2015 USC Aiken Baseball Media Guide by USCA_Athletics

2015 JANUARY Fri. 30 Sat. 31 FEBRUARY Sun. 1 Fri. 6 Sat. 7 Sun. 8 Mon. 9 Sat. 14 Sun. 15 Wed. 18 Sat. 21 Sun. 22 Fri. 27 Sat. 28

MARCH Fri. 6 Sat. 7 Sun. 8 Tue. 10 Wed. 11 Sat. 14 Sun. 15

Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial

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Newberry at North Georgia * at North Georgia * at North Georgia * at Montevallo * at Montevallo * at Montevallo *

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Paine UNC Pembroke * UNC Pembroke * UNC Pembroke * at Newberry GRU Augusta * GRU Augusta * GRU Augusta * at Catawba Emmanuel (Ga.) Georgia Gwinnett at GRU Augusta Emmanuel (Ga.) Flagler * Flagler * Flagler *

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MAY Fri. 1 Sat. 2

Catawba Catawba

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Sun. 22 Sat. 28 Lincoln Memorial Trevecca Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene Florida Tech at Armstrong State * at Armstrong State * at Armstrong State * Paine at Lander * at Lander * at Lander * Georgia College * Georgia College * Georgia College *

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at Ga. Southwestern * at Ga. Southwestern * at Ga. Southwestern * Chowan Chowan Francis Marion * Francis Marion * Francis Marion *

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Table of Contents 04 USC Aiken Info About the Conference About USC Aiken Meet the Staff

10 The Season Season Preview Team Photo Roster

13 The Coaches 16 The Players Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen

23 The Archives 2013-14 Review 2013-14 Stats 2013-14 Results Record Book

Quick Facts School Address City, State Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Arena Capacity Affiliation Conference Chancellor Athletic Director Department Phone Ticket Office Phone

USC Aiken 471 University Parkway Aiken, S.C. 29801 1961 3,250 Pacers Cardinal, Navy, White Convocation Center 3,600 NCAA Division II Peach Belt Dr. Sandra Jordan Randy Warrick 803-641-3486 803-641-3486

Credits The 2015 Baseball media guide is a publication of the USC Aiken Sports Information office. It was written and edited by Brent C. Hager, Sports Information Director. Photography was provided by Scott Webster, Milledge Austin and CSI Photography. The guide was designed by Cody Keisler. A special thanks to head coach Kenny Thomas for his assisstance with the publication.

The Peach Belt Conference The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing, through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participation in athletic, academic and co-curricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II. We will exemplify the characteristics of a premier intercollegiate conference that prides itself on the inclusion of students of all demographic groups who wish to participate in a well-rounded sports program. Our institutions, our academic goals, our athletic aspirations reflect a communality of purpose and a commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.

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The University of South Carolina Aiken was chartered in 1961 after entering into an agreement with the University of South Carolina to establish a two-year center in Aiken. The Aiken Center opened its doors in September 1961 to 139 students. Temporarily housed in Banksia, a renovated mansion in Aiken, the Center consisted of three full-time faculty members (one of whom served as Director of the Center). In 1968, the Center underwent an institutional self-study and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a branch of the University of South Carolina and as a junior college. The first associate degrees were awarded in June 1968. The campus of USC Aiken moved from Banksia to its present site in 1972 and physical changes began to occur rapidly. At first, the permanent campus consisted of 100 acres and one multipurpose building which housed all university operations. A library was completed in 1975, and additional land was donated that increased the campus to 144 acres. In October 1977, the Student Activities Center was opened. A classroom building was occupied in 1978, and one year later, an auxiliary services building was added.

An apartment complex for students, Pacer Downs, was ready for occupancy in the fall of 1984. More construction additions to the campus included completion of the Etherredge Center, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, the Business and Education Building, and the Alan B. Miller Nursing Building. Additional land was acquired increasing the campus to 400 acres. Academic and organizational changes also occurred rapidly. The faculty formalized its organizational structure and redefined its role in the governance of the institution in 1974-75. Also, the students reorganized their governing body and more precisely defined their role on campus; the administration and staff structures were overhauled and expanded to meet the demands of the growing academic programs. When the full-time equivalent student enrollment reached 1,066 in the fall of 1975, the USC Aiken campus was permitted to plan for senior level courses and to create a number of baccalaureate degree programs. In that same year, USCA received approval as a four-year branch campus by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina, and USCA was designated a Recognized Candidate for Senior College 4

Accreditation. In September 1976, the Board of Trustees granted academic autonomy to the Aiken Campus. The first bachelor’s degrees were granted in May 1977, and USCA became a fully accredited senior college. Presently, the college community is comprised of more than 3,200 students, over 100 full-time faculty, approximately 110 staff members, and 28 administrators. USCA awards bachelor’s degrees in more than 20 major areas of study, master’s degrees in two areas, and offers a varied program of continuing education courses for the wider community. Today USC Aiken offers students a liberal education designed to develop an understanding of human experience which will equip them for life in a free society. To accomplish this, the University provides students with an opportunity to discover learning processes which enable them to grow personally and socially. It promotes students’ interaction within a community of active scholars and artists, and it encourages students to use the knowledge which they gain to deal with the problems of a rapidly changing world.

Meet the Staff  Dr. Sandra Jordan University Chancellor Sandra J. Jordan, former provost and vice president for

Jordan’s appointment marks a return to the state where her

academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, was

higher education career began. From 1986-1989, she was an

named chancellor of the University of South Carolina Aiken in

assistant professor of art history at Lander University and

2012.

director of the Monsanto Gallery of Art.

Jordan became the fourth chancellor of USC Aiken, succeeding

Jordan earned her bachelor’s degree in art from the University

Thomas L. Hallman who retired after 12 years in the position.

of Alabama, and her doctorate in art history from the

“I am tremendously honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve the campus, community and the University of South Carolina system,” Jordan said. “USC Aiken’s mission, unwavering dedication to student success and vibrant partnerships with the community, make this an exceptional and exciting position. I am thrilled to accept this invitation to join the Pacers during this pivotal time in the history of the institution and I look forward to working closely with

I am tremendously honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve the campus, community and the University of South Carolina system.

University of Georgia. She has also attended the Management Development Program at Harvard University’s Institute for Higher Education, the 21st Century Leadership Institute and was a summer fellow at Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Higher Education Management. A student of leadership, she is often asked to mentor new leaders at the state and national level. Jordan has been married for 30 years to Michael Jordan, an architect and graduate of Clemson University. They have a son, Matthew, who is a doctoral student in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech.

President Pastides, the USC Aiken faculty, staff and students as well as our alumni and friends to build upon the successes that defined this university’s first 50 years.” 6

Randy Warick Athletic Director

Randy Warrick is in his 28th year as Director of Athletics at the

Education in 1977 and then his Master of Arts in Teaching in

University of South Carolina Aiken. He was hired at USCA in

1978.

1978 as head baseball coach and intramural director and has served many different duties during his tenure. While coaching baseball for 11 years, Warrick also served as an assistant basketball coach during the 1978-79 season and acting golf coach in 1989-90.

While earning his master’s degree, he served as a graduate assistant baseball coach. In the same season, the team advanced to the College World Series. Warrick is a member of the College Athletic Management’s Editorial Board, PBC Awards Committee, NCAA Division II AD’s

As baseball coach, Warrick compiled a 392-146 record, while

Association Board of Directors, Greater Augusta Sports Council

earning various coaching awards. In 1986 his team advanced

Board, and is the most recent past chairman of the NCAA

to the College World Series, the highlight of his coaching

Division II National Golf Committee.

career.

Warrick is married to Martha Blankenship Warrick of Augusta,

Warrick was born in Rocky Mount, N.C. and attended Rocky

Ga. They have one son, Tripp, who graduated from USC Aiken.

Mount High School. He was an All-Conference player in

The Warrick family resides in North Augusta, S.C.

football, basketball and baseball. Upon graduation from high school, Warrick went to Louisburg Junior College where he played baseball for two years. In 1975, Warrick earned his Associate of Arts degree from Louisburg and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals, but decided to stay in school. Warrick then moved on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a two-year baseball scholarship. While at North Carolina he earned Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic honors two straight years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 7

Tim Hall

Associate Athletic Director Tim Hall is in his 24th year as a member of the USC Aiken

A 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Hall

athletic department. Hall first joined the program in 1990 as a

received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. In

graduate assistant. In 1993 he was hired on as the university’s

1992, he earned a Master’s in Student Personnel Services from

full-time NCAA Compliance Coordinator.

USC as well.

In August 1997, the Batesburg-Leesville native was promoted

In his time at USC Aiken, Hall has been on a number of campus

to Assistant Athletic Director.

committees including the first year academic advisor program

In September 2003, Hall was promoted again, this time to the

and the enrollment management action team in the strategic

position of Associate Athletic Director for Administration and

planning process.

External Services.

Hall is married to the former Jenny Fulmer and they have

In this role, Hall oversees NCAA compliance and academic

three sons, Jordan, Ethan and Wyatt.

support. In addition, he assists with home game administration and fundraising.

Angie Osbon

Assistant Athletic Director Angie Osbon is in her 15th year as a member of the USC

received her Master’s in Business Administration from the

Aiken athletic department. Osbon became the department’s

University of South Carolina.

business manager in 1999. Through the years she has

In 2002, Osbon was named student organization advisor of the

earned a number of other titles, including Senior Woman Administrator, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor and Cheerleading, Mascot and Dance Team Director.

year and was selected to the Who’s Who Among Cheerleading Coaches. In addition, she has been a member of the first year academic advisor program and a staff facilitator for

In 2007, Osbon received the Outstanding Committment to

orientation.

Student Development Award from the Office of Student Life.

The former Angie Mathis is married to Rick Osbon and they

In September 2003, the Aiken, S.C., native was promoted to

have three children, Reagan, Gemma and Sterling.

the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Business and Student Services. Osbon earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC Aiken in 1992. In 1996, Osbon 8

Brent Hager

Assistant Athletic Director Brent C. Hager is in his second year as the Assistant Athletic

volleyball and men’s basketball. Hager spent two and a half

Director for Communications/Sports Information Director at

years at Gardner-Webb as the Assistant Sports Information

USC Aiken.

Director and handled 13 sports in his time there. He also

Hager comes to USC Aiken after serving as the Associate

spent two years at Virginia Tech as an intern in the sports

Commissioner for External Affairs at the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference where he handled the promotion of all 16 sports. During his time at the WVIAC Hager

information office where he handled all media requests for the nationally-ranked men’s soccer program and the school’s only national champion at the time. Hager got his start at UNC-

featured the league’s only two Division II National Champions

Pembroke in 2002.

and a National Player of the Year. In addition, he ran multiple

The Tallahassee, Fla., native attended Wingate University

championships and redesigned the WVIAC web site. Prior to

where he received a bachelors of science degree in business

the WVIAC, Hager spent two years as the Director of Sports

administration and sport management. He earned an MBA at

Information and Game Operations at Presbyterian College and

UNC-Pembroke in 2004.

was the primary contact for eight sports, including football,

Brandon Aiken

Assistant Athletic Director Brandon Aiken is in his 15th year as head athletic trainer and

Aiken also served as assistant and head athletic trainer at

16th overall at USC Aiken.

Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, S.C., for more than

Aiken, a native of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., joined the USC Aiken

three years. At Hitchcock, he worked with high school, college,

training staff in 1997 as a graduate assistant. He served in that

and professional athletes as well as general outpatient

capacity for three years until stepping into the head position

rehabilitation.

in 2000.

Aiken guided the USC Aiken athletic training staff to back-to-

He was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports

back (2007-08 and 2008-09) Peach Belt Conference Athletic

Medicine prior to the 2009-10 athletic year.

Training Staff of the Year awards.

A 1997 graduate of Saint Andrews Presbyterian College in

Aiken, who resides in Graniteville, is married to Malinda and

Laurinburg, N.C., Aiken received his Bachelor of Science in

the couple has a son, Liam.

Sports Medicine. Aiken is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). 9

Team Preview  Fresh off another NCAA Tournament appearance, the 2015 USC Aiken squad is arguably head coach Kenny Thomas’ deepest and most talented since his arrival on campus. With 32 home games, the Pacers could possibly secure the top seed in the region should things go according to plan.

