2019 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE Meet The Team The Returners preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf RAY ALEJO

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orlando, fla. boone • ole miss • northwest florida state 2 business

redshirt sophomore (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Named Second Team All-Conference in The • Attended Boone High School where he lettered hits: 4, at UConn, 4/7/18 American three years and was coached by Pete Post doubles: 2, 3x last at Houston, 5/5/18 • Earned a spot on The American Weekly Honor • Hit .322 during his high school career with five triples: 1, 3x last vs. Wichita State, 4/27/18 Roll home runs, 30 doubles and seven triples home runs: 1, vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 • Started 53 games in center field, one at second •Named 2015 Third Team All-American and First total bases: 6, vs. Cincinnati, 4/14/18 and one at short Team All-Region by Perfect Game rbi: 4, vs. ECU, 3/23/18 • Among the nation’s leaders in stolen bases • Helped lead his team to a pair of district runs scored: 3, 3x last at Houston, 5/5/18 with 34, ranked fourth at the end of the regular championships in 2013 and 2014 walks: 3, vs. FAU, 5/1/18 season • Earned all-metro and Perfect Game Underclass hbp: 1, 3x last at UConn, 4/8/18 • Recorded the second most steals in a single All-American Third Team honors as a junior, steals: 4, at Houston, 5/6/18 season in The American’s history hitting at a .330 clip. putouts: 9, vs. ECU, 3/25/18 • Swiped the eighth most bags in a single season assists: 2, vs. Savannah State, 2/24/18 in program history personal • Led the team and finished fourth in The American • Born October 25, 1996 multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 15 4 1 0 20 with three triples • Son of Ramon and Stephanie Alejo • Topped the UCF charts with 14 doubles • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies • Stole four bags at Houston (5/6), including multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 4 2 1 0 7 stealing second, third and home on one trip around the bases • The four stolen bases were the most in The longest hitting streak 8 games, 2018 American this season • Stole home at FAU (5/8) longest on-base streak 17 games, 2018 • Finished fourth in the league in runs scored did you know • Posted a .320 clip at the plate during conference favorite MLB team: yankees play, including a team-high .495 slugging favorite current MLB player: robinson cano percentage all-time favorite player: derek jeter • Went 17-for-19 when stealing in league action favorite baseball memory: stealing home vs. houston • Launched first career home against Tulane favorite pitch to hit: fastball (5/18) pullside or oppo taco: pullside • Notched 20 multi-hit games, second most on the most important ritual: getting iced coffee team, including a 4-for-6 performance at UConn fun fact: family is from hawaii (4/7) favorite sport outside baseball: football • Brought in multiple RBI in a game on seven favorite movie: 50 first dates occasions, including four RBI against ECU (3/23) favorite baseball movie: the sandlot • Was perfect on when stealing over the final 16 favorite singer/artist: drake attempts of the year go-to walkup song: el chapo go-to karaoke song: sweet caroline sophomore (2017) favorite food: fried chicked • Transferred to UCF, sat out due to NCAA favorite snack: sour patch kids regulations favorite off-day activity: fortnite beach or lake: lake Favorite show to binge: greys anatomy freshman - ole miss (2016) Early to rise or late to bed: early • Played in 13 games off the bench Nickname growing up: el chopper • Nine of his 11 at-bats were pinch hit appearances • Went 0-for-11 on the season with two runs, 1 RBI, two walks and four strikeouts • Recorded his first RBI as a Rebel against South Carolina (3/25) • Scored the game-winning run in the walk-off win against Arkansas State as a pinch runner (2/24) • Made his Ole Miss debut against FIU (2/21).

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2018 .299 55-55 224 53 67 14 3 1 25 90 .402 26 3 73 3 .379 0 2 34-39 116 6 1 .992 TOTAL .299 55-55 224 53 67 14 3 1 25 90 .402 26 3 73 3 .379 0 2 34-39 116 6 1 .992

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 19 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf TYLER OSIK

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shoreham, n.y. shoreham wading river • coker • chipola 3 business

redshirt junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Named Second Team All-Conference in The • Played one season at Chipola College in 2017 hits: 4, 2x last vs. Cincinnati, 4/15/18 American • Racked up a .329 batting average with five doubles: 1, 6 times • Twice named The American Player of the Week home runs, 27 RBI and 45 runs as a redshirt triples: 1, vs. Siena, 3/10/18 • Started 47 games in left field, five games in right sophomore home runs: 2, vs. Cicago State, 3/17/18 field and one as the designated hitter • Spent first two seasons of career at DII Coker total bases: 8, Chicago State, 3/17/18 • After missing last year to Tommy John’s Surgery, College rbi: 6, Siena, 3/11/18 launched nine homers to finish second on the • Missed 2016 season due to Tommy Johns runs scored: 2, 4 times team • Played in 32 games as a freshman with a .238 walks: 2, 3x last vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 • Led The American through the regular season batting average, 17 RBI, three doubles and one hbp: 1, 11 times with 56 RBI steals: 1, 4 times • Wore 11 pitches, tied for second on the team • Earned three letters at Shoreham Wading River putouts: 5, 2x last vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 • Among the top-five hitters on the team, had the High School assists: 1, 5 times lowest strikeout rate at .186 • Batted .330 with five home runs, 25 RBI, five multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Hit .846 (11-13) in the ninth inning or later in doubles and a triple during his senior season 2018 15 4 1 0 20 games with 10 RBI • Was named all-league and all-county. • Tallied three walk-off hits during the season • Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 40th multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Notched a career-high four hits twice Round of the 2017 MLB Draft 2018 5 3 1 3 12 • Finished the year with 17 multi-hit games, as well as 13 multi-RBI outings personal longest hitting streak 8 games, 2018 • Tallied a trio of five-RBI games, the most since • Son of Keith and Sherry Osik Chris Duffy’s five in 2010 • Father, Keith, spent parts of nine seasons in longest on-base streak 10 games, 2018 • Drove in a team season-high and tied for the the MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee conference game-high with six RBI on a 4-for-5 Brewers, Baltimore Orioles and Washington night at the plate against No. 1 Florida (3/6) National did you know • Plated five RBI on a pair of home runs, solo and • Majoring in business favorite MLB team: houston astros three run, against Chicago State (3/17) favorite current MLB player: alex bregman • Brought home five runs against Cincinnati (4/15) all-time favorite player: barry bonds • Ended the year on a career-best 10-game on- favorite baseball memory: beating no. 1 florida base streak favorite pitch to hit: hanging curve • Posted the second longest hitting streak on the pullside or oppo taco: both team with eight most important ritual: pregame coffee fun fact: favorite quote - don’t suck favorite sport outside baseball: basketball favorite movie: step brothers favorite baseball movie: sandlot favorite singer/artist: meek mill go-to walkup song: 100 summers go-to karaoke song: sweet caroline favorite food: vhipotle burrito favorite snack: acai bowl favorite off-day activity: beach beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: breaking bad Early to rise or late to bed: early to rise Nickname growing up: tbone

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2018 .310 53-53 200 27 62 6 1 9 56 97 .485 17 11 43 4 .391 2 0 4-4 74 5 3 .963 TOTAL .310 53-53 200 27 62 6 1 9 56 97 .485 17 11 43 4 .391 2 0 4-4 74 5 3 .963

20 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf ADAMS TORRES

inf • r/r • 5’9 • 176 • so.

santiago, dominican republic celebration 6 human communication

freshman (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Made six starts at shortstop and two at third • Played final high school season at Celebration hits: 2, 2x last 2x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/13/18 base • Hit .400 and 22 RBI as a senior doubles: n/a • Had two multi-hit games • Notched a .408 clip and 17 RBI in 2016 triples: n/a • Drew three walks twice against at UConn (4/8) • Launched three home runs with 29 RBI and a home runs: n/a and at FAU (5/8) .410 batting average as a sophomore total bases: 2, 2x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/13/18 • Recorded first career hit and RBI in a 2-for-5 rbi: 1, 3x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/13/18 performance at Houston (5/5) personal runs scored: 1, 3x last at FAU, 5/8/18 • Went 2-for-4 with an RBI against Oklahoma • Born May. 30, 1999 walks: 3, 2x last at FAU, 5/8/18 (5/13) • Son of Ana Maria Torres hbp: 1, vs. Chicago State, 3/17/18 • Was an honor roll student and graduated top-20 steals: n/a of the class putouts: 2, 3x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/11/18 • Plans to major in human communication assists: 4, at Houston, 5/5/18 multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 2 0 0 0 2

multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 0 0 0 0 0

longest hitting streak 2 games, 2018

longest on-base streak 3 games, 2018 did you know favorite MLB team: new york yankees favorite current MLB player: javier baez all-time favorite player: manny ramirez favorite pitch to hit: fastball pullside or oppo taco: oppo most important ritual: quick prayer fun fact: amateur barber, cuts the team’s hair favorite sport outside baseball: basketball favorite baseball movie: the sandlot favorite singer/artist: bad bynny or ozuna go-to walkup song: any bad bunny song go-to karaoke song: vibez by drake favorite food: rice & beans with steak favorite snack: protein cookie favorite off-day activity: playing video games beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: everybody hates chris Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Nickname growing up: bumbi

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2018 .207 16-8 29 3 6 0 0 0 3 6 .207 9 1 8 1 .400 1 1 0-0 9 13 3 .880 TOTAL .207 16-8 29 3 6 0 0 0 3 6 .207 9 1 8 1 .400 1 1 0-0 9 13 3 .880

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 21 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf BRANDON HERNANDEZ

inf • r/r • 5’10 • 180 • sr.

royal palm beach, fla. royal palm beach • santa fe 7 interdisciplinary studies

junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Made all 50 starts at shortstop • Played two years at Santa Fe College hits: 2, 8 times • Recorded eight multi-hit games and three multi- • Hit .285 with four home runs as a sophomore doubles: 1, 5 times RBI outings • Named First Team All-Conference in sophomore triples: n/a • Posted a five-game hitting streak, as well as a campaign home runs: 1, vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 nine-game on-base streak • Notched a .287 batting average and garnered total bases: 6, vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 • Scored a career-high three runs at UConn (4/7) Second Team All-Conference rbi: 2, 3x last vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 • Stole two bags twice against Savannah State • Hit .390 and was named the Hitter of the year runs scored: 3, at UConn, 4/7/18 (2/23) and Bradley (3/13) and Team MVP during senior year Royal Palm walks: 3, vs. ECU, 3/24/18 • Drew a trio of walks against ECU (3/24) • Earned First-Team All-District and played in the hbp: 2, 2x last at UConn, 4/8/18 • Went 2-for-3 with two RBI against Wagner (3/4) Dick Howser All-Star Game as a senior steals: 2, 2x last vs. Bradley, 3/13/18 • Belted first career home run against Tulane • Posted a career batting average above .300 in putouts: 4, 3x last vs. ECU, 3/23/18 (5/18) in a 2-for-4 outing with three RBI high school assists: 8, at UConn, 4/7/18 multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total personal 2018 8 0 0 0 8 • Born on March 6, 1997 • Son of Julissa and Santos Hernandez multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Was awarded the Principal’s Award in high 2018 3 0 0 0 3 school • Pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies longest hitting streak 5 games, 2018

longest on-base streak 9 games, 2018 did you know favorite MLB team: yankees favorite current MLB player: aaron judge all-time favorite player: derek jeter favorite pitch to hit: fastball pullside or oppo taco: pullside most important ritual: listen to fire music fun fact: aspiring artist songs on soundcloud favorite sport outside baseball: basketball favorite movie: coach carter favorite baseball movie: the sandlot favorite singer/artist: chris brown go-to walkup song: never needed no help by lil baby go-to karaoke song: stay with me - sam smith favorite food: chicken tenders favorite snack: cookies favorite off-day activity: chilling with friends beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: power Early to rise or late to bed: early to rise Nickname growing up: b

