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NJCAA<br />

<strong>DI</strong> <strong>BASEBALL</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>


TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

National Office Information............................. 3<br />

NJCAA 75th Anniversary................................. 4<br />

Bryce Harper - NL Rookie of the Year............. 5<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong> <strong>BASEBALL</strong> SEASON PREVIEW<br />

<strong>DI</strong> Baseball Committee...................................... 8<br />

Top 20 Poll Procedures...................................... 9<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong> World Series................................. 10-11<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong> Preseason Top 20......................... 12-13<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong> <strong>BASEBALL</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PREVIEWS<br />

Central (Region 6)...................................... 16-18<br />

East Central (Regions 7, 17)...................... 19-21<br />

Eastern (Regions 10, 15, 20)...................... 22-24<br />

Gulf (Region 8)........................................... 25-27<br />

Northern (Regions 4, 11, 24).................... 28-30<br />

South Central (Regions 2, 16, 23)............ 31-33<br />

Southeastern (Region 22).......................... 34-36<br />

Southern (Region 14)................................. 37-39<br />

Southwest (Region 5)................................. 40-42<br />

Western (Regions 1, 9, 18)......................... 43-45<br />

2012 <strong>DI</strong> <strong>BASEBALL</strong> SEASON REVIEW<br />

Region/District Tournament Results....... 48-49<br />

<strong>DI</strong> World Series Results............................. 50-51<br />

Players of the Year............................................ 52<br />

Easton Big Stick Awards.................................. 53<br />

Rawlings Gold Glove Awards......................... 54<br />

All-Americans............................................. 55-56<br />

Statistical Champions...................................... 57<br />

NJCAA <strong>DI</strong> <strong>BASEBALL</strong> HISTORY<br />

All-Time National Champions....................... 60<br />

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees........................... 61<br />

ME<strong>DI</strong>A GUIDE PRODUCER<br />

MICHAEL TEAGUE<br />

Assistant Director of <strong>Media</strong> Relations<br />

ME<strong>DI</strong>A GUIDE E<strong>DI</strong>TOR<br />

MARK KRUG<br />

Assistant Executive Director; <strong>Media</strong> Relations<br />

Photos Courtesy of Buddy Blair, <strong>College</strong> of Southern<br />

Nevada, Washington Nationals, Johnson County<br />

Community <strong>College</strong>, Neosho County Community <strong>College</strong>,<br />

Jackson State Community <strong>College</strong>, Georgia Perimeter<br />

<strong>College</strong>, Harford Community <strong>College</strong>, Florence-Darlington<br />

Technical <strong>College</strong>, Gulf Coast State <strong>College</strong>, State <strong>College</strong> of<br />

Florida, Iowa Western Community <strong>College</strong>, John A. Logan<br />

<strong>College</strong>, Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M<br />

<strong>College</strong>, Shelton State Community <strong>College</strong>, Southern Union<br />

State Community <strong>College</strong>, Paris Junior <strong>College</strong>, Navarro<br />

<strong>College</strong>, Midland <strong>College</strong>, Weatherford <strong>College</strong>, Yavapai<br />

<strong>College</strong>, Central Arizona <strong>College</strong>, Howard <strong>College</strong>, Lake<br />

Land <strong>College</strong>, Polk State <strong>College</strong> and Darton State <strong>College</strong>.<br />

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NJCAA<br />

NATIONAL OFFICE<br />

1631 MESA AVE. SUITE B<br />

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907<br />

MARY ELLEN LEICHT<br />

NJCAA STAFF<br />

NJCAA<br />

EXECUTIVE<br />

<strong>DI</strong>RECTOR<br />

In 2009, Mary Ellen Leicht became<br />

the first female chief executive<br />

of any national intercollegiate<br />

athletic association in the United<br />

States when she was named Executive<br />

Director of the NJCAA. Leicht has<br />

been a cornerstone of the NJCAA<br />

since joining the organization in<br />

1989 as Eligibility Administrator.<br />

Championing improvements in equity<br />

of sports seasons, scholarships and<br />

contests, Leicht has provided the<br />

NJCAA with a level playing field<br />

for all its member institutions and<br />

student-athletes. Leicht continues<br />

to utilize a proactive approach that<br />

has maintained the NJCAA’s status<br />

as the undisputed leader of<br />

two-year collegiate athletics.<br />

Mark Krug<br />

Assistant Executive Director<br />

<strong>Media</strong> Relations<br />

Michael Teague<br />

Assistant Director<br />

<strong>Media</strong> Relations<br />

Dee Dubois<br />

Administrative<br />

Assisstant<br />

Brian Beck<br />

Assistant Executive Director<br />

Compliance<br />

Wanda Bodey<br />

Assistant Director<br />

Compliance<br />

Sarah Hoormann<br />

Compliance<br />

Assistant<br />

Stephanie Hazzard<br />

Director<br />

Championship Events<br />

Rob Bushway<br />

Director<br />

Information Technologies<br />

Lorna Brizzie<br />

Bookkepper<br />

Membership Services<br />

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NJCAA 75 th ANNIVERSARY<br />

In May 1938, representatives from area institutions of higher learning<br />

gathered in Fresno, Calif., to form a unique collegiate<br />

athletic organization dedicated to America’s community and junior<br />

colleges. The meeting led to the adoption of a constitution and<br />

representatives in attendance formally announced the new organization<br />

as the National Junior <strong>College</strong> Athletic Association (NJCAA).<br />

Seventy-five years after its inaugural season (1938-39), the NJCAA<br />

is now the second-largest national intercollegiate athletics governing<br />

body in the United States with over 500 member colleges in 43 states.<br />

Recognized as the leader in two-year collegiate athletics, the NJCAA<br />

champions both athletic and academic opportunities for studentathletes<br />

in concert with member colleges. To commemorate its<br />

75th Anniversary, the NJCAA has launched a<br />

year-long campaign to celebrate the<br />

milestones, student-athletes, coaches<br />

and administrators that have<br />

helped shape the organization and advance twoyear<br />

collegiate athletics over the past eight decades.<br />

Throughout the 2012-13 academic year, the NJCAA<br />

will celebrate its 75th Anniversary through<br />

various outlets, including a<br />

special section of the NJCAA<br />

website (njcaa.org/75). Traditional<br />

press releases will be distributed to member colleges as<br />

well as regional and national media during the 2012-13<br />

sports season and special 75th Anniversary content will<br />

be produced for the organization’s monthly publication<br />

– NJCAA Review. NJCAA TV – powered by iHigh.com,<br />

as well as Facebook and Twitter will be used to help<br />

keep member colleges, fans and followers informed on<br />

the latest 75th Anniversary news and announcements.<br />

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BRYCE HARPER<br />

2012 NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR<br />

It didn’t take Bryce Harper long to become a household name<br />

in Major League Baseball. The former <strong>College</strong> of Southern<br />

Nevada star became the second consecutive former<br />

NJCAA student-athlete to be named National<br />

League Rookie of the Year after Atlanta Braves<br />

pitcher Craig Kimbrel (Wallace State CC-<br />

Hanceville, Ala.) claimed the honor in 2011.<br />

Less than a month after celebrating his 20th<br />

birthday, the Washington Nationals outfielder<br />

became the youngest position player in history<br />

to earn rookie of the year. Harper was the<br />

second-youngest player ever to claim the award,<br />

following former New York Mets pitcher Dwight<br />

Gooden who took the honor in 1984 at the age of 19.<br />

Batting for a .270 average, Harper compiled 22 home<br />

runs, 26 doubles and a team-high nine triples in<br />

his first year in the big leagues. The former Coyote also<br />

brought home 59 runs – 34 after the All-Star break –<br />

and scored 98 runs of his own.<br />

In his only season at Southern Nevada, Harper<br />

boasted a .443 batting average and led the nation<br />

with 101 hits. Harper also scored the most runs in the<br />

country with 98 and ranked second in the land in<br />

RBis with 98. The young slugger also displayed his<br />

knack for extra-base hits, leading the nation with 31<br />

home runs and ranking third with 23 doubles.<br />

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<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong> <strong>BASEBALL</strong><br />

SEASON PREVIEW


<strong>DI</strong>VISION I <strong>BASEBALL</strong> COMMITTEE<br />

DAVID ELDER COMMITTEE CHAIR<br />

Commissioner – Georgia <strong>College</strong> Athletic Conference<br />

David Elder is highly regarded for his dedication to achievement, leadership,<br />

and service. He previously was the athletic Director at Truett-McConnell<br />

<strong>College</strong> (Ga.). After Truett-McConnell’s move to a four-year athletic<br />

program, Elder took his current position as commissioner of the Georgia<br />

Collegiate Athletic Association and also serves as the second vice president<br />

of the NJCAA men’s division.<br />

RICK HITT COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT<br />

Athletic Director/Head Baseball Coach – South Florida State <strong>College</strong><br />

South Florida State’s Rick Hitt is entering his 15th season as head baseball<br />

coach and 12th year as athletic director in Avon Park. As a pitcher at Santa<br />

Fe <strong>College</strong> (Fla.), Hitt led the Saints to a NJCAA World Series berth in 1985<br />

before finishing his collegiate carrer at St. Thomas University. Hitt was<br />

elected President of the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association this January<br />

after serving as the organization’s secretary and vice president.<br />

Roark Montgomery<br />

Navarro <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

Jack Robertson<br />

Faulkner State CC, Ala.<br />

George Sanders<br />

Florida State <strong>College</strong><br />

Greg Silcox<br />

Paradise Valley CC, Ariz.<br />

Randy Stange<br />

Hutchinson CC, Kan.<br />

Doug Stotler<br />

Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Mo.<br />

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TOP 20 POLL PROCEDURES<br />

POLL DATES: February 27 - March 13, 27 - April 10, 24 - May 8, 15, 22<br />

Eight rankings will be released for the <strong>2013</strong> Division I Baseball season. The first five polls of the season will be<br />

conducted on a bi-weekly basis and the final three will be conducted on a weekly basis.<br />

Each NJCAA region director will report the top teams in their respective region to the national office each<br />

Monday. The teams are compiled into a region report which is then distributed to the voting panel consisting of<br />

the 10 district directors. Each district director then submits their Top 20 teams based on the region rankings.<br />

The national office will then release the final rankings to the public on each poll date.<br />

<strong>DI</strong>VISION I <strong>BASEBALL</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT <strong>DI</strong>RECTORS<br />

CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Region 6)<br />

Randy Stange<br />

Hutchinson CC, Kan.<br />

stanger@hutchcc.edu<br />

EAST CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Regions 7, 17)<br />

Bobby Hudson<br />

Volunteer State CC, Tenn.<br />

bobby.hudson@volstate.edu<br />

EASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Regions 10, 15, 20)<br />

Bruce Springer<br />

Anne Arundel CC, Md.<br />

bdspringer@aacc.edu<br />

GULF <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Region 8)<br />

Bob Zelinksi<br />

<strong>College</strong> of Central Florida<br />

zelinskb@cf.edu<br />

NORTHERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Regions 4, 11, 24)<br />

Thom McDonald<br />

ICCAC Commissioner<br />

iccac@iccac.org<br />

SOUTH CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Regions 2, 16, 23)<br />

Mike St. John<br />

Carl Albert State, Okla.<br />

mstjohn@carlalbert.edu<br />

SOUTHEASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Region 22)<br />

Dean Myrick<br />

ACCC Commissioner<br />

dmyrick@acccsports.org<br />

SOUTHERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Region 14)<br />

Roark Montgomery<br />

Navarro <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

Roark.Montgomery@navarrocollege.edu<br />

SOUTHWEST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Region 5)<br />

John Green<br />

Clarendon <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

john.green@clarendoncollege.edu<br />

WESTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

(Regions 1, 9, 18)<br />

Dan Johnson<br />

Southeast CC, Neb.<br />

djohnson@southeast.edu<br />

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<strong>2013</strong> NJCAA <strong>DI</strong><br />

WORLD SERIES<br />

May 25 - June 1, <strong>2013</strong> ◆ Sam Suplizio Field ◆ Grand Junction, Colo.<br />

Opened: 1949<br />

Capacity: 10,000<br />

Surface: Grass<br />

SAM SUPLIZIO FIELD<br />

Jamie Hamilton<br />

Tournament Director<br />

Dimensions<br />

Left Foul Line: 302’<br />

Left Field: 365’<br />

Left Center: 410’<br />

Center: 400’<br />

Right Center: 365’<br />

Right Foul Line: 330’<br />

HISTORY<br />

On October 28, 1958, the bid for Grand<br />

Junction to host the NJCAA Baseball<br />

World Series was accepted. For the last<br />

54 years, the city of Grand Junction and<br />

Sam Suplizio Field have been a hallmark<br />

of the NJCAA and junior college<br />

baseball. Some of the greatest names in<br />

the history of the game have played in<br />

the NJCAA World Series, including NL<br />

Rookie of the Year Bryce Harper, Cy<br />

Young award winners Cliff Lee and Eric<br />

Gagne, World Series MVP Curt Schilling<br />

and Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett.<br />

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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE<br />

