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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 2020 BASEBALL
ROSTER 20 INDIVIDUAL
BASEBALL RECORDS
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NO. NAME POSITION B/T HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL / OR PREVIOUS COLLEGE
SAN JAC PLAYERS IN
PLAYER BIOS 1 Raymond Torres Jr. C S/R 5-11 187 Fresh. Charlotte, NC /Home School / IMG
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL 2
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Hunter Townsend
Jordan Williams
OF
OF
R/R
S/R
6-0
6-0
200
165
Soph.
Fresh.
Alto, Texas / Rusk HS / Texas A&M University
Odessa, Fla. / Home School
5 Alan Shibley INF L/R 6-0 180 Fresh. Sapulpa, Okla. / Sapulpa HS
6 Tyriece Silas OF L/L 5-11 182 Soph. Houston, Texas / Cypress Falls HS
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7 Cole Turney OF L/L 6-0 200 Soph. Richmond, Texas / Travis HS / Arkansas
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8 Zach Limas INF R/R 5-8 160 Soph. Richmond, Texas / Foster HS
IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
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Jonathan Jones
Chase Wilkerson
RHP
INF / RHP
R/R
L/R
6-1
6-0
200
181
Fresh.
Soph.
Pearland, Texas / Manvel HS
Headland, Ala. / Headland HS
11 Austin Hendrix RHP R/R 5-11 210 Soph. Big Sandy, Texas / Big Sandy HS / Texas A&M University
12 Adam Houghtaling LHP / 1B R/R 5-11 190 Soph. Pearland, Texas /Pearland Dawson HS
13 Mitchell Parker LHP L/L 6-4 195 Soph. Albuquerque, New Mexico / Manzano HS
14 Mason Lytle OF R/R 5-11 170 Fresh. Pearland, Texas / Pearland HS
11 COACHING STAFF 15 Antonio Valdez INF S/R 5-11 175 Soph. Corpus Christi, Texas / CC Ray HS / University of Incarnate Word
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16 Connor Lawrence C S/R 6-0 175 Fresh. San Ramon, Calif. / California HS
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Alden Arrington
Jack “Evan” Hiatt
RHP
LHP
R/R
R/L
6-1
6-2
195
195
Soph.
Soph.
Kingwood, Texas / Kingwood Park HS
Sherwood, Ark. / Catholic HS
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Braden Winget
Armani Sanchez
1B
INF
R/R
R/R
6-3
6-2
200
170
Soph.
Fresh.
Draper, Utah / Corner Canyon HS
Houston, Texas / Houston Heights HS
23 Luke Little LHP L/L 6-8 225 Soph. Matthews, NC / East Mecklenburg HS
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25 John Rodriguez INF R/R 5-11 190 Soph. Lawrence, Mass. / Stoneman Douglas HS
27 Chezzare Gonzalez RHP R/R 6-0 200 Soph. Hidalgo, Texas / Valley View HS
QUICK FACTS 28 RJ Ochoa C R/R 5-10 195 Soph. Edinburg, Texas / Vela HS
30 ABOUT SAN JACINTO 29 Cole McMillan LHP L/L 6-4 195 Fresh. Houston, Texas / George Ranch HS
31 Austin Marozas RHP R/R 6-8 240 Soph. Plainfield, Ill. / Plainfield South HS
33 Francois Castillo RHP R/R 6-1 220 Soph. Chicago, Ill. / Lake View HS
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Bryant Salgado
Nick Swanson
RHP
RHP
R/R
R/R
6-1
6-0
196
205
Soph.
Fresh.
Houston, Texas / Klein Forest HS
Villa Rica, Ga. / Mt. Paran Christian HS/ University of Missouri
17 BASEBALL 36 Blayne Robinson 1B L/L 6-4 225 Fresh. Defiance, Ohio / Louisville HS
39 Chase Ferem C R/R 6-0 180 Soph. Kingwood, Texas / Kingwood Park HS
40 Jake Hymel RHP R/R 6-3 180 Fresh. Cypress, Texas / Cypress Ranch HS
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Addison Sells
Brandon Birdsell
LHP
RHP
R/L
R/R
6-4
6-2
216
210
Fresh.
Soph.
San Antonio, Texas / O’Connor HS
Willis, Texas / Willis HS / Texas A&M University
50 Kevin Padilla LHP L/L 6-6 240 Fresh. Guayama, Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico Baseball Academy HS
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RAYMOND ALAN ZACH AUSTIN
TORRES JR. SHIBLEY LIMAS HENDRIX
C | S/R | 5-11 | 187 |Fresh. INF | L/R | 6-0 | 180 | Fresh. INF | R/R | 5-8 | 160 | Soph. RHP | R/R | 5-11 | 210 | Soph.
Charlotte, NC | Home School | IMG Sapulpa, Okla. | Sapulpa HS Richmond, Texas | Foster HS Big Sandy, Texas | Big Sandy HS
Texas A&M University
2 6 9 12 HOUGHTALING
HUNTER TYRIECE JONATHAN ADAM
TOWNSEND SILAS JONES
OF | R/R | 6-0 | 200 | Soph. OF | L/L | 5-11 | 182 | Soph. RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 200 | Fresh. LHP/1B | L/L | 5-11 | 190 | Soph.
Alto, Texas | Rusk HS | Texas A&M University Houston, Texas | Cypress Falls HS Pearland, Texas | Manvel HS Pearland, Texas | Pearland Dawson HS
3 7 10 WILKERSON
JORDAN COLE CHASE
13 PARKER
MITCHELL
WILLIAMS TURNEY
OF | S/R | 6-0 | 165 | Fresh. OF | L/L | 6-0 | 200 | Soph. INF/RHP | L/R | 6-0 | 181 | Soph. LHP | L/L | 6-4 | 195 | Soph.
PLAYER BIOS
PLAYER BIOS
Odessa, Fla. | Home School Richmond, Texas | Travis HS | Arkansas Headland, Ala. | Headland HS Albuquerque, NM | Manzano HS
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14 LYTLE 17 ARRINGTON 22 SANCHEZ 27 GONZALEZ
MASON ALDEN ARMANI CHEZZARE
OF | R/R | 5-11 | 170 | Fresh. RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 195 | Soph. INF | R/R | 6-2 | 170 | Fresh. RHP | R/R | 6-0 | 200 | Soph.
Pearland, Texas / Pearland HS Kingwood, Texas | Kingwood Park HS Houston, Texas | Houston Heights HS Hidalgo, Texas | Valley View HS
23 LITTLE 28 OCHOA
LUKE RJ
15 VALDEZ 20 HIATT
ANTONIO JACK “EVAN”
INF | S/R | 5-11 | 175 | Soph. LHP | R/L | 6-2 | 195 | Soph. LHP | L/L | 6-8 | 225 | Soph. C | R/R | 5-10 | 195 | Soph.
Corpus Christi, Texas | CC Ray HS Sherwood, Ark. | Catholic HS Matthews, NC | East Mecklenburg HS Edinburg, Texas | Vela HS
University of Incarnate Word
16 LAWRENCE
CONNOR
21 WINGET
BRADEN
25 RODRIGUEZ
JOHNNY
29 MCMILLAN
COLE
C | S/R | 6-0 | 175 | Fresh. 1B| R/R | 6-3 | 200 | Soph. INF | R/R | 5-11 | 190 | Soph. LHP | L/L | 6-4 | 195 | Fresh.
PLAYER BIOS
PLAYER BIOS
San Ramon, Calif. | California HS Draper, Utah | Corner Canyon HS Lawrence, Mass. | Stoneman Douglas HS Houston, Texas | George Ranch HS
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31 MAROZAS 35 SWANSON 40 HYMEL 50 PADILLA
AUSTIN NICK JAKE KEVIN
RHP | R/R | 6-8 | 240 | Soph. RHP | R/R | 6-0 | 205 | Fresh. RHP | R/R | 6-3 | 180 | Fresh. LHP | L/L | 6-6 | 240 | Fresh.
