Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 Season in Review (By: Patrick Foster) Alan Alonso from the University of Mount Olive ranked alongside Wright in each offensive category. Alonso Following 22 years as a member of the , having won three championships including their most recent ranked second in the league in batting average at .398, RBIs with 34, runs scored with 33 and quality at-bats with 58. Alon- in 2015, the Edenton Steamers sought new and unknown pastures and joined the newly developed Tidewater Summer so led the TSL in on-base plus slugging at 1.347 and slugging percentage at .819. League in 2020. While Edenton fell short of their goal of a championship in their inaugural year in the Tidewater Summer League, the season was stuffed with lively moments as well as a bevy of individual and team success. Alonso also finished 2020 with a .964 FLD% with just one error in 64 total opportunities making 51 put-outs and 12 assists.

2019 saw the Steamers finish with a 26-26 overall record and miss the CPL postseason for the second straight summer. The Shane Easter led the way for Edenton in walks with 22 as he finished the regular season with a .338 batting average. Easter Clams responded this summer by running the table in the TSL for nearly the entire regular season. played all nine positions throughout the season and even played all nine in just one game in Edenton’s last regular season competition against Greenbrier. The Steamers completed the 2020 regular season with an astounding league record of 21-5 which secured them the top seed in the TSL playoffs. Casey Haire posted the third best average at the plate for Edenton at .345 with five doubles, two home runs and 11 RBIs. Jared Kauffman finished fourth in batting average at .341 with three homers, 22 RBIs and 29 runs scored. Edenton began league play with four straight dominant wins over each TSL team. The Steamers then slid into their longest losing streak of the season dropping three straight contests. Brody Rubenstein led the way in steals for the Edenton Steamers. Rubenstein swiped 14 bags in 23 games played.

After their fourth loss of the season to Old Dominion on July 5, the Clams rattled off seven wins in a row. However, that Josiah Sightler and Aaron Copeland were standout two-ways for Edenton this summer. would only be their second longest win streak of 2020 as they went on to win nine straight contests in league play to close out the regular season. Edenton played just one TSL game on the road this summer. The Clams came away with the win In 19 games as a hitter Sightler batted .338 with seven home runs and 27 RBIs. Sightler made five appearances on the over the Greenbrier Knights 12-4 at Lakewood Park in Norfolk, VA. mound with four starts totaling 19.2 and an ERA of 2.29 with 31 .

The Steamers struggled the most in exhibition contests this year. They finished with an exhibition record of 1-3 splitting Sightler one of three grand slams for the Steamers in a three homer and eight RBI night against Tidewater on July 28. two games against the Tarboro River Bandits and dropping two to the former CPL rival at War Memorial The other two grand slams came from Adam Fine on July 30 against Old Dominion and Jackson Hipp against Greenbrier Stadium in Hampton, VA. on July 31.

The offensive firepower of the Steamers was on display throughout the entire season. The Clams completed 2020 with four Although Copeland struggled early on at the plate, he made some important adjustments and wrapped up the summer wins in which they scored 20 runs or more along with nine wins with digit score differentials. with a .297 batting average with a double, , seven homers and 21 RBIs. In eight games on the mound out of the bull- pen Copeland collected 10.1 innings and earned an ERA of 2.61 with a win/loss record of 2-0. As a team Edenton finished the summer with 61 team home runs, 263 RBIs and 305 runs scored in 27 TSL contests. Joe Kemlage completed the summer with the lowest ERA of any Steamer at 1.317 in four TSL appearances, two of them Despite coming in as the one seed, Edenton faced off against the hungry and talented Tidewater Drillersin the semi-final starts. round of the playoffs. Edenton lost the contest at Historic Hicks 5-4 in what was arguably the most exciting game of the summer. Colin Kriminger finished with the second lowest ERA on the squad. In six appearances and five starts Kriminger ended with an ERA of 2.03 with 29 punch outs. The individual success for Edenton may have outshone that of the entire team. Alex Shirazi and Daniel Willie were the only other outside of Sightler to collect 30 or more strikeouts on the year. In their first ever season in the TSL, Edenton sent 11 players to the 2020 TSL All-Star contest including Houston Wright, Alan Alonso, Shane Easter, Josiah Sightler, Casey Haire, Allen Brown, Jake Rice, Colin Kriminger, Josiah Sightler, Daly Mar- Shirazi finished with the most strikeouts for the Clams with 41 and earned 18 of his in an eight inning shutout start against cano and Alex Shirazi. the Greenbrier Knights on July 25. The performance set an all-time Steamers record for most strikeouts in a single game.

Houston Wright was nothing short of an all-around stud for the Steamers in 2020. Edenton had three position players finish with perfect fielding percentages. Adam Fine, Houston Wright and Jackson Hipp each finished errorless in the diamond with at least 15 total chances. Wright led the way for the TSL in nearly every offensive statistical category and set a single season Steamers franchise record with 51 RBIs. Wright took home the TSL MVP award with a .473 batting average, 14 home runs, 51 RBIs, 43 runs and While Edenton may not have reached their goal of a league title in 2020, the high powered and electric offense coupled 70 quality at-bats in 110 plate appearances. with elite pitching brought joy and excitement to Historic Hicks Field in a time when uncertainty and fear seemed to loom everywhere. Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs The 2021 Steamers Tyrus Baumgardner - RHP - West Virgnia State University Michael Allen - RHP - Lenior-Rhyne University (L/R, 6-2 215)