OPENING ROUNDS<br />

Saturday, May 25<br />

GAME 1 Southeastern vs. Gulf 9:00 a.m.<br />

GAME 2 Northern vs. Southwest 12:00 p.m.<br />

GAME 3 Eastern vs. East Central 3:00 p.m.<br />

GAME 4 Southern vs. South Central 7:30 p.m.<br />

Sunday, May 26<br />

GAME 5 Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser 10:00 a.m.<br />

GAME 6 Game 3 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser 2:00 p.m.<br />

GAME 7 Central vs. Western 7:30 p.m.<br />

Monday, May 27<br />

GAME 8 Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner 10:00 a.m.<br />

GAME 9 Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner 2:00 p.m.<br />

GAME 10 Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner 7:30 p.m.<br />

Tuesday, May 28<br />

GAME 11 Game 7 Loser vs. Game 9 Loser 11:00 a.m.<br />

GAME 12 Game 8 Winner vs. Game 10 Loser 3:00 p.m.<br />

GAME 13 Game 7 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner 7:30 p.m.<br />

Wednesday, May 29<br />

GAME 14 Game 11 Winner vs. Game 13 Loser 3:00 p.m.<br />

GAME 15 Game 10 Winner vs. Game 13 Winner 7:30 p.m.<br />

Thursday, May 30<br />

GAME 16 Game 14 Winner vs. Game 15 Loser 3:00 p.m.<br />

GAME 17 Game 12 Winner vs. Game 15 Winner 7:30 p.m.<br />

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND<br />

Friday, May 31<br />

GAME 18 7:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday, June 1 (If Necessary)<br />

GAME 19 7:30 p.m.<br />

*If there are 3 teams remaining at Game 18, the<br />

team with the most games played receiveds a bye to<br />

Game 19. If all 3 teams have played same number of<br />

games, a coin toss will determine who receives bye.<br />

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PRESEASON TOP 20<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

8<br />

9<br />

10<br />

12<br />

IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />

REIVERS<br />

5 RETURNING STARTERS (12 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 62-6<br />

CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE<br />

VAQUEROS<br />

3 RETURNING STARTERS (8 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 47-15<br />

PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE, FLA.<br />

PANTHERS<br />

3 RETURNING STARTERS (5 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 38-16<br />

JEFFERSON COLLEGE, MO.<br />

VIKINGS<br />

2 RETURNING STARTERS (14 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 53-12<br />

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE, OKLA.<br />

TROJANS<br />

8 RETURNING STARTERS (15 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 41-16<br />

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-NORTH, TEXAS<br />

GATORS<br />

1 RETURNING STARTER (8 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 38-23<br />

GRAYSON COLLEGE, TEXAS<br />

VIKINGS<br />

3 RETURNING STARTERS (10 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 44-16<br />

WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE<br />

WILDCATS<br />

3 RETURNING STARTERS (10 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 48-17<br />

HOWARD COLLEGE, TEXAS<br />

HAWKS<br />

2 RETURNING STARTERS (5 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 45-12<br />

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA<br />

MANATEES<br />

4 RETURNING STARTERS (11 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 33-17-1<br />

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REST OF THE TOP 20<br />

NEOSHO COUNTY CC, KAN.<br />

PANTHERS<br />

2 RETURNING STARTERS (13 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 49-16<br />

WALTERS STATE CC, TENN.<br />

SENATORS<br />

4 RETURNING STARTERS (10 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 52-11<br />

OTHER<br />

TEAMS TO<br />

WATCH<br />

Polk State, Fla.<br />

Return: 5 (7) 2012: (46-12)<br />

Harford CC, Md.<br />

Return: 4 (12) 2012: (45-15)<br />

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14<br />

15<br />

16<br />

17<br />

18<br />

19<br />

20<br />

SPARTANBURG METHO<strong>DI</strong>ST, S.C.<br />

PIONEERS<br />

1 RETURNING STARTER (11 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 52-11<br />

MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE<br />

WARRIORS<br />

3 RETURNING STARTERS (5 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 44-11<br />

COWLEY COUNTY CC, KAN.<br />

TIGERS<br />

5 RETURNING STARTERS (12 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 33-26<br />

NAVARRO COLLEGE, TEXAS<br />

BULLDOGS<br />

7 RETURNING STARTERS (14 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 38-21<br />

SALT LAKE CC, UTAH<br />

BRUINS<br />

8 RETURNING STARTERS (12 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 45-10<br />

CROWDER COLLEGE, MO.<br />

ROUGHRIDERS<br />

6 RETURNING STARTERS (15 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 44-17<br />

FAULKNER STATE CC, ALA.<br />

SUN CHIEFS<br />

5 RETURNING STARTERS (10 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 29-24<br />

CHIPOLA COLLEGE, FLA.<br />

IN<strong>DI</strong>ANS<br />

0 RETURNING STARTERS (4 TOTAL) 2012 RECORD: 39-17<br />

Gordon State, Ga.<br />

Return: 8 (8) 2012: (40-25)<br />

Yavapai <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

Return: 9 (12) 2012: (40-20)<br />

Blinn <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

Return: 6 (12) 2012: (34-24)<br />

John A. Logan <strong>College</strong>, Ill.<br />

Return: 5 (11) 2012: (41-22)<br />

Columbia State, Tenn.<br />

Return: 4 (12) 2012: (43-14)<br />

Wabash Valley <strong>College</strong>, Ill.<br />

Return: 8 (13) 2012: (45-18)<br />

Shelton State, Ala.<br />

Return: 5 (10) 2012: (40-23)<br />

Weatherford <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

Return: 6 (13) 2012: (30-27)<br />

Eastern Oklahoma State<br />

Return: 5 (5) 2012: (38-22)<br />

Seward County, Kan.<br />

Return: 6 (9) 2012: (33-25)<br />

Chattahoochee Valley, Ala.<br />

Return: 4 (11) 2012: (35-24)<br />

Johnson County, Kan.<br />

Return: 5 (11) 2012: (40-18)<br />

New Mexico JC<br />

Return: 6 (9) 2012: (38-20)<br />

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OFFICIAL<br />

<strong>BASEBALL</strong> OF<br />

NJCAA<br />

CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

RAWLINGS.COM<br />

FACEBOOK.COM/RAWLINGS<br />

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<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong> <strong>BASEBALL</strong><br />

<strong>DI</strong>STRICT PREVIEWS<br />

*All information and statistics in “District Previews”<br />

section is provided by member colleges.


CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

REGION 6<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

6 Allen County Community <strong>College</strong> Red Devils Iola, Kan.<br />

6 Barton Community <strong>College</strong> Cougars Great Bend, Kan.<br />

6 Butler Community <strong>College</strong> Grizzlies El Dorado, Kan.<br />

6 Cloud County Community <strong>College</strong> Thunderbirds Concordia, Kan.<br />

6 Coffeyville Community <strong>College</strong> Red Ravens Coffeyville, Kan.<br />

6 Colby Community <strong>College</strong> Trojans Colby, Kan.<br />

6 Cowley County Community <strong>College</strong> Tigers Arkansas City, Kan.<br />

6 Dodge City Community <strong>College</strong> Conquistadors Dodge City, Kan.<br />

6 Fort Scott Community <strong>College</strong> Greyhounds Fort Scott, Kan.<br />

6 Garden City Community <strong>College</strong> Broncbusters Garden City, Kan.<br />

6 Highland Community <strong>College</strong> Scotties Highland, Kan.<br />

6 Hutchinson Community <strong>College</strong> Blue Dragons Hutchinson, Kan.<br />

6 Independence Community <strong>College</strong> Pirates Independence, Kan.<br />

6 Johnson County Community <strong>College</strong> Cavaliers Overland Park, Kan.<br />

6 Kansas City Kansas Community <strong>College</strong> Blue Devils Kansas City, Kan.<br />

6 Labette Community <strong>College</strong> Cardinals Parsons, Kan.<br />

6 Neosho County Community <strong>College</strong> Panthers Chanute, Kan.<br />

6 Pratt Community <strong>College</strong> Beavers Pratt, Kan.<br />

6 Seward County Community <strong>College</strong> Saints Liberal, Kan.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Neosho County<br />

2011 Seward County<br />

2010 Hutchinson<br />

2009 Cowley County<br />

2008 Johnson County<br />

CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 4-14, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Lawrence-Dumont Stadium<br />

Wichita, Kan.<br />

*Opening round games played at Higher Seeds<br />

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CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Cowley <strong>College</strong> 33-26 5 (12)<br />

2. Neosho County 49-16 2 (13)<br />

3. Seward County 33-25 6 (9)<br />

4. Johnson County 40-18 5 (11)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Michael Yeager Johnson County 1B .417 AVG<br />

Dean Long Kansas City Kansas 1B 42 RBI<br />

Tory Bell Butler C 6 HR<br />

Mike Parker Cowley County 1B .696 SLG<br />

Justin Harris Hutchinson OF 26 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Chance Sinclair Neosho County RHP<br />

1.81 ERA<br />

8 W<br />

Nick Kolarik Johnson County RHP<br />

69 SO<br />

10 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Valis McLean Allen 36 (1,141-696) 36 (1,141-696)<br />

2. Galen McSpadden Seward County 32 (1,065-591) 32 (1,065-591)<br />

3. Steve Burleson Kansas City Kansas 34 (1,027-627) 34 (1,027-627)<br />

Based on total career wins (Seasons include <strong>2013</strong>)<br />

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Michael Yeager Johnson County R 1B .417 4 0 0 14 9 7-7<br />

Tyler Goldsberry Highland L OF .415 9 6 2 35 18 14-22<br />

Jacob Woods Kansas City Kansas R UTL .386 12 1 3 36 10 10-10<br />

Chase Reibenspies Cloud County R 2B .383 0 0 0 12 9 1-1<br />

Alex Head Highland R OF .367 6 0 1 19 4 1-2<br />

David Espinosa Coffeyville R OF .364 9 0 4 30 7 0-1<br />

Dean Long Kansas City Kansas R 1B .363 13 5 3 42 11 15-18<br />

Reyn Sugai Fort Scott L 3B .349 11 1 1 28 12 3-5<br />

Alex Drew Fort Scott L SS .347 6 0 0 12 8 0-0<br />

Levi Parker Butler L 2B .340 8 1 0 32 29 18-21<br />

Brett Smith Johnson County L OF .327 4 5 0 37 14 4-5<br />

Justin Harris Hutchinson R OF .319 10 0 0 16 23 26-30<br />

Christian Cox Hutchinson L OF .317 9 6 1 21 28 14-17<br />

B.B. Kimbrell Hutchinson R C .313 5 0 3 23 5 0-0<br />

Andy Kreiling Kansas City Kansas L OF .309 11 6 2 27 12 8-9<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Chance Sinclair Neosho County RHP 1.45 12 74.2 58 52 8-1<br />

Zac Butler Kansas City Kansas RHP 1.49 10 60.1 72 29 4-4<br />

Dylan Donley Kansas City Kansas RHP 1.77 11 56.0 48 27 4-3<br />

T.J. Looney Seward County RHP 1.80 13 65.0 61 39 5-2<br />

Travis Hendry Butler LHP 1.86 10 48.1 59 41 3-1<br />

Taylor West Cloud County RHP 2.09 10 43.0 62 36 3-6<br />

Jean Acevedo Hutchinson LHP 2.12 12 51.0 43 32 5-5<br />

Tyler Wiedenfeld Seward County RHP 2.13 15 63.1 72 44 5-4<br />

Zach DeMars Cloud County RHP 2.15 11 46.0 64 20 2-3<br />

Dustin Hurlbutt Coffeyville RHP 2.41 16 59.7 80 49 5-5<br />

Nicholas Sarmiento Highland RHP 2.55 15 53.0 55 44 4-4<br />

Matt Blackham Johnson County RHP 2.60 15 52.0 46 55 4-4<br />

Christian Cox Hutchinson LHP 2.62 10 34.1 38 15 3-1<br />

Andrew Mercer Highland RHP 2.70 12 40.0 51 18 2-3<br />

Mitchell Franek Garden City RHP 2.78 10 32.1 48 17 2-1<br />

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REGIONS 7, 17<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