Plainfield, Ill. | Plainfield South HS Villa Rica, Ga. | Mt. Paran Christian HS Cypress, Texas | Cypress Ranch HS Guayama, Puerto Rico
University of Missouri Puerto Rico Baseball Academy HS
33 CASTILLO
FRANCOIS
36 ROBINSON
BLAYNE
44 SELLS
ADDISON
TROY
RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 220 | Soph. 1B | L/L | 6-4 | 225 | Fresh. LHP | R/L | 6-4 | 216 | Fresh.
RABON
Chicago, Ill. | Lake View HS Defiance, Ohio / Louisville HS San Antonio, Texas | O’Connor HS
ATHLETIC TRAINER
34 SALGADO
BRYANT
39 FEREM
CHASE
47 BIRDSELL
BRANDON
DIEGO
RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 196 | Soph. C | R/R | 6-0 | 180 | Soph. RHP | R/R | 6-2 | 210 | Soph. VILLATORO
PLAYER BIOS
PLAYER BIOS
Houston, Texas | Klein Forest HS Kingwood, Texas | Kingwood Park HS Willis, Texas | Willis HS | Texas A&M University STUDENT MANAGER
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SAN JAC BASEBALL IN THE COMMUNITY
San Jacinto College baseball student-athletes are committed to giving back to their community. Each year,
the team participates in many events on and off the field. From supporting breast cancer awareness with
the annual Play Pink game to volunteering their time to local special needs leagues, giving back at the
Houston Food Bank, and visiting children in the hospital, student-athletes understand the impact they
have on their community.
IN THE COMMUNITY
IN THE COMMUNITY
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Leading the baseball program at San Jacinto College means more In 2013, San Jacinto College again won the Region XIV South Conference develop and showcase their skills to a point where they either move
than performing a job for Tom Arrington. The way he sees it, he has an Championship after a 35-21 (22-8) regular season. Four players earned all- on to the Division I level on scholarship or sign professional contracts
obligation to both the College and his players to help them continue conference honors, and Arrington was named the Region XIV Coach of the for large signing bonuses. I think we accomplish those three goals,
their development and extend their playing career. So far, so good for Year. including the education, as well as anyone else in the nation.”
Arrington, who took over the San Jac program as head coach prior
to the 2001 season. Since then, the College has made 11 trips to the Arrington’s 2012 season was another 40-win season for San Jacinto College, Arrington is confident the day will come when the national trophy
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) JUCO World Series, as it went 41-27 on the way to a national runner-up, the second in three again comes home to Houston. It will take skill, desire, and some luck,
including six appearances in the national title game, culminating as years. Arrington earned his 500th career win in a 3-0 win over Blinn College but Arrington is committed to ensuring that current and future San Jac
the national runner-up in 2003, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2016 and 2017. His on Feb. 18. Starting pitcher A.J. Glasshof hurled a complete game no-hitter, players are placed in a great position to be successful. “We have that
40 wins at the JUCO World Series is an all-time record, as is his 64 total the first nine inning no-hitter in the College’s history. Six players were named desire to sustain our performance on the field, and with that hopefully
games at the prestigious national tournament. Arrington can also add to the All-Conference team, and, for a fourth consecutive year, Arrington was comes a dominance of the region,” Arrington said. “With nine trips (to
“Hall of Fame” to his signature, as the veteran coach entered the NJCAA named the South Zone Coach of the Year. The team shut out the defending the national tournament) in 15 years, I think we’re doing that. That
Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. JUCO champions Navarro College 1-0 in the final game of the regional highly coveted first national championship for this group of coaches
tournament to earn a record 22nd trip to the national tournament. and the players is still in our sights. When it’s our year, it will be our year.
Last season, Arrington guided the Gators to a 42-12 season record. I also believe that when we win one, we may win several after that. Our
Though the Gators dominated their conference opponents, they were The 2011 season ended earlier than Arrington would have liked, but the time is coming.”
unable to continue to post season due to NJCAA sanctions. The Gators success of his team and players can’t be overlooked. It was another 40-win
did however have a great season, which was highlighted by the Major season (40-16) for San Jac, six players were drafted in the MLB first-year With Arrington’s intense focus on the prize, there’s no reason to doubt
League Baseball draft of Jackson Rutledge in the first round by the player draft, and the pitching duo of Tyler Wright and Miguel Pena went 20-4 his confidence. As a player, he was intent on becoming the best he
Washington Nationals. overall, earning All-America honors. could be.
In 2018, Arrington again guided the Gators to the JUCO World Series, The 2010 season was one of the most successful under Arrington. He guided Arrington began his coaching career in 1991 at the College of Mateo.
where the team advanced to the semifinals and finished 3-2 at the San Jac to an unprecedented 21st trip to the NJCAA World Series, finishing as Later came stops at San Francisco State University and College of Marin.
national tournament. In a season in which seven players were selected the national runner-up. Four players were named to the All-Tournament team In 2000, Arrington arrived in Houston as San Jac’s assistant coach,
in the MLB draft, San Jac went 52-15 under Arrington’s guidance. He in Grand Junction, three earned postseason honors, and nine were selected where he focused on the pitchers. Nearly two seasons later, he was
was again named Region XIV Coach of the Year, and 13 players earned in the MLB first-year player draft. San Jac’s appearance in the national named head coach, and in the Spring of 2011, was named the athletic
Region XIV South All-conference honors. championship game was the 12th in program history, and the national director for the San Jacinto College North Campus.
runner-up finish was the seventh. San Jac finished the season with a 52-12
TOM ARRINGTON In 2017, Arrington once again led his team to Grand Junction, Colo.,
and wound up as the national runner-up. His squad finished the season
overall record. “We look at our program as one of the best in the country,” Arrington
said. “We also have an obligation to make sure these young men get
HEAD COACH 48-18 overall and was the Region XIV tournament champion. Five The year 2009 was, a successful season, despite not having a home field the best education possible. That’s simply a personal belief of mine.
players – Sergio Macias, Michael Smith, Ryan Johnson, Donny Diaz and to play on due to construction at JR Harrison Field. Nine baseball student- We have to prepare these guys for lifelong success, not just baseball
Texas A&M University (1987)
MacGregor Hines – earned JUCO World Series all-tournament honors athletes were named to the all- conference team, and Arrington was tabbed success. They have to be able to deal with success or failure on and off
Overall: 837-324 (.720), 20th season and six players were drafted in the MLB first-year player draft. as the conference coach of the year. Deric Hawkins and Tommy Collier the field. We live in a demanding society, so we make sure our players
earned NJCAA All-American honors in leading San Jac to a 45-11 record, the are well prepared.”
The 2016 season saw Arrington’s squad make another run for a national conference title, and a tie for fourth at the World Series.
THE ARRINGTON COACHING FILE title, falling short to Yavapai College in the final game of the 2016 JUCO The Mill Valley, Calif., native began his playing career at College of Marin
YEAR COLLEGE RECORD World Series. Three San Jac players were named to the JUCO World In 2008, Arrington led San Jac to a 44-14 record, and saw two of his players where he was an all-conference selection. He then played two years at
2019 San Jacinto College 42-12 Series All-Tournament Team – catcher Baine Schoenvogel, pitcher Devin from that team drafted in the majors. San Jac advanced to the semifinals of Texas A&M University where he earned two letters, was all-conference,
2018 San Jacinto College 53-14 Smeltzer and designated hitter Ryan January; and seven players were the Region XIV tournament, just shy of a return trip to the JUCO World Series. and the Southwest Conference tournament most Valuable Player. He
2017 San Jacinto College 48-18 selected in the MLB first-year player draft. San Jac finished the season also earned the C.E. “Pat” Olsen MVP award. Arrington holds a master’s
COACHING STAFF BIOS
COACHING STAFF BIOS
2016 San Jacinto College 52-12 as the Region XIV South Zone champion, the undefeated Region XIV In 2007, Arrington guided San Jac to a 46-16 record, complete with another degree from San Francisco State University.
