinnati (9-3, 3.21 ERA, 60 K, 23 BB) (7 SV, 1-2, 2.12 ERA, 21 AP, 41 K) (.289, 2 HR, 15 2B, 27 RBI) ♦ Relief Carson Spiers, Clemson ♦ RHP Nick Sinacola, Maine ♦ 2B Jace Mercer, Cincinnati (11 SV, 3.59 ERA, 30 AP, 46 K) (0-1, 6.81 ERA, 19 AP, 35 K) (.285, 3 HR, 13 2B, 26 RBI, 20 SB) ♦ 2B Sam Hall, Clemson ♦ 3B Zach Ardito, Hartford ♦ LHP Evan Shawyer, Cincinnati (.257, 7 HR, 12 2B, 32 RBI, 30 SB) (.283, 9 2B, 22 RBI, 9 SB) (3-8, 7.15 ERA, 69 K, 48 BB) ♦ 3B Bryar Hawkins, Clemson ♦ SS Jackson Olson, Hartford ♦ RHP Nathan Kroger, Cincinnati (.287, 7 HR, 8 2B, 23 RBI) “Showcasing South Carolina’s Finest In High School Baseball” (.306, 1 HR, 13 2B, 21 RBI) (1-1, 1.86 ERA, 29 IP, 27 K, 9 BB) ♦ LHP Andrew Abbott, Virginia ♦ LHP Nick Dombkowski, Hartford ♦ LHP Garrett Schoenie, Cincinnati (3 SV, 2-3, 3.89 ERA, 24 AP, 59 K) March 5-8, 2020 at Mike Johnson Park (3-6, 4.97 ERA, 78 K, 24 BB) (4-1, 5.95 ERA, 52 K) ♦ Relief Kyle Whitten, Virginia ♦ RHP Nate Florence, Hartford ♦ C/UT Hunter Goodman, Memphis (9 SV, 3-1, 5.97 ERA, 27 AP, 29 K) Visit us on the web: www.ipclassic.com (Returning from injury in 2019) (.326, 13 HR, 16 2B, 67 RBI, 11 SB) ♦ RHP Chesdin Harrington, Virginia ♦ Relief Will Nowak, Hartford ♦ LHP Chris Durham, Memphis (5-1, 3.49 ERA, 64 K, 16 BB) Facebook: IPClassic Twitter: @IPClassic (7 SV, 6-2,2.06 ERA, 25 AP, 34 K) (4-4, 3.98 ERA, 75 K, 24 BB) ♦ SS Nic Kent, Virginia ♦ C Colin Casey, Md.-Balt. County (.337, 3 HR, 9 2B, 42 RBI, 17 SB) Participants are: A.C. Flora, Boiling Springs, Chapin, Fort (.259, 6 HR, 6 2B, 36 RBI) Atlantic Coast ♦ OF Brendan Rivoli, Virginia ♦ Dorchester, Fort Mill, Georgetown, Greenville and South Aiken. OF Blaze O’Saben, Md.-Balt. County Projected Order Of Finish (.320, 5 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI) (.262, 1 HR, 8 2B, 20 RBI, 25 SB) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ 3B Christian Torres, Md.-Balt. County (Atlantic Division) (.286, 4 HR, 11 2B, 36 RBI) 1. Louisville (1) 9 2. Florida St. (3) 50 American Athletic 3. N.C. State (2) 18 Projected Order Of Finish 4. Wake Forest (5) 53 Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI 5. Clemson (4) 38 1. East Carolina (1) 5 6. Notre Dame (6) 103 2. Houston (T-4) 42 7. Boston College (7) 55 3. Connecticut (T-4) 29 (Coastal Division) 4. Tulane (3) 97 1. Miami, Fla. (2) 17 5. Central Florida (6) 47 2. North Carolina (3) 12 6. Wichita St. (8) 82 3. Georgia Tech. (1) 8 7. Cincinnati (2) 96 4. Virginia (5) 48 8. Memphis (7) 131 5. Duke (4) 44 9. South Florida (9) 116 6. Virginia Tech. (6) 68 Projected Pitcher Of Year 7. Pittsburgh (7) 194 ♦ LHP Jake Kuchmaner, East Carolina Projected Pitcher Of Year (7-2, 2.99 ERA, 73 K, 26 BB) ♦ LHP Reid Detmers, Louisville Projected Player Of Year (13-4, 2.78 ERA, 167 K, 33 BB) ♦ UT Alec Burleson, East Carolina Projected Player Of Year (.370, 9 HR, 23 2B, 61 RBI, ♦ 1B Bobby Seymour, Wake Forest 5 SV, 6-2, 3.28 ERA, 68 K, 26 BB) (.377, 9 HR, 20 2B, 92 RBI) Other Top Players To Watch: Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ RHP Gavin Williams, East Carolina ♦ RHP Bobby Miller, Louisville (1-4, 1 SV, 4.56 ERA, 56 K, 23 BB) (7-1, 3.83 ERA, 86 K, 38 BB) ♦ RHP Tyler Smith, East Carolina ♦ RHP Luke Smith, Louisville (7-1, 5.57 ERA, 49 K, 28 BB) (6-1, 4.24 ERA, 53 K, 24 BB) ♦ UT Lael Lockhart, Jr., Houston ♦ Relief Michael Kirian, Louisville (4-6, 3.58 ERA, 76 K, 31 BB) (5 SV, 3-1, 1.69 ERA, 26 AP, 42 K) ♦ LHP Clay Aguilar, Houston ♦ 3B Alex Binelas, Louisville (6-4, 3.06 ERA, 73 K, 21 BB) (.291, 14 HR, 14 2B, 59 RBI) ♦ RHP Sean Bretz, Houston ♦ SS Justin Lavey, Louisville (2-1, 1 SV, 2.53 ERA, 20 AP, 30 K) (.286, 3 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI, 20 SB) ♦ 2B Brad Burckel, Houston ♦ OF Danny Oriente, Louisville (.271, 1 HR, 5 2B, 17 RBI, 16 SB) (.332, 1 HR, 17 2B, 49 RBI) ♦ RF Derrick Cherry, Houston ♦ C Adrian Del Castillo, Miami (Fla.) (.292, 4 HR, 3 2B, 19 RBI) (.331, 12 HR, 22 2B, 72 RBI) ♦ C Pat Winkel, Connecticut ♦ 1B Alex Toral, Miami (Fla.) (.318, 7 HR, 8 2B, 38 RBI) (.293, 24 HR, 6 2B, 67 RBI) ♦ CF Chris Winkel, Connecticut ♦ 3B Raymond Gil, Miami (Fla.) (.264, 2 HR, 13 2B, 44 RBI, 15 SB) (.318, 13 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI) ♦ LF Christian Fedko, Connecticut ♦ RHP Brian Van Belle, Miami (Fla.) (.271, 3 HR, 16 2B, 43 RBI) (10-2, 3.30 ERA, 84 K, 24 BB) ♦ RHP Colby Dunlop, Connecticut ♦ RHP Chris McMahon, Miami (Fla.) (7-4, 4.31 ERA, 36 K, 14 BB) (3-2, 3.73 ERA, 67 K, 23 BB) Page 26 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Texas Tech. Has Another Powerhouse In Big 12 Continued From Page 25 Projected Pitcher Of Year (Northwest Fla. St., Cape Cod All-Star) ♦ RHP Jeff Criswell, Michigan ♦ SS Hueston Morrill, Oklahoma St. (9 SV, 6-2, 3.05 ERA, 26 AP, 42 K) (7-1, 3 SV, 2.72 ERA, 116 K, 50 BB) (.282, 2 HR, 17 2B, 20 RBI) ♦ RHP Trent Palmer, Jacksonville Projected Players Of Year ♦ LF Carson McCusker, Oklahoma St. (5-4, 4.55 ERA, 70 K, 30 BB) ♦ LF Jordan Nwogu, Michigan (.311, 6 HR, 17 2B, 40 RBI) ♦ RHP AJ Jones, Jacksonville (.321, 12 HR, 14 2B, 46 RBI, 16 SB) ♦ LHP Parker Scott, Oklahoma St. (7-4, 3.30 ERA, 77 K, 31 BB) ♦ RHP/DH Max Meyer, Minnesota (3-1, 2.18 ERA, 51 K, 14 BB) ♦ RHP Tyler Santana, Jacksonville (5-3, 2.11 ERA, 87 K, .256 BA, 4 2B) ♦ Relief Ben Leeper, Oklahoma St. (4-4, 5.30 ERA, 76 K, 40 BB) (7 SV, 4-4, 4.31 ERA, 29 AP, 43 K) Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ SS Dakota Julylia, Jacksonville ♦ RHP Charles King, Texas Christian ♦ CF Jesse Franklin, Michigan (Great defense, .313, 9 2B, 28 RBI) (6-3, 3.36 ERA, 53 K, 15 BB) (.262, 13 HR, 15 2B, 55 RBI) ♦ LF Cory Heffron, Jacksonville ♦ Relief Marcelo Perez, Texas Christian ♦ C Joe Donovan, Michigan (.250, 2 HR, 8 2B, 21 RBI, 16 SB) (5 SV, 3-2, 4.30 ERA, 17 AP, 28 K) (.234, 9 HR, 12 2B, 37 RBI) ♦ C Jacob Southern, Jacksonville ♦ RHP Jacob Meador, Texas Christian ♦ LHP Ben Dragani, Michigan (.249, 5 HR, 15 2B, 42 RBI) (Centennial H.S., TX, 31st round draft) (Redshirt) ♦ OF Mark Townsend, Stetson ♦ DH Austin Henry, Texas Christian ♦ RHP Isaiah Paige, Michigan (.234, 8 2B, 12 RBI) (.288, 7 HR, 10 2B, 43 RBI) (4-1, 1 SV, 2.75 ERA, 33 K, 16 BB) ♦ 1B Eric Foggo, Stetson ♦ RHP Bryce Elder, Texas ♦ Relief Willie Weiss, Michigan (.275, 6 HR, 9 2B, 32 RBI) (2-4, 2.93 ERA, 86 K, 33 BB) (9 SV, 2-2, 2.97 ERA, 27 AP, 50 K) ♦ SS Jorge Arenas, Stetson ♦ RHP Cole Quintanilla, Texas ♦ Relief Ben Keiser, Michigan (.268, 4 HR, 12 2B, 38 RBI) (5 SV, 2-1, 4.05 ERA, 22 AP, 44 K) (2 SV, 4-1, 4.30 ERA, 34 AP, 48 K) ♦ OF Nick DiPonzio, Stetson ♦ RHP Dawson Merryman, Texas ♦ SS Jordan Kozicky, Minnesota (Transfer Wake Forest 2018) (Midland JC, JC All-American) (.237, 11 HR, 14 2B, 49 RBI) ♦ LHP Daniel Paret, Stetson ♦ 1B Zach Zubia, Texas ♦ RHP Sam Thoresen, Minnesota (5-4, 3.61 ERA, 102 K, 47 BB) (.252, 5 HR, 19 2B, 35 RBI) (4-3, 5.24 ERA, 69 K, 43 BB) ♦ Relief Danny Garcia, Stetson ♦ LHP Levi Prater, Oklahoma ♦ Relief Drake Davis, Minnesota (2 SV, 5-1, 1.22 ERA, 20 AP, 32 K) (7-4, 3.26 ERA, 97 K, 43 BB) (Transfer from Arizona St.) ♦ Relief Eddie Miller, North Florida ♦ Relief Jason Ruffcorn, Oklahoma LF JORDAN NWOGU ♦ OF Aaron Palensky, Nebraska (8 SV, 3-4, 1.31 ERA, 30 AP) (11 SV, 2-2, 2.43 ERA, 30 AP, 28 K) (.320, 7 HR, 11 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ RHP Brandon Reitz, North Florida …Hit .321, 12 HR, 14 2B, 46 RBI, 16 SB For Michigan ♦ 1B Tyler Hardman, Oklahoma ♦ RHP Colby Gomes, Nebraska (4-5, 4.58 ERA, 45 K, 20 BB) (.306, 6 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ RHP Jordan DiValerio, St. Joseph’s ♦ RHP Jimmy Kingsbury, Villanova (13 SV, 4.09 ERA, 19 AP, 19 K) ♦ CF Blake Marabell, North Florida ♦ LHP Paul Dickens, Baylor (5-5, 3.80 ERA, 67 K, 19 BB) (5-5, 4.13 ERA, 66 K, 35 BB) ♦ LHP Gareth Stroh, Nebraska (.257, 3 HR, 10 2B, 24 RBI) (6-2, 4.41 ERA, 96 K) ♦ CF Brendan Hueth, St. Joseph’s (Sat out 2019 because transfer) ♦ DH David Maberry, North Florida ♦ Relief Luke Boyd, Baylor (.308, 1 HR, 7 2B, 18 RBI, 24 SB) ♦ Relief Chad Luensmann, Nebraska (.327, 1 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI) Big South (3-0, 2.14 ERA, 41 K, 18 BB) ♦ DH Andrew Cossetti, St. Joseph’s (Power RHP 90-93 mph FB up to 96) ♦ CF Maddux Houghton, Lipscomb Projected Order Of Finish ♦ DH Andy Thomas, Baylor (.289, 8 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ C Dillon Dingler, Ohio St. (.342, 4 HR, 7 2B, 34 RBI, 20 SB) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.335, 4 HR, 22 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ 3B Nate Thomas, St. Joseph’s (.291, 3 HR, 9 2B, 19 RBI) ♦ 1B Chris Bashlor, Lipscomb 1. Campbell (1) 56 ♦ C Paul Mcintosh, West Virginia (.286, 5 HR, 8 2B, 25 RBI) ♦ 1B Conner Pohl, Ohio St. (.302, 4 HR, 12 2B, 29 RBI) 2. Radford (2) 129 (.277, 10 HR, 10 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ OF Tyler Hix, George Washington (.264, 7 HR, 8 2B, 45 RBI) ♦ 3B John Shields, Lipscomb 3. High Point (T-5) 143 ♦ 2B Tyler Doanes, West Virginia (.307, 3 HR, 21 2B, 43 RBI) ♦ 3B Zach Dezenzo, Ohio St. (Trans. State Coll of Florida) 4. Winthrop (3) 112 (.316, 5 HR, 21 2B, 32 RBI, 20 SB) ♦ OF Cade Fergus, George Washington (.250, 10 HR, 9 2B, 37 RBI) ♦ LHP Noah Thompson, Lipscomb 5. Presbyterian (4) 154 ♦ UT Braden Zarbnisky, West Virginia (.256, 3 HR, 16 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ RHP Garrett Burhenn, Ohio St. (4-5, 4.39 ERA, 55 K, 40 BB) 6. Charleston Southern (7) 245 (Injured last season) ♦ 2B Noah Levin, George Washington (6-4, 3.96 ERA, 68 K, 31 BB) ♦ 1B Justin Russell, Kennesaw St. 7. Gardner-Webb (T-5) 151 ♦ LHP Jackson Wolf, West Virginia (.305, 4 HR, 11 2B, 43 RBI) ♦ LHP Seth Lonsway, Ohio St. (.308, 12 HR, 9 2B, 37 RBI) 8. S.C. Upstate (8) 236 (2-4, 5.17 ERA, 50 K, 31 BB) ♦ RHP Elliottt Raimo, George Wash. (8-4, 3.70 ERA, 126 K, 59 BB) ♦ SS Tyler Simon, Kennesaw St. 9. N.C. Asheville (9) 258 ♦ SS Benjamin Sems, Kansas (1-3, 4.00 ERA, 41 K, 22 BB) ♦ LHP Griffan Smith, Ohio St. (.301, 3 HR, 12 2B, 33 RBI) 10. Longwood (10) 289 (.305, 4 HR, 12 2B, 39 RBI, 14 SB) ♦ 2B Eddy Hart, Massachusetts (7-5, 4.66 ERA, 96 K, 41 BB) ♦ LHP Ryan Kennedy, Kennesaw St. Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ 3B Skyler Messinger, Kansas (.270, 12 2B, 27 RBI) ♦ OF Elijah Dunham, Indiana (5-3, 5.16 ERA, 66 K, 25 BB) ♦ RHP RJ Petit, Charleston Southern (.278, 2 HR, 16 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ 1B Anthony Videtto, Massachusetts (.310, 8 HR, 12 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ Relief Bryant Claunch, North Alabama (4-0, 5 SV, 2.45 ERA, 50 K, 20 BB) ♦ LHP Eli Davis, Kansas (.296, 3 HR, 11 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ 3B Cole Barr, Indiana (1 SV, 5-2, 3.26 ERA, 22 AP, 62 K) (5-3, 5.02 ERA, 51 K, 20 BB) ♦ RHP Sean Harney, Massachusetts Projected Player Of Year (.255, 17 HR, 14 2B, 51 RBI) ♦ RHP Hunter Davidson, North Alabama ♦ Relief Jonah Ulane, Kansas (3-5, 3.27 ERA, 48 K, 33 BB) ♦ DH J.D. Mundy, Radford ♦ OF Grant Richardson, Indiana (3-4, 4.53 ERA, 57 K, 21 BB) (9 SV, 3.62 ERA, 22 AP, 42 K) ♦ LHP Donovan Moffat, St. Bonavent. (.304, 13 HR, 17 2B, 55 RBI) (.256, 9 HR, 8 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ OF Kevin Brenning, North Alabama ♦ OF Zach Kokoska, Kansas St. (4-4, 4 SV, 2.58 ERA, 53 K, 13 BB) Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ RHP Gabe Bierman, Indiana (.294, 3 HR, 7 2B, 18 RBI) (.330, 8 HR, 7 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ 2B Kevin Higgins, St. Bonaventure ♦ LHP Ryan Chasse, Campbell (4-0, 2 SV, 3.56 ERA, 46 K) ♦ LF Julio Marcano, N.J. Inst. Of Tech. ♦ C Chris Ceballos, Kansas St. (.264, 2 HR, 6 2B, 27 RBI) (7-2, 2.95 ERA, 58 K, 27 BB) ♦ Relief Connor Manous, Indiana (.309, 8 HR, 9 2B, 31 RBI) (.292, 10 HR, 12 2B, 40 RBI) ♦ OF Tyler Kelder, St. Bonaventure ♦ Relief Landry Moore, Campbell (2 SV, 1-1, 2.68 ERA, 36 K) ♦ SS David Marcano, N.J. Inst. Of Tech. ♦ 3B Cameron Thompson, Kansas St. (.293, 9 HR, 15 2B, 33 RBI) (5 SV, 4-0, 2.93 ERA, 22 AP, 21K) ♦ Relief Garrett Acton, Illinois (.314, 4 HR, 5 2B, 15 RBI) (.275, 5 HR, 13 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ SS Pete Nielsen, George Mason ♦ RHP Jonathan Beymer, Campbell (19 SV, 2.18 ERA) ♦ RHP Tyler Stafflinger, N.J. In. Of Tech. ♦ LHP Jordan Wicks, Kansas St. (Transfer Brigham Young) (Wabash Valley, drafted in 29th round) ♦ RHP Ty Weber, Illinois (2-6, 4.82 ERA, 53 K, 22 BB) (6-3, 3.61 ERA, 86 K, 26 BB) ♦ OF Cam Reckling, George Mason ♦ DH Spencer Packard, Campbell (4-3, 3.28 ERA, 46 K, 32 BB) ♦ RHP Carson Seymour, Kansas St. (.271, 3 HR, 9 2B, 21 RBI) (.323, 2 HR, 20 2B, 46 RBI) ♦ 3B Cam McDonald, Illinois (Transfer from Dartmouth) Atlantic 10 ♦ C Tatem Levins, La Salle ♦ 3B Collin Wolf, Campbell (.281, 1 HR, 4 2B, 34 RBI) Projected Order Of Finish (.321, 9 HR, 17 2B, 50 RBI) (.293, 7 HR, 11 2B, 48 RBI) ♦ C Austin Martin, Iowa Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ 1B Ryan Guckin, La Salle ♦ SS Colby Higgerson, Radford (.294, 2 HR, 10 2B, 30 RBI) Big West 1. Virginia Commonwealth (1) 58 (.275, 6 HR, 7 2B, 33 RBI) (.218, 3 HR, 6 2B, 19 RBI, 11 SB) ♦ LHP Jack Dreyer, Iowa Projected Order Of Finish 2. Dayton (3) 144 ♦ RHP Colin Scanlon, La Salle ♦ RHP Ryan Sande, Radford (Missed most of 2019, shoulder injury) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI 3. Davidson (2) 149 (4-4, 5.23 ERA, 43 K, 17 BB) (Missed season due to TJ surgery) ♦ Relief Grant Leonard, Iowa 1. Cal. St. Fullerton (4) 111 4. Fordham (4) 135 ♦ Relief Matt Holt, La Salle ♦ Relief Bruce Hudson, Radford (14 SV, 3.37 ERA, 28 AP, 37 K) 2. U.C. Santa Barbara (1) 21 5. Richmond (5) 164 (2-4, 5.54 ERA, 45 K, 14 BB) (4-1, 2.89 ERA, 18 AP, 35 K) ♦ 1B/3B Maxwell Costes, Maryland 3. U.C. Irvine (T-2) 54 6. St. Louis (T-7) 204 ♦ 2B Travis Holt, High Point (.266, 15 HR, 15 2B, 49 RBI) 4. Cal Poly (T-2) 123 7. Rhode Island (6) 146 Big East (.323, 5 HR, 14 2B, 19 RBI) ♦ OF Randy Bednar, Maryland 5. Long Beach St. (T-7) 227 8. St. Joseph’s (T-7) 223 6. Hawaii (T-7) 243 Projected Order Of Finish ♦ RHP Harrison Smith, High Point (.288, 12 HR, 19 2B, 55 RBI, 12 SB) 9. George Washington (9) 218 7. Cal. St. Northridge (T-5) 201 Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (2-4, 2.67 ERA, 68 K, 27 BB) ♦ C Justin Vought, Maryland 10. Massachusetts (10) 170 8. U.C. Riverside (T-7) 217 1. St. John’s (T-3) 110 ♦ Relief Grey Lyttle, High Point (.220, 10 HR, 9 2B, 30 RBI) 11. St. Bonaventure (11) 274 9. U.C. Davis (T-5) 237 2. Xavier (2) 66 (3 SV, 7-3, 3.72 ERA, 17 AP, 65 K) ♦ C Michael Trautwein, Northwestern 12. George Mason (12) 261 3. Seton Hall (T-3) 183 ♦ Relief Jacob Winger, High Point (.243, 7 2B, 15 RBI) Projected Pitcher Of Year 13. La Salle (13) 255 4. Creighton (1) 23 (4 SV, 3-2, 3.81 ERA, 16 AP, 33 K) ♦ SS Shawn Goosenberg, Northwestern ♦ RHP Trenton Denholm, U.C. Irvine Projected Pitcher Of Year 5. Butler (6) 242 ♦ Relief Colten Rendon, Winthrop (.288, 14 2B, 27 RBI) (9-4, 1.81 ERA, 93 K, 20 BB) ♦ RHP John Stankiewicz, Fordham 6. Georgetown (5) 244 (9 SV, 3-3, 3.31 ERA, 27 AP, 31 K) ♦ RHP Michael Doherty, Northwestern Projected Player Of Year (8-4, 1.47 ERA, 102 K, 20 BB) 7. Villanova (7) 280 ♦ C Spencer Yankle, Winthrop (5-1, 3.72 ERA, 31 K) ♦ SS Tanner Murray, U.C. Davis (.326, 5 HR, 11 2B, 37 RBI) ♦ LHP Harry Rutkowski, Rutgers Projected Player Of Year Projected Pitcher Of Year (.364, 1 HR, 16 2B, 31 RBI, 12 SB) ♦ OF Scout McFalls, Winthrop (2-6, 4.08 ERA, 83 K, 25 BB) ♦ RF Jake Garella, St.Louis ♦ RHP Connor Schultz, Butler Other Top Players To Watch: (.312, 2 HR, 6 2B, 23 RBI, 15 SB) ♦ LHP Tevin Murray, Rutgers (.330, 6 HR, 27 2B, 46 RBI (6-1, 2.29 ERA, 79 K, 21 BB) ♦ RHP Tanner Bibee, Cal. St. Fullerton ♦ SS Landon Shaw, Presbyterian (4-5, 3.01 ERA, 81 K, 36 BB) Other Top Players To Watch: (5-7, 4.33 ERA, 80 K, 29 BB) Projected Player Of Year (Riverside H.S., SC) ♦ SS Dan DiGeorgia, Rutgers ♦ 1B Liam Habbits, Va. Commonwealth ♦ Relief Dillon Brown, Cal. St. Fullerton ♦ OF Mike Antico, St. John’s ♦ CF Zacchaeus Rasberry, Presbyterian (2018 Stats: .277, 9 2B, 25 RBI) (.366, 6 HR, 17 2B, 60 RBI) (3 SV, 3-1, 2.06 ERA, 19 AP, 13K) (.386, 6 HR, 13 2B, 29 RBI, 20 SB) (.327, 7 HR, 9 2B, 34 RBI, 23 SB) ♦ LF Bryce Kelley, Michigan St. ♦ 2B Paul Witt, Va. Commonwealth ♦ RHP Timothy Josten, Cal. St. Fullerton Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ 2B Jimmy Marcelli, Presbyterian (.300, 6 2B, 23 RBI, 18 SB) (.336, 4 HR, 16 2B, 50 RBI) (3-4, 4.14 ERA, 19 AP, 51 K, 23 BB) ♦ LHP Nick Mondak, St. John’s (.321, 5 HR, 14 2B, 48 RBI) ♦ RHP Caleb Sleeman, Michigan St. ♦ SS Brett Norwood, Va. Commonwealth ♦ OF Isaiah Garcia, Cal. St. Fullerton (2-3, 2.86 ERA, 34 K, 16 BB) ♦ RHP Eric Miles, Presbyterian (2-4, 4.82 ERA, 55 K, 29 BB) (.310, 6 HR, 11 2B, 37 RBI, 25 SB) (.323, 4 HR, 9 2B, 2 3B, 27 RBI) ♦ RHP Ian Murphy, St. John’s (7-4, 3.97 ERA, 84 K, 20 BB) ♦ C Zac Fascia, Purdue ♦ RHP Justin Sorokowski, Va. Common. ♦ 1B Adrian Damla, U.C. Irvine (1-3, 2.53 ERA, 43 K, 26 BB) ♦ 1B/DH Ryan Stoudemire, Charles. So. (.277, 4 HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI) (4-2, 3.47 ERA, 73 K, 16 BB) (.299, 1 HR, 9 2B, 39 RBI) ♦ RHP Jose Rodriguez, St. John’s (.294, 14 HR, 11 2B, 45 RBI) ♦ RHP Trent Johnson, Purdue ♦ RHP Danny Watson, Va. Common. ♦ CF Mike Peabody, U.C. Irvine (Cumberland CC, 20th round pick) ♦ OF Kyle Sandstrom, Charleston So. (3-3, 2.83 ERA, 73 K, 19 BB) (5-1, 2.15 ERA, 22 K) (.312, 1 HR, 11 2B, 28 RBI) ♦ 2B Ryan Markey, St. John’s (Sat out last year after transferring in) ♦ RHP Bo Hofstra, Purdue ♦ RHP Evan Chenier, Va. Common. ♦ LHP Troy Wentworth, U.C. Irvine (.291, 1 HR, 13 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ RHP Connor Yoder, Charleston So. (7 SV, 2-2, 1.62 ERA, 24 AP, 47 K) (6-0, 3.56 ERA, 28 K) (San Joaquin Delta JC) ♦ 1B Ryan Hogan, St. John’s (Transferred from Virginia Tech.) ♦ 3B Justin Williams, Penn St. ♦ LHP Hunter Wolfe, Dayton ♦ SS McClain O’Connor, UC San. Barb. (.263, 2 HR, 14 2B, 28 RBI) ♦ RHP Jordan Marks, S.C. Upstate (.262, 4 HR, 5 2B, 18 RBI) (9-4, 3.70 ERA, 92 K, 38 BB) (.325, 3 HR, 12 2B, 17 RBI, 13 SB) ♦ OF Allby Major, Xavier (6-7, 4.44 ERA, 64 K, 19 BB) ♦ RHP Bailey Dees, Penn St. ♦ UT Jared Howell, Dayton ♦ LHP Rodney Boone, U.C. Santa Barb. (.281, 7 HR, 15 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ Relief Will Wheeler, S.C. Upstate (2-1, 4.27 ERA, 60 K, 17 BB) (Chipola CC, 10 HR, 9 SV) (8-0, 2.78 ERA, 80 K, 29 BB) ♦ OF Luke Franzoni, Xavier (4 SV, 4-3, 1.85 ERA, 60 K, 17 BB) ♦ RHP Conor Larkin, Penn St. ♦ 1B Eddie Pursinger, Dayton ♦ LHP Jorge Arellano, Jr., UC San. Barb (.254, 11 HR, 4 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ OF Jeff Taylor, S.C. Upstate (4-2, 3.14 ERA, 56 K, 11 BB) (.256, 7 HR, 8 2B, 35 RBI) (4-1, 2.30 ERA, 21 K, 16 BB) ♦ SS Ryan Altenberger, Xavier (.360, 3 HR, 13 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ 3B Riley Tirotta, Dayton ♦ Relief Michael McGreevy, UCSB (.259, 5 HR, 12 2B, 25 RBI) ♦ OF Julian Rip, S.C. Upstate (.260, 5 HR, 14 2B, 41 RBI, 18 SB) Big 12 (6 SV, 5-1, 1.94 ERA, 53 K, 13 BB) ♦ RHP Lane Flamm, Xavier (.319, 4 HR, 12 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ DH Alex Brickman, Dayton Projected Order Of Finish ♦ CF Bradlee Beesley, Cal Poly (8 SV, 3-2, 2.68 ERA, 25 AP, 47 K) ♦ 3B Brandon Lankford, N.C. Asheville (.264, 7 HR, 7 2B, 31 RBI) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.283, 1 HR, 15 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ OF Tyler Shelder-McAvoy, Seton Hall (.287, 15 HR, 8 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ RHP Gabe Levy, Davidson 1. Texas Tech. (1) 11 ♦ 1B Tate Samuelson, Cal Poly (.324, 2 HR, 12 2B, 37 RBI, 22 SB) ♦ CF Greg Gasparro, N.C. Asheville (3-1, 2.57 ERA, 48 K, 12 BB) 2. Oklahoma St. (3) 7 (.298, 5 HR, 5 2B, 39 RBI) ♦ OF Christian Del Castillo, Seton Hall (.330, 10 2B, 2 3B, 29 R) ♦ 1B Brett Centracchio, Davidson 3. Texas Christian (T-6) 59 ♦ RHP Taylor Dollard, Cal Poly (.286, 5 HR, 17 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ Relief Kole Harris, N.C. Asheville (.262, 9 HR, 11 2B, 36 RBI) 4. Texas (9) 65 (5-0, 2.89 ERA, 48 K, 13 BB) ♦ 3B Casey Dana, Seton Hall (8 SV, 1-2, 3.51 ERA, 38 K) ♦ 2B Matt Frey, Davidson 5. Oklahoma (T-6) 43 ♦ LHP Adam Seminaris, Long Beach St. (.234, 8 HR, 5 2B, 27 RBI) ♦ 2B Antwaun Tucker, Longwood (.266, 8 HR, 8 2B, 33 RBI) 6. Baylor (2) 32 (4-9, 3.35 ERA, 74 K, 24 BB) ♦ RHP David Festa, Seton Hall (.297, 3 HR, 6 2B, 17 RBI, 13 SB) ♦ OF Trevor Candelaria, Davidson 7. West Virginia (4) 13 ♦ LHP Alfredo Ruiz, Long Beach St. (3-4, 4.42 ERA, 58 K, 25 BB) ♦ 3B Nate Blakeney, Longwood (.235, 5 HR, 11 2B, 33 RBI) 8. Kansas (5) 67 (1-3, 4.05 ERA, 39 K, 22 BB) ♦ Relief Ryan McLinskey, Seton Hall (.247, 2 HR, 14 2B, 20 RBI) ♦ DH Ruben Fontes, Davidson 9. Kansas St. (8) 95 ♦ LF Calvin Estrada, Long Beach St. (1 SV, 1-3, 4.63 ERA, 21 AP) ♦ RHP Tyler Morgan, Longwood (.211, 14 HR, 5 2B, 41 RBI) (.245, 1 HR, 5 2B, 20 RBI) ♦ OF Parker Upton, Creighton (2-6, 3.83 ERA, 71 K, 27 BB) Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ UT Alvin Melendez, Fordham ♦ RHP/DH Cade Cavalli, Oklahoma ♦ RHP Logan Pouelsen, Hawaii (.324, 10 HR, 14 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ Relief Maceo Campbell, Longwood (5 HR, 10 2B, 35 SB, 2-1, 3.19 ERA) (5-3, 3.28 ERA, 59 K, .319, 4 HR) (3-3, 4.20 ERA, 32 K, 14 BB) ♦ C David Vilches, Creighton (Did not play last season) ♦ 1B Nick Labella, Fordham ♦ Relief Jeremy Wu-Yelland, Hawaii (.227, 5 HR, 7 2B, 17 RBI) Projected Player Of Year (.239, 5 HR, 9 2B, 26 RBI) (1 SV, 2-4, 4.86 ERA, 17 AP, 44 K) ♦ Relief John Sakowski, Creighton ♦ SS Nick Loftin, Baylor ♦ 3B Matt Tarabek, Fordham Big Ten ♦ OF Scotty Scott, Hawaii (3 SV, 7-1, 2.83 ERA, 29 AP, 44 K) (.323, 6 HR, 18 2B, 41 RBI) (.250, 15 2B, 32 RBI) Projected Order Of Finish (.291, 6 2B, 24 RBI, Fr of Yr Big West) ♦ C Duncan Hewitt, Butler Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ SS Jake MacKenzie, Fordham Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ OF Matt Wong, Hawaii (.333, 2 HR, 3 2B, 18 RBI) ♦ 2B Brian Klein, Texas Tech. (.305, 3 HR, 15 2B, 28 RBI, 43 SB) 1. Michigan (2) 39 (Coll. of Southern Nevada, All-Conf.) ♦ LF James Gargano, Butler (.315, 3 HR, 19 2B, 57 RBI) ♦ C Drew Blakely, Richmond 2. Minnesota (T-3) 60 ♦ C Sean Skelly, Cal. St. Northridge (.2678, 2 HR, 10 2B, 20 RBI) ♦ OF Dylan Neuse, Texas Tech. (Trans. Univ. of Virginia) 3. Nebraska (T-3) 35 (.288, 7 HR, 5 2B, 21 RBI) ♦ 3B Eddie McCabe, Georgetown (.298, 8 HR, 12 2B, 51 RBI, 18 SB) ♦ OF Anthony Forte, Richmond 4. Ohio St. (T-6) 126 ♦ SS Brandon Bohning, Cal. St. Northr. (.345, 5 HR, 7 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ RHP Micah Dallas, Texas Tech. (.280, 12 HR, 13 2B, 53 RBI) 5. Indiana (1) 36 (.238, 7 HR, 5 2B, 29 RBI, 13 SB) ♦ CF Ryan M. Davis, Georgetown (7-2, 4.03 ERA, 84 K, 28 BB) ♦ RHP Tim Miller, Richmond 6. Illinois (T-3) 28 ♦ RF Andrew Lucas, Cal. St. Northridge (.244, 3 HR, 15 2B, 15 RBI, 10 SB) ♦ RHP Bryce Bonnin, Texas Tech. (5-2, 3.21 ERA, 65 K, 34 BB) 7. Iowa (T-6) 102 (.268, 5 HR, 8 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ Relief Jacob Grzebinski, Georgetown (7-1, 4.08 ERA, 65 K, 45 BB) ♦ RHP Jacob Marcus, Richmond 8. Maryland (T-6) 74 ♦ RHP Blake Sodersten, Cal. St. Northr. (8 SV, 1-2, 4.64 ERA, 21 AP, 31 K) ♦ RHP John McMillon, Texas Tech. (2-4, 4.58 ERA, 84 K, 29 BB) 9. Northwestern (9) 121 (2-3, 4.72 ERA, 50 K, 13 BB) ♦ UT Nick Lorusso, Villanova (4-3, 3 SV, 3.40 ERA, 24 AP, 67 K) ♦ LF Corrigan Bartlett, St. Louis 10. Rutgers (10) 191 ♦ Relief Blake Schriever, Cal. St. Northr. (.302, 4 HR, 8 2B, 29 RBI, 1-3, 32 K) ♦ Relief Clayton Beeter, Texas Tech. (.310, 1 HR, 14 2B, 26 RBI) 11. Michigan St. (11) 163 (9 SV, 3-5, 3.21 ERA, 29 AP, 55 K) ♦ DH Tim Lilly, Villanova (8 SV, 3.48 ERA, 21 AP, 40 K) ♦ RHP Marius Balandis, St. Louis 12. Purdue (12) 214 (.215, 5 HR, 1 2B, 24 RBI) ♦ 2B Kaden Polcovich, Oklahoma St. (Iowa Western CC, 4-1, 1 SV, 33 K) 13. Penn St. (13) 189 See FLORIDA ATLANTIC, Page 27 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 27 Florida Atlantic Heads Up Conference USA Teams Continued From Page 26 (7-1, 4.69 ERA, 46 K, 35 BB) 5. Marist (T-3) 160 ♦ LHP Jack Mahoney, Milwaukee 6. Monmouth (6) 240 ♦ C Logan Denholm, U.C. Davis (1 SV, 1-1, 6.44 ERA, 18 AP, 38 K) 7. Siena (7) 246 (.295, 3 HR, 14 2B, 25 RBI) ♦ 1B Griffin Doersching, Northern Ky. 8. Niagara (8) 281 ♦ RHP Brett Erwin, U.C. Davis (.230, 13 HR, 13 2B, 44 RBI) 9. Iona (T-9) 284 (5-5, 3.70 ERA, 29 K, 23 BB) ♦ SS Collin Luty, Northern Kentucky 10. Rider (T-9) 285 ♦ Relief Steve Oullette, U.C. Davis (.227, 2 HR, 12 2B, 20 RBI) 11. St. Peter’s (11) 299 (5 SV, 2-3, 2.79 ERA, 22 AP, 23 K) ♦ 3B Andrew Bacon, Northern Ky. Projected Pitcher Of Year (.269, 6 HR, 15 2B, 33 RBI) ♦ RHP John Signore, Fairfield Colonial ♦ 3B Blaze Glenn, Youngstown St. (Injured in 2019. 2018 stats: 6-4, Projected Order Of Finish (.246, 9 HR, 11 2B, 42 RBI, 18 SB) 2.93 ERA, 91 K, 19 BB) ♦ LF Jeff Wehler, Youngstown St. Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI Projected Player Of Year (.2980, 6 HR, 10 2B, 27 RBI, 30 SB) 1. N.C. Wilmington (T-3) 147 ♦ RF Nick Cimillo, Manhattan ♦ LHP Collin Floyd, Youngstown St. 2. College of Charleston (2) 91 (.350, 7 HR, 12 2B, 36 RBI) 3. Northeastern (T-3) 139 (Missed 2019 season with injury) Other Top Players To Watch: 4. Elon (1) 99 ♦ RHP Beau Keathley, Oakland ♦ C Colton Bender, Quinnipiac 5. William & Mary (T-3) 84 (3-7, 3.77 ERA, 83 K, 42 BB) (.322, 2 HR, 14 2B, 32 RBI) 6. James Madison (6) 165 ♦ 1B Ian Ostberg, Quinnipiac 7. Hofstra (7) 205 Ivy League (.321, 3 HR, 11 2B, 35 RBI, 18 SB) 8. Delaware (8) 233 Projected Order Of Finish ♦ OF Andre Marrero, Quinnipiac 9. Towson (9) 250 Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.316, 10 HR, 14 2B, 48 RBI, 20 SB) 1. Harvard (1) 100 Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ 3B Evan Vulgamore, Quinnipiac 2. Pennsylvania (4) 188 ♦ LHP Jared Wetherbee, Elon (.270, 9 HR, 18 2B, 55 RBI, 14 SB) 3. Yale (3) 152 (7-4, 1 SV, 3.00 ERA, 98 K, 23 BB) ♦ Relief Colin Donnelly, Quinnipiac 4. Columbia (2) 155 Projected Player Of Year (1 SV, 6-1, 3.79 ERA,29 AP, 51 K) 5. Brown (5) 228 ♦ 3B Ian Fair, Northeastern ♦ LHP Dakota Herman, Quinnipiac

Photo By Gil Talbot, Harvard Athletics Harvard Photo By Gil Talbot, 6. Dartmouth (6) 260 (.357, 8 HR, 6 2B, 33 RBI, 8 SB) (Transfer Rutgers-Camden Grad.) 7. Princeton (7) 234 ♦ 3B Stephen Bennett, Canisius Other Top Players To Watch: RF JAKE SUDDELSON 8. Cornell (8) 209 ♦ OF Kep Brown, N.C. Wilmington (.249, 5 HR, 10 2B, 21 RBI) …Hit .372, 11 HR, 11 2B, 53 RBI For Harvard Projected Pitcher Of Year (.273, 8 HR, 15 2B, 54 RBI) ♦ DH Jacob Victor, Canisius ♦ RHP John Natoli, Cornell ♦ 3B Cole Weiss, N.C. Wilmington (3-0, 2.35 ERA, 46 K, 13 BB) (4-1, 5.13 ERA, 39 K, 20 BB) (.292, 4 HR, 8 2B, 44 RBI) (5-2, 7 SV, 1.73 ERA, 46 K, 9 BB) (.305, 4 HR, 13 2B, 49 RBI) ♦ Relief Hunter Stanley, Southern Miss. ♦ C Jose Garcia, Florida International ♦ CF Jake Burlingame, Canisius ♦ LHP Zarion Sharpe, N.C. Wilmington (4 SV, 5-2,3.07 ERA, 29 AP, 36 K) (.285, 11 HR, 6 2B, 43 RBI) Projected Player Of Year (.235, 4 HR, 5 2B, 23 RBI, 17 SB) (3-3, 4.21 ERA, 61 K) ♦ RHP Roel Garcia, Rice ♦ 2B Derek Cartaya, Florida International ♦ OF Jake Suddelson, Harvard ♦ RHP Joe Barberio, Canisius ♦ RHP Landen Roupp, N.C. Wilmington (Sidelined last season, 92-95 mph FB) (.316, 11 2B, 28 RBI, 20 SB) (.372, 11 HR, 11 2B, 53 RBI) (Niagara CC, 2-way Player of Yr) (6-3, 3.47 ERA, 91 K) ♦ RHP Jack Conlon, Rice ♦ 2B Carson Johnson, Charlotte Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ Relief Eli Oliphant, Fairfield ♦ LHP Jordan Carr, Coll. of Charleston (San Jacinto, 4th round 2017 Draft) (.304, 10 2B, 16 RBI) ♦ RHP Buddy Hayward, Harvard (6 SV, 5-1, 1.79 ERA, 21 AP, 47 K) (Trans. N.C. Asheville) ♦ 2B Cade Edwards, Rice ♦ DH Rafi Vazquez, Charlotte (4-1, 4.13 ERA, 47 K, 20 BB) ♦ Relief Nick Grabek, Fairfield ♦ LHP Zach Williams, Coll. of Charlest. (.308, 6 HR, 16 2B, 38 RBI) (.289, 12 HR, 45 RBI) ♦ RHP Enzo Stefanoni, Harvard (9 SV, 3-3, 3.55 ERA, 26 AP, 26 K) (3-3, 4.58 ERA, 20 K) ♦ C Justin Collins, Rice ♦ Relief Colby Bruce, Charlotte (5-1, 2.82 ERA, 19 AP, 36 K) ♦ CF Dan Ryan, Fairfield ♦ RHP Brooks Lucas, Coll. of Charlest. (.260, 7 HR, 12 2B, 32 RBI) (1-4, 2.63 ERA, 25 AP, 43 K) ♦ RHP Kieran Shaw, Harvard (.315, 1 HR, 21 2B, 36 RBI) (5-2, 4.83 ERA, 47 K, 19 BB) ♦ CF Parker Bates, Louisiana Tech. ♦ RHP Aaron Brown, Middle Tenn. St. (13 SV, 1-3, 3.96 ERA, 19 AP, 28 K) ♦ 2B Justin Guerrera, Fairfield ♦ Relief Josh Price, Coll. of Charleston (.270, 8 HR, 13 2B, 49 RBI) (St. Coll. of Florida, 9-3, 101 K, 23 BB) ♦ SS Josh Hood, Pennsylvania (.278, 5 HR, 12 2B, 41 RBI) (1 SV, 7-5, 3.33 ERA, 33 AP, 54 K) ♦ RF Steele Netterville, Louisiana Tech. ♦ LHP Peyton Wigginton, Mid. Tenn. St. (.331, 8 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ C Matt Padre, Manhattan ♦ OF Chris Graham, Coll. of Charleston (.254, 7 HR, 18 2B, 39 RBI) (5-5, 5.25 ERA, 79 K, 22 BB) ♦ 1B Craig Larsen, Pennsylvania (.279, 4 HR, 11 2B, 33 RBI) (.291, 1 HR, 4 2B, 15 RBI, 13 SB) ♦ RHP Tyler Follis, Louisiana Tech. ♦ DH Brycen Thomas, Middle Tenn. St. (.322, 6 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI) ♦ 3B Alex Cerda, Manhattan ♦ 2B Scott Holzwasser, Northeastern (2-2, 3.94 ERA, 45 K, 18 BB) (.301, 6 HR, 8 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ RF Peter Matt, Pennsylvania (.274, 2 HR, 15 2B, 35 RBI) (.254, 5 HR, 12 2B, 27 RBI) ♦ RHP Riley Boyd, Western Ky. (.328, 1 HR, 10 2B, 35 RBI, 14 SB) ♦ CF Sam Franco, Manhattan ♦ RHP Kyle Murphy, Northeastern (Jefferson Coll., 28th round draft) Horizon ♦ RHP Christian Scafidi, Pennsylvania (.301, 4 HR, 9 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ RHP T.J. Stuart, Manhattan (5-4, 4.66 ERA, 66 K, 35 BB) ♦ RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks, W. Ky. Projected Order Of Finish (6-1, 2.62 ERA, 59 K, 19 BB) ♦ RHP David Stiehl, Northeastern (Injured last season) ♦ RHP Mitchell Holcomb, Pennsylvania (8-5, 4.08 ERA, 86 K, 40 BB) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ Relief Joe DiTorrice, Manhattan (6-4, 4.89 ERA, 58 K, 32 BB) ♦ RHP Bailey Sutton, Western Ky. 1. Wright St. (1) 87 (6-1, 3.76 ERA, 51 K, 28 BB) (2 SV, 3-2, 3.93 ERA, 30 K, 16 BB) ♦ 3B Joe Satterfield, Elon (3 SV, 6-2, 4.04 ERA, 21 AP, 54 K) 2. Illinois-Chicago (T-2) 187 ♦ RHP Alex Stiegler, Yale ♦ DH Tyler Kapuscinski, Marist (.325, 4 HR, 14 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ 2B Jack Wilson, Western Ky. 3. Milwaukee (T-2) 145 (6-4, 3.52 ERA, 76 K, 21 BB) (.366, 4 HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ SS Adam Spurlin, Elon (.307, 1 HR, 15 2B, 34 RBI) 4. Northern Kentucky (4) 279 ♦ 3B Mason LaPlante, Yale ♦ 3B Robbie Armitage, Marist (.216, 7 HR, 8 2B, 20 RBI) ♦ LF Jackson Swiney, Western Ky. 5. Youngstown St. (6) 278 (.326, 9 2B,. 18 RBI, 28 SB) (.318, 9 HR, 6 2B, 50 RBI) ♦ LF Anthony Galason, Elon (.257, 6 HR, 11 2B, 35 RBI) 6. Oakland (5) 270 ♦ DH Jake Gehri, Yale (.274, 1 HR, 18 2B, 25 RBI) ♦ CF Ray Zuberer III, Western Ky. (.309, 7 HR, 10 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ CF Reece Armitage, Marist Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ UT Jack Cone, William & Mary (.222, 7 HR, 9 2B, 28 RBI) ♦ C Liam McGill, Columbia (.269, 3 HR, 12 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ RHP Jacob Key, Illinois-Chicago (.241, 1 HR, 8 2B, 22 RBI) ♦ RHP Ryne Moore, Old Dominion (.299, 4 HR, 10 2B, 24 RBI) ♦ RHP Alex Pansini, Marist (7-8, 3.75 ERA, 90 K, 25 BB) ♦ OF Brandon Raquet, William & Mary (6-4, 3.78 ERA, 57 K) ♦ OF Julian Bury, Columbia (5-4, 4.10 ERA, 70 K, 18 BB) (.269, 8 HR, 6 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ Relief Hunter Gregory, Old Dominion Projected Player Of Year (.314, 1 HR, 16 2B, 18 RBI) ♦ C Zach Schild, Monmouth ♦ RHP Wade Strain, William & Mary (7-3, 4.05 ERA, 85 K) ♦ 2B Tyler Black, Wright St. ♦ Relief Dan Harrington, Columbia (.303, 3 HR, 10 2B, 36 RBI) (6-4, 3.61 ERA, 63 K, 26 BB) ♦ SS Tommy Bell, Old Dominion (.353, 7 HR, 11 2B, 41 RBI) (1-3, 3 SV, 4.78 ERA, 18 AP, 22 K) ♦ 3B/SS Danny Long, Monmouth ♦ Relief Chris Farrell, William & Mary (.273, 5 HR, 11 2B, 37 RBI) Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ OF Joe Lomuscio, Brown (.239, 2 HR, 13 2B, 20 RBI) (6 SV, 5-2, 2.58 ERA, 22 AP, 47 K) ♦ 2B Matt Burch, Old Dominion ♦ RHP Bradley Brehmer, Wright St. (.339, 4 HR, 9 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ RHP Dan Klepchick, Monmouth ♦ RHP Nick Stewart, James Madison (.298, 2 HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI) (7-0, 4.50 ERA, 42 K, 23 BB) ♦ 1B Michael Calamari, Dartmouth (4-3, 5.61 ERA, 51 K) (4-5, 2.74 ERA, 61 K, 33 BB) ♦ C Bryan Sturges, Texas-San Antonio ♦ RHP Sam Wirsing, Wright St. (.246, 1 HR, 9 2B, 18 RBI) ♦ LHP Rob Hensey, Monmouth ♦ Relief Brett Ayer, James Madison (.316, 7 HR, 19 2B, 48 RBI) (7-0, 3.91 ERA, 37 K, 13 BB) ♦ CF Trevor Johnson, Dartmouth (4-5, 3.88 ERA, 51 K) (4-1, 2.52 ERA, 16 AP, 52 K) ♦ OF Dylan Rock, Texas-San Antonio ♦ RHP Jake Schrand, Wright St. (.191, 3 HR, 7 2B, 20 RBI) ♦ RHP John Lumpinski, Siena ♦ 3B Trevon Dabney, James Madison (.327, 3 HR, 20 2B, 40 RBI) (3 SV, 1-0, 0.82 ERA, 14 K) ♦ RHP Justin Murray, Dartmouth (Amity H.S., Woodbridge, CT) (.306, 6 HR, 14 2B, 29 RBI, 17 SB) ♦ C Nick Thornquist, Texas-San Antonio ♦ LHP Sam Menegat, Illinois-Chicago (2-5, 5.93 ERA, 32 K, 11 BB) ♦ RHP Mike McCully, Siena ♦ 1B Brady Harju, James Madison (.315, 6 HR, 19 2B, 37 RBI) (2-2, 2.70 ERA, 26 K, 16 BB) ♦ LHP Max Hunter, Dartmouth (2-3, 5.28 ERA, 19 K, 12 BB) (.295, 9 HR, 9 2B, 43 RBI) ♦ RHP Slater Foust, Texas-San Antonio ♦ LHP Mark McCabe, Illinois-Chicago (1-0, 4 SV, 3.98 ERA, 20 AP, 24K) ♦ SS Devan Kruzinski, Siena ♦ LF Fox Semones, James Madison (8-2, 2.96 ERA, 45 K, 23 BB) (1 SV, 1.33 ERA, 17 AP, 10 K) (.253, 1 HR, 5 2B, 25 RBI) (.257, 2 HR, 11 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ C. J. Paul Fullerton, Alabama-Birm. ♦ C Josh Figueroa, Illinois-Chicago Metro Atlantic ♦ 1B Pete Battaglia, Niagara (.261, 10 HR, 7 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ 1B Rob Weissheier, Hofstra (.341, 3 HR, 6 2B, 20 RBI) (.294, 3 HR, 10 2B, 34 RBI) Projected Order Of Finish ♦ SS Max Giordano, Niagara (.258, 8 HR, 11 2B, 28 RBI) ♦ LF Colton Schultz, Alabama-Birm. ♦ 1B Joe Vyskocil, Milwaukee Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.261, 5 HR, 9 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ RHP Jack Jett, Hofstra (.316, 6 HR, 12 2B, 43 RBI) (.330, 8 HR, 14 2B, 39 RBI) 1. Quinnipiac (T-1) 177 ♦ RHP Stephen Hansen, Iona (2-3, 5.52 ERA, 42 K, 36 BB) ♦ CF Jess Davis, Alabama-Birm. ♦ RHP Mike Edwards, Milwaukee 2. Canisius (T-1) 199 ♦ LHP Ryan Rue, Hofstra (.296, 5 HR, 14 2B, 34 RBI, 48 SB) (4-4, 3.93 ERA, 45 K, 29 BB) 3. Fairfield (T-3) 185 (3-4, 4.48 ERA, 53 K, 20 BB) ♦ RHP Riley Davis, Alabama-Birm. ♦ RHP Matt Vanek, Milwaukee 4. Manhattan (T-3) 230 See ARIZONA ST., Page 28 ♦ 1B Joseph Carpenter, Delaware (.300, 5 HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI) ♦ OF Kyle Baker, Delaware (2018 Stats: .354, 11 2B, 39 RBI) ♦ OF Jordan Hutchins, Delaware (.272, 4 HR, 16 2B, 42 RBI, 11 SB) ♦ Relief Derek Wakeley, Delaware (6 SV, 2-3, 3.91 ERA, 23 AP, 46 K) ♦ RHP Josh Seils, Towson (2-8, 4.00 ERA, 56 K, 32 BB) ♦ 1B Brad Powers, Towson (.272, 7 HR, 9 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ CF Javon Fields, Towson (.272, 10 2B, 17 RBI, 15 SB) Conference USA Projected Order Of Finish Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI 1. Florida Atlatic (1) 37 2. Southern Mississippi (2) 45 3. Rice (7) 140 4. Louisiana Tech. (3) 62 5. Western Kentucky (4) 161 6. Old Dominion (5) 81 7. Texas-San Antonio (8) 133 8. Alabama-Birmingham (T-9) 134 9. Florida International (T-9) 168 10. Marshall (6) 178 11. Charlotte (11) 216 12. Middle Tennessee St. (12) 222 Projected Pitchers Of Year ♦ LHP/1B Logan Allen, Florida Intl. (4-6, 3.11 ERA, 120 K, .276 BA, 3 HR) ♦ RHP Walker Powell, Southern Miss. (6-2, 2.81 ERA, 73 K, 13 BB) Projected Player Of Year ♦ SS Trei Cruz, Rice (.305, 9 HR, 11 2B, 44 RBI) Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ 2B Fracisco Urbaez, Fla. Atlantic (.322, 10 HR, 12 2B, 41 RBI) ♦ 1B Andru Summerall, Fla. Atlantic (.295, 8 HR, 16 2B, 55 RBI) ♦ RF Bobby Morgensen, Fla. Atlantic (.312, 11 HR, 8 2B, 46 RBI) ♦ RHp Jacob Josey, Fla. Atlantic (2-0, 3.38 ERA, 19 K, 17 BB) ♦ 2B Matt Guidry, Southern Miss. (.297, 8 HR, 13 2B, 47 RBI) ♦ LF Gabe Montenegro, Southern Miss. (.342, 6 HR, 10 2B, 25 RBI) ♦ 3B Danny Lynch, Southern Miss. (.296, 2 HR, 7 2B, 40 RBI) ♦ RHP Gabe Shepard, Southern Miss. Page 28 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Arizona St. No. 1 In Pac-12 With Potent Hitting Club Continued From Page 27 (.327, 7 HR, 15 2B, 30 RBI, 30 SB) ♦ 3B Logan Thomason, Eastern Ky. ♦ RHP Nate Price, Air Force (.302, 7 HR, 11 2B, 38 RBI) (4-6, 3.23 ERA, 93 K, 14 BB) (6-3, 5 SV, 2.59 ERA, 32 K, 18 BB) ♦ LHP Brennan Kelly, Eastern Ky. ♦ LHP Mario Ferraioli, Iona ♦ OF James Shimashita, San Jose St. (4-4, 4.95 ERA, 51 K, 34 BB) (Injured. 2018 stats: 4-1, 1.29 ERA) (.295, 1 HR, 8 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ RHP Louis Davenport III, Eastern Ky. ♦ DH Jake Field, Iona ♦ OF Blake Berry, San Jose St. (Seminole St., FL, 6-2, 2.77 ERA) (.214, 2 HR, 11 2B, 27 RBI) (.323, 1 HR, 15 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ SS Tyler Wilber, S.E. Missouri St. ♦ CF Vicente Mendoza, Iona ♦ 3B Troy Viola, San Jose St. (.383, 2 HR, 19 2B, 40 RBI) (Hudson Valley CC) (.256, 3 HR, 11 2B, 27 RBI) ♦ OF Justin Dirden, S.E. Missouri St. ♦ OF Sebastian Williamson, Rider ♦ LF Michael Hicks, Boise St. (Injured last season, 16 HR in 2018) (.301, 2 HR, 12 2B, 26 RBI) (Transfer Portland University) ♦ LHP Noah Niznik, S.E. Missouri St. ♦ 3B Kyle Johnson, Rider ♦ 3B Torin Montgomery, Boise St. (3-4, 3.63 ERA, 49 K, 17 BB) (.257, 1 HR, 15 2B, 25 RBI) (Lake Washington H.S., WA, .400 BA) ♦ RF Brock Anderson, Murray St. ♦ LHP Pete Soporowski, Rider ♦ LHP Jordan Britton, Boise St. (.289, 13 HR, 11 2B, 44 RBI) (3-2, 2.64 ERA, 62 K, 5 BB) (Oregon St. transfer) ♦ 1B Ryan Perkins, Murray St. ♦ LF Hunter Mason, St. Peter’s ♦ LHP Dawson Day, Boise St. (.262, 10 HR, 12 2B, 37 RBI) (.300, 3 HR, 14 2B, 37 RBI, 13 SB) (Mt. Hood C.C., OR, 4-2, 3.15 ERA) ♦ 3B Jordan Cozart, Murray St. (.324, 6 HR, 13 2B, 34 RBI) Mid-American Northeast ♦ 3B Christian Pena, Eastern Illinois (.381, 4 HR, 7 2B, 42 RBI) Projected Order Of Finish Projected Order Of Finish ♦ RF Brady Bunten, Southern Ill.-Edws. Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI 1. Central Michigan (1) 73 1. Bryant (1) 85 (Medical redshirt in 2019) ♦ 2. Ball State (2) 114 2. Central Connecticut St. (2) 184 3B Raul Elguezabal, Southern Ill.-Ed. 3. Kent State (3) 141 3. Wagner (T-3) 248 (.265, 4 HR, 12 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ 4. Miami, Ohio (4) 156 4. Sacred Heart (T-3) 247 RHP Kenny Serwa, Southern Ill.-Ed. 5. Northern Illinois (5) 225 5. Long Island (5) 252 (3-2, 3.19 ERA, 33 K, 6 BB) ♦ 6. Ohio (6) 219 6. Fairleigh Dickinson (6) 291 RHP Collin Baumgartner, S. Ill.-Edw. (94-97 mph FB, 82 K in 74 IP, 30 BB) 7. Western Michigan (7) 224 7. Mount St. Mary’s (7) 294 ♦ 8. Bowling Green (8) 275 8. Merrimack (New) NA 1B John Dyer, Tennessee Tech. (.330, 11 HR, 13 2B, 54 RBI) 9. Eastern Michigan (9) 288 Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ OF Anthony Carrera, Tennessee Tech. 10. Toledo (10) 253 ♦ RHP Tyler Mattison, Bryant (.271, 15 HR, 9 2B, 40 RBI) 11. Akron (New) NA (9-1, 3.47 ERA, 67 K, 30 BB) ♦ Relief Tyler Sylvester, Tenn. Tech. Projected Pitchers Of Year Projected Player Of Year