7 Chattanooga State Community <strong>College</strong> Tigers Chattanooga, Tenn.<br />

7 Cleveland State Community <strong>College</strong> Cougars Cleveland, Tenn.<br />

7 Columbia State Community <strong>College</strong> Chargers Columbia, Tenn.<br />

7 Dyersburg State Community <strong>College</strong> Eagles Dyersburg, Tenn.<br />

7 Jackson State Community <strong>College</strong> Generals Jackson, Tenn.<br />

7 Motlow State Community <strong>College</strong> Bucks Lynchburg, Tenn.<br />

7 Roane State Community <strong>College</strong> Raiders Harriman, Tenn.<br />

7 Southwest Tennessee Community <strong>College</strong> Saluqis Memphis, Tenn.<br />

7 Volunteer State Community <strong>College</strong> Pioneers Gallatin, Tenn.<br />

7 Walters State Community <strong>College</strong> Senators Morristown, Tenn.<br />

17 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural <strong>College</strong> Stallions Tifton, Ga.<br />

17 Andrew <strong>College</strong> Fighting Tigers Cuthbert, Ga.<br />

17 Darton State <strong>College</strong> Cavaliers Albany, Ga.<br />

17 East Georgia State <strong>College</strong> Bobcats Swainsboro, Ga.<br />

17 Georgia Perimeter <strong>College</strong> Jaguars Decatur, Ga.<br />

17 Gordon State <strong>College</strong> Highlanders Barnesville, Ga.<br />

17 Middle Georgia <strong>College</strong> Warriors Cochran, Ga.<br />

17 South Georgia <strong>College</strong> Tigers Douglas, Ga.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Gordon State<br />

2011 South Georgia<br />

2010 Chattanooga State<br />

2009 Middle Georgia<br />

2008 Walters State<br />

REGION 7 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 3-5, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Tim Garrett Baseball Complex<br />

Volunteer State (Gallatin, Tenn.)<br />

REGION 17 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 8-11, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Cavalier Field<br />

Darton State (Albany, Ga.)<br />

EAST CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 16-19, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Region 7 Champion<br />

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EAST CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Walters State 52-11 4 (10)<br />

2. Middle Georgia 44-11 3 (5)<br />

3. Gordon State 40-25 8 (8)<br />

4. Columbia State 43-14 4 (12)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

T.J. Diffenderfer Columbia State 1B .419 AVG<br />

Kane Barrow Jackson State 1B<br />

68 RBI<br />

12 HR<br />

.747 SLG<br />

DeAndre Allen Cleveland State OF 25 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Landon Hayes Georgia Perimeter RHP<br />

1.45 ERA<br />

8 SV<br />

Sam Bragg Georgia Perimeter RHP 69 SO<br />

Lucas Laster Columbia State LHP 9 W<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Craig Young Middle Georgia 16 (594-286) 22 (761-380)<br />

2. Greg Dennis Chattanooga State 10 (354-168) 24 (702-570)<br />

3. Ken Campbell Walters State 14 (610-144) 14 (610-144)<br />

Based on total career wins (Seasons include <strong>2013</strong>)<br />

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EAST CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

T.J. Diffenderfer Columbia State R 1B .419 21 2 3 46 26 1-3<br />

Kane Barrow Jackson State R 1B .416 17 1 12 68 18 1-2<br />

Wes Armstrong Georgia Perimeter L 3B .406 19 3 1 49 21 6-7<br />

Gadier Charriez Southwest Tennessee R OF .389 9 0 0 19 12 16-21<br />

Richie Pearl Jackson State R OF .387 18 2 8 66 24 7-10<br />

Juan Rivera Jackson State L 2B .384 9 1 5 41 17 8-10<br />

Ty Michelotti Southwest Tennessee L OF .363 5 5 3 24 14 13-17<br />

Neal Gandee Abraham Baldwin L OF .361 4 1 0 19 22 19-22<br />

Colin Bennett Walters State R 1B .352 9 0 8 41 14 0-0<br />

Blake Shouse Middle Georgia R SS .349 9 3 0 35 22 5-6<br />

Dustin Delgado Columbia State R SS .347 13 1 0 33 33 13-14<br />

Reid Mathews Walters State R 3B .347 24 1 4 56 21 8-12<br />

Devin Bonin Gordon State L 2B .344 13 5 10 42 37 9-14<br />

Jordan McDonald Chattanooga State R SS .343 14 1 2 43 39 10-10<br />

Dalton Weightman Andrew R 1B .340 14 1 5 31 10 5-5<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Jake Anthony South Georgia RHP 1.54 14 82.0 100 56 6-6<br />

Brad Bartlett West Georgia Tech LHP 1.62 17 94.2 96 56 5-6<br />

Alex Roberts Middle Georgia RHP 1.62 14 77.2 80 63 8-2<br />

Joseph Boatright Middle Georgia RHP 1.65 12 65.1 50 65 8-1<br />

Richard Nason Andrew RHP 1.71 15 79.0 80 53 4-5<br />

Phillip Anderson Andrew RHP 1.71 12 63.1 70 55 5-5<br />

Patrick McGrath Jackson State LHP 1.72 12 62.2 71 43 8-1<br />

Lucas Laster Columbia State LHP 1.82 13 64.1 53 54 9-1<br />

Ryan Good Darton State RHP 1.86 2 9.2 8 8 0-0<br />

Kevin burgee Gordon State RHP 2.00 17 76.2 94 57 9-2<br />

Sam Bragg Georgia Perimeter RHP 2.04 14 61.2 58 69 8-3<br />

Tyler McClure Chattanooga State LHP 2.06 17 74.1 69 45 4-3<br />

AJ Sunstrom Darton State RHP 2.06 15 65.2 47 51 8-1<br />

Josh Wirsu Gordon State RHP 2.08 16 69.1 75 49 5-4<br />

Spencer Thomas South Georgia RHP 2.26 17 67.2 88 51 5-3<br />

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REGIONS 10, 15, 20<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

10 Florence-Darlington Technical <strong>College</strong> Stingers Florence, S.C.<br />

10 Guilford Technical Community <strong>College</strong> Titans Jamestown, N.C.<br />

10 Louisburg <strong>College</strong> Hurricanes Louisburg, N.C.<br />

10 Pitt Community <strong>College</strong> Bulldogs Greenville, N.C.<br />

10 Spartanburg Methodist <strong>College</strong> Pioneers Spartanburg, S.C.<br />

10 USC Lancaster Lancers Lancaster, S.C.<br />

10 USC Salkehatchie Indians Allendale, S.C.<br />

10 USC Sumter Fire Ants Sumter, S.C.<br />

15 ASA <strong>College</strong> Avengers Brooklyn, N.Y.<br />

15 Globe Institute of Technology Knights New York, N.Y.<br />

15 Monroe <strong>College</strong> Mustangs New Rochelle, N.Y.<br />

20 Chesapeake <strong>College</strong> Skipjacks Wye Mills, Md.<br />

20 Hagerstown Community <strong>College</strong> Hawks Hagerstown, Md.<br />

20 Harford Community <strong>College</strong> Fighting Owls Bel Air, Md.<br />

20 Potomac State <strong>College</strong> of WVU Catamounts Keyser, W. Va.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Spartanburg Methodist<br />

2011 Potomac State<br />

2010 Pitt<br />

2009 Spartanburg Methodist<br />

REGION 10 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 3-7, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Burlington Athletic Stadium (Burlington, N.C.)<br />

REGION 15 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 3-4, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Regular Season Champion<br />

REGION 20 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 10-12, <strong>2013</strong><br />

The ARCC (Hagerstown, Md.)<br />

2008 Hagerstown EASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 17-19, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Region 20 Champion<br />

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EASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Spartanburg Methodist 45-18 1 (11)<br />

2. Harford 45-15 4 (12)<br />

3. Pitt 21-26 4 (14)<br />

4. Potomac State 25-25 2 (9)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Randon Sandifer Florence-Darlington Tech 3B .404 AVG<br />

Norm Donkin Harford OF 52 RBI<br />

Gabe Craven Florence-Darlington Tech 1B 16 HR<br />

Manny Felix Florence-Darlington Tech DH .639 SLG<br />

Jon McAllister Harford OF 34 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Willie Sligh Louisburg RHP 2.37 ERA<br />

Nick Stallings Harford LHP 76 SO<br />

Tyler Barwick Florence-Darlington Tech LHP 8 W<br />

Norm Donkin Harford RHP 6 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Tim Wallace Spartanburg Methodist 22 (936-292) 22 (936-292)<br />

2. Doug Little Potomac State 16 (500-218) 16 (500-218)<br />

3. Scott Jennings Hagerstown 13 (377-233-3) 13 (377-233-3)<br />

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Jerry Jerminski Harford R 3B .389 11 0 4 28 24 8-10<br />

Kameron Stewart Chesapeake R SS .371 15 4 4 42 18 14-14<br />

Jon McAllister Harford L OF .358 10 4 1 32 23 34-39<br />

Stephen Dowling Florence-Darlington Tech R OF .352 10 2 6 40 31 11-14<br />

Norm Donkin Harford R OF .348 14 4 5 52 17 32-35<br />

Manny Felix Florence-Darlington Tech R DH .345 11 0 8 33 18 4-4<br />

Vladimir Gomez Monroe R OF .340 6 6 2 15 10 0-0<br />

Eric Schanzenbacher Hagerstown R 3B .325 16 2 1 32 31 4-6<br />

Kelvin Toribio Monroe L 2B .320 9 2 6 35 11 0-0<br />

Matthew Schotanus Chesapeake R OF .315 4 2 0 26 20 19-19<br />

Dylan Dunn Hagerstown R C .299 11 2 0 32 21 1-1<br />

Ernesto Fernandez Guilford Tech L OF .295 4 2 4 16 15 8-12<br />

Gabe Craven Florence-Darlington Tech L 1B .291 5 0 16 44 31 3-3<br />

Edwin Soto Guilford Tech L OF .282 1 1 4 11 9 6-6<br />

Zach Stolipher Potomac State L 1B .278 8 0 4 21 39 3-5<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Jim Wix Chesapeake RHP 1.62 10 55.2 44 40 6-3<br />

Gunnar Kines Florence-Darlington Tech LHP 1.65 11 60.0 58 59 7-2<br />

Nick Stallings Harford LHP 1.79 15 75.1 57 76 8-2<br />

Tanner Everton Potomac State LHP 2.27 10 39.2 51 30 5-1<br />

Willie Sligh Louisburg RHP 2.76 14 45.2 33 37 6-1<br />

Tresco Shannon Florence-Darlington Tech RHP 3.68 9 22.0 12 19 3-0<br />

Matt Petrizzi Harford RHP 4.56 13 25.2 10 31 5-0<br />

Jeremy Hatfield Florence-Darlington Tech RHP 5.02 13 23.1 17 23 6-0<br />

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GULF <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

REGION 8<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

8 Brevard Community <strong>College</strong> Titans Melbourne, Fla.<br />

8 Broward <strong>College</strong> Seahawks Davie, Fla.<br />

8 Chipola <strong>College</strong> Indians Marianna, Fla.<br />

8 <strong>College</strong> of Central Florida Patriots Ocala, Fla.<br />

8 Daytona State <strong>College</strong> Falcons Daytona Beach, Fla.<br />

8 Florida State <strong>College</strong> at Jacksonville BlueWave Jacksonville, Fla.<br />

8 Gulf Coast State <strong>College</strong> Commodores Panama City, Fla.<br />

8 Hillsborough Community <strong>College</strong> Hawks Tampa, Fla.<br />

8 Indian River State <strong>College</strong> Pioneers Ft. Pierce, Fla.<br />

8 Lake-Sumter State <strong>College</strong> Lakers Leesburg, Fla.<br />

8 <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>Dade</strong> <strong>College</strong> Sharks <strong>Miami</strong>, Fla.<br />

8 Northwest Florida State <strong>College</strong> Raiders Niceville, Fla.<br />

8 Palm Beach State <strong>College</strong> Panthers Lake Worth, Fla.<br />

8 Pensacola State <strong>College</strong> Pirates Pensacola, Fla.<br />

8 Polk State <strong>College</strong> Eagles Winter Haven, Fla.<br />

8 Santa Fe <strong>College</strong> Saints Gainesville, Fla.<br />

8 Seminole State <strong>College</strong> of Florida Raiders Sanford, Fla.<br />

8 South Florida State <strong>College</strong> Panthers Avon Park, Fla.<br />

8 St. Johns River State <strong>College</strong> Vikings Palatka, Fla.<br />

8 St. Petersburg <strong>College</strong> Titans St. Petersburg, Fla.<br />

8 State <strong>College</strong> of Florida Manatees Bradenton, Fla.<br />

8 Tallahassee Community <strong>College</strong> Eagles Tallahassee, Fla.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Polk State<br />

