Dec 9, 2009

Stevenson Baseball Announces 2010 Incoming Recruits

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Stevenson baseball eighth-year head coach Jason Tawney announced the addition of 21 newcomers to the 2010 team who opens its 11th season on Saturday, February 13 with a doubleheader at Hampden-Sydney.

"This is the largest group of newcomers we have ever brought into our program," said Tawney. "Last season's injuries were an Achilles heel to this team. Over the past two years, we've graduated much of our roster and this new class will be the core of our program going forward."

"This season, our depth will be our strength. With all the injuries we suffered last year and graduation, we felt we needed this to get our program back to where it should be. If this group develops properly and comes together as a team, they could propel the Mustangs back to the playoffs."

The Mustangs are entering their third season in the CAC in 2010 after finishing 18-26-1 a year ago and advancing to the conference championship game. Four different teams appeared in the NCAA regional championship over the last four years, including two last season.

A list of this year's newcomers with information on each from Tawney is below.

Tyler Anzmann, P, So. (Westminster HS/Mary Washington)
"Randy comes to Stevenson after spending a year at CAC rival Mary Washington. Arm strength is not Tyler's issue. He throws hard and can have dominating stuff, however his control can be an issue. If Tyler harnesses his control, he will be a big contributor to our program in the spring."

Jeff Bihy, OF/1B, Jr. (Eastern Tech HS/CCBC Essex)
"Jeff spent two years at CCBC Essex as their number three hitter. Jeff played first base at Essex, but will probably play outfield, first base and DH for us. He has a terrific bat and will be a major part of our lineup come spring. Jeff will also help as a left handed pitcher out of the bullpen."

Brad Blum, Fr., SS/2B, (Magruder HS)
"At Magruder, Brad was an everyday shortstop. He has showcased that he can play both shortstop and second base at the college level. Like most freshman to really force our hand, he will need to work hard in the offseason to get bigger and stronger."

Matt Bratter, C, Fr. (Mount Olive HS, New Jersey)
"Matt was a catcher and third basemen at Mount Olive while batting third in their lineup. He is raw behind the plate, but offensively he had a very impressive fall. We brought him here because he is a big strong kid that we think will develop into a middle of the order presence in our everyday lineup. Matt will be working on refining his skills behind the dish to try and force his way into the lineup."

Josh Brundige, P, Jr. (Lee University, Tenn.)
"Josh spent three seasons at NAIA powerhouse Lee University before deciding to transfer this offseason. He has the potential to be our number one guy, but he was slowed this fall by tendonitis. He red-shirted last season and is focusing on getting completely healthy. Josh was a member of two teams that competed in the NAIA World Series."

James Castellano, P, Fr. (Morris Hills HS, New Jersey)
"James was the number two starter at Morris Hill and played outfield when not on the hill. He is a very impressive freshman on the mound. He's loose, confident and will be counted on heavily as a freshman to really help our staff throughout the season both as a starter and in the bullpen. James commands three pitches and can be overpowering at times. More importantly he is very comfortable on the hill and his future is still ahead of him. If he puts the work in, the future is limitless."

Josh Cook, C/OF, Fr. (The Coventry School)
"Josh was the top catcher at Coventry and is very athletic. He is also raw and needs to get bigger and stronger to make an impact on our club. Josh will look to help behind the plate and use his athletic ability in the outfield."

Tyler Corrado, 1B/OF, Fr. (St. Mark's HS, Delaware)
"St. Marks is known for their talent as they are routinely the top high school program in the state of Delaware. Tyler has showcased a terrific glove at first base and as he develops into his 6-foot, 2-inch frame, he will be a player to be reckoned with in our lineup."

Chris DeFeo, SS, Fr. (Long Reach HS)
"At Long Reach, Chris was the starting shortstop and one of their top pitchers. He had a terrific opportunity this fall with our starting senior shortstop out due to injury so we got an extended look at him. He is an impressive player that will fill in nicely as Ryan Baione is recovering from arm surgery. Chris played his way into that position with an outstanding fall. He has a strong arm and steady hands at short as well as a short stroke which allows him to drive the ball to all fields."

Joe Gollotto, 3B, Fr. (Eastern Regional HS, New Jersey)
"Joe was our top freshman hitter coming in, but a leg injury has really derailed him for the time being. He is still recovering from a compound fracture of his shin bone from high school. We just hope to get him healthy and on the field in the spring."

Andrew Haab, P, Fr. (Old Mill HS)
"At Old Mill, Andrew was one of their top starters. He is a big kid at 6-4, 220 pounds and when he realizes his potential, he will be one of our top starters. Andrew has the stuff to pitch in the rotation, but needs to develop more consistency."

Ben Henry, C, So. (St. Mary's HS/York (Pa.))
"Ben spent one season at York (Pa.) and will help deepen our core of catchers. He receives well and has a terrific relationship with the staff."

