2008 General information Table of Contents 2008 schedule (home games in gray played at shipley field) Quick Facts • 2008 Schedule 1 This Is Maryland Baseball 2 Sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday Saturday 2008 Season Outlook 4 Feb. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Coaching Staff at Coastal Carolina at Coastal Carolina Head Terry Rupp 6 Conway, S.C. Conway, S.C. 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Assistant Coaching Staff 7 Roster Information 8 24 25 26 27 28 29 March 1 vs. Pittsburgh TOWSON Player Profiles 9 Conway, S.C. HOFSTRA HOFSTRA 2 p.m. 2007 Season Notebook 22 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. DH 2007 Game Results 23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2007 Season Statistics 24 HOFSTRA COPPIN STATE * at Florida State * at Florida State History, Honors and Records 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. All-Time Yearly Records 25 Coaching History 25 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 All-Time Honors 26 * at Florida State DELAWARE DELAWARE * at Wake Forest * at Wake Forest Team Records 27 12 p.m. 7 P.M. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. Career and Single-Season Records 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Game-By-Game Results 31 * at Wake Forest at Old Dominion at William & Mary * NORTH CAROLINA * NORTH CAROLINA Terps In The Pros 37 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. Opponent Information 40 Series Records 41 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 University of Maryland 42 * NORTH CAROLINA at George Mason UMBC * CLEMSON * CLEMSON President C.D. Mote Jr. 43 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. Athletics Director Deborah A. Yow 44 30 31 April 1 2 3 4 5 Academic Support & Career Development 47 * CLEMSON NAVY GEORGE MASON * at Virginia Tech * at Virginia Tech Media Information 48 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Travel Itinerary 48 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 * VIRGINIA * VIRGINIA * at Virginia Tech COPPIN STATE MOUNT ST. MARY'S Quick Facts 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. Location College Park, Md. 20742 1 p.m. Founded/Enrollment 1856/35,102 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Nickname: Terrapins, Terps * VIRGINIA at UMBC UMES * GEORGIA TECH * GEORGIA TECH Colors: Red, White, Black and Gold 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. Affliation/Conference: NCAA Division I/ Atlantic Coast 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Ballpark (Capacity): Shipley Field (2,500) Surface: Bermuda Grass (outfield), Artificial Turf (infield) * GEORGIA TECH OLD DOMINION at Towson * at Duke * at Duke 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. Dimensions: 320-380-325 7 p.m. 2 p.m. Press Box Phone: (301) 314-0379 27 28 29 30 May 1 2 3 President Dr. C.D. Mote, Jr. (California ’59) * at Duke at West Virginia * at Boston College * at Boston College Athletics Director Deborah A. Yow (Elon ’74) 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. First Year of Baseball 1893 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Overall All-Time Record 1,432-1,375-31 (.510) Head Coach Terry Rupp (Tampa ‘88) * at Boston College UMES TOWSON * at NC State * at NC State 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Overall Record/Years 385-298 (.564)/12 Record at Maryland/Years 170-218 (.438)/7 11 12 13 at 14 15 16 17 Asst. Coach/ & Recruiting Jim Farr (Penn State ‘78) * at NC State Delaware Assistant Coach Blaine Brown (Saint Mary ’02) 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Lettermen Returning/Lost 24/10 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Starting Position Players Returning/Lost 9/2 ACC TOURNAMENT ACC TOURNAMENT ACC TOURNAMENT ACC TOURNAMENT Pitchers Returning/Lost 8/6 Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Records Overall home away neutral TBA TBA TBA TBA 2007 Record 26-30 17-14 7-16 2-0 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2007 ACC Record 7-23 3-12 4-11 0-0 ACC TOURNAMENT Jacksonville, Fla. 2007 ACC Finish t-11th/Sixth Atlantic TBA Associate A.D./Media Relations Doug Dull * Denotes ACC Game; NCAA Regionals: Fri.-Sun., May 30-June 2, at Campus Sites • NCAA Super Regionals: Fri.-Mon., Media Relations Phone 301-314-7064 June 6-9, at Campus Sites • College : Fri.-Mon., June 14-24/25, at Omaha, Neb. Baseball Contact Joey Flyntz Flyntz's Office Phone 301-314-8093 Flyntz's Cell Phone 443-472-0846 Media Guide Credits Credits: The 2008 Maryland baseball media guide was written and edited by Joey Flyntz, Athletic Media Relations Assistant and Dan Reisig. Editorial Flyntz's E-mail [email protected] assistance by Doug Dull, Matt Lynch and Dan Trump. Design and layout by Joey Flyntz and Patrick Fischer, Publications Coordinator/Assistant Media Relations Fax 301-314-9094 Director of Media Relations. Photos by Greg Fiume, Tony Quinn and Paul Gierhart. Printing by Multi-Ad. Terps Web site www.umterps.com Additional copies of this media guide can be purchased for $10, plus $3.00 for shipping and handling, by writing the Athletic Media Relations Office, University of Maryland, 2725 Comcast Center, College Park, Maryland, 20741-0295, or by calling (301) 314-7064. 1

