News digest, June 27

Gamecocks, Cougars pegged for 2015
Baseball America has released an "Eight for Omaha" feature naming eight teams it believes could reach the College World Series in 2015. No state teams are on the list, but South Carolina is listed as one of the second eight and College of Charleston is on a list of nine teams included to create, more or less, a preseason top 25.
BA Eight

Limestone promotes Wiley
Assistant coach Chris Wiley has been promoted to head coach at Limestone College, replacing Chico Lombardo. Wiley has been an assistant for the Saints the past six seasons and becomes the third head coach in school history. The school announced in May that Lombardo's contract was not being renewed. Former major leaguer Gaylord Perry was the school's first head coach.
Limestone

Gamecocks mull game vs. Tar Heels in Charlotte
Neil White of The State reports South Carolina and North Carolina are in talks about a possible midweek baseball game at Charlotte's downtown stadium in 2016.
Carolinas

Bulldogs hire Gershenfeld
The Citadel has announced that former Louisville player Aaron Gershelfeld as joined the baseball staff as a volunteer assistant coach. He fills a vacancy created when former player Justin Mackert decided to go to dental school.  Gershenfeld's coach at Louisville was former Citadel player Dan McDonnell.
Bulldogs

A-Sun sets tournament sites
The Atlantic Sun Conference has set the sites for its championship tournaments. That includes Swanson Stadium in Fort Meyers Fla., for the baseball tournament.
A-Sun

Final NCAA DI polls
Baseball America: 1. Vanderbilt 17. College of Charleston. 25. South Carolina.
BA

Collegiate Baseball: 1. Vanderbilt. 16. College of Charleston. 25. South Carolina.
CB

USA TODAY/ESPN: 1. Vanderbilt. 19. College of Charleston. 22. South Carolina
USAT/ESPN

PerfectGame.org: 1. Vanderbilt. 17. College of Charleston. 25. South Carolina
PG

National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association: 1. Vanderbilt. 17. College of Charleston. 23. South Carolina.
(no link available)

News digest, June 25

Clemson-USC series continues Greenville presence
The neutral site game in the three-game Clemson-South Carolina baseball series will continue to be Greenville's Fluor Field through 2018, it was announced Wednesday.
Fluor

Lee gets contract extension
Monte Lee, who coached College of Charleston to the NCAA super regional round this season, has received an eight-year contract extension at his alma mater.
Lee

English still unsigned?
Baseball America's draft database indicates USC outfielder Tanner English has yet to come to terms with the Minnesota Twins, who picked him in the 11th round of the MLB draft earlier this month. The Website has a searchable database. Enjoy.
Draft

Three on Team USA
Clemson catcher Chris Okey, The Citadel pitcher Skylar Hunter and College of Charleston pitcher Bailey Ober are playing on USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team.
USA

Big League host team set
USC commitment L.T. Tolbert of Wren is among those named to the District 1 (host) team for the Big League World Series later this summer in Easley.
BLWS

USC recruits in tryouts
Tolbert was one of four USC commitments participating in USA baseball's Tournament of Stars last week. He hit .429 (6-for-14) with 4 RBIs and two stolen bases. He has been invited to the tryouts for the USA Baseball 18 & under national team.

Gamecock commitment Chris Cullen, a catcher from Cumming, Ga. also earned was invited to the 18U tryout. Cullen hit .357 with a homer and 4 RBIs.

Outfielder Danny Blair, a USC commitment from Bel Air, Md.,went 0-for-6. Pitcher Cody Morris, a USC commitment from Laurel, Md., had a 0-1 record and 0.00 ERA with seven strikeouts in five innings.

Coastal Carolina commitment Josh Crump, a pitcher from Northwestern High in Rock Hill, joined Tolbert and Morris in being invited to the national team tryouts.
Tournament of Stars

18U

2014 PalmettoStateBaseball.com all-state team, NJCAA schools

FIRST TEAM
Starting pitchers -- Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech; Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist; Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist; Tyler Jackson, USC Lancaster
Relief pitcher --Tyler Chappell, Florence-Darlington Tech
Catcher -- Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech 
First base -- Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster
Second base -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
Shortstop -- Casey Parker, USC Lancaster
Third base -- Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist
Outfield -- Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech;  Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter; Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
Designated hitter -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist
Utility two/position -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter
Two way pitcher/position -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter

HONORABLE MENTION
Starting pitchers -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter; Austin Hill, USC Lancaster; Trevor Hutto, Florence-Darlington Tech; Matthew Justice, USC Lancaster; Willie Natasi, Florence-Darlington Tech; Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster; Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter
Relief pitchers -- Dillon Hodge, USC Sumter; Dylan Miller, USC Sumter; Jordan Picini, Florence-Darlington Tech; Josh Shailer, USC Lancaster; Taylor Vetzel, Spartanburg Methodist; Zach Wimmer. Florence-Darlington Tech
Catcher -- Tyler Lancaster, Spartanburg Methodist; Ray Murphy, USC Sumter 
First base -- Hayden Buffkin, Florence-Darlington Tech; John Mark Hughes, USC Sumter
Second base -- Donovan Campbell, USC Salkehatchie; Tad Martin, USC Lancaster
Shortstop -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter
Third base -- Ranz Bodison, USC Lancaster; Will Thompson,  USC Sumter
Outfield -- Brett Auckland, USC Sumter; Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster; Chris Ford, Florence-Darlington Tech; Mark Gonzalez, USC Salkehatchie; Taylor Kellner, USC Sumter; Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist; Shuler Ward, USC Salkehatchie
Designated hitter -- Jordan Williams, USC Lancaster
Two way pitcher/position -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie

Note: I picked 4 starting pitchers because Region 10 series are four games

News digest, June 18

Chavis signs
Michael Chavis, the first-round pick by the Boston Red Sox in the June draft,  has come to terms. Chavis, from Marietta, Ga., was a Clemson recruit.

Wilson leaves FMU for preps
Longtime Francis Marion assistant Robbie Wilson has been named head coach at Greater Atlanta Christian School.
FMU

UNCA hires Friedholm
UNC Asheville has named Boston College assistant Scott Friedholm as its head baseball coach.  He replaces Tom Smith, who retired after the 2014 season.
UNCA

HONORS
American Baseball Coaches Association
ABCA All-American

All-Atlantic region
First team: Daniel Gossett, Clemson
Second team: Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern; Bailey Ober, College of Charleston; T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop; Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
(no link to Atlantic region team yet)
All-South region
Second team: Joel Seddon, South Carolina
South

2014 PalmettoStateBaseball.com all-freshman team, NCAA DII/NAIA schools

FIRST TEAM
Starting pitchers
Ben Brown, Coker
Matt Hissong, USC Aiken
Jake Nidiffer, Newberry

Relief pitcher
Brandon White, Lander

Position players
Rashad Bivens, Claflin
Wendell Ferguson, Claflin
Mitchell Griffin, Newberry
Jack Leech, Coker
Tanner Lollis, Erskine
Destin Nichols, Erskine
Charles Padilla, USC Aiken
Johnny Stevenson, Claflin
Daniel Williams, Southern Wesleyan

Two-way pitcher/position player
Zack Oberlies, Southern Wesleyan

Freshman player of the year
Wendell Ferguson, Claflin

Freshman pitcher of the year
Brandon White, Lander

HONORABLE MENTION
Starting pitchers
Darius Boykins, Claflin
Kyle Foster, Erskine

Relief pitchers
Forrest Arnold, Coker
Kyle Cliff, Limestone
Landon Dickerson, Erskine
Keamond Eison, Claflin
Cameron Norwood, Limestone
Charlie Richardson, Limestone
James Roman, Benedict
Matt Thorpe, Lander

Position players
Matt Cooper, North Greenville
Robert Kosch, Newberry
Reginald Reynolds, Claflin
Anthony Walker, Benedict

Next: Junior college all-state team

News digest, June 17

Greiner, Gossett honored
South Carolina catcher Grayson Greiner was a second-team choice and Clemson pitcher Daniel Gossett was a third-team selection on the PerfectGame.org college all-American team named Tuesday.
PG AA

Going pro
* The Post and Courier in Charleston reports The Citadel''s Mason Davis and Bo Thompson have signed pro contracts and made their minor-league debuts after being selected in the MLB draft earlier this month.
* Tigernet.com reports Clemson catcher-outfielder Garrett Boulware has signed with the Cincinnati Reds and played for one of their farm teams Monday night.

2014 PalmettoStateBaseball.com all-state team, NCAA DII/NAIA schools

FIRST TEAM
Starting pitchers -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken; Ryan Jones, Lander; Dylan Wolchik, Lander
Relief pitcher -- Brandon White, Lander
Catcher -- Jonathan Zalud, Anderson
First base -- Connor Lewis, Lander
Second base -- Ryan Metzler, USC Aiken
Shortstop -- Erik Lunde, Lander 
Third base -- Ryan Cranmer, Newberry
Outfield -- Chase Corn, Erskine; Nathan Galliford, Anderson; Patrick Grady, Lander
Designated hitter -- Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
Utility/multiple positions -- Daniel Young, Benedict
Two way pitcher/position -- Zack Oberlies, Southern Wesleyan

SECOND TEAM
Starting pitchers -- Wesley Camp, Newberry; Cole Cromer, Newberry; Junior Delatorre, USC Beaufort
Relief pitcher -- Jeffrey Stoner, Francis Marion
Catcher -- Cooper Gunter, Limestone
First base -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken
Second base -- Graham Ramos, Lander
Shortstop -- Sean Miller, USC Aiken
Third base -- T.J. Giczkowski, Coker 
Outfield -- Matt Kianka, USC Beaufort; Elisha McDaniel, Benedict; Tyler Moore, USC Aiken;
Designated hitter -- Thomas Berry, Lander
Utility/multiple positions --  Kevin Davis, Benedict
Two way pitcher/position -- Allen Staton, North Greenville

