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Myrtle Beach Super Regional

Sean Stires — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:54:12 +0000

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So. Carolina Faces Virginia/Oklahoma Winner At CWS

Another national seed is gone. South Carolina beat #4 national seed 10-9 Sunday in Myrtle Beach, SC to cap a 2-0

Christian Walker's 8th inning home run helped South Carolina cap its two game sweep.

series sweep and clinch a spot in the College World Series. The Gamecocks are headed to Omaha for the first time since 2004. Click the links below for more details.

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Best 2-of-3 Super Regional Series
(CC’s Super-Regional Home Page)

• Saturday – 12 ET (ESPNU)
South Carolina 4, at Coastal Carolina 3
Final Stats | SC Recap | CC Recap (w/ quotes)
Photos (SC) | Quotes (SC)

• Sunday – 1 ET (ESPN)
FINAL: South Carolina 10, Coastal Carolina 9 | Final Stats
CAR Recap | CC Recap

* South Carolina wins series (2-1)

CB360 Podcast interview with South Carolina’s Blake Cooper (from earlier this season).
CB360 Podcast interview with Coastal Carolina’s Rico Noel (recorded after Regionals).

THE SKINNY …

COASTAL CAROLINA (#4 National Seed)
(55-8 … 25-0/1st Big South … Big South Tournament champs)
Super-Reg. Notes | Roster | 2010 Stats | Media Guide | Quick Facts (preseason)
Big South Conf. info. – Homepage | Weekly Release | Conference Stats

Over the past four seasons, no team has won more games than Gary Gilmore and Coastal Carolina. Including last weekend’s 4-1 Regional showing, the Chanticleers have won 202 games from 2007-present. Arizona State is right behind with 198 victories. Gilmore has taken players that were on other teams’ “B” lists and turned Coastal into a national player. The one thing missing from his resume is a trip to the College World Series.

The Chants are a rare combination of speed and power, with 107 home runs and 160 stolen bases. They are thought to be the only DI team to top 100 HRs and 150 SBs in the same season. Rico Noel (podcast link above) leads the nation with 56 swipes, while Scott Woodward has 54. Noel also has 11 home runs (including a walk-off shot to beat the College of Charleston in the Regional, with CC facing elimination) – making him one of six Chants with double-digit dingers. Catcher Jose Iglesias leads the way with 16 HR and 78 RBI.

The pitching is good, too, with jr. LHP Cody Wheeler (3.59 ERA; 12-0 record) and so. RHP Anthony Meo (2.63; 13-2) leading the rotation, backed by Ryan Connolly (2.08l 3-0), Austin Fleet (2.53; 8 saves; 6-1) and Matt Rein (2.70; 2 SV; 7-0) out of the bullpen.

Myrtle Beach Regional (CC results)
(1) Coastal Carolina 6, (4) Stony Brook 0 | Final Stats
CC Recap | SB Recap

(2) College of Charleston 16, (1) Coastal Carolina 6 | Live Stats
CofC Recap | CC Recap | Quotes

(1) Coastal Carolina 25, (4) Stony Brook 7 (elim. game) | Final Stats
CC Recap | SB Recap

(1) Coastal Carolina 8, (2) College of Charleston 7 | Final Stats
CC Recap | CofC Recap

(1) Coastal Carolina 11, (2) College of Charleston 10 (10 inn.) | Final Stats
CC Recap (w/ video highlights) | CofC Recap

Awards/Honors:
• Jim Birmingham (LHP; Sr./Jr.) – 33rd-round MLB draft pick (S.F. Giants)
• Daniel Bowman (OF; So.) – Big South Tournament MVP
• Ryan Connolly (RHP; Fr.)– Freshman All-American (Collegiate Baseball) … 2nd team all-Big South
• Austin Fleet (RHP; 5th-Yr. Sr.) – 16th-round MLB draft pick (S.F. Giants)
• Chance Gilmore (OF; 5th-Yr.-Sr.) – 25th-round MLB draft pick (L.A. Dodgers) … Big South All-Tournament Team
• Gary Gilmore – Big South Coach of the Year
• Keith Hessler (LHP; Jr./So.) – 28th-round MLB draft pick (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• Jose Iglesias (C; Sr.) – Johnny Bench Award Finalist … 1st team all-Big South
• Tommy LaStella (2B; Jr./So.) – 1st team all-Big South
• Anthony Meo (RHP; So.) – 2nd team All-American (Collegiate Baseball) … Big South Pitcher of the Year … Big South All-Tournament Team
• Taylor Motter (SS; So.) – 1st team all-Big South … NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Rico Noel (CF; Jr.) – 5th-round MLB draft pick (San Diego Padres) … 1st team all-Big South … NCAA Regional MVP
• Cody Wheeler (LHP; Jr.) – 2nd team All-American (Collegiate Baseball) … 5th-round MLB draft pick (Arizona Diamondbacks) … 1st team all-Big South … NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Rich Witten (DH; Jr./So.) – NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team … Big South All-Tournament Team
• Scott Woodward (3B; Jr.) – 15th-round MLB draft pick (Oakland A’s) … 1st team all-Big South … NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team