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Eric Milton Team Concept 1 :: The cornerstone of the Terrapin baseball program is a strong team concept. At Maryland, individual players come together as one solid group in order to achieve the same goal: success. Coach Terry Rupp 2 :: Head Coach Terry Rupp has been at the helm of the Maryland baseball program for the past seven seasons. Each year, his teams have made positive strides due to the hard work and discipline which he instills in his players.

Rupp with team USA In the summer of 2002, Head Coach Terry Rupp served as an assistant coach Justin Maxwell with Team USA Baseball. Rupp toured with the squad on its summer Red, Washington Nationals White and Blue Tour, before helping the Stars & Stripes capture the Honkbal Classic Championship in The Netherlands and the silver medal at the FISU World University Baseball Championship. Steve Schmoll made his major league debut April 4, 2005 against the . He picked up his first career win April 8 at Arizona. Steve Schmoll road to the pros 3 :: Following the 2007 baseball season, Brett Cecil, Casey Baron and Ryan New York Mets Moorer joined the growing list of Terps who signed contracts after playing under Terry Rupp. Over the past 11 amateur drafts, 25 of Rupp’s players have been selected by major league clubs. The trio joins freshly-minted pros like Justin Maxwell (Washington Nationals), Kevin Hart (), Eric Milton (Cincinnati Reds), John McCurdy, Steve Schmoll and Truan Mehl as Terps currently playing pro ball.

Cecil, a powerful, left-handed was taken in the compensatory round of the draft with the 38th overall pick by the . Cecil shined in Truan Mehl his first minor-league stint with Toronto, starting 13 games for Auburn of the Texas Rangers New York-Penn League and posting a 1.28 ERA. Cecil struck out 56 batters and only walked 11. Moorer went in the 12th round to the and Baron went in the 34th round to the .

September was an exciting time for Maryland baseball as Maxwell and Hart both received late-season call-ups from the Nationals and Cubs, respectively. Maxwell had a memorable moment that most players only dream of, belting a Sept. 11 for his first major-league . Maxwell hit .269 in 15 games for the Nationals and figures prominently in the franchise's future outfield rotation.

Hart had the opportunity to be a part of a major-league pennant race for the Cubs, striking out 13 batters in 11 to the tune of a miniscule 0.82 ERA for the eventual National League Central champion Cubs. 

2008 Maryland baseball season outlook Veteran-dominated terps looking for breakout season Entering his eighth season at the helm of Maryland baseball, After a record 18-5 start in 2007, including series wins at No. head coach Terry Rupp feels the 2008 Terrapin team is his most 27 NC State and at home against No. 6 Clemson, Maryland was talented yet. receiving votes in the national polls before a road trip to ACC With an upperclassmen-heavy roster already in place, Rupp heavyweight Georgia Tech. However, a tough loss in the opening has added a solid group of freshmen and transfers to the squad, game of that series was a turning point in the year and the team giving the team the flexibility in all aspects of the game that has never fully recovered from that setback, according to Rupp. not been seen in College Park, Md. for a long time. Rupp feels the team is ready to rebound from that “I think we’re much improved defensively, vastly improved disappointment and go out in 2008 to finish what it started offensively and as far as pitching is concerned, we’ve improved last year. there, as well,” Rupp said. “I have high expectations for this club “I think that was a big-time lesson for the coaching staff and the and the players have high expectations, too. The biggest asset players,” said Rupp of the end of last season. “It showed that it’s a of this club is that we’re a veteran-dominated team at the top long season and you can’t let up or let things slide. I feel confident and we have outstanding senior leadership. The guys who have in these players to learn from that and that should really help us, been around here a few years now want to make sure that this especially in conference play where it’s a constant grind.” is a breakout season for Maryland baseball.” In order for Maryland to improve from a season ago, it will have Of course, the team’s high hopes wouldn’t be possible if not to replace three departed pitching stars, including southpaw Brett for the strides the program made one short year ago. Cecil, the program’s all-time leader in saves, who was drafted by

