Edward Waters, Alabama State #1 in 2017 HBCU Preseason Black College Nines Baseball Polls

LUBBOCK, Texas -- A year after ending the 2016 season with the number one poll ranking, Alabama State University opens the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Black College Nines’ 2017 Large School Preseason Baseball Poll for the second year in a row ranked number one.

Alabama State, one of six Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) teams in the top ten, is joined by No. 4 Jackson State University, No. 6 Grambling State University, No. 7 Texas Southern University, No. 8 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and No. 10 Southern University.

Florida A&M University, the 2016 final poll third place finisher, opens the season ranked No. 2 and is one of four Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) teams in the preseason top 10 poll. Other conference members include No. 3 Bethune Cookman University, No. 5 Norfolk State University and No.10 North Carolina Central University rounds out the BCN large school division representing NCAA Division I baseball programs.

Edward Waters College concluded last season with the number two ranking and by virtue of one more first place vote, sits atop the HBCU preseason poll this year. The Tigers of EWC was the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) regular season champion and then competed in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) tournament.

The rest of the small school poll, made up of NCAA Division II, Division III and NAIA schools, includes No. 2 West Virginia State University, No. 3 Winston-Salem State University, No. 4 Benedict College, No. 5 Miles College, No. 6 Claflin University, No. 7 Selma University, No. 8 Paine College, No. 9 Stillman College and No. 10 Jarvis Christian University.

Please note… in cases of a tie, the higer ranking was determined by first place votes

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For a preview of all the large school baseball programs, please click here and for all the small school baseball programs, please click here.

2017 HBCU Large School Preseason Poll
No. School Conference Points * 2016 W-L
1 Alabama State University SWAC 216 (16) 38-15
2 Florida A&M University MEAC 165 (3) 31-21
3 Bethune-Cookman University MEAC 165 (2) 29-25
4 Jackson State University SWAC 133 34-25
5 Norfolk State University MEAC 127 29-21
5 Grambling State University SWAC 103 22-27
7 Texas Southern University SWAC 96 (2) 23-26
8 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff SWAC 91 22-25
9 North Carolina Central MEAC 62 25-30
10 Southern University SWAC 45 14-32
* Indicates number of first place votes

2017 HBCU Small School Preseason Poll
No. School Conference Points * 2016 W-L 

1 Edward Waters College GCAC 160 (7) 31-13
2 West Virginia State University MEC 160 (6) 32-15
3 Winston Salem State University CIAA 126 (1) 31-22
4 Benedict College SIAC 112 (2) 27-19
5 Miles College SIAC 102 (2) 32-17
6 Claflin University SIAC 77 (1) 24-31
7 Selma University Independent 77 27-12
8 Paine College SIAC 63 27-20
9 Stillman College Independent 61 (1) 27-24
10 Jarvis Christian College RRAC 61 27-29
* Indicates number of first place votes

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UMES Brian Hollamon to be inducted in Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame

SALISBURY, Maryland — On Nov. 17, six distinguished contributors to baseball on the Eastern Shore will be honored with induction into the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame (ESBHOF). Among the inductees is University of Maryland Eastern Shore head coach Brian Hollamon.

Hollamon earns induction after a 25-year legacy of playing and coaching baseball on Delmarva, from his time at Sussex Central High School up to his present position coaching the Hawks.

"It is a very nice honor, and I'm very appreciative of the committee for thinking highly enough to induct me." Hollamon said. "I love the game of baseball, both playing and coaching. I take pride in showing up every day and doing my best."

A member of the 1989 Delaware State Baseball Champion while at Sussex Central, Hollamon went on to play in two Big League World Series before arriving at Salisbury in 1991. He was an All-Conference player, captain and MVP for the Sea Gulls, hitting .325 his sophomore season and .291 his junior season. He also helped on the mound as a senior, going 4-1 with a 4.05 ERA and 37 strikeouts.

