without struggle there is no progress Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball
The Sophomores
The Freshmen Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball
Sun 2/24 Spring Break-The Ripken Experience Florence, SC FD-Tech vs. USC-Sumter (1 game) 3:00 pm vs. Florence Darlington Tech (1 game) 5:30 pm Mon 2/25 Spring Break-The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC vs. CCU Club (1 game) Griffith Field 6:00 pm Tues 2/26 Spring Break-The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Johnson & Wales (1 game) Griffith Field 12:00 pm vs. Mercyhurst NE (1 game) 3:00 pm Wed 2/27 Spring Break-The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Southeastern CC (DH) Griffith Field 2:00 pm Thur 2/28 Spring Break-The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Mercyhurst NE (DH) Griffith Field 12:00 pm Fri 3/1 Spring Break-The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Olney Central (DH) Griffith Field 9:00 am Tues 3/12 Owens CC Home 2:00 pm Sat 3/16 GVSU Club Team Home 1:00 pm Thur 3/21 Aquinas College JV (1 9 inning game) Grand Rapids, MI 4:00 pm Sat 3/23 JACKSON CC Jackson, MI 1:00 pm Sun 3/24 Adrian College JV Home 1:00 pm Tue 3/26 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Home 2:00 pm Thur 3/28 Davenport University JV Grand Rapids, MI 2:00 pm Sat 3/30 MACOMB CC Home 1:00 pm Tue 4/2 KELLOGG CC Battle Creek, MI 2:00 pm Thur 4/4 DELTA COLLEGE Home 2:00 pm Sat 4/6 HENRY FORD CC Dearborn, MI 1:00 pm Tue 4/9 Davenport University JV Home 2:00 pm Wed 4/10 Alma College JV Home 2:30 pm Fri 4/12 Alma College JV Alma, MI 2:00 pm Sat 4/13 LANSING CC Lansing, MI 1:00 pm Tue 4/16 GLEN OAKS CC Centreville, MI 2:00 pm Sat 4/20 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CC Home 1:00 pm Sun 4/21 St. Joseph’s JV Home 1:00 pm Tue 4/23 @ GRAND RAPIDS CC Grand Rapids, MI 2:00 pm Sat 4/27 MOTT CC Home 1:00 pm Tue 4/30 ANCILLA COLLEGE Home 2:00 pm Thur 5/2 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Home 2:00 pm Sat 5/4 Washtenaw CC Club Home 1:00 pm Wed-Sat 5/8-11 Region XII Tournament Battle Creek, MI TBD TBD TBD NJCAA National Tournament TBD TBD All games are double headers unless otherwise noted CONFERENCE GAMES IN ALL CAPS Home Games in Bold Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 1 Cale Gould 2B R/R 6’0” 185 So Muskegon/Oakridge H S 3 Troy Stango P L 5’11” 170 So Holland/West Ottawa H S 4 Cody Merkins P L 5’9” 175 So Fruitport/Fruitport H S 5 Kory Brown OF R/R 5’10” 180 Fr Sparta/Sparta H S 6 David Foster P L 6’1” 200 So Mt. Pleasant/Mt. Pleasant H S 7 Matt Mills OF L/R 6’4” 195 Fr Mt. Pleasant/Sacred Heart H S 8 Drew Johnson SS R/R 6’0” 170 So Muskegon/Reeths-Puffer H S 9 Ty Devine 1B R/R 6’0” 190 So Mt. Pleasant/Mt. Pleasant H S 10 Nick Eely P R 5’11” 210 So Muskegon/Oakridge H S 11 Jake Hahn OF R/R 6’1” 205 So Beal City/ Beal City H S 12 Travis Cohoon OF L/R 5’10” 185 So Brighton/Brighton H S 13 Zach Courtade P R 5’10” 145 Fr Ravenna/Ravenna H S 14 Nate Zielinski OF R/R 6’1” 170 Fr Central Lake/Home Schooled 15 Patrick Giddings 2B/SS R/R 5’10” 165 Fr Muskegon/Oakridge H S 17 Jason Ribecky OF L/R 6’4” 210 Fr Muskegon/Catholic Central H S 18 Stephon Chandonnet OF R/R 6’0” 160 Fr Muskegon/Reeths-Puffer H S 20 Adam Poel P R 6’3” 215 So Grand Haven/Grand Haven H S 21 Bryant Westra P R 6’3” 210 So Muskegon/Catholic Central H S 23 M.J. Oshinski 3B/P R/R 6’3” 180 So Grand Rapids/Catholic Central H S 24 Kyle Vedrode SS/3B/P R/R 6’1” 215 Fr Alma/Alma H S 25 Nick Keller P R 6’2” 225 Fr Traverse City/Central H S 28 Chris Williams 1B/P R/R 6’0” 230 Fr Shepherd/Shepherd H S 29 Greg Chulski C R/R 5’11” 190 So Grand Rapids/Kenowa Hills H S 33 John Jackoviak OF R/R 6’1” 180 So Scottville/Mason County Central H S 34 Josh Wieten C/3B R/R 5’10” 220 Fr Muskegon/Orchard View H S 35 Brody Anderson P R 6’3” 175 Fr Grand Haven/Grand Haven H S 36 Brad Keller P L 6’1” 200 Fr Traverse City/Central H S 39 Brian Barnes C R/R 5’11” 195 So Comstock Park/Comstock Park H S
Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Head Coach
HEAD COACH - CAP POHLMAN The 2012-2013 season will be Coach Pohlman’s15th year as head coach of the Muskgon Community College Jayhawks. He owns a record of 441 & 278. His 2007- 2008 Jayhawk squad won the school’s first Conference Championship and the 2009-2010 squad broke 21 school records including a record 44 wins. He was born and raised in Saginaw Michigan. Pohlman threw 7 no hitters at Saginaw Douglas MacArthur High School. He then moved on to Central Michigan University; his career there was highlighted by defeating South Carolina on a no-hitter and in the Regional and defeating Big Ten Champion Iowa on a 3-hitter. He was drafted in the 9th round by the Milwaukee Brewers and spent two years in the minors before his career ended because of an arm injury. Coach Pohlman spent one season as a volunteer coach at CMU before becoming the head coach at Chesaning High School. His teams won seven conference championships. His best team was 32 & 7 and they set many state records. He left Chesaning to become the assistant baseball coach at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His primary responsibility there was working with the pitchers. Starting with an 8 man pitching staff Coach Pohlman built a pitching staff of 24 pitchers after 4 years. Four of his pitchers were drafted, including Scott Sauerbeck and Dave Swartzbaugh. In 2011 Garrett Bolt, who pitched for Pohlman at MCC, was drafted by the LA Dodgers.
Coach Pohlman spent 12 years at Fruitport High School before retiring. He spent 4 years as Varsity Baseball Coach. Three of those teams were conference champs. His high school record over 18 years was 351 wins and 145 losses. In 2002 Coach Pohlman was elected to the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 2009 he was selected to the CMU Hall of Fame as part of the 1971 National Runner-ups. His resume also includes coaching football, basketball and he was also an athletic director. He has spoken at many clinics and camps. He is supported by his wife of 38 years, Deb, a retired teacher. He has 2 children; his daughter Karli is a teacher at Muskegon Public Schools and she is married to Jason Baldus, who works at the Newaygo Intermediate School District. His son Carey is married to Cara and they are both teachers in Gastonia, North Carolina. He is also the proud grandpa of Karina and Jackson Baldus. Coach’s Comments: This year’s team is much more balanced with the right mix of sophomores and freshman. Last year’s experiences we hope will translate to more success on the field. We had several losses in the pitching staff and feel at the top of our rotation and our bullpen will be stellar. We need the freshman pitchers to adjust quickly. Defensively we expect to be strong. Offensively we are looking for more stolen bases and run production. It will be a disappointment to the coaching staff and these sophomores if we don’t compete for the league and Regionals. Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Assistant Coach
ASSISTANT COACH - GREG GUZMAN Coach Guzman is starting his 9th year as an assistant coach with the Muskegon Community College Baseball Team. He was born and raised in Muskegon and he graduated from Oakridge High School in 1990. Coach Guzman attended Jordan College for 2 years before returning to Muskegon Community College for 2 years majoring in Business.
