BELMONT BASEBALL THE BRUINS IN THIS SECTION

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1 BELMONT BASEBALL THE BRUINS IN THIS SECTION WHAT THE BRUINS ARE SAYING SEASON PREVIEW TEAM ROSTER MEET THE BRUINS

2 WHAT THE BRUINS ARE SAYING "Belmont was a good opportunity for me to play baseball and mature as an individual away from my home. When I made my official visit here during recruiting, I was impressed with the school and met great people that made me comfortable in this atmosphere. Senior Infielder Derek Wiley I chose to come to Belmont because it was close to home and I would be able to play in front of my family. Belmont has a family atmosphere within the community and with my coaches and I wanted to attend a small private school with these qualities. Senior Infielder Brandon McCall I transferred into Belmont as a sophomore because I felt I wasn't happy at my old college. I chose Belmont because of the atmosphere. Belmont welcomed me with open arms and was very kind to me and also allowed me to persue my dream of playing college baseball. I also enjoy having two cousins on the basketball team at Belmont. Even though the baseball team is my family, it is nice to have some blood relatives. Belmont was where I wanted to be and I have no regrets coming here. I have made life long friends and have enjoyed every moment at the school. Senior Pitcher Jimmy Stanley 2009 Belmont Baseball - page 14

3 WHAT THE BRUINS ARE SAYING I chose to attend Belmont because of its family atmosphere and the strong community the school has present here. Belmont has a strong athletic program and excellent academics. I wanted to come to a place where I could build long-lasting relationships and increase my spiritual growth and Belmont has allowed me to do these things.. Senior Pitcher Nick Whitaker My father attended Belmont and I wanted to continue the Bruins' tradition and follow in his footsteps. I came here to play baseball and continue to pursue my musical career and the school's location in Nashville, Tenn. is a tremendous benefit for this endeavor. I'm proud to be a part of the morals and small-family atmosphere that Belmont represents.. Senior Pitcher Brian Kelley 2009 Belmont Baseball - page 15

4 SEASON PREVIEW 2008 Review Pitching The Bruins made the Atlantic Sun Tournament for the second consecutive season after posting sixteen conference wins. Several of these victories included series wins over North Florida, Stetson, East Tennessee State, USC Upstate and Campbell. During the A-Sun Tournament, head coach Dave Jarvis won his 300th game at Belmont in his career. In non-conference play, Belmont gained wins over 2008 NCAA participant Western Kentucky and Southeastern Conference member Tennessee on the road. Several Bruins received numerous conference honors during the season. Senior Derek Wiley was named the A-Sun Player of the week on Apr. 4, 2008 after the Bruins swept Stetson in a conference series. Carlo Testa was named to the A-Sun All-Conference First Team as a pitcher and a fielder and this was the first time in conference history that an individual player has received this honor in a season. Current sophomores Nate Woods and Matt Zeblo were named to the A-Sun All- Freshman team after exemplary first seasons. The accolades for Belmont continued in the post-season when Wiley was named to the A-Sun All-Tournament team for hitting.412 over the Bruins' four games, including three home runs and seven RBIs. Furthermore, he was selected in the 50th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Entry Draft by the Oakland Athletics. Testa was also selected in the 18th round by the Kansas City Royals. Belmont will have to replace three valuable seniors lost to graduation and an All-Conference starter in its pitching rotation this upcoming season. Josh Moffitt graduates from Belmont after becoming a three-year starter for the Bruins and finishing with innings pitched in his career, good enough for fifth all-time in school history. Graduate Eric Diaz made 74 pitching appearances for Belmont, which is one short of the alltime record. Finally, Chris Manning is tied for the most saves in Belmont history with 25 and also made 72 appearances, which is third all-time. Finally, Testa has decided to pursue a career in professional baseball and leaves the Bruins after finishing fifth in the A-Sun in wins with six, sixth in strikeouts with 70, first in shutouts with one and had two complete games last season. He led the Bruins in every one of those categories, including innings pitched at The Bruins do return two weekend starters in senior Brian Kelley and sophomore Nate Woods. Kelley transferred into the Belmont program last season and pitched in 16 games, including 12 starts, and 49 strikeouts, which were both the second-most on the team. He pitched a complete game and had a career-high seven strikeouts against Kennesaw State on March 20, Woods will also return to the weekend rotation after solidifying his in mid-season last year Belmont Baseball - page 16

5 SEASON PREVIEW He made sixteen appearances on the mound with 11 starts with one save and also had second-most wins on the team with five. His ERA of 3.94 was the lowest for a starter and sixth-best in A-Sun. He also pitched 61.2 innings and the opponents' batting average was.246, fifth-best in A-Sun. "We're excited about what we've seen from Brian and Nate this offseason," said Belmont head coach Dave Jarvis. "We'll use our practices in February and even the early non-conference portion of our schedule to determine who our third starter will be. I like our candidates and the possibilities that we have among our pitchers to become starters during the weekend series and mid-week contests." Belmont does return preseason All-Conference nominee, senior Jimmy Stanley, to the bullpen after he made 20 appearances as relief pitcher and finished with six saves, which tied him for second in A-Sun. Stanley posted 31 strikeouts while allowing only five walks and opponents hit only.229 against him, which was the lowest on team among all pitchers. "Jimmy was dominant during our offseason work as a closer," said Jarvis. "He also started some games for us in our Fall Series as well and was efficient in this role as well. Jimmy has just been exceptional as our closer and we will look to keeping him in this role during the season." Belmont will also use the services of returning sophomore Tyler Graskewicz and seniors Logan Simmons and Nick Whitaker to help complete the bullpen and potentially the starting rotation. the contest. He had second-lowest ERA among relievers at 2.32 and pitched 31.0 innings with 21 strikeouts to only four walks. Freshmen Tim Hassett, Matt Hamann and converted pitcher, sophomore Jon Ivie, among others will vie for innings with the Bruins this season. Cather Sophomores Matt Zeblo and Vinny Casha will once again share duties at catcher for Belmont this season. Zeblo started in 36 of 45 games played as catcher and outfielder and was named to A- Sun All-Freshman team. He finished in top-5 for team in batting average (.292), walks (20) and on-base percentage (.399). Casha started in 32 out of 44 games played as catcher and designated hitter. He finished season with 31 hits and 41 total bases while having only had four errors and six passed balls for the entire season. He also had seven multi-hit games and three games with at least 2 RBIs. "We had two freshmen in that position and both matured tremendously over the year," said Jarvis. "Both of them have made progress and will share time at catcher again this season. We play a long season and it can wear a catcher down. We have the luxury of rotating each of them in for a variety of reasons such as rest, hitting potential or injury concerns." Infield Graskewicz made 13 appearances last season, including one start, which was against nationally-ranked Vanderbilt on April 23, 2008 and pitched a career-high five innings in Belmont has the luxury to potentially return its entire starting infield from last season Belmont Baseball - page 17