2015 San Jacinto College 43-21 champions, and national runner-up, with an overall record of 52-12 and conference crown, Region XIV tournament title, and a third- place finish at
2014 San Jacinto College 32-28 31-9 in conference play. Arrington, in his 15th year as head coach, was the World Series. Along the way, Arrington surpassed the 300-win mark as Arrington played professionally for the Triple A team of the Texas
2013 San Jacinto College 35-21 named the Region XIV Coach of the Year for the 11th time. head coach at San Jacinto College. In his first six years as head coach Rangers; in Guadalajara, Mexico; for the Salt Lake Trappers; and the
2012 San Jacinto College 41-27 (2001-2006), Arrington was 264-102. Single A farm team of the Montreal Expos.
2011 San Jacinto College 40-16 In 2015, San Jac recorded a 43-21 overall record, returning to the
JUCO World Series for the 23rd time in school history. Riley Smith Wayne Graham, who went on to coach at Rice University, led San Jac to Coach Arrington and his wife, Marya, have a son Alden and a daughter
2010 San Jacinto College 52-12
was selected in the 31st round of the MLB first-year player draft, five national titles from 1985 to 1990 and won 586 games over 11 seasons. Anya Lily.
2009 San Jacinto College 45-11
eight players earned post-season honors, 10 players were selected Graham’s successor, Chris Rupp, took San Jac to four consecutive World Series
2008 San Jacinto College 44-14 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000), with appearances in the national championship
to participate in the Texas / New Mexico All-Star game, and a record
2007 San Jacinto College 46-16 16 student-athletes signed national letters of intent to continue their game in 1998 and 1999.
2006 San Jacinto College 38-25 education and baseball careers at four-year universities.
2005 San Jacinto College 39-17 While the national title has proven elusive to San Jac under Arrington’s
2004 San Jacinto College 41-22 The year 2014 produced a 30-win season for San Jac as the team tutelage, Arrington and his staff have helped more than 150 players find
2003 San Jacinto College 52-13 went 32-28 overall and 20-20 in conference play. Five players earned homes at collegiate institutions and over 70 at the professional level. For him,
2002 San Jacinto College 54-11 postseason awards, led by Josh Palacios and Matt Eureste who were it’s all part of his obligation as the team’s leader. “It’s extremely gratifying to
2001 San Jacinto College 40-14 named to the all-Region XIV team. In addition, Toller Boardman, Austin have quality athletes come in here and help us be what we believe is the
Homan and Josh Croft earned a spot on the all-Conference team. In premier junior college program in the country,” Arrington said. “They are
OVERALL: 837-324 June, six players were selected in the 2014 MLB first-year player draft. getting a quality education and at the same time they are continuing to
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ERIC WEAVER KORY KOEHLER JASON KRUG WOODY WILLIAMS
ASSISTANT COACH VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
Sixth Season 21st Season 12th Season Fifth Season
Texas State University (2008) University of Houston (2006) Missouri Valley College (1995) University of Phoenix (2020)
Eric Weaver joined the San Jacinto College baseball coaching staff in the fall of 2014 and hit the A former catcher at San Jacinto College (1999-2000), Kory Koehler is now entering his 21st season Jason Krug is in his 12th season with the San Jacinto College baseball coaching staff. Before joining Woody Williams may be in his fifth season as a volunteer assistant coach with the San Jacinto
ground running. Among his duties at San Jac are pitching and infield coaching, and assisting with with the team. As a player, Koehler was fortunate to play in two JUCO World Series, and during the San Jac program, he spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of College baseball program, but he is no stranger to the game of baseball at any level. Williams played
player recruitment. He also serves as the baseball facility coordinator. Weaver was a standout his time as a volunteer assistant coach, the team has made 12 trips to Grand Junction. Koehler Louisiana-Lafayette, where he assisted in the coaching of the middle infielders and hitters. In 2007, at Wharton County Junior College, Alvin Community College, and the University of Houston, before
college pitcher and successful college coach, bringing with him talents and strengths that help the appreciates the success he’s been a part of as a coach. Winning at a consistent level involves having the Ragin Cajuns won the Sun Belt Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA regional a professional career that spanned 20 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, St.
San Jacinto College baseball team. talented players and crafted coaches, but Koehler has seen San Jac go the extra step. tournament. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros. His experience and wealth of knowledge are an asset to the San
Jac baseball program.
“Since Eric joined the program, we have made three consecutive trips to the JUCO World Series,” said “For me, each year is a new start. I’ve been very fortunate in my time here at San Jac. This is my “As first base coach, Jason works closely with Kory in the development and planning of the offensive
Head Coach Tom Arrington. “Eric works closely with Kory in the recruitment of prospective players alma mater, and it means the world to me to continue to be a part of such a wonderful program. I approach of the team, but he is also in charge of the outfielder’s development, base-running, and Prior to joining San Jacinto College in the fall of 2015, Williams coached three years at Fort Bend
within the state and region. He has a strong contact base of local high school coaches, professional look forward to another fantastic run in 2020 and I believe this year’s team has as good a chance as the team’s strength and nutrition programs,” said Head Coach Tom Arrington. “Jason is very positive Christian Academy, and spent two seasons with the Houston Heat.
scouts, and player agents to draw upon in the search process. Weaver will also work closely with any in years past to bring that elusive sixth national championship back to San Jac. Unfortunately, and has an enthusiastic approach to his education of the players.”
myself and Volunteer Assistant Coach Woody Williams in the development and planning of the I have been on the losing end of six championship games, but I wouldn’t trade those experiences “I am very excited to be here and be a part of this team,” Williams said. “I enjoy being around the
pitching staff.” for the world. I would love to see our young men get to experience that moment after winning the In December 2007, Krug was named head coach of the Edenton (N.C.) Steamers in the Coastal players and helping them to grow as young men and baseball players. My coaching philosophy
final game of the season in Grand Junction, Colorado. Experiencing that moment is something we Plains Summer Collegiate League. In summer 2008, the Steamers won the first-half divisional has always been to play the game in the right way with respect and integrity, and I hope I can show
In addition to coaching the team on the field, Weaver is also the academic coordinator of student- work so very hard for and we look forward to each and every year and I hope one day to experience championship with an overall record of 20-7. For his efforts, he was named one of the head coaches these players how to do that.”
athletes at the North Campus. In this role he assesses each student-athlete’s course load, assists in that with Head Coach Tom Arrington, fellow coaches and staff, and most importantly our student- for the 2008 Coastal Plains League All-Star game.
preparing class schedules, develops transfer plans, and coordinates a smooth and clean transition athletes.” Williams made his major league debut on May 14, 1993, for the Blue Jays. He began his pitching
to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Krug has also held coaching positions as an assistant coach at Southwestern University, where he career in the majors as a reliever, but was moved to a full-time starter in 1997. His career blossomed
Athletics (NAIA) institutions. Originally from North Bay, New York, graduated from the University of Houston in 2006 with a was the hitting coach. He worked as an instructor and coach for the Austin Wings, serving as the after he was traded to St. Louis in August 2001, where he went 7-1 with a 2.28 ERA in 11 starts for
Bachelor of Science; and in 2008 with a Master of Education in Physical Education. In the summer of head coach for the 17-under premier showcase team. Other coaching stints include the 2000 AAU the Cardinals. He went on to be named to the 2003 All-Star team, and pitched in the playoffs. The
Weaver graduated from Deer Park High School in 2003, where he was a two- sport standout, 2015, Kory led the Houston Collegiate League Gators to a league championship. national finalist team and the 2001 Connie Mack state champions. right hander says his most memorable moment playing baseball was pitching in the playoffs in
earning all-district honors in baseball and football. He went on to be a starting pitcher at Alvin 2001. “There’s no way to describe the feeling of playing in the playoffs,” he said. However, he says
COACHING STAFF BIOS
COACHING STAFF BIOS
Community College, and was voted to the Texas / New Mexico JUCO All-Star game after his Koehler was elected as the 2019 American Coaches Association National assistant coach of the year In 2006, Krug led the Wings to the 17-and-under Premier National Championship. Before entering coaching is more satisfying than playing because of the opportunity to see kids grow into young
freshman year. He was the team’s MVP in 2006, earning all-Conference recognition. and the first to ever win this award in junior college baseball. the collegiate coaching ranks, Krug spent nine years teaching and coaching at the high school level. men. His message to those kids wanting to play collegiately and professionally is, “You have to be
He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Missouri Valley College, where he was a coachable, willing to learn, and do whatever it takes to become the best in your craft.”