Alex Hosier, 3B, Fr. (Baltimore Lutheran HS)
At Baltimore Lutheran, Alex was a part of the MIAA playoffs last season as their starting third baseman. He has a strong glove and short compact swing. He's got a shot to get some legitimate playing time. Alex, like many other freshmen, needs to work on getting stronger to adjust to the college game."

Heath Johnson, OF, Fr. (Charter School of Wilmington, Delaware)
"Heath was Charter's leadoff hitter and played both centerfield and second base as well as pitched. He has speed, a good arm, a good glove and a very gritty attitude. He did some things in the fall that caught the attention of the staff. Heath is fighting for a starting spot in the outfield and this offseason will be very important for him."

Brandon Krochune, 3B/P, Jr. (Digital Harbor/Anne Arundel CC)
"Brandon spent two seasons at AACC and is a very impressive left handed hitter that will make an immediate impact in the middle of our lineup. He also has surprised us with his savvy glove at third and his ability to be a rotation pitcher. Brandon will be counted on heavily to duplicate his impressive JUCO numbers."

Eric Kron, C, Fr. (Patuxent HS)
"At Patuxent, Eric was the starting catcher for a strong high school team. He has a strong arm and a strong body. He's raw and needs some work, but is arguably the strongest of the freshman."

Nick Samuel, 2B, So. (Raritan Valley CC, New Jersey)
"Nick spent two seasons at Raritan Valley CC, including last season where he needed to red-shirt due to a rotator cuff injury. He needs to get healthy and improve his arm strength, but he does swing the bat from the left side and he gives us a little different dimension at second base."

Cody Schuchman, 2B, Jr. (Calvert Hall/CCBC Essex)
"At Essex, Cody was an everyday player at second base until last season when a broken foot set him back. We expect him to compete for the starting job here. He is very savvy around the bag and is very strong defensively. Cody needs to hit consistently to find himself in the starting lineup, but he is a very strong addition to the club."

Chris Street, P, Fr. (Resevoir HS/Salisbury)
"Chris spent one year at Salisbury, but did not play due to lingering arm troubles. He is recovering from shoulder surgery in August and has been out for the entire fall. Once healthy, Chris is going to be an exciting player for us, but his first goal is to get healthy. He has the potential to be one of our top starters once he recovers from surgery."

Joe Wamba, P/OF, Fr. (St. Elizabeth's HS, Delaware)
"At St. Elizabeth's, Joe primarily played DH. He needs to get stronger to compete at this level everyday. I like what I have seen from him on the mound and he's a dependable outfielder. He just needs to get stronger."

Sam Wertz, P/1B, Fr. (North Carroll HS)
"Sam, like a few other freshmen, have been injured in the fall. His arm troubles have held him back and he needs to get healthy for us to properly evaluate his abilities."


