lakeland cc baseball media guide 2012-13
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Lakeland CC Baseball Media Guide for 2012-13 season.TRANSCRIPT
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ABout LAkELAnd A Message from the President…Welcome to Lakeland Community College, the first college in Ohio founded by a vote of the people. As a college, we take great pride in providing students with the education and training needed to earn a degree, start a career, upgrade job skills or complete the first two years of college education. In addition, it is essential for the college to provide students with opportunities to enhance their college experiences through participation in athletics or on-campus student organizations.
When it comes to athletics, Lakeland has an outstanding history of its teams and players performing at the highest level. Our coaches are top-notch and our student-athletes always strive for excellence on the field, on the court, and especially in the classroom.
Whether you are a participant or a spectator, thank you for supporting Lakeland’s intercollegiate athletic programs. Sit back and enjoy another exciting, fast-paced season!
Morris W. Beverage Jr., E.D.M. President
Scott M. Barlow, Athletic Director and Athletic Facility Manager
“Academic success for every student-athlete is the ultimate goal of the athletic department at Lakeland Community College,” says athletic director Scott Barlow. “We believe that success in athletics can support success in the classroom and, ultimately, a successful life.”
“At Lakeland, our athletic programs are designed to enhance an athlete’s academic experience by helping our students develop the critical life skills of time management, self-discipline, the ability to work within a team environment, and recognition of the need for personal improvement.”
“We are proud of the fact that we led the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference in academic award winners in 2008-09. We also had two NJCAA Academic All-Americans and an NJCAA Distinguished Academic All-American.”
Barlow was named Lakeland’s athletic director during the summer of 2000. He brought with him an extensive educational and practical background in teaching, coaching, and administration.
Barlow currently serves as the commissioner of the OCCAC and is the NJCAA Region XII women’s division director. He is also regional representative for the NJCAA Division II volleyball and women’s basketball poll and a member of several NJCAA standing committees including softball, swimming, and diving. He is the national chair of the NJCAA’s DII women’s basketball committee. Barlow was named OCCAC Athletic Director of the Year in 2002 and was selected as Co-Athletic Director of the Year in 2005.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from the State University of New York College at Cortland, where he was a four year varsity baseball player. He has two master’s degrees; one in physical education and health from Radford University and another in administrative supervision from the State University of New York – Plattsburgh. Barlow currently resides in Painesville Township with his wife, Jennifer, and three school age children who are active in a variety of sports.
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2011-12 Overall Record 21-29OCCAC Record 10-14OCCAC Finish SecondPlayers Returning Eight
Location Kirtland, OhioFounded 1967Enrollment 9,600Nickname LakersColors Blue & SilverAffiliation NJCAA Division IIRegion 12Conference OCCACPresident Dr. Morris W. Beverage Jr.Athletic Director Scott BarlowAssistant Athletic Director Patrick GordonAthletic Secretary Jeanne SudykWeb Site www.lakelandcc.edu/athleticsDepartment Phone (440) 525-7302Department Fax (440) 525-7636
Head Coach Howie KrauseAssistant Coach Greg GerlandAthletic Trainer Julie Phillips
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TEAM INFORMATION
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LAKELAND BASEBALL Numerical Roster ................................................................. 4 Team Photo ......................................................................... 4
COACHING STAFF Head Coach Howie Krause ................................................. 5 Assistant Coach Greg Gerland ............................................ 5
STUDENT-ATHLETES Returners .......................................................................... 6-8 Newcomers .................................................................... 9-12