Photo By Don Liebig, UCLA Athletics Photo By Don Liebig, UCLA (3 SV, 0-3, 3.45 ERA, 18 AP, 30 K) ♦ RHP John Baker, Ball St. ♦ 1B TT Bowens, Central Conn. St. (7-2, 2.13 ERA, 90 K, 35 BB) RHP HOLDEN POWELL (.376, 5 HR, 12 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ Pacific-12 RHP Cameron Brown, Central Mich. …17 Saves, 1.84 ERA, 40 AP, 65 K For UCLA Other Top Players To Watch: (10-1, 3.20 ERA, 79 K, 30 BB) Projected Order Of Finish ♦ OF James Ciliento, Bryant Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ Projected Player Of Year LHP Garrett Lawson, Delaware St. (.305, 3 HR, 13 2B, 20 RBI) (.278, 10 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI, 11 SB) 1. Arizona St. (5) 33 ♦ SS Zavier Warren, Central Michigan (7-4, 1.89 ERA, 100 K, 32 BB) ♦ RF Dakota Kotowski, Missouri St. ♦ C Gaby Cruz, Bryant 2. UCLA (1) 2 (.369, 8 HR, 23 2B, 70 RBI, 14 SB) ♦ RHP Jeremiah McCollum, Fla. A&M (.288, 12 HR, 4 2B, 29 RBI) (.354, 9 HR, 6 2B, 37 RBI) 3. Arizona (6) 49 Other Top Players To Watch: (11 SV, 6-2, 3.58 ERA, 33 K, 18 BB) ♦ 1B Ben Whetstone, Missouri St. ♦ Relief Matthew Stansky, Bryant 4. Stanford (2) 10 ♦ C Griffin Lockwood-Powell, C. Mich. Projected Player Of Year (.240, 7 HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI) (2 SV, 2-0, 1.11 ERA, 14 AP, 13 K) 5. Oregon St. (3) 20 (.341, 11 HR, 17 2B, 74 RBI) ♦ 1B Justin Banks, Coppin St. ♦ RHP Ty Buckner, Missouri St. ♦ OF Dave Matthews, Central Conn. St. 6. California (4) 30 ♦ CF Zach Gilles, Central Michigan (.394, 5 HR, 17 2B, 43 RBI) (Injured last season) (.303, 7 HR, 19 2B, 43 RBI) 7. Oregon (9) 61 ♦ RHP Logan Wiley, Missouri St. ♦ 3B Buddy Dewaine, Central Conn. St. (.351, 7 2B, 34 RBI, 20 SB) Other Top Players To Watch: 8. Washington (8) 71 (5-5, 3.67 ERA, 82 K, 22 BB) ♦ 1B Zach Heeke, Central Michigan ♦ OF Jared Weber, Florida A&M (.286, 2 HR, 9 2B, 29 RBI) 9. Southern California (7) 70 ♦ SS Joe Butler, Illinois St. ♦ (.311, 14 2B, 38 RBI) (.259, 14 2B, 48 RBI, 12 SB) RHP Brandon Fox, Central Conn. St. 10. Utah (10) 176 (.319, 5 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI, 12 SB) ♦ Relief Grant Frazer, Central Michigan ♦ 3B Octavien Moyer, Florida A&M (3-6, 4.35 ERA, 44 K, 24 BB) 11. Washington St. (11) 221 ♦ LF Jack Butler, Illinois St. ♦ (3 SV, 1-0, 2.75 ERA, 26 AP, 29 K) (.314, 6 HR, 14 2B, 27 RBI) LF Freddy Sabido, Wagner (.304, 3 HR, 15 2B, 25 RBI) Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ C Chase Sebby, Ball St. ♦ SS Robert Robinson, Florida A&M (.317, 6 HR, 6 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ ♦ LHP Colton Johnson, Illinois St. ♦ Relief Holden Powell, UCLA (.253, 2 HR, 14 2B, 36 RBI) (.288, 1 HR, 6 2B, 23 RBI) 1B Tyler Sanfilippo, Wagner (4-1, 3 SV, 4.61 ERA, 62 K, 41 BB) (17 SV, 4-3, 1.84 ERA, 40 AP, 65 K) ♦ CF Aaron Simpson, Ball St. ♦ C Tucker Rayburn, Florida A&M (.295, 2 HR, 14 2B, 36 RBI) ♦ Relief Jacob Gilmore, Illinois St. ♦ Projected Player Of Year (.321, 6 HR, 10 2B, 44 RBI, 14 SB) (.286, 5 HR, 9 2B, 32 RBI) Relief Nick Robino, Wagner (11 SV, 2-2, 3.71 ERA, 21 AP, 35 K) ♦ 1B Spencer Torkelson, Arizona St. ♦ RF Ross Messina, Ball St. ♦ RHP Kyle Coleman, Florida A&M (7 SV, 2-3, 4.40 ERA, 19 AP, 31 K) ♦ SS Luke Shadid, Bradley ♦ (.351, 23 HR, 17 2B, 66 RBI) (.316, 8 HR, 22 2B, 50 RBI) (6-6, 3.52 ERA, 81 K, 40 BB) RHP Ryan Lauk, Wagner (.344, 10 HR, 12 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ RHP Kyle Nicolas, Ball St. ♦ 2B Alsander Womack, Norfolk St. (4-4, 4.46 ERA, 36 K) Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ LF Dan Bolt, Bradley ♦ ♦ (2-2, 6 SV, 6.02 ERA, 82 K, 47 BB) (.377, 3 HR, 10 2B, 31 RBI, 10 SB) 3B Jake Frasca, Sacred Heart SS Alika Williams, Arizona St. (.327, 11 HR, 8 2B, 40 RBI) ♦ CF Ben Carew, Kent St. ♦ SS Brandon Crosby, Norfolk St. (.332, 3 HR, 13 2B, 29 RBI) (.333, 4 HR, 12 2B, 53 RBI) ♦ LF Eli Rawlinson, Bradley ♦ ♦ (.406, 3 HR, 13 2B, 31 RBI, 24 SB) (.220, 2 HR, 6 2B, 19 RBI, 19 SB) RHP Ryan Lamay, Sacred Heart 3B Gage Workman, Arizona St. (.248, 5 HR, 10 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ LF Justin Kirby, Kent St. ♦ RF Caleb Ward, Norfolk St. (3-5, 5.38 ERA, 46 K, 20 BB) (.330, 8 HR, 11 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ LHP Brooks Gosswein, Bradley ♦ ♦ (.313, 7 HR, 11 2B, 30 RBI) (.290, 5 HR, 12 2B, 44 RBI, 13 SB) RHP Jackson Svete, Long Island LF Trevor Hauver, Arizona St. (4-4, 4.38 ERA, 51 K, 36 BB) ♦ C Michael Turner, Kent St. ♦ 1B Stephen Baughan, Norfolk St. (1-5, 4.57 ERA, 51 K, 32 BB) (.339, 13 HR, 16 2B, 50 RBI) ♦ Relief Theron Denlinger, Bradley ♦ ♦ (.369, 4 HR, 12 2B, 42 RBI) (.314, 5 HR, 22 2B, 27 RBI) RHP Alec Huertas, Long Island RHP Boyd Vander Kooi, Arizona St. (6 SV, 1-2, 2.86 ERA, 22 AP, 24 K) ♦ RHP Luke Albright, Kent St. ♦ SS Dustin Baber, North Carolina A&T (4-4, 4.58 ERA, 51 K, 25 BB) (4-4, 5.59 ERA, 85 K, 39 BB) ♦ C Max Wright, Indiana St. ♦ ♦ (4-1, 2 SV, 2.81 ERA, 54 K, 23 BB) (.325, 2 HR, 14 2B, 30 RBI, 13 SB) OF Tim Bechtold, Long Island RHP RJ Dabovich, Arizona St. (.296, 4 HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI) ♦ RHP Ryan Lane, Kent St. ♦ RHP Michael Johnson, N.C. A&T (.199, 2 HR, 4 2B, 21 RBI, 14 SB) (7-1, 4.75 ERA, 47 K) ♦ LHP Tyler Grauer, Indiana St. ♦ ♦ (Injured last season) (4-5, 3.22 ERA, 46 K, 13 BB) 1B Tom Ruscitti, Fairleigh Dickinson RHP Tyler Thornton, Arizona St. (9 SV, 2-3, 1.91 ERA, 22 AP, 48 K) ♦ LHP Collin Romel, Kent St. ♦ RHP Evan Gates, North Carolina A&T (.263, 14 HR, 6 2B, 35 RBI) (Natl. Fr Pitch of Yr, trans. St. Mary’s) ♦ LHP Nathan Croner, Evansville ♦ ♦ (Injured last season) (4-3, 4.11 ERA, 57 K, 23 BB) 2B Nate Brodsky, Fairleigh Dickinson OF Garrett Mitchell, UCLA (5-6, 4.28 ERA, 65 K, 39 BB) ♦ 2B Landon Stephens, Miami (Ohio) ♦ RHP Leon Davidson, N.C. A&T (.318, 6 HR, 12 2B, 29 RBI) (.349, 6 HR, 14 2B, 12 3B, 18 SB) ♦ Relief Michael Parks, Evansville ♦ ♦ (.310, 9 HR, 21 2B, 46 RBI) (5-0, 4 SV, 0.68 ERA, 26 K, 9 BB) C George Rosales, Fairleigh Dickinson C Noah Cardenas, UCLA (6 SV, 2-2, 4.4 ERA, 27 AP, 41 K) ♦ C Cal Elvers, Miami (Ohio) ♦ UT Corey Treyes, Coppin St. (.228, 1 HR, 5 2B, 8 RBI) (.375, 3 HR, 6 2B, 18 RBI) ♦ 1B Tanner Craig, Evansville ♦ ♦ (.306, 5 HR, 13 2B, 29 RBI) (7 SV, 1-1, 2.73 ERA, .280 BA, 6 2B) OF Myles Nicholson, Mount St. Mary’s SS Matt McLain, UCLA (.284, 5 HR, 14 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ CF Cristian Tejada, Miami (Ohio) ♦ RHP Aaron Rea, Coppin St. (.365, 3 HR, 10 2B, 23 RBI, 37 SB) (.203, 4 HR, 9 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ OF Troy Bellsmith, Evansville ♦ ♦ (.339, 1 HR, 14 2B, 26 RBI, 19 SB) (5-4, 5.37 ERA, 71 K, 27 BB) 3B Joey Porricelli, Merrimack RHP Zach Pettway, UCLA (.242, 7 HR, 8 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ RHP Sam Bachman, Miami (Ohio) ♦ C Conner Walker, Coppin St. (.317, 9 HR, 11 2B, 41 RBI, 33 SB) (2-2, 4.55 ERA, 60 K, 22 BB) ♦ Relief Easton Rhodehouse, Valparaiso ♦ ♦ (7-1, 3.93 ERA, 75 K, 39 BB) (.244, 3 HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI) 1B Thomas Joyce, Merrimack RHP Jesse Bergin, UCLA (4 SV, 2-3, 3.82 ERA) ♦ RHP Jake Webb, Miami (Ohio) ♦ CF Marcos Castillo, Coppin St. (.306, 4 HR, 9 2B, 41 RBI) (5-0, 4.43 ERA, 76 K, 25 BB) ♦ RHP Jon Tieman, Valparaiso ♦ ♦ (Sinclair Community College) (.349, 9 2B, 19 RBI) RHP Timmy Kalantzakos, Merrimack C Austin Wells, Arizona (2-10, 5.28 ERA, 78 K) ♦ C Jake Dunham, Northern Illinois ♦ RHP Austin Vernon, N.C. Central (7-2, 1.98 ERA, 63 K, 24 BB) (.353, 5 HR, 15 2B, 60 RBI) ♦ RF Steven Fitzsimmons, Valparaiso ♦ ♦ (.278, 4 HR, 12 2B, 43 RBI) (3-4, 4 SV, 4.09 ERA, 57 K,21 BB) RHP Vinny Zappulla, Merrimack 2B Matthew Dyer, Arizona (.268, 9 2B, 19 RBI) ♦ RHP Brandon McPherson, N. Illinois ♦ RHP Ryan Miller, N.C. Central (7-1, 2.45 ERA, 64 K, 29 BB) (.393, 4 HR, 10 2B, 28 RBI) ♦ (Wabash Valley CC, IL) (6-4, 3.15 ERA, 73 K, 13 BB) DH Dayton Dooney, Arizona ♦ RHP Mike Lasiewicz, Northern Illinois ♦ OF Carter Williams, N.C. Central Mountain West Ohio Valley (.323, 10 HR, 14 2B, 53 RBI) ♦ (6-4, 3.94 ERA, 77 K, 39 BB) (.328, 5 HR, 14 2B, 42 RBI) Projected Order Of Finish Projected Order Of Finish RHP Quinn Flanagan, Arizona ♦ C Tanner Piechnick, Ohio ♦ 1B Vinny Bailey, N.C. Central Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (8-3, 4.92 ERA, 42 K, 26 BB) ♦ (.163, 6 HR, 3 2B, 17 RBI) (.305, 5 HR, 10 2B, 31 RI) 1. San Diego St. (2) 80 1. Jacksonville St. (1) 89 RHP Davis Vainer, Arizona ♦ SS Treyben Funderburg, Ohio ♦ 3B Jared Gillis, Delaware St. 2. Fresno St. (1) 34 2. Morehead St. (T-2) 88 (Alabama, 21st round pick Houston) ♦ (.274, 1 HR, 17 2B, 45 RBI) (.302, 2 HR, 12 2B, 37 RBI) 3. Nevada Las Vegas (T-3) 124 3. Belmont (4) 203 LHP Garrett Irvin, Arizona ♦ 1B Spencer Harbert, Ohio ♦ 1B Miguel Rivera, Delaware St. 4. Nevada (T-3) 118 4. Austin Peay St. (T-2) 125 (Riverside CC, 40th round Boston) ♦ (Harford CC, DE, 11 HR, 15 2B) (.366, 3 HR, 13 2B, 32 RBI, 14 SB) 5. New Mexico (7) 167 5. Eastern Kentucky (T-5) 196 CF Tim Tawa, Stanford ♦ LHP Joe Rock, Ohio ♦ OF Mark Herron, Delaware St. 6. Air Force (5) 120 6. Southeast Missouri St. (10) 262 (.253, 8 HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI) ♦ (2-4, 5.19 ERA, 51 K) (.240, 1 HR, 6 2B, 4 3B, 19 RBI) 7. San Jose St. (6) 182 7. Murray St. (T-5) 197 3B Nick Bellafronto, Stanford ♦ Relief Brett Manis, Ohio ♦ OF Josten Heron, Bethune Cookman 8. Boise St. (New) NA 8. Eastern Illinois (7) 181 (.258, 6 HR, 13 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ RHP Brendan Beck, Stanford (7 SV, 1-1, 3.21 ERA, 22 AP, 55 K) (.287, 1 HR, 10 2B, 18 RBI) Projected Pitcher Of Year 9. Tennessee-Martin (8) 202 ♦ OF Blake Dunn, Western Michigan ♦ DH Chase Debonis, Bethune Cook. ♦ RHP Ryan Hare, Nevada Las Vegas 10. Southern Illinois-Edws. (9) 239 (5-4, 3.63 ERA, 83 K, 25 BB) ♦ (.374, 5 HR, 9 2B, 29 RBI, 30 SB) (.208, 4 HR, 6 2B, 21 RBI) (8-4, 3.52 ERA, 52 K, 24 BB) 11. Tennessee Tech. (11) 238 RHP Alex Williams, Stanford ♦ SS Drew Devine, Western Michigan (8-1, 2.56 ERA, 43 K, 8 BB) ♦ RHP Isaak Gutierrez, Bethune Cook. Projected Player Of Year Projected Pitcher Of Year (.359, 2 HR, 15 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ LHP Jacob Palisch, Stanford (2-5, 5.44 ERA, 33 K, 24 BB) ♦ UT Casey Schmitt, San Diego St. ♦ Relief Kyle Brennan, Belmont ♦ RHP Brady Miller, Western Michigan ♦ RHP Dwayne Marshall, Md.-East. Sh. (5-2, 4.79 ERA, 26 AP, 48 K) (8 SV, 3-3, 3.77 ERA, .315 BA, 8 2B) (9 SV, 4-4, 3.12 ERA, 23 AP, 58 K) ♦ (5-2, 3.15 ERA, 49 K, 11 BB) (3-5, 6.38 ERA, 66 K, 25 BB) LF/INF Alex McGarry, Oregon St. Other Top Players To Watch: Projected Player Of Year ♦ OF Jeff Timko, Eastern Michigan ♦ RHP Marty Tolson, Md.-East. Shore (.293, 8 HR, 5 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ RHP Mike Paredes, San Diego St. ♦ RF Jason Hinchman, Tennessee Tech. ♦ (.292, 5 HR, 6 2B, 24 RBI) (0-8, 4.64 ERA, 53 K, 23 BB) 1B Ryan Ober, Oregon St. (3-3, 5.29 ERA, 56 K, 19 BB) (.278, 24 HR, 11 2B, 55 RBI) ♦ OF Nate Jones, Eastern Michigan ♦ OF Devynn Hancock, Md.-East. Shore (.266, 3 HR, 9 2B, 22 RBI) ♦ RHP Aaron Eden, San Diego St. ♦ (.232, 2 HR, 10 2B, 23 RBI) (.253, 1 HR, 5 2B, 12 RBI, 11 SB) Other Top Players To Watch: SS Cesar Valero Sanchez, Oregon St. (4-2, 4.01 ERA, 41 K, 19 BB) ♦ ♦ LHP Scott Granzotto, Eastern Mich. ♦ OF Blake Coleman, Md.-East. Shore 3B Cole Frederick, Jacksonville St. (Foothills Composite, Calgary, Can.) ♦ C Wyatt Hendrie, San Diego St. ♦ (3-6, 3.88 ERA, 42 K, 20 BB) (.176, 1 HR, 4 2B, 18 RBI) (.287, 9 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI) LHP Jake Mulholland, Oregon St. ♦ 1B Chris Meyers, Toledo (Antelope Valley Coll., 10th round pick) ♦ C Alex Webb, Jacksonville St. (8 SV, 3-3, 1.93 ERA, 28 K, 41 BB) (.282, 6 HR, 12 2B, 35 RBI) Missouri Valley ♦ SS Anthony Walters, San Diego St. (.304, 9 HR, 21 2B, 57 RBI) ♦ RHP Mitchell Verburg, Oregon St. ♦ 2B Darryn Davis, Toledo (Mt. San Antonio Coll, Calif. All-State) ♦ RHP Isaiah Magwood, Jacksonville St. (2 SV, 1-0, 1.40 ERA, 16 AP, 38 K) Projected Order Of Finish (.329, 3 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI) ♦ RHP Oscar Carvajal, Fresno St. (3-1, 4.85 ERA, 64 K, 37 BB) ♦ 3B Quentin Selma, California Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ RHP Layne Schnitz-Paxton, Toledo (4-0, 2.68 ERA, 48 K, 10 BB) ♦ Rel. Christian Edwards, Jacksvlle. St. (.311, 10 HR, 14 2B, 27 RBI) 1. Dallas Baptist (T-1) 25 (2-6, 4.26 ERA, 47 K, 31 BB) ♦ LHP Jaime Arias, Fresno St. (7 SV, 7-5, 4.99 ERA, 27 AP, 47 K) ♦ 2B Darren Baker, California 2. Missouri St. (6) 153 ♦ 1B Bryant Shellenbarger, Akron (1-3, 3.28 ERA, 59 K, 14 BB) ♦ SS Logan Goodnight, Morehead St. (.306, 4 2B, 19 RBI, 21 SB) 3. Illinois St. (T-1) 26 (Lincoln Trail JC, .394, 17 2B) ♦ 1B Zach Pesno, Fresno St. (Transfer Penn State) ♦ SS Sam Wezniak, California 4. Bradley (T-4) 101 ♦ SS Justin Barr, Akron (.221, 10 HR, 9 2B, 45 RBI) ♦ 3B Steve Hill, Morehead St. (.259, 10 HR, 4 2B, 36 RBI) 5. Indiana St. (3) 24 (Andrew College, .399, 21 SB) ♦ 1B Jack Thomas Wold, UNLV (.327, 6 HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI) ♦ RHP Sam Stoutenborough, California 6. Evansville (T-4) 92 ♦ RHP Taed Heydinger, Akron (.331, 6 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI) ♦ 1B Dom Peroni, Morehead St. (8-5, 4.52 ERA, 50 K, 25 BB) 7. Valparaiso (7) 256 (Fullerton JC, 90-93 mph FB) ♦ 2B Edarian Williams, UNLV (.273, 5 HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ 1B Gabe Matthews, Oregon 8. Southern Illinois (8) 162 ♦ OF Brenton Phillips, Akron (.342, 1 HR, 13 2B, 36 RBI) ♦ RHP Jason Goe, Morehead St. (.290, 6 HR, 13 2B, 34 RBI) (Andrew College, GA, Gold Glove) Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ OF Jaylon McLaughlin, Nevada (7-2, 4.48 ERA, 65 K, 11 BB) ♦ RHP Kenyon Yovan, Oregon ♦ RHP Collin Liberatore, Indiana St. (.339, 3 HR, 8 2B, 24 RBI, 25 SB) ♦ C Jackson Campbell, Belmont (Injured last season, 6-4 in 2018) Mid-Eastern (10-2, 2.96 ERA, 80 K, 35 BB) ♦ 3B Joshua Zamora, Nevada (.240, 8 HR, 8 2B, 35 RBI) ♦ LHP Robert Ahistrom, Oregon (.320, 8 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI) ♦ RHP Joshua South, Belmont (5-7, 3.93 ERA, 61 K, 20 BB) Projected Order Of Finish Projected Player Of Year ♦ 1B Dillan Shrum, Nevada (4-5, 3.86 ERA, 73 K, 21 BB) ♦ CF/2B Braiden Ward, Washington Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ SS Jimmy Glowenke, Dallas Baptist (.280, 10 HR, 7 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ CF Garrett Spain, Austin Peay St. (.321, 1 HR, 11 2B, 26 RBI, 26 SB) (Northern Division) (.328, 6 HR, 16 2B, 43 RBI) ♦ RHP Shane Gustafson, Nevada (.333, 7 HR, 8 2B, 52 RBI) ♦ RHP Steve Emanuels, Washington 1. Norfolk St. (1) 263 Other Top Players To Watch: (2-0, 3.23 ERA, 49 K, 15 BB) ♦ 2. Coppin St. (2) 268 ♦ 3B Jackson Glenn, Dallas Baptist 2B Malcolm Tipler, Austin Peay St. (6 SV, 2-3, 2.35 ERA, 65 K, 22 BB) ♦ RHP Owen Sharts, Nevada ♦ 3. Delaware St. (3) 273 (.292, 7 HR, 19 2B, 54 RBI) (.271, 4 HR, 13 2B, 30 RBI) RHP David Rhodes, Washington (3-8, 5.96 ERA, 40 K, 35 BB) ♦ 4. Md.-Eastern Shore (4) 296 ♦ 2B Blayne Jones, Dallas Baptist RHP Ryan Kouba, Austin Peay St. (5-6, 4.84 ERA, 45 K, 27 BB) ♦ RF Connor Mang, New Mexico (5-1, 6.42 ERA, 42 K, 20 BB) ♦ RHP Jack Enger, Washington (Southern Division) (.254, 5 HR, 14 2B, 33 RBI) (.359, 4 HR, 16 2B, 47 RBI, 11 SB) ♦ 1. Florida A&M (2) 235 ♦ Relief Burl Carraway, Dallas Baptist RF Nick Howie, Eastern Kentucky (3-0, 3.20 ERA, 61 K, 17 BB) ♦ 3B Kyler Castillo, New Mexico ♦ 2. North Carolina A&T St. (1) 193 (6 SV, 4-2, 2.81 ERA, 28 AP, 72 K) (.353, 11 HR, 12 2B, 45 RBI, 16 SB) 1B Clay Owens, Southern California (Odessa College, JC All-American) ♦ C A.J. Lewis, Eastern Kentucky (.275, 3 HR, 7 2B, 16 RBI) 3. North Carolina Central (T-3) 269 ♦ RHP Dom Hamel, Dallas Baptist ♦ RHP Nathaniel Garley, New Mexico ♦ 4. Bethune-Cookman (T-3) 265 (Yavapai College, AZ) (.303, 9 HR, 10 2B, 49 RBI, 17 SB) OF Jamal O’Guinn, Southern Calif. (6-4, 4.92 ERA, 47 K, 24 BB) ♦ ♦ CF Jack Duffy, Missouri St. SS Daniel Harris IV, Eastern Ky. Projected Pitchers Of Year ♦ RF Ashton Easley, Air Force (.271, 9 HR, 6 2B, 44 RBI) See VANDERBILT, Page 29 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 29 Vanderbilt Returns Elite Pitchers To Head Up SEC Continued From Page 28 (.392, 10 HR, 19 2B, 46 RBI, 18 SB) ♦ C Saul Garza, Louisiana St. Other Top Players To Watch: (.303, 5 HR, 10 2B, 27 RBI) (.281, 5 HR, 8 2B, 29 RBI) ♦ RHP Mason Hickman, Vanderbilt ♦ 1B Cade Beloso, Louisiana St. ♦ RHP Kyle Hurt, Southern California (9-0, 2.05 ERA, 129 K, 28 BB) (.279, 10 HR, 3 2B, 52 RBI) (3-7, 5.69 ERA, 81 K, 41 BB) ♦ Relief Tyler Brown, Vanderbilt ♦ RHP Cole Henry, Louisiana St. ♦ RHP Randon Hostert, Utah (17 SV, 3-1, 2.19 ERA, 31 AP, 65 K) (4-2, 3.39 ERA, 72 K, 18 BB) (Bonneville H.S, ID, 15th rd. Rangers) ♦ LHP Jake Eder, Vanderbilt ♦ RHP Landon Marceaux, Louisiana St. ♦ SS Kayler Yates, Utah (2-0, 4 SV, 2.97 ERA, 19 AP, 41K) (5-2, 4.66 ERA, 43 K, 18 BB) (Dixie H.S., UT, 31st round Dodgers) ♦ 2B Harrison Ray, Vanderbilt ♦ Relief Devin Fontenot, Louisiana St. ♦ 1B/LHP Trey Clarkson, Utah (.276, 2 HR, 18 2B, 38 RBI, 21 SB) (7 SV, 5-4, 3.71 ERA, 28 AP, 54 K) (Mesquite H.S., AZ, 33rd round Reds) ♦ C Ty Duvall, Vanderbilt ♦ RHP Tommy Mace, Florida ♦ C Zack Moeller, Utah (.275, 5 HR, 11 2B, 42 RBI) (8-5, 5.32 ERA, 74 K, 38 BB) (.264, 3 HR, 16 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ LF Cooper Davis, Vanderbilt ♦ RHP Jack Leftwich, Florida ♦ LHP Kyle Robeniol, Utah (.331, 7 2B, 19 RBI) (6-5, 5.31 ERA, 62 K, 18 BB) (1-4, 4.91 ERA, 27 K, 12 BB) ♦ RHP Emerson Hancock, Georgia ♦ OF Austin Langworthy, Florida ♦ LF Collin Montez, Washington St. (8-3, 1.99 ERA, 97 K, 18 BB) (.283, 10 HR, 12 2B, 43 RBI) (.286, 4 HR, 12 2B, 19 RBI) ♦ RHP Cole Wilcox, Georgia ♦ 1B Kendrick Calilao, Florida ♦ 1B Kyle Manzardo, Washington St. (3-2, 4.07 ERA, 64 K, 38 BB) (.276, 5 HR, 8 2B, 49 RBI) (.272, 2 HR, 11 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ Relief Ryan Webb, Georgia ♦ C Brady Smith, Florida (1 SV, 1-0, 3.75 ERA, 16 AP, 27 K) (.270, 5 HR, 7 2B, 20 RBI) Patriot League ♦ 2B Riley King, Georgia ♦ LHP Asa Lacy, Texas A&M Projected Order Of Finish (.295, 8 HR, 9 2B, 43 RBI) (8-4, 2.13 ERA, 130 K, 43 BB) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ SS Cam Shepherd, Georgia ♦ RHP Christian Roa, Texas A&M 1. Army (T-2) 150 (.231, 8 HR, 13 2B, 33 RBI) (3-2, 1 SV, 3.56 ERA, 46 K, 11 BB) 2. Navy (1) 142 ♦ OF Heston Kjerstad, Arkansas ♦ 2B Bryce Blaum, Texas A&M 3. Holy Cross (T-2) 179 (.327, 17 HR, 13 2B, 51 RBI) (.292, 9 HR, 9 2B, 32 RBI, 17 SB) 4. Lafayette (4) 211 ♦ SS Casey Martin, Arkansas ♦ CF Zach DeLoach, Texas A&M 5. Lehigh (5) 272 (.286, 15 HR, 21 2B, 57 RBI, 10 SB) (Great summer Cape Cod League) 6. Bucknell (6) 282 ♦ DH Matt Goodheart, Arkansas ♦ LHP Doug Nikhazy, Mississippi (.345, 5 HR, 16 2B, 47 RBI) (9-3, 3.31 ERA, 86 K, 33 BB) Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ ♦ Relief Trey Braithwaite, Navy ♦ LHP Patrick Wicklander, Arkansas 3B Tyler Keenan, Mississippi (10 SV, 1-2, 3.10 ERA, 23 AP, 33 K) (6-2, 4.32 ERA, 90 K, 37 BB) (.285, 15 HR, 7 2B, 66 RBI) ♦ RHP Connor Noland, Arkansas ♦ SS Anthony Servideo, Mississippi Projected Player Of Year (.287, 3 HR, 10 2B, 26 RBI, 24 SB) ♦ CF Jacob Hurtubise, Army (3-5, 4.02 ERA, 55 K, 14 BB) ♦ ♦ DH Kevin Graham, Mississippi (.383, 6 2B, 26 RBI, 45 SB) RHP Kole Ramage, Arkansas RHP KUMAR ROCKER (7-1, 5.25 ERA, 53 K, 29 BB) (.250, 10 HR, 7 2B, 34 RBI) Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ Relief Kevin Koops, Arkansas ♦ LHP Garrett Crochet, Tennessee ♦ 3B Anthony Giachin, Army …12-5, 3.25 ERA, 114 K, 21 BB For Vanderbilt (6-3, 3.89 ERA, 30 AP, 52 K) (5-3, 4.02 ERA, 81 K, 22 BB) (.323, 6 HR, 24 2B, 67 RBI) ♦ RHP Tanner Burns, Auburn ♦ RHP Camden Sewell, Tennessee ♦ OF/INF Andre Walden, Army (.312, 2 HR, 13 2B, 31 RBI, 12 SB) (4-4, 2.82 ERA, 101 K, 23 BB) (4-1, 1 SV, 2.18 ERA, 43 K, 22 BB) ♦ (.275, 5 HR, 10 2B, 42 RBI, 25 SB) DH Evan Blum, Holy Cross Southeastern ♦ LHP Jack Owen, Auburn ♦ Relief Redmond Walsh, Tennessee ♦ RHP Ray Bartoli, Army (.257, 10 2B, 16 RBI) Projected Order Of Finish (4-2, 2.75 ERA, 59 K, 14 BB) (9 SV, 2-2, 1.38 ERA, 29 AP, 48 K) ♦ (2-2, 1 SV, 2.63 ERA, 30 K, 17 BB) SS Chris Rinaldi, Holy Cross Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ Relief Cody Greenhill, Auburn ♦ LHP Will Heflin, Tennessee ♦ RHP Anthony LoRicco, Army (.241, 1 HR, 7 2B, 27 RBI, 10 SB) (Eastern Division) (12 SV, 2-3, 3.45 ERA, 28 AP, 44 K) (4-1, 2.20 ERA, 26 AP, 35 K) ♦ (1-1, 4.43 ERA, 40 K, 21 BB) LHP J.P. Woodward, Lafayette 1. Vanderbilt (1) 1 ♦ DH Conor Davis, Auburn ♦ LF Alerick Soularie, Tennessee ♦ RHP Harry Flannery, Army (Up to 94 mph in Cape Cod League) 2. Georgia (2) 3 (.290, 8 HR, 14 2B, 36 RBI) (.357, 11 HR, 13 2B, 46 RBI) ♦ (1-3, 3.08 ERA, 45 K, 16 BB) LHP Brett Krever, Lafayette 3. Florida (5) 27 ♦ 1B Rankin Woley, Auburn ♦ RF Evan Russell, Tennessee ♦ RHP Logan Smith, Army (4-5, 4.58 ERA, 58 K, 41 BB) 4. Tennessee (3) 14 (.277, 3 HR, 17 2B, 45 RBI) (.274, 6 HR, 11 2B, 39 RBI) ♦ (2-3, 3.74 ERA, 34 K, 21 BB) LF Trey Durrah, Lafayette 5. South Carolina (6) 79 ♦ RF Steven Williams, Auburn ♦ RHP Carmen Mlodzinski, S. Carolina ♦ 2B Zach Biggers, Navy (.273, 5 HR, 9 2B, 44 RBI) 6. Kentucky (7) 51 (.247, 9 HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI) (Foot injury 2019, great summer Cape) ♦ (.295, 1 HR, 11 2B, 43 RBI) SS Justin Johnson, Lafayette 7. Missouri (4) 31 ♦ RHP JT Ginn, Mississippi St. ♦ RHP Brett Kerry, South Carolina ♦ 1B Zach Stevens, Navy (.284, 2 HR, 16 2B, 18 RBI) (Western Division) (8-4, 3.13 ERA, 105 K, 19 BB) (4-1, 2.62 ERA, 65 K, 13 BB) ♦ (.319, 5 HR, 11 2B, 28 RBI) RHP Mason Black, Lehigh 1. Arkansas (T-1) 6 ♦ 2B Justin Foscue, Mississippi St. ♦ RHP Andrew Peters, South Carolina ♦ 3B Jacob Williamson, Navy (3-0, 4.36 ERA, 28 K, 12 BB) 2. Auburn (6) 19 (.331, 14 HR, 22 2B, 60 RBI) (John A. Logan Coll., TJ surgery 2019) ♦ (.225, 5 HR, 13 2B, 24 RBI) RF Tony Gallo, Lehigh 3. Mississippi St. (T-1) 4 ♦ SS Jordan Westburg, Mississippi St. ♦ OF Andrew Eyster, South Carolina ♦ RHP Jared Leins, Navy (.321, 7 HR, 8 2B, 42 RBI) 4. Louisiana St. (3) 16 (.294, 6 HR, 21 2B, 61 RBI) (.309, 10 HR, 12 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ (3-1, 3.27 ERA, 73 K, 20 BB) 3B Gerard Sweeney, Lehigh 5. Texas A&M (4) 15 ♦ RF Tanner Allen, Mississippi St. ♦ 2B Noah Campbell, South Carolina ♦ RHP Charlie Connolly, Navy (.289, 2 HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI) 6. Mississippi (5) 22 (.349, 7 HR, 23 2B, 66 RBI) (.239, 6 HR, 6 2B, 19 RBI) ♦ (4-3, 3.69 ERA, 70 K, 39 BB) OF Tyler Wincig, Bucknell 7. Alabama (7) 41 ♦ 1B Josh Hatcher, Mississippi St. ♦ OF Tyler Gentry, Alabama ♦ (.348, 8 HR, 4 2B, 28 RBI) RHP Liam Dvorak, Holy Cross Projected Pitcher Of Year (.321, 3 HR, 6 2B, 53 RBI) (.310, 13 HR, 12 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ OF John Paul Bell, Bucknell (6-5, 3.58 ERA, 83 K, 34 BB) ♦ RHP Kumar Rocker, Vanderbilt ♦ CF Rowdey Jordan, Mississippi St. ♦ 3B Brett Auerbach, Alabama ♦ (.316, 3 HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI) Relief Eric Lopes, Holy Cross (12-5, 3.25 ERA, 114 K, 21 BB) (.290, 6 HR, 15 2B, 49 RBI) (.270, 1 HR, 12 2B, 28 RBI) ♦ (4 SV, 1-1, 3.13 ERA, 23 AP, 17 K) RHP Jack Simpson, Bucknell ♦ OF Daniel Cabrera, Louisiana St. ♦ OF Austin Masel, Holy Cross (2-6, 7.63 ERA, 58 K, 41 BB) Projected Player Of Year ♦ SS Austin Martin, Vanderbilt (.284, 12 HR, 12 2B, 50 RBI) See SOUTH ALABAMA, Page 30 Page 30 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 South Alabama Heads Up Sun Belt With Quality Team Continued From Page 29 Projected Player Of Year ♦ RHP Justin Sterner, Brigham Young ♦ OF Colton Cowser, Sam Houston St. (8-3, 2.92 ERA, 71 K, 23 BB) ♦ CF Jackson Tate, Alabama (.361, 7 HR, 17 2B, 54 RBI, 9 SB) ♦ RHP Reid McLaughlin, Brigham Young (Lawson St. CC, 32nd rd. draft pick) (4 SV, 7-1, 2.61 ERA, 46 K, 11 BB) ♦ C Coltyn Kessler, Kentucky Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ OF Jack Rogers, Sam Houston St. ♦ C Cooper Uhl, Loyola Marymount (.297, 5 HR, 12 2B, 29 RBI) (Great defense, .241, 7 2B, 27 RBI) ♦ 1B T.J. Collett, Kentucky (.304, 8 HR, 20 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ RHP Tyler Davis, Sam Houston St. ♦ Relief Nick Frasso, Loyola Marymount (.259, 10 HR, 8 2B, 40 RBI) (10 SV, 2-2, 2.22 ERA, 73 K, 17 BB) ♦ 2B Austin Schultz, Kentucky (Angelina College, TX) ♦ LHP Dominic Robinson, Sam Hou. St. ♦ RHP Josh Agnew, Loyola Marymount (.265, 2 HR, 7 2B, 8 RBI) (6-4, 3.24 ERA, 62 K, 17 BB) ♦ OF Jaren Shelby, Kentucky (3-1, 4.33 ERA, 26 K, 4 BB) ♦ 2B Nate Fisbeck, McNeese St. ♦ C Adam Kerner, San Diego (.273, 6 HR, 10 2B, 35 RBI, 13 SB) (.274, 6 HR, 12 2B, 33 RBI) ♦ DH Oraj Anu, Kentucky (.304, 12 HR, 21 2B, 50 RBI) ♦ RF Clayton Rasbeary, McNeese St. ♦ 1B Shane McGuire, San Diego (Wallace-Dothan CC, 2-time JC A-A) (.325, 1 HR, 12 2B, 31 RBI) ♦ RHP Ian Bedell, Missouri (.304, 10 HR, 16 2B, 49 RBI) ♦ SS Reid Bourque, McNeese St. ♦ 2B Thomas Luevano, San Diego (3-1, 5 SV, 1.56 ERA, 36 K, 12 BB) (Huntington Beach H.S., CA) ♦ RHP Konnor Ash, Missouri (.222, 1 HR, 5 2B, 24 RBI, 22 SB) ♦ LHP Will Dion, McNeese St. ♦ LHP Grady Miller, San Diego (2-2, 4.19 ERA, 63 K, 30 BB) (5-2, 1 SV, 5.72 ERA, 34 K, 22 BB) ♦ (5-0, 1.98 ERA, 62 K, 14 BB) DH Peter Zimmermann, Missouri ♦ RHP Wil Jensen, Pepperdine (.287, 7 HR, 10 2B, 34 RBI) ♦ 1B Preston Faulkner, Southeastern La. (.273, 11 HR, 17 2B, 48 RBI) (Injured last season) Southern ♦ CF Nick Ray, Southeastern La. ♦ RHP Cooper Chandler, Pepperdine (.238, 6 HR, 5 2B, 40 RBI) (3-1, 3.07 ERA) Projected Order Of Finish ♦ RHP Gavin Stone, Central Arkansas ♦ SS Wyatt Young, Pepperdine Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (6 SV, 4-3, 1.52 ERA, 58 K, 11 BB) (Great summer in Cape Cod League) 1. Samford (1) 72 ♦ OF Josh Ragan, Central Arkansas ♦ CF Billy Cook, Pepperdine 2. Wofford (2) 137 (.277, 4 HR, 18 2B, 31 RBI) (.279, 5 HR, 6 2B, 21 RBI) 3. Mercer (T-3) 107 ♦ UT Sean Arnold, Incarnate Word ♦ RHP Carlos Lomeli, St. Mary’s 4. N.C. Greensboro (T-3) 90 (.325, 5 HR, 11 2B, 35 RBI) (10-2, 3.05 ERA, 58 K, 13 BB) 5. East Tennessee St. (6) 148 ♦ 1B Ryan Flores, Incarnate Word ♦ Relief Michael Hobbs, St. Mary’s 6. Furman (5) 173 (.335, 12 HR, 18 2B, 42 RBI) (7 SV, 0-1, 3.06 ERA, 22 AP, 43 K) 7. Western Carolina (8) 207 ♦ 1B Lee Thomas, Incarnate Word ♦ OF Ryan Novis, St. Mary’s 8. Virginia Military Institute (7) 251 (.280, 12 HR, 10 2B, 46 RBI) (.328, 2 HR, 7 2B, 41 RBI, 13 SB) 9. The Citadel (9) 271 ♦ RHP Luke Taggart, Incarnate Word ♦ OF Charles Middleton, Pacific Projected Pitcher Of Year (7-5, 3.68 ERA, 76 K, 17 BB) (Sierra College, .365, 10 HR, 57 RBI) ♦ RHP Zach Hester, Samford ♦ RHP Andrew Morgan, Incarnate Word ♦ 3B Alex LeForestier, Pacific (7-4, 2.17 ERA, 82 K, 12 BB) (5-0, 2.23 ERA, 43 K, 5 BB) (.261, 1 HR, 6 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ Projected Player Of Year ♦ RHP Logan Hofmann, Northwestern St. 2B NICK GONZALES LHP Lucas Sweany, Pacific ♦ 3B Justice Bigbie, Western Carolina (35th round pick by Cardinals) …Hit .432 With 16 HR, 19 2B, 80 RBI For New Mexico St. (3-3, 3 SV, 3.97 ERA, 39 K, 16 BB) (.355, 12 HR, 11 2B, 51 RBI) ♦ OF Tyler Smith, Northwestern St. ♦ Relief Nick Swanson, Pacific (5 SV, 1-1, 2.28 ERA, 15 AP, 27 K) (.269, 10 HR, 6 2B, 36 RBI) ♦ C Tyler Gordon, Prairie View A&M ♦ RHP Zach McCambley, Coastal Car. Other Top Players To Watch: ♦ SS Chad Stevens, Portland ♦ ♦ OF Jeffrey Elkins, Northwestern St. (.299, 1 HR, 5 2B, 18 RBI) (6-3, 5.21 ERA, 76 K, 27 BB) 1B Sonny DiChiara, Samford (.284, 5 HR, 13 2B, 27 RBI) (.284, 3 HR, 16 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ RHP Kyle Smith, Prairie View A&M ♦ 2B Jaxon Williams, Texas St. (.293, 21 HR, 7 2B, 55 RBI) ♦ C Hunter Montgomery, Portland ♦ ♦ OF Itchy Burst, Texas A&M-Cor. Chr. (4-6, 5.34 ERA, 51 K, 29 BB) (.318, 5 HR, 8 2B, 29 RBI) 2B Brooks Carlson, Samford (.245, 9 HR, 9 2B, 29 RBI) (.356, 3 HR, 15 2B, 33 RBI) ♦ OF Brandon Rembert, Alcorn St. ♦ OF Will Hollis, Texas St. (.345, 6 HR, 17 2B, 41 RBI) ♦ RHP Eli Morse, Portland ♦ ♦ 1B Luke Marbach, Texas A&M-Cor. Ch. (.345, 3 HR, 9 2B, 22 RBI) (.320, 6 HR, 20 2B, 47 RBI) 3B Taylor Garris, Samford (2-8, 3.52 ERA, 73 K, 17 BB) (.283, 2 HR, 13 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ RHP Zachary Leigh, Texas St. (.257, 3 HR, 12 2B, 32 RBI, 12 SB) ♦ Relief Connor Knutson, Portland ♦ ♦ LHP John Gaddis, Texas A&M-Cor. Ch. (6 SV, 3-1, 4.41 ERA, 21 AP, 32 K) LHP Samuel Strickland, Samford Summit (10 SV, 3-3, 2.85 ERA, 24 AP, 38 K) (4-4, 3.08 ERA, 54 K, 18 BB) ♦ Relief Brent Hebert, Texas St. (7-3, 4.00 ERA, 57 K, 20 BB) Projected Order Of Finish ♦ 2B Jason Dicochea, Santa Clara ♦ ♦ Relief David Worrell, Tex. A&M-Cor. Ch. (1 SV, 5-1, 3.67 ERA, 22 AP, 20 K) RHP Jesse McCord, Samford Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.256, 4 HR, 6 2B, 19 RBI, 10 SB) (7 SV, 2-1, 5.34 ERA, 24 AP, 41 K) ♦ OF Mason McWhorter, Georgia So. (6-1, 2.88 ERA, 54 K, 21 BB) 1. Oral Roberts (3) 195 ♦ 1B Jake MacNichols, Santa Clara ♦ ♦ 2B Salo Iza, New Orleans (.321, 12 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI) 2B Brett Rodriguez, Wofford 2. Omaha (1) 198 (.227, 16 HR, 10 2B, 30 RBI) (.224, 6 HR, 10 2B, 2 3B, 28 RBI) ♦ 2B Steven Curry, Georgia Southern (.324, 5 HR, 14 2B, 43 RBI, 33 SB) 3. North Dakota St. (5) 259 ♦ LHP Russell Grant II, Santa Clara ♦ ♦ 3B Antonio Gauthier, New Orleans (.346, 16 2B, 33 RBI) 1B Andrew Orzel, Wofford 4. Western Illinois (4) 254 (3-4, 3.49 ERA, 57 K, 29 BB) (.267, 3 HR, 18 2B, 36 RBI) (.209, 8 HR, 6 2B, 35 RBI) 5. South Dakota St. (2) 180 ♦ DH Noah Ledford, Georgia Southern ♦ ♦ 3B John Dempsey, Wofford OF Pearce Howard, New Orleans 6. Purdue Fort Wayne (6) 297 (.291, 11 HR, 10 2B, 44 RBI) (.277, 5 HR, 13 2B, 32 RBI) ♦ RHP Jordan Jackson, Ga. Southern Western Athletic (.324, 7 HR, 22 2B, 41 RBI) Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ ♦ RHP Chris Turpin, New Orleans (Spartanburg Methodist, 9-3, 85 K) Projected Order Of Finish OF Hudson Byorick, Wofford ♦ Relief Brett Barnett, South Dakota St. (5-5, 4.54 ERA, 65 K, 12 BB) ♦ RHP Tyler Owens, Georgia Southern Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.326, 2 HR, 18 2B, 45 RBI) (7 SV, 5-1, 1.31 ERA, 47 K, 14 BB) ♦ OF Colin Davis, Wofford ♦ RHP Spencer Chirpich, Abilene Christ. (7-1, 4.26 ERA, 53 K, 18 BB) 1. Grand Canyon (T-4) 108 (.302, 7 HR, 15 2B, 41 RBI) (7-2, 4.62 ERA, 64 K, 30 BB) Projected Player Of Year ♦ CF Connor Aube, Texas Arlington 2. New Mexico St. (T-1) 113 ♦ ♦ OF Mike Brown, Wofford ♦ RHP Trevor Jackson, Abilene Christian OF Drue Galassi, Western Illinois (.354, 4 HR, 18 2B, 29 RBI, 16 SB) 3. Sacramento St. (T-4) 117 (.330, 12 2B, 36 RBI, 38 SB) (Coll. of Southern Nevada) (.298, 10 HR, 9 2B, 51 RBI, 14 SB) ♦ RF Andrew Miller, Texas Arlington 4. California Baptist (T-1) 122 ♦ LHP Hayes Heinecke, Wofford ♦ LHP Nate Hawkins, Abilene Christian Other Top Players To Watch: (.262, 6 HR, 15 2B, 44 RBI) 5. Tex. Rio Grande Valley (T-1) 115 (10-2, 2.65 ERA, 84 K, 15 BB) (Grayson College, TX) ♦ 1B Isaac Coffey, Oral Roberts ♦ SS Josh Minjarez, Texas Arlington 6. Cal. St. Bakersfield (6) 231 ♦ Relief Rasesh Pandya, Wofford ♦ 1B Hunter Gieser, Abilene Christian (.292, 6 HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI) (.307, 89 HR, 11 2B, 37 RBI) 7. Utah Valley (7) 266 (2 SV, 4-2, 1.80 ERA, 24 AP, 41 K) (Weatherford College, TX) ♦ C Riley Kelzor, Oral Roberts ♦ 2B Zach Cook, Texas Arlington 8. Northern Colorado (T-8) 286 ♦ 1B Angelo DiSpigna, Mercer ♦ 1B Adam Tarver, Nicholls St. (.272, 3 HR, 10 2B, 48 RBI) (.290, 2 HR, 16 2B, 39 RBI) 9. Seattle (T-8) 277 (.289, 13 HR, 11 2B, 43 RBI) (.258, 8 HR, 4 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ CF Blake Hall, Oral Roberts ♦ LHP Kody Bullard, Texas Arlington 10. Chicago St. (10) 287 ♦ CF Collin Price, Mercer ♦ RF Dane Simon, Nicholls St. (.289, 9 HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI) (Injured in 2019) Projected Pitcher Of Year (.276, 9 HR, 10 2B, 40 RBI) (.288, 3 HR, 5 2B, 27 RBI, 16 SB) ♦ RHP Matt Gaskins, Oral Roberts ♦ LF Grigsby Mosley, Troy ♦ RHP Kade Mechals, Grand Canyon ♦ SS RJ Yeager, Mercer ♦ LHP Shane Meijia, Nicholls St. (5-5, 5.13 ERA, 53 K, 35 BB) (.356, 7 HR, 19 2B, 34 RBI) (11-1, 2.16 ERA, 100 K, 35 BB) (4-2, 1.47 ERA, 43 K, 20 BB) (.253, 8 HR, 13 2B, 38 RBI) ♦ RHP Kaleb McCullough, Oral Roberts ♦ SS Drew Frederic, Troy Projected Players Of Year ♦ LHP Tyler Theriot, Nicholls St. ♦ LHP Tanner Hall, Mercer (Northern Oklahoma-Enid JC) (.318, 11 HR, 16 2B, 35 RBI, 20 SB) ♦ 2B Nick Gonzales, New Mexico St. (4-0, 1 SV, 4.33 ERA, 26 AP, 17 K) (8-6, 5.29 ERA, 66 K, 24 BB) ♦ 3B Bretyden Eckhout, Omaha ♦ CF Logan Cerny, Troy (.432, 16 HR, 19 2B, 80 RBI) ♦ RHP Kyle Gruller, Houston Baptist ♦ 2B Hogan Windish, N.C. Greensboro (.293, 4 HR, 11 2B, 21 RBI) (.267, 9 HR, 12 2B, 42 RBI, 13 SB) ♦ 1B Tristan Peterson, New Mexico St. (3-3, 2.18 ERA, 85 K, 39 BB) (.289, 6 HR, 6 2B, 23 RBI, 11 SB) ♦ OF Parker Smejkal, Omaha ♦ RHP Levi Thomas, Troy (.400, 20 HR, 10 2B, 90 RBI) ♦ LF Greg Hardison, N.C. Greensboro ♦ 1B Johnny Gonzales, Houston Baptist (.329, 7 HR, 15 2B, 43 RBI) (8-2, 4.24 ERA, 87 K, 31 BB) (.280, 6 HR, 13 2B, 30 RBI) ♦ LHP Max Loven, North Dakota St. ♦ RHP Cory Gill, Troy Other Top Players To Watch: (.340, 2 HR, 14 2B, 22 RBI) ♦ 1B Cuba Bess, Grand Canyon ♦ ♦ RF Brandon Bena, Houston Baptist (4-2, 2.74 ERA, 75 K, 15 BB) (7-3, 4.44 ERA, 75 K, 24 BB) 3B Caleb Webster, N.C. Greensboro (.341, 11 HR, 18 2B, 40 RBI) (.313, 5 HR, 12 2B, 36 RBI) ♦ RHP Riley Johnson, North Dakota St. ♦ C Kale Emshoff, Arkansas-Little Rock (.327, 4 HR, 16 2B, 32 RBI, 11 SB) ♦ RHP Dawson McCarville, Grand Can. ♦ ♦ 1B Anthony Quirion, Lamar (Returning from injury) (Injured in 2019) RHP Austin Koehn, N.C. Greensboro (Glendale CC, 30th round draft) (.289, 8 HR, 12 2B, 26 RBI) ♦ SS Bennett Hostetler, North Dakota St. ♦ 1B Kobe Barnum, Arkansas-Little Rock (4-3, 3.49 ERA, 67 K, 22 BB) ♦ RHP Pierson Ohl, Grand Canyon ♦ ♦ 2B JC Correa, Lamar (.250, 6 HR, 6 2B, 27) (Seminole State, FL, .354, 10 2B) C Jackson Greer, East Tenn. St. (7-5, 3.45 ERA, 66 K, 19 BB) (.332, 10 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI) ♦ 2B Peter Brookshaw, North Dakota St. ♦ RHP Hayden Arnold, Arkansas-L.R. (.314, 10 HR, 15 2B, 42 RBI) ♦ RHP Chance Hroch, New Mexico St. ♦ ♦ RHP Zach Bravo, Lamar (.266, 12 2B, 25 RBI) (5-3, 4.17 ERA, 68 K, 26 BB) SS Cade Gilbert, East Tenn. St. (10-1, 2.74 ERA, 69 K, 30 BB) (Butler CC, KS) ♦ 3B Charley Hesse, North Dakota St. ♦ LF Kendall McGowan, Appalachian St. (.278, 2 HR, 9 2B, 36 RBI) ♦ C Dawsen Bacho, Sacramento St. ♦ ♦ RHP Austin Faith, Lamar (.299, 5 2B, 15 RBI) (.305, 8 HR, 9 2B, 35 RBI, 11 SB) OF David Beam, East Tenn. St. (.263, 8 HR, 13 2B, 53 RBI) (Navarro JC, TX) ♦ RHP Javin Drake, Western Illinois ♦ 2B Luke Drumheller, Appalachian St. (.275, 3 HR, 9 2B, 5 RBI) ♦ OF Matt Smith, Sacramento St. ♦ (7-6, 4.37 ERA, 109 K, 42 BB) (.337, 2 HR, 15 2B, 37 RBI) RHP Landon Knack, East Tenn. St. (.311, 7 HR, 9 2B, 38 RBI, 8 SB) Southwestern ♦ SS Kevin Raisbeck, Western Illinois ♦ LHP Tyler Tuthill, Appalachian St. (9-4, 2.60 ERA, 94 K, 16 BB) ♦ 1B Martin Vincelli-Simard, Sac. St. ♦ (.291, 9 2B, 24 RBI, 10 SB) (6-7, 4.36 ERA, 60 K, 33 BB) 1B Dax Roper, Furman Projected Order Of Finish (.216, 7 HR, 9 2B, 38 RBI) ♦ SS Gus Steiger, South Dakota St. ♦ Relief Andrew Papp, Appalachian St. (.278, 9 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI ♦ 3B Steven Moretto, Sacramento St. ♦ (.324, 5 HR, 13 2B, 43 RBI, 18 SB) (6 SV, 1-1, 3.38 ERA, 28 AP, 45 K) C Logan Taplett, Furman (Eastern Division) (.216, 9 HR, 11 2B, 38 RBI) 1. Alabama St. (1) 264 ♦ DH Josh Falk, South Dakota St. ♦ OF Ryan Humeniuk, Louisiana-Monroe (.269, 6 HR, 11 2B, 49 RBI) ♦ RHP Parker Brahms, Sacramento St. ♦ 2. Jackson St. (2) 267 (.257, 8 HR, 9 2B, 38 RBI) (.253, 7 HR, 13 2B, 33 RBI, 17 SB) LHP John Michael Bertrand, Furman (4-4, 4.70 ERA, 87 K, 29 BB) 3. Alabama A&M (3) 290 ♦ DH Andrew Beesley, Louisiana-Monroe (4-6, 4.90 ERA, 62 K, 30 BB) ♦ RHP Scott Randall, Sacramento St. ♦ 4. Alcorn St. (4) 295 (.329, 3 HR, 11 2B, 37 RBI, 14 SB) OF Daylan Nanny, Western Carolina Sun Belt (8-2, 2.59 ERA, 76 K, 33 BB) 5. Mississippi Valley St. (5) 298 ♦ Relief Brock Figueroa, La.-Monroe (.320, 7 HR, 19 2B, 31 RBI) Projected Order Of Finish ♦ OF Chad Castillo, California Baptist ♦ (2 SV, 1-0, 2.25 ERA) 1B Luke Robinson, Western Carolina (Western Division) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.335, 1 HR, 8 2B, 27 RBI) 1. Southern (1) 206 ♦ DH Sky-Lar Culver, Arkansas St. (.299, 11 HR, 11 2B, 44 RBI) (East Division) ♦ 1B John Glenn, California Baptist ♦ 2. Grambling St. (2) 229 (.316, 7 HR, 14 2B, 45 RBI) RHP Chase Walter, Western Carolina 1. South Alabama (T-3) 105 (.314, 8 HR, 10 2B, 44 RBI) 3. Texas Southern (3) 249 ♦ CF Drew Tipton, Arkansas St. (5-6, 4.84 ERA, 114 K, 46 BB) 2. Coastal Carolina (2) 57 ♦ Relief Matt Amrhein, California Baptist ♦ 4. Prairie View A&M (4) 293 (.276, 1 HR, 9 2B, 30 RBI, 27 SB) 2B Callen Nuccio, VMI 3. Georgia Southern (1) 69 (6 SV, 4-1, 3.43 ERA, 25 AP, 38 K) 5. Arkanas-Pine Bluff (5) 292 ♦ LF Javion Deshazier, Arkansas St. (.316, 16 2B, 2 3B, 10 SB) 4. Troy (T-3) 104 ♦ SS Andy Atwood, Tex.