2011 Chipola<br />

2010 State <strong>College</strong> of Florida<br />

2009 Santa Fe<br />

2008 Chipola<br />

GULF <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 10-14, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Joker Marchant Stadium<br />

Lakeland, Fla.<br />

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GULF <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Palm Beach State 38-16 3 (5)<br />

2. State <strong>College</strong> of Florida 33-17-1 4 (11)<br />

3. Chipola 39-17 0 (4)<br />

4. Polk State 46-12 5 (7)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

J.D. Underwood Palm Beach State 1B .372 AVG<br />

Leo Rojas <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>Dade</strong> 1B 50 RBI<br />

Tyler Dial Gulf Coast State C<br />

13 HR<br />

.635 SLG<br />

Orlando Rivera State <strong>College</strong> of Florida 2B 27 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Devin Raftery State <strong>College</strong> of Florida RHP<br />

1.70 ERA<br />

12 SV<br />

Jacob Milliman Pensacola State RHP 74 SO<br />

J.D. Underwood Palm Beach State RHP 8 W<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Mike McLeod Tallahassee 23 (742-379-4) 23 (742-379-4)<br />

2. Gary Calhoun Hillsborough 27 (623-608) 27 (623-608)<br />

3. Jeff Johnson Chipola 17 (571-289-2) 17 (571-289-2)<br />

Based on total career wins (Seasons include <strong>2013</strong>)<br />

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GULF <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Ryan Sebra Florida State R 3B .388 3 0 0 20 7 5-7<br />

T.J. Glessner Brevard L OF .384 3 2 0 4 9 5-7<br />

Robert Llera <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>Dade</strong> R C .377 6 0 5 22 14 4-4<br />

Nick Masonia Northwest Florida St. R SS .365 9 1 4 33 38 1-1<br />

Mikal Hill <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>Dade</strong> R OF .346 13 3 0 21 14 9-10<br />

Eagle Wuestney Gulf Coast State L 2B .339 10 1 2 13 16 0-3<br />

Orlando Rivera State <strong>College</strong> of Florida L 2B .335 5 3 0 30 18 27-32<br />

Conner Hale State <strong>College</strong> of Florida R 3B .330 12 2 1 40 8 14-17<br />

Tyler Dial Gulf Coast State L C .327 8 1 13 43 26 3-3<br />

Tyler Allen Florida State R UTL .325 7 0 1 10 8 4-4<br />

Caleb Denmark Santa Fe R 3B .325 5 2 4 34 18 5-6<br />

Matyt Harris Brevard L OF .323 11 1 0 25 12 7-9<br />

Kevin Husum Gulf Coast State R OF .322 11 4 4 30 26 16-18<br />

Matt Singletary Polk State R SS .321 9 0 0 36 32 17-22<br />

Tyler York Tallahassee R C .320 13 1 1 30 21 4-6<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Jacob Milliman Pensacola State RHP 1.59 14 79.0 63 74 5-4<br />

Ryan Etsell Hillsborough RHP 1.63 13 72.0 65 36 4-5<br />

Chase Sparkman Polk State LHP 1.94 16 74.1 69 39 7-1<br />

J.T. Simpson Santa Fe RHP 1.96 14 64.1 65 40 6-3<br />

Nick Deckert Tallahassee LHP 2.16 10 41.2 47 32 4-1<br />

Taylor Brookes Brevard RHP 2.22 13 52.2 50 46 2-3<br />

Cody Mizelle Daytona State RHP 2.33 12 46.1 50 30 4-0<br />

Dustin Tuck Pensacola State RHP 2.42 12 44.2 34 47 4-2<br />

Matthew Wynne Hillsborough RHP 2.51 12 43.0 50 22 3-3<br />

Robby Kalaf State <strong>College</strong> of Florida RHP 2.54 11 39.0 41 22 2-4<br />

Ashton Fronsoe Brevard RHP 2.59 14 48.2 63 38 5-3<br />

Daniel Van Sickle Tallahassee RHP 2.77 16 52.0 57 39 5-3<br />

Jake Hansen Pensacola State LHP 3.18 20 56.2 55 48 4-2<br />

Brett Jones Polk State RHP 3.18 10 28.1 21 25 3-0<br />

Gustavo Martinez Hillsborough RHP 3.63 18 44.2 35 26 2-2<br />

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REGIONS 4, 11, 24<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

4 Kishwaukee <strong>College</strong> Kougars Malta, Ill.<br />

4 Olive-Harvey <strong>College</strong> Panthers Chicago, Ill.<br />

4 South Suburban <strong>College</strong> Bulldogs South Holland, Ill.<br />

4 Triton <strong>College</strong> Trojans River Grove, Ill.<br />

11 Indian Hills Community <strong>College</strong>-Centerville Falcons Centerville, Iowa<br />

11 Iowa Western Community <strong>College</strong> Reivers Council Bluffs, Iowa<br />

11 Marshalltown Community <strong>College</strong> Tigers Marshalltown, Iowa<br />

11 Muscatine Community <strong>College</strong> Cardinals Muscatine, Iowa<br />

24 John A. Logan <strong>College</strong> Volunteers Carterville, Ill.<br />

24 Kaskaskia <strong>College</strong> Blue Devils Centralia, Ill.<br />

24 Lake Land <strong>College</strong> Lakers Mattoon, Ill.<br />

24 Lincoln Trail <strong>College</strong> Statesmen Robinson, Ill.<br />

24 Olney Central <strong>College</strong> Blue Knights Olney, Ill.<br />

24 Rend Lake <strong>College</strong> Warriors Ina, Ill.<br />

24 Shawnee Community <strong>College</strong> Saints Ullin, Ill.<br />

24 Southeastern Illinois <strong>College</strong> Falcons Harrisburg, Ill.<br />

24 Southwestern Illinois <strong>College</strong> Blue Storm Belleville, Ill.<br />

24 Wabash Valley <strong>College</strong> Warriors Mt. Carmel, Ill.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Iowa Western<br />

2011 Iowa Western<br />

2010 Iowa Western<br />

2009 Iowa Western<br />

2008 Iowa Western<br />

REGION 4 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 10-12, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Symonds-Puckett Field (River Grove, Ill.)<br />

REGION 11 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 10-13, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Tom Bruner Field (Muscatine, Iowa)<br />

REGION 24 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 11-12, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Kaskaskia <strong>College</strong> (Centralia, Ill.)<br />

NORTHERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 18-20, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Region 24 Champion<br />

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NORTHERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Iowa Western 62-6 5 (12)<br />

2. John A. Logan 41-22 5 (11)<br />

3. Wabash Valley 45-18 8 (13)<br />

4. South Suburban 35-24 3 (6)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Steven Leonard Iowa Western C .414 AVG<br />

Cole Gleason Wabash Valley UTL 73 RBI<br />

Alex Greer Iowa Western OF 12 HR<br />

Grant Kay Iowa Western 2B .692 SLG<br />

Frank Dreslinski Rend Lake OF 26 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Derek Thompson John A. Logan LHP<br />

1.92 ERA<br />

103 SO<br />

Jordon Piche Indian Hills RHP 9 W<br />

A.J. McElderry Indian Hills LHP 8 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Jerry Halstead John A. Logan 30 (1,166-635) 30 (1,166-635)<br />

2. Dennis Conley Olney Central 32 (1,160-561) 32 (1,160-561)<br />

3. Steve Ruzich South Suburban 27 (947-520) 27 (947-520)<br />

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Steven Leonard Iowa Western R C .414 13 2 0 25 7 5-7<br />

Grant Kay Iowa Western R 2B .406 17 3 5 34 18 17-17<br />

Brayden Freeman Lincoln Trail R C .373 6 0 0 17 8 2-2<br />

Cole Gleason Wabash Valley R UTL .368 19 1 9 73 49 15-16<br />

Conor Dishman Wabash Valley R C .366 14 3 3 40 17 6-6<br />

Justin Busekrus Rend Lake R OF .352 15 0 1 34 18 17-21<br />

Alex Greer Iowa Western R OF .347 16 8 12 69 17 13-14<br />

Taylor Ostrich Indian Hills L 1B .346 17 0 2 31 21 1-1<br />

Dominic Faron Lincoln Trail R OF .333 3 1 1 16 5 7-7<br />

Jeff Smith Wabash Valley R 3B .328 5 4 1 15 12 9-10<br />

Clayton Meyer Southwestern Illinois R OF .316 9 2 0 19 25 13-18<br />

Adam Deneke Indian Hills R OF .313 15 2 3 24 5 5-7<br />

A. J. Arroyo Kishwaukee R 3B .313 7 1 1 26 15 3-3<br />

Keelin Rasch John A. Logan R 3B .313 2 1 3 24 6 0-1<br />

Matt Rodgers Lincoln Trail R P .311 6 1 5 17 32 11-13<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Luke Hayes Kishwaukee RHP 1.46 9 55.1 58 38 5-4<br />

Derek Thompson John A. Logan LHP 1.49 14 84.1 58 103 8-2<br />

Nick Andros Rend Lake LHP 1.65 11 60.0 58 56 6-4<br />

Tait Rauen Kishwaukee LHP 1.83 9 44.1 37 31 2-4<br />

Brandon George Rend Lake RHP 1.90 14 66.1 57 55 8-2<br />

Brandon Allen Wabash Valley RHP 2.18 19 78.1 63 62 8-0<br />

A.J. Crutchfield Southwestern Illinois LHP 2.20 12 49.0 58 24 6-2<br />

Mike Hanchar Iowa Western LHP 2.50 11 39.2 38 42 8-2<br />

Ryan Wells Lincoln Trail RHP 2.91 11 34.0 32 27 4-3<br />

Sam Ross Indian Hills RHP 3.23 11 30.2 27 18 2-2<br />

Kyle McCulloch Iowa Western RHP 3.41 11 29.0 22 14 3-0<br />

Clay Wallace Wabash Valley RHP 4.26 15 31.2 33 18 4-2<br />

Eben Brooks John A. Logan RHP 4.05 3 6.2 8 5 1-0<br />

Ben Allison Kishwaukee RHP 4.43 11 22.1 21 20 2-1<br />

Chris Hunt John A. Logan RHP 4.50 8 16.0 16 17 1-0<br />

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REGIONS 2, 16, 23<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

2 Arkansas Baptist <strong>College</strong> Buffaloes Little Rock, Ark.<br />

2 Connors State <strong>College</strong> Cowboys Warner, Okla.<br />

2 Eastern Oklahoma State <strong>College</strong> Mountaineers Wilburton, Okla.<br />

2 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M <strong>College</strong> Golden Norse <strong>Miami</strong>, Okla.<br />

2 Rose State <strong>College</strong> Raiders Midwest City, Okla.<br />

2 Seminole State <strong>College</strong> Trojans Seminole, Okla.<br />

16 Crowder <strong>College</strong> Roughriders Neosho, Mo.<br />

16 Jefferson <strong>College</strong> Vikings Hillsboro, Mo.<br />

16 MCC-Maple Woods Monarchs Kansas City, Mo.<br />

16 Mineral Area <strong>College</strong> Cardinals Park Hills, Mo.<br />

16 North Central Missouri <strong>College</strong> Pirates Trenton, Mo.<br />

16 St. Charles Community <strong>College</strong> Cougars Cottleville, Mo.<br />

16 St. Louis Community <strong>College</strong> Archers St. Louis, Mo.<br />

16 Three Rivers Community <strong>College</strong> - MO Raiders Poplar Bluff, Mo.<br />

23 Baton Rouge Community <strong>College</strong> Bears Baton Rouge, La.<br />

23 Delgado Community <strong>College</strong> Dolphins New Orleans, La.<br />

23 Meridian Community <strong>College</strong> Eagles Meridian, Miss.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Jefferson<br />

2011 Jefferson<br />

2010 Crowder<br />

2009 Seminole State<br />

REGION 2 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 9-12, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hinch Field (Jenks, Okla.)<br />

REGION 16 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 8-12, <strong>2013</strong><br />

TBA<br />

REGION 23 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 10-12, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Regular Season Champion<br />

2008 Connors State SOUTH CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 16-18, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Region 2 Champion<br />

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<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Jefferson 53-12 2 (14)<br />

2. Seminole State 41-16 8 (15)<br />

3. Crowder 44-17 6 (15)<br />

4. Eastern Oklahoma St. 38-22 5 (5)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Ryan Cooper MCC-Maple Woods OF .411 AVG<br />

Danny Murphy Jefferson OF<br />

62 RBI<br />

8 HR<br />

Xavier Lewis North Central Missouri SS .724 SLG<br />

Johnathan Youngblood Meridian OF 29 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Kelvin Rivas Connors State RHP 2.06 ERA<br />