HONORABLE MENTION
Starting pitchers -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander; Austin Gambrell, Erskine; Mason McCullough, Lander; Jake Nidiffer, Newberry; Matt Prosser, Coker; Justin Vreeland, Claflin
Relief pitcher -- Ben Black, USC Aiken; Andrew Goot, Coker; James Lynch, USC Aiken; Daniel Nations, Newberry; Wes Schuler, Erskine
Catcher -- Julio Lara, Southern Wesleyan; Destin Nichols, Erskine
First base -- Albert Baur, Newberry; Kyle Booth, Limestone; Steven Cooper, Anderson; Fico Kondla, Coker; Darius Osby, Claflin; Zach Smith, Erskine; Daniel Williams, Southern Wesleyan
Second base -- Kyle Bailey, Anderson; Jabari Brown, Claflin; Tanner Lollis, Erskine; Nolan Schrenker, Newberry;
Shortstop -- Julian Bridges, Limestone; Brett Cash, Anderson; Ashly Morris, USC Beaufort; Brandon Overstreet, Erskine
Third base -- Rashad Bivens, Claflin; T.J. Costen, USC Aiken; Colby Painter, Lander; Luke Tollison, Francis Marion; Joey Wilson, Erskine; Tyler Wood, Limestone
Outfield -- Chad Balderman, Limestone; Matt Bosse, USC Aiken; JoJo Bradley, Newberry; Blake Cilwick, USC Beaufort; J.J. Crespo, USC Beaufort; Marquis Curry, Francis Marion; Isaac Davenport, Francis Marion; Logan Galliher, Erskine; Sixto Guerrero, Claflin; Michael Hyman, Southern Wesleyan; Alex Kirby, Newberry; Ernie Kirkwood, Coker; Andrew Kozak, Erskine; Weston Lawing, Lander; Jermale Paige, Newberry; Chris Scura, Limestone; Sammy Song, Coker
Designated hitter -- Avi Ahlzadeh, Limestone; Eric Barbieri, Newberry; Sam Cothran, Erskine; Wendell Ferguson, Claflin
Two way pitcher/position -- Darius Thompson, Benedict

Coach of the year -- Kermit Smith, Lander
Player of the year -- Patrick Grady, Lander
Pitcher of the year -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander

Next: NCAA DII/NAIA all-freshman team

Crowe, Ober freshman all-Americans

University of South Carolina pitcher Wil Crowe and College of Charleston pitcher Bailey Ober have been named to Collegiate Baseball's Louisville Slugger freshman all-American team.
Frosh

2014 PalmettoStateBaseball.com all-freshman team, NCAA DI schools

FIRST TEAM
Starting pitchers
Wil Crowe, South Carolina
Bailey Ober, College of Charleston
Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston

Relief pitcher
Andrew Beckwith, Coastal Carolina

Position players
Nate Blanchard, Charleston Southern
Gene Cone, South Carolina
Carter Grote, Furman
Chris Okey, Clemson
Nick Pappas, College of Charleston
Michael Paez, Coastal Carolina
Babe Thomas, Winthrop
Weston Wilson, Clemson
G.K. Young, Coastal Carolina

Freshman player of the year
Chris Okey, Clemson

Freshman pitcher of the year
Bailey Ober, College of Charleston

HONORABLE MENTION
Starting pitcher
Chase Adkins, Coastal Carolina
Aaron Lesiak, Presbyterian

Relief pitchers
Chase Adkins, Coastal Carolina
Matt Crohan, Winthrop
Will Hartsell, Charleston Southern
Drew Moyer, Clemson
Matthew Quarles, Furman
Josh Reagan, South Carolina
Reed Scott, South Carolina
Tyler Weekley, Charleston Southern
Taylor Widener, South Carolina
Ethan Wortkoetter, Presbyterian

Position players
Glenn Casaceli, Presbyterian
Daniel Fickas, USC Upstate
Kyle Jackson, Coastal Carolina
Dylan May, Wofford
Sky Overton, Furman
Tyler Weyenberg, Presbyterian
Steven Whitaker, Coastal Carolina

Next: All-state team, NCAA DII/NAIA schools

2014 PalmettoStateBaseball.com all-state team, NCAA DI schools

FIRST TEAM
Starting pitcher -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston; Daniel Gossett, Clemson; Bailey Ober, College of Charleston
Relief pitcher -- Joel Seddon, South Carolina
Catcher -- Grayson Greiner, South Carolina
First base -- Kyle Martin, South Carolina
Second base -- Steve Wilkerson, Clemson
Shortstop -- Hunter Burton, Furman
Third base -- Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
Outfield -- Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel; Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern; T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop
Designated hitter -- Tyler Krieger, Clemson
Utility/multiple position -- Connor Owings, Coastal Carolina
Two-way pitcher/position -- Alex Abrams, Furman

Player of the year -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern

Pitcher of the year -- Bailey Ober, College of Charleston

Coach of the year -- Monte Lee, College of Charleston

SECOND TEAM
Starting pitcher -- Will Crowe, South Carolina; Matthew Crownover, Clemson; Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina
Relief pitcher-- Skylar Hunter, The Citadel
Catcher -- Tyler Chadwick, Coastal Carolina
First base -- Chase Shelton, Charleston Southern
Second base -- Mason Davis, The Citadel
Shortstop -- Jay Baum, Clemson
Third base -- Chris Ohmstede, Furman
Outfield -- Nick Berry, Charleston Southern; Steven Duggar, Clemson; Tyler Lesch, USC Upstate
Designated hitter -- Bo Thompson, The Citadel
Utility/multiple position -- Gunnar Heidt, College of Charleston
Two way pitcher/position -- Erik Samples, USC Upstate

HONORABLE MENTION
Starting pitcher -- Sam Kmiec, Winthrop; Chandler Knox, Presbyterian; Jesse Morris, Wofford; Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston; Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina
Relief pitcher -- Eric Bauer, College of Charleston; Andrew Beckwith, Coastal Carolina; Matt Campbell, Clemson; Michael Hanzlik, College of Charleston; Chase Henry, College of Charleston; Cody Mincey, South Carolina; Josh Reagan, South Carolina; Reed Scott, South Carolina; Travis Shelley, Winthrop; Wade Stillman, Wofford; Taylor Widener, South Carolina
Catcher -- Ryan Kilgallen, The Citadel; Chris Okey, Clemson; Sam Remick, Charleston Southern; Babe Thomas, Winthrop; Luke Weber, USC Upstate
First base -- Greg Harrison, Furman; Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian
Second base -- Blake Butler, College of Charleston; Seth Neely, Wofford; Jordan Simpson, Furman
Shortstop -- Marcus Mooney, South Carolina
Third base -- Eric Brenk, Wofford; Carl Wise, College of Charleston
Outfield -- Tanner English, South Carolina; Weston Jackson, Presbyterian; Jake Jones, Furman; James Plaisted, Wofford
Designated hitter -- Jacob Midkiff, Presbyterian; Alex Paradowski, Wofford; Andrew Widell, Charleston Southern
Utility/multiple position -- DC Arendas, South Carolina; Garrett Boulware, Clemson; Joey Pankake, South Carolina
Coach of the year -- Chad Holbrook, South Carolina; Todd Interdonato, Wofford; Stuart Lake, Charleston Southern

* I selected three starting pitchers for the first & second teams because weekend conference series are three games

Next: All-freshman team, NCAA DI schools

Final 2014 individual pitching stats for S.C. NCAA DI schools

Minimum 1 IP per team's games played for ERA consideration

Games
36 -- Zach Sherrill, The Citadel
35 -- Ross White, The Citadel
34 -- Will Stillman, Wofford
32 -- Brant Masters, Furman
31 -- Michael Hanzlik, College of Charleston
30 -- Ethan Wortkoetter, Presbyterian
29 -- Andrew Beckwith, Coastal Carolina; Skylar Hunter, The Citadel; Cody Mincey, South Carolina
28 -- Eric Eck, Wofford; Chase Henry, Charleston Southern; Drew Moyer, Clemson; Paul Sanders, Presbyterian
27 -- Clay Bates, Clemson; Connor Foltyn, Wofford; Joel Seddon, South Carolina; Austin Weekley, Charleston Southern
26 -- Jason Driver, Winthrop; Zack Erwin, Clemson; Billy Greenfield, Furman; Travis Shelley, Winthrop
25 -- Matt Campbell, Clemson

Games started
17 - Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston
16 -- Matthew Crownover, Clemson; Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina; Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina
15 -- Logan Cribb, The Citadel; Wil Crowe, South Carolina; Daniel Gossett, Clemson; Tyler Herb, College of Charleston; Sam Kmiec, Winthrop; Matt Solter, Furman
14 -- Chandler Knox, Presbyterian; Luke Leftwich, Wofford; Matthew Milburn, Wofford; Bailey Ober, College of Charleston; Josh Strong, Winthrop; Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston; Andrew Tomasovich, Charleston Southern

Complete games
5 -- Sam Kmiec, Winthrop
3 -- Chandler Knox, Presbyterian
2 -- Logan Cribb, The Citadel; Daniel Gossett, Clemson; Austin Kerr, Coastal Carolina; Bailey Ober, College of Charleston
1 -- Chase Adkins, Coastal Carolina; Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston; Wil Crowe, South Carolina; Matthew Crownover, Clemson; Zack Erwin, Clemson; Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina; Aaron Lesiak, Presbyterian; Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina; Dylan Parker, USC Upstate; David Roseboom, USC Upstate; Josh Strong, Winthrop; Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston; Andrew Tomasovich, Charleston Southern; Tyle Weekley, Charleston Southern

Wins
10 -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston; Bailey Ober, College of Charleston
9 -- Jesse Morris, Wofford
8 -- Alex Abrams, Furman; Wil Crowe, South Carolina; Matthew Crownover, Clemson; Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina
7 -- Daniel Gossett, Clemson; Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina; Chandler Knox, Presbyterian; Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston; Andrew Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
6 -- Eric Bauer, College of Charleston; Sam Kmiec, Winthrop; Joey Strain, Winthrop
5 -- Jason Driver, Winthrop; Luke Leftwich, Wofford; Cody Mincey, South Carolina; Drew Moyer, Clemson; Erik Samples, USC Upstate; Clate Schmidt, Clemson; Tory Schroff, Charleston Southern; Tyler Wood, Furman

Losses
8 -- Eric Birklund, USC Upstate; Austin Livingston, The Citadel
7 -- Chandler Knox, Presbyterian; Aaron Lesiak, Presbyterian; David Roseboom, USC Upstate; Clate Schmidt, Clemson
6 -- Matthew Crownover, Clemson; Jason Driver, Winthrop; Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina; Zac Manuppelli, USC Upstate; Matthew Milburn, Wofford; Jesse Morris, Wofford; Austin Weekley, Charleston Southern; Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina
5 -- Chase Adkins, Coastal Carolina; Luke Leftwich, Wofford; Austin Mason, The Citadel; Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina; Cole Schaefer, Coastal Carolina; Zach Sightler, Winthrop; Matt Solter, Furman; Josh Strong, Winthrop; Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston

Saves
16 -- Michael Hanzlik, College of Charleston
15 -- Skylar Hunter, The Citadel
14 -- Joel Seddon, South Carolina
12 -- Eric Eck, Wofford
11 -- Austin Weekley, Charleston Southern
8 - Matt Campbell, Clemson
6 -- Tyler Poole, Coastal Carolina
4 -- Jason Driver, Winthrop; Brant Masters, Furman; Will Stillman, Wofford; Ethan Wortkoetter, Presbyterian
3 -- Daniel Seeba, USC Upstate; Josh Strong, Winthrop
2 -- Alex Abrams, Furman; Andrew Beckwith, Coastal Carolina; Zack Erwin, Clemson; Greg Harrison, Furman; Chase Henry, College of Charleston; Hayden McCutcheon, College of Charleston; Drew Moyer, Clemson; Joe Pistacchio, Charleston Southern; Erik Samples, USC Upstate