Hollamon parlayed his scholastic and collegiate career into 22 seasons with the Eastern Shore Baseball League. Eighteen of those seasons were with the Perdue Chicks, where he helped lead the team of 11 league championships and five national World Series appearances. With over 530 games with the Chicks, Hollamon is enshrined in their record book numerous times, and earned induction to the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

His coaching career began in the mid-1990s as an assistant at Maryland Eastern Shore. That was followed by 18 seasons as a high school in Wicomico County, first with Mardela and then 14 years at Parkside High School in Salisbury. Hollamon was named the Hawks head coach in 2017 and is preparing for his second season at the helm.

The ESBHOF Induction Banquet will take place Nov. 17 at The Commons Bistro Room on the campus of Salisbury University. Socials begin at 5 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. dinner. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance by calling 410-221-0406 or by emailing info@esbhalloffame.org.

The museum is located at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds. Admission is free, and hours are by appointment or during Shorebirds home games.

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WSSU Rams name interim coach

Winston-Salem State wasted little time finding a coach for its new baseball program, naming Kevin Ritsche yesterday (June 30) on an interim basis. "Wow," Ritsche, 28, said as he was introduced by Chancellor Donald Reaves at the Bowman Gray Stadium Fieldhouse. WSSU, as required by the CIAA for reentrance, must field a baseball team by the spring of 2011, and Ritsche said he's ready to start putting the pieces together. WSSU last offered baseball in 1973.

"After a 38-year hiatus, baseball is back at Winston-Salem State University," said Reaves, an avid baseball fan. "We have a short time frame to get a team on the field, but now is the best time to once again have baseball back at this university." Athletics Director Bill Hayes stayed in-house to find his coach. Ritsche has been a faculty member in WSSU's exercise-science department since 2005 and is working on his doctorate.

"After I talked to Kevin, I didn't have to talk to anybody else," Hayes said. "This guy wants to start practice now, so he's ready to hit the ground running. That's what we need." Ritsche was a catcher and team captain at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., and later a graduate assistant there. He was an honorable-mention NAIA All-America in 2004.

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CIAA Baseball Honors: 2014 All-Conference Teams, Top Rookies and Players of the Year Announced

HAMPTON, Virginia  --   CIAA Baseball Player of the Year is Ray Crawford, an outfielder for Winston-Salem State University.  Crawford leads the conference in RBI (59) and has the second leading batting average (.382) in CIAA baseball.  He's scored 35 runs in 44 games and leads the conference in hits with 63.

Chowan University's Tanner Woods is the CIAA Baseball Rookie of the Year.  Woods is a third baseman for the Hawks.  He ranks second in the conference in doubles (14) sporting a .306 batting average in 40 games.

The All-Conference and Rookie Teams will be honored at the 2014 CIAA Spring Sports Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:00pm on the campus of Virginia State University.

All-CIAA Baseball First Team
# | NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | HT | HOMETOWN
Right Handed Pitcher: #14 | Colton Gunn | VSU | SO. | 6'3 | Dinwiddie, VA
Left Handed Pitcher: #15 | Byran Rivera | SAU | Jr. | 6'1 | Puerto Rico
Catcher: #1 | David Markins | VSU | FR. | 5'11 | Colonial Heights, VA
Designated Hitter: #25 | Ryan Moore | CU | Sr. | 6'2 | Chester, VA
Utility: #2 | Tyler Burden | CU | So. | 6'0 | Aulander, NC
First Base: #26 | William Thomas | SAU | SO. | 5'11 | Yorktown, VA
Second Base: #14 | Rafael Gonzalez | WSSU | SR. | 5'10 | Caracas, VZ
Third Base: #11 | Joshua Markins | VSU | JR. | 6'0 | Colonial Heights, VA
Short Stop: #23 | Nicholas Christopher | VSU | JR. | 6'1 | Dinwiddie, VA
Outfield:
#23 | Ray Crawford | WSSU | JR. | 6'0 | Greensboro, NC
#8 | Leland Clemmons | WSSU | JR. | 5'9 | Chesapeake, VA
#1 | Gavin Culler | WSSU | FR | 5'9 | Clemmons, NC

Player of the Year:
#23 | Ray Crawford | WSSU | JR. | 6'0 | Greensboro, NC
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, in conjunction with the CIAA Baseball Coaches Association, announces its selections for the 2014 All-Conference Teams, All-Rookie Team and Players of the Year.