Keaton Hernandez NE Oklahoma A&M RHP<br />

71 SO<br />

11 W<br />

Cody Jackson Crowder RHP 7 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Lloyd Simmons Seminole State 27 (1,643-312) 27 (1,643-312)<br />

2. Perry Keith Connors State 28 (1,322-388) 28 (1,322-388)<br />

3. Joe Scheuermann Delgado 23 (740-393) 23 (740-393)<br />

Based on total career wins (Seasons include <strong>2013</strong>)<br />

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Ryan Cooper MCC-Maple Woods R OF .411 14 5 6 30 12 2-2<br />

Danny Murphy Jefferson L OF .400 14 3 8 62 11 3-7<br />

Tanner Rockwell Arkansas Baptist R 3B .398 16 1 17 52 16 17-20<br />

Logan Jones Delgado L OF .376 5 3 3 48 19 7-11<br />

Cody Althouse Crowder R 1B .371 17 2 6 55 22 16-22<br />

Brad Ridings Mineral Area R 2B .371 7 0 4 28 23 4-8<br />

Patrick Castleberry Arkansas Baptist R C .366 18 1 6 50 28 1-1<br />

Will Carter MCC-Maple Woods L OF .360 19 3 7 50 23 6-8<br />

Tony Fortier-Bensen Delgado R SS .356 7 5 0 28 24 11-12<br />

Korey Keith Connors State L 1B .346 9 2 2 31 27 4-4<br />

Tony Sandifer Crowder R 3B .343 12 1 4 59 36 7-10<br />

Kevin Meyers NE Oklahoma A&M R SS .341 13 0 7 46 27 9-10<br />

Dallas Hannah Meridian R 1B .336 7 0 2 23 12 10-12<br />

Riley Norton Eastern Oklahoma St. R OF .327 3 2 4 19 9 10-16<br />

Robert Parker Baton Rouge R OF .326 8 0 1 13 15 3-5<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Pierce Liberta Delgado LHP 1.54 12 70.0 77 36 8-3<br />

Jeff King Mineral Area RHP 1.56 13 75.0 56 70 10-3<br />

Kelvin Rivas Connors State RHP 1.69 9 48.0 34 58 7-1<br />

Matt Russell MCC-Maple Woods RHP 1.69 9 48.0 56 35 4-1<br />

Brady Hitt Delgado LHP 1.92 12 56.1 63 31 4-2<br />

Quinton Stevens Three Rivers RHP 1.94 14 65.0 70 36 6-5<br />

Keaton Hernandez NE Oklahoma A&M RHP 2.01 18 80.2 74 71 11-1<br />

Ricardo Rivera NE Oklahoma A&M RHP 2.07 14 61.0 62 34 6-1<br />

Brandon Smith Meridian RHP 2.16 14 58.1 67 40 3-3<br />

Travis Remillard NE Oklahoma A&M RHP 2.27 17 67.1 71 68 4-3<br />

Chris Caudle Crowder RHP 2.38 19 72.0 81 53 7-3<br />

Derek Mann North Central Missouri RHP 2.41 14 52.1 63 29 1-5<br />

Marcos Hinojosa Crowder RHP 2.43 10 37.0 26 30 4-1<br />

Jared Keating Baton Rouge LHP 2.43 10 37.0 32 23 3-2<br />

Michael Freeman Eastern Oklahoma St. LHP 2.45 15 55.0 53 51 3-4<br />

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REGION 22<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

22 Alabama Southern Community <strong>College</strong> Eagles Monroeville, Ala.<br />

22 Bishop State Community <strong>College</strong> Wildcats Mobile, Ala.<br />

22 Calhoun Community <strong>College</strong> Warhawks Decatur, Ala.<br />

22 Central Alabama Community <strong>College</strong> Trojans Alexander City, Ala.<br />

22 Chattahoochee Valley Community <strong>College</strong> Pirates Phenix City, Ala.<br />

22 Enterprise State Community <strong>College</strong> Boll Weevils Enterprise, Ala.<br />

22 Faulkner State Community <strong>College</strong> Sun Chiefs Bay Minette, Ala.<br />

22 Jefferson Davis Community <strong>College</strong> Warhawks Brewton, Ala.<br />

22 Lawson State Community <strong>College</strong> Cougars Birmingham, Ala.<br />

22 Lurleen B. Wallace Community <strong>College</strong> Saints Andalusia, Ala.<br />

22 Marion Military Institute Tigers Marion, Ala.<br />

22 Shelton State Community <strong>College</strong> Buccaneers Tuscaloosa, Ala.<br />

22 Snead State Community <strong>College</strong> Parsons Boaz, Ala.<br />

22 Southern Union State Community <strong>College</strong> Bison Wadley, Ala.<br />

22 Wallace Community <strong>College</strong>-Dothan Governors Dothan, Ala.<br />

22 Wallace Community <strong>College</strong>-Selma Patriots Selma, Ala.<br />

22 Wallace State Community <strong>College</strong>-Hanceville Lions Hanceville, Ala.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Shelton State<br />

2011 Southern Union State<br />

2010 Faulkner State<br />

2009 Shelton State<br />

2008 Shleton State<br />

SOUTHEASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 10-16, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Eagle Stadium<br />

Ozark, Ala.<br />

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<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Faulkner State 29-24 5 (10)<br />

2. Wallace St.-Hanceville 41-17 5 (9)<br />

3. Shelton State 40-23 5 (10)<br />

4. Chattahoochee Valley 35-24 4 (11)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

J. C. Wilhite Shelton State 3B<br />

.402 AVG<br />

45 RBI<br />

Bret Underwood Faulkner State OF<br />

5 HR<br />

.523 SLG<br />

Jake Vickerson Shelton State OF 19 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Thomas Dorminy Lurleen B. Wallace LHP 2.77 ERA<br />

Locke St. John Southern Union State LHP<br />

88 SO<br />

8 W<br />

Shea Ourso Alabama Southern RHP 3 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Joe Jordan Southern Union State 26 (966-428-1) 26 (966-428-1)<br />

2. Wayne Larker Faulkner State 29 (864-619) 29 (864-619)<br />

3. Bobby Sprowl Shelton State 23 (780-471) 23 (780-471)<br />

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Colin Bray Faulkner State S OF .419 4 2 0 17 13 19-22<br />

J.C. Wilhite Shelton State R 3B .402 3 4 0 45 11 4-5<br />

Blake Smith Enterprise State L OF .400 5 0 0 8 3 0-0<br />

Jake Vickerson Shelton State L OF .381 7 1 0 18 30 19-21<br />

Andrew Tindell Jefferson Davis R SS .364 8 2 4 34 18 16-19<br />

Bret Underwood Faulkner State S OF .354 7 0 5 35 7 6-7<br />

Adam Ballew Southern Union St. L OF .352 7 2 1 21 17 10-10<br />

Dillan Schaniel Jefferson Davis R 3B .352 13 1 1 21 16 12-17<br />

Chris James Southern Union St. R OF .345 7 1 0 22 21 10-11<br />

Layton Grant Wallace-Dothan R 3B .333 3 0 0 6 5 0-0<br />

Juan Fontella Enterprise State R C .331 11 0 2 25 9 0-0<br />

Blake Quillin Alabama Southern R OF .330 7 2 2 17 10 11-15<br />

David Levy Chattahoochee Valley R SS .328 5 0 0 35 19 5-5<br />

Ajay Snow Faulkner State R OF .323 12 2 1 22 12 7-7<br />

Zac Fowler Alabama Southern R 1B .322 7 1 1 32 9 3-4<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Bruce Marchand Alabama Southern RHP 1.68 14 75.0 68 50 5-2<br />

Bryan Headley Southern Union St. RHP 1.71 12 63.0 63 25 6-1<br />

Locke St. John Southern Union St. LHP 1.79 20 100.2 79 88 8-8<br />

Michael Yarborough Jefferson Davis RHP 2.08 18 78.0 75 72 4-7<br />

Patrick McGrady Wallace-Dothan RHP 2.12 17 72.1 93 36 2-7<br />

Thomas Dorminy Lurleen B. Wallace LHP 2.34 16 61.2 46 67 6-3<br />

John Williams Jefferson Davis RHP 3.12 17 49.0 50 48 5-2<br />

Raymond Moody Lurleen B. Wallace RHP 3.26 17 47.0 51 43 5-1<br />

Ben Taylor Chattahoochee Valley RHP 3.64 12 29.2 22 29 4-3<br />

Tyler Howell Jefferson Davis LHP 4.86 20 37.0 34 36 1-2<br />

Tyler Crouch Wallace-Dothan RHP 5.73 7 11.0 10 14 1-0<br />

Sam Givens Faulkner State RHP 5.84 16 24.2 20 11 2-1<br />

Jamin Graham Faulkner State RHP 5.87 5 7.2 14 3 0-1<br />

Grant Bush Faulkner State LHP 8.41 19 20.1 13 31 1-1<br />

Chance Hicks Alabama Southern RHP 9.64 20 18.2 17 20 0-1<br />

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REGION 14<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

14 Alvin Community <strong>College</strong> Dolphins Alvin, Texas<br />

14 Angelina <strong>College</strong> Roadrunners Lufkin, Texas<br />

14 Blinn <strong>College</strong> Buccaneers Brenham, Texas<br />

14 Bossier Parish Community <strong>College</strong> Cavaliers Bossier City, La.<br />

14 Galveston <strong>College</strong> Whitecaps Galveston, Texas<br />

14 Laredo Community <strong>College</strong> Palominos Laredo, Texas<br />

14 Navarro <strong>College</strong> Bulldogs Corsicana, Texas<br />

14 Northeast Texas Community <strong>College</strong> Eagles Mt. Pleasant, Texas<br />

14 Panola <strong>College</strong> Ponies Carthage, Texas<br />

14 Paris Junior <strong>College</strong> Dragons Paris, Texas<br />

14 San Jacinto <strong>College</strong>-North Gators Houston, Texas<br />

14 Wharton County Junior <strong>College</strong> Pioneers Wharton, Texas<br />

SAN JACINTO-NORTH (1986)<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 San Jacinto-North<br />

2011 Navarro<br />

2010 San Jacinto-North<br />

2009 San Jacinto-North<br />

2008 Alvin<br />

NAVARRO (2011)<br />

SOUTHERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 11-14, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Roadrunner Baseball Complex<br />

Angelina <strong>College</strong><br />

Lufkin, Texas<br />

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<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. San Jacinto 38-23 1 (8)<br />

2. Navarro 38-21 7 (14)<br />

3. Blinn 34-24 6 (12)<br />

4. Alvin 32-23 3 (9)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Kaleb Goodell Navarro OF<br />

.394 AVG<br />

.507 SLG<br />

Tyler Wilson Navarro 1B<br />

55 RBI<br />

5 HR<br />

G.R. Hinsley Paris 1B 22 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Chad Young Navarro LHP<br />

1.62 ERA<br />

101 SO<br />

Gage Curry Navarro RHP 10 W<br />

Tripp Cecil Paris RHP 6 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Tom Arrington San Jacinto 13 (530-191) 13 (530-191)<br />

2. Jeff Livin Angelina 17 (485-423) 17 (485-423)<br />

3. Deron Clark Paris 16 (396-384) 19 (478-456)<br />

Based on total career wins (Seasons include <strong>2013</strong>)<br />

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Kaleb Goodell Navarro L OF .394 15 3 1 40 40 10-13<br />

Jesus Garcia Galveston R SS .375 6 1 0 14 27 7-10<br />

Byron Reichstein Navarro L OF .369 15 1 5 40 24 10-13<br />

Cole Coakley Alvin R SS .367 15 2 0 29 30 12-15<br />

G.R. Hinsley Paris R 1B .353 13 3 0 19 26 22-25<br />

Frank Cloutier Wharton County L OF .348 8 2 0 12 8 10-11<br />

Josh Rodriguez Bossier Parish R SS .344 5 0 1 15 14 6-7<br />

Tyler Wilson Navarro R 1B .332 12 0 5 55 12 2-2<br />

Matt Durst Northeast Texas R C .331 5 0 1 25 10 3-5<br />

Zach Howell Bossier Parish L OF .327 4 1 1 11 6 1-2<br />

Cedric Vallieres Galveston R 3B .310 15 0 4 45 19 9-12<br />

J.C. Cantu Alvin L OF .306 9 0 1 14 10 5-8<br />

Wesley Hoover Northeast Texas L OF .302 7 0 0 18 15 18-25<br />

Travis Lee Paris R OF .294 4 0 0 12 5 10-13<br />

Chase Harvey Paris R 2B .288 2 0 0 12 33 7-9<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Tanner Allgood Northeast Texas RHP 1.21 8 59.1 44 27 7-2<br />