Infield

The Pacers’ infield is extremely talented despite losing Ryan Metzler, who was selected in the MLB Draft last summer. Returning at first base is USC Aiken’s all-time career putout leader in Ty Barkell. A season ago, Barkell registered a .343 batting average and pounded out 10 round-trippers while driving in 58. Sophomores Cory Bryant and Rob Youngblood should fill the role at second base for the departed Metzler. Bryant saw time in 24 games a season ago, earning a pair of starts. The Aiken, S.C., native batted .357 and held a .455 on-base percentage. A transfer from Georgia, Youngblood produced two seasons of batting at least .400 at Parkview H.S., while guiding his team to a National Championship as a sophomore. Sean Miller returns at shortstop for Thomas’s team. While starting all 53 games last season, Miller belted out a .379 average on 74 hits. During a one-week stretch in 2014, he went nine-for-10 in a three-game series. Chaz Pal will fill the void at the hot corner for TJ Costen, who returns to a more familiar role for him – in the outfield. Pal is a junior transfer that attended Volunteer State CC. There, he earned all-conference accolades. Thomas will have a bevvy of options behind the plate this season as redshirt-juniors Robert Ard and Max Schoen, along with sophomore Zach Moon, continue to battle it out for the starting spot. All three have the chance to compete and all could see valuable time catching this season.

Outfield

The Pacers return everyone who started virtually every game in the outfield in 2014 while adding Costen in center field. Costen filled in nicely at third base a season ago, but will be more comfortable in center field. A season ago, Costen led the team with 58 RBI and slugged nine roundtrippers while maintaining a .507 slugging percentage. Kody Belcher, who transferred to USC Aiken prior to the 2014 season, started 50 games last year and will make the short move to left field. The offensive catalyst scored 53 times and tied for the team lead by swiping 24 bases. All-region and all-conference performer Tyler Moore returns for his junior season after an outstanding sophomore campaign. In 2014, Moore hit .377 and led the conference with a school-record 10 triples. He also accounted for 122 total bases and a .547 slugging percentage while tying for the team lead with 24 thefts. Senior Matt Bosse started 50 games last season and performed well in left field. He could still see time in the outfield, but will start the year off as the designated hitter. Carrying one of the most feared bats in the PBC, Bosse registered 10 home runs in his first season at USC Aiken and drove in 54 while tallying a .544 slugging percentage.

Pitchers

Thomas’ squad is extremely deep this year on the mound. Several of his pitchers could see time starting and there is no shortage in the bullpen. Transfer Forrest Koumas comes to USC Aiken from South Carolina. Through three years with the Gamecocks, Koumas appeared in 47 games, starting 20 times. No stranger to pressure, Koumas earned a quality start in the College World Series, allowing just one run in 5.2 innings of work in a 2-1 victory over Florida as a freshman. 10

Newcomer Erik Davis will give Thomas’ team a lefthanded hurler on the weekend. He has performed well since his arrival from Georgia Perimeter College. Local product and newcomer Trevor Hutto could also earn starts on the weekend. The junior from North Augusta, S.C., went 5-2 with a 2.1 ERA at Florence-Darlington Tech. Sophomores Matt Hissong and Nick Yobbi, along with senior Ben Black, could all see time as middle relievers or weekday starters. Hissong earned eight starts as a freshman while appearing in 15 games. He shut down then-No. 2 Lander with a four-hit, one-run performance. Yobbi saw action in 12 games as a freshman, starting eight while piling up a 3-1 record. Black was outstanding last season, seeing time in 20 games while earning a 6-1 mark. James Lynch, Sam Daniel, Black, Hunter Hubbard and Cole Lee could all be called upon to close out a game for the Pacers. Lynch led the team with five saves in 2014 as he struck out 18 batters in just 16.2 innings of work (16 appearances). Daniel appears to have returned to his 2013 form where he earned a pair of saves before suffering an injury. Hubbard hurled 4.2 innings in six games as a rookie. In all six contests, USC Aiken would go on to win. Lee saw time in 15 games in 2014, earning a save in 13.2 innings of work.

Schedule

the first month of the season with a three-game set that it hosts against Georgia College (Feb. 27-28). Nine of the 15 games the Pacers play in March are away from home. After opening the month with a three-game series at Georgia Southwestern, the Pacers host six consecutive games, starting with Chowan (March 10-11). The team entertains Francis Marion (March 14-15) before rounding out the six-game stand by hosting Newberry (March 18). USC Aiken hits the road for six straight games, coming at North Georgia (March 21-22) and at Montevallo (March 28-29). During the last full month of the regular season, the Pacers leave Aiken, S.C., for only three games. The squad hosts 13 games and 15 of its last 18 games to finish out the regular season. The team faces Paine (Apr. 1) before a three-game slate against UNC Pembroke (Apr. 3-4). After a road game at Newberry (Apr. 7), Thomas’ team returns home for a series against rival GRU Augusta (Apr. 10-12). A non-conference game at Catawba is a mid-week affair (Apr. 15), but the Pacers host Emmanuel (Apr. 16) and Georgia Gwinnett (Apr. 19). After playing a road game at GRU Augusta (Apr. 22), the Pacers complete the regular season by hosting six straight games. This includes Emmanuel (Apr. 23), Flagler (Apr. 25-26) and Catawba (May 1-2).

For the sixth straight season, the Pacers open their season by hosting Lincoln Memorial. It starts the first of seven straight home games for USC Aiken. Following the Railsplitters, Trevecca Nazarene comes in for a threegame series prior to Florida Tech stopping by for one game on Feb. 9. Thomas’ team hits the road for six of its next seven outings. On Feb. 14, the team plays the first two games of a three-game series at Armstrong State. The squad hosts Paine (Feb. 18) before hitting the road for a threegame series at Lander (Feb. 21-22). USC Aiken closes out 11

Roster ď&#x201E;˘ No. 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 30 31 32 33 34 37 38 39 41 43

Name Sean Miller Ryan Hunt Cory Bryant Max Schoen TJ Costen Kody Belcher Rob Youngblood Robert Ard Tyler Moore Chaz Pal Austin Deal Zach Moon Trevor Hutto Forrest Koumas Matt Hissong Ben Black Erik Davis Cole Lee Caleb Glenn Colin Beasley Randy Luckett Nick Yobbi Sam Daniel Jared Felix Ty Barkell Matt Bosse Nile Goings Joe Marlow James Lynch Blake Cantrell Connor Norton Hunter Hubbard JT Arnemann Trevor Bradley Jordan Brown Michael Centrella Tyler Darnell Skylar James Charles Padilla Mason Richardson Zach Trombley

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B/T R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R L/L R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R

Ht. 5-11 5-10 5-8 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-6 6-1 6-5 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-0

Wt. 165 160 155 200 175 185 188 190 162 200 200 220 195 220 185 180 205 200 215 185 195 190 215 218 215 250 225 230 235 185 185 230 180 190 225 210 200 225 198 220 205

Hometown/Previous School Crofton, Md. / Archbishop Spalding HS Glen Burnie, Md. / Archbishop Spalding H.S. H.S. Aiken, S.C. / South Aiken H.S. Loveland, Colo. / Thompson Valley H.S. Virginia Beach, Va. / South Carolina Martinez, Ga. / Kennesaw State Lilburn, Ga. / Pakrview H.S. Lynchburg, S.C. / USC Salkehatchie Evans, Ga. / Evans HS Deerfield Beach, Fla. / Volunteer State C.C. Aurora, Colorado / Trinidad State Snellville, Ga. / Georgia State North Augusta, S.C. / Florence-Darlington Tech Lugoff, S.C. / Lugoff-Elgin H.S. Nashville, Tenn. / Franklin Road Academy Augusta, Ga. / Lakeside HS Black Creek, Ga. / Georgia Perimeter Chapin, S.C. / Chapin HS Clearwater, S.C. / Midland Valley H.S. Harlem, Ga. / Harlem H.S. Bennettsville, S.C. / USC-Lancaster South Park, Penn. / South Park H.S. Evans, Ga. / Greenbrier H.S. Aiken, S.C. / South Aiken H.S. Denver, Colo. / Palmer Ridge HS Baltimore, Md. / Maryland Marietta, Ga. / Osbourne H.S. Kennesaw, Ga. / Georgia Perimeter St. Petersburg, Fla. / St. Pete Catholic Aiken, S.C. / Spartanburg Methodist Boca Raton, Fla. / Florida Tech Augusta, Ga. / Lakeside H.S. Franklin, Ky. / Franklin Simpson H.S. Lexington, S.C. / Francis Marion Suwanee, Ga. / North Gwinnett H.S. Odenton, Md. / Arundel H.S. Augusta, Ga. / Cross Creek H.S. Augusta, Ga. / Cross Creek H.S. Lawrenceville, Ga. / Collins Hill HS Owensboro, Ky. / Louisville Broomfield, Colo. / Holy Family H.S.

Head Coach: Kenny Thomas

Assistant Coach: Jason Walck

Assistant Coach: DJ King

Assistant Coach: Chris Varnadore

Assistant Coach: Nolan Belcher

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The Coaches Kenny Thomas Head Coach

In 15 seasons as head coach of the USC Aiken baseball program, Kenny Thomas has re-established the Pacers as a force in the Peach Belt Conference and a perennial top-25 team in NCAA Division II. During the 2010 season, Thomas became the winningest coach in USC Aiken baseball history. Thomas heads into the 2015 campaign with 545 wins in his time as the head Pacer skipper. Thomas also surpassed the 1,000-win plateau as a college head coach in USC Aiken’s win over Flagler on March 2, 2013. Thomas earned his 500th victory guiding the Pacers in a three-game road sweep over then 10thranked Lander. Thomas is presently 1,065-530 in 27 seasons as a head coach. He is currently in the top-40 among active NCAA Division II coaches for wins. His .637 winning percentage as the Pacer skipper places him in the top-30 among active NCAA Division II head coaches. During the 2014 campaign, Thomas’ team once again was ranked for the majority of the season en route to a 36-17 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. His team posted wins over two top-five programs and also broke four school records. He coached first-team allconference selection Derek Beasley and had several players near the top of the national statistical rankings at the conclusion of hte season. The 2013 season saw a number of milestones for Thomas and the Pacers as he led the team to a 42-13 overall record. The Pacers won the Peach Belt Conference regular season championship. Thomas was selected the Peach Belt Conference and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Southeast Region Coach of the Year for

the 2013 season. The PBC Coach of the Year honor is the second of Thomas’ career (also 2009). The Pacers were nationally ranked in every poll during the year, reaching as high as No. 1 nationally. The Pacers were ranked in the Top-30 in 32 straight national polls dating back to 2012. USC Aiken also was chosen as the second seed in the Southeast Region of the 2013 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship. Thomas has led the Pacers to seven NCAA Tournament appearances (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2014) in the last 10 seasons. The 2012 season saw USC Aiken finish at 37-18 while finishing the year ranked 16th nationally after being ranked as high as third during the season. The 2012 season marked the 11th time in the past 12 years that the Pacers have won at least 30 games. The Pacers encountered some tough luck in being left out of the Southeast Regional after being dropped by Lander one game from the PBC Tournament Championship. The Pacers went 27-6 at home on the year and saw many players receive individual accolades as they enjoyed another successful year. The 2011 USC Aiken baseball team was ranked as high as 16th nationally. USC Aiken concluded its year with a record of 29-21. The 2010 Pacer baseball team was ranked as high as sixth nationally at one point during the regular season. The Pacers finished the year with a record of 32-19.