All-CIAA Baseball Second Team
Right Handed Pitcher: #12 | Scott Wells | WSSU | SR. | 6'0 | Kernersville, NC
Left Handed Pitcher: #34 | Wes Helsabeck | WSSU | JR. | 6'0 | Rural Hall, NC
Catcher: #30 | Connor Andrus | WSSU | Jr. | 5'10 | Winston-Salem, NC
Designated Hitter: #2 | Darien Hardaway | SAU | SR. | 6'2 | Atlanta, GA
Utility: #9 | Anthony Nutall | WSSU | Sr. | 5'7 | Kankakee, IL
First Base: #24 | John Hunter | CU | Sr.  | 6'1 | Hertford, NC
Second Base: #4 | Calvin Butcher | SAU | SR. | 5'9 | Dewey Beach, DE
Third Base: #6 | Tanner Woods |  | Fr. | 6'0 | Newport News, VA
Short Stop: #4 | Colby Wiggins | CU | Sr. | 5'10 | Gloucester, VA
Outfield:
#7 | Jason Baytop | SAU | SO. | 6'0 | Manchester, MD
#5 | Jamie Scott | SAU | SR. | 5'10 | Hampton, VA
#23 | Clarence Peace | SAU | SR. | 6'0 | Creedmoor, NC

Baseball All-Rookie Team
# | NAME | SCHOOL | CLASS | HT | HOMETOWN
Right Handed Pitcher: #10 | Stephen Hux | CU | FR. | 6'2 | Hampton, VA
Catcher: #3 | Matt Wisniewski | CU | FR. | 5'9 | Williamston, NC
Utility: #4 | Ronald Lashley | LU | FR. | 5'4 | Brooklyn, NY
First Base: #32 | Kyle Cross | CU | FR. | 6'3 | Grimesland, NC
Third Base: #6 | Tanner Woods | CU | FR. | 6'0 | Newport News, VA
Short Stop: #9 | DeVante Parker | LU | FR. | 5'9 | Bear, DE
Outfield:
#1 | Gavin Culler | WSSU | FR. | 5'9 | Clemmons, NC
#22 | Latuan Boggerty | LU | FR. | 5'10 | Dover, DE

Rookie of the Year:
#6 | Tanner Woods | CU | FR. | 6'0 | Newport News, VA

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Major League Baseball selects Jones, Martz and Morales in Draft

Videographer: NorthLouisianaRon; 2011 SWAC Baseball Tournament - Championship Game Slideshow

Rodarrick Jones (6-0/195), Southern University, Pittsburg Pirates

June 7, 2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 37th round, 1112th overall pick. Baseball America chose Jones as the #3 prospect in the New York Collegiate League in the summer of 2009, following his strong season at the University of New Orleans. He’s also a football standout and is athletic with good speed. His hitting fell off in 2010, though, and he transferred to Southern University. He was on the team’s roster but didn’t play, possibly due to ineligibility. He’s obviously very toolsy, but also obviously has some significant holes in his swing. Given the circumstances, there’s probably a good chance of him signing. If he does, he’ll be a project.

Chretien Martz, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Detroit Tigers

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions baseball player Chretien Matz was selected in the 44th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Detroit Tigers. Last season Matz was a standout on the Golden Lions baseball team leading the squad in batting average (.352) while ranking 5th in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. For his outstanding play on the diamond the Illinois native was chosen as a member of the SWAC's 2011 All-Conference First Team as an outfielder.