Coach Guzman’s previous coaching experience includes 2 years as head coach for the 16U Channel Cats. He also spent a year as a volunteer assistant with the Oakridge High School Baseball Team. In addition he also was a volunteer assistant for 2 years with the MCC Women’s Basketball team as well as coaching high school girl’s and boy’s basketball and AAU basketball. In his spare time Coach Guzman enjoys working as a pitching/hitting instructor and he also announces the women’s and men’s Jayhawk basketball games.
Coach’s Comments: Coach Guzman is in charge of our defense and bunting. He works specifically with our infielders and outfielders and sets our defense. He also coaches first base and has worked many hours to make “Jayhawk Nation” successful. He bleeds Blue and Gold.
ASSISTANT COACH - KEITH WILLIAMS Coach Williams is entering his 4th year as an assistant coach at Muskegon Community College. After graduating from Montrose High School, he attended Adrian College where he played baseball. Coach Williams brings with him six years as the varsity baseball coach at Muskegon High School. In 2005, his coaching peers voted him as the Muskegon Chronicle’s All-Area Coach of the Year. He also spent two summers as the hitting coach for the Muskegon Channelcats Connie Mack team. In addition, Coach Williams has worked summer baseball camps for the University of Michigan, Central Michigan and Notre Dame. He has also spent time in Puerto Rico coaching for Coast to Coast Athletics. Coach Williams is currently a strength and conditioning teacher at Muskegon High School. He is married to Susan and they have two children; 13 year old daughter Kiley and 10 year son Tanner, who is the bat boy for the Jayhawks! Coach’s Comments: Coach Williams works with our hitters and catchers and is tireless in striving for perfection. He is an excellent communicator and has improved our hitters from last year. Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 1 Cale Gould 2B R/R 6’0” 185 So Muskegon/Oakridge H S Cale is the son of Joe and Keeli Gould. He graduated from Oakridge High School in 2011 with academic honors. Cale was a three sport athlete, excelling in baseball earning All-Area, All-Conference, and All-District honors while playing on the varsity team for three years. Cale plans to earn his associate’s degree and transfer to a four year university and study business law. Coach’s Comments: Cale will start at 2nd base and gives us stability up the middle. He is a great team player!
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 3 Troy Stango P L 5’11” 170 So Holland/West Ottawa H S Troy is the son of Michael and Sandra Stango. He has three older siblings, Ray, Renee, and Sandy. He is a 2010 graduate of West Ottawa High School where he lettered in baseball, and also received the outstanding pitcher award for that season. This is Troy’s 3rd season with the Jayhawks as he was red-shirted last season. He is grateful for all the help and support from his parents and rest of his family. Troy is a left-handed pitcher who is majoring in Criminal Justice and plans to continue his baseball career at a 4 year university. Coach’s Comments: We are glad Troy is back with us. He will be a spot-starter and one of the first people in if a starter falters. He has great poise and control and is a big addition to our staff.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 4 Cody Merkins P L 5’9” 175 So Fruitport/Fruitport H S Cody is the son of Craig and Jodi Merkins and graduated from Fruitport High School, class of 2011. Cody was a 4 year lettermen in baseball and was All-Area, All-Conference, and All- District as a senior. Cody plans on majoring in Criminal Justice. Coach’s Comments: Cody will be used in crucial situations to get us out of a jam or to face lefties in the last inning. He only lacks consistency to be a force out of the bullpen. Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 5 Kory Brown OF R/R 5’10” 180 Fr Sparta/Sparta H S Kory is the son of Clay and JoAnne Brown, and he has a brother, Kyle and two sisters, Kady and Kara. Kory graduated from Sparta High School where he earned All-Area Honors in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Kory would like to continue his education and play baseball at a 4 year institution. Coach’s Comments: Kory will be an instant contributor as a freshman. He will lead-off and play centerfield and may at times courtesy run. He is very aggressive and needs to harness that with understanding situations to be a big factor for us.