(R/R, 5-10 190) • Hometown: Kenova, WV • Played baseball and football at Spring Valley High School • Hometown: Manteo, NC • Prep Baseball Report touted him as the fifth best prospect from West in • In his senior year at Manteo High School, posted a 1.84 ERA and 9.95 K/9 in the 2020 High School class thirteen appearances • Believes he could kill an elephant with his bare hands • Career Stats at Lenoir-Rhyne University: 3.48 ERA, 1.35 WHIP in 51.2 IP • Believes he could kill a 500 pound bear with his bare hands From the Manager: “Tyrus is a big power right handed bullpen arm,” Steamers manager Marshall McDonald said. “Once he gets more consistent with his breaking From the Manager: “He’s going to be one of our bullpen guys that can make a spot ball he will be a stud! Looking forward to having him help our staff out a ton!” start, come in long relief...he’s a strike thrower who’s got three pitches,” McDonald said. “I look forward to seeing what he brings to the table!” Cole Bates - RHP - Delaware State University Spencer Ambrose - LHP - Bluefield College (R/R, 6-3 ) (L/L, 6-2 195) • Hometown: Shawboro, NC • Hometown: Elizabeth City, NC • Had a 0.87 ERA in 56.1 innings in his senior year for Currituck County HS • Pitched a no-hitter and hit for the cycle during his high school career. • Threw nine innings of one- ball against Norfolk St on April 1st • In his final four outings at Bluefield College, he had a 1.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP • Least interesting thing about Bates: He is partially colorblind over six innings. • Won $2000 on a stratch off ticket on his 18th birthday From the Manager: “Bates is a hard throwing righty with a plus change up,” Mc- Donald said. “If his breaking stuff develops he will be a tough arm to face either From the Manager: “Ambrose is a hard throwing lefty from Bluefield College,” out of the pen or as a starter” McDonald said. “He is trying to sign independent ball so he has some professional quality stuff. Looking forward to him adding to our lefties!” Daniel Brandon - LHP - West Virgnia State University Zach Bagley - RHP - Barton College (L/L, 6-2 225) (R/R, 6-0 170) • Hometown: Kenova, WV • Hometown: Hope Mills, NC • Senior year at Spring Valley, Brandon had a 2.13 ERA and 16.71 K/9. Threw a • Dominant four start stretch in 2019: 1.79 ERA and 9.47 K/9 over 25.2 innings no-hitter as a junior with fifteen strikeouts against Huntington High. • Bagley had a 3.38 ERA in his career, including a 2.86 ERA his senior year, for • Prior to his time at State, spent two years at Longwood University Gray’s Creek High School. Freshman year: Eight of his 11 appearances were scoreless and he held batters • Has over 1.5 million likes on TikTok to a .118 batting average against. • Enjoys to read books. From the Manager: “Bagley will be a key member of our bullpen this summer,” McDonald said. “He has three solid pitches, a fastball that sits in the mid-eighties From the Manager: “Daniel Brandon is a left handed weekend starter for West backed up by a good curveball and change up. Look forward to seeing what he Virginia State University,” said McDonald. “His role will be determined by his inning brings to us this summer!” limits but we are looking forward to having him be an anchor for us this summer!” Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Allen Brown - C - Presbyterian College Ben Coffman - LHP - Bluefield College (R/R, 6-0 210) (L/L, 6-3 205)

• Hometown: Decatur, GA • Hometown: Fairview, PA • Led his high school team in home runs, RBIs, walks and slugging percentage in • Pitched at Fairview High School and won the 2016 District 10 2A championship his senior year. Brown was a highly touted high school prospect • Appeared in nine games for the Boca Raton Blazers of the South Florida Colle- Photo N/A • PCL All-Star last year giate League in 2018. • • Favorite TV show: The Office

From the Manager: “ Once his bat comes along the way I think it will and the way From the Manager: “Ben Coffman is another lefty from Bluefield College that will I hope it does, he’s going to be a catcher with some big time pop,” McDonald said. add to our lefties,” McDonald said. “He is more of a crafty lefty with a great pick off “I’m looking forward to having Allen back. He handles the pitching staff well and move. Look forward to seeing what he brings to Edenton!” calls a good game.” Chase Bruno - INF - Montreat College Hunter Cole - 1B - Randolph-Macon College (R/R, 5-9 175) (L/R. 6-3 205)

• Hometown: Summerville, S.C. • Hometown: Norfolk, VA • Named to High School Sports Report 5A All-State Team and Diamond Pros- • Rewrote the Granby High School record books, finishing his senior season with pects First Team All-5A while at Ashley Ridge High School. the best batting average (.514) and most hits (38) ever in a season. • Spent two seasons at Coker University, hit .321 and got on base at a .389 clip. • Transferred to Randolph-Macon College from Virginia-Military Institute. • Believes he could kill a grizzly bear with his bare hands • Least Interesting thing about Cole: Had perfect attendance in middle school.

From the Manager: “Chase Bruno is a very strong defensive middle infielder,” Mc- From the Manager: “Hunter Cole’s another lefty bat that we look forward to add- Donald said. “His bat has come a long way over the past two years and a summer ing to the onslaught of southpaw hitters this summer!” McDonald said. “He will mix and Edenton is going to make him a very well rounded baseball player. I expect a lot in in the outfield as well as he is mobile and can move around.” from him this summer from any infield position.” Chris Buehler - LHP - Long Island University Aaron Copeland - INF/RHP - Spartanburg Methodist College (L/L, 6-4 215) (R/R, 5-10 170)

• Hometown: Stony Brook, NY • Hometown: Clinton, SC • Graduated from Ward Melville High School where he was 14-2 in his three year • Reigning Goodman Glove Award (.909 FLD% at 3B last season) varsity career and was named All-League during his senior year. • Led Spartanburg Methodist in home runs with 12 this spring • Played for Long Island Road Warriors of Hampton Collegiate Baseball League in • Believes he could kill a lion with his bare hands. 2019. Tossed 7.1 shutout innings in his final start against the North Fork Ospreys. • Coolest thing to ever happen to Buehler: Got on TV twice during a Mets game “He’s very explosive and he can sneak up on you...he’s got an unbelievable glove and is a top notch baseball player,” McDonald said. “I can definitely see him, on the From the Manager: “He is not a hard thrower but certainly competes with a solid mound, being a arm. He loves to hit, he loves to compete and fastball, changeup and curveball. Buehler pitches off his changeup well,” McDonald when he’s not in the lineup, I can feel his eyes staring me down from across the said. “He will be either a bullpen guy or spot starter depending on his inning limit dugout. He’s definitely a competitor.” and with his funky deception he will be an asset for us this summer! Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Jared Davis - RHP - Barton College Adam Fine - OF - Saint Joseph’s University (R/R, 6-3 190) (R/R, 5-11 175)