SEASON OUTLOOK 2013 Preview ..................................................................... 13 OCCAC Opponent Guide .................................................. 13 2012 IN REVIEW Game-by-Game Results .................................................... 14 Individual Leaders ............................................................. 14 Team Statistics .................................................................. 14 Conference Honors ........................................................... 14 HISTORY & RECORDS All-Americans .................................................................... 15 Single Season Records ..................................................... 15 Career Records ................................................................. 15 Lakers Playing Professionally ........................................... 15 Lakers Who Were Drafted ................................................. 15
ADVERTISING INDEX Spectrum Energy Concepts, Inc. ...................................... 13
TEAM INFORMATION
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nuMERicAL RoStERNo. Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. B/t HometoWN / HigH scHool1 Anthony Labondano So. 6-0 180 P L/L Cleveland, Ohio / Vermilion5 Mike Sutkaytis Fr. 5-10 175 SS L/L Sagamore Hills, Ohio / Nordonia6 Aaron Bledsoe Fr. 5-10 175 C R/R Amherst, Ohio / Amherst Steele7 Tony Connacher Fr. 5-8 170 OF R/R Parma, Ohio / Holy Name8 Zach Popely Fr. 5-11 190 2B R/R Ashtabula, Ohio / Edgewood9 John Gora So. 5-11 190 P L/L Youngstown, Ohio / Western Reserve10 Mason Wisner So. 6-3 205 1B/P R/R Bay Village, Ohio / Bay11 Matt Wheeler So. 5-10 185 OF/P R/L New Philadelphia, Ohio / Indian Valley12 BlaineLang So. 5-11 180 P R/R Canfield,Ohio/Ursuline13 Justin Webb So. 5-9 170 SS/2B R/R Parma Heights, Ohio / Valley Forge15 Derek Rose Fr. 6-0 180 P/1B L/L Geneva, Ohio / Geneva16 Manny Garcia Fr. 6-3 210 P R/R Cleveland, Ohio / Lincoln-West17 Anthony Paone Fr. 5-11 215 C/1B R/R Canton, Ohio / Canton Central Catholic18 Giancarlo Saia So. 6-0 185 3B/2B L/R Mentor, Ohio / Lake Catholic19 Antonio Dozier So. 6-2 205 P/OF R/R Cincinnati, Ohio / Withrow20 Matt Hamons So. 6-1 205 CF/P L/L Willard, Ohio / Willard21 Brandon Easton Fr. 6-5 195 P L/L Rome, Ohio / Pymatuning Valley22 Matt Davidson Fr. 6-1 195 P R/R Markham, Ontario / Brother Andre23 Andrew Dito So. 5-10 180 C R/R Lorain, Ohio / Amherst24 Sean Mancino So. 5-7 175 OF/P R/R Youngstown, Ohio / Austintown Fitch28 Bobby Dragon Fr. 5-11 205 P/OF/1B L/L Ashtabula, Ohio / Edgewood30 Jake Stauffer Fr. 6-2 200 P L/L Youngstown, Ohio / Boardman31 Brian Kusey So. 6-3 155 P R/R St. Catharines, Ontario / Governor Simcoe32 Wil Shortreed So. 6-3 205 3B/P R/R Westlake, Ohio / Westlake33 Matt Clarke Fr. 6-6 240 P R/R Mentor, Ohio / Lake Catholic
Head Coach: Howie Krause (12th season)Assistant Coach: Greg Gerland (9th season)
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Greg Gerland enters his ninth year on the Lakeland coaching staff working as the pitching coach. After graduating from Euclid High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Cumberland University in Tennessee.
While at CU, he was a member of the Bulldog pitching staff. From there, he moved on to pitch for the Atlanta Braves minor league team during the 1995-96 season. In 1997, he became a pitcher in the Frontier League, while also serving as a coach.
Coach Gerland has been a Corporate Sales Auditor for Progressive Insurance for the past eight years. He currently resides in Eastlake.
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The 2013 season marks Coach Krause’s 12th year leading the Lakeland baseball program. He earned coach of the year honors in 2004 and 2005 after bringing conference titles to Lakeland. Prior to becoming the head coach, he served as an assistant under head coach Chris Mongiardo for one year.
Coach Krause has been an active baseball coach for 17 years, beginning in 1992 as head assistant at Division I Cleveland State University. He helped coach the Vikings through the 1995 season. He also served as the head coach of the Euclid Admirals in 1994 and 1995, winning the Division both years and earning consecutive trips to the World Series.
Since his early days of coaching, he has coached sixteen players to the professional level, including 2002 Lakeland pitcher Chris Steinborn, 2003 infielder Joe Rhomberg and 2003 outfielder Brad Coon.