Weaver continued his academics and baseball at Texas State University, where he was ranked “Kory is an outstanding coach and an even better person who has a deep-seated passion for the two-sport athlete in baseball and football.
the fifth most effective pitcher in the Southland Conference in 2007, posting a 6-1 record in 30 development of players and for the success of the San Jac baseball program,” said Head Coach Tom “I am honored and blessed to have Woody coaching alongside me,” said Head Coach Tom Arrington.
appearances. That season, Weaver had five saves with a 2.23 ERA, allowing 33 hits and seven walks, Arrington. “He possesses a tireless commitment toward San Jacinto College baseball and the pursuit “We have known each other for years, but working together has been extremely rewarding to
with 33 strikeouts and a .212 opponents’ batting average. He saw limited action in his senior year of a national championship. Over the last 17 years of our friendship and work together at San Jac, me not only from a coaching perspective, but a from personal one as well. Woody is extremely
due to a shoulder injury. Kory has continued to take on additional responsibilities in his development. While he is in charge knowledgeable of the game, as is evidenced in his playing experience, but more importantly he
of recruiting, hitting and offensive planning and development of the team, he has also done a has a way of delivering this knowledge to the players in a way they can understand and utilize in
Weaver returned to Alvin Community College to serve as its infield coach and recruiting coordinator tremendous job in our community outreach.” their development. Though Woody’s primary responsibility is working with the development of the
from 2011-2014. During that time, the Alvin baseball team won the South Zone Championship in pitchers, his input in all areas of the team is welcomed.”
2014, and was ranked third in the nation in the Perfect Game poll, the highest national ranking Kory Koehler will be managing the Charlottesville Tom Sox in the prestigious Valley League in
in the college’s history. In 2014, Weaver served as an assistant coach in the Karl Young Collegiate summer 2020 in Virginia. “I look forward to the challenge of coaching and leading one of the Williams and his wife, Kim, reside in Houston. The couple has four daughters Katelyn, Sarah, Hannah
League, a Houston-area summer league. He went on to serve as head coach in 2015, and did so top-ranked summer collegiate teams in America. But first we have goals to achieve here at San Jac.” and Lily and a son Caden.
again in 2016.
In addition to his duties with the San Jacinto College baseball team, Koehler is the physical
He holds a bachelor’s degree in applied arts & science from Texas State University. Weaver and his education lead faculty and wellness director on the San Jacinto College North Campus. He and his
wife, Kassi, were married in 2012. The couple have two sons, Easton and Nash. The family resides in wife, Erika, were married in November 2006. The couple has two sons, Keaton Jax, and Kason Jett.
Deer Park.
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quick facts
JAMES KIRK CADEN WILLIAMS
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH THE COLLEGE FIELD INFORMATION
Third Season 1st Season LOCATION: Pasadena/Houston, Texas FIELD: San Jac Baseball Field (Facility N22-23)
Police Academy (1980) University of Phoenix (Present)
FOUNDED: 1961 ADDRESS: 5800 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas 77049
James Kirk is in his third season with the San Jacinto College baseball coaching staff. Before Williams was a four-year varsity letterman in high school. Between Fort Bend Christian and Dulles ENROLLMENT: 32,452 (fall 2019) CAPACITY: 430
joining the San Jac program, he spent last season as a volunteer assistant coach at Navarro College High School, he finished state runner up at both schools. He attended Blinn College as a freshman,
in Corsicana, Texas. There he coached the infielders and outfielders. In 2017, Navarro College but after a year transferred to San Jacinto College, where he was an all-conference athlete. After his CONFERENCE: NJCAA
were the runner up in conference, advanced to the Regional tournament, and advanced to the time at San Jacinto College, he went on to Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas, where he
CHANCELLOR: Dr. Brenda Hellyer
championship game where the Bulldogs finished runner up to San Jacinto College. James will
work with the infielders and outfielders, developing players on defensive approach.
was once again an all-conference player.
2019 TEAM INFORMATION
He started coaching at San Jacinto College to make a difference in the game that gave him so
“Coach Kirk brings a wealth of knowledge to the program. He has coached several MLB players much. “I want to make the athletes better men than they were when they got to us.” He always had OVERALL RECORD: 42-12
in his time at St. Pius and his son Kyle was a tremendous player at both Navarro College and later
at Arkansas Little Rock. Also, Coach Kirk served at a police officer for over 20 years. His passion
a feeling that he would end up coaching and staying around the game in some way. He and his
girlfriend Taylor are expecting their first child in September. SAN JAC BASEBALL HISTORY CONFERENCE RECORD: 28-7 JUCO World Series Semifinals
for young men doing the right thing all the time will help groom our players into great citizens
moving forward.” said Head Coach Tom Arrington. FIRST YEAR OF BASEBALL: 1971
Kirk has held coaching positions at St. Pius X High school, where he was in charge of the infielders
and outfielders. During his time at St. Pius X, they won 2 State championships and 3 district
NJCAA APPEARANCES: 1971, 1972, 1974, 1984, 1985, 1986,
1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003,
COMMUNICATION INFORMATION
championships. James has coached and developed numerous players that has went on and
played JUCO, Div III, Div II and DIV I baseball. 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 CONTACT: Torrie Hardcastle, Director of Public Relations
Kirk will join Koehler as his bench coach in Charlottesville, Virginia this summer with the Tom Sox. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 EMAIL: torrie.hardcastle@sjcd.edu
“Coach Kirk has a passion for this game that is unwavering. I very much look forward to having him OFFICE: 281-998-6139
on my staff in Virginia this summer and love his energy day to day,” Koehler said.
CELL: 281-910-4006
COACHING STAFF BIOS
Kirk and his wife, Wanda, have a daughter Jessica and son Kyle.
STAFF INFORMATION
HEAD COACH: Tom Arrington (Texas A&M University, 1987)
CAREER RECORD: 837-324 (20th season)
SOCIAL MEDIA
ASSISTANT COACH: Eric Weaver (Texas State University, 2008) Find us on Facebook @sanjacsports.
INTERVIEW REQUESTS
To request Interviews of athletes and coaches outside game times, contact Torrie Hardcastle in the Marketing, Public Relations, and
Government Affairs department (281-998-6139 or torrie.hardcastle@sjcd.edu). All requests should be submitted at least one day before
the desired interview time.