Innings pitched
107.1 -- Daniel Gossett, Clemson
106.2 -- Bailey Ober, College of Charleston
104.0 -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston
103.2 -- Sam Kmiec, Winthrop
100.0 -- Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina
99.1 -- Matthew Crownover, Clemson
98.0 -- Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston
97.0 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina
95.2 -- Josh Strong, Winthrop
93.1 -- Matthew Milburn, Wofford
91.2 -- Wil Crowe, South Carolina
91.1 - Chandler Knox, Presbyterian
90.0 -- Matt Solter, Furman
88.0 - Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina
85.0 -- Logan Cribb, The Citadel

Hits allowed
111 -- David Roseboom, USC Upstate
106 -- Joey Strain, Winthrop
102 -- Dylan Parker, USC Upstate
101 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina; Sam Kmiec, Winthrop
97 -- Matthew Milburn, Wofford
96 -- Andrew Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
94 -- Matthew Crownover, Clemson; Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina
93 -- Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina
92 -- Josh Strong, Winthrop
91 -- Chandler Knox, Presbyterian; Jesse Morris, Wofford
90 -- Logan Cribb, The Citadel

Runs allowed
64 -- David Roseboom, USC Upstate
55 -- Luke Leftwich, Wofford; Austin Livingston, The Citadel
53 -- Brian Kehner, Presbyterian
52 -- Jesse Morris, Wofford
51 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina; Dylan Parker, USC Upstate
50 -- Joey Strain, Winthrop
47 --Eric Birklund, USC Upstate; Kevin Connell, The Citadel; Jacques du Gruy, Furman
46 -- Logan Cribb, The Citadel; Zac Manuppelli, USC Upstate; Matthew Milburn, Wofford
45 -- Matthew Crownover, Clemson; Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina; Elliott Warford, Furman

Earned runs allowed
46 -- Austin Livingston, The Citadel; Dylan Parker, USC Upstate
44 -- Eric Birklund, USC Upstate; Luke Leftwich, Wofford; Jesse Morris, Wofford; David Roseboom, USC Upstate
43 -- Logan Cribb, The Citadel; Jacques de Gruy, Furman
42 -- Joey Strain, Winthrop
41 -- Kevin Connell, The Citadel; Matthew Milburn, Wofford

Walks
41 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina
34 -- Ryan Morse, Furman
33 -- Matt Solter, Furman
32 -- Eric Birklund, USC Upstate; Jake Long, Clemson; Austin Mason, The Citadel
31 -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston; Jacques de Gruy, Furman
30 -- Daniel Gossett, Clemson; Aaron Lesiak, Presbyterian; Austin Livingston, The Citadel; Zach Sightler, Winthrop

Strikeouts
107 -- Daniel Gossett, Clemson
95 -- Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina
92 -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston
90 -- Matthew Crownover, Clemson
85 -- Bailey Ober, College of Charleston
84 -- Jesse Morris, Wofford
78 -- Luke Leftwich, Wofford
77 -- Matthew Milburn, Wofford
73 -- Sam Kmiec, Winthrop
71 -- Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston
68 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina
67 -- Matt Solter, Furman
66 -- Jacques de Gruy, Furman

Home runs allowed
13 -- Jesse Morris, Wofford
8 -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston; Brian Kehner, Presbyterian; Luke Leftwich, Wofford; Dylan Parker, USC Upstate
7 -- Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina
6 -- Kevin Connell, The Citadel; Logan Cribb, The Citadel; Jacques de Gruy, Furman; Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina
5 -- Chandler Knox, Presbyterian;  Matthew Quarles, Furman; James Reeves, The Citadel

Hit batsmen
16 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina; Chandler Knox, Presbyterian
15 -- Bailey Ober, College of Charleston; Andrew Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
14 -- Jesse Morris, Wofford
13 -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston
12 -- Clate Schmidt, Clemson
11 -- Billy Greenfield, Furman; Luke Leftwich, Wofford
10 -- Connell Anderson, Wofford
9 -- Zack Erwin, Clemson; Michael Hanzlik, College of Charleston; Chase Henry, College of Charleston; Levi Mauldin, Charleston Southern; Zach Mitchell, USC Upstate; Zach Sightler, Winthrop

Wild pitches
17 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina
13 -- Jacques de Gruy, Furman; Joe Pistacchio, Charleston Southern
12 -- Connell Anderson, Wofford
11 -- Elliott Warford, Furman
9 -- Daniel Gossett, Clemson; Matthew Milburn, Wofford; Clate Schmidt, Clemson; Joey Strain, Winthrop
8 -- Eric Eck, Wofford; Luke Leftwich, Wofford; Austin Livingston, The Citadel; Paul Sanders, Presbyterian; Matt Solter, Furman

Balks
5 -- Jacques de Gruy, Furman
3 -- Eric Birklund, USC Upstate; Brian Kehner, Presbyterian; Aaron Lesiak, Presbyterian; Paul Sanders, Presbyterian; Ethan Wortkoetter, Presbyterian
2 -- Jacob Condra-Bogan, Wofford; Ryan Dittmar, Furman; Brock Goodling, Winthrop; Billy Greenfield, Furman; Tory Schroff, Charleston Southern; Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston; Elliott Warford, Furman; Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina

ERA
1.52 -- Bailey Ober, College of Charleston
1.93 -- Daniel Gossett, Clemson
2.51 -- Taylor Clarke, College of Charleston
2.75 -- Wil Crowe, South Carolina
2.86 -- Jack Wynkoop, South Carolina
2.90 -- Matthew Crownover, Clemson
2.95 - Sam Kmiec, Winthrop
3.01 -- Josh Strong, Winthrop
3.03 -- Tyler Thornton, College of Charleston
3.25 -- Chandler Knox, Presbyterian
3.41 -- Austin Kerr, Coastal Carolina
3.42 -- Jordan Montgomery, South Carolina
3.44 -- Zach Sightler, Winthrop
3.48 -- Beau Dees, Presbyterian
3.53 -- Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina

Next: NCAA DI all-state team

News digest, June 13

Four Tigers sign
Clemson reports Jay Baum, Matt Campbell, Daniel Gossett and Steve Wilkerson have signed pro contracts after being selected in the MLB draft earlier this month. Garrett Boulware and Matthew Crownover were drafted, but have yet to sign.
Tigers

Honors
ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award
NCAA DII Southeast region: Connor Lewis, 1B, Lander; Graham Ramos, 2B, Lander; Isaac Davenport, CF, Francis Marion, Andrew Kozak, OF, Erskine
DII SE

Final 2014 individual hitting stats for S.C. NCAA DI schools

Stats from School Websites
Minimum 3.1 PA for average
Let me know if I overlooked someone. I did this manually

Games played
63 -- Blake Butler, College of Charleston; Carl Wise, College of Charleston
62 -- Tanner English, South Carolina; Kyle Martin, South Carolina
61 -- Jay Baum, Clemson; Garrett Boulware, Clemson; Steven Duggar, Clemson; Chris Okey, Clemson; Tyler Slaton, Clemson
60 -- Eric Brenk, Wofford; Brandon Glazer, College of Charleston; Grayson Greiner, South Carolina; John Menken, Winthrop; Seth Neely, Wofford; Morgan Phillips, College of Charleston

Batting average
.396 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern
.389 -- T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop
.361 -- Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
.348 -- Chase Shelton, Charleston Southern
.338 -- Nick Berry, Charleston Southern; Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel; Tyler Krieger, Clemson
.336 -- Kyle Martin, South Carolina
.333 -- Hunter Burton, Furman; Chris Harrison, Furman
.327 -- Gunnar Heidt, College of Charleston
.326 -- Connor Owings, Coastal Carolina
.321 -- Jacob Midkiff, Presbyterian
.318 -- Chris Ohmstede, Furman
.317 -- Steve Wilkerson, Clemson
.315 -- Bo Thompson, The Citadel
.313 -- Tyler Lesch, USC Upstate
.311 -- Grayson Greiner, South Carolina
.310 -- Mason Davis, The Citadel
.306 -- Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian
.303 -- Joey Pankake, South Carolina; Andrew Widell, Charleston Southern
.302 -- Garrett Boulware, Clemson

On-base percentage
.468 -- Bo Thompson, The Citadel
.452 -- Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel
.437 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern
.436 -- T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop
.428 -- Hunter Burton, Furman
.418 -- Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
.413 -- Seth Neely, Wofford
.410 -- Tyler Krieger, Clemson
.408 -- Gunnar Heidt, College of Charleston; Chase Shelton, Charleston Southern; Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian
.405 -- Babe Thomas, Winthrop; Alex Widell, Charleston Southern
.404 -- Greg Harrison, Furman
.403 -- Sam Remick, Charleston Southern
.402 -- Alec Paradowski, Wofford
.400 -- Connor Owings, Coastal Carolina

Slugging percentage
.556 -- T.J.Olesczuk, Winthrop
.537 -- Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
.512 -- Seth Neely, Wofford
.511 -- Chris Ohmstede, Furman
.509 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern
.502 -- Steve Wilkerson, Clemson
.488 -- Nick Berry, Charleston Southern
.486 -- Grayson Greiner, South Carolina
.480 -- Chase Shelton, Charleston Southern
.476 -- Greg Harrison, Furman
.470 -- Gunnar Heidt, College of Charleston
.465 -- Bo Thompson, The Citadel

At bats
255 -- Blake Butler, College of Charleston
251 -- Jordan Simpson, Furman
244 -- Kyle Martin, South Carolina
242 -- Mason Davis, The Citadel
241 -- Tyler Slaton, Clemson
238 -- Steven Duggar, Clemson
234 -- Hunter Burton, Furman
233 -- Chris Ohmstede, Furman; Connor Owings, Coastal Carolina
231 -- Greg Harrison, Furman
230 -- Boby Ison, Charleston Southern; Tyler Lesch, USC Upstate

Runs scored
52 -- Joey Pankake, South Carolina
50 -- Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
49 -- Hunter Burton, Furman; Tyler Krieger, Clemson
48 -- Blake Butler, College of Charleston
47 -- Boby Ison, Charleston Southern
46 -- Seth Neely, Wofford; Tyler Slaton, Clemson
45 -- Mason Davis, The Citadel; Steven Duggar, Clemson; Connor Owings, Coastal Carolina
40 -- Greg Harrison, Furman; Chris Ohmstede, Furman
39 -- Grayson Greiner, South Carolina; Bo Thompson, The Citadel
38 -- Garrett Boulware, Clemson; Jordan Simpson, Furman
36 -- Eric Brenk, Wofford; Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel; Josh Hyman, Wofford
35 -- Tyler Lesch, USC Upstate; Kyle Martin, South Carolina