6 SEASON PREVIEW Preseason All-America candidate, senior Derek Wiley, had the most productive season of his career and matched or broke several Belmont records. He started in 55 out of 56 games played as an infielder and designated hitter and was named to the Atlantic Sun All- Tournament team. Wiley finished the 2008 season second in the A-Sun in home runs (17), seventh in total bases (125), fifth in slugging percentage (.622) and first in RBIs (65), which broke the seasonhigh record for that category in Belmont history. He led Belmont in each category listed this season. His home run total was also a single-season record, previously held by Brian Bogaard, who posted 16 home runs in 1999 Wiley currently holds the school record for most career home runs at 40 and is currently third all-time in career RBIs with 161, which is only 12 behind the current leader, Wilson Tucker. He also had 17 multi-hit and 16 multi-rbi games. For his efforts, Wiley was selected 1489th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 50th round in the 2008 MLB Draft but has chosen to return for his final season at Belmont. "Derek had an outstanding offensive season last year and will continue to do that for us, but my expectations for him go beyond his numbers," said Jarvis. "We're looking for him to grow as a senior leader of this team." had 24 multi-hit games, nine multi-rbi games and finished season on seven-game hitting streak. Elkins started in all 58 games for Belmont at shortstop and led the Atlantic Sun and set a school-record in walks with 44 last season. He led the team and finished tied for 10th in A-Sun for runs scored with 54 and also had 12 doubles, which was the fifth-most on the team. Elkins was successful in seven out of eight stolen base attempts and led team in sacrifice hits with four. He also had career-long hitting streak of 13 games, the second-longest on team. On the field, the junior had a team-high 148 assists. Senior Brandon McCall looks to return to third base for another season after an excellent junior campaign. He played and started in all 58 games at third base for the Bruins and led team in doubles with 18, which was tied for seventh in the A-Sun. McCall finished second on the team in batting average (.335), runs (44), hits (77), triples (3), on-base percentage (.404) and third in walks (30) and slugging percentage (.478). His 25 multiple hit games were the most on the team and he also had a career-long hitting streak of nine games. Belmont will also look to junior Brandon Frazier, sophomore Derek Hamblen and newcomers such as freshman Drew Turner to serve as reserve players in the infield. Belmont will return the middle of the infield with juniors Daniel Wagner at second base and Packy Elkins at shortstop. Wagner played in all 55 games played in season at second base and was one of four players to finish with batting average above.300 at.303. He finished second in stolen bases with 15 and placed in top-five for team in runs (37), hits (72), doubles (13) and total bases (95). Finally, he "It's exciting to have our entire staring infield back for another season," said Jarvis. "We're also looking at players such as Frazier, Hamblen and Turner to fill in for our infielder in a important reserve role for us." Outfield Belmont will lose the services of Testa in the outfield as well as on the mound as a pitcher. He finished the season 2009 Belmont Baseball - page 18

7 SEASON PREVIEW fifth in the A-Sun in batting average (.387), eighth in hits (82), first in triples (8), forth in stolen bases (26), fifth in walks (37), 10th in doubles (17), third in on-base percentage (.479), ninth in total bases (124) and eighth in slugging percentage (.586). He led the Bruins in every category listed accept slugging percentage, walks and total bases. "We probably have more two-way players on our roster than any in the country," said Jarvis. "It's a balancing act and requires constant communication between me, the player and our pitching coach Matt Barnett for it to be successful. We have to gauge how many pitches they are throwing per week and consider the doubleheaders we play in our conference schedule as well." The Bruins also lost reserve outfielder Nick Kulp due to graduation. However, Belmont will benefit from the return of Woods and Hamblen to the corner outfield positions. Woods started in 46 out of 49 games played as an outfielder and pitcher and finished season with 44 hits, 34 runs scored and 65 total bases. He also had third-most stolen bases on the team with 12 and had eight multi-hit games and three games with at least two RBIs. Woods also had career-high six-game hitting streak during the season. Hamblen started in 55 out of 56 games played in season and finished in top-five on team for runs (38), hits (59), doubles (14), total bases (82) and slugging percentage (.402). He also led the team in sacrifice hits with four and was second in sacrifice flies with five along with seven stolen bases. The sophomore had 17 multi-hit games, seven multiple RBI games and finished season on teamlong nine-game hitting streak. "Nate and Derek have played a lot of time in our outfield and this should continue this season," said Jarvis. "We're also looking at juniors Ryan Kincherlow and Mark Noth to see some time there as well." Ivie and freshmen Hamann, Taylor Russell, Phillip Parsley and Dylan Craig will see some time in the outfield as well. Two-way players Belmont has the benefit of using two-way players in the past several years to increase flexibility in the roster. This season will be no exception with Woods, Ivie, Hamann, Graskewicz, sophomore Dane Swinehart and newcomer freshman Garrett Fanchier seeing time as pitchers and fielders. Schedule Belmont will play another season in the Atlantic Sun Conference and will have home series against East Tennessee State, Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville, Kennesaw State and Mercer. The Bruins will travel for road series against USC Upstate, North Florida, Campbell, Stetson and Lipscomb. The Bruins will have home and away series against Western Kentucky, Middle Tennessee State, Samford, Tennessee Tech, Austin Peay, Murray State, Tennessee- Martin. Belmont will have three contests against Southeastern Conference teams this year. The Bruins will host Vanderbilt on March 18 and visit the Commodores on Apr. 1. They will also travel this season to face Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. on Apr. 14. "Our schedule is challenging as usual," said Jarvis. "The A-Sun continues to improve every season and all the teams play well." "It's good to have Samford back on the schedule. Birmingham, Ala. isn't too far for us to travel for a midweek contest. Teams such as Western Kentucky, MTSU and Austin Peay are always outstanding programs. Tennessee Tech continues to get better every year as well. We like to face several SEC teams every year and its right that we face the two teams in our state, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, again this season." Belmont will also host two weekend series against Missouri Valley team Illinois State to start the season beginning on Feb. 20 and Mid-Atlantic team Toledo for three games starting on Feb Belmont Baseball - page 19

