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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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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 />
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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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15<br />
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18<br />
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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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CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
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<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 />
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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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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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EASTERN <strong>DI</strong>STRICT<br />
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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<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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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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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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<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 />
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<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>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 />
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 />
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 />
Based on total career wins (Seasons include <strong>2013</strong>)<br />
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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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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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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 />
Wharton County<br />
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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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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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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 />
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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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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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