SHORTERHAWKSBASEBALL 2012 MEDIA GUIDE FREEDOM FRIDAYS At every Friday home game, the Shorter University baseball program will show its appreciation of our men and women of the United States Armed Forces by wearing its authentic Stars and Stripes Shorter University Baseball hats and blue jerseys. The baseball team wants to recognize those who serve and have served our country and show that a vast majority of Americans support our troops. Our hope is to help others in understanding that our men and women of the United States Military need our prayers. With Freedom Fridays, the Hawks are voicing their love for God, country and home. Jesus Christ sacrificed himself for our soul and the American G.I. sacrifices his life for our freedom. Please help support our military by attending Friday games and wearing commemorative Shorter Stars and Stripes apparel.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” -- John 15:13

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2012 Shorter University Baseball Media Guide School Information Location...... Rome, Georgia Introduction...... 3-7 Founded...... 1873 Contents/Quick Facts...... 3 Enrollment...... 2,900 Shorter University...... 4-5 President...... Dr. Donald V. Dowless President, Dr. Donald Dowless...... 6 Director of Athletics...... Bill Peterson Director of Athletics, Bill Peterson...... 7 Nickname...... Hawks s Color ...... Royal Blue & White Season Preview...... 8-13 Affiliation...... NAIA Division I 2012 Outlook...... 8-10 2012 Schedule...... 11 Conference...... Southern States Athletic (East Division) 2012 Roster...... 12-13 Home Field...... Robert H. Ledbetter Complex Athletic Dept. Phone...... (706) 233-7347 Team Personnel...... 14-17 Head Coach, Matt Larry...... 14-15 Coaching Staff Coaching Staff...... 16-17 Head Coach...... Matt Larry Alma Mater...... Shorter University, 1993 Player Profiles...... 18-25 Season...... 9th Seniors...... 18-22 Career Record @ SU...... 205-227 Underclassmen...... 23-25 Assistant Coach...... Lee Bryant Program Information...... 26-35 Alma Mater...... Bluefield College, 2006 Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex...... 26-27 Assistant Coach Email...... [email protected] 2012 Meet the Team Dinner...... 28-29 Assistant Coach...... Andy Henderson Shorter Hawks Kids Club...... 30 Alma Mater...... Jacksonville State, 1997 Batting Cage Campaign...... 31 Assistant Coach Email...... [email protected] HawkNation...... 32 Assistant Coach...... Clint Harrison Bullpen Club...... 33 Alma Mater...... Shorter University, 2010 Community Outreach...... 34-35

2011 Recap...... 36-39 Team Information 2011 Review...... 36-37 2011 Record...... 40-18 2011 Results/Final Standings...... 38 2011 SSAC Record/Finish...... 8-10/4th SSAC East 2011 Statistics...... 39 Position Players Returning/Lost...... 5/3 Pitchers Returning/Lost...... 5/8 Records Section...... 40-41 Year-By-Year Results...... 40 Baseball History All-Time Player Honors...... 41 1st Year of Baseball...... 1969 All-Time Record...... 1,190-873 Fly With Us! NCAA Division II...... 42

The 2012 Shorter University Baseball Media Guide is a Sports Information production of the Shorter University Sports Information Sports Information Director...... Matt Green Department. Written, edited and designed by Senior Associate Alma Mater...... Hampden-Sydney, 2007 Athletic Director and Sports Information Director, Matt Green. Office Phone...... (706) 233-7468 Photography by Matt Green, Tracey Long, Aimee Madden, Officeax F ...... (706) 233-7575 Greg Thompson and Dawn Tolbert. Electronic version available Email...... [email protected] online at goshorterhawks.com. Officialebsite W ...... goshorterhawks.com

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On June 1, 2010, Shorter College became Shorter University, a two-year journey that resulted in the 138-year old institution becoming Rome’s only university. Shorter continues to pride itself on being a Christian University committed to excellence in academics. Shorter also continues to pursue its mission to inspire students to make commitments to lifelong learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, community and social leadership and global awareness.

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PRESIDENT, DR. DONALD DOWLESS

Dr. Donald V. Dowless became Shorter University’s 19th president effective June 1, 2011. “Dr. Donald Dowless has strong credentials in the areas of Christian commitment, higher education administration, fundraising, and ministry,” said Shorter University Trustee Chairman Dr. Nelson Price in announcing his appointment. “The integration of faith and learning is the foundation of his accomplishments as he has risen through the academic ranks,” Dr. Price added. “He knows academia inside and out, and what is most impressive about Dr. Dowless is his love for the Lord and his desire to honor Him with all his heart, soul, and mind. His passion for seeing students grow strong in the Christian faith and for knowing their academic disciplines is evident. “We are grateful for the progress Shorter University made under Dr. Newman’s leadership, and we are sure to keep the momentum of success under our new leader, Dr. Donald Dowless.” Dr. Dowless came to Shorter from North Greenville University, where he served for five years as vice president for academics. Having earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Baylor University in 1989, Dr. Dowless began his academic career as an assistant professor of religion at Charleston Southern University. He rose through the ranks by becoming chair of the Department of Religion, then dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and then associate provost. In June 2006, he was named vice president for academic affairs at North Greenville University. At both North Greenville and Charleston Southern, Dr. Dowless served on SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation leadership teams and helped lead the two institutions through successful 10-year reaffirmation processes. He also helped acquire the largest single scholarship endowment at Charleston Southern, approximately $500,000 from Charleston Heights Baptist Church. Throughout his career, Dr. Dowless has supported athletic programs as avenues for education and ministry. Dr. Dowless holds the Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In December 2009, he earned the Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University with an emphasis in fundraising and marketing. In Spring 2011, he received an honorary Doctor of Christian Leadership from North Greenville University. An ordained minister, Dr. Dowless has served as a supply pastor, as a pastor, and as a guest speaker at Baptist Pastor’s Conferences and at Baptist Associations. He and his wife, Teresa (pictured with Dr. Dowless on left), are dedicated to global missions and have led mission trips. He has taken part in mission trips, study tours and travel experiences in Mexico, Romania, Hungary, England, Scotland, Canada, Germany, the Caribbean, Guatemala, Costa Rica, France, and the Czech Republic.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, BILL PETERSON

Bill Peterson enters his fifth year as Shorter University’s Director of Athletics. Since being named Director of Athletics in 2007, Peterson has guided Shorter’s athletic department into unprecedented levels of success. His decision-making and expertise have propelled Shorter to record finishes in the NACDA-Learfield Director’s Cup in each of the last four years, including a program-best third place finish following the 2010-2011 academic year. Peterson was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year in 2010 and is currently spearheading Shorter’s exciting transition to NCAA Division II. Since 2007-2008, Shorter has won five national championships and 19 conference championships. Last year, Shorter won the NAIA Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field national championships -- the first two NAIA national championships in school history -- while the competitive cheerleading program completed a three-peat at the NCA Cheerleading National Championships in April. In Peterson’s tenure, Shorter has had 263 All-Conference honorees and 128 student-athletes honored as All-Americans. While the athletic achievements are numerous, the academic accomplishments and track record of community involvement of Shorter’s student-athletes clearly embodies his vision of excellence. Shorter’s number of NAIA Scholar-Athletes has grown from five in 2007-2008 to a record 28 in 2010-2011. Overall, 71 Shorter student-athletes have earned the title of NAIA Scholar-Athlete over the past four years while a total of 345 have been named to their respective Conference All-Academic teams. Shorter has boasted the Southern States Athletic Conference’s Female Honor Student-Athlete in each of the past three years -- NAIA to host the Football National Championship through 2015. Becca Thomas (2009), Whitni Tucker (2010) and Kelly Ellison (2011) Prior to taking the helm of the Hawks’ athletic program, -- and have seen Tucker and Ellison named the NAIA’s National Peterson served three years in the position of recruiting Emil S. Liston Award winners as the nation’s top female basketball coordinator for the Shorter University football team. He came players on account of playing ability, scholarship and character. to Shorter from Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, Ga., The Shorter athletic department has become increasingly where he served as head baseball coach. In 2005, Peterson led involved in the Greater Rome and surrounding communities, Mount Paran to a school record 24 wins and a berth in the state helping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for a variety of finals while being named the Atlanta-Journal Constitution Coach of charitable organizations and causes including breast cancer the Year. research, childhood cancer awareness, financial support of Mal’s Prior to coaching, Peterson was President and Co-Founder of Pals, Inc., and the support of military service men and women. Horizon Medical Products (HMP), a publicly traded corporation Shorter has been recognized nationally for its community headquartered in Atlanta. service efforts as a Shorter team has been honored by the NAIA as Peterson played collegiate football at Texas Lutheran College a National Champions of Character Team Award winner in three of where he was a member of the 1974 NAIA national championship the last four years -- Softball (2008), Baseball (2010) and Women’s team coached by the legendary Jim Wacker. He finished his college Basketball (2011). career at Florida State University where he graduated in 1978 with In January 2008, the NAIA announced that Peterson, Shorter a degree in Accounting. University and Rome-Floyd County had been awarded the bid for Peterson’s father, Bill Sr., is credited with bringing the the 2008 and 2009 NAIA Football National Championship to be professional passing game to college football. Bill Sr., coached at held at the Hawks’ home football facility, Barron Stadium. Because Florida State from 1960-70, at Rice University in 1971 and for the of the rampant success of the 2008 and 2009 championship games, Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1972- Peterson and the Rome Host Committee not only hosted the 2010 73. Peterson and his wife, Joanna, have four children: Will, Molly, championshp contest, but also inked a long-term deal with the Ben and Sam.