Gerardo Reyes Galveston RHP 1.56 10 57.2 62 36 6-4<br />

Chad Young Navarro RHP 1.62 18 100.0 61 101 7-4<br />

Jared Fielden Paris RHP 2.20 10 41.0 38 32 2-5<br />

Zach Hobbs Navarro LHP 2.20 20 81.2 69 51 6-2<br />

Gage Curry Navarro RHP 2.29 18 70.2 51 67 10-2<br />

Preston Gray Bossier Parish RHP 2.27 8 31.2 42 9 0-1<br />

Alex Bisacca Paris RHP 2.35 15 57.1 35 36 6-1<br />

Jared Exline Bossier Parish RHP 2.44 13 48.0 49 29 1-5<br />

Teddy Henderson Bossier Parish RHP 3.43 15 39.1 41 25 1-6<br />

Alex Bruu Paris RHP 4.41 17 34.2 32 30 2-2<br />

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REGION 5<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

5 Cisco <strong>College</strong> Wranglers Cisco, Texas<br />

5 Clarendon <strong>College</strong> Bulldogs Clarendon, Texas<br />

5 El Paso Community <strong>College</strong> Tejanos El Paso, Texas<br />

5 Frank Phillips <strong>College</strong> Plainsmen Borger, Texas<br />

5 Grayson <strong>College</strong> Vikings Denison, Texas<br />

5 Hill <strong>College</strong> Rebels Hillsboro, Texas<br />

5 Howard <strong>College</strong> Hawks Big Spring, Texas<br />

5 Luna Community <strong>College</strong> Roughriders Las Vegas, N.M.<br />

5 McLennan Community <strong>College</strong> Highlanders Waco, Texas<br />

5 Midland <strong>College</strong> Chaparrals Midland, Texas<br />

5 New Mexico Junior <strong>College</strong> Thunderbirds Hobbs, N.M.<br />

5 New Mexico Military Institute Broncos Roswell, N.M.<br />

5 North Central Texas <strong>College</strong> Lions Gainesville, Texas<br />

5 Odessa <strong>College</strong> Wranglers Odessa, Texas<br />

5 Ranger <strong>College</strong> Rangers Ranger, Texas<br />

5 Temple <strong>College</strong> Leopards Temple, Texas<br />

5 Vernon <strong>College</strong> Chaparrals Vernon, Texas<br />

5 Weatherford <strong>College</strong> Coyotes Weatherford, Texas<br />

5 Western Texas <strong>College</strong> Westerners Snyder, Texas<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Cisco<br />

2011 Grayson<br />

2010 Temple<br />

2009 Howard<br />

2008 Grayson<br />

SOUTHWEST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 11-16, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Air Hogs Stadium<br />

Grand Prairie, Texas<br />

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<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

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<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Grayson 44-16 3 (10)<br />

2. Howard 45-12 2 (5)<br />

3. Weatherford 30-27 6 (13)<br />

4. New Mexico JC 38-20 6 (9)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Jeremie Fagnan Midland 1B<br />

.403 AVG<br />

10 HR<br />

.710 SLG<br />

Ridge Hoopii-Haslam Luna OF 51 RBI<br />

Tyler Gibson New Mexico Military SS 14 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Jacob Stone Weatherford RHP 1.08 ERA<br />

John Peralta Odessa RHP 112 SO<br />

Lance Sefcik Temple RHP 10 W<br />

Albert Aranda Hill RHP 6 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Craitg McMurtry Temple 15 (465-310) 15 (465-310)<br />

2. Jeff Lightfoot Weatherford 11 (302-246) 15 (445-318)<br />

3. Britt Smith Howard 10 (395-125) 10 (395-125)<br />

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SOUTHWEST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Jeremie Fagnan Midland L 1B .403 16 4 10 50 21 4-4<br />

Emmanuel Forcier New Mexico JC L OF .389 3 3 3 26 9 8-11<br />

Omar Gomez New Mexico JC L OF .381 8 11 2 38 13 10-13<br />

Ridge Hoopii-Haslam Luna R UTL .381 10 5 9 51 7 10-14<br />

Greg Davis North Central Texas R 3B .367 11 1 5 36 17 5-6<br />

Clayton Vaughn North Central Texas L 2B .366 6 0 0 12 8 12-14<br />

Reed Seeley Howard R 3B .357 12 2 1 36 14 6-8<br />

Homero Ortiz Grayson L 1B .345 5 1 3 35 26 4-4<br />

Matt Reyes Midland R 2B .338 12 6 3 26 16 11-14<br />

Bill Bay North Central Texas R 1B .337 17 2 4 29 12 4-6<br />

Edwin Pacris Luna R OF .337 10 1 0 19 5 2-3<br />

Tyler Gibson New Mexico Military R SS .330 13 10 0 37 31 14-14<br />

Alec Horvath Hill L DH .325 10 2 0 16 15 1-1<br />

Jacob Caples Western Texas R C .322 8 0 2 26 16 1-3<br />

Zach Reininger Hill S UTL .319 0 1 0 4 7 1-1<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Zach Reininger Hill RHP 1.44 8 50.0 41 24 6-1<br />

Jacob Stone Weatherford RHP 1.53 15 88.0 67 85 5-2<br />

Jacob Gosselin-Deschenes Clarendon RHP 1.57 12 69.0 97 37 4-4<br />

Lance Sefcik Temple RHP 1.62 14 78.0 79 52 10-3<br />

Brandon Bell North Central Texas RHP 1.71 16 84.0 86 59 6-6<br />

Robert Gummo Western Texas RHP 1.73 14 72.2 82 41 8-5<br />

Tyler Vail Temple RHP 1.78 13 65.2 69 46 2-5<br />

Artuoro Martoral Cisco RHP 1.80 14 70.0 62 52 8-1<br />

Cameron Smith New Mexico JC LHP 1.98 12 54.2 50 41 5-3<br />

Nick Pivetta New Mexico JC RHP 2.00 12 54.0 63 29 4-1<br />

Miles Gully Western Texas LHP 2.04 13 57.1 70 38 3-4<br />

Jason Zgardowski Midland RHP 2.72 12 39.2 57 18 2-1<br />

Eric Hester Temple RHP 3.42 19 50.0 46 39 6-3<br />

David Gates Howard RHP 3.71 7 17.0 15 11 2-0<br />

Jeremi Moreno Western Texas LHP 3.75 10 24.0 25 22 0-3<br />

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REGIONS 1, 9, 18<br />

MEMBER SCHOOLS<br />

REG. COLLEGE MASCOT LOCATION<br />

1 Arizona Western <strong>College</strong> Matadors Yuma, Ariz.<br />

1 Central Arizona <strong>College</strong> Vaqueros Coolidge, Ariz.<br />

1 Cochise <strong>College</strong> Apaches Douglas, Ariz.<br />

1 Eastern Arizona <strong>College</strong> Gila Monsters Thatcher, Ariz.<br />

1 Pima Community <strong>College</strong> Aztecs Tucson, Ariz.<br />

1 South Mountain Community <strong>College</strong> Cougars Phoenix, Ariz.<br />

1 Yavapai <strong>College</strong> Roughriders Prescott, Ariz.<br />

9 Lamar Community <strong>College</strong> Runnin' Lopes Lamar, Colo.<br />

9 McCook Community <strong>College</strong> Indians McCook, Neb.<br />

9 Northeastern Junior <strong>College</strong> Plainsmen Sterling, Colo.<br />

9 Otero Junior <strong>College</strong> Rattlers La Junta, Colo.<br />

9 Trinidad State Junior <strong>College</strong> Trojans Trinidad, Colo.<br />

9 Western Nebraska Community <strong>College</strong> Cougars Scottsbluff, Neb.<br />

18 <strong>College</strong> of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles Twin Falls, Idaho<br />

18 <strong>College</strong> of Southern Nevada Coyotes Henderson, Nev.<br />

18 Colorado Northwestern Community <strong>College</strong> Spartans Rangely, Colo.<br />

18 Salt Lake Community <strong>College</strong> Bruins Salt Lake City, Utah<br />

18 Western Nevada <strong>College</strong> Wildcats Carson City, Nev.<br />

PAST <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONS<br />

2012 Western Nevada<br />

2011 Central Arizona<br />

2010 Southern Nevada<br />

2009 Western Nevada<br />

2008 Central Arizona<br />

REGION 1 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 2-11, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Games played at Higher Seeds<br />

REGION 9 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 3-11, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Regular Season Champion<br />

REGION 18 TOURNAMENT<br />

May 8-11, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Regular Season Champion<br />

WESTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

May 16-18, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hosted by Region 9 Champion<br />

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WESTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

<strong>2013</strong> SEASON OUTLOOK<br />

<strong>2013</strong> <strong>DI</strong>STRICT PRE<strong>DI</strong>CTIONS<br />

<strong>College</strong> 2012 Record Ret. Starters (Total)<br />

1. Central Arizona 47-15 3 (8)<br />

2. Western Nevada 48-17 3 (10)<br />

3. Salt Lake 45-10 8 (12)<br />

4. Yavapai 40-20 9 (12)<br />

Projections based off poll provided to all district members<br />

RETURNING LEADERS<br />

OFFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Brock Schlekeway Trinidad State 1B .381 AVG<br />

Morgan Stotts Southern Nevada 1B 63 RBI<br />

Morgan Stotts Southern Nevada 1B 8 HR<br />

Pablo Garcia Western Nebraska C .667 SLG<br />

Tim Arakawa Yavapai OF 31 SB<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. 2012 STATS<br />

Brandon Zywicki Central Arizona RHP 1.57 ERA<br />

Jacob Potts Cochise RHP 77 SO<br />

Mark Hendrick Lamar RHP 10 W<br />

Junior Zepeda Central Arizona RHP 16 SV<br />

PITCHING<br />

WINNINGEST COACHES<br />

COACH COLLEGE School Seasons (Record) Career Seasons (Record)<br />

1. Scott Crampton Lamar 19 (787-331) 19 (787-331)<br />

2. Todd Inglehart Cochise 14 (431-311) 14 (431-311)<br />

3. Jon Wente Central Arizona 8 (317-134) 11 (428-195)<br />

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS<br />

TOP RETURNING POSITION PLAYERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE BATS POS. AVG. 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB-SA<br />

Brock Schlekeway Trinidad State L 1B .384 5 1 2 22 8 0-0<br />

Tanner Morache Southern Idaho L 3B .356 13 2 3 40 30 15-20<br />

Tim Arakawa Yavapai L OF .355 18 5 3 35 31 31-37<br />

Chad Whiteaker Southern Nevada R 3B .354 20 4 7 56 41 1-4<br />

Drew Turbin Yavapai L 3B .350 7 0 0 8 21 20-26<br />

Morgan Stotts Southern Nevada R 1B .344 27 6 8 63 18 2-4<br />

Lane Doty South Mountain L OF .335 14 4 0 27 17 8-13<br />

Nate Hale Cochise L OF .333 4 2 0 32 28 19-27<br />

A.J. Hernandez Western Nevada L 2B .333 5 1 0 12 18 2-4<br />

Mike Umscheid Western Nevada L 3B .331 9 4 1 23 15 8-11<br />

Cole Bauml Trinidad State L OF .329 19 0 6 35 13 5-5<br />

Steven Adam Salt Lake L OF .327 5 7 0 41 38 11-14<br />

Carter Yagi Southern Idaho L SS .322 13 2 0 35 32 20-30<br />

Casey Scott Arizona Western R SS .320 6 3 0 25 30 4-8<br />

Danny Westerberg Northeastern R 2B .318 3 2 1 20 10 9-9<br />

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS<br />

PLAYER COLLEGE POS. ERA APP. IP H K RECORD<br />

Brandon Zywicki Central Arizona RHP 1.38 15 97.2 65 77 8-2<br />

Jordan Kipper Central Arizona RHP 1.49 15 90.2 75 76 9-3<br />

Joey Lauria Southern Nevada RHP 1.61 15 83.2 86 74 7-3<br />

Ryan Reno Northeastern LHP 1.62 14 77.6 64 67 9-2<br />

A.J. Daley Southern Nevada RHP 1.62 14 77.2 67 59 7-4<br />

Mark Hendrick Lamar RHP 1.73 16 83.0 76 65 10-2<br />

Ryan Petersen Yavapai RHP 1.77 18 91.2 85 64 8-5<br />

Ben Williams Trinidad State RHP 1.78 15 75.2 64 28 7-3<br />

Zach Rodgers Cochise RHP 1.80 15 75.0 75 75 4-5<br />

Peter Lenstrohm Yavapai RHP 1.90 19 90.0 96 55 8-1<br />

Frank Salas Cochise LHP 1.95 13 60.0 58 42 5-6<br />

Alex Kitzman Otero RHP 2.22 12 48.2 51 43 2-5<br />

Zac Wittmus Trinidad State RHP 2.22 14 56.2 52 41 4-6<br />

Brennan Henry Northeastern LHP 2.36 13 49.6 61 58 5-3<br />

Blair Goldsack Yavapai RHP 2.38 18 68.0 65 54 4-2<br />

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2012 REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