Record Year

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291

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USC Aiken’s 2009 baseball team ended the season tied for 10th in the final Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division II Top 30 poll. The final ranking of 10th was the highest for the Pacers under Thomas, who was chosen as PBC Conference Coach of the Year for his mentoring of the 2009 Pacers. USC Aiken ended the 2008 season ranked 11th, while they concluded the 2005 season 12th. The Pacers reached as high as No. 2 nationally in 2009 en route to their second ever Peach Belt Conference regular season championship. The Pacers’ prowess during the regular season helped USC Aiken earn top honors in the Southeast Region, enabling the program to host its second ever NCAA Division II Tournament regional. The Pacers advanced to the regional final for the second consecutive season before bowing out to NCAA Division II Baseball Championship semifinalist and Conference Carolinas Tournament champion Belmont Abbey in the first game of the championship round. USC Aiken (42-19) concluded its season having been a part of its fifth consecutive NCAA Division II Baseball regional. In 2008, Thomas and his staff guided the Pacers to a school-record 47 wins and a second-place finish in the NCAA South Atlantic Regional. USCA went 47-17 overall and 18-9 in the Peach Belt Conference, finishing just one win behind PBC champion Columbus State. It was April 23, 2006 when USC Aiken knocked off sixth-ranked Francis Marion 5-2 in Aiken to notch Thomas’ 200th victory at the helm of the Pacers. The Pacers went 45-19 that season, at the time the most wins in Thomas’ USCA tenure. In 2005, Thomas’ Pacers went 40-19 including a 16-14 mark in PBC play to advance to the program’s first NCAA South Atlantic Regional in a dozen years. On February 12, 2002, USC Aiken knocked off Limestone College 14-8 to hand Thomas his 100th victory at USC Aiken while his 50th win came on April 4, 2001 in a dramatic 8-6 victory over Newberry in 10 innings. In 2004, the Pacers opened the 1,000-seat Roberto Hernandez Stadium of which Thomas and Athletic Director Randy Warrick were instrumental in securing a one million dollar donation from the 16-year Major League Baseball veteran. Since the stadium’s opening, USCA is 194-73 at the state-of-the-art ballpark for a .727 winning percentage. In addition, USC Aiken hosted the 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014 Peach Belt Conference Baseball Tournaments. In addition to being chosen as the PBC Coach of the Year in 2009, Thomas was named Coach of the Year in 1989, 199396, and 1998 by his fellow coaches and was selected in 1995 and 1999 as the National Junior College Athletic

Association Eastern District Coach of the Year. Thomas’ success has not gone unnoticed by the community. Over the past seven seasons, the Pacers have finished in the top 15 in Division II in home attendance. As part of Thomas’ annual Pack-the-Park day promotion a school record 1,806 fans attended Roberto Hernandez Stadium on April 15, 2012 to watch USC Aiken take on the UNC Pembroke Braves. Thomas has also instilled in his team the confidence needed to win the big games as the Pacers have won 102 games played against ranked opponents in the past 12 seasons, including 53 games in the last five seasons. The Pacers posted 17 wins over ranked opponents in 2009. As a player, Thomas earned NAIA All-American honors his senior year as a catcher while at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn. Following his graduation in 1978, Thomas began coaching a Stan Musial summer league team. In nine summers, he led his team to a national championship (1985), a runner-up finish (1986) and a third place finish (1984). Thomas also became a local scout for the New York Yankees (1980-81), Cincinnati Reds (1981-82), and St. Louis Cardinals (1982-88). After becoming head coach at Volunteer State, Thomas remained with the Cardinals organization in a part time capacity until 1995. Thomas has coached 54 players who have gone on to be drafted in professional baseball drafts, 93 All-Conference players, six conference Players of the Year, 16 AllAmericans, one Southeast Region Player of the Year and one National Player of the Year. In the summer of 2012, the San Diego Padres drafted former USC Aiken standout Stephen Carmon in the 10th Round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Also, the 2008 Daktronics Player of the Year and 2008 Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year Chad Jacobsen was drafted in the 18th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Thomas is also involved in the local community. His work with the Aiken AMBUCS club has garnered him honors by that organization that serves to award college scholarships to physically handicapped high school students.

Jason Walck

Assistant Baseball Coach Jason Walck heads into his fifth season with the Pacers while serving as the team’s hitting coach. During the 2014 season, Walck guided the squad to finish fourth nationally in triples (23), eighth in hits (611) and scoring (7.8), 11th in home runs (44) and runs (414), and 18th in batting average (.322). In 2013, the Pacer offense ranked third nationally in hits, and they ranked in the top-15 nationally in batting average, runs and scoring. Prior to joining the Pacers, Walck had spent three seasons with the University of New Orleans coaching staff. For his final two seasons with the Privateers, Walck served as the first base coach and worked with the hitters and infielders. A total of nine Privateer Hitters were drafted during Walck’s tenure, including Johnny Giavotella (second round) who played 47 games for the Kansas City Royals in 2011. Last season, Walck led the Pacers to a second place finish nationally in total hits. The Pacers ended the 2012 season with 673 hits as a team. The vaunted Pacer offense was also sixth nationally and first in the Peach Belt Conference with a team .337 batting average. Pacer senior shortstop Stephen Carmon was drafted in the 10th Round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the San Diego Padres. Walck served three seasons as the Head Coach of the Silver Springs Thunderbolts in the Cal Ripken Collegiate League. Walck also served as an assistant coach for the Bourne Braves of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League in 2009.

Chris Varnadore Assistant Baseball Coach

Chris Varnadore enters his third season as an assistant coach with the USC Aiken baseball program prior to the 2015 season. Varnadore is the owner of the Best 9 Baseball Academy. The facility is a 12,000-square foot indoor baseball facility. Varnadore has also coached a Best 9 Showcase Team (2010, 2011 and 2012) that traveled throughout the southeast during the summer months in elite showcase tournaments. Originally from Lancaster, S.C., Varnadore moved to Aiken in 1992. He first attended Anderson University before also attending Francis Marion University. Varnadore lives in Aiken with his wife, Leigh, along with his son, Will and his daughters, Logan and Leighton.

DJ King Assistant Baseball Coach

Walck, a native of Waynesboro, Pa., graduated from Shepherd University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. As a player, he was a four year letterwinner at Shortstop earning two NCAA regional appearances and a WVIAC conference championship in 2004.

DJ King begins his third season as an assistant coach on the USC Aiken staff. He is in charge of coaching the catchers, the weight training and assists with the hitters. King served as the Pacers’ pitching coach and spent the previous three seasons at NCAA Division I Kennesaw State.

Jason and his wife Lauren live in Aiken. They have a daughter, Tessa Marie, born July 1, 2011.

King worked closely with pitching coach Kevin Erminio, while also working with catchers and outfielders. During his first season, King’s staff led the Peach Belt Conference with a 3.81 ERA. His squad also led the league with 8.57 strkeouts per game while also allowing a conference-low 20 home runs. Two of King’s pitchers, Taylor Grover (10th round - Boston) and Zach Hayden (23rd round - Minnesota), were selected in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft. In 2014, Caleb Smith, Danny Wissmann and Derek Beasley were selected in the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Prior to joining the Kennesaw State program, King served on the Andrew College coaching staff. In his final season, King was the assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator for the National Junior College Athletic Association program. During his time at Andrew, King worked with pitchers and catchers while also assisting 25 players to four-year schools.

Nolan Belcher Assistant Baseball Coach

Nolan Belcher is in his second year as assistant coach with the University of South Carolina Aiken baseball team and the first as the pitching coach. Belcher recently completed an outstanding career at the University of South Carolina. While playing with the Gamecocks, he registered 18 wins in his career and sported a 3.30 ERA. Belcher started 38 games, earning a complete game as a freshman in an 8-1 win over Ole Miss. As a rookie, Belcher was named to the SEC all-Freshman Team. He also picked up two saves during his junior campaign. Belcher worked 259 innings in four seasons and struck out 238 batters while walking just 88.

Prior to his coaching career, King won back-to-back state championships at Parkview High School where he played for legendary coach Hugh Buchanan. He played his collegiate ball at Chattahoochee Valley where he was an All-Conference pitcher. He concluded his playing career at Shorter College. King holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree from Shorter College. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree.

In 2014, Belcher helped guide the pitching staff to a third-place finish in the PBC while several hurlers landed spots in top 10 of the conference in various statistical categories. Three of his pitchers were drafted, including Caleb Smith, Danny Wissmann and Derek Beasley.

The Players 

7 TJ Costen OF

Position

5’11” Height

Senior Class

Virginia Beach, Va. Hometown

2014: Started all 53 games … Led the team with 58 RBI and scored 49 times … Third on the team with nine homers … Held a .507 slugging percentage … Was perfect on the base paths, recording 18 steals … Registered two hits, one RBI and scored a run in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Had a hit and scored one in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Went two-for-four against Lincoln Memorial … Drove in two on two hits in the win over Shepherd … Had one RBI against Tampa … Drove in two with a homer in the win over Mount Olive … Drove in one in the win over Belmont Abbey … Drove in two in the win over the Crusaders … Went two-for-four with a double and two runs scored in the win over Francis Marion … Was two-for-three with two RBI and four runs scored in the second game against the Patriots … Knocked in one and scored once in the series finale … Had a huge game in the victory over Flagler, homering and driving in four … Drove in one in the win over Paine … Drove in one in the win over Armstrong … Was three-for-six with two doubles in the victory against the Pirates … Homered twice and drove in three in the win over Chowan … Pounded out four hits, including a triple, had four RBI and scored four against Chowan … Homered, drove in six and scored three times in the win over Young Harris … Recorded a two-run homer in the victory over Paine … Drove in two in the win over North Georgia … Singled and scored in the win over North Georgia … Homered, drove in two and scored three times against Montevallo … Tripled, drove in one and scored twice in the win over the Falcons … Singled home a run and scored in the series finale over Montevallo … Launched a three-run homer against No. 2 Lander … Drove in a run against the Bearcats … Recorded a two-run homer in the win over the Jaguars … Singled and drove in one in the win over GRU Augusta … Tripled in two runs and scored once in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Singled in a run in the NCAA Tournament against Lander. Previous School: Attended South Carolina. High School: Attended First Colonial H.S. Personal: Born on Dec. 31, 1992 in Norfolk, Va. … Son of Tim and Sandy Costen … Has two siblings, Zach and Kimberly … Majoring in business management.

8 Kody Belcher OF

Position

5’11” Height

Senior Class

Martinez, Ga. Hometown

2014: Played in 51 games, starting 50 … Scored 53 runs … Led the team with 24 steals … Wrapped out two hits and had two RBI in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Had two hits and scored four runs in the win over Shepherd … Went three-for-four with one RBI and a run scored against Tampa … Had a hit, one RBI and scored twice in the win over Mount Olive … Went one-for-two with three runs scored in the victory over Belmont Abbey … Scored twice and had a hit in the win over Francis Marion … Went two-for-four and scored a run in the final game against FMU … Was three-for-four with a homer and two RBI against Flagler … Scored twice in the win over Paine … Wrapped out a pair of hits and scored twice in the win over Armstrong … Pounded out a double and a homer in the victory against the Pirates … Tallied two hits and scored three times in the win over Young Harris … Doubled and scored twice in the victory over Paine … Scored twice in the win over North Georgia … Had two hits and two RBI in the win over North Georgia … Recorded three hits, including a homer, while driving in three in the victory over Anderson … Doubled and drove in a run while scoring twice in the win over No. 2 Lander … Drove in one against the Bearcats … Pounded out three hits, drove in one and scored one in the win over Catawba … Registered two hits and scored a run in the series opener against GRU Augusta … Had three hits, two RBI and scored twice in the win over the Jaguars … Went three-for-five with one RBI in the NCAA Tournament game against Columbus State. Previous School: Attended Kennesaw State. High School: Attended Lakeside H.S. Personal: Born on June 23, 1992 in Martinez, Ga. … Son of Terry and Elaine Davis … Has one sibling, Morgann.

20 Ben Black OF

Position

6’1” Height

Augusta, Ga.