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2012 OUTLOOK

By Jim O’Hara

THE SEASON RANKS as one of the best ever for a Shorter University baseball team, but although they reeled off 40 wins in 2011 – the most for the program in three decades – it was the “must-win” game that eluded them that has left the Hawks unfulfilled as a new season begins. “It’s definitely carried over,” Shorter head coach Matt Larry said about how last year ended when the Hawks, who opened the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament by knocking off a pair of NAIA Top 25 teams in Auburn-Montgomery and Southern Poly, fell to William Carey in a late-inning semifinal loss with a national tournament berth on the line. “Mentally, they still feel like they’re in the tournament and they still feel like they have a chip on their shoulder,” Larry added. “They feel like they have something to prove.” The Hawks proved last year that they had better be taken seriously. Despite being without some key components from last year’s roster, the Hawks have reloaded, and combine a foundation of returning veterans with a group of newcomers that includes 11 transfers who Larry knows are eager to keep the program moving upward. “They’re proud of what the team did last year and want to add to it,” Larry said. The Hawks are geared up to improve upon their 40-18 record a year ago with more solid offense and a commitment to reducing mistakes in the field. “The mistakes we made in most of those losses were mental and are easily corrected,” said Larry. “We know we can’t make mistakes, but these guys showed last year that if something bad happened in the field, they got past it with their offense.” Last season, the Hawks emerged as one of the best hitting and scoring teams in the SSAC as they compiled a .315 batting average and put nearly seven runs on the scoreboard each time out. Senior hurler Stephen Adkins headlines what will be a young “There were some great numbers put up last year and I feel Shorter pitching staff in 2012. Adkins has all the tools to serve as we can do the same this season and even surpass it,” Larry said, Shorter’s ace as he posted 64 strikeouts in 60 innings last year. noting the return of two of the team’s offensive producers in junior Willie Lewis, who led the team with a .356 average, and senior shortstop Dadynoel Lorenzo, who paced the Hawks in hits. “Plus, PITCHERS we’ve got more top to bottom threats in the lineup.” Senior Stephen Adkins of Tampa, Fla., returns as the ace of Shorter will have to count on some new arms on the mound Shorter’s restructured staff and is one of handful of returnees thanks to the departure of nearly its entire staff from a year ago in the rotation. Last year, the right-hander pitched in 15 games, – one that ended the season ranked No. 7 nationally with 434 posted a 3-5 record with a 5.40 ERA and recorded 64 strikeouts in strikeouts and was ranked in the top 20 in ERA (3.45) and opposing 60 innings. batting average (.247). Three transfers that showed promise in the fall could make Most noticeably absent are three aces that carried the bulk their way into the rotation. of the load by pitching a combined 227.2 innings: Tim Day, Blake Junior Stuart Charleston of Gainesville, Fla., who played at Chapman and Brick Carter. Florida State College at Jacksonville; junior Mark McClelland of “We had to replace those arms,” Larry said. “There were a lot Lake St. Louis, Mo., who comes to Shorter after playing at Jefferson of innings pitched between those three. But we feel we have the College; and sophomore Devin Dunson of Dahlonega, a former right guys to pick up where they left off.” standout at Lumpkin County High who was at Kennesaw State last

8 SHORTER UNIVERSITY HAWKS year, all join Shorter’s roster with plenty of potential to provide an immediate impact. The transfer pipeline to Shorter has also produced a pair of relievers who have experience: senior Bud Fuller of Plains and junior Ryan Newell of Marietta. Fuller previously pitched for Valdosta State for a year and Georgia Southwestern for two seasons, while Newell comes to Shorter after starting his career at South Carolina-Upstate where he was named to the Atlantic-Sun Conference All-Academic team. More optimism abounds for the Hawks thanks to the return of senior Matt Kirksey, a Rome native that is looking to cap a career that started out on a promising note. Kirksey was 3-1 with a 1.46 ERA in five games before shutting it down due to injury, and spent his first two seasons with the Hawks as a key closer. Two freshmen may enter the pitching picture: Austin Penson of Silver Creek and Josh Mullis of Elko.

INFIELD The Hawks return three of four infielders to provide a young pitching staff with some sure-handed, veteran backup in the field. Senior Kurtis Robinson of Norcross is back to assume his spot at second base, where the switch-hitter turned in a solid campaign in 2011 hitting .303 with 32 RBI and 45 runs scored. At shortstop, Lorenzo gives the Hawks a proven veteran as the native of Tucker comes off a season in which he batted .305 and led Shorter with 65 hits. Lorenzo pushed runs across with 30 RBI and 41 runs while Seniors Dadynoel Lorenzo (above) and Kurtis Robinson (below) showing a bit of power with two homers and plenty of speed on give Shorter two playmakers in the infield that also have plenty of the bases with 17 steals. pop at the plate. Senior Blake McCullers of Loganville, who can play multiple roles for Shorter, rounds out Shorter’s returning infielders, after hitting .283 and finishing second on the team with 43 RBI in 2011. Junior transfer Antonio Walcott of Brooklyn, N.Y., who played at Florida State College at Jacksonville where he hit .396 and stole 23 stolen bases, will see playing time at second base and senior transfer Bobby Triglia of Jacksonville, Fla., who played at Valdosta State, will back up McCullers at the hot corner after hitting .308 and hitting eight homers to lead Valdosta last season. Expected to step in and handle the chores at first base is junior transfer Hunter Smith of Crystal River, Fla. The 6-foot-5 Smith turned in two solid seasons at the College of Central Florida, but saw limited action after signing to play at Troy State last year Junior Mike Miranda of Miami, who redshirted last year, gives Shorter depth at first and can also move over to third base if needed.

OUTFIELD In a search for someone to anchor the outfield, the Hawks need to look no further than Lewis, who was rock solid for Shorter last year. In 2011, the Gainesville, Fla., product led the team with a .356 average, collected six triples and drove in 23 runs. A pair of junior transfers figure to add plenty of speed to Shorter’s lineup in left field: Kendall Lacey of Wetumpka, Ala., and Cal Hardie of Bremen. The 6-5 Lacey comes to Shorter from

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Georgia Perimeter and Hardie joins the Hawks from Snead State in national playoff berth last season, the Southern States let the Alabama. Both can also help out in center. nation know just how strong of a baseball conference it is as Junior Adam Thurman of Cartersville and junior transfer Ryan seven schools made the cut for a national berth in 2011: Auburn- Patterson of Ft. Walton, Fla., will be tasked to defend in right. Montgomery, Southern Poly, Falkner, Lee, Brewton-Parker, Thurman saw action for the Hawks last year, mostly in a defensive Belhaven and William Carey. role, while Patterson, who can also pitch if needed, played at Faulkner and Lee went on to win their opening round pool Florida State College at Jacksonville. series and advance to the 10-team NAIA World Series, with Lee’s Flames advancing to the semifinals of the national event that was CATCHER eventually won by Concordia (Calif.). There’s good news for Shorter behind the plate this season, as the Not surprisingly, five of those teams who advanced to the Hawks welcome back senior Jordan Hollis of Jacksonville, Fla., who national tourney last year will begin 2012 ranked in the NAIA earned All-SSAC East Division honors in 2011 after hitting a shade Baseball Coaches Top 25 Poll with Lee at No. 3, Faulkner at No. 8, below .300 and establishing himself as one of the best defensive AUM at No. 13, Belhaven at No. 15 and Southern Poly at No. 21. backstops in the conference. Brewton-Parker also received some preseason poll votes as did McCullers may also see time behind the mask, as will returning one more conference member – Shorter. sophomore Jacob Forrest of Pauling County. Given that news, the Hawks are focused on going nowhere but up. Shorter has plenty of obstacles to overcome within the SSAC if it “The guys we have on this team have the ability,” said Larry. hopes to make that push into postseason play. “More than that, they have great chemistry. They’re a tight-knit Although the Hawks came up short in their bid to claim a group.”

Shorter is in good hands defensively with the return of Jordan Hollis (left) behind the plate and Willie Lewis (right) in center. In his first season with the Hawks in 2011, Hollis was a sure-gloved, SSAC All-East Division selection as a backstop. Lewis, who also transferred to Shorter in 2011, provided plenty of speed in the outfield and led the Hawks in batting average from the No. 9 hole.

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2012 SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Location Time Jan. 27 at Southeastern Lakeland, Fla. 2 PM Jan. 28 at Southeastern (DH) Lakeland, Fla. 12 PM Jan. 30 at Edward Waters Jacksonville, Fla. 2 PM Feb. 4 Pikeville (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 7 Bryan Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 8 at Tenn. Wesleyan Athens, Tenn. 1 PM Feb. 11 Albany State (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Feb. 12 Albany State Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 17 at Southern Poly * Marietta, Ga. 2 PM Feb. 18 at Southern Poly (DH) * Marietta, Ga. 12 PM Feb. 21 Reinhardt (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 24 at Loyola New Orleans * New Orleans, La. TBA Feb. 25 at Loyola New Orleans (DH) * New Orleans, La. TBA Feb. 28 Talladega (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Mar. 2 Emmanuel * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 3 Emmanuel (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 7 Milligan Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 9 at Truett-McConnell * Cleveland, Ga. 2 PM Mar. 10 Truett-McConnell (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 16 Lee * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 17 Lee (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 21 Taylor (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 23 Mobile * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 24 Mobile (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 27 at Bryan Dayton, Tenn. 4 PM Mar. 30 at Brewton-Parker * Mount Vernon, Ga. 6 PM Mar. 31 at Brewton-Parker (DH) * Mount Vernon, Ga. 1 PM Apr. 3 at Reinhardt (DH) Waleska, Ga. 4 PM Apr. 6 Southern Wesleyan * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Apr. 7 Southern Wesleyan (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Apr. 13 Belhaven * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Apr. 14 Belhaven (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Apr. 17 at Talladega (DH) Talladega, Ala. 2 PM Apr. 20 at Faulkner * Montgomery, Ala. 7 PM Apr. 21 at Faulkner (DH) * Montgomery, Ala. 2 PM Apr. 27 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA Apr. 28 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA Apr. 29 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA Apr. 30 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA May 1 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA

Home games in bold played at the Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex * Southern States Athletic Conference game (DH) Doubleheader (Game 2 begins approximately 20 minutes following the conclusion of Game 1)

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2012 ROSTER

# Name Yr. Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Hometown 1 Dadynoel Lorenzo Sr. INF R/R 5-8 155 Tucker, Ga. 3 Ryan Patterson Jr. OF/P R/R 6-1 200 Ft. Walton, Fla. 5 Jacob Forrest So. C R/R 5-10 205 Paulding County, Ga. 6 Antonio Walcott Jr. INF/OF R/R 5-6 170 Brooklyn, N.Y. 7 Chad Hodges Sr. P L/L 6-1 215 Kissimmee, Fla. 8 Cal Hardie Jr. OF R/R 5-9 185 Bremen, Ga. 9 Jordan Hollis Sr. C L/R 5-11 200 Jacksonville, Fla. 10 Blake McCullers Sr. UTL R/R 5-8 205 Loganville, Ga. 11 Bobby Triglia Sr. INF/OF R/R 6-3 210 Jacksonville, Fla. 13 Matt Kirksey Sr. P R/R 6-1 185 Rome, Ga. 14 Ben Stell Jr. P R/R 5-9 170 Douglasville, Ga. 15 Kendall Lacey Jr. OF R/R 6-5 235 Wetumpka, Ala. 17 Adam Thurman Jr. OF/P R/L 5-11 180 Cartersville, Ga. 19 Devin Dunson So. P R/R 6-0 200 Dahlonega, Ga. 20 Mark McClelland Jr. P R/R 5-10 175 Lake St. Louis, Mo. 22 Stephen Adkins Sr. P R/R 6-5 220 Tampa, Fla. 24 Willie Lewis Jr. OF L/R 6-3 205 Gainesville, Fla. 26 Hunter Horton Fr. P R/R 6-8 230 Cartersville, Ga. 27 Kurtis Robinson Sr. INF S/R 5-10 180 Norcross, Ga. 28 Stuart Charleston Jr. P R/R 6-6 220 Gainesville, Fla. 29 Ryan Newell Jr. P R/R 6-3 215 Marietta, Ga. 30 Hunter Smith Jr. INF L/L 6-5 205 Crystal River, Fla. 31 Mike Miranda Jr. INF R/R 6-0 260 Miami, Fla. 36 Bud Fuller Sr. P R/R 5-11 170 Plains, Ga. Kenny Akin Fr. OF R/R 5-11 175 Center, Ala. Corbin Arnold Fr. OF L/R 5-10 210 Silver Creek, Ga. James Bennett Fr. OF/P R/R 5-10 165 Blue Ridge, Ga. Jordan Brooks Fr. INF R/R 6-0 170 Kingston, Ga. Tanner Brown Fr. C R/R 6-0 180 Howard, Ga. Jackson Cargle So. P R/R 5-10 150 Marietta, Ga. Beau Dahlke Sr. P R/R 6-2 190 Albertville, Ala. Shelden Drake Fr. OF R/R 5-11 170 Kathleen, Ga. Ryan Finch Fr. INF R/R 6-0 190 Bogart, Ga. Tyler Gattuso Fr. P L/L 6-1 190 Tampa, Fla. Charlie Gillis So. OF R/R 6-3 185 Pearson, Ga. Seth Gordon So. INF R/R 6-0 200 Cedar Bluff, Ala. Ross Griffin So. OF R/R 5-11 175 Villa Rica, Ga. Cody Griggs Fr. C R/R 5-10 170 Douglasville, Ga.