Hits
91 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern
82 -- Kyle Martin, South Carolina; Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
78 -- Hunter Burton, Furman
77 -- Greg Harrison, Furman; Chase Shelton, Charleston Southern
76 -- Connor Owings, Coastal Carolina
75 -- Mason Davis, The Citadel
74 -- Tyler Krieger, Clemson; Chris Ohmstede, Furman; Jordan Simpson, Furman
72 -- Blake Butler, College of Charleston; Tyler Lesch, USC Upstate
70 -- Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel; Steven Duggar, Clemson; T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop

Doubles
21 - Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
18 -- Tyler Krieger, Clemson; T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop; Steve Wilkerson, Clemson
17 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern; Seth Neely, Wofford; Erik Samples, USC Upstate; Chase Shelton, Charleston Southern
16 -- Jay Baum, Clemson; Garrett Boulware, Clemson
14 -- Greg Harrison, Furman; Connor Owings, Coastal Carolina; Morgan Phillips, College of Charleston
13 -- Mason Davis, The Citadel; Grayson Greiner, South Carolina; Tyler Griffin, The Citadel; Zack Hagaman, Charleston Southern

Triples
5 -- Hunter Burton, Furman
4 -- John Menken, Winthrop; Carl Wise, College of Charleston
3 -- Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel; Steven Duggar, Clemson; Zack Hagaman, Charleston Southern; T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop; Tyler Slaton, Clemson
2 -- Justin Allen, USC Upstate; Jay Baum, Clemson; Ben Boykin, College of Charleston; Heath Burton, Furman; Blake Butler, College of Charleston; Tyler Chadwick, Coastal Carolina; Gene Cone, South Carolina; Stephen Dowling, USC Upstate; Brandon Glazer, College of Charleston; Greg Harrison, Furman; Josh Hyman, Wofford; Tyler Lesch, USC Upstate; Chris Ohmstede, Furman; Morgan Phillips, College of Charleston; Erik Samples, USC Upstate; Jordan Simpson, Furman; Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern; G.K. Young, Coastal Carolina

Home runs
10 -- Chris Ohmstede, Furman; Seth Neely, Wofford
9 -- Bo Thompson, The Citadel
8 -- Grayson Greiner, South Carolina
7 -- Tyler Griffin, The Citadel; James Plaisted, Wofford
6 -- Conor Clancey, Wofford; Josh Hyman, Wofford; Brandon Murray, College of Charleston; Steve Wilkerson, Clemson
5 -- Nick Berry, Charleston Southern; Brandon Glazer, College of Charleston; Greg Harrison, Furman; Kyle Martin, South Carolina; Cam McRae, Presbyterian; Joey Pankake, South Carolina; Nick Pappas, College of Charleston; Max Schrock, South Carolina; Jordan Simpson, Furman; Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern

RBIs
54 -- Carl Wise, College of Charleston
50 -- Grayson Greiner, South Carolina
48 -- Tyler Griffin, The Citadel
47 -- Chris Ohmstede, Furman
44 -- Chase Shelton, Charleston Southern; Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern
42 -- James Plaisted, Wofford; Bo Thompson, The Citadel; Steve Wilkerson, Clemson
41 -- Greg Harrison, Furman; Chris Okey, Clemson
38 -- Kyle Martin, South Carolina
36 -- Steven Duggar, Clemson; Johnathan Stokes, The Citadel
35 -- Garrett Boulware, Clemson; Jordan Simpson, Furman

Walks
42 -- Tyler Slaton, Clemson
41 -- Bo Thompson, The Citadel
38 -- Babe Thomas, Winthrop
37 -- Seth Neely, Wofford
35 -- Hunter Burton, Furman; Alec Paradowski, Wofford
34 -- Blake Butler, College of Charleston
32 -- Carl Wise, College of Charleston
31 -- Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel
30 -- Alex Abrams, Furman; Joey Pankake, South Carolina; Andrew Widell, Charleston Southern

Strikeouts
67 -- Tyler Griffin, The Citadel
62 -- Brandon Glazer, College of Charleston; Babe Thomas, Winthrop
60 -- Leighton Daniels, Winthrop
51 -- Steven Duggar, Clemson
49 -- Blake Butler, College of Charleston
46 -- Conor Clancey, Wofford; Tanner English, South Carolina
45 -- Nate Chong, Presbyterian; Josh Hyman, Wofford
43 -- Eric Brenk, Wofford
42 -- Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel; Zac Goodno, Winthrop

Stolen bases
41 -- Hunter Burton, Furman
27 -- Mason Davis, The Citadel
25 -- Steven Duggar, Clemson
24 -- Josh Hyman, Wofford
22 -- Eric Brenk, Wofford; Seth Neely, Wofford
21 -- Tanner English, South Carolina
19 -- Tyler Krieger, Clemson
17 -- Demetrius Jennings, Wofford; Michael Paez, Coastal Carolina
16 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern
15 -- Gunnar Heidt, College of Charleston

Steal attempts
51 -- Hunter Burton, Furman
33 -- Mason Davis, The Citadel
29 -- Eric Brenk, Wofford
28 -- Steven Duggar, Clemson; Seth Neely, Wofford
27 -- Josh Hyman, Wofford
26 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern
24 -- Tanner English, South Carolina; Tyler Krieger, Clemson
21 -- Demetrius Jennings, Wofford; Michael Paez, Coastal Carolina
20 -- Guunnar Heidt, College of Charleston

Hit by pitch
22 -- Bo Thompson, The Citadel
16 -- Greg Harrison, Furman
15 -- Sam Remick, Charleston Southern
13 -- Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel; Babe Thomas, Winthrop
12 -- Michael Paez, Coastal Carolina; Carl Wise, College of Charleston
11 -- Conor Clancey, Wofford
10 -- Eric Brenk, Wofford; Marcus Mooney, South Carolina; Brandon Murray, College of Charleston; Seth Neely, Wofford

Sacrifice flies
10 -- Carl Wise, College of Charleston
8 -- Garrett Boulware, Clemson; Mason Davis, The Citadel
7 -- Greg Harrison, Furman; Chris Okey, Clemson
6 -- Alex Abrams, Furman; Johnathan Stokes, The Citadel; Bo Thompson, The Citadel
5 -- Grayson Greiner, South Carolina; Chris Ohmstede, Furman; Zach Remillard, Coastal Carolina; Steve Wilkerson, Clemson

Sacrifice hits
15 -- Hughston Armstrong, The Citadel
13 -- Jay Lizanich, Presbyterian
11 -- Bobby Ison, Charleston Southern
9 -- Hunter Burton, Furman; Kyle Edwards, Winthrop; Michael Paez, Coastal Carolina; Steven Whitaker, Coastal Carolina
8 -- Ryan Kilgallen, The Citadel; Nick Oberg, Coastal Carolina
7 -- Heath Burton, Furman; Blake Butler, College of Charleston; Leighton Daniels, Winthrop; Tanner English, South Carolina; Daniel Fickas, USC Upstate; Marcus Mooney, South Carolina; Billy Motroni, Presbyterian; Alex Pastorius, College of Charleston; Ryan Welke, College of Charleston

NEXT: NCAA DI individual pitching statistics

News digest, June 12

Clemson gets transfer
Temple University dropped baseball after this season, freeing its remaining players to transfer to other NCAA Division I schools without having to sit one season. Earlier this week, left-hander Pat Krall announced plans to enroll at Clemson. He had 1-0 record, 2 save and a 0.66 ERA in 27 1/3 innings covering 16 appearances. He will have three years eligibility remaining.
Krall

Martin, Holbrook talk USC baseball
South Carolina first baseman Kyle Martin and coach Chad Holbrook had a media availability to discuss Martin's decision to return to the Gamecocks for his senior season.
USC

HONORS
Collegiate Baseball/Louisville Slugger High School All-American
First team
Michael Chavis, 3B, Sprayberry High, Marietta, Ga. (Clemson recruit)
Austin DeCarr, RHP, Salisbury, Conn. (Clemson recruit)
Alesx Destino, LHP-OF, North Buncombe High, Weaverville, N.C. (USC recruit)
Grant Holmes, RHP, Conway High
Madison Stokes, SS, Flora High (USC recruit)
A-A

POLLS
Collegiate Baseball NCAA DI: 1. Virginia. 16. College of Charleston. 25. South Carolina.
CB DI

Final 2014 individual pitching stats for S.C. NCAA DII/NAIA schools

Minimum 1 IP per team's games played for ERA consideration

Games
29 -- Brandon White, Lander
26 -- Daniel Nations, Newberry
23 -- Landon Dickerson, Erskine; Andrew Goot, Coker
22 -- J.R. Black, Erskine; Cody Dix, Francis Marion; Caleb Shelley, Limestone
21 -- Devon Lemon, Benedict; Wes Schuler, Erskine
20 -- Ben Black, USC Aiken; Cam Hokanson, Lander; Taylor Peed, USC Aiken; Charlie Richardson, Limestone; Kyle Tate, Lander; Johnny Walker, Lander

Games started
17 - Dylan Wolchik, Lander
15 -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander; Derek Beasley, USC Aiken; Mason McCullough, Lander
14 -- Jordy Santak, Francis Marion
13 -- Matt Buss, Southern Wesleyan; Wesley Camp, Newberry; Cole Cromer, Newberry; Kaleb Earls, Limestone; Thomas Goodman, Anderson; Ryan Jones, Lander; Jameson McGrane, Limestone; Jose Rondon, Limestone
12 -- Matt Craig, Southern Wesleyan; Junior Delatorre, USC Beaufort; Austin Gambrell, Erskine

Complete games
5 -- Landon Beck, Anderson
4 -- Anthony Ford, Claflin; Dylan Wolchik, Lander
3 -- Ben Brown, Coker; Matt Buss, Southern Wesleyan; Wesley Camp, Newberry; Matt Craig, Southern Wesleyan; Kaleb Earls, Limestone; Ryan Woodring, North Greenville
2 -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander; Junior Delatorre, USC Beaufort; Yaniel Delgado, Benedict; Thomas Goodman, Anderson; Alex Hernandez, Coker; Matt Laurens, North Greenville; Jameson McGrane, Limestone; Matt Prosser, Coker; Jose Rondon, Limestone; Darius Thompson, Benedict

Wins
12 -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander
10 -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander; Ryan Jones, Lander
8 -- Wesley Camp, Newberry; Austin Gambrell, Erskine
7 -- Danny Wissman, USC Aiken
6 -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken; Junior Delatorre, USC Beaufort; Jake Nidiffer, Newberry; Taylor Peed, USC Aiken; Wes Schuler, Erskine
5 -- Landon Beck, Anderson; Cole Cromer, Newberry; Matt Hissong, USC Aiken; Zach McAllister, Erskine; Mason McCullough, Lander; Daniel Nations, Newberry; Jose Rondon, Limestone; Jordy Santak, Francis Marion; Justin Vreeland, Claflin