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16
Overall Record: 42-12 Region XIV South Record: 28-7
Hitting
Player G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
Williams, Camryn 53 182 55 62 13 4 8 37 39 48 12 8 .341 .472 .588
Hernandez, Ryan 52 176 32 52 8 - 4 36 21 32 3 - .295 .390 .409
Townsend, Hunter 42 152 38 42 6 - 4 19 26 56 15 1 .276 .383 .395
Wilkerson, Chase 52 148 34 43 4 - 3 18 40 47 8 3 .291 .446 .378
Winget, Braden 47 137 31 46 10 - 3 25 18 39 6 2 .336 .433 .474
Limas, Zach 36 119 31 35 3 - 2 17 21 36 12 - .294 .418 .370
Ferem, Chase 40 111 28 27 4 - 3 25 24 39 1 - .243 .386 .360
Houghtaling, Adam
Aquino, Jose
47
34
109
85
20
18
28
30
3
2
3
1
2
2
24
18
19
7
30
27
1
3
1
3
.257
.353
.391
.415
.394
.471
FIELDING
Seamster, Bryan 27 81 19 26 7 - 7 21 10 19 4 1 .321 .411 .667 Player G TC PO A E FPCT DP SBA RCS RCS% PB CI
Bartlett, Charlie 30 76 9 15 - - - 10 11 21 3 - .197 .326 .197 Bartlett, Charlie 30 325 291 30 4 .988 2 20 5 .200 13 -
Diaz, Justin 38 70 18 20 1 1 2 13 6 29 4 2 .286 .362 .414 Hernandez, Ryan 52 258 229 23 6 .977 20 - - - - -
Ochoa, RJ 29 65 8 14 2 1 1 13 12 6 - - .215 .349 .277 Ochoa, RJ 29 213 182 26 5 .977 - 13 5 .278 6 -
Papantonis, Andrew 15 53 11 18 2 1 2 14 5 11 2 - .340 .417 .528 Ferem, Chase 40 194 168 21 5 .974 - 9 1 .100 4 1
Coffey, Adisyn 13 36 7 8 1 1 - 7 6 15 3 2 .222 .333 .306 Winget, Braden 47 104 90 10 4 .962 10 - - - 1 -
Silas, Tyriece 10 29 6 6 1 - - 2 6 10 6 1 .207 .351 .241 Houghtaling, Adam 47 67 61 5 1 .985 1 2 1 .333 - -
Little, Luke 23 16 3 6 2 1 - 7 2 7 - 1 .375 .444 .625 Townsend, Hunter 42 50 47 2 1 .980 2 - - - - -
Lester, Dylan 21 2 1 1 - - - 0 - 1 - - .500 .500 .500 Wilkerson, Chase 52 103 40 55 8 .922 7 - - - - -
Team 54 1647 369 479 69 13 42 306 274 473 83 26 .291 .406 .425 Williams, Camryn 53 149 40 94 15 .899 15 - - - - -
Opponents 54 1540 177 278 53 6 18 137 244 674 51 16 .181 .313 .258 Limas, Zach 36 82 24 54 4 .951 8 - - - - -
Aquino, Jose 34 24 19 3 2 .917 - - - - - -
Diaz, Justin 38 33 15 12 6 .818 4 - - - - -
Seamster, Bryan 27 14 13 0 1 .929 - - - - - -
BASEBALL SEASON STATS
BASEBALL SEASON STATS
Papantonis, Andrew 15 21 11 8 2 .905 1 - - - - -
Coffey, Adisyn 13 31 7 16 8 .742 3 - - - - -
Silas, Tyriece 10 7 7 0 0 1.000 - - - - - -
Lester, Dylan 21 7 3 4 0 1.000 - - - - - -
Parker, Mitchell 13 10 3 6 1 .900 - 3 2 .400 - -
Rutledge, Jackson 13 17 3 12 2 .882 1 7 3 .300 - -
Acker, Dane 16 13 2 10 1 .923 - 7 - - - -
DeLeon, Zach 18 3 1 1 1 .667 - 2 - - - -
Hiatt, Jack 15 2 1 1 0 1.000 - - 1 1.000 - -
Quinones, Luis 16 4 1 1 2 .500 - 2 - - - -
Salgado, Bryant 21 4 1 3 0 1.000 - 2 3 .600 - -
Conlon, Jack 9 6 0 5 1 .833 1 5 - - - -
Little, Luke 23 4 0 3 1 .750 2 10 1 .091 - -
Team 54 1746 1259 405 82 .953 32 51 11 .177 23 1
Opponents 54 1720 1248 395 77 .955 30 83 23 .217 26 -
17 SAN JACINTO COLLEGE BASEBALL 2020 SAN JACINTO COLLEGE BASEBALL 2020
18PITCHING Individual Single-Season Hitting Records
Player APP GS W L SV CG IP H R ER BB K K/9 HR ERA
Rutledge, Jackson 13 13 9 2 0 4 82.2 42 14 8 30 134 14.59 1 0.87 Hits Runs Batted In Batting Average On Base Average
Acker, Dane 14 14 10 0 0 - 76.1 59 27 20 32 97 11.44 4 2.36 104, Thayer Swain (1988) 96, Tom Hardgrove (1988) (Min. 100 AB) (Min. 100 AB)
Parker, Mitchell 13 13 6 0 0 2 64.1 34 22 11 45 111 15.53 1 1.54 102, Damon Thames (1997) 92, Kris Miller (2008) .468, Brian Reagan (1993) .586, Thayer Swain (1988)
Little, Luke 17 6 3 1 2 - 35.1 18 14 8 36 69 17.58 1 2.04 101, Kevin Theiss (2000) 89, Kevin Theiss (2000) .450, Thayer Swain (1988) .549, Bud Ray (1982)
Lester, Dylan 19 0 2 3 2 - 31.2 21 13 8 10 48 13.64 1 2.27 97, Dan Robinson (1988) .439, Brandon Belt (2007) .537, Joe Mikulik (1984)
87, Nick Stavinoha (2002)
Salgado, Bryant 21 0 4 2 3 - 29.1 32 21 12 17 46 14.11 3 3.68
95, Kevin Russo (2004) 83, Dan Robinson (1982) .439, Bud Ray (1982) .535, Wes Gregerson (1980)
Quinones, Luis 16 1 2 2 2 - 28.2 16 12 5 16 53 16.644 2 1.57
.435, Kevin Theiss (2000)
Hiatt, Jack 14 1 1 0 0 - 21.0 14 7 7 16 25 10.71 - 3.00 Doubles Runs Scored
Houghtaling, Adam 8 1 1 0 1 - 19.0 6 11 5 7 26 12.32 2 2.37 30, Kevin Russo (2004) 87, Dominique Lewis (1999)
Conlon, Jack 9 3 1 2 0 - 18.1 16 20 14 20 21 10.31 2 6.87 25, Kris Miller (2007) 87, Dan Robinson (1988)
DeLeon, Zach 16 0 0 1 1 - 17.1 14 16 14 11 30 15.58 1 7.27
24, Will Crouch (2003) 81, Deric Hawkins (2009)
Wilkerson, Chase 5 0 1 0 0 - 7.0 1 0 0 3 13 16.71 - 0.00
24, Drew Rogers (2000) 77, Thayer Swain (1988)
Marozas, Austin 10 0 1 0 0 - 8.0 6 6 3 16 12 13.50 - 3.38
24, Ryan January (2016) 76, Joe Mikulik (1984)
Team 54 54 40 13 11 6 432.0 274 179 112 244 674 14.04 18 2.33
Opponents 54 54 13 41 6 3 419.2 477 368 294 274 476 10.21 42 6.31 21, Casey Baker (2000) 76, Nick Stavinoha (2003)
21, Nick Stavinoha (2002)
Base on Balls
21, Nick Stavinoha (2003)
60, Mark Simon (1987)
21, Aaron Schroeder (1999)
59, Deric Hawkins (2010)
21, Kevin Theiss (2000)
54, Kirk Thompson (1987)
Triples 52, Jason Gray (1998)
10, Chris Moritz (1984) 52, Scott Bethea (1989)
INDIVIDUAL BASEBALL RECORDS
9, Karl Smith (2013) 50, Bill Losa (1987)
9, Karl Smith (2014) 50, Jack Harris (2004)
8, Mike Zatopek (1979) 50, Kris Miller (2008)
8, Alerick Soularie (2018) 50, Reggie Wilson (2012)
BASEBALL SEASON STATS
7, Dominique Lewis (1999)
Stolen Bases
7, Tracy Dopheid (1980)
47, Jarrett Higgins (2011)
7, Howard Martin (1978)
34, Randy Brown (1990)
7, Damon Thames (1997)
32, Kelvin Ramos (2013)
Home Runs 31, Austin Homan (2015)
26, Kevin Theiss (2000) 30, Dominique Lewis (1999)
25, Nick Stavinoha (2002) 30, Brandon Montgomery (2016)
24, Nick Stavinoha (2003)
24, Thayer Swain (1988)
22, Tom Hardgrove (1988)
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20Team Single-Season Hitting Records Individual Single-Season Pitching Records
At Bats Triples Runs Scored Batting Average Wins Winning Percentage, Record Innings Pitched ERA
2,097 (1988) 30 (2018) 593 (1988) .364 (1999) 18-1,David Evans (1989) (Min. 10 Wins) 141.2, Toby Nivens (1986) .48, Jorge Fernandez (2016)
2,091 (2018) 28 (1984) 575 (1999) .352 (2009) 17-2, Clint Goocher (2003) .1000, 15-0, Steve Bowden (1985) 136.2, Clint Goocher (2003) .80, Cody Nesbit (2016)
2,090 (2004) 27 (2010) 567 (2003) .348 (2003) 16-1, Marck Smith (1987) .1000, 13-0, Sean Nolin (2010) 129.0, Daniel Stumpf (2012) .87, Jackson Rutledge (2019)
2,087 (2003) 26 (1999) 548 (2018) .344 (1988) 16-2, Steve Camarda (1986) .1000, 10-0, Dane Acker (2019) 127, David Evans (1989) 1.18, Devin Smeltzer (2016)
2,084 (2002) 25 (2015, 2018) 544 (1989) .343 (1982) .947, 18-1, David Evans (1989) 125.2, Steve Camarda (1986) 1.54, Mitchell Parker (2019)