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2018 .206 54-50 160 30 33 5 0 1 14 41 .256 28 12 30 2 .363 1 5 12-14 84 129 13 .942 TOTAL .206 54-50 160 30 33 5 0 1 14 41 .256 28 12 30 2 .363 1 5 12-14 84 129 13 .942

22 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf ANTHONY GEORGE

c/inf • r/r • 5’10 • 190 • rJr.

oviedo, fla. hagerty 10 sport and exercise science

junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Started season opener against Virginia (2/16), • Two-year letter winner for head coach Jered hits: 4, at Cincinnati, 5/12/17 but was hurt early in game two of the year Goodwin at Hagerty High School doubles: 1, 4 times against Rice (2/17) • Aided the Huskies to a district and regional triples: 1, 2x last vs. Bradley, 3/14/17 • Injury forced him to miss the rest of the season championship home runs: 1, 2x last vs. at Cincinnati, 5/12/17 • Received a medical redshirt from the NCAA • Named to the All-SAC First Team following senior total bases: 8, at Cincinnati, 5/12/17 campaign rbi: 3, 2x at Cincinnati, 5/12/17 sophomore (2017) • Recognized as an FACA and 8A All-Star runs scored: 3, vs. Bradley, 3/14/17 • Appeared in 42 games with 27 starts • Selected to the All-SAC Second Team after junior walks: 2, 2x last vs. USF, 5/19/17 • Hit .294 with 10 RBI season hbp: 1, 6 times • Tallied a triple and scored three runs vs. Bradley • Competed in the summer for FTB Chandler steals: 1, 5 times (3/14) coached by Jared Goodwin putouts: 15, FAU, 4/11/17 • Notched three hits with an RBI vs. UConn (4/23) assists: 3, vs. LIU Brookly, 3/12/16 • Crushed a home run in a four-hit performance at personal runners caught: 3, vs. LIU Brooklyn, 3/12/16 Cincinnati (5/12) • Born Oct. 28, 1996 in Orlando, Fla. multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Was a perfect three-for-three stealing bases • Son of Anthony and Susan George 2018 0 0 0 0 0 • Went 2-for-2 vs. Central Michigan (3/10) • Majoring in sport and exercise science 2017 4 1 1 0 6 • Strung together two separate five-game hitting 2016 0 0 0 0 0 streaks at different points in the season Total 4 1 1 0 6 freshman (2016) multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Appeared in 25 games, starting 16 2018 0 0 0 0 0 • Hit .153 with nine RBI, one home run and one 2017 2 1 0 0 3 2016 0 1 0 0 1 • Belted a three-run homer vs. LIU (3/12) Total 2 2 0 0 4

longest hitting streak 6 games, 2017

longest on-base streak 12 games, 2017 did you know favorite MLB team: new york yankees favorite current MLB player: jose altuve all-time favorite player: barry bonds favorite pitch to hit: fastball pullside or oppo taco: pullside most important ritual: knock dirt off spikes favorite sport outside baseball: golf favorite movie: step brothers favorite baseball movie: the sandlot favorite singer/artist: beyonce go-to walkup song: run this town by jay z go-to karaoke song: party in the usa by miley cyrus favorite food: chicken parmigiana favorite snack: sour patch kids favorite off-day activity: golfing beach or lake: lake Favorite show to binge: how i met your mother Early to rise or late to bed: early riser Nickname growing up: georgy bonds

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2016 .148 26-17 61 6 9 1 0 1 9 13 .213 6 4 18 1 .264 1 3 2-2 136 16 2 .987 2017 .294 42-27 102 13 30 3 2 1 10 40 .392 8 2 19 1 .357 0 1 3-3 267 14 2 .993 2018 .000 2-1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 11 0 0 1.000 TOTAL .234 70-45 167 19 39 4 2 2 19 53 .317 14 6 37 2 .314 1 4 5-5 414 30 4 .991

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 23 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf GRIFFIN BERNARDO

inf • r/r • 5’11 • 210 • so.

longwood, fla. lake brantley 11 criminal justice

freshman (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Started 19 games at third base and one as the • Hit .330 with four home runs during senior year at hits: 2, 4 times designated hitter Lake Brantley doubles: 2, at Memphis, 3/31/18 • Notched a quartet of multi-hit games • Added clip of .320 as a junior triples: n/a • Drove in multiple RBI on five occasions • Named All-Conference as a junior and senior home runs: 1, 3x last vs. Stetson, 4/3/18 • Tied with Dalton Wingo for most home runs by a • Played for the Orlando Scorpions for travel ball total bases: 5, 2x last vs. 4/3/18 freshman in 2018 rbi: 3, vs. Stetson, 4/3/18 • Made UCF debut against Rice (2/17) personal runs scored: 2, 3x last vs. 4/3/18 • Brought in first career RBI on a 2-for-4 • Born on Sep. 18, 1998 walks: 2, 4 times performance against Wagner (3/4), including • Son of James and Stefany Bernardo hbp: 1, 4 times first career homer and a • Majoring in criminal justice steals: 1, 2x last vs. Chicago State, 3/18/18 • Had a career night against Stetson (4/3) with putouts: 2, at Memphis, 3/31/18 three RBI on a 2-for-3 outing at the plate assists: 3, 3x last at Miami, 4/11/18 • Drew a pair of walks in five games multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 4 0 0 0 0

multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 4 1 0 0 5

longest hitting streak 3 games, 2018

longest on-base streak 8 games, 2018 did you know favorite MLB team: new york yankees favorite current MLB player: brett gardner all-time favorite player: derek jeter favorite pitch to hit: mid-low fastball pullside or oppo taco: pullside best dugout drink: half and half most important ritual: close eyes and take deep breath fun fact: cannot fish enough favorite sport outside baseball: golf favorite movie: anything from marvel universe favorite baseball movie: undrafted favorite singer/artist: rascal flatts go-to walkup song: any kevin gates song go-to karaoke song: new york state of mind favorite food: chicken sandwich favorite snack: chips favorite off-day activity: fishing ponce inlet beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: how i met your mother Early to rise or late to bed: neither Nickname growing up: griff

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2018 .269 29-20 67 14 18 4 0 3 13 31 .463 15 4 28 0 .425 1 1 2-3 9 25 8 .810 TOTAL .269 29-20 67 14 18 4 0 3 13 31 .463 15 4 28 0 .425 1 1 2-3 9 25 8 .810

24 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf JACK SINCLAIR

rhp • r/r • 6-4 • 170 • so.

coral springs, fla. J.P. Taravella 12 sport and exercise science

freshman (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Made UCF debut against Stetson (2/20) for 1 • Earned three letters at J.P. Taravella High School innings: 3.0, 2x last vs. Bethune-Cookman, 4/18/18 1/3 innings • Threw 44 innings with 47 strikeouts and a 2.56 walks: 2, 3x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/13/18 • Struck out a career-high four batters against ERA in 2017 strikeouts: 4, vs. Chicago State, 3/16/18 Chicago State (3/16) • Also hit .420 with 13 RBI in addition to his batters faced: 13, vs. Bradley, 3/13/18 • Tossed three hitless innings in second start pitching duties runs allowed: 5, vs. Bradley, 3/13/18 against Bethune-Cookman (4/18) • Named First Team All-County and received the earned runs allowed: 5, vs. 3/13/18 • Did not allow a run in five appearances 9A-11 Player of the Year Award as a senior pitches thrown: 45, vs. Bradley, 3/13/18 • Finished the year with a 2.31 ERA and 12 • Posted a 1.93 ERA in 25.1 innings and fanned 25 strikeouts over 11 2/3 out of the bullpen as a junior career record personal overall 0-0 • Born on May 3, 1999 at home 0-0 • Son of Barbara and Chuck Sinclair on the road/neutral 0-0 • Majoring in sport and exercise science in the american 0-0 at home in conference 0-0 away in conference 0-0 quality starts 0 record as a starter 0-0

did you know favorite MLB team: miami marlins favorite current MLB player: jacob degrom all-time favorite player: derek jeter favorite pitch to throw: fastball down best dugout drink: half and half most important ritual: listen to a specific playlist favorite sport outside baseball: golf favorite movie: step brothers favorite baseball movie: major league favorite singer/artist: lil baby go-to walkup song: last breath from creed go-to karaoke song: ain’t no mountain high enough favorite food: chicken favorite snack: chocolate covered pretzel chips favorite off-day activity: golfing beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: hawaii five-0 Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Nickname growing up: jackie

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2018 4.41 0-0 9 2 0 0/1 1 16.1 13 9 8 7 16 3 0 1 74 .220 2 6 0 1 1 TOTAL 4.41 0-0 9 2 0 0/1 1 16.1 13 9 8 7 16 3 0 1 74 .220 2 6 0 1 1

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 25 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf JORDAN SPICER

rhp • r/r • 6-3 • 210 • sr.

hialeah, fla. st. thomas aquinas • polk state 13 criminal justice

junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • First four appearances were starts on Sundays • Played two years at Polk State College innings: 5.0, 3x last vs. Siena, 3/11/18 • Notched a 3-1 record with 29 strikeouts over 25 • Named Suncoast Conference Pitcher of the Year walks: 4, at Miami, 4/13/16 2/3 innings to post a 6.66 ERA as a starter and First Team All-Conference in 2017 strikeouts: 5, vs. Wagner, 3/3/18 • Made UCF debut on opening weekend • Played four seasons at St. Thomas Aquinas High batters faced: 23, vs. Siena, 3/11/18 against Samford (2/18) with a seven-strikeout School runs allowed: 5, 2x last at FAU, 5/8/18 performance for five innings of work • Garnered First Team All-State, Team Blue Collar earned runs allowed: 5, 2x last at FAU, 5/8/18 • Tossed five shutout innings against Wagner (3/4) Award and All-American Honorable Mention pitches thrown: 84, vs. Siena, 3/11/18 with five punchouts, five hits and one walk laurels • Nine of final 11 appearances came from the • Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 26th career record bullpen Round of the 2017 MLB Draft overall 4-1 • Worked three scoreless innings with three at home 4-0 strikeouts against Stetson (4/3) personal on the road/neutral 0-1 • Struck out six in three innings of work without • Born on June 15, 1997 in the american 1-0 surrendering a run against Oklahoma (5/13) • Son of Bill and Anne Spicer at home in conference 1-0 • Had a 4.85 ERA from 13 innings and 15 strikeouts • Majoring in criminal justice away in conference 0-0 as a reliever quality starts 6 record as a starter 3-1

did you know favorite MLB team: marlins favorite current MLB player: clayton kershaw all-time favorite player: roger clemens favorite baseball memory: getting drafted in 2017 favorite pitch to throw: a strike most important ritual: having the right jersey on fun fact: I am the batman favorite sport outside baseball: rugby favorite movie: the dark knight favorite baseball movie: major league favorite singer/artist: eminem go-to walkup song: “god gonna cut you down” go-to karaoke song: bartender song favorite food: pizza favorite snack: lemon oreos favorite off-day activity: hanging out with my dog beach or lake: lake Favorite show to binge: game of thrones Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Nickname growing up: spice

