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Welcome<br />
TO THE WILDCATS <strong>2018</strong> BASEBALL SEASON<br />
Our teams are ready for another exciting season on the diamond! Our<br />
student-athletes have invested time, energy and effort so they could<br />
achieve their goal of representing our school.<br />
A big thank you to Gameday <strong>Media</strong>! They did a wonderful job of<br />
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Lastly, thank you for being at the game tonight and throughout the season. Enjoy the<br />
accomplishments of our student-athletes and the coaches, along with the efforts<br />
of the game offi cials. Your presence today lets them all know how valuable their<br />
participation is. Please play a role in the success of the game by being a positive<br />
and supportive fan. Thank you!<br />
GO WILDCATS!<br />
Dr. Peter R. Giles Ph.D.<br />
Dr. Peter R. Giles Ph.D.<br />
Principal<br />
@_WHSPrincipal<br />
WHEELER HS AND GAMEDAY<br />
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VARSITY SCHEDULE<br />
<strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL<br />
DATE DAY OPPONENT LOCATION TIME<br />
2/10 Sat South Cobb <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 1:00 PM<br />
2/12 Mon Roswell Roswell HS 5:55 PM<br />
2/13 Tue Pickens County <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
2/15 Thu Osborne <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
2/17 Sat Pickens County Pickens HS 10:00 AM<br />
2/17 Sat Pickens County Pickens HS 12:30 PM<br />
2/21 Wed North Cobb North Cobb HS 4:00 PM<br />
2/24 Sat North Springs North Springs HS 2:45 PM<br />
2/24 Sat North Springs North Springs HS 5:30 PM<br />
2/27 Tue Westlake* <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:30 PM<br />
3/1 Thu Centennial <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/2 Fri Westlake* Westlake HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/5 Mon McEachern <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/6 Tue Pebblebrook* Pebblebrook HS 5:30 PM<br />
3/8 Thu North Cobb <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/9 Fri Pebblebrook* (HOF Game) <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/12 Mon Osborne Osborne HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/13 Tue Newnan* Newnan HS 5:30 PM<br />
3/16 Fri Newnan* <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/20 Tue East Coweta* East Coweta HS 5:30 PM<br />
3/23 Fri East Coweta* <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/27 Tue Campbell* <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:30 PM<br />
HOME GAME AWAY GAME * REGION GAME<br />
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UPDATES VISIT: WWW.WHEELERBASEBALL.ORG
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VARSITY SCHEDULE<br />
<strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL<br />
DATE DAY OPPONENT LOCATION TIME<br />
3/30 Fri Campbell* Campbell HS 5:55 PM<br />
4/6 Fri McEachern McEachern HS 1:00 PM<br />
4/7 Sat Kennesaw Mountain <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 12:00 PM<br />
4/9 Mon Westlake* <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:30 PM<br />
4/11 Wed Pebblebrook* Pebblebrook HS 5:30 PM<br />
4/13 Fri Newnan* Newnan HS 5:55 PM<br />
4/17 Tue East Coweta* East Coweta HS 5:30 PM<br />
4/18 Wed Campbell* (Senior Night) <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
HOME GAME AWAY GAME * REGION GAME<br />
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UPDATES VISIT: WWW.WHEELERBASEBALL.ORG
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VARSITY ROSTER<br />
VARSITY ROSTER<br />
<strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL <strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL<br />
# NAME YEAR<br />
1 Jeff Norman JR<br />
3 Vinnie Lammie JR<br />
4 Jack Vargo JR<br />
5 William Mahoney FR<br />
6 Gage Vailes JR<br />
7 Michael Musser JR<br />
8 Luke Simmons SR<br />
9 Arya Mevada JR<br />
10 Brian Yapkowitz JR<br />
11 Nathan Richardson SR<br />
12 William Larsen SR<br />
13 Nick Stiles SO<br />
14 Gabe Ahn SR<br />
15 Hunter Kelly SR<br />
16 Noah Welkis JR<br />
18 Kylen Davis SO<br />
# NAME YEAR<br />
21 Leo Giannoni SO<br />
22 Campbell Wellham JR<br />
23 Caden Felton JR<br />
24 Fralin Garcia SR<br />
#GOWILDCATS