8 2009 ROSTER No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (Last School) 1 Ryan Kincherlow OF R/R JR Antioch, Tenn. (Antioch HS) 2 Brandon McCall INF R/R SR Spring Hill, Tenn. (BGA) 3 Tim Hassett RHP R/R FR Manchester, Mo. (Parkway South HS) 4 Daniel Wagner INF L/R JR China Grove, N.C. (South Rowan HS) 5 Brendan Frazier INF R/R JR Little Rock, Ark. (Pulaski Academy HS) 6 Garrett Fanchier P/INF R/R FR Lebanon, Tenn. (Lebanon HS) 7 Mark Noth OF R/R JR Burr Ridge, Ill. (Hinsdale Central HS) 8 Packy Elkins INF L/R JR Raleigh, N.C (Broughton HS) 9 Derek Hamblen INF R/R SO Plano, Texas (Plano West) 10 Nate Woods INF/P R/R SO Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier HS) 13 Dane Swinehart P/UTL R/R SO Lancaster, Ohio (Lancaster HS) 14 Brandon Frensley LHP L/L FR Hendersonville, Tenn. (Beech HS) 15 Frank Adelman LHP L/L FR Nashville, Tenn. (Montgomery Bell Acad.) 16 Ryan Baker RHP R/R FR Collierville, Tenn. (Briarcrest HS) 17 Vinny Casha C L/R SO Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan) 18 Taylor Russell OF L/R FR Loveland, Ohio (Loveland HS) 20 Cameron Heath RHP R/R JR Jackson, Mo. (Shawnee C.C.) 22 Mitchell Johnson C R/R FR Pensacola, Fla. (West Florida HS) 23 Derek Wiley INF R/R SR Dublin, Calif. (De La Salle HS) 24 Nick Whitaker LHP L/L SR Temperance, Mich. (Toledo Central Cath.) 25 Matt Hamann OF/P R/R FR Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North HS) 26 Tyler Graskewicz P/OF R/R SO Hudson, Wis. (Hudson HS) 27 Jon Ivie OF/P R/R SO Summertown, Tenn. (Summertown HS) 28 Dylan Craig OF L/L FR Signal Mountain, Tenn. (Baylor School) 29 Matt Zeblo C R/R SO Raleigh, N.C. (Broughton HS) 30 Phillip Parsley OF R/R FR Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) 31 Jimmy Stanley RHP R/R SR Lexington, Ky. (Marshall Univ.) 32 Brian Kelley LHP L/L SR Ormond Beach, Fla. (Daytona Beach CC) 33 Logan Simmons RHP R/R SR Signal Mountain, Tenn. (Carson-Newman) 35 Dalton Bell RHP R/R SO Crossville, Tenn. (Cumberland Co. HS) 44 Drew Turner INF R/R FR Shelbyville, Tenn. (Shelbyville HS) Head Coach: 19 Dave Jarvis (Arkansas State, 1982) Assistant Coach: 11 Matt Barnett (Tennessee-Martin, 1997) Assistant Coach: 36 Scott Hall (Maryville College 1998) Assistant Coach: 39 Josh Horn (Middle Tennessee State, 2006) 2009 Belmont Baseball - page 20

9 32 Brian KELLEY Senior Pitcher L/L Ormond Beach, Fla. Daytona Beach CC 2008: Pitched in 16 games in season, including 12 starts, the second most on team...had third-most wins on the team with three and second-most strikeouts with 49...pitched complete game and had career-high seven strikeouts against Kennesaw State on Mar : Attended Daytona Beach Community College : Attended Florida State University. High School: Was named to the FSWA 2004 Class 4A First Team as a senior in high school...named to the Orlando Sentinel and Daytona Beach News Journal Volusia County Player of the Year as a senior...was named to the All-Area first team three times. Personal: Born Brian Edward Kelley on August 26, 1985 in Daytona Beach, Fla.... Parents are Ed and Mary Kelley... Attended Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Fla...Father graduated from Belmont in Participated in the Summer Balll Florida Collegiate Summer League and earned the team Cy Young award in Lists greatest sports thrill as winning a tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y., home of the Baseball Hall of Fame... Favorite athlete is Barry Zito, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants... Plans to major in Entertainment Industry Studies. Belmont Baseball No-Hitters Donnie Gross vs. Peabody, 1954 Gary McDonald vs. Tennessee-Martin, 1965 Jim Barnes vs. LeMoyne-Owen, 1970 Tony Parrish vs. Sewanee, 1972 Gary Lynn vs. Bethel (Indiana), 1975 Larry Corr vs. Bethel (Tennessee), 1975 Mike Hollingsworth vs. Lawrence, 1991 *Kelly Holman vs. Indiana (Penn.), 1992 Lance Sewell vs. Marin Methodist, 1997 *Perfect Game Kelley s Career Highs IP: 8.0 at Kennesaw St. (3/20/08) SO: 7 at Kennesaw St. (3/20/08) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 2 (May 16-22, 2008) *Most Recent Listed (at Belmont) Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total Belmont Baseball - page 21

10 Brandon MCCALL Senior Infielder R/R Spring Hill, Tenn. Battle Ground Academy : Played and started in all 58 games at third base...led team in doubles (18)...second on the team in batting average (.335), runs (44), hits (77), triples (3), onbase percentage (.404) and third in walks (30)...finished third in slugging percentage (.478)...tied for team lead in multiple hit games with 25...had career long hitting streak of nine games...had a career-high four hits against Mercer on May 16...had a career-high four RBIs in two games, the latest against Tennessee-Martin on April 29...hit.400 (48 for 120) with runners on base and.388 (31 for 80) with runners in scoring position...hit.375 with two outs. 2007: Played in 50 games and started in 38 of them... Finished season with 17 runs, 33 hits, six home runs and 21 RBI... Had season-high three hits and four RBI in game against Butler on March 4... Had thrid-most stolen bases on team with nine. 2006: Did not play. High School: Led team in batting average, hits, and homeruns at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn...Earned All-Region honors and played in state tournament. Personal: Born Brandon Lee McCall on September 9, 1987 in Nashville, Tenn.... Son of Michael and Yun McCall... Plans on majoring in business... Has one sister, Jennifer... Earned All-County honors in football. McCall s Career Highs Hits: 4 vs. Mercer (5/16/08) Runs: *3 vs. Mercer (5/16/08) RBI: *4 vs. Tennessee-Martin (4/28/08) SB: *1 (15x) vs. Campbell (5/10/08) Hitting Streak:9 games (2/22/08-3/8/08) *Most Recent Listed Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG%BB HBP SO OB%SF SH SB ATT Total Belmont Baseball - page 22