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# Name Yr. Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Hometown Dustin Hays Fr. INF R/R 5-11 170 Lawrenceville, Ga. Chad Ikerd So. INF R/R 6-0 180 Lawrenceville, Ga. Gevin Johnson So. INF R/R 6-0 165 Rockmart, Ga. Juwan Jones Fr. OF R/R 5-8 165 Atlanta, Ga. Mitchell Lamb Fr. P R/R 5-11 195 Douglasville, Ga. Josh Mullis Fr. OF/P R/R 6-2 185 Perry, Ga. Ryan Nix Fr. INF/P R/R 6-0 190 Epworth, Ga. Brodie Orr Fr. P R/R 6-0 170 Cumming, Ga. Austin Penson Fr. P L/L 6-1 190 Silver Creek, Ga. Sean Piper Sr. C S/R 5-11 185 Kennesaw, Ga. Avery Privett Fr. INF R/R 5-11 170 Cedartown, Ga. Hayden Privett So. INF R/R 5-11 195 Cedartown, Ga. Bryce Sellers So. INF R/R 5-11 170 Douglasville, Ga. Trent Stamey So. INF R/R 5-10 200 Armuchee, Ga. Tyler Trenary So. OF R/R 6-0 175 Marietta, Ga. Josh Watson Jr. P R/R 5-8 155 Fayetteville, Ga.

Head Coach: Matt Larry (9th season, Shorter University, 1993) Assistant Coach: Lee Bryant (3rd season, Bluefield College, 2006) Assistant Coach: Andy Henderson (8th season, Jacksonville State University, 1997) Assistant Coach: Clint Harrison (2nd season, Shorter University, 2010) Volunteer Assistant: Ronnie Dempsey (9th season, Auburn University, 1964)

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HEAD COACH, MATT LARRY

Larry earned All-Conference and All-District honors as a senior catcher following the 1992 campaign. As an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Shorter following his playing career, Larry was the architect behind Shorter’s 1998 and 2003 Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference (GACC) championship teams and in 2004, Larry successfully launched Shorter’s first-ever junior varsity program. Larry took over as head coach of the Shorter baseball program in 2004, and in 2006, Larry was awarded the Georgia Dugout Club Coach of the Year honor after guiding the Hawks to a 34-23 overall record. Each year, Larry gives countless young men the opportunity to excel both as athletes on the baseball diamond and in the classroom as students dedicated to earning a college degree. The Shorter baseball program’s community involvement is well documented with the Hawks hosting a number of charitable events during home games including Military Appreciation Day, Mal’s Pals Day and the always popular “Striking Out Breast Cancer” event. Matt Larry Shorter players are actively involved in the lives of the Rome area youth, running t-ball clinics through the YMCA and Head Coach • 9th Season participating in elementary and middle school events such as Red 205-227 (.475) Ribbon Week. Shorter University, 1993 For their service to the community, the Hawks were honored in 2010 as the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Five Star Champions of Matt Larry enters his ninth season as the head baseball coach at Character Team Award winner as the most charitable baseball Shorter University after a nine-year tenure as the assistant coach program in the entire country. for the Hawks’ baseball program. In eight seasons at the helm, Since 2004, Larry has directed the baseball program to a Larry has guided the Hawks to 205 victories. near 100 percent graduation rate and an overall team grade point Last season, Larry led Shorter to a historic season that nearly average of 3.25 or better. culminated with an invitation to the 2011 NAIA Baseball National In 2009, Larry’s Hawks boasted seven Southern States Athletic Championship. The Hawks went 40-18 in 2011, good enough for Conference (SSAC) All-Academic Team honorees, two NAIA the most wins in a season since Shorter Hall of Fame coach Hamp Scholar-Athletes and one ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Alexander led Shorter to a 42-13 record in 1981. recipient in former Hawk standout, Jake Broome. In 2010, Shorter As the No. 4 seed out of the SSAC East Division, Shorter made placed 11 players on the SSAC All-Academic Team -- the most an exciting run through the 2011 SSAC Tournament. of any SSAC institution -- and saw All-Academic honoree Matt The Hawks upset SSAC West Division top seed and No. Johnson also lead the conference in batting average. 10-ranked Auburn-Montgomery in the first round before scoring Last season, Shorter’s representation on the SSAC All- an upset of perennial national power and No. 19-ranked Southern Academic team grew to 12 members as the Hawks ended the Poly several days later. A loss to William Carey in the semifinals left season appearing in the receving votes category of the NAIA the Hawks one game shy of punching their ticket to the national Baseball Coaches Top 25 Poll. tournament. Larry’s tireless efforts on the recruiting front continue to keep A native of Stone Mountain, Ga., Larry attended Clarkston Shorter competitive both on and off the field in the SSAC. High School where he was selected to the Dugout Club’s East All- Larry earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Shorter in Star team in 1988. 1993 and began his coaching career in 1994 as an assistant with He played two years at Dekalb Junior College as a catcher and the Hawks. He earned his Master’s in Education from Jacksonville finished up his collegiate baseball career at Shorter in 1992. State University in 1998. At Shorter, he was a member of the 1991 Georgia Larry is married to the former Brig Bagley of Rome, Ga., and Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team under head they have two children: a daughter, Alivia (11) and a son, Bagley coach Mike Sansing and in 1992, helped the Hawks to 36 victories (6). and a District 25 runner-up finish while playing for head coach Ricci Lattanzi.

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LARRY’S LEDGER... Former Shorter baseball standout Matt Larry has made an even greater impact as a coach in Shorter’s baseball program. All told, Larry has spent 17 years in the dugout in some coaching capacity with the Hawks -- the last eight coming as head coach. Larry’s teams are not only known for their grit and determination on the diamond, but also their generosity and success off it. Under Larry, Shorter’s baseball program has enjoyed a near 100 percent graduation rate and team grade point average of 3.25 or better. The Hawks were honored in 2010 as the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Champions of Character Team Award winner for all NAIA baseball programs. To top it off, the Hawks won 40 games in 2011 for the first time in 30 years.

Year Coach Record 2004 Matt Larry...... 18-31 2005 Matt Larry...... 27-31 2006 * Matt Larry...... 34-23 2007 Matt Larry...... 28-28 2008 Matt Larry...... 16-33 2009 Matt Larry...... 18-31 2010 Matt Larry...... 24-32 2011 ^ Matt Larry...... 40-18

* Named Georgia Dugout Club Coach of the Year ^ Most wins for the program since 1981

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COACHING STAFF Lee Bryant Andy Henderson Assistant Coach Assistant Coach 3rd Season 8th Season Bluefield College, 2006 Jacksonville State University, 1997

Lee Bryant enters his third season as Andy Henderson returns for his eighth assistant coach on the Shorter University season as an assistant coach on the staff and his sixth year coaching overall. Shorter University staff. His primary responsibilities include Henderson’s primary responsibilities recruiting as well as overseeing the include coaching the Hawk hitters and pitching staff both at the varsity and catchers and assisting with recruiting junior varsity level. efforts. Three summers ago, Bryant served as pitching coach of the Before coming to Shorter, Henderson served as the head Staunton Braves of the Valley Baseball League, helping lead the baseball coach at Pepperell High School from 1997-2001, where Braves to their first pennant in five years. he guided the Dragons to their first state playoff appearance in 17 Before coming to Shorter in 2010, Bryant served as head years and to three playoff berths in four seasons. assistant, recruiting coordinator and pitching coach for Volunteer Henderson is a native of Newnan, Ga., where he was a State Community College in Gallatin, Tenn., who went on to win key member of the Newnan High School State Group AAAA the Region VII championship - their first title in 10 years. Before championship team. his tenure at VSCC, Bryant served as pitching coach at Bishop After graduation, Henderson played three seasons of baseball John J. Snyder High School in Jacksonville, Fla., and Central Florida at Southern Union Community College under Coach Joe “Jabo” Community College in Ocala, Fla. Jordan, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors as a redshirt Bryant is a native of High Springs, Fla., where he played freshman and Most Valuable Player accolades as a sophomore. multiple varsity sports at Santa Fe High School. He spent his first He continued his collegiate career at NCAA Div. II Jacksonville two seasons of collegiate baseball as a relief pitcher at Florida State University where he ranked second in the nation in doubles Community College at Jacksonville under head coach Christopher as a junior and earned All-TAAC honors as a catcher. Blaquiere. While at FCCJ, Bryant led the team in appearances and Before coaching at Pepperell, Henderson coached at saves in his sophomore season. Jacksonville State as a graduate assistant. He is married to the After a brief stop at the University of North Alabama, Bryant former Suzie Schmucker of Newnan, Ga., and they have three finished his college playing career at Bluefield College in Virginia, children: twins Ben (12) and Chris (12) and a daughter, Megan (8). where he graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Henderson resides in Silver Creek, Ga. History, Social Science and Exercise Sports Science. Bryant earned his Master’s of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.