Julio Morales, Bethune-Cookman University, Kansas City Royals

Adding to the count of Bethune-Cookman baseball players selected in the draft, the Wildcats add one more for 2011, with the selection of senior RHP Julio Morales in the 45th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft by the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

“Julio is a pitcher that has great resources,” said Head Coach Mervyl Melendez. “He throws a fastball in the high 80s, low 90s, and his breaking ball and change-up are really good pitches. I think he is definitely going to excel at that level, and look for him to have a good pro career.”

Morales appeared in 23 games during his two-year stint with the Wildcats. He finished with a career record of 3-4, collecting 49 strikeouts, in 43 innings pitched.Originally from San Juan Puerto Rico, Morales transferred to B-CU from Wabash Valley Junior College before the 2010 season. Morales joins B-CU catcher Peter O’Brien as the second Wildcats drafted in the 2011 MLB Draft. O’Brien was selected 17th in the third round on June 7.

UAPB Golden Lions Celebrate New School Year with Football Open House, Baseball Groundbreaking

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas --`The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Athletics will host an open house and ribbon-cutting for Simmons Bank Field, the newly renovated home of the Golden Lions, and a groundbreaking ceremony for Simmons Bank Pavilion at the Torii Hunter Baseball and Softball Complex.
 
UAPB and UA System leadership, Simmons Bank executives, members of the Golden Lions football team, the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South, Golden Girls dance team, and cheer squads will welcome the UAPB and greater Pine Bluff communities into the stadium and officially cut the ribbon, with assistance of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce. This event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to take photos on the field afterward.
 
The Department of Athletics will also break ground on a press box and concession stand pavilion at the Torii Hunter Baseball and Softball Complex. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and famed professional baseball player Torii Hunter will both give remarks.


Who:

• Asa Hutchinson, Governor, State of Arkansas
• Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, UA System president
• UA System Board of Trustees
• Dr. Laurence B. Alexander, UAPB chancellor
• George A. Makris, Jr.,  Simmons First National Corp. chairman and CEO
• Torii Hunter, MLB All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner
• Bill Jones, Sissy's Log Cabin president
• Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Cedric Thomas, UAPB head football coach
• Carlos James, UAPB head baseball coach

When and Where: 

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018

• Public Open House
  • 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Simmons Bank Field
Pine Bluff
Parking available and entry at Gate One                     

Friday, Aug. 31, 2018

• Baseball Groundbreaking
  • 11:00 a.m.

Torii Hunter Baseball and Softball Complex
Pine Bluff

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FAMU's Shouppe Announces Recruits Then Jets To California

HEAD COACH JAMEY SHOUPPE
FAMU BASEBALL

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  --  FAMU head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe has hit the ground running.  Since acquiring the job as head baseball coach in mid July, he and assistant coaches Brett Richardson and Kevin Clethen have signed six new players who should be ready to help the Rattlers improve on consecutive 40-loss seasons.

“With any recruiting class, the main emphasis always has to be pitching.  Unfortunately, even with the late start, we feel we got some very good players.  We didn’t completely fill the needs of our pitching staff with the time we had to sign kids, but we did sign two arms.  We did sign two kids that can come in and help us right away.  One is a junior college kid, Blake Quillin, from Alabama Southern Community College.  The other player is a high school kid by the name of Matt Schaeffer.

Matt is a right-handed pitcher that pitched at John Carroll High School down in the southern part of the state.  Anytime you see a kid who has played in the southern part of the state, you know they’ve played against good competition.  John Carroll is a private school and they’ve always played against good competition.  He is a freshman, and he too should come in and make a push for starting time,” Shouppe said.

Quillen is a 5’10”, 160 lb. pitcher, who can also play the outfield and has a good bat.  He hit in the middle of the order at Alabama Southern.  Schaeffer is 6’0”, 160 lbs., and was an honorable mention on the All-Treasure Coast team.  He also played first base.