11 31 JimmySTANLEY 2008: Made 20 appearances as relief pitcher...finished with six saves, which tied him for second in Atlantic Sun conference...posted 31 strikeouts while allowing only five walks...opponents hit only.229 against Stanley, which was the lowest on team...left-handed hitters only hit.205 against Stanley...hitters overall hit for a.193 average when the bases were empty...pitched season-high 3.1 innings against Lipscomb on Mar. 1...had career-high four strikeouts against USC Upstate on Apr : Made 23 appearances on the season, the thirdmost for the team... Finished witth a record of 3-1 with a 4.74 ERA... Had 32 strikeouts, the most for a non-starter on the team... Pitched a season-high 4.0 innings against Lipscomb on Apr Had a season-high four strikeouts on two occasions, once against Lipscomb on Apr. 28 and on May 13 against Kennesaw State. Prior to Belmont: Prepped for coach Keith Galloway at Lexington Christian Academy before attending Marshall University for the school year... Posted a 3-0 record in 11 appearances in Struck out 14 batters while walking just seven in 27 innings pitched... Was named to Dean's List at Marshall... Set career record for wins in high school with 24. Senior Pitcher R/R Lexington, Ky. Marshall University Personal: Son of Mark and Nancy Stanley... Born James Wicke Stanley on April 28, 1987 in Lexington, Ky.... Has an older brother, Michael and a younger sister, Alex... Cousin of Belmont basketball player Andy Wicke... Lists his greatest sports thrill as winning the Kentucky state championship in Plans on majoring in business administration. Stanley s Career Highs IP: 4.0 at Lipscomb (4/28/07) SO: *4 (3x) vs. USC Upstate (4/26/08) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 5 (4/26/08-5/16/08) *Most Recent Listed Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total Belmont Baseball - page 23

12 : Made 17 appearances as relief pitcher...posted 17 strikeouts to only seven walks over 23.1 innings...pitched career-high 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts in victory over Cumberland on Apr. 16. Prior to Belmont: Played two seasons at Carson- Newman College under head coach Tom Griffin...During the 2007 season, he made 18 pitching appearances while compiling a record of 3-0 with an ERA of He pitched 24.1 innings with 11 strikeouts. LoganSIMMONS Senior Pitcher R/R Signal Mountain, Tenn. Carson-Newman College Lists favorite athlete as Dennis Eckersley... Career objective is to become a financial advisor... Lists greatest sports thrill as hitting his first home run. High School: Attended Baylor High School in Chattanooga, Tenn.... Played under head coach Gene Etter. Personal: Born Bradley Logan Simmons on May 7, Parents are Brad and Rhonda Simmons... Has one sibling, Kane... Plans to major in International Economics... Bell s Career Highs IP: 4.1 vs. Lambuth (4/18/07) SO: 5 at Murray State (3/27/07) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 2 (3/30/07-4/6/07) (at Belmont) Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total NickWHITAKER Senior Pitcher L/L Temperance, Mich. Toledo Central Cath. 2008: Made eight appearances as pitcher...pitched a shutout inning on Feb. 24 to earn win against St. Louis...Throw for season-high 1.2 innings against Jacksonville on Mar. 8...recorded two strikeouts against MTSU on Apr : Made two appearances in relief for the Bruins with 1.1 innings pitched... Recorded lone strikeout against Lambath on April : Made his Belmont debut on February 21, pitching three innings and earning the win over Western Kentucky... Made lone start in seven appearances against Creighton, allowing three hits in 3.1 innings of work on March 8... Allowed just one hit in 1.1 innings of work against Jacksonville in conference debut. High School: Earned All- City and All-District honors at Toledo Central Catholic High School... Led team in innings pitched, strikeoutto-walk ratio and appearances. Personal: Born Nicholas James Whitaker on April 9, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio... Son of Todd and Laurie Whitaker... Plans on majoring in Business... Has one sister, Rachel... Hobbies include boxing, music and movies. Whitaker s Career Highs IP: 3.1 vs. Creighton (3/8/06) SO: 2 vs. MTSU (4/9/08) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 3 (2/24/08-3/5/08) *Most Recent Listed Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total Belmont Baseball - page 24

13 23 DerekWILEY Senior Infielder R/R Dublin, Calif. De La Salle HS 2008: Started in 55 out of 56 games played as infielder and designated hitter...named to Atlantic Sun All- Tournament team...selected 1489th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 50th round in the 2008 MLB Draft...finished the 2008 season second in the A-Sun in home runs, seventh in total bases, fifth in slugging percentage and first in RBIs, which broke the season-high record for that category in Belmont history...his home run total for 2008 was also a single-season record.. holds the Belmont record for most career home runs and is currently third all-time in career RBIs with had 17 multi-hit and 16 multi-rbi games...had eight-game hitting streak...hit.336 with runners on base and.372 with runners in scoring position...had career-high six RBIs in two games against Stetson on Apr. 13 and Mercer on May 16...had nine total bases and two home runs against Stetson on Apr : Started in all 59 games he played for Belmont... Finished fifth on the team with a.314 batting average and fourth with 47 runs... Had 76 hits, 15 doubles, 10 home runs and 48 RBI, all of which were second on the team... Had 121 total bases, which was third on the team... Had a.500 slugging percentage, fourth on the team... Scored at least two runs in 14 games... Had at least three hits in five games and 26 multi-hit games, which was second on the team... Had five RBI in two games, the latest happening against Murray State on May 2... Had 12 multi-rbi games, which was also second on the team... Had a 10- game hitting streak, which was third on the team. 2006: Named a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball... Named to A-Sun All-Freshman squad... Led team with 14 homeruns, good for second in a single season and ranked second in slugging, with a.613 mark... Played in and started 54 games for Belmont... Put together a 13-game hitting streak from March 24 to April 12, and ended season with a seven-game streak... Hit three homeruns in a game, and hit 9-for-13 in the series against ETSU to Earn A-Sun Player of the Week honors... Had 12 multi-rbi games, including five runs batted in against Mercer on May 19, and four RBI in four different games... Homered and singled in his Belmont debut against Marshall on February Finished third on the team with a.342 average, 68 hits, and 12 doubles... Tied for second on the team with 48 runs batted in. High School: Led his De La Salle High School team in homeruns... Earned All-League honors... Played varsity football for 2004 National Champions. Personal: Born Derek Alexander Wiley on April 9, 1987 in Castro Valley, Calif.... Son of Dan and Melinda Wiley... Plans on majoring in Business... Has one sibling, Morgan... Lists meatloaf as his favorite food. Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total Belmont Baseball - page 25