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COACHING STAFF Clint Harrison Ronnie Dempsey Assistant Coach Volunteer Assistant 2nd Season 9th Season Shorter University, 2010 Auburn University, 1964

Clint Harrison returns for his second Ronnie Dempsey enters his ninth season season with the Shorter University as a volunteer assistant coach on the baseball program in 2012. Shorter University baseball staff. His As a graduate assistant, Harrison primary responsibilities include assisting is responsible for coaching infielders, with the infielders and outfielders while conducting team study halls, aiding in also helping to coordinate community recruiting, and serving as the head coach relations events. for Shorter’s junior varsity squad. A native of Rome, Dempsey attended West Rome High School Harrison is a native of McDonough, Ga., where he played where he was a three-sport letterwinner in baseball, basketball middle infield for three full varsity seasons at Union Grove High and football. School. Harrison played collegiately at Truett-McConnell College in After graduation from West Rome, Dempsey attended Cleveland, Ga., which at the time was a member of the National Darlington Prep School for one year and earned several scholarship Junior College Athletic Association. offers to continue his athletic career, including an offer to play Harrison transferred from Truett-McConnell to play his final football for The Citadel. two seasons at Shorter as a second and third baseman. While at Dempsey ultimately chose to continue his baseball career at Shorter, Harrison earned SSAC All-Academic honors in consecutive Auburn University, where he played for legendary coach Erk Russell seasons. and graduated in 1964. Harrison is currently studying for his Master’s in Business Dempsey returned to Rome following his graduation from Administration at Shorter and resides in Rome. Auburn and became a real estate broker and co-owner of Memorial Gardens of Rome for 40 years, eventually retiring in 2008. Dempsey has been a prominent figure in high school and youth baseball and has been inducted into the Georgia ASA Softball Hall of Fame after playing for B & S Construction for over 20 years. Dempsey is married to the former Jean McCaughey (Shorter, 1979) and has two sons, Ron, Jr. and Clift (Shorter, 1991). Dempsey is also the proud grandfather of ten grandchildren.

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SENIOR PROFILES Stephen Adkins Beau Dahlke Senior • RHP • 6-5 • 220 Senior • RHP • 6-2 • 190 Tampa, Fla. Albertville, Ga. Sante Fe Community College Snead State Community College

2012 Outlook: Stephen Adkins is one of 2012 Outlook: Beau Dahlke remains an the few returners from Shorter’s 2011 important part of the Shorter University pitching staff that ranked as one of the baseball program with his leadership and best in the Southern States Athletic enthusiasm for the game. Conference and will serve as the ace of Shorter’s 2012 rotation... A hard-throwing Shorter Career: Dahlke has been a major righty, Adkins is nearly unhittable when hitting his spots... Adkins is part of Shorter’s junior varsity program and could see time with healthy entering the 2012 season after pitching for much of 2011 the varsity squad in 2012. with an abdominal injury. Personal: Born November 22, 1989... Son of David and Paula Shorter Career: Adkins went 3-5 with a 5.40 ERA in 15 appearances Dahlke... Has two siblings, P.D. (28) and Dane (26)... Majoring in in his first year with the Hawks in 2011... Ranked third on the team Accounting. in strikeouts (64) while tossing 60.0 innings... Twice recorded a season-high eight strikeouts in a game... Finished the 2011 season ranked 38th in the country in strikeouts per nine innings (9.6).

Personal: Born September 14, 1988... Son of Bryan Adkins and Jenny Nehring... Has five siblings, Ashley, Javier, Mike, Patty and Josh... Majoring in Sports Management.

Bud Fuller Senior • RHP • 5-11 • 170 Plains, Ga. Valdosta State University

2012 Outlook: Bud Fuller gives Shorter some much needed experience on a pitching staff that was decemated by graduation at the conclusion of the 2011 season... Fuller comes to Shorter from NCAA Division II Valdosta State University where he went 3-4 with a 4.00 ERA in 18 appearances for the Blazers in 2011... Recorded 30 strikeouts against 17 walks in 27 innings last season.

Personal: Born December 28, 1988... Son of Mark and Kim Fuller... Has one sister, Mandy (28)... Majoring in History Education.

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SENIOR PROFILES Chad Hodges Jordan Hollis Senior • LHP • 6-1 • 215 Senior • C • 5-11 • 200 Kissimmee, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Seminole Community College Wolfson High School

2012 Outlook: Veteran southpaw 2012 Outlook: The sure-gloved Jordan Chad Hodges provides the Hawks with Hollis returns to his catching role with the experience on the mound... Hodges can Hawks in 2012 after a successful debut either come out of the bullpen or make campaign at Shorter in 2011... Along spot starts during mid-week games. with being rock solid defensively, Hollis possesses power at the plate and is a Shorter Career: Hodges has made 36 career appearances on the proven run producer in the middle of Shorter’s lineup as a left- bump for the Hawks and has a career 7-7 record and 4.48 ERA... handed bat. Has pitched 94.1 innings and has 55 career strikeouts... Had his best season in 2010 when he went 4-3 with a career-low 3.68 ERA Shorter Career: In his first season with the Hawks in 2011, Hollis and 29 strikeouts in 15 appearances. picked up Southern States Athletic Conference All-Division honors after hitting .297 with four homers and 21 RBI... Hollis racked up 41 Personal: Born October 23, 1987... Son of Mark and Debbie hits and stroked nine doubles... Behind the plate, Hollis recorded a Hodges... Has one sister, Candace (18)... Majoring in Sports .975 fielding percentage and threw out 14 potential base stealers. Management. Personal: Born February 18, 1989... Son of Richard and Rhonda Hollis... Majoring in Business.

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SENIOR PROFILES Matt Kirksey Dadynoel Lorenzo Senior • RHP • 6-1 • 185 Senior • INF • 5-8 • 155 Rome, Ga. Tucker, Ga. Rome High School Georgia Perimeter College

2012 Outlook: Matt Kirksey returns 2012 Outlook: One of the most healthy after sitting out much of the 2011 electrifying players in the Southern States season with an injury and is a trusted arm Athletic Conference, Dadynoel Lorenzo out of head coach Matt Larry’s bullpen... returns to assume shortstop duties for Has spent time as a closer, but could see the Hawks... With a game centered an expanded relief role in 2012. around speed and quickness, Lorenzo has tremendous range at short and is a danger to steal everytime he Shorter Career: Kirksey has made 33 career appearances on the reaches base... A lightening quick bat allows Lorenzo to hit for both mound for the Hawks, compiling an 8-5 record and 4.78 ERA... avearge and power. Was off to a fast start in 2011, going 3-1 with a 1.46 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 12.1 innings, before suffering a season-ending injury... Shorter Career: Settled in nicely as Shorter’s leadoff batter in his Has three career saves... Has gone 6-2 over his last two seasons first season with the Hawks in 2011, finishing the season hitting with the Hawks. .305 with 13 doubles, two home runs and 30 RBI... Led the Hawks in hits (65) and ranked second on the team in runs (41)... Tied Personal: Born September 21, 1989... Son of Mike and Marla for the team lead with 17 stolen bases, a number that ranked Kirksey... Has three siblings, Alex (20), Aaron (16) and Nick (14)... Lorenzo eighth in the SSAC... Recorded 17 multi-hit games in 54 Majoring in Business Administration. appearances.

Personal: Born May 16, 1990... Son of Rafael Lorenzo and Mayquire Pimentel... Has three siblings, Lorenst (19), Ahastery (18) and Miguel (15)... Majoring in General Studies.

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SENIOR PROFILES Blake McCullers Sean Piper Senior • UTL • 5-8 • 205 Senior • C • 5-11 • 185 Loganville, Ga. Kennesaw, Ga. Georgia State University Kell High School

2012 Outlook: Blake McCullers returns to 2012 Outlook: Sean Piper will provide occupy third base for the Hawks in 2012... Shorter with valuable depth at the catcher An all-around solid player, McCullers position... Could see plenty of playing provides a steady glove and reliable bat time throughout the year as Shorter looks to the Shorter lineup... Has power, but to keep Jordan Hollis and Blake McCullers really excels at putting the ball in play fresh. with runners in scoring position... Could see time at catcher in doubleheaders to relieve Jordan Hollis. Personal: Born February 21, 1990... Son of Richard and Donna Piper... Has one brother, Matt (18) and one sister, Colleen (15)... Shorter Career: One of only a handful of players to appear in all Majoring in Sports Management. 58 games in 2011, McCullers posted a .283 batting average with one homer and 43 RBI in his first season with the Hawks... Hit 10 doubles and two triples... His 56 hits ranked fourth on the roster.

Personal: Born September 1, 1989... Son of Mike and Cathy McCullers... Has one brother, Jeffrey Henderson (32)... Majoring in History.

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SENIOR PROFILES Kurtis Robinson Bobby Triglia Senior • INF • 5-10 • 180 Senior • INF/OF • 6-3 • 210 Norcross, Ga. Jacksonville, Fla. Lipscomb University Valdosta State University

2012 Outlook: Kurtis Robinson is one of 2012 Outlook: Bobby Triglia comes to three veterans returners on the infield Shorter from NCAA Division II Valdosta for Shorter and will spend time at second State University and gives the Hawks a base... Robinson is a solid fielder and proven bat and much-needed depth in useful switch hitter that will provide the both the infield and outfield... Will see Hawks with speed and a little power in immediate playing time and is expected to the middle of their lineup. make an immediate impact, especially offensively... Hit .308 with a team-high eight homers and 40 RBI for Valdosta State last season... Shorter Career: Robinson is a career .330 hitter and has eight Also hit 14 doubles for the Blazers in 2011... Was a member of homers and 72 RBI over his first two seasons with the Hawks... Had Valdosta’s Gulf South Conference championship squad in 2010 10 doubles for the second consecutive year in 2011... Enjoyed his when he hit .279 with a homer and 16 RBI in 40 appearances... best statistical season in 2010 when he hit five homers, drove in 40 Triglia’s primary defensive position is third base, although he could runs and recorded 64 hits. be featured as a designated hitter for much of 2012.

Personal: Born November 11, 1988... Son of Arthur and Jane Personal: Born October 10, 1988... Son of Robert, Sr., and Cissie Robinson... Has three siblings, Kevin (28), Casey (20) and Colin Triglia... Has three siblings, Catherine (24), Mikey (22) and (20)... Majoring in History. Caroline (20)... Majoring in General Studies with a focus in Sports Management.

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UNDERCLASSMEN

Stuart Charleston Cal Hardie Kendall Lacey Willie Lewis Junior • RHP • 6-6 • 220 Junior • OF • 5-9 • 185 YR • POS • HT • WT Junior • OF • 6-3 • 205 Gainesville, Fla. Bremen, Ga. Wetumpka, Ala. Gainesville, Fla.

Mark McClelland Mike Miranda Ryan Newell Ryan Patterson Junior • RHP • 5-10 • 175 Junior • INF • 6-0 • 260 Junior • RHP • 6-3 • 215 Junior • OF/P • 6-1 • 200 Lake St. Louis, Mo. Miami, Fla. Marietta, Ga. Ft. Walton, Fla.

Hunter Smith Ben Stell Adam Thurman Antonio Walcott Junior • INF • 6-5 • 205 Junior • RHP • 5-9 • 170 Junior • OF/P • 5-11 • 180 Junior • INF/OF • 5-6 • 170 Crystal River, Fla. Douglasville, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Josh Watson Jackson Cargle Devin Dunson Jacob Forrest Junior • RHP • 5-8 • 155 Sophomore • RHP • 5-10 • 150 Sophomore • RHP • 6-0 • 200 Sophomore • C • 5-10 • 205 Fayetteville, Ga. Marietta, Ga. Dahlonega, Ga. Paulding County, Ga.