• • •

The Gamecocks became Omaha regulars from 2002-2004, but Ray Tanner’s squad hasn’t been back to Rosenblatt since that three-year stretch.

South Carolina doesn’t have nearly the eye-popping offensive numbers that Coastal Carolina boatss, but Jackie Bradley, Jr. (.367, 11 HR, 49 RBI) is one of eight SC players who have hit at least seven home runs. Whit Merrifield has 12 HR, while Adrian Morales leads the Gamecocks with 52 RBI.

Pitching is the strength of a team that was in the conversation for a national seed before going 0-2 at the SEC Tournament. Senior RHP Blake Cooper (podcast link above) is 11-1 with a 2.75 ERA. He is one of five Gamecock hurlers who have pitched at least 23 innings and have an ERA below 3.00. Cooper is only 5-10, but he has a bulldog mentality in the mold of former Cy Young Winner David Cone.

Columbia Regional (SC results)

(1) South Carolina 9, (4) Bucknell 5 | Final Stats
SC Recap | BUCK Recap

(1) South Carolina 9, (3) The Citadel 4 | Final Stats
SC Recap | CIT Recap | Photos | Postgame Blog

(1) South Carolina 10, (2) Virginia Tech 2 | Final Stats
SC Recap | VT Recap

Awards/Honors:
• Parker Bangs (RHP/UTIL; Jr.) – 31st-round MLB draft pick (K.C. Royals)
• Jackie Bradley, Jr. (CF; So.) – 2nd team all-SEC … SEC All-Drefensive Team … NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Blake Cooper (RHP; Sr.) – 3rd team All-American (Collegiate Baseball) … 12th-round MLB draft pick (Arizona Diamondbacks) … 1st team all-SEC … NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Sam Dyson (RHP; Jr.) – 4th-round MLB draft pick (Toronto Blue Jays)
• Kyle Enders (C; Sr.) – NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Bobby Haney (SS; Sr.) –22nd-round MLB draft pick (S.F. Giants)
• Evan Marzilli (LF; Fr.) – SEC All-Freshman Team … NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Whit Merrifield (RF/IF; Jr.) – 9th-round MLB draft pick (K.C. Royals)
• Adrian Morales (3B; Jr.) – NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Steven Neff (LHP; So.) – 23rd-round MLB draft pick (K.C. Royals)
• Matt Price (RHP; Fr.) – Freshman All-American (Collegiate Baseball) … 2nd team all-SEC … SEC All-Freshman Team
• Jordan Propst (RHP; Sr.) – 49th-round MLB draft pick (K.C. Royals)
• Brady Thomas (DH; Sr.) – NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
• Christian Walker (1B; Fr. ) – SEC All-Freshman Team
• Scott Wingo (2B; Jr.) – SEC All-Drefensive Team

Myrtle Beach Super Regional

TEAM	RECORD	CONF.	BA	Runs/ Gm.	HR	Slg%	OBP	SB-Att.	Fld%	ERA	CG	SV	K	BB	Opp. BA
Coastal Carolina	55-8	Big South	.326	9.3	107	.555	.418	160-196	.970	3.51	2	14	518	216	.246
South Carolina	45-15	SEC	.302	7.5	89	.495	.395	45-66	.974	3.53	4	14	553	197	.229

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College Baseball 2010 Stats Leaders-April 1

Sean Stires — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:39:56 +0000

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Here’s the latest “unofficial” look at college baseball’s national stats leader as of Thursday, April 1.