14 8 PackyELKINS Junior Infielder 2008: Started in all 58 games for Belmont at shortstop...led Atlantic Sun conference in walks with 44...led team and finished tied for 10th in A-Sun for runs scored with 54...was fifth on team in doubles with 12...was successful in seven out of eight stolen base attempts...led team in sacrifice hits (4)...had 14 multi hit games and three multi-rbi contests...had career-long hitting streak of 13 games, the second-longest on team...had career-high four hits against Stetson on Apr had three walks in three games, the latest happening on Apr. 12 vs. Stetson...reached base at a percentage of.419 (39 for 93) as leadoff batter in inning...hit.323 (20 for 62) with runners in scoring position...gained an RBI in 10 for 17 chances (.588) with runners on third base and less than two outs. 2007: Played in 57 games on the season, starting in 54 of them... Had 53 hits with 31 runs scored, 21 walks and 29 RBI... Had a team high 14 sacrifice hits and four sacrifice flies... Was six for nine in stolen base attempts... Scored at least two runs in five games, the latest happening on May 9 against Tennessee... Had a season-high four hits and two home runs in that game... Had season-high three RBI in game against Gardner-Webb on March Had at least two walks on three occasions, the latest happening on May 26 against Jacksonville... Had at least two sacrifice hits on three occasions, the lastest happening on May 25 against Stetson... Had season-high seven assists against Vanderbilt on Mar 14. High School: Played for coach Jim Comis at Broughton High School... Led his team in batting average and homeruns... Was named to the all-conference team his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons... Served as team captain his senior year L/R Raleigh, N.C. Broughton HS Personal: Born Patrick Hanlon Elkins on November 6, Son of Brad and Mary Elkins... Has three brothers: Phil, Nick, and Kevin... Has two former teammates playing collegiate baseball... Lists Cal Ripken Jr. as his favorite athlete and a person he admires... Plans on majoring in business administration. Elkins Career Highs Hits: *4 (2x) vs. Stetson (4/13/08) Runs: 4 vs. Stetson (4/13/08) RBI: 3 at Gardner-Webb (3/30/07 SB:1 (13x) vs. Cumberland (4/16/08) Hitting Streak: 13 (4/4/08-4/20/08) *Most Recent Listed Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total Belmont Baseball - page 26

15 2008: Did not play 5 BrendanFRAZIER Junior Infielder R/R Little Rock, Ark. Pulaski Academy HS Personal: Born Joseph Brendan Frazier on October 3, Son of Randy and Sandra Frazier... Has two sisters, Andrea and Adrienne... Played football in high school and was a member of National Honor Society and student council... Plans on majoring in business administration. 2007: Played in one game... Lone game was against Middle Tennessee State on March 7. High School: Played for coach Blake Pizan at Pulaski Academy... Was named to the American Legion All-State team, and earned all-conference honors as team captain in Member of the 2003 state championship team and the and under USSSA National Championship team. Frazier s Career Highs Hits: -- Runs: -- RBI: -- SB: -- Hitting Streak: -- *Most Recent Listed Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total CameronHEATH Junior Pitcher R/R Jackson, Mo. Shawnee C.C. Junior College: Played for two seasons at Shawnee Community College under coach Greg Shepard...hit.327 with two homeruns and went 4-2 as a pitcher during freshman year...led team to over two-year career. Personal: Born Cameron Heath on May 23, 1988 in Cape Girardeau, Mo...son of Mitch and Christey Heath...plans to major in physical education and health...career objective is to become teacher and then education administrator...lists favorite athletes as Troy Glaus and Eli Manning...favorite book is Mental Game of Baseball...favorite foods are Chinese and Mexican...has one sibling, Jaci Belmont Baseball - page 27

16 2008: Played in 33 games and started in 10 of them...finished season with 15 hits with six runs scored and 10 total bases...hit lone home run of season on Apr. 13 against Stetson...had two RBIs against USC Upstate on Apr successfully advanced runners 11 out of 20 times for a percentage of : Played in 21 games and started in eight of them... Scored two runs and had six hits with one double... Had season-high two hits against Murray State on May 2. High School: Played for coach Keith Dickey at Antioch High School... Was named team most valuable player and RyanKINCHERLOW 1 Junior Outfielder R/R Antioch, Tenn. Antioch HS Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total earned second team all mid-state honors... Led team in batting average (.436), runs batted in (22), stolen bases, triples, and hits in Personal: Born David Ryan Kincherlow on July 3, 1988 in Nashville, Tenn.... Has one sibling, Deven (8)... Played football in high school, and has four former high school baseball teammates playing in college, including two at Lipscomb and one at Vanderbilt... Career objective is to coach a successful baseball program... Plans on majoring in physical education. Kincherlow s Career Highs Hits: 2 vs. Murray State (5/2/07) Runs:*1 (8x) vs. Gardner-Webb (5/21/08) RBI: 2 vs. USC-Upstate (Apr. 26, 2008) SB: -- Hitting Streak: *2 (4/25/08-4/26/08) *Most Recent Listed 2008: Started in 20 out of 39 games played...finished season with 15 hits, 18 total bases and nine RBIs...was successful in four out of five stolen base attempts...had season-high three total bases and two hits against Stetson on Apr had two multi-hit games...had career-high five game hitting streak...hit.400 as pinch hitter and.303 with runners in scoring position...had an RBI in three out of six opportunies with runners on third base and less than two outs. 2007: Played in two games, starting in one... Lone start came on Feb. 24 against Pittsburgh. MarkNOTH Junior Outfielder R/R Burr Ridge, Ill. Hinsdale Central High School Belmont Baseball - page 28 Noth s Career Highs Hits: *2 (2x) vs. Stetson (4/12/08) Runs: 2 vs. Stetson (4/12/08) RBI: 2 vs. FGCU (4/5/08) SB: 2 vs. Kennesaw State (3/21/08) Hitting Streak: 5 (4/4/08-4/13/08) *Most Recent Listed Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total High School: Played for coach Tom Dorrance and served as team captain at Hinsdale Central High School... Led his team in several offensive categories, including homeruns (9), batting average (.415), and runs batted in (34) in Named to all-area team after leading team to a sectional championship and record. Personal: Son of Janice and James Noth... Born Mark James Noth on September 25, Has three siblings: Kate (22), Gwynne (20), and Matt (15)...Also played football in high school and was student council president... Enjoys playing guitar, and lists Seinfeld as his favorite TV show... Plans on majoring in business administration.

17 4 DanielWAGNER Junior Infielder L/R China Grove, N.C. South Rowan HS 2008: Played in all 55 games played in season at second base...one of four players to finish with batting average above.300 at finished second in stolen bases (15)...placed in top-five for team in runs (37), hits (72), doubles (13) and total bases (95)...had a career-high four hits on two occasions, the latest taking place on Mar. 16 vs. North Florida...had 24 multi-hit games and nine multi- RBI games...finished season on seven-game hitting streak...hit.328 with the bases empty and reached base at a.308 percentage as the leadoff hitter of an inning...had an RBI in 10 out of 18 opportunities for a percentage of.556 with runners on third base and less than two outs...had a.439 success rate of advancing runners. 2007: Played in 51 games and started in 39 of them... Finished second on the team in batting average with Had 53 hits with seven doubles, 24 RBI, 23 runs scored and 62 total bases... Had lowest strikeout total for starter with Had season-high four hits, four RBI and five total bases against Jacksonville on March Also had four hits against Tennessee Tech on April Had season-high seven assists against Stetson on May 25 and Jacksonville on May 26. High School: Played for coach Lynn Williams at South Rowan High School... Led team in batting average, stolen bases, and homeruns in Batted.414 and was named team's most valuable player as a senior... Has five former teammates currently playing collegiate baseball. Personal: Son of Rocky and Julie Wagner... Born Daniel R. Wagner on July 12, Has three siblings: Chris (24), Jon (23), and Zach (12)...Enjoys playing guitar... Lists Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as his favorite TV show... Plans on majoring in music business. Wagner s Career Highs Hits: *4 (4x) vs. North Florida (3/16/08) Runs: *2 (9x) vs. Campbell (5/9/08) RBI: 4 vs. Jacksonville (3/17/07) SB: 2 vs. Tennessee Tech (3/11/08) Hitting Streak: 7 (4x) (5/15/08-5/24/08) *Most Recent Listed Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total Belmont Baseball - page 29

