2019 Preview Guide

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Team Name: Florida D1

Mascot: Gators

Location: Gainesville, FL

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Dalton Edgell, Andrew Kenyon

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 10-15  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th in Conference  Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 13 returners

Players to Watch: Johnny Ledew, Tyler Riley, Moises Pichardo, Connor Hogue

New additions: Kaito Yoshida, Austin Appel, Jack Harris, Jack Ten Hulzen, Jack McKivigan, Jaret Vargo, Ronaldo Naranjo, Carrington Adler, Connor Sekula,

Biggest Rival: FSU

Best Player Nickname: Ronaldo "Lil Havana" Naranjo

2019 Season Outlook: Conference champions, get back to the Regional Tournament

Manager Quote: "We need to get back to the winning ways of UF Club Baseball after a down year last season. We brought in a lot of new talent this year and look to have a really good team."

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Team Name: University of Central Florida Club Baseball

Mascot: Knights

Location: Orlando, Florida

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Kenny Donaldson, Austin Sizemore, Chase Hahnemann, Kyle Fowler, Austin Lamoureux

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 22-6  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: T-10th  Notables: World Series Runner Up 2016-2017

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 4

Players to Watch: Everyone

New additions: Much more pitching

Biggest Rival: FSU

Best Player Nickname: Long Johnson

2019 Season Outlook: World Series Champions

Manager Quote: "Lets put a ring on it"

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Team Name: University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Mascot: Smokey

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Ken Miller, Brad Moore, Noah Dunlap, Drew Haliburton

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 13-2 Conference, 13-5 Overall  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd Place in Conference, District Playoffs At- Large Bid Runner-Up  Notables: Swept Western Carolina University in conference play

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 9

Players to Watch: Brady Sartain, Walker Malone, Jackson Arnold, Carson Fowler, Mike Dyrhaug

New additions: a minimum of 13 guys have been added to the roster for the spring

Biggest Rival: University of Tennessee- Chattanooga

Best Player Nickname: Seth Rogers- Seth the Sloth

2019 Season Outlook: The juniors on the team have experience in winning a conference and didn't handle being left out of the playoffs well last year. Combining that core with a talented freshman class including some Junior College transfers should make for an exciting season.

Manager Quote: "Making the jump from Division 2 to Division 1 is nothing to overlook. The roster will be young this year and the early series will be learning experiences, but we intend to compete from pitch to pitch, inning to inning, game to game, and weekend to weekend."

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Team Name: University of South Florida

Mascot: Bulls

Location: Tampa, FL

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Tyler Rossback, Tyler Short/ Chad Wein

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 15-13  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: NCBA D2 Dixie South Champions  Notables: went 6-5 vs. D1 teams last season

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 returners (1 all american

Players to Watch: DH-Chad Wein-NCBA d2 all american, P Jarrett Tinton-3rd year starter, 2B Mason Feldman, SS Tyler Rossback, OF Tyler Short, 1B Bryan Rosenburg, P Anthony Hill, P Conlan Hale, P Nick Faeth

New additions: C Nick Deshais, OF Taylor Shank, OF Logan Place, P Jake Ryan, 3B Brandin Muniz, OF Mike Fegley, 1B/C Beau Fleming, C Joe D'Arelli, P Carson Skelton, 2B Ryan Haas, SS Jose Garcia, SS/OF Victor De Leon

Biggest Rival: UCF Knights

Best Player Nickname: I'm Sterned- Jake Ryan

2019 Season Outlook: shock the country.

Manager Quote: "Just Win."