REGION 1<br />

#1 Yavapai <strong>College</strong>, Ariz. (40-20) 4<br />

#2 Central Arizona <strong>College</strong> (47-13) 10<br />

*Winner to Western District tournament<br />

REGION 2<br />

#4 Eastern Oklahoma State (36-20) 12<br />

#5 Connors State, Okla. (36-24) 8<br />

*Winner to South Central District tournament<br />

REGION 7<br />

#1 Columbia State CC, Tenn. (43-14) 2<br />

#2 Walters State CC, Tenn. (52-9) 9<br />

*Winner & Runner-up to East Central District tournament<br />

REGION 9<br />

#1 Lamar CC, Colo. (46-10) 6<br />

#2 Northeastern JC, Colo. (44-16) 3<br />

*Winner to Western District tournament<br />

REGION 11<br />

#1 Iowa Western CC (54-4) 18<br />

#2 Indian Hills-Centerville, Iowa (35-24) 4<br />

*Winner to Northern District tournament<br />

REGION 17<br />

#1 Middle Georgia <strong>College</strong> (43-11) 7<br />

#4 Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (40-25) 6<br />

*Winner & Runner-up to East Central District tournament<br />

REGION 18<br />

#1 Salt Lake CC, Utah (43-8) 6<br />

#2 Western Nevada <strong>College</strong> (48-17) 5<br />

*Winner & Runner-up to Western District tournament<br />

REGION 20<br />

#1 Harford CC, Md. (45-13) 8<br />

#4 Potomac State of WVU (25-25) 1<br />

*Winner to Eastern District tournament<br />

REGION 23<br />

#1 Meridian CC, Miss. (36-23) 3<br />

#3 Delgado CC, La. (30-20) 4<br />

*Winner to South Central District tournament<br />

REGION 24<br />

#1 John A. Logan <strong>College</strong>, Ill. (39-20) 6<br />

#2 Wabash Valley <strong>College</strong>, Ill. (45-18) 5<br />

*Winner to Northern District tournament<br />

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2012 <strong>DI</strong>STRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />

CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

#1W Coffeyville CC, Kan. (33-30) 0<br />

#2E Neosho County CC, Kan. (48-14) 1<br />

Region 6<br />

EAST CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

*7-CH Middle Georgia <strong>College</strong> (46-13) 7<br />

*7-RU Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (36-23) 14<br />

Regions 7, 17<br />

EASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

*10 Spartanburg Methodist <strong>College</strong> (45-16) 8<br />

*20 Harford CC, Md. (45-15) 1<br />

Regions 10, 15, 20<br />

GULF <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

#1SC Polk State, Fla. (45-10) 8<br />

#1SoC Palm Beach State, Fla. (38-16) 4<br />

Region 8<br />

NORTHERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

*11 Iowa Western CC (57-5) 9<br />

*24 John A. Logan <strong>College</strong>, Ill. (41-22) 0<br />

Regions 4, 11, 24<br />

SOUTH CENTRAL <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

*2 Eastern Oklahoma State (38-22) 2<br />

*16 Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Mo. (51-10) 3<br />

Regions 2, 16, 23<br />

SOUTHEASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

#1N Wallace State-Hanceville, Ala. (41-17) 1<br />

#2N Shelton State CC, Ala. (38-21) 4<br />

Region 22<br />

SOUTHERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

#1S San Jacinto-North, Texas (37-23) 1<br />

#2E Navarro <strong>College</strong>, Texas (38-21) 0<br />

Region 14<br />

SOUTHWESTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

#1N Cisco <strong>College</strong>, Texas (48-13) 5<br />

#1W Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas (45-12) 2<br />

Region 5<br />

WESTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

*18CH Salt Lake CC, Utah (45-10) 8<br />

*18RU Western Nevada <strong>College</strong> (47-15) 9<br />

Regions 1, 9, 18<br />

2012 <strong>DI</strong> WORLD SERIES QUALIFIERS<br />

<strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPION<br />

Central Neosho County CC, Kan. (48-14)<br />

East Central Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (36-23)<br />

Eastern Spartanburg Methodist, S.C. (45-16)<br />

Gulf Polk State <strong>College</strong>, Fla. (45-10)<br />

Northern Iowa Western CC (57-5)<br />

<strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />

CHAMPION<br />

South Central Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Mo. (51-10)<br />

Southeastern Shelton State CC, Ala. (38-21)<br />

Southern San Jacinto-North, Texas (37-23)<br />

Southwestern Cisco <strong>College</strong>, Texas (48-13)<br />

Western Western Nevada <strong>College</strong> (47-15)<br />

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2012 <strong>DI</strong> WORLD SERIES RECAP<br />

Saturday, May 26th<br />

GAME 1<br />

Iowa Western CC (57-6) 2<br />

San Jacinto-North, Texas (38-23) 5<br />

GAME 3<br />

Polk State <strong>College</strong>, Fla. (46-10) 10<br />

Western Nevada <strong>College</strong> (47-16) 1<br />

Sunday, May 27th<br />

GAME 5<br />

Iowa Western CC (58-6) 4<br />

Spartanburg Methodist, S.C. (45-18) 1<br />

GAME 6<br />

Cisco <strong>College</strong>, Texas (48-15) 2<br />

Western Nevada <strong>College</strong> (48-16) 9<br />

GAME 7<br />

Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (37-23) 13<br />

Shelton State CC, Ala. (38-22) 3<br />

GAME 2<br />

Neosho County CC, Kan. (49-14) 11<br />

Spartanburg Methodist, S.C. (45-17) 3<br />

GAME 4<br />

Cisco <strong>College</strong>, Texas (48-14) 3<br />

Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Mo. (52-10) 11<br />

Monday, May 28th<br />

GAME 8<br />

Iowa Western CC (59-6) 6<br />

Western Nevada <strong>College</strong> (48-17) 4<br />

GAME 9<br />

Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Mo. (53-10) 9<br />

Polk State <strong>College</strong>, Fla. (46-11) 5<br />

GAME 10<br />

Neosho County CC, Kan. (49-15) 5<br />

San Jacinto-North, Texas (39-23) 9<br />

Tuesday, May 29th<br />

GAME 11<br />

Polk State <strong>College</strong>, Fla. (46-12) 0<br />

Shelton State CC, Ala. (39-22) 6<br />

GAME 12<br />

Iowa Western CC (60-6) 14<br />

Neosho County CC, Kan. (49-16) 1<br />

GAME 13<br />

Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (39-23) 20<br />

Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Mo. (53-11) 13<br />

Wednesday, May 30th<br />

GAME 14<br />

Jefferson <strong>College</strong>, Mo. (53-12) 4<br />

Shelton State CC, Ala. (40-22) 12<br />

GAME 15<br />

Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (40-23) 9<br />

San Jacinto-North, Texas (39-24) 7<br />

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Thursday, May 31st<br />

GAME 16<br />

San Jacinto-North, Texas (40-24) 9<br />

Shelton State CC, Ala. (40-23) 7<br />

GAME 17<br />

Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (40-24) 0<br />

Iowa Western CC (61-6) 10<br />

Friday, June 1st<br />

GAME 18<br />

Gordon <strong>College</strong>, Ga. (40-25) 1<br />

San Jacinto-North, Texas (41-24) 7<br />

Saturday, June 2nd<br />

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

Iowa Western CC (62-6) 6<br />

San Jacinto-North, Texas (41-25) 5<br />

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM<br />

P Dylan Baker Western Nevada<br />

P Tanner Kreitemeyer Iowa Western<br />

P Daniel Stumpf San Jacinto-North<br />

C Kyle Bacak San Jacinto-North<br />

C Levi Meyer Iowa Western<br />

IF David Bote Neosho County<br />

IF Fred Ford Jefferson<br />

IF Keaton Steele Iowa Western<br />

IF Brett Wiley Jefferson<br />

IF Bobby Woodall Gordon<br />

OF Justin Byrd San Jacinto-North<br />

OF Iseha Conklin Iowa Western<br />

OF Aaron Mizell Gordon<br />

DH Jody Stone Gordon<br />

AWARDS<br />

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER<br />

Keaton Steele<br />

Iowa Western<br />

MOST OUTSTAN<strong>DI</strong>NG PITCHER<br />

Daniel Stumpf<br />

San Jacinto-North<br />

BIG STICK AWARD<br />

Drew Adams<br />

Gordon<br />

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF TOURNAMENT<br />

Kyle Bacak<br />

San Jacinto-North<br />

COACH OF THE TOURNAMENT<br />

Marc Rardin<br />

Iowa Western<br />

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD<br />

Travis McClanahan<br />

Gordon<br />

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2012 <strong>DI</strong> ABCA & EASTON<br />

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR<br />

<strong>DI</strong> ABCA<br />

PLAYER OF THE YEAR<br />

<strong>DI</strong> EASTON DEFENSIVE<br />

PLAYER OF THE YEAR<br />

JORDAN ALLEN Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

Jordan Allen, a sophomore from Joshua, Texas, posted<br />

impressive offensive and defensive numbers last year<br />

for Howard <strong>College</strong> (Texas),<br />

who was one of the top-ranked<br />

teams all season in Division<br />

I. The outfielder led all of <strong>DI</strong><br />

baseball with a .519<br />

batting average, while ranking first<br />

with 73 RBIs and second with 96<br />

hits. Allen belted nine home runs<br />

and scored 53 runs for the year<br />

while also posting a .963 fielding<br />

percentage (48 putouts, 4 assists, 2 errors). Allen<br />

will play the next two seasons at Texas State University.<br />

YEAR PLAYER COLLEGE<br />

2011 Tyler Collins Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

2010 Bryce Harper Southern Nevada<br />

2009 Bryson Smith Young Harris, Ga.<br />

2008 Joe Patterson Seminole State, Okla.<br />

2007 Doug Kroll Iowa Western<br />

2006 Steve Winkelmann Neosho County, Kan.<br />

2005 Michael Murray Meridian CC, Miss.<br />

2004 A.J. Johnson Tallahassee CC, Fla.<br />

2003 Nick Markakis Young Harris, Ga.<br />

2002 Cory Patton Seward County, Kan.<br />

2001 Wes Detwiler Cowley County, Kan.<br />

EDWARD FIGUERORA Lake Land, Ill.<br />

Edward Figuerora, a freshman infielder from Orlando,<br />

Fla., posted a .976 fielding percentage playing<br />

shortstop for Lake Land (Ill.)<br />

this past season. In 51 games<br />

played, he tallied 49 putouts and<br />

153 assists while giving up only<br />

five errors. Offensively, Figueroa<br />

hit for a .426 batting average<br />

with 15 doubles, two triples, five homeruns and 34<br />

RBIs. For his stellar play throughout the 2012 season,<br />

Figuerora was named to the 2012 NJCAA <strong>DI</strong> Rawlings<br />

Gold Glove Award®<br />

team and was a third<br />

team selection to the<br />

NJCAA All-America<br />

team. In April, Figuerora<br />

commited to continue<br />

his collegiate baseball career with the University<br />

of Northwestern Ohio, a NAIA program.<br />

YEAR PLAYER COLLEGE<br />

2011 Taylor Pittman Bossier Parish, La.<br />

2010 Ivan Hartle Iowa Western<br />

2009 Runey Davis Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

2008 Kris Miller San Jacinto-North, Texas<br />

2007 Mike Mooney Palm Beach State, Fla.<br />

2006 Lee Fisher South Suburban, Ill.<br />

2005 Kyle Banks Yavapai <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

2004 Carlos Ramos <strong>Miami</strong>-<strong>Dade</strong> <strong>College</strong>, Fla.<br />

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2012 RAWLINGS<br />

BIG STICK AWARDS<br />

Rawlings, in conjunction with the NJCAA, honors annually the top hitter<br />

in each of the NJCAA Division I Districts with the highest regular season<br />

batting average with the NJCAA Rawlings Big Stick Award. In order to receive<br />

this honor the player must be selected to their respective All-District team.<br />