18 2008: Did not play : Made six appearances with four starts... Finished sesaon with a record of 1-1 and pitched 15.0 innings... Had 11 strikeouts on the season... Pitched a season-high 4.1 innings against Lambuth on Apr Also had a season-high five strikeouts with two assists in that contest. DaltonBELL Sophomore Pitcher R/R Crossville, Tenn. Cumberland Co. HS McMinn in the district tournament as a freshman... Enjoys writing and playing music... Plans on majoring in music business. High School: Played for coach Dean Darnall at Cumberland County High School... Led his team in wins his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons... Earned all-district honors in 2003, 2005, and Served as FCA president during school year. Bell s Career Highs IP: 4.1 vs. Lambuth (4/18/07) SO: 5 at Murray State (3/27/07) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 2 (3/30/07-4/6/07) Personal: Born Dalton Brady Bell on June 17, Son of David and Jean Bell... Father was an athlete at Austin Peay... Has one older sibling, Adrien Eubanks (23)... Lists his greatest sports thrill as beating powerhouse Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total Belmont Baseball - page 30

19 : Started in 32 out of 44 games played as catcher and designated hitter...finished season with 31 hits and 41 total bases...only had four errors and six passed balls for the entire season...had seven multi-hit games and three games with at least 2 RBIs...had career-high four game hitting streak... had a career-high three hits on two occasions, the latest against Cumberland on Apr had career-high six total bases against St. Louis on Feb. 22 in first-ever game for Belmont...reaches base at a.500 percentage (18 for 36) as leadoff hitter in an inning...gained an RBI in 7 out of eight opportunities (.875) with runner on third base and less than two outs...advanced runners in 29 out of 62 chances for a.468 percentage. High School: Played for coach Bill Brunner at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Tenn.... Served as team captain his senior year... He was also named to the All- Region team his final sesaon at Father Ryan... Helped VinnyCASHA Sophomore Catcher L/R Nashville, Tenn. Father Ryan HS lead team to Region championship in senior year. Personal: Born Vincent Joseph Casha on May 15, 1989 in Smyrna, Tenn.... Parents are Joseph and Connie Casha... Has two siblings, Victor (25) and Christina (21)... List greatest sports thrill as hitting two consecutive home runs in one game... Lists favorite athlete as Jason Varitek... Plans on majoring in Business. Casha s Career Highs Hits: *3 (2x) vs. Cumberland (4/16/08) Runs: *2 (5x) vs. Campbell (5/10/08) RBI: *2 (2x) vs. Campbell (5/9/08) SB: 1 vs. Kennesaw State (3/21/08) Hitting Streak: 4 (4/29/08-5/10/08) *Most Recent Listed Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total DerekHAMBLEN Sophomore Infielder R/R Plano, Texas Plano West High School 2008: Started in 55 out of 56 games played in season...finished in top-five on team for runs (38), hits (59), doubles (14), total bases (82) and slugging percentage (.402)...led the team in sacrifice hits (4) and was second in sacrifice flies (5)...had seven stolen bases...had 17 multi-hit games and seven multiple RBI games...finished season on team-long nine-game hitting streak...had a career-high three hits on three occasions, the latest taking place against ETSU on Apr had eight total bases against MTSU on Apr. 9...hit.351 (34 for 97) with runners on base and.322 (19 for 59 ) with runners in scoring position...got an RBI in 12out of15 chances with runner on third base and less than two outs. High School: Played baseball at Plano West in Plano, Texas. Personal: Born Derek Kyl Hamblen on Jan. 6, 1989 in Chattanooga, Tenn.... Parents are Dan and Regina Hamblen... Plans to major in Business Administration... Lists career goals as earning an MBA and playing major league baseball... Lists Jose Reyes as his favorite athlete... Has two siblings, A.J. and Coby... List scoring a touchdown in the Texas 5A high school playoffs in Texas Stadium as his greatest sports thrill. Hamblen s Career Highs Hits: *3 (3x) vs. Mercer (5/16/08) Runs: 3 vs. UT-Martin (4/29/08) RBI: *3 (3x) vs. ETSU (4/20/08) SB: 1 (7x) vs. Campbell (5/9/08) Hitting Streak: 9 (5/10/08-5/24/08) *Most Recent Listed Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total Belmont Baseball - page 31

20 JonIVIE 27 Sophomore Outfielder/Pitcher R/R Summertown, Tenn. Summertown HS 2008: Played in 16 games and started in six at centerfield...had two total bases against Lambuth on Apr. 8 with first career double...drew walks against St. Louis on Feb. 22 in first career-game and Tennessee-Martin on May 13...scored lone run of season against Campbell on May 9...reached base on tow out of six occasions as leadoff hitter in inning for.333 percentage. Assoc. All-State team selection. Personal: Born Jonathan Christopher Ivie on Sept. 22, 1988 in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.... Parents are Chris and Tammy Ivie... Plans to major in business... Hobbies include hunting, riding four-wheeler and going to the river... Career goal is to become a successful business owner... Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan... Lists greatest sports thrills as pitching a no-hitter in the 2006 TSSAA State Tournament and winning the 2007 American Legion World Series. High School: Attended Summertown High School in Summertown, Tenn.... Played under head coach Greg Burheson... Was named the District 12 MVP for the regular season and the tournament... Was named a Region 5-6 TBCA Showcase Selection... Named to the Tennessee All-Mid State third-team... Named to the TBCA All-State teams from Was an Tenn. Sports Writers Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total : Made 13 appearances, including one start as a pitcher...had secondlowest ERA among relievers (2.32)...pitched 31.0 innings and had 21 strikeouts to only four walks...lone save came against Mercer on May 16...batters only hit.204 with runners in scoring position and.143 with two outs...pitched a season-high five innings against nationally-ranked Vanderbilt on Apr had a career-high three strikeouts on four occasions, the latest happening on May 16 against Mercer. High School: Attended Hudson High School in Hudson, Wisc.... Played under head coach Ryan Huppert... Led team in batting average, hits and RBI... Named to All- State second team as a junior and first team as a senior... Was named to the All-Conference and All-District teams his junior and senior years... Was named team MVP his TylerGRASKEWICZ 26 Sophomore Pitcher/Outfielder R/R Hudson, Wisc. Hudson High School 2009 Belmont Baseball - page 32 senior year. Ivie s Career Highs Hits: *1 (2x) vs. Campbell (5/9/08) Runs: 1 vs. Campbell (5/9/08) RBI: -- SB: -- Hitting Streak: -- *Most Recent Listed Personal: Born Kerry Tyler Graskewicz on Nov. 3, Parents are Kerry and Beth Graskewicz... Has two siblings, Chase and Olivia... Member of the National Honor Society... Hobbies include skiing, snorkeling and tubing...favorite athletes are Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt and Albert Pujols. Graskewicz s Career Highs IP: 5.0 vs. Vanderbilt (4/23/08) SO: *3 (4x) vs. Mercer (5/16/08) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 2 (2x) (5/13/08-5/16/08) Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total