As an experienced Division I pitching coach, Shouppe has full knowledge of the importance of having skilled guys on the mound.  “You’re only as good as the guys you put up on that hill.  But, we’ll coach and do what we’re paid to do every day to get these guys better,” he said.

Schaeffer’s dad will also come aboard as a volunteer assistant coach.  He was hugely successful with a traveling baseball team he helped start, known as the All-American Prospects.  The renowned team won several national titles over the years.  He will also be key in helping Shouppe locate the future athletes the Rattlers will need to achieve the championship status set forth by the coach.

The additional four recruits should help the Rattlers this season as well.  Jeremy Barlow, was a teammate of Quillin’s at Alabama Southern.  He is a 5’10”, 195 lb., catcher from Pace, Fl.  Ryan Hutson will transfer in from Pasco Hernando Community College.  The 6’2”, 195 lb., shortstop is originally from Cape Coral, FL.  Ryan Kennedy is a 6’3”, 210 lb., first baseman from Merritt Island, FL.  He played at DII Wake Tech, where he was awarded 2013 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award for Division II. He fielded a perfect 1.00 this season.  The final recruit is Devin Perry from Crowder College.  Perry is a versatile player, and exceptional athlete who should help improve the Rattler lineup.

With the recruits in hand, Shouppe is headed off to California for a week to begin preparations for Team USA 18-under national baseball.  The initial team brought in over 144 athletes, vying to make the first 40-man cut.  Shouppe was the pitching coordinator for the camp, which featured the best arms in the country.  Following that, they will workout the players next week in California to select 20 players to represent the U.S.A. in Taiwan in the world championship.  This is his second year coaching the team, but has experience reccommending kids for the team in the past.

This is a prestigious honor for Shouppe to have been selected to coach the team.  “It’s a great opportunity for me to learn more about baseball and a great opportunity for me to carry out the Florida A&M University name.  It also gives me an opportunity to form a solid relationship with R.B.I. baseball, which stands for Revitalizing  Baseball in the Inner City.  There are numerous contacts I’ll make while I’m in California, on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.  It will get me contacts, which might result in acquiring players down the line through R.B.I. or other sources,” Shouppe said.  “We actually won the world championship last year.  I was a part of the staff that picked the kids that won that tournament in Taiwan, so we’re hoping to win another gold medal this year,” he added.

“Part of the misconception no matter where you are, is that you get good players, which we hope these six players are, and then it’s over with.  The other half of the equation is the grind that is on the field and getting these kids ready and making them better.  Especially in pitching.  There’s so much organization that goes into successful pitching that allows these kids to get better.  A part of that focus will be making sure they are comfortable in orientation and doing what they need to do to get settled in school.  We’ll watch some college football with the Rattlers playing on Sept.1, and come back and start weight training and individual drills after Labor Day.  Then we’ll get our 37 days of fall practice underway, spreading it out until November,” he concluded.

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Seedings Set for 2018 MEAC Baseball Championship

2018 MEAC Baseball Championship Bracket | Championship Central

NORFOLK, Virginia —The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the seedings for the 2018 Baseball Championship. Coppin State has claimed the top seed out of the Northern Division, while North Carolina A&T State will be the top seed out of the Southern Division.
 
The 2018 MEAC Baseball Championship will be held Wednesday-Saturday, May 16-19, at Embry-Riddle’s Sliwa Stadium in Daytona Beach, Fla.
 
Despite being picked to finish third in the Northern Division this season, Coppin State will come into the tournament as the division’s top seed after going 18-4 in MEAC play. This marks the Eagles’ first Northern Division regular-season title since 1996, and Coppin State’s first tournament appearance since 2016.
 
Norfolk State, which had won the Northern Division each of the last three seasons before 2018, will be the North’s No. 2 seed in this year’s tournament after going 13-10 in conference play.
 
Maryland Eastern Shore used a late-season push to make the tournament for the second straight season, sweeping rival Delaware State on May 4-5 to clinch the division’s last spot.
 