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the Toronto Blue Jays with the 38th pick in the 2007 Draft. The Terps must also replace hurlers Ryan Moorer and Casey Baron, who were drafted in subsequent rounds. Rupp, in conjunction with pitching coach and recruiting coordinator Jim Farr, addressed the need for arms in the incoming recruiting class. Maryland will have nine new pitchers on the staff in 2007. Hitting-wise, the Terps should benefit from continuity as only one regular from 2007, Dan Melvin, is gone. The team added some power bats with this year’s freshman class and combined with the returning experience from previous seasons, the offense should be more productive than in years past. Maryland will get a strong test right off the bat this season, starting with a season-opening road trip to Conway, S.C. for the IMIChotels.com INN-vitational hosted by Coastal Carolina. The Terps play the host Chanticleers, an NCAA Tournament regional host last season, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 followed by a game against Pittsburgh Feb. 24. The home opener is Feb. 26 against in-state rival Towson. ACC play begins March 7 at Florida State. Other ACC series include: at Wake Forest, North Carolina, Clemson, Brad at Virginia Tech, Virginia, Georgia Tech, at Duke, at Boston Taylor College and NC State. 

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Infield Minus the loss of shortstop Dan Melvin, the infield remains largely intact from last season. Starting at third base will be junior Mike Murphy, who started all 56 games there last season. Murphy was one of only two players to bat over .300 a season ago and is constantly improving defensively. “We feel like Mike is going to be a big asset to our team offensively and he’s solid defensively, as well,” Rupp said. Filling the vacant spot at shortstop is expected to be freshman Justin Mayse. A talented sophomore from Elkton, Md. via Cecil Community College, Rupp has full confidence in the freshman. “Justin has good hands and a strong arm and we trust him to make every routine play that’s hit to him,” Rupp said. “We think we’re set there.” The starting will be Steve Braun, the brother of Ryan Braun, last year’s National League Rookie of the Year winner from the Milwaukee Brewers. Braun was the regular second baseman a season ago but can also play shortstop and third base in a pinch. “Steve is a great defensive player and he really came on with the bat in the second half of last season,” Rupp said. “He comes from some good genes, so hopefully he’ll have a breakout year like his brother did. I expect him to have a great year this year.” Chad Joe First base is somewhat open, but junior Dan Benick appears DURAKIS Palumbo to be the frontrunner. “Dan has played all around for us. He can play anywhere in The position is in good hands with senior Chad he’s more of a consistent hitter. He had a fabulous fall and we’re the infield or anywhere in the outfield,” Rupp said. “He was a Durakis, one of the best backstops in the Atlantic Coast expecting big things out of him.” high-school shortstop and whenever you can have a shortstop Conference. However, the emergence of junior Will Greenberg The left field position is expected to feature a platoon of senior playing first base, you’ve really improved yourself.” last season as well as in fall ball this season has earned him Joe Palumbo and junior Gerry Spessard. Regardless of who is playing time behind the dish. Greenberg hit .299 in 40 games in the field, both players will see significant action either in the last season as a catcher and , giving Rupp a field or at designated hitter. Palumbo is a valuable swingman solid platoon option. who can play multiple positions and Rupp has confidence to “Both Chad and Will had tremendous falls and we feel we play him anywhere in the field. have a good luxury with platooning those two guys. I think that’s going to help both of them, offensively, because we’ll be able to keep them fresh,” Rupp said. Pitching With three players drafted a season ago, the Terps’ pitching Junior Mike Moss will also see time behind the plate, staff took some hits, but Rupp doesn’t anticipate problems on challenging Durakis and Greenberg for playing time following a the mound. successful recovery from a fall ankle injury. “As a whole, we feel our pitching staff is much improved from last year, despite losing three guys to the draft,” Rupp said. Outfield As far as starters go, George Washington-transfer Scott The Terps’ outfield is highlighted by sophomore standout AJ Swinson seems to be the No. 1 starter, followed by Montgomery Casario in right field. Casario is on the Wallace watch list this College-transfer Jensen Pupa in the No. 2 spot. The third spot is season for the best player in college baseball. still up for grabs, with several players fighting for position. Casario led the team in multiple offensive categories as a “Swinson and Pupa are guys we feel can beat anyone in freshman, including average (.331), triples (three) and slugging our league on any given night. It’s that third starter sport that’s percentage (.482). still open,” Rupp said. “We have numerous guys competing “AJ is one of the best athletes in the ACC and he’s still getting for that job.” better at the plate,” Rupp said. “I think we’ve only seen the tip In middle relief, the Terps will rely on several arms to carry of the iceberg of what he can do. He can , he can throw and the team. If the starters can get through five or six innings, Rupp he can beat you with his power. No doubt, he’s going to be a believes he has plenty of talented arms to get the team to the major part of our offense.” late innings with a chance to win the game. Senior Nick Jowers returns to center field for the fourth straight “I believe our middle relief is one of the strengths of our season as one of the top defensive players in the ACC. team,” Rupp said. “I think Nick is, without a doubt, one of the best defensive With the loss of Cecil to the Blue Jays, the Terps will hand outfielders in our conference,” Rupp said. “He gets great breaks over closing duties to senior Brad Taylor. Taylor pitched to a 1.77 mike on the ball. And the thing with Nick is that he is still improving at ERA last season, the fifth-best mark in the ACC. Murphy the plate. Whereas before he was more of a streaky hitter, now 