Losses
9 -- Kaleb Earls, Limestone; Tim O'Callaghan, Southern Wesleyan
8 -- Jose Rondon, Limestone; Ryan Woodring, North Greenville
7 -- Matt Craig, Southern Wesleyan
6 -- Landon Beck, Anderson; Matt Buss, Southern Wesleyan; Spencer Earle, Anderson; Jameson McGrane, Limestone
5 -- Yaniel Delgado, Benedict; Hunter Englehart, USC Beaufort; Thomas Goodman, Anderson; Andrew Goot, Coker; Alex Hernandez, Coker; C.J. Kelly, USC Beaufort; Matt Laurens, North Greenville; Gage Roth, USC Beaufort; Jordy Santak, Francis Marion

Saves
12 -- Brandon White, Lander
7 -- Jeffrey Stone, Francis Marion
5 -- Jeremy Hatfield, Francis Marion; James Lynch, USC Aiken
4 -- Andrew Goot, Coker
3 -- Matt Chapman, Newberry; Andrew Howard, Southern Wesleyan; Daniel Nations, Newberry; Gage Roth, USC Beaufort; Wes Schuler, Erskine; Caleb Shelley, Limestone
2 -- Darius Boykins, Claflin; Demitrius Bryant, Claflin; Mitchell Cooksey, Anderson; Yaniel Delgado, Benedict; Evan Jordan, Anderson; Cameron Norwood, Limestone; Caleb Smith, USC Aiken

Innings pitched
120.1 -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander
100.2 -- Wesley Camp, Newberry
96.0 -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander
94.0 -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken
82.1 -- Kaleb Earls, Limestone
80.2 -- Ryan Jones, Lander
79.0 -- Matt Craig, Southern Wesleyan
78.1 -- Cole Cromer, Newberry
77.0 -- Junior Delatorre, USC Beaufort
76.2 -- Thomas Goodman, Anderson
75.0 -- Jordy Santak, Francis Marion
74.2 - Taylor Peed, USC Aiken

Hits allowed
110 -- Matt Craig, Southern Wesleyan
109 -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander
99 -- Wesley Camp, Newberry
98 -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander
94 -- Matt Buss, Southern Wesleyan
93 -- Ryan Woodring, North Greenville
91 -- Jose Rondon, Limestone
89 -- Landon Beck, Anderson; Cole Cromer, Newberry; Thomas Goodman, Anderson
87 -- Kaleb Earls, Limestone

Runs allowed
63 -- Thomas Goodman, Anderson; Jose Rondon, Limestone
60 -- Matt Buss, Southern Wesleyan
57 -- Spencer Earle, Anderson; Kaleb Earls, Limestone
55 -- Landon Beck, Anderson
53 -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken
52 -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander
51 -- J.J. Trujillo, Anderson
50 -- Ryan Woodring, North Greenville

Earned runs allowed
52 -- Spencer Earle, Anderson
51 -- Jose Rondon, Limestone
48 -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander
47 -- Thomas Goodman, Anderson
45 -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander
43 -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken
42 -- Landon Beck, Anderson
41 -- Jameson McGrane, Limestone; Jordy Santak, Francis Marion
39 -- Ben Kramm, North Greenville; J.J. Trujillo, Anderson

Walks
61 -- Mason McCullough, Lander
41 -- Yaniel Delgado, Benedict
37 -- Jameson McGrane, Limestone
36 -- Taylor Peed, USC Aiken
35 -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken; C.J. Kelly, USC Beaufort; Darius Thompson, Benedict; Dylan Wolchik, Lander
31 -- Zach Smith, North Greenville
30 -- Junior Delatorre, USC Beaufort

Strikeouts
94 -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander
90 -- Landon Beck, Anderson
87 -- Mason McCullough, Lander
75 -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken
72 -- Kaleb Earls, Limestone
68 -- Yaniel Delgado, Benedict
66 -- Wesley Camp, Newberry
62 -- Danny Wissman, USC Aiken
61 -- Taylor Peed, USC Aiken
59 -- Cole Cromer, Newberry
58 -- Austin Gambrell, Erskine
56 -- Ryan Woodring, North Greenville
55 -- Jordy Santak, Francis Marion

Home runs allowed
10 -- Derek Beasley, USC Aiken; Dylan Wolchik, Lander
8 -- Landon Beck, Anderson; Jameson McGrane, Limestone; Jordy Santak, Francis Marion
7 -- Austin Gambrell, Erskine; Ryan Jones, Lander; Ben Kramm, North Greenville
6 -- Yaniel Delgado, Benedict; Spencer Earle, Anderson; Thomas Goodman, Anderson; Alex Hernandez, Coker; Nic Levy, Erskine; Ryan Woodring, North Greenville

Hit batsmen
16 -- Mason McCullough, Lander
15 -- Dylan Wolchik, Lander
14 -- Kaleb Earls, Limestone; Taylor Peed, USC Aiken
13 -- Jordy Santak, Francis Marion; Darius Thompson, Benedict
11 -- Taylor Alvarez, Lander; Yaniel Delgado, Benedict; Zach McAllister, Erskine
10 -- Wesley Camp, Newberry; Franklin Rodriguez, Benedict

Wild pitches
15 -- Mason McCullough, Lander
14 -- Jose Rondon, Limestone
12 -- C.J. Kelly, USC Beaufort
11 -- Landon Beck, Anderson
10 -- Spencer Earle, Anderson; Keamond Eison, Claflin; Cam Hokanson, Lander; Jameson McGrane, Limestone; Daniel Nations, Newberry; J.M. Spangler, Limestone; Darius Thompson, Benedict; Ryan Woodring, North Greenville

Balks
4 -- Anthony Ford, Claflin
3 -- Tim O'Callaghan, Southern Wesleyan; Austin Walker, Newberry
2 -- Hunter Englehart, USC Beaufort; Eric Hertgel, North Greenville; Ryan Jones, Lander; Zack Oberlies, Southern Wesleyan; Taylor Peed, USC Aiken; Franklin Rodriguez, Benedict; Jordy Santak, Francis Marion

ERA
2.02 -- Jake Nidiffer, Newberry
2.09 -- Stephen Richards, USC Beaufort
2.18 -- Cole Cromer, Newberry
2.32 -- Wesley Camp, Newberry
2.38 -- Justin Vreeland, Claflin
2.59 -- Wes Schuler, Erskine
3.02 -- Matt Prosser, Coker
3.16 -- Junior Delatorre, USC Beaufort
3.24 -- Ryan Jones, Lander
3.37 -- Dylan Wolchik Lander
3.65 -- Matt Craig, Southern Wesleyan
3.74 -- Taylor Peed, USC Aiken
3.81 -- Matt Hissong, USC Aiken
3.93 -- Ryan Woodring, North Greenville
Not enough innings
2.91 -- Ben Black, USC Aiken (one-third of an inning short)

Next: NCAA Division I individual hitting

Radakovich sets four off-field objectives for Clemson baseball in 2015

Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich told The Charleston Post-Courier and a couple of Clemson Websites he and coach Jack Leggett have come up with four objectives for the 2015 baseball season.

1. Hiring sports psychologists
2. Visiting the staff at another successful program
3. A four-man player council
4. Improving Leggett's public image

A couple seem interesting. A couple seem like something you'd get after hiring a consultant. I'll let you decide which ones fit which definition.
Objectives

News digest, June 11

Martin returning
South Carolina's offensive and defensive prospects for 2015 received a boost Wednesday when Kyle Martin announced he would return for his senior season. Martin, from Greenville's Wade Hampton High School, was a 20th-round selection of the Los Angeles Angels. Martin hit .336 with 5 homers and 38 RBIs in 2014. He also was one of the top defensive first-basemen in the SEC.
Martin

USC players earn all-American honors
* South Carolina relief pitcher Joel Seddon has been named second-team all-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Seddon
* South Carolina catcher Grayson Greiner was a second-team all-American pick by Baseball America.
Greiner

Final 2014 individual hitting stats, S.C. NCAA DII & NAIA schools

Stats from School Websites
Minimum 3.1 PA for average
Let me know if I overlooked someone or entered a number wrong. I  did this manually
Morris, Voorhees stats not available

Games played
61 -- Thomas Berry, Lander; Patrick Grady, Lander; Connor Lewis, Lander; Erik Lunde, Lander
60 -- Weston Lawing, Lander
57 -- Thomas Bess, Lander
55 -- Colby Painter, Lander; Graham Ramos, Lander
53 -- Eric Barbieri, Newberry; Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Albert Baur, Newberry; T.J. Costen, USC Aiken; Ryan Metzler, USC Aiken; Sean Miller, USC Aiken; Jermale Page, Newberry
52 -- Tyler Bice, Southern Wesleyan; Michael Hyman, Southern Wesleyan; Tyler Moore, USC Aiken

Batting average
.396 -- Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
.386 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
.383 -- Chase Corn, Erskine
.379 -- Matt Kianka, USC Beaufort; Sean Miller, USC Aiken
.377 -- Tyler Moore, USC Aiken
.376 -- Ryan Cranmer, Newberry
.370 -- Andrew Kozak, Erskine
.369 -- Erik Lunde, Lander
.365 -- Ryan Metzler, USC Aiken
.356 -- Alex Kirby, Newberry
.355 -- Kyle Booth, Limestone
.354 -- Daniel Young, Benedict; Elisha McDaniel, Benedict.
.353 -- Kevin Davis, Benedict; Connor Lewis, Lander; Jonathan Zalud, Anderson
.352 -- Wendell Ferguson, Claflin
.351 -- Blake Cilwick, USC Beaufort

On-base percentage
.525 -- Kevin Davis, Benedict
.518 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
.514 -- Thomas Berry, Lander
.481 -- Erik Lunde, Lander
.475 -- Elisha McDaniel, Benedict
.465 -- Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
.460 -- Connor Lewis, Lander
.457 -- Colby Painter, Lander
.450 -- Sixto Guerrero, Claflin
.447 -- Chase Corn, Erskine

Slugging percentage
.655 -- Connor Lewis, Lander
.644 -- Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
.643 -- Erik Lunde, Lander
.641 -- Ryan Cranmer, Newberry
.616 -- Nathan Galliford, Anderson
.614 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
.612 -- Chase Corn, Erskine
.604 -- Daniel Young, Benedict
.593 -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken
.590 -- Andre Collum, Benedict

At bats
258 -- Connor Lewis, Lander
255 -- Erik Lunde Lander
251 -- Weston Lawing, Lander
236 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
227 -- Graham Ramos, Lander
223 -- Tyler Moore, USC Aiken
210 -- Thomas Berry, Lander
209 -- T.J. Costen, USC Aiken
207 -- Zach Smith, Erskine
204 -- Chad Balderman, Limestone; Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Jermale Paige, Newberry
202 -- Steven Cooper, Anderson; Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
200 -- Andrew Kozak, Erskine; Ryan Metzler, USC Aiken