In the Southern Division, North Carolina A&T State claimed the top spot this past weekend by taking two out of three games from Florida A&M in Tallahassee, Fla. – including a 25-15 win on Saturday in the regular-season finale. The Aggies, who went 16-8 in MEAC play, won five of six games this season against the Rattlers.
 
FAMU went 15-9 in MEAC play this season to take the No. 2 seed, and Bethune-Cookman – the two-time defending MEAC champion – will be the Southern Division’s No. 3 seed after going 14-10 in conference.
 
Only the top three teams in each division compete in the double-elimination tournament. Delaware State out of the Northern Division, as well as North Carolina Central and Savannah State out of the Southern Division, were eliminated.
 
The 2018 MEAC Baseball Championship will begin on Wednesday at 12 p.m. with South No. 2 Florida A&M taking on North No. 3 Maryland Eastern Shore. That will be followed at 3:30 p.m. by a game pitting North No. 2 Norfolk State and South No. 3 Bethune-Cookman.
 
The losers of those two games will square off at 7 p.m. in an elimination game. Wednesday’s winners will advance to Thursday to take on the top seeds, both of which earned byes and will not play on Wednesday.
 
Thursday and Friday will also feature three games each at 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday’s championship game will begin at 1 p.m., with an if-necessary game taking place later that afternoon should the team out of the elimination bracket win the first game.
 
The tournament champion will earn the MEAC’s automatic bid to the 2018 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which will begin with regional play. The selection show will air on Monday, May 28 at 12 p.m. on ESPNU.
 
Tickets to the 2018 MEAC Baseball Championship are $7 per day or $20 for all four days. Visit www.BCUathletics.com for more ticket information.

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Rattlers vs. #10 Huskies at noon

Nothing like baseball in June.

Rattlers vs. #10 Huskies at noon.

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📊 https://t.co/h7amHjwNbb#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Ug4ZQoQqrz

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) June 3, 2023

PIERINI’S SOLO 💣 #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/KcHnu3gfYA

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) June 3, 2023

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬!

This bunt by Jared Weber gives the Rattlers their record-setting 609th hit on the season. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Zox70gz8nx

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) June 3, 2023

BASTARDO’S SOLO 💣

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📊 https://t.co/h7amHjwNbb#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/KlNap9dvJB

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) June 3, 2023

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E3 | Ty Hanchey with his own solo 💣!

FAMU - 2
UCONN - 1

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📊 https://t.co/h7amHjwNbb#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/kvTlGA0SZd

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) June 3, 2023

B1 | Weber with a solo 💣 to take the early lead!

FAMU - 1
UCONN - 0

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📊 https://t.co/h7amHjwNbb#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/ccrPwH3Vlh

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) June 3, 2023

“New standard set today.”

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📊 https://t.co/h7amHjwNbb#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/HofXFIL1Fv

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) June 3, 2023

Stillman College Baseball Tops Wiley At Pittsburgh's PNC Park | Ryan Phillips

Stillman College Baseball Tops Wiley In HBCU Classic At Pittsburgh's PNC Park https://t.co/pbJderIaFj

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 11, 2022

BASEBALL: @GoStillmanBSB Won the Inaugural @Pittsburgh HBCU Baseball Classic at @PNCParkEvents, 16-11

📰https://t.co/x90W4F9aBW#NAIABaseball pic.twitter.com/xxCcSX2QJb

— Stillman Tigers Athletics (@gostillman) October 11, 2022

We hosted the inaugural Pittsburgh HBCU Baseball Classic tonight at the ballpark! pic.twitter.com/1ZPMRSJZgS

— PNC Park Events (@PNCParkEvents) October 11, 2022

Stillman Wins 16-11#RaiseIt #BAMN pic.twitter.com/5aAt1k6s1U

— Stillman Tigers Baseball (@GoStillmanBSB) October 11, 2022

It was great to host @WileyCollege Baseball for pregame work in preparation for the inaugural Pittsburgh HBCU Baseball Classic!