• Hometown: Wynnewood, PA • Hometown: Poquoson, VA • Starred for Harriton High School. Led his conference in steals three consecutive • Spent a season at Thomas Nelson Community College where he started seven years and hit .443 as a senior, games in 2019. • Played errorless baseball last season, converting every one of his 27 chances. • Named Conference Carolinas of the Week for April 5-12th, 2021 • Least interesting thing about Fine: Big Star Wars fan. • Least interesting thing about Davis: Cousin was drafted by the Orioles From the Manager: “Adam Fine will look to come back and be a force in the out- From the Manager: “Davis has worked his way into Barton’s starting rotation and field for us. He grew up a lot last summer as he was one of the youngest on the will be a part of ours in the summer,” said McDonald. “He’s got an impressive wipe team,” McDonald said. “With his speed and pop potential he has a chance to be a out slider that goes well with a solid fastball. I’m excited to get him to Edenton and leader for us!” watch him work!” Clark Dearman - LHP - Presbyterian College Blake Gipson - RHP - University of Mount Olive (L/L, 6-1 185) (R/R, 6-0 185) • Hometown: Milton, GA • 12-0 with a 1.62 ERA in 64.2 innings for Blessed Trinity HS in his senior year • Hometown: Pikeville, NC • Went 3-3 with a 4.08 ERA as a freshman at Presbyterian in 2019 • Collegiate career started at Lenoir Community College where he was cruising in • 2020 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Started five games, pitching in 32 innings Photo N/A with a 2.53 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 10.97 K/9. From the Manager: “Dearman is a young lefty that has a ton of potential,” McDonald • Pitched four shutout innings against Barton College on March 14th said. “His ability to command multiple pitches makes him dynamic. Looking forward • Tripped over first base when he hit his first at 11 years old. to having him when his season is over.” From the Manager: “Gipson’s got a lot of big time potential,” McDonald said. “He sits upper 80s righty with solid off speed. I expect that he will grow a lot in Edenton and will be a force to be reckoned with by the end.” Sam Duncan - RHP - Brown University Casey Haire - INF - Milligan University (S/R, 6-2 205) (L/R, 6-2 185)

• Hometown: Asheville, NC • Prior to his senior season at Asheville High School being canceled due to • Hometown: Maryville, TN COVID-19, Duncan was 2-0 with a 0.70 ERA. • Began his college career at . Hit .500 in three games in • During his junior year, he helped the team capture its first conference champion- 2020 prior to COVID-19 pandemic cancelation. ship in 37 years. • PCL All-Star last summer • Can solve a rubix cube in under a minute • Coolest thing that’s ever happened to Haire: Playing for the Edenton Steamers

From the Manager: “Sam Duncan is a big time right handed starter,” McDonald From the Manager: “He will bounce between second and short as he is capable said. “Tall and lanky with some low 90s fastball velocity and a power slider! He will of playing both,” McDonald said. “His left handed bat is very special and when he is definitely look to be a stud starter for us this summer!” consistent he will be hard to beat in our league. Looking forward to having Casey return!” Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Brian Hama - INF - Florence-Darlington Tech Ryan Kay - OF - West Virgnia State University (R/R, 6-0 180) (R/R, 5-11 210)

• Hometown: Brunswick, OH • Hometown: Murrieta, California. • Got on-base at a .402 clip in 50 games over two seasons at Sinclair CC. • Slashed .273/.322/.374 over three varsity seasons for Murrieta Valley High School. • Called his shot and homered off “JUCO Bandit” • Recorded first collegiate hit against Fairmont St. on March 27th. Photo N/A • • Least interesting thing about Kay: He knows pi. From the Manager: “Brian Hama is an interesting athlete for sure,” McDonald said. From the Manager: “Kay will be a middle of the order type right handed hitting out- “He is a Division One committed shortstop from a powerhouse juco. He has big pop fielder,” McDonald said. “Definitely look for him to do some serious damage with the potential while being a very sound middle infielder. He will be a great addition to loss of Houston Wright (The 2020 TSL MVP tore his labrum and will miss this season). Edenton’s power hopes this summer.” He should be a staple right handed bat in our lineup.”

Joe Haney - INF - (L/R, 6-1 195) Case Kermode - C/OF - University of Mount Olive (R/R, 6-0 195) • Hometown: Denver, NC • An all-state player and was named the Greater Charlotte League’s Play- • Hometown: Roswell, NM er of the Year after hitting .400 with four home runs and 25 RBIs as a junior in HS. • Played his high school ball at Wayne Country Day High School. In four years at the • Older brother, Josh, plays baseball at Liberty University. Father, Joe, played at school, Kermode slashed .412/.516/.664 including hitting .493 as a junior. Wake Forest. • Hit three home runs as a Steamer last summer • Favorite movie: Caddyshack • Largest aninal Case could kill with his bare hands? “Squirrel, due to small hands”

From the Manager: “Joe Haney is an all-around power hitting infielder,” McDonald From the Manager: “Kermode is an interesting athlete. He’s very athletic behind the said. “He’s serviceable defensively at all four (infield) spots and can possibly be a mid- plate and he’s got some big league pop when he gets into it,” McDonald said. “If cuts dle of the order bat. I look forward to having another left handed and a power hitter down his swings and misses, I could see him being a potential draft guy for sure...he’s added into an already stout line up.” a joy to be around just like Allen (Brown).” Jackson Hipp - OF - Brown University Aiden Kuhle - RHP - Roanoke College (R/R, 6-2 210) (R/R, 6-5 215)