2008 Maryland baseball head coach terry rupp eighth season at Maryland • Tampa '88 13th season as a head coach Terry Rupp enters his eighth season as It is clear that Rupp has the Terrapins pointed in the right direction to be a the head coach of the Terrapin baseball team. Rupp at contender in the ultra-competitive ACC. Rupp and his staff continue to attract Since taking over as skipper seven years ago, maryland talented recruits, as they work toward the program’s ultimate goals of being Rupp has overseen dramatic improvements Opponent Record a regular participant in the NCAA tournament. Belmont 0-1 in many aspects of the baseball program. Binghamton 1-2 Before accepting the head job at Maryland, Rupp led his alma mater His philosophy of discipline and hard work Boston College 2-4 University of Tampa to a 215-80 (.729) record in five years, including four 40- Brown 1-0 has helped steer Terp baseball in the right Buffalo 2-1 win seasons. Rupp guided the 1998 Spartans to the program’s third national direction as the program works to establish a Central Florida 2-1 championship with an impressive 46-14 record and was named National Coach new winning tradition. Charleston Southern 0-1 of the Year. In 2000, his team was ranked No. 2 in the NCAA Division II poll Citadel 1-1 During his tenure as head coach, Rupp has Clemson 4-17 heading into postseason play. His Tampa teams posted a remarkable 15-5 shown the ability to teach and develop players, College of Charleston 1-1 cumulative record against Division I opposition, including wins over Miami, 35 readying them for the next level. Four of Rupp’s Coppin State 6-0 Oral Roberts, Southwestern Louisiana and Army. Creighton 1-0 former players have reached the major leagues, including current pros Justin Delaware 1-2 Rupp is a 1988 graduate of Tampa, where he earned a bachelor of science Maxwell (Nationals), Kevin Hart (Cubs) and Mike Rabelo (Marlins), who played Delaware State 1-0 degree in marketing. There, he was a two-time All-South Regional selection Duke 9-13 for Rupp at Tampa. Former Terp Steve Schmoll is currently in the Los Angeles Duquesne 3-1 and played on teams that made a pair of national championship appearances. Dodgers’ farm system at the -A level. East Carolina 1-2 He was a teammate of and four-time world Maryland started 17-6 last season, including a series victory over No. 6 Elon 0-3 champion, . He also was a two-time all-conference selection in Evansville 0-1 Clemson at Shipley Field. The Terps also won two of three at No. 27 NC State Florida State 0-21 basketball and a two-time conference All-Academic selection. In fall of 2002 and took one at No. 23 Miami. Additionally, three Maryland players had their Gardner Webb 1-2 he was inducted into the university’s Sports Hall of Fame. George Mason 1-2 name called in the MLB draft, highlighted by relief Brett Cecil being Georgetown 3-2 Before college, Rupp was a Parade and McDonald’s All-American in selected in the first round by the Toronto Blue Jays. George Washington 7-1 basketball after helping lead Jesuit High of Tampa to the 1984 Class 3A state In 2006, the Terps defeated ranked conference foes three times, including Georgia Tech 4-18 championship. In 1989, he was voted into the Jesuit High School Athletic Hartford 3-0 taking two out of three from the No. 3 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Terps Howard 1-0 Hall of Fame. were an impressive 18-10 at Shipley Field. James Madison 7-7 Rupp was a 16th-round draft choice of the San Diego Padres in 1989 and In 2005, the Terps achieved many impressive team and individual feats. Jacksonville 2-1 played two seasons in the Padres’ minor-league organization. From 1993-1995 Kansas State 0-2 Twice in 2005 Rupp and the Terps upset a top-five opponent. On April 2, Kentucky 0-1 he was a minor league coach for the short season Oneonta Yankees Maryland beat top-ranked