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Charlie Gillis Seth Gordon Ross Griffin Chad Ikerd Sophomore • OF • 6-3 • 185 Sophomore • INF • 6-0 • 200 Sophomore • OF • 5-11 • 175 Sophomore • INF • 6-0 • 180 Pearson, Ga. Cedar Bluff, Ala. Villa Rica, Ga. Lawrenceville, Ga.

Gevin Johnson Hayden Privett Bryce Sellers Trent Stamey Sophomore • INF • 6-0 • 165 Sophomore • INF • 5-11 • 195 Sophomore • INF • 5-11 • 170 Sophomore • INF • 5-10 • 200 Rockmart, Ga. Cedartown, Ga. Douglasville, Ga. Armuchee, Ga.

Tyler Trenary Kenny Akin Corbin Arnold James Bennett Sophomore • OF • 6-0 • 175 Freshman • OF • 5-11 • 175 Freshman • OF • 5-10 • 210 Freshman • OF/P • 5-10 • 165 Marietta, Ga. Centre, Ala. Silver Creek, Ga. Blue Ridge, Ga.

Jordan Brooks Tanner Brown Shelden Drake Ryan Finch Freshman • INF • 6-0 • 170 Freshman • C • 6-0 • 180 Freshman • OF • 5-11 • 170 Freshman • INF • 6-0 • 190 Kingston, Ga. Howard, Ga. Kathleen, Ga. Bogart, Ga.

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Tyler Gattuso Cody Griggs Dustin Hayes Hunter Horton Freshman • LHP • 6-1 • 190 Freshman • C • 5-10 • 170 Freshman • INF • 5-11 • 170 Freshman • RHP • 6-8 • 230 Tampa, Fla. Douglasville, Ga. Lawrenceville, Ga. Cartersville, Ga.

Juwan Jones Mitchell Lamb Josh Mullis Ryan Nix Freshman • OF • 5-8 • 165 Freshman • RHP • 5-11 • 195 Freshman • OF/P • 6-2 • 185 Freshman • INF/P • 6-0 • 190 Atlanta, Ga. Douglasville, Ga. Perry, Ga. Epworth, Ga.

Brodie Orr Austin Penson Avery Privett Freshman • RHP • 6-0 • 170 Freshman • LHP • 6-1 • 190 Freshman • INF • 5-11 • 170 Cumming, Ga. Silver Creek, Ga. Cedartown, Ga.

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ROBERT H. LEDBETTER BASEBALL COMPLEX

Built in 1999, the Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex is home to the Shorter University baseball team. The Hawks began play here on Feb. 9, 2000 and have since expanded the field to include a pitcher’s bullpen area and a netted batting cage. The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) awarded the Ledbetter Complex the ABCA/Turface Outstanding Field Maintenance Award in 2006.

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2012 MEET THE TEAM DINNER

Bobby Cox addresses Baseball Hawks during 2012 Meet the Team

January 7, 2012

A very special guest joined the Shorter University baseball team as it hosted the 5th Annual Meet the Team Dinner on January 7, 2012 at the Darlington School in Rome. Future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox served as the evening’s keynote speaker and was an instant hit with the over 450 people in attendance. Cox spent nearly an hour signing autographs and taking pictures before delivering his keynote address, then spent several more minutes at the end of the evening entertaining anyone who wanted a final chance to speak with him. In many ways, the night was a symbol of the journey taken by the Shorter baseball program over the past few years. Alumni support is as strong as ever thanks to a dedicated alumni association led by former Hawk baseball standout Todd Wofford, who spoke at the dinner on what Shorter Baseball has meant to him. The event drew record attendance and the presence of Cox only demonstrated the fact that Shorter Baseball is unquestionably on the map. All told, the 5th Annual Meet the Team Dinner raised significant funds for the program while providing attendees with a chance to participate in a silent and live auction, enjoy a fantastic Legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox (above) addressed steak dinner on behalf of Aramark and get a first look at a Shorter a large crowd of over 450 (below) at the Shorter Baseball 5th baseball team coming off its first 40-win season in three decades. Annual Meet the Team Dinner in January.

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SHORTER HAWKS BASEBALL KIDS CLUB

Hey kids! Come join Harry the Hawk as we start a brand new year of Hawks Baseball! If you are 14-years-old or younger, you can join the Hawks Baseball Kids Club! When you’re part of the club, your job is to help Harry cheer on the Hawks. For just $15, your membership in the Hawks Baseball Kids Club runs from January 31, 2012 to December 31, 2012.

To join the Hawks Baseball Kids Club, all you need to do is fill out and return the registration form attached. Your membership packets will be mailed out as soon as we receive your registration. Here is all the cool stuff you’ll get:

• Hawks Baseball Kids Club T-shirt • FREE admission to all SU sporting events • Invitation to special events hosted by Harry • Membership ID card • Discount to Hawks Baseball Camps • Discount to Hawks Baseball Meet the Team Dinner, held in January • Assist in pre-game duties • Game day captain opportunities (please specify a date from the schedule that you would like to attend)

Name:______Address:______City:______State:______Zip:______Phone:______Date of Birth:______

T-shirt size: (circle one) Youth: Small (6-8) Medium (10-12) Large (14-16) Adult: Small (34-36) Medium (38-40) Large XL

Send check or money order to: Hawks Baseball Kids Club / 315 Shorter Avenue / Rome, GA 30165 For questions, please contact Matt Larry at (706) 233-7510 or [email protected].

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BATTING CAGE CAMPAIGN

In the Fall of 2010, the Shorter Hawks Alumni Baseball Association and Association President, Todd Wofford, launched the Baseball Batting Cage Campaign in order to help raise money for a batting cage facility adequate for a team roster of 60+ players. Because the previous batting cage, which had limited room available to house only a few players at a time, was completely destroyed during the tornados that swept through Rome and Floyd County in April 2011, the Baseball Alumni Association teamed up to help plan a future batting facility. This plan aimed to assist the baseball program by developing a more efficient batting cage and to give them a more suitable place to practice during periods of inclement weather. Thanks to donations already received, the baseball program hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new cage on November 22, 2011 to celebrate the beginning of what still is an ongoing process. At the present time, the baseball program uses resources outside the University to practice during times of bad weather. The new proposed facility will give the Hawks a place to hit, throw, and work on various defensive drills without having to venture off campus. Several opportunities to give are available through Baseball Golf Tournaments and other alumni functions, such as the Fall Alumni Game and various other game day events. Those who are interested in donating to the Batting Cage Campaign or those who would like more information about how to contribute, please contact Shorter University head baseball coach Matt Larry at [email protected] or Shorter Hawks Alumni Baseball Association President Todd Wofford at [email protected].

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HAWKNATION: A CHAMPIONSHIP INVESTMENT HawkNation Giving Clubs 6th Player Club The mission of HawkNation is to enrich the relationship between student-athletes and those that support Shorter University Athletics. Having made a commitment to developing Bullpen Club its student-athletes both on and off the playing field, HawkNation allows Shorter to build Crease Club and maintain a high level of excellence of which current, past, and future Hawks can be proud. Diamond Backer Club Finish Line Club HawkNation is comprised of a variety of different giving organizations, allowing individuals Futbol Club the opportunity to give directly to the athletic program of choice. All monetary support will directly benefit the designated club. Grappler Club Gridiron Club If you would like to forgo the benefits associated with your membership into HawkNation, a tax-deductable receipt will be provided for your records. Please remember that all Hawk Attack Club memberships are valid for one year. Roundball Club Striker Club To sign up for HawkNation, please visit www.goshorterhawks.com for membership applications, upcoming events, newsletters, contact information and much more. Stumbler Club X Club For additional questions, please contact Rachel Rogers directly at [email protected] or (706) 233-7641.

Shorter Univeristy Bullpen Club Membership Form

Name:______I would like to join the: Address:______Rookie Circle ($60-99) City/State/Zip:______Single A Circle ($100-399) Company:______Double A Circle ($400-799) Position:______Triple A Circle ($800-1,500) Cell:______MLB Circle ($2,500 and above) Work:______Email:______Check enclosed in the amount of $______Birthdate:______SU Grad Year:______MasterCard _____ VISA _____ American Express I choose to make a $______charitable contribution to the Credit Card No.:______Shorter Fund for Athletics. Expiration Date:______

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BULLPEN CLUB

Founded in 2008, the Bullpen Club has become a first class support system for Shorter University Baseball.

Shorter University Bullpen Club Societies and Benefits: The Shorter University Bullpen Club would like to thank the MLB Circle ($2,500 and above) following individuals and businesses for their support of the baseball program through HawkNation! • Coaches’ lunch • Athletic Director gift MLB Circle ($2,500 and above) • One (1) banquet/fundraiser table with eight seats Great Lakes Cold Logistics, Inc. • Autographed team ball Ron & Ruth Hollis • Fleece pullover • Baseball hat Triple A Circle ($800-1,500) • Program recognition Kendall & Donna Harkins Triple A Circle ($800-$1,500) Double A Circle ($400-799) • One (1) banquet/fundraiser table with eight seats Randall & Lisa Felder • Autographed team ball Ron & Ruth Grove • Fleece pullover Noah Huckaby • Baseball hat Darien Hurley • Program recognition Fred Lewis - City Transmission & Auto Repair Scott & Laura Parrish Double A Circle ($400-$799) Jeff Turner Bryan & Amanda Quinn • Autographed team ball • Fleece pullover • Baseball hat Single A Circle ($100-399) • Program recognition Barron Baker John & Sally Dooley Single A Circle ($100-399) Patrick McElheney Byron & Cindy Orr • Fleece pullover OTR • Baseball hat • Program recognition Rooke Circle ($60-99) Ron & Jean Dempsey Rookie Circle ($60-99) • Baseball hat • Program recognition

To join, fill out the form provided on Page 36 and mail to:

Hawk Nation (Shorter University) Box 28 315 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30165

* Make all checks payable to Shorter University

You can also give online by visiting www.goshorterhawks.com.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Shorter University baseball program prides itself on having its players become what the coaching staff refers to as a “complete person.” A complete person is one who is trustworthy, respectful, responsible, honest and truthful, not only on the playing field, but also in the classroom and in the community. The Shorter coaching staff has made it a goal to guide its student-athletes to demonstrate these traits that are exhibited in the five core character values of the NAIA’s Champions of Character program and feel it is evident in the team’s relentless efforts to give back to the community and its school through servant leadership. Shorter’s baseball team has a reputation for being accountable in the classroom, on campus and in the public eye. In 2010 and 2011, the baseball team logged more service hours and made more community appearances than any other team in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Once again this year, the Shorter baseball team will contribute an enormous amount of volunteer hours to various community organizations through local school involvements, free clinics, game day benefits and by partnering with other organizations to raise awareness in the community.