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 6 David Foster P L 6’1” 200 So Mt. Pleasant/Mt. Pleasant H S David is the son of James Foster and Linda Schaefer. He has two brothers. His older brother Matt lives in Chandler, AZ. and his younger brother Joey is a freshman at MSU. They are from Mt. Pleasant, MI. David is currently a sophomore pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Business. He is a left handed pitcher who plans to attend a 4 year university and continue playing baseball. Coach’s Comments: David needs to build off a successful season last year. We are hoping he becomes more consistent and make what we think is a good starting rotation a dominant rotation.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 7 Matt Mills OF L/R 6’4” 195 Fr Mt. Pleasant/Sacred Heart H S Matthew grew up in Mount Pleasant, where he graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 2011. Matthew earned All-State honors in both football and baseball his senior year. His parents are Jane and Mark and he has an older brother Tyler and a sister Chelsea. He loves hanging out with his friends and singing karaoke with Jake Hahn on Nintendo Wii. Coach’s Comments: Matt has good skills but must catch up from taking a year off of baseball. His injury to his arm has also put him behind. He will be an important role player as a pinch-hitter or runner. Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 8 Drew Johnson SS R/R 6’0” 170 So Muskegon/Reeths-Puffer H S Drew is the son of Sam and Mary Johnson. He has one older brother, Sammy. Drew graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School where he played goalie for the soccer team and baseball. Drew was a 3 year varsity starter who received All-Area, All-Conference, All-District, and All-Region honors. This is his second year at Muskegon Community College and he plans to get his Associate’s Degree, and then transfer to a University, where he will study Business. Drew would like to thank his family and friends for all their support. Coach’s Comments: Drew is an outstanding defensive shortstop who we need to make an impact on our defense. He has multi-talents as a hitter and the year he has will reflect the type of year we have.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 9 Ty Devine 1B R/R 6’0” 190 So Mt. Pleasant/Mt. Pleasant H S Ty attended Mount Pleasant High School. He played baseball and basketball earning 5 varsity letters. Ty plans to attend Michigan State University after 2 years at MCC. Ty plans to double major in Psychology and Political Science Pre-Law. After 4 years, he plans to go to law school at MSU. Ty is the son of David and Melinda Devine and has one sister Danielle. Coach’s Comments: Ty is a tremendous competitor who needs to harness his emotions for our team to be successful. He is an outstanding defensive player who can do many things offensively to help us. His leadership is one of our keys this year.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 10 Nick Eely P R 5’11” 210 So Muskegon/Oakridge H S Nick is the son of George and Rona Eely, he has one younger sister, Sammie who is 18, and an older brother Geoffrey who is 22. Nick graduated from Oakridge High School in 2011, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. Nick was selected All-State 1st team in baseball his senior season. His future plans are to become an Engineer. Nick would like to thank his family, friends, and coaches for all their support throughout the years. Coach’s Comments: Nick is another fierce competitor that can let his emotions get in the way. He improved as much as anyone last year and we are counting on him to be one of our top starters. He has outstanding stuff! Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 11 Jake Hahn OF R/R 6’1” 205 So Beal City/ Beal City H S Jake is the son of Rich and Joyce Hahn, and is the brother to Jacqueline Hahn. Jake graduated with honors from Beal City High School. While at Beal, Jake played baseball, football, basketball, and participated in track and field. Jake was a member of back to back state championship teams in baseball as well as a title in football. Jake plans to further his education at Central Michigan University next fall. Coach’s Comments: Jake has to be an RBI producer for us to be successful this year. He will share time in center field and DH at times. He has had an outstanding offseason that we hope will translate onto the field.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 12 Travis Cohoon OF L/R 5’10” 185 So Brighton/Brighton H S Travis is the son of Brad and Dawne Cohoon. He is the middle child of three, with two sisters, Danielle, and Abigayle. Travis graduated from Brighton High School, where he played both baseball and hockey. Travis plans to further his education at Michigan State University next fall while studying Finance. Coach’s Comments: Travis is a returning starter in left field and will bat in the middle of the order. He is our leading RBI returner and must improve on that for us to be the type of offense that we envision.