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VARSITY TEAM PHOTO<br />
VARSITY TEAM PHOTO<br />
<strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL <strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL
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VARSITY SENIORS<br />
VARSITY UNDERCLASSMEN<br />
<strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL <strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL<br />
1 Jeff Norman<br />
JR<br />
3 Vinnie Lammie<br />
JR<br />
4 Jack Vargo<br />
JR<br />
5 William Mahoney<br />
FR<br />
8 Luke Simmons<br />
SR<br />
11 Nathan Richardson<br />
SR<br />
12 William Larsen<br />
SR<br />
6 Gage Vailes<br />
JR<br />
7 Michael Musser<br />
JR<br />
9 Arya Mevada<br />
JR<br />
10 Brian Yapkowitz<br />
JR<br />
14 Gabe Ahn<br />
SR<br />
15 Hunter Kelly<br />
SR<br />
24 Fralin Garcia<br />
SR<br />
13 Nick Stiles<br />
SO<br />
16 Noah Welkis<br />
JR<br />
18 Kylen Davis<br />
SO<br />
21 Leo Giannoni<br />
SO<br />
SENIORS<br />
22 Campbell Wellham<br />
JR<br />
23 Caden Felton<br />
JR
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JUNIOR VARSITY<br />
JUNIOR VARSITY<br />
<strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL <strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL<br />
# NAME YEAR POSITION<br />
1 Dwight Blanchard SO<br />
2 Michael Porter FR Varsity Swing<br />
2 Ryan Verma FR<br />
3 Christian Lammie FR Varsity Swing<br />
4 Joshua Musser FR Varsity Swing<br />
7 Ashton Lansdell JR P/OF Varsity Swing<br />
8 Jack Dougherty FR<br />
14 Mitchell Fountain FR<br />
15 Jeremy Payne SO Varsity Swing<br />
17 Evan Jameson SO Varsity Swing<br />
20 Ben Bowman FR<br />
20 Jaylnn Northcutt JR Varsity Swing<br />
JUNIOR VARSITY<br />
@WHEELERHIGH_BB WHEELER BASEBALL WWW.WHEELERBASEBALL.ORG<br />
DATE DAY OPPONENT LOCATION TIME<br />
2/14 Wed McEachern McEachern HS 5:55 PM<br />
2/15 Thu Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw Mountain HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/7 Wed Mt. Paran <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/14 Wed North Springs <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/17 Sat South Forsyth <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 11:00 AM<br />
3/17 Sat South Forsyth <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 1:00 PM<br />
3/22 Thu Westlake <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/26 Mon Allatoona Allatoona HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/27 Tue Mt. Paran Mt. Paran HS 5:55 PM<br />
3/29 Thu Allatoona <strong>Wheeler</strong> HS 5:55 PM<br />
HOME GAME AWAY GAME TOURNAMENT<br />
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UPDATES VISIT: WWW.WHEELERBASEBALL.ORG
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COACHING STAFF<br />
COACHING STAFF<br />
<strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL <strong>2018</strong> WHEELER BASEBALL<br />
Mark Collins // VARSITY HEAD COACH<br />
Coach Collins is in his second season as head baseball coach for <strong>Wheeler</strong> High School.<br />
He is a graduate of Morristown West High School in Morristown, TN, where he played<br />
baseball for Hall of Fame Coach Brumley Greene. Coach Collins played one year at<br />
Walters State Community College and fi nished his career playing at Georgia College and<br />
State University in Milledgeville, GA. There he had a career of .320 hitter and was voted<br />
team captain his senior year. After college, Coach Collins worked for the Atlanta Police<br />
Department where he received the Blue Star Medal (injured in the line of duty) from Mayor<br />
Bill Campbell and two commendations for drug enforcement from Garfi eld Hammonds,<br />
head of the DEA. Coach Collins spent 14 years as head baseball coach at South Cobb<br />
High School as well as serving as head fastpitch softball coach for 6 years. He was named<br />
Metro Coach of the Year by the Marietta Umpires Association in 2011 and Softball Coach<br />
of the Year by the MDJ for 2016.<br />
Coach Collins is married to Janice Collins (27 years) and they have two kids. His son<br />
David, is the pitching coach at Martin Methodist College in Tennessee. His daughter Becky, is on softball and academic<br />
scholarship at Emmanuel College in Georgia.<br />
Dan Lazzorini // ASSISTANT COACH<br />