• Hometown: Alexandria, VA • Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA • Starred at Christ School, named All-Conference three times and conference Play- • Perfect Game top-40 RHP coming out of Virginia in the class of 2019 at Cape er of the Year as a senior. Henry Collegiate High School. • Perfect Game rated him the sixth best outfielder in Virgnia in the 2018 class • Pitched for Tidewater Drillers last summer. • Least interesting thing about Hipp: He plays baseball. • Believes that a hot dog is a sandwich From the Manager: “Jackson Hipp will bring even more experience to an already From the Manager: “Aiden Kuhle is a funky arm slot righty that will compete for experienced-filled outfield. He complements the other guys well and has potential a spot in the starting rotation,” McDonald said. “His control and mix of pitches will through the roof!” McDonald said. “Great clubhouse guy and great teammate!” help him a lot in Edenton!” Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Jacob Mustain - 1B - Virgnia Military Institute Daniel Rutherford - LHP - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (L/R, 6-1 220) (R/R, 6-5 215)

• Hometown: Coal Grove, Ohio • Hometown: Chesapeake, VA • Four time All-Conference and a two time first team All-State performer in baseball • First team all-state player his senior year of high school at Hickory HS. for Dawson-Bryant High School. • Tripled against VCU on March 7th • Majors in Aeronautical Science at ERAU. • Best baseball memory: Sweeping The Citadel this season. • Least interesting thing about Rutherford: He hates reading.

From the Manager: “Daniel Rutherford is an upper 80s lefty with a plus breaking ball,” From the Manager: “Jacob Mustain is an extremely talented defensive first base- McDonald explained. “He has some funky actions that make him very hard to pick up man as well as having some big pop at the plate,” McDonald said. “We look for- and tough to hit. Other than being a good arm he is a great person and locker room guy. ward to seeing him put some balls over the scoreboard in Edenton!” Will fit in in Edenton perfectly!” Josiah Sightler - OF - University of Josh Pernetti - C/INF - San Joaquin Delta College (R/R, 6-2 185) (L/R, 6-2 215) • Hometown: Gaston, SC • Hometown: Ceres, CA • PCL All-Star last summer • Ranked in Perfect Game’s top-10 catchers for the 2020 high school class. • Drafted in the 12th round by the out of high school • Older brother Jimbo for Steamers in 2016, slashing .303/.333/.500 with two • Photo N/A home runs in 66 plate appearances. • Least interesting thing about Pernetti: “I have a mullet” From the Manager: “Stehlin is a top notch shortstop,” McDonald said. “Along with being a shortstop and middle of the order bat he also is an upper 80s arm off the From the Manager: “The younger brother of a former Steamer, I like what Josh mound that will help round out the steamers already loaded bullpen! We look forward can bring to the table,” McDonald said. “He can fit in a lot of places for us and I look to having another two-way in Edenton!” forward to seeing him in Edenton!”

Gage Riddick - 1B/RHP - Eastern Mennonite University Anthony Stehlin - INF - Concord University (R/R, 6-4 200) (R/R, 6-2 185)

• Hometown: Gates County, NC • Hometown: Woodbridge, VA • Attended Steamers’ summer camp when he was younger. • Won Mountain East Conference Player of the Year this season. • Member of the Tarboro River Bandits last summer, winning the Carolina-Virginia • Younger brother of Steamers’ assistant coach James Stehlin and a member of the Summer League 2019 team. • Does not believe that a hot dog is a sandwich. • Believes he could kill an ostrich with his bare hands.