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 13 Zach Courtade P R 5’10” 145 Fr Ravenna/Ravenna H S Zach is the son of Greg and Annette Courtade. He is a graduate of Ravenna High School where he was a two sport athlete. Zach earned three All-Conference, All-Area and All- District awards in baseball as a pitcher. He plans to transfer to a four year university after M.C.C. to pursue a degree in Turf Management. Coach’s Comments: Zach is a freshman that could crack the starting rotation. He has improved since the start of fall ball and how quickly he adjusts to the speed of the game will dictate mound time. He has a great demeanor. Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 14 Nate Zielinski OF R/R 6’1” 170 Fr Central Lake/Home Schooled Nate grew up in Gaylord, MI. He has four brothers and three sisters, so family has always been a big part of his life. Nate started playing baseball when he was eleven and hasn’t stopped since. Nate was home schooled all his life then graduated through online classes from Central Lake High School. One of Nate’s goals was to play college baseball and he wants to thank all the coaching staff at M.C.C. for giving him the opportunity! “Give everything to what you believe in!” Coach’s Comments: Nate will be a role player who will pinch run, hit and provides depth in the outfield. He comes from a tiny Northern school and is still adjusting to the speed of the game.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 15 Patrick Giddings 2B/SS R/R 5’10” 165 Fr Muskegon/Oakridge H S Patrick is the son of Don and Kathy Giddings. He has one sister (Morgan) who is a junior in high school and is a very good athlete. Patrick loves to hunt, fish, and play baseball. He graduated from Oakridge High School where he was an All-State baseball player in his senior season. His plans for college are to earn a degree in Education so he can become a teacher and a coach. Coach’s Comments: Patrick will share time at second base and backup Drew at shortstop. He has great instincts and as the year progresses you will see improvement in all phases of his game.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 17 Jason Ribecky OF L/R 6’4” 210 Fr Muskegon/Catholic Central H S Jason is the son of Mike and Nancy Ribecky. He has an older sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Dan Salvati. Jason is a 2012 graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central where he was a three year varsity player in football, basketball and baseball. Jason is undecided on his major, but does plan to transfer to a four year university and continue his education and baseball career. Coach’s Comments: Jason is one of the best raw talents we have ever had at Muskegon Community College. He has worked hard to refine his skills and become more consistent. He will see spot duty in right field and DH. If he continues to improve we think the sky is the limit for Jason! Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 18 Stephon Chandonnet OF R/R 6’0” 160 Fr Muskegon/Reeths-Puffer H S Stephon is the son of Pat and Amy Chandonnet. Stephon graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in 2012. He played three years on the varsity baseball team where he earned All-Conference all three years as well as All-Area, and All-District his senior season. Stephon has played travel baseball since he was in fourth grade. When not playing baseball, he spends time at the beach and with friends. After Muskegon Community College, Stephon plans on transferring into Ferris State University’s Pharmacy program. Coach’s Comments: Stephon is adjusting to the speed of the game. We think he can help us this year as a potential courtesy runner and will back up Travis in left field. How quickly he adjusts will get him, like most freshman, more playing time.
# Name 19 Shawn Keller - Red Shirt Shawn is the son of Jason and Jodi Keller. He graduated from Orchard View High School in 2012. Shawn played football, and baseball and was a four year member of the varsity baseball team. His honors in baseball were All-Conference, All-Area, and All-District in baseball. Shawn is looking to pursue a degree in the medical field. Shawn injured his shoulder last year and will be red-shirted this year. We are counting on him to be a major force next year.