Dan or “Coach Lazz” joins the Wildcat coaching staff as a jack of all trades. This is his fi rst year<br />
with the Wildcats and will be assisting with the pitchers, catchers, and outfi elders for the <strong>2018</strong><br />
season. Dan was an outfi elder on the 2006 Lassiter State Championship team. After HS, Dan<br />
attended Siena College. Dan converted from an outfi elder to a pitcher his freshman year where<br />
he set the record for most saves as a freshman and was the MAAC pitcher of the week after his<br />
fi rst collegiate start where he was 2 hits and a walk away from a perfect game. Dan Transferred<br />
to UAH (University of Alabama at Huntsville) where he posted a regular season 0.52 ERA, an OBA<br />
of .188, a perfect 6 for 6 in saves, and not allowing one extra base hit. He was drafted in the fi rst<br />
round of the Frontier League Draft to River City and worked his way up to AAA with the San Diego<br />
Padres in one season. He now teaches his new throwing technique called “The Wave Method” to<br />
help prevent players form getting injured.<br />
Tyler Jones // JV HEAD COACH<br />
Tyler Jones is a 2007 graduate of Social Circle High School in Social Circle, GA, where he was a 3<br />
sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. He received his undergraduate degree from<br />
the University of Georgia. Tyler played baseball for the club team at UGA, where he served as the<br />
head coach for a season. He is in his fi fth year of teaching and fourth at <strong>Wheeler</strong> High School,<br />
serving as JV head coach. He is also the quarterbacks coach on the varsity football staff, as well<br />
as 9th grade offensive coordinator. He is married to his beautiful wife, Whitney, since June 2014.<br />
He enjoys playing fl ag football, basketball, and golf, and attends Passion City Church.<br />
Keith Fitzgerald // ASSISTANT COACH<br />
Keith Fitzgerald is the Physical Education Specialist at Sedalia Park Elementary School. He has<br />
been with the Cobb County School System for 15 years and is the head coach for <strong>Wheeler</strong>’s<br />
softball program. A father of two, Keith has been coaching youth sports for 17 years. This<br />
is his fourth season as part of the <strong>Wheeler</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> program. Coach Fitzgerald received his<br />
undergraduate from the University of Dayton, (OH) and his Master’s from the University of<br />
Scranton, (PA). Coach Fitzgerald and his wife Liz, have been married for 24 years and have been<br />
active volunteers in various extra-curricular programs at <strong>Wheeler</strong> High School.<br />
Hector Villalobos // ASSISTANT COACH<br />
Coach Villalobos is in his 2nd season as an assistant coach with <strong>Wheeler</strong> High School. He is a<br />
graduate of Grady High School where he was All State in 4 Sports-baseball, track, football and<br />
soccer. Coach Villalobos attended Chattanooga State on a football scholarship. He has been<br />
coaching high school baseball for the past 15 years.<br />
COACHES<br />
COACHES (L-R): Coach Jones, Coach Villalobos, Head Coach Collins, Coach Lazzorini, Coach Koch, & Coach Fitzgerald<br />
Evan Koch // ASSISTANT COACH<br />
Coach Koch (pronounced COKE) is born and raised here in Cobb County, GA. He graduated from<br />
Kell High School in 2010, and then attended Chattanooga State Community College to play<br />
baseball, until shoulder surgery ended his playing career. After his playing career, he transferred<br />
to and graduated from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, with a degree in business<br />
management. Coach Koch played summer travel baseball for Nelson <strong>Baseball</strong> School and is<br />
currently their 15U head coach. He is a die-hard sports fan of all things Atlanta and enjoys fi shing<br />
and golfi ng in his free time.<br />
MANAGERS (L-R):Sydney Kaltman, Zach Halfacre, Olivia Houghton<br />
MANAGERS
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PLAYERS<br />
COLLEGE & PROFESSIONAL<br />
HALL OF FAME<br />
WILDCATS BASEBALL<br />
COLLEGE PLAYERS<br />
YEAR NAME UNIVERSITY<br />
2017 Robert Brooks Columbus State University<br />
2017 Isaiah Moon Piedmont College<br />
2016 Noah Cole Oglethorpe University<br />
2016 Isaiah Swann University of Texas, Dallas<br />