Runs scored
92 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
76 -- Erik Lunde, Lander
70 -- Connor Lewis, Lander
63 -- Tyler Moore, USC Aiken
61 -- Weston Lawing, Lander
58 -- Andrew Kozak, Erskine
57 -- Thomas Berry, Lander
54 -- Brandon Overstreet, Erskine
53 -- Kody Belcher, USC Aiken; Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
50 -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Isaac Davenport, Francis Marion

Hits
94 -- Erik Lunde, Lander
91 -- Patrick Grady, Lander; Connor Lewis, Lander
84 -- Tyler Moore, USC Aiken
80 -- Weston Lawing, Lander; Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
77 -- Graham Ramos, Lander
75 -- Chase Corn, Erskine
74 -- Andrew Kozak, Erskine; Sean Miller, USC Aiken
73 -- Thomas Berry, Lander; Ryan Metzler, USC Aiken
71 -- Albert Baur, Newberry
70 -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Steven Cooper, Anderson

Doubles
25 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
23 -- Weston Lawing, Lander
21 -- Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
20 -- Ben Donath, USC Aiken; Erik Lunde, Lander
18 -- Thomas Berry, Lander; Steven Cooper, Anderson
17 -- Eric Barbieri, Newberry; Albert Baur, Newberry; Blake Cilwick, USC Beaufort
16 -- Connor Lewis, Lander; Colby Painter, Lander
15 -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Paul Como, Anderson; Chase Corn, Erskine; Logan Galliher, Erskine; Brandon Overstreet, Erskine

Triples
10 -- Tyler Moore, USC Aiken
6 -- Ernie Kirkwood, Coker
4 -- T.J. Costen, USC Aiken; Kevin Davis, Benedict; Erik Lunde, Lander; K.J. McAllister, Limestone; Colby Painter, Lander; Michael Wilson, Francis Marion
3 -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Thomas Clay, Claflin; Chase Corn, Erskine; Sixto Guerrero, Claflin; Sean Miller, USC Aiken; Graham Ramos, Lander; Reginald Rodgers, Claflin; Zach Smith, Erskine

Home runs
20 -- Connor Lewis, Lander
15 -- Nathan Galliford, Anderson
14 -- Erik Lunde, Lander
11 -- Colby Painter, Lander
10 -- Chad Balderman, Limestone; Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Matt Bosse, USC Aiken; Ryan Cranmer, Newberry; Brandon Overstreet, Erskine; Zach Smith, Erskine
9 -- Andre Collum, Benedict; Patrick Grady, Lander
8 -- Steven Cooper, Anderson; Chase Corn, Erskine
7 -- Cooper Gunter, Limestone; Tyler Mitchell, North Greenville; Darius Osby, Claflin; Graham Ramos, Lander; Michael Wilson, Francis Marion

RBIs
77 -- Connor Lewis, Lander
68 -- Graham Ramos, Lander
67 -- Colby Painter, Lander
58 -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; T.J. Costen, USC Aiken; Weston Lawing, Lander
55 -- Chase Corn, Erskine
54 -- Thomas Berry, Lander; Matt Bosse, USC Aiken
52 -- Erik Lunde, Lander; Zach Smith, Erskine
50 -- Nathan Galliford, Anderson; Daniel Young, Benedict

Walks
62 -- Thomas Berry, Lander
48 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
45 -- Erik Lunde, Lander
42 -- Connor Lewis, Lander
34 -- Nathan Galliford, Anderson
33 -- Colby Painter, Lander
31 -- Isaac Davenport, Francis Marion; Chris Hyatt, Lander
29 -- K.J. McAllister, Limestone
28 -- Mitchell Dixon, Benedict; Sixto Guerrero, Claflin

Strikeouts
69 -- Nathan Galliford, Anderson
53 -- Matt Bosse, USC Aiken
51 -- Eric Barbieri, Newberry; Graham Ramos, Lander
47 -- Paul Como, Anderson
45 -- Kody Belcher, USC Aiken
44 -- T.J. Costen, USC Aiken; Tyler Mitchell, North Greenville
43 -- Chad Balderman, Limestone
42 -- Julio Lara, Southern Wesleyan
41 -- Wesley Lawing, Lander; Erik Lunde, Lander
40 -- Tyler Moore, USC Aiken

Stolen bases
43 -- Kevin Davis, Benedict
40 -- Elisha McDaniel, Benedict
30 -- Chase Corn, Erskine
27 -- Fico Kondla, Coker; Mitchell Dixon, Benedict
26 -- Jesse Minter, Claflin
24 -- Kody Belcher, USC Aiken; Michael Hyman, Southern Wesleyan; Tyler Moore, USC Aiken
23 -- Andre Collum, Benedict
22 -- T.J. Giczkowski, Coker

Steal attempts
52 -- Elisha McDnaiel, Benedict
48 -- Kevin Davis, Benedict
33 -- Chase Corn, Erskine
30 -- Mitchell Dixon, Benedict
29 -- Kody Belcher, USC Aiken; Andre Collum, Benedict; Michael Hyman, Southern Wesleyan; Fico Kondla, Coker; Jesse Minter, Claflin
25 -- Tyler Moore, USC Aiken
23 -- T.J. Giczkowski, Coker
21 -- Jarren Donato, Coker; Ryan Metzler, USC Aiken; McCartha Thompson, Benedict
20 -- Ernie Kirkwood, Coker

Hit by pitch
21 -- Fico Kondla, Coker
19 -- Patrick Grady, Lander
15 -- Thomas Berry, Lander; Erik Lunde, Lander; Colby Painter, Lander
14 -- Kody Belcher, USC Aiken; Kevin Davis, Benedict; Jesse Minter, Claflin
13 -- Sixto Guerrero, Claflin; Chris Hyatt, Lander; Michael Hyman, Southern Wesleyan
12 -- Thomas Bess, Lander; Weston Lawing, Lander
11 -- Garrett Bernardo, Anderson; Marquis Curry, Francis Marion; Ernie Kirkwood, Coker

Sacrifice flies
8 -- Ty Barkell, USC Aiken; Sean Miller, USC Aiken; Daniel Young, Benedict
7 -- Logan Galliher, Erskine; Sixto Guerrero, Claflin; Weston Lawing, Lander; Graham Ramos, Lander
6 - Erik Armstrong, USC Beaufort
5 -- Kyle Bailey, Anderson; Thomas Berry, Lander; Matt Bosse, USC Aiken; Chase Corn, Erskine; Andrew Kozak, Erskine; Zach Lenns, Francis Marion; Erik Lunde, Lander; Zach Smith, Erskine; Sammy Song, Coker

Sacrifice hits
11 -- Alex Kirby, Newberry
10 -- Jabari Brown, Claflin; Brendan Sheridan, Newberry
8 -- Michael Hyman, Southern Wesleyan; Chris Scura, Limestone
7 -- Julian Bridges, Limestone; J.J. Julian, Southern Wesleyan; Tyler Wood, Limestone
6 -- Kyle Bailey, Anderson; Kody Belcher, USC Aiken; J.J. Crespo, USC Beaufort; Dalton Gress, Francis Marion; Zach Lenns, Francis Marion; Nicholas McGee, Francis Marion; Ashly Morris, USC Beaufort; Nolan Schrenker, Newberry

NEXT: NCAA DII/NAIA individual pitching statistics

News digest, June 10

Ober freshman pitcher of the year
College of Charleston's Bailey Ober today was named national freshman pitcher of the year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. On Monday Ober had been named to the organization's freshman all-American team. Ober had a 10-3 record and 1.52 ERA in helping the Cougars win the CAA Tournament championship and reach the super regional round of the NCAA Tournament.
Freshmen

Ober

Leggett to return
Clemson announced Tuesday night at coach Jack Leggett would return in 2015.  Leggett has been under fire on some Clemson fan sites for what some perceive as a decline in the program. Here's TheClemsonInsider.com's report.
Leggett

Holbrook wraps up the season
USC coach Chad Holbrook had a press conference Tuesday to offer final thoughts on the Gamecocks' season.
USC

Terriers' season in review
Wofford has posted a recap of its season, which included 32 victories.
Wofford

Final 2014 individual pitching stats, S.C. junior colleges

Note: I had entered some names and the save stats for Spartanburg Methodist incorrectly. I apologize for the error and thank the folks who brought the mistakes to my attention.

Minimum 1 IP per team's games played for ERA consideration

Games (not available for USC Salkehatchie)
19 -- Jared Felix, Spartanburg Methodist; Dillon Hodge, USC Sumter
18 -- Tyler Chappell, Florence-Darlington Tech
17 -- Josh Escoffier, Spartanburg Methodist
16 -- Dylan Millar, USC Sumter; Jordan Picini, Florence-Darlington Tech
15 -- Matthew Justice, USC Lancaster; Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist; Blake Smith, Spartanburg Methodist
14 -- Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter; Josh Shailer, USC Lancaster

Games started (not available for USC Lancaster)
14 -- Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist
12 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist; Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech; Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
11 -- Willie Natasi, Florence-Darlington Tech; Matt Riggs, Spartanburg Methodist
10 -- Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter; Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter
9 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Trevor Hutto, Florence-Darlington Tech; Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie; C.D. Pelham, Spartanburg Methodist

Complete games
6 -- Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
5 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Tyler Jackson, USC Lancaster
4 -- Austin Hill, USC Lancaster; Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech
3 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist; Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie
2 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter; Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster; Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter; David Sauer, USC Sumter

Wins
10 -- Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
7 -- Matthew Justice, USC Lancaster; Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech
6 -- Trevor Hutto, Florence-Darlington Tech; Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist
5 -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter; Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist; Willie Natasi, Florence-Darlington Tech; Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter; Andrew Reardon, USC Sumter; Chris Stewart, USC Lancaster

Losses
6 -- Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster
5 -- Bryce King, USC Salkehatchie; Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie; Matt Riggs, Spartanburg Methodist
4 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter
3 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter; Matt Godleski, Florence-Darlington Tech; Austin Hill, USC Lancaster; Trevor Hutto, Florence-Darlington Tech; Marcellius Kennerly, USC Salkehatchie; Zachary Massengale, USC Salkehatchie; Willie Natasi, Florence-Darlington Tech; Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter; Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech;

Saves
7 -- Shuler Ward, USC Salkehatchie
4 -- Dylan Miller, USC Sumter
3 -- Tyler Chappell, Florence-Darlington Tech; Josh Escoffier, Spartanburg Methodist; Jared Felix, Spartanburg Methodist; Harper Grier, USC Sumter; Jordan Picini, Florence-Darlington Tech; Josh Shailer, USC Lancaster; Tyler Vetzel, Spartanburg Methodist

Innings pitched
76.2 -- Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
72.1 -- Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist
72.0 -- Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech
63.0 -- Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter
62.1 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist
61.2 -- Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster
58.0 -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter
56.0 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie
55.0 -- Willie Natasi, Florence-Darlington Tech

