Elon Phoenix baseball
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The Elon Phoenix baseball team is the interscholastic baseball
team from Elon University
in Elon, North Carolina
. They are part of the Division 1 Southern Conference
. The team is led by Head coach Mike Kennedy who is now in his 15th season as head coach. His previous 14 Elon teams have collected 13 winning records and 12 campaigns of 30 or more victories, all while consistently playing against many of the country’s finest programs.
The team has won 40 or more games in three of the last four seasons. They were ranked number 1 in the Southern Conference
in 2009 with an overall record of 41-18, making them 24th in the nation. In 2008, the Phoenix were Conference Tournament champions. And in three of the last four years, the Elon baseball team made appearances at the College World Series
Regional Round.
The team has been around for 60 years, and has posted a record of 1498-905-4 since World War II
. The team has also had 13 coaches since WWII. Elon currently plays its home games at Walter C. Latham Park
on Elon’s campus. (Calvert, 2009)
Associate Head Coach Greg Starbuck
Assistant Coach Robbie Huffstetler
Assistant Coach Pete Jenkins
’s National Team (Collegiate) during the summer. Prior to the 2010 season Kennedy led Elon to 436 victories in his 13 years, and has led the team to 19 victories over teams ranked in the top 25 in the past 11 years (Calvert, 2009). During the 2010 season, Kennedy led the Phoenix to back-to-back road wins against highly ranked Clemson University
as well as a home win against University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
and wins against Wake Forest
and N.C. State. The 2010 team made it past the Socon Tournament and into the NCAA Regional rounds. On April 24, 2011, Kennedy won his 500th game at Elon as the Phoenix defeated Georgia Southern by a final of 9-0.
(Round 1, 21st overall by the Chicago Cubs
)
1981 - Joey Hackett
(Round 4, 71st overall by the Texas Rangers
)
2008 - Steven Hensley
(Round 4, 132nd overall by the Seattle Mariners
)
2001 - Brad Pinkerton
(Round 5, 149th overall by the Anaheim Angels)
2009 - Chase Austin
(Round 5, 158th overall by the Florida Marlins
)
2001 - Scott Light
(Round 6, 186th overall by the Cincinnati Reds
)
2010 - Jimmy Reyes
(Round 7, 226th overall by the Texas Rangers
)
1966 - Dick Such
(Round 8, 100th overall by the Washington Senators
)
1992 - Aaron Cannaday
(Round 8, 231st overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates
)
1990 - Mike Kennedy
(Round 9, 255th overall by the Oakland Athletics
)
(2009). “Elon University Team History”, The Baseball Cube.
List of schools in the conference: Elon, The Citadel, Samford
, College of Charleston
, Georgia Southern
, Western Carolina
, Appalachian State
, Wofford
, Davidson, Furman
, UNC Greensboro
(Elon University Athletics, 2009)
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
team from Elon University
Elon University
Elon University is a private liberal arts university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Formerly known as Elon College, it became Elon University on June 1, 2001. The campus is a botanical garden and features oak trees, brick sidewalks, fountains, and lakes...
in Elon, North Carolina
Elon, North Carolina
Elon is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The current population estimate is 7,060. The town of Elon is home to Elon University. The town was called "Elon College" until the college known as Elon...
. They are part of the Division 1 Southern Conference
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
. The team is led by Head coach Mike Kennedy who is now in his 15th season as head coach. His previous 14 Elon teams have collected 13 winning records and 12 campaigns of 30 or more victories, all while consistently playing against many of the country’s finest programs.
The team has won 40 or more games in three of the last four seasons. They were ranked number 1 in the Southern Conference
Southern Conference Baseball Tournament
The Southern Conference Baseball Tournament is the conference championship tournament in baseball for the Southern Conference. The winner of the tournament receives the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.-Tournament:...
in 2009 with an overall record of 41-18, making them 24th in the nation. In 2008, the Phoenix were Conference Tournament champions. And in three of the last four years, the Elon baseball team made appearances at the College World Series
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
Regional Round.