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 20 Adam Poel P R 6’3” 215 So Grand Haven/Grand Haven H S Adam “Bubba” Poel is coming off a strong freshmen season at MCC and is a captain for this year’s squad. Last year Adam posted a 7-4 record with a 1.36 E.R.A and 80 strikeouts in 87.2 innings pitched. Adam has committed to Grand Valley State University where he will continue his baseball career next season as a Laker. Poel prepped at Grand Haven High School where he was a 2X All- Area, 2x All-Conference, and an Under-Armour Pre-Season All-American. Adam also was a school record setting quarterback, played basketball, and was an academic All-State in all three sports. He would like to thank his family and friends for their limitless support in everything he chooses to do. Coach’s Comments: Adam was last year’s MVP, is this year’s co-captain, and has signed with Grand Valley. He has to have an even better year this year for us to compete for the league and regionals. We believe he will lead us to where we want to be! Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 21 Bryant Westra P R 6’3” 210 So Muskegon/Catholic Central H S Bryant is the son of Dan and Val Westra. Bryant attended Muskegon Catholic Central High School. He has three older siblings, Kara 26, Kaila 25, and Brett, 24. When not playing baseball Bryant can be found working for his parents at the Pizza Ranch alongside siblings, Brett and Kaila. In the future, Bryant hopes to play baseball at the next level and earn a degree in Physical Therapy or Athletic Training. Mention Bryant’s bio in the Jayhawk Media guide and receive 10% off your next meal at the Pizza Ranch. Round em’ up! Coach’s Comments: Bryant has adjusted to the all-important role of closer for us. What we are most impressed with him is his mound presence. Anytime we have done well we traditionally have a national leader in saves. We believe Bryant is the man
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 23 M.J. Oshinski 3B/P R/R 6’3” 180 So Grand Rapids/Catholic Central H S M.J. is the son of Jennifer Kasprzak (Step Dad: Tom Kasprzak) and Mike Oshinski (Step Mom: Mary Oshinski), and has a step sister, Olivia (Dad’s side), and a 6 year old half-brother, Aiden (Mom’s side). M.J. went to high school at Grand Rapids Catholic Central where he played basketball for 3 years and baseball for 4 years, 3 years on the varsity. He plans on transferring to Northwood University to play on the left side of the infield and earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. M.J. would like to thank his family, parents, and grandparents especially, for all their love and support; they are a big reason why he is where he is today. Coach’s Comments: M.J. will start most games at third base. He has already signed with Northwood and we expect him to wreak havoc with Kory at the front of our lineup. He also may see time as a reliever. He is one of our best athletes. # Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 24 Kyle Vedrode SS/3B/P R/R 6’1” 215 Fr Alma/Alma H S Kyle is the son of Amy and Joe Vedrode. Kyle graduated from Alma High School in the class of 2012. Kyle was a four year varsity starter in baseball and received All-Area, All-Conference, and All-District Honors as a senior. Kyle plans on majoring in Criminal Justice. Coach’s Comments: Kyle will back-up at 3rd and short, but his biggest role will either be in the starting rotation or out of the bullpen. He has an outstanding arsenal of pitches. Like most freshman he needs to adjust to the speed of the game. Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 25 Nick Keller P R 6’2” 225 Fr Traverse City/Central H S Nick is the son of Craig and Jane Keller and has a twin brother Brad, who also is on the baseball team. Nick graduated from Traverse City Central High School where he played 3 years of varsity baseball. He received medals for All-Conference, and All-District his junior and senior seasons and was chosen All-State 2nd Team for pitching his senior year. Nick is majoring in Criminal Justice and also plans to pursue his baseball career at a 4 year university. Nick is thankful for his family, friends, and coaches for supporting him though out his life. Coach’s Comments: Nick had a good fall and we are hoping he can solidify the 4th spot in our rotation or he will have to spot start! He has some habits to break so that we can see some consistency in his throwing. We are sure he can help us.
# Name 27 Brandon Melchert - Red Shirt Brandon is the son of Greg and Lori Melchert. He is a graduate of Mason County Central High School where he was a three sport athlete. In his senior year of baseball he earned academic All-Conference, 1st Team All-Conference as a pitcher, earning 2nd Team All-State. After his time at Muskegon, Brandon plans to transfer to a four year university to pursue his degree in Secondary Education. Coach’s Comments: Brandon had offseason Tommy John surgery and will be red-shirted this year. He was in our starting 4 last year and we expect him to come back in that role next year! He has good leadership skills and will be missed this year.