Local School Involvement Every year, the team takes time to read books to elementary students in the community where the children get the opportunity to meet the baseball players and Harold the Hawk. On one such occasion, players, coaches, and Harold the Hawk made a visit to Midway Primary School for their annual BEE Celebration, Midway’s positive incentive program designed to recognize students for appropriate school behavior. As part of the program, student expectations are defined, consistent, and posted throughout the school; appropriate student behavior is taught; positive behaviors are publicly recognized and rewarded; and problem behaviors have clear consequences that are implemented consistently by staff and administration. MPS designed the Five Bees to define what is expected of all students. The expectations include Bee Respectful, Bee Safe, Bee Positive, Bee Ready, and Bee Neat. Players and coaches assisted in this fun day on the playground while Harold the Hawk mingled with the children. This is a fun and exciting event for everyone, especially for the children who get the chance to meet potential role models while giving the team a chance to give back to the community.

Reach Out and Read Program Reach Out and Read’s® objective is to prepare America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. Doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals incorporate Reach Out and Read’s evidence-based model into regular pediatric checkups by advising parents about the importance of reading aloud and giving developmentally-appropriate books to children. The program begins at the 6-month checkup and continues through age 5, with a special emphasis on children growing up in low-income communities. Families served by Reach Out and Read read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills, better prepared to achieve their potential. Harbin Pediactrics and Dr. Melissa Davis, along with the Hawks’ baseball and volleyball teams, joined together this year to promote this nationally known program. Players from both programs volunteered their time to sit with children, beginning at 6 months of age, in the Harbin Clinic Pediatric waiting room to promote the importance of reading to parents and children. This not for profit organization has been a true blessing for many children of Rome and the Hawks hope to continue their partnership with Dr. Davis and Harbin Pediatrics in years to come.

Liver Strong In March 2008, good friend and Shorter graduate Mark Whitaker was diagnosed with End Stage Liver Disease and is currently fourth on a liver donor list. Mark was the voice of the Shorter Hawk Baseball team from 1990-94 and is a long time supporter of Shorter University and its athletics program. Since his diagnosis, the Shorter Baseball program has been supporting him, his wife Dana, and his two children, Taylor (15) and Bryce (12), by purchasing “Liver Strong” bracelets that benefit a matched fund for Mark; used specifically for post- transplant expenses. The team will sell Liver Strong wristbands and shirts during all home spring games.

Military Appreciation Day Every year since 2010, in conjunction with the United States Army National Guard, the Shorter University baseball program has hosted Military Appreciation Day at the Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex. The event provides an opportunity for the Rome and surrounding communities to show their support for all of the men and women who so graciously sacrifice their own lives for our freedom. The Hawks wear camouflage uniforms that are auctioned off at the end of the day’s doubleheader to benefit the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation.

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Shorter Baseball and Mal’s Pals, Inc. Every spring, the Shorter Baseball Hawks pitch in to support support former Shorter baseball player, 1994 alumnus and Shorter University Director of Admissions Patrick McElhaney and his family, in an effort to raise money for his two daughters who have been diagnosed with a rare and incurable mitochondrial disease called Leigh’s Disease. Every 30 minutes, a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10, and as of now, there are no known cures for mitochondrial disease. Due to the devastating effects of mitochondrial disease on key body parts such as the brain, muscles, heart, and lungs, many children will not survive their teenage years. The McElhaney’s are inspired by your love and friendship, by your concern and support, and by your participation in helping them raise money to continue funding very necessary research that takes them one step closer to a cure for Mitochondrial Disease. This year, the Hawks will again host the Annual Mito Awareness and Mal’s Pals Day. The Hawks will wear green hats for Mal’s Pals, Inc., and will purchase green sweatbands for their opponent and the umpires to show their support. Please show your support on this memorable day by attending the event and purchasing Mal’s Pals merchandise on sale in the concession stand to help raise money for the McElhaney family and mitochondrial disease research.

Annual Striking Out Breast Cancer Event Shorter Baseball will once again host its annual Striking Out Breast Cancer event during a select doubleheader in 2012. This year’s 4th Annual “Striking Out Breast Cancer” game will see Shorter University Baseball join forces with The Breast Center at Floyd Medical in a not-for-profit fundraiser to support breast cancer awareness and breast cancer victims. Over the past three seasons, the Hawks were able to team up with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority to raise over $10,000 for the Breast Center and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. This year, in conjunction with the event, the Shorter baseball players will wear commemorative pink Shorter Baseball hats and will donate pink sweatbands to the opposing players and umpires to help show their support. “Striking Out Breast Cancer” t-shirts and pink Shorter Baseball hats will be on sale to help raise money for The Breast Center at Floyd Medical and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Hawks Baseball Kids Club In its sixth year of existence, the Hawks Baseball Kids Club offers an opportunity for youngsters to be a part of the Shorter Baseball family. Kids 13-years-old or younger can join the Hawks Kids Club. Hawks Kids was developed for the sole purpose of letting kids in the community come out and meet the baseball players, as well as Harry the Hawk. Benefits include an authentic Baseball Kid’s Club t-shirt, free entrance to all Shorter Hawk Athletic events, and game day opportunities to be captain for the day. Game day captains will assist the coaches and players during pre-game practice and act as team captain during the umpires meeting at the plate.

Shorter Hawks Baseball Camps Each summer, the Shorter Hawks hold baseball camps for kids 5-13-years-old stressing the importance of fundaments in baseball. Because of Shorter Baseball’s drive to help in the community, the camps donate over $600 of free summer baseball camps to various organizations and schools.

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2011 REVIEW

June 16, 2011

By Matt Green and Jim O’Hara

IN A YEAR when their conference was arguably the best in the nation, the Shorter University Baseball Hawks pieced together its best season in a long time. While the Hawks’ 40-win season – their first in 30 years – put them back as a legitimate threat in the Southern States Athletic Conference, the overall strength of the SSAC left Shorter just shy of being one of seven conference teams in the NAIA Baseball National Championship. As far as head coach Matt Larry is concerned, the Hawks were champions in their own right. “It was a great season, one long in waiting,” Larry said as he looked back over the season that produced a rock solid 40-18 record that stands as the second best in the program’s history. “I hate the way it ended, but I’m happy.” Although the year didn’t end the way they would have liked, the Hawks made their case as a contender in the SSAC by becoming giant-killers in the conference tournament right out of the gate, stunning then No. 6-ranked Auburn-Montgomery in the tourney opener. After a loss to eventual SSAC champ Belhaven, the Hawks stayed alive by knocking off No. 18 Southern Poly to set up a showdown against William Carey, who like the Hawks were considered on the bubble to gain a national at-large berth. But Shorter’s bubble burst in the showdown as a two-out grand slam late in the game erased the Hawks’ lead and hopes. “We were right there. We were just one out away,” said Larry. William Carey wound up becoming the seventh SSAC member to advance to the national playing field, joining AUM, Southern Poly, Falkner, Lee, Brewton-Parker and Belhaven. Faulkner and Lee went on to win their opening round pool series and advance to the 10-team NAIA World Series, with Lee’s Flames advancing to the semifinals of the national event two weeks ago. “I think the SSAC showed just how strong a baseball conference it is,” Larry said, “and I know we were part of that too.” Larry is quick to point out that Shorter’s move into the upper echelon of the SSAC can be traced back to the dedication of the players themselves and to the Hawks’ coaching staff, especially Brick Carter was sensational in his senior campaign with the Hawks assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Lee Bryant in 2011. Carter went 6-3 with a 3.34 ERA while striking out 91 “He did a great job bringing kids in,” Larry said of Bryant. “We batters in 86.1 innings of work. He didn’t give up a home run all had the talent and we had leadership.” season and was an All-SSAC selection. The leadership was rooted in the contributions of 13 seniors on the Hawks’ roster, the majority who helped establish the program’s foundation for the past four years. Brick Carter, junior catcher Jordan Hollis and junior first baseman That senior group included outfielder Jake Broome, who after Cody Hooper were selected to the SSAC All-East Division Team. missing the 2010 season with an injury, came back to play a key Carter closed out his career with a 3.34 ERA and a 6-3 record, role this year and eventually was named Shorter’s representative Hollis emerged as one of the conference’s top defensive catchers on the SSAC Champions of Character team. and hit a shade below .300, and Hooper hit .333 and had a team- Three more Hawks landed postseason honors as senior pitcher leading nine home runs.

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As a team, the Hawks batted a strong .315 – they were the and with a 2.32 ERA; and senior Tim Day, the Hawks’ workhorse fifth-best hitting team in the SSAC – with junior Willie Lewis leading who hurled a team-leading 87 innings and had a 3.72 ERA. the squad with a .356 average and senior Matt Johnson topping “We were in the top five in just about every category in our the chart with 44 RBI. conference,” said Larry. “But we had a high number of errors, “If you look at what we’ve done the past three years the which was our Achilles heel, but we always came back with the hits offensive numbers are almost identical,” said Larry. “But this year and the pitching. our number of hits was higher and our team average was higher, “Plus we played against teams that put the ball in play.” especially in home runs and doubles. Not to be overlooked was the ability of the Hawks to excel off “I felt that one through nine [in the lineup] could hit the ball.” the field in the classroom as 10 players were SSAC All-Academic Depth in the batting order was made even more deadly thanks selections – Broome and Johnson; juniors Beau Dahlke, Matt to the depth the Hawks had on the mound. Herod, Sean Piper and Kurtis Robinson; sophomores Ben Stell, So good was Shorter’s pitching staff that it ended the year Morgan Tebbetts and Josh Watson; and freshman Jacob Perlmutter. ranked No. 7 nationally with 434 strikeouts and was ranked in the “It’s tough for college kids to stay focused,” Larry said, “but top 20 in opposition batting average (.247) and ERA (3.45). they did and got the job done. Along with Carter, Shorter got outstanding performances from “They just went out and played ball,” he added. “They were a junior Eric Doty, who was nationally ranked in the top 20 in saves comfortable team. (8) and posted an 8-2 record; senior Blake Chapman, who was 8-1 “Nothing ever bothered them – they never quit.”

Senior Tim Day completed Shorter’s 1-2 starting pitching punch. The Aussie was a perfect compliment to the hard-throwing Brick Carter, using his looping curve to keep opposing hitters off balance. Day finished the year with a 3.72 ERA while tossing a team-high 87 innings. He went 13-8 in his two years with the Hawks and finished with 127 strikeouts.