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2018 6.05 4-1 15 6 0 0/2 0 38.2 43 26 26 14 44 8 3 2 174 .281 3 5 0 1 1 TOTAL... 6.05 4-1 15 6 0 0/2 0 38.2 43 26 26 14 44 8 3 2 174 .281 3 5 0 1 1

26 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf MATTHEW MIKA

inf • r/r • 5’10 • 180 • sr.

lake worth, fla. park vista 14 sport and exercise science

junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Named Second Team All-Conference by The • Ranked 470th nationally by Perfect Game and hits: 2, 4 times American 68th on the Perfect Game Florida Top 100 doubles: 2, at Memphis, 3/31/18 • Garnered Preseason All-Conference honors by • Three-year letterwinner for head coach Larry triples: n/a The American Greenstein at Park Vista High School home runs: 1, 3x last vs. Stetson, 4/3/18 • Finished second on the team and in The • Aided squad to a runner-up finish at the State total bases: 5, 2x last vs. 4/3/18 American in stolen bases Championship as a junior and senior rbi: 3, vs. Stetson, 4/3/18 • Tied for the team high with a nine-game hitting • Named to All-State First Team following senior runs scored: 2, 3x last vs. 4/3/18 streak season walks: 2, 4 times • Recorded 14 multi-hit games and seven multi-RBI • Selected as a two-time All-County and All- hbp: 1, 4 times games Conference First Team (2014-15) steals: 1, 2x last vs. Chicago State, 3/18/18 • Posted a season best 15-game on-base streak • Led the county in stolen bases junior and senior putouts: 2, at Memphis, 3/31/18 • Went 4-for-4 with a pair of RBI, one run and two year and broke the county stolen bases record assists: 3, 3x last at Miami, 4/11/18 doubles against Savannah State (2/25) (48) as a senior multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Stole three bases in back-to-back games • Captured titles with the PBC PAL and Orlando 2018 4 0 0 0 0 against Savannah State (2/25) and at Bethune- Scorpions during the summer Cookman (2/27), tying a career high multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Drove in three runs against Wagner (3/3) on a personal 2018 4 1 0 0 5 3-for-4 performance • Born July 3, 1996 • Matched career high with two doubles against • Son of Robert and Jacqueline Mika longest hitting streak 13 games, 2018 Savannah State (2/25) • Majoring in sport and exercise science • Set Lakeshore Chinooks franchise record longest on-base streak 16 games, 2018 sophomore (2017) for stolen bases with 25 during the 2017 • Played in 61 games with 59 starts Northwoods League season did you know • Hit .278 with 28 RBI favorite MLB team: new york yankees • Was second in the conference and led the team favorite current MLB player: bryce tucker with 25 stolen bases all-time favorite player: ryan klosterman • Strung together a season-high 13 game hitting favorite baseball memory: beating USF streak starting vs. Florida State (3/7) and ending favorite pitch to hit: fastball vs. Houston (3/31) pullside or oppo taco: both • Went 3-for-4 with two doubles vs. Central most important ritual: hit the plate really hard Michigan (3/10) fun fact: i’m secretly an avenger • Tallied five hits and four RBI in a three-game favorite sport outside baseball: golf series vs. Jacksonville (3/17-19) favorite movie: guardians of the galaxy • Put up another eight game hitting streak starting favorite baseball movie: sandlot in the season series vs. UConn (4/21) and at favorite singer/artist: drake Tulane (5/5) go-to walkup song: “money” by cardi b • Knocked four hits in five at-bats vs. Jacksonville go-to karaoke song: sunflower (3/28) favorite food: grilled chicken • Smacked five RBI in series at Cincinnati (5/12- favorite snack: ice cream 14) favorite off-day activity: video games and fishing • Had two hits, a double, and two RBI in the AAC beach or lake: beach Tournament vs. USF (5/26) Favorite show to binge: naruto Early to rise or late to bed: both freshman (2016) Nickname growing up: magic • Appeared in and started 44 games • Hit .261 with 14 RBI, two home runs and five doubles • Went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on opening night against Sienna • Hit .500 on opening weekend with six RBI, earning AAC Player of the Week honors • Tallied a 3-for-4 performance with an RBI against USF • Tallied 10 multi-hit and three-multi-RBI games • Registered a four-game hit and nine-game reached base streak

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2016 .261 44-44 161 21 42 5 0 2 14 53 .329 7 6 31 2 .313 2 4 4-6 49 38 2 .978 2017 .278 61-59 227 33 63 12 1 0 28 77 .339 17 7 37 6 .344 2 3 25-27 101 160 9 .967 2018 .276 55-55 217 38 60 9 0 4 30 81 .373 30 1 39 1 .365 1 1 27-33 82 124 9 .958 TOTAL .273 160-158 605 92 165 26 1 6 72 211 .349 54 14 107 9 .344 5 8 56-66 232 322 20 .965

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 27 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf JOE SHERIDAN

lhp • l/l • 6-0 • 180 • jr.

oviedo, fla. hagerty 19 communications

sophomore (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Named Preseason All-Conference in The • As a Senior for the Huskies he was named 1st innings: 8.0 vs. ECU, 3/23/18 American team All-Conference, Seminole County Player of walks: 6, at UConn, 4/7/18 • Was sixth in The American in hits allowed per the Year and Central Florida Player of the Year strikeouts: 9, 3x last vs. Miami, 3/14/18 nine innings at 7.35 • All-time leader for the Huskies in wins, starts and batters faced: 32, vs. ECU, 3/23/18 • Notched the 10th lowest ERA in the conference innings pitched runs allowed: 6, 2x last at Houston, 5/6/18 • Recorded the fifth lowest opponent batting • Season leader in batting avg and hits earned runs allowed: 6, at USF, 4/9/17 average • As a Junior for the Huskies he was named 1st pitches thrown: 111, at ECU, 4/15/17 • Posted a trio of quality starts, finishing the year team All-Conference and 1st team All-Area with a 3.46 ERA and a .221 opponent batting • As a Sophomore for the Huskies he was named career record average as a starter 1st team All-Conference overall 13-7 • Had the second most starts on the team • As a Freshman for the Huskies he was a at home 10-3 • Took a no-decision in five of last six starts Breakthrough Player of the Year Honorable on the road/neutral 3-4 • Came out of the bullpen once against Wagner to Mention in the american 6-3 throw 1 2/3 innings without allowing an earned at home in conference 4-0 run personal away in conference 2-3 • Threw a career-high eight innings against ECU • Son of Bill and Sharon Sheridan quality starts 9 (3/24) with four punchouts and one earned run • Majoring in communications record as a starter 10-8 against on seven hits • Matched career-high nine strikeouts in two games against Savannah State (2/24) and did you know Miami (3/14) favorite MLB team: mets • Did not allow an earned run for the first 18 1/3 favorite current MLB player: rylan thomas (soon) innings of the year all-time favorite player: eddie gaedal (look it up) • Gave up just two hits over five innings with four favorite baseball memory: winning conference strikeouts at No. 1 Florida (3/7) to pick up the favorite pitch to throw: a strike win most important ritual: just play ball • Diagnosed with a torn labrum at the end of fun fact: better hitter than a pitcher (right now) the 2018 season, expected to miss the 2019 favorite sport outside baseball: golf campaign favorite movie: harry potter favorite baseball movie: major league freshman (2017) favorite singer/artist: billy joel • Pitched in 17 games with 12 starts go-to walkup song: “sound of the police” • Named a Freshman All-American by Collegiate go-to karaoke song: “speaker knockerz” Baseball Newspaper/Louisville Slugger favorite food: rice and chicken • Earned Perfect Game/Rawlings Freshman All- favorite snack: protein powder America Second Team honors favorite off-day activity: video games • Struck out 64 batters in 72 innings pitched beach or lake: beach • Started season in the bullpen before working into Favorite show to binge: royals the rotation in March Early to rise or late to bed: early riser • Posted six quality starts Nickname growing up: the sheriff • Put up a 3.25 ERA and held opponents to a .268 batting average • Tied for the conference lead with 10 wins, along with Robby Howell • Pitched five innings with one earned run, and four strikeouts in a win vs. Florida (3/1) • Threw six innings and five strikeouts in shutout win vs. Dartmouth (3/26) • Tallied 7.2 innings, six strikeouts, and held the opponents scoreless in a win at ECU (4/15) • Had a season-high nine strikeouts in 6.1 innings pitched in a win vs. Memphis (4/30) • Powered Knights to the AAC regular-season title with seven inning, six hit, one earned run performance against USF in the final day of the regular season

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2017 3.25 10-4 17 12 0 0/3 0 72.0 74 28 26 24 64 10 1 3 306 .268 3 1 2 1 4 2018 3.36 3-3 12 11 0 0/1 0 56.1 46 28 21 37 49 6 2 0 257 .219 6 5 0 2 2 TOTAL 3.30 13-7 29 23 0 0/4 0 128.1 120 56 47 61 113 16 3 3 563 .247 9 6 2 3 6

28 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf JAYLYN WHITEHEAD

lhp • l/l • 6-0 • 195 • jr.