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 28 Chris Williams 1B/P R/R 6’0” 230 Fr Shepherd/Shepherd H S Chris was born on May 8, 1993 to his parents Becky and Forrest Williams. Chris attended Shepherd High School and graduated in June 2012. His baseball awards were All-State 1st team in his senior season and he was selected to play in the East vs. West All-Star game at Comerica Park. Chris is a 3 year varsity baseball letterman and also won a state championship in D3. Coach’s Comments: Chris is adjusting to the speed of the game, he has a good arm and some major skills as a hitter. Once Chris feels comfortable and confident at this level he will be a major force. We hope that will be this year. Chris will play 1st base and will be used out of the bullpen. Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 29 Greg Chulski C R/R 5’11” 190 So Grand Rapids/Kenowa Hills H S Greg is the son of Greg and Robyn Chulski. He has one sister Kaity. He is a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School in 2011. Greg lettered in baseball and basketball. This is Greg’s sophomore season for the Jayhawks. He enjoys hunting, sports, and hanging out with his friends in his spare time. Greg is a catcher and Business major who plans to continue his baseball career at a 4 year university. Coach’s Comments: Greg will share duties in Catching. He has improved as a catcher from last year but we need him to be the type of hitter we think he can be to play a major role this year.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 33 John Jackoviak OF R/R 6’1” 180 So Scottville/Mason County Central H S John is the son of Jim and Jan Jackoviak and has one older sister, Juliana. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 2011. John played football, baseball, and basketball all four years in high school. John played right field for the Jayhawks his freshmen year. He plans on transferring to a four year institution after this year. When not playing baseball, John enjoys spending time hunting and fishing with his family. Coach’s Comments: John is one of our co-captains. He has great skills in the outfield and at the plate. He struggled last year but we anticipate a great year from him this year. We need him to knock in runs.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 34 Josh Wieten C/3B R/R 5’10” 220 Fr Muskegon/Orchard View H S Josh is the son of Rachel and David Wieten. He graduated from Orchard View High School in 2012 where he was a 4 year starter on the baseball team. He was named 1st Team All-Conference,All-District, and All-State in his senior season. After his 2 years at MCC Josh plans to transfer to a 4 year institution and continue playing baseball while pursuing a degree in Pharmacy. He would like to thank his family and friends for all their support and dedication throughout the years. Coach’s Comments: Josh is a pure hitter that we think will be a great catcher next year or perhaps this year. He also will play some 3rd base and is a potential DH as well. He could be one of the best hitters ever at MCC ever before he leaves here! Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball Team
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 35 Brody Anderson P R 6’3” 175 Fr Grand Haven/Grand Haven H S Brody is the son of Edward and Diane Anderson. He is following in the footsteps of his older brother Jordan that also attended Muskegon Community College while playing baseball. Brody attended Grand Haven High School where he played 4 years of baseball. His last 2 years in high school, the team won districts. He is 6’2” and 175 pounds and throws right handed. He likes to go hunting and fishing in his free time. The majors that he is pursuing are Hydrology and Wildlife Management. He would like to thank his family and friends for the support over the years. Coach’s Comments: Brody walked-on and will be a role player out of the bullpen until he adjusts to the speed of the game. He is a hard worker that will help us soon.
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 36 Brad Keller P L 6’1” 200 Fr Traverse City/Central H S Brad is the son of Craig and Jane Keller. He is a left handed pitcher from Traverse City Central who played three years on the varsity. Brad was a two-sport athlete who received Honorable Mention in both baseball and football. He has plans on becoming a Special Education Teacher and playing baseball as long as he can. Brad would like to thank his family for everything in life and leading him in the right direction. Coach’s Comments: Brad is a raw talent who needs to harness his energy into a positive force. He is one of the hardest workers on the team but like many freshman there are self-doubts about where they fit in on this team. He could spot start or help us out of the bullpen. As soon as he grasps the mental game he will be awesome!