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2011 RESULTS / FINAL STANDINGS

Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Feb. 1 Tennessee Wesleyan...... W, 7-5 Mar. 23 Taylor...... W, 7-5 Feb. 5 Brescia...... W, 5-4 Mar. 23 Taylor...... W, 6-2 Feb. 6 Brescia...... W, 12-2 Mar. 25 Truett-McConnell .*...... W, 8-6 Feb. 6 Brescia...... W, 14-4 Mar. 25 Truett-McConnell .*...... L, 11-6 Feb. 9 UVA-Wise...... W, 11-5 Mar. 27 Truett-McConnell .*...... W, 7-3 Feb. 9 UVA-Wise...... L, 7-2 Mar. 29 Atlanta Christian...... W, 3-2 Feb. 12 Bluefield...... W, 1-0 Mar. 29 Atlanta Christian...... W, 2-0 Feb. 12 Bluefield...... W, 4-0 Apr. 1 @ Lee *...... L, 4-3 Feb. 13 Bluefield...... W, 3-2 Apr. 2 @ Lee *...... L, 9-3 Feb. 16 Reinhardt...... W, 3-2 Apr. 2 @ Lee *...... L, 11-10 Feb. 16 Reinhardt...... W, 5-1 Apr. 5 @ Tennessee Wesleyan...... W, 9-8 Feb. 18 Pikeville...... W, 5-3 Apr. 8 @ Mobile...... W, 12-10 Feb. 19 Pikeville...... W, 11-3 Apr. 9 @ Mobile...... L, 3-1 Feb. 19 Pikeville...... W, 12-2 Apr. 9 @ Mobile...... L, 11-1 Feb. 22 Trevecca Nazarene...... W, 6-4 Apr. 11 Johnson Bible...... W, 12-0 Feb. 23 Bryan...... L, 4-2 Apr. 11 Johnson Bible...... W, 11-0 Feb. 23 Bryan...... W, 8-3 Apr. 15 Brewton-Parker *...... L, 1-0 Feb. 25 Virginia Intermont...... W, 11-1 Apr. 16 Brewton-Parker *...... W, 4-3 Feb. 26 Virginia Intermont...... L, 3-2 Apr. 16 Brewton-Parker *...... L, 4-3 Feb. 26 Virginia Intermont...... W, 16-0 Apr. 19 @ Trevecca Nazarene...... L, 16-12 Mar. 2 @ Reinhardt...... W, 5-0 Apr. 22 @ Southern Wesleyan *...... W, 13-2 Mar. 2 @ Reinhardt...... W, 12-8 Apr. 23 @ Southern Wesleyan *...... W, 8-6 Mar. 4 Southern Poly *...... L, 3-0 Apr. 23 @ Southern Wesleyan *...... W, 8-4 Mar. 4 Southern Poly *...... L, 7-1 Apr. 29 vs. Auburn-Montgomery #...... W, 8-4 Mar. 6 Southern Poly *...... L, 16-3 Apr. 30 vs. Belhaven #...... L, 13-3 Mar. 11 Loyola...... W, 15-2 May 2 vs. Southern Poly #...... W, 4-3 Mar. 12 Loyola...... W, 7-6 May 3 vs. William Carey #...... L, 9-6 Mar. 12 Loyola...... W, 10-0 Mar. 18 @ Emmanuel *...... W, 13-1 Home games in bold Mar. 19 @ Emmanuel *...... L, 8-2 * Southern States Athletic Conference game Mar. 19 @ Emmanuel *...... W, 6-5 # Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament game

2011 SSAC East Division Standings 2011 SSAC West Division Standings School SSAC Pct Overall Pct GB School SSAC Pct Overall Pct GB #7 Lee 16-2 .889 51-14 .785 -- #10 Auburn-Mont. 16-2 .889 42-19 .689 -- #15 Brewton-Parker 13-5 .722 37-18 .673 3.0 #12 Faulkner 14-4 .778 48-15 .762 2.0 #19 Southern Poly 12-6 .667 41-17 .707 4.0 #20 Belhaven 11-7 .611 45-18 .714 5.0 Shorter 8-10 .444 40-18 .690 8.0 William Carey 7-11 .389 31-27 .534 9.0 Truett-McConnell 6-12 .333 26-25 .510 10.0 Mobile 5-13 .278 29-23 .558 11.0 Emmanuel 5-13 .278 25-30 .455 11.0 Spring Hill 5-13 .278 18-35 .340 11.0 Southern Wesleyan 3-15 .167 13-40 .245 13.0 Loyola 5-13 .278 15-36 .294 11.0

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2011 FINAL STATISTICS

Batting GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HBP SO GDP OBP SF SH SB SA Chapman, Blake 37 7 .462 13 8 6 2 0 0 5 8 .615 4 0 1 0 .588 0 0 1 1 Anderson, David 11 3 .438 16 3 7 1 0 0 3 8 .500 1 0 2 0 .471 0 0 0 0 Stewart, Hank 15 9 .371 35 2 13 3 1 1 7 21 .600 3 0 5 0 .421 0 0 0 0 Broome, Jake 39 12 .368 38 20 14 2 0 0 10 16 .421 2 2 7 3 .429 0 1 8 9 Lewis, Willie 50 48 .356 132 37 47 4 6 2 23 69 .523 19 1 25 0 .441 0 5 7 10 Davis, Will 29 12 .347 49 8 17 3 0 1 18 23 .469 3 3 1 0 .411 1 1 2 2 Hooper, Cody 53 53 .333 180 35 60 19 0 9 39 106 .589 22 8 39 6 .423 3 0 1 1 Johnson, Matthew 55 55 .319 185 30 59 16 0 6 44 93 .503 22 4 23 1 .399 2 2 1 1 Amargo, Lou 58 56 .310 184 46 57 7 0 0 30 64 .348 31 4 44 3 .409 6 6 6 8 Lorenzo, Dadynoel 54 54 .305 213 41 65 13 0 2 30 84 .394 12 4 27 3 .352 1 3 17 18 Harkins, Clint 58 48 .303 152 37 46 12 0 0 27 58 .382 2 2 35 2 .311 5 6 17 20 Robinson, Kurtis 55 49 .303 155 45 47 10 2 3 32 70 .452 12 7 35 3 .377 1 2 3 3 Burgess, Garett 36 2 .300 10 5 3 1 0 0 3 4 .400 0 0 3 0 .300 0 0 0 0 Houston, Shannon 30 17 .298 57 15 17 4 1 2 12 29 .509 17 2 13 0 .468 1 0 0 0 Hollis, Jordan 49 47 .297 138 6 41 9 0 4 21 62 .449 21 8 25 2 .414 2 4 1 2 Mccullers, Blake 58 57 .283 198 29 56 10 2 1 43 73 .369 24 1 37 6 .355 5 0 1 1 Adkins, Stephen 15 14 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Hodges, Chad 9 3 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Stell, Ben 8 0 .000 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Kirksey, Matt 5 1 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Thurman, Adam 42 2 .000 1 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 0 1 0 0 .333 1 0 1 1 Verweel, Lee 10 3 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Owen, Zeke 5 1 .000 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Carter, Brick 18 13 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Day, Tim 22 14 .000 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 1 Doty, Eric 29 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Total: 58 .316 1757 384 555 116 12 31 348 788 .448 195 47 322 29 .386 28 30 67 78 Opponents: 58 .257 1667 263 428 70 8 11 232 547 .328 220 34 432 16 .334 19 33 57 80

LOB - Team (422), Opp (395). IBB - Team (7), Opp (2). Picked Off - Team (8), Opp (22)

Pitching ERA W L GP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AVG WP HB Mccullers, Blake 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 0 0 Kirksey, Matt 1.46 3 1 5 1 1 1 0 0 12.1 10 4 2 4 12 1 1 0 .208 1 0 Chapman, Blake 2.32 8 1 21 6 1 0 1 1 54.1 43 22 14 20 62 11 1 1 .219 5 6 Thurman, Adam 2.41 1 0 16 2 0 0 1 0 18.2 20 15 5 17 11 0 0 0 .267 3 3 Doty, Eric 2.49 8 2 29 0 0 0 4 8 50.2 35 25 14 20 62 2 2 2 .185 4 3 Carter, Brick 3.34 6 3 18 13 2 0 1 0 86.1 75 41 32 26 91 12 0 0 .240 5 8 Verweel, Lee 3.38 1 1 9 3 0 0 1 0 16.0 14 13 6 17 24 2 0 0 .233 5 4 Burgess, Garett 3.60 3 0 11 1 0 0 1 1 20.0 30 18 8 11 11 4 1 2 .330 0 1 Owen, Zeke 3.60 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 5.0 5 2 2 3 8 0 0 0 .263 0 0 Stell, Ben 3.68 1 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 7.1 6 3 3 2 6 2 0 0 .231 0 0 Day, Tim 3.72 5 4 20 14 2 2 2 1 87.0 96 50 36 38 70 23 2 3 .277 11 3 Hodges, Chad 5.06 1 1 9 3 0 0 0 0 16.0 18 18 9 17 13 6 0 0 .290 2 1 Adkins, Stephen 5.40 3 5 15 14 0 0 2 0 60.0 59 50 36 47 64 6 1 2 .252 11 3 Total: 3.45 40 18 164 6 3 17 11 435.2 412 261 167 222 434 69 8 10 .247 47 32 Opponents: 6.21 18 40 154 10 2 0 5 417.2 545 384 288 196 323 107 12 30 .309 41 45

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

Year Head Coach Record Year Head Coach Record 1969 Unknown...... 5-5 1991 Mike Sansing...... 39-13 1970 Doug Rogers...... 0-15 1992 Ricci Lattanzi...... 36-19 1971 Doug Rogers...... 20-8 1993 Ricci Lattanzi...... 30-21 1972 Doug Rogers...... 26-5 1994 Ricci Lattanzi...... 27-26 1973 Hamp Alexander...... 25-5 1995 Ricci Lattanzi...... 37-14 1974 Hamp Alexander...... 38-10 1996 Ricci Lattanzi...... 32-24 1975 Hamp Alexander...... 39-6 1997 Ricci Lattanzi...... 17-32 1976 Hamp Alexander...... 34-13 1998 Ricci Lattanzi...... 27-22 1977 Hamp Alexander...... 27-18 1999 Ricci Lattanzi...... 26-20 1978 Hamp Alexander...... 29-21 2000 Ricci Lattanzi...... 28-24 1979 Hamp Alexander...... 26-18 2001 Ricci Lattanzi...... 26-25 1980 Hamp Alexander...... 31-21 2002 Ricci Lattanzi...... 25-23 1981 Hamp Alexander...... 42-13 2003 Ricci Lattanzi...... 24-21 1982 Hamp Alexander...... 37-10 2004 Matt Larry...... 18-31 1983 Hamp Alexander...... 23-23 2005 Matt Larry...... 27-31 1984 Hamp Alexander...... 31-20 2006 Matt Larry...... 34-23 1985 Hamp Alexander...... 28-27 2007 Matt Larry...... 28-28 1986 Hamp Alexander...... 27-30 2008 Matt Larry...... 16-33 1987 Hamp Alexander...... 34-28 2009 Matt Larry...... 18-31 1988 Hamp Alexander...... 26-20 2010 Matt Larry...... 24-32 1989 Mike Sansing...... 29-22 2011 Matt Larry...... 40-18 1990 Mike Sansing...... 34-20 Total: 43 seasons...... 1,190-873

Postseason History

Year Head Coach Record Accomplishment(s)