15-0, Steve Bowden (1985)
.941, 16-1, Mark Smith (1987) 1.52, Hudson Treu (2016)
14-2, Miguel Pena (2010)
Hits Home Runs Base on Balls On Base Average .934, 15-1, Dody Rather (1984) Strikeouts
13-0, Sean Nolin (2010) 1.57, Luis Quionez (2019)
726 (2003) 101 (2009) 385 (1987) .461 (1999) .933, 14-1, Mark Smith (1988) 145, David Evans (1989)
1.04, Mark Brogdon (1980)
722 (1999) 100 (2003) 379 (1985) .449 (2009, 2008) 140, Clint Goocher (2003)
722 (1988) 97 (1999) 377 (1988) .447 (1987) 1.21, Clayton Stewart (2002)
134, Jackson Rutledge (2019)
695 (2002) 87 (2018) 367 (1989) .444 (1988, 1985) 1.42, Sean Nolin (2010)
134, Scott Barrett (1998)
691 (2018) 85 (1988) 1.51, Clint Goocher (2003)
128, Tommy Collier (2009)
Stolen Bases 1.70, Jake Cowan (2009)
128, Devin Smeltzer (2016)
Doubles Runs Batted In 162 (1987)
124, MacGregot Hines (2017)
148 (2009) 518 (1988) 152 (2011)
147 (2002) 513 (1999) 142 (1985)
145 (1999) 509 (2003) 139 (2016)
143 (2018) 498 (2009) 135 (2010)
142 (2003) 496 (2002)
INDIVIDUAL BASEBALL RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL BASEBALL RECORDS
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22Team Single-Season Pitching Records San Jacinto College has a tradition of producing top-notch collegiate baseball players who move on to play at four-year institutions, in addition to those who
continue their careers at the pro level. Here’s a look at where San Jac players have gone since 2001.
Wins Conference Winning Percentage, Record Strikeouts
63 (1988)
61 (1989)
.933, 28-2 (1988, 1983)
.900, 27-3 (2010, 1987, 1985, 1982)
674 (2019)
605 (2018) 2019
Ryan Johnson
Jerry Maddox
University of Kentucky
Northwestern State 2014
54 (2002, 1985) 592 (2016)
Player School / MLB Organization Justin Massey Tusculum College Player School / MLB Organization
Andrew Papantonis University of Houston Tristan Metten Dallas Baptist University Toller Boardman New Mexico University
53 (1986) Innings Pitched 589 (2010) Bryan Seamster University of New Mexico Hunter McLellan Houston Baptist University Dustin Cook Oklahoma City University
Camryn Williams University of Texas Nick Perez University of Arkansas – Little Rock Matt Eureste University of Oregon
52 (2016) 552.67 (2012) 543 (2012)
Charlie Bartlett Angelo State University Taylor Rich Lamar University John Fussell Stetson University
532.1 (2010) 539 (1989) Dane Acker University of Oklahoma Kaleb Roper Tulane University Taylor Hearn Oklahoma Baptist University
Overall Winning Percentage, Record 517.2 (1997) Dylan Lester University of Pittsburg Tanner Schuetz Kansas State University Holden Helmink University of Texas
Michael Smith Tampa Bay Rays Geonte Jackson University of Texas – San Antonio
.885, 54-7 (1985) 516 (1987) ERA Jack Conlon Rice University
Jackson Rutledge Washington Nationals Luke Watson Northwestern State Kelvin Ramos Cumberland University
.875, 63-9 (1988) 512 (2002) 2.02 (2016) Luis Quinonez Toronto Blue Jays Brett Wright Auburn University Bryce Welborn Abilene Christian University
.860, 43-7 (1981) 2.33 (2019) Ryan Hernandez University of Houston Brandon Wright Cameron University
SAN JAC PLAYERS IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
.859, 61-10 (1989) 2.40 (1983) ZachDeLeon University of Texas at San Antonio
2016
.852, 52-9 (1987) 2.51 (2012)
Player School / MLB Organization 2013
2.54 (1986)
2.64 (1981)
2018 Kyle Barfield
Tucker Cascadden
Kansas State University
Baylor University
Player School / MLB Organization
Player School / MLB Organization Dylan Brown Texas Tech University
Jorge Fernandez San Diego State University Shawn Carlson Fischer University
Michael Byrne Faulkner State
John Grimsley University of Houston Matt Locus University of Houston
Jacob Cantleberry University of Missouri
Ryan January Arizona Diamondbacks Braden Mattson University of Florida
Trey Dillard University of Missouri
Brandon Montgomery Los Angeles Dodgers Nolan Riggs Sam Houston State University
Trent Franson Houston Baptist University
Cody Nesbit Kansas City Royals Steve Sarcone Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Aaron George Louisiana State University
Montana Parsons Baylor University Tervor Teykl Rice University
Matthew Goodheart University of Arkansas
Colten Schmidt** University of Louisiana – Lafayette Tyler West Lamar University
Herbert Iser Dallas Baptist University
Baine Schoenvogel Texas A&M University Ladgie Zotytka Abilene Christian University
Rylan Kaufman Kansas City Royals
Nick Shumpert Atlanta Braves
INDIVIDUAL BASEBALL RECORDS
Austin Kelly Wabash Valley
Devin Smeltzer Los Angeles Dodgers
2012
Sergio Macias Faulkner State
Gonzalo Sosa LeTourneau University
Luke Matheny St. Louis University
Hudson Treu Kansas State University
Jake Matheny University of Missouri Player School / MLB Organization
Caden Williams Texas Wesleyan
Mario Morales Faulkner State Kyle Bacak Texas Christian University
Max Wood University of Central Florida
Reid Morgan University of South Carolina Anthony Banda** Milwaukee Brewers
Liam Scafariello Quinnipiac University
Jordan Myrow Cal State – Los Angeles Justin Byrd Dallas Baptist University
Nick Neville University of South Carolina Jarred Fancher Texas State University
Mike Pascoe
Chris Roberts
Toronto Blue Jays
San Francisco Giants 2015 AJ Glasshof
Esteban Gomez
Southern Mississippi University
St. Thomas University (Florida)
Devon Roedahl University of Houston Player School / MLB Organization Daniel Stumpf** Lubbock Christian / Kansas City Royals
Andres Sosa Dallas Baptist University Josh Croft Cumberland University Kirby Taylor Rice University
Alerick Soularie University of Tennessee Will Foreman Stephen F. Austin State University
Lukas Vinebergs University of Missouri Aaron Ford Auburn University
Matt Weisman Hillsborough Community College Eric Garza Georgetown University ** All-American
Peter Zimmerman University of Missouri Rex Hill Texas Christian University
Douglas Holloway Texas State University Bold print indicates players drafted in
2017 Austin Homan
Austin Johnson
Texas A&M University
Texas Lutheran University
Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft
Player School / MLB Organization Garrett Luna Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Aaron Bond San Francisco Giants Jon Meyer Biola University
Ben Butler University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley Eric Nouis Stephen F. Austin State University
Wyatt Cross Indiana University Josh Palacios Auburn University
Andrew Croucher Angelo State University Walker Pennington Texas A&M University
Bailey Cummings Philadelphia Phillies Alex Phillips Baylor University