-Rio Grande Val. ♦ (.244, 5 HR, 10 2B, 30 RBI) 1B Ryan Hatten, VMI Projected Pitcher Of Year 5. Appalachian St. (5) 190 (.303, 2 HR, 5 2B, 12 RBI) ♦ RHP Zach Jackson, Arkansas St. (.209, 10 HR, 7 2B, 2 3B, 2 SB) ♦ LHP Bryan Delgado, Grambling St. 6. Georgia St. (6) 232 ♦ C Conrado Diaz, Tex.-Rio Grande Val. ♦ (6-5, 4.46 ERA, 61 K, 20 BB) SS Josh Hollifield, VMI (6-4, 3.38 ERA, 69 K, 27 BB) (West Division) (.319, 11 2B, 31 RBI) (.262, 19 2B, 1 3B, 1 SB) ♦ SS Griffin Cheney, Georgia St. Projected Player Of Year 1. Louisiana Lafayette (4) 132 ♦ 3B Christian Sepulveda, Tex.-Rio G. V. ♦ RHP Jacob Menders, VMI (.300, 1 HR, 12 2B, 21 RBI) ♦ 1B Alex Martinez, Prairie View A&M 2. Texas St. (1) 52 (.274, 9 HR, 11 2B, 40 RBI) (5-5, 4.15 ERA, 52 K, 30 BB) ♦ DH Elian Merejo, Georgia St. (.323, 11 HR, 14 2B, 58 RBI) 3. Texas Arlington (3) 93 ♦ INF Tyler Jorgensen, Cal. St. Bakers. ♦ (.267, 7 HR, 9 2B, 25 RBI) OF Ryan McCarthy, The Citadel 4. Arkansas-Little Rock (2) 98 (.323, 2 HR, 9 2B, 30 RBI) (.274, 4 HR, 9 2B, 28 RBI) Other Top Players To Watch: 5. Louisiana-Monroe (5) 136 ♦ ♦ RHP Roman Angelo, Cal. St. Bakers. ♦ 2B Tyler Corbitt, The Citadel 1B/DH Coby Taylor, Southern 6. Arkansas St. (6) 169 West Coast (.282, 10 HR, 7 2B, 33 RBI) (3-1, 1 SV, 3.66 ERA, 20 AP, 51 K) (.333, 15 2B, 22 RBI, 9 SB) Projected Pitcher Of Year Projected Order Of Finish ♦ RF Alexander Marco, Utah Valley ♦ ♦ CF Hampton Hudson, Southern LHP Shane Connolly, The Citadel ♦ RHP Drake Nightengale, South Ala. Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI (.297, 6 HR, 13 2B, 42 RBI) (3-7, 4.66 ERA, 38 K, 23 BB) (.305, 2 HR, 6 2B, 31 RBI, 17 SB) 1. Brigham Young (1) 46 ♦ (6-2, 1 SV, 3.52 ERA, 91 K, 38 BB) ♦ 1B Pacen Hayes, Utah Valley INF Bubba Thompson, Southern 2. Loyola Marymount (T-4) 77 ♦ Projected Player Of Year (.207, 5 HR, 6 2B, 20 RBI) Southland INF Garrett Felix, Southern 3. Gonzaga (2) 75 ♦ ♦ LF Ethan Wilson, South Alabama ♦ LF Jake Gitter, Northern Colorado LHP Ricardo Rivera, Alabama St. 4. San Diego (T-6) 94 Projected Order Of Finish (6-3, 5.16 ERA, 46 K, 37 BB) (.345, 17 HR, 16 2B, 51 RBI, 6 SB) (.310, 5 HR, 15 2B, 25 RBI) Rank School (’19 Finish) 2019 RPI 5. Pepperdine (T-6) 64 ♦ OF Matt Burkart, Northern Colorado ♦ C Santiago Garcia, Alabama St. Other Top Players To Watch: 1. Sam Houston St. (1) 76 6. St. Mary’s (3) 63 (.256, 2 HR, 11 2B, 29 RBI) (.328, 9 HR, 16 2B, 63 RBI) ♦ Michael Sandle, South Alabama 2. McNeese St. (T-5) 86 7. San Francisco (T-4) 127 ♦ RHP Issac Bracken, Northern Colo. ♦ INF Jaylyn Williams, Jackson St. (.320, 6 HR, 12 2B, 39 RBI) 3. Southeastern Louisiana (T-2) 83 8. Pacific (8) 157 (2-5, 5.32 ERA, 55K, 27 BB) (.381, 5 HR, 15 2B, 55 RBI, 10 SB) ♦ 3B Kaleb Delatorre, South Alabama 4. Central Arkansas (T-2) 130 9. Portland (9) 172 ♦ SS Connor O’Brien, Seattle ♦ OF Calvin Newsome, Jackson St. (.301, 6 HR, 15 2B, 37 RBI) 5. Incarnate Word (4) 109 10. Santa Clara (10) 276 (.278, 6 2B, 31 RBI) (Did not play in 2019) ♦ SS Hayden Cantrelle, La. Lafayette 6. Stephen F. Austin (T-5) 174 Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ OF Kyle Sherick, Seattle ♦ RF Chris Prentiss, Jackson St. (.309, 9 HR, 15 2B, 31 RBI, 28 SB) 7. Northwestern St. (7) 119 ♦ Relief Alek Jacob, Gonzaga (.310, 5 HR, 7 2B, 21 RBI, 10 SB) (.381, 2 HR, 6 2B, 10 3B, 32 RBI) ♦ CF Brennan Breaux, La. Lafayette 8. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (8) 159 (12 SV, 7-3, 2.17 ERA, 87 K, 31 BB) ♦ RHP Brandon Jenkins, Seattle ♦ LHP Anthony Becerra, Jackson St. (.295, 3 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI, 11 SB) 9. New Orleans (T-9) 158 (Central Arizona JC) (3-6, 5.16 ERA, 73 K, 43 BB) ♦ RHP Carter Robinson, La. Lafayette Projected Player Of Year 10. Abilene Christian (T-9) 200 ♦ LHP Luke Tedrick, Seattle ♦ OF Jahmoi Percival, Grambling St. (Mesa CC, AZ, Nat. JC Pitch of Yr) ♦ 1B Trevin Esquerra, Loyola Marymount 11. Nicholls St. (11) 192 (Edmonds CC, led NWAC in ERA) (.323, 3 HR, 4 HR, 4 3B, 32 RBI) ♦ RHP Conor Angel, La. Lafayette (.322, 16 HR, 20 2B, 60 RBI) 12. Houston Baptist (12) 220 ♦ CF Andy Gaytan, Chicago St. ♦ 1B/DH Rafael Ramirez III, Grambling (N.W. Florida JC, high draft projection) Other Top Players To Watch: 13. Lamar (13) 215 (.241, 9 2B, 19 RBI) (.279, 3 HR, 5 2B, 18 RBI) ♦ OF Parker Chavers, Coastal Carolina ♦ OF Mitch McIntyre, Brigham Young ♦ LF Reggie Brock, Chicgo St. Projected Pitcher Of Year ♦ RHP Jason Alvarez, Grambling St. (.316, 15 HR, 9 2B, 4 3B, 54 RBI) (.291, 7 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI) ♦ (.252, 5 2B, 14 RBI) LHP Noah Cameron, Central Arkansas (4-4, 6.75 ERA, 69 K, 47 BB) ♦ SS Scott McKeon, Coastal Carolina ♦ RHP Easton Walker, Brigham Young ♦ Relief Jarrett Brooks, Chicago St. (6-2, 2.95 ERA, 91 K, 19 BB) ♦ SS Miguel Medina, Grambling St. (.340, 3 HR, 18 2B, 5 3B, 39 RBI) (7-2, 2.20 ERA, 48 K, 14 BB) (College of Southern Nevada) Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 31 2020 Draft Preview Elite College Baseball Players Showcased In Special Rundown By LOU PAVLOVICH, JR. record, 3.13 ERA and struck out Editor/Collegiate Baseball 105 batters with 19 walks over 86 1/3 innings. TUCSON, Ariz. — The following SS Austin Martin is a list of college players who have Vanderbilt an excellent chance of being drafted Martin is an exceptional fielder in the first two rounds of next June’s who hit .392 with 10 homers, 19 MLB Draft with a good season. doubles, 46 RBI and stole 18 bases The list was made after consulting last season for the Commodores. with college baseball coaches across the nation along with scouts. RHP C.J. Van Eyk Florida St. 1B Spencer Torkelson Van Eyk posted a 10-4 record Arizona St. last season with a 3.81 ERA, 129 The 6-foot-1, 215-pound strikeouts and 41 walks. Torkelson has been remarkable in his first two years with the Sun OF Garrett Mitchell Devils as he has belted a combined UCLA 48 homers, 29 doubles and knocked Mitchell is one of the elite in 119 runs. athletes in college baseball with He is possibly the best power speed. hitter in college baseball and could Last season for the Bruins, he be the first overall pick in the was superb in centerfield with no first round of the 2020 Draft with errors. another great season. On offense, he hit .349 with 6 homers, 14 doubles and knocked in SS Casey Martin 41 runs with 18 stolen bases. Arkansas He led the nation with 12 Martin is a superb fielder who hit triples. .286 last season with 15 homers, 21 doubles and 57 RBI. RHP Tanner Burns Auburn University RHP Emerson Hancock Burns is the ultimate competitor Georgia who prepares like a professional, Hancock has an explosive according to Auburn Head Coach fastball that sits at 95 mph and a Butch Thompson. 4-pitch mix with command. “He has a strong lower half and Last season, he was 8-3 with a is very fluid in his delivery with 1.99 ERA, 97 strikeouts and only easy velocity,” said Thompson. 18 walks over 90 1/3 innings. “He has a chance to go high in 1B SPENCER TORKELSON …Hit Combined 48 Homers, 29 Doubles And 119 RBI Over Last 2 Seasons For Arizona St. He allowed zero or one run in the draft if he stays healthy.” nine of his 14 starts last season. Last season Burns was 4-4 with a 13 stolen bases. Now healthy, expect bigger homers, 23 doubles and 61 RBI. LHP Asa Lacy 2.82 ERA and struck out 101 batters numbers in 2020. Texas A&M with 23 walks. RHP Kevin Abel RHP Slade Cecconi Oregon St. SS Alika Williams Miami (Fla.) Lacy has a 92-97 mph fastball, a RHP/DH Max Meyer plus changeup and improving slider Abel, who underwent Tommy Arizona St. Cecconi fanned 89 batters with Minnesota John surgery on his right elbow A superb fielding shortstop, only 18 walks over 80 innings last and curve. The multi-talented athlete is the Last season for the Aggies, he last April, became the first pitcher Williams hit .333 with 4 homers, 12 season. Golden Gophers’ ace on the mound in College World Series history to doubles and 53 RBI last season. He posted a 5-4 record and 4.16 was 8-4 with a 2.13 ERA, 130 with a 93-97 mph fastball and good strikeouts and 43 walks over 88 record four wins during a single 2B Justin Foscue ERA. slider. CWS in 2018 as he led Oregon St. 2/3 innings. He also is a talented hitter as Mississippi St. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski to the national title. He won games A first team Southeastern LHP Reid Detmers well. South Carolina 5, 13 and Finals games 2 and 3. Conference pick one season ago, Mlodzinski has a 95-97 mph Louisville Last season, he posted a 5-3 He led all pitchers during the The 6-foot-2, 210-pound record, 2.11 ERA and struck out Foscue hit .331 with 14 homers, 22 fastball along with a cutter and CWS with 23 strikeouts over 21 doubles and 60 RBI. changeup. southpaw put up big numbers last 87 batters with 20 walks over 76 innings and claimed a 0.86 ERA. season. 2/3 innings. LHP Garrett Crochet He was a top prospect in the Over the 2018 season, he was 8-1 Cape Cod League last summer after He posted a 13-4 record, 2.78 He hit .256 with 4 doubles and with a 2.88 ERA with 108 strikeouts Tennessee ERA and fanned 167 batters with 12 RBI. The 6-foot-5 southpaw has been missing most of last season with a and 46 walks as he was named a broken foot. 33 walks over 113 1/3 innings. RHP Tomy Mace Collegiate Baseball Freshman All- up to 98 mph with his fastball with improving off-speed pitches. The one pitch that has really C Patrick Bailey Florida American. Last season, he was 5-3 with come around during the past fall N.C. State The talented righthander works Last season, he was only able was his changeup. Bailey has power from both sides with three pitches (fastball, slider, to throw 16 1/3 innings before he 3 saves, a 4.02 ERA and fanned of the plate and shows great plate changeuup) and mixes speeds well, was forced to stop pitching and 81 batters with 22 walks over 65 2B Noah Campbell discipline. according to Gator Head Coach have surgery. innings. South Carolina The slick fielding Campbell hit According to Head Coach Elliott Kevin O’Sullivan. 2B Nick Gonzales RHP Cade Cavalli Avent, he has a quick transfer from “When he is locating the ball, Oklahoma .239 last season with 6 homers, 6 New Mexico St. doubles and 19 RBI. the glove to hand and bodies balls Tommy is extremely tough to hit. Gonzales put up extraordinary Cavalli struck out 59 batters up in the dirt very well to keep He has a nice up tempo delivery.” numbers last season as he hit .432 over 60 1/3 innings last season and RHP Tyler Brown runners from advancing on pitches Last season, he posted an 8-5 with 16 homers, 19 doubles and 80 walked 35 batters as he posted a 5-3 Vanderbilt in the dirt. record, 5.32 ERA and struck out RBI for the Aggies. record and 3.28 ERA. Brown was a Collegiate Baseball 74 batters with 38 walks over 89 He isn’t too shabby as a hitter He was a Collegiate Baseball RHP Chris McMahon All-American last season as he put 2/3 innings. either. Last season, he hit .288 first team All-American. Miami (Fla.) up huge numbers as the closer for with 10 homers, 17 doubles and RHP Kyle Nicolas During the summer, he cemented McMahon fanned 67 batters last Vanderbilt. 46 RBI. Ball St. University his status as one of college baseball season with 23 walks and posted a Brown posted 17 saves, 3-1 record, 2.19 ERA and struck out LHP Luke Little The 6-foot-4, 225-pound top hitters as he was named MVP 3-2 record and 3.73 ERA over 60 65 batters with only 9 walks in 31 San Jacinto J.C. (TX) righthander has an electric fastball of the Cape Cod League. 1/3 innings. which sits at 94-97 mph and has With another solid season, he appearances. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound LHP/1B Logan Allen touched 100 mph, according to should be a high first round pick in southpaw has a fastball that sits at Florida International SS Jordan Westburg 97-99 MPH and touched 101 mph Head Coach Rich Maloney. the MLB Draft next June. A gifted athlete, Allen can beat Mississippi St. last fall. His slider is 87-90 and has the RHP Jeff Criswell you on the mound or with his bat. A superb fielding shortstop, He has an 82-85 mph slider makings of a plus curve. Michigan He sits at 90-93 with his Westburg hit .294 with 6 homers, 21 and is obviously a hot commodity Last season, he posted 6 saves Criswell was a big part of fastball with a plus change and doubles and 61 RBI last season. and struck out 82 batters with 47 with pro scouts and 4-year college Michigan’s second place finish plus command. He struck out 120 SS Nick Loftin walks over 51 2/3 innings. coaches. at the College World Series last batters last season with 25 walks Baylor Last season for the Gators, he 1B/OF Heston Kjerstad season. and posted a 3.11 ERA. A tremendous fielder, Loftin hit posted a 3-1 record, 2 saves, 2.04 Arkansas He posted a 7-1 record, 3 saves, On offense, he hit .276 with 3 .323 with 6 homers, 18 and 41 RBI ERA and struck out 69 with 36 Kjerstad is one of the elite hitters 2.72 ERA and struck out 116 batters homers, 3 doubles and 5 RBI. for the Bears last season. walks over 17 appearances. in college baseball. with 50 walks over 106 innings. LHP/OF Alec Burleson RHP Bobby Miller Last season, he hit .327 with 17 RHP J.T. Ginn OF Daniel Cabrera East Carolina Louisville Mississippi St. homers, 13 doubles and 51 RBI for Louisiana St. Burleson put up big numbers last The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder Ginn had a remarkable freshman the Razorbacks. The skilled outfielder for the season as he was named a Collegiate mowed down 86 batters last season year for the Bulldogs last season as SS Freddy Zamora Tigers is one of the top lefthanded Baseball All-American. with 38 walks over 80 innings. he was named Freshman Player of Miami (Fla.) hitters in the nation. As the closer, he posted 5 saves He also posted a 7-1 record and The Year. A slick fielding shortstop, Despite battling a wrist injury all with a 3.28 ERA in 24 appearances 3.83 ERA. Armed with a 94-97 mph fastball Zamora hit .296 with 6 homers, 12 of last season, he hit .284 with 12 and 68 strikeouts. and a slider, he posted an 8-4 doubles and 46 RBI last season with homers, 12 doubles and 50 RBI. At the plate, he hit .370 with 9 See BIG TIME, Page 32 Page 32 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Big Time Athletes Head Up Draft Class Of 2020 Continued From Page 31 at both. Last season, he posted 10 saves C Austin Wells with a 2-2 record, 2.22 ERA, 73 Arizona strikeouts and 17 walks over 56 The skilled receiver is one of the 2/3 innings. top hitters in the nation. LHP Seth Lonsway Last season for the Wildcats, he Ohio St. hit .353 with 5 homers, 15 doubles Lonsway struck out 126 batters and 60 RBI. last season with 59 walks over 92 1B Aaron Sabato 1/3 innings as he posted an 8-4 North Carolina record and 3.70 ERA. Sabato was nothing short Head Coach Greg Beals said he of sensational last season as a has plus spin rate and tilt on his freshman. curve and swing and miss stuff. He hit .345 with 18 homers, 25 SS Alerick Soularie doubles and 63 RBI. Tennessee Sabato is one of the most powerful Soularie is a returning first hitters in college baseball today as a team Southeastern Conference draft eligible sophomore. selection. 3B Gage Workman Last season, he hit .357 with 11 Arizona St. homers, 13 doubles and 46 RBI. The slick fielding third baseman C Michael Rothenberg hit .330 with 8 homers, 11 doubles Duke University and 42 RBI last season for the Sun Rothenberg has superb receiving Devils. skills and hit .269 with 11 homers, 10 CF Parker Chavers doubles and 52 RBI last season. Coastal Carolina RF Tanner Allen Chavers has an intriguing mix of Mississippi St. speed, explosiveness and power. Allen is a returning first Last season for the Chanticleers, team Southeastern Conference LHP REID DETMERS he hit .316 with 15 homers, 4 …13-4, 2.78 ERA, 167 Strikeouts, 33 Walks In 113 1/3 IP For Louisville selection. triples, 9 doubles and 54 RBI. Last season, he hit .349 with 7 sits between 98-101 mph with homers, 9 doubles and 44 RBI. selection last season in Texas. He also swiped 10 bases. homers, 23 doubles and 66 RBI. his fastball, according to Irish 1B Bobby Seymour RHP Beck Way OF Jesse Franklin LHP Ian Seymour coaches. Wake Forest Northwest Florida J.C. Michigan Virginia Tech. He has had command issues in Seymour is possibly the best The transfer from Belmont A tremendous athlete who Seymour struck out 81 batters the past, but he is improving hitter in college baseball. Abbey College has a mid-90s comes power and speed, he is an in 70 1/3 innings last season and Last season, he posted a 3-3 A Collegiate Baseball All- fastball with an impressive slider exceptional centerfielder for the walked 24 as he posted a 3.97 ERA record, 2 saves, 5.96 ERA and American, he hit .377 with 9 and changeup. Wolverines. and 4-5 record. struck out 39 with 27 walks over homers, 20 doubles and 92 RBI. He had a good summer in the Last season, he hit .262 with 13 18 appearances. Cape Cod League, and there was homers, 15 doubles and 55 RBI. RHP Gavin Williams LHP Nick Swiney East Carolina RHP Bryce Jarvis N.C. State plenty of buzz about him during the SS Luke Waddell The 6-foot-6, 232-pound Duke University Swiney posted a 7-1 record last past fall as he committed to LSU. Georgia Tech. Williams struck out 56 batters Jarvis posted a 5-2 record last season with 1 save. The smooth fielding Waddell hit RHP Bryce Elder with 23 walks last season in 49 1/3 season with a 3.81 ERA. He also fanned 95 batters with .322 last season with 2 homers, 12 Univ. of Texas innings. He fanned 94 batters with 37 31 walks over 26 appearances and Elder has a 90-93 mph fastball doubles and 34 RBI. He is expecting a big season in walks over 75 2/3 innings. posted a 4.61 ERA. with plus sink. RHP Trenton Denholm 2020. RHP Spencer Strider C Dillon Dingler Last season he struck out 86 U.C. Irvine OF Hudson Haskin Clemson University batters with 33 walks and posted a The ace of the staff, Denholm Ohio St. Tulane University Strider is ready for a big season Dingler is an athletic catcher with 2.93 ERA. had a monster season a year ago. A 5-tool player, Haskin put up after missing last year with Tommy Big League arm strength, according He posted a 9-4 record, 1.81 SS Tanner Murray big numbers as a freshman last John surgery. to Head Coach Greg Beals. ERA and 93 strikeouts with only 20 U.C. Davis season for the Green Wave. He has a 93-96 mph fastball with Last season, he hit .291 with A slick fielding shortstop, walks over 99 2/3 innings. He hit .372 with 10 homers, 19 a plus slider. 3 homers, 9 doubles, 19 RBI and Murray hit .364 with 16 doubles, RHP Nick Frasso doubles and 52 RBI. OF Baron Radcliff stole 8 bases. 31 RBI and 12 stolen bases last Loyola Marymount Haskin also is an exceptional Georgia Tech. OF Jordan Nwogu season. Frasso has a low to mid 90s defensive player in centerfield for Radcliff has more power than fastball and fills the strike zone Michigan SS Trei Cruz Tulane with plenty of speed. any hitter Head Coach Danny Hall The skilled outfielder has elite with pitches. Rice University RHP Joe Boyle has ever coached. power on offense. Cruz can make all the plays He is unique in that the coaches Notre Dame Plus, he is a terrific athlete, Last season, he hit .321 with 12 at shortstop and has a chance for at Loyola Marymount can utilize The 6-foot-7, 240-pounder according to Hall. homers, 14 doubles, 46 RBI and double figure doubles, triples and him as a starter or closer. He excels Last season, he hit .257 with 12 stole 16 bases. home runs. RHP Jermaine Vanheyningen Last season for the Owls, he hit Florence-Darlington Tech .305 with 9 homers, 11 doubles and The 6-foot-7, 240-pound 44 RBI. righthander sits in the mid-90s LHP Burl Carraway with his fastball and has been up Dallas Baptist to 99 mph. Carraway is an exceptional According to Head Coach closer for the Patriots. Preston McDonald, his splitter is Last season, he posted 6 saves, his best secondary pitch which has 4-2 record and 2.81 ERA with 72 been up to 87 mph. strikeouts and 22 walks over 28 He is developing a slider and has appearances. shown the ability to throw it for 3B/RHP Casey Schmitt strikes. Last season for the Stingers, San Diego St. he posted a 3-1 record, 4.24 ERA Schmitt is the consummate duel and struck out 25 batters in 23 1/3 threat in college baseball. innings. He hit .315 with 5 homers, 8 RHP Ben Joyce doubles and 36 RBI last season. Walters St. (TN) As the closer, he posted 8 saves, Joyce’s fastball was up to 98 3-3 record, 3.77 ERA and struck mph during the past fall. out 44 with 16 walks over 21 An interesting side note is that appearances. his twin brother Zach has touched RHP Collin Baumgartner 94 mph who also attends Walters So. Illinois Edwardsville St. Head Coach Sean Lyons said Both Ben and Zach have Baumgartner has made a huge jump committed to attend the University with his velocity. of Tennessee. He now has a 94-97 mph fastball. RHP Connor Phillips Last season, he struck out 82 batters McLennan J.C. (TX) with 30 walks over 74 innings. Phillips features a 95-98 mph RHP Kenyon Yovan fastball with a hard curve. Univ. of Oregon The freshman from Magnolia Yovan was injured last season. West H.S. (Magnolia, TX) is one RHP EMERSON HANCOCK of the most coveted pitchers in …8-3, 1.99 ERA, 97 Strikeouts, 18 Walks, 4-Pitch Mix With Command For Georgia the nation and was an All-State See HIGH PROFILE, Page 36 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 33 Page 34 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

LHP Reid Detmers RHP Kumar Rocker RHP Mason Hickman RHP Jeff Criswell LHP Asa Lacy Relief Holden Powell C Adrian Del Castillo Univ. of Louisville Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Univ. of Michigan Texas A&M Univ. U. of Calif.-Los Angeles Univ. of Miami (Fla.) • 13-4 record • 12-5 record • 9-0 record • 7-1 record • 8-4 record • 17 saves • .331 batting avg. • 2.78 ERA, 167 K • 3.25 ERA, 114 K • 2.05 ERA, 129 K • 2.72 ERA, 116 K • 2.13 ERA, 130 K • 1.84 ERA, 65 K • 12 HR, 22 2B, 72 RBI

FIRST TEAM (Final 2019 Statistics) Pitchers Pos Player School W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO LHP Reid Detmers Louisville 13 4 2.78 19 18 0 0 113.3 71 33 167 RHP Kumar Rocker Vanderbilt 12 5 3.25 19 16 1 0 99.6 88 21 114 RHP Mason Hickman Vanderbilt 9 0 2.05 20 13 0 3 96.6 64 28 129 RHP Jeff Criswell Michigan 7 1 2.72 22 17 0 3 106.0 88 50 116 LHP Asa Lacy Texas A&M 8 4 2.13 15 15 2 0 88.6 49 43 130 Relief Holden Powell UCLA 4 3 1.84 40 0 0 17 49.0 19 27 65

Position Players 1B - Tristan Peterson 1B - Spencer Torkelson Pos Player School AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB New Mexico St. Univ. Arizona St. Univ. C Adrian Del Castillo Miami (Fla.) .331 236 58 78 22 0 12 72 32 24 3 • .400 batting avg. • .351 batting avg. • 20 HR, 10 2B, 90 RBI • 23 HR, 17 2B, 66 RBI 1B Tristan Peterson New Mexico St. .400 195 69 78 10 1 20 90 38 47 0 1B •• Spencer Torkelson Arizona St. .351 242 69 85 17 0 23 66 41 45 1 2B Nick Gonzales New Mexico St. .432 220 80 95 19 4 16 80 45 30 7 2020 PRE-SEASON 3B Alex Binelas Louisville .291 206 54 60 14 5 14 59 27 48 3 SS Austin Martin Vanderbilt .392 268 87 105 19 4 10 46 40 34 18 OF Heston Kjerstad Arkansas .327 266 53 87 13 1 17 51 21 65 5 OF Ethan Wilson South Alabama .345 220 59 76 16 4 17 51 36 45 6 Collegiate OF Chris Lanzilli Wake Forest .347 245 59 85 19 0 16 67 23 53 3 DH Aaron Sabato North Carolina .343 230 47 79 25 1 18 63 39 56 0 UT Alec Burleson East Carolina Hitting: (.370, 23 2B, 9 HR, 61 RBI) Pitching: (6-2, 5 SV, 3.28, 24 AP, 68 K) Baseball’s SECOND TEAM •• Projected National Player Of The Year NCAA Division I Pitchers Pos Player School W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO All-Americans RHP Emerson Hancock Georgia 8 3 1.99 14 14 1 0 90.3 58 18 97 RHP JT Ginn Mississippi St. 8 4 3.13 17 17 1 0 86.3 72 19 105 RHP Brian Van Belle Miami (Fla.) 10 2 3.30 16 16 0 0 95.3 91 24 84 Powered By RHP Trenton Denholm U.C. Irvine 9 4 1.81 15 14 4 0 99.6 61 20 93 LHP Jake Mulholland Oregon St. 3 3 1.93 28 0 0 8 46.6 40 11 41 RHP Collin Liberatore Indiana St. 10 2 2.96 16 16 1 0 103.3 75 35 80 RHP Tanner Burns Auburn 4 4 2.82 16 15 1 0 79.6 65 23 101 LHP Doug Nikhazy Mississippi 9 3 3.31 20 14 0 1 89.6 78 33 86 LHP Hayes Heinecke Wofford 10 2 2.65 16 15 1 0 88.3 82 15 84 RHP Drake Nightengale South Alabama 6 2 3.52 15 12 0 1 71.6 48 38 91 LHP Seth Lonsway Ohio St. 8 4 3.70 17 17 1 0 92.3 74 59 126 RHP CJ Van Eyk Florida St. 10 4 3.81 18 18 0 0 99.3 89 41 129 www.diamond-sports.com Relief Tyler Brown Vanderbilt 3 1 2.19 31 0 0 17 49.3 35 9 65 Relief Alek Jacob Gonzaga 7 3 2.17 25 4 0 12 78.6 56 31 87 Relief Nick Frasso Loyola Marymount 2 2 2.22 19 5 0 10 56.6 30 17 73 Relief Garrett Acton Illinois 2 3 2.18 30 0 0 19 33.0 13 18 34 Relief Brett Barnett South Dakota St. 5 1 1.31 20 0 0 7 34.3 16 14 47 Position Players Pos Player School AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB C Patrick Bailey N.C. State .288 236 50 68 17 3 10 46 41 43 1 C Austin Wells Arizona .344 163 48 56 11 4 3 37 30 35 6 C Griffin Lockwood-Powell Central Mich. .345 223 50 77 17 2 11 74 42 41 0 1B Bobby Seymour Wake Forest .377 236 51 89 20 0 9 92 26 44 3 1B Alex Toral Miami (Fla.) .293 215 47 63 6 0 24 67 39 68 1 2B - Nick Gonzales 3B - Alex Binelas 2B Justin Foscue Mississippi St. .331 275 66 91 22 0 14 60 30 32 2 New Mexico St. Univ. Univ. of Louisville 2B Brian Klein Texas Tech .315 257 54 81 19 2 3 57 45 44 0 • .432 batting avg. • .291 batting avg. • 16 HR, 19 2B, 80 RBI • 14 HR, 14 2B, 59 RBI 3B Anthony Giachin Army .323 226 49 73 24 1 6 67 32 41 5 SS Casey Martin Arkansas .286 283 67 81 21 4 15 57 30 79 10 OF Garrett Mitchell UCLA .349 258 57 90 14 12 6 41 27 41 18 OF Hudson Haskin Tulane .372 207 54 77 19 4 10 52 26 29 4 OF Tanner Allen Mississippi St. .349 275 56 96 23 1 7 66 34 37 1 UT Casey Schmitt San Diego St. Hitting: (.315, 8 2B, 5 HR, 36 RBI) Pitching: (3-3, 8 SV, 3.77 ERA, 21 AP, 44 K) THIRD TEAM Pitchers Pos Player School W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO RHP John Baker Ball St. 7 2 2.13 14 13 0 0 71.6 48 35 90 RHP Cameron Brown Central Michigan 10 1 3.20 16 16 1 0 98.3 89 30 79 RHP Zach Hester Samford 7 4 2.17 15 15 1 0 83.0 66 12 82 SS - Austin Martin OF- Heston Kjerstad RHP Kade Mechals Grand Canyon 11 1 2.16 16 15 0 0 91.6 64 35 100 Vanderbilt University Univ. of Arkansas RHP Chance Hroch New Mexico St. 10 1 2.74 15 15 2 0 85.3 82 30 69 • .392 batting avg. • .327 batting avg. • 10 HR, 19 2B, 46 RBI • 17 HR, 13 2B, 51 RBI LHP Jared Wetherbee Elon 7 4 3.00 18 11 0 1 84.0 67 23 98 LHP Rodney Boone U.C. Santa Barbara 8 0 2.78 14 14 0 0 81.0 58 29 80 Relief Willie Weiss Michigan 2 2 2.97 27 0 0 9 39.3 25 32 50 Relief Jason Ruffcorn Oklahoma 2 2 2.43 30 0 0 11 37.0 30 13 28 Relief Michael McGreevy U.C. Santa Barbara 5 1 1.94 29 0 0 6 60.3 52 13 53 Relief Joe Kruszka Albany 2 2 2.16 23 0 0 10 41.6 28 21 51 Relief Michael Kirian Louisville 3 1 1.69 26 0 0 5 32.0 26 9 42 Relief Grant Leonard Iowa 2 3 3.37 28 0 0 14 34.6 38 9 37 Position Players Pos Player School AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB C Hunter Goodman Memphis .326 239 51 78 16 2 13 67 9 55 11 C Alex Webb Jacksonville St. .304 240 36 73 21 1 9 57 22 43 3 OF - Ethan Wilson OF - Chris Lanzilli 1B Liam Hibbits Va. Commonwealth .366 205 34 75 17 1 6 60 21 27 4 South Alabama Univ. Wake Forest Univ. 1B Maxwell Costes Maryland .257 206 29 53 15 0 13 46 28 53 1 • .345 batting avg. • .347 batting avg. 1B Sonny DiChiara Samford .293 198 40 58 7 0 21 55 35 57 0 • 17 HR, 16 2B, 51 RBI • 16 HR, 19 2B, 67 RBI 1B Trevin Esquerra Loyola Marymount .322 233 40 75 20 1 16 60 18 65 1 1B Cuba Bess Grand Canyon .341 182 46 62 18 1 11 40 42 41 2 2B Cody Morissette Boston College .320 231 27 74 20 2 4 41 20 37 8 2B Landon Stephens Miami (Ohio) .310 229 48 71 21 4 9 46 35 52 12 2B Nate Fisbeck McNeese St. .304 257 53 78 21 2 12 50 18 73 6 3B Tyler Keenan Mississippi .285 253 39 72 7 2 15 66 48 51 2 3B Raymond Gil Miami (Fla.) .318 214 39 68 14 0 13 44 26 68 1 SS Zavier Warren Central Michigan .369 244 73 90 23 2 8 70 59 56 14 SS Jordan Westburg Mississippi St. .294 265 68 78 21 2 6 61 39 69 7 SS Nick Loftin Baylor .323 235 55 76 18 3 6 41 17 17 6 SS Tyler Wilber S.E. Missouri St. .383 209 43 80 19 3 2 40 37 24 1 OF Daniel Cabrera LSU .284 225 40 64 12 2 12 50 24 54 1 DH - Aaron Sabato UT - Alec Burleson OF Jordan Nwogu Michigan .321 246 58 79 14 4 12 46 44 51 16 Univ. of North Carolina East Carolina Univ. OF Colton Cowser Sam Houston St. .361 216 50 78 17 7 7 54 26 29 9 • .343 batting avg. • .370, 9 HR, 23 2B OF Mike Antico St. John’s .386 184 45 71 13 4 6 29 38 46 20 • 18 HR, 25 2B, 63 RBI • 6-2, 5 SV, 3.28 ERA UT Max Meyer Minnesota Hitting: (.256, 4 2B, 1 HR, 12 RBI) Pitching: (5-3, 2 SV, 2.11, 16 AP, 87 K) Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 35

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™ BIG LEAGUE CHEW® AMERICA’S BUBBLE GUM Coaches Discount now available at bigleaguechew.com Page 36 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Blue-Chip NCAA Division II Players Listed For 2020 TUCSON, Ariz. — The following Crookston SS Andrew Pedone, St. Rose list of top players for 2020 was INF Grant Lung, Sioux Falls 3B Aidan Wilde, Stonehill prepared by the American Baseball INF Eric Carlson, Oklahoma Baptist OF Lawrence Cicileo, Adelphi INF Jaxson Phipps, Northeastern C/3B Maximino Guadalupe, Lincoln Coaches Association’s NCAA Oklahoma C Mike DeMarino, Southern Division II All America Committee, C Cooper Minnick, Emporia State Connecticut State chaired by Rudy Garbalosa of Lynn INF Andrew Hanson, Wayne State 1B Kieran Dowd, New York Tech 1B Ryan Berardino, Bentley University. Newcomers To Watch Atlantic Region OF Nick Herbst, Winona State Newcomers To Watch Pre-Season All Americans INF Tyler Clark, Washburn RHP Matt Sabene, Dominican (NY) 3B Tom Pellis, Seton Hill UT Jake Hilmer, Upper Iowa 1B/P Andrew Roden, LeMoyne C Elijah Quiceno, Gannon RHP Carson Tonini, Minot State OF/1B/P Corbin Dunnuck, Chestnut RHP Deven Judy, Gannon RHP/3B Brodie Paulson, Minnesota Hill SS Anthony Stehlin, Concord Duluth SS Cristian Mercedes, Southern New RHP Chad Cooperman, Bloomsburg OF Billy Rogers, Northwestern Hampshire OF Cole Friese, Millersville Oklahoma RHP Charlie Cucchiara, Molloy OF Colby Johnson, Charleston (WV) RHP Fabian Villegas, St. Cloud State INF Brian McCourt, Goldey Beacom RHP Bret Karalius, Rogers State P Greg Allard, St. Rose Players To Watch INF Trace Maddux, Arkansas Tech 2B Mike Maher, Stonehill OF/P Luke Trueman, Slippery Rock OF Jordan Fitzpatrick, Missouri 3B/P Amatt Alifano, Adelphi 3B Louden Conte, California (PA) Southern OF Alex Jones, Lincoln OF Anthony Vavaroutsos, OF Matthew Pietsch, Concordia St. RHP Zach Rodgers, Southern Shippensburg Paul Connecticut State SS Colin Bishop, Kutztown OF Joey Werner, Mankato State P Bobby Vath, New York Tech C Thomas Lavin, Clarion OF Trent Fredenburg, Southwest RHP Jared Kollar, Seton Hill Midwest Region Minnesota RHP Hunter Deprimo, Mansfield Pre-Season All Americans RHP/OF Ty Jones, Mary Univ. OF Andrew Stone, West Virginia 3B Jacob Buchberger, Davenport LHP Kobe Bishop, Augustana State P Devin Smith, Kentucky Wesleyan OF Michael Chrisman, Harding LHP Eric Sapp, Gannon OF Clay Engel, Drury RHP Livan Cordova, Arkansas- OF Ryan Fralin, Concord 2B Payton Eeles, Cedarville Monticello RHP Todd Marshall, Notre Dame DH James Krick, Hillsdale OF Connor Burgess, Northern State College 1B Andrew Czech, Walsh INF Will Zimmerman, Minnesota RHP Nick Luciano, Wheeling DH Michael MacLean, Wayne State Crookston P Scott Leitholf, Lock Haven (MI) C Tyler Blackburn, Sioux Falls OF Andrew Holmes, Bloomsburg C Chris Gambert, Bellarmine RHP Raul Rizo, Oklahoma Baptist RHP Austin Henrich, Charleston RF JOSH ELVIR 1B Chris Monroe, Illinois INF Collin Klingensmith, Northeastern (WV) …Hit .458, 20 HR, 17 2B, 81 RBI, 11 SB For Angelo St. Springfield Oklahoma OF Chris Eisel, Indiana (PA) OF Travis Harvey, Davenport Central Region SP Duncan Snider, Upper Iowa RHP Jared Kengott, Emporia State UT Ryan Roell, Frostburg State 3B Jacob Finkbeiner, Wayne State Pre-Season All Americans OF/1B Trevaun Smith, Minot State RHP Brody Sintek, Wayne State RHP Adam Jeanette, Mercyhurst LHP Zach Parish, Missouri Southern OF/1B Henry George, Minnesota (MI) LHP Joe Baran, East Stroudsburg RHP Jonathan Sprinkle, Central Duluth East Region OF Matt Higgins, Bellarmine SS Eric Callahan, Millersville Missouri C Bryce Donovan, Northwestern Pre-Season All Americans 2B Nolan Bryant, Davenport SS Josh Colon, Dominican (NY) RHP David Mervis, West Chester OF Erik Webb, Central Missouri Oklahoma Players To Watch RHP Jeffrey Prami, Southern New Newcomers To Watch LHP Mason Green, Central Missouri 3B Tyler Riebock, Ouchita Baptist 3B Jordan Chandler, Grand Valley Hampshire C Connor Hamilton, Slippery Rock 3B Tristan Thomas, Arkansas Tech LHP Matt Osterberg, St. Cloud State State 3B Tyree Bradley, Bloomfield RHP Zach Rohaley, California (PA) P/DH Cam Kline, Mankato State LHP Corey Murphy, Rogers State P Chad Patrick, Purdue-Northwest OF Matt Chamberlain, New Haven 3B/C Ben Werkheiser, Shippensburg INF Teddy Petersen, Mankato State 1B/OF Jonathan Arrieta, Arkansas P Riley Martin, Quincy RHP Tom Ambrosino, Adelphi RHP/UT Gavin Moretski, Kutztown INF Nick Altermatt, Mankato State Tech P James Rogers, Davenport OF EJ Cumbo, New York Tech LHP Trevor McGee, Clarion INF Ty Buck, Mankato State INF Dexter Sims, Missouri Southern P Cody Siebenberger, Maryville OF John Larocca, New York Tech OF Derek Orndorff, Seton Hill RHP Max Steffens, Augustana INF Patrick Bordewick, Concordia DH Holden Missey, Truman State C Ryan Kuskowski, New York Tech 3B Ben Osborne, Mansfield INF Jordan Barth, Augustana St. Paul OF Cody Bridges, Kentucky P DJ Masuck, New York Tech INF Evan Antonellis, Concord INF JT Mix, Augustana RHP Jon Ludwig, Mankato State Wesleyan OF Max Troiani, Bentley OF Chris Lazzette, Wheeling OF Riley Johnson, Augustana INF Brady Lanoue, Southwest P Tom Tewes, Drury P/OF Justin Lichtenwalner, Lock RHP Ryder Yakel, Harding Minnesota Players To Watch OF Bryce Hughes, Cedarville Haven OF David Reyna, Arkansas RHP Jonathan Draheim, Mary Univ. OF Brian Sanders, Dominican (NY) P Brad Littleton, Lewis RHP Logan Campbell, Charleston Monticello LHP Jordan Fowler, Central RHP Ryan Murphy, LeMoyne 3B Cody Kanclerz, Hillsdale (WV) C Ramon Enriquez, Oklahoma Missouri RHP Billy Bethel, Chestnut Hill P Jack Eisenbarger, Rockhurst 1B Bryce Jackson, Frostburg State Baptist LHP Tanner Brown, Augustana 2B/SS Joshua Goldstein, Southern P Ian Janssen, Saginaw Valley State INF Casimer Sobaszek, Mercyhurst RHP Dylan Hall, Central Oklahoma P Logan McCall, Harding New Hampshire OF Cole Brooks, Northwood OF/P Tommy Dulkeavey, East LHP Tanner Lane, Pittsburg State RHP Matt Lundh, Arkansas LHP Wilfrido Valenzuela, OF Brenden Spaulding, Walsh Monticello Stroudsburg Players To Watch Bloomfield P Brennan Cox, Wayne State (MI) INF Hayden Houts, Northern State LHP Jeff Taylor, Millersville INF Sam Kohnle, Winona State OF Matt Overton, Molloy LHP Dalton Grose, Minnesota OF/1B Ryan Calhoun, West Chester SP Nick Sloan, Washburn RHP Jake Heskett, Goldey Beacom See TOP NCAA, Page 37 High Profile Pitchers Put Up Big Strikeout Numbers Continued From Page 32 He throws four pitches for strikes. Last season, he posted a He posted a 6-4 record in 3-2 record, 1 save, 3.56 ERA and 2018 with a 2.98 ERA and 98 fanned 46 batters with 11 walks in strikeouts with 37 walks over 84 48 innings. 2/3 innings. RHP Jack Leftwich If he is healthy this season and Univ. of Florida returns to form, he could easily be The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder a high draft pick. recorded a 6-5 record last season, CF Tim Tawa 5.31 ERA and struck out 62 batters Stanford University with 18 walks. Tawa is an incredible athlete RHP Cole Henry with great bat speed and a high Louisiana St. ceiling. Henry struck out 72 batters last Last season for the Cardinal, he season and walked on 18 with hit .253 with 8 homers, 10 doubles a 4-2 record and 3.39 ERA as a and 37 RBI. freshman. RHP Holden Powell A draft eligible sophomore, he is UCLA expected to be a high draft pick with Powell put up huge numbers one another outstanding season. season ago for the Bruins. RF Steven Williams As the closer, he posted 17 Auburn University saves, a 1.84 ERA and struck out Williams hit .247 last season 65 batters with 27 walks over 40 for the Tigers and hit 9 homers, 8 appearances. doubles and recorded 36 RBI. RHP Ian Bedell RHP Cole Wilcox Univ. of Missouri Univ. of Georgia Bedell posted a 1.56 ERA over Wilcox’s fastball has reached 40 1/3 innings last season and 100 mph, and he also has a wipeout fanned 36 batters with 12 walks and slider. registered a 3-1 record. Last season for the Bulldogs, he He has a 90-94 mph fastball with posted a 3-2 record, 4.07 ERA, 64 a 4-pitch mix which he can throw strikeouts and 38 walks. for strikes. LHP Jake Eder RHP Cristian Roa Vanderbilt Texas A&M Eder posted 4 saves, 2-0 record Roa sits at 92-95 mph with his and 2.97 ERA last season. RHP MAX MEYER fastball and was up to 97 mph In 19 appearances, he struck out …5-3, 2 SV, 2.11 ERA, 87 Strikeouts, 20 Walks, 93-97 MPH Fastball For Minnesota during the past fall. 41 batters. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 37 Top NCAA Division II Players Featured In Rundown Continued From Page 36 3B Zion Pettigrew, Illinois OF Trevor Kehe, Colorado School OF Tyler Thompson, Carson OF Griffen Herrera, Azusa Pacific Springfield of Mines Newman SS Shey Whitcomb, UC San Diego DH Jake Engel, Dixie state C Ethan Goforth, Carson Newman RHP Brandon Weed, UC San Diego 1B Micah Allen, Ashland South Region C Nick Seginowich, Angelo State INF Cal Gentry, Georgia College 1B Pierson Loska, CSU Dominguez OF Bryant Goolsby, Trevecca Pre-Season All Americans Nazarene INF Zach Scott, Florida Southern 1B Jordan Stubbings, Colorado Mesa OF Jed Bryant, Wingate Hills C Ryan O’Malley, Findlay RHP Hunter Riggins, Delta State 2B Tyler Hollow, Dixie State OF Jakob Jolly, Belmont Abbey INF Connar McCord, Western P Garrett Bonnett, Ohio Valley 2B Jake Barlow, Delta State OF Keone Givens, West Texas A&M DH JT Stone, Mount Olive Oregon P Zach Dixon, West Texas A&M LHP Bryan Ketchie, Catawba C Casey Oliver, Wisconsin Parkside OF Brandon Seltzer, Palm Beach Players To Watch C Manny Vorhees, Ohio Dominican Atlantic P Gabe Rodery, Oklahoma Christian 3B Jackson Raper, Catawba 1B Justin Ledgerwood, Point Loma OF Turner Hill, Malone INF Chris Cabrera, Barry P Trent Baker, Angelo State SS Jeremy Simpson, Catawba Nazarene P Reid Werner, Indianapolis OF Andrew Rapoza, Barry Players To Watch Players To Watch LHP Brian Martinez, CSU East Bay OF Jacob Mulcahy, Bellarmine RHP Andy Marzheuser, Florida Tech P Trevor Berg, UT Permian Basin RHP Tomas Sorcia, Newberry RHP Jordan Eglite, San Francisco P Ryan Middendorf, Lake Erie OF Larry Leitha, Lubbock Christian C Andres Perez, North Georgia State Players To Watch College C Justin Fragale, Lee OF Riley Jepson, UT Tyler OF Reilly Hall, Coker INF Haloa Dudoit, Concordia Irvine OF Manny Lopez, Southern Indiana OF Logan Stephens, Valdosta State OF Justin Lee, Angelo State SS Bryson Ford, Tusculum OF Cody Wissler, Chico State OF Derrick Freeman, Missouri St. OF Sam Cochrane, Eckerd P Ryan Day, Colorado Mesa 1B Aaron Anderson, Flagler RHP Greg Steinbeck, CSU Monterey Louis RHP JP Williams, Nova Southeastern P Brian Marquez, Colorado-Colorado CF EJ Ranel, Lenoir Rhyne Bay OF Ruben Markham, Illinois 1B Jacob Teter, Florida Southern Springs OF Jonathon Martin, Georgia SS Justin Summers, Academy of Springfield SS Derek Sargent, Delta State P Cole Martin, CSU Pueblo Southwestern St. Arts Newcomers To Watch UT Ben Teel, Montevallo P Mathieu Gauthier, West Texas 2B Mason Dodd, Belmont Abbey 3B Chris Arpan, Montana State- OF Nate Logan, Grand Valley State 1B Dan Oberst, West Georgia A&M OF Roury Glanton, Lander Billings P Hunter Robinson, Purdue OF Derek Schwimer, Palm Beach 1B Tyler Dean, St. Edward’s LHP Josh Bobrowski, Francis LHP Rylan Tinsley, CSU Stanislaus Northwest Atlantic OF Alex Bumpas, Colorado School Marion RHP Tanner Inouye, St. Martins 1B Tyler Carpenter, Quincy RHP Jacinto Arredondo, Tampa of Mines 1B/LHP Hunter Shepherd, Catawba LHP AJ Woodall, Azusa Pacific OF Nolan Anspaugh, Davenport INF Fred Matos, Barry SS Daniel Hunt, Eastern New 3B Tyler Stinson, Lincoln Memorial 1B Blake Baumgartner, UC San Mexico Diego 1B Ben Hopkins, Maryville 2B Rodnie Bernard, Florida Tech Newcomers To Watch RHP Dyan Diaz, Concordia Portland OF Ryan Tackett, Truman State RHP McCabe Sargent, Saint Leo Newcomers To Watch OF Jack Harris, Newberry OF Robert Chayka, Kentucky INF Byron Murray, Lynn OF Nick Schnopp, UT Permian OF Brandon Trammell, Tusculum RHP John Kea, Hawaii-Hilo Wesleyan Basin RHP Jarod Large, Lenoir Rhyne RHP Nic Boatman, Fresno Pacific Newcomers To Watch SS DJ McNew, Drury LHP Alex Harper-Cook, Lee 3B Merritt McPherson, Lubbock 1B Anthony Angelino, Georgia Newcomers To Watch 3B Lucas Rotello, Cedarville OF Jisjar Clotida, Valdosta State Christian Southwestern St. INF Ryon Knowles, Cal Poly P Ben Davis, Lewis P Andrew Shaw, Eckerd P Garrett Arredondo, UT Taylor OF Sean Johnson, Belmont Abbey Pomona 1B Jeff Landis, Hillsdale OF Adan Fernandez, Nova P Jake Jansa, Angelo State SS Walker McDowell, Lander 1B Baxter Halligan, Point Loma P Cameron July, Rockhurst Southeastern P Jared Ure, Colorado Mesa RHP Jay Pendley, North Georgia Nazarene SS Brandon Scheurer, Saginaw Valley RHP Ben Baggett, Florida Southern P Parker Gregory, Colorado-Colorado C/INF Jacob Critzer, Lincoln 3B Jordan Macias, CSU East Bay State LHP Tanner Propst, Delta State Springs Memorial LHP Theo Dopkins, San Franciso P Drew Schultz, Northwood RHP Grayson Bray, Montevallo 3B Eric Ortiz, West Texas A&M OF Vince Hanna, Francis Marion State P Jeremy Bouford, Wayne State (MI) OF Jason Fointno, West Georgia P jack Granack, St. Edward’s C/DH Zach Miller, Catawba RHP Braeden Gowdy, Chico State OF Alex Whipple, Ashland P Ben Schoneman, Colorado School INF Charlie Nasuti, CSU Monterey 3B Sebastian Salado, Palm Beach West Region DH Tarver Hayslip, Trevecca of Mines Bay Atlantic Pre-Season All Americans Nazarene RHP Nik Constantakos, Tampa OF Rio Granger, Eastern New 3B Osualdo Tovalin, Azusa Pacific RHP Cannon Secrist, Academy of P Tyler Trammel, Findlay SS Willie Escala, Barry Mexico 1B Daniel Cipriano, Montana State- Arts P Leo Diaz, Ohio Valley OF Nate Bloxham, Montana State- RHP Boris Villa, Florida Tech Southeast Region Billings 1B Carlos Arteaga, Wisconsin Billings OF Sam Crail, Saint Leo Pre-Season All Americans SS Wyatt Seyian, Montana State- Parkside OF Liam O’Regan, Lynn LHP Quinton Driggers, Newberry Billings RHP Tyler Meyer, CSU Stanislaus SS David Silva, Ohio Dominican RHP Josh Bookbinder, Newberry LHP Zack Noll, Point Loma SS Jeffery Castillo, Azusa Pacific P Mitch Maurer, Malone South Central Region RHP Parker Morrison, North Nazarene INF Everett Lau, UC San Diego 2B Bo Minor, Indianapolis Pre-Season All Americans Georgia DH/1B Cooper Moore, Concordia LHP Sasha Jabusch, Concordia 1B Tommy Dilz, Bellarmine 2B Matt Clark, Colorado-Colorado 2B Dalton Martin, Tusculum Irvine Portland 3B Reed Collins, Lake Erie College Springs RHP Tucker Smith, Georgia OF Kyle Dean, CSU Monterey Bay RHP Matt Stearns, Fresno Pacific P Jordan Menfee, Southern Indiana SS Matt McDermott, Colorado- Southwestern St. 2B/OF Thomas Delgadillo, Academy LHP Tristan Garnett, CSU Dominguez P Austin Williams, Missouri St. Colorado Springs OF Ethan Baucom, UNC Pembroke of Arts Hills Louis INF Nick Novak, Angelo State P Christian DeJesus, Hawaii-Hilo OF Josh Elvir, Angelo State INF Noah Jones, Queens-Charlotte RHP Nick Estrella, Azusa Pacific Page 38 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 NCAA Division II Preview: Spartans No. 1 1. TAMPA COACH: Joe Urso (831-242-1 in 19 years with the Spartans). 2020 NCAA Div. II 2019 RECORD: 45-14 2019 FINISH: National Champions In NCAA Div. II Baseball Top 40 TOP RETURNEES: 2B Drew Enrhard (.302, 2 HR, 12 2B, 31 RBI, 6 SB), 1B Alec Aleywine (.289, 8 HR, 11 2B, 36 RBI, 5 SB), 3B Sam Freitas (.310, Rank School (2019 Record) Points 1 HR, 10 2B, 25 RBI, 9 SB), RHP Jacinto Arredondo (3 SV, 4-1, 2.44 ERA, 1. Tampa (45-14) 627 21 AP, 47 K). 2. U.C. San Diego (41-16) 626 TOP NEWCOMERS: SS Christian Flint (Florida), OF Mauro Conde (former 3. Colorado Mesa (53-12) 625 professional player), OF Jose Cadenas (Hillsborough CC), RHP Nik 4. Central Missouri (46-16) 620 Constantakos (College of Charleston), LHP Brandon Knarr (Notre Dame), LHP Michael D’Emo (Palm Beach St.), LF Nick Derr (Florida St.), OF Andrew 5. Catawba (47-14) 616 Mills (St. Petersburg College), RHP Braydon Nelson (St. Bonaventure), C 6. Mercyhurst (36-16) 615 Josh Rulli (Pensacola St.), 1B Dan Sullivan (Oakton CC), 1B Adam Hunt 7. North Greenville (45-11) 614 (Riverview HS, FL), C Cole Judelson (Wilton HS, CT), SS J.D. Urso (HB Plant HS, FL). 8. Ashland (48-15) 610 KEY LOSSES: C Danny Sirven, OF Yorvis Torrealba (All-American), SS 9. Southern New Hampshire (40-15) 608 Nick DeTringo (All-Sunshine State Conference), RHP Keven Pimentel 10. New York Tech. (37-16) 603 (All-Region, ace pitcher). Second Ten 2020 OUTLOOK: The defending national champions rolled to a 45-14 11. Delta St. (42-14) 598 record last season. Gone are 19 players, including eight position player 12. Angelo St. (46-12) 595 starters and five key pitchers. Tampa re-loaded with 14 newcomers which includes five 4-year university transfers featuring RHP Nik Constantakos 13. West Texas A&M (41-12) 593 (Charles Southern), SS Christian Flint (Florida), LF Nick Derr (Florida 14. Bellarmine (34-21) 588 St.), LHP Brandon Knarr (Notre Dame) and RHP Braydon Nelson (St. Bonaventure). The Spartans also landed former professional OF Mauro 15. Newberry (41-16) 586 Conde, five exceptional junior college transfers and three high profile high 16. Nova Southeastern (34-17) 583 school players. “We have solid depth and lots of talented newcomers who 17. Augustana (43-16) 580 need to continue meshing as a unit,” said Head Coach Joe Urso. Tampa has won eight national championships in baseball. Consider that a team 18. Minnesota St. Mankato (39-15) 577 from Florida has won the NCAA Div. II World Series nine times in the last 19. Millersville (38-16) 575 15 years including six times by Tampa. 20. Mount Olive (31-19) 571 C JOHN MICHAEL FAILE Third Ten 2. U.C. SAN DIEGO …Hit .391, 18 HR, 13 2B, 70 RBI For North Greenville 21. Azusa Pacific (40-15) 569 COACH: Eric Newman (292-158 in 8 years with the Tritons). 22. West Florida (37-18) 565 SB), LHP Mason Green (9-0, 2.88 ERA, 95 K, 32 BB), LHP Jordan Fowler 23. Colorado School Of Mines (40-15) 563 2019 RECORD: 41-16 (transfer Univ. of Mississippi) and RHP Jonathan Sprinkle (10 SV, 4-2, 2.25 2019 FINISH: Tied for fifth at NCAA Div. II College World Series. ERA, 24 AP, 67 K). “I am going to enjoy watching the growth of this group,” 24. Arkansas Monticello (34-16) 560 said Head Coach Kyle Crookes. “They need to learn how to compete at 25. Seton Hill (32-20) 556 TOP RETURNEES: 1B Blake Baumgartner (.335, 13 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI), SS their highest level. It could be a good team, but we will be challenged by Shay Whitcomb (.314, 11 HR, 25 2B, 42 RBI), DH Aaron Kim (.241, 12 HR, every team we play this year.” 26. Wilmington (40-18) 555 10 2B, 40 RBI),UT Ryan McNally (.284, 2 HR, 3 2B, 15 RBI), OF Brandon 27. St. Cloud St. (41-14) 553 Stewart (.230, 1 HR, 4 2B, 12 RBI), 2B Michael Fuhrman (.272, 3 2B, 16 28. Charleston, WV (41-19) 551 RBI), C Nick Kitzmann (.123, 1 HR), RHP Brandon Weed (10-3, 3.30 ERA, 5. CATAWBA 60 K, 14 BB), RHP Cameron Leonard (2-1, 4.42 ERA, 12 K, 3 BB), RHP 29. Point Loma Nazarene (32-21) 547 Luke Mattson (4-2, 3.42 ERA, 49 K, 14 BB), RHP Michael Mitchell (1 SV, COACH: Jim Gantt (834-422 in 23 years with the Indians) 30. Florida Southern (23-27) 544 1.88 ERA, 17 AP, 28 K), LHP Lonnie Morris (0.00 ERA, 12 AP, 14 K). 2019 RECORD: 47-14 Fourth Ten TOP NEWCOMERS: 1B Anthony Luchheti (Delta College), 3B Everett Lau 2019 FINISH: Tied for 7th at NCAA Div. II College World Series. 31. Southern Indiana (30-21) 541 (Auburn University). TOP RETURNEES: C Cam Morrison (.272, 4 HR, 10 2B, 27 RBI), 1B/LHP 32. California, PA (37-15) 539 KEY LOSSES: 3B Alex Eliopolous (2nd team All-CCAA), P Preston Mott Hunter Shepherd (.360, 12 HR, 14 2B, 55 RBI, 7-4, 3.76 ERA, 70 K, 16 33. Young Harris (36-21) 537 (1st team All-CCAA), P Kyle Lucke (1st team All-CCAA), P Ted Stuka (2nd BB), 2B Joe Butts (.265, 1 HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI, 15 SB), SS Jeremy Simpson team All-CCAA). (.297, 7 HR, 16 2B, 40 RBI), LF Henderson Lentz (.292, 1 HR, 5 2B, 22 34. Franklin Pierce (29-24) 533 2020 OUTLOOK: The Tritons posted a 41-16 record last season and finished RBI), CF Bryce Butler (.248, 3 2B, 15 RBI), RF Lee Poteat (.299, 2 HR, 8 35. Cal. Poly Pomona (30-28) 531 tied for fifth at the NCAA Div. II College World Series. Seven position player 2B, 20 RBI), 3B Jackson Raper (.358, 8 HR, 20 2B, 55 RBI), LHP Bryan 36. Lubbock Christian (35-17) 528 starters are back along with four key pitchers. Three players to watch include Ketchie (9-2, 3.43 ERA, 70 K, 16 BB), RHP Greg Brown (6-1, 3.42 ERA, 37. Adelphi (34-9-1) 526 1B Blake Baumgartner (.335, 13 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI), SS Shay Shitcomb 48 K, 18 BB), RHP DJ Laxton (3 SV, 4.91 ERA, 27 AP, 46 K), RHP Sawyer (.314, 11 HR, 25 2B, 42 RBI) and RHP Brandon Weed (10-3, 3.30 ERA, Strickland (8-2, 3.72 ERA, 25 AP, 70 K, 20 BB). 38. Quincy (32-20) 523 60 K, 14 BB). “We have a good mix of returners and newcomers,” said TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Steve Spiva (Winston Salem St.), RHP Tyrese 39. Cal. St. Monterey Bay (35-23) 518 Head Coach Eric Newman. “The pitching staff should be very good and Hearst (Winston Salem St.), OF Luke Barringer (Carson HS, NC, All-State), 40. Illinois-Springfield (41-17-1) 514 experienced. Offensively, we return out top three home run hitters.” C/DH Zack Miller (Delaware). Eckerd, Bloomsburg, KEY LOSSES: RHP Myers (8-1, 1 SV, 3.44 ERA, 90 K), RHP Peyton Also Receiving Votes: 3. COLORADO MESA Williams (4-1, 13 SV, 2.50 ERA, 52 K, 17 BB), DH Heath Mitchern (.330, 3 Wayne St. (NE), West Chester (PA), Rog- HR, 12 2B, 43 RBI), OF Jacob Nester (35 R, 15 SB, 39 RBI, 55 H). COACH: Chris Hanks (884-356 in 21 years with the Mavericks). ers St., Gannon, North Georgia, Columbus 2020 OUTLOOK: The Indians posted a 47-14 record last season and St., Dixie St., Wingate, Mississippi College, 2019 RECORD: 53-12 finished tied for seventh at the NCAA Div. II College World Series. Eight Valdosta St., Embry Riddle, Florida Tech., 2019 FINISH: Second at NCAA Div. II College World Series position player starters are back along with five superb pitchers. Three players to watch include 1B/LHP Hunter Shepherd (.360, 12 HR, 14 2B, Lincoln Memorial, USC Aiken, Chico St., Bio- TOP RETURNEES: C Spencer Bramwell (.371, 7 HR, 15 2B, 46 RBI), 1B 55 RBI,7-4, 3.76 ERA, 70 K, 16 BB), 3B Jackson Raper (.358, 8 HR, 20 la, Concordia (Irvine), Texas A&M Kingsville, Jordan Stubbings (.345, 14 HR, 20 2B, 55 RBI), SS Chase Hamilton (.308, 2B, 55 RBI) and LHP Bryan Ketchie (9-2, 3.43 ERA, 70 K, 16 BB). “We 5 HR, 16 2B, 45 RBI), 3B Caleb Farmer (.328, 7 HR, 16 2B), LF Johnny should be good defensively with good team speed and solid pitching,” St. Edwards, San Francisco St., Montana St. Carr (.316, 2 HR, 7 2B, 14 RBI), DH Haydn McGeary (.347, 11 HR, 11 2B, said Head Coach Jim Gantt. “We have the ability to score runs in multiple Billings, Central Oklahoma, Missouri South- 46 RBI), RHP Trevin Reynolds (7-2, 3.96 ERA, 46 K, 17 BB), RHP Andrew ways offensively.” ern St., St. Mary’s (TX), Arkansas-Fort Smith, Morris (7-1, 3.88 ERA, 67 K, 31 BB). Metropolitan St.-Denver, Lynn, Pittsburgh St., TOP NEWCOMERS: 1B Noland Walker (College of Southern Idaho, All Scenic West league HR leader), LHP Ryan Day (Blinn J.C.), SS Harrison 6. MERCYHURST Oklahoma Baptist, Southern Arkansas, Feli- Rodgers (Scripps Ranch HS, CA), LHP Kannon Handy (Jordan HS, UT), COACH: Joe Spano (649-380-3 in 20 years with the Lakers). cian, Assumption, Pace, Dominican, Bentley, RHP Anthony Durbano (Trinidad State), RHP Jared Ure (Eaton HS, CO, 2019 RECORD: 36-16 East Stroudsburg, Shepherd, Drury, Maryville, All-Colorado, Area Code Team). Ohio Dominican, Kentucky Wesleyan. KEY LOSSES: RHP Will Dixon (national leader in saves with 16), RF Hunter 2019 FINISH: Fourth at NCAA Div. II College World Series Douglas (.355, 14 HR), RHP J.R. McDermott (8-1, 3.00 ERA), TOP RETURNEES: 1B Josh Surowiec (.297, 3 HR, 12 2B, 34 RBI), OF Source: NCAA Division II Poll Committee 2020 OUTLOOK: The Mavericks rolled to a 53-12 record last season and Matt Gibson (.279, 4 HR, 10 2B, 15 RBI), OF Luke Baranchak (.259, 3 HR, finished second at the NCAA Div. II College World Series. Six position 11 2B, 14 RBI), 2B Dom Cecere (.244, 4 2B, 18 RBI), C Hunter Snyder player starters are back along with two exceptional pitchers. Key players to (.239, 3 HR, 6 2B, 11 RBI), 3B Jack Elliott (.234, 5 HR, 16 2B, 36 RBI), RHP Adam Jeanette (4-1, 5 SV, 2.87 ERA, 36 K, 14 BB), RHP Nick McRandal Ethan Stringer (Univ. of Louisville), 1B Jordan Holladay (Univ. of South watch include C Spencer Bramwell (.371, 7 HR, 15 2B, 46 RBI), 1B Jordan Carolina), 2B Doug Angeli (UNC Wilmington), SS Tristen Hudson (West Stubbings (.345, 14 HR, 20 2B, 55 RBI), RHP Tevin Reynolds (7-2, 3.96 (0-0, 2.00 ERA, 10 K, 4 BB), LHP Chad Cwik (3-2, 5.91 ERA, 16 K, 10 BB), RHP Jared Kapturasky (4 SV, 5.00 ERA, 17 K), RHP Lucas Folmar (2 SV, Virginia Univ.), RHP Christian Ryder (Univ. of Georgia), OF/3B Aaron Adams ERA, 46 K, 17 BB) and RHP Andrew Morris (7-1, 3.88 ERA, 67 K, 31 BB). (College of Charleston). An interesting side note is that Morris entered college last year at 16 years 2-0, 5.32 ERA, 29 K, 15 BB). old and pitched last spring as a 17-year-old freshman. He won the opening TOP NEWCOMERS: 2B Cas Sobaszek (Monroe CC, All-Region), UT Phil KEY LOSSES: SS Utah Jones (All-American, drafted), RHP Tucker Burgess game of the Colorado Mesa’s Super Regional and Game 2 of the NCAA Ferranti (Monroe CC), P Jack Goonan (Virginia Tech), RF Troy Banks (All-American), LHP Michael Giacone (2nd Team Al-American, drafted), 1B Div. II College World Series. (Niagara CC), P Brett Whiteman (Potomac State), P Mike McDonough Adam Sasser (All-American), RHP Kipp Rollings (All-Region, drafted). (Cincinnati), OF Andrew Balley (McQuald HS, NY). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Crusaders finished second at the North Greenville 4. CENTRAL MISSOURI KEY LOSSES: SS Alex O’Donnell (All-Conference, .313, 56 H),1B Matthew Super Regional and posted a 45-11 overall record. Four position player Schnieder (11 HR, 11 2B), P Matthew Minnick (All-American, drafted), P starters are back along with two key pitchers. Three players to watch COACH: Kyle Crookes (190-88 in 5 years with the Mules). Tyler Garbee (All-Region), P Russell Lamovec (6-3, 55 IP, 71 K). include All-American C John Michael Faile (.391, 18 HR, 13 2B, 70 RBI), RHP Logan Chapman (transfer Univ. of South Carolina, Friday starter as 46-16 2019 RECORD: 2020 OUTLOOK: The Lakers rolled to a 36-16 record last season and freshman), RHP Christian Ryder (transfer Univ. of Georgia). “We lost some 2019 FINISH: Third at NCAA Div. II College World Series finished fourth at the NCAA Div. II College World Series. Six position player great players from last year’s team,” said Head Coach Landon Powell. starters are back along with four key pitchers. Players to watch include “But we have reloaded with a lot of NCAA Div. I transfers and may be more TOP RETURNEES: OF Erik Webb (.410, 21 HR, 26 2B, 76 RBI, 15 SB), OF 2B Cas Sobaszek (Monroe C.C., .368, 26 SB, 34 RBI, All-Region), RF talented than ever before.” Josh Schumacher (.441, 2 HR, 13 2B, 24 RBI), INF Harrison Schnurbusch Troy Banks (Niagara C.C., .381, 27 SB, 14 2B), RHP Adam Jeanette (4-1, (.315, 7 HR, 12 2B, 48 RBI, 16 SB), 2B Donnovan Ditto (.305, 1 HR, 6 2B, 2.87 ERA, 36 K, 14 BB). “We return a lot of our lineup that finished in the 27 RBI), 3B Michael Sinks (.309, 8 HR, 15 2B, 55 RBI), INF Alex Madera semi-finals of the College World Series last season,” said Head Coach 8. ASHLAND (.332, 1 HR, 19 2B, 42 RBI), 1B Cole Taylor (.259, 5 HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI), Joe Spano. “The key to success will be if we can replace the output of our John Schaly (807-423 in 22 years with the Eagles; 1,170-641 OF Micah Evans (.303, 3 HR, 9 2B, 21 RBI, 10 SB), LHP Mason Green starting pitching who were mostly seniors. Plenty of talent returns, and we COACH: overall). (9-0, 2.88 ERA, 95 K, 32 BB), RHP Brady Gavin (1-2, 16.1 IP, 12 K), RHP added some high level transfers.” Collin Jones (2-0, 2.92 ERA, 33 K, 17 BB), RHP Connor Dryer (1 SV, 2-1, 2019 RECORD: 48-15 5.23 ERA, 13 AP, 23 K), RHP Jonathan Sprinkle (10 SV, 4-2, 2.25 ERA, 67 K, 11 BB). 7. NORTH GREENVILLE 2019 FINISH: Tied for 5th at NCAA Div. II College World Series TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Carter Young (Lees Summit West HS, MO), INF COACH: Landon Powell (193-77 in 5 years with the Crusaders). TOP RETURNEES: C Logan Stoldt (.265, 5 HR, 9 2B, 31 RBI), 1B Micah Garrett Pennington (Shawnee Mission West HS, MO), INF Dusty Stroup Allen (.343, 5 HR, 13 2B, 37 RBI), 2B Logan Moss (.283, 1 HR, 6 2B, 26 (Missouri Western), C Scott Wolverton (Morehead St.), RHP Jake Beachamp 2019 RECORD: 45-11 RBI), 3B Garett Robberts (.292, 3 HR, 8 2B, 38 RBI), SS Austin Eifrid (.356, (Raymore HS, MO), RHP Matt Gatewood (Concordia HS, MO), LHP Jordan 2019 FINISH: Second at North Greenville Super Regional 2 HR, 9 2B, 40 RBI, 20 SB), LF Michael Rogers (.289, 11 HR, 13 2B, 41 Fowler (Mississippi). RBI), CF Vince Vanata (Injured last season), RF Dillan Smith (.328, 2 HR, TOP RETURNEES: C John Michael Faile (.391, 18 HR, 13 2B, 70 RBI), 14 2B, 29 RBI), DH Carson Mittermaier (.330, 11 HR, 13 2B, 48 RBI), RHP KEY LOSSES: C Zak Whalin (.339, great catcher), RHP Luke Lucas (6-1, Of Jeremy Whitehead (.367, 2 HR, 9 2B, 7 3B, 25 RBI, 18 SB), DH Lux Chance Hitchcock (9-2, 2.89 ERA, 102 K, 41 BB), RHP Josh Stover (6-2, 2.81 ERA), RHP Ben Kelsch (8-4, 3.67 ERA), CF Mason Janvrin (100+ hits, Tuten (.295, 2 HR, 9 2B, 18 RBI), CF Josh Senter (.255, 6 HR, 11 2B, 28 6.49 ERA, 39 K, 17 BB), RHP Perry Bewley (3-4, 5.17 ERA, 75 K, 27 BB), 36 SB), RHP Luke Mercer. RBI, 10 SB), 3B Michael Neustifter, RHP Ethan Garner (6-1, 4.50 ERA, 50 LHP Josh Smith (2 SV, 2-1,. 3.60 ERA, 35 K), RHP Max Frederick (4-1, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Mules posted a 46-16 record last season enroute K, 35 BB), RHP Ryan Kirk (0-0, 2.95 ERA, 18 IP, hurt on 4th start), RHP 6.83 ERA, 26 K, 18 BB). Grayson Hickert (0-0, 1.35 ERA, 20 IP, 18 AP, 15 K), RHP Jared Lembcke to a third place finish at the NCAA Div. II College World Series. Six position TOP NEWCOMERS: C Mike Flemming (Erie CC, JC All-American), 2B player starters are back along with three superb pitchers. Four exceptional (4-0, 4.01 ERA, 18 AP, 25 K). players to watch include OF Erik Webb (.410, 21 HR, 26 2B, 76 RBI, 15 TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Logan Chapman (Univ. of South Carolina), OF Continued On Page 39 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 39

Continued From Page 38 TOP NEWCOMERS: RF Jack Harris (San Francisco St.), RHP Alex Sanchez (USC Sumter), LHP Justin Dorton (Florence-Darlington Tech.), OF Ward Hayden Kissel (Frederick CC), OF Alex Whipple (Erie CC, JC All-American), Hacklen (Spartanburg Methodist). P Alex Bish (Niagara CC), P Joel Ciccarelli (Erie CC), P Justin Mercer (McHenry CC), P Matt Vass (Elgin CC). KEY LOSSES: CF Danton Hyman (.403, 19 2B, 45 RBI, 23 SB, South Atlantic Conference Player of Year), RHP Charlie Fessler (6-6, 4.15 ERA, KEY LOSSES: 2B Matt Littrell (.315, 5 HR, 12 2B, 46 RBI), OF Sam 58 K, 22 BB). Hawley (.244, 6 2B, 2 3B, 29 RBI), P Chris Slavik (13-1, 8 SV, 2.75 ERA, All-American), P Devin Peters (8-2, 4.33 ERA, 123 K), P Ryan Curtis (201, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Wolves posted a 41-16 record last season and played 4.32 ERA, 30 K). in the Southeast Regional. Six position player starters return along with a trio of quality pitchers, including RHP Josh Bookbinder (9-3, 3.60 ERA, 66 2020 OUTLOOK: The Eagles tied for the fifth at the NCAA Div. II College K), RHP Tomas Sorcia (8-0, 4.98 ERA, 59 K) and closer Quintin Driggers (6 World Series last season and posted a 48-15 overall record. Nine position SV, 9-0, 1.40 ERA, 29 AP, 94 K, 35 BB). “We only had four seniors on last player starters are back along with five key pitchers. Two exceptional players year’s team and return seven starting position players,” said Head Coach to watch include RHP Chance Hitchcock (9-2, 2.89 ERA, 102 K, 41 BB) and Russell Triplett. “We also only lost one pitcher from a team that went 41-16. SS Austin Eifrid (.356, 2 HR, 9 2B, 40 RBI, 20 SB). Also consider Ashland This ball club has a chance to be better than last year and learn from the landed a deep recruiting class of 23 newcomers which includes two junior experiences of our NCAA post-season.” college All-Americans in C Mike Flemming and OF Alex Whipple. “We return eight position starters plus another who missed the entire season due to injury,” said Head Coach John Schaly. “We we feel our lineup could 16. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN be better than last year. We have a number of new pitchers looking to add COACH: Greg Brown (316-149 in 9 years with the Sharks) depth with our returners which will be the key to our season.” 2019 RECORD: 34-17 9. SO. NEW HAMPSHIRE 2019 FINISH: NCAA South Regional Final COACH: Scott Loiseau (350-171 with the Penmen) TOP RETURNEES: DH Andrew Labosky (.350, 2 HR, 12 2B, 25 RBI, 7 SB), OF Bryan Diaz (.348, 2 HR, 9 2B, 26 RBI), 3B/RHP Duncan Pastore (.344, 2019 RECORD: 40-15 6 2B, 13 RBI, 12 SB, 4-0, 2.51 ERA, 33 K, 12 BB), OF Nathan Chevalier (.254, 2 2B, 16 RBI), 2B Daniel Irisarri (.252, 6 2B, 19 RBI, 14 SB), SS 2019 FINISH: Second at the East Super Regional Brandon Chinea (.232, 6 HR, 5 2B, 23 RBI, 11 SB), LHP Nathan Campbell TOP RETURNEES: CF Idelson Taveras (.253, 4 2B, 25 RBI, 13 SB), LF (6-2, 5.18 ERA, 42 K, 24 BB), RHP Brady Acker (injured in 2019), RHP JP Alex Kennedy (.282, 2 HR, 2 2B, 21 RBI), 1B Sam Henrie (.284, 1 HR, 12 Williams (2 SV, 41, 3.58 ERA, 18 APP, 43 K), RHP Anthony Difede (1-1, 2B, 36 RBI, 16 SB), 2B Josh Goldstein (.300, 2 HR, 7 2B, 22 RBI, 15 SB), 2.28 ERA, 19 APP, 15 K). SS Tom Blandini (.296, 5 HR, 7 2B, 29 RBI, 13 SB), 3B Jake Coro (.242, 4 HR, 9 2B, 24 RBI, 13 SB), C Marcus Chavez (.337, 2 HR, 6 2B, 12 RBI), TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Adan Fernandez (Florida International), LHP C Dakota Mulcay (.252, 2 HR, 3 2B, 25 RBI), RHP Wesley Tobin (8-3, 2.67 Jeremy Cook (Univ of Miami, FL), RHP Jake Bove (Sacramento City ERA, 99 K, 21 BB), RHP Endy Morales (7-3, 3.14 ERA, 57 K, 19 BB), RHP College), OF Michael Uz (Westland Hialeah HS, FL), OF/P Stephen Alex Gomes (4-1, 2.08 ERA, 19 K, 11 BB), RHP Jeffrey Praml (10 SV, 5-1, Schissler (Flanagan HS, FL), SS Tyler Epstein (Flanagan HS, FL), RHP 0.98 ERA, 25 APP, 44 K), RHP Nick Artymowicz (injured). RHP/RF CAM KLINE Lucas Reid (Sacramento City College). LF Christian Demby (.353, 9 HR, 9 2B, 50 RBI, All Region), TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Sayo Kintunde (Towson Univ), SS Cristian …10-2, 112 K, .386 BA, For Minnesota St.-Mankato KEY LOSSES: Mercedes (Providence, RI), 3B Felix Diaz (North Brunswick, NJ), RHP CF Samuel Duran (.331, 6 2B, 34 RBI, All SSC), 3B Ian Acevedo (.313, 4 Jake Kodros (Broward Univ), 1B Michael La Rocca (Vero Beach, FL), RHP finished second at the South Central Super Regional. Seven position HR, 6 2B, 36 RBI, All SSC, All Region), C Garrett Wolforth (.307, 12 HR, Anthony Tirado (Bronx, NY). player starters are back along with a trio of exceptional pitchers. Players 11 2B, 55 RBI, Gold Glove Award), SP Devin Meyer (7-3, 3.03 ERA, 46 to watch include National Player of the Year RF Josh Elvir (.458, 20 HR, K, HM All SSC). KEY LOSSES: RHP Jake Walkinshaw (drafted), RHP Chris Murphy. 17 2B, 81 RBI, 11 SB), C Nick Seginowich (.391, 15 HR, 18 2B, 60 RBI), SS Nick Novak (.322, 6 HR, 11 2B, 66 RBI, 24 SB) and RHP Trent Baker 2020 OUTLOOK: The Sharks rolled to a 34-17 record last season and 2020 OUTLOOK: The Penmen rolled to a 40-15 record last season and (10-1, 2.65 ERA, 70 K, 21 BB). “We return seven of nine starters from the played in the NCAA South Regional final. Six position player starters return finished second at the East Super Regional. Eight position player starters are top offense in the country last year,” said Head Coach Kevin Brooks. “We along with four quality pitchers. Two players to watch include RHP/3B back along with four superb pitchers. Players to watch include SS Christian replaced our losses with good players who could make us better. On the Duncan Pastore (4-0, 2.51 ERA, 33 K, 12 BB, .344, 6 2B, 13 RBI) and OF Mercedes (freshman from Providence, RI), RHP Wesley Tobin (8-3, 2.67 mound, we return our top three arms. Defensively, we should be very good. Adan Fernandez (transfer from Florida International University). “Duncan ERA, 99 K, 21 BB) and closer Jeffrey Praml (10 SV, 5-1, 0.98 ERA, 25 AP, It should be a team capable of winning. We must continue to improve and Pastore is a two-way threat who will hit at the top of our lineup and also 44 K). There will be a lot of balance offensively with loads of experience. stay healthy on the mound.” lead our pitching staff,” said Head Coach Greg Brown. “He is a throwback who is a gamer.” 10. NEW YORK TECH. 13. WEST TEXAS A&M 17. AUGUSTANA COACH: Frank Catalanotto (37-16 in one season with the Bears). COACH: Matt Vanderburg (358-217 in 11 seasons with the Buffaloes). COACH: Tim Huber (408, 205 in 11 years with the Vikings) 2019 RECORD: 37-16 2019 RECORD: 41-12 2019 RECORD: 43-16 2019 FINISH: Tied for 7th at NCAA Div. II College World Series 2019 FINISH: Participated in South Central Regional 2019 FINISH: Second at the Central Super Regional. TOP RETURNEES: C Matt Malone (.277, 1 HR, 7 2B, 28 RBI), 2B Chris TOP RETURNEES: C Clay Koelzer (.278, 9 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 29 RBI), CF Campbell (.233, 2 HR, 5 2B, 12 RBI), SS Ben McNeill (.304, 2 HR, 16 2B, Keone Givens (.380, 5 HR, 5 3B, 36 RBI), UT Tanner Schuetz (.364, 1 HR, TOP RETURNEES: 1B Jordan Barth (.422, 9 HR, 14 2B, 45 RBI, 9 SB), 33 RBI), 1B Kieran Dowd (.313, 6 HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI), RF Joseph Pesce 3 2B, 12 RBI), 3B Darius Carter (.315, 2 HR, 11 2B, 29 RBI), OF Cade Engle 2B JT Mix (.384, 11 2B, 32 RBI, 13 SB), SS Sam Baier (.288, 3 HR, 13 2B, (.258, 6 2B, 14 RBI), CF John LaRocca (.362, 4 HR, 12 2B, 41 RBI, 15 SB), (.301, 5 2B, 21 RBI), LHP Zach Dixon (6-1, 2.63 ERA, 78 K), LHP Mitchell 51 RBI, 20 SB), 3B Ryan Nikkel (.341, 3 HR, 21 2B, 54 RBI, 13 SB), C Will LF E.J. Cumbo (.437, 7 HR, 13 2B, 44 RBI, 23 SB), DH Ryan Kuskowski Miller (3-0, 4.91 ERA, 15 K). Olson (.349, 8 HR, 14 2B, 49 RBI, 10 SB), CF Riley Johnson (.395, 6 HR, (.323, 6 HR, 13 2B, 49 RBI), RHP DJ Masuck (12-2, 3.17 ERA, 81 K, 31 15 2B, 56 RBI, 26 SB), DH Seth Miller (.303, 2 HR, 10 2B, 18 RBI), RHP BB), LHP Joseph Murphy (9-4, 3.13 ERA, 74 K, 42 BB), RHP Chris Mott TOP NEWCOMERS: P Mathieu Gauthier (N.C. State), P Denver McQuary Max Steffens (9-1, 2.77 ERA, 68 K, 10 BB), LHP Tanner Brown (7-2, 3.17 (4-3, 5.22 ERA, 69 K, 40 BB), RHP Ariel Taveras (12 SV, 4.03 ERA, 22 AP, (Mississippi St.), 1B Marcel Lacasse (Western Texas College), SS Izaiah ERA, 84 K, 24 BB), RHP Seth Miller (6-3, 3.20 ERA, 60 K, 44 BB), RHP 17 K), RHP Ryan Mueller (2 SV, 2-0, 3.24 ERA, 16 AP, 22 K). Madrid (Western Texas College), C Kyle Moos (Sam Houston St.), P Garrett Thomas Bruss (1 SV, 5-2, 3.93 ERA, 18 APP, 42 K), RHP Evan Furst (7-0, Cobb (Texas Tech. ), P Carter Brown (Arkansas-Little Rock). 3.91 ERA, 13 APP, 45 K). TOP NEWCOMERS: INF David Franchi (LIU Post), RHP Bobby Vath (Univ. of Rhode Island), 3B EJ Exposito (St. John The Baptist HS, NY), LH Andrew KEY LOSSES: P Joe Corbett (National Pitcher of Year, Lone Star TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Koby Bishop (Wagner), RHP Parker Hanson Imperatore (Rider Univ.), LHP Tyler Schmid (Suffolk CC), RHP Eric Luebcke Conference Pitcher of Year, drafted), P Darin Cook (second team Lone (Minnesota-Crookston), RHP Zac Horne (Lower Columbia CC), OF Jaxon (Monsignor McClancy Memorial HS, NY). Star Conference), P Dominic Yearego (All-Region, all time saves leader), Rosencranz (Northeastern CC), C Drey Dirksen (Wilmar HS, MN). C Kyle Kaufman (All-Region), SS Justice Nakagawa (Honorable Mention KEY LOSSES: 1B Jack Lebel (.366, 7 HR, 34 RBI, second team All-ECC), All-Lone Star Conference). KEY LOSSES: RHP Derek Dahike (top reliever for 3 years), RHP Michael OF Nic Lombardi (.268, 0 HR, 6 RBI), OF Matt DeAngelis (.268, 0 HR, Brandt (12 saves last 2 seasons), RHP Ryan Helgeson (led team in APP 14 RBI). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Buffaloes posted a 41-12 record last season and (24) & ERA (2.51)), OF Michael Svozil (led team in SB - 31 & 41), C Lucas participated in the South Central Regional. Five position player starters Wylie (All American, top defensive catcher). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bears posted a 37-16 record last season and finished return along with two key pitchers. West Texas A&M also landed a fine tied for seventh at the NCAA Div. II College World Series. Eight position recruiting class of 18 newcomers. Players to watch include pitcher Mathieu 2020 OUTLOOK: The Vikings posted a 43-16 record last season and player starters are back along with six key pitchers. In addition to a deep and Gauthier (transfer from N.C. State), pitcher Denver McQuary (transfer finished second at the Central Super Regional. Seven position player starters talented team returning, New York Tech. landed an exceptional recruiting Mississippi St.) and CF Keone Givens (.380, 5 HR, 5 3B, 36 RBI). “We lost return along with five key pitchers. Key players to watch include 1B Jordan class of 11. Four players to watch include LF EJ Cumbo (.437, 7 HR, 13 a lot of leadership and talent from our team that set a school record for Barth (.422, 9 HR, 14 2B, 45 RBI), CF Riley Johnson (.395, 6 HR, 15 2B, 2B, 44 RBI, 23 SB), RHP DJ Masuck (12-2, 3.17 ERA, 81 K, 31 BB), LHP wins last season (41),” said Head Coach Matt Vanderburg. “I really like our 56 RBI, 26 SB), 3B Ryan Nikkel (.341, 3 HR, 21 2B, 54 RBI), RHP Max Joseph Murphy (9-4, 3.13 ERA, 74 K, 42 BB) and closer Ariel Taveras (12 newcomers. Pitcher Mathieu Gauthier (transfer from N.C. State) is polished Steffens (9-1, 2.77 ERA, 68 K), LHP Tanner Brown (7-2, 3.17 ERA, 84 K, SV, 4.03 ERA, 22 AP, 17 K). The pitching staff should be much deeper than with experience in big game situations. He has a chance to be special.” 24 BB) and RHP Thomas Bruss (5-2, 3.93 ERA, 42 K, 21 BB). “We have last season when the team rode Masuck and Murphy. had a lot of success the past two years, and most of these guys were part of those teams,” said Head Coach Tim Huber. “We are older than we have been the past two years and hopefully the experience and added physical 11. DELTA ST. 14. BELLARMINE strength carries over. We are an athletic team, deep on the mound and are COACH: Larry Owens (178-142 in 6 years with the Knights). set up to have a great year again.” COACH: Rodney Batts (first year with the Statesmen; Won 119 games at Mississippi Gulf Coast previous five years). 2019 RECORD: 34-21 2019 RECORD: 42-14 2019 FINISH: Participated in Midwest Regional 18. MINNESOTA ST. MANKATO 2019 FINISH: Second at Tampa Super Regional TOP RETURNEES: 3B Josh Finerty (redshirted last season, .283, 7 HR, COACH: Matt Magers (458-146 in 11 years with the Mavericks) 14 2B, 46 RBI in 2018), RF Jacob Mulcahy (.325, 3 HR, 8 2B, 26 RBI), C 2019 RECORD: 39-15 TOP RETURNEES: SS Derek Sargent (.269, 8 HR, 17 2B, 55 RBI), 2B Chris Gambert (.391, 16 HR, 15 2B, 51 RBI), LF Matt Higgins (.419, 13 HR, Jacob Barlow (.322, 11 HR, 13 2B, 53 RBI), 1B Hayden White (.302, 4 HR, 18 2B, 63 RBI), 2B Justin Rouse (.250, 1 HR, 2 2B, 15 RBI), SS Clayton 2019 FINISH: Participated in Central Regional 5 2B, 24 RBI), C/DH CJ Estave (.324, 3 HR, 4 2B, 23 RBI), RHP Hunter Mehlbauer (.326, 4 HR, 7 2B, 33 RBI), DH/RHP Deylen Miley (.277, 7 Riggins (11-4, 1.88 ERA, 82 K, 33 BB). HR, 8 2B, 36 RBI, 0-2, 13 K), RHP Brandon Pfaadt (3-3, 4.03 ERA, 50 K, TOP RETURNEES: 1B Ty Buck (.349, 10 HR, 11 2B, 53 RBI), 2B Teddy 14 BB), LHP Shane Barringer (3-2, 4.43 ERA, 27 K, 12 BB), RHP Jacob Petersen (.345, 5 HR, 13 2B, 35 RBI, 8 SB), SS Nick Altermatt (.372, 2 HR, TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Tanner Propst (Louisiana Tech.), LHP Jackson 16 2B, 42 RBI, 9 SB), 3B Mitch Frederick (.312, 5 2B, 11 RBI), OF/RHP Cam Rutledge (Northeast Texas), 3B/1B Josh Smeltzer (Hill College), 3B Wyatt Nagel (1-2, 5.52 ERA, 32 K, 14 BB), RHP Anthony Ethington (2 SV, 5-2, 2.89 ERA, 21 AP, 39 K). Kline (.386, 6 HR, 12 2B, 36 RBI, 10-2, 2.47 ERA, 112 K, 16 BB), OF Ty Pratt (Rend Lake), RF Blake Wolferding (Rend Lake), RHP Kole Kittrell Denzer (.257, 1 HR, 8 2B, 23 RBI), DH Carter Elliott (.300, 6 2B, 18 RBI), (Mississippi Gulf Coast). TOP NEWCOMERS: 1B Tommy Dilz (Upper Arlington HS, OH), C Gabe RHP Jon Ludwig (6-1, 1.94 ERA, 56 K, 8 BB), RHP Jimmy Larson (6-4, KEY LOSSES: LHP Dalton Minton (All-Region), LHP Seth Hougesen (10-0, Bratetic (Oldham County HS, KY), RHP Ryan Johnson (Lexington Catholic 2.43 ERA, 96 K, 30 BB), RHP Trevor Divinski (4-1, 4.14 ERA, 13 APP, 43 2.45 ERA), 3B David Herrington). HS, KY), RHP Devin Ecklar (Madison Central HS, KY), OF/RHP Nolan K), RHP Kyle Nordby (4-0, 3.25 ERA, 12 APP, 29 K). Pender (Ballard HS, KY). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Statesmen posted a 42-14 record last season and TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Joey Werner (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi), C Ben finished second at the Tampa Super Regional. Four position player starters KEY LOSSES: OF Zac Wiley (All-American, GLVC & Region Player of Livorsi (St. Louis Univ.), OF/P Sebastian Holte Mancera (Maryland). are back along with one key pitcher. Delta St. landed an exceptional Year), OF/LHP Alex Phillips (All-American, .387, 13 SB, 4-1, 4.15 ERA), 1B Tyler Neeley (.275, 15 HR, 44 RBI), LHP Eddie Mathis (10-3, 3.80 ERA, KEY LOSSES: OF Jordan Hart (19 HR, 72 RBI, NSIC Player of the Year, recruiting class of 21 newcomers. Four players to watch include RHP Hunter All American), C Tom Imholte (All NSIC, .367, 19 SB). Riggins (11-4, 1.88 ERA, 82 K, 33 BB), LHP Jackson Rutledge (transfer All-GLVC), RHP Kyle Beach (5-2, 5.52 ERA, 17 AP). The Mavericks played in the Central Regional last season Northeast Texas College), SS Derek Sargent (.269, 8 HR, 17 2B, 55 RBI) 2020 OUTLOOK: The Knights posted a 34-21 record and participated in 2020 OUTLOOK: and 2B Jacob Barlow (.322, 11 HR, 13 2B, 53 RBI). the Midwest Regional last season. Seven position player starters are back and posted a 39-15 overall record. Six position player starters return along along with four pitchers. Two players to watch include LF Matt Higgins (.419, with four key pitchers. Players to watch include OF/RHP Cam Kline (.386, 13 HR, 18 2B, 63 RBI) and RHP Brandon Pfaadt (3-3, 4.03 ERA, 50 K, 14 6 HR, 12 2B, 36 RBI, 10-2, 2.47 ERA, 112 K, 16 BB), RHP Jon Ludwig 12. ANGELO ST. BB). “This is possibly the most talented team we have had in the last few (6-1, 1.94 ERA, 56 K, 8 BB) and 1B Ty Buck (.349, 10 HR, 11 2B, 53 RBI). “We return the majority of our pitchers who threw about 90 percent of our COACH: Kevin Brooks (572-298 in 15 years with the Rams) years,” said Head Coach Larry Owens. “We should have high level pitching and good bullpen depth. We return most of our offense and have plenty of innings last year,” said Head Coach Matt Magers. “We are looking for 2019 RECORD: 46-12 options off the bench. Defensively, we should be very strong as well.” someone to step up behind the plate to replace Tom Imholte and outfield to replace Jordan Hart.” 2019 FINISH: 2nd at South Central Super Regional TOP RETURNEES: RF Josh Elvir (.458, 20 HR, 17 2B, 81 RBI, 11 SB), DH 15. NEWBERRY Brad Mathiowetz (.362, 6 HR, 12 2B, 39 RBI, 10 SB), C Nick Seginowich 19. MILLERSVILLE COACH: Russell Triplett (268-201 in 9 seasons with the Wolves). (.391, 15 HR, 18 2B, 60 RBI), SS Nick Novak (.322, 6 HR, 11 2B, 66 RBI, COACH: Jon Shehan (425-216-1 in 11 years with the Marauders) 24 SB), 1B Riley Peterson (.317, 18 2B, 43 RBI, 14 SB), 2B Parker Bramlett 2019 RECORD: 41-16 (.330, 8 2B, 43 RBI, 18 SB), CF Jackson Hardy (.377, 2 HR, 7 2B, 33 RBI, 2019 RECORD: 38-16 2019 FINISH: Participated In Regional 21 SB), 3B Jordan Williams (.347, 11 2B, 39 RBI, 20 SB), RHP Trent Baker 2019 FINISH: Participated in Atlantic Regional (10-1, 2.65 ERA, 70 K), RHP Fabian Muniz (6-2, 5.10 ERA, 44 K, 17 BB), TOP RETURNEES: LF Nick Butler (.336, 1 HR, 13 2B, 23 RBI, 11 SB), 2B RHP Josh Barnett (6-2, 2.66 ERA, 52 K, 15 BB). Dalton Lansdowne (.324, 5 2B, 36 RBI, 18 SB), C/DH Kenny Bergmann TOP RETURNEES: SS Eric Callahan (.314, 7 HR, 9 2B, 40 RBI, 15 SB), CF (.311, 1 HR, 6 2B, 26 RBI), SS Colin Allman (.299, 1 HR, 12 2B, 27 RBI, 14 Cole Friese (.368, 12 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI, 27 SB), DH Luke Trainer (.326, 4 TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Justin Lee (Cochise College), P Jake Rogers HR, 6 2B, 42 RBI), 2B Jimmy Losh (.289, 1 HR, 11 2B, 20 RBI), 1B Jimmy (Cochise College), 1B Aaron Walters (Texas A&M). SB), RF Zane Tarrance (.296, 5 2B, 30 RBI, 21 SB), C Ian Clements (.269, 1 HR, 6 2B, 19 RBI, 10 SB), 3B Aidan Baur (.266, 8 2B, 32 RBI), RHP Josh Cain (.273, 5 HR, 14 2B, 41 RBI), LHP Drew Miller (6-1, 3.02 ERA, 46 K, KEY LOSSES: LF Michael Urquidi (All-Conference), DH Lachlan Mayo Bookbinder (9-3, 3.68 ERA, 66 K, 26 BB), RHP Tomas Sorcia (8-0, 4.98 25 BB), RHP Paul Wilson (1 SV, 1-0, 8 APP, 13 K). (All-Conference). ERA, 59 K, 39 BB), Quinton Driggers (6 SV, 9-0, 1.40 ERA, 29 AP, 92 K, TOP NEWCOMERS: C Tyler Friedrich (Northwest Florida/Univ of Maryland), 35 BB), LHP Ryan Harbin (1 SV, 1-1, 4.55 ERA, 13 AP, 25 K). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Rams rolled to a 46-12 record last season and Continued On Page 40 Page 40 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