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Team Name: Charlotte 49ers

Mascot: Norm the Niner

Location: Charlotte, NC

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Drew Cottrell (Pres.), Zach Riggs & John Webb (VP's)

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 9-8  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A  Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 14

Players to Watch: Jamie Church, Jackson Boss, and John Webb

New additions: Jamie Church, Clint Moser, Dylan Roten, Avery Sisk, Nc Waters

Biggest Rival: Clemson or Coastal Carolina

Best Player Nickname: Clint Moser - "Grizzly"

2019 Season Outlook: Looking to finish above .500 for the second year in a row

Manager Quote: #WintheDay

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Team Name: Mississippi State

Mascot: Bulldogs

Location: Starkville, MS

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Scotty Bateman, Coleman Gilder, Logan Wilbanks

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 5-13  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5th in South Atlantic - West  Notables: Took 2 of 3 from rival Ole Miss with both being in walk off fashion, upset a world series bound Florida State in Tallahassee

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 12 Returning Players. (Braden Garrison - 1st Team All-Conference Relief Pitcher, Dylan Ceide - 3rd Team All-Conference Shortstop, and Pace Dempsey - 3rd Team All-Conference Outfielder)

Players to Watch: OF Pace Dempsey, IF Jack Bishop, RHP Matthew Reed, RHP/IF Caleb Brown

New additions: RHP Austin Oberle, IF Blake Cordova, OF Bryan Clay, RHP/IF Caleb Brown, RHP/IF Cole Bush, RHP Dalton Brown, IF Dawson Zumbro, RHP Heath Brundege, RHP/IF Jack Litzenberg, C Javier Fleek-Quiros, RHP/C Kelton Reynolds, RHP Matthew Reed, OF Ryan Clay, RHP/UTL Ty Brakefield

Biggest Rival: Ole Miss, Alabama

Best Player Nickname: Ryan Cullop - Booger's Father

2019 Season Outlook: Packed schedule of 26 games, playing in 3 different tournaments, much more added depth this year, looking to compete for a division crown in our 2nd year of the program

Manager Quote: "With how far the program has developed in one year, we are looking to make some noise in the West division with a revamped roster and a large schedule. It should be a fun spring in Starkville." - Scotty Bateman

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Team Name: Miami Hurricanes

Mascot: Sebastian the Ibis

Location: Coral Gables, FL

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Brennan Prusak (Coach), Brian Tessicini (Captain), Neil Patel (Captain)

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 1-11 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5th ● Notables: Win against Florida

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 10 returners

Players to Watch: Alex MacDonagh, Neil Patel, and Angelo Weber

New additions: Aaron De Lisle, Andrew Gold, Ari Feldman, Connor Dillon, Eric Evans, Gabe Gonzalez, Jeremy Liberman, John O’Banion, Kyle Kostro, Nelson Monaco, Noah Schuler, Owen Almeida, Simon Lehrer

Biggest Rival: FSU

Best Player Nickname: Jake Holgado a.k.a. “Fandango”

2019 Season Outlook: With a majority of the roster being new to the team, the ‘Canes are loaded with young talent that is prepared to upset expectations and surprise a lot of doubters.

Manager Quote: ”The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers”

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Team Name: Kennesaw State

Mascot: Owls

Location: Kennesaw, GA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Matt Owens, Noah Uhry

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 8-11 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th in Conference ● Notables: Beat Florida

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 7

Players to Watch: Avery McReynolds, Austin Webster, Alex Horzepa

New additions: Brett Benton, Chase Piper, Barry Francis

Biggest Rival: UTC

Best Player Nickname: New guy

2019 Season Outlook: Win the conference and make the postseason

Manager Quote:

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Team Name: Yellow Jacket Baseball Club

Mascot: Yellow Jackets

Location: Atlanta, GA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Luke Bumgardner, Zach Basel

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 8-14 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th in South Atlantic East ● Notables: Win against rival UGA, a pair of walk-off extra-inning wins

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 20 (Casen Wolinsky: 2nd Team All-Conference SP, Brennan Flynn: 3rd Team All Conference RP, Luke Bumgardner: 3rd Team All-Conference 3B)

Players to Watch: Peter Herman, Alan Kohler, Zach Basel, Aaron Toporek

New additions: Solomon Baek, Cole Elrod, Jack Bennett, Daniel Arias, Kunj Sukha, Alan Kohler, Will York, Garrett Rodino, Max Sowatzka, Ryan Fox, Jack DeSalvo, Mitchell Peters