Hits allowed
73 -- Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech; Dylon Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
67 -- Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie
63 -- Marcellius Kennerly, USC Salkehatchie
60 -- Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster
59 -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter; Willie Natasi, Florence-Darlington Tech; Matt Riggs, Spartanburg Methodist
56 -- Chris Stewart, USC Lancaster
55 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist
54 -- Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter

Runs allowed
41 -- Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie
37 -- Marcellius Kennerly, USC Salkehtchie; Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster
34 -- Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech; Matt Riggs, Spartanburg Methodist; Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist
33 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist
32 -- Austin Hill, USC Lancaster; Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
31 -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter
30 -- Chris Stewart, USC Lancaster

Earned runs allowed
32 -- Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie
29 -- Marcellius Kenerly, USC Salkehatchie
25 -- Matt Riggs, Spartanburg Methodist; Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
24 -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter; Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster; Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech
23 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist; Austin Hill, USC Lancaster
22 -- Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist; Chris Stewart, USC Lancaster

Walks
45 -- Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist
37 -- Bryon Munsterman, USC Salkehatchie
32 -- Bryce King, USC Salkehatchie
30 -- Marcellius Kennerly, USC Salkehatchie
28 -- C.D. Pelham, Spartanburg Methodist
26 -- Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster
24 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie
21 -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter; Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist; Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter
20 -- Austin Hill, USC Lancaster

Strikeouts
72 -- Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist
60 -- Tyler Jackson, USC Lancaster; Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech
53 -- Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
51 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist; C.D. Pelham, Spartanburg Methodist
47 -- Marcellius Kennerly, USC Salkehatchie
46 -- Willie Natasi, Florence-Darlington Tech
44 -- Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter
42  -- Matt Riggs, Spartanburg Methodidst

Home runs allowed
6 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist; Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster
5 -- Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech
3 -- Wade Arduini, USC Lancaster; Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodistl Michael Wright, Spartanburg Methodist
2 -- Cliff Alexander, USC Salkehatchie; Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Josh Escoffier, Spartanburg Methodist; Matt Godleski, Florence-Darlington Tech; Harper Grier, USC Sumter; Marcellius Kennerly, USC Salkehatchie; Zachary Massengale, USC Salkehatchie; Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter; Blake Smith, Spartanburg Methodist; Chris Stewart, USC Lancaster

ERA
2.43 -- Fernando Pinillos, USC Sumter
2.62 -- Willie Nastasi, Florence-Darlington Tech
2.73 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie
2.74 -- Tripp Rollings, Spartanburg Methodist
2.93 -- Dylan Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
3.00 -- Evan Raynor, Florence-Darlington Tech
3.50 -- Tanner Petrey, USC Lancaster
3.72 -- Victor Gonzalez, USC Sumter
Not enough innings
1.83 -- Tyler Jackson, USC Lancaster (6.2 IP short)
2.39 -- Trevor Hutto (4 IP short)
3.32 -- Kyle Halhbon, Spartanburg Methodist (4 IP short)

Next: NCAA Division II/NAIA individual hitting

Final 2014 individual hitting stats, S.C. junior colleges

Stats from NJCAA Website
Minimum 3.1 PA for average
Let me know if I overlooked someone. I did this manually

Hitting
Games played
66 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
63 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist; Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
60 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
56 -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter
55 -- Trevor Bradley. USC Sumter
52 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Will Thompson, USC Sumter
51 --Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter; Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech

Batting average
.397 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
.384 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster
.377 -- Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster
.372 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
.370 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist
.356 -- Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech
.353 -- Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
.352 -- Casey Parker, USC Lancaster
.351 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
.335 -- Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist
Not enough plate appearances
.384 -- Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech (8 PA's short)
.341 -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist (5 PA's short)
.339 -- Tad Martin, USC Lancaster( 6 PA's short)
.336 -- Ranz Bodison, USC Lancaster (8 PA's short)

On-base percentage
.516 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
.479 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
.449 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
.447 -- Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster
.445 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist
.442 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster
.431 -- Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster
.426 -- Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech
.424 -- Casey Parker, USC Lancaster
.417 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter
.411 -- Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
.406 -- Donovan Campbell, USC Salkehatchie
Not enough plate appearances
.436 -- Tad Martin, USC Lancaster (6 PA's short)
.410 -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist (5 PA's short)
.404 -- Mark Gonzalez, USC Salkethatchie (10 PA's short)

Slugging percentage
.603 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
.563 -- Casey Parker, USC Lancaster
.558 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster
.509 -- Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster
.494 -- Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech
.476 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
.469 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
.457 -- Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist
.442 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist
.422 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter
Not enough plate appearances
.608 -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist (5 PA's short)
.575 -- Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech (8 PA's short)
.473 -- Mark Gonzalez, USC Salkehatchie (10 PA's short)
.448 -- Ranz Bodison, USC Lancaster (8 PA's short)
.433 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie (2 PA's short)
.433 -- Tad Martin, USC Lancaster, 6 PA's short)

At bats
239 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
230 -- Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist
221 -- Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
208 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
195 -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter
181 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist
176 -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist
173 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter
167 -- Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster
161 -- Donovan Campbell, USC Salkehatchie
160 --Will Thompson, USC Sumter; Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech

Runs scored
62 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
58 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
48 -- Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
46 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist
45 -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter
44 -- Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster
43 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
41 -- Donovan Campbell, USC Salkehatchie; Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist
39 -- Taillon Turner, Florence-Darlington Tech

Hits
89 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
78 -- Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
77 -- Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist
73 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
67 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist
63 -- Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster
60 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter; Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist
57 -- Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech
56 -- Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech
55 -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter

Doubles
18 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
14 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter; Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist
13 -- Casey Parker, USC Lancaster; Taylor Kellner, USC Sumter
11 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter; Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster; Kennard McDowell, Spartanburg Methodist
10 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Mark Gonzalez, USC Salkehatchie; Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist

Triples
5 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
4 -- Kennard McDowell, Spartanburg Methodist; Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
3 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Mitchell Price, USC Lancaster; Blue Sanderson, Spartanburg Methodist; Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist; Shuler Ward, USC Salkehatchie

Home runs
11 -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist
6 -- Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist; Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech
5 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster; Casey Parker, USC Lancaster; Shuler Ward, USC Salkehatchie; Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech
3 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie; Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster; Tyler Lancaster, Spartanburg Methodist;  Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter; Will Thompson, USC Sumter

RBIs
57 -- Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist
49 -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist
48 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
43 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster; Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech
42 -- Bryan Dye, USC Lancaster;  Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech
41 -- Will Thompson, USC Sumter
39 -- Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
35 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist

Walks
47 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
35 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
34 -- Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster; Taillon Turner, Florence-Darlington Tech
29 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter; Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
25 -- Brett Auckland, USC Sumter; Di'Markus Sanders, USC Salkehatchie
24 -- Will Thompson, USC Sumter
22 -- Donovan Campbell, USC Salkehatchie; Tyler Lancaster, Spartanburg Methodist
21 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist

Strikeouts
37 -- Collin Steagall, Spartanburg Methodist
36 -- Kennard McDowell, Spartanburg Methodist
33 -- Trevor Bradley, USC Sumter
30 -- Cliff Alexander, USC Salkehatchie; Tad Martin, USC Lancaster
29 -- Donovan Campbell, USC Salkehatchie; Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster; Mark Gonzalez, USC Salkehatchie
28 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist
27 -- Douglas Ard, USC Salkehatchie
25 -- Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech

Stolen bases
35 -- Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
31 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Taillon Turner, Florence-Darlington Tech
26 -- Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
22 -- Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist
18 -- Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
17 -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter
16 -- Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster; Tad Martin, USC Lancaster
15 -- Will Thompson, USC Sumter

Caught stealing
8 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster; Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter
6 -- Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter
4 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster
3 -- Brett Auckland, USC Sumter; Hayden Buffkin, Florence-Darlington Tech; Quinton Cable, Florence-Darlington Tech; C Donovan Campbell, USC Salkehatchie; hris Ford, Florence-Darlington Tech; Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist; Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist; Taillon Turner, Florence-Darlington Tech

Hit by pitch
11 -- Tad Martin, USC Lancaster
10 -- Hunter Dilworth, USC Salkehatchie
9 -- Jack Faircloth, Florence-Darlington Tech; Angel Garced, Florence-Darlington Tech; Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist; Jordan Williams, USC Lancaster
7 -- Mark Gonzalez, USC Salkehatchie; Taylor Kellner, USC Sumter; Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist
6 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Ryan Perkins, USC Sumter; Matt White, Spartanburg Methodist; Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech; Brant Williams, Florence-Darlington Tech;

Sacrifice flies
7 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster
5 -- Jack Faircloth, Florence-Darlington Tech; Jordan Garrett, Spartanburg Methodist; Luke Westerberg, Florence-Darlington Tech
3 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster; Tyler Lancaster, Spartanburg Methodist Alex Murphy, Florence-Darlington Tech; Casey Parker, USC Lancaster; Wesley Rogers, Spartanburg Methodist

Sacrifice hits
11 -- Taillon Turner, Florence-Darlington Tech
8 -- Casey Parker, USC Lancaster
7 -- Zach Callahan, USC Lancaster;  Di'Markus Sanders, USC Salkehatchie; Zach Shields, Spartanburg Methodist
6 -- Brett Auckland, USC Sumter; Blue Sanderson, Spartanburg Methodist
5 -- Mark Gonzalez, USC Salkehatchie
4 -- Brandon Burris, Spartanburg Methodist; Derek Croxton, USC Lancaster; Tad Martin, USC Lancaster; Anthony Paulsen, USC Sumter

 NEXT: NJCAA individual pitching statistics

State scoreboard, June 8

NCAA Tournament
Lubbock (Texas) super regional
Texas Tech 1, College of Charleston 0, Texas Tech advances to the College World Series

MLB draft, June 7 (Day 3)

USC first baseman Kyle Martin (33), out of Greenville's Wade Hampton
High, was drafted by the Angels in the 20th round.