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LHP Jeff Taylor (Penn State). KEY LOSSES: RHP Eli Nabholz (PSAC East Player of Year, drafted), RHP Daniel Ross (drafted), RHP Tyler Yankosky (drafted), LHP Cordell Shannon (All Region), INF Kaylor Kulina (All PSAC). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Marauders posted a 38-16 overall record last season and participated in the Atlantic Regional. Five position player starters return along with one key pitcher. Millersville landed a superb recruiting class of 14 newcomers. Key players to watch include CF Cole Friese (.368, 12 HR, 14 2B, 44 RBI, 27 SB), SS Eric Callahan (.314, 7 HR, 9 2B, 40 RBI, 15 SB) and LHP Drew Miller (6-1, 3.02 ERA, 56 K, 25 BB). “We have lots of new pieces, but we are super deep on the mound and key players returning up the middle,” said Head Coach Jon Shehan. 20. MOUNT OLIVE COACH: Rob Watt (31-19 in first year with the Trojans) 2019 RECORD: 31-19 2019 FINISH: Participated in Southeast Regional TOP RETURNEES: C Zach Smith (.234, 4 HR, 8 2B, 27 RBI), 1B Aaron Hedgepeth (.396, 3 HR, 6 2B, 25 RBI), 2B Junior Snow (.320, 2 HR, 11 2B, 22 RBI), SS Blake McLean (.269, 1 HR, 6 2B, 23 RBI), 3B James Smibert (.306, 1 HR, 2 2B, 11 RBI), LF Joe Mason (.388, 12 HR, 15 2B, 49 RBI, 10 SB), RF Gunner Tolston (.257, 11 HR, 7 2B, 32 RBI), DH JT Stone (.347, 9 HR, 11 2B, 49 RBI), RHP Reed Parris (8-5, 3.64 ERA, 83 K, 25 BB), LHP Caleb Bishop (4-4, 4.33 ERA, 56 K, 33 BB), RHP Caleb Irwin (5-3, 4.32 ERA, 46 K, 27 BB), RHP Kyle Davis (3-2, 5.28 ERA, 15 APP, 35 K), RHP Jake Isbell (2 SV, 3-1, 3.28 ERA, 14 APP, 24 K). TOP NEWCOMERS: CF Dusty Baker (East Carolina), RHP Kyle Reynolds (Andrew College), RHP Hunter Stevens (Brunswick CC), UT Alan Alonso (Lake Sumter CC), OF Caleb Jacobs (Howard CC), RHP Ricky Cameron (Methodist Univ), LHP Trent Joiner (College of Charleston). KEY LOSSES: CF Nate Estes (9 2B, 4 HR, 13 SB), RHP Zack Burke (3.81 ERA, 3 SV), LHP Trey Pate (led team in appearances with 20). Photo by Joe Reinsch 2020 OUTLOOK: The Trojans participated in the Southeast Regional last season and posted a 31-19 overall record. Seven position player starters 3B OSVALDO TOVALIN are back along with a trio of quality pitchers. Players to watch include LF …Hit .396 With 19 HR, 17 2B, 62 RBI For Azusa Pacific University Joe Mason (.388, 12 HR, 15 2B, 49 RBI, 10 SB), C Zack Smith (.234, 4 HR, 8 2B, 27 RBI) and RHP Reed Parris (8-5, 3.64 ERA, 83 K, 25 BB). “We APP, 12 K), RHP Alex Knight (DNP). who will help right away.” should have a well balanced team with plenty of depth at every position and some very high ceiling arms on the pitching staff,” said Head Coach TOP NEWCOMERS: INF/P Ryan Brewer (Pennsacola State College), Rob Watt. “It is an older group coming off a successful season. The lineup INF Miller Hancock (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC), INF Jack Copley (South is interchangeable with plenty of righthanded hitters and lefthanded hitters Alabama), OF Justin Dunnam (South Alabama), LHP Eric Keating (Florida 24. ARKANSAS MONTICELLO and guys who are capable of playing multiple positions.” Atlantic), RHP Brendon Case (Georgia State), INF True Fontenot (Leon COACH: John Harvey (257-181 in 9 years with the Boll Weevils; 411-327 HS, FL). overall) KEY LOSSES: OF Matthew Sullivan (9 HR, 51 R, 44 RBI, All Region), P 2019 RECORD: 34-16 21. AZUSA PACIFIC Andrew Vaccacio (6-1, 2.29 ERA, 98 K, All Region, GSC Pitcher of Year), 2019 FINISH: Participated in Central Regional COACH: Paul Svagdis (563-329 in 17 years with the Cougars) P Tony Kucera (8-3, 3.68 ERA, All Region). TOP RETURNEES: OF David Reyna (.393, 7 HR, 12 2B, 34 RBI, 19 SB), 2019 RECORD: 40-15 2020 OUTLOOK: The Argonauts finished with a 37-18 record last season and participated in the NCAA South Regional. Four position player starters 2B CadeThompson (.378, 8 2B, 17 RBI, 10 SB), C Andrew Piraino (.359, 6 2019 FINISH: NCAA West Regional finalist are back along with three key pitchers. Two players to watch include RF HR, 13 2B, 38 RBI), 3B Jordan Johnson (.320, 10 HR, 16 2B, 45 RBI), SS Matthew Estrada (.374, 3 HR, 5 2B, 29 RBI) and RHP Daniel Floyd (7-1, Dylan Borman (.254, 12 HR, 12 2B, 48 RBI), OF Grant Shepherd (.229, 3 TOP RETURNEES: CF Casey Dykstra (.227, 5 HR, 6 2B, 16 RBI), DH 3.91 ERA, 65 K, 21 BB). West Florida also landed a superb recruiting class HR, 7 2B, 9 RBI), RHP Matt Lundh (8-1, 3.39 ERA, 85 K, 32 BB), RHP Hunter Joseph Kim (.341, 5 HR, 8 2B, 31 RBI), 3B Osvaldo Tovalin (.396, 19 HR, of 16 newcomers. Huckabee (7-1, 4.66 ERA, 61 K, 26 BB), LHP Ojani Chacon (7 SV, 4-0, 3.83 17 2B, 62 RBI), LF Griffen Herrera (.364, 10 HR, 16 2B, 44 RBI), 1B Tido ERA, 41 K, 24 BB), LHP Jared Roberts (2-2, 4.28 ERA, 37 K, 22 BB). Robles (.318, 12 HR, 7 2B, 43 RBI), RHP Nick Estrella (10-1, 3.57 ERA, 69 K, 26 BB), LHP AJ Woodall (8-2, 3.30 ERA, 61 K, 20 BB), RHP Declan TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Erik Key (Lamar Univ), RHP Livan Cordova Kearney (7-2, 3.22 ERA, 55 K, 30 BB, 3 SV), RHP Tripp Aversa (4 SV, 3-1, 23. COLO. SCHOOL OF MINES (Emmanuel Univ), C/1B Reece Reading (Three Rivers College). 19 APP, 33 K), RHP Spiro Valasako (0-1, 4.64 ERA, 18 APP, 19 K). COACH: Robby Bales (40-15 in first year with the Orediggers) KEY LOSSES: OF JT Mauldin (.350, 13 HR, 15 2B), 1B Kaleb Warden TOP NEWCOMERS: SS Travis Aversa (Long Beach City College), SS 2019 RECORD: 40-15 (.325, 14 HR, 14 2B). Jeffrey Castillo (Arcadia HS, CA), RHP Madison Dina (Lexington HS, MA), 2020 OUTLOOK: The Boll Weevils posted a 34-16 overall record and LHP Shane Cronin (Westwood HS, MA), RHP Isaac Mendez (Bonita HS, 2019 FINISH: Second place in South Central Regional participated in the Central Regional last season. Six position player starters CA), RHP Mike Gill (Cantwell Sacred Heart HS, CA), RHP Korey Shepard TOP RETURNEES: OF Trevor Howard (.286, 5 HR, 10 2B, 33 RBI), 3B are back along with four key pitchers. Key players to watch are RHP Matt (Valley View HS, CA). Derek Daly (.316, 18 HR, 7 2B, 48 RBI), 2B/RHP Gabe Garvens (.269, 3 Lundh (8-1, 3.39 ERA, 85 K, 32 BB), 3B Jordan Johnson (.320, 10 HR, 16 KEY LOSSES: SS Mychael Goudreau (.246, 6 HR, 10 2B, 37 RBI, started all HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI, 6 SV, 3-1, 5.06 ERA, 14 APP, 24 K), C Noah Kuzma 2B, 45 RBI) and SS Dylan Borman (.254, 12 HR, 12 2B, 48 RBI). “We should 55 games), RF Cole Kleszcz (D2 West Region Player of Year, All American, (.328, 3 HR, 3 2B, 11 RBI), 3B Danny McDermott (.318, 4 HR, 7 2B, 13 have a talented and experienced team,” said Head Coach John Harvey. drafted), C Justin Gomez (All American, drafted), RHP James Acuna (1-2, RBI, 6 SB), SS Caden Bonds (.219, 5 2B, 13 RBI), LHP Walter Pennington “Barring injuries, we should be very deep on the mound.” 2.51 ERA, 28 K, drafted), 2B Joe Quire Jr (All American). (10-3, 3.51 ERA, 93 K, 22 BB), RHP Drew Hill (8-3, 3.95 ERA, 111 K, 38 BB), RHP Tyler Blomster (10-3, 4.30 ERA, 98 K, 32 BB, 2SV), RHP Sam 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cougars rolled to a 40-15 record last season and Slusser (1 SV, 1-0, 4.38 ERA, 11 APP, 7 K). were a West Regional finalist. Five position player starters are back along 25. SETON HILL with four key pitchers. Players to keep your eye on include All-American 3B TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Ben Schoneman (La Cueva HS, NM), OF Alex COACH: Marc Marizzaldi (562-304 with the Griffins) Bumpus (Salt Lake CC), RHP Zachary Kriethe (SW Career & Tech, NV), RHP Osvaldo Tovalin (.396, 19 HR, 17 2B, 62 RBI), LF Griffen Herrera (.364, 10 2019 RECORD: 32-20 HR, 16 2B, 44 RBI), RHP Nick Estrella (10-1, 3.57 ERA, 69 K, 26 BB), LHP Weston Siefken (Holy Family HS, CO), MIF I-Ly Hsue (Lake Washington HS, WA), LHP Rodney Gregg (Peyton HS, CO). AJ Woodall (8-2, 3.30 ERA, 61 K, 20 BB). “We should be a well rounded 2019 FINISH: Third place in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference team with strong depth,” said Head Coach Paul Svagdis. “We return our KEY LOSSES: CF Trevor Kehe (.431, 18 HR, 15 2B, 58 RBI, 26 SB, drafted), tournament 4-man pitching rotation and our top two bullpen arms.” C Mikey Gangwish (.385, 15 HR, 15 2B, 55 RBI, 2018 Regional Player of TOP RETURNEES: 3B Tom Pellis (.348, 11 HR, 7 2B, 45 RBI, 17 SB), 1B Year), 1B Jace Selsor (.355, 9 HR, 21 2B, 45 RBI, 2018 Gold Glove), LF Parker Denny (.359, 7 HR, 10 2B, 36 RBI, 14 SB), SS Isaiah DiAndreth Joe Popp (.350, 6 HR, 21 2B, 41 RBI, Academic All American), SS Daniel (.296, 7 HR, 6 2B, 5 3B, 41 RBI), C Austin Braendel (.287, 3 HR, 6 2B, 12 22. WEST FLORIDA Ciraula (4-year starter). RBI, 9 SB), OF Jordan Fiedor (.282, 1 HR, 3 2B, 12 RBI, 11 SB), RHP Jared COACH: Mike Jeffcoat (489-267 in 14 years with the Argonauts) 2020 OUTLOOK: The Orediggers finished second at the South Central Kollar (5-3, 4.07 ERA, 72 K, 25 BB), RHP Marshall McGraw (4-2, 5.66 ERA, 54 K, 31 BB), RHP George Coyle (6-3, 5.13 ERA, 41 K, 11 BB, 4 SV), RHP 2019 RECORD: 37-18 Regional and posted a 40-15 overall record last season. Six position player starters are back along with three key pitchers in LHP Walter Pennington Calden Wood (2 SV, 3-0, 4.71 ERA, 24 K, 7 BB). 2019 FINISH: Participated in NCAA South Regional (10-3, 3.51 ERA, 93 K, 22 BB), RHP Drew Hill (8-3, 3.95 ERA, 111 K, 38 BB) TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Derek Orndorff (Penn State), LHP MacClean and RHP Tyler Blomster (10-3, 4.30 ERA, 98 K, 32 BB). One position player TOP RETURNEES: OF Matthew Estrada (.374, 3 HR, 5 2B, 29 RBI, 8 SB), Maund (Penn Trafford HS, PA), INF Jack Oberdorf (Greensburg Salem to watch is 3B Derek Daly (.316, 18 HR, 7 2B, 48 RBI). “We return three OF Bryant Harris Jr. (.319, 2 HR, 4 2B, 7 RBI), INF Adam Imwalle (.317, HS, PA), C/1B Tanner Froehlich (Plum HS, PA), OF Carl Turner (Columbus, top end starters with All-American stuff,” said Head Coach Robby Bales. 1 HR, 9 2B, 35 RBI), C Trevor Payne (.306, 1 HR, 13 2B, 39 RBI, 6 SB), OH). “We have added an outstanding recruiting class with some JUCO bats. UT Dylan Menhennett (.263, 4 HR, 5 2B, 31 RBI, 7 SB), RHP Daniel Floyd We will rely heavily on our pitching staff and have added some freshmen KEY LOSSES: CF Craig Lewis (injured in 2019, drafted), RHP Kenny Wells, (7-1, 3.91 ERA, 65 K, 21 BB, 4 SV), LHP Hunter Lucas (1-0, 3.10 ERA, 15 DH Andrew Chuba (All PSAC, All Region, .373, 17 xbh, 33 RBI, 19 SB), OF Nick Stotler (.348, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 10 SB), INF Chris Law (All PSAC, .317, 14 xbh, 24 RBI). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Griffins posted a 32-20 record last season and return four position player starters and eight pitchers. Seton Hill also landed a superb recruiting class of 17 newcomers. Two players to watch include 1B Parker Denny (.359, 7 HR, 10 2B, 36 RBI) and 3B Tom Pellis (.348, 11 HR, 7 2B, 45 RBI, 17 SB). “We have added depth and talent on the mound and return a nucleus of hitters that led the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in hitting last season,” said Head Coach Marc Marizzaldi. “We should be a very athletic team with good leadership.”

LHP ZACK NOLL 1B DANIEL CIPRIANO …10-2, 2.92 ERA, 102 Strikeouts, 29 Walks For Point Loma Nazarene …Hit .405, 18 HR, 15 2B For Montana St. Billings Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 41 Top NCAA Division III Baseball Players Spotlighted T U C S O N , A r i z . — T h e Jordan Kaplan, Coe College Ty Robinson, Denison following list includes NCAA Josh Wagner, Penn State AJ Falconite, Stevens Institute Division III Players to Watch for Behrend of Tech. 2020 as chosen by NCAA Div. Kasey Bass, Wisconsin-Stout AJ Gill, Aurora III coaches across the USA and Kyler Kent, Webster Alex Cappitelli, Wesleyan (CT) compiled by Collegiate Baseball Mike Dato, Monmouth (IL) Brandon Cooper, Adrian newspaper. Mitch Walker, Rowan Chase Smith, Penn State Left-Handed Pitchers Paul Dobravec, Aurora Harrisburg Sam Carpenter, Piedmont Peter Capel, SUNY Old Chris Baker, Washington Adam Gregory, Concordia Westbury College Chicago Peter DeMaria, Tufts Chris Festa, Johns Hopkins Austin Correia, Whittier Sergio Diaz, DeSales Cole Steadman, Birmingham- Brandon Bohl, Wisconsin-Stout Ted Eppinga, Hope Southern Brian Owens, Christopher Trevor Mattson, Arcadia Coltrane Tait, New York Univ. Newport Tommy Fogarty, Elmira Conner Clark, Christopher Carson McKoon, Washington Tyler Bradshaw, Hardin- Newport and Lee Simmons Corey White, Mount Union Chandler Bierley, Stevens Tyler Hozapfel, Misericorida Cullen Motsinger, Texas Institute of Tech. Will Krushena, Denison Lutheran Drew Rybach, Rowan Zak Koroneos, Penn State Dan Brown, UMass Boston Evan Faxon, Wooster Harrisburg Dane Goodman, Whittier Ford Ladd, New York Univ. Matt Lange, Drew Daniel Parr, Cal Lutheran Hanan Mauldin, Birmingham- Second Basemen David LeBlanc, Husson Southern Spence Johns, Berry Dudley Taw, Baldwin Wallace Hayden Clark, Hardin- Aaron Wong, Chapman Evan Maday, Hope Simmons Alex Kokos, Rowan Evan Plummer, DeSales Jack Greene, Coe College Brady Wood, Adrian Ford Sherrington, Hendrix Anthony Brophy, St. John Casey Boudreau, Westfield Grant Thompson, Shenandoah Fisher State Jack Feeley, Benedictine James Nittoli, Trinity (TX) Elias Varinos, Tufts Jake Oliger, Babson Kyle Blunt, Aurora Hunter Staniske, Wisconsin- Jake Simon, College of New Matt Ashbaugh, Washington-St. Oshkosh Jersey Louis Juan Pablo Leon, Hendrix Jansen Crossley, Elmira Matt O’Sullivan, Wisconsin- Justin Burberi, Waynesburg J i m m y M c L a u g h l i n , Whitewater Kenan Kolanda, Worcester Benedictine Matthew Hickey, Texas State Joe Fichera, Keystone Lutheran Mike Eberle, Johns Hopkins Joe Kalafut, Edgewood Maxwell Denny, Adrian LF BRET WILLIAMS Mike Cirilli, Alvernia Justin Meekins, Salisbury Mike Smith, Washington …Hit .431 With 18 HR, 17 2B, 70 RBI For Penn State Harrisburg Tommy McDonald, St. Olaf Keegan Woolford, Shenandoah College Cole Bosch, Drew Kelsey Launi, Franklin & James Green, Saint Mary’s Jeff Serin, Drew Mo Hanley, Adrian Marshall (MN) Third Basemen Palmer Steventon, Birmingham- Relief Pitchers Mason Meredith, Trinity (TX) Jameson Carey, New England Ben Swords, Webster Southern Gerard DePhillips, Shenandoah Mason Opple, Hope Jeremy Dyzenhaus, Rowan Harry Witwer-Dukes, Wooster Thomas Zbezinsky, Penn State Joe Prisco, New York Univ. Mateo Calle, Concordia Jeremy Sabathne, Arcadia Brian McAuliffe, Denison Behrend Brady Leahy, Bethel (MN) Chicago Jesse Colford, Husson Andrew Hillier, Southern Tom Costino, Ithaca Brandon Jenkins, Haverford Matt Piechowski, Saint Mary’s John Catchmark, Alvernia Maine Trevor Adkins, Heidelberg Christian Slattery, Cal Lutheran (MN) John Poccia, DeSales Ben Wallace, Central (IA) Tristan Phillips, Heidelberg Connor Spear, Wisconsin- Nick Martin, Westfield State Jordy Allard, Babson Dylan Blake, St. Olaf Will McManaman, Denison Whitewater Noah Jensen, Wisconsin- Josh Husby, Christopher Joey Frederickson, Bethel Xavier Marmol, Salisbury Ethan Osgood, Washington Whitewater Newport (MN) Graham Laubscher, St. Thomas College Quenton Wellington, Franklin Josh Joy, Southern Maine Kyle Jenkins, Heidelberg (MN) Hayden Day, Hardin-Simmons (IN) Kam Miller, Hope Henry Haack, Denison Matt Zaffino, Hamilton Ryan Bixler, Franklin (IN) Right-Handed Pitchers Kenneth Howe, Keuka Joe Sarni, SUNY Old Westbury Michael Nickles, Randolph- Ryan Monson, Washington and Ben Lambert, Southern Maine Kenny Lippman, Denison Jordan Williams, Adrian Macon Lee Ben Marsico, Washingon & Krae Sparks, Franklin (IN) Mike Tobin, Concordia Ryan Daues, Tufts Ryan Probst, Cal Lutheran Jefferson Marcusa Krupke, Bethel (MN) Chicago Thomas Pasquale, St. John Sam Toriano, Southern Maine Ian McCole, Misericordia Mark Tindall, Trinity (TX) Nolan Dousa, Husson Fisher Seth Tucker, Hendrix Jonathan Cole, Franklin & Matt Nickles, Randolph-Macon Mitch Blake, Arcadia Wyatt Myers, Cortland State Shawn Nickles, Randolph- Marshall Michael Zubovich, Randolph- Spencer Langdon, Tufts Zeke Diamond, Emory Macon Mason Miller, Waynesburg Macon Tim Geissel, St. John Fisher Kyle Halverson, St. Thomas Stephen Edgett, St. John Fisher Matt Mulhern, Webster Mike Walley, College of New TJ Deardorff, Coe College (MN) Thomas Persicheiti, College of Nick Garcia, Chapman Jersey Ty Liaromatis, Benedictine Shortstops New Jersey Zach Kammin, Coe College Mitch Midea, John Carroll Tyler Jackson, Penn State Aaron Zawadzki, John Carroll Trey Hicks, Christopher Aidan Tucker, Tufts Nathan Bass, Haverford Harrisburg Alex Ludwick, Baldwin Newport Andrei Stoyanow, Hendrix Nathan Brandecker, Saint John’s Tyler Jones, North Central Wallace Tyrone Patterson, Worchester Andrew DeRoche, Trinity (CT) (MN) David Clarke, Chicago Alfredo Granier, Birmingham- Poly Inst. Andrew Hill, Wooster Nick Drake, Washington & Southern Zach Walch, Berry Andrew Johnson, Haverford Jefferson Catchers Payton Jancsy, Chicago Adam Santa Cruz, La Verne Brooks Vertoske, Keuka Andrew Steele, John Carroll Nick Smith, Baldwin Wallace Avery Lehman, St. Thomas Rob Marinec, North Central Dillon Bowman, Johns Andy Hammond, Birmingham- Patrick Quinn, SUNY Old Hopkins (MN) Southern Westbury Alex Rodriguez, Trinity (CT) Drew Littwin, Chapman Designated Hitters Austin Polezoes, North Central Pete Nielsen, College of New Brett Hudspeth, Hardin- Evan Meade, Piedmont Ryan Zwier, Washington Ben Coker, Berry Jersey Simmons Jack Schramel, Saint John’s College Ben Gottesman, UMass Boston Pierce Banks, Adrian David Cardona, College of New (MN) Chase Clouser, Penn State Brandon Brunnell, Husson Brian Kane, Alvernia Jersey Jacob Rains, Hardin-Simmons Altoona Cameron Crowley, Trinity (CT) Ryan Loutos, Washington-St. Dylan Towey, Arcadia Justin Graham, St. John Fisher Matt Bruno, Cortland State Carson Davis, Mount Union Louis Gunner Rainey, Adrian JJ Freeman, Franklin & Ryan DePalma, Farmingdale Carson Kulina, Shenandoah Ryan Miller, Benedictine Hunter Merrill, Wisconsin- Marshall State Carter Turnquist, Aurora Ryan Riddle, Central (IA) Stout Kobe Rogerson, Husson Tanner Wright, Cal Lutheran Charlie Klemm, North Central Sam Westermeyer, St. Olaf Joe Charpentier, John Carroll Joe Jimenez, Chapman Luis Atiles, New England CJ Otteman, Hope Scott Roberts, Cal Lutheran Max Lahn, Denison Multi-Position Athletes Clayton Dwyer, Salisbury Sean Beaver, Webster Mark Ochoa, Heidelberg David Larson, Worchester Poly Michael Goodrich, Trinity Nick Carlini, Keystone Cole Carman, Concordia Sean Mahan, Worcester State Nick Santoro, Wisconsin- Inst. Chicago Sean Roberts, Keystone (TX) Frank LoGuidice, Kean Michael White, DeSales Whitewater Coleton Reitan, Wesleyan (CT) Shane Bogli, Westfield State Parker Shaffer, Lynchburg Jimmy Adkins, Salisbury Conner Sharp, Monmouth (IL) Shayne Audet, New England Mike Amandola, Farmingdale Allen Murphy, St. John Fisher State Thomas Miller, Adrian Connor Malcolm, Bethel (MN) Taber Carter, Elmira Thomas Paulich, Stevens Tech. John Brinkman, Washington-St. Corey Cater, Trinity (TX) Thomas Messina, Farmingdale Mitch Butvilas, Bethel (MN) Louis Trace Siancik, Hope Will Karp, Haverford Dan Zelina, Mount Union State Brian Lyle, Chicago Travis Van Houten, Penn State Daniel Steve, Keuka Tom Jacob, Misericordia First Basemen Harrisburg Dylan Fashempour, UMass Troy Frazier, Cal Lutheran Dan Harwood, Wooster Outfielders Joey Stock, Saint John’s (MN) Boston Tyler Bell, Babson Brody Mariotti, Concordia Bret Williams, Penn State Richard Brereton, Emory Gage Feeney, Southern Maine Tylor Arruda, UMass Boston Chicago Harrisburg Steven Burke, Farmingdale Gavin Schaefer-Hood, Westin Muir, Wisconsin- Buzz Shirley, Ithaca Colin Bevard, Cortland State State Hamilton Whitewater Catcher Cumming, Penn State Derek Manning, Elizabethtown Brian Williams, Birmingham- Hunter Barber, St. Olaf Zach Durat, Cortland State Altoona Matt Koperniak, Trinity (CT) Southern Jace Baumann, Wisconsin- Zane Leister, Penn State Connor Morin, New England Rafe Chaumette, Trinity (TX) Garrett Jackson, Lynchburg South Altoona Jimmy Monaghan, Salisbury Scott Giordano, Cortland State Kinston Carson, Lynchburg Jack Hodgins, Hendrix Sam Bennett, Chicago John Carmody, North Central Tyler Cauley, Texas Lutheran Zach Marzano, Kean Page 42 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 NCAA Div. III Preview: No. 1 Chapman Loaded 1. CHAPMAN COACH: Scott Laverty (184-84 in six years with the Panthers; 482-345-1 overall) 2020 NCAA Div. III 2019 RECORD: 44-12 2019 FINISH: National Champion Baseball Top 40 Rank School (2019 Record) Points TOP RETURNEES: C Joe Jimenez (.302, 2 HR, 5 2B, 21 RBI, 12 SB), DH Kevin Gregersen (.296, 1 HR, 5 2B, 14 RBI), 2B Aaron Wong (.295, 1. Chapman, CA (44-12) 286 1 HR, 14 2B, 29 RBI, 10 SB), OF/1B Hank Zeisler (.305, 6 HR, 11 2B, 30 2. Webster, MO (37-13) 282 RBI), 1B Mack Cheli (.263, 3 HR, 14 2B, 30 RBI), SS Drew Littwin (.294, 13 2B, 34 RBI, 14 SB), CF Brad Shimabuku (.340, 6 2B, 26 RBI, 13 SB), 3. Heidelberg, OH (35-15) 280 3B Miguel Cebedo (.310, 1 HR, 6 2B, 17 RBI), RHP Nick Garcia (9-0, 12 4. Trinity, TX (35-12) 277 SV, 0.64 ERA, 82 K, 14 BB), RHP Cody Turner (5-2, 5 SV, 2.98 ERA, 46 5. Kean, NJ (31-16) 274 K, 20 BB),RHP Riley Glenn (2-0, 3.38 ERA, 28 K, 23 BB). 6. Southern Maine (37-9) 270 TOP NEWCOMERS: C/INF Dylan Holt (Marina HS, CA), RHP Walt 7. Washington-St. Louis, MO (34-7-1) 267 Thompson (Bishop O’Dowd HS, CA), LHP Scott Burkland (Sam Ramon Valley HS, CA), RHP Grant Manning (Dublin HS, CA), LHP Conner Niemann 8. Cortland St., NY (34-13-1) 264 (Eastside Catholic HS, WA), OP/INF Davis Mieliwocki (Burbank HS, CA), 9. Denison, OH (39-9) 260 INF Oliver Sellman (The Branson School, CA). 10. Birmingham-Southern, AL (42-15) 257 KEY LOSSES: RHP Tyler Peck (Pitcher of the Year), RHP Jonathan Second Ten Hernandez (All-Region), RHP Mason Collins, SS Jarod Penniman, OF Tristan Kevitch, OF Alex Tsuruda. 11. Coe, IA (37-8) 255 12. Wooster, OH (30-15) 252 2020 OUTLOOK: Chapman won its second NCAA Div. 3 national title in baseball last season and returns six position player starters and an 13. Salisbury, MD (34-8-1) 250 exceptional pitcher in RHP Nick Garcia (12 SV, 9-0, 0.64 ERA, 82 K). Factor 14. Adrian, MI (37-9) 247 in an exceptional recruiting class of 12 newcomers, and the Panthers are the favorite to win the 2020 title. “We have a great group of playoff experienced 15. Wisconsin-Whitewater (35-12) 244 players returning for 2020,” said Head Coach Scott Laverty. “We also have a 16. Trinity, CT (30-9) 241 fantastic group of freshmen to help us get back in the playoff mix again.” 17. Texas Lutheran (31-14) 238 18. Aurora, IL (35-11) 236 2. WEBSTER 19. North Central, IL (34-13) 233 COACH: Bill Kurich (433-169 in 13 years with the Gorloks) 20. Tufts, MA (31-11) 230

2019 RECORD: 37-13 1B DAN HARWOOD Third Ten 21. Cal. Lutheran, CA (28-16) 227 2019 FINISH: Tied For 7th at NCAA Div. 3 College World Series …Hit .424, 5 HR, 18 2B, 49 RBI For Wooster 22. UMass Boston, MA (37-14) 225 TOP RETURNEES: SS Matt Staker (.329, 1 HR, 4 2B, 37 RBI), 3B Ben RHP Corey Cater (7-3, 2.43 ERA, 71 K, 29 BB). “It should be a big year for 23. Hendrix, AR (30-14) 222 Swords (.358, 7 HR, 20 2B, 52 RBI, 15 SB), RF A.J. Smith (.342, 3 HR, 11 2B, our program as the senior class is large and has one more crack at things,” 31 RBI, 12 SB), C Joe Swanson (.302, 6 2B, 19 RBI), 1B Kyler Kent (.295, said Assistant Coach David Smith. “We have some great infield, outfield, 24. Penn. State Harrisburg (33-15-1) 220 7 HR, 6 2B, 41 RBI), CF Aron Hopp (.243, 4 2B, 22 RBI, 23 SB), LF Adam catcher and pitcher transfers to mix with a returning group that has plenty of 25. Saint John’s, MN (32-14) 217 Lovell (.311, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 6 SB), RHP Matt Mulhearn (12-2, 2.13 ERA, 102 unfinished business. Mental toughness will define how far we can go.” K, 11 BB), RHP Sean Beaver (8-3, 2.30 ERA, 68 K, 21 BB), RHP Brendan 26. Farmingdale St., NY (32-9) 214 May (4-2, 3.28 ERA, 35 K, 16 BB), Relief Shane Donovan (1 SV, 0-0, 3.24 27. Misericordia, PA (35-13) 211 ERA, 15 AP), Relief Dakota Borman (0 SV, 3-2, 4.41 ERA, 10 AP, 34 K). 5. KEAN 28. Johns Hopkins, MD (37-13) 209 TOP NEWCOMERS: P Cooper Hake (IU South Bend), RF Noah Hopkins COACH: Neil Ioviero (691-297 in 23 years with the Cougars) 29. Babson, MA (39-10) 206 (Liberty Christian Academy, TX), 2B Hayden Kent (Pottsboro HS, TX), SS Caleb Zbrozek (Normal Community HS, IL), CF Landon Vahle (St. Michael 2019 RECORD: 31-16 30. Washington & Jefferson, PA (38-13) 203 The Archangel H., MO), 1B Dylan Coleman (Notre Dame HS, IL), P Jordan Fourth Ten 2019 FINISH: Finalist at Kean Regional Smevoll (Marian Catholic HS, IL). 31. Concordia Chicago, IL (42-10) 200 TOP RETURNEES: 1B Steve Santigate (season-ending injury but back at KEY LOSSES: P Adrian Santiago (7-3, 9 SV, 26 AP, 56 K, 19 BB), 2B full strength), 2B Derek Walker (.298, 4 2B, 19 RBI, 16 SB), SS Brandon 32. Christopher Newport, VA (35-10) 195 Danny Strohm (.257, 2 HR, 12 2B, 32 RBI, Gold Glove winner), RF Nate Johannessen (.247, 4 2B, 12 RBI), 3B Mike Perone (.278, 2 HR, 8 2B, 3 3B, 33. College of New Jersey (33-11) 193 Tholl (.309, 2 HR, 14 2B, 21 RBI). 27 RBI), LF/LHP Frank LoGiudice (.366, 10 2B, 36 RBI, 11 SB, 8-2, 2.36 34. Shenandoah, VA (35-15) 190 2020 OUTLOOK: The Gorloks tied for seventh at the NCAA Div. 3 World ERA, 47 K), RF Nick Polizzano (.322, 2 HR, 11 2B, 26 RBI), DH/LHP Zach Series last season and return seven position player starters and five key Marzano (.373, 4 HR, 10 2B, 5 3B, 41 RBI, 2-1, 2 SV, 2.16 ERA), RHP & 35. Rowan, NJ (32-13) 187 pitchers. Two players to watch include All-American 3B Ben Swords (.358, LHP Tyler Hopman (5-6, 2.75 ERA, 56 K), RHP Justin Diefenbach (season 36. Ithaca, NY (31-9) 185 7 HR, 20 2B, 52 RBI, 15 SB) and RHP Matt Mulhearn (12-2, 2.13 ERA, ending injury), LHP Dan Chiusano (3-3, 2.92 ERA, 25 K). 37. New England, NH (29-18) 183 102 K, 11 BB). “Having lost only three players that saw significant action CF Phil Mahlik (Ramapo College), LHP Kevin Stewart from a season ago, we should once again be a top contending team for TOP NEWCOMERS: 38. Randolph-Macon, VA (28-10-1) 180 (Ramapo College), RHP Collin Kiernan (Rutgers, Miami Dade, led NJ in conference, Regional and Super Regional titles,” said Head Coach Bill strikeouts in H.S. his junior and senior seasons), C Josh Jackson (Delaware 39. Baldwin Wallace, OH (27-17) 178 Kurich. “We have a chance to advance to the World Series for the second St.), 2B Cristian Corcione (Freehold HS, NJ), 1B Mike Medvetz (William 40. Piedmont, GA (29-10) 175 straight year and compete for a national title.” Paterson), RHP Matt Baker (Old Bridge HS, NJ). Other Teams Receiving Votes: Hope, La 3. HEIDELBERG KEY LOSSES: 2B John Carello (.370, 44 runs scored). Verne (CA), Franklin (IN), Keuka (NY), St. 2020 OUTLOOK: Kean rolled to a 31-16 record last season and was a COACH: Chad Fitzgerald (135-81 in 6 years with the Student Prince) Olaf (MN), Westfield St. (MA), Penn State finalist at the Kean Regional. Seven position player starters are back along Altoona (PA), Husson (ME), Worcester State 2019 RECORD: 35-15 with eight quality pitchers. Two outstanding athletes return in LF/LHP Frank LoGiudice (.366, 10 2B, 36 RBI, 11 SB, 8-2, 2.36 ERA, 47 K) and DH/LHP (MA), DeSales (PA), Hardin-Simmons (TX), 2019 FINISH: Tied for 7th at NCAA Div. 3 College World Series Zach Marzano (.373, 4 HR, 10 2B, 5 3B, 41 RBI, 2 SV, 2-1, 2.16 ERA). St. John Fisher (NY), Franklin & Marshall “Basically the whole team returns along with five top transfers and key TOP RETURNEES: C Mark Ochoa (.344, 6 HR, 11 2B, 49 RBI), 3B Kyle players coming off injury last year,” said Head Coach Neil Ioviero. “This (PA), SUNY Old Westbury (NY), Keystone Jenkins (.345, 3 HR, 14 2B, 48 RBI),2B Tyler Smith (.345, 8 2B, 20 RBI, will put us in the position to be one of the top teams in the country. Zach (PA), Benedictine (IL), Hamilton (NY), Haver- 10 SB), DH Eric Devore (.343, 3 HR, 11 2B, 24 RBI), 1B Jake Davis (.218, Marzano is our No. 4 hitter in the lineup who can hit with power and run. 4 HR, 4 2B, 17 RBI), SS Zach Doran (.307, 2 HR, 10 2B, 23 RBI, 16 SB), He also pitches with an 86-89 mph fastball.” ford (PA), Emory (GA), Alvernia, St. Thomas LF Keaton Mark (.314, 3 2B, 10 RBI, 7 SB), LHP Trevor Adkins (8-4, 4.31 (MN). ERA, 81 K, 37 BB), LHP Tristan Phillips (6-0, 3.31 ERA, 37 K, 8 BB), RHP Cam Deemer (DNP), LHP Brady Knizner (1 SV, 2-1, 2.74 ERA, 23 AP, 27 Source: Collegiate Baseball K), RHP Mason Metz (1 SV, 4-1, 2.60 ERA, 18 AP, 24 K). 6. SOUTHERN MAINE COACH: Ed Flaherty (1,041-459-4 in 34 years with the Huskies) TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Ridge Clark (Vermillion HS., OH), OF/P Ryan Hackworth (Leo HS, IN), OF/P Adam McVicker (Bishop Hartley HS, OH), 2019 RECORD: 37-9 INF Seth Scoville (Wheeling Jesuit University), RHP Mason Rose (Beaver O’Connor (Chicago, IL), INF Joe Georger (Appleton, WI), LHP Joseph 2019 FINISH: Second at Southern Maine Regional Area HS, PA), C Thomas Sauer (DeSalles HS, OH), LHP Jake Hall (Seneca Hettinger (Torrance, CA), RHP Kyle Coates (Elgin, IL). East HS, OH). TOP RETURNEES: 3B Andrew Hillier (.394, 5 HR, 16 2B, 40 RBI), SS KEY LOSSES: RHP John Howard (National Pitcher of Year, 11-1, 1.23 Andrew Olszak (.337, 8 2B, 24 RBI), CF Sam Troiano (.310, 9 HR, 10 2B, KEY LOSSES: OF Matt Psychas (3rd team ABCA All-American), OF Kane ERA), 2B Evan Nagel (.303, 10 2B, 13 SB). 36 RBI, 10 SB), LF Dylan Hapworth (.303, 5 HR, 7 2B, 33 RBI), C Jason Bateman (2nd team ABCA All-Region, 2nd in country in hits), RHP Alex Sir Komulainen (.260, 3 2B, 8 RBI), RHP Ben Lambert (10-1, 1.38 ERA, 67 K, Louis (2nd team ABCA All-Region, 9-3 record), RHP Joey Wenning (HM 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bears rolled to a 34-7-1 record last season and 30 BB), RHP Gage Feeney (7-2, 3.59 ERA, 35 K, 23 BB), RHP Josh Joy All-OAC, 11 saves), 1B Parker Fronk (HM All-OAC, 5 HR, 38 RBI in 50 were a finalist in regional action. Eight position player starters return along (5-1, 3.60 ERA, 27 K, 16 BB). games played). with five quality pitchers. One key player to watch is returning first team All-American 1B/RHP John Brinkman (.417, 3 HR, 11 2B, 51 RBI, 5 SV, TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Janek Lutzsa (Oxford Hills HS, ME, All-State), 2020 OUTLOOK: Heidelberg rolled to a 35-15 record last season and tied 2-1, 0.00 ERA). “We lost two key seniors but return 32 guys from a team OF Donato Tocci (Portland HS, ME, All-State), 1B Ashton Kennison (Oxford for seventh at the NCAA Div. 3 World Series. Seven position player starters that had the most successful season in our program’s history,” said Head Hills HS, ME, All-State), 3B Lucas Francis (Lisbon HS, ME, All-State), P Ben return along with nine pitchers. Key players to watch include C Mark Ochoa, Coach Pat Bloom. “We led NCAA Div. 3 in ERA, WHIP and shutouts last Afthim (Windham HS, ME, All-State), P Matt Burnett (Ellsworth HS, ME, one of the top defensive catchers in the nation (.344, 6 HR, 11 2B, 49 RBI) season. Our expectations are high. But we must continue to become a more All-State), C/P Cam Seymour (Thornton Academy, ME, All-State). and LHP Trevor Adkins (8-4, 4.31 ERA, 81 K, 37 BB). “We are a team that balanced and dynamic team to compete with the best.” has a ton of experience coming back from the 2019 World Series,” said KEY LOSSES: 2B Jake Dexter (All-American, 8 SV, 2-2, 1.49 ERA, .373 Head Coach Chad Fitzgerald. “We have a deep pitching staff and return BA, 4 HR), Relief Henry Curran (3-0, 1.50 ERA, 2 SV), CF Devin Warren the majority of a lineup that led the country in hits. We have a chance to be (.356, 5 HR, 43 RBI), RF Zach Quintal (.358, 4 HR, 47 RBI). 8. CORTLAND ST. a very solid team in 2020.” 2020 OUTLOOK: The Huskies finished second at the New England Regional COACH: Joe Brown (744-198-4 with the Red Dragons) and posted a 37-9 overall record last season. Five position player starters 2019 RECORD: 34-13-1 4. TRINITY (TX) are back along with five quality pitchers. Key players to watch include All- American RHP Ben Lambert (10-1, 1.38 ERA, 67 K, 30 BB) and 3B Andrew 2019 FINISH: Lost Super Regional at Babson COACH: Tim Scannell (698-266 record with the Tigers) Hillier (.394, 5 HR, 16 2B, 40 RBI). “We need to fill the shoes of four key TOP RETURNEES: OF Colin BeVard (.359, 7 HR, 16 2B, 50 RBI), OF Scott 2019 RECORD: 35-12 players,” said Head Coach Ed Flaherty. “However, our incoming class is one of the best I’ve had in 34 years. With the majority of our pitching staff Giordano (.326, 4 HR, 21 2B, 45 RBI), OF Joe Tardif (.306, 2 2B, 15 RBI), 2019 FINISH: 14-4 in SCAC and eliminated at Texas Lutheran Regional returning, I feel we will be as competitive as every other year.” DH Matt Bruno (.337, 3 HR, 5 2B, 25 RBI), 1B Sam Kippen (.275, 3 HR, 11 RBI), 3B Wyatt Myers (.306, 7 HR, 14 2B, 42 RBI), C James Varian (.321, TOP RETURNEES: LF Rafe Chaumette (.351, 6 HR, 5 2B, 44 RBI), CF 3 HR, 6 2B, 36 RBI), RHP Zach Durant (7-4, 2.96 ERA, 63 K, 23 BB), RHP Mason Meredith (.328, 6 HR, 6 2B, 40 RBI), C Michael Goodrich (.315, 7 Ryan Flansburg (3-0, 4.44 ERA, 23 K, 19 BB), RHP Nick Morena (2-0, 4.99 HR, 10 2B, 39 RBI), SS Jack Wisniewski (.276, 8 2B, 21 RBI), 3B MJ Metz 7. WASHINGTON-ST. LOUIS ERA, 33 K, 16 BB), RHP Dan Hobbs (2 SV, 1-0, 3.30 ERA, 20 AP, 22 K). (.218, 2 HR, 3 2B, 14 RBI), 2B Blake Johnson (.245, 4 2B, 10 RBI), RHP COACH: Pat Bloom (115-49-1 in 4 years with the Bears; 508-224-1 Corey Cater (7-3, 2.43 ERA, 71 K, 29 BB), RHP Mark Tindall (6-0, 3.75 overall) TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Ben Rhodes (Fulton-Montgomery CC), LHP Dmitri ERA, 58 K, 27 BB), LHP James Nittoli (6-1, 4.68 ERA, 45 K, 20 BB), RHP Murray (Iona), LHP Spencer Weyand (Saint John Fisher), RHP Takoda 34-7-1 Carter Fronk (1 SV, 2-0, 1.12 ERA, 12 AP, 22 K), RHP Arjun Thaker (2-1, 2019 RECORD: Saitar (Oneonta State), INF Bryan Rivera (Niagara CC), INF Brendan May (McGraw HS, NY), LHP David Lyskawa (Md.-Baltimore County Univ.). 2.64 ERA, 10 AP, 23 K). 2019 FINISH: Finalist at Washington Regional KEY LOSSES: SS Dan Scweitzer, LHP Matt Valin (All-American), LHP Isiah TOP NEWCOMERS: C Tyler Pettit (Incarnate Word), SS Michael Herrera TOP RETURNEES: 1B/RHP John Brinkman (.417, 3 HR, 11 2B, 51 RBI, Hudson, RHP Chris Puzakulics, 2B Marcos Perivolaris. (Abilene Christian), OF Evan McDonald (Prairie View A&M), P Joel Thomas 2-1, 5 SV, 0.00 ERA, 9 AP, 17 K), SS Caleb Durbin (.392, 2 HR, 14 2B, (Paradise Valley C.C.). 26 RBI, 18 SB), OF Sean Robinson (.338, 0 HR, 5 2B, 11 RBI), OF John 2020 OUTLOOK: The Red Dragons finished second at the Babson Super Ostrander (.289, 8 2B, 22 RBI, 11 SB), C Thomas Gardner (.271, 7 2B, 22 KEY LOSSES: RF Jake Martin (SCAC Player of the Year), 3B/DH Daylas Regional and posted a 34-13-1 overall record. Seven position player starters RBI), DH Zac Styka (.339, 1 HR, 1 2B, 11 RBI), OF Brendan Hall (.333, 1 Binder, UT John Tucker, RHP Jeff Lonnecker (All-Conference pitcher), are back along with four key pitchers. Two players to watch include OF HR, 6 2B, 16 RBI), 3B Collin Kahal (.250, 6 2B, 11 RBI), RHP Ryan Loutos RHP Ian Hussian. Colin BeVard (.359, 7 HR, 16 2B, 50 RBI) and OF Scott Giordano (.326, (2-1, 1.77 ERA, 92 K, 16 BB), LHP Matt Ashbaugh (7-0, 2.673 ERA, 48 K, 4 HR, 21 2B, 45 RBI). “As always, our expectations are very high,” said 2020 OUTLOOK: The Tigers posted a 35-12 record last season and were 15 BB), RHP Mitchell Black (2-2, 2.18 ERA, 34 K, 11 BB), RHP Matt Lopes Head Coach Joe Brown. “We return virtually all of our offense, and those a regional qualifier. Six position player starters return along with five key (4 SV, 3-0, 2.19 ERA, 14 AP, 30 K). hitters are special to the program. I believe we will field very well, and with pitchers. Players to watch include LF Rafe Chaumette (.351, 6 HR, 5 2B, TOP NEWCOMERS: C Hunter Goldberg (Memphis, TN), OF Broghan 44 RBI) who has been an NECBL All-Star for the past two summers and Continued On Page 43 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 43