J.D. Ashbrook

HOME RUNS

1. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech 14

2. J.D. Ashbrook-Morehead St. 12

2. Wes Cunningham-Murry St. 12

2. Chris Duffy-Central Florida 12

2. Ben Harty-New Mexico St. 12

2. Peter O’Brien-Bethune-Cookman 12

7. Jordan Ballard-VMI 11

7. Michael Choice-UT Arlington 11

7. Mac Doyle-Wofford 11

7. Paul Hoilman-East Tennessee St. 11

7. Kyle Parker-Clemson 11

Jake Overstreet

RBIs

1. Jake Overstreet-South Alabama 48

2. Chris Duffy-Central Florida 47

3. Jacob Tanis-Mercer 43

4. Danny Brock-St. Louis 42

5. Sam Eberle-Jacksonville St. 41

5. Drew Lee-Moorehead St. 41

7. Ben Harty-New Mexico St. 40

7. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech 40

9. Kyle Blackburn-Georgia Southern 39

9. Nate Woods-Belmont 39

Sean Toole

BATTING AVERAGE

1. Sean Toole-Pittsburgh .508 (31-61)

2. Matt Szczur-Villanova .500 (41-82)

3. Chris Benson-Utah Valley .494 (41-83)

4. Garret Bivone-UT Pan American .492 (30-61)

5. Kevin Tokarski-Illinois State .487 (38-78)

6. Justin Bencsko-Villanova .485 (32-66)

6. Chris Duffy-Central Florida .485 (49-101)

8. Ryan Rivers-Charlotte .471 (41-87)

9. Adam Doleac-Southern Mississippi .468 (29-62)

10. Dom Hayes-West Virginia .460 (40-87)

A.J. Kirby-Jones

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE

1. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech 1.023

2. Chris Duffy-Central Florida .980

3. Wes Cunningham-Murray State .930

4. Paul Hoilman-East Tennessee State .910

5. Mac Doyle-Wofford .879

6. Zack MacPhee-Arizona State .865

7. Jacke Healey-Youngstown St. .857

8. Ryan Rivers-Charlotte .851

9. Kevin Tokarski-Illinois State .846

10. Chace Perkins-New Mexico State .845

Brian Harris

ON-BASE PERCENTAGE

1. Brian Harris-Vanderbilt .595

2. Kevin Tokarski-Illinois State .592

3. Justin Bencsko-Villanova .584

3. Vincent Mejia-UT Pan American .584

5. Chad Salem-Manhattan .582

6. Brock Stassi-Nevada .578

7. Nate Roberts-High Point .577

8. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech .573

9. Taylor Dugas-Alabama .570

10. Dan Gulbransen-Jacksonville .568

Merrill Kelly

WINS

1. Corey Baker-Pittsburgh 6

1. Gerrit Cole-UCLA 6

1. D.D. Hanks-South Alabama 6

1. Merrill Kelly-Arizona State 6

1. Josh Schneider-Morehead State 6

1. Asher Wojciechowski-The Citadel 6

Matt Andress-Appalachian State 5

Trevor Bauer-UCLA 5

Jake Borup-Arizona State 5

Bryant Cotton-St. Louis 5

Ryan Daniel-Liberty 5

Matt Davenport-William & Mary 5

Brandon Efferson-Southeastern Louisiana 5

Mike Gipson-Florida Atlantic 5

Cole Green-Texas 5

Kyle Hunter-Kansas State 5

Justin Jones-California 5

Keegan Linza-Liberty 5

Brandon Love-Mercer 5

Nick Montgomery-Middle Tennessee State 5

Alex Panteliodis-Florida 5

Marcus Pointer-Pacific 5

David Rowse-Pacific 5

Thomas Royse-Louisville 5

Matt Shelton-Sam Houston State 5

John Stilson-Texas A&M 5

Paul Tremlin-Cal State Northridge 5

Brandon Williamson-Dallas Baptist 5

Alex Wimmers-Ohio State 5

Barret Loux

Strikeouts

1. Asher Wojciechowski-The Citadel 59

2. Barret Loux-Texas A&M 58

3. Trevor Bauer-UCLA 56

3. Gerrit Cole-UCLA 56

3. Taylor Jungmann-Texas 56

6. Noe Ramirez-Cal State Fullerton 53

7. Jason Mitchell-UT Arlington 52

8. D.D. Hanks-South Alabama 51

8. Luke Irvine-Northwestern (LA) State 51

10. Tanner Peters-UNLV 50

Chad Sheppard

SAVES

1. Matty Ott-LSU 9

1. Kevin Arico-Virginia 9

3. Chad Sheppard-Northwestern State 7

3. Jordan Swagerty-Arizona State 7

5. Wes Alsup-Tennessee Martin 6

Adam Cimber-Washington 6

Chris Dennis-Portland 6

Chris Franklin-Southeastern Louisiana 6

Tyler Gebler-Rutgers 6

Dan Gentzler-Maryland 6

John Ivie-Belmont 6

Chris Patterson-Appalachian State 6

Brooks Pinckard-Baylor 6

Ryne Purcell-Eastern Kentucky 6

Chance Ruffin-Texas 6

Lex Rutledge-Samford 6

Seth Simmons-East Carolina 6

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College Baseball 2010 Statistics Leaders-March 25

Sean Stires — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:40:38 +0000

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An Unofficial 2nd Look At The National Leaders

The NCAA won’t release its official statistics leaders until after the conclusion of the Final Four, so here’s our “unofficial” look at some individual category leaders. Pitching Statistics are still a little hard to qualify, so for now we’re sticking with wins, saves and strikeouts. We’ve added slugging percentage, on-base percentage and a “Triple Crown Watch” this week to the offensive categories.