The team has been around for 60 years, and has posted a record of 1498-905-4 since World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The team has also had 13 coaches since WWII. Elon currently plays its home games at Walter C. Latham Park
Walter C. Latham Park
Walter C. Latham Park is a baseball venue located in Elon, North Carolina, USA. It is home to the Elon Phoenix baseball team, a member of the Division I Southern Conference. The venue has a capacity of 2,000 spectators....
on Elon’s campus. (Calvert, 2009)
Pitchers
- 19- Jared Kernodle
- 24- Kyle Webb
- 28- Ken Ferrer
- 29- Brad MacHaffie
- 30- John Brebbia
- 33- Dylan Clark
- 35- David Whitehead
- 36- Mitch Conner
- 37- Thomas Girdwood
- 42- Grant Fisher
- 44- Greg Amorosso
Infielders
- 2- Chris Bresnahan
- 3- Neal Pritchard
- 5- Sebastien Gomez
- 6- Seth Canipe
- 8- Cyle Rasmus
- 10- Garrett Koster
- 17- Grant McCoury (P/1B)
- 18- Scott Carcaise
- 23- Ben Scott
Outfielders
- 1- Niko Fraser
- 4- Eric Serra
- 7- David Wood
- 13- Jake Luce
- 14- Harry Austin
- 31- Matt Kirchner
Coaches
Head Coach Mike KennedyAssociate Head Coach Greg Starbuck
Assistant Coach Robbie Huffstetler
Assistant Coach Pete Jenkins
Elon’s Head Coach Mike Kennedy
Mike Kennedy has been the head coach at Elon since 1997. He was a Two Time Honorable Mention All American Catcher for Elon University 1988-1990, and was later selected in the 9th round of the 1990 Amateur Draft. He spent four seasons as Elon’s Pitching coach before becoming head coach. Kennedy was selected to serve as the pitching coach for the USA BaseballUSA Baseball
USA Baseball was founded in , and is the governing body for amateur baseball in the United States of America. It is a member of the United States Olympic Committee and organizes the United States national baseball team...
’s National Team (Collegiate) during the summer. Prior to the 2010 season Kennedy led Elon to 436 victories in his 13 years, and has led the team to 19 victories over teams ranked in the top 25 in the past 11 years (Calvert, 2009). During the 2010 season, Kennedy led the Phoenix to back-to-back road wins against highly ranked Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
as well as a home win against University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
and wins against Wake Forest
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
and N.C. State. The 2010 team made it past the Socon Tournament and into the NCAA Regional rounds. On April 24, 2011, Kennedy won his 500th game at Elon as the Phoenix defeated Georgia Southern by a final of 9-0.
Top Major League Baseball Draft Picks in Elon’s History (Top 10 Rounds)
1971 - Gary Brown(Round 1, 21st overall by the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
)
1981 - Joey Hackett
(Round 4, 71st overall by the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
)
2008 - Steven Hensley
(Round 4, 132nd overall by the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
)
2001 - Brad Pinkerton
(Round 5, 149th overall by the Anaheim Angels)
2009 - Chase Austin
(Round 5, 158th overall by the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
)
2001 - Scott Light
(Round 6, 186th overall by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
)
2010 - Jimmy Reyes
(Round 7, 226th overall by the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
)
1966 - Dick Such
Dick Such
Richard Stanley "Dick" Such is a former pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A right-hander who batted left-handed, Such stood 6'4" tall and weighed 190 pounds .-Playing career:...
(Round 8, 100th overall by the Washington Senators
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
)
1992 - Aaron Cannaday
(Round 8, 231st overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
)
1990 - Mike Kennedy
(Round 9, 255th overall by the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
)
(2009). “Elon University Team History”, The Baseball Cube.
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference has been around since 1921 and Elon University has been a member since 2004.List of schools in the conference: Elon, The Citadel, Samford
Samford University
Samford University, founded as Howard College is a private, coeducational, Alabama Baptist Convention-affiliated university located in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It includes the , Cumberland School of Law, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Brock School of Business, Ida V....
, College of Charleston
College of Charleston
The College of Charleston is a public, sea-grant and space-grant university located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, United States...
, Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
, Western Carolina
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University is a coeducational public university located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States. The university is a constituent campus of the University of North Carolina system....
, Appalachian State
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a comprehensive , public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Appalachian State, also referred to as Appalachian, App State, or simply App, is the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system...
, Wofford
Wofford College
Established in 1854 and related to the United Methodist Church, Wofford College is an independent, Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts college of 1,525 students located in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. The historic campus is recognized as a national arboretum and features “The...
, Davidson, Furman
Furman University
Furman University is a selective, private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Furman is one of the oldest, and more selective private institutions in South Carolina...
, UNC Greensboro
(Elon University Athletics, 2009)