Georgia Tech, 2-1, in Atlanta. A month later the Lafayette 2-1 of the New York-Penn League. LeMoyne 0-2 Terps were at it again, upsetting No. 4 Miami, 11-9, on the road. For the second Lipscomb 1-0 Rupp married his wife Jill in 1999, and they reside in University Park with straight season, the Terps earned a victory in the ACC Tournament, beating Longwood 2-0 their 4-year-old son Jacob and newborn son Shane. Virgina Tech on the first day of action. Marist 1-2 Marshall 1-0 Several Terps also reached various individual milestones in 2005. Outfielder Maryland-Baltimore County 11-1 Will Frazier finished his prolific career as the school’s all-time leader in doubles, Maryland-Eastern Shore 12-0 Rupp Year-By Year Miami 3-6 Year team w-L Pct. notes Rank extra base hits and total bases. Pitcher Chris Clem finished an impressive run Mount St. Mary’s 2-1 1996 Tampa 45-16 .738 South Region Coach of Year 5th under Rupp, becoming Maryland’s all-time leader with 298 innings pitched. Old Dominion 1-1 1997 Tampa 46-16 .742 Sunshine Conference & 3rd In 2004, Rupp guided his Terrapins to several record-breaking performances. Navy 4-0 New York Tech 3-0 South Region Coach of Year His team tied an NCAA record by hitting 13 doubles against UMBC on March North Carolina 4-18 1998 Tampa 46-14 .767 NCAA, Sunshine & Region 1st 10. Four of Rupp’s players (Anthony Buffone, Justin Hulse, Brian Jarosinski and North Carolina-A&T 1-0 Coach of Year, NCAA Champions Matt Maropis) moved into the top-10 of categories in Maryland’s single-season North Carolina-Wilmington 2-1 1999 Tampa 33-22 .600 North Carolina State 9-13 2000 Tampa 45-12 .789 records book with Buffone breaking the all-time at-bats record. The Terrapins Old Dominion 0-1 2001 Maryland 17-37 .315 First season at Maryland also earned their first ACC tournament victory since 1999. Pace 3-0 2002 Maryland 34-23 .596 School-record for wins During the 2003 season, Rupp took a very young group of players and Penn State 2-0 Four draft picks Richmond 1-2 2003 Maryland 20-33 .377 Won 3 straight ACC series guided them to team and individual success. Despite having five freshmen St. Joseph’s 1-0 Two MLB signees and sophomores in the starting lineup, the Terps won three consecutive ACC Stetson 1-0 2004 Maryland 22-34 .393 Tied single-game NCAA doubles Temple 2-0 record/Four draft picks series for the first time since they began playing three-game sets in 1990. The Towson 10-8 2005 Maryland 25-31 .446 Def. No. 1 Ga. Tech and No. 4 Miami 2003 campaign saw the Terps facing some very tough competition, as they Vanderbilt 0-1 Vermont 3-0 Adv. to 2nd round of ACC Tournament came away with four victories over teams in the top 15. Virginia 1-19 2006 Maryland 26-30 .464 Def. No. 3 Ga. Tech twice and #3 UNC After adjusting to ACC play in his first season in 2001, Rupp brought Virginia Commonwealth 2-6 Two draft picks home a school record 34 wins in 2002. It marked the first time that a Terrapin Virginia Tech 3-1 2007 Maryland 26-30 .464 Def. No. 6 Clemson twice/Three draft picks Wake Forest 5-18 Total 385-298 .564 3 Coach of Year Awards/1 NCAA Title baseball team reached the 30-win plateau in a season. In the summer of 2002, West Virginia 5-3 Rupp took advantage of a unique experience and represented Maryland as an Western Kentucky 1-0 assistant coach with Team USA Baseball. Rupp helped guide the team on its William & Mary 5-0 Rupp's coaching experience Winthrop 0-4 University of Maryland 2001-present Head Coach summer Red, White and Blue Tour, before helping the Stars & Stripes capture Team USA Summer 2002 Assistant Coach the Honkbal Classic Championship in The Netherlands. Rupp and Team USA University of Tampa 1996-2000 Head Coach then went on to earn the silver medal at the FISU World University Baseball Oneonta 1993-95 Hitting Coach/3B Coach (New York Yankees Minor League Affiliate) Championship in Messina, Italy. 