21 13 DaneSWINEHART Sophomore Pitcher/Utility R/R Lancaster, Ohio Lancaster High School 2008: Made 23 pitching appearances, including four starts...had second-lowest ERA for starter at recorded two saves...was one of only five pitchers to throw more than 50 innings at 50.2 IP...had 28 strikeouts...pitched a season-high 5.1 innings against Tennessee Tech on Apr had a career-high four strikeouts on two occasions, the latest happening on Apr. 2 against Murray State...made six appearances as a field player with two starts...had RBI against Lipscomb on Mar. 1. High School: Attended Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Ohio... Led the team in batting average, RBI, home runs, total bases and strikeouts as a pitcher... Named to the first-team All-Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) team his sophomore, junior and senior years... Named the OCC Player of the Year and to the All-Central District first : Started in 46 out of 49 games played as outfielder and pitcher...named to Atlantic Sun All-Freshman team...finished season with 44 hits, 34 runs scored and 65 total bases...had third-most stolen bases on the team with 12...drew 12 walks...had eight multi-hit games and three games with at least two RBIs...had career-high sixgame hitting streak...made sixteen appearances on the mound with 11 starts with one save...had second-most wins on the team with five...lowest ERA for starter at 3.94, which was the sixth-best in A- Sun... Pitched 61.2 innings and opponents batting average was.246, fifth-best in A-Sun...had 48 strikeouts as pitcher...batters hit only.200 against him with two outs and.211 with runners on base. High School: Played for coach Dave Schemmel at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa... Currently the career leader in home runs at Xavier... Had 12 home runs and an ERA of 1.53 in senior team as a senior. Personal: Born Steven Dane Swinehart, Jr. on Dec. 15, Parents are Steven and Terri Swinehart... Father played football as a quarterback for the University of South Carolina... Plans to major in Pre-Medicine or Pre-Dentistry... Hobbies include playing video games, cards and music... Favortite athletes are Roger Clemens, Larry Bird and Ken Griffey, Jr.... YEAR-BY-YEAR HITTING STATISTICS Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total YEAR-BY-YEAR PITCHING STATISTICS Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total NateWOODS Sophomore Infielder/Pitcher R/R Cedar Rapids, Iowa Xavier High School season... Helped lead team to State Championship his junior year and runner-up his senior season... Named to second team All-Metro and second team All-Conference in basketball. Personal: Born Nathan Thomas Woods on Mar. 28, Parents are Curt and Karen Woods...Has two siblings, Shelby (16) and Corbin (13)... Plans to major in Business... Lists greatest YEAR-BY-YEAR HITTING STATISTICS Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total YEAR-BY-YEAR PITCHING STATISTICS Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP Total Swinehart s Career Highs Hits: *1 (2x) vs. MTSU (2/28/08) Runs: -- RBI: 1 vs. Lipscomb (3/1/08) SB: -- Hitting Streak: -- IP: 5.1 vs. Tennessee Tech (4/22/08) SO: *4 (2x) vs. Murray State (4/2/08) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 2 (3/21/08-3/28/08) List greatest sports thrill as pitching a perfect game when he was 12. Wood s Career Highs Hits: *4 (2x) vs. Tennessee (5/7/08) Runs: *3 (2x) vs. North Fla. (3/16/08) RBI: *2 (3x) vs. Campbell (5/9/08) SB: 2 vs. UT-Martin (4/29/08) Hitting Streak: 6 (4/29/08-5/10/08) IP: 7.0 vs. USC Upstate (4/26/08) SO: *5 (5x) vs. Mercer (5/16/08) Scoreless Appearance Streak: 2 (4/2/08-4/5/08) sports thrill as being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers... Lists farorite athlete as Steve Nash... Lists career objective as playing Major League Baseball Belmont Baseball - page 33

22 2008: Started in 36 of 45 games played as catcher and outfielder...named to Atlantic Sun All-Freshman team...finished in top-5 for team in batting average (.292), walks (20) and onbase percentage (.399)...was successful in lone stolen base attempt...had nine multi-hit and five multiple RBI games...had career-long hitting streak of six games...hit.328 (20 for 61) with runners on base...reached base at a percentage of.364 as leadoff hitter of inning...hit.341 (15 for 44) with runners in scoring position...had career-high three hits on three occasions, the latest happening on Apr. 29 against Tennessee-Martin...had career-high three RBIs in two games, including contest at Tennessee on May 7...drew at least two walks in four games. MattZEBLO 29 Sophomore Catcher R/R Raleigh, N.C. Broughton High School High School: Attended Broughton High School in Raleigh, N.C.... Played under head coach Jim Comis... Holds career saves record at high school... Led team in RBI in junior year... Named to the All-Conference team in all three of his final years... Served as team captain and named MVP during senior year... Named to the Bobby Murray Invitational All-Tournament team in 2005 and Personal: Born Matthew Thomas Zeblo on March 3, Parents are Glenn and Sue Zeblo... Hobbies include golf, fishing and bowling... Was a member of the honor roll each year of high school... List career objective as playing major league baseball... Favorite athletes are Chipper Jones and Kobayashi... Has one sibling, Michael. Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP SF SH SB ATT Total Zeblo s Career Highs Hits: *3 (3x) vs. UT-Martin (4/29/08) Runs: *2 (4x) vs. UT-Martin (4/29/08) RBI: *3 (2x) vs. Tennessee (5/7/08) SB: 1 vs. North Florida (3/16/08) Hitting Streak: 6 (4/26/08-5/9/08) *Most Recent Listed 2009 Belmont Baseball - page 34