As an Eastlake North High School graduate, Krause played under coach Spark Sankal. Coach Krause continued his education at Florida Southern, playing for Chuck Anderson and winning two National Championships with the Moccasins. Following his collegiate career, he bounced around the minor leagues for two seasons with the Mets and Twins orgainizations, learning from some of baseball's best coaches.
At Lakeland his biggest success has been placing his players into high profile four year schools when their time at Lakeland is finished. He and his wife Colleen reside in Concord Township.
Howie Krause12th Season
Greg GerlandNinth Season
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6-0 | 180cleveland, ohio
vermilion high School
Anthony
LABONDANO
2012: Appeared in 12 games, finishing second on the team in strikeouts (50) in 49 innings of work… Struck out a career-high eight batters while allowing just four hits in a 10-6 win over Owens on April 28.
High School: A three-time All-West Shore Conference selection at Vermilion High School... Two-time All-Ohio honoree and 2010 Division II Player of the Year... Recorded 97 strikeouts as a senior while posting a 0.43 ERA.
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5-11 | 190YoungStown, ohio
weStern reServe high School
John
GORA
2012: Two-time S.T.A.R. student-athlete... One of four Lakers, and the only freshman, to earn OCCAC All-Conference honors… Went 6-3 on the mound with a team-high 63 strikeouts and team-best 2.53 ERA... Fanned eight in a complete-game victory over Tri-C on March 23… Hurled a shutout against the Challengers on April 13.
High School: Named First Team All-Conference (Inter-Tri County League) as a pitcher through all four years... Set the record for most strikeouts in a season (110) and lowest ERA (1.10).
Personal: Played club baseball with North Coast Vipers and the Lorain County Ironmen... Son of Brenda and Joe LaBondano.
Major: Biology
Personal: Played club baseball with Roth Brothers and BB Rooners... Son of Rhonda and John Gora.
Major: Criminal Justice
AS A FRESHMANERA W-L APP ip H R ER BB SO5.88 3-6 12 49 50 51 32 48 50
AS A FRESHMANERA W-L APP ip H R ER BB SO2.54 6-3 10 60 45 27 17 24 63
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6-3 | 205BaY village, ohio
BaY high School
MASon
WISNER
2012: Named a S.T.A.R. student-athlete following the fall semester… Hit .274 in 106 at bats as a freshman first baseman… Finished the year with 29 hits, 20 RBI, 13 runs, five doubles, and one homerun… Struck out eight batters in 12 innings of work on the mound.
High School: Earned two varsity letters in both baseball and golf at Bay High School... Named First Team All-Conference in baseball and Second Team All-Conference in golf as a senior... Won districts as a junior and a tournament title with the golf team at Little Mountain.
Personal: Son of Teal and Brian Wisner.
Major: Education
AS A FRESHMANGP AVG AB h R 2B 3B HR RBI BB hBp oBp Sh SB-ATT42 .274 106 29 13 5 0 1 20 8 6 .350 3 1-2
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5-10 | 185new philadelphia, ohio
indian valleY high School
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2012: Named a S.T.A.R. student-athlete following the fall semester... Hit .373 in 67 at bats… Scored 17 runs and drove in nine with six doubles and one triple as a freshman outfielder… Also logged 12 innings on the mound, striking out seven and earning one win.
High School: A four-year letterman at Indian Valley High School... Won a World Series in 2008 and State Championship one year later... Also competed in football.
AS A FRESHMANGP AVG AB h R 2B 3B HR RBI BB hBp oBp Sh SB-ATT25 .373 67 25 17 6 1 0 9 10 2 .468 0 0-1
Personal: Volunteered at Indian Valley HS, repairing and rebuilding the baseball field... Played club baseball with American Legion Tuscarawas Panthers... Son of Jill and Dan Rose.
Major: Physical Education
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5-9 | 170parma heightS, ohio
valleY Forge high School
JuStin
WEBB
2012: Two-time S.T.A.R. student-athlete as a freshman... Saw action in 14 games as a pitcher and infielder… Recorded 10.2 innings on the mound with seven strikeouts… Also made 32 plate appearances, scoring six runs while driving in two.
High School: Earned Scholar-Athlete recognition at Valley Forge High School... Named Team MVP and All-Conference while guiding the team to a runner-up finish in the district (2009)... Selected as an all-star by the Greater Cleveland Baseball Coaches Association.