2012 BIG STICK AWARD WINNERS<br />

<strong>DI</strong>STRICT PLAYER COLLEGE POSITION BATTING AVG.<br />

Central Skylar Angood Pratt CC, Kan. OF .431<br />

East Central Tyler Murphy Motlow State, Tenn. 1B .463<br />

Eastern Scott Price USC-Sumter, S.C. UTL .452<br />

Gulf Yogey Perez-Ramos <strong>Miami</strong>-<strong>Dade</strong> <strong>College</strong>, Fla. OF .441<br />

Northern Levi Meyer Iowa Western C .479<br />

South Central Wade Wass Meridian CC, Miss. OF .460<br />

Southeastern Edwin Rolon Lawson State, Ala. 3B .431<br />

Southern Frank Colutier Wharton County, Texas OF .435<br />

Southwest Jordan Allen Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas OF .527<br />

Western Pier-Olivier Dustaler Lamar CC, Colo. SS .441<br />

Skylar Angood<br />

Pratt<br />

Frank Cloutier<br />

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2012 <strong>DI</strong> RAWLINGS<br />

GOLD GLOVE AWARDS<br />

Rawlings, in conjunction with the NJCAA, honors annually the top<br />

fielders in each of the NJCAA Districts with the highest regular season<br />

fielding percentage with the NJCAA Rawlings Gold Glove Award.<br />

GOLD GLOVE AWARD WINNERS<br />

POS. PLAYER COLLEGE FIEL<strong>DI</strong>NG %<br />

P Alec Asher Polk State, Fla. 1.000<br />

C Eric Hindman Polk State, Fla. 1.000<br />

1B Casey James Darton <strong>College</strong>, Ga. .997<br />

2B Sam Bumpers Iowa Western .965<br />

3B J.C. Snyder Salt Lake CC, Utah .997<br />

SS Edward Figuerora Lake Land, Ill. .976<br />

OF Tyler Booth Central Arizona 1.000<br />

OF Roberto Olivera Monroe <strong>College</strong>, N.Y. .989<br />

OF Jordan Allen Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas .963<br />

Alec Asher<br />

Polk State<br />

Casey James<br />

Darton State<br />

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2012 <strong>DI</strong> ALL-AMERICANS<br />

FIRST TEAM<br />

POS. PLAYER COLLEGE CLASS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?<br />

P Alec Asher Polk State SO *Texas Rangers<br />

P Dylan Baker Western Nevada SO *Cleveland Indians<br />

P Logan Ehlers Howard SO *Detroit Tigers<br />

C Levi Meyer Iowa Western SO Florida Atlantic<br />

IF Bruce Caldwell Spartanburg Methodist FR *St. Louis Cardinals<br />

IF Frederick Ford Jefferson SO *Kansas City Royals<br />

IF Adam Giacalone Neosho County SO *Milwaukee Brewers<br />

IF Damek Tomscha Iowa Western SO Auburn<br />

OF Jordan Allen Howard SO *Detroit Tigers<br />

OF Skylar Angood Pratt SO Not Returning<br />

OF Kevin Roberts Jackson State SO Belmont<br />

DH Robert Murphy Motlow State SO +Bethel<br />

SECOND TEAM<br />

POS. PLAYER COLLEGE CLASS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?<br />

P Keaton Hernandez NE Oklahoma A&M FR RETURNING<br />

P Martin Hicks Central Alabama SO Troy<br />

P Jeffrey Wendelken Middle Georgia FR *Boston Red Sox<br />

C Tanner Lubach Hutchinson FR Nebraska<br />

IF Jacob Armstrong Cisco FR North Carolina State<br />

IF Pier Dostaler Lamar SO #Missouri Baptist<br />

IF Zachary Houchins Louisburg SO East Carolina<br />

IF Daniel Seeba Anne Arundel SO USC-Upstate<br />

OF Terrance Dedrick Shelton State SO Auburn<br />

OF Kaleb Goodell Navarro FR RETURNING<br />

OF Terrell Joyce Florida State-Jacksonville SO *Houston Astros<br />

DH Elliot Richoux Howard FR Texas Tech<br />

*MLB ^NCAA <strong>DI</strong>I +NCAA <strong>DI</strong>II #NAIA %NJCAA<br />

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2012 <strong>DI</strong> ALL-AMERICANS<br />

THIRD TEAM<br />

POS. PLAYER COLLEGE CLASS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?<br />

P Anthony Banda San Jacinto-North FR *Milwaukee Brewers<br />

P Robby Coles Chipola SO Florida State<br />

P Turner Lee Alabama Southern SO UAB<br />

C Wade Wass Meridian SO Alabama<br />

IF Edgar Figueroa Lake Land FR Not Returning<br />

IF Edwin Gomez Vasquez Odessa SO Northwestern State<br />

IF Shane Kennedy Santa Fe SO Clemson<br />

IF Brett Wiley Jefferson SO *St. Louis Cardinals<br />

OF Alex Howe Clarendon SO UT-Pan Am<br />

OF Tanner Krietemeier Iowa Western SO Oklahoma State<br />

OF Yogey Perez-Ramos <strong>Miami</strong> <strong>Dade</strong> FR *Arizona Diamondbacks<br />

DH Edwin Rolon Lawson State SO Not Returning<br />

HONORABLE MENTION<br />

POS. PLAYER COLLEGE CLASS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?<br />

P Matthew Aldrich Darton State FR ^Columbus State<br />

P Conor Fisk Wabash Valley SO Southern Miss<br />

P Blake Logan Eastern Oklahoma State SO *<strong>Miami</strong> Marlins<br />

P Anthony Smith Walters State SO #Lindsey Wilson<br />

P James Smith USC Sumter SO *Texas Rangers<br />

P Matthew Strahm Neosho County SO *Kansas City Royals<br />

P Daniel Stumpf San Jacinto-North SO *Kansas City Royals<br />

P Corey Taylor Cisco FR Texas Tech<br />

P Brandon Zywicki Central Arizona FR RETURNING<br />

C Kevin Peters Alvin SO Not Returning<br />

IF Kane Barrow Jackson State FR RETURNING<br />

IF Federico Castagnini Barton SO Creighton<br />

IF Aaron Haag Lurleen B. Wallace SO Southeastern Louisiana<br />

IF James Wilson Harford SO ^Wilmington<br />

OF Braden Anderson Salt Lake SO Utah<br />

OF Sean McMullen Delgado SO LSU<br />

OF Scott Price USC Sumter SO Tennessee<br />

DH Francis Cloutier Wharton County FR RETURNING<br />

*MLB ^NCAA <strong>DI</strong>I +NCAA <strong>DI</strong>II #NAIA %NJCAA<br />

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2012 <strong>DI</strong> STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS<br />

ALEC ASHER<br />

Polk State, Fla.<br />

(Sophomore - RHP)<br />

1.38 ERA<br />

(17 Earned Runs in 111.0 Innings)<br />

MATT STRAHM<br />

Neosho County, Kan.<br />

(Sophomore - LHP)<br />

129 SO<br />

(99 Innings in 14 Appearances)<br />

JUNIOR ZEPEDA<br />

Central Arizona<br />

(Freshman - RHP)<br />

16 S<br />

(22.1 Innings in 22 Appearances)<br />

JORDAN ALLEN<br />

Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

(Sophomore - OF)<br />

.519 AVG<br />

(96 Hits in 185 At-Bats)<br />

WADE WASS<br />

Meridian CC, Miss.<br />

(Sophomore - C)<br />

23 HR<br />

(76 Hits in 178 At-Bats)<br />

JORDAN ALLEN<br />

Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

(Sophomore - OF)<br />

73 RBI<br />

(96 Hits in 185 At-Bats)<br />

KEVIN KEAN<br />

Anne Arundel CC, Md.<br />

(Sophomore - OF)<br />

64 SB<br />

(67 Attempts with a 95.5 Percentage)<br />

BETO RODRIGUEZ<br />

Cisco <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

(Sophomore - 2B)<br />

1.000 FLD%<br />

(64 Putouts, 86 Assists and 0 Errors)<br />

IOWA WESTERN<br />

.403 AVG<br />

(823 Hits in 2,041 At-Bats)<br />

NEW MEXICO JC<br />

.971 FLD%<br />

(1,171 Putouts, 475 Assists and 49 Errors)<br />

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS<br />

*1958 Cameron State Agricultural <strong>College</strong>, Okla.<br />

1959 Paris Junior <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

1960 Phoenix Junior <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1961 Wilmington <strong>College</strong>, N.C.<br />

1962 Phoenix <strong>College</strong>; Ariz.<br />

1963 Wilmington <strong>College</strong>, N.C.<br />

1964 <strong>Miami</strong>-<strong>Dade</strong> Community <strong>College</strong>-North, Fla.<br />

1965 Phoenix <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1966 Nassau Community <strong>College</strong>, N.Y.<br />

1967 Bacone <strong>College</strong>, Okla.<br />

1968 Glendale Community <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1969 Panola Junior <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

1970 Mesa Community <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1971 Mesa Community <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1972 Mesa Community <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1973 Ranger Community <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

1974 Meramec Community <strong>College</strong>, Mo.<br />

1975 Yavapai <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1976 Central Arizona <strong>College</strong><br />

1977 Yavapai <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1978 Ranger <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

1979 Middle Georgia <strong>College</strong><br />

1980 Middle Georgia <strong>College</strong><br />

1981 <strong>Miami</strong>-<strong>Dade</strong> Community <strong>College</strong>-South, Fla.<br />

1982 Middle Georgia <strong>College</strong><br />

1983 McLennan CC, Texas<br />

1984 <strong>College</strong> of Southern Idaho<br />

*Invitational<br />

1985 San Jacinto <strong>College</strong>-North, Texas<br />

1986 San Jacinto <strong>College</strong>-North, Texas<br />

1987 San Jacinto <strong>College</strong>-North, Texas<br />

1988 Hillsborough Community <strong>College</strong>, Fla.<br />

1989 San Jacinto <strong>College</strong>-North, Texas<br />

1990 San Jacinto <strong>College</strong>-North, Texas<br />

1991 Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

1992 Essex Community <strong>College</strong>, Md.<br />

1993 Yavapai <strong>College</strong>, Ariz.<br />

1994 Galveston Community <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

1995 Middle Georgia <strong>College</strong><br />

1996 Northeast Texas Community <strong>College</strong><br />

1997 Cowley County Community <strong>College</strong>, Kan.<br />

1998 Cowley County Community <strong>College</strong>, Kan.<br />

1999 Grayson County <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

2000 Grayson County <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

2001 North Central Texas <strong>College</strong><br />

2002 Central Arizona <strong>College</strong><br />

2003 <strong>College</strong> of Southern Nevada<br />

2004 Dixie State <strong>College</strong> of Utah<br />

2005 New Mexico Junior <strong>College</strong><br />

2006 Walters State Community <strong>College</strong>, Tenn.<br />

2007 Chipola <strong>College</strong>, Fla.<br />

2008 Grayson County <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

2009 Howard <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

2010 Iowa Western Community <strong>College</strong><br />

2011 Navarro <strong>College</strong>, Texas<br />

2012 Iowa Western Community <strong>College</strong><br />

CHIPOLA (2007) IOWA WESTERN (2012)<br />

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2012 NJCAA <strong>BASEBALL</strong><br />

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES<br />

LON JOYCE HEAD COACH<br />

Spartanburg Methodist <strong>College</strong>, S.C.<br />

From 1978-91, Joyce led the Pioneers to seven conference titles, five NJCAA<br />

Region 10 championships and two NJCAA World Series appearances while<br />

posting a 473-170 record. He was Region 10 Coach of the Year four times<br />

(1982, ’83, ’84, ’86) and Eastern District Coach of the Year twice (1983, ’86).<br />

He advanced 115 of his players to four-year colleges or universities and 45<br />

players under his guidance signed professional contracts.<br />

SCOTT SIMS HEAD COACH<br />

South Georgia <strong>College</strong><br />

Scott Sims heads to the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame<br />

after leading South Georgia <strong>College</strong> for 21 years (1990-2011) and amassing<br />

589 victories. During his tenure he led the Tigers to 18 postseason appearances<br />

(including 16-consecutive) and finished runner-up in Region 17 five times.<br />

HIn his final season as head coach in 2011, SGC won the East Central District<br />

and advanced to the NJCAA Division I World Series.<br />

W. CAM WALKER HEAD COACH<br />

Indian Hills Community <strong>College</strong>, Iowa<br />

In 20 seasons under Walker’s guidance, the Falcons have averaged over 40<br />

wins a season and produced more than 60 drafted or signed players. Since<br />

taking over the head coaching job at his alma mater in August 1992, the<br />

Falcons have advanced to the NJCAA Division I World Series seven times.<br />

He led his squad to Grand Junction in his inaugural season in 1993 and then<br />

repeated the feat in 1995, when Indian Hills posted a 40-13 record.<br />

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