Continued From Page 42 31 RBI, 22 SB), RHP Andrew DeRoche (7-2, 2.32 ERA, 37 K, 24 BB), RHP Cameron Crowley (8-2, 2.42 ERA, 28 K, 29 BB), RHP JImmy Fahey (2-0, a few young pitchers stepping up, we should be good enough to compete 3.38 ERA, 24 K, 19 BB, 1 SV), RP Will Simeone (2 SV, 2-2, 4.50 ERA, 14 for a national championship.” APP, 34 K), RP Alex Herbst (1 SV, 1-1, 3.86 ERA, 12 APP, 5 K). TOP NEWCOMERS: P Alex Shafer (junior; did not play), P Colby Fortin 9. DENISON (junior; did not play). COACH: Mike Deegan (192-102 in seven seasons with the Big Red) KEY LOSSES: P Erik Mohl (26 APP, 5-0, 4 SV, 55 IP, 38 K), SS Ben Reinisch (.261, 37 R, 13 SB), OF Geoff Stillman (.285, 28 R, 22 SB). 2019 RECORD: 39-9 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bantams posted a 30-9 record and were eliminated 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at Adrian Regional at the Trinity, CT Regional. Six position player starters are back along TOP RETURNEES: 1B Will Krushena (.374, 5 HR, 21 2B, 69 RBI), SS Max with five superb pitchers. Key players to watch include RF Matt Koperniak Lahn (.439, 17 2B, 38 RBI), 3B Brian McAuliffe (.329, 10 HR, 9 2B, 48 RBI), (.394, 6 HR, 13 2B, 31 RBI, 22 SB) and RHP Andrew DeRoche (7-2, 2.32 RF Ty Robinson (.347, 7 HR, 14 2B, 37 RBI), C Daniel Spencer (.360), CF ERA, 37 K, 24 BB). Cam Farren (.375, 7 2B, 23 RBI), 2B Anthony Ruggieri (.288, 8 2B, 24 RBI), LF Vince Walker (.308, 6 2B, 19 RBI), LHP Will McManaman (6-1, 3.36 ERA, 52 K, 16 BB), RHP Kenny Lippman (3-1, 4.27 ERA, 34 K, 26 BB), RHP Taylor 17. TEXAS LUTHERAN Perrett (5-2, 3.52 ERA, 51 K, 21 BB), RHP Henry Haack (3-0, 1.91 ERA, 21 COACH: Greg Burnett (337-186 with the Bulldogs) K, 4 BB), RHP Jack Arnstein (1-0, 4.43 ERA, 22 K, 10 BB). 2019 RECORD: 31-14 TOP NEWCOMERS: P Trey Holland (Sewanee, TN, 5-4, 52 K, 16 BB, 4.31 ERA), OF Danny Alvarez (Broward CC, .250, 3 2B, 8 RBI in 25 games). 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at Texas Lutheran Regional KEY LOSSES: P John Troll (9-0, 1 SV, 2.72 ERA, 55 K, 11 BB), P Danny TOP RETURNEES: OF Tyler Cauley (.329, 8 HR, 10 2B, 47 RBI, 16 SB), Brackman (8-3, 4.33 ERA, 74 K, 20 BB), P Mikey Rivera (7 SV, 4.19 ERA), OF Cullen Motsinger (.327, 1 HR, 8 2B, 31 RBI, 6 SB), 2B Austin Colon DH Grady Paine (.326, 4 HR, 12 2B, 30 RBI), OF Nick Pettigrew (.289, (.314, 4 2B, 29 RBI, 7 SB), C Spencer Brandt (.260, 4 2B, 16 RBI), SS Joe 15 RBI). Jimenez (.376, 1 HR, 6 2B, 23 RBI), 1B Cole Irby (.239, 1 HR, 6 2B, 26 RBI), UT Blade Strzelczyk (.298, 5 2B, 18 RBI), LHP Matthew Hickey (6-1, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Big Red rolled to a 39-9 record last season and 2.39 ERA, 31 K, 24 BB, 1 SV), RHP Landon Weatherly (2-0, 5.40 ERA, 19 competed at the Adrian Regional. Eight position player starters return along RHP BEN LAMBERT K, 13 BB), RP Riley Backs (1-0, 5.34 ERA, 13 APP, 17 K, 13 BB), RP Joe with five quality pitchers. Two exceptional players to watch include 1B Will …10-1, 1.38 ERA, 67 K For Southern Maine Burch (1-1, 4.82 ERA, 13 APP, 8 K, 10 BB). Krushena (.374, 5 HR, 21 2B, 69 RBI) and SS Max Lahn (.439, 17 2B, 38 RBI). “This is the most talented team we have had,” said Head Coach Mike TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP AJ Briscoe (Blanco HS, TX), 1B Tyler Post (San Deegan. “Several of our key players return while our pitching staff is young Antonio Johnson HS, TX), RHP James Taylor (Fort Bend Christian, TX), LHP but good. It will be interesting to see how we handle being one of the teams 13. SALISBURY Gavin Baker (New Mexico Highlands), OF Caleb Maly (Warton JC, TX). people chase instead of being the one doing the hunting.” COACH: Troy Brohawn (162-49-2 in 5 years with the Sea Gulls) KEY LOSSES: RHP Nathan Malinovsky (2X All American), 1B Chad Curtis 2019 RECORD: 34-8-1 (All Region), 3B Thomas Varner (3-year starter), RHP Drew Waller (4-year relief pitcher), RHP Cody Rimko (main reliever). 10. BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at Salisbury Regional 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bulldogs rolled to a 31-14 record last season and COACH: Jan Weisberg (393-150 in 12 seasons with the Panthers) TOP RETURNEES: OF Justin Meekins (.406, 5 HR, 5 2B, 26 RBI, 13 SB), participated in Regional action. Six position player starters are back led 1B Jimmy Monaghan (.375, 3 HR, 13 2B, 46 RBI), OF Brad Haas (.362, 2019 RECORD: 42-15 by OF Tyler Cauley (.329, 8 HR, 10 2B, 47 RBI, 16 SB) and LHP Matthew 2 HR, 9 2B, 38 RBI, 14 SB), SS/RHP Jimmy Adkins (.361, 1 HR, 8 2B, 36 Hickey (6-1, 2.39 ERA, 31 K, 24 BB). “This team has some young guys 2019 FINISH: Second at NCAA Div. 3 College World Series RBI, 12 SB, 5-1, 3.00 ERA, 54 K, 19 BB, 2 SV), OF Cam Hyder (.329, 4 2B, who played in big games last year,” said Head Coach Greg Burnett. “So 28 RBI, 10 SB), C Matt Padeway (.264, 2 HR, 5 2B, 17 RBI), RHP Clayton they should be able to lean on that experience this season. We should be TOP RETURNEES: RF Cole Steadman (All-Southern Athletic Assn., Dwyer (7-2, 3.91 ERA, 80 K, 9 BB, 2 SV), LHP Xavier Marmol (9-1, 2.47 a good defensive team, but we need the pitching staff to mature quickly. .339, 14 2B, 37 RBI), 2B Will Toner (.249, 3 HR, 9 2B, 24 RBI), INF/OF ERA, 41 K, 15 BB), RP Zach Amisano (5-0, 4.56 ERA, 32 K, 19 BB), RHP I expect us to improve as the season unfolds. Tyler Cauley is a two time Brian Williams (All World Series team, .327, 4 HR, 9 2B, 34 RBI, 18 SB), Jason McDonough (2-1, 4.32 ERA, 15 APP, 24 K, 13 BB). SS Alfredo Granier (All World Series team, .347, 3 2B, 24 RBI), CF Luke All-West Regional player and 2018 All-American. He has plus power and Depiero (.316, 1 2B, 17 RBI), LHP Hanan Mouldin (5-2, 1 SV, 0.80 ERA), TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Jackson Balzan (Shawnee HS, NJ), C Jacob good speed. We need him to anchor the middle of the lineup.” RHP Andy Hammond (7-3, 3.76 ERA, 47 K, 17 BB), RHP Tristan Harvin Ference (Linganore HS, MD), RHP Braden Stinar (Elizabethtown), RHP (5-0, 4.60 ERA). Colt Stemkowski (Rockland CC), OF Christian Murphy (Chesapeake CC), OF Kavi Caster (South River HS, MD), INF Will Burgess (Montgomery 18. AURORA TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Palmer Steventon (Lipscomb), INF Drew Love County CC). (Calhoun CC), OF/P Cam McNearney (Harrison HS, GA), OF Ian Hancock COACH: Adam Stevens (138-81 with the Spartans; 391-274 overall) INF Jack Barry (Pre-Season All American 2019). (Pope HS, GA), RHP Andrew Herlotz (Pope HS, GA), OF Will Lantis (Pope KEY LOSSES: 2019 RECORD: 35-11 HS, GA), INF Noah Best (Villa Ricca HS, GA). The Sea Gulls posted a 34-8-1 record last season and 2020 OUTLOOK: 2019 FINISH: Third place at Washington-St. Louis Regional KEY LOSSES: A.J. Hunt (Gold Glove winner), LHP Richie Misischia (SAA were eliminated at the Salisbury Regional. Six position player starters Pitcher of Year), 1B Tyler Wise (All-Region, Gold Glove winner), DH Tyler are back along with eight quality pitchers. Two players to watch include TOP RETURNEES: C Jett Wedekind (.324, 2 HR, 8 2B, 22 RBI), 1B Paul Hamel (All-Region), RHP John Michael Shirley. SS/RHP Jimmy Adkins (.361, 8 2B, 36 RBI, 5-1, 2 saves, 3.00 ERA, 54 Dobravec (.318, 18 2B, 30 RBI), 2B Austin Wiskow (.250, 5 2B, 18 RBI, 11 K, 19 BB) and RHP Clayton Dwyer (7-2, 2 saves, 3.91 ERA, 80 K, 9 BB). SB), 3B Colin Rivard (.335, 5 2B, 20 RBI, 12 SB), OF AJ Gill (.337, 10 HR, 9 2020 OUTLOOK: The Panthers finished second in the nation last year after “We return our entire pitching from a 34-8-1 team,” said Head Coach Troy 2B, 52 RBI), OF Dylan White (.299, 5 2B, 27 RBI), DH Jacob Bachio (.321, posting a 42-15 overall record. Five position player starters are back along Brohawn. “We added two transfer arms and one dominant freshman. We 3 2B, 14 RBI), LHP Kyle Blunt (7-0, 3.38 ERA, 34 K, 15 BB), RHP Carter with a trio of quality pitchers. Birmingham-Southern landed an impressive have six of the eight potential starters back. However, a few newcomers Turnquist (6-2, 3.53 ERA, 33 K, 17 BB), LHP Nick Malmberg (5-1, 4.81 ERA, recruiting haul of 12 newcomers. “Though we lost a lot of key players from our are competing for their spots.” 28 K, 14 BB), RP Seth Guitknect (2-1, 2.91 ERA, 14 APP, 16 K). national runner-up team from last season, we have a lot returning and have added a very good recruiting class,” said Head Coach Jan Weisberg. “We TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Corey Vondra (College of DuPage), UT Justin will again compete for the Southern Athletic Association title and beyond. Sartori (Waubonsee CC), RHP Jacob Golliher (Schaumburg HS, IL). One of our top players is INF/OF Brian Williams. He was on the All-College 14. ADRIAN World Series team last year. He is a dynamic athlete (6.55 runner) who can COACH: Craig Rainey (691-422 in 27 years with the Bulldogs) 2020 OUTLOOK: The Spartans posted a 35-11 record last season and hit for power and steal bases.” finished third at the Washington-St. Louis Regional. Seven position player 2019 RECORD: 37-9 starters are back along with four quality pitchers. Two players to watch are 1B Paul Dobravec (.318,18 2B, 30 RBI) and LHP Kyle Blunt (7-0, 3.38 ERA, 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at Adrian Regional 34 K, 15 BB). “We return a lot of experience, but we also graduated some 11. COE COLLEGE TOP RETURNEES: C Gunner Rainey (.411, 20 2B, 50 RBI, 5 SB), 2B great players and leadership,” said Head Coach Adam Stevens. “We like COACH: Steve Cook (517-448 in 23 years with the Kohawks) Brady Wood (.353, 2 HR, 11 2B, 47 RBI, 5 SB), SS Thomas Miller (.382, our newcomers and hope they can fill that void.” 4 HR, 13 2B, 50 RBI), OF Brandon Cooper (.393, 6 HR, 11 2B, 34 RBI, 6 2019 RECORD: 37-8 SB), 3B Sean O’Keefe (.286, 2 2B, 3 RBI), OF Tristin Richardson (.200, 1 2019 FINISH: Second at Birmingham-Southern Super Regional HR, 4 2B, 14 RBI), DH Kevin Cardentey (.278, 2 2B, 4 RBI), RHP Pierce 19. NORTH CENTRAL Banks (8-2, 3.67 ERA, 36 K, 28 BB), LHP Mo Hanley (5-1, 2.49 ERA, 71 TOP RETURNEES: UT Riley LeGrand (.366, 1 HR, 5 2B, 28 RBI, 8 SB), 1B COACH: Ed Mathey (357-244-2 in 14 years with the Cardinals; 651-615-4 K, 37 BB), LHP Maxwell Denny (9-0, 2.10 ERA, 55 K, 22 BB), RHP Jordan overall) Jordan Kaplan (.333, 5 HR, 13 2B, 33 RBI, 7 SB), SS TJ Johnson (.329, 1 Williams (7-1, 4.39 ERA, 12 APP, 51 K, 26 BB), RHP Spencer Ford (1 SV, HR, 8 2B, 28 RBI, 11 SB), C Daniel Berger (.292, 2 HR, 8 2B, 27 RBI), 3B 0-2, 4.24 ERA, 16 APP, 21 K). 2019 RECORD: 34-13 Jacob Henry (.341, 5 2B, 14 RBI, 6 SB), OF Kyle Alvarado (.286, 3 2B, 3 RBI), OF Isaac Evans (.271, 4 2B, 8 RBI, 8 SB), RHP Zach Kammin (11-1, TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Ty Peck, RHP Hunter Smith, LHP Elliott Edsall, 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at Wisconsin-Whitewater Regional 2.68 ERA, 77 K, 28 BB), LHP Jack Greene (7-2, 3.18 ERA, 82 K, 24 BB), 1B Angel Gutierrez, SS Michael Swanson, 3B AJ Miranda. RHP Andrew Schmit (4-3, 2.63 ERA, 61 K, 15 BB, 2 SV), RP TJ Deardorff TOP RETURNEES: C Rob Marinec (.344, 11 HR, 13 2B, 53 RBI, 15 SB), 3B/P Dugan Darnell (.314, 4 HR, 43 RBI, 8 SV), OF Zach (3 SV, 4-0, 1.05 ERA, 20 APP, 38 K, 8 BB), RP TJ Johnson (3 SV, 5-1, 1.48 KEY LOSSES: 1B John Carmody (.295, 8 HR, 7 2B, 45 RBI), 2B Joe Rizzo (.351, 16 2B, Zschering (.349, 27 RBI). ERA, 14 APP, 13 K, 6 BB). 31 RBI), SS Mike Stoltz (.303, 17 RBI, 25 SB), 3B Eric Outlaw (injured), OF Justin Rios (.147, 1 2B, 4 RBI), OF Jared Wojcik (.254, 4 2B, 10 RBI, 8 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bulldogs rolled to a 37-9 record last season and TOP NEWCOMERS: INF Reid Rausch (Cascade HS, IA), SS Tyler Elliott SB), DH Colin Weilbacker (.337, 7 2B, 34 RBI, 15 SB), RHP Charlie Klemm lost in the championship game of the Adrian Regional. Seven position (Mount Vernon HS, IA), 3B/RHP Quintin Berglund (Pleasantville HS, IA), (9-0, 2.20 ERA, 84 K, 21 BB), RHP Austin Polezoes (5-3, 2.94 ERA, 49 K, player starters return along with six superb pitchers. Two players to watch OF Greg Hall (Linn-Mar HS, IA), RHP Brandon Schlichting (Davenport 20 BB), RHP Jason Shanner (5-1, 3.14 ERA, 47 K, 15 BB), RP Tyler Jones include C Gunner Rainey (.411, 20 2B, 50 RBI) and LHP Mo Hanley (5-1, Assumption HS, IA), RHP Nick Casey (West Delaware HS, IA), C Daniel (5 SV, 2-0, 1.33 ERA, 18 APP, 24 K), RP Patrick Schaefer (3 SV, 1-3, 2.68 2.49 ERA, 71 K). “After a 37-9 season, we will have another tough early Hawes (Glenbrook South HS, IL). ERA, 19 APP, 20 K). season schedule,” said Head Coach Craig Rainey. “We will be tested with KEY LOSSES: OF Kevin DeLaney (All Conference, All Region), OF Jacob the likes of Millsaps, Berry, Piedmont, Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Denison and TOP NEWCOMERS: P Joe Kaminski (McHenry HS, IL), OF Dom Listi (Cary Burns (All Conference, All Region), 2B Nolan Arp (All Conference). Ohio Northern. Hopefully these tough early games will get us ready for our Grove HS, IL), P Tim Davoren (Chaminade Prep, CA), P Joe McKermitt conference schedule.” (Loyola Academy, IL), P Alex Buchanen (Kaneland HS, IL), P Noah Fisher 2020 OUTLOOK: The Kohawks rolled to a 37-8 record last season and (Illinois Central College), IF Will Eldred (Ostego HS, MI). finished second at the Birmingham-Southern Super Regional. Seven position player starters return and five key pitchers led by RHP Zach Kammin (11-1, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Cardinals posted a 34-13 record last season and 2.68 ERA, 77 K, 28 BB) and LHP Jack Greene (7-2, 3.18 ERA, 82 K, 24 15. WISC.-WHITEWATER played in the Wisconsin-Whitewater Regional. Six position player starters BB). “Pitching and defense will again be our foundation,” said Head Coach COACH: John Vodenlich (575-185-1 in 16 years with the Warhawks; 604- are back along with seven quality pitchers. Two players to watch include Steve Cook. “With the returners we have coming back, there will be a lot of 225-1 overall) All-American C Rob Marinec (.344, 11 HR, 13 2B, 53 RBI, 15 SB) and RHP experience at the varsity level. We have three spots that were filled by multi- Charlie Klemm (9-0, 2.20 ERA, 84 K, 21 BB). “We return a lot of depth from 2019 RECORD: 35-12 year starters last year that we will need to account for with new players.” our NCAA Regional team of last season, including our top seven arms,” 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at Wisconsin-Whitewater Regional said Head Coach Ed Mathey. “This could be our deepest returning team in the last four years. We have several new additions who will be competing 12. WOOSTER TOP RETURNEES: OF Noah Jensen (.394, 5 HR, 9 2B, 36 RBI, 14 SB), SS for time. Our early season non-conference schedule and league games will Nick Santoro (.379, 7 HR, 16 2B, 33 RBI, 9 SB), DH Connor Moroder (.350, present tough challenges.” COACH: Barry Craddock (First year with the Fighting Scots; 182-130 2 HR, 7 2B, 28 RBI), OF Alex Doud (.347, 2 HR, 7 2B, 42 RBI, 10 SB), OF overall) Matt Korman (.341, 2 HR, 13 2B, 29 RBI), 1B Ben Wilkins (.250, 2 2B, 9 RBI), RHP Westin Muir (8-0, 2.07 ERA, 78 K, 16 BB), LHP Matt O’Sullvian 2019 RECORD: 30-15 (7-5, 2.87 ERA, 80 K, 15 BB), RHP Connor Spear (1 SV, 7-0, 1.44 ERA, 15 20. TUFTS 2019 FINISH: Second at Heidelberg Super Regional APP, 31 K), RHP Evan Sigmund (1-0, 1.77 ERA, 12 APP, 21 K). COACH: John Casey (750-423-5 in 37 years with the Jumbos) TOP RETURNEES: 1B Dan Harwood (All American, .424, 5 HR, 18 2B, TOP NEWCOMERS: None listed. 2019 RECORD: 31-11 49 RBI, 5 SB), 3B Harry Witwer-Dukes (All American, .390, 7 HR, 14 2B, 3B Cal Aldridge (.399, 16 HR, 12 2B, 45 RBI, 11 SB, All 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at SUNY Cortland Regional 56 RBI, 7 SB), OF Ben Gbur (.308, 3 HR, 4 2B, 18 RBI, 5 SB), C Dan Gail KEY LOSSES: American), C Mike Aiello (.339, 8 HR, 8 2B, 33 RBI, 7 SB, All Region), 2B (.305, 7 HR, 14 2B, 34 RBI), OF Nick Strausbaugh (.303, 8 HR, 11 2B, 30 TOP RETURNEES: 2B Elias Varinos (.358, 5 2B, 27 RBI, 8 SB), OF JP Nick Schrader (.392, 3 HR, 9 2B, 35 RBI, 13 SB, All Region), RHP Michael RBI, 6 SB), 2B Tyler Chumita (.310, 2 HR, 4 2B, 13 RBI), RHP Andrew Hill Knight (.308, 3 HR, 9 2B, 26 RBI), OF Justin Mills (.352, 3 HR, 6 2B, 22 RBI, Kaska (6-4, 3.29 ERA, 76.2 IP, 94 K, All Region). (3-3, 4.39 ERA, 65 K, 31 BB, 2 SV), LHP Evan Faxon (7-2, 2.63 ERA, 41 K, 6 SB), OF Ryan Day (.284, 1 HR, 7 2B, 19 RBI), DH Kyle Cortese (.298, 7 35 BB), RP Dylan Carr (2-0, 1.12 ERA, 5 APP, 3 K, 3 BB), RP Jay DiBacco 2020 OUTLOOK: The Warhawks posted a 35-12 record last season and HR, 6 2B, 27 RBI), 1B Peter De Maria (.361, 2 HR, 18 2B, 40 RBI), RHP (0-0, 2.87 ERA, 11 APP, 11 K, 5 BB). were eliminated at the Wisconsin-Whitewater Regional. Six position player Aidan Tucker (7-1, 3.94 ERA, 50 K 16 BB, 2 SV), RP Spencer Langdon (6 starters return along with four key pitchers. Key players to watch include RHP SV, 2-0, 3.38 ERA, 16 APP, 24 K), RP Michael Volgende (2 SV, 3-1, 2.86 TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Ryan Sullivan (Choate Rosemary Hall HS, CT), Westin Muir (8-0, 2.07 ERA, 78 K, 16 BB), OF Noah Jensen (.394, 5 HR, 9 ERA, 18 APP, 20 K). LHP Ian Leon (Bishop Ireton HS, VA), 1B Dane Camphausen (Landon HS, 2B, 36 RBI, 14 SB) and SS Nick Santoro (.379, 7 HR, 16 2B, 33 RBI). VA), UT Michael Klingensmith (Franklin Regional HS, PA). TOP NEWCOMERS: P Cameron Mayer (Syosett HS, NY), OF Jackson Duffy (Braintree HS, MA), OF Jimmy Evans (St. Joseph’s HS, CT), P Matt KEY LOSSES: UT Chandler Dippman (Top UT player in D3, All Region, All Benda (New Hope-Solebury HS, PA), INF Connor Flavin (Boston College NCAC), 1B Garrett Crum (All Region, All NCAC, 200 career hits), SS Jacob 16. TRINITY (CT) HS, MA), P Jack Schwartz (Noble & Greenough HS, MA), C Clay Sowell Stuursma (All Region, All NCAC). COACH: Bryan Adamski (117-96 in 6 years with the Bantams) (Kingwood Park HS, TX). The Fighting Scots finished second at the Heidelberg 2020 OUTLOOK: 2019 RECORD: 30-9 2020 OUTLOOK: The Jumbos posted a 31-11 record last season and Super Regional last season and posted a 30-15 overall record. Six position participated in the SUNY Cortland Regional. Six position player starters player starters are back, including two ABCA All-Americans in 1B Dan 2019 FINISH: Eliminated at Trinity, CT Regional are back along with nine pitchers. One player to watch is 3B Ryan Daues Harwood (.424, 5 HR, 18 2B, 49 RBI) and 3B Harry Witwer-Dukes (.390, who is a physical righthanded hitter with plus power and bat speed (.333, 7 7 HR, 14 2B, 56 RBI). “We should be in the hunt for championships in TOP RETURNEES: C Alex Rodriguez (.295, 2 HR, 11 2B, 33 RBI, 7 SB), 2B Rob Cronin (.264, 2 HR, 6 2B, 12 RBI, 8 SB), 3B Mike Guanci (.246, 20 2B, 15 RBI in 12 games played last season) who also has the ability to play 2020, North Coast Athletic Conference, Regional, Super Regional and shortstop. A key returning pitcher is RHP Aidan Tucker (7-1, 3.94 ERA, 50 beyond,” said Head Coach Barry Craddock, who is in his first season RBI, 7 SB), DH Vincent Capone (.292, 13 RBI, 10 SB), OF Mack Lauder (.275, 1 HR, 6 2B, 19 RBI, 12 SB), OF Matt Koperniak (.394, 6 HR, 13 2B, K, 16 BB). “We have a talented group with a lot of returning position starters coaching Wooster. and depth on the mound,” said Head Coach John Casey. Page 44 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 NAIA’s Top Baseball Players Featured In Rundown KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zach Kendall, Rio Grande (OH) Nick Rusche, Taylor The National Association of Joseph Cuomo, Bryan Trent Avery, Mobile Tyler Smith, Grand View Intercollegiate Athletics have Relief Pitchers announced the 2020 NAIA Baseball Jarrod Manick, McPherson Third Basemen Pre-Season All America team. Keon Taylor, Georgetown (KY) Alejandro Rivero, St. Thomas (FL) The squad was chosen by Landon Sewell, Freed-Hardeman Anthony Williams, Tennessee the NAIA Baseball Coaches Jason Grana, St. Thomas (FL) Wesleyan Cam Sharp, Arizona Christian Bryson Lierle, Oklahoma City Association All-American Conner Darnell, Columbia College Jesus Duran, William Jessup Committee. (MO) Matt Monahan, Saint Xavier Following the All American list Eric Broughton, Point University Michael Avilucea, Benedictine is the NAIA Players to Watch list Gage O’Brien, Campbellsville (KY) Mesa as chosen by the NAIA coaches Garrett Vathroder, Cumberlands Zach Needham, Lewis-Clark State across the USA and compiled by (KY) David Scoggins, Bryan Heath Olive, Faulkner Collegiate Baseball. Outfielders Jonathan Hook, Midway Abdel Guadalupe, Southeastern NAIA Pre-Season All Americans Mason Madalinski, Olivet Nazarene (FL) UT Mason Schwellenbach, Central Nick Johnson, Grand View Methodist (MO) Bryan Leef, Cumberlands (KY) LHP Alex Huey, Freed-Hardeman Catchers Ian Laureano, Science & Arts (TN) Abdiel Morales, Campbellsville Michael Slaten, Benedictine (KS) LHP Colton Williams, Science & (KY) Patrick Bethea, Tabor Arts (OK) Adam Cibulka, St. Francis (IL) Nick Barnes, Georgia Gwinnett RHP Matt Merrill, Science & Arts Angel Velez, Southwestern (KS) Alan West, Lyon (OK) Matt Nunes, York (NE) Andres Green, William Jessup RP Hunter Avery, Mobile (AL) Michael Davila, Texas Weselyan Brent Smith, Arizona Christian C Andres Ugarte, Reinhardt (GA) Ryne Ray, LSU Shreveport Brian Rodriguez, Southwest C Gabe Austin, Georgia Gwinnett Sergio Macias, Central Methodist Bryce Giles, Tennessee Wesleyan 1B Mitchell Lundholm, Fisher Shamoy Christopher, Tennessee Bucky McGlamry, Middle Georgia (MA) Wesleyan Chase Hacker, Jamestown UT Clayton Surrell, Rio Grande Trevor Johnson, McPherson Cody Carpenter, Southwestern (KS) Dalton Bealmer, Columbia College (OH) First Basemen 3B Payton Robertson, LSU Shreveport Kylan Barnett, Lyon (MO) (LA) Riley Baasch, Bellevue (NE) Dan Fry, Tennessee Wesleyan SS Josh Johnston, Truett McConnell Allen Dennis, Loyola New Orleans Emmanuel Andujar, Trinity (GA) 1B JOSH SEARS Andrew Maxson, Graceland International 1B Josh Sears, Freed Hardeman …Hit .364 With 21 HR, 11 2B, 75 RBI For Freed-Hardeman Bo McClintock, Point University Jacob Bulthuis, Olivet Nazarene (TN) Eli Daniels, Rio Grande (OH) Jake Saim, Arizona Christian OF Tyler Williams, Oklahoma City Aaron Hassell, Graceland Jacob Slaten, Benedictine (KS) Graeham Luttor, Midway Jared Heard, Indiana Kokomo OF Drenis Ozuna, Oklahoma Alex Salazar, Campbellsville (KY) Jared Jones, Saint Xavier Jake De Fries, Indiana Tech Jaxon Valcke, British Columbia Wesleyan Austin Steel, Freed-Hardeman JJ Kruzel, Univ. of the Southwest Major Reeves, Kentucky Christian Jose Diaz, Our Lady of the Lake OF Kelby Richardson, Benedictine Bailey Kolb, Houston-Victoria Joe Strem, Saint Xavier Nick Bottari, Southeastern (FL) Joseph Wall, Georgetown College Mesa (AZ) Bailey Reid, Westmont Jonathan Jimenez, Our Lady of the Ryan Gaynor, Georgetown College (KY) OF Luis Pelayo, Science & Arts Bailey Sellers, Mobile Lake (KY) Kirk Jennings, Kentucky Christian (OK) Barry Caine, British Columbia Justin Sanders, Westmont Travis VanderMolen, Westmont Luis Vargas, Houston-Victoria Brady Roberts, Northwestern (IA) Keegan McHood, Benedictine Mesa Troy Puga, Friends Mark Copenhaver, Ky. Christian NAIA Players To Watch Brandon Goldston, Oklahoma City Kensaku Akiya, Jamestown Jacob Justice, Bryan Masen Melton, Indiana Kokomo Left-Handed Pitchers Brayan Garcia, Southeastern (FL) Kevin Miranda, LSU Shreveport Max Downs, Saint Xavier Antonio Frias, Faulkner Brett Aker, Arizona Christian Landon Walker, Tennessee Second Basemen Peyton Crispin, Oklahoma City Charles Dunavan, Indiana Tech Brett Walcutt, Cleary Wesleyan Hagen Holmstead, Faulkner Travis Schoonover, St. Francis (IL) Jarrett Poh, Bellevue (NE) Chris Coipel, St. Thomas (FL) Logan Wade, Kentucky Christian Jeremy Williams, Benedictine Mesa Tyler Cox, Campbellsville (KY) Jean Muntaner, Science & Arts Colton Easterwood, Cumberlands Luis Diego Quintana, LSU Kawai Takemura, William Jessup Keaton Candor, Concordia (NE) Aren Gustafson, Olivet Nazarene (KY) Shreveport Noberto Navarro, Webber Wade Weinburger, Bryan Cameron Allison, Georgetown Colton Walker, Bellevue (NE) Luke Shively, Taylor International Jack Barrie, Bryan College (KY) Corey Jackson, Bellevue (NE) Manny Perez, Antelope Valley Riley Way, Lewis-Clark State Chase Stratton, William Penn Designated Hitters Darrick Watts, Tabor Marcelo Terrazas, Lyon Shortstops Chris Wall, Columbia College (MO) Austin Weller, Indiana Kokomo Dru Fitz, Jamestown Michael Kruse, Benedictine (KS) Austin McNicholas, LSU Danny Perez, Oklahoma Wesleyan Cory Dawson, Westmont Dustin Schorie, Texas Wesleyan Parker Thode, Grand View Shreveport Gabe Sequeira, Texas Wesleyan Isaiah Leach, Westmont Eduardo Munoz, Point University Renton Poole, Indiana Kokomo Daryl Myers, Benedictine (KS) Jarod Wierengo, Cleary Hunter Peck, Georgia Gwinnett Eric Lindsay, Friends Robert Touron, St. Thomas (FL) Bryce Lester, Freed-Hardeman Jake Patterson, Oklahoma City Matt Pierson, Trinity International Gage Olszak, Saint Xavier Ryan Henson, Midway Cesar Cuevas, Antelope Valley Matt Reyes, Graceland Jesse Ramirez, Texas Wesleyan Garrett Hawkins, British Columbia Tanner Olmstead, Southwestern Drew Schutt, Northwestern (IA) Jesus Valoy, Southwestern Christian Z Westley, Central Methodist Gerig Blackman, Webber Intl. (KS) Erasmo Mavarez, S.W. Christian Jesse Garcia, Concordia (NE) Kobe Foster, Tennessee Wesleyan Graham Burke, Olivet Nazarene Tanner Solomon, Wayland Baptist Gabe Howell, Georgia Gwinnett Logan Garza, Our Lady of the Lake Hunter Caudelle, Georgia Gwinnett Trevor McGee, Arizona Christian Gregory Ozuna, Wayland Baptist Multi-Position Players Jason Munsch, Concordia (NE) Hunter Dollander, Georgia Gwinnett Tyler Guertin, Olivet Nazarene Jake Ritson, Indiana Tech UT Tanner Bedier, William Penn C/INF Kenny Piper, Columbia Right-Handed Pitchers Irving Martin, Tennessee Wesleyan Tyler Jacobsen, Benedictine Mesa Kevin Jordan, William Jessup Michael Anderson, Oklahoma Isaac Olson, Georgetown College Valenny De Los Santos, Friends Kevin Rolon, Cumberlands (KY) College (MO) Wesleyan (KY) Whit Campbell, Middle Georgia Kevin Santiago, Texas Wesleyan UT Mickey Toscano, Loyola New Victor Del Carmen, Southwestern Jacob Sawyers, Freed-Hardeman Will Shaw, McPherson Nathan Moonen, Olivet Nazarene Orleans Christian NAIA Preview: Tennessee Wesleyan On Top 2019 RECORD: 49-15 KEY LOSSES: SS P.J. Garcia, C Coleton Horner, 3B Miguel Lorenzo, RHP Rudy Gonzalez, DH Alex Sanchez. 1. TENN. WESLEYAN 2019 FINISH: Second place at NAIA World Series COACH: Billy Berry (528-197-1 in 13 seasons with the Bulldogs; 574- 2020 OUTLOOK: The Drovers finished third at the NAIA World Series last 254-1 overall) TOP RETURNEES: 3B Alejandro Rivero (.306, 15 HR, 12 2B, 65 RBI), C season and posted a 49-12 overall record. Science & Arts returns the top Daniel Mondejar (.305, 2 HR, 9 2B), OF Joey Thompson (.331, 2 HR, 5 NAIA pitching staff in the nation with two NAIA Pre-Season All-Americans 56-10 2019 RECORD: 2B), UT Daniel Lowry (.253, 2 HR, 7 2B, 18 RBI), RHP Chris Coipel (6-2, in LHP Colton Williams (16-0, 1.3 ERA, 136 K, 25 BB) and RHP Matt Merrill 3.93 ERA, 49 K, 32 BB), RHP Jason Grana (9 SV, 5-2, 2.63 ERA, 27 AP, 2019 FINISH: NAIA National Champions (11-3, 2.50 ERA, 129 K, 59 BB). In addition, the Drovers return LHP Jean 50 K),. RHP Tyler Morales (4 SV, 4.85 ERA, 23 AP, 16 K). Muntaner (13-1, 2.86 ERA, 98 K, 34 BB) and closer Ricardo Velez (1 SV, TOP RETURNEES: CF Bryce Giles (.387, 9 HR, 11 2B, 3 3B, 31 RBI, 23 TOP NEWCOMERS: 1B Jack Khawly (Broward College), SS Kobe Lopez 5-0, 3.42 ERA, 69 K, 30 BB). Science & Arts returns three position player SB), RF Dan Fry (.361, 8 HR, 10 2B, 9 3B, 47 RBI, 12 SB), SS Jhosmel (Florida International), RF Joshua Martinez (Lipscomb Univ.), RHP Robert starters but landed a superb recruiting class which will help replace some Rodriguez (.330, 4 HR, 10 2B, 34 RBI), 3B Anthony Williams (.324, 9 HR, Touron, 2B Alejandro Vazquez (ASA College), Relief Murphy Andrews (ASA of the key losses. 13 2B, 60 RBI, 14 SB), C Shamoy Christopher (.307, 9 HR, 13 2B, 41 RBI), College), Relief Jose Ledesma (Rowan Gloucester). LF Alex Flock (.301, 3 2B, 22 RBI), RHP Irving Martin (11-2, 2 SV, 3.90 ERA, 97 K, 27 BB), RHP Gavin Roberson (4-2, 3.99 ERA, 38 K, 12 BB). KEY LOSSES: 2B Jackie Urbaez (.266, 8 HR, 44 RBI, drafted), RF Sergio 4. SOUTHEASTERN (FL) Lopez (.306, 17 HR, 77 RBI), P Orlando Rodriguez (11-2, 2.63 ERA, 113 1B De’Andre Pitts (Longwood Univ.), CF Tucker TOP NEWCOMERS: K), P Ian Exposito (12-3, 3.16 ERA, 129 K), 1B Chris Garabedian (.352, COACH: Adrian Dinkel (162-30 in three seasons with the Fire, 394-109 in Mendenhall (Cleveland St. CC), LHP Kobe Foster (Motlow State CC, 1st 8 HR, 59 RBI). 14 seasons overall) team All-Tennessee), RHP Chris Koeiman (Arizona Western, 1st team All-Arizona), LHP Tyler Smith (Yavapai College), RHP Landon Walker 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bobcats posted a 49-15 overall record last season 2019 RECORD: 53-12 (Chattanooga St.). and finished second at the NAIA World Series. Nine position player starters 2019 FINISH: 5th at the NAIA College World Series return along with seven quality pitchers. Players to watch include 3B RHP Cole Bellair (2nd Team NAIA All-American), OF Braden KEY LOSSES: Alejandro Rivero (.306, 15 HR, 12 2B, 65 RBI), RHP Robert Touron and TOP RETURNEES: RF Abdel Guadalupe (.286, 17 HR, 20 2B, 55 RBI), Mosley (HM NAIA All-American), OF Tyler Reichenborn (Appalachian RHP Chris Coipel (6-2, 3.93 ERA, 49 K). “We have a highly talented group 1B Nick Bottari (.385, 11 HR, 7 2B, 45 RBI in 2018), C/1B Colton Onstott Athletic Conference Newcomer of Year). which could be a national championship contender,” said Head Coach (.357, 5 HR, 6 2B, 37 RBI), RHP Jayden Hartle (7-4, 4.16 ERA, 74 K, 33 2020 OUTLOOK: The defending NAIA national champions rolled to a 56- Jorge Perez. BB), RHP Brayan Garcia, RHP Marc Soto (4-1, 2.57 ERA, 18 AP, 25 K), 10 record last season and return six position player starters but only one LHP Ryan Munoz (1 SV, 2-1, 3.58 ERA, 15 AP, 34 K). starting pitcher. The Bulldogs landed an exceptional recruiting class of 16 TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Juan Cabrera (Cochise College), RHP Ronnie newcomers which features four quality junior college pitchers in LHP Kobe 3. SCIENCE & ARTS Voacolo (Mercer County), LHP Cody Hawthorne (Parkland College), RHP Foster (Motlow State CC, first team All-Tennessee JC), RHP Chris Koeiman COACH: Mike Ross (408-187 in 11 years with the Drovers) Al Pesto (Duke), 1B Nolan Machibroda (Coll. of Central Florida, 1st team (Arizona Western CC, 1st team All-Arizona JC), LHP Tyler Smith (Yavapai All-State), OF Cristian Martin (Dyersburg St.), OF Zack Cornell (Middle College) and RHP Landon Walker (Chattanooga State). Several returning 2019 RECORD: 49-12 Georgia St., 2nd team NAIA All-American). position players to watch include C Shamoy Christopher (.307, 9 HR, 13 2B, 41 RBI), CF Bryce Giles (.387, 9 HR, 11 2B, 31 RBI, 23 SB), RF Dan 2019 FINISH: Third at the NAIA World Series KEY LOSSES: CF Manuel Mesa (.409, 12 HR, 21 2B, 51 RBI, 38 SB, Fry (.361, 8 HR, 10 2B, 47 RBI) and 3B Anthony Williams (.324, 9 HR, 13 TOP RETURNEES: LF Luis Pelayo (.393, 8 HR, 15 2B, 64 RBI), CF Ian 1st team NAIA All-American), 2B Dominic Anagnos (.371, 14 2B, 12 SB, 2B, 60 RBI). “We return six of our position player starters off last year’s Laureano (.364, 5 HR, 1 2B, 45 RBI, 23 SB), RF Cristian Laboy (.287, 12 1st team All-Conference), SS Adam Delacruz (.340, 7 HR, 21 2B, 53 RBI, national championship team,” said Head Coach Billy Berry. We lost 372 HR, 8 2B, 46 RBI), LHP Colton Williams (16-0, 1.33 ERA, 136 K, 25 BB), 2nd team All-Conference), P Felix Dieguez (7-1, 2.20 ERA, 91 K, 1st 2/3 pitching innings to graduation. That’s why pitching will be the biggest RHP Matt Merrill (11-3, 2.50 ERA, 129 K, 59 RBI), LHP Jean Muntaner team All-Conference), P Keven Long (10-1, 2.31 ERA, 87 K, 2nd team question going into the spring.” (13-1, 2.86 ERA, 98 K, 34 BB), RHP Ricardo Velez (1 SV, 5-0, 3.42 ERA, All-Conference). 17 AP, 69 K). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Fire rolled to a 53-12 record last season and finished 2. ST. THOMAS (FL) TOP NEWCOMERS: C Joey Pena (Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa JC), SS fifth at the NAIA World Series. Only two position player starters return and Gus Wilson (Galveston JC), 1B Soterio Junior Ramirez (New Mexico JC), COACH: Jorge Perez (415-235 in 11 yeas with the Bobcats) RHP Adam Moraga (Pima JC). Continued On Page 45 Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 45

Continued From Page 44 2019 FINISH: Tied for seventh in the NAIA World Series TOP RETURNEES: OF Jacob “Fuzzy” Alvidrez (.317, 3 HR, 9 2B, 33 RBI, 9 two pitchers. But Southeastern landed an exceptional recruiting class of SB), INF Jake DeFries (.367, 3 HR, 14 2B, 43 RBI, 8 SB), UT/RHP Spenser NAIA Baseball 22 newcomers which has infused the program with talent. Key players to McGhee (.337, 3 HR, 4 2B, 18 RBI, 3-0, 6.97 ERA, 20.2 IP, 20 K, 15 BB), watch include 2B Abdel Guadalupe (.286, 17 HR, 20 2B, 55 RBI) and RHP OF Reese Olden (.314, 11 2B, 29 RBI, 18 SB), SS Jake Ritson (.294, 5 Brayan Garcia. “On paper, we have a pretty good team,” said Head Coach 2B, 30 RBI, 8 SB), OF Jashuan Simon (.192, 1 HR, 1 2B, 11 RBI, 28 SB), 2020 Top 25 Poll Adrian Dinkel. “We have a lot of new players and have to wait to see how C/INF Alex Vydick (.254, 1 HR, 4 2B, 7 RBI), LHP Charles Dunavan (9-1, everybody does academically.” 2.51 ERA, 79 IP, 96 K, 30 BB), RHP Hayes Sturtsman (4-1, 5.61 ERA, 51.1 Rank Team 2019 Record Points IP, 55 K, 22 BB), LHP Landon Bloir (2 SV, 3-1, 1.17 ERA, 16 APP, 38 K), 1. Tennessee Wesleyan (56-10) 498 5. GEORGIA GWINNETT LHP Kris Massey (0-1, 4.09 ERA, 11 APP, 9 K). 2. St. Thomas, FL (49-15) 478 TOP NEWCOMERS: LHP Sean Kretz (Western Oklahoma State), RHP Billy Jeremy Sheetinger (first season with the Grizzlies; 86-43 3. Science & Arts, OK (49-12) 461 COACH: Lanman (Wright State), RHP Jared Maxfield (Bellevue College), OF Ashtin overall) Moxey (Iowa Lakes CC), C/RHP Yeshua Saint (Erie CC), INF Mikey Snyder 4. Southeastern, FL (53-12) 449 2019 RECORD: 47-13 (Purdue Fort Wayne), RHP Tyler Stacy (North Lakes CC). 5. Georgia Gwinnett (48-13) 432 2019 FINISH: Fourth at NAIA World Series KEY LOSSES: 3B Branson Dossen (.355, 5 HR, 22 2B, 51 RBI), C/1B 6. Faulkner, AL (49-12) 420 Glen McClain (.428, 18 HR, 20 2B, 57 RBI), RHP Tanner Perkin (3 SV, 7. Bellevue, NE (48-16) 394 TOP RETURNEES: C Gabe Austin (.367, 5 HR, 9 2B, 29 RBI), CF Cord 509, 1.62 ERA, 29 K), LHP Dan Shaw (2 SV, 2-2, 1.90 ERA, 65 K), RHP Johnson (.360, 2 HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI), LF Nick Barnes (.277, 12 HR, 9 2B, Seth Sorensen (7-3, 2.41 ERA, 66 K). 8. Freed-Hardeman, TN (47-17) 389 57 RBI, 16 SB), LHP Hunter Peck, RHP Hunter Caudelle (6-1, 2.44 ERA, 9. Indiana Tech. (42-16-1) 364 46 K, 24 BB), RHP HJunter Dollander (11-7, 5.02 ERA, 42 K, 17 BB). 2020 OUTLOOK: Indiana Tech. finished tied for seventh at the NAIA World Series and rolled to a 42-16-1 overall record. Six position player starters are 10. Oklahoma City (46-14) 349 TOP NEWCOMERS: SS Gabe Howell (Bryan College), C Austin Bates back along with four key pitchers. Players to watch include LHP Charles Second Ten (Eastern Florida St.), 1B JD Stubbs (Eastern Florida St.), RHP Matt Hunt Dunavan (9-1, 2.51 ERA, 96 K) and slick fielding shortstop Jake Ritson 11. Cumberlands, KY (46-10) 347 (Coffeyville CC), RHP Rhian Mann (Kennesaw St.), LHP Chris Bergmoser (.294, 5 2B, 30 RBI). “We return a handful of veterans who assisted in a (Chattahoochee Valley CC), INF Kyle Harvey (Indiana Tech.). special 2019 season,” said Head Coach Kip McWilliams. “Even with the 12. LSU Shreveport, LA (47-13) 316 loss of several key pieces in the lineup and on the mound, we have some KEY LOSSES: 2B Cam Coursey (.458, 19 2B, 20 SB, All-American), RHP 13. Oklahoma Wesleyan (45-11) 314 Matt Swain (4-1, 3.37 ERA, 28 K). dynamic, new players who will allow us to build off a competitive early non- conference schedule leading into conference play.” 14. William Jessup, CA (39-14) 303 2020 OUTLOOK: The Grizzlies posted a 47-13 record last season and 15. Westmont, CA (37-16) 253 finished fourth at the NAIA World Series. Only three position player starters 16. Webber International, FL (38-22) 242 are back and two key pitchers. Players to watch include SS Gabe Howell 10. OKLAHOMA CITY (Bryan College transfer), LF Nick Barnes (.277, 12 HR, 9 2B, 57 RBI, 16 17. Texas Wesleyan (46-16) 199 COACH: Denney Crabaugh (1,499-460-2 in 31 years with the Stars) SB) and a trio of Hunters in LHP Hunter Peck, RHP Hunter Caudelle (6-1, 18. Bryan, TN (36-17) 183 2.44 ERA, 46 K, 24 BBP and RHP Hunter Collander (11-7, 5.02 ERA, 42 K, 2019 RECORD: 46-14 19. Lewis-Clark St., ID (35-15-1) 182 17 BB). “We have an athletic and scrappy team,” said Head Coach Jeremy Sheetinger. “It should be an offensive group with a brand new pitching staff 2019 FINISH: Tied for fourth place at the Shreveport Regional 20. Central Methodist, MO (35-16) 181 besides our weekend rotation. We still need to find our identity and learn TOP RETURNEES: OF Tyler Williams (.408, 19 HR, 16 2B, 79 RBI, 12 SB), Third Five through experience.” OF Peyton Crispin (.401, 5 HR, 18 2B, 39 RBI), 3B Bryson Lierle (.325, 9 21. Lyon, AR (40-22) 179 HR, 16 2B, 51 RBI), 2B Noah Barks (.331, 14 2B, 16 RBI, 9 SB), OF Caleb Davis (.357, 10 HR, 14 2B, 51 RBI), DH Seth Jones (.373, 1 HR, 5 2B, 13 22. Middle Georgia St. (42-16) 160 6. FAULKNER RBI), C Dylan Taylor (.256, 1 HR, 2 2B, 23 RBI), C/DH John Anthon (.269, Indiana Southeast (37-20) 160 COACH: Patrick McCarthy (502-141 in 10 years with the Eagles; 660-249 6 HR, 4 2B, 21 RBI), RHP Brandon Goldston (8-5, 4.88 ERA, 72 IP, 65 K), 24. Mobile, AL (37-22) 141 overall) LHP Jake Patterson (8-2, 6.02 ERA, 65 IP, 67 K), RHP Kolin Marley (3-1, 4.0 ERA, 27 IP, 32 K), RHP Chris Bennefield (0-0, 3.55 ERA, 10 APP, 15 25. Benedictine Mesa, AZ (44-13) 98 2019 RECORD: 49-12 K), RHP Grant Harrison (1 SV, 1-0, 2.65 ERA, 10 APP, 19 K). Campbellsville, KY (32-20) 98 2019 FINISH: Tied for ninth at NAIA World Series TOP NEWCOMERS: 1B Dalton Reed (Kentucky), INF/P Gunner Halter (Mississippi State), P Aaron McGeorge (Kentucky), P Jake Wright (Delta Others Receiving Votes: Arizona Christian TOP RETURNEES: INF Hagen Holmstead (.345, 3 HR, 11 2B, 34 RBI, 12 SB), LHP Antonio Frias (9-2, 2.95 ERA, 109 K), RHP Heath Olive (5 SV, JC), P Tanner Schoeninger (Northeast Colorado JC), OF Cross Factor (91), Georgetown, KY (51), Keiser, FL (42), 3-3, 5.16 ERA, 16 AP, 28 K). (Oklahoma State), INF/P Tanner Sparks (Oklahoma State). Rio Grande, OH (37), Madonna, MI (36), P Bryce Milligan (11-2, 1.94 ERA, 113 K, All American, TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Isaac Phillips (Univ. of West Florida), OF Turner KEY LOSSES: Saint Xavier, IL (28), Tabor, KS (22), Antelope Gentry (Ivy Tech CC), INF Shawn Ross (Clarendon CC). drafted), SS Quin Walbergh (.342, 6 HR, 34 RBI), OF Elliott Cary (.303, 12 HR, 41 RBI), P Tyler Milligan (1-0, 2.29 ERA, 3 SV), P Tanner Andrews Valley, CA (7), Southwestern Christian, OK KEY LOSSES: OF Marcus Ragan (.364, 12 2B, 40 RBI, 31 SB), LHP Evan (0-1, 4.02 ERA, 8 SV). (7), Hope International, CA (4), Concordia, Gillespie (11-1, 1.68 ERA, 87 K). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Stars tied for fourth at the Shreveport Regional and NE (3), Reinhardt, GA (3). 2020 OUTLOOK: The Eagles rolled to a 49-12 overall record last season posted a 46-14 overall record. Seven position player starters are back along and finished tied for ninth at the NAIA World Series. Four position player with a trio of superb pitchers. Players to watch include OF Tyler Williams Source: NAIA starters are back but only two pitchers. Players to watch include LHP Antonio (.408, 19 HR, 16 2B, 79 RBI), OF Peyton Crispin (.401,. 5 HR, 18 2B, 39 Frias (9-2, 2.95 ERA, 109 K), closer Heath Olive (5 SV, 3-3, 5.16 ERA) and RBI) and RHP Brandon Goldston (8-5, 4.88 ERA, 65 K, 18 BB). “We have 2B Hagen Holmstead (.345, 11 2B, 34 RBI, 12 SB). dramatically improved our offense from last year with much more power and speed,” said Head Coach Denney Crabaugh. “The pitching staff was Danny Perez (.299, 10 HR, 11 2B, 56 RBI), 2B Ben Replogle (.284, 1 HR, totally revamped, especially in the pen. How that goes will be a determining 5 2B, 18 RBI), RHP Michael Anderson (12-1, 3.39 ERA, 106.1 IP, 80 K, 18 7. BELLEVUE (NE) factor on the success of our season.” BB), RHP Jacob Williams (2-0, 5.79 ERA, 10 APP, 17 K). COACH: Duane Monlux (393-147-3 in nine seasons with the Bruins; 625- TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Crosby Bringhurst (Salt Lake City CC), RHP 314-5 overall) 11. CUMBERLANDS (KY) Michael Hackler (Murray State), INF Adarius Council (South Florida CC), OF Isaac Wersland (Lewis-Clark State), OF Nate Richardson (redshirt), RHP 2019 RECORD: 48-16 COACH: Brad Shelton (648-350 in 18 years with the Patriots) Jack Christian (redshirt), C Emilio Escobedo (Southern Nazarene). 2019 FINISH: Tied for fifth at NAIA College World Series 2019 RECORD: 46-10 KEY LOSSES: INF Austin Sojka (All American, All KCAC), RHP Tyson TOP RETURNEES: 1B Riley Baasch (.342, 11 HR, 18 2B, 60 RBI), SS 2019 FINISH: Second place at Williamsburg Regional Cronin (2018 KCAC Pitcher of Year, All KCAC), RHP Landon Williams (43 Cody Banks (.354, 4 HR, 16 2B, 40 RBI), OF Tommy Hansen (.328, 6 HR, K, 8 BB, 2.70 ERA), C Rylee Peterson (Gold glove, All KCAC), OF Colton 11 2B, 39 RBI, 12 SB), C Hunter Jury (.269, 3 HR, 4 2B, 2 SB), LHP Jarrett TOP RETURNEES: CF Bryan Leef (.393, 20 HR, 12 2B, 61 RBI, 16 SB), Kelley (.387, 9 HR). Poh (9-0, 1.95 ERA, 69 K, 33 BB), RHP Colton Walker (7-2, 3.87 ERA, 2B Pedro Nazario (.338, 8 HR, 8 2B, 31 RBI, 6 SB), SS Kevin Rolon (.360, 67 K), LHP Anthony Alvarado (5-2, 4.85 ERA, 32 K, 25 BB), RHP Derek 6 HR, 6 2B, 36 RBI, 6 SB), C Rolando Rodriguez (.373, 5 HR, 4 2B, 14 2020 OUTLOOK: The Eagles finished second at the Henderson Regional Browne (2 SV, 6-1, 3.22 ERA, 17 AP, 33 K), RHP Graham Cahill (3-1, 7.89 RBI), 1B Alex Dominguez (red-shirt), RHP Colton Easterwood (4-1, 3.18 and posted a 45-11 overall record. Three position player starters are back ERA, 8 AP, 29 K). ERA, 45 IP, 48 K), RHP Nathan Geissler (4-1, 5.08 ERA, 33 IP, 28 K), RHP and only two key pitchers. However, Oklahoma Wesleyan landed a big and Tyler Morris, RHP Garrett Vathroder (red-shirt), RHP Moises Carrasco (3 talented recruiting haul of 25 newcomers. “We have a good mix of returners TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Corey Jackson (UNC Greensboro), OF Andrew SV, 2-1, 3.38 ERA, 15 APP, 20 K). and new guys,” said Head Coach Kirk Kelley. “Depth and talent is abundant Ishii (Chemeketa CC), LHP Charlie Patterson (Lane CC), OF/P Chaz Lopez but cohesion as a team is the key.” One player to watch is RHP Michael (Colorado Mesa), 3B Zach Diehl (Tacoma CC). TOP NEWCOMERS: 3B Candido Encarnacion (Marshalltown CC), RF Anderson who has a 92-95 mph fastball. He was 12-1 last season.” Andres Rolon (Taft College), IF/OF Ray Villanueva (Santa Ana College), KEY LOSSES: 3B JT Patterson (.367, 24 HR, 13 2B, 91 RBI, NAIA 1st RHP Marcos Cuenca (Western Oklahoma CC), LHP Thomas Guttierez Team All-American), SS Kory Longaker (.376, 12 HR, 29 2B, 58 RBI, NAIA (Los Angeles Mission College). All-American), RHP Stephen Knapp (10-3, 2.67 ERA, 55 K, HM NAIA 14. WILLIAM JESSUP All-American), C Travis Tanaka (.370, 3 HR, 14 2B, 1st team North Star 2020 OUTLOOK: The Patriots posted a 46-10 overall record last season and COACH: Trevor Paine (80-31 in 2 years with the Warriors) Athletic Association). finished second at the Williamsburg Regional. Five position player starters are back along with a trio of superb pitchers. Players to watch include CF 2019 RECORD: 39-14 2020 OUTLOOK: The Bruins rolled to a 48-16 overall record last season Bryan Leef (.393, 20 HR, 12 2B, 61 RBI, 16 SB) and RHP Colton Easterwood 2019 FINISH: Second place in Miami Gardens Regional and finished tied for fifth at the NAIA World Series. Three position player (4-1, 3.18 ERA, 48 K, 17 BB). “This team is deeper and more talented than starters are back along with four superb pitchers led by LHP Jarrett Poh (9-0, our 2019 team,” said Head Coach Brad Shelton. “We graduated two power TOP RETURNEES: OF Anders Green (.339, 11 HR, 14 2B, 56 RBI), INF 1.95 ERA, 69 K) and RHP Colton Walker (7-2, 3.87 ERA, 67 K). RHP Corey hitters but added better overall hitters to our lineup. I believe our pitching Kawai Takemura (.357, 6 HR, 17 2B, 36 RBI), RHP Riccardo Torres (2-2, Jackson, a transfer from UNC Greensboro, has been highly impressive. He depth is much better.” 8.27 ERA, 37 K), RHp Jordan Yu (4 SV, 7-3, 4.32 ERA, 21 APP, 51 K), RHP was 7-1 with a 4.84 ERA last season with 70 strikeouts. One position player Brett Wetteland (4-1, 4.21 ERA, 22 APP, 37 K). starter to keep your eye on is 1B Riley Baasch (.342, 11 HR, 18 2B, 60 RBI). “We have a lot of new faces this year after losing a ton of our offense TOP NEWCOMERS: SS Kevin Jordan (St. Louis Univ.), INF Jesus Duran from a year ago,” said Head Coach Duane Monlux. “We will reply on our 12. LSU SHREVEPORT (Lewis-Clark State), OF Michael Shoenberger (CSU Monterey Bay), RHP pitching staff and see how the new guys fit into our lineup.” COACH: Brent Lavallee (126-57 in 3 years with the Pilots) Marlin Brucato (Lassen College). 2019 RECORD: 47-13 2020 OUTLOOK: The Warriors posted a 39-14 overall record last season and finished second at the Miami Gardens Regional. Only two position 2019 FINISH: Tied for fourth place at the Shreveport Regional 8. FREED-HARDEMAN player starters are back and three key pitchers. But William Jessup brought COACH: Jonathan Estes (371-201-1 in 10 years with the Lions; 435-283-1 TOP RETURNEES: C Ryne Ray (.362, 10 HR, 14 2B, 45 RBI, 15 SB), 1B in 19 talented newcomers. Key players to watch include OF Anders Green overall) Miguel Morgan (.224, 8 HR, 10 2B, 44 RBI), SS Austin McNicholas (.361, 6 (.339, 11 HR, 14 2B, 56 RBI) and SS Kevin Jordan (transfer from St. Louis HR, 20 2B, 48 RBI), 3B Payton Robertson (.387, 7 HR, 18 2B, 44 RBI, 37 University). “We have a lot of new faces, but we are very athletic around 2019 RECORD: 47-17 SB), LF Taylor Fajardo (.325, 17 HR, 10 2B, 12 SB), RF Corey Bellot (.311, the diamond,” said Head Coach Trevor Paine. 2019 FINISH: Tied for ninth at NAIA College World Series 6 HR, 8 2B), RHP Luis Diego Quintana (8-2, 4.75 ERA, 66 IP, 74 K, 36 BB), RHP Hunter Cunningham (5-1, 5.48 ERA, 43 IP, 37 K, 24 BB), RHP Trace TOP RETURNEES: C James Dodd (.322, 1 HR, 10 2B, 28 RBI), 2B Zach Francis (6-0, 4.25 ERA, 48 IP, 42 K, 24 BB), RHP David Jones (4-2, 3.81 15. WESTMONT Sanders (.358, 1 HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI), 3B Will McCall, .291, 9 HR, 15 2B, ERA, 20 APP, 67 K), RHP Andrew Lowe (2-0, 4.59 ERA, 10 APP, 32 K). 35 RBI), SS Bryce Lester (.299, 2 HR, 13 2B, 34 RBi, 14 SB), LF Christian COACH: Robert Ruiz (294-219-1 with the Warriors) C Cain Castille (McNeese State), INF Breck Potvin Busby (.293, 7 HR, 9 2B, 25 RBI, 10 SB), CF Dom Pisano (.307, 3 HR, 7 TOP NEWCOMERS: 2019 RECORD: 37-16 2B, 31 RBI, 12 SB), 1B Josh Sears (.364, 21 HR, 11 2B, 75 RBI), LHP Alex (Temple College), INF Tommy Tolve (Frank Phillips College), OF Kyle Jones Huey (12-2, 2.88 ERA, 100 IP, 94 K, 22 BB), RHP Jacob Sawyers (10-3, (Bossier Parish CC), SP Victor Silverio (Vernon College), SP Kevin Miranda 2019 FINISH: Second place in Santa Barbara Regional 3.48 ERA, 98.1 IP, 100 K, 25 BB), RHP Austin Steel (10-3, 3.49 ERA, 100.2 (Clarendon College), RP Naythan Arroyo (Cerro Coso CC). IP, 88 K, 14 BB), RHP Landon Sewell (10 SV, 5-1, 2.23 ERA, 24 APP, 43 TOP RETURNEES: 1B Travis VanderMolen (.341, 5 HR, 8 2B, 24 RBI), 2B K), RHP Connor Creasy (injured in 2019). KEY LOSSES: C Beaux Guilbeau (All RRAC), 1B Jordan Trahan (All Taylor Garcia (.293, 1 HR, 12 2B, 8 RBI, 7 SB), RF Isaiah Leach (.269, 5 RRAC,HM All American), OF Caleb Lasseigne (All RRAC), SP Alex Nasler HR, 9 2B, 35 RBI), 3B Alex Stufft (.286, 3 2B, 11 RBI), UT Andrew Bayard TOP NEWCOMERS: OF Cole Nichols (Metropolitan CC). (All RRAC), RP Adrian Cook (All RRAC). (.308, 5 HR, 3 2B, 19 RBI), LHP Cory Dawson (7-4, 4.54 ERA, 79.1 IP, 77 K, 26 BB), RHP Justin Sanders (8-3, 3.27 ERA, 82.2 IP, 67 K, 26 BB), RHP KEY LOSSES: 1B Collin McPherson (.328, 8 HR, 48 RBI), OF Demikyle 2020 OUTLOOK: The Pilots rolled to a 47-13 record last season and finished Kody McLain (3-0, 1.96 ERA, 41.1 IP, 37 K, 18 BB, 5 SV), RHP Bailey Reid Holmes (.320, 3 HR, 48 RBI), RHP Tyson Campbell (7-2, 69 IP, 3.91 tied for fourth at the Shreveport Regional. Six position player starters are (8 SV, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 14 APP, 23 K), LHP Will Anderson (1 SV, 1-2, 4.58 ERA). back along with five quality pitchers. Players to watch include 3B Payton ERA, 19 APP, 30 K, 12 BB). Robertson (.387, 7 HR, 18 2B, 44 RBI, 37 SB), SS Austin McNicholas (.361, 2020 OUTLOOK: The Lions posted a 47-17 record last season and finished 6 HR, 20 2B, 48 RBI), C Ryne Ray (.362, 10 HR, 14 2B, 45 RBI) and RHP TOP NEWCOMERS: RHP Jamie Kruger (College of San Mateo), LHP Ryan tied for ninth at the NAIA World Series. Seven position player starters return Luis Diego Quintana (8-2, 4.75 ERA, 74 K). “We should have a very athletic Humphreys (Northview HS, CA), RHP Cole Danaher (El Toro HS, CA), SS along with nine pitchers. “Our team is similar to our 2019 squad with 22 team,” said Head Coach Brent Lavalee. “We will still hit for power but not Carlos Moreno (Alemany HS, CA), 2B Brady Renck (Longmont HS, CO), guys who have been on World Series rosters the last two years,” said Head as much as last season and should score more runs. The pitching staff is C Simon Reid (McKinney Boyd HS, TX). Coach Jonathan Estes. “We should compete at a very high level.” One player deeper and more talented. We return some big pieces from 2019.” to watch is 1B Josh Sears. “He has a big, powerful bat and has been one 2020 OUTLOOK: The Warriors finished second at the Santa Barbara of the top hitters in the nation the last two years. He has slimmed down Regional last season and posted a 37-16 overall record. Four position player and is more nimble on the bases and in the field. He should be a 3-time starters are back along with six key pitchers. Players to watch include 1B All-American,” added Estes. 13. OKLA. WESLEYAN Travis VanderMolen (.341, 5 HR, 8 2B, 24 RBI), LHP Cory Dawson (7-4, COACH: Kirk Kelley (45-11 in first year with the Eagles) 4.54 ERA, 77 K), RHP Justin Sanders (8-3, 3.27 ERA, 67 K) and closer Bailey Reid (8 SV, 0.00 ERA, 14 AP, 23 K). “We will have a young team with 2019 RECORD: 45-11 9. INDIANA TECH. lots of returners on the mound,” said Head Coach Robert Ruiz. “Pitching Second place in Henderson Regional should be the strength of the team. While we have some big hitters in the COACH: Kip McWilliams (440-264-2 in 12 years with Tech) 2019 FINISH: lineup, we are relatively unproven. Our defensive lineup will be the key to OF Drenis Ozuna (.437, 22 HR, 13 2B, 78 RBI), DH 2019 RECORD: 42-16-1 TOP RETURNEES: the team’s success.” Page 46 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Elite Junior College Players Listed Across USA TUCSON, Ariz. — The following are 2020 Cooper Bowman, Iowa Western Junior College Players To Watch. Daniel Cerda, Chipola (FL) Jalen Battles, McLennan (TX) Left-Handed Pitchers Jesse Sherrill, Gordon St. (GA) Luke Little, San Jacinto (TX) Anthony Catalano, North Iowa Area California J.C. Alex Brady, Lower Columbia (WA) Bobby Silvis, Cypress (CA) Dawson Sweatt, McLennan (TX) Cameron Tissue, Crowder (MO) Cameron Tullar, Wabash Valley (IL) Pre-Season Ryan Ritter, John A. Logan (IL) Carson Rollins, Navarro (TX) Chris Mondesi, Connors St. (OK) Dominic Canale, Gordon St. (GA) Mack Chambers, Seminole St. (OK) Eddie Rios, Fresno (CA) All-Americans Colton Hipp, Meridian (MS) Mitchell Parker, San Jacinto (TX) MERCED, Calif. — The Estefferson Melean, Morton (IL) Tyler Stultz, Ohlone (Ca) Jack Pineda, Southern Nevada California Community College Cameron Liss, Spokane (WA) Javier Vaz, LSU Eunice Chase Kenney, Southeastern (IA) Baseball Coaches Association Logan Steenstra, Cowley (KS) Justin Wrobleski, State College of Florida Mason DeLaCruz, Tacoma (WA) announced its selections for the Colton Charnholm, Spokane (WA) Michael Robinson, Walters St. (TN) 2020 Pre-Season All American Jacob Widener, Palomar (CA) Peter Mendazona, Feather River (CA) Dalton Fowler, Northwest Mississippi teams. Thomas Fox, Paul D. Camp (VA) Jared Simpson, Iowa Western Tyler Small, Northeastern Okla. A&M Joey Martin, McLennan (TX) Northern California Brett Bell, Jackson St. (TN) Nate Lamb, Spartanburg Methodist (SC) Pre-Season All Americans Alejandro Rodriguez, Eastern Florida St. John Freeman, Rockland (NY) Andrew Peters, Century (MN) Pitchers Josh Haley, Santa Ana (CA) Andrew Stewart, Barton (KS) Noah Rennard, Santa Rosa Kaleb Hill, Crowder (MO) Austen Daliet, Iowa Lakes Paul Ferrari, Skyline Ky Bush, Central Arizona Brad Norton, Ohlone (CA) Frank Cleary, Butte McKabe Cottrell, Spokane (WA) JUNIOR COLLEGE PITCHERS THROW GAS — LHP Luke Little Brock Franks, Northwest Florida St. Ryan Robinson, Ohlone Robert Bennett, Chipola (FL) (San Jacinto J.C., TX), left, and RHP Connor Phillips (McLennan Carter Wardell, Waubonsee (IL) Thomas Vizgirdas, Monterey Peninsula Ronald Luke, Northern Essex (MA) Christian Muro, Glendale (CA) Tyler Stultz, Ohlone Ryan Gill, Sierra (CA) J.C., TX) have fastballs that approach 100 mph. Derek Botaletto, Northeast (NE) Tyler Condie, Delta TJ Painter, Lincoln Land (IL) Brayden Brooks, South Mountain (AZ) Steve Ramirez, Riverside (CA) Ivan Duarte, El Paso (TX) Gary Grosjean, Mendocino Antonio Saldana, Heartland (IL) Brendan Collins, Brunswick (NC) Zac Vooletich, New Mexico Jayden Reed, Lincoln Land (IL) Alex Escobar, Reedley Blake Crippen, Lane (OR) Brennen Bales, Northeast (NE) Alex Stinnett, Cochise (AZ) Jimmy Deleon, Cochise (AZ) Ryan Gil, Sierra Blake Lawson, St. Louis (MO) Brett Souder, Sinclair (OH) Alonzo Rubalcaba, Santa Barbara (CA) John Rodriguez, El Paso (TX) Josh Cerejo, Los Medanos Cole Miller, Herkimer (NY) Brogan MacDougall, Douglas (Canada) Ayden Makarus, LSU Eunice Jose Correa, Rowan-Gloucester (NJ) Dale Stanavich, Herkimer (NY) Catchers Caleb Rutledge, Copiah Lincoln (MS) Blake Johnson, Jones (MS) Josh Gibson, Jefferson (MO) David Van Ort, Century (MN) Zach Jensen, Sierra Camden Noble, Brunswick (NC) Braedon Hinton, Northeastern Okla. A&M Joshua Day, Copiah Lincoln (MS) Eli Ellington, Gulf Coast St. (FL) Danny Carnazzo, San Mateo Carter Stonecipher, Bismarck St. (ND) Cole Moore, McLennan (TX) Kemet Brown, Delta (CA) Esteban Sosa, Feather River (CA) Justin Geyer, Lassen Casey Bargo, Lincoln Trail (IL) Danny Carnazzo, San Mateo (CA) Korey Shoupe, Mercyhurst North East (PA) Grant Dittmer, Delta (MI) Chandler David, Murray St. (OK) Dawson Woods, Navarro (TX) Kory Olsen, McHenry (IL) First Baseman Gredan Velasquez, Barstow (CA) Chase Gockel, Parkland (IL) Dean Bedell, Iowa Lakes Nick Caswell, Barstow (CA) Payton Miller, Siskiyous Jack Horn, Tacoma (WA) Cody Rybolt, Mendocino (CA) Derrick Valvillo, Hibbing (MN) Nik McClaughry, Sacramento (CA) Jacob Buffington, Iowa Lakes Infielders Cody Tucker, Mesa (AZ) Dion Winties, Douglas (Canada) Ryan O’Halloran, Orange Coast (CA) Jacob Ellis, Northern Okla. Tonkawa Logan Douglas, Santa Rosa Cole Mozingo, Jones (MS) Donovan Shows, Meridian (MS) Ryan Rodriguez, Coll. of the Desert (CA) Jacob Myer, Iowa Lakes Sean Gingerich, Modesto Connor Brian, Eastern Florida St. Dylan Duval, Northern Essex (MA) Savier Pinales, Wabash Valley (IL) Jairo Vasquez, New Mexico Anthony Pomilia, Marin Cooper Rawls, Tyler (TX) Jacob Berry, Frederick (MD) Shane Nixon, Northern Okla. Enid Jake Allen, Chattnooga St. (TN) Peter Mendazona, Feather River Dakota Hawkins, Lower Columbia (WA) Jacob Wright, Murray St. (OK) Tanner Beang, Herkimer (NY) Jake Farnsworth, Feather River (CA) Milan Mijanovic, Los Medanos Dalton Lambert, Southeastern Illinois Jozsef Rohrbacher, Chipola (FL) Taylor Darden, Mesa (AZ) Joe Wolf, Seward County (KS) Bradley Norton, Ohlone Dan Frake, Rowan-Gloucester (NJ) Marcus Strother, Southeastern Illinois Trevor Burkhart, Parkland (IL) JT Durham, Northeast Mississippi Daren Jansen, Fresno (CA) Matt Nunn, Century (MN) Tristan Marsh, Brunswick (NC) Outfielders Kohl Drake, Delta (CA) David Eichhorn, Cabrillo (CA) Mike Coletta, Connors St. (OK) Dario Gomez, Delta Lucas Climer, Cuesta (CA) Dennis Boatman, Sacramento (CA) Nolan Raymond, Delta (MI) Outfielders Michael Boomgaarden, Feather River Landon Wood, Johnson County (KS) Luke Seed, John A. Logan (IL) Drew Shifflet, Angelina (TX) Ronnie Bailey, Coastal Bend (TX) Dan Sayre, Sacramento City Ben MacNaughton, Northern Okla. Tonkawa Mario Macias, El Paso (TX) Dustin Bermudez, South Mountain (AZ) Zack Jensen, Sierra (CA) Brandon Motheral, Sierra Caleb Balgaard, Iowa Western Mark Manfredi, Sinclair (OH) Evan Kowalski, Northern Okla. Enid Jordan Brandenburg, Canada First Basemen Carson Longstreth, Delta (MI) Michael Rhylick, Orange Coast (CA) Frankie Cresta, Iowa Lakes Chase Prieto, Fresno City Bryce Hodge, Walters St. (TN) Quinton Hall, Johnson County (KS) Olvis Genso, Monroe (NY) Garrett Munn, Delta (CA) Evan Knaus, Eastern Gateway (OH) Chase Prieto, Fresno (CA) Utility Patrick Monroe, Cypress (CA) Gary Grosjean, Mendocino (CA) James Williams, Santa Ana (CA) Garrett Gants, Bellevue (WA) Zac Patterson, Ohlone Price King, Brunswick (NC) Gavin Weaver, Mohawk Valley (NY) Primo Lozada, Frederick (MD) Cole Phillips, Gordon St. (GA) Clayton Hall, Merced Sasha Sneider, Paradise Valley (AZ) Hunter Hayes, Folsom Lake (CA) Angel De La Cruz, New Mexico Justice Thompson, Northwest Florida St. Trevor Gracey, Brookhaven (TX) Hunter Ruth, Palm Beach St. (FL) Bryce Ulm, GateWay (AZ) Dario Gomez, Delta (CA) Southern California Zach Henderson, Dayton St. (FL) Ian Koenig, Cabrillo (CA) Jace Chamberlain, Fresno (CA) Jose Castillo, Cedar Valley (TX) Pre-Season All Americans Jack Billings, Rowan-Gloucester (NJ) Right-Handed Pitchers Jose Gonzalez, Navarro (TX) Cole Gambill, Salt Lake (UT) Jermaine Vanheyningen, Florence-Darlington Jack Chester, Murray St. (OK) Pitchers Julian Galindo, New Mexico Military Lorenzo Morello, Rowan-Gloucester (NJ) Tech (SC) Jackson Porter, Carl Sandburg (IL) Arturo Turtle, LA Harbor Kyler Grimsley, Brookhaven (TX) Trent MacKinney, Glendale (CA) Connor Phillips, McLennan (TX) Jackson Schneider, Century (MN) Jimmy Galicia, El Camino Vincent DiNicola, Morris (NJ) Tyler Johnson, Eastern Okla. St. Beck Way, Northwest Florida Jacob Hilton, GateWay (AZ) Kobby Lopez, San Diego Mesa Ryan Magdic, Cochise (AZ) Adrian Torres, New Mexico Hunter Parks, Florence-Darlington (SC) Jacob Kush, Northwest Florida St. Alex Schroeder, Folsom Lake (CA) Andre Brautman, Neosho County (KS) First Basemen Aaron Orozco, El Camino (CA) Jake McBride, Santa Barbara (CA) Austin Oetter, Minnesota State CTC Andre Tarver, Chipola (FL) Casey Slattery, Glendale Braedyn McLaughlin, Iowa Western Jason McCall, Barstow (CA) Ben Ferguson, Mesa (AZ) Amni Ortega, Connors St. (OK) Brandon Birdsell, San Jacinto (TX) Jayson Hibbard, Southern Idaho Infielders Braden Del Carlo, Feather River (CA) Basiel Williams, Jones (MS) Dawson Hall, Mississippi Gulf Coast Jimmy Patock, Joliet (IL) Albert Luevano, Mount Sac Casey Slattery, Glendale (CA) Bobby Pierce, South Mountain (AZ) Drew Garrett, Johnson County (KS) JL Miller, Cuesta (CA) Angel Garcia, LA Harbor Christian Stapleton, San Mateo (CA) Brandon DeWitt, Sinclair (OH) Ryan Costeiu, Sacramento (CA) Joe Richter, Barton (KS) Bobby Silvis, Cypress Cody Jansen, John A. Logan (IL) Brandon Lucas, Garrett (MD) Jimmy Galicia, El Camino (CA) Jon Fortner, Tacoma (WA) Hans Seo, Glendale Daniel Alfonzo, Monroe (NY) Brandon Matias, Oakton (IL) Lane Thomas, Jones (MS) Joseph Palacios, Morton (IL) James Williams, Santa Ana David Martinez, Cuesta (CA) Brandon Motheral, Sierra (CA) Walt Thomas, Spartanburg Methodist (SC) Josh Flack, Neosho County (KS) Justin Simpson, Golden West Dom Morea, Erie (NY) Bryaden Runion, Walters St. (TN) CJ Weins, Wabash Valley (IL) Kyle Hoskins, Santa Ana (CA) Kevin Van Linge, San Diego Mesa Evan Ianniciello, Palomar (CA) Brett Squires, McLennan (TX) Ryan Robinson, Ohlone (CA) Kyle Lang, McHenry (IL) Luke Chung, Golden West Hayden Hutchens, Northeastern Okla. A&M Broc Mortensen, Cuesta (CA) Preston Johnson, Hinds (MS) Logan Barrick, Mendocino (CA) Marco Martinez, Pasadena Jacob Bravo, Santa Barbara (CA) Carlos Contreras, New Mexico Spencer Walker, Lincoln Land (IL) Logan Henderson, Coastal Bend (TX) Josh Wunnenberg, GateWay (AZ) Carlos Del Valley, Morton (IL) Outfielders Zach Boswell, Everett (WA) Luis Martinez, Coastal Bend (TX) Kye Seitz, Bellevue (WA) Carlos Pineyro, Southeastern (IA) Broc Mortensen, Cuesta Franco Aleman, St. Johns River St. (FL) Luke Patzner, Heartland (IL) Mario Ramirez, Coll. of the Desert (CA) Carter Booth, Everett (WA) Frank Garcia, Santa Ana Ethan Axman, Jefferson (MO) Mark Sellers, Merced (CA) Mike Mechnic, Kankakee (IL) Dan Sayre, Sacramento (CA) Gabriel Arellano, Pasadena Breck Eichelberger, Salt Lake (UT) Marques Johnson, Riverside (CA) O’Neil Burgos, Jones (MS) Gabe Elckstaine, North Iowa Area Trent MacKinney, Glendale AJ Cieslinski, Frederick (MD) Marshall Hunt, Sacramento (CA) Shane Jamison, Lower Columbia (WA) Heath Hood, Tyler (TX) Patrick Pridgen, North Iowa Area Mason Brown, Paul D. Camp (VA) Utility Takanori Shimizu, Lane (OR) Hunter Baker, Florence-Darlington (SC) Casey Day, Kirkwood (IA) Mason Martinez, Seward County (KS) Aaron Orozco, El Camino Zach Wessinger, Mohawk Valley (NY) Hunter Townsend, San Jacinto (TX) Javier Ramos, Seminole St. (OK) Matt Johnston, Oakton (IL) Hayden Winters, Cypress Jarrett McDonald, LSU Eunice Andrew Moore, Chipola (FL) Max Sharp, Meridian (MS) Second Basemen Jake McKenna, LA Harbor Jeffrey Mejia, Northern Essex (MA) Andrew Lindsey, Walters St. (TN) Nate Dahle, Southern Idaho Jerry Hammons, Walters St. (TN) Seth Nelson, Golden West Lance Dockery, Cleveland St. (TN) Antoine Harris, Mississippi Gulf Coast Nelson Smith, Palm Beach St. (FL) Austin Hauck, Everett (WA) Steven Villagran, East Los Angeles Mason Sykes, Wabash Valley (IL) Austin Loeb, Sierra (CA) Nico Zeglin, San Mateo (CA) Frank Margiotta, Rockland (NY) Patrick Baggett, Florence-Darlington (SC) Axel Camacho, Crowder (MO) Noah Laster, Eastern Gateway (OH) Ben Cross, Cedar Valley (TX) River Town, LSU Eunice Ayden Adams, Everett (WA) Parker Stinnett, Northwest Mississippi Danny Sperling, McHenry (IL) Rod Criss, Crowder (MO) Blake Dockery, Catawba (NC) Ryan Bourassa, Bismarck St. (ND) Dax Fellows, Southern Nevada Nick Blubagh, Chattanooga St. (TN) Tyler Kelly, Central Arizona Blake Maddock, Merced (CA) Ryan Jares, Scottsdale (AZ) Dayton Brune, Spartanburg Methodist (SC) Noah Geekie, Barton (KS) Will Sturek, North Iowa Area Boyce Kobleur, Florence-Darlington (SC) Sam Grace, Jefferson (MO) Freylin Mineyty, Wabash Valley (IL) Noah Hoepfner, Carl Sandburg (IL) AJ Folds, Seward County (KS) Bradley Collins, Central Arizona Sebastian Diaz, Cypress (CA) Isaac Riegler, Carl Sandburg (IL) Noah Love, Catawba (NC) Alex Blasyzk, Palomar (CA) Brandon Walters, Northampton (PA) Travis Phelps, Angelina (TX) James Wirt, Mendocino (CA) Noah Reed, Lincoln Trail (IL) Andy Franks, Northwest Mississippi Brock Hathaway, Bellevue (WA) Trevin Hope, Bellevue (WA) Jerry Thomas, Feather River (CA) Reid Halfacre, Gulf Coast St. (FL) Bobby Sparling, Daytona St. (FL) Caden Kaelbler, Spokane (WA) Travor Tietz, Jefferson (MO) Pedro Trejo, GateWay (AZ) Ryan Romero, Paradise Valley (AZ) Bryce Stanton, Northeast Mississippi Cam Blazek, Neosho County (KS) Tyler Hardwick, New Mexico Military Steven Saunders, Cochise (AZ) Third Basemen Cameron Rowles, Palomar (CA) Chase Silseth, Southern Nevada Tyler Hoffman, Mississippi Gulf Coast Tim Hanible, Garrett (MD) Brett Wagner, Brookhaven (TX) Chase Sykes, Brunswick (NC) Cole Ayers, State College of Florida Vladimir Ceverino, Monroe (NY) Tyler Halstead, Cowley (KS) Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Yavapai (AZ) Chris Steeley, Merced (CA) Coleton Ausbern, Jones (MS) William Sierra, Yavapai (AZ) Tynan Shahidi, Parkland (IL) David Mendham, Connors St. (OK) Connor Hanafin, Frederick (MD) Dyson Johnson, Tacoma (WA) Zach Joyce, Walters St. (TN) Will Fuenning, Paradise Valley (AZ) Jake Plastiak, Wabash Valley (IL) Corey Rosier, Chipola (FL) Jack Neely, San Jacinto (TX) Zack Schmidt, Southern Idaho Relief Pitchers Hans Seo, Glendale (CA) Dee Hawthorne, Mississippi Gulf Coast Jake Smith, State College of Florida Ben Joyce, Walters St. (TN) Mike Sears, Sinclair (OH) Derek Wylie, Gordon St. (GA) Designated Hitters Josh Meyer, Cuyahoga (OH) Jackson Boyd, Northwest Florida St. Tannor Sullivan, Paul D. Camp (VA) Frank Garcia, Santa Ana (CA) Jaden Rolffs, Iowa Western Kaden Vanderwerf, Lower Columbia (WA) Kyle Amendt, Southeastern (IA) Alec Buonasera, Northern Okla. Enid Garrett Martin, McLennan (TX) Michael Galvan, Palomar (CA) Kolby Johnson, Gordon St. (GA) Brian Carruyo, St. Louis (MO) Bass Cooper, Chattanooga St. (TN) Haruto Nakano, Sierra (CA) Jacob Holton, Chattanooga St. (TN) Koty Frank, Eastern Okla. St. Burrell Jones, Wabash Valley (IL) David Morgan, Orange Coast (CA) Hayden Winters, Cypress (CA) Zak Rabe, Oakton (IL) Kyle Eskildsen, Rockland (NY) Chase Grillo, Spokane (WA) Efrain Cervantes, South Mountain (AZ) Hayes Hansford, Northeast Mississippi Damone Hale, Yavapai (AZ) Logan Agan, Southeastern (IA) Christian McInerney, Sacramento (CA) Jack Merrifield, LSU Eunice Jackson Brown, Catawba (NC) Edouard Savoie, Northeastern Okla. A&M Matt Novis, Yavapai (AZ) Colin Brougham, Crowder (MO) Oliver Regalado, Southeastern (IA) Jackson Hogg, Douglas (Canada) Juan Pinero, Garrett (MD) Michael Attalah, Bellevue (WA) Lucas Gardner, Iowa Lakes Seth Bailey, Cuyahoga (OH) Jake Marti, Heartland (IL) Miguel Obeso, Cowley (KS) Multi-Position Players Nathan Barolet, Florence-Darlington (SC) Stacey Bailey, Navarro (TX) Jared Viele, Lincoln Land (IL) Nate McClain, Lackawanna (PA) Cam Gray, Chipola (FL) Secundino Morales, Connors St. (OK) Bryce Toussaint, McHenry (IL) Jayden Sinju, Northeast (NE) Nick Thompson, Southern Nevada Clayton Hall, Merced (CA) Brandon Doty, Iowa Western Cam Floyd, Delta (MI) JB Trees, Coastal Bend (TX) Noah Beason, LSU Eunice Jacob Wetzel, Frederick (MD) Chase Kessinger, Northeast Mississippi Carson Letterman, Cypress (CA) JD Wadleigh, South Mountain (AZ) Nolan Lebanoff, Kankakee (IL) Jake Dykhoff, Minnesota St. CTC Dalton Roblin, Angelina (TX) Cedric Rose, Herkimer (NY) Jeremiah Papa, Eastern Gateway (OH) Ocean Gabonia, Everett (WA) Jake McKenna, Los Angeles Harbor (CA) Dylan Doolittle, Brunswick (NC) Dauri Genao, Rowan-Gloucester (NJ) Joe Palanzo, Scottsdale (AZ) Riggs Threadgill, McLennan (TX) Johnny Cuevas, Southern Nevada Juan SanJuan, Orange Coast (CA) Emil Boles, Monroe (NY) JoJo Munoz, Angelina (TX) Spencer Arrighetti, Navarro (TX) Jonathan Hickman, Cleveland St. (TN) Justin Butz, New Mexico George Specht, Cowley (KS) Jordan Summers, Spokane (WA) Tanner Norris, Crowder (MO) Tyson Guerrero, Lower Columbia (WA) Marc Davis, Florida Southwestern St. Jack McLaughlin, Barstow (CA) Jordan Whittaker, Brookhaven (TX) Tate Dearing, Douglas (Canada) Zach Patterson, Ohlone (CA) Seth Homfeld, El Paso (TX) Jaden Hutchins, New Mexico Military Jose Martinez, Monroe (NY) Trey Morrill, Yavapai (AZ) Enrique Ozoa, Cuyahoga (OH) Trent Clark, Brookhaven (TX) Jake Faircloth, Bismarck St. (ND) Justin Kelley, Gulf Coast St. (FL) Aaron Bell, Kankakee (IL) Ethan English, John A. Logan (IL) John Kehoe, Lincoln Trail (IL) Khalil Thrasher, Neosho County (KS) Alex Cardona, Mercyhurst North East (PA) Catchers Jacob Dukart, Mt. Hood (OR) Justin Torres, San Mateo (CA) Kolten Moore, Kankakee (IL) Alex Sweeney, Northern Essex (MA) Taylor Smith, Grayson (TX) Matt Dallas, Lane (OR) Mason Metcalf, Santa Barbara (CA) Kyle Bullock, McHenry (IL) Andrew Patrick, Catawba (NC) David Espinal, Cuyahoga (OH) Aaron Suval, Glendale (CA) Nick Hovland, Bellevue (WA) Kyle Hawkins, Navarro (TX) Arturo Alvarez, Los Angeles Harbor (CA) Angel Mendoza, Riverside (CA) Bodie Jones, Southeastern Illinois Ray Santacruz, Hibbing (MN) Logan Burrill, Northern Essex (MA) Asantay Wilson, Folsom Lake (CA) Copper Hansen, Santa Ana (CA) 3B/OF Donald Saltiban, Yakima Valley (WA) Tom Burke, St. Louis (MO) Mark Sommers, Waubonsee (IL) Austin Breazeale, GateWay (AZ) Nathan Stevens, Johnson County (KS) 3B/SS Gunner Antillon, Riverside (CA) Zach Stoner, Joliet (IL) Max DiNeen, Rowan-Gloucester (NJ) Austin Huggins, Meridian (MS) Hernan Yanez, Cochise (AZ) SS/3B Matt Ivancich, Riverside (CA) Michael Pavelchak, Rockland (NY) Blake Hubbard, Northern Okla. Tonkawa Joe Novenche, Herkimer (NY) Shortstops 1B/DH Miguel Vega, Tyler (TX) Nate Vargo, Kankakee (IL) Brandon Hudson, Northern Okla. Enid Kirk Liebert, Wabash Valley (IL) Cash Rugely, Navarro (TX) Trevor Andrews, Coastal Alabama North Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 47 NJCAA Div. I: Central Arizona Ranked No. 1 TUCSON, Ariz. — Defending to develop, this team will compete for national champion Central Arizona another trip to Grand Junction.” 2020 NJCAA D-1 College is the pre-season favorite to Thompson said Connor Phillips is win the title once again, according to an exceptional pitcher. Pre-Season Poll the NJCAA Coaches Association. “He is an incredibly talented Rank Team The following is a rundown on young man,” said Thompson. 1. Central Arizona (AZ) each of the top 10 teams in this “He has a tremendous work ethic 2. Iowa Western (IA) division. and has been a man on a mission all 3. Walters St. (TN) fall. He was 95-98 mph on the mound 4. Chipola (FL) 1. Central Arizona with a very good, hard curveball. This 5. McLennan (TX) The Vaqueros won their third kid really has a bright future.” national title last spring with a 13-8 6. Wabash Valley (IL) win in the championship game of 6. Wabash Valley (IL) 7. Gordon St. (GA) the NJCAA Div. I World Series over The Warriors rolled to a 55-4 8. N.W. Florida St. (FL) Iowa Western and posted a 50-20 record last season and were the 9. Navarro (TX) overall record. District Runner-up. 10. Cowley (KS) Only one position player starter Six position player starters are Second Ten returns and no starting pitchers. back in addition to four quality 11. Chattahoochee Val (AL) But a superb recruiting class of 27 pitchers. 12. Southern Nevada (NV) newcomers has infused quality talent TRYING FOR REPEAT — Central Arizona players celebrate after Players to watch include C Kirk 13. Wallace (AL) into the program once again. winning the NJCAA Div. I title last year. It was the school’s third Liebert (.424, 5 2B, 22 RBI), OF 14. New Mexico (NM) “We have a lot of new faces on national title as the Vaqueros posted a 50-20 overall record. Mason Sykes (.377, 10 HR, 9 2B, 15. Central Florida (FL) 51 RBI), 2B Freylin Mineyty (.367, this team,” said Head Coach Anthony a very experienced sophomore group Isiah Byars (transfer from Univ. of 16. Crowder (MO) Gilich. 14 2B, 43 RBI, 13 SB), SS Savier that finished second in the nation Alabama), OF Andre Tarver (former Pinales (.363, 4 HR, 6 2B, 46 RBI, 17. Grayson (TX) “Pitching will be the key. If we last season. Our shortstop Cooper 15th round draft pick, left-handed 18. Johnson County (KS) stay healthy, we will be able to hit and 43 SB), 3B Jake Plastiak (Wichita St. Bowman is athletic and competitive hitter) and RHP Bo Bonds (Suwannee transfer), LHP Cameron Tullar (9-1, 19. Monroe (NY) push for another long playoff run.” and mature beyond his years. HS, FL). 20. Fla. Southwestern St. Three exceptional pitchers to 2.02 ERA, 104 K, 16 BB), RHP CJ “While he plays shortstop in “Offensively, we don’t have a lot Weins (5-0, 1.32 ERA, 54 K, 9 BB) watch include LHP Ky Bush (Fremont college, he could be moved to the of speed or power. But our hitters Source: NJCAA Baseball HS, UT, 91-93 mph fastball), RHP and RHP Burrell Jones (1 SV, 4-1, outfield in pro ball. As Cooper goes, understand how to swing the bat, 2.18 ERA, 13 AP, 34 K). Coaches Association Mitchell DeCovich (2 SV, 2-0, 2.93 we go. He has proven that time and and we are more of a doubles group ERA, 16 AP, 91-94 mph fastball) “We are extremely deep with our time again.” capable of line drives,” said Head pitching staff and have a good core and RHP Bradley Collins (Plymouth Coach Jeff Johnson. South HS,MA, 90-94 mph fastball). 3. Walters St. (TN) of returners,” said Head Coach Rob Beck Way and Thomas Wilhite, I am The Senators finished third at “I really like our team defense. Fournier. On offense, we have a nice excited about this area of our team. Central Arizona landed an We have a chance to be solid up the exceptional centerfielder in Tyler the NJCAA Div. I World Series last mix of speed and power.” “We had a very good team last season and posted a 54-11 overall middle.” season. I am excited to see what 2020 Kelly (Mingus HS, AZ). Chipola, which won NJCAA Div. 7. Gordon St. (GA) “Tyler has plus speed, a good arm record. Gordon St. posted a superb 50-9 brings us.” Three key pitchers are back in I national titles in 2017 and 2018, has and has some power with his bat,” record last season and returns six 9. Navarro (TX) RHP Andrew Lindsey (5-0, 1.89 another superb ball club. said Gilich. “We should have a fine ball club,” position player starters and a wealth The Bulldogs posted a 41-18 “He will make an impact from ERA, 66 K, 17 BB) along with twin of pitching talent. record last season and finished third brothers RHP Ben Joyce (98 mph) said Johnson. “Each year is different the start.” with the dynamics involved involving Key returners include SS Jesse at the NJCAA Div. 1 World Series. Several other players to watch and RHP Zach Joyce (13 AP, 1.15 Sherrill (.445, 6 2B, 34 RBI, 28 SB), Only one key pitcher returns in ERA, 24 K, 94 MPH fastball). Both leadership, toughness, accountability include 2B Mat Aribal (.295, 9 2B, 30 and discipline. The big concern is OF Cole Phillips (.345, 13 HR, 10 LHP Carson Rollins (9-1, 3.19 ERA, RBI, 16 SB), LF Jake McKeon (.286, Joyce brothers have committed to the 2B, 56 RBI), OF Derek Wylie (.347, 59 K, 26 BB). University of Tennessee. pitching depth because we lost some 9 2B, 23 RBI), 3B Brandham Ponce key pitchers off last year’s team. We 5 HR, 13 2B, 41 RBI), 1B Ethan Scott But six of the nine position player (Federal Way HS, WA), RF Kiko Five position player starters return, (.270, 8 HR, 11 2B, 38 RBI), LHP starters are back in SS Cash Rugely including 1B Bryce Hodge (All- are looking for a couple of pitchers to Romero (Canyon Del Oro HS, AZ), bring in January to help our depth.” Dominic Canale (10-1, 2.89 ERA, (.413, 8 HR, 14 2B, 38 RBI, 13 SB), LHP Calvin Schapira (Pinnacle HS, American, .410, 14 HR, 16 2B, 68 63 K), RHP Kolby Johnson (5-1, 4.36 1B Jose Gonzalez (.329, 12 HR, 12 AZ) and RHP Mat Olsen (Florence RBI, 13 SB), 2B Jerry Hammons 5. McLennan (TX) ERA, 39 K) and RHP Dylan High (8 2B, 51 RBI), 3B Stacey Bailey (.328, HS, AZ). (.387, 12 HR, 20 2B, 59 RBI, 13 The Highlanders rolled to a 42- AP, 1-0). 11 HR, 15 2B, 71 RBI), C Dawson SB), RF Brayden Runion (.348, 11 17 record last season and were the 2. Iowa Western Several freshmen pitchers have Woods (.333, 4 HR, 11 2B, 43 RBI), HR, 12 2B, 48 RBI) and SS Michael Region 5 runner-up. been impressive during the fall OF Kyle Hawkins (.299, 4 2B, 16 The Reivers rolled to a 52-11 Robinson (.339, 5 HR, 13 2B, 51 Five position player starters are record last season and finished in RHP Sam Wright (Piedmont RBI) and 2B Travis Washburn (.252, RBI). back, including SS Jalen Battles Academy, GA), LHP Jaxon O’Neil 6 2B, 18 RBI, 15 SB). second at the NJCAA Div. I World “We return several key position (.320, 6 HR, 17 2B, 42 RBI), RF Brett Series. (Newnan HS, GA) and RHP Thomas Top newcomers include RHP players who performed very well as Squires (.286, 11 HR, 12 2B, 48 RBI), Ross (Price Avenue HS, GA). Spencer Arrighetti (Texas Christian Four position player starters are freshmen last year,” said Head Coach LF Garrett Martin (.335, 9 HR, 8 2B, back along with four key pitchers. “We have a lot of depth with our transfer), SS Weston Symes (Frisco David Shelton. 47 RBI), and C Cole Moore (.313, 7 pitching staff and return pitchers with Centennial HS, TX), RHP Chad Returning players to watch include “That experience should go a long HR, 11 2B, 56 RBI). SS Cooper Bowman (.412, 3 HR, experience,” said Head Coach Travis Ricker (Argyle HS, TX) and RHP AJ way and may have to carry us while Top new position players include McClanahan. Ozorio Brace (Lamar HS, TX). 