AS A FRESHMANGP AVG AB h R 2B 3B HR RBI BB hBp oBp Sh SB-ATT14 .156 32 5 6 0 0 0 2 4 0 .250 0 0-0
Personal: Played club baseball with the Cuyahoga County Riverdogs... Son of Lorrie and Rick Webb.
Major: Undecided
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6-1 | 205willard, ohio
willard high School
MAtt
HAMONS
2012: Medical redshirt
2011: Played one year at Malone University (NCAA Division III).
High School: A First Team All-Conference (Northern Ohio League) at Willard High School... Earned First Team All-District honors while being selected an All-Ohio All Star... Also competed on the football and basketball teams.
Personal: Played club baseball with Sandusky Legion Post 83... Son of Mary and Robert Hamons.
Major: Business
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5-10 | 180lorain, ohio
amherSt high School
AndREw
DITO
2012: Two-time S.T.A.R. student-athlete… Hit .303 and finished third on the team in hits (33), runs (21), and doubles (9).
High School: Played football and baseball at Amherst High School.
Personal: Played club baseball with the Lorain County Pirates... Volunteered at the Lorain History Museum and the Salvation Army... Worked as an instructor at baseball and football mini-camps for kids... Son of Michelle and Andrew Dito.
Major: Athletic TrainingAS A FRESHMANGP AVG AB h R 2B 3B HR RBI BB hBp oBp Sh SB-ATT44 .303 109 33 21 9 0 1 13 13 5 .395 2 0-1
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5-7 | 175YoungStown, ohio
auStintown Fitch high School
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MANCINO
2012: Named a S.T.A.R. student-athlete after the fall semester.
High School: Maintained a 3.1 GPA through four years at Austintown Fitch HS... Earned two letters and earned the Most Passionate Player award as a member of the baseball team... Also competed in basketball.
Personal: Volunteers with Toys for Tots... Son of Kim and Anthony Mancino.
Major: Athletic Training
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6-3 | 205weStlake, ohio
weStlake high School
wiL
SHORTREED
2012: Led the Lakers in homeruns with three in 93 plate appearances… Recorded 30 hits, 23 RBI, and 14 runs with a .323 batting average… Finished third on the team with a .406 on base percentage.
High School: Earned three varsity letters as a member of the baseball team at Westlake High School... A two-time First Team All-Southwest Conference selection and two-time Fielder of the Year... Also earned Second Team All-Conference recognition... Helped the
Demons win a trio of conference titles while being named team MVP, Hitter of the Year, and Pitcher of the Year.
AS A FRESHMANGP AVG AB h R 2B 3B HR RBI BB hBp oBp Sh SB-ATT34 .323 93 30 14 8 1 3 23 4 9 .406 0 0-1
Personal: Played club baseball with Diamond Sports and the Ohio Titans... Son of Meri and Chip Shortreed.
Major: Athletic Training
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nordonia high School
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High School: Earned first team all-conference honors as a senior and second team honors as a junior at Nordonia HS.
Personal: Played club baseball with the Nordonia Renegades and Ohio Longhorns… Son of Sue and Scott Sutkaytis.
Major: Business
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5-10 | 175amherSt, ohio
amherSt Steele high School
AARon
BLEDSOE
High School: Earned two varsity letters and the most improved player award as a member of the baseball team at Amherst Steele HS… Helped guide the Comets to a sectional and conference championship as a senior… Competed in the greater Cleveland baseball all-star game.
Personal: Played club baseball with the Lorain County Pirates... Son of Kim and Ted Bledsoe.
Major: Criminal Justice
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5-8 | 170parma, ohio
holY name high School
tony
CONNACHER
High School: Member of the National Honor Society at Holy Name HS… Named first team all-North Coast League in 2010 and ’11 while helping the Green Wave to a pair of district championships both years… Played on a regional championship team in 2011 which advanced to the state semifinals… Also competed as a member of the football team.
Personal: Son of Cindy and Dave Connacher.