11th round
320. Twins: Tanner English, OF, South Carolina & St. James High
342. A's: Joel Seddon, RHP, South Carolina

13th round
384. Blue Jays: Gunnar Heidt, 2B, College of Charleston & St. James High
386. Brewers: Kaleb Earls, RHP, Limestone &  Blacksburg High
392. Yankees: Bo Thompson, 1B, The Citadel & Mann High

15th round
454. Nationals: Ryan Ripken, 1B, Indian River CC (ex-USC recruit)

16th round
484. Reds: Garrett Boulware, C, Clemson & Hanna High

17th round
496. Astros: Ben Smith, LHP, Coastal Carolina
505. Mets: David Roseboom, LHP, USC Upstate
508. Giants: Caleb Smith, LHP. USC Aiken

18th round
551. Pirates: Erik Lunde, 2B, Lander

19th round
557. Marlins: Mason Davis, 2B, The Citadel

20th round
589. Cubs: Alex Tomasovich, SS, Charleston Southern.
597. Padres: Tyler Wilson, RHP, Tennessee Wesleyan (Spartanburg Methodist & Gaffney High)
599. Angels; Kyle Martin, 1B, South Carolina & Wade Hampton High

21st round
621. Mariners: Jay Baum, SS, Clemson
628. Giants: Matt Crownover, LHP, Clemson
622. Royals: Evan Beal, RHP, South Carolina
638. Indians: Bobby Ison, OF, Charleston Southern

22nd round
657. Padres: Danny Wissman, LHP, USC Aiken

24th round
707. Marlins: Ryan Cranmer, 2B, Newberry
725. Reds: Shane Crouse, RHP, Lake Sumter CC (Greer native)

25th round
746. Brewers: C.D. Pelham, LHP, Spartanburg Methodist

25th round
765.Cardinals: Landon Beck, RHP, Anderson

26th round
772. Phillies: Jacques de Gruy, RHP, Furman
778. Giants: Hunter Cole, 3B, Georgia (Dorman High)

29th round
861. Mariners: Tyler Herb, RHP, Coastal Carolina

30th round
892. Phillies: Brandon Murray, RHP, Hobart, Ind. (USC recruit)
912. A's: Derek Beasley, LHP, USC Aiken

33rd round
997. Rays: Patrick Grady, OF, Lander

34th round
1035. Cardinals: George Iskenderian, SS, Indian River State (transfer from USC)

36th round
1082: Yankees: Will Gaddis, RHP, Brentwood, Tenn. (Furman recruit)

37th round
1107. Padres: Tyler Wood, RHP, Furman

38th round
1135. Mets: Kyle Dunster, RHP, Greenwich Conn. (brother of Clemson player Mike Dunster)

40th round
1201. Orioles: T.J. Olesczuk, OF, Winthrop
1202. Yankees: Madison Stokes, SS, Flora (USC recruit)

Draft tracker

State scoreboard, June 7

NCAA Division I playoffs
(Best of three)
Lubbock super regional
Texas Tech 1, College of Charleston 0, Texas Tech leads series, 1-0

MLB draft, June 6, (Day 2)

USC catcher Grayson Greiner went to the Detroit Tigers in the third round.

Third round
83. Blue Jays: Nick Wells, LHP, Battlefield, Va. (College of Charleston recruit)
91. Yankees: Austin DeCarr, RHP, Salisbury, Conn. (Clemson commit)
99. Tigers: Grayson Greiner, C, South Carolina & Blythewood High

Fourth round
113. Rockies: Wesley Rogers, OF, Spartanburg Methodist & Mann High
122: Yankees: Jordan Montgomery, LHP,  South Carolina & Sumter High
123: Royals: D.J. Burt, SS, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. (former USC target)
126: Rangers: Brett Martin, LHP, Walters State (Tenn.) CC (former USC recruit)
133. Braves: Chad Sobotka, RHP, USC Upstate

Fifth round
150. Diamondbacks: Mason McCullough, RHP, Lander

Seventh round
220: Tigers: Joey Pankake, South Carolina & Easley Higjh

Eighth round
241: Orioles: Steve Wilkerson, IF, Clemson

Ninth round
264. Blue Jatys: Ryan Metzler, 2B, USC Aiken
279. Dodgers; Matt Campbell, RHP, Clemson

10th round
309. Dodgers: Colin Hering, OF, Coastal Carolina.


Draft, Day 2

MLB draft, June 5 (Day 1)

Clemson junior Daniel Gossett was the No. 65 overall
pick in the MLB draft, going to the Oakland Athletics.

First round
22. Dodgers: Grant Holmes, RHP, Conway High
26. Red Sox: Michael Chavis, OF, Marietta, Ga. (Clemson recruit)

Second round
65. Athletics: Daniel Gossett, RHP, Clemson & Byrnes High
Draft, Day 1

The draft resumes at 1 p.m. Friday

News digest, June 5

Big South names all-decade teams
Coaches from Coastal Carolina and Winthrop fill all the coaching slots on the all-decade teams announced by the Big South Conference.

The league announced teams representing its founding in 1986 through 1989, 1990-99 and 2000-09. Former Winthrop coach Horace Turbeville - who founded the program after moving there from Newberry - and former Coastal Carolina coach John Vrooman were named coaches for the first decade. Winthrop's Joe Hudak took the coaching honor for the second decade and Coastal Carolina's Gary Gilmore took the honor for the third.

Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina and Winthrop all had players named to the teams.
Big South

Cougars ready to go
College of Charleston has posted preview information for its super regional against Texas Tech in Lubbock. The best-of-three series begins Saturday. Each team will host one game, with the home team for game 3, if necessary, decided by a coin toss.
CofC

News digest, June 4

Crowe, Ober honored
University of South Carolina pitcher Wil Crowe and College of Charleston pitcher Bailey Ober have been named to the Louisville Slugger freshman all-American team as selected by Collegiate Baseball.
Frosh

Clemson seniors back Jack
TheClemsonInsider.com reports Clemson's seniors met with athletic director Dan Radakovich to give their input on the state of the baseball program. Relief pitcher Matt Campbell said the players spoke out in support of coach Jack Leggett  Leggett and Radakovich are scheduled to meet to discuss the state of the program. Leggett has come under criticism from some Clemson fans for what they perceive as a decline in the program.
Tigers

Retirement opened door for Eubanks
Byrnes High pitcher Alex Eubanks had been committed to UNC Asheville before he committed to Clemson this week. Eubanks tells Robert MacRae of TheClemsonInsider.com the change came after the UNCA coaches recruiting him left. UNCA coach Tom Smith retired last month and Eubanks was released from his commitment.
Eubanks

Smith

Pioneers' White on Juco squad
Former Spartanburg Methodist second baseman Matt White has been selected to play on the Junior College National Team, which will compete in the National Baseball Congress tournament later this year. White has committed to play for Charleston Southern.
White

Patriots get involved
Members of Francis Marion's baseball team recently participated in the "Dads in the Dugout" program, a community service project designed to celebrate fathers and male role models.
Patriots

Diamond Kings named
TheDiamondProspects.com provides excellent coverage of high school and amateur baseball in South Carolina., The Website has issues its "Diamond Kings" awards (for subscribers) and regular updates college commitment for state players.
Diamond

Golden Spikes Award finalists set
Oregon State's Michael Conforto, LSU's Aaron Nola and Kentucky's A.J. Reed are the three finalists for the 2014 Golden Spikes Award, given annually to the top amateur baseball player in the country.
Spikes

Top catcher award finalists named
Will Allen of Mississippi, Max Pentecost of Kennesaw State and Kyle Schwarber of Indiana are the three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award, given to the top catcher in college baseball.
Bench

Robinson leaves PBC school
Rick Robinson has resigned as head coach at Young Harris to become head coach at Tennessee Martin. Young Harris competes in the Peach Belt Conference with Francis Marion, Lander and USC Aiken.
Robinson

Polls
NCBWA (writers)
NCAA DI: 1. Louisiana Lafayette. 16. College of Charleston. 23. South Carolina.
Scribes

News digest, polls, June 3

Cougars' Thornton named regional MVP
The latest sign I'm getting old: College of Charleston freshman Tyler Thornton, who was named the most valuable player of the Gainesville regional of the NCAA Tournament, is the son of former Wade Hampton High pitcher Mark Thornton, whom I covered during my newspaper days.

The younger Thornton pitched a complete game as the Cougars beat Long Beach State, 4-2, on Monday to cap a 3-0 run through the regional.

The Cougars of coach Monte Lee travel to Texas Tech for a best-of-three super regional matchup this weekend. The series winner advances to the College World Series in Omaha later this month.

Teammate joining Thornton on the all-regional team were catcher Ben Boykin of Nation Ford High and Spartanburg Methodist College and outfielders Brandon Murray and  Morgan Phillips.

Conway's Holmes No. 16 on Baseball America list
Pitcher Grant Holmes of Conway High School is Np. 16 on Baseball America's list of the top 500 prospects for the Major League Baseball Draft. Holmes, a Florida signee and brother of former University of South Carolina pitcher Colby Holmes, is scheduled to attend the draft's first round Thursday night. Also scheduled to be in the New York area for the draft is No. 26 prospect Michael Chavis, an infielder and Clemson recruit from Marietta (Ga.) Sprayberry High.

Other players with S.C. connections (please share other ties you may know of):
68. Austin DeCarr, RHP, Salisbury, Conn. (Clemson recruit)
86. Grayson Greiner, C, U. of South Carolina & Blythewood High
90. Daniel Gossett, RHP, Clemson & Byrnes High
115. Chad Sobotka, RHP, USC Upstate
119. Nick Wells, LHP, Gainesville, Va. (College of Charleston recruit)
120. Jordan Montgomery, LHP, USC & Sumter High
157. Mason McCullough, RHP, Lander
206. Joey Pankake, 3B/OF, USC & Easley High
211. Clark Scolamiero, OF, Greenville High (USC recruit)
212. Tanner English, OF, USC & St. James High
230. Gunnar Heidt, SS, College of Charleston & St. James High
241. Hunter Cole, OF/3B, Dorman High (University of Georgia)
243. Wesley Rogers, OF, Spartanburg Methodist & Mann High
246. Alex Destino, P/OF, North Buncombe High, Weaverville, NC (USC recruit)
248, Hunter Taylor, C/3B/OF, Onley, Va. (USC recruit)
331. Drew Ellis, OF/1B, Blythewood High (The Citadel recruit)
347. Madison Stokes, 2B/3B, Flora High (USC recruit)
351. Ben Smith, LHP, Coastal Carolina
385. Brandon Murray, RHP, Hobart, Ind. (USC recruit)
426. Caleb Smith, LHP, USC Aiken & South Aiken High
481. K.J. Bryant, OF, Wade Hampton High (Greenville)
495. Braden Webb, RHP, Owasso, Okla. (USC recruit)

BA 500

Polls
Collegiate Baseball
NCAA DI: 1. Louisiana Lafayette. 16. College of Charleston. 25. South Carolina
CB DI

NCAA DII: 1. Southern Indiana. 4. Lander. 24. USC Aiken.
CB DII

High school: 1. Lambert (Suwanee, Ga. ) 18. Sumter.
CB HS

PerfectGame.org
NCAA DII: 1. Southern Indiana. 5. Lander. 20. USC Aiken.
PG DII 

Junior college: 1. Orange Coast (Calif.) 10. Spartanburg Methodist. 32. USC Sumter
PG JC

High school: 1. Barbe (Lake Charles, La.). 17. Sumter. 23. Flora.
PG HS

Honors
NJCAA All-American
Honorable mention: Matt White, IF, Spartanburg Methodist.
JC AA