Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Palmetto State Baseball's 2011 all-state team for NCAA DI schools

Here's my all-state team. Let me know where you disagree. I hurried through the typing process, so let me know if I have someone's team wrong.


STARTING PITCHER
In alphabetical order
(more than half of appearances must have been as a starter to merit first-team consideration)

Josh Conway, Coastal Carolina 8-2 record, 2.69 ERA in 20 appearances, 12 of which were starts. He struck out 70 batters in 77 innings.
Forrest Koumas, South Carolina 6-1 record, 2.96 ERA in 19 appearances,including two starts. Struck out 63 batters in 73 innings.
Anthony Meo, Coastal Carolina 10-3 record, 2.16 ERA in 16 games, all starts. He struck out 115 batters in 108 1/3 innings and pitched a no-hitter in the Big South Conference Tournament.
Christian Powell, College of Charleston 8-1 record, 3.09 ERA in 16 appearances, 12 of which were starts. He struck out 63 batters in 81 2/3 innings.
Michael Roth, South Carolina 14-3 record, 1.06 ERA in 21 games, including 20 starts>. He struck out 112 batters in 145 innings in leading the Gamecocks to their second straight College World Series title. He allowed three home runs.
Justin Sarratt, Clemson 7-2 record, 2.57 ERA in 18 appearances, including 13 starts. He struck out 65 batters in 80 2/3 innings as he bounced back from an injury-shortened 2010 season.

High honorable mention
Cash Collins, Wofford 8-4, 3.15, 18 games (14 starts), 97 IP.
Colby Holmes, South Carolina 7-3, 3.69, 18 games (13 starts). He struck out 77 batters in 85 1/3 innings.
Dominic Leone Clemson 6-2, 3.70, 15 appearances (12 starts) despite missing several weeks with an injury.
Matt Rein, Coastal Carolina 9-2, 2.07. Nine of 18 appearances were starts.
Josh Renfro, College of Charleston 9-3, 3.66, 77 strikeouts in 96 innings.

Honorable mention
Jim Birmingham, Coastal Carolina 3-2, 3.62. 10 of 20 appearances were starts.
Bobby Lyne, Furman 4-4, 3.84, 13 games, all starts.
Tyler Mizenko, Winthrop 5-3, 3.79, 15 appearances, all starts, 90.1 IP.

RELIEF PITCHER
(Most than half of games must have been in relief for first-team consideration)

John Cornely, Wofford 2-1, 1.85, 9 saves in 39 innings covering 23 relief appearances.
David Haselden, Clemson 6-1, 2.23, 3 saves in 76 2/3 innings covering 25 appearances (four starts).
Charlie McCready, Charleston Southern 6-2, 2.29, 5 saves in 40 innings covering 27 appearances (one start).
Matt Price, South Carolina 7-3, 1.83, 20 saves in 36 relief appearances. He struck out 75 in 59 innings.
John Taylor, South Carolina 8-1, 1.14. His 50 appearances (all in relief) were one short of the NCAA single-season record. 63 strikeouts in 71 1/3 innings and allowed no home runs.

High honorable mention
Dylan Cole, Furman 2-2, 3.00, 10 saves in 39 innings covering 26 appearances.
Jordan Coons, Coastal Carolina 5-3, 1.38 in 45 2/3 innings covering 23 games (three starts).
Scott Firth, Clemson 5-1, 3.06 in 50 innings over 16 games (seven starts).
Kevin Pohle, Clemson 5-2, 1.93 in 32 2/3 innings covering 17 appearances (three starts).
Scott Weismann, Clemson 3-5, 4.89, 7 in 57 innings covering 24 games (8 starts). After struggling as a starter, Weismann was brilliant after his move to the bullpen. He gave up two runs in his first relief appearance, then one over his final 15. He had an ERA of 1.50 as a reliever.

Honorable mention
Ryan Connolly, Coastal Carolina 0-1. 2.79, 3 saves in 42 innings covering 32 relief appearances.
Jeremy Long, The Citadel 4-3, 2.95, 1 save in27 appearances covering 35 2/3 innings.
Jose Mata, South Carolina 3-0, 1.76 in 23 relief appearances covering 30 2/3 innings.
Jonathan Meyer, Clemson 5-2, 331, 1 save, 63 strikeouts in 68 innings covering 23 appearances (seven starts).
Eric Ruth, Winthrop 6-1, 3.55, 4 saves in 24 relief appearances covering 46 2/3 innings.
Tyler Webb, South Carolina 3-1, 3.00 in 22 games, including 17 in relief. He pitched 36 innings.

CATCHER
Eddie Rohan, Winthrop .342, 5 HR, 38 RBI, 8 SB in 53 games, all starts.
Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian .425, 23 2B, 13 HR, 57 RBI in 56 games (55 starts). He also played DH and 1B, but I've shifted him to catcher.

High honorable mention
Rob Kral, College of Charleston .319 BA, 11 HR, 48 RBI in 61 games, all starts.
Brady Thomas, South Carolina .316, 4 HR, 43 RBI in 63 games (60 starts).

Honorable mention
Joe Jackson, The Citadel .302 in 54 games (45 starts).
Spencer Kieboom, Clemson .282, 1 Hr, 31 RBI in 53 games (51 starts).
Luke Weber, USC Upstate .279, 4 HR, 38 RBI in 51 games, all starts.