Major: Athletic Training
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5-11 | 190aShtaBula, ohio
edgewood high School
ZAch
POPELY
High School: An honor roll student at Edgewood Senior HS… Named first team all-county in 2011 and 2012 while also garnering most improved player honors… Helped the Warriors win a conference championship in 2009… Also competed in basketball and golf.
Personal: Played club baseball with the Lake County Cougars and N.E.A.L. Post 743 Renegades… Volunteers as a coach at baseball and basketball camps… Son of Beth and John Popely.
Major: Biology
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Sophomore | pitcher
5-11 | 180canField, ohio
urSuline high School
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LANG
2012: Made 12 appearances on the mound including three starts at Grove City College, an NCAA Division III institution in Grove City, Pa.
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6-0 | 180geneva, ohio
geneva high School
dEREk
ROSE
High School: Graduated with honors from Geneva HS… A scholar-athlete and four-year letterman in baseball… Named to the honor roll and team MVP as a senior… Won a conference championship as a freshman.
Personal: Son of Patti and Daniel Rose.
Major: Finance
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FreShman | pitcher
6-3 | 210cleveland, ohio
lincoln-weSt high School
MAnny
GARCIA
High School: Named to the Merit Roll through all four years at Lincoln-West HS… Earned MVP honors in baseball while serving as a senior captain… Also competed in track.
Personal: Played club baseball with the Lake Erie Buckeyes… Son of Ramona Garcia.
Major: Health Studies
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FreShman | catcher
5-11 | 215canton, ohio
canton central catholic
Anthony
PAONE
High School: Earned three varsity letters in both baseball and football at Canton Central Catholic… Also a two-year letterman on the basketball team… Helped lead the baseball team to a regional final as a sophomore before winning a state championship as a junior… Led the county in batting average as a sophomore and RBIs as a senior.
Personal: Played club baseball with the Stark Coutny Terriers… Son of Tammy and Ron Paone.
Major: Education
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6-0 | 185mentor, ohio
lake catholic high School
GiAncARLo
SAIA
2012: Was one of just two true freshmen in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) to earn all-conference honors as an infielder for NCAA Division II Ashland University… Led the Eagles with 31 runs scored while hitting .284 in 49 starts.
High School: Earned first team all-area honors from the Plain Dealer and the News-Herald… Three-time all-conference selection and two-time all-district honoree at Lake Catholic HS.
Personal: Son of Maria and Anthony Saia
Major: Business
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6-2 | 205cincinnati, ohio
withrow high School
Antonio
DOZIER
2011: Played one year at Miami University – Hamilton.
High School: Named team MVP and player of the year at Withrow HS… Also competed on the basketball team.
Personal: Son of Adrianne Miller.
Major: Undecided
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FreShman | pitcher
6-5 | 195rome, ohio
pYmatuning valleY high School
BRAndon
EASTON
High School: Played basketball and baseball at Pymatuning Valley HS… Earned Honorable Mention Division III All-Ohio accolades in basketball… Named most improved player in baseball in 2009. Major: Undecided
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FreShman | pitcher
6-1 | 195markham, ontario, canada
Brother andre high School
MAtt
DAVIDSON
High School: Named baseball MVP at Brother Andre Catholic High School… Also competed in hockey.
Personal: Volunteered as a baseball coach with the Special Olympics… Son of Danielle and Michael Davidson.
Major: Criminal Justice
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5-11 | 205aShtaBula, ohio
edgewood high School
BoBBy
DRAGON
High School: Named to the honor roll through all four years at Edgewood Senior HS… Earned varsity letters in baseball, football, and basketball while being selected all-county honors in all three sports… Earned the Warrior of the Year award, the highest athletic honor at Edgewood… Won a conference championship with the baseball team as a freshman… Named Ashtabula County player of the year as a junior and linebacker of the year as a senior.
Personal: Played club baseball with Steve’s Sports and Neal Post 742
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FreShman | pitcher
6-2 | 200YoungStown, ohio
Boardman high School
JAkE
STAUFFER
High School: Named to the honor roll at Boardman HS… Helped guide the Spartans to back-to-back Federal League titles (2011-12).
Personal: Son of Bethany and Dave Stauffer.
Major: Accounting
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Sophomore | pitcher
6-3 | 155St. catharineS, ontario
governor Simcoe c.S.S.