Donny Diaz Boston Red Sox / Texas Riley Smith Louisiana State University
MacGregor Hines Dallas Baptist University Dalton Viner Wichita State University
Antonio Jacobs Jackson State University
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242011 2008 2004
Player School / MLB Organization Player School / MLB Organization Player School / MLB Organization
Tommy Collier University of Houston / Detroit Tigers Kevin Angelle Lamar University / Philadelphia Phillies
Robert Manuel Sam Houston State University
Tomas Galvan Cameron University Jamie Bagley Tampa Bay Rays
Tyler Bryant Texas State University
Drew Garrett Sam Houston State University Jeremy Barfield Oakland Athletics
Cain Byrd Texas Rangers
Cameron Giannini Southern Mississippi Chris Corrigan University of Mississippi / St. Louis Cardinals
Marty Dewees Northwestern State University
Josh Gonzalez Texas Christian University Spencer Cuniff Lamar University
Shawn Ferguson Texas Christian University
Dominiq Harris Prairie View A&M University Tyler Dyer University of Oklahoma
Kevin Russo Baylor University / New York Yankees
Jarrett Higgins Oklahoma State University Tanner Hines Stephen F. Austin State University
Ryan Simon Texas-Arlington
Ryan Hornback University of Mississippi Michael Johnson Concordia University / New York Mets
Landon Lee West Texas A&M University Kilian Kinart Concordia University
Adam Peña
Miguel Peña**
University of the Incarnate Word
Lubbock Christian University /
Colin Lippert
Quentin Luquette
Concordia University
Lamar University 2003
Boston Red Sox Rick McGraw Southern University Player School / MLB Organization
David Rollins Lubbock Christian University / Houston Astros Kris Miller Lewis & Clark College Jeremy Aranda Sam Houston State University
Tyler Wright** University of Arkansas Micah Runnels Concordia University Josh Aranda Sam Houston State University
Jarrad Watkins University of New Mexico Andrew Baldwin Texas A&M University
Josh Batilla Kansas State
2010 Ben Cox Lamar University / San Francisco Giants
Player School / MLB Organization 2007 Will Crouch
Miles Franklin
University of Texas / San Francisco Giants
University of Mississippi
Dylan Adamek Texas State University Player School / MLB Organization Clint Goocher** Arizona Diamondbacks
Andrew Beasley Lamar University Brandon Belt University of Texas / San Francisco Giants
Daniel Macha Texas-Arlington
Zach Benson Stephen F. Austin State University Garrett Clyde University of Texas
Kyle Mandelbaum Lamar University
Ryan Burnaman Lubbock Christian University Mathew Coburn Texas Christian University
Kyle Marlatt Texas A&M University
Will Fotnow Northwood University Eric Fry Texas Rangers
Brian McCaulley Loyola University
Deric Hawkins Northwood University Taylor Hammack University of Houston
Cary Nelson Southern University
Mark Herrera Florida Southern University / Kyle Henson University of Mississippi
Mike Pankratz** Baylor University
Riley Hornback
Washington Nationals
Cal State University Fullerton /
Kevin Kelso
Lucas Luetge
Texas State University
Rice University / Seattle Mariners
Russell Revere
Nick Stavinoha**
Southern University
Louisiana State / Hiroshima Toyo Carp
SAN JAC PLAYERS IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
Baltimore Orioles David McClain University of Houston
Clayton Stewart University of Texas
Creighton Hoke University of Maryland Benino Pruneda Atlanta Braves San Jacinto College is as prolific as any two-year college in the nation when it comes to sending players to the
Jared Wells San Diego Padres
John Killen University of Arkansas / Boston Red Sox Jordan Rogers Rice University professional ranks. In the last five years, 20 San Jacinto College baseball players have been selected in the Major
Chris McKenzie Franklin Pierce University / Trey Sperring University of Oklahoma League Baseball (MLB) First-Year Player Draft. Houston area baseball fans are well versed in the success of former
Johnson Miller
Washington Nationals
Texas Tech University
Hank Williamson Baltimore Orioles
2002 players Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens, but the list does not end there. Pitchers Jackson Rutledge (Washington
Nationals), Luis Quinones (Toronto Blue Jays), Matt Albers (Washington Nationals), Anthony Banda (Arizona
Sean Nolin North Carolina State University / Player School / MLB Organization
Michael Oros
Toronto Blue Jays
Sam Houston State University
2006 Matt Albers
Kasey Baker
Baltimore Orioles
Texas-Arlington
Diamondbacks) and Daniel Stumpf (Detroit Tigers), and San Francisco first baseman Brandon Belt are former Gators
now on major league rosters.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Brad Padia Northwood University Player School / MLB Organization Eric Broaddus Northwestern State University
Casey Beck Atlanta Braves Rutledge was selected by the Washington Nationals as the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft.
Trey Ross New Mexico State University David Frame Texas State University
Clay Schrader University of Oklahoma / Baltimore Orioles Jared Dyer Tulane University Rutledge was the first junior college player selected in the 2019 draft. He was a unanimous overall No. 1 pick for the
Hunter Silva Sam Houston State University Jared Gayhart Rice University National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIV all-region team. Rutledge recorded one of the best
Randall Thorpe Chicago White Sox Brandon Hicks Texas A&M University seasons on record at San Jacinto College. His 0.88 ERA led the nation. He went 10-1 for San Jac, with four complete
** All-American
Chris Kelley Rice University games over 82.2 innings pitched, and he was second in strikeouts across the country with 134 (14.6 per game). Last
Jorge Lara Sam Houston State University
Bold print indicates players drafted in month, Rutledge was named the first ever USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award semifinalist from San Jacinto College.
2009 JP Padron
Jonathon Runnels
Rice University
Rice University
Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft
Albers was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in the 23rd round of the 2001 First Year Player Draft. He has spent
Player School / MLB Organization time on the roster in Baltimore, Boston, Arizona, Cleveland, Houston, Chicago (White Sox) and most recently with
Jeff Abt Lamar University
Gregg Alcazar
Jake Cowan
Texas A&M University
University of Mississippi / Baltimore Orioles
2005 the Washington Nationals. Since his debut on July 25, 2006, Albers has gone 36-39 with a 4.13 ERA. He has started 24
games, pitching 665.0 innings.