2008 Maryland baseball coaching staff Jim Farr Blaine Brown Assistant Coach-Pitching/ Assistant Coach Recruiting coordinator third Season At Maryland third Season at maryland Saint Mary ‘02 Penn State ’78 After two years as a volunteer assistant on coach Rupp’s staff, Jim Farr is in his third season as pitching coach and recruiting Blaine Brown was promoted to full-time assistant this season, his coordinator for the Terps and 23rd in coaching, overall. third year in the Maryland baseball program. A former major league pitcher, Farr comes to the Terrapins from Brown’s responsibilities at Maryland include working with the College of William & Mary, where he left as the school’s all- , hitters, scouting assignments, on-campus recruiting 32 time winningest coach after transforming the Tribe into a perennial 33 and coaching first base. Brown also assists with the University’s Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) contender. In 13 seasons at William & Mary, Farr compiled a baseball camps. record of 373-310-2, including five consecutive 30-win campaigns from 2000-2004, the program’s Before coming to Maryland, Brown spent two seasons as Jeff Messer’s top assistant coach first conference title in 2001 and a school-record 37 victories in 2004. at Slippery Rock University. Brown was in charge of the catchers and hitters along with recruiting In 2008, Farr will have eight returning letterwinners on his pitching staff. His tenure at William & for the “Rock.” He helped produce two All-Region players and 10 all-conference honorees. Brown Mary was highlighted not only by victories but also his invaluable contributions to the program, as helped guide Slippery Rock to a top-five national ranking his last year, as well as a berth in the well. In 1999, he helped spearhead an effort to build Plumeri Park, a brand new 1,000-seat baseball NCAA Division II Regionals. He also helped supervise Slippery Rock summer baseball camps, facility on campus. Over the years, Farr has helped numerous student-athletes reach the next as well as his own clinics. level, sending 31 players to the pros, including seven who have major league experience. Three Prior to Slippery Rock, Brown was an assistant at Drexel University, where he worked with the of the seven are currently playing, including Chris Ray (), (Cincinnati catchers and outfielders. Brown also was involved in camp coordination and recruiting efforts for Reds) and Brendan Harris (). Drexel. Following his stint with the Dragons, Brown spent time at Brescia University in Kentucky Four pitchers that Farr coached have been selected in the first round of the Major League working with the catchers and hitters. Baseball Draft and in only two years in College Park, Md., five Terps pitchers have been drafted: During the summer of 2003, Brown was in Sao Paulo, Brazil working for Major League Baseball. Ben Pfinsgraff, Seth Overbey, Casey Baron, Brett Cecil and Ryan Moorer. Serving as an MLB International Envoy, his responsibilities included player development, working In addition to his game-to-game duties, Farr directs the University of Maryland’s summer and with their national teams and developing strategies to enhance the level of play for the Brazilian winter prospect camps, which attract over 500 campers, annually. baseball federation. In 1993, Farr was named CAA Co-Coach of the Year after guiding his club to a 24-19-1 record For the past two and a half years, Brown has been the head coach for the New Market Rebels, in his first season at the school. a member of the Valley Baseball League (one of only eight summer leagues sanctioned by the A graduate of Penn State, Farr was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1978. He went on to pitch NCAA and MLB). Brown has won numerous coach of the year honors in New Market, Va. In his first in the Rangers’ and San Francisco Giants’ organizations for the next eight seasons. An elbow season, Brown inherited a 6-18 team and went on to lead them to 16 wins in the next 20 games to injury would eventually force him to retire, but not before reaching the Major League level, where make the postseason after being 10 games out of contention when he arrived. Last season, the he served two tours of duty. His best big league season was 1982 when he compiled a 2.50 ERA Rebels went 34-13, won the league pennant for the first time in 26 years and finished the season as a reliever. ranked 13th among collegiate summer teams, the first ranking in team history. Following his career, Farr returned to Penn State where he became an assistant coach for Brown, a native of Richmond, Kan., received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the three seasons and earned his Master’s degree in 1988. He then spent four years as an assistant University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. at Old Dominion. Farr and his beautiful wife, Susan, have two daughters, Jessica, 23, and Danielle, 21. Jessica is Tommy a 2006 graduate of Longwood University and sister Danielle attends the Sentara School of Health Professions in Virginia Beach, Va. Johanson Bullpen catcher first Season At Maryland support staff 14

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