BRiAn
KUSEY
High School: Attended Governor Simcoe Canadian Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Personal: Played club baseball with the Canadian Thunderbirds and the Ontario Blue Jays… Son of Lynne and Don Kusey.
Major: History
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6-6 | 240mentor, ohio
lake catholic high School
MAtt
CLARKE
High School: Named most valuable pitcher, first team all-conference, first team all-district, and first team all-region as a junior and senior at Lake Catholic HS… Won a conference championship and a pair of district titles with the Cougars… Also played two years of basketball.
Personal: Played club baseball with Team Ohio and the Chardon Blizzard… Volunteered at the Cleveland Food bank... Daughter of Debbie and Brian Clarke.
Major: Business
American Legion… Volunteers with multiple local charities including YMCA, St. Joseph Church, and American Red Cross… Son of Renee and George Dragon.
Major: Business
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OHIO COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (OCCAC) OPPONENTSCUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGELocation: Parma, OhioNickname: ChallengersColors: Red, White, & BlueHead Coach: Mike Zofka2012 Record: 27-252012 Record vs. Lakeland: 3-8
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGELocation: Perrysburg, OhioNickname: ExpressColors: Red & WhiteHead Coach: Devin Taylor2012 Record: 19-352012 Record vs. Lakeland: 6-3
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGELocation: Dayton, OhioNickname: Tartan PrideColors: Scarlet & GrayHead Coach: Steve Dinataman2012 Record: 44-142012 Record vs. Lakeland: 7-1
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GAME-BY-GAME RESULTSDATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE3/4 Guilford Technical CC W 4-13/4 Guilford Technical CC W 4-33/10 John Wood CC L 3-63/10 Camden County College W 4-23/11 Northampton CC W 6-43/11 Iowa Central CC L 3-93/13 Brunswick CC W 14-123/13 Brunswick CC L 9-103/15 Florence-Darlington Tech L 1-83/15 Florence-Darlington Tech L 5-73/16 Iowa Central CC W 4-0 3/16 Lackawanna College L 0-23/17 Parkland College L 0-43/17 Dean College W 7-13/23 Cuyahoga CC* L 0-23/23 Cuyahoga CC* W 4-2 3/24 Cuyahoga CC* W 8-43/24 Cuyahoga CC* W 4-33/27 Mercyhurst North East L 5-83/27 Mercyhurst North East L 0-133/30 Owens CC* L 3-43/30 Owens CC* L 3-63/31 Owens CC* L 1-43/31 Owens CC* L 1-54/5 Mercyhurst North East L 1-54/5 Mercyhurst North East L 3-114/6 Sinclair CC* L 5-104/6 Sinclair CC L 0-10 4/7 Sinclair CC* L 6-74/7 Sinclair CC* L 1-114/10 PotomacStateCollegeofWVU W 7-34/10 PotomacStateCollegeofWVU L 6-104/13 Cuyahoga CC* W 5-24/13 Cuyahoga CC* W 4-04/15 Cuyahoga CC* W 16-4 4/15 Cuyahoga CC* W 9-74/17 CC of Allegheny County-South W 6-54/17 CC of Allegheny County-South L 3-44/20 Sinclair CC* L 4-84/20 Sinclair CC* W 5-04/21 Sinclair CC* L 1-84/21 Sinclair CC* L 3-4 4/27 Owens CC* L 2-8 4/27 Owens CC* W 6-2 4/28 Owens CC* L 0-10 4/28 Owens CC* W 10-65/4 Cuyahoga CC W 9-15/4 Owens CC W 4-35/5 Cuyahoga CC L 2-55/6 Cuyahoga CC L 3-6
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Todd Queener
ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMJohn Gora Gabe GoldsberryAndy MitroffTodd Queener
CONFERENCE HONORS
TEAM STATISTICSAt-Bats .................................................................. 1,323Batting Average ...................................................... .278Hits .......................................................................... 368Runs ........................................................................ 208RBIs ......................................................................... 198Doubles ..................................................................... 66Triples ........................................................................ 20Homeruns .................................................................. 10Walks ........................................................................116Sacrifices ................................................................... 16Stolen Bases ............................................................. 34Wins ........................................................................... 21Strikeouts ................................................................. 264Innings Pitched ........................................................ 331