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Over the past two years, we've graduated much of our roster and this new class will be the core of our program going forward." "This season, our depth will be our strength. With all the injuries we suffered last year and graduation, we felt we needed this to get our program back to where it should be. If this group develops properly and comes together as a team, they could propel the Mustangs back to the playoffs." The Mustangs are entering their third season in the CAC in 2010 after finishing 18-26-1 a year ago and advancing to the conference championship game. Four different teams appeared in the NCAA regional championship over the last four years, including two last season. A list of this year's newcomers with information on each from Tawney is below. Tyler Anzmann, P, So. (Westminster HS/Mary Washington) "Randy comes to Stevenson after spending a year at CAC rival Mary Washington. Arm strength is not Tyler's issue. He throws hard and can have dominating stuff, however his control can be an issue. If Tyler harnesses his control, he will be a big contributor to our program in the spring." Jeff Bihy, OF/1B, Jr. (Eastern Tech HS/CCBC Essex) "Jeff spent two years at CCBC Essex as their number three hitter. Jeff played first base at Essex, but will probably play outfield, first base and DH for us. He has a terrific bat and will be a major part of our lineup come spring. Jeff will also help as a left handed pitcher out of the bullpen." Brad Blum, Fr., SS/2B, (Magruder HS) "At Magruder, Brad was an everyday shortstop. He has showcased that he can play both shortstop and second base at the college level. Like most freshman to really force our hand, he will need to work hard in the offseason to get bigger and stronger." Matt Bratter, C, Fr. (Mount Olive HS, New Jersey) "Matt was a catcher and third basemen at Mount Olive while batting third in their lineup. He is raw behind the plate, but offensively he had a very impressive fall. We brought him here because he is a big strong kid that we think will develop into a middle of the order presence in our everyday lineup. Matt will be working on refining his skills behind the dish to try and force his way into the lineup." Josh Brundige, P, Jr. (Lee University, Tenn.) "Josh spent three seasons at NAIA powerhouse Lee University before deciding to transfer this offseason. He has the potential to be our number one guy, but he was slowed this fall by tendonitis. He red-shirted last season and is focusing on getting completely healthy. Josh was a member of two teams that competed in the NAIA World Series." James Castellano, P, Fr. (Morris Hills HS, New Jersey) "James was the number two starter at Morris Hill and played outfield when not on the hill. He is a very impressive freshman on the mound. He's loose, confident and will be counted on heavily as a freshman to really help our staff throughout the season both as a starter and in the bullpen. James commands three pitches and can be overpowering at times. More importantly he is very comfortable on the hill and his future is still ahead of him. If he puts the work in, the future is limitless." Josh Cook, C/OF, Fr. (The Coventry School) "Josh was the top catcher at Coventry and is very athletic. He is also raw and needs to get bigger and stronger to make an impact on our club. Josh will look to help behind the plate and use his athletic ability in the outfield." Tyler Corrado, 1B/OF, Fr. (St. Mark's HS, Delaware) "St. Marks is known for their talent as they are routinely the top high school program in the state of Delaware. Tyler has showcased a terrific glove at first base and as he develops into his 6-foot, 2-inch frame, he will be a player to be reckoned with in our lineup." Chris DeFeo, SS, Fr. (Long Reach HS) "At Long Reach, Chris was the starting shortstop and one of their top pitchers. He had a terrific opportunity this fall with our starting senior shortstop out due to injury so we got an extended look at him. He is an impressive player that will fill in nicely as Ryan Baione is recovering from arm surgery. Chris played his way into that position with an outstanding fall. He has a strong arm and steady hands at short as well as a short stroke which allows him to drive the ball to all fields." Joe Gollotto, 3B, Fr. (Eastern Regional HS, New Jersey) "Joe was our top freshman hitter coming in, but a leg injury has really derailed him for the time being. He is still recovering from a compound fracture of his shin bone from high school. We just hope to get him healthy and on the field in the spring." Andrew Haab, P, Fr. (Old Mill HS) "At Old Mill, Andrew was one of their top starters. He is a big kid at 6-4, 220 pounds and when he realizes his potential, he will be one of our top starters. Andrew has the stuff to pitch in the rotation, but needs to develop more consistency." Ben Henry, C, So. (St. Mary's HS/York (Pa.)) "Ben spent one season at York (Pa.) and will help deepen our core of catchers. He receives well and has a terrific relationship with the staff." Alex Hosier, 3B, Fr. (Baltimore Lutheran HS) At Baltimore Lutheran, Alex was a part of the MIAA playoffs last season as their starting third baseman. He has a strong glove and short compact swing. He's got a shot to get some legitimate playing time. Alex, like many other freshmen, needs to work on getting stronger to adjust to the college game." Heath Johnson, OF, Fr. (Charter School of Wilmington, Delaware) "Heath was Charter's leadoff hitter and played both centerfield and second base as well as pitched. He has speed, a good arm, a good glove and a very gritty attitude. He did some things in the fall that caught the attention of the staff. Heath is fighting for a starting spot in the outfield and this offseason will be very important for him." Brandon Krochune, 3B/P, Jr. (Digital Harbor/Anne Arundel CC) "Brandon spent two seasons at AACC and is a very impressive left handed hitter that will make an immediate impact in the middle of our lineup. He also has surprised us with his savvy glove at third and his ability to be a rotation pitcher. Brandon will be counted on heavily to duplicate his impressive JUCO numbers." Eric Kron, C, Fr. (Patuxent HS) "At Patuxent, Eric was the starting catcher for a strong high school team. He has a strong arm and a strong body. He's raw and needs some work, but is arguably the strongest of the freshman." Nick Samuel, 2B, So. (Raritan Valley CC, New Jersey) "Nick spent two seasons at Raritan Valley CC, including last season where he needed to red-shirt due to a rotator cuff injury. He needs to get healthy and improve his arm strength, but he does swing the bat from the left side and he gives us a little different dimension at second base." Cody Schuchman, 2B, Jr. (Calvert Hall/CCBC Essex) "At Essex, Cody was an everyday player at second base until last season when a broken foot set him back. We expect him to compete for the starting job here. He is very savvy around the bag and is very strong defensively. Cody needs to hit consistently to find himself in the starting lineup, but he is a very strong addition to the club." Chris Street, P, Fr. (Resevoir HS/Salisbury) "Chris spent one year at Salisbury, but did not play due to lingering arm troubles. He is recovering from shoulder surgery in August and has been out for the entire fall. Once healthy, Chris is going to be an exciting player for us, but his first goal is to get healthy. He has the potential to be one of our top starters once he recovers from surgery." Joe Wamba, P/OF, Fr. (St. Elizabeth's HS, Delaware) "At St. Elizabeth's, Joe primarily played DH. He needs to get stronger to compete at this level everyday. I like what I have seen from him on the mound and he's a dependable outfielder. He just needs to get stronger." Sam Wertz, P/1B, Fr. (North Carroll HS) "Sam, like a few other freshmen, have been injured in the fall. His arm troubles have held him back and he needs to get healthy for us to properly evaluate his abilities."