23 15 FrankADELMAN Freshman Pitcher L/L Nashville, Tenn. Montgomery Bell Academy High School: Played under coach Thomas Wims at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn. Personal: Born Francis Manning Adelman, Jr. on Aug. 10, 1989 in Nashville, Tenn...son of Frank and Kelly Adelman...plans to major in business management...cousin Chris Manning played for Belmont from career objective is to become a business manager...favorite athletes include relative Peyton Manning, Eric Berry and Jermain Taylor...favorite book is The Devil Forrest...favorite foods are steak and potatoes...has three siblings, Helen, McColl and Gray : Did not play. High School: Attended Briarcrest Christian High School in Eads, Tenn. RyanBAKER Freshman Pitcher R/R Collierville, Tenn. Briarcrest High School Belmont to multiple Atlantic Sun championships. Personal: Born Ryan Patrick Baker on June 30, 1989 in Collierville, Tenn.... Parents are Mark and Laurie Baker... Has one sibling, Lindsey (22)... Plans to major in Biology with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine... Favorite television shows are SportsCenter, American Gladiators and Family Guy... Hobbies include baseball, cars and video games... Career objective is to receive college degree and help lead 28 DylanCRAIG Freshman Outfielder L/L Signal Mountain, Tenn. Baylor School High School: Played under coach Gene Etter at The Baylor School...led tema in batting average junior and senior year, as well as stolen bases in his final year..named to All-State team and played in state tournament. and Family Guy...has one sibling, Evan. Personal: Born Dylan Hunter Craig on Oct. 15, 1989 in Chattanooga, Tenn...son of James and Shawn Craig...plans to major in pre-medicine...lists career objective as becoming orthopedic surgeon...favorite athlete was Lou Gehrig...favorite food is Japanese...lists favorite singers as Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash...person he admires the most is the Dali Lama...favorite television shows are House 2009 Belmont Baseball - page 35

24 GarrettFANCHIER Freshman Pitcher/Infielder R/R Lebanon, Tenn. Lebanon High School 6 High School: Played under Terry Slone at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Tenn...was named to the All- District team and named team MVP in senior season...was named the best pitcher on team in junior season. either comedies or action dramas...enjoys all types of food...career objective is to operate own business or become baseball coach. Personal: Born Charles Garrett Fanchier in Lebanon, Tenn...son of Brent and Terry Fanchier...has one sibling, Brock...hobbies include huniting, fishing and playing table tennis...favorite athlete is Nolan Ryan...favorite movies are BrendanFRENSLEY 14 Freshman Pitcher L/L Hendersonville, Tenn. Beech High School 2008: Did not play named the All-District left-handed Pitcher of the Year. High School: Attended Beech High School in Hendersonville, Tenn.... Played under head coach Greg Shelton... In senior season, set school record for shutouts and pitched one nohitter... Finished senior season with an ERA of 0.96 and five shutouts, both of which were in the top-ten in the state of Tennessee... Named Sumner County Pitcher of the Year, named to the All-District first team and was Personal: Born Brandon Craig Frensley on Aug. 17, 1989 in Hendersonville, Tenn.... Parents are Bill and Patti Frensley... Plans to major in Accounting... Has one sibling, Zach... List of hobbies include hunting and fishing... List career objective as becoming a CPA... Favorite athlete is John Smoltz... Lists greatest sports thrill as pitching eight scoreless innings in the Mickey Mantle World Series. MattHAMANN 25 Freshman Outfielder/Pitcher R/R Northbrook, Ill. Glenbrook North High School 2008: Did not play High School: Attended Glenbook North High School in Northbrook, Ill.... Played under head coach Barry Rupert... Served as captain of his team in senior season... Named to the All-Conference and All- Region Teams in 2006 and Led team in every hitting category... Hit three home runs in one game, a school record. Personal: Born Matthew Paul Hamann on Feb. 15, Parents are Sarah and Alan Hamann... Hobbies include playing baseball... Plans to major in business... Career objective is to play professional baseball... Favorite athletes are Ken Griffey, Jr. and Brian Urlacher... Lists greatest sports thrill as hitting three home runs in one game and pitching a one-hit shutout for his team to win Regionals Belmont Baseball - page 36

25 3 High School: Named to the All-Conference team as a junior and senior...named to All-State team as senior...led team to quarterfinal round of state tournament as a senior...holds school record for most wins in a season with nine...also ran on cross country team. Personal: Born Timothy William Hassett on Oct. 17, 1989 in Manchester, Mo...son of Robert and Lynn Hassett...plans to major in history...list favorite athletes as Albert Pujols and Michael Phelps...favorite food is pasta...favorite books are The Bible, 1984 and All The King's Men...has one brother, Chris. TimHASSETT Freshman Pitcher R/R Manchester, Mo. Parkway South High School : Did not play MitchellJOHNSON Freshman Catcher R/R Pensacola, Fla. West Florida High School High School: Attended West Florida High School in Pensacola, Fla.... Played under head coach Marc Conti. Personal: Born Mitchell Scott Johnson in Pensacola, Fla. on June 4, Parents are Mike and Lauren Johnson... Has two siblings, Christin (25) and Leanne (24)... Lists greatest sports thrill as going to the 2003 Alabama/Auburn football game... Favortie athletes are Torii Hunter and Tim Spooneybarger... Plans to major in exercise science. 30 High School: Played under Mack Hawks at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn...led team to state tournament in senior year. Personal: Born Phillip Mark Parsley on Sept. 6, 1989 in Murfreesboro, Tenn...son of Mark and Lisa Parsley...plans to major in biology...lists career goal as becoming orthopedic surgeon...favorite athlete is Chipper Jones...favorite books are Lonesome Dove, Pillars of the Earth and North and South...list favorite movies as Forrest Gump and Bull Durham...favorite foods are seak, chicken enchiladas and baked ziti...favorite singers are George Strait, Alan Jackson PhilipPARSLEY Freshman Outfielder R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn. Oakland High School and Brad Paisley...has one sibling, Claire Belmont Baseball - page 37

26 2008: Did not play. High School: Attended Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio... Played under head coach Ken Reed... Led team in batting average (.447), runs scored, on-base percentage, woaks, total hits and extra base hits... Served as team captain... Named to first-team All-FAVC his junior and senior years. TaylorRUSSELL 18 Freshman Outfielder R/R Loveland, Ohio Loveland High School Personal: Born Taylor H. Russell on Aug. 29, Parents are Randy and Heather Russell... Has one sibling, Graham... Plans to major in business... Hobbies include playing basketball and football... Favorite athletes are Ken Griffey, Jr., and Carson Palmer... List greatest sports thrill as winnin the FAVC championship his junior year in high school. High School: Played under Brad Fraiser at Shelbyville High School...named to All- District team from named to All-Midstate team in 2007 and hit.481 in junior season and.455 in senior year...led team to district championship in DrewTURNER 44 Freshman Infielder R/R Shelbyville, Tenn. Shelbyville High School Personal: Born Charles Andrew Turner on Oct. 23, 1989 in Shelbyville, Tenn...son of Roy and Lisa Turner...plans to major in business...favorite athletes are Ken Griffey, Jr., Eli and Payton Manning, Jose Reyes and John Smoltz...favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird...favorite foods are chicken fasitas and Skittles...favorite singers are Aaron Lewis and Kenny Chesney...has one sibling, Ryan Belmont Baseball - page 38