20 2B, 25 RBI, 30 SB), LF Caleb all our new arms get adjusted to being 2B Miguel Santos (Centennial HS, Balgaard (.426, 6 HR, 20 2B, 74 RBI, “Our offense should be balanced, college pitchers. TX, All-State), 1B/DH Alex Lopez and our defense should be solid as it 10. Cowley (KS) 10 SB), DH Jaden Rolffs (.457, 14 The Tigers posted a 47-14 record (Lamar HS, TX, All-State) and C was last year.” HR, 14 2B, 70 RBI), RHP Braedyn 4. Chipola (FL) last season and return four key Chipola posted a 38-20 record last Jimmy Crooks (Trinity HS, TX, McLaughlin (9-1, 2.50 ERA, 108 K, All-State). 8. Northwest Florida St. players. 38 BB), LHP Jared Simpson (7-1, season and returns six key players. Northwest Florida St. rolled to a They include sophomore SS They include OF Corey Rosier The pitching staff should be 2.33 ERA, 68 K, 38 BB) and RHP exceptional with four new hurlers, 44-12 record last season and returns Logan Steenstra, a superb 6-foot-5, Brandon Doty (3-0, 2.91 ERA, 15 (.285, 2 HR, 2 2B, 29 RBI, 14 SB), five key players. 190-pound defensive player who is as OF/1B/LHP Cam Gray (.345, 2 HR, including RHP Connor Phillips AP, 25 K). (Magnolia West HS, TX, All-State), They include CF Justice Thompson nimble as a 5-foot-5 shortstop. Last Top newcomers among a recruiting 12 2B, 44 RBI, 5-2, 4.33 ERA), SS (.337, 5 HR, 8 2B, 24 RBI, signed season he hit .310 with 3 homers, Daniel Cerda (great defense, strong LHP Dawson Sweatt (transfer class of 22 include C Nick Juaire Auburn), LHP Joey Martin (transfer with North Carolina), SS Brock 9 doubles and 49 RBI. His father (transfer from Texas Christian), 1B arm, .234, 2 2B, 19 RBI, 9 SB), Franks (.247, 3 HR, 11 2B, 27 RBI, Kennie played in the Major Leagues C Jozsef Rohrbacher (started last Kansas St.) and RHP Riggs Threadgill Noah Hull (Scarborough, Ontario, (transfer from LSU). solid defensively), RHP Jackson and also at Wichita St. Canada, played on Canada 18U season before injury), RHP Andrew Boyd (9 SV, 3-2, 0.99 ERA, 42 K, Also back is RHP Miguel Obeso Moore (4-4, 4.56 ERA, fastball tops “This is our most talented team we National Team) and 2B/RHP Nathan have had on the mound in the seven top reliever in league and signed with (6-1, 4.74 ERA, 77 K, 92-94 mph Berg (transfer from Xavier). out at 95-96 MPH) and LHP Robert South Alabama), RHP Jacob Kush fastball, signed to play at Texas Bennett (3-0, 2 SV, 4.95 ERA, 53 K, years I have been here,” said Head “We have depth on the mound Coach Mitch Thompson. (9-4, 3.18 ERA, 86 K), RHP Calvin Tech.), 3B George Specht (.302, 1 and in the field,” said Head Coach 18 BB). Starnes (2-0, 1 SV, 3.21 ERA) and 2B HR, 5 2B, 25 RBI, switch hitter with Top newcomers include OF Chris “We have lots of top end arms. We Marc Rardin. return a talented group of position Noah Bailey (had a great fall). good glove) and CF Tyler Halstead “We have a tremendous culture on Williams (transfer from Florida Top newcomers are RHP Beck (.310, 4 HR, 6 2B, 36 RBI, 21 SB, International who has good power players as well. If we stay healthy, the field and in the locker room led by focus on the task at hand and continue Way (transfer from Belmont Abbey great defense, 6.5 runner). and arm strength on defense), 2B/SS College, played in Cape Cod League The top newcomers are LHP Adam last summer, signed with LSU and Stephenson (transfer from Wichita has a lot of interest from pro scouts St. who throws in the upper 80s), with mid 90s fastball, good slider LHP Cole Miller (Stillwater HS, and changeup), RHP Thomas Wilhite OK), RHP Hunter Edwards (6-foot-5 (low 90s fastball) and 2B/3B Nick pitcher from Blue Valley HS, KS who Nolan (transfer from Florida Gulf throws in the upper 80s), OF Janson Coast, hit over .400 last fall). Reeder (Edmond North HS, OK) “Looking at our team, we have a and 1B Michelle Artzberger (Lawton lot of new faces, and our offense is a McArthur HS, OK). work in progress,” said Head Coach “Our interior defense is good as Doug Martin. well as our outfield defense,” said “We have a diverse offensive Assistant Coach Darren Burroughs. lineup capable of doing multiple “We will have some veterans out things. I feel pretty good about our there and should be strong up the defense with our shortstop, second middle. baseman and centerfielder returning. “Offensively, we have a lot of gap We have several sophomore catchers hitters who can run. So we will steal who are very good. Up the middle, the bases and play aggressively. BIG TIME PITCHERS — Three of the top junior college pitchers in the nation include (left to right) team looks strong. “Our pitching staff has good depth RHP Jermaine Vanheyningen (Florence-Darlington Tech., SC), RHP Ben Joyce (Walters St., TN) “Our pitching looks promising with five or six sophomores and 4-5 and RHP Beck Way (Northwest Florida). Vanheyningen’s fastball has touched 99 mph while Joyce with the return of Boyd, Kush and freshmen who we have confidence in has hit 98 mph. Way sits in the mid-90s with his fastball and played in the Cape Cod League. Starnes. When you add in newcomers after their fall performances.” Page 48 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 NJCAA Div. II: LSU-Eunice No. 1 With Deep Squad TUCSON, Ariz. — LSU-Eunice RHP Steve Owings (4-2, 4.54 ERA, 4 HR, 10 2B, 29 RBI), C Spencer is the pre-season favorite to capture 32 K, 15 BB). Weber (.228, 3 HR, 3 2B, 14 RBI) 2020 NJCAA D-2 the NJCAA Division II title, Top newcomers include 2B and LF Jayden Sinju (.310, 9 HR, according to the NJCAA Baseball Ambren Voitik (Enid HS, OK), 1B 11 2B, 50 RBI). Pre-Season Poll Coaches Association. Cale Savage (Charles Page HS, Only two pitchers return in RHP/ Rank Team The following is a rundown on OK), LHP Dylan Turner (Silo HS, 3B Brennen Bales (1-2, 6.75 ERA 1. LSU-Eunice (LA) the top five teams. OK), LHP Thomas Little (Vauxhall in 2018) and RHP Dylan Wright 2. Northern Okla.-Enid Academy, Alberta, Canada) and C (3-7, 7.23 ERA in 2018). 3. Mesa (AZ) 1. LSU-Eunice (LA) Jordan Coffey (Deer Creek HS, Top newcomers among a group 4. Northeast (NE) In 17 seasons with LSU-Eunice, OK). of 25 include C Ben Prediger 5. Jones County (MS) head Coach Jeff Willis has led the “Our team is filled with young (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), OF 6. Parkland (IL) Bengals to six national titles (2006, talent mixed with seasoned Cooper Whitt (Knoxville, TN), RHP 7. Sinclair (OH) 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2018) sophomores which should provide Tanner Olmstead (Sioux Falls, SD), 8. Pasco-Hernando (FL) along with a second place finish in us with an opportunity to compete 2B Calden Hill (transfer Southeast 9. Western Okla. St. 2013 and two third place finishes at the highest levels,” said Head CC), OF Houston Fogelstrom 10. Heartland (IL) and an overall record of 830-189. Coach Scott Mansfield. (Omaha, NE), LHP Matt Dreher Second Ten Because of this tradition of (Blair, NE) and RHP Grady Hatton 11. Scottsdale (AZ) excellence and another quality ball 3. Mesa (AZ) 12. Brunswick (NC) The Thunderbirds posted a 44- (transfer Doane Univ.). club in 2020, LSU-Eunice is the 13. Kellogg (MI) 23 record last season and finished favorite to capture their seventh 5. Jones County (MS) 14. Lackawanna (PA) second at the NJCAA Division II The Bobcats rolled to a 37-12 national title. 15. Pearl River (MS) World Series. record last season and finished Six superb players return in LF 16. Lincoln Land (IL) Four position players are back fourth in Region 23. Jarrett McDonald (.371, 3 HR, 16 17. Monroe (NY) along with two key pitchers. Five position player starters are 2B, 45 RBI, 12 SB), SS/2B Javier 18. Kankakee (IL) They include SS Taylor Darden back along with five key pitchers. Vaz (.364, 14 2B, 39 RBI, 24 SB), 19. Frederick (MD) (.328, 8 2B, 28 RBI), 1B Ben Returning players to watch CF River Town (.339, 9 HR, 10 2B, 20. Hinds (MS) ANOTHER FINE TEAM — Ferguson (.318, 3 HR, 8 2B, 37 include RHP Lane Thomas (9-2, 47 RBI, 18 SB), 3B Jack Merrifield (.356, 6 HR, 8 2B, 51 RBI, 11 SB), LSU-Eunice will be gunning RBI), 2B Josh Leslie (.263, 1 2B, 3.01 ERA, 73 K, 33 BB), RHP Source: NJCAA Baseball for its 7th national title in 24 RBI, 16 SB), C Zach Wagner Coleton Ausbern (8-1, 3.89 ERA, RHP Jerry Couch (2-1, 1 SV, 3.58 Coaches Association ERA) and RHP Jake Hammond 2020. Players celebrate (.175, 2 2B, 16 RBI), RHP Cody 72 K, 19 BB), 1B O’Neil Burgos (2-0, 2.42 ERA, 31 K). after winning it all in 2018. Tucker (4-2, 3.61 ERA, 55 K) and (.345, 4 HR, 13 2B, 43 RBI), C Top newcomers include C Ayden to a 48-16 record last season and RHP Connor Coerper (1-2, 2.93 Blake Johnson (.340, 7 HR, 11 Makarus (Foothills HS, Alberta, captured its first national title with a ERA, 20 K). 2B, 34 RBI), 3B Gabe Lacy (.318, Lauderdale HS, MS), RHP Wyatt Canada), RHP Simon Miller 5-4 win over Mesa College (AZ). Top newcomers include SS Sam 3 HR, 9 2B, 32 RBI), LF Bailee Blalock (Madison Central HS, (Canton HS, TX), 3B Cole Myers With the return of five key Low, CF Caden Toki (Liberty HS, Hendon (.362, 2 HR, 7 2B, 33 RBI) MS) and RHP Landon Rascoe (Jennings HS, LA), 2B Christian players and a superb recruiting class NV) and RF Jake Fryer (Pleasant and OF Kirkland Trahan (.306, 3 (Hattiesburg HS, MS). Gonzales (Breaux Bridge HS, LA) of 26 newcomers, the Jets will be Grove HS, UT). HR). “We are very motivated moving and RHP Caleb Seroski (Breaux Top newcomers among 18 into 2020 with a team that has a ton loaded once again in 2020. 4. Northeast (NE) Bridge HS, LA). Five key returning players The Hawks finished sixth at the brought in include CF Basiel of experience and talent,” said head “I like the arm strength and include 3B Alec Buonasera (.381, NJCAA Division II World Series Williams (Mississippi St. transfer), Coach Chris Kirtland. pitchability of the staff and added 5 HR, 12 2B, 40 RBI), SS Shane last season and posted a 37-19 RHP Cole Mozingo (transfer “It is rare to have a lineup in power and speed on the offensive Nixon (.250, 3 HR, 6 2B, 25 RBI), overall record. from East Central CC), SS Tyler junior college with this much side,” said Willis. RHP Evan Kowalski (6-4, 3.61 Three position player starters are Duckworth (South Jones HS, MS), experience under their belt, and C Hayden Harris (Ponotoc, MS), we hope to see that work in our 2. Northern Okla.-Enid ERA, 73 K, 24 BB), RHP Brandon back in SS Derek Botaletto (.302, RHP Kameron Partridge (West Northern Oklahoma-Enid rolled Hudson (3-3, 6.11 ERA, 48 K) and favor.” NJCAA Div. III: Rowan Gloucester Loaded Once Again TUCSON, Ariz. — Rowan- Zach Williams (College Station, Tanner Bond (Ridge Point HS, Gloucester is the pre-season favorite TX), RHP Gabe Craig (Tyler, TX), TX), 1B Jacob Prigmore (Tarleton 2020 NJCAA D-3 to win the 2020 NJCAA Division OF Alec Williams (Huntsville, TX), St.), 2B Jonathan Boyer (Newman III World Series. 3B Dalton Davis (Prosper, TX) and Smith HS, TX) and OF JJ Davis Pre-Season Poll Here is a look at the top five C Michael Schrab (Katy, TX). (Waco Midway HS, TX). Rank Team teams as determined by the NJCAA “Our team is very different than “This should be one of the most 1. Rowan Gloucester (NJ) Baseball Coaches Association. last season,” said Head Coach Doug talented teams we have had at 2. Tyler (TX) Wren. Brookhaven,” said Head Coach 3. Oakton (IL) 1. Rowan-Gloucester (NJ) 4. Brookhaven (TX) The Roadrunners posted a 42- “We lost a bunch of pitchers Brandon Rains. 5. Northampton (PA) 11 overall record last season and off last year’s team. With that “We have several returners off 6. Rowan Cumberl. (NJ) finished second at the NJCAA being said, we brought in some our 2019 World Series team that 7. Century (MN) Division III World Series. very talented pitchers who are big finished third in the nation. We have 8. Rockingham (NC) Three position player starters are and have good stuff. I am looking several key transfers and some top- 9. CC of Rhode Island back and two key pitchers. forward to seeing them perform. tier freshman from the great state 10. Herkimer (NY) They include CF Lorenzo “Offensively, we have some of Texas.”

Morello (All-American, .411, 5 players with power. But because the 5. Northampton (PA) Source: NJCAA Baseball HR, 22 2B, 48 RBI, 11 SB), SS wind usually blows in, we rarely put The Spartans posted a 37-10 Coaches Association Jose Correa (.335, 4 HR, 9 2B, 43 up big home run numbers. We try overall record last season and lost in RBI), 3B Dauri Genao (.376, 9 2B, to put together a balanced, dynamic ALL-AMERICAN BACK the Region XIX quarterfinal. 36 RBI), RHP Jack Billings (3-1, lineup so we can do everything on — CF Lorenzo Morello of No position players return and 1.94 ERA, 65 K, 10 BB) and RHP offense that allows us to score runs Rowan-Gloucester put up big only one quality pitcher in RHP Siket (Owen J. Roberts HS, PA), Rich Ricobaldo (medical redshirt in many ways. numbers last season (.411, 5 Brandon Walters (7-1, 3.69 ERA, RHP Dylan Esh (JP McCaskey HS, last season after Tommy John “Our defense did a great job HR, 22 2B, 48 RBI, 11 SB). 42 K, 11 BB). PA), RHP AJ Palumbo (Parkland, surgery). during the fall on a high level. We However, a superb recruiting PA), LHP Hunter Johns (Ephrata who should contribute after many Top newcomers include C John not only have 11 pitchers who can class of 25 newcomers were landed HS, PA), RHP Alex Crim (Hatboro- players graduated,” said Head Cristino (transfer from Univ. of get guys out, but we can defend which includes OF Jordan King Horsham HS, PA) and SS Ryan Coach Bill Fratto. Rhode Island), OF Max DiNeen behind them.” (Central York H.S., PA), C Jordan Pepler (Central York HS, PA). (transfer from State College of 3. Oakton (IL) 4. Brookhaven (TX) Florida, 35th round pick by Reds in The Owls finished fifth at the The Bears posted a 42-27 overall 2018) and RHP Dan Frake (transfer NJCAA Div. III World Series last record last season and finished from Salisbury St.). season and posted a 38-21 overall third at the NJCAA Div. III World Jim Dimick Passes Away “Our roster is balanced and will record. Series. NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Jim directors, ABCA Hall of Fame be led by a very talented group of Five position player starters are Five position player starters are Dimick, retired St. Olaf College Committee and Ethics in Coaching sophomores with bright futures,” back along with five key pitchers. back along with four key pitchers. head baseball coach, died December Committee. said Head Coach Rob Valli. Plus a fine recruiting class of 23 They include 3B Brett Wagner 2. He was 91. He also was honored as the1978 “Our goal is to repeat as region newcomers were landed. (.396, 9 HR, 21 2B, 52 RBI, All- He served as the college’s Minnesota High School Baseball champions and return to the World Players to watch include LF Region), C Jase Jones (.272, 8 2B, baseball coach from 1967 to 1995, Coaches Association’s Dick Siebert Series and compete to earn our Brandon Matias (Glenbrook South 24 RBI), OF Jake Ryan (.289, 5 compiling a record of 589-259 over Award recipient for his contribution eighth national championship.” HS, IL, All-State), 3B Christian 2B, 12 RBI), OF Jordan Whittaker the 27 seasons. Dimick’s teams won to the state of Minnesota’s High Seegers (Conant HS, IL, All-State), (.258, 6 HR, 10 2B, 38 RBI), 1B 14 conference championships — 7 School baseball. He’s been 2. Tyler (TX) Kyler Grimsley (.400, 6 HR, 14 2B, in the Midwest Conference and 7 named to several other Minnesota Tyler posted a 41-19 record last 1B Grant Lalla (Wayubonsee CC 40 RBI), LHP Trevor Gracey (5-2, in the Minnesota Intercollegiate organization’s Halls of Fame. season and finished second in the transfer), RHP Matt Johnston 4.90 ERA), RHP Zach Reynolds Athletic Conference. His teams In 1984, he was named MIAC District C tournament. (Illinois Springfield transfer), (injured last season), RHP Trent won berths to the NCAA Regional Coach of the Year as well as the Only a few players return in RHP INF CJ Deshazer (Heartland CC Clark (3 SV, 2-0, 3.90 ERA, 39 K) baseball tournament 13 times. NCAA Midwest Regional Coach Cooper Rawls (6-3, 3.67 ERA, 79 tyransfer), LHP Joe Gabel (4-4, and RHP Braden Bowles (2-2, 5.10 A 53-year member of the of the Year after his team finished K, 20 BB), 1B/DH Miguel Vega 4.56 ERA, 70 K, 38 BB), RHP Nate ERA, 34 K). American Baseball Coaches 26-12 and 16-4 in conference play. (.358, 4 HR, 10 2B, 32 RBI), OF Pardini (2 SV, 2-4, 4.50 ERA, 28 Top newcomers include SS Ray Association, he was inducted into Both of those awards are now Heath Hood (.374, 3 HR, 15 2B, K), LHP Brian Massaccesi (6 SV, 6.18 ERA) and DH Zak Rabe (.387, Tovar (Southwest Collegiate Prep, the organization’s Hall of Fame named after Dimick. 32 RBI, 16 SB) and RHP Daylon TX), LHP Olen Defoure (Flower in 1995. He served as the ABCA Dimick is survived by his 6 Farmer (4-0, 1.75 ERA, 28 K). 3 HR, 11 2B, 32 RBI). Bluff HS, TX), RHP Hunter president in 1992 and also was a children and many grandchildren Top newcomers include RHP “We will be very young but have a lot of talented transfers Homeyer (LaVernia HS, TX), OF member of the group’s board of and great-grandchildren. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 49 Pacific Association San Joaquin Delta Ranked No. 1 With Another Imposing Team TUCSON, Ariz. — The following C Ryan Naranjo (Selma HS, CA) is a rundown on the top rated junior and RHP Jordan Perez (Fresno California J.C. colleges in each major section of HS, CA). Pre-Season Poll the Pacific Association Division “I like our team a lot,” said as voted on by the Association’s Head Coach Ron Scott who returns Northern California coaches. for his 32nd year and only trails Rank Team 1. San Joaquin Delta The regions include Southern Don Sneddon (1,072 wins) as the 2. Sacramento California, Northern California and winningest coach in California 3. Ohlone the Northwest areas of the USA. Community College baseball 4. Sierra history. Fresno City Northern California “We will pitch, play good 6. Santa Rosa 1. San Joaquin Delta defense and score runs. We are 7. San Mateo The Mustangs finished fourth at much more well rounded than last 8. Feather River the California State Championship year’s squad.” Finals and posted a 39-9 overall 9. Mission record. Southern California 10. Merced No returning starting position 1. Orange Coast 11. Sequoias players are back except part time The Pirates rolled to a 39-9-1 12. Cabrillo RF Dario Gomez (.326, 4 2B, 11 record last season and won their 13. Marin RBI) and no key pitchers. seventh California Community 14. Butte RHP Garrett Munn did not play College Baseball state title. 15. Los Medanos last season but returns after playing Two position player starters are 16. Cosumnes River in 2018. Two other returning back in 3B David Morgan (.306, 17. Skyline pitchers are RHP Tyler Condie (3-2, 2 HR, 15 2B, 36 RBI, 11 SB) and 18. Taft 2.20 ERA, 37 K, 12 BB) and RHP SS Ryan O’Halloran (.329, 5 2B, 19. Folsom Lake Jake Standridge (0-1,1.54 ERA). 16 RBI). 20. Modesto Head Coach Reed Peters and Three pitchers return in LHP his staff landed a superb 30-man Michael Rhylick (4-2,2.83 ERA, Southern California recruiting class that has infused 49 K, 21 BB), RHP Brenden Rank Team talent into the program once Argomaniz (4-1,4.27 ERA, 33 K, 1. Orange Coast again. 19 BB) and RHP Kevin Ishimaru 2. Cypress Top newcomers include 2B Bill (1-1, 4.26 ERA, 33 K) and RHP 3. El Camino Ralston (Diablo Valley College), Juan SanJuan. 4. Riverside 1B Jaylund Johnson (Sacramento Top newcomers include 2B 5. Santa Ana City), RHP Jackson Vaughan (UC Jordan Ku (Ocean View HS, CA), 6. Glendale Santa Barbara), LHP Kohl Drake C Oscar Favela (St. John Bosco 7. Saddleback (Arkansas Tech.), SS Kemet Brown HS, CA), RHP Jake Lopez (transfer 8. Mt. SAC (Elk Grove HS, CA), RHP Andrew from Long Beach St.), OF Tatsuhori 9. Palomar Morones (East Union HS, CA) and Negishi (from Japan), RHP Kelly 10. Cuesta OF Kenny Williams (Elk Grove Austin (Newport Harbor HS, CA), 11. Long Beach GOING FOR THIRD TITLE — San Joaquin Delta is ranked No. 12. Canyons HS, CA). 1 in Northern California community college baseball entering the OF Zeb Storie (redshirt) and 1B “We are extremely inexperienced Will Mangurian (transfer from 13. Golden West season and trying to win its third California title. The Mustangs 14. Santa Barbara with the loss of every starter off last previously won championships in 2018 and 2011. Tulane). year’s team,” said Peters. “We are going to be a 15. Pasadena “We definitely have some talent Four position player starters Austin Loeb (7-3, 3.02 ERA, 70 K, younger team coming off a state 16. San Diego Mesa in the group, though. We have return along with four key ace of staff last season). championship run,” said Head 17. Bakersfield deep pitching and athletic position pitchers. Several newcomers to watch Coach John Altobelli. 18. Ventura players.” They include RF/RHP Zach include SS Josh Rolling (Bishop “We have pieces to be very good 19. Southwestern Patterson (.381, 14 HR, 53 RBI, Monague HS, NV), LHP/1B and hopefully have a run like we 20. Chaffey 2. Sacramento The Panthers rolled to a 35-15 12 SB, 4 SV, 0-1, 0.73 ERA, 30 K), Mickey Coyne (Reno HS, NV) did last year, but we are going to overall record last season and SS Brad Norton (.305, 30 RBI, 14 and LHP Connor Harrison (Granite need some freshmen to step up in Source: California C.C. finished third in the California State SB), CF Max Heverly (.233, 8 2B, Bay HS, CA). a big way.” Coaches Assn. Championship Finals. 15 RBI), DH Norman Leon (.270, “I am nervous about our Altobelli is impressed with Six position player starters return 7 RBI, 5 SB), RHP Ryan Robinson pitching,” said Head Coach Rob sophomore third baseman (9-2, 2.24 ERA, 64 K), LHP Tyler Willson. Morgan. along with four pitchers. side.” They include CF Dan Sayre Stultz (9-1, 2.95 ERA, 66 K) and “I wish we had two studs like “He looks like Nolan Arenado at (.346, 11 2B, 4 3B, 17 SB), SS Nik RHP Zac Heinz (2-1, 2.05 ERA, Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander. third and makes some impossible 3. El Camino McClaughry (Big 8 Conference 34 K). But we don’t have that. We do plays look easy. He has a very El Camino finished second at Gold Glove winner), 2B Joey Top newcomers include C Dylan have pitching depth and have strong arm, gap power as a hitter the California Community College Daini (.289, 3 HR, 9 2B, 28 RBI), Lawlor (Cal HS, CA), 2B Shay 8-9 pitchers who we can trust at and has a good contact rate with state tournament last year and LF Maimu Kobayashi (.308 BA), Sabangan (Campbell HS, HI), 3B any time. Our fall roster had 20 pitches.” posted a 40-9 overall record. Nate Van Patten (Bear Creek HS, pitchers with 13 being righthanders DH Nick Cirelli (injured most of 2. Cypress Two key pitchers return who and seven lefties. Five of those season, 5 HR, 5 2B), 1B TJ Wheeler CA), P Max Gonzales (Milpitas HS, The Chargers posted a 30-15 were named Pre-Season All- lefthanders should see action during (.272, 2 HR, 13 2B), RHP Ryan CA), P Diego Moreno (Rodriguez overall record last season and Americans in RHP Jimmy Galicia the season. Costeiu (5-2, 4.64 ERA, 2 SV, 87 HS, CA), P Cooper Vasquez were eliminated in Super Regional and RHP Aaron Orozco. “Offensively, we need to put K, 38 BB), RHP Aaron Rund (4-1, (Encinal HS, CA) and P Sean action. Galicia was second in the state balls in play and limit strikeouts.” 1 SV, 58 K, 39 BB, 3.92 ERA), Fekete (Sacramento St. transfer). Five position player starters are last season with a 13-3 record and “We brought in four kids who LHP Christian McInerney (2-0, 4 T-4. Fresno City back in LF Hayden Winters (.342, one save. He had a miniscule 1.92 SV, 1.56 ERA, 25 AP, 32 K) and were Conference Players of the The Rams rolled to a 33-12 5 HR, 3 2B, 4 3B, 27 RBI), 3B ERA in 122 innings pitched and RHP Ettman Noriega (4-1, 2 SV, Year or Conference Pitchers of record last season and played in Carson Letterman (.276, 10 2B, 14 fanned 83 batters with only 28 4.21 ERA, 28 K). the Year,” said Head Coach Mike the Northern California Super RBI), SS Bobby Silvis (.283, 4 2B, walks. Key newcomers include RHP Curran. Regional. 16 RBI), C Rafael Flores (.339, 5 Orozco was tied for third in Dennis Boatman (UCLA transfer, “The California State Player of Winners of seven of the last 2B, 14 RBI) and 1B Trevor Jones the state with a 12-1 record. As 90-94 mph FB), OF Mason Poisson the Year (Patterson) is back with 10 Central Valley Conference (.276, 8 2B, 10 RBI). a redshirt freshman, he had a (Del Campo HS, CA), UT Joe us again along with our two aces championships, Fresno City lost No starting pitchers return. Two 2.10 ERA in 111 2/3 innings. He Hagopian (Univ. of New Mexico on the pitching staff (Robinson All Northern California and league hurlers who saw action include was third in the state with 114 transfer), RHP Marshall Hunt 9-2 and Stutz 9-1). We have depth Pitcher of the Year Alec Gamboa RHP Raul Herrada (1-1, 1 SV, 3.56 strikeouts. (transfer NW Florida St.) and offensively and some big arms this who was drafted in the eighth round ERA) and RHP Colton Bulger (1 Orozco also served as the DH RHP Cole Eigenhuis (Univ. of season.” by the Dodgers. SV, 0-1, 3.38 ERA). and hit .318 as he scored 30 runs Washington transfer). T-4. Sierra They also lost All-American and Key newcomers include RHP and recorded 2 home runs with “With the amount of experience Sierra recorded a 30-12 overall Player of the Year Chet Allison Sebastian Diaz (Downey HS, CA), 36 RBI. returning, as well as the quality record last season and participated in who was drafted and signed by the LHP Patrick Monroe (Loara HS, 4. Riverside of incoming guys, we should be a the Northern California Regional. Dodgers. CA), SS David Canales (Downey The Tigers posted a 32-12 overall favorite to return to the Final Four Key returners include C Zack The Rams return All-American HS, CA), UT Andrew Soika record last season and participated in 2020,” said Head Coach Derek Jensen (2nd team Big 8 Conference, outfielder Chase Prieto (.385, 6 (Marina HS, CA), RHP Michael in the Southern California Super Sullivan. .336, 5 HR, 8 2B, 41 RBI), RF HR, 12 2B, 4 3B), LHP Eddie McFarland (Cypress HS, CA), Regional. “We have depth, arm strength Brandon Motheral (2nd team Rios (6-1, 1.78 ERA, 59 K), RHP RHP Matt Elizalde (transfer Loyola Four position player starters are and experience on the mound. We Big 8 Conference, .302, 5 HR, 5 Daren Jansen (45 K in 40 IP) and Marymount) and C Mario Tostado back along with four key pitchers. are athletic and seasoned on the 2B, 42 RBI), CF Haruto Nakano RHP Mikel Chavez (3-1, 2 SV, (Warren HS, CA). They include C Steve Ramirez field. I really like this team going (didn’t play last season but was 3.58 ERA). “This team will need to fill a lot (.330, 3 HR, 12 2B, 32 RBI), C into the year.” a unanimous first team Big 8 Several newcomers are superb, of vacant roles as 14 sophomores Angel Mendoza (.303, 4 HR, 11 including 1B Jace Chamberlain left from the 2019 team,” said Head 3. Ohlone Conference pick in 2018), LHP 2B, 24 RBI), SS Matt Ivancich The Renegades posted a 37- Ryan Gil (7-3, 3.50 ERA, 80 K), (transfer from Cal. St. Fullerton), Coach Anthony Hutting. “There (.270, 1 HR, 7 2B, 28 RBI), 2B Alex 12 overall record last season RHP Nate Kujawski (2 SV, 1-1, LHP Katir Prieto (transfer from Cal. will be a lot of youth on the mound Moreno (.268, 3 2B, 19 RBI), UT and finished tied for third in the 5.79 ERA, 35 K), 2B/SS Kenny St. Northridge), SS Brett Carrell in 2020 and a mix of youth and Northern Sectional. Lebeau (.285, 4 2B, 23 RBI), RHP (San Joaquin Memorial HS, CA), experience on the position player See SPOKANE, Page 50 Page 50 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Spokane Sits At No. 1 In N.W. Athletic Conference Continued From Page 49 4. Bellevue (WA) The Bulldogs posted a 32-16 Northwest J.C. Dylan Morace (.259, 4 2B, 15 RBI), overall record last season and were RHP Marques Johnson (2-2, 3.22 eliminated in Regional action in Pre-Season Poll ERA), LHP Drew D’Ambra (3-2, 2 the Northwest Athletic Conference Rank Team SV, 4.67 ERA), RHP Ethan Sachs playoffs. 1. Spokane (WA) (3-0, 3.67 ERA) and RHP Dustin Seven position player starters 2. Lower Columbia (WA) Comeau (redshirt freshman). return along with three key 3. Everett (WA) The top newcomers are LHP pitchers. 4. Bellevue (WA) Ryan Dominguez (Hesperia HS, Key returners to watch include 5. Tacoma (WA) CA), LHP Seth Spencer (Canyon LF Garrett Gants (.370, 18 2B), 1B 6. Edmonds (WA) Springs HS, CA), RHP Ezrah Kye Seitz (.315, 5 HR, 30 RBI), 2B 7. Yakima Valley (WA) Lyman (Etiwanda HS, CA), C/1B Lukas Motta (.280, 3 HR, 24 RBI, 8. Lane (OR) Gabe Briones (King HS, CA), OF 14 SB), 3B Nick Hovland (.320, 29 9. Mt. Hood (OR) Alphonzo Mancinas (Redlands RBI, 12 SB), RF Riley Gill (.340, 10. Linn-Benton (OR) East Valley HS, CA), 3B Gunner 5 HR) and RHP Brock Hathaway Antillon (Rancho Cucamonga (7-0, 2.30 ERA, 69 K). Source: Northwest Athletic H.S.,CA) and RHP Josiah Torres Top newcomers include RHP Conference (La Quinta HS, CA). Trevin Hope (redshirt who “We have a solid foundation with rehabilitated from Tommy John a quality blend of experienced and surgery), LHP Ryan Hecker (transfer Washington St., where he started 30 new players,” said Head Coach from University of San Francisco) Rudy Arguelles. “Depth should be games as a freshman and redshirted and RHP Jacob Dahlstrom (Eastside last year with an injury. He is a an absolute asset from a pitching Catholic HS). and positional standpoint.” plus defender with gap power and “We have 21 returners with key can make all the plays from the 5. Santa Ana redshirts coming back who are all left side. Santa Ana posted a 25-17 healthy,” said Head Coach Mark Several other newcomers to overall record last season and Yoshino. watch include LHP Sam Lauderdale was eliminated in the Southern 5. Tacoma (WA) (transfer from Washington St.), California Regional. The Titans posted a 41-10 record 1B Hunter Jenkins (Tahoma HS, Key returners include 3B James last season and finished fourth at WA), 3B Mason Fritsch (Tahoma Williams (All-Conference, .373, the Northwest Athletic Conference HS, WA) and 2B Jared Engman 2 HR, 14 2B, 32 RBI), C Copper Baseball Championship. (Kentlake HS, WA). Hansen (2nd team All-Conference, Only one position player returns “We lost nine players to NCAA .280, 2 HR, 7 2B, 30 RBI), LHP in OF Thomas Wheeler (.302, 1 Division I schools off last year’s Josh Haley (healthy now after HR, 6 2B, 12 RBI, 10 SB) and no team,” said Head Coach Ryan an recovering from an injury last starting pitchers. Mummert. season), RHP Kyle Hoskins (3-3, 1 Three other pitchers return in “Every position player starter but SV, 4.19 ERA, submarine pitcher) LHP Jack Horn (3-1, 4.61 ERA, Wheeler is gone that set a school and OF Frank Garcia (first team 28 K), RHP Jon Fortner (2-2, record for wins. All-Conference, .387, 2 2B, 15 3.66 ERA, 22 K) and RHP Dyson “While we are talented (with RBI) and RHP Dane Baker (2-2, Photo By Dianne Rose/DK Photography Johnson (1-1, 2.91 ERA, 25 K). 21 newcomers), we have a lot to 4.69 ERA, 30 K). RHP RYAN COSTEIU An exciting, new player is SS learn between now and our spring Newcomers include OF Micah …87 Strikeouts, touches 94 MPH with FB For Sacramento City Mason DeLaCruz, transfer from season.” Pietila-Wiggs (transfer from Univ.of great defensive fielder). his fastball who also is a skilled New Mexico), RHP Cole Samuels “It is amazing to have this many hitter), CF Daniel Gernon (British (transfer from St. Louis University) returning pitchers with three being Columbia) and SS Matt Schwarz Bud Daniel Passes After and OF Austin Bartlett. lefthanders,” said Head Coach (Central Valley HS, WA). “This year we will have a more Bryan Winston. “We will have more speed than athletic group,” said Head Coach “I’m not complaining about last year in the top of the order and Leading Remarkable Life Tom Nilles. it, but it is unusual. McKabe some power,” said Head Coach TUCSON, Ariz. — Decorated “We have several guys with has committed to Washington Eric Lane. World War II pilot and former speed and others with some power. St., Charnholm to Washington “We have a fairly new team University of Wyoming head We have the ability to adapt to what and Grillo to Gonzaga. Liss will which must find an identity. There baseball coach, Glenn “Bud” the situation dictates. I am happy eventually be another NCAA Div. are good pieces with this team. Daniel, passed away on November with the group we have. I signee. During the summer, he got “Our defense is young up the 1. He was 96. “On defense, we will be better hit by a comebacker in the shoulder, middle with all freshmen. While He was born in Belleville, Kan. than we have been. Copper is and we didn’t allow him to throw as they are all talented, they haven’t in 1923 where his father worked for tremendous behind the plate, and a precaution during the fall. Once played a college baseball game yet. the railroad and the family moved we have solid defenders at each Division I coaches see him this It will be fun to watch them grow. quite frequently. position. We have 4-5 outfielders spring, they will be excited about “As far as pitching, I like He started playing baseball in who are superb. him once again. what I see. We have 5-6 talented Salina, Kan. where he was an All- “A healthy Josh Haley will help “We sent seven pitchers to the sophomores in addition to a talented State selection in American Legion our pitching staff tremendously. league’s sophomore showcase newcomer in Guerrero who can Baseball at the age of 14. In high Cole Samuels is very good along this fall, and all of them did very dominate games. Plus we have school, he lettered in basketball and with Kyle Hoskins and sophomore well.” some very good freshmen who did baseball during his sophomore year Dane Baker. We also have several Winston said it is great to be well in the fall.” in Lincoln, Neb. players coming back from surgery ranked No. 1 in the league pre- The family moved to Casper, last year who are healthy now. When 3. Everett (WA) Wyoming for his senior year, and season poll. The Trojans posted a 39-11 record you add several good freshmen “When all the votes were tallied, he started on the basketball team arms, I like what I see. last season and finished second and helped to form the only high BUD DANIEL I was surprised a little because at the 2019 Northwest Athletic “This team is the most Lower Columbia has won three school baseball team at Natrona University of Wyoming and played competitive group I have been Conference Championship. County H.S. baseball for three years, compiling state conference championships. Key returners include 2B Austin around since I have been here.” But with all our pitching back, I can He entered the University of a career batting average of .384. Hauck (Gold Glove, .284, 3 HR, 10 Wyoming in 1941, but his time When a problem concerning his Northwest see the reasoning. 2B, 28 RBI), RHP Zach Boswell “It is the first time in a long time was cut short by the attack on Pearl transcript delayed his acceptance 1. Spokane (WA) (MVP of the North Division of the Harbor. to medical school, he decided to Spokane rolled to a 31-17 record we have been No. 1 in our league NWAC, 10-1, 1.85 ERA, 72 K) and entering a season.” He enlisted in the U.S. Navy sign a contract with the St. Louis last season and finished third at the RHP Ayden Adams (4 SV, 2-0, 3.16 V-5 aviation program and flew the Cardinals. He played one year and Northwest Athletic Conference 2. Lower Columbia (WA) ERA, fastball tops out at 92 mph). Marine Corps famous fighter plane, then became a high school coach championship. The Red Devils rolled to a 40-9 Newcomers to watch include the F4U Corsair. for two years. The Sasquatch return four record last season and captured their RHP Ocean Gobania (Hilo, HI, 88- Ultimately he was assigned Daniel took the job as head superb pitchers, including a trio of third straight Northwest Athletic 91 mph fastball), CF Carter Booth to South Pacific duty where he baseball coach at the University of southpaws, including LHP McKabe Conference title. (transfer from Oregon St., fast was flying wing for the well- Wyoming where he coached from Cottrell (6-2, 2.42 ERA, 89 K, Lower Columbia won 19 of its runner, great arm) and UT Aaron known Marine Ace, Maj. Robert 1950 to 1971. ace of the staff who touches 90 final 20 games and will be gunning Barber (Kennedy Catholic HS, WA, “Cowboy” Stout. His teams won six conference and mph), LHP Colton Charnholm for a fourth consecutive league switch hitter who had great hitting Daniel was awarded combat two WAC Division championships. (3-1, 1 SV, 3.32 ERA, 43 K, great championship in 2020. stats in the fall). decorations, including the The Cowboys won the NCAA changeup and throws three pitches Key returners include RHP “We will defend very well, pitch Distinguished Flying Cross, the District VII titles in 1953 and 1956. for strikes), LHP Cameron Liss (2- Dakota Hawkins (3-0, 4.57 ERA, well and generate a lot of runs Air Medal with two Gold Stars, The 1956 team went to the College 0, 2.08 ERA, 66 K) and RHP Chase 32 K), RHP Kaden Vanderserf (5-0, whether we drive balls or play the Purple Heart and a Naval Unit World Series. Grillo (1-1, 1.29 ERA, 12 AP, 13 K, 1 SV, 2.41 ERA, 37 K), LHP Alex small ball,” said Head Coach JoJo Citation. His teams posted winning 90-92 mph fastball). Brady (4 SV, 2-0, 1.13 ERA,29 K), Howie. Daniel continued active duty seasons every year. Spokane also returns three 1B Shane Jamison (.339, 2 HR, 15 “We have the ability to score after the war and remained in the Daniel served as the president superb position players in CF 2B, 39 RBI) and OF Chase Metheny runs in different ways. USMC Reserve from 1946-1956 of the American Baseball Coaches Jordan Summers (leadoff batter (.274, 3 HR, 9 2B, 26 RBI). “Besides a good number of before joining the Wyoming Army Association in 1963 and had been who hit .347, 8 2B, 11 RBI, 12 Three newcomers to watch newcomers, we have a few redshirts National Guard. He eventually a member of the organization for SB), 1B Brenden Duncan (.274, 5 include OF/LHP Tyson Guerrero back who we really like. The players retired from military service after 68 years. HR, 12 2B, 38 RBI) and SS Jayse (transfer from Washington St. enjoy being around each other and 29 years. 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