ocoee, fla. olympia • northwest florida state 20 finance and accounting

redshirt sophomore (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Made UCF debut with an inning of work against • Spent one season at Northwest Florida State innings: 1.0 vs. Oklahoma, 5/13/18 Rice (2/17) • Appeared in nine games with five starts, a walks: 2 at Stetson, 2/20/18 • Did not allow an inherited runner to score on the 2-1 record, one save in 32.1 innings of work, strikeouts: 2, vs. Oklahoma, 5/13/18 year including 32 strikeouts batters faced: 6, vs. Rice, 2/17/18 • Did not allow a run in final four appearances • Redshirted one year at New Mexico runs allowed: 2, vs. Rice, 2/17/18 • Notched first career strikeout against Bradley • Pitched 18.1 innings with 18 strikeouts a 0.38 earned runs allowed: 1, vs. Rice, 2/17/18 (3/13) ERA as a senior at Olympia High School pitches thrown: 18, vs. Rice, 2/17/18 • Fanned one without giving up a hit against • Guided the Titans to a No. 1 ranking nationally Chicago State (3/17) during senior campaign and received an All- career record • Recorded first career two-strikeout outing Metro honorable mention nod overall 0-0 against Oklahoma (5/13) at home 0-0 personal on the road/neutral 0-0 • Born Dec. 13, 1996 in the american 0-0 • Son of Shane and Theresa Whitehead at home in conference 0-0 • Graduated from Olympia and junior college with away in conference 0-0 Summa Cum Laude honors quality starts 0-0 • Double majoring in finance and accounting record as a starter 0-0

did you know favorite MLB team: new york mets favorite current MLB player: mookie betts all-time favorite player: david wright favorite baseball memory: the ucf v. ou friday game favorite pitch to throw: change - up best dugout drink: half and half most important ritual: tie my shoes by first base fun fact: I can solve a rubiks cube in under a minute favorite sport outside baseball: soccer favorite movie: star wars: the force awakens favorite baseball movie: for love of the game favorite singer/artist: logic go-to walkup song: “one kiss” by calvin harris go-to karaoke song: “ain’t no mountain high enough” favorite food: jamaican jerk chicken pasta favorite snack: peanut butter and jelly favorite off-day activity: playing video games beach or lake: lake Favorite show to binge: game of thrones Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Nickname growing up: jay-bird

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2018 2.08 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 4.1 5 2 1 3 4 0 1 0 21 .333 0 1 0 1 1 TOTAL 2.08 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 4.1 5 2 1 3 4 0 1 0 21 .333 0 1 0 1 1

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 29 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf LUIS FERRER

lhp • l/l • 6-0 • 195 • sr.

cape coral, fla. mariner • polk state 21 health and service administration

junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Made 11 appearances before first career start • Spent three seasons at Polk State, one as a innings: 4, vs. FAU, 5/1/18 against FAU (5/1) a four-inning outing with one redshirt walks: 2, vs. ECU, 5/22/18 run and one hit against • Went 5-2 in 43 innings with 38 strikeouts and a strikeouts: 4, vs. FAU, 5/1/18 • Debuted out of the bullpen for one inning with 1.88 ERA as a sophomore batters faced: 14, vs. FAU, 5/1/18 one strikeout against Wagner (3/4) • Was 3-0 in freshman season with 32 strikeouts runs allowed: 1, 3x last vs. ECU, 5/22/18 • Did not allow an earned run in 16 appearances • Received First Team All-Conference laurels in earned runs allowed: 1, 3x last vs. ECU, 5/22/18 • Came on for two innings of hitless ball against 2012 and 2014 for the Mariner High School pitches thrown: 53, vs. FAU, 5/1/18 Oklahoma (5/12) with two strikeouts • Threw 43.1 innings with 54 strikeouts and a 0.48 • Posted a bullpen best 0.61 ERA with 10 strikeouts ERA in his senior year with the Tritons career record to one walk in 14 2/3 innings of relief • Struck out 24 in 31 innings with a 2.70 ERA as a overall 0-1 junior, after going 3-3 with 47 punchouts in his at home 0-0 sophomore campaign on the road/neutral 0-1 in the american 0-0 personal at home in conference 0-0 • Born on July. 22, 1996 away in conference 0-0 • Son of Yilian and Luis Ferrer quality starts 0 • Graduated with a 4.01 GPA and as a member of record as a starter 0-0 the S.T.E.M program in high school • Majoring in health and service administration did you know favorite MLB team: marlins favorite current MLB player: yasiel puig all-time favorite player: josh backett favorite baseball memory: hitting dingers in little leauge favorite pitch to throw: change-up most important ritual: a good stretch fun fact: i am a first generation born in the usa favorite sport outside baseball: basketball favorite s: the star wars trilogy favorite baseball movie: major league favorite singer/artist: ozuna go-to walkup song: “electric avenue” go-to karaoke song: “buy u a drank” by t-pain favorite food: sushi favorite snack: guacamole favorite off-day activity: out on the water fishing beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: game of thrones Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Nickname growing up: lulu

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2018 1.12 2-1 23 0 0 0/3 3 24.0 16 7 3 11 31 2 0 3 97 .198 1 2 0 1 2 TOTAL 1.12 2-1 23 0 0 0/3 3 24.0 16 7 3 11 31 2 0 3 97 .198 1 2 0 1 2

30 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf CHANDLER ROBERTSON

of • l/r • 6’1 • 185 • sr.

ancaster, ontario ancaster • murray state 22 business

junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Started eight games in left field, two games in • Spent two seasons at Murray State hits: 3, at FSU, 3/21/18 center field and six as designated hitter • Played in 63 games to hit .369 with seven home doubles: 1, vs. Virginia, 2/16/18 • Most used player off the bench with 19 pinch hit runs, 13 doubles and 74 RBI as a sophomore triples: n/a at-bats • Hit .401 during freshman year with 41 RBI home runs: n/a • Hit .368 with four RBI and a .500 on-base • Named First Team All-Region in 2017 after total bases: 3, at FSU, 3/21/18 percentage as a pinch hitter setting the Murray State record for hits and RBI rbi: 2, vs. Samford, 2/18/18 • Made UCF debut against No. 15 Virginia (2/16) • Also nabbed a Second Team All-Region nod in runs scored: 2, vs. Savannah State, 2/25/18 as a pinch hitter, connecting on a double and 2016 walks: 2, 3x last at Memphis, 3/30/18 scoring hbp: 1, 2x last vs. Cincinnati, 4/14/18 • Notched a career-high three hits at No. 8 Florida personal steals: n/a State (3/21) • Born on Sep. 30, 1996 putouts: 4, vs. ECU, 3/24/18 • Drove in a career-best two RBI on Opening • Son of Brad and Linda Robertson assists: n/a Weekend against Samford (2/18) • Majoring in business multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Drew a pair of walks on three occasions 2018 0 1 0 0 1

multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 1 0 0 0 1

longest hitting streak 5 games, 2018

longest on-base streak 7 games, 2018 did you know favorite MLB team: blue jays favorite current MLB player: kevin pillar all-time favorite player: barry bonds favorite baseball memory: beating uf back to back favorite pitch to hit: fastball right down the middle pullside or oppo taco: oppo taco fun fact: i can draw and paint favorite sport outside baseball: hockey favorite movie: the departed favorite baseball movie: bull durham favorite singer/artist: bob marley go-to walkup song: “shipping up to boston” go-to karaoke song: jessie’s girl favorite food: wings favorite snack: pistachios favorite off-day activity: fishing beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: game of thrones Early to rise or late to bed: late to bed Nickname growing up: c-rob

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2018 .200 36-16 80 12 16 1 0 0 11 17 .213 14 2 19 3 .327 2 1 0-0 19 0 0 1.000 TOTAL .200 36-16 80 12 16 1 0 0 11 17 .213 14 2 19 3 .327 2 1 0-0 19 0 0 1.000

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 31 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf GARRETT WESTBERG

rhp • r/r • 6-2 • 200 • sr.

federal way, wash. detatur • tacoma 24 communication & conflict

junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Was the second most used reliever in 2018 • Played two years at Tacoma Community College innings: 2, 3x last at Houston, 5/6/18 • Along with JJ Montgomery, one of two relievers • Tossed 85.1 Innings with 90 strikeouts and a 1.17 walks: 2, 3x last vs. Chicago State, 3/18/18 with a sub-2.00 ERA ERA during sophomore year strikeouts: 3, 2x last vs. Siena, 3/10/18 • One of four relievers with at least 10 innings of • Recorded a 2.70 ERA with 76 punchouts in 66.1 batters faced: 10, vs. Bradley, 3/13/18 work to hold opponents under .200 batting innings of work as a freshman runs allowed: 4, vs. ECU, 3/24/18 • Allowed just four of 13 inherited runners to score • Received ABCA Rawlings Pacific Division All- earned runs allowed: 1, 3x last vs. WSU, 4/29/18 • Made UCF debut against Savannah State (2/25) American and All-Region honors as a sophomore pitches thrown: 35, vs. Bradley, 3/16/18 for one inning with two strikeouts • Threw 74 innings with 107 strikeouts and a 1.7 • Earned first career save against No. 1 Florida ERA as a senior at Decatur High School career record (3/6) with a 1 1/3-inning outing with three • Awarded with First Team All-State and First Team overall 2-1 strikeouts All-Conference nods after senior season at home 2-0 • Tossed a career-long two innings on two • Played on the varsity golf team during freshman on the road/neutral 0-1 occasions against Wagner (3/4) and Bradley and sophomore years. in the american 1-1 (3/13) at home in conference 1-0 • Matched career-best three punchouts against personal away in conference 0-1 Siena (3/10) • Born on June 15, 1997 quality starts n/a • Most pitches came against Bradley (3/16) with • Son of Bill and Anne Spicer record as a starter n/a 35 • Majoring in criminal justice did you know favorite MLB team: mariners favorite current MLB player: felix hernandez all-time favorite player: pedro martinez favorite baseball memory: making it to ucf favorite pitch to throw: high heater most important ritual: pre workout, throw angry fun fact: king eyewash favorite sport outside baseball: golf favorite movie: interstellar favorite baseball movie: the natural favorite singer/artist: the weeknd go-to walkup song: “wherever i may roam” go-to karaoke song: “stacy’s mom” favorite food: a juicy bacon burger favorite snack: cape cod and jalapeno chips favorite off-day activity: watch movies beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: sons of anarchy Early to rise or late to bed: both, but not by choice Nickname growing up: berg

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2018 1.12 2-1 23 0 0 0/3 3 24.0 16 7 3 11 31 2 0 3 97 .198 1 2 0 1 2 TOTAL 1.12 2-1 23 0 0 0/3 3 24.0 16 7 3 11 31 2 0 3 97 .198 1 2 0 1 2

32 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf CHRIS WILLIAMS

rhp • r/r • 5’11 • 180 • sr.

fort lauderdale, fla. cardinal gibbons 25 mechanical engineering

redshirt junior (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Ranked the 71st MLB Draft eligible pitcher by • Three-year letterwinner for head coach Jeron innings: 8.0, 4x last vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 D1Baseball.com Hamilton at Cardinal Gibbons High School walks: 4, at Florida, 2/28/17 • Finished with a conference best 1.64 walks per • Served as the Chiefs’ team captain as a senior strikeouts: 9, vs. Savannah State, 2/23/18 nine inning tally • Named CGHS Team MVP following senior batters faced: 33 at UConn, 4/8/18 • Recorded a 4.65 strikeout-to-walk ratio, good for campaign runs allowed: 7, vs. Oklahoma, 5/12/18 third in The American • 2013 All-County Honorable Mention by the Sun- earned runs allowed: 6, vs. Oklahoma, 5/12/18 • Was the only pitcher to make a start in every Sentinel pitches thrown: 124, vs. Cincinnati, 4/18/18 weekend series • Played for the Palm Beach Extreme coached by • Only walked three or more batters on one Doug Jennings career record occasion • Competed with the South Florida Elite Squad at overall 10-7 • Finished the year ranked seventh in the league in the PG World Series at home 8-2 hits allowed per nine inning at 7.35 on the road/neutral 2-5 • Extended into the eighth inning, matching career in the american 4-2 high, in three games personal at home in conference 2-0 • Held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in • Born Aug. 24, 1995 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. away in conference 2-0 10 games • Son of Steve and Holly Williams quality starts 9 • Topped 100 pitches six times, including a career- • Majoring in mechanical engineering record as a starter 9-6 high 124 at UConn (4/8) • Did not allow a run in three consecutive starts against Siena (3/10), Chicago State (3/16) and did you know ECU (3/24) for a shutout streak of 24 innings favorite MLB team: marlins • Worked seven shutout innings with a career-high favorite current MLB player: mike trout nine strikeouts against Savannah State (2/23) all-time favorite player: derek jeter • Tied career-long outing with eight innings favorite baseball memory: winning conference against Siena (3/10) without allowing a run or a favorite pitch to throw: high fastball walk to go along with eight strikeouts most important ritual: zone in with music • Closed regular season with seven strikeouts over fun fact: love to spearfish eight innings against Tulane (5/17), allowing favorite sport outside baseball: golf three hits, one walk and two earned runs favorite movie: interstellar • Credited with two starts as a designated hitter favorite baseball movie: field of dreams favorite singer/artist: kodak redshirt sophomore (2017) go-to walkup song: “desperado” • Started in 12 games and appeared in 23 games go-to karaoke song: “drops of jupiter” as a pitcher favorite food: steak • Pitched 78 innings with 48 strikeouts and a 2.65 favorite snack: cool ranch chips ERA favorite off-day activity: video games • Threw three strikeouts and only allowed one beach or lake: beach earned run in four innings vs. North Florida Favorite show to binge: game of thrones (2/21) Early to rise or late to bed: both • Struck out five batters and only allowed one Nickname growing up: willy earned run in four innings at Bethune Cookman (3/21) • Recorded six strikeouts and held the opponents scoreless in a winning effort (7 IP) vs. USF (5/19) • Tallied seven strikeouts without allowing a run in a win vs. USF in The American Tournament (5/26)

redshirt freshman (2016) • Made 16 appearances • Tossed 15.2 innings with 12 strikeouts and a 2.30 ERA • Made collegiate debut with a one-out appearance against Siena • Threw 2.2 innings of shutout ball against Jacksonville

redshirt (2015) • Was a member of the UCF club baseball team Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2016 2.30 1-0 19 0 0 0/1 0 15.2 10 4 4 8 12 0 1 0 62 .208 2 1 0 2 3 2017 2.65 5-4 23 12 0 0/2 0 78.0 60 30 23 20 48 13 0 5 314 .212 1 4 2 2 5 2018 2.81 4-3 15 15 0 0/3 0 93.0 76 38 29 17 79 6 2 9 377 .223 5 10 1 4 4 TOTAL 2.70 10-7 57 27 0 0/6 0 186.2 146 72 56 45 139 19 3 14 753 .217 8 15 3 8 12

2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE 33 preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf JEFFREY HAKANSON

rhp • r/r • 6’0 • 185 • so.

tampa, fla. jesuit 30 business

freshman (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Most appearances by a freshman pitcher on the • Earned three letters at Jesuit High School innings: 4.0, vs. FAU, 5/1/18 year • Made 18 appearances with a 1.42 ERA, 59 walks: 2, vs. ECU, 5/22/18 • Held off all three inherited runners from scoring strikeouts and a 3-1 record as a senior strikeouts: 4, vs. FAU, 5/1/18 • Had a team-high strikeouts per inning at 1.85 • Coasted in 31.1 innings pitched to a 2.01 ERA batters faced: 14, vs FAU, 5/1/18 • Recorded a bullpen-best .118 opponent batting in 2016 runs allowed: 4, 2x last vs. FSU, 3/21/18 average • Named Saladino Tournament MVP in 2017 earned runs allowed: 4, vs. FSU, 3/21/18 • Made UCF debut against Savannah State (2/25), pitches thrown: 51, vs. Bethune-Cookman, 4/18/18 fanning one over an inning of work personal • Went a career-long two innings in second career • Born on Sept. 4, 1998 career record outing against Wagner (3/3), including a career- • Son of Jeff and Janet Hakanson overall 3-0 high five strikeouts • Plans to major in business at home 3-0 • Struck out multiple batters in eight of 14 games on the road/neutral 0-0 • Held opponents hitless in 10 appearances in the american 0-0 • Did not allow a run in the final four outings of the at home in conference 0-0 year away in conference 0-0 quality starts n/a record as a starter n/a

did you know favorite MLB team: rays favorite current MLB player: max scherzer all-time favorite player: randy johnson favorite baseball memory: coming to ucf favorite pitch to throw: fastball most important ritual: pre-workout fun fact: hit 1.000 in high school favorite sport outside baseball: football favorite movie: wolf of wall street favorite baseball movie: the sandlot favorite singer/artist: post malone go-to walkup song: “kickstart my head” go-to karaoke song: “1985” favorite food: burrito bowl favorite snack: salt and vinegar chips favorite off-day activity: netflix beach or lake: beach Favorite show to binge: game of thrones Early to rise or late to bed: late to bed Nickname growing up: jeffy

Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2018.... 5.52 3-0 14 0 0 0/0 0 14.2 6 10 9 10 26 1 0 1 65 .118 2 4 0 0 0 TOTAL... 5.52 3-0 14 0 0 0/0 0 14.2 6 10 9 10 26 1 0 1 65 .118 2 4 0 0 0

34 2018 UCF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE preseason info | staff | returners | newcomers | 2019 preview | 2018 review | stadium info year-by-year results | series histories | record book | history | this is ucf DALTON WINGO

of • r/r • 6’1 • 190 • so.

plant city, fla. plant city 35 undecided

freshman (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Recorded four multi-hit games • Earned four letters at Plant City High School hits: 2, 4 times • Drove in multiple RBI in two games • Hit .390 as a senior and earned Team MVP doubles: 2, vs. Savannah State, 2/23/18 • Notched a three-game hitting streak and a honors triples: n/a three-game on-base streak • Four-year team captain of the Raiders home runs: 1, 3x last vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 • Started 12 games in right field and 11 games as • Notched a .360 clip at the plate as a sophomore total bases: 5, vs. Tulane, 5/18/18 the designated hitter rbi: 3, vs. Chicago State, 3/16/18 • Tied Griffin Bernardo for most home runs by a personal runs scored: 2, 2x last vs. Chicago State, 3/18/18 freshman in 2018 • Born on Aug. 31, 1998 walks: 1, 6 times • Doubled a career-best twice against Savannah • Son of Jim and Angie Wingo hbp: 2, vs. Chicago State, 3/17/18 State (2/23) • Major is undecided steals: 1, vs. Bethune-Cookman, 4/18/18 • Scored a career-high twice in back-to-back putouts: 4, vs. Cincinnati, 4/15/18 games against Chicago State (3/17 & 3/18) assists: 1, 3x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/13/18 • Drove in a career-high three runs against multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total Chicago State (3/16) 2018 4 0 0 0 4 • Launched first career homer against Chicago State (3/18) multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total 2018 4 1 0 0 5

longest hitting streak 3 games, 2018

longest on-base streak 3 games, 2018 did you know favorite MLB team: tampa bay rays favorite current MLB player: francisco lindor all-time favorite player: cal ripken favorite baseball memory: tying homerun v. cincinnati favorite pitch to hit: fastball pullside or oppo taco: oppo taco best dugout drink: half and half fun fact: i hate vegetables favorite sport outside baseball: football favorite movie: american sniper favorite baseball movie: sandlot favorite singer/artist: alan jackson go-to walkup song: “save a horse, ride a cowboy” go-to karaoke song: “hurricane” favorite food: chicken favorite snack: wheat thins favorite off-day activity: riding four wheelers beach or lake: lake Favorite show to binge: the ranch Early to rise or late to bed: late to bed Nickname growing up: wingo

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2018 .179 34-23 78 9 14 5 0 3 10 28 .359 6 2 33 0 .253 1 1 1-3 25 3 1 .966 TOTAL .179 34-23 78 9 14 5 0 3 10 28 .359 6 2 33 0 .253 1 1 1-3 25 3 1 .966

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c/inf • l/r • 6’2 • 219 • jr.

kissimmee, fla. osceola 38 m.s. criminal justice

sophomore (2018) prior to ucf career highs • Stepped into a prominent starting role as a • Led the Kowboys in all hitting categories batting hits: 3, 6x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/11/18 sophomore, as one of two players to start every .485, with five home runs and 10 doubles doubles: 1, 3x last at UConn, 4/8/18 game in 2018 • Named All-County, All-Conference and team triples: n/a • Tabbed American Athletic Conference Second MVP his senior year at Osceola H.S. home runs: 1, 6x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/11/18 Team as a utility player • Led Heritage Christian in all hitting categories total bases: 6, 3x last vs. Oklahoma, 5/11/18 • Started 20 games at catcher, 12 at third base four-straight years (8th-11th grade) and won rbi: 2, 7 times and 24 as the designated hitter four-consecutive conference titles, team MVP, runs scored: 2, 6 times • Recorded 16 multi-hit games, including six three- and conference MVP awards. walks: 3, Wichita State, 4/29/18 hit games, fourth most on the team hbp: 1, 4 times • Finished third on the team with eight multi-RBI steals: 1, 4 times games personal putouts: 16, vs. Bradley, 3/13/18 • Notched the second longest hitting streak on the • Born Oct. 26 1997 in Jacksonville, Fla. assists: 4, vs. Savannah State, 2/25/18 team at eight • Son of Jeremy and Karla Beaver runners caught: 1, 5x last at Houston, 5/.5/18 • Tied for second longest on-base streak on the • Graduated with a degree in criminal justice in team at 17 games July of 2018 multi hit games 2 3 4 5+ Total • Posted a career high in batting average, hits, • Pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice 2017 0 0 0 0 0 doubles, home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, 2018 10 6 0 0 16 walks, hit by pitches and on-base percentage Total 10 6 0 0 16 • Hit .292 in the leadoff spot with six RBI over 17 games, while recording a .304 batting average multi rbi games 2 3 4 5+ Total with eight RBI in 12 games the two-hole 2017 0 0 0 0 0 • Opened the year with a 3-for-4 performance 2018 8 0 0 0 0 with two RBI against No. 15 Virginia (2/16) on Total 8 0 0 0 0 Opening Knight, including a two-run homer • Drove in a pair of runs on a 3-for-5 outing longest hitting streak 8 games, 2018 against Wagner (3/3) • Went 3-for-5 with two RBI, a home run and two longest on-base streak 17 games, 2018 walks against Oklahoma (5/11) did you know freshman (2017) favorite MLB team: texas rangers • Appeared in 20 games with three starts at favorite current MLB player: rylan thomas catcher all-time favorite player: andy pettitte • Knocked a double and scored a run vs. favorite baseball memory: beating usf Dartmouth (3/26) favorite pitch to hit: change-up • Hit a solo home run at Cincinnati (5/12) pullside or oppo taco: oppo taco best dugout drink: hit bat on shoes fun fact: i’m going for my masters degree favorite sport outside baseball: football favorite movie: american sniper favorite baseball movie: the rookie favorite singer/artist: chris stapleton go-to walkup song: “the outsiders” go-to karaoke song: “broken halos” favorite food: biscuts and gravy favorite snack: chex mix favorite off-day activity: sleeping, watching tv beach or lake: lake Favorite show to binge: blue bloods Early to rise or late to bed: late to bed Nickname growing up: beav

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2017 .158 20-3 19 3 3 1 0 1 1 7 .368 2 2 6 0 .304 0 1 0-0 28 1 0 1.000 2018 .284 56-56 218 32 62 7 0 6 30 87 .399 28 4 63 6 .372 3 1 4-5 181 38 2 .991 TOTAL .274 76-59 237 35 65 8 0 7 31 94 .397 30 6 69 6 .366 3 2 4-5 209 38 2 .992

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rhp • r/r • 6’2 • 215 • rsr.

port charlotte, fla. port carlotte • lipscomb 17 m.s. interdisciplinary studies

prior to ucf prior to ucf career highs • Appeared in 53 games over three years for Lipscomb • Prepped at Charlotte High School in Port innings: 6.0, at Stetson, 5/21/16 • Has a career 4.76 ERA and a 6-7 record with Charlotte, Florida walks: 3, 6x last at Jacksonville, 4/14/17 seven saves • Three-time All-American, All-Region and All- strikeouts: 6, vs. Mississippi Valley State, 4/14/18 • Started 11 games District batters faced: 30, vs. FGCU, 5/15/16 • Has 128 punchouts over 126 2/3 innings of work • Earned All-State honors in 2013 runs allowed: 7, at USC Upstate, 4/2/18 • Graudated with a degree in corporate • 2013 Perfect Game Underclass First Team All- earned runs allowed: 4, vs. FSU, 3/21/18 management American and ranked No. 150 best player in pitches thrown: 51, vs. Bethune-Cookman, 4/18/18 • Will pursue a master’s degree in entrepreneurship nation by Perfect Game & project management • Ranked No. 52 best RHP in nation and No. 11 did you know RHP in state of Florida by Perfect Game Favorite MLB team: rays redshirt junior - lipscomb (2018) • Was named captian and MVP in 2013 Favorite current MLB player: blake treinen • Made 20 appereances in final campaign with the Bisons • Threw a perfect game in the WWBA World All-time favorite player: nolan ryan • Started six games Championship Playoffs against the No. 1 team in Favorite pitch to throw: splitter • Finished second on the team with four saves the nation, Team Elite (Ga.) Most important ritual: shower before game • Finished the year with 59 strikeouts over 50 1/3 • Four-year letterwinner in baseball and golf Fun fact: made it to golf state tourney twice innings • Was the first player in CHS history to make the Favorite sport outside baseball: golf regional golf tournament. Lowest career round Favorite movie: the other guys redshirt sophomore - lipscomb (2017) was -2, 70. Favorite baseball movie: moneyball • Made 17 apperances out of the bullpen Favorite singer/artist: juice wRLD • Finished the season with a 2-1 record with three saves personal Go-to walkup song: “armed and dangerous” • Struck out 43 batters over 37 2/3 innings of work • Son of Lori Lorenz and Ian Kemp Go-to karaoke song: “country roads” • Held opponents to a .262 average at the plate, • Born on March 5, 1996 Favorite food: sushi while issuring 22 walks • Mother played volleyball at Stetson and USF Favorite snack: trail mix • Started Ultimate Baseball Company at age Favorite off-day activity: play a round of golf redshirt freshman - lipscomb (2016) 16 making and selling custom wood bats and Favorite show to binge: the office • Appeared in 16 games for the Bisons apparel Early to rise or late to bed: early • Started the season out of the bullpen before Nickname growing up: kempy moving into the weekend rotation during conference play to start five games • Posted a 3-3 freshman campaign with a 5.35 ERA • In 38.2 innings he struck out 26 while holding opponents to a .253 batting average against • Made his collegiate debut against Alabama A&M (3/6) throwing one frame with one K • Earned the Sunday role after throwing 4.0 innings against Kennesaw State (4/24) where he allowed one run on four hits and a season high five strikeouts en route to picking up the win • Made five starts against ASUN foes, posting a 3-1 mark with a 4.10 ERA • Picked up first career win after throwing two shutout frames and striking out three against USC Upstate (4/10) • Earned his first career road win in the regular season finale at Stetson where he had a 6-inning effort that saw him shutout the Hatters on two hits and two strikeouts

redshirt - lipscomb(2015) • Redshirted

2015-18 seasons at lipscomb Year era w-l app-gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr ab b/avg wp hbp bk sfa sha redshirted the 2015 season 2016 5.35 3-3 16-5 0 0/0 0 38.2 38 29 23 21 26 9 0 3 150 .253 4 13 0 3 2 2017 5.02 2-1 17-0 0 0/0 3 37.2 37 21 21 22 43 6 0 2 141 .262 4 3 0 4 2 2018 4.11 1-3 20-6 0 0/0 4 50.1 45 28 23 36 59 8 2 3 180 .250 3 12 2 5 3 Total 4.76 6-7 53-11 11 0/0 7 126.2 120 78 67 79 128 23 2 8 471 .254 11 28 2

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lhp • l/l • 6’2 • 200 • rsr.

cincinnati, ohio lakota west • furman 37 m.s. interdisciplinary studies

prior to ucf prior to ucf career highs • Spent four seasons at Furman • Three-year letterwinner at Lakota West innings: 9.0, 2x last at ETSU, 5/12/18 • Played in 42 games and had an even record of 14- • Three-time All-Greater Miami Conference walks: 3, 2x last vs. Illinois, 3/10/18 14, along with one save selection strikeouts: 9, at ETSU, 5/12/18 • Has a career 3.475 strikeout-to-walk ratio (139/40) • Posted a 7-1 record as a senior in helping his batters faced: 37, at ETSU, 5/12/18 over 227 career innings squad to a 23-5 record, GMC Championship, and runs allowed: 9, vs. NC A&T, 3/18/17 • Graduated with a degree in communications three round advance into the state playoffs earned runs allowed: 7, vs. NC A&T, 3/18/17 • Will pursue a master’s in interdisciplinary studies • Ranked among the Ohio’s Top 25 prospects by pitches thrown: 121, vs. Mercer, 5/25/17 PrepBaseballReport.com and played for the U17 redshirt junior - furman (2018) Ohio Elite. did you know • Started a team-high 12 games and came out of the Favorite MLB team: red sox bullpen twice personal Favorite current MLB player: walker buehler • Notched a 4.98 ERA and a 4-8 record • Born Grant Francis Schuermann on November 1, All-time favorite player: ken griffey jr. • Worked a team-high 81 1/3 innings and struck out 53 1995 Favorite pitch to throw: change-up batters • Son of Mark and Brandi Schuermann Most important ritual: small prayer • Issued just 18 walks • Father was a three-time all-conference soccer Fun fact: I’m left handed • Finished the year ranked in the top-125 nationally with a player at the University of Cincinnati Favorite sport outside baseball: basketball 1.99 walks allowed per nine innings tally • Mother was an all-conference performer and first Favorite movie: pulp fiction tennis player in UC history to garner a national Favorite baseball movie: the natural redshirt sophomore - furman (2017) ranking Favorite singer/artist: ac/dc • Completed a successful comeback from injury Go-to walkup song: “are you ready” sustained late in the 2015 season that forced him Go-to karaoke song: “follow me” to miss 2016 campaign Favorite food: pizza • Returned to the weekend starting rotation and Favorite snack: cheez its enjoyed solid success, going 7-4 with a 4.19 ERA Favorite off-day activity: hiking or a beach day • Teamed with Will Gaddis (2017 MLB 4th Round Favorite show to binge: workaholics Draft Selection, ) to give Furman Early to rise or late to bed: early to rise the top 1-2 starting duo in the SoCon (16-7, 2.99 Nickname growing up: gmoney ERA)•a • Played a key role in Furman winning a school record 33 games (33-28) and going 14-10 in SoCon play, including 13-2 over its final 15 league games • Went 4-0 with a 0.71 ERA in his final five starts • Issued only 11 walks in his 96 2/3 innings of work. • Posted the second best season strikeouts/walk ratio in Furman history (5.45)

redshirt junior - furman (2016) • Sat out the season due to ongoing rehabilitation efforts associated with a season ending injury sustained late in the 2015 campaign.

redshirt junior - furman (2015) • Enjoyed a solid freshman season until suffering a torn UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) in early May, ending his season • Underwent Tommy John surgery • Finished the year with a 3-2 record and 6.06 ERA.

2015-18 seasons at furman Year era w-l app-gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr ab b/avg wp hbp bk sfa sha 2015 6.06 3-2 12-8 1 1/1 0 49.0 60 34 33 11 26 11 3 5 199 .302 2 3 1 1 6 redshirted the 2016 season 2017 4.19 7-4 16-15 2 0/1 0 96.2 105 56 45 11 60 16 1 14 382 .275 2 3 0 2 6 2018 4.98 4-8 14-12 1 0/0 1 81.1 98 54 45 18 53 15 1 12 323 .303 2 6 0 5 0 Total 4.88 14-14 42-35 4 1/2 1 227.0 263 144 123 40 139 42 5 31 904 .291 6 12 1 8 12

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DAVID LITCHFIELD JAY LYONS

rhp • r/r • 6’0 • 175 • rso. inf • r/r • 5’8 • 215 • fr. longwood, fla. orlando, fla. 4 lake mary prep • st. john’s river state 1 boone sport & exercise science human communication

redshirt Did you know prep Did you know • Missed the 2018 season due to injury Favorite MLB team: rays • Lettered four years at King High School Favorite MLB team: pirates • Received a medical redshirt from the NCAA Favorite current MLB player: chris archer • Hit .286 over 22 games with 18 RBI as Favorite current MLB player: andrew mcCutchen All-time favorite player: derek jeter a senior All-time favorite player: andrew mcCutchen prior to ucf Favorite pitch to throw: 2-seam • Drove in 15 RBI behind a .321 clip at the Favorite pitch to hit: fastball • Named the 2017 Florida League Cy Most important ritual: zumba plate in 2017 Most important ritual: unstrap the bgs Young Award winner Fun fact: 2nd place in an art contest in 8th grade • Finished sophomore season with a .633 Fun fact: 4 surgeries on the right side of body • Played one season at St. John’s River Favorite sport outside baseball: football slugging percentage anda .310 batting Favorite sport outside baseball: football State College Favorite movie: step brothers average Favorite movie: scarface • Was 4-1 in 30 innings pitched with 25 Favorite baseball movie: the sandlot • 2018 Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Favorite baseball movie: mr.3000 strikeouts and a 2.43 ERA Favorite singer/artist: mac miller Mention All-American Favorite singer/artist: lil baby • Threw 59 innings, with 92 strikeouts and Go-to walkup song: “pour some sugar on me” Go-to walkup song: “hustlin’” 14 walks for a 1.07 ERA during senior Go-to karaoke song: “rocket man” personal Go-to karaoke song: “bust a move” year at Lake Mary Favorite food: crab legs • Born Jamarcus Lyons on Dec. 10, 1999 Favorite food: chicken wings • Named the District Player of the Year in Favorite snack: trail mix • Son of Jamall Lyons and Denita Robinson Favorite snack: gushers 2015 for 76 punchouts, 25 walks and a Favorite off-day activity: video games • Plans to major in communications Favorite off-day activity: video gaming 1.35 ERA in 47 innings of work Favorite show to binge: game of thrones Favorite show to binge: supernatural • Also played football for two seasons for Early to rise or late to bed: early to riSE Early to rise or late to bed: early to rise the Griffins Nickname growing up: litch or litchy Nickname growing up: jmarc personal • Born on Feb. 11, 1998 • Son of Rodd and Sarah Litchfield • Brother Michael is currently attending UCF • Plans to major in business TREVOR HOLLOWAY ZACK HELSEL

rhp • r/r • 6’2 • 200 • jr. rhp • r/r • 6’1 • 195 • rjr. venice, fla 15 altoona, pa. 16 venice • high point • chipola altoona • liberty • miami dade secondary education business & professional communication

prior to ucf Did you know prior to ucf personal • Played one season at Chipola College Favorite MLB team: red sox • Played sophomore campaign at Miami • Born Zachary Helsel on April, 27, 1996 • Made 18 appearances as a sophomore Favorite current MLB player: dustin pedroia Dade College • Son of Mark and Dotty Helsel with 13 starts All-time favorite player: nolan ryan • Tossed 44 innings with 25 punchouts and • Brother, Christian, played freshman • Posted a 3.36 ERA and an 8-4 over 75 Favorite pitch to throw: slider a 4.40 ERA for a 7-3 record and four season at Ole Miss, before finishing at innings of work with 83 punchouts in 2018 Most important ritual: a ton of sweet tea saves Penn State. Currently plays in the USPBL • Spent freshman campaign at High Point Fun fact: has pilots license and 3 endorsements • Gave up one hit in first collegiate start for in Michigan • Notched a 4.92 ERA over 13 starts for a Favorite sport outside baseball: volleyball Miami Dade over six innings • Father, Mark, was a four-year starter at 3-6 record Favorite movie: harry potter • Began collegiate career at Liberty in Mercer as a utility player and a pitcher • Finished rookie year with 45 strikeouts Favorite baseball movie: benchwarmers 2016 and 2017 • Spelled his name as Zack at age four, over 60 1/3 innings of action Favorite singer/artist: country music • Made 13 appearances for 14 innings of and it stuck Go-to walkup song: “hail to the king” work and five strikeouts as a freshman • Majoring in communication prep Go-to karaoke song: “people are crazy” in 2016 Did you know • Three-year letter winner at Venice High School Favorite food: pasta • Redshirted second season at Liberty Favorite MLB team: pirates • 2016 Perfect Game Honorable Mention Favorite snack: chex mix Favorite current MLB player: max scherzer • Named All-American Second Team Favorite off-day activity: surfing prep All-time favorite player: greg maddux • 2015 Underclass High Honorable Mention Favorite show to binge: game of thrones • Was a two-year letterwinner at Altoona Favorite pitch to throw: two-seam • Led his team to win the Florida 6A State Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Area Senior High School Most important ritual: listening to music Championship Nickname growing up: trev • Earned First Team All-County with a 1.89 Fun fact: can ride a unicycle • Played club baseball for the Florida Burn ERA as a senior Favorite sport outside baseball: table tennis • Was a team captain for two seasons Favorite movie: dumb and dumber personal • Named to the All-Altoona Mirror first Favorite baseball movie: rookie of the year • Born on June 22, 1997 team and a Central Penn League All-Star Favorite singer/artist: the chainsmokers • Son of Joel and Erin Holloway as a senior Go-to walkup song: “criminals” • Majoring in secondary education • Posted a 1.07 ERA over 23 2/3 innings Go-to karaoke song: “hometown girl” pitched in 2015 2017 season at high point Favorite food: pizza Year era w-l app-gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr ab b/avg wp hbp bk sfa sha • 2015 Ron Fiocetta Scholarship Award 2017 4.92 3-6 13-13 0 0-0 0 60.1 62 39 33 34 45 11 2 4 223 .278 11 8 0 3 5 Favorite snack: cantaloupe winner Favorite off-day activity: cleaning my apartment career highs • Pitched for USA Elite, allowing three runs Favorite show to binge: the office throughout the entire summer of 2014 innings: 7.0, vs. Winthrop, 3/25/2017 Early to rise or late to bed: early to riSE Nickname growing up: zack attack walks: 6, vs. NJIT, 2/18/2017 2016 season at liberty - redshirted the 2017 season Year era w-l app-gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr ab b/avg wp hbp bk sfa sha strikeouts: 6, 2x last at Presbyterian, 4/22/2017 2016 7.07 1-0 13-0 0 0/2 0 14.0 15 11 11 15 5 3 1 1 56 .268 3 3 0 1 0 batters faced: 37, at ETSU, 5/12/18 career highs runs allowed: 8, vs. Maryland, 5/20/2017 innings: 4.0, vs. Asheville, 3/26/2016 earned runs allowed: 8, vs. Maryland, 5/20/2017 walks: 4, at Richmond, 4/20/2016 pitches thrown: 90, vs. Winthrop, 3/25/2017 strikeouts: 1, 5x last at Campbell, 4/17/2016 batters faced: 14, vs. Asheville, 3/26/2016 runs allowed: 5, at Richmond, 4/20/2016 earned runs allowed: 5, at Richmond, 4/20/2016 pitches thrown: 36, at Richmond, 4/20/2016

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TOM CHESHARECK RYAN SALTONSTALL

rhp • l/r • 6’1 • 185 • jr. lhp • r/l • 6-0 • 195 • jr. morris, ill. 27 phoenix, ariz. 28 morris • illinois state • parkland sunnyslope • south mountain interdisciplinary studies interdisciplinary studies

prior to ucf prep prior to ucf Did you know • Spent two seasons at Parkland College • Two-year letterwinner at Morris • Played two years at South Mountain in Favorite MLB team: diamondbacks • Took the Cobras to a runner-up finish at Community High School Phoenix, Ariz. Favorite current MLB player: joe kelly the 2018 NJCAA DII World Series • Tabbed All-Conference, All-Region and • Posted a 2.41 ERA, 84 strikeouts and an All-time favorite player: nolan ryan • Made 15 apperances as a sophomore Team MVP as a senior 8-2 reocrd in 82 innings as a sophomore Favorite pitch to throw: change up with one save and a 1-0 record • Hit .356 with 27 RBI and two dingers as • Picked up Second Team All-Conference Most important ritual: dressing the same order • Tossed 19 1/3 innings with 26 punchouts a senior honors in 2018 Fun fact: is the best looking in my family and a 2.79 ERA in 2018 • Guided the Redskins to a regional • Finished with 56 punchouts, a 6-1 mark Favorite sport outside baseball: water polo • Tabbed to the 2018 Midwest Athletic championship as a junior and a 2.36 ERA over 72 1/3 innings after Favorite movie: the mighty ducks Conference All-Academic Team prep his freshman season Favorite baseball movie: the benchwarmers • Guided the Cobras to the MWAC • Born June 6, 1997 Favorite singer/artist: post malone Championship and a third-place finish at • Son of Bernadette Cheshareck prep Go-to walkup song: “UCLA” the NJCAA World Series in 2017 • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies • Four-year letterwinner at Sunnyslope High Go-to karaoke song: “party in the USA” • Appeared in 12 games to finish the year School Favorite food: peanut butter Did you know with a 2-1 record and one save • Three-time First Team All-District and First Favorite snack: hummus and chips Favorite MLB team: white sox • Threw 15 1/3 innings with 19 strikeouts Team All-Section honoree Favorite off-day activity: not practicing Favorite current MLB player: bryce harper • Redshirted one year at Illinois State in • Recorded a 2.05 ERA in 68 1/3 innings Favorite show to binge: friends All-time favorite player: frank thomas 2016 as a senior Early to rise or late to bed: both Favorite pitch to throw: two-seam fastball • Earned the Missouri Valley Conference • Posted a career-low 1.24 ERA as a Nickname growing up: salty Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Most important ritual: listen to music sophomore Award, as well as a spot on the MVC Fun fact: has the best flow on the team • Guided the Vikings to a state runner-up honor roll Favorite sport outside baseball: hockey finish as a freshman Favorite movie: dazed and confused Favorite baseball movie: 61 personal Favorite singer/artist: john mayer • Born on Oct. 11, 1997 Go-to walkup song: “a change is gonna come” • Son of Peter Saltonstall and Christina Go-to karaoke song: “beast of burden” Feger Favorite food: jambalaya • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies Favorite snack: fruit Favorite off-day activity: out on the water Favorite show to binge: the office Early to rise or late to bed: both Nickname growing up: chez

PEDRO CASTELLANO GEPHRY PENA

inf • l/r • 5’11 • 185 •jr. of • r/r • 6’0 • 165 • fr. davenport, fla. 29 santiago, dominican republic 31 faith baptist • south florida state florida prep interdisciplinary studies human communication

prior to ucf Did you know prep Did you know • Spent two seasons at South Florida State Favorite MLB team: yankees • Was a two-year starter at Florida Prep Favorite MLB team: yankees College Favorite current MLB player: jose altuve Academy Favorite current MLB player: mike trout • Earned First Team All-Conference honors All-time favorite player: my dad • Hit .473 with 17 RBI, three home runs and All-time favorite player: alex rodriguez after hitting .333 with 37 RBI and six Favorite pitch to hit: fastball 37 stolen bases as a senior Favorite pitch to hit: fastball home runs as a sophomore Most important ritual: deep breath • Named the 2A Player of the Year in 2017 Most important ritual: focus on the pitcher • Capped freshman season with a .289 Fun fact: I hate spiders, and 2018 Fun fact: played without shoes batting average and 27 RBI, as well as Favorite sport outside baseball: basketball • Posted a .585 clip at the plate and drove Favorite sport outside baseball: football four home runs to garner a First Team All- Favorite movie: horror movies in 25 RBI, along with 37 steals and 31 Favorite movie: fast and furious Conference nod Favorite baseball movie: benchwarmers runs in 2017 Favorite baseball movie: ballplayers: peleteros Favorite singer/artist: ozuna Favorite singer/artist: drake prep Go-to walkup song: “culpables” personal Go-to walkup song: “bridemos” • Lettered one season at Faith Baptist Go-to karaoke song: “party in the USA” • Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, on Go-to karaoke song: “balenciaga” Christian Academy Favorite food: steak April 28, 1999 Favorite food: chicken, rice, and beans • Son of Quilvio Pena and Evelin Mateo personal Favorite snack: Favorite snack: fruit • Graduated 17th in his class • Born on Aug. 26, 1996 Favorite off-day activity: sleep all day • Intends on majoring in human • Son of Pedro Castellano and Martha Favorite show to binge: flash communication Bracho Early to rise or late to bed: early to riSE • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies Nickname growing up: g • Born and raised in Venezula

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BEN RUSHING ZACK HUNSICKER

utl •r/r • 6’0 • 205 • fr. rhp •r/r • 6-4 • 230 • fr. weston, fla. 32 wetzville, mo. 33 cypress bay francis howell integrated business management

prep Did you know prep Did you know • Four-year starter for Cypress Bay High Favorite MLB team: marlins • Four-year letterwinner at Francis Howell Favorite MLB team: cardinals School Favorite current MLB player: josh donaldson under coach Tony Perkins Favorite current MLB player: garret cole • Named a 2018 Rawlings-Perfect Game All-time favorite player: ken griffey jr. • Named a Rawlings-Perfect Game All-time favorite player: nolan ryan Hornable Mention All-American in 2018 Favorite pitch to hit: fastball Honorable Mention All-American in 2018 Favorite pitch to throw: slider • Hit .312 to earn All-Dristict honorable Most important ritual: listening to music to • Guided the Vikings to a state Most important ritual: just play ball mention honors as a senior Fun fact: was born in Germany championship as a sophomore in 2016 Fun fact: can barely swim • Notched a .464 batting average with an Favorite sport outside baseball: football Favorite sport outside baseball: golf on-base percentage of .558 and 24 RBI Favorite movie: madagascar personal Favorite movie: step brothers as a junior Favorite baseball movie: the benchwarmers • Born Zachery Hunsicker Favorite baseball movie: major league • Tabbed as a 2017 Underclass Honorable Favorite singer/artist: drake • Son of Paul and Kimbery Hunsicker Favorite singer/artist: beyonce Mention by Perfect Game Go-to walkup song: “MAAD City” • Father ran track at Mizzou from 1990-94 Go-to walkup song: “pour some sugar on me” Go-to karaoke song: “living on a prayer” • Member of DECA and FBLA in high school Go-to karaoke song: “follow me” personal Favorite food: steak • Plans to major in management Favorite food: steak • Born Behamin Rushing on May 10, 2000 Favorite snack: pita chips Favorite snack: fruit • Son of Steve and Kirsten Rushing Favorite off-day activity: sleeping Favorite off-day activity: sleeping in • Plans to major in business Favorite show to binge: the blacklist Favorite show to binge: friends Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep Nickname growing up: rush Nickname growing up: duff

JORDAN RATHBONE NOLAN LEPKOSKE

utl • r/r • 5’11 • 200 • rjr. rhp • r/r • 6’5 • 240 • fr. spokane, wash. 34 jacksonville, fla. 36 gonzaga prep • gonzaga • south mountain mandarin interdisciplinary studies sport & exercise science

prior to ucf personal prep Did you know • Played two seasons at South Mountain • Born on Jan. 10, 1997 • Three-year letterwinner at Mandarin High Favorite MLB team: cubs Community College • Son of Curtis and Susie Rathbone School Favorite current MLB player: jake arrieta • Hit .301 with a 18 RBI and four homers • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies • Tabbed as a 1010xl Scholar-Athlete All-time favorite player: nolan ryan .403 on-base percentage and a .515 • 2018 Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Favorite pitch to throw: fastball slugging percentage as a redshirt Did you know Mention All-American Most important ritual: making myself angry sophomore • Earned All-Conference honors as a junior Fun fact: can fit 27 pencils in my beard • Drove in 57 RBI on a .347 clip at the plate Favorite MLB team: mariners Favorite current MLB player: trevor story Favorite sport outside baseball: ufc with 11 homers, 35 runs scored and 19 personal Favorite movie: 300 stolen bases as a redshirt freshman All-time favorite player: edgar martinez Favorite pitch to hit: fastball • Born on Sept. 1, 1999 Favorite baseball movie: bull durham • Tabbed Second Team All-ACCAC in 2017 • Son of Andrew and Christine Lepkoske Favorite singer/artist: travis scott • Redshirted one season at Gonzaga Most important ritual: control my breathing Fun fact: I’m from the northwest • Solid beard Go-to walkup song: “headstrong” • Majoring in sports and exercise science Go-to karaoke song: “say it ain’t so” prep Favorite sport outside baseball: football Favorite movie: hot rod Favorite food: garlic parmesan wings • Played four years for Gonzaga Prep Favorite snack: skittles • Hit .521 as a sophomore with 12 in- Favorite baseball movie: the rookie Favorite singer/artist: eric church Favorite off-day activity: deadlifting league extra-base hits, earning First Favorite show to binge: orange is the new black Team All-GSL Go-to walkup song: “get like me” Go-to karaoke song: “she thinks my tractors sexy” Early to rise or late to bed: early to riSE • Collected 36 hits, .444 batting average Nickname growing up: n/a with 31 RBIs, four triples, and three home Favorite food: bowl with double chicken and steak runs as a junior Favorite snack: chocolate chip cookies • First Team All-GSL as a catcher and Favorite off-day activity: go on an selected as a Northwest Area Code team adventure member Favorite show to binge: family guy • Hit .471 with 22 extra base hits, 28 RBIs Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep and 30 runs as a senior Nickname growing up: j bone • First Team All-League, MVP of All-State games, Team Captain as a senior • Perfect Game All-West Region Second Team and Perfect Game All-America Honorable Mention • Played football for three years, earning First Team All-League

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CONNOR ALLEN BEN MCCABE

inf • l/l • 6’4 • 225 • rfr. c • r/r • 5’11 • 170 • fr. merritt island, fla. 39 sarasota, fla. 40 merritt • miami sarasota civil engineering marketing

redshirt (2019) personal prep Did you know • Will redshirt during the 2019 season due • Born on Sept. 28, 1998 • Was a three-year letterwinner at Sarasota Favorite MLB team: blue jays to NCAA transfer regulations • Son of Michael and Ginger Allen HIgh School Favorite current MLB player: scooter gennett • Majoring in civil engineering • Tabbed First Team All-Area and FACA All-time favorite player: roy halladay freshman - miami (2018) Did you know State All-Star selection as a senior Favorite pitch to hit: middle away fastball • Saw action in four games with one start Favorite MLB team: rays • Hit .310 with 14 RBI to help the Sailors Most important ritual: draw a g for my grandpa • Reached base in first plate appearance of Favorite current MLB player: mike trout reach a runner-up finish in the state Fun fact: I’m good at quickring scoping in call of duty career at FAU (Feb. 28) on hit-by-pitch All-time favorite player: ken griffey jr. tournament in 2018 Favorite sport outside baseball: hockey • Made first start of career at first base vs. Favorite pitch to hit: fastball • Reached the Florida State Tournament Favorite movie: interstellar Notre Dame (March 9) Most important ritual: get in my zone Final Four in 2017 Favorite baseball movie: the sandlot Fun fact: had plastic surgery on forehead • Named the Sarasota High School Favorite singer/artist: marshmello edshirt (2019) Favorite sport outside baseball: hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2018 Go-to walkup song: “barefoot blue jean night” • Four-year varsity letterwinner at Merritt Favorite movie: the other guys Go-to karaoke song: “empire state of mind” Island Favorite baseball movie: moneyball personal Favorite food: ravioli • Ranked No. 312 by Perfect Game in its Favorite singer/artist: young thug • Born on Feb. 4, 2000 Favorite snack: popcorn annual top-400 freshman rankings Go-to walkup song: “get down on it” • Son of Pat and Connie McCabe Favorite off-day activity: playing video games • Batted .458 with three home runs, 30 RBI Go-to karaoke song: “forget you” • Plans on majoring in marketing Favorite show to binge: breaking bad and 14 steals in final season Favorite food: grilled chicken Early to rise or late to bed: mixture • Earned All-Cape Coast Conference Favorite snack: granola Nickname growing up: benny recognition Favorite off-day activity: sleeping • Lettered three years in football. Favorite show to binge: family guy Early to rise or late to bed: late to bed Nickname growing up: big c 2018 season at miami Year avg gp gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb po a e fld% 2018 .000 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 5 0 .143 0 0 0 8 0 0 1.0006

TY CRITTENBERGER LIAM SILVAGNOLI

of • r/r • 5’11 • 170 • fr. rhp • r/r • 6’2 • 200 • jr. lighthouse point, fla. 42 orlando, fla. 43 cardinal gibbons east river • seminole state accounting management

prep Did you know prior to ucf Did you know • Four-year letterwinner for Cardinal Favorite MLB team: marlins • Played two seasons at Seminole State Favorite MLB team: yankees Gibbons Favorite current MLB player: mookie betts College Favorite current MLB player: n/a • Produced a .425 clip at the plate with five All-time favorite player: ken griffey jr. • Made 19 apperances as sophomore with All-time favorite player: roberto clemente homers and 34 runs as a senior Favorite pitch to hit: knuckleball a 2-01 record and two saves Favorite pitch to throw: 2-seam fastball • Reached base safely in every game in Most important ritual: Cleaning my locker • Struck out 42 batters in 37 1/3 innings of Most important ritual: pre-stretch 2018 to earn First Team All-County and Fun fact: 4th DI athlete in his family action in 2018 Fun fact: pretty plain FACA All-State honors Favorite sport outside baseball: wrestling • Posted six punchouts in 10 innings as a Favorite sport outside baseball: tennis • Finished junior season with a .467 batting Favorite movie: django freshman over nine games Favorite movie: titanic average and three home runs Favorite baseball movie: benchwarmers Favorite baseball movie: rookie of the year • Tabbed as a 2018 Rawlings-Perfect Favorite singer/artist: frank ocean prep Favorite singer/artist: jimi hendrix Game Honorable Mention All-America, Go-to walkup song: “don’t stop the rock” • Four-year letterwinner at East River High Go-to walkup song: “for whom the bells toll” as well as a 2017 Underclass High Go-to karaoke song: “no mountain high enough” School Go-to karaoke song: “careless whisper” Honorable Mention Favorite food: chicken parmesan • Tabbed as a Florida Region honorable Favorite food: chicken Favorite snack: protein cookie mention Favorite snack: smoothie personal Favorite off-day activity: sleep Favorite off-day activity: going to a movie • Born Ty Crittenberger on Dec. 3, 1999 Favorite show to binge: spongebob personal Favorite show to binge: narcos • Son of Kelly and Debbie Crittenberger Early to rise or late to bed: late to sleep • Born on Oct. 20, 1997 Early to rise or late to bed: varies • Sister, Jen, was a four-year starter at FGCU Nickname growing up: t-y • Son of Rafael and Jaye Silvagnoli Nickname growing up: leo • Brother, Jack, played baseball at • Majoring in business management Charleston Southern • Sister, Mackenzie, plays soccer at the College of Charleston • Plans to major in accounting

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