Lakehawks Playing at 4 Year Schools & Professionally

The following is a list of student-athletes who have moved on to play baseball at four-year institutions and proffessionally.

Head Coach Rich Billings, 2016-Present

2025 

Eli Thurmond (OF) – Florida Southern University (NCAA DII)

2024

Gregory Bori (RHP) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Trey Clinton (LHP) – Georgia Southwestern University (NCAA DII)

Preston James (RHP) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

Ryan Jenkins (INF) – Carson-Newman University (NCAA DII)

Larson McMaster (LHP) – Erskine College (NCAA DII)

Chris Palmi (C/1B) – Florida Memorial University (NAIA)

Jackson Raper (RHP) – Georgia Southwestern (NCAA DII)

Tyler Toro (RHP) – Rollins College (NCAA DII)

Robert Tracy (RHP) – Florida Southern College (NCAA DII)

 

2023

Jordan Ackerman (RHP) – Albany State University (NCAA DII)

Auston Chisenhall (OF/LHP) – Warner University (NAIA)

Jake Dorn (LHP) – University of Miami (NCAA DI)

Anthony Griffith (RHP) – New College of Florida (NAIA)

Hunter Looper (C/1B) – Francis Marion University (NCAA DII)

Sebastian Miller (LHP) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

Ryan Monaghan (INF) – Rollins College (NCAA DII)

Carson Russell (C) - Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

Dannon Smith (INF) – Edward Waters University (NCAA DII)

Kendal Spencer (OF) – Savannah State University (NCA DII)

Matt Tinder (OF) – New College of Florida (NAIA)

Nate Tinder (OF/RHP) – Rollins College (NCAA DII)

 

2022

Colton Bruns (RHP) – Queens University of Charlotte (NCAA DI)

Nick Coello (INF) – Lane College (NCAA DII)

Chris Fergueson (OF) – Warner University (NAIA)

Caden Kresak (OF/LHP) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

Tim Kudlinski (OF) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

Evan Loeser (RHP) – North Greenville University (NCAA DII)

Alberson Mogollon (OF) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Josh Scragg (LHP) – Florida A&M University (NCAA DI)

Ian Thornton (1B) – Erskine College (NCAA DII)

 

2021

Evan Badger (C) – Florida A&M University (NCAA DI)

Ian Brown (INF) – University of North FL (NCAA DI)

Gabe Dorsey (UTIL) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Naphis Llanos (INF) – Francis Marion University (NCAA DII)

Ty Milliner (INF) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Josh Plasencia (RHP) – Midway University (NAIA) 

Chance Pollard (OF) – Stetson University (NCAA DI)

Matthew Taubensee (LHP) – University of North Greenville (NCAA DII)

Seth Wysocki (RHP) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

 

2020

Chenar Brown (1B) – Jackson State University (NCAA DI)

Parker Grahe (RHP) – Keiser University (NAIA)

Bryant Heston (RHP) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

Jake Janata (RHP) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

Kobie Leonard (OF) – Newberry College (NCAA DII)

Angel Padilla (OF) – Webber International University (NAIA)

MarkAntony Perez (INF) – Edward Waters College (NAIA)

Mickey Skole (INF) – Francis Marion University (NCAA DII)

Khalil Smith (OF) – Alcorn State University (NCAA DII)

 

2019

Alan Alonso (OF) – University of Mount Olive (NCAA DII) / 2022 Northern Colorado Owlz (Independent)

Connor Andrews (C) – King University (NCAA DII)

Jarrett Backus (INF) – King University (NCAA DII)

Matt Coles (LHP) – Carson Newman University (NCAA DII)

Brody Rubenstein (OF) – Montreat College (NAIA) / 2021 Saranac Lake Surge (Independent)

Collin Teegarden (INF) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

 

2018

Fletcher Byrd (LHP) - Keiser University (NAIA)

Tanner Clark (C) - University of North Florida (NCAA DI)

Maurice James (OF) - Wiley College (NAIA)

Conor McCormack (INF) – Lynn University (NCAA DII)

Kyle Wiseman (RHP) - Valdosta State (NCAA DII)

 

2017

Jason Baita (INF) – Georgia Southwestern University (NCAA DII)

Austin Butler (RHP) – Youngstown State University (NCAA DI)

Cody Cannon (INF) – Belmont Abbey College (NCAA DII)

Jesse Getford (INF) – Southern Wesleyan University (NCAA DII)

Ryan Girard (RHP) – Saint Leo University (NCAA DII)

Josh Jimenez (LHP) – NC State University (NCAA DI)

Matt Martin (RHP) – Florida Southern University (NCAA DII) / 2019 Seattle Mariners (Free Agent)

Jay Prather (INF) – University of North Florida (NCAA DI) / 2021 Gateway Grizzlies (Independent)

Ray Santiago (UTