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2019 QUICK FACTS Dragons Baseball 2019 Outlook Location: ………………………………………………………Atlanta, GA Returning Players/Lost:…………………………17/ 2 Founded:……………………………………………………....1996 Newcomers:.............................................................3 Total Number of Players..........................................147 Colors:……………………………………………………….....Navy Blue, Red, and White History Conference:…………………………………………………..25+ National (Eastern Division) All-Time Record………………………………………310-189-4 (.616) 25+ Division Titles………………………………………….Seven Coaching Staff 25+ Conference Titles…………………………………….Two (2017 & 2018) Head Coach:………………………………………...............Brett Washburn (Jamestown, ND) 25+ Conference Runner-Up……………………………Three Career Record:..................................248-132-3 (.651); 18th Season 25+ Conference Final 4…………………………………...Fourteen Assistant Coach:……………………………………………James Cooper (Johnstown, PA) EMBL Tournament Titles…………………………………Three Career Record:………………………....8-9 (.471); MSBL Fall Classic MSBL Fall Classic Titles……………………………………None 2018 Review Facilities Coolray Field.............................................................Home of the Stripers Overall Record:………………………………………………………………….24-4 Lakeside HS………………………………………………..Home of the Vikings Home:………………………………………………………14-2 Newton HS………………………………………………...Home of the Rams Away:……………………………………………………….10-2 Osborne HS………………………………………………..Home of the Cardinals Conference Record:…………………………………………………………....21-4 Shamrock HS………………………………………………Home of the Dragons Home:……………………………………………………….11-2 South Cobb HS…………………………………………...Home of the Eagles Away:………………………………………………………..10-2 South Gwinnett HS……………………………………..Home of the Comets Conference Finish:……………………………………………………………First in 25+ National Ward HS….………………………………………………….Home of the Spartans Division Record:………………………………………………………………….10-1 Home:…………………………………………………………5-1 Away:………………………………………………………….5-0 Division Finish:………………………………………………………………….First in 25+ Eastern COMMUNICATIONS Dragons Email……………………[email protected] Dragons Twitter…………………@AtlantaDragons Dragons Facebook....................Atlanta Dragons Baseball Dragons Instagram……………...atlantadragonsbaseball 2019 ROSTER NUMERICAL ROSTER ALPHABETICAL No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Years Hometown No. Name Pos. 1 Glenn Harbin RHP/OF/INF R/R 6-6 280 3 Mobile, AL 99 Caleb Autry C/INF/OF 3 Brian Dermond C/OF L/L 5-10 210 9 Jacksonville, FL 8 Matt Bishop RHP/INF 4 Julian Madrid OF R/R 6-2 215 1 San Diego, CA 5 Mike Brown OF 5 Mike Brown OF R/R 6-0 180 2 Omaha, NE 9 Andrew Cohn INF 7 Brandon Paritz INF R/R 5-8 200 2 Miami, FL 10 James Cooper INF 8 Matt Bishop RHP/INF R/R 5-9 175 3 Atlanta, GA 24 Matt Costello LHP/OF/INF 9 Andrew Cohn INF R/R 6-1 210 1 Atlanta, GA 3 Brian Dermond C/OF 10 James Cooper INF R/R 6-2 203 9 Johnstown, PA 13 Dan French RHP 11 Brett Washburn LHP/INF R/L 6-2 180 22 Jamestown, ND 17 Kellen Grachek RHP/INF/OF 13 Dan French RHP R/R 5-9 157 1 Burlington, VT 14 Chris Haggard RHP 14 Chris Haggard RHP R/R 6-1 205 3 Atlanta, GA 1 Glenn Harbin RHP/OF 15 Brendan Pilger OF R/R 6-1 220 4 Decatur, GA 19 Stefan Lollar LHP/OF 17 Kellen Grachek RHP/INF/OF R/R 5-10 195 2 Omaha, NE 4 Julian Madrid OF 18 Justin Myles C L/R 6-6 215 3 Snellville, GA 18 Justin Myles C 19 Stefan Lollar LHP/OF L/L 5-10 190 3 Atlanta, GA 7 Brandon Paritz INF 20 Jonathan Vines RHP/OF/INF R/R 6-1 220 3 Social Circle, GA 15 Brendan Pilger OF COACHING STAFF 24 Matt Costello LHP/OF/INF L/L 6-1 205 0 West Barnstable, MA 26 Joe Rodriguez RHP/INF Head Coach: Brett Washburn, #11 (Jamestown, ND) Career Record: 248-132-3 (.651); 18 Seasons 26 Joe Rodriguez RHP/INF R/R 6-1 223 5 Chicago, IL 29 Daniel Sarisky RHP/OF Assistant Coach: James Cooper, #10 (Johnstown, PA) 55 Daniel Sarisky RHP/OF R/R 6-3 198 3 Duluth, GA 20 Jonathan Vines RHP/OF/INF Team Founder: Robert Frazier, #6 (Marietta, GA) 99 Caleb Autry C/INF/OF R/R 6-0 180 1 Duluth, GA 11 Brett Washburn LHP/INF DRAGONS ON THE MAP ALABAMA (1) ILLINOIS (1) Glenn Harbin (Mobile) Joe Rodriguez (Chicago) CALIFORNIA (1) MASSACHUSSETS (1) Julian Madrid (San Diego) Matt Costello (West Barnstable) FLORIDA (2) NEBRASKA (2) Brian Dermond (Jacksonville) Mike Brown (Omaha) Brandon Paritz (Miami) Kellen Grachek (Omaha) GEORGIA (9) NORTH DAKOTA (1) Caleb Autry (Duluth) Brett Washburn (Jamestown) Matt Bishop (Atlanta) PENNSYLVANIA (1) Andrew Cohn (Atlanta) James Cooper (Johnstown) Chris Haggard (Atlanta) VERMONT (1) Stefan Lollar (Atlanta) Dan French (Burlington) Justin