From the Manager: “Riddick is mainly a reliever but can make some spot starts if From the Manager: “Stehlin is a top notch shortstop,” McDonald said. “Along with needed,” McDonald said. “He has a good mix of fastball and offspeed to keep hitters off being a shortstop and middle of the order bat he also is an upper 80s arm off the balance. Also plays a little corner infield and can be a reliable bat off the bench as well mound that will help round out the steamers already loaded bullpen! We look forward as some spot starts in the field. Can’t wait to see him this summer!” to having another two-way in Edenton!” Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Daniel Willie - RHP - Montreat College Coaching Staff (R/R, 6-3 195) Manager: Marshall McDonald (2nd Season) Marshall McDonald comes off a successful debut with the Steamers last season, • Hometown: Ooltewah, TN leading the team to a 21-6 record over the 2020 summer. The success on the field • Spent time at Cleveland State Community College and finished with a 1.93 ERA combined with having the best beard in collegiate baseball has endeared him and 13.50 K/9 prior to the pandemic in 2020. to this town rather quickly. He’ll enter this summer seeking his 100th career win • Dominant stretch to end his spring season: 2-0, 2.05 ERA, 10.64 K/9 in last 3 starts as a summer league manager, sitting at 92-88 for his career. Prior to his time in • Believes he could kill a sloth with his bare hands Edenton, McDonald spent three seasons with the Lexington County Blowfish of the Coastal Plain League, two of which as the head coach. In 206, McDonald led From the Manager: “He’s a strike thrower and when his change-up is on, he’s got the Lenoir Oilers of the Carolina-Virginia Collegiate League to the league cham- three really good pitches. He started a couple games for us last year, pitched a couple pionship. As a player, he was a professional for four different organizations in the out of the back end and a couple long relief outings,” McDonald said. “He can do any- between 2013-15. thing in a pinch, he’s got a rubber arm and can throw for a long time.” “I’m excited to get back to work with these guys and this organization,” McDonald Evan Dolan - C - Montreat College (Conditional Player) said. “We’ve got a solid group that will build on the momentum of last season, it’s (R/R, 6-1 210) going to be another great summer in Edenton!” Assistant Coach: James Stehlin Jr. (2nd Season) • Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL Returning to the staff once again this summer is James Stehlin Jr., who has a wealth • Slashed .286/.375/.667 with two home runs in 24 plate appearances this spring of coaching experience over the last decade. A collegiate player himself with his twin • Homered in final collegiate home game brother at Concord University, Stehlin was a standout small-ball player who excelled • Coolest thing that happened to him: Marshall McDonald coaching him at Montreat in sacrifice situations and frequently drew walks at the plate. His younger brother, An- thony, will be back with the Steamers after playing with Edenton in 2019. As for James, From the Manager: “Dolan is an unbelievable defensive catcher that can show some he’s currently the Recreation Director/Coordinator and physical education coach for power from the right side,” McDonald said. “He’s a graduate that is here to help us out Tyrrell County. In terms of baseball, he is now an assistant coach at Middle Atlantic until Allen brown finishes his season at PC. Glad he’s here.” Christian University. Last Steamer Season (Hitting) “I couldn’t be happier with the amount of returnees we have,” Stehlin said. “I’m looking # Name PA AB H AVG OBP SLG HR RBI SB BB% K% forward to building on what coach McDonald has put in place! We will work hard, play 11 Allen Brown 59 43 8 .186 .407 .302 1 6 N/A 25.4% 27.1% hard and do everything we can to give the fans a good product on the field.” 2 Aaron Copeland 83 74 22 .297 .361 .622 7 21 N/A 9.6% 26.5% 13 Adam Fine 77 53 14 .264 .494 .377 2 14 N/A 27.2% 27.2% Pitching Coach: Brett Fulk (1st Season) 15 Casey Haire 84 62 20 .323 .488 .500 2 11 N/A 20.2% 20.2% Brett Fulk enters his first season on the Steamers’ coaching staff after pitching for the 19 Jackson Hipp 47 36 7 .194 .383 .472 3 8 N/A 21.3% 25.5% team last summer. The 6-2, 195 pound right hander appeared in 11 games last season, 17 Case Kermode 49 34 7 .206 .449 .500 3 9 N/A 24.5% 34.7% finishing with a 3.38 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 11.81 K/9 in 16 innings pitched. A 2021 grad- 8 Anthony Stehlin (‘19) 164 143 39 .273 .366 .406 3 25 5 6.7% 22.6% uate of Lenoir-Rhyne University, Fulk had a 2.80 ERA in his final 25 appearances over Last Steamer Season (Pitching) the 2020 and 2021 seasons for the Bears. Given his first chance to coach in summer # Name G GS IP W-L SV ERA WHIP K/9 ER H K ball, Fulk is excited for what the summer will bring. 3 Michael Allen 3 0 2.1 0-0 0 42.43 5.57 8.57 11 8 2 2 Aaron Copeland 8 0 10.1 2-0 0 2.61 1.07 11.33 3 5 13 “I’m really looking forward to this year and this season,” Fulk said. “Knowing Marshall 9 Daniel Willie 10 2 21 2-0 0 3.43 1.67 13.71 8 20 32 and some of the players we have coming in, I feel great about where we are to start 8 Anthony Stehlin (‘19) 4 0 4.2 0-1 0 3.86 1.07 7.71 2 4 4 the season and where I think we will be at the end. I’m glad that COVID is starting to become part of the past, and it’s going to be great to go out and coach these guys, watch them play, develop, and have fun this summer.” Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Steamers Team Records Steamers Individual Records Consecutive Winning Seasons: 14 (2004-2017) Individual Marks # Name Season College/University Winning Streak: 13 (2004) Hit Streak 21 Joey Wendle 2011 West Chester University Consecutive Division-Half Titles: 7 (2011-2014 1st Half) Batting Average .456 Houston Wright 2020 UT – Martin On-Base Average .545 Alan Alonso 2020 University of Mount Olive Wins: 46 (2015) Slugging Average .872 Alan Alonso 2020 University of Mount Olive Wins in a Half: 25 (2011 2nd Half) OPS 1.417 Alan Alonso 2020 University of Mount Olive Winning Percentage: .800 (2011) Runs 58 Billy Wilson 2017 Loyola Marymount University Batting Average: .309 (2020) Hits 81 Joey Wendle 2011 West Chester University Doubles 22 Adam Kirsch 2013 Texas Tech University On-Base Percentage: .449 (2020) Triples 5 Brian Billigen 2010 Cornell University Slugging Average: .552 (2020) Home Runs 16 Chad Sedio 2015 Miami University OPS: 1.000 (2020) RBI 51 Houston Wright 2020 UT – Martin Runs: 377 (2017) Total Bases 143 Chad Sedio 2015 Miami University Hits: 534 (2008) Bases on Balls 47 Jake Placzek 2014 University of Nebraska Hit by Pitch (Tied) 11 Peter Barrows 2010 University of Bridgeport Doubles: 104 (2016) 11 Kevin Whitehead 2011 Texas Tech University Triples: 12 (2011) Stolen Bases 35 Ryan Brenner 2011 Miami University Home Runs: 78 (2016) Consecutive SB 30 Anthony Masselli 2017 Boston College RBI: 324 (2017) Sacrifice Hits 19 A.J. Rusbarsky 2010 Seton Hall University Sacrifice Flies 6 Chance Shepard 2015 NC State University Total Bases: 845 (2016) Starter ERA 1.02 Nick Miller 2013 University of Northern Colorado Bases on Balls: 280 (2011) Starter WHIP 0.74 Zach Prendergast 2015 Seton Hall University Stolen Bases: 133 (2017) Reliever