2015 Derek Hurt Maryville College<br />
2013 Kyle Allen Cumberland University<br />
2012 Kevin Anderson Southern Polytechnic<br />
2012 John Malcom Army<br />
2011 Sam Bragg Georgia Perimeter College<br />
2010 Dale Carey University of Miami<br />
2010 Evan Mitchell Mississippi State University<br />
2010 Sam Agnew-Wielan Wieland – Georgia State University<br />
2009 Drew Davis Grinnell College<br />
2001 Drew Jerdan Duke University<br />
1999 Joey Monahan Liberty University<br />
1995 Chris Crawford University of Georgia<br />
1996 Taylor Clark University of Georgia<br />
1994 J.J. Thomas Georgia Tech<br />
1992 Ryan Ritter Georgia Tech<br />
1992 Danny Nash Stetson<br />
1990 John Hill University of Georgia<br />
1988 Chris George Mississippi State University<br />
1986 Jon Brackett Kennesaw State University<br />
1985 Jon George Georgia Tech<br />
WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL HAS HAD A LONG-STANDING TRADITION OF OUTSTANDING STUDENT<br />
ATHLETES THAT HAVE EXCELLED BOTH IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE BASEBALL FIELD.<br />
PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS<br />
YEAR NAME PROFESSIONAL TEAM ROUNDS<br />
2014 Dale Carey Washington Nationals 7TH<br />
2013 Evan Mitchell Cincinnati Reds 13TH<br />
2013 Sam Bragg Oakland Athletics 18TH<br />
2013 Sam Agnew-Wieland New York Yankees 24TH<br />
2004 Michael Schlact Texas Rangers 3RD<br />
2002 Jeremy Hermida Florida Marlins 1ST<br />
2002 Joey Monahan Chicago Cubs 7TH<br />
2001 Josh Burrus Atlanta Braves 1ST<br />
1999 Chris Crawford Tampa Bay Devil Rays 20TH<br />
1997 J.J. Thomas Houston Astros 15TH<br />
1995 Shane Monahan Seattle Mariners 2ND<br />
1995 Ryan Ritter Milwaukee Brewers 8TH<br />
1993 Rex Stevens Texas Rangers 47TH<br />
1991 Chris George New York Mets 30TH<br />
1975 Steve Romine St. Louis Cardinals 15TH<br />
1974 Randall Bonner Los Angeles Angels 31ST<br />
1967 Larry Keener Philadelphia Phillies 2ND<br />
2017 Hall of Fame Game<br />
Join us Friday, March 9th<br />
<strong>Wheeler</strong> vs. Pebblebrook
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WILDCATS SCORE CARD<br />
SCORING ABBREVIATIONS<br />
WAYS TO GET ON BASE<br />
SINGLE<br />
FIELDER’S<br />
CHOICE<br />
DOUBLE<br />
ERROR<br />
TRIPLE<br />
WILD PITCH<br />
(3RD STRIKE)<br />
HOME<br />
RUN<br />
PASSED BALL<br />
(3RD STRIKE)<br />
BASE ON<br />
BALLS<br />
CATCHER’S<br />
INTERFERENCE<br />
HIT BY<br />
PITCH<br />
GROUND<br />
RULE<br />
DOUBLE<br />
BATTER MAKES AN OUT<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(SWINGING)<br />
LINE OUT<br />
(TO 3RD BASE)<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(CALLED)<br />
UNASSISTED<br />
PUT OUT<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(SWINGING)<br />
GROUND<br />
OUT<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(CALLED)<br />
FORCED OUT<br />
OR TAG<br />
(3RD THROWS TO 1ST)<br />
FLY OUT<br />
(TO LEFT FIELD)<br />
INFIELD FLY<br />
RULE<br />
FLY OUT<br />
(TO RIGHT FIELD)<br />
RUNNER MAKES AN OUT<br />
CAUGHT<br />
STEALING<br />
(PITCHER 3RD)<br />
RUN DOWN<br />
(CATCHER TO 2ND<br />
TO 1ST TO 2ND)<br />
FORCE OUT<br />
OR TAG<br />
(3RD TO 2ND)
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VISITOR SCORE CARD<br />
SCORING ABBREVIATIONS<br />
WAYS TO GET ON BASE<br />
SINGLE<br />
FIELDER’S<br />
CHOICE<br />
DOUBLE<br />
ERROR<br />
TRIPLE<br />
WILD PITCH<br />
(3RD STRIKE)<br />
HOME<br />
RUN<br />
PASSED BALL<br />
(3RD STRIKE)<br />
BASE ON<br />
BALLS<br />
CATCHER’S<br />
INTERFERENCE<br />
HIT BY<br />
PITCH<br />
GROUND<br />
RULE<br />
DOUBLE<br />
BATTER MAKES AN OUT<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(SWINGING)<br />
LINE OUT<br />
(TO 3RD BASE)<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(CALLED)<br />
UNASSISTED<br />
PUT OUT<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(SWINGING)<br />
GROUND<br />
OUT<br />
STRIKEOUT<br />
(CALLED)<br />
FORCED OUT<br />
OR TAG<br />
(3RD THROWS TO 1ST)<br />
FLY OUT<br />
(TO LEFT FIELD)<br />
INFIELD FLY<br />
RULE<br />
FLY OUT<br />
(TO RIGHT FIELD)<br />
RUNNER MAKES AN OUT<br />
CAUGHT<br />
STEALING<br />
(PITCHER 3RD)<br />
RUN DOWN<br />
(CATCHER TO 2ND<br />
TO 1ST TO 2ND)<br />
FORCE OUT<br />
OR TAG<br />
(3RD TO 2ND)
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