Myles (Snellville) Brendan Pilger (Decatur) Daniel Sarisky (Duluth) Jonathan Vines (Social Circle) HEAD COACH BRETT WASHBURN Brett Washburn who was named Dragons Head Coach in 2000 quickly made his mark on the Atlanta MSBL as one of the most respected managers on the circuit. In his inaugural year Washburn led the Dragons to a 12 Win season matching a Franchise Record for wins at the time. Franchise founder Robert Frazier said “ If Brett didn't take over, the Dragons never would have survived. He has done a fantastic job with the team like I knew he would”! Over the course of 18 seasons at the helm Washburn was able to overcome adversity along the way, keeping the franchise together. After the 2007 season a combination of factors forced the Dragons to disband. Driven by the love and passion for the “D” across his chest, Washburn had the Dragons reinvested and back as a league staple by the 2009 season. The Dragons won 91 games over the next 7 seasons. After a tough 13 win season in 2015, Washburn was determined to reinvigorate the team with a roster overhaul. The 2016 season saw 5 players return and a recruiting class of 12 new flame lizards. The recruiting efforts were worth the sweat and tears as the Dragons record improved to 21 wins for the season. A Franchise Record! “Washburn leads by example.” Assistant Coach Cooper said. “Not only does Coach Washburn have an unmatched passion for America’s Pastime, but he commands respect in the clubhouse by utilizing a team first approach”. With this approach Washburn has led the Dragons to 65 Wins since 2016 and Back to Back Atlanta MSBL Championships in 2017 and 2018. “The main thing I tell my guys all the time is Be A Good Teammate,” Washburn said. “Im fortunate to have a group of guys who care for each other and love this great game called baseball”. Be A Good Teammate Coach Washburn is passionate about developing his players in one area: Be A Good Teammate #8 - Matt Bishop 4th Season 5’9 175 RHP/INF/OF Atlanta, GA University of Georgia Hitting YEAR AVG PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP SO SacF OB% SB OPS 2019 Outlook 2016* 0.364 80 66 20 24 5 2 0 15 0.500 9 2 13 2 0.443 4 0.943 Legitimate gap to gap power at the plate especially for his size. All around player with well above average athleticism and baseball IQ. Plays the game with controlled 2017* 0.260 91 77 12 20 6 0 0 18 0.338 10 4 13 0 0.374 7 0.711 rage and desire to win. Will give the Dragons a lockdown effort at Third Base. 2018* 0.316 94 79 31 25 7 0 0 22 0.405 6 7 8 2 0.404 8 0.809 TOTALS 0.311 265 222 63 69 18 2 0 55 0.410 25 13 34 4 0.405 19 0.815 Pitching Year G GS CG SHO W L S IP BF H R ER HR HBP BB IBB SO SacF BK WHIP WP OBA ERA 2018* 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 10 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 1.0000 0 0.000 0.00 Totals 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 10 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 1.0000 0 0.000 0.00 #5 - Mike Brown 3rd Season 6’0 180 OF Omaha, NE University of Nebraska (Omaha) Hitting YEAR AVG PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP SO SacF OB% SB OPS 2019 Outlook 2017* 0.205 67 44 11 9 2 0 0 6 0.250 11 11 11 0 0.470 0 0.720 One of the Dragons team leaders. Demonstrates a team first mentality and enthusiasm 2018* 0.115 34 26 8 3 1 0 0 6 0.154 7 1 9 0 0.324 0 0.477 for success. Knows who he is at the plate…will work deep counts putting the bat on the ball to all fields. Very intelligent player who can cover ground in the Outfield. TOTALS 0.171 101 70 19 12 3 0 0 12 0.214 18 12 20 0 0.420 0 0.634 #9 – Andrew Cohn 2nd Season 6’1 210 INF Atlanta, GA Emory University Hitting 2019 Outlook YEAR AVG PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP SO SacF OB% SB OPS Middle of the order power bat who looks to drive the ball with purpose. 2018* 0.325 42 40 8 13 3 1 0 6 0.450 1 1 2 0 0.357 8 0.807 Defensive wizard at Short-Stop who plays the game with a confident swagger. The Dragons will need big things from Cohn if they expect to three peat. TOTALS 0.325 42 40 8 13 3 1 0 6 0.450 1 1 2 0 0.357 8 0.807 #10 – James Cooper 10th Season 6’2 203 INF Johnstown, PA St. John’s University (NY) Hitting YEAR AVG PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP SO SacF OB% SB OPS 2010 0.432 48 44 11 19 2 0 1 14 0.545 4 0 5 0 0.479 4 1.025 2011 0.341 51 44 13 15 0 0 0 10 0.341 5 2 1 0 0.431 2 0.772 2019 Outlook 2012 0.347 54 49 13 17 2 1 1 13 0.490 4 0 4 0 0.396 3 0.886 Eagle eye at the plate with ultra contact ability.