Chris Dickerson Cumberland University Player School / MLB Organization Banda went 2-3 last season with a 5.96 ERA. He saw action in eight games, starting four, and pitched in 25.2 innings.
Viron Hackney Houston Baptist University Matt Czimskey Baylor University
Danny Hernandez Cincinnati Reds Steve Marek Anaheim Angels Stumpf made his major league debut on April 7, 2016. In his two years in the major leagues, he is 0-1 with a 4.64 ERA.
Taylor Lobb Concordia University David Newmann Texas A&M University / Tampa Bay Rays He’s appeared in 62 games and 42.2 innings pitched.
Adam Shank St. Edwards University Josh Stinson Texas A&M University
Devin Shines Oklahoma State University Belt helped the San Francisco Giants win the 2012 and 2014 World Series. He made his major league debut on March
Ryan Still University of Houston 31, 2011, with the Giants, and has been with the organization ever since. In 2017, Belt hit .241 in 382 at-bats and 104
Steven Vidiaurri University of the Incarnate Word games. He had 18 home runs, 27 doubles, and three triples.
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26With 12 national championships in its more than 50-year storied athletic history, San Jacinto College has a long SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ALL-TIME NJCAA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS
ABOUT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ATHLETICS
ABOUT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ATHLETICS
and rich tradition of athletic success, both on the court and field, and in the classroom. This excellence has YEAR NAME AWARD SPORT
brought with it national and international exposure to the College and local community. Like many community 2018-19 Ashley Tran 1st Team Softball
college and four-year athletic programs, San Jacinto College also has a history of producing professional and Lillie Grotenhuis 2nd Team Softball
Olympic athletes. Ashley Ramber 3rd Team Softball
San Jac has won national titles in men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, and track and field, as well as individual Madelyn Daniel 3rd Team Softball
titles in tennis. Along the way, San Jacinto College has produced numerous All-Americans and Academic Dominique Garcia 3rd Team Softball
All-Americans, solidifying the success of San Jac student-athletes on the court and field and in the classroom. 2017-18 Ashley Tran 3rd Team Softball
Mackenzie Kotrla 3rd Team Softball
2016-17 Ines Bawedin Pinnacle Academic Achievement Volleyball
Juel Rayburn Pinnacle Academic Achievement Volleyball
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL RUNNERS-UP Elena Hadzheiva Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball
YEAR TEAM OVERALL RECORD YEAR TEAM Maragarita Buvinic Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball
1990 Baseball 62-11 2016 Baseball Nakia Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball
1989 Baseball 61-10 2012 Baseball Kayden Thomas Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball
1989 Women’s Indoor 2010 Volleyball Hannah Westerlage Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball
Track & Field n/a Baseball Hunter McClellan Pinnacle Academic Achievement Baseball
1987 Baseball 52-9 2008 Men’s Soccer Frederick Bitondo Pinnacle Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball
1987 Volleyball 39-7 2004 Baseball Kabir Mohammed Pinnacle Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball
1987 Women’s Outdoor 2003 Men’s Basketball Carlos Blasco Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer
Track & Field n/a Baseball Diego Vasquez Pinnacle Academic Achievement Soccer
1986 Baseball 53-12 1999 Baseball Pablo Iles Cruz Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer
1986 Men’s Basketball 37-0 1998 Baseball Savio Adams Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer
1985 Baseball 54-7 1997 Men’s Basketball Alexis DeLeon Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball
1984 Men’s Basketball 35-2 1993 Volleyball Danielle Damian Pinnacle Academic Achievement Softball
1983 Men’s Basketball 35-2 1988 Baseball Katlyn Rivera Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball
1968 Men’s Basketball 44-2 1984 Baseball Kaylee Ousman Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball
1977 Men’s Basketball Natalie Hoyt Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball
1976 Volleyball Shelbi Doherty Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball
1967 Men’s Basketball
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28ABOUT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
Central Campus: 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, Texas 77505
North Campus: 5800 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas 77049
South Campus: 13735 Beamer Rd., Houston, Texas 77089
Maritime Campus: 3700 Old Highway 146, La Porte, Texas 77571
281-998-6150 | www.sanjac.edu
2015-16 Hannah Baker Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Surrounded by the monuments of history, the industries and maritime Workforce: The College develops a skilled, trained workforce in partnership
NJCAA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College with area industries. Fast-track, stackable credentials meet the workforce need
Ines Bawedin Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball
ABOUT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ATHLETICS
YEAR NAME SPORT has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. As one and establish a clear pathway for students to gain immediate employment and
Sophia Botsch Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball 2018 Tom Arrington Baseball
Juel Rayburn Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball College with multiple locations, San Jacinto College has a location nearby the progress in their careers.
2011 Dane Richards Men’s Soccer majority of our students. Our College brings people together for all kinds of
Nakia Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball 2010 Ollie Mack Men’s Basketball
Kayden Thomas Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball academic pursuits, workforce training, continuing education, and frequent Continuing Education: Corporate partners benefit from a robust training
2007 Scott Gernander Men’s Basketball gatherings of civic, community and non-profit groups. program through the continuing and professional development (CPD) division,
Hannah Westerlage Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball 2005 Steve Francis Men’s Basketball
Luis Almeda Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer which also offers leisure learning classes to the general public.
2000 Becky Lidolph Volleyball San Jacinto College is committed to serving the citizens, businesses and
Miguel Canas Pinnacle Academic Achievement Soccer 1997 Rita Crockett Volleyball
Ricardo Romas Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer industries of East Harris County. At the core of our values is student success. In Partnerships: San Jac continues to lead Gulf Coast institutions in grant-funded
1996 Judy Harrison Track & Field / fact, we are a recognized leader in the national student completion movement. partnerships and collaboration. These funds support student success through
Danielle Damian Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Cross Country
Hunter McClellan Pinnacle Academic Achievement Baseball San Jacinto College was named a 2017 Aspen Institute Rising Star as one of the academic programs and initiatives promoting retention/completion, regional
1995 Walter Berry Men’s Basketball top five community colleges in the nation. We achieved this status through a workforce training, and scholarships and tuition while creating pathways for
Patrick Donaho Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Wayne Graham Baseball
Laneisha Jeans Exemplary Academic Achievement Women’s Basketball direct focus on removing barriers for completion, enhancing student support middle and high school students to higher education and the workforce.
1994 Ollie Taylor Men’s Basketball systems, and emphasizing academic excellence.
2014-15 Chase Arledge Exemplary Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball 1993 Monica Hays Track & Field /
Delaney Driver Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Whatever path you take at San Jac, you’ll find a friendly community ready to
Cross Country Academics: Because all students have unique goals and schedules, San help you achieve your dreams. Students, your success starts here.
Elizabeth Garcia Superior Academic Achievement Softball 1990 Ronnie Arrow Men’s Basketball
Bridgitte Gauvin Superior Academic Achievement Softball Jac offers courses during the day, evening, and weekend and also online.
1986 Tom Henderson Men’s Basketball Students may choose from more than 200 degrees/certificates in more than San Jacinto College
Austin Johnson Superior Academic Achievement Baseball
Walker Pennington Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball 80 programs. Thanks to solid preparation, students enter the workforce or Your Goals. Your College.
Erik Nouis Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball transfer to a four-year institution ready to succeed.
NJCAA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAMS
Rachel Warner Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball
YEAR SPORT
2013-14 Keili Harrison Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball
2016-17 Men’s Volleyball
2012-13 Matt Locus Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball
Volleyball
Conrad Ramquist Superior Academic Achievement Baseball
2015-16 Volleyball
2011-12 Benjamin Silva Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence Baseball
2014-15 Men’s Basketball
Kirby Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball
Volleyball
2009-10 Trey Ross Distinguished Academic All-American Baseball
2008-09 Lauren Tippet Academic All-American Women’s Basketball
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