(Stats as of March 25, 2010)

Corey Baker

Wins

These Pitchers Are Tied With 5 Victories

Matt Andress-Appalachian State

Corey Baker-Pittsburgh

Aaron Barrett-Mississippi

Jake Borup-Arizona State

Gerrit Cole-UCLA

Ryan Daniel-Kansas State

Brandon Efferson-Southeastern Louisiana

Merrill Kelly-Arizona State

Brandon Love-Mercer

Alex Panteliodis-Florida

Marcus Pointer-Pacific

Josh Schneider-Morehead State

Brandon Williamson-Dallas Baptist

Alex Wimmers-Ohio State

Asher Wojciechowski-The Citadel

Gerrit Cole

Strikeouts

1. Taylor Jungmann – Texas 51

2. Gerrit Cole – UCLA 49

3. Asher Wojciechowski – The Citadel 48

4. Trevor Bauer – UCLA 47

4. Barret Loux – Texas A&M 47

6. Jason Mitchell – UT Arlington 43

7. Tanner Peters – UNLV 44

8. Daniel Bibona-UC Irvine 43

8. Danny Hultzen – Virginia 43

8. Ryan Fraser – Memphis 43

Matty Ott

Saves

1. Matty Ott-LSU 8

2. Kevin Arico-Virginia 7

2. Chad Sheppard-Northwestern State 7

2. Jordan Swagerty-Arizona State 7

5. Chris Patterson-Appalachian State 6

5. Seth Simmons-East Carolina 6

7. Wes Alsup-Tennessee Martin 5

Chris Dennis-Portland 5

Austin Fleet-Coastal Carolina 5

Chris Franklin-Southeastern Louisiana 5

John Ivie-Belmont 5

Drew Mahaffey-The Citadel 5

Daniel Ottone-Western Carolina 5

Brooks Pinckard-Baylor 5

Ryne Purcell-Eastern Kentucky 5

Mikel Rodenberg-High Point 5

Chance Ruffin-Texas 5

Lex Rutledge-Samford 5

John Soldinger-Manhattan 5

Garrett Bivone

Batting Average

1. Garrett Bivone-UT Pan American .531 (26-49)

2. Chris Duffy-Central Florida .530 (44-83)

3. Matt Szczur-Villanova .529 (37-70)

4. Justin Bencsko-Villanova .527 (29-55)

5. Mark Hill-George Mason .517 (41-60)

6. Sean Toole-Pittsburgh .509 (27-53)

7. Matt Dittman-Illinois .500 (22-44)

7. David Popkins-UC Davis .500 (21-42)

9. Chris Benson-Utah Valley .492 (31-63)

10. Brandon Padula-Maryland .486 (36-74)

A.J. Kirby-Jones

Home Runs

1. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech 13

2. Chris Duffy-Central Florida 12

3. Ben Harty-New Mexico State 11

4. Mac Doyle-Wofford 10

Paul Hoilman-East Tennessee St. 10

Phil Wunderlich-Louisville 10

Pat Biserta-Rutgers 10

Danny Brock-St. Louis 10

J. D. Ashbrook-Morehead State 10

Kyle Parker-Clemson 10

Chris Duffy

RBIs

1. Chris Duffy-Central Florida 40

2. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech 39

2. Drew Lee-Morehead State 39

4. Ben Harty-New Mexico State 38

4. Jacob Tanis-Mercer 38

6. Danny Brock-St. Louis 36

6. Sam Eberle-Jacksonville State 36

6. Nate Woods-Belmont 36

6. Joe Leonard-Pittsburgh 36

10. Connor Powers-Mississippi St. 34

10. Paul Karmas-St. John’s 34

Mac Doyle

Slugging Percentage

1. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech 1.155

2. Chris Duffy-Central Florida 1.120

3. Mac Doyle-Wofford 1.000

4. Paul Hoilman-East Tennessee St. .959

5. Jacke Healey-Youngstown State .950

6. Zack MacPhee-Arizona State .922

7. Brandon Hairston-Norfolk State .909

8. Ryan Soares-George Mason .908

9. Wes Cunningham-Murray State .897

10. T.J. Blanton-Bowling Green .895

Brian Harris

On-Base Percentage

1. Justin Bencsko-Villanova .613

2. Brian Harris-Vanderbilt .608

2. Nate Roberts-High Point .608