1971 Doug Rogers...... 20-8...... GIAC Conference Champions

1973 Hamp Alexander...... 25-5...... GIAC Conference Champions

1974 Hamp Alexander...... 38-10...... GIAC Conference Champions / District 25 Champions

1975 Hamp Alexander...... 39-6...... GIAC Conference Champions / District 25 Champions

1976 Hamp Alexander...... 34-13...... GIAC Conference Champions

1977 Hamp Alexander ...... 27-18...... GIAC Conference Champions

1980 Hamp Alexander...... 31-21...... District 25 Champions

1981 Hamp Alexander...... 42-13...... District 25 Champions

1991 Mike Sansing...... 39-13...... GIAC Conference Champions

1998 Ricci Lattanzi...... 27-22...... GACC Conference Champions

2003 Ricci Lattanzi...... 24-21...... GACC Conference Champions

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ALL-TIME PLAYER HONORS

All-Conference / All-District All-Conference / All-District (Cont.) Greg Hopkins...... 1971 Todd Cherry...... 1998, 1999 Lloyd DeFoor...... 1971, 1972, 1973 David Holbrooks...... 2000 Lamar Wright...... 1971, 1972, 1973 Brian Roundtree...... 2001 Ken Kizzah...... 1971, 1972, 1973 Drew Startup...... 2003 Johnny Dean...... 1971, 1973, 1974 Devin Porter...... 2006 Junior McGinnis...... 1974 Kyle Donovan...... 2007 Jimmy Farrer...... 1974 Cliff Flagello...... 2007 Vaughn Robbins...... 1973, 1974, 1975 Patrick Langley...... 2009 Pete Summers...... 1973, 1974, 1975 Matt Johnson...... 2010 Rusty Johnson...... 1975 Kurtis Robinson...... 2010 Bob Bruck...... 1975 Brick Carter...... 2011 Malcolm Fain...... 1975 Jordan Hollis...... 2011 Robert Long...... 1975, 1976 Cody Hooper...... 2011 Lewis Pierce...... 1976 Zane Holland...... 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 All-Region / All-Area Randy Hawkins...... 1975, 1976, 1977 Lamar Wright...... 1973, 1974 Keith Smith...... 1977 Johnny Dean...... 1974 Ricky Robbins...... 1977 Vaughn Robbins...... 1974, 1975 Kendall Harkins...... 1977, 1978 Bob Bruck...... 1975 Bob Fitzgerald...... 1977, 1978 Zane Holland...... 1975 Doug Massingill...... 1978 Randy Hawkins...... 1975, 1976 Eddie Wilson...... 1978 Bob Fitzgerald...... 1977, 1978 Stuart French...... 1978 Rick Nelson...... 1980 Randy Bowen...... 1979 Preston Cash...... 1979, 1980, 1981 Rick Nelson...... 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Joe Hackett...... 1981 Pat Marky...... 1979, 1980 Steve Green...... 1981 Byron Orr...... 1980 Chris Holsonback...... 1981 Preston Cash...... 1979, 1980, 1981 Steve Turner...... 1981 Joe Hackett...... 1980, 1981 Jacin Bagwell...... 1981 Steve Green...... 1981 Tobin Davidson...... 1982 Tim McGowan...... 1981 Warren Gibson...... 1984 Steve Turner...... 1981, 1982 Scott Parrish...... 1987 Jacin Bagwell...... 1981, 1982 Brian Roundtree...... 2001 John Colantuoni...... 1981, 1982 Drew Startup...... 2003 Tobin Davidson...... 1982 Devin Porter...... 2006 Warren Gibson...... 1982, 1983 Larry Barnes...... 1983 Professionals Chris Holsonback...... 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Junior McGinnis...... Minnesota Twins (1974) Jeff Brannon...... 1984, 1985 Lamar Wright...... California Angels (1974) Adam Teague...... 1985 Johnny Dean...... Pittsburgh Pirates (1974) Shane Pendley...... 1987 Pete Summers...... Pittsburgh Pirates (1975) Steve Bennett...... 1987 Rusty Johnson...... Pittsburgh Pirates (1975) Dave Vincent...... 1987 Vaughn Robbins...... Pittsburgh Pirates (1975) Scott Parrish...... 1985, 1986, 1987 Malcolm Fain...... Minnesota Twins (1975) Jeff Dover...... 1987 Robert Long...... Pittsburgh Pirates / Seattle Mariners (1976) Todd Wofford...... 1988, 1990 Randy Hawkins...... San Francisco Giants (1976) Jeff Turner...... 1990 Eddie Wilson...... Atlanta Braves / Texas Rangers (1978) Greg Payne...... 1988, 1989 Jacin Bagwell...... Pittsburgh Pirates (1982) Matt Larry...... 1992 Preston Cash...... Atlanta Braves (1982) Bryan Hamrick...... 1992, 1993 Scott Parrish...... Houston Astros (1987) Brent Higdon...... 1993 Troy Hooper...... Pittsburgh Pirates (1990) Marc Brzozoski...... 1995 Marc Brzozoski...... Colorado Rockies (1995) David Koczka...... 1995 Cliff Flagello...... Baltimore Orioles (2007) Clay McInnish...... 1996

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FLY WITH US! SHORTER ACCEPTED INTO NCAA DIVISION II

July 12, 2011 By Matt Green

Shorter University’s application for admission into the NCAA Division II membership process has been accepted. University President Dr. Donald Dowless and Director of Athletics Bill Peterson learned of Shorter’s approval in a conference call with the NCAA on July 12, ending a process that began in February 2011 with a feasibility study concerning potential NCAA Division II membership. “We are excited that Shorter University will be moving along in the membership process at the NCAA Division II level,” said Dr. Dowless. “The efforts of our athletic staff and the support of our faculty, staff and students has been instrumental in the process and we look forward to competing in the Gulf South Conference. “Also, our fan support has been phenomenal,” Dr. Dowless added. “We have a strong commitment to spiritual, academic and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. Nelson Price, President Dr. athletic success, and we move forward with great anticipation of Donald Dowless and Athletic Director Bill Peterson hold up t-shirts good days ahead.” commemorating Shorter’s acceptance into NCAA Division II. “This is a wonderful day for Shorter University and for our athletic program,” said Peterson. “We are truly blessed and so “The Gulf South Conference is one of the premier conferences appreciative of the support we have received from both our in NCAA Division II and we are very proud that they endorsed administration and our Board of Trustees. In particular, I would like us for NCAA Division II membership,” said Peterson. “We look to thank our coaches and our student-athletes. Their efforts made forward to beginning competition within the GSC in 2012-2013 and this tremendous possibility a reality. They are just a great group.” beginning competitive rivalries with folks such as Valdosta State, Shorter immediately begins the three-year transition process as West Georgia, North Alabama, Alabama-Huntsville and all of the a candidate member for the NCAA during the 2011-2012 season, other great schools in that conference.” during which it will remain an active affiliate of the National Shorter first explored the prospect of applying for NCAA Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Division II membership after being approached by representatives Shorter remains eligible for regular season and post-season of the Gulf South Conference last year. The university contracted tournament championships in both the Southern States Athletic with Collegiate Consulting of Atlanta to conduct a study analyzing Conference (SSAC) and Mid-South Conference (MSC) during the potential impact of such a move on the institution. Once the the 2011-2012 athletic campaigns, and also remains eligible to feasibility study was complete and a full endorsement from the compete in NAIA national tournaments. Gulf South Conference secured, Shorter announced in May 2011 its “We are very proud of our long-term relationship with the plans to apply for NCAA Division II membership. NAIA, the SSAC and the Mid-South, and we look forward to Shorter announced a restructuring of its athletic department another great year in 2011-2012,” Peterson said. “We have been in order to comply with NCAA regulations, naming Dr. Richard blessed with many wonderful friendships, in particular NAIA CEO Cowan as its Director of Compliance, Cristy Pak as Compliance Jim Carr and championship director Dennis Green along with our Coordinator and Rachel Rogers as Senior Woman Administrator. two commissioners, Dr. Kurt Patberg and Steve Baker.” Cowan moves into NCAA compliance after serving for over 30 years The university will enter the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 as Shorter’s Faculty Athletics Representative. Pak assumes the role academic years as an NCAA “provisional status” member while of Compliance Coordinator after working the past three years as moving towards membership in the Gulf South Conference. a graduate assistant within the athletic department while Rogers, During this two-year provisional period, Shorter will compete in addition to her duties as Senior Woman Administrator, will against full Gulf South Conference and NCAA Division II schedules continue on as Shorter’s Director of Athletic Development. and be required to operate under NCAA Division II regulations, but Shorter has served as host of the NAIA Football National will be ineligible to compete in post-season play. Shorter’s athletic Championship since 2008 and Peterson says that the university schedules will include Gulf South Conference members such as is committed to continuing that relationship regardless of the Alabama-Huntsville, North Alabama, West Alabama, Valdosta affiliation of its athletic programs. State, West Georgia and West Florida, among others. “The NAIA has given Rome a contract to host the Football The Gulf South Conference unanimously endorsed Shorter’s National Championship through 2015 and we look forward to the application for NCAA Division II membership. continuation of that agreement,” Peterson said.

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Get the latest updates on Shorter University Athletics at goshorterhawks.com 2012 SHORTER UNIVERSITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Location Time Jan. 27 at Southeastern Lakeland, Fla. 2 PM Jan. 28 at Southeastern (DH) Lakeland, Fla. 12 PM Jan. 30 at Edward Waters Jacksonville, Fla. 2 PM Feb. 4 Pikeville (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 7 Bryan Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 8 at Tenn. Wesleyan Athens, Tenn. 1 PM Feb. 11 Albany State (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Feb. 12 Albany State Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 17 at Southern Poly * Marietta, Ga. 2 PM Feb. 18 at Southern Poly (DH) * Marietta, Ga. 12 PM Feb. 21 Reinhardt (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Feb. 24 at Loyola New Orleans * New Orleans, La. TBA Feb. 25 at Loyola New Orleans (DH) * New Orleans, La. TBA Feb. 28 Talladega (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 1 PM Mar. 2 Emmanuel * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 3 Emmanuel (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 7 Milligan Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 9 at Truett-McConnell * Cleveland, Ga. 2 PM Mar. 10 Truett-McConnell (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 16 Lee * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 17 Lee (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 21 Taylor (DH) Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 23 Mobile * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Mar. 24 Mobile (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Mar. 27 at Bryan Dayton, Tenn. 4 PM Mar. 30 at Brewton-Parker * Mount Vernon, Ga. 6 PM Mar. 31 at Brewton-Parker (DH) * Mount Vernon, Ga. 1 PM Apr. 3 at Reinhardt (DH) Waleska, Ga. 4 PM Apr. 6 Southern Wesleyan * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Apr. 7 Southern Wesleyan (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Apr. 13 Belhaven * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 2 PM Apr. 14 Belhaven (DH) * Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex 12 PM Apr. 17 at Talladega (DH) Talladega, Ala. 2 PM Apr. 20 at Faulkner * Montgomery, Ala. 7 PM Apr. 21 at Faulkner (DH) * Montgomery, Ala. 2 PM Apr. 27 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA Apr. 28 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA Apr. 29 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA Apr. 30 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA May 1 SSAC Tournament Columbus, Ga. TBA

Home games in bold played at the Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex * Southern States Athletic Conference game (DH) Doubleheader (Game 2 begins approximately 20 minutes following the conclusion of Game 1)