INDIVIDUAL LEADERSAt-Bats ............................Todd Queener ................. 163Batting Average ..............Todd Queener ................ .387Hits .................................Todd Queener ................... 63Runs ...............................Todd Queener ................... 31RBIs ................................Todd Queener ................... 33Doubles ..........................Andy Mitroff ....................... 10Triples .............................Todd Queener ..................... 4Homeruns .......................Wil Shortreed ...................... 3Walks ..............................Andrew Dito ....................... 13On Base Percentage ......Matt Wheeler .................. .468Sacrifices ........................Todd Queener ..................... 3 Mason Wisner ..................... 3Stolen Bases ..................Todd Queener ................... 16Wins ................................John Gora ........................... 6 Gabe Goldsberry ................. 6Strikeouts ........................John Gora ......................... 63Innings Pitched ...............Matt Palko ...................... 63.2ERA ................................John Gora ...................... 2.54
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INDIVIDUAL HITTING RECORDS (CAREER)
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING (SINGLE SEASON)Most Wins ...................................9................Tom Masterman (1991)Most Strikeouts ..........................91................Chris Steinborn (2002)Most Innings Pitched .................68................Chris Steinborn (2001)Best ERA (Min. 60 IP) .............. 0.83 .................... Chris Barks (1994)
INDIVIDUAL HITTING RECORDS (SINGLE SEASON)Best Batting Average ............... .528 ...................Aaron Cone (2003)Most Hits ....................................93 ....................Aaron Cone (2003)Most Doubles .............................26 ....................Aaron Cone (2003)Most Triples ................................8 .............. Brayan Cacique (2010)Most Walks ................................33 ......................Brad Coon (2002)Most RBIs ..................................72 ....................Aaron Cone (2003)Most Home Runs .......................14 .................. Aaron Morris (1990)Most Stolen Bases .....................49 ..................... Keith Haas (2004)Most Runs Scored .....................72 ............ Anthony Talanca (2003)
Best Batting Average ............... .446 ..............Kurt Snyder (1992-93)Most Hits ...................................141 .............. Aaron Cone (2003-04)Most Doubles .............................39 ............... Aaron Cone (2003-04)Most Triples ................................9 .................. Brad Coon (2002-03) 9 ..........Brayan Cacique (2009-10)Most Walks ................................49 .........Brayan Cacique (2009-10)Most RBIs ................................. 115 .............. Aaron Cone (2003-04)Most Home Runs .......................23 ........... John Beckwith (1986-87)Most Stolen Bases .....................82 .................Keith Haas (2003-04)Most Runs Scored ....................101 ....... Anthony Talanca (2003-04)
NJCAA ALL-AMERICANSAaron Cone .........................First Team ..................................... 2003Chris Steinborn ....................First Team ..................................... 2002Kurt Snyder ..........................First Team ..................................... 1993Tim Szalay ........................Second Team .................................. 1987Kyle Shaffer ........................Third Team .................................... 2008Brad Coon ..........................Third Team .................................... 2003Matt Hudik ..........................Third Team .................................... 1988Tommy Barnes ..............Honorable Mention .............................. 1988
Most Wins ..................................13..........Tom Masterman (1990-91)Most Strikeouts .........................146..........Chris Steinborn (2001-02)Most Innings Pitched ................129..........Chris Steinborn (2001-02)Best ERA (Min. 60 IP) .............. 1.24 ...............Chris Barks (1993-94)
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING (CAREER)