Biggest Rival: Florida State

Best Player Nickname: Peter “Skeeter” Herman, Aaron “Toropek Torpedo Ticonderoga” Toporek

2019 Season Outlook: With a solid returning core and the addition of 10+ new players, the Yellow Jackets look to make some noise in the playoffs this year. The Yellow Jackets have returned to the South Atlantic West Division and look forward to facing old rivals. This year, the Jackets have a deep rotation backed by a great defense and powerful bats. Excited for another great year of baseball.

Manager Quote: “Good work today fellas”

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Team Name: Florida State University

Mascot: Seminoles

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Sam Nadel / Chase Doczi

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 25-6  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: South Atlantic Conference champions/#3 seed in World Series  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): FSU has 14 returning players including 4 South Atlantic All-Region players. Our returners have playoff and World Series experience.

Players to Watch: Andrew Kunkler, Austin Nickle, David Atkins, Jorge Alfonso, Joseph Peery, Matt Wurthmann, Nick Vastano, Sam Nadel, Ty Marsh, Zach Hastings

New additions: FSU continues its tradition of having a top recruiting class in the NCBA with several blue-chip recruits such as: Anthony Fernandez - Catcher (freshman), Austin Nickle - UTIL/P (junior), Dylan Silver - 1B/C (sophomore), Jake Sheeder - P (freshman), Joey Yngber - P (freshman), Jorge Alfonso - 1B (grad student), Nick Vastano - P (freshman), Rich Mancusco - P (junior), Ryan Rabinowitz - OF/3B (sophomore), Steven Rega - P (freshman), Tyler Walker - MIF (freshman)

Biggest Rival: UCF

Best Player Nickname: "The Mink" - Joey Minkwitz (2B) Honorable Mentions: "Pops" - Keaton Cederstrom (P); "Ellerphant" - Drew Eller (P); "The Silver Fox" - Joseph Peery (OF)

2019 Season Outlook: Florida State had a solid year in 2018 with a 25-6 record, a South Atlantic conference championship, and a trip to the NCBA World Series in Holly Springs, NC as the #3 overall seed. After being bounced after two games in the World Series, the Noles are looking to not only make

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Manager Quote: Look good, feel good, play good, look good.

Team Name: Coastal Carolina University

Mascot: Chanticleer

Location: Conway, SC

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Isaac Greer, Coach Creecy (sometimes)

2017-18 Performance: • Record: 8-13 • Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A • Notables: Different Team this year

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 15

Players to Watch: The Whole Team

New additions: Freshman

Biggest Rival: Clemson

Best Player Nickname: One Time

2019 Season Outlook: World Series

Manager Quote: “Goooood” - Jordan Jones

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Team Name: Clemson Club Baseball

Mascot: Tiger

Location: Clemson, SC

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Owen Ravenel and Ryan Bornemann

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 16-4 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd ● Notables: Received votes for Top 20 finish last season

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 15

Players to Watch: Matt Gnapp

New additions: 6 new additions

Biggest Rival: UGA

Best Player Nickname: Big Sexy

2019 Season Outlook: Regional Victory

Manager Quote: “Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose, but we always look good doing it”

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Team Name: University of Alabama

Mascot: Crimson Tide

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Bailey Whitten - President, Cooper Wright - VP

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 15-7  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: South Atlantic - West Champions  Notables: 3x defending conference champions

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 19

Players to Watch: Logan Brashier, Trystan Fortner, Nick Smith, Seth Ballew

New additions: Christian Drake, Collin O'Berry, Collins Robinson, Jake Elkins, Josh Voss, Major Belli, Mason Adolfs, Michael Ferranti, Noah Estroff, Garrett Jay, Grant McCarty

Biggest Rival: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

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2019 Season Outlook: Looking to win a fourth consecutive conference title and push further into regionals and the world series.

Manager Quote: Roll Tide