Senior

Hometown

Class

2014: Saw action in 20 games, earning a 6-1 record … Posted a 2.91 ERA while limiting opponents to a .218 batting average … Earned a save … Went two scoreless innings and struck out one in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Worked two scoreless innings against Tampa … Earned the win after pitching two-thirds of an inning against Belmont Abbey … Picked up the victory in a win over Francis Marion, striking out eight in 4.2 innings of relief … Went two innings against Flagler … Picked up the win, coming in for 3.1 innings of work to strike out three against Armstrong … Went five innings, striking out five and did not allow a run to pick up the win over North Georgia … Struck out three while picking up the save in the series finale over Montevallo … Threw 3.2 innings of relief, striking out four in the win over Catawba … Worked two innings of one-hit ball with three strikeouts against GRU Augusta … Tossed an inning of shutout ball in the win over the Jaguars … Picked up the win over No. 10 Columbus State, allowing just one hit over five innings … Went 4.1 innings and gave up just one hit while striking out four to pick up the victory over Georgia Southwestern … Struck out one in 1.2 innings of work against Lander in the NCAA Tournament. 2013: Made 14 appearances during the season, pitching 23.1 innings … Earned a 3-0 record during the season … Struck out 17 batters while issuing only four walks. 2012: Did not see action. 2011: Made one appearance on the year … Received a medical redshirt. Lakeside High School: Black helped lead his team to four-consecutive 4-A state championship runner-ups, including back-to-back region championships ... Also played basketball for the Panthers. Personal: Ben is the son of William and Cindy Black, Jr. ... Born December 9, 1991 ... He is majoring in Business Administration.

26 Randy Luckett OF

Position

6’1” Height

Senior Class

Bennettsville, S.C. Hometown

2014: Saw action in 20 games, starting 10 … Drove in five runs and scored six times … Was perfect in the field … Scored a run in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Had a hit in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Crossed home once against Lincoln Memorial … Was one-for-two in the victory over Belmont Abbey … Plated a run in the win over the Crusaders … Had a single in the win over Francis Marion … Drove in one in the series finale against the Patriots … Scored in the win over Paine … Had a hit in the victory against the Pirates … Pounded out three hits, had one RBI and scored once in the win over Chowan … Drove in a pair of runs in the win over GRU Augusta. Previous School: Attended USC-Lancaster … Earned all-region honors … Garnered all-defensive team accolades … Batted .327 with seven round-trippers and 35 RBI. High School: Attended Marlboro County H.S. … All-state honoree … Region 6 AAAA Player of the Year. Personal: Born on August 12, 1992 in Prince Frederick, Md. … Son of Susan Thompson … Majoring in sociology.

30 Sam Daniel RHP

Position

6’2” Height

Senior Class

Evans, Ga. Hometown

2014: Appeared in 10 games on the season … Worked one-third of an inning against Lincoln Memorial … Closed the door on Belmont Abbey, working two-thirds of an inning, striking out one … Struck out two against Chowan … Tossed an inning, striking out one, in the victory over Paine … Struck out one in the victory over Anderson … Threw one-third of an inning against No. 2 Lander ... Threw a perfect seventh inning in the win over the Jaguars. 2013: Appeared in 22 games for 23.2 innings pitched on the season … Earned two saves during the year … Owned a 3.42 ERA … Struck out 24 batters while walking only five for the season. 2012 : Made 10 appearances pitching 10.1 innings, while earning a 2.61 ERA with no decisions ... Held opponents to a .231 batting average, while striking out 10 batters. 2011: Redshirted. Greenbrier High School: Daniel was an active member of the baseball team and FCA. Personal: Sam is the son of Kent and Evalin Daniel ... Born January 20, 1992 ... He is majoring in Business Administration.

32 Ty Barkell IF

Position

6’3” Height

Senior Class

Denver, Colo. Hometown

and scored twice against Chowan … Doubled and drove in one in the win over Young Harris … Recorded a solo homer in the victory over Paine … Drove in a pair on two doubles in the win over North Georgia … Doubled and scored in the win over North Georgia … Posted three hits, two RBI and scored twice in the win over North Georgia … Recorded four hits and drove in two against Montevallo … Had a pair of hits, driving in one and scoring one in the win over the Falcons … Pounded out three hits, including a homer, drove in two and scored twice in the series finale over Montevallo … Doubled against No. 2 Lander … Drove in a pair in the win over No. 2 Lander … Belted a two-run homer in the win over Catawba … Had two hits, two RBI and scored three times in the win over the Jaguars … Blasted a two-run round-tripper in the win over GRU Augusta … Drove in one and scored twice in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Registered two hits in the victory over the Hurricanes … Tripled home two runs in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Tallied a pair of hits and scored once in the NCAA Tournament game against Lander. 2013: Named preseason All-Region by NCBWA ... Tabbed to the ABCA/Rawlings Southeast Region Gold Glove Team ... Honored as a Capital One Academic NCAA Division II Baseball District Three First-Team and Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team selection for work in the classroom … Received Peach Belt Conference First-Team All-Conference plaudits … Chosen to the Daktronics All-Southeast Region and ABCA All-Southeast Region Second-Teams … Started all 55 games for the Pacers at first base … Hit .361 (83-for-230) on the season, second-best on the Pacers and 15th in the PBC … His 83 hits tied for the team lead and were tied for eighth-highest total in the nation … Led the team in home runs with 10 (third in PBC) and RBIs with 56 (tied-eighth in PBC) … Had a team-best 23-game hitting streak during the year … Collected 24 multiple-hit games and 15 multiple-RBI games during the season … Had 13 doubles and three triples for a team-best 132 total bases, leading to a .574 slugging percentage, team second-best and 14th in the PBC … Scored 44 runs during the year … Owned a .990 fielding percentage while collecting a PBC-best 478 put outs … South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week on May 19. 2014: Posted a .343 average while starting all 53 games … Led the team with 10 homers … Drove in 58 runs and scored 50 runs … Posted a .593 slugging percentage and recorded 429 putouts … Was two-for-four with a double and one RBI and a run scored in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Notched a double and a triple, driving in one and scoring twice against Lincoln Memorial … Launched a homer and had two RBI in the win over Shepherd … Drove in one against Tampa … Scored once in the win over Mount Olive … Had a double and scored a run in the win over Belmont Abbey … Launched a three-run homer en route to a six-RBI day in the win over the Crusaders … Was two-for-four with a three-run homer and four RBI in the win over Francis Marion … Went three-for-four with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in the second game against the Patriots … Launched a two-run homer against Flagler … Had one RBI in the win over Paine … Had the game-winning hit in the win over Armstrong … Posted two hits and had one RBI … Homered and scored twice in the win over Chowan … Tripled, drove in three

2012: Chosen USC Aiken Athletic Department Freshman of the Year ... One of three players to participate in all 55 games, starting 54 of them ... Batted .353 with 76 hits, which was third-most on the team ... Slugged a team fourth-best .484 with six home runs and 10 doubles driving in 38 runs and scoring 29 ... Named PBC Freshman of the Week on April 16, 2012. Palmer Ridge High School: Owned a .560 batting average with 15 home runs and 59 RBIs as a senior ... First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Colorado … Colorado Springs Player of the Year. Personal: Ty is the son of Tyrone Barkell and Linda Barkell … Born March 12, 1993 ... He is majoring in Business Administration.

33 Matt Bosse OF

Position

6’6” Height

Baltimore, Md.

Senior

Hometown

Class

2014: Started 50 games, recording a .306 batting average … Led the team with 10 round-trippers and drove in 54 … Tallied a .544 slugging percentage … Had a double, an RBI and scored a run in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Drove in two in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Plated two runs on two hits against Lincoln Memorial … Tallied a hit and had one RBI in the win over Shepherd … Had a hit against Tampa … Launched a solo homer in the win over Belmont Abbey … Pounded out a pair of singles in the doubleheader against Belmont Abbey … Had a hit in the win over Francis Marion … Drove in a pair in the second game against FMU … Went two-for-four with a grand slam against Flagler … Launched a homer, had three RBI and scored three times in the win over Paine … Doubled and scored once in the win over Armstrong … Pounded out a pair of three-run homers in the victory against the Pirates … Homered, driving in two, and scored twice in the win over Chowan … Drove in three and scored once against Chowan … Doubled and drove in one in the win over Young Harris … Recorded a double and a homer, driving in two, at Young Harris … Posted a three-run homer in the victory over Paine … Drove in a pair in the win over North Georgia … Scored twice in the win over North Georgia … Knocked in two on a double in the win over the Falcons … Homered in the win over Columbus State … Hit a two-run round-tripper and drove in four in the win over GRU Augusta … Registered two doubles, three RBI and scored twice in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Posted three hits in the win over the Hurricanes … Drove in one in the win over Georgia Southwestern. Previous School: Attended Maryland … Hit .261 with three homers and 17 RBI. High School: Attended Calvert Hall H.S. … Two-time all-MIAA selection … Varsity Sports Network Player of the Year … Two-time Townson Time Athlete of the Year … Guided his team to the Baltimore Catholic League Championship … Three-time all-MIAA volleyball player … Only athlete in school history to win three championships in three sports back-to-back-to-back. Personal: Born on August 7, 1993 in Baltimore, Md. … Son of Martin and Theresa Bosse … Has two siblings, Adam and Nathan … Majoring in business administration.

2 Ryan Hunt

1 Sean Miller IF

Position

5’11” Height

Junior Class

Crofton, Md. Hometown

Position

5’10” Height

Fr.

Class

Glen Burnie, Md. Hometown

2014: Started all 53 games … Posted a .379 batting average … Second on the team with 74 hits … Drove in 37 runs and scored 44 times … Tallied a .462 slugging percentage … Was two-for-four with a double, one RBI and a run scored in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Had a double with two RBI and scored a run in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Recorded two hits and two RBI against Lincoln Memorial … Pounded out two hits, had one RBI and scored twice in the win over Shepherd … Tallied a hit and scored a run against Tampa … Drove in a run in the win over Mount Olive … Was four-for-four with two RBI and a run scored in the win over Belmont Abbey … Tallied two hits, an RBI and scored a run in the victory over the Crusaders … Finished the series by going three-for-three, including a triple, with a run scored … Posted two hits, one RBI and scored a run in the win over Francis Marion … Notched two base knocks against the Patriots in the second game of the series … Had a pair of hits in the win over Flagler … Drove in two in the win over Paine … Doubled and scored in the win over Armstrong … Had two hits, including a double, and one RBI in the victory against the Pirates … Posted two RBI in the win over Chowan … Doubled and scored against Chowan … Registered three hits and scored twice in the win over North Georgia … Singled, drove in one and scored twice in the victory over Anderson … Tallied a pair of hits and scored once in the win over No. 2 Lander … Drove in a pair against the Bearcats … Had two hits against GRU Augusta … Recorded four hits, drove in two and scored four times in the win over the Jaguars … Launched a solo homer at Columbus State … Rattled off a pair of hits and scored twice in the win over the Cougars … Tripled home two in the win over GRU Augusta … Scored twice in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Drove in one in the NCAA Tournament against Columbus State.

High School: Attended Archbishop Spalding H.S. ... Tabbed a Crabfest All-American as a senior ... Batted .340 as a senior and .397 as a sophomore ... Earned first honors all four years.

2013: Named Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year … Started all 55 games for the Pacers at shortstop … Hit .281 (59-for-210) with nine doubles, two triples and one dinger … Lone home run came in a 15-3 romp of then 28th-ranked Catawba … Miller drove in seven runs against Catawba, one shy of the Pacer single-game record … Owned a 15-game hitting streak at one point during the season, and had 15 multiple-hit games … Led USC Aiken with six sacrifice bunts … Finished the season with a .944 fielding percentage and a team-best 157 defensive assists … Named Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week on March 5, and the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week on April 15.

Archbishop Spalding High School: Member of the Cavaliers baseball team … Was selected to All-Metropolitan, All-County and All-MIAA teams … Played in the Brooks Robinson All-Star Game in Camden Yards. Personal: Sean is the son of Steve and Linda Miller … Born on October 10, 1994 … Father, Steve, played professional baseball in the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres organizations … He is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.

Personal: Ryan Hunt was born Dec. 6, 1995 in Glen Burnie, Md. ... Son of Dave and Cathy Hunt ... Has a younger brother, Drew ... Majoring in accounting.

4 Cory Bryant Position

5’8” Height

Soph. Class

Aiken, S.C. Hometown

2014: Saw action in 24 games, earning two starts … Notched a .357 batting average … Drove in three runs and had a .455 on-base percentage … Saw his first playing time of the year in the victory over Belmont Abbey … Delivered a pinch hit in the win over Francis Marion … Singled in the win over Flagler … Had a hit in the win over Paine and a single in the win over Armstrong … Scored a run in the win over Chowan … Posted two hits, drove in two and scored once against Chowan … Singled in a run and scored twice in the victory over Paine … Had two hits and scored once in the win over North Georgia. High School: Attended South Aiken H.S. Personal: Born on Dec. 20, 1994 in Aiken, S.C. … Son of Ron and Tracie Bryant … Has one sibling, Julianne … Majoring in accounting.

6 Max Schoen C

Position

6’0” Height

r-Jr. Class

Loveland, Colo. Hometown

2014: Redshirted. Previous School: Attended Lamar Community College … Batted .339 with two homers and 33 RBI as a sophomore. High School: Attended Thompson Valley H.S. Personal: Born on May 19, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawaii … Son of Chris and Ann Schoen … Has two siblings, Alex and Maddie … Majoring in business marketing.

9 Rob Younblood IF

Position

6’0” Height

Soph. Class

Lilburn, Ga. Hometown

over Shepherd … Posted a hit, one RBI and a run scored against Tampa … Belted a grand slam and drove in five in the win over Mount Olive … Was two-for-four with a run scored in the win over Belmont Abbey … Was four-for-six with four runs scored with two doubles in the victory over Belmont Abbey … Went two-for-four with a triple and two RBI in the win over the Crusaders … Had a single, double and triple to go along with two RBI and two runs scored in the win over Francis Marion … Went three-for-five with one RBI and scored twice in the second game of the series … Had two hits, one RBI and scored once in the series finale … Scored two runs in the win over Flagler … Posted three hits and two RBI in the win over Paine … Blasted a triple, had an RBI and scored twice in the win over Armstrong … Went four-for-six in the victory against the Pirates … Had three hits, including a triple, against Armstrong … Tripled and scored in the win over Chowan … Posted two doubles, one RBI and scored three against Chowan … Scored twice in the win over Young Harris … Doubled in the win over North Georgia … Posted two hits and scored in the win over North Georgia … Homered, had three hits, five RBI and scored twice in the victory over Anderson … Had three hits and stole two bases against GRU Augusta … Notched three hits, including a double and a triple, with two RBI and two runs scored in the win over the Jaguars … Had a homer at Columbus State … Pounded out three hits and scored three times in the win over GRU Augusta … Tallied three hits, one RBI and scored three times in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Had three hits and scored three runs in the NCAA Tournament game against Lander. 2013: Named USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Month for May ... Saw action in 37 games, getting 19 starts on the year … Batted .384 (33-for-86) on the season with a .438 on-base percentage … Owned a .512 slugging percentage with six doubles, one triple and one home run … Scored 17 runs and picked up 17 RBIs … Claimed nine multiple-hit games and five multiple-RBI games on the year … Went 3-for-5 with a two runs scored and an RBI on a triple and a home run, both in the ninth inning or later, against Georgia Southwestern to claim the game-winning run on the home run in the PBC Regular-Season Championship-clinching game for the Pacers … Was 13-for-14 in stolen base attempts during the season … Compiled a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage for the season. Evans High School: Member of the Knights baseball and basketball teams … Awarded Team MVP and Best Defense awards … Picked as Most Athletic and Homecoming King. Personal: Tyler is the son of Charles and Christine Moore … Born on May 28, 1993 … He is undecided on his major.

Previous School: Attended Georgia High School: Attended Parkview H.S. ... Batted over .400 two times and over .350 another ... Led the team to a National Championship as a sophomore ... Guided the team to two state championships ... Led the team to the Final Four as a senior ... Scholar-Athlete award winner ... Won the Journal Cup award.

12 Chaz Pal

Personal: Rob McKinney Youngglood was born Nov. 30, 1994 in Lilburn, Ga. ... Son of Robert and Jill Youngblood ... Has two sisters, Joy and Meg ... Majoring in finance.

10 Robert Ard

Position

6’0” Height

Junior Class

Deerfield Beach, Fla. Hometown

Previous School: Attended Volunteer State C.C. ... Earned all-conference honors. High School: Attended Popano Beach H.S. ... Earned all-county honors.

Position

6’1” Height

r-Jr. Class

Lynchburg, S.C. Hometown

Personal: Chaz Pal was born May 6, 1993 in St. Augustine, Fla. ... Son of Des and Betsy Pal ... Has six siblings, Heidi, Hannah, Julie, Joey, Matt and Ben ... Majoring in mechanical engineering.

Previous School: Attended USC Salkehatchie. High School: Attended East Clarendon H.S. ... Two-time all-region selection ... Two-time all-state honoree ... Team MVP ... Offensive Player of the Year ... North/South All-Star selection.

13 Austin Deal

Personal: Robert Douglas Ard was born March 10, 1993 in Columbia, S.C. ... Son of Ike and Lisa Ard ... Has a brother, William ... Majoring in elementary education.

11 Tyler Moore OF

Position

5’8” Height

Junior Class

Evans, Ga.

LHP

Position

6’1” Height

Junior Class

Aurora, Colo. Hometown

Previous School: Attended Trinidad State Junior College. High School: Attended Grandview H.S. Personal: Austin Deal was born June 29, 1993 in Aurora, Colorado ... Son of Tim and Sheri Deal ... Hs an older sister, Ashleigh, who cheered at the University of Denver ... Has a younger sibling, Coen ... Majoring in psychology.

Hometown

2014: ABCA all-region honoree … Second-team all-conference selection … Started 52 games … Accounted for a .377 batting average … Led the conference and set a school record with 10 triples … Led the team with 122 total bases … Recorded a .547 slugging percentage and a .957 fielding percentage … Led the team with 24 steals … Went twofor-four with a run scored in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Was two-for-four with two runs scored in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Drove in two and scored once in the win

14 Zach Moon C

Position

6’4” Height

Soph. Class

Snellville, Ga. Hometown

Previous School: Attended Georgia State ... Earned playing time as a freshman ... Batted .288 with one homer, one double, one triple and 10 RBI ... Played in 29 games, including 14 starts ... Homered against Northern Kentucky (2-28-14) in his second career start ... Started two games in the Troy series and collected three hits and an RBI ... Scored three runs against Alabama A&M (3-25-14) ... Contributed a run-scoring single in 8-7 win over Mercer (4-9-14). High School: Attended Brookwood H.S. Personal: Zach Moon was born Apr. 5, 1995 in Snellville, Ga. ... Son of Wayne and Lori Moon ... Has three siblings, Candice, Lindsey and imee ... Lindsey plays softball at Young Harris ... Has not declared a major.

15 Trevor Hutto RHP

Position

6’2” Height

Junior Class

2011 - SEC All-Freshman Team ... Finished the year 6-1 with a 2.96 ERA in 19 games with 12 starts; 73 innings pitched and 63 strikeouts to just 29 walks, opponents hit just .230 against him ... Quality start in College World Series vs. Florida in game one of the Championship Series; allowed just one run on three hits in 5.2 innings with four strikeouts and one walk in 2-1 win over Florida (6/27) ... Allowed just one run on three hits in four innings before rain delay in 8-2 win over Stetson (6/5) ... Improved to 6-0 with win in 6-3 victory at Alabama (5/20); allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts and no walks ... Quality start despite no-decision in 6-5 win over Arkansas (5/14); allowed two runs on seven hits in 5.1 innings with six strikeouts and four walks ... Improved to 5-0 with a win vs. Auburn in 7-3 victory (5/1); allowed two runs on four hits in five innings with three strikeouts ... No-decision in 5-3 win vs. Vanderbilt; allowed three runs on five hits in 5.1 innings ... Career-high 7.1 innings and career-high seven strikeouts to pick up win in 2-1 victory at Tennessee; allowed one run on three hits (4/9) ... SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after hurling 6.1 scoreless innings and earning victory in 4-1 win over Kentucky; allowed just two hits and one walk, struck out three batters (4/3) ... Made first career start and had no-decision in 2-1 loss at Florida (3/26); Worked six innings, allowed one run, unearned, on two hits with five strikeouts and two walks ... 3.1 innings of relief and earned win as he struck out careeer-high six batters and allowed just one run on two hits in 8-3 victory over Georgia (3/20) ... Worked 3.1 innings in 8-3 loss vs. CSU Bakersfield (3/13); allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits with three strikeouts and a walk ... Earned first career win with 2.1 innings of work in 5-4 victory over Clemson (3/8); allowed three runs on three hits with three strikeouts and a walk ... One perfect inning of relief with a strikeout in 14-1 win vs. Furman (3/1) ... One scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout in 9-4 win over Southern Illinois (2/27) ... Hurled two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts in 6-0 win over Santa Clara (2/20). High School: Attended Lugoff-Elgin H.S. ... 48th-round draft pick by the Texas Rangers ... Named the South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year ... Louisville Slugger All-American ... Posted a 9-1 record with a 1.66 ERA ... Had 124 strikeouts in 76 innings ... Hit .547 with 18 home runs ... Led the team to the 2010 Class 3A state championship and was named the Player of the Year. Personal: Forrest James Koumas was born July 21, 1992 in Lugoff, S.C. ... Son of Mark and Jessica Koumas ... Has two younger siblings, Jarrett and Quinn ... Has not declared a major.

North Augusta, S.C. Hometown

18 Matt Hissong

Previous School: Attended Florence-Darlington Tech ... Went 5-2 with a 2.1 ERA and 65 strikeouts. High School: Attended North Augusta H.S. Personal: Trevor Ryan Hutto was born Dec. 13, 1993 in Lexington, S.C. ... Son of Frank and Tina Hutto ... Has a younger sibling, Shelby ... Majoring in biology.

17 Forrest Kourmas RHP

Position

6’0” Height

Senior Class

Lugoff, S.C. Hometown

Previous School: Attended South Carolina. 2013 - Appeared in 10 games with four starts, finished with a 8.35 ERA in 18.1 innings with 16 strikeouts to 13 walks ... Three innings in first start with two runs allowed on three hits with three walks and three strikeouts in 12-3 win over USC Upstate (3/12) ... 0.2 scoreless innings in 2-0 win over Rider (3/8) ... One scoreless inning of relief with a pair of strikeouts in 10-0 win over Ball State (3/5) ... One of three Gamecocks to combine for first no-hitter in 38 years in a 14-1 win over Albany; pitched two scoreless innings with a strikeout (2/24). 2012 - Appeared in 18 games with four starts, finished with a 2-3 record and a 4.82 ERA in 28.0 innings pitched with 31 strikeouts to 17 walks ... No-decision in start vs. LSU, a 5-4 win over the Tigers (5/18); allowed three runs, one earned, on five hits in 4.1 innings with two walks and four strikeouts ... Season-high 5.1 innings in second start of the year in 10-7 win at Arkansas (5/6); did not allow a run and limited Razorbacks to five hits and two walks while striking out four batters ... One hitless inning of relief with a strikeout to earn the win in 2-1 victory over Davidson (5/2) ... 1.2 scoreless innings in 8-5 win at Furman (3/20) ... 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings of relief with one strikeout and one walk in 4-3 loss at Kentucky (3/17) ... 0.2 scoreless innings of relief in the 6-4 win over Appalachian State (3/14) ... 2.1 perfect innings with season-high four strikeouts in 5-2 win over Charleston Southern (3/13) ... Struck out lone batter he faced in 3-1 win vs. Princeton (3/11) ... 1.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout to pick up third save of the year in 6-1 win over Princeton (3/10) ... Worked 2.2 innings and did not allow an earned run to pick up his first win of the year in the 3-2 victory over Clemson (3/2) ... Collected second save of the season recording final out of the 3-2 win over Elon with a strikeout (2/25) ... Notched his first career save with 0.2 scoreless innings on Opening Day in 2-1 win over VMI (2/17).

LHP

Position

6’2” Height

Soph. Class

Nashville, Tenn. Hometown

2014: Appeared in 15 games, earning eight starts … Worked 59 innings … Struck out 35 batters on the season … Posted a strikeout in an inning of work in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Struck out the side in the win over Belmont Abbey … Had a strikeout while working an inning in the win over Francis Marion … Struck out one in 1.2 innings of work against the Patriots in the finale … Worked three innings, striking out three to get the win over Chowan … Struck out four while throwing 5.2 innings in the win over North Georgia … Earned the win after throwing seven innings against Montevallo … Shut down No. 2 Lander, allowing just four hits and one run in the 6-1 win over the Bearcats while striking out four … Picked up the win by going six innings with three strikeouts in the win over the Jaguars … Worked 4.2 innings and struck out three in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Went 4.1 innings with one strikeout against Lander in the NCAA Tournament. High School: Attended Franklin Road Academy … Earned all-state honors … Tabbed to the all-district and all-region squads … Region MVP … Lookout Valley Tournament MVP … Perfect Game all-tournament team selection. Personal: Born on Nov. 22, 1994 in Memphis, Tenn. … Son of Mike and Stacey Hissong … Has two siblings, Nic and Tyler … Majoring in business management.

21 Erik Davis LHP

Position

6’2” Height

Junior Class

Black Creek, Ga. Hometown

Previous School: Attended Georgia Perimter College. Personal: Erik Davis was born Dec. 14, 1993 in Savannah, Ga. ... Son of Mike and Lynn Davis ... Has two brothers and two sisters ... Majoring in mechanical engineering.

27 Nick Yobbi

22 Cole Lee RHP

Position

6’1” Height

r-Soph. Class

Chapin, S.C. Hometown

RHP

Position

6’0” Height

Soph. Class

South Park, Penn. Hometown

2014: Saw action in 15 games, working 13.2 innings … Earned one save … Struck out 11 batters and held opponents to a .235 batting average … Saw his first action of the season in the win over Belmont Abbey … Recorded an out in the series finale victory over Francis Marion … Earned the save by forcing a fly-out in the win over Flagler … Worked a perfect inning against Chowan … Struck out a pair of batters while tossing an inning in the victory over Paine … Struck out two in the victory over Anderson … Threw 1.2 innings of work and did not allow a run against No. 2 Lander … Recorded four outs, including two via strikeout, in the win over Georgia Southwestern.

2014: Saw action in 12 games, earning eight starts … Went 3-1 on the season … Threw 38.2 innings … Struck out 27 batters … Struck out three in two innings of work in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Tossed six innings while striking out four in the win over Shepherd … Worked two innings of scoreless ball in the victory over Belmont Abbey … Threw three innings of scoreless ball, striking out two, in the win over Chowan … Picked up the win in the victory over Paine … Earned the win after striking out three in five innings of work over Anderson … Threw five innings, striking out three, to pick up the victory over GRU Augusta.

2013: Pitched 11 innings in nine appearances on the year … Earned a 1-0 record … Stuck out 12 batters for the year.

High School: Attended South Park H.S. … WPIAL Player-of the Year … All-WPIAL selection … Earned all-state honors.

2012: Did not see action; redshirted.

Personal: Born on Oct. 13, 1994 in Pittsburgh, Pa. … Son of Al and Kathy Yobbi … Has three siblings, Derek, Jason and Lauren … Majoring in business administration.

Chapin High School: Owned a .428 batting average and 8-2 record on the mound as a senior … All-Region, All-Area, All-State and selected to the SC/NC Select All-Star Game as a senior. Personal: Cole is the son of Stevie and Joy Lee … Born November 15, 1992 ... He is majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.

23 Caleb Glenn 1B

Position

6’0” Height

Soph. Class

Clearwater, S.C. Hometown

High School: Attended Midland Valley H.S. ... Batted over .300 for three years ... Posted a .340 batting average as a junior ... Scholar-athlete award winner. Personal: Caleb Emerson Glenn was born March 21, 1995 in Aiken, S.C. ... Son of Chris and Laurie Glenn ... Has a younger brother ... Majoring in exercise science.

31 Jared Felix LHP

Position

6’4” Height

Position

6’1” Height

Fr.

Class

Harlem, Ga. Hometown

High School: Attended Harlem H.S. ... First-team all-region selection ... Went 7-3 his last two seasons ... Had a 2.00 ERA as a junior ... Limited opponents to a .297 batting average as a senior. Personal: Collin Lawrence Beasley was born June 30, 1996 in Augusta, Ga. ... Son of Deanna Beasley ... Brother Derek, played baseball at USC Aiken ... Has two younger sisters, Claire and Abby ... Majoring in biology.

Class

Aiken, S.C. Hometown

Previous School: Attended Spartanburg Methodist ... Appeared in 19 games, going 4-1 with three saves ... Tallied 29 strikeouts in 35.2 innings ... Posted a 3.79 ERA. High School: Attended South Aiken H.S. ... Led the team to a second-place finish in the state as a sophomore ... Guided the squad to Class 4A district championships as a junior and senior. Personal: Jared Ray Felix is the son of Doug and Rae Felix ... Born Apr. 6, 1994 in Aiken, S.C. ... Has an older brother, Jacob ... Majoring in exercise and sports science.

25 Colin Beasley RHP

Junior

34 Nile Goings OF

Position

6’4” Height

r-Fr. Class

Marletta, Ga. Hometown

2014: Appeared in two games before redshirting … Saw time in wins against Lincoln Memorial and Belmont Abbey. High School: Attended Osbourne H.S. … Was tabbed a Preseason Under Armour All-American. Personal: Born on May 11, 1995 in Atlanta, Ga. … Son of Kenneth and Cynthia Goings … Has a sibling, Nikira … Majoring in communications.

41 Connor Norton

37 Joe Marlow RHP

Position

Junior

6’4”

Class

Height

Kennesaw, Ga. Hometown

RHP

Position

6’0” Height

r-Soph. Class

Previous School: Attended Georiga Perimeter College.

Previous School: Attended Florida Tech.

High School: Led his high school to the conference championships and was named conference MVP ... Two-time first-team all-county selection ... Two-time team MVP.

High School: Attended Pope John Paul II H.S.

Personal: Joseph Marlow is the son of Jeff and Jackie Marlow ... Has an older brother, Justin ... Majoring in business management.

Position

Junior

6’3”

Class

Height

St. Petersburg, Fla. Hometown

2014: Appeared in 16 games, tossing 16.2 innings … Led the team with five saves … Struck out 18 batters while walking just three … Limited opponents to a .197 batting average … Worked an inning in the win over Belmont Abbey, recording a strikeout … Struck out one in an inning’s work in the win over Francis Marion … Struck out a pair while working an inning in the victory over Paine … Worked a perfect ninth inning, striking out a pair of batters, in the win over Chowan … Posted two strikeouts in the victory over Paine … Threw two innings, striking out two, in the win over the Falcons … Worked an inning of shutout ball in the win over No. 2 Lander … Earned the save by getting the final two outs in the victory over Catawba … Picked up the save by throwing a perfect ninth in the series opener against GRU Augusta … Earned the save with a scoreless ninth in the win over the Jaguars … Worked a scoreless ninth in the win over Columbus State … Earned the save with a scoreless ninth while striking out one in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Tossed 1.1 innings against Lander in the NCAA Tournament, striking out three.

Hometown

Personal: Connor Norton was born Nov. 24, 1993 in West Palm Beach, Fla. ... Son of Gregg and Brenda Norton ... Has a younger sister, Calli, who pitches at West Virginia State ... Majoring in accounting.

38 James Lynch RHP

Boca Raton, Fla.

43 Hunter Hubbard RHP

Position

6’0” Height

Soph. Class

Augusta, Ga. Hometown

2014: Appeared in six games, working 4.2 innings … Struck out four batters … Worked a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts in the win over Lincoln Memorial … Recorded an out in the win over Shepherd … Struck out a pair of batters while working an inning in the win over Chowan … Tossed an inning in the victory over Paine … Threw an inning of relief in the win over the Jaguars. High School: Attended Lakeside H.S. … Earned first-team all-region and all-county honors … Tabbed a second-team all-area honoree. Personal: Born on Sept. 22, 1994 in Augusta, Ga. … Son of Glenn and Aurora Hubbard … Has a sibling, Harrison … Majoring in exercise and sports science.

JT Arnemann

2013: Made one appearance for 0.2 innings pitched. St. Petersburg Catholic High School: Was a member of the Barons baseball team and also the National Honors Society. Personal: James is the son of Jim and Kay Lynch … Born on January 11, 1994 … He is majoring in Business Administration.

39 Blake Cantrell P

Position

6’0” Height

Soph. Class

Position

6’0” Height

Class

Franklin, Ky. Hometown

High School: Attended Franklin Simpson H.S. Personal: John Thomas Arnemann was born May 11, 1995 in Franklin, Ky. ... Son of Tom and Amy Arnemann ... Has two siblings, Alex and Gracie ... Majoring in engineering.

Aiken, S.C.

Trevor Bradley

Hometown

Previous School: Attended Spartanburg Methodist. High School: Attended Aiken H.S. Personal: Blake Elijah Cantrell was born July 2, 1996 in Aiken, S.C. ... Son of Earl and Katrina Cantrell ... Has two siblings, Brooke and Breana ... Majoring in exercise science.

Soph.

SS/P

Position

6’0” Height

Junior Class

Lexington, S.C. Hometown

Previous School: Attended USC Sumter ... Had a .348 batting average and posted a .511 on-base percentage ... Registered a .994 fielding percentage. High School: Attended White Knoll H.S. ... All-state and all-region selection ... Led the team to a state championship ... Named to the North-South Team ... Four-time Forest Acres Classic Champions ... Batted over .400 his last two seasons ... Named Team MVP as a junior. Personal: Michael Trevor Bradley was born Nov. 8, 1992 in Columbia, S.C. ... Son of Michael and Tobia Bradley ... Has two sisters ... Majoring in exercise and sports science.

Jordan Brown RHP

Position

6’6” Height

Soph. Class

Suwanee, Ga. Hometown

2014: Redshirted. High School: Attended North Gwinnett H.S. … Earned first-team all-region honors … Picked up all-county accolades. Personal: Born on August 4, 1994 in Kennesaw, Ga. … Son of Bob and Martha Brown … Has a brother, Wyatt … Majoring in mechanical engineering.

Michael Centrella 1B

Position

6’1” Height

Fr.

Class

Odenton, Md. Hometown

Charles Padilla C

Position

5’11” Height

Position

6’5” Height

Fr.

Class

Augusta, Ga. Hometown

High School: Attended Cross Creek H.S. ... Two-time first-team all-region honoree ... Team MVP ... Pitcher of the Year ... Named Rookie of the Year as a freshman ... Had a 2.07 ERA as a junior ... Struck out 73 batters as a senior ... Posted 53 strikeouts as a junior in 40.2 innings.

Personal: Charles is the son of Raul and Theresa Padilla … Born on March 3, 1994 … He is undecided on his major.

Mason Richardson RHP

Position

6’1” Height

Position

6’3” Height

Fr.

Class

Augusta, Ga. Hometown

High School: Attended Cross Creek H.S. ... Two-time first-team all-area selection ... Earned all-region honors as a senior ... Drove in a record 40 RBI and had a .450 batting average as a senior.

Soph. Class

Owensboro, Ky. Hometown

Previous School: Attended Louisville ... Held opponents to a .091 batting average ... Registered a 2.7 ERA. High School: Attended Owensboro Catholic H.S. ... Four-year academic all-state selection ... Two-time first-team all-district honoree ... First-team all-state selection as a senior ... Area Player of the Year ... Struck out 120 batters and posted a 0.88 ERA as a senior ... Registered 102 strikeouts and held a 1.40 ERA as a junior. Personal: Mason Thomas Richardson was born May 17, 1995 in Owensboro, Ky. ... Son of Greg and Denise Richardson ... Has two siblings, Maddex and Mallory ... Mallory plays softball at Murray State ... Majoring in finance.

Zach Trombley IF

Position

Hometown

Collins Hill High School: Member of the Eagles baseball team … Picked as a Top 100 Player in 2010 and 2011 … Selected Player of the Month in April 2011 … Honored as a Gwinnett All-Star in 2012.

Personal: Matthew Tyler Darnall was born Jan. 7, 1996 in Augusta, Ga. ... Son of Ray Darnall and Anna Jones ... Has a sister, Amanda ... Majoring in exercise and sports science.

Skyler James

Lawrenceville, Ga.

2013: Redshirted.

Personal: Michael Centrella was born Jan. 31, 1996 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... Son of Mike and Christy Centrella ... Has a younger sibling, Ellie ... Majoring in sociology.

RHP

Class

2014: Saw action in 37 games, earning 24 starts … Drove in 13 runs and scored nine times … Outstanding behind the plate, recording a .991 fielding percentage … Tallied a hit and scored a run in the victory over Belmont Abbey … Went two-for-four with one RBI in the win over Francis Marion … Drove in a pair of runs against Flagler … Scored a run in the win over Paine … Doubled in a pair of runners in the victory over Paine … Drove in one in the win over North Georgia … Had a pair of hits against Montevallo … Posted two hits, drove in two and scored once in the win over the Jaguars … Tallied two hits, including a double, and drove in one in the win over Columbus State … Had two hits and scored once in the win over GRU Augusta … Registered a pair of hits in the win over Georgia Southwestern … Doubled, driving in two runs and scored once in the NCAA Tournament game against Lander.

High School: Attended Arundel H.S. ... Four-year honor roll member ... Team captain ... Garnered the athletic leadership award ... Helped the team to a runner-up spot as a junior.

Tyler Darnell

r-Soph.

6’0” Height

Fr.

Class

Broomfield, Colo. Hometown

High School: Attended Holy Family H.S. ... Registered a .566 batting average ... Held a .612 OBP and a 1.053 slugging percentage ... Tallied a 1.664 OPS ... Two-time first-team all-conference and all-state honoree ... First-team all-league selection as a senior. Personal: Zachary Charles Trombley was born Jan. 30, 1996 in Loveland Colo. ... Son of Todd and Megan Trombley ... Has an older sister ... Majoring in sports and exercise science.

Personal: Skyler Nathan James was born Apr. 1, 1996 in Augusta, Ga. ... Son of Steve and Ashley James ... Has an older sister ... Majoring in biology.

The Archives  2013-14 Season Review Head coach Kenny Thomas and his team carried high

on to earn bids in the NCAA Tournament.

expectations into the 2014 season – just as they do every

The Pacers edged Shepherd 9-7 in the opener before leading

year. With an abundance of talent returning from 2013 and an outstanding influx of newcomers, the University of South Carolina Aiken baseball team was poised for a solid campaign – and the team did not disappoint.

No. 1 Tampa for much of the game. However, Tampa rallied for five runs in the ninth en route to the win. USC Aiken responded with a 10-5 route of top-five Mount Olive on the final day of the tournament. In that game, Moore and T.J. Costen each

The 2014 squad recorded a third-place finish in the ever-tough

recorded home runs while Taylor Peed picked up his first win

Peach Belt Conference and earned a berth in the NCAA

of the season. Moore had a huge outing, recording five RBI in

Tournament that was hosted by Lander. The team placed

the win.

two student-athletes, Derek Beasley and Tyler Moore, on the

By defeating the Trojans, the Pacers earned a wealth of

all-conference team and Moore earned all-region accolades. The Pacers’ Moore, Beasley and Ty Barkell each broke school records while the team also garnered a new school mark. Moore established the school mark for triples in a season while the team also totaled a new single-season record for threebag hits. Barkell’s steady work at first base allowed him to establish a school record for putouts while Beasley produced a school mark for career starts by a pitcher. USC Aiken opened the season in similar fashion as it has in recent years – against a familiar foe in Lincoln Memorial. The squad recorded a spectacular opening-day start by Derek Beasley while Nick Yobbi, Jack Padgett and Caleb Smith all saw time on the mound en route to the 8-2 victory. Five Pacers etched multi-hit performances, including Ben Donath’s threehit parade that included a double and a home run. Danny Wissmann’s outstanding outing in the second game of the season allowed the Pacers to register a 10-0 victory. Despite falling 8-5 in the third contest, Thomas’ team regrouped for the best tournament in Division II – the Prestige Appliance Classic. The three-day event fielding three teams ranked in the top 10 and another that received votes. All four teams – Shepherd, Tampa, Mount Olive and USC Aiken – went

confidence, which turned into an eight-game winning streak. During the run, USC Aiken swept Belmont Abbey prior to hitting the road for the first time in 2014. In easy fashion, the Pacers routed Francis Marion in two of the three games while winning the middle game of the series by a mere two runs. Thomas’ team stayed on the road for three games the following weekend at Flagler. USC Aiken notched a 9-8 win in the opener, but dropped the final two against the Peach Belt foe. In a mid-week affair, the Pacers pounded Paine 17-0 as a tune-up for another PBC Tournament competitor, Armstrong. USC Aiken reeled off a 7-6 10-inning victory on Saturday before splitting with the Pirates on Sunday. The loss to close out the series marked the lone time the squad would lose in seven contests as Thomas’ squad swept Chowan in two games before besting Young Harris on the road 12-8. After the Young Harris series, USC Aiken returned home to win five straight and eight-of-nine. The team bested Paine for the second time on the year before breezing past North Georgia in a three-game sweep. Thomas’ team downed Anderson and won two-of-three against Montevallo prior to playing South Atlantic Conference foe Newberry – and winning 8-5. 25

Despite falling in the opener to Lander in the three-game

Moore picked up all-region honors. From the PBC, Hissong was

series, Matt Hissong pitched a gem in the second contest,

named Freshman of the Week twice while Barkell and Ryan

guiding the Pacers to a 6-1 win over the No. 2 team in Division

Metzler earned Player of the Week accolades. For the first time

II. Thomas took his team on the round â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and once again

in school history, USC Aiken had a student-athlete named

was successful at another SAC foe and NCAA Tournament

NCBWA Regional Player of the Week. In 2014, Barkell and

participant Catawba.

Metzler were tabbed with the honor. Metzler also picked up

After a sweep of GRU Augusta in which the Pacers scored

Southeast Region all-tournament team honors. Barkell, Matt

27 runs in three games, the team dropped its next three at Columbus State only to bounce back to win five in a row. The team bested the Jaguars in a non-conference game 14-5 in front of the home fans prior to sweeping Georgia Southwestern to finish the PBC portion of the slate at 20-10. The squad earned a hard-fought win over Catawba on Senior Day as the Pacers honored Dylan Durham, Jake Padgett, Kevin Gifford, Robby Assemany, Adrian Rivero, Ben Donath, Derek Beasley, Taylor Peed and Randy Sipp prior to the game. In the four seasons the seniors were with the team, the players were

Bosse and Costen were all named to the Tino Martinez Award Watch List and the squad produced 44 home runs, 103 doubles and a school-record 23 triples. Collectively, the Pacers hit .322 while limiting their opponents to a mere .242. The squad had 380 RBI and scored 414 runs on the season. USC Aikenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitching staff maintained a 4.29 ERA while the offensive triggered a 7.01 ERA by the opposition. The 2014 team was ranked as high as No. 2 in some polls and after pushing World Series participant Lander to 10 innings, Thomas and his team may not have accomplished all of their

part of 143 victories and were ranked No. 1 nationally during

goals, but still put forth an outstanding season.

the 2013 campaign.

With the amount of talent returning in 2015, Thomas and the

Beasley and Moore earned all-conference accolades while

Pacers will once again be at the top of not only the Peach Belt Conference, but also among the teams vying for No. 1. 26

Record Book All-time Opponents OPPONENT W L T LAST STK Adelphi 1 1 0 1993 L-1 Alabama-Huntsville 1 2 0 2001 L-1 Anderson 14 1 0 2014 W-12 Armstrong Atl. State 42 41 1 2014 L-2 Augusta State 73 20 0 2014 W-10 Ball State 2 3 0 1996 W-1 Barry 2 3 0 2011 L-1 Barton 17 4 0 2008 W-9 Bellarmine 3 0 0 2003 W-3 Belmont Abbey 8 5 0 2014 W-4 Benedict 5 0 0 2009 W-5 Bloomsburg 1 0 0 2006 W-1 Brevard 8 3 0 2008 W-3 Brewton-Parker 3 5 0 2002 W-3 Bristol 2 0 0 1991 W-2 Brown 2 0 0 1994 W-2 California Tech State 0 1 0 1993 L-1 Campbell 1 0 0 1994 W-1 Carson-Newman 25 13 0 2013 W-2 Catawba 23 19 0 2014 W-1 Charleston Southern 0 2 0 1992 L-2 Chowan 17 0 0 2014 W-17 The Citadel 2 2 0 1993 W-2 Claflin 5 0 0 2010 W-5 Coastal Carolina 0 1 0 1996 L-1 Coker 4 2 0 2013 L-1 Columbia Union 1 0 0 1999 W-1 Columbus State 33 45 0 2014 L-1 Cumberland (Tenn.) 1 2 0 2000 L-1 Davis and Elkins 2 0 0 2012 W-2 East Tennessee State 2 0 0 1993 W-2 Eckerd 0 1 0 1991 L-1 Elon 3 1 0 1995 W-2 Erskine 16 6 1 2011 L-1 Fairmont State 2 0 0 2000 W-2 Flagler 9 6 0 2014 L -2 Florida Southern 0 2 0 1999 L-2 Florida Tech 1 3 0 2010 L-1 Francis Marion 51 30 0 2014 W-3 Furman 2 0 0 1992 W-2 Gannon 8 0 0 1999 W-8 Gardner Webb 3 0 0 1997 W-3 George Mason 2 2 0 1994 L-1 Georgia 0 2 0 2001 L-2 Georgia Coll. & State 31 46 0 2013 L-1 Georgia Southern 4 3 0 1993 L-1 Ga. Southwestern 16 5 0 2014 W-11 Georgia State 0 2 0 1994 L-2 Jacksonville State 0 1 0 1994 L-1 Kennesaw State 8 30 0 2005 W-1 Kent State 1 0 0 1996 W-1 Kentucky Wesleyan 1 0 0 2001 W-1

OPPONENT W L T LAST STK Lander 34 20 0 2014 L-2 Lenoir-Rhyne 0 1 0 2009 L-1 Lewis and Clark State 0 1 0 1991 L-1 Limestone 14 5 0 2013 L-1 Lincoln Memorial 30 14 0 2014 L-1 Lindsey-Wilson 4 2 0 2003 W-1 Lynn 8 6 0 2010 W-1 Mansfield 2 3 0 1995 L-2 Martin Methodist 3 0 0 2005 W-3 Milligan 2 0 0 2003 W-2 Montevallo 10 8 0 2014 W-2 Morris 2 0 0 1991 W-2 Mount Olive 8 3 0 2014 W-1 Mount Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 0 0 1993 W-2 Newberry 32 13 0 2014 L-1 Norfolk State 1 1 0 1995 W-1 North Georgia 3 3 0 2013 W-3 North Greenville 1 0 0 2009 W-1 North Florida 12 20 0 2005 L-5 North Georgia 12 3 0 2014 W-4 North Greenville 14 0 0 2008 W-14 Oral Roberts 0 1 0 1991 L-1 Paine 4 0 0 2014 W-4 Pfeiffer 12 0 0 2010 W-12 Point Park 1 0 0 1991 W-1 Presbyterian 10 13 0 2007 W-2 Richmond 0 1 0 1994 L-1 Salem International 3 0 0 2011 W-3 St. Augustine 1 0 0 2002 W-1 St. Andrews 10 0 0 2011 W-10 Shepherd 6 0 0 2014 W-6 Shippensburg 5 0 0 2011 W-5 Shorter 1 0 0 2013 W-1 South Carolina State 6 0 0 1993 W-6 Southern Indiana 11 9 0 2004 W-4 Tampa 0 3 0 2014 L-3 Taylor 1 0 0 2002 W-1 Trevecca Nazarene 1 1 0 2005 W-1 Troy State 1 2 0 1994 L-2 Tusculum 1 0 0 2009 W-1 UNC Asheville 1 0 0 1992 W-1 UNC Charlotte 1 1 0 1993 W-1 UNC Pembroke 37 23 0 2013 L-2 UNC Wilmington 4 5 0 1995 L-2 Urbana 1 0 0 2010 W-1 USC Upstate 36 18 0 2007 L-4 Voorhees 3 0 0 1997 W-3 West Florida 1 0 0 2001 W-1 West Virginia State 9 1 0 2005 L-1 West Virginia Tech 9 0 0 2004 W-9 Western Carolina 7 3 0 1994 L-1 Wingate 6 9 0 2009 W-1 Winston-Salem State 1 0 0 2012 W-1 Winthrop 1 1 0 1992 W-1 Wofford 3 0 0 1995 W-3 Young Harris 6 2 0 2014 L-2 Totals 850 512 2 .624

School Records INDIVIDUAL - BATTING SINGLE GAME Most At Bats: 8** by six players (Last: Casey Derhak, Daniel Quartararo, Brandon Barenie, and Darryl Pui vs. USC Upstate, 2/13/05) Most Hits: 5, 10 Tied, Last: Ryan Metzler at GRU Augusta, 4/12/14 Most Runs Scored: 5 by Ashley Morgan (vs. Taylor, 3/28/02) Most Runs Batted In: 8 by Nick Aranas vs. Flagler, 4/1/12 Most Doubles: 4** by Nate Grant (vs. Southern Indiana, 3/9/99) Most Triples: 2 by Five players (Last: Darryl Pui vs. Augusta State, 4/9/05) Most Home Runs: 3 by Bill Rice (vs. Georgia Southwestern, 2/20/10) Most Total Bases: 15 by Bill Rice (vs. Georgia Southwestern, 2/20/10) Most Walks: 4, 10 Tied, Last: Stephen Carmon vs. St. Andrews, 4/12/11 Most Stolen Bases: 5** by Clint Keown (vs. Lindsey Wilson, 3/12/03), & Josh Miller (vs. Lander, 3/24/12) Most Sacrifices Hits: 3** by Ben Tankersley (vs. Francis Marion, 3/17/07); & Dan Roney (vs. GCSU, 4/3/93) Most Sacrifices Flies: 2, 10 Tied, Last: Spencer Wolfe vs. Lander, 2/27/11 Most Times Hit by Pitch: 3, Last: by Chris Grandinetti vs. Barton, 3/12/08

INDIVIDUAL - BATTING - SEASON Highest Batting Average: .483** by Ashley Farr (100 hits, 207 AB), 2003 Highest Slugging Percentage: .809 by Chad Jacobsen, 2008 Most Games Played: Six tied; Last: Chad Jacobsen, Gary Owens, Cody McMorris, 2008 Most At Bats: 272 by Gary Owens, 2008 Most Hits: 108**, Chad Jacobsen, 2008 Most Runs Scored: 81 by Chad Jacobsen, 2008 Most Runs Batted In: 103 by Travis Howard, 2009 Most Doubles: 25 by Chad Jacobsen, 2007 Most Triples: 10 by Tyler Moore, 2014 Most Home Runs: 19 by Travis Howard, 2009 Most Total Bases: 199 by Chad Jacobsen, 2008 Most Walks: 57, Chad Jacobsen, 2008 Most Stolen Bases: 52** by Clint Keown, 2003 Most Sacrifices Hits: 17 by Marc Joehnk, 2007 Most Sacrifices Flies: 9 by Steven Kinney, 2006 Most Times Hit by Pitch: 21 by Chris Grandinetti, 2008

INDIVIDUAL - BATTING - CAREER

Highest Batting Average (Min. Two seasons): .420** by Ashley Farr (269 hits, 640 AB), 2002-04 Highest Slugging Percentage: .710 (342 TB) by Chad Jacobsen, 2007-08 Most Games Played: 226 by Ken Raborn, 2006-09; Nick Aranas, 2008-12 Most At Bats: 898 by Nick Aranas, 2008- 12 Most Hits: 321 by Nick Aranas, 2008-12

Most Runs Scored: 209 by Nick Aranas, 2008-12 Most Runs Batted In: 213 by Ken Raborn, 2006-09 Most Doubles: 67 by Nick Aranas, 2008- 12 Most Triples: 14 by Nick Aranas, 2008-12 Most Home Runs: 41 by Ken Raborn, 2006-09 Most Total Bases: 506 by Nick Aranas, 2008-12 Most Walks: 175 by Ken Raborn, 2006-09 Most Stolen Bases: 100 by Stephen Carmon, 2009-12 Most Sacrifices Hits: 41 by Zach Cooper, 2004-07 Most Sacrifices Flies: 19** by Nick Aranas, 2008-12 Most Times Hit by Pitch: 28 by Bobby Jensen, 1995-98

INDIVIDUAL - PITCHING

SINGLE GAME Most Strikeouts: 16 by Pete Pignatiello (vs. Anderson, 3/28/06) & Bryan Ward (vs. Augusta State, 3/11/93) Most Innings Pitched: 12.0** by Jason Nuzny (vs. AASU, 3/30/02) Most Walks Allowed: 10 by Bryan Evans (vs. Francis Marion, 4/4/94) Most Wild Pitches: 5 by Dan Sneeringer (vs. Kennesaw State, 4/21/96)

INDIVIDUAL - PITCHING - SEASON

Most Appearances: 35 by Gary Lee, 2007 Most Starts: 19 by Bryan Ward, 1993 Most Complete Games: 8 by Matt Johnson, 1996 Most Relief Appearances: 34 by Gary Lee, 2007 Most Wins: 11 by Peden Rucker, 2008 Highest Win-Loss Pct (min. 8 dec.): 1.000 by Steve Lee (8-0), 1993 Most Saves: 17** by Nick Wandless, 2006 Best Earned Run Average: 0.89** by Steve Lee, 1992 Most Innings Pitched: 116.0 by Peden Rucker, 2006 Most Shutouts: 3 by Two (Last: by Matt Johnson, 1996) Most Strikeouts: 134 by Bryan Ward, 1993 Most Walks Allowed: 60 by Chris Daniels, 1999 Most Wild Pitches: 17 by Dan Sneeringer, 1996

INDIVIDUAL - PITCHING - CAREER

Most Appearances: 114** by Nick Wandless, 2003-06 *D-II RECORD* Most Starts: 52 by Derek Beasley, 2011-2014 Most Complete Games: 13 by Chris Daniels, 1997-2000 Most Relief Appearances: 107 by Nick Wandless, 2003-06 Most Wins: 30 by Peden Rucker, 2004-08 Highest Win-Loss Pct (min. 8 dec.): .875 by Steve Lee (14-2), 1992-93 Most Saves: 32** by Nick Wandless, 2003-06 *D-II RECORD* Best Earned Run Average: 1.91** by Steve Lee, 1992-93 Most Innings Pitched: 363.2 by Peden Rucker, 2004-08 Most Shutouts: 3 by Four players (Last: Zach Conrad, 2000-01) Most Strikeouts: 318 by Scott Wandless, 2005-08 Most Walks Allowed: 172 by Chris

Daniels, 1997-2000 Most Wild Pitches: 25 by Dan Sneeringer, 1996-97

Most Triples: 23 (2014) Most Home Runs: 81 (2008) Most Total Bases: 1,165 (2008) Most Walks: 319 (2000) Most Stolen Bases: 168** (1992) Most Stolen Base Attempts: 202** (1992) Most Sacrifice Hits: 71 (2007) Most Sacrifice Flies: 41 (2009) Most Times Hit by Pitch: 85 (2009) Most Strikeouts: 405 (2001)

INDIVIDUAL - PITCHING - NO-HITTERS Pete Pignatiello vs. Anderson College (S.C.), 3/28/06 USC Aiken 11, Anderson 0

INDIVIDUAL - FIELDING SINGLE GAME

Most Putouts: 20** by Michael Wadowski (vs. USC Upstate, 2/13/05) Most Assists: 10 by Marc Joehnk (vs. Brevard, 2/21/06) & Ian Kowalchuk (vs. North Greenville, 4/20/05) Most Errors: 4 by Two (Last: Butch Martin vs. Catawba, 3/1/00) Most Passed Balls: 5** by David Gillespie (vs. UNC Pembroke, 4/21/00)

INDIVIDUAL - FIELDING - SEASON

Most Putouts: 569 by Chad Jacobsen, Most Assists: 178 by Marc Joehnk, 2006 Most Errors: 35 by Marc Bishop, 2000 Most Passed Balls: 31** by David Gillespie, 2000

2008

INDIVIDUAL - FIELDING - CAREER

Most Putouts: 1342 by Ty Barkell, 2012-present Most Assists: 501 by Marc Joehnk, 2005-07 Most Errors: 90 by Stephen Carmon, 2008-12 Most Passed Balls: 33 by David Gillespie, 2000-01

TEAM - BATTING INNING

Most Hits: 12 vs. W.Va. State, 3/28/04 Most Runs Scored: 15 vs. Pfeiffer, 4/2209 Most Runs Batted In: 11 vs. W.Va. State, 3/28/04 Most Doubles: 5** vs. GCSU, 3/7/99 Most Walks: 7** vs. Fairmont State, 3/7/2000 Most Times Hit By Pitch: 3 vs. Taylor, 3/28/02

SINGLE GAME

Most At Bats: 66** vs. USC Upstate, 2/13/05 Most Hits: 32 vs. Pfeiffer, 4/22/09 Most Runs Scored: 35 vs. Claflin, 4/21/10 Most Runs Batted In: 32 vs. Claflin, 4/21/10 Most Doubles: 9 vs. Claflin, 4/21/10 Most Triples: 3 vs. Lander, 02/23/02, vs. UNC Pembroke, 04/18/93, vs. Claflin 04/21/10, 3 vs. Shippens burg, 02/18/11 Most Home Runs: 6 vs. Southern Indiana, 3/7/02 & vs. Catawba, 4/8/98 Most Total Bases: 47 vs. Claflin, 4/21/10 Most Walks: 18** vs. Fairmont State, 3/7/00 Most Stolen Bases: 9 Twice, Last vs. Anderson, 3/26/09 Most Stolen Base Attempts: 10 vs. Mansfield, 3/8/92 Most Sacrifices Hits: 6** vs. Francis Marion, 3/17/07 *D-II RECORD* Most Sacrifice Flies: 5 vs. Augusta State, 4/9/06 & vs. Lincoln Memorial, 2/2/03 Most Times Hit by Pitch: 9** vs. Taylor, 3/28/02 Most Strikeouts: 22** vs. Columbus State, 5/11/94

TEAM - PITCHING SINGLE GAME

Most Strikeouts: 18 vs. Georgia Southern, 3/26/92 Most Walks Allowed: 13 vs. Armstrong, 3/20/94

SEASON

Most Complete Games: 21 (1996) Lowest Earned Run Average: 2.75 (1992) Most Innings Pitched: 582.0 (2008) Most Strikeouts: 510** (1995) Most Walks Allowed: 273 (2000) Most Shutouts: 10 (1992) Most Saves: 17 (2006) and 17 in (1993)

TEAM - FIELDING SINGLE GAME

Most Putouts: 48 vs. GCSU, 2/17/02 Most Assists: 21 vs. Bellarmine, 3/9/03 & vs. Columbus State, 5/11/94 Most Errors: 8 vs. Four Opponents; (Last: vs. North Greenville, 3/23/05) Most Passed Balls: 5** vs. UNC Pembroke, 4/21/00

SEASON

Most Putouts: 1,746 (2008) Most Assists: 705 (2006) Most Errors: 133 (1997) Most Passed Balls: 41** (2000)

OVERALL RECORDS

Most Wins in a Season: 47 (2008) Most Consecutive Wins: 16 (2009) Most Consecutive Home Wins: 10 Three Times, Last (4/7/09-4/23-09) Most Consecutive Away Wins: 7 (2/25/06-3/25/06) Best Win-Loss Percentage: .763, 42-13 (2013) Most Losses in a Season: 35 (1997) Most Consecutive Losses: 6 (1997) and (1999) Most Consecutive Home Losses: 4 (3/14/03-3/18/03) & 2001 & 1999 Most Consecutive Away Losses: 8 (1996) Most Consecutive PBC Games Without Being Shutout (Single Season): 30** (2007, 2002, 2000) Most Consecutive PBC Games Without Being Shutout (More Than One Season): 126** (3/9/96-3/4/01) Most Consecutive Games Without Being Shutout (Single Season): Two; 64 (1993 & 2008) Most Consecutive Games Without Being Shutout (More Than One Season): 260** (3/9/96-3/4/01) Longest Game: 16** innings vs. GCSU, 2/17/02 Largest Winning Margin: 23 (26-3) vs. Voorhees, 3/11/97 PBC: 22 (23-1) vs. GSW (3/15/08) **Peach Belt Conference Record

SEASON

Highest Batting Average: .342 (2009) Most At Bats: 2,339 (2008) Most Hits: 754 (2008) Most Runs Scored: 552 (2008) Most Runs Batted In: 491 (2009) Most Doubles: 138 (2002)

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