Best of luck to the Wildcats as they take on the @GoStillmanBSB Tigers tonight!@WileyAthletics pic.twitter.com/lwATjEruDf

— Pittsburgh Hardball Academy (@PGH_Hardball) October 10, 2022

We got to play in a @MLB stadium. We'll continue to get ready for the spring. #FeartheClaws #NewEra #FortheW pic.twitter.com/zhdoUNPrWj

— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) October 11, 2022

FAMU baseball takes Game 1 from Grambling State in the Ralph Garr-Bill Lucas HBCU Baseball Classic presented by Truist (Video Highlights)

The inaugural event will feature a three-game series between Grambling State University and Florida A&M University March 12 – 14 at Coolray Field

We had so much fun last night, we think we’re gonna run it back again today 😏😎@FAMU_Baseball put up 7️⃣ runs to claim victory in Game 1 of the Ralph Garr-Bill Lucas HBCU Baseball Classic hosted by @Braves ‼️#FangsUp #FAMU #FAMULY #BuildingChampions 🐍⚾️🔥💨 pic.twitter.com/genud3bv33

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 13, 2021

#FAMU_RYS21 https://t.co/IHSyvtvHMi

— Absolut.LIBRA (@LibraAbsolut) March 13, 2021

A few more great 📸 ‘s...🤩🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/QFNinOB1qz

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 13, 2021

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— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 13, 2021

Here are a few more... pic.twitter.com/Vrk3FhQxbN

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 13, 2021

For those of you who couldn’t make it...

Here are some 📸’s from tonight courtesy of #AdamHagy pic.twitter.com/oc9M29IHF3

— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 13, 2021

Julius McDougal Tabbed as Next Baseball Coach at Stillman

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama --Stillman College has promoted assistant coach Julius McDougal to head coach of the baseball program.  The Tigers baseball team has compiled a 272-236 (.535) record since moving to NCAA Division II beginning with the 2004-2005 season and has claimed seven Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Titles with three runner-up finishes in the last 10 seasons.

McDougal has served as an assistant to the recently resigned Donny Crawford for the last two seasons.  During his time as an assistant he has focused on infield drills and working with the batters on plate discipline and in-game adjustments between at bats.  McDougal also evaluated the practice performances and generated daily reports for use by the coaching staff in establishing depth charts for each position.  Utilizing his playing experience, McDougal has designed the in season and off season strength and conditioning programs.

"I am excited about the hiring of Coach McDougal to lead the baseball team here at Stillman College", announced Interim Athletic Director Cassandra Moorer.  "He will continue to elevate our baseball team on and off the field and will be an excellent statesman for the community and the Stillman Family."

Prior to coming to Stillman, McDougal spent one season at SIAC foe Kentucky State as an assistant coach in the 2014 season.  McDougal graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Claflin University in May 2012 where he was an All-SIAC centerfielder in 2010.  McDougal finished his four-year career at Claflin batting .325  including .400 in 2010 and .321 in 2011 to rank in the top-80 each season in Division II.  He totaled 117 hits and scored 102 runs with eight home runs and 87 career RBI.

"I am honored to be chosen as the next head baseball coach at Stillman College" stated McDougal.  "I would like to thank God for bringing me to this moment and am very blessed to be in this position.  I am grateful for the chance given to me by Coach Moorer and Dr. Millet.  I look forward to continuing the winning tradition at this great institution and building upon it.  I am excited about helping to develop young men athletically as well as academically.  We will make sure our fans and alumni are not only happy with our Tigers on the field, but in the classroom and community.  I look forward to serving as the head baseball coach at Stillman College."