FIRST BASE
Christian Walker, South Carolina .358, 21 2B, 10 HR, 62 RBI in 69 games, all starts.
Richie Shaffer, Clemson .315, 13 HR, 55 RBI in 63 games, all starts.

High honorable mention
Nick Chinners, Charleston Southern .330, 5 HR, 36 RBI in 51 games (48 starts).
Konstantine Diamaduros, Wofford .332, 36 RBI in 55 games (all starts).
Aaron Thompkins, Furman .348, 1 HR, 26 RBI, 6 steals in 52 games (50 starts).
Rich Witten, Coastal Carolina .300, 6 HR, 51 RBI in 61 games (60 starts).

Honorable mention
Justin Mackert, The Citadel .303, 2 HR, 33 RBI, 17 SB in 56 games, all starts.
Trey Richardson, USC Upstate .297, 12 2B in 52 games, all starts.

SECOND BASE
Tommy LaStella, Coastal Carolina, 398, 15 WB, 14 HR, 70 RBI in 61 games, all starts.
Scott Wingo, South Carolina .338, 47 runs scored in 69 games (68 starts).

Honorable mention
Rob Harding, College of Charleston .289 in 49 games (37 starts).
Brandon McKinney, Charleston Southern. 287, 36 games (25 starts).
Will Muzika, Furman .271 h HR, 9 SB in 56 games (all starts).
Jason Stolz, Clemson .285, 30 runs, 27 RBI, 8 steals in 63 games, all starts.

SHORTSTOP
Brad Miller, Clemson .395, 5 HR, 50 RBI, 53 runs, 21 SB in 56 games (54 starts) despite missing time with a hand injury.
Andrew Williams, Presbyterian .325, 79 hits, 9 SB in 56 games, all starts.

High honorable mention
Alex Tomasovich, Charleston Southern .351 in 41 games (35 starts).

Honorable mention
Adam Gliebe, Winthrop .316, 11 SB in 57 games (55 starts).
Peter Mooney, South Carolina .280, 37 RBi, 46 runs in 69 games, all starts.
Taylor Motter, Coastal Carolina .288, 21 SB in 62 games (61 starts).

THIRD BASE
John Hinson, Clemson .331, 9 HR, 41 RBI, 23 SB in 60 games, all starts
Matt Leeds, College of Charleston .345, 18 HR, 80 RBI in 60 games, all starts.

High honorable mention
Drew DeKerlegand, The Citadel .317 in 56 games, all starts.
Jaren Sustar, Charleston Southern .324, 10 SB in 58 games, all starts.

Honorable mention
Alex Abrams, Furman .289 in 50 games (44 starts).

OUTFIELD
Daniel Aldrich, College of Charleston .347, 22 HR, 73 RBI in 59 games (58 starts).
Blake Green, USC Upstate .399, 95 hits in 55 games, all starts.
Tony Micklon, Presbyterian .343 12 HR, 51 RBI in 56 games, all starts.

High honorable mention
Jeff Schaus, Clemson .323, 43 RBI, 10 SB in 63 games, all starts.
Matt Still, Charleston Southern .358 in 51 games (42 starts).

Honorable mention
Daniel Bowman, Coastal Carolina . 277, 12 HR, 59 RBI, 11 SB in 59 games, all starts.
Chris Epps, Clemson .292, 10 HR, 42 RBI, 11 SB in 61 games (57 starts).
James Foster, Wofford .306, 232 SB in 55 games, all starts.
Mack Hite, Presbyterian .316 in 56 games, all starts.
William Ladd, The Citadel .327, 18 SB in 56 games, all starts.
Evan Marzilli, South Carolina .291, 39 runs scored in 65 games (59 starts) 
Brantley Meier, Charleston Southern .313, 22 SB in 58 games, all starts.
Will Miller, Furman .298, 16 SB in 56 games (55 starts).
T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop .307, 8 SB in 57 games (49 starts).
Nick Orvin, The Citadel .320, 9 HR, 19 SB in 55 games, all starts
Will Owens, Furman .321, 13 SB in 55 games, all starts.
Cole Rakar, College of Charleston .311, 16 SB in 61 games, all starts.
Juse Rodriguez, College of Charleston .286, 11 HR in 61 games, all starts.
Cameron Walters, Winthrop .321, 11 SB in 50 games (49 starts).

DESIGNATED HITTER
Mac Doyle, Wofford .300, 10 HR, 46 RBI, 10 SB in 55 games, all starts.
Phil Pohl, Clemson .333 in 60 games (57 starts).

UTILITY
Walt Quattlebaum, Charleston Southern .355, in 56 games (54 starts).
Scott Woodward, Coastal Carolina .342, 57 R, 31 SB in 55 games, all starts.

High honorable mention
Marty Gantt, College of Charleston .329, 7 HR, 25 SB in 61 games, all starts.
Austin Liput, USC Upstate .307, 8 3B, 4 HR in 54 games, all starts.

Honorable mention
Robert Beary, South Carolina .289, 35 RBI in 65 games (60 starts).

TWO-WAY
Gaither Bumgardner, USC Upstate .371 BA in 39 games, all starts. 1-4 record, 5.79 ERA in 10 games (nine starts).
Will Lamb, Clemson .348, 39 RBI, 13 SB in 59 games, all starts. 1-1 record, 5.11 ERA in 10 appearances (four in relief).

High honorable mention
Steven Neff, South Carolina 12 of his 18 hits were for extra bases as he filled in as outfielder/DH during USC injury problems. 3-1 record, 2.45 ERA in 12 appearances (7 starts).

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