ERA (Tied) 0.47 Kenny Elkind 2007 La Salle University Fielding Average: .975 (2013) 0.47 Jeremy Bales 2013 Lee University Reliever WHIP 0.51 Coty Saranthus 2010 Delta State University ERA: 2.39 (2004) Wins (Tied) 7 Coleman McKellar 2005 Chattanooga State Technical Shutouts: 9 (2007) 7 Zach Groh 2007 Binghamton University Saves: 20 (2005, 2011, 2014) 7 Anthony Markham 2009 Charleston Southern University Strikeouts: 518 (2018) 7 Coty Saranthus 2010 Delta State University Batting Average Against: .210 (2011) 7 Jake McCoy 2013 College of the Desert Games 36 Dustin Quattrocchi 2011 SIU-Edwardsville WHIP: 1.10 (2004, 2013) Games Started 12 Whitley Benson 2001 University of Strikeouts/9 IP: 12.79 (2020) Innings Pitched 84 Whitley Benson 2001 University of North Carolina Walk Rate/9 IP: 2.84 (2004) Complete Games 6 Chad Baumann 1998 Virginia Commonwealth University SO:BB Ratio: 3.13 (2015) Shutouts 1 Many Players Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Steamers Individual Records Steamers Year-by-Year Regular Season Records Individual Marks # Name Season College/University Year Record Finish Manager Saves (Tied) 15 Luke Demko 2008 University of Rhode Island 1998 14-33 Kevin Erminio 15 Jordan Egan 2012 Norfolk State University 1999 27-23 Stoney Wine 2000 20-24 LakeStuart Strikeouts 85 Chris Spigner 1999 University of South Carolina 2001 21-29 ClarksonCraig Strikeouts in a Game 18 Alex Shirazi 2020 Lenoir Rhyne University 2002 24-25 Lost in CPL Semis Craig Clarkson Starter K/9 IP rate 14.19 Josiah Sightler 2020 University of South Carolina 2003 12-34 HaySteve Reliever K/9 IP rate 21.09 Ray Stocum 2020 Lenoir Rhyne University 2004 32-11-1 Pettit Cup Champions Joel Tremblay Starter Walk rate/9 IP .53 Keith Couch 2009 Adelphi University 2005 34-19 Pettit Cup Champions Joel Tremblay, David Scoggin 2006 34-20 Lost in CPL 1st Round David Scoggin Reliever Walk rate/9 IP 1.25 Edgar Ramírez 2004 State University 2007 39-16 Lost in CPL 1st Round Marty Smith Starter K:BB rate 17.00 Danny Powers 2004 University of Central Missouri 2008 35-20 Lost in CPL Semis Jason Krug Reliever K:BB rate 10.00 Edgar Ramírez 2004 Louisiana State University 2009 29-27 Lost in CPL 1st Round Marty Smith Starter BAA .148 Chris Spigner 1999 University of South Carolina 2010 32-24 CPL Runner-Ups Josh Scott 2011 44-11 CPL Runner-Ups Dirk Kinney Reliever BAA .107 Coty Saranthus 2010 Delta State University 2012 36-17 Lost in CPL Semis Stephen Moritz Catcher CS % 39% Dennis Blackmon 2004 Barton College 2013 40-11 Lost in CPL Semis Bryan Hill Catcher FLD% 1.000 Jason Agresti 2017 Binghamton University 2014 36-16 Lost in CPL 1st Round Bryan Hill First Base FLD% 1.000 Nick Miller 2013 University of Northern Colorado 2015 40-15 Pettit Cup Champions Bryan Hill 2016 28-26 Bryan Hill Second Base FLD% .995 Mario Chaoui 2004 Florida Memorial University 2017 31-25 CoffmanDustin Shortstop FLD% .974 Jake Evans 2019 Binghamton University 2018 24-26 Russ Burroughs Third Base FLD% .960 Pat Feeney 2006 Marist College 2019 26-26 Russ Burroughs Second Base Assists 158 Joey Wendle 2011 West Chester University 2020 21-5 Lost in PCL Semis Marshall McDonald Total 679-483-1 Shortstop Assists 180 A.J. Rusbarksy 2010 Seton Hall University Steamers Record By Manager Third Base Assists 123 Josh Hampton 2013 Wilmington University # Name Record Years Titles Outfielder Assists 11 Madison Beaird 2012 Arkansas Tech University 1 Bryan Hill 144-68 2013-2016 2015 Pettit Cup Champion Outfielder Putouts 124 Ryan Brenner 2011 Miami University 2 Marty Smith 68-43 2007, 2009 3 David Scoggin 65-28 Jul 2005-2006 2005 Pettit Cup Champion Steamers Record vs. 2021 Opponents 4 Russ Burroughs 50-52 2018-2019 Opponent Games Record Most Recent Result 5 Joel Tremblay 45-22 2004-Jun 2005 2004 Pettit Cup Champion Carolina Pirates 0 0-0 N/A 6 Craig Clarkson 45-54 2001-2002 Catawba Valley Stars 0 0-0 N/A 7 Dirk Kinney 44-11 2011 Fuquay-Varina Twins 0 0-0 N/A 8 Stephen Moritz 36-17 2012 Greenbrier Knights 10 8-2 W 22-12, @ Historic Hicks Field 9 Jason Krug 35-20 2008 68 39-29 L 6-2, 8/3/2019 @ Morehead City 10 Josh Scott 32-24 2010 Peninsula Pilots* 198 103-95 L 6-5, 7/29/2020 @ Peninsula 11 Dustin Coffman 31-25 2017 Tarboro River Bandits 2 1-1 W 9-6, 7/20/2020 @ Tarboro 12 Stoney Wine 27-23 1999 Wake Forest Fungo 0 0-0 N/A 13 Marshall McDonald 21-5 2020- * 48 31-17 W 2-0, 7/17/2019 @ Wilmington 14 Stuart Lake 20-24 2000 * 119 78-41 L 13-9, 7/31/2019 @ Historic Hicks Field 15 Kevin Erminio 14-33 1998 *since 2004, PCL opponents are italicized 16 Steve Hay 12-34 2003 Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Steamers Individual Accolades Gieseke Gold Award Premier Collegiate League Most Valuable Player 2020: Houston Wright, OF, University of Tennessee – Martin 2019: Quincy Hamilton, OF, Wright State University (OH) 2020: Houston Wright, University of Tennessee – Martin 2018: Zane Harris, 1B/DH, Wright State University (OH) 2017: Billy Wilson, OF, Loyola Marymount University (CA) 2016: Tony Rosselli, OF, Indiana State University Coastal Plain League Accolades (1998-2019) 2015: Chad Sedio, INF/OF, Miami University of Ohio 2014: Ryan Raslowsky, 2B, California State University-Northridge CPL Coach of the Year Winners 2013: Nick Miller, 1B/LHP, University of Northern Colorado 2012: Jordan Egan, RHP, Norfolk State University (VA) 2011: Joey Wendle, 2B, West Chester University (PA) 2004: Joel Tremblay, Wayne State College (NE) 2010: Brian Billigen, OF, Cornell University (NY) 2011: Dirk Kinney 2009: Todd Roth, RHP, University of 2012: Steve Moritz 2008: Luke Demko, RHP, University of Rhode Island 2013: Bryan Hill, Chowan University (NC) 2007: Brian Conley, OF, Towson University (MD) 2015: Bryan Hill, Chowan University (NC) Goodman Glove Award 2020: Aaron Copeland, 3B, Spartanburg Methodist College (SC) 2019: Jake Evans, SS, Binghamton University (NY) CPL Hitter of the Year Winners 2018: Rich Ciufo, 3B, Brown University (NY) 2017: Carmen Giampetruzzi, LHP, Boston College 2012: Michael Camporeale, University of 2016: Richard Cunningham, OF, Baylor University (TX) 2015: Tony Rosselli, OF, Indiana State University 2015: Chad Sedio, Miami University (OH) 2014: Evan Rogers, SS, Mars Hill University (NC) 2013: Josh Hampton, 3B, Wilmington University (DE) CPL Pitcher of the Year Winners 2012: Madison Beaird, OF, Arkansas Tech University 2011: Ryan Brenner, OF, Miami University of Ohio 2010: Coty Saranthus, Delta State University (MS) 2010: AJ Rusbarsky, SS, Seton Hall University (NJ) Heart & Soul Award 2015: Zach Prendergast, Seton Hall University (NJ) 2020: Shane Easter, INF/OF, Eastern Michigan University 2019: Ian Walters, 2B, Southern Illinois University CPL Broadcaster of the Year Winners 2018: TJ Wegmann, C, Binghamton University (NY) 2017: Nick Wegmann, LHP, Binghamton University (NY) 2012: Danny Angel 2016: Trey Hair, 2B, University of Evansville (IN) 2015: Evan Rogers, SS, Mars Hill University (NC) 2013: Danny Angel 2014: Manny Arciniega, RHP, Peru State College (NE) 2016: Chris Lehman 2013: Nick Thompson, INF/OF, (NC) 2018: PJ Potter 2012: Wes Meadows, C/INF, Otterbein University (OH) 2019: Victoria Conway Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Steamers All-Stars 2010: P Mark Montgomery, OF Brian Billigen, P Coty Saranthus, 1B Jake Magner, OF Billy PCL Era (2020-) Burns, SS AJ Rusbarsky, 2B Neiko Johnson

2020: OF Houston Wright, OF Alan Alonso, C Allen Brown, INF Shane Easter, RHP Brett 2009: IF Gerard Hall, OF Adam De La Garza, 1B Jake Magner, OF Billy Swanson, P Anthony Fulk, INF Casey Haire, RHP Colin Kriminger, RHP Ryan Kutz, RHP Daly Marcano, RHP Alex Markham Shirazi, DH Josiah Sightler, RHP Ray Stocum, Head Coach Marshall McDonald 2008: C Ty Boyles, 1B/OF Doug Kroll, OF Brett Nommensen, P Joe Key, P Luke Demko CPL Era (1998-2019) 2007: IF Brian Conley, C Will Greenberg, SS Tony Kostelnik, OF Kevin Mattison, OF Nick 2019: OF Alex Alders, LHP Jack Eisenbarger, OF Qunicy Hamilton, LHP Alex Theis, IF Ian Nosti, P JP Primus Walters, Head Coach Russ Burroughs 2006: C Bucky Strickland, 1B Brendon Hitchcock, OF Derek Kennamer, P Jeff Fischer 2018: 3B Rich Cuifo, OF Devon Gardner, RHP Charles Hall, 1B Zane Harris, RHP Jake Miller 2005: OF Kevin Reynolds, IF/OF Skyler Stromsmoe, P Brad Stone, IF Steve Maiolo 2017: C Jason Agresti, OF James Battley, OF Jamie Galazin, LHP Carmen Giampetruzzi, IF Connor Kopach, OF Billy Wilson 2004: SS Ryan Khoury, OF Jason Hurst, P Danny Powers, P Chris Cahill, P Daniel Gemma, P Weston Curles, P Pete Henyan, Head Coach Joel Tremblay 2016: RHP Perry DellaValle, 2B Trey Hair, OF Richie Cunningham, DH/UTL Bobby Schuman, Head Coach Bryan Hill, Assistant Coach John Hunter 2003: 1B/3B Nick Shimer