The Tigers concluded the 2015 season with a loss in the SIAC Championship game to Albany State on April 28 to end the season 15-21 overall and 10-5 in SIAC action.  Hunter Hood and Paul Winterbottom were selected to the 2015 All-SIAC Tournament Team.  Hood and Winterbottom were joined by Fernando Tanaka and Nick Vitale on the All-SIAC Baseball Teams after the regular season. 
 
 
CAREER PLAYING NUMBERS:

Class	Year	G	AB	R	H	Avg	2B	3B	HR	TB	Slg %	RBI	SB	SBA	BB	SO	HBP	SH	SF
Fr.	2008-09	12	37	10	13	0.351	3	0	0	16	0.432	5	2	2	6	8	0	1	0
So.	2009-10	30	75	27	30	0.400	10	0	2	46	0.613	27	7	7	8	18	0	0	4
Jr.	2010-11	39	134	36	43	0.321	6	3	1	58	0.433	32	4	7	17	28	2	1	1
Sr.	2011-12	37	114	29	31	0.272	3	0	5	49	0.430	23	9	11	25	20	3	0	2
-	-	118	360	102	117	0.325	22	3	8	169	0.469	87	22	27	56	74	5	2	7

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Winston-Salem State Rams Baseball Ranked #21 in Collegiate Baseball Preseason Poll

COURTESY WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

TUCSON, Arizona -- Collegiate Baseball Newspaper has released its first set of 2016 NCAA Division II College Baseball preseason rankings and the Winston-Salem State Rams have been tabbed the #21 team in the rankings.

"Preseason rankings are exciting because it means the season opener is right around the corner," said Kevin Ritsche, WSSU head baseball coach. "Being only a few votes from the top 12 is a sign of respect for our program. Now it's up to us to uphold it in February," added Ritsche.

Winston-Salem State finished 42-15 in 2015, capturing their fifth consecutive CIAA Baseball Championship. The 42 wins by WSSU in 2015 are the most in school history and the Rams advancing to within 2 wins of the NCAA DII College World Series is the furthest a CIAA baseball team has ever advanced.

The 2016 WSSU baseball team will open the season on Friday, February 5th, when the Rams host Millersville University of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, at BB&T Ballpark in downtown Winston-Salem. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 pm.

Rank, School	2015 Record	Pts
1. Tampa	(43-13)	630
2. Catawba	(47-15)	626
3. Mercyhurst	(40-11)	623
4. Franklin Pierce	(48-4)	619
5. Minnesota St.	(43-9)	616
6. St. Cloud St.	(54-5)	614
7. Florida Tech.	(38-13)	611
8. West Alabama	(42-11)	608
9. Colorado Mesa	(48-9)	606
10. Cal. Poly Pomona	(46-15)	603
11. St. Edwards, TX	(40-13)	600
12. St. Mary's, TX	(41-16)	597
13. Angelo St.	(42-18)	595
14. Southern Arkansas	(40-18)	592
15. North Georgia	(38-17)	590
16. Henderson St.	(33-21)	589
17. Nova Southeastern	(39-13)	585
18. Millersville	(45-11)	584
19. Seton Hill	(43-13)	581
20. Lynn	(35-15-1)	576
21. Winston-Salem St.	(42-15)	572
22. Quincy	(40-17)	596
23. S. New Hampshire	(31-14)	565
24. Missouri Southern St.	(40-14)	562
25. Armstrong St.	(34-14)	560
26. U.C. San Diego	(36-21)	557
27. West Georgia	(33-15)	554
28. Ashland	(38-19)	552
29. Mt. Olive	(39-16)	550
30. Alabama-Huntsville	(36-11-1)	546
31. Colorado St.-Pueblo	(41-16)	544
32. Lander	(22-26)	541
33. Southern Indiana	(28-21)	538
34. Azusa Pacific	(34-10)	535
35. Grand Valley St.	(34-18)	532
36. Trevecca Nazarene	(36-18)	529
37. Flagler	(32-15)	526
38. Emporia St.	(39-16)	522
39. West Florida	(30-18)	519
40. Drury	(33-24-1)	516

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