4. Taylor Dugas-Alabama .607

5. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech .606

6. Chad Salem-Manhattan .602

7. Mark Hill-George Mason .600

8. Alan Denman-Campbell .595

9. Vincent Mejia-UT Pan American .587

10. David Popkins-UC Davis .585

Chris Duffy

Triple Crown Watch

Chris Duffy-Central Florida

BA: .530 #2

HR: 12 #2

RBI: 40 #1

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College Baseball 2010 Statistics Leaders-March 19

Sean Stires — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:52:08 +0000

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An Unofficial Look At The National Leaders

PS-Don’t look now, but there are a couple early Triple Crown candidates!

Justin Bencsko

Batting Average

1. Justin Bencsko-Villanova .558 (24-43)

2. Kevin Tokarski-Illinois State .551 (27-49)

3. Mark Hill-George Mason .537 (22-41)

4. Chris Duffy-Central Florida .529 (37-70)

5. Brandon Padula-Maryland .518 (29-56)

6. B.J. LaRosa-Bucknell .509 (27-53)

7. Chad Salem-Manhattan .500 (19-38)

7. Zach Macphee-Arizona State .500 (27-54)

7. Garrett Bivone-UT Pan American .500 (18-36)

10. Carlos Alonso-Delaware .491 (27-55)

Chris Duffy

RBIs

1. Chris Duffy-Central Florida 35

2. Ben Harty-New Mexico St. 33

2. Joe Leonard-Pittsburgh 33

4. Connor Powers-Mississippi St. 32

4. Jake Overstreet-So. Alabama 32

6. Jacob Tanis-Mercer 31

7. Danny Brock-St. Louis 30

7. Sam Roberts-VMI 30

7. Thomas Carroll-Mercer 30

10. Jeff Schaus-Clemson 29

Danny Brock

Home Runs

1. Chris Duffy-Central Florida 11

2. Danny Brock-St. Louis 9

2. Mike Sodders-New Mexico State 9

2. A.J. Kirby-Jones-Tennessee Tech 9

5. Ryan Aguayo-New Mexico St. 8

5. Stephen Yarrow-San Francisco 8

5. Paul Hoilman-East Tenn. State 8

5. Ben Harty-New Mexico St. 8

5. Connor Powers-Mississippi St. 8

5. Kyle Parker-Clemson 8

5. Jordan Ballard-VMI 8

Taylor Jungmann

Strikeouts

1. Taylor Jungmann-Texas 43

2. Gerrit Cole-UCLA 41

2. Tanner Peters-UNLV 41

4. Jason Mitchell-UT Arlington 38

5. Trevor Bauer-UCLA 38

6. Barret Loux-Texas A&M 37

6. Asher Wojciechowski-The Citadel 37

8. Shawn Tolleson-Baylor 36

9. Andrew Kittredge-Washington 35

10. Cody Martin-Gonzaga 35

Matt Andress

Wins

The Following 18 Pitchers Are All Tied With 4 Victories

Matt Andress-Appalachian State

Corey Baker-Pittsburgh

Jake Borup-Arizona State

Gerrit Cole-UCLA

Ryan Daniel-Kansas State

Brandon Efferson-Southeastern Louisiana

Cole Green-Texas

D.D. Hanks-South Alabama

Merrill Kelly-Arizona State

Brandon Love-Mercer

Alex Panteliodis-Florida

Marcus Pointer-Pacific

Dayne Quist-UC Davis

Cameron Selik-Kansas

John Stilson-Texas A&M

Brandon Williamson-Dallas Baptist

Asher Wojciechowski-The Citadel

Pete Woodworth-Florida Gulf Coast

Kevin Arico

Saves

1. Kevin Arico-Virginia 6

1. Matty Ott-LSU 6

1. Chris Patterson-Appalachian State 6

1. Jordan Swagerty-Arizona St. 6

5. Wes Alsup-UT Martin 5

5. Austin Fleet-Coastal Carolina 5

5. Drew Manhaffey-The Citadel 5

5. Bruce Pinckard-Baylor 5

5. Ryne Purcell-Eastern Kentucky 5

5. Mikel Rodenberg-High Point 5

5. Chance Ruffin-Texas 5

5. Chad Sheppard-Northwestern St. 5

5. Seth Simmons-East Carolina 5