LAKERS PLAYING PROFESSIONALLYBrad Coon (2005)15th Round by the Anaheim Angels Currently playing for the Tampa Bay Rays AA affiliateMontgomery(Ala.)Biscuits
Ryan Dennick (2009)22nd Round by the Kansas City Royals Currently playing for the Kansas City Royals AA affiliateNorthwestArkansasNaturals
LAKERS WHO WERE DRAFTEDAl Alpaugh (1976) .....................Independent LeagueAl Bauman (1976) ................................ Detroit TigersBob Costa (1976) ......................... Cleveland IndiansRoger Begue (1977) .................. Kansas City RoyalsGary Leslie (1977)Paul Nozling (1987) ............................. Detroit TigersMatt Hudik (1988) ......................... Toronto Blue JaysShannon Penn (1989) ......................... Detroit TigersShawn Ramion (1989) ............ San Francisco GiantsJim Winters ................................. Chicago White SoxAaron Morris (1990) ...................... Cleveland IndiansChris Steinborn (2003) ................. Colorado RockiesJoe Rhomberg (2004) ................Joliet JackhammersBrad Coon (2005) ............................Anaheim AngelsRyan Dennick (2009) ................. Kansas City RoyalsSteve Junker (2009) ..................... Colorado Rockies
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Millington, Tennessee Trip Fri. March 1 .........vs. Parkland College (1-9) .....................10 a.m. Fri. March 1 .........vs. Southeastern CC (1-9 inn.) ..............3 p.m. Sat. March 2 ........vs. E. Oklahoma St. College (1-7) .....2:30 p.m. Sat. March 2 ........Muscatine CC (1-7) .............................6:30 p.m. Sun. March 3 ........Iowa Central CC (1-9) ............................... 1 p.m.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Spring Training Trip Sat. March 9 ........vs. N. Central Missouri College (1-7).....12 p.m Sat. March 9 ........vs. Delaware Tech CC (1-7) .....................3 p.m. Sun. March 10 .......vs. Northampton CC (1-7) .......................12 p.m. Sun. March 10 .......vs. Lackawanna College (1-7) ..................3 p.m. Tues. March 12 .......@ Florence Darlington Tech. (DH) .......... 1 p.m. Wed. March 13 .......vs. Spartanburg Methodist (1-7) ...........12 p.m. Wed. March 13 .......@ Brunswick CC (1-7) ...............................3 p.m. Fri. March 15 .......Lackawanna College (1-7) .......................12 p.m. Fri. March 15 .......John Wood CC (1-7) ...................................3 p.m. Sat. March 16 .......SUNY Adirondack (1-7) .............................9 a.m. Sat. March 16 .......Genesee CC (1-7).......................................12 p.m.
Wed. March 20 ......@ Marietta College (1-9) .........................3 p.m. Fri. March 22 ......@ Cuyahoga CC* (DH) ............................. 4 p.m. Sat. March 23 ......@ Cuyahoga CC* (DH) .............................. 1 p.m. Tues. March 26 ......@ Mercyhurst North East (DH) .............. 1 p.m.
Fri. March 29 ......@ Owens CC* (DH) .................................... 1 p.m. Sat. March 30 .....@ Owens CC* (DH) .................................... 1 p.m. WED. April 3 .........POTOMAC STATE COLLEGE (DH) ....... 1 P.M. FRI. April 5 .........SINCLAIR CC* (DH) ............................ 1 P.M. SAT. April 6 .........SINCLAIR CC* (DH) .......................... 12 P.M. Tues. April 9 ...........@ Univ. of Northwestern Ohio (DH) ..... 2 p.m. FRI. April 12 ........CUYAHOGA CC* (DH) ......................... 1 P.M. SAT. April 13........CUYAHOGA CC* (DH) ......................... 1 P.M. TUES. April 16........MERCYHURST NORTH EAST (DH) ..... 1 P.M. Fri. April 19 ..........@ Sinclair CC* (DH) ................................. 2 p.m. Sat. April 20.........@ Sinclair CC* (DH) ................................ 12 p.m. TUES. April 23 ......HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY (DH) ......... 1 P.M. Wed. April 24 .........Erie CC (DH) ............................................... 2 p.m. FRI. April 26 ......OWENS CC* (DH) ................................ 1 P.M. SAT. April 27 .......OWENS CC* (DH) ................................ 1 P.M. Tues. April 30 ........@ Kellogg CC (DH) ..................................... 1 p.m.
Postseason Fri. May 3 ............Sub-District Tournament ......... Kirtland, Ohio Fri. May 10 ...........District Championships ... Battle Creek, Mich. Sat. May 25 ..........NJCAA Division II World Series ......Enid, Okla.
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