2015: RHP Zach Prendergast, RHP David Bednar, RHP Dylan Zarosky, SS Evan Rogers, OF 2002: 2B Bilal Omar, 2B/SS Colin Cronin, C Thomas Berkery, OF Kyle Pope, P Mike Urvalek Demetre Taylor, 2B Chad Sedio, C Chance Shepard 2001: OF Daniel Vick, P Blake Horsman 2014: RHP Josh Roeder, LHP Gunnar Kines, SS Evan Rogers, OF Orlando Olivera, 2B Ryan Raslowsky, Head Coach Bryan Hill 2000: C Dwayne Smith, IF/OF Sean Ferrell

2013: 2B/OF Nick Thompson, P/1B Nick Miller, P Jake McCoy, P Connor Cuff, OF/1B Trent 1999: OF Adam Swann, SS Bryon Jeffcoat, 1B Brandon Blair, OF Kevin Hairr, P Chris Spign- Miller, 3B Josh Hampton, C Jacob Reese, DH Adam Kirsch, Head Coach Bryan Hill er

2012: 1B Spencer Branigan, P Jordan Egan, OF Michael Camporeale, P Matt Duncan, OF Ja- son Kanzler, 2B Koby Kraemer, Head Coach Steve Moritz

2011: 2B Joey Wendle, P Jordan Egan, OF Ryan Brenner, P Brooks Fiala, OF/IF Brian Blasik, P Joshua Branstetter, Head Coach Dirk Kinney Steamers Info Steamers Info General Manager: Tyler Russell General Manager: Tyler Russell Manager: Marshall McDonald Manager: Marshall McDonald www.edentonsteamers.com www.edentonsteamers.com Edenton Steamers on YouTube Edenton Steamers on YouTube Contact us: 252-482-4080 Contact us: 252-482-4080 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs 2020 PCL Regular Season Champs, 2004, 2005, 2015 CPL Champs Historic Hicks Field Steamers Alumni Update (As of May 21, 2021) Hicks Field was built as a WPA project in 1939 at the corner Current MLB Players of East Freemason and Woodward, adjacent to John A. Holmes Name School Year Pro Entry MLB Debut Current Team High School. Wright State University 2005 Mets, 2006, 3rd Rd Mets, 2007 Western Carolina University 2006 Royals, 2007, 10th Rd Royals, 2010 The main structure is a wood grandstand with a roof that Chris Bassitt University of Akron 2010 White Sox, 2011, 16th Rd White Sox, 2014 was built to accommodate slightly more than 500 people. The main Joey Wendle West Chester University 2011 Indians, 2012, 6th Rd Athletics, 2016 grandstand is the oldest remaining wooden grandstand of its type Josh Fuentes Missouri Baptist University 2014 Rockies, 2014, PDFA Rockies, 2019 in North Carolina. Randy Dobnak Alderson-Broaddus University 2016 Twins, 2017, FA Twins, 2019 David Bednar Lafayette College 2015 Padres, 2016, 35th Rd Padres, 2019 Pirates

Hicks Field was home to and semi Current MiLB Players pro teams up until 1952, including the Edenton Colonials of the Kevin McCarthy Marist College 2012 Royals, 2013, 16th Rd Royals, 2016 Boston, AAA, original Coastal Plain League, the Albemarle League, and the . Adam Bray South Dakota State University 2013 Dodgers, 2015, 33rd Rd N/A Minnesota, AA Matt Festa East Stroudsburg University 2015 Mariners, 2016, 7th Rd Mariners, 2018 , AAA John Russell University of Connecticut 2016 Giants, 2017, 16th Rd N/A San Francisco, High A The Albemarle League was well known for its baseball prominence throughout the area as collegiate Austin Cox Mercer University 2017 Royals, 2018, 5th Rd N/A Kansas City, High A players would grace areas such as Elizabeth City, Hertford, Edenton, Windsor and Williamston for a summer full Connor Kopach Southern Illinois University 2017 Mariners, 2018, 25th Rd N/A Seattle, AA of great baseball. Ben Anderson Binghamton University 2018 Rangers, 2019, 13th Rd N/A Texas, Low A Charles Hall Tusculum University 2018 Athletics, 2019, 33rd Rd N/A Oakland, High A Hicks Field was also the longtime site for a number of Minor League teams during the Former MLB Players 1940’s, including Binghamton NY, and Reading, PA. In 1995, Hicks Field was added to the National Register of Ryan Sadowski University of Florida 2002 Giants, 2003, 12th Rd Giants, 2009 Historic Places. Central Connecticut State 2006 D-backs, 2007, 28th Rd Padres, 2011 Kevin Mattison UNC – Asheville 2007 Marlins, 2008, 28th Rd Marlins, 2012 Players such as and other League all-stars have stepped foot inside this historic stadi- Justin Freeman Kennesaw State University 2007 Reds, 2008, 32rd Rd Reds, 2013 um. In 1946 Hicks Field played host to arguably one of the best games of that era as an Albemarle League all- Vidal Nuno Baker University 2008 Indians, 2009, 48th Rd Yankees, 2013 star team faced off against a Major League all-basestar team composed of players from the , Billy Burns Mercer University 2010 Nationals, 2011, 32nd Rd Athletics, 2014 Yankees, Washington Senators and . Ken Roberts Middle Tennessee State 2008 Rockies, 2010, 25th Rd Rockies, 2015 Sacred Heart University 2012 Astros, 2013, PDFA Angels, 2017 Murphy Smith Binghamton University 2008 Athletics, 2009, 13th Rd Blue Jays, 2018 The Albemarle team was defeated but for the 4,500 in attendance they were treated to some of the best Jeremy Walker Gardner-Webb University 2014-15 Braves, 2016, 5th Rd Braves, 2019 players in all of baseball. First Steamer to... In 1997 Hicks Field underwent extensive renovations, including a complete remodeling of the main Get drafted? Jeff Hasse, Cleveland State University (Steamer in 1998, drafted in 13th Rd of 2000 MLB Draft by the Marlins) grandstand behind home plate and the addition of two new grandstands, one down the first base line and one Make the majors? Joe Smith, Wright State University (Steamer in 2005, made debut in 2007) down the third baseline. New bathrooms were built along with a manual wooden scoreboard that was placed To start a major league game? Ryan Sadowski (Steamer in 2002, started six games in 2009) above the fence in right field and a second deck was added to the left field fence to give Hicks a “” To record a win in the majors? Joe Smith (recorded win in 2007) feel. After the renovations were complete Hicks Field had grown in capacity to seat 1,200 people and now gives To record a in the majors? Greg Holland (Steamer in 2006, recorded first career save in 2011) off a nostalgic feeling that can rival any stadium. To record a major league at-bat (position player)? Kevin Mattison (Steamer in 2007, first major league AB in 2012) To record a major league hit (position player)? Billy Burns (Steamer in 2008, first major league hit in 2014) To record a major league home run? Billy Burns (first major league home run in 2015) In 1998 the Edenton Steamers were formed in the new Coastal Plain League and Hicks Field became To make an All-Star game? Greg Holland (All Star in 2013, 2014 and 2017) the Steamers home ballpark. Hicks Field continues to host the Steamers, Edenton-Holmes high school base- To play in a ? Greg Holland (2015 w/ the Kansas City Royals) ball, and American Legion Post 40 contests, as well as various tournaments throughout the summer. In 2004 (regarded as the definitive baseball publication in the sport) rated Historic Hicks Field the #2 Three Strikes summer collegiate venue in the country. Three Steamers have appeared in the World Series: Joe Smith, Greg Holland and Joey Wendle Steamers have appeared in MLB games for all but five MLB franchises (Red Sox, Tigers, Brewers, Dodgers, Rangers) Former Steamer Play-by-Play Broadcaster PJ Potter is now a Media Manager Associate for Major League Baseball