# Name Pos B/T Ht Wt Yr Hometown High School 39 Brian Barnes C R/R 5’11” 195 So Comstock Park/Comstock Park H S Brian is a 2011 graduate of Comstock Park High School. He carries a 3.51 G.P.A. and will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science after MCC. Brian’s goal is also to play baseball at a four year institution. His parents are John and Julie Barnes. Coach’s Comments: Brian will share catching duties at the beginning of the year. He handles pitchers well but must learn to be more vocal. He understands the game as well as some of the best catchers we have had in the past. He has to harness his ability and put it on the field. Expect a big year from Brian! Muskegon Community College 2012 ~ 2013 Men’s Baseball
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Jayhawk Baseball Players Who Continued Their Baseball Careers
D.J. Neumann Aquinas Matt Dreyer Aquinas Nick Reed Mid-America Nazarene Bud Giddings Aquinas Nick Bultema Grand Valley Nick Beach Grand Valley Nick Heethuis Grand Valley Justin Creager Olivet Jeremy Lundberg Grand Valley Dan Salvati Aquinas Scott Smith Grand Valley Andrew Jesse St. Joseph’s Ryan Bowling Aquinas Earl Clover Aquinas Carey Pohlman Saginaw Valley Greg Meyer Goshen Jesse Thompson Saginaw Valley Andrew Bard Aquinas Eric Zattlin Ashland Adam Farrell Aquinas Jim Virden Olivet Brandon Romero Davenport Jason Fuller Lincoln Memorial Greg Bartlett Davenport Brandon Bard Grand Valley Kevin Dore Saginaw Valley Justin Gauthier Concordia Wes Germain Saginaw Valley Josh Earegood Saginaw Valley Matt Hoffman Northwood Jon Reese Urbana Travis Laver Davenport Rob Baker Concordia Pat Arntson Upper Iowa University David R. Williams North Dakota State Brian Loper Aquinas College David L. Williams Urbana Mitch Thornton Emory & Henry College Jotham Lenau Urbana Garret Moyer Upper Iowa University Darren Tronovich Goshen ALL-REGION ALL-TOURNAMENT ALL-AMERICAN Paul Sommerfield Kyle Kirwin Jason Fuller Carey Pohlman Carey Pohlman Pat Arntson Brandon Bard Earl Clover Jason Fuller David L. Williams Paul Papes Andrew Bard Brandon Romero Brandon Romero Adam Farrell Drew Kennedy Marcus Garner Mike Acker Matt Hoffman Brandon Bongard Drew Kennedy Pat Arntson Muskegon Community College
MCC Jayhawk Baseball Team Records
Record/Wins 44 2010 Batting Average .370 2010 Fielding Average .948 2008 Stolen Bases 140 2010 E.R.A. 2.69 2011 Sacrifices 58 2006 Home Runs 38 2004 RBI’s 420 2010 Runs 517 2010 Doubles 108 2010 Triples 27 2010 Pickoffs 45 2005 Double Plays 48 2007
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MCC Jayhawk Baseball Individual Season Records
Batting Avg. (minimum 100 at bats) .472 Adam Farrell 2008 Hits - Min 100 at bats 98 Brandon Bongard 2010 Home Runs 11 Eric Zattlin 2004 RBI’s 74 Ched Gaskin 2011 Doubles 19 Mike Acker 2010 Pat Arntson 2010 Triples 8 Dan Frey 2011 Hit Streak 22 Adam Farrell 2008 Sacrifices 9 Rob Baker 2005 Travis Cohoon 2012 Walks 37 Josh Adams 2005 Hit By Pitch 18 Dan Frey 2011 Stolen Bases 48 Brandon Bongard 2010 Fielding % (minimum 100 chances) .996 Bill Lent 1999 Runs 79 Brandon Bongard 2010 Wins 11 Drew Kennedy 2010 Innings Pitched 87.2 Drew Kennedy 2010 E.R.A. (minimum 30 innings) 1.35 Bud Giddings 2005 Strikeouts 90 Jordan Anderson 2011 Saves 20 Colton Satterlee 2011 Pickoffs 19 David Foster 2012
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MCC Jayhawk Baseball Individual Career Records
Batting Average .456 Adam Farrell 2008 Hits 141 Ched Gaskin 2011 Doubles 35 Ched Gaskin 2011 Triples 16 Dan Frey 2011 Home Runs 17 Eric Zattlin 2004 Ched Gaskin 2011 RBI’s 135 Ched Gaskin 2011 Hit By Pitch 25 Dan Frey 2011 Stolen Bases 83 Scott Smith 2003 Runs 133 Brandon Bongard 2010 Wins 19 Drew Kennedy 2010 E.R.A. 1.28 Earl Clover 2007 Saves 23 Colton Satterlee 2011
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Location: 221 S. Quarterline Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442 Athletic Department phone: 231.777.0381 Athletic Department fax: 231.777.0437
MCC Founded: 1926 Nickname: Jayhawks Colors: Royal Blue & Gold Gym: Bartels-Rode Gymnasium
President: Dr. Dale Nesbary Chairman of the Board: Dr. Don Crandall Vice President of Student Services: Dr. John Selmon Athletic Director: Marty McDermott Head Athletic Trainer: Lindsey Townsel Sports Medicine Center: MHP Sports Medicine at Hackley TV Announcers: John Arter & Gene Young (Basketball)
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