2019 PREVIEW GUIDE. Team Name: James Madison University. Mascot: Dukes. Location: Hrrisonburg, Va

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1 Team Name: James Madison University Mascot: Dukes Location: Hrrisonburg, Va Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jake Cunningham, Chris Pearson, Matt Lisi Performance: Record: 7-6 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3 rd in Mid-Atlantic North Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): The Dukes are returning over 15 players from both teams. Almost all of whom started for the Dukes last season. Players to Watch: Willy Simon Chin Moss Chris Pearson Aaron Lee Pj Heller Matt Lisi Jake Cunningham Andrew Foster New additions: Bret Caslavka Brian Hennessey DJ Owen Gable Hindle Jake Browning Michael Cone Josh Via Thomas Rysdorph Will Dragovich Chin Moss

2 Biggest Rival: Virginia Tech Best Player Nickname: Bret "Steve Harrington" Caslavka 2019 Season Outlook: After going 7-1 during the Fall 2018 season the Dukes are heading into the Spring 2019 season with momentum. The most notable being a series sweep against divison rivals Virgina Tech and The University of Virginia. Manager Quote:

3 Team Name: University of Maryland Mascot: Terrapins Location: College Park, MD Captain(s)/Coach(s): Matt Sniezek, Kyle Chieh Performance: Record: 23-5 Overall, 13-2 Conference Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 1 st place in the conference. Runner-up in Regional Tournament. Lost two competitive games to #1 Ranked ECU, including in the Regional Championship Game. Knocked out the #2 Team in the country, The Ohio State University, in the semifinals. Notables: Ranked in top 20 for the year. Ranked 6 th going into Regionals. Finished 10 th in the Country after the World Series. Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 19 Returners (7 starters). 3 Conference All-Americans including 1 All-NCBA pitcher. Players to Watch: Issac Schlotterbeck (So) - Pitcher - Expecting Issac to have a big Sophmore year. As our game two starter, last year as a freshman, he has the experience necessary to take our team far. High 80's with great command of off speed. Threw very impressivly this fall. Matt Glady (So) - Pitcher - Expecting Glady to have a great Sophmore year. After pitching in some big games for us last year, his experience and command of the strike zone will make us competitive no matter who we play. Mid to upper 80's with great ability to keep batters off balance. Brad Hagemann (Sr) - Pitcher - After being an All-NCBA relief pitcher last year, expecting Brad to continue to dominate batters this year as our primary arm out of the bullpen in close games. Upper 80s fastball with control of all his pitches. Had a 0 ERA going into Regionals last year and is a key piece to our success. Devin Rosen (Sr) - OF - After starting the second half of last year due to an injury, "D-Rose" could easily have been an All-Conference selection if he had the minimum number of ABs. A

4 doubles machine that continued to drive the ball to the fence. This fall he continued to crush doubles and also his two homeruns in 20 ABs. Excited to see how many he puts out this year. Eric Coholan (Sr) - OF - "Ric" is one of the most fundamental hitters on the team. A rare strikeout while also crushing the gaps and stealing bases. He was Second Team All-Conference last year and he hopes to continue his success this spring. Kyle Harry (So) - C - "K-Hey" as a Freshman was our starting Catcher and really swang the bat well. Hitting multiple doubles and triples, a homerun along with stollen bases. His ceiling is high and it should be an exciting season for Kyle. Eric Sieber (Jr) - P/1B - Eric is a solid two way player. Being out third starter, he provide velo along with ground ball creating. Offensivly Eric was third team All-Conference last year. Expecting a big Jr season for Eric. New additions: 6 Biggest Rival: James Madison University Best Player Nickname: Sloppy Joe 2019 Season Outlook: Feb UNC Chapil Hill (Series) Feb 23-24: Vs. Virginia Tech (Conference Series) March 2-3: Vs. University of Pittsburgh (Series) March 9: Vs. Salisbury (Double Header) March 10: Vs. Towson (Double Header) March Longwood (Conference Series) April 6-7: Vs. William and Mary (Conference Series) April James Madison Univeristy (Conference Series) April 27-28: Vs. University of Virginia (Conference Series) Having strong, competitive Non-Conference Schedule in the first half of our season, will prepare our team well for the important conference series we have finishing out our Regular Season. Manager Quote: Although we lost key players like Gaylord, Seely, Hogan, and Tineo Our young nucleous that has been watching these guys closely over the past couple years have learned greatly from them and have

5 developed into equally, if not better replacements for these players. With 7 starters returning having an additional year of experience under their belts, this team will be more dangerous than the team ranked 10th at the end of last year. I expect Maryland Club Baseball to perform strongly this Spring and our goal and expectation is to have another crack at Regionals and advance to the NCBA World Series.

6 Team Name: Virginia Mascot: Cavaliers Location: Charlottesville, VA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Patrick Beck Performance: Record: 7-6 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4 th in Conference Notables: 17-9 win over prior to that game undefeated-in-conference-play Maryland Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 15 returners Players to Watch: Ben O'Meara, Casey Simon, Chris Thompson, Chris Vinson, Graham McGowan, Justin Weisburg, Matthew Pinson, Max White, Patrick Beck, Ryan Fruehwirth New additions: Ben O'Meara, Brown Simmons, Carl Maahs, Evan Wendell, Kevin O'Kane, Landon Gragg, Matthew Knox, Max White, Nate Nowlin, Ryan Fruehwirth, Thomas Lee Biggest Rival: Virginia Tech Best Player Nickname: Graham "Daddy Longlegs" McGowan 2019 Season Outlook: Conference Champs Manager Quote: With this season being the first in many years that our team is not on probation, we are not only looking to maintain our good standing with the NCBA, but to be competitive and hopefully make a trip to the postseason as well. I anticipate that with the talent that we have accumulated over the past three years, we will be able to compete with the elite teams in our conference and region, along with several of our players earning individual awards. As long as the weather permits, look out for the Cavaliers.

7 Team Name: Virginia Tech Mascot: Hokies Location: Blacksburg, VA Captain(s)/Coach(s): President- Josiah Armstrong Vice President- Joe Rutherford Performance: Record: 11-4 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2 nd in conference Notables: Qualified for regional Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 13 Players to Watch: Joe Rutherford, Garrett Ritchey New additions: We added a bunch of guys who helped our weakness of not having competition within the team. The new guys in many ways are younger and just as good as the older. Biggest Rival: Maryland Best Player Nickname: Joe 2019 Season Outlook: We are looking to play true team baseball this year. In previous years, we just went out and played, but this year we are bringing a gameplan along with proper preparation to each game. Manager Quote: We are looking forward to starting the season; we have been working hard, preparing for opening day.

8 Team Name: William & Mary Club Baseball Mascot: Tribe Location: Williamsburg, VA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Ryan Hansen, Theodore Annunziato Performance: Record: 3-12 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3-8 Notables: Cory Thomas Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players to Watch: William Reid, Spencer Lodes, Jacob Beretta, Ryan Hansen New additions: Brennan Merone, Garrison Higgins, Spencer Lodes, Griffin McDowell, Gemma Haney, Jerold Duquette, Tom Slaight Biggest Rival: James Madison University Best Player Nickname: Deepwater 2019 Season Outlook: C- Andrew McLaughlin Pitchers: Ryan Hansen 1B- Spencer Lodes Matthew Strother 2B- Theodore Annunziato Tristan Savage 3B- Matthew Strother Griffin McDowell SS- Brian Varoutsos Spencer Lodes LF- Jacob Beretta Jerold Duquette CF- William Reid Tom Slaight RF- Tom Slaight

9 Team Name: Kentucky Wildcats Mascot: Wildcat Location: Lexington, KY Captain(s)/Coach(s): Kyle Slane Performance (LAST SEASON): Season Record: Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A Notables: Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 2-0 Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 6 Players to Watch: Kyle Burke and Kyle Slane are two remaining starting pitchers going into their senior years. Having pitching back will be huge. New additions: A lot of incoming freshmen will need to step up but we have the talent to make a run at regionals. Chase Sanders(catcher), Tyler Walton(1B), and Kolton Early(SS) will be incoming players to look out for. Biggest Rival: Ohio State and Ohio always compete for the conference. Time to bring the conference championship back to Kentucky Best Player Nickname: Slick Season Outlook: Very excited to get this year going. We have our starting pitchers back and a lot of Freshmen talent that puts us in an immediate spot to compete for the title.

10 Manager Quote: "We will be very solid defensively and will also play our brand of baseball. When we put everything together I fell as if nobody can beat us. It is time to get to work."

11 Team Name: University of Cincinnati Mascot: Bearcats Location: Cincinnati, OH Captain(s)/Coach(s): Logan Strauss, Noah Ehrman Performance (LAST SEASON): Season Record: 10-6 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd in Conference Notables: Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 10-3 Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 15 Players to Watch: Ryan Eckerle, Alex Robinson New additions: Tyler Baker, Matt Berger, Brent Cox, Eric Entler, Alex Hansberry, David Mulligan, Matt Nicklas, Trent Rusnak, Max Sims, Rory Zakareckis Biggest Rival: EKU Best Player Nickname: Season Outlook: Remain among top teams within the conference and build on gaining more national rank votes. Manager Quote: No pity in the Queen City

12 Team Name: The Ohio State University DI Mascot: Buckeyes Location: Columbus, OH Captain(s)/Coach(s): President - Kent Axcell Vice-President - Nick Lankard Treasurer - Michael Platton Secretary - Sam Fradin Risk Manager - Tim McManus Head Coach - Chad Lowe Team Manager - Peter Tou Marketing Manager Red Li Performance (LAST SEASON): Season Record: 22-4 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 15-0, 1 st Place MAC-West, N/A Notables: 1 st undefeated conference season 3 straight MAC-West Conference Championships 3rd place Regional Finish #8 Final National Ranking - (highest year-end ranking in team history) Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 0-0 (series rained out) Notables: 1 varsity call-up Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 16 including: 1st Team MAC All-Region players Nick Lankard and 2 nd Team NCBA All-American, Pitcher (5-0, 1.05 ERA,.960 WHIP, 9.7 K/9), Kent Axcell, Pitcher (4-1, 2.16 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, K/9) 2nd Team MAC All-Region, Tim McManus, Outfield (.393/.586/.536) 3rd Team All-Region, Joe Dandino, 2 nd Base (.344/.517/.375), Clayton Dubbs, Outfield (.360/.415/.600) Players to Watch: Kent Axcell, Tim McManus, Nick Lankard

13 New additions: DII Call-Ups: Moe Lathan (NCBA 2nd team All-American) Transfers: Erik Birk (Baldwin Wallace NCAA DIII) Kevin Lapka (Freshman-Lane Tech), Jacob Kotzin (Freshman-Sycamore), Max Cohen (Junior- Farmingdale) Biggest Rival: Ohio University, East Carolina University Best Player Nickname: Kerosene, Dino, Clay-Ton, the Situation Season Outlook: The Bucks return 8 position starters including All-Region Award winners DJ Komisarek (2x,.351/.444/.401), Scott Baker (1x,.328/.409/.513), Nick Lankard (2x,.333/.374/.801), Tim McManus (2x,.381/.504/.490), Kent Axcell (3x,.363/.470/.508), Blake Zeller (1x, 336/.473/.396), Clayton Dubbs (1x,.360/.436/.547) and Joe Dandino (1x,.344/.529/.328). DII Call-up Moe Lathan (NCBA 2nd Team All-American,.448/.609/.828) will add significant power to the lineup. In addition, Sam Fradin (.293/.417/.362), Cody Kutler (.291/.426/.345) and Ryan Nebraska (.250/.375/.346) were significant contributors to the offense and defense, playing in at least 17 games each. Freshmen Kevin Lapka and Jacob Kotzin round out an incredibly deep and versatile position player group. Returning position players have a career.342/.456/.455 slash line so the expectations are high along with the new additions to the lineup. Kent Axcell (3x All-Region, NCBA 3rd Team All-American, career 12-3, 1.44 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 12.4 K/9) will lead a talented pitching core with returners Nick Lankard (NCBA 2nd Team All-American, career 10-1, 1.15 WHIP, 9.86 K/9), Mitch Conley, (1 Save, 3.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP), Hunter Kuzak (2-0, 1.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP), Sam Fradin (0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP), James Lazevnick, (3.50 ERA, 1.94 WHIP), and Aiden Maxwell (0.84 ERA). LHP Transfer Eric Birk as well as new comers Max Cohen and Jacob Kotzin bolster the rotation and bullpen with power arms. It will be tough to match last year's pitching stats of 2.02 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 11.6 K/9, but this group has been working extremely hard in the Fall and is up to the challenge. Their career total stats are not far off though, with a 24 and 7 record, 8 saves, 1.94 ERA, 1.5 WHIP and K/9. Head Coach Chad Lowe returns for his 6 th season as the DI coach with a 119 and 42 record (DI) and 177 and 64 overall. The Buckeyes 38 game Spring schedule includes conference match-ups with the 2016/17 MAC Region At- Large bid, Ohio University and 2015 NCBA DII National Champions, Eastern Kentucky highlighting a challenging 2019 campaign. The team will also play a tough non-conference schedule with games versus 2016 DII National Champs UT-Chattanooga, 2017 DII World Series participant University of Windsor, and 2018 NCBA DIII National Champions, Adrian College in addition to the annual NCBA Spring Training Showcase trip in March.

14 The program has thrived on pitching and defense the past three seasons. With 6 power arms, 2 lefties, and 8 returning position players, the Bucks will match-up well with any potential opponent. The graduation of seniors Connor Hogan, River Wicker, Dominic Pestello, and Landon Slomovitz as well as the call-up of Sam McClurg to the varsity program will be a lot of experience and production to replace. However, the addition of 3 new pitchers, 2 position players, and Lathan from DII, the team has reloaded for another playoff run. Manager Quote: "While we return a significant portion of last year's team, this feels like a different group and is a smaller roster in comparison to previous years. That should allow more innings for position players and our pitching staff leading to improved production. Pitching and defense has always helped keep us in games, but this year, I think we will see a more consistent and powerful lineup from top to bottom to go along with a ton of team speed. The only way to top last year's undefeated conference season is to do it again and win at Regionals. We have to use each game this season to prepare for that big step if want to make a run at a National Championship. -Coach Lowe

15 Team Name: Ohio University Mascot: Bobcats Location: Athens, OH Captain(s)/Coach(s): President: Mason Grasselli, VP: John Curtis Performance (LAST SEASON): Season Record: 9-8 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5-7 Conference Notables: Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 3-0 Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 15 Parker Imertrejis - All-American selection Players to Watch: Richard Scheirman New additions: Parker Wereb, Tyler Ward, Anthony Garafolo, JJ McLean, Jakob Nedolast, Jordan Brown, Lou Ryan Biggest Rival: Ohio State Best Player Nickname: Garbage Man (John Curtis) Season Outlook: Fantastic Manager Quote: "We have a great squad with a lot of pitching and hitting returning, along with some great first year players we are looking forward to see make contributions"

16 2019 PREVIEW Team Name: East Carolina University Mascot: Pirates Location: Greenville, NC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach: Ben Fox Assistant: Alex Lively Hatteras Brooks Mitchell Dudley Performance: MAC South Conference Champions Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions 2019 National Champion Runner-Up Record: 28-6 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Conference: 1st Regionals: 1st World Series: 2nd Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 22 Returners including All Region Selections 3 of All Americans: Ryan Gosney (1st Team), Jake Kleifges (2nd Team), Dalton Bullard (3rd Team) Players to Watch: Ryan Gosney, Willy Strong, Paschal Ammons, Jake Kleifges, Gabe Tippett, Logan Dimatteo, Tyler Petersen, Dalton Bullard New additions: Willy Strong, Cody Godley, Josh Jacobs, Chandler Lippard, Austin Lucas, Logan Dimatteo Biggest Rival: N/A Best Player Nickname: N/A

17 2019 Season Outlook: The Club Pirates start off the season traveling to face a talented Coastal Carolina Club Team. Then travel to Brunswick to take on the DII JUCO Regional Champions and World Series team Brunswick Community College. Followed by a home series against Craven Community College before they head back on the road to face a very talented Clemson University, all in the month of February. March kicks off with 2017 Regional Champion and World Series team, Michigan State, before conference play begins. Then it is Elon, UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. State, UNC-W, and App State to complete another competitive schedule for the Club Pirates. With 22 returners including 3 All Americans, 9 All Region selections, and some incredibly talented transfers and recruits; the Club Pirates are set to compete for another Mid-Atlantic South Conference title and are hoping for another long playoff run. Manager Quote: Look good, feel good, play good

18 Team Name: Appalachian State Mascot: Mountaineers Location: Boone, NC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Presson Norwood (President), Evan Edmiston (Vice President) Performance: Record: 9-11 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5 th place Mid Atlantic-South Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players to Watch: Aaron Moore, Catcher; Evan Edmiston, 3B/2B; Christian Stokes, RHP; Todd Rule, RHP New additions: Andrew Upton, RHP; Brandon Jones, 3B; Brown Horton, C; Christian Stokes, RHP; Connor Gibbs, RF/1B/RHP; Holt Biesecker, 3B; Jackson Stroup, SS/2B; Jeffery Case, RF/1B; Matthew Alexander, SS/2B; Matthew Anders, C/1B; Matthew Barrett, LF/1B; Matthew Faulkner, OF; Max Almond, RHP/RF; Michael Johnson, C/1B; Noah Dancy, C/1B; Ryan O'Kelly, LHP; Andrew Sellers, RHP; Tim Lazur, SS/2B Biggest Rival: Elon Best Player Nickname: Nut (Max Almond) 2019 Season Outlook: In 2019 the Mountaineers look to build on a strong fall performance that saw them win 2 games in greenville, with one of them coming against the DII National Champions. With a good mix of veterans and some exciting new talent the Mountaineers hope to perhaps garner some national attention and potentially shock a lot of people by regaining a spot among the top teams in the Mid Atlantic-South.

19 Manager Quote: "I like the mix of players we have on this team, between several older guys that have performed in the past, and some rookies that have a lot of talent. I think we have the kind of offense that can put up a lot of runs and the depth in the pitching staff, especially to the bullpen, to win a lot of games this season."

20 Team Name: Elon University Club Baseball Mascot: Phoenix Location: Elon, North Carolina Captain(s)/Coach(s): Coach - Jack Faccibene; Coach - Hunter Swanson; Coach - Harrison Savage Performance: Record: Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A Notables: 2018 Conference win over #1 ranked ECU Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 23 Players to Watch: Will Schmidt, John Savino, Cam Williams, Mark Suris New additions: Will Scmidt, Keith Schmelter, Rob Meehan, Jack McLay Biggest Rival: ECU Best Player Nickname: Alex "Jumbo" Segnini 2019 Season Outlook: Our goal is to improve our conference play this spring. We have been moving up the conference standings each year and we are looking to finish at the top this season. The team has the right amount of returners, as well as young players to make us a problem for any team we face. Manager Quote: "Our team is full of key returners, and strong freshman that allow us to have depth at every position. When I look at our lineup there are no weak spots."

21 Team Name: Longwood University Mascot: Lancer Location: Farmville, VA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Bailey Russell Performance: Record: 16-8 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5 in Divison II 3 rd place finsh in the WS Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 14 returners Players to Watch: Eric Harp 6'6 Pitcher, Bailey Russell 6'2 Untility, Jake Janson 6' Outfield New additions: Eric Harp, Jake Janson, Carter Peters, Hunter Vaughon, Garrett Boggio, JT Willman Biggest Rival: James Madison University Best Player Nickname: Harp 2019 Season Outlook: Being that its our first year in D1 and with the additions to an already strong roster we except nothing less than another trip to the World Series. Manager Quote: "With the promotion to the D1 level we are anxious and eager to be put to the test. We have added multiple former Varsity Baseball players and returning talent should make for a good recipe to continue our winning ways."

22 Team Name: North Carolina State Club Baseball Mascot: Wolfpack Location: Raleigh, NC Captain(s)/Coach(s): Neil Sidlovsky Performance: Record: Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4 th in Conference Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 20 Players to Watch: Scott Fristoe, Caleb Kennedy, Sam Schneggenburger New additions: Sam Schneggenburger, Ian Mizelle, Cristian Hui, Justin Rhew, Bailey Jones, Ty Causby, Casey Wright Biggest Rival: UNC Chapel Hill Best Player Nickname: Thor 2019 Season Outlook: Lots of home series means lots of W's.s Manager Quote: My boys are diesel.