2020 St. Johns River State College 2020 Baseball MEN'S BASEball TEAM Front row, L-R: Chase Malloy, Michael Morse, Joe Becker, Jason Gonzalez, Gerardo Rodriguez, Cameron Sereda, Chase Sanguinetti Second row, L-R: Kavin Kroll, Ryan Romano, Zane Neves, Ben Spittler, J.J. Sousa, Charlie Welch, Jordan Dubberly, Andre James Third Row, L-R: Nick Tripp, Juan Jaime, J.D. Douglas (Athletic Trainer), Cory Elasik (Assistant Coach), Ross Jones (Head Coach), Joe Pound (Assistant Coach), Sean McArdle, August Haymaker Back Row, L-R: Michael Rosario, Nic Daniels, Caleb Dix, Marcos Del Valle, Franco Aleman, Jackson Hodnick, Jackson Spiller, Stephen Halstead, Sandon Witt L - R, standing: Joe Pound, Assistant Coach Ross Jones, Athletic Director/Head Coach Cory Elasik, Assistant Coach Kneeling: J.D. Douglas, Athletic Trainer Jordan Dubberly, Student Assistant Coach ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE St. Johns River State College 2020 BASEBALL ROSTER 2020 Baseball BASEball roster No. Name Yr Pos. B / T Ht. Wt. Hometown H.S. / Grad. Yr. 26 Franco Aleman SO P R / R 6’6” 230 Tampa, FL Alonso HS / 2018 12 Joe Becker FR OF/P L / R 5’10” 175 Edgewater, FL New Smyrna Beach HS/ 2019 28 Nic Daniels FR P R / R 6’3” 200 Oldsmar, FL Enterprise Charter HS / 2018 1 Josh Haygood SO OF L / L 5’10” 195 Jacksonville, FL Baker County HS / 2018 22 Caleb Dix FR P R / R 6’3” 200 Homosassa, FL Crystal River HS / 2019 19 Jason Gonzalez SO P R / R 5’9” 210 Miami, FL Florida Christian School / 2018 27 Stephen Halstead SO P R / R 6’1” 190 Pensacola, FL Gulf Breeze HS / 2018 8 August Haymaker SO INF R / R 5’10” 180 Orlando, FL Dr. Phillips HS / 2018 30 Jackson Hodnick FR P R / R 6’5” 210 Augusta, GA Greenbrier HS / 2018 6 Juan Jaime FR INF R / R 6’1” 190 Tampa, FL Hillsborough HS / 2019 16 Andre James SO INF R / R 5’11” 190 Sarasota, FL Sarasota HS / 2018 17 Kavin Kroll SO P R /R 6’ 170 Valrico, FL Bell Creek Academy / 2018 2 Chase Malloy SO INF S / R 5’7” 180 Trenton, FL Trenton HS / 2018 35 Sean McArdle FR C L / R 5’11” 195 Lake Mary, FL Seminole HS/ 2019 13 Michael Morse FR P R / R 5’9” 170 Windermere, FL TNXL Academy/ 2018 23 Gerardo Rodriguez FR C R / R 5’10” 195 Miami, FL Coral Gables Senior High/ 2019 9 Ryan Romano SO INF R / R 5’11” 170 Tampa, FL Hillsborough HS / 2017 18 Michael Rosario SO OF/P L / L 6’ 200 Gainesville, FL F.W. Buchholz HS/ 2018 31 Chase Sanguinetti FR 1B L / L 5’10” 200 Tampa, FL Plant HS / 2018 11 Cameron Sereda SO P L / L 5’10” 160 Weeki Wachee, FL Weeki Wachee / 2017 34 J.J. Sousa FR OF/INF L / R 5’11” 170 Palm Coast, FL Matanzas HS / 2018 29 Jackson Spiller SO P R / R 6’2” 195 Palm Coast, FL New Smyrna Beach HS / 2018 10 Ben Spittler FR OF L / R 6’ 185 Blythewood, SC Blythewood HS / 2019 7 Nick Tripp SO 1B/OF R / R 6’1” 195 St. Johns, FL Creekside HS / 2018 3 Charlie Welch SO C R / R 5’10” 205 St. Petersburg, FL Jefferson HS / 2018 5 Sandon Witt SO OF R / R 6’ 195 Jacksonville, FL Duncan U. Fletcher Sr. HS / 2017 Staff 37 Head Coach / Athletic Director Ross Jones 21 Assistant Coach Cory Elasik 48 Assistant Coach Joe Pound 15 Student Assistant Coach Jordan Dubberly Athletic Trainer J.D. Douglas Athletics Office Specialist Cady Smith 1 St. Johns River State College 2020 Baseball Athletic Director/Head Baseball Coach Ross Jones ment. 8/FCSAA State Tournament, fin­ All-American honors, including During Jones’ first season at ishing 5th in the 10 team field. In Todd Ewasko, the NCAA Division the helm, he led the Vikings to a 2017, the Vikings posted a 37-18 2 National Pitcher of the Year in 33-17 record and a fourth-place overall record and a 19-5 record 2001, and Justin Hoyman, the finish in the Mid-Florida Confer- in the Mid-Florida Conference. Southeast ern Conference Pitcher ence. In 2010, the Vikings re­ Their 19-5 record in the MFC tied of the Year in 2004. While Jones turnedo t the FCSAA State/NJCAA for the best record in conference was coaching at the University of Region 8 Tournament for the first play. North Florida in 2000 and 2001, time since 1989 after finishing Jones began his coaching the Ospreys won consecutive second in the Mid­Florida Con­ career as an assistant to Dusty Peach Belt Confer ence crowns ference. In 2013, the Vikings won Rhodes at the University of North and appeared in back-to-back their first Mid-Florida Conference Florida, where he spent a total NCAA Division 2 College World Record at SJR State entering Champi onship since 1977, fol­ of three seasons in two separate Series. UNF finished third in the 2020: 379-203 lowedy b a second consecutive stints (1993 and 2000-2001). He nation both years. Jones also Mid-Florida Conference Cham­ spent six seasons as an assistant played a major role in the Univer­ NJCAA Region 8/FCSAA State pionship in 2014 with an overall coach at Vanderbilt Universi­ sity of Florida’s 2005 Southeast- Tournament Appearances: 2010, record of 37-14 and a 20-4 con­ ty (1994-1999), serving as the ern Conference championship 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 ference record. pitching coach and recruiting and the Gators’ postseason run 2015 was a special season! coordinator. Jones also spent six to the NCAA Division 1 College MFC Championships: The Vikings enjoyed the best seasons as the pitching coach World Se ries, where the Gators 2013, 2014, 2015 sea son in school history, fin­ and recruiting coordinator at played in the National Champion­ ishing 47-10 overall 19-4 in the the University of Florida under ship Series against the University Mid-Florida Conference Mid-Florida Conference. The 47 Head Coach Pat McMahon. As a of Texas. Runner-Up: 2010, 2016, 2017 wins smashed the former school recruiting coordinator at Vander- Jones is a 1984 graduate of record of 38 wins in a season. bilt and Florida, Jones helped sign Palatka High School and was se- Ross Jones joined the St. The Vikings cap tured their third some of the most talented play- lected by the Texas Rangers in Johns River State College coach­ straight Mid-Flor ida Conference ers, not only in Florida, but across the 1984 Major League Baseball ing staff as the head baseball Championship and finished third the nation. Seven of his recruiting ama teur draft. He spent seven coach on June 10, 2008 and as­ at the FCSAA/NJCAA Region 8 classes were ranked in the top 25 seasons pitching for the Texas sumed the position of athletic Tournament. On March 18, the nationally, with three in the top Rangers and Montreal Expos mi­ director on June 1, 2009. After Vikings also climbed to the top of 10. His 2003 and 2005 recruiting nor league sys tems. After retiring eleven seasons at SJR State, Jones the NJCAA National Baseball Poll, class es at the University of Flor­ from profes sional baseball, Jones has an overall record of 379-203 ranking #1 in the country for the ida were both ranked number earned his A.A. degree from SJR (.651) and a Mid-Florida Con- first time in school history. three in the nation by Collegiate State in 1991 and his bachelor’s ference record of 169-91 (.650). 2016 was another outstand­ Baseball Mag azine. degree in educa tion from the These eleven seasons have been ing season as the Vikings posted As a pitching coach, Jones University of North Florida in among the program’s most suc­ an overall record of 42-14. In the has tutored 68 pitchers who have 1993. Jones is an avid outdoors­ cessful in its 59-year history and Mid-Florida Conference, the Vi­ gone on to sign professional con- man and enjoys hunting and fish­ in clude three consecutive Mid- kings posted a 16-7 record to fin­ tracts, including Clinton Johnston, ing in his spare time. Ross and his Flor ida Conference Champion­ ish in second place. The Vikings the Pittsburgh Pirates’ number wife, Tish, have two sons, Tyler ships and six trips to the FCSAA also made their fourth consec­ one draft pick in 1998. Also, nine and Hunter, and two daughters, State/NJCAA Region 8 Tourna­ utiveo trip t the NJCAA Region of Jones’ pitchers have received Taylor and Tessa. viking honors, awards and signings under coach jones SJR State players selected in the MLB draft Nic Dellatorre (LHP) . .Los Angeles Angels (2012, 30th round) Justin Smith (OF) . Atlanta Braves (2017, 20th round) Chris Fern (LHP) . .San Francisco Giants (2012, 27th round) Scott Kobos (LHP) . Cleveland Indians (2017, 38th round) Jake Schrader (1B) . Atlanta Braves (2013, 27th round) Zach Greene (RHP) . Miami Marlins (2018, 15th round) C.J. Robinson (RHP) . Florida Marlins (2013, 12th round) Andy Toelken (RHP) . Arizona Diamondbacks (2018, 19th round) Tyler Humphreys (3B) . Arizona Diamondbacks (2014, 7th round) Clay Helvey (RHP) . San Francisco Giants (2018, 22nd round) Reid Love (LHP) . Baltimore Orioles (2015, 10th round) Tyler Carr (RHP) . Philadelphia Phillies (2018, 31st round) Myles Straw (OF) . Houston Astros (2015, 12th round) Zach Greene (RHP) . New York Yankees (2019, 8th round) Nathaniel Lowe (1B) . Tampa Bay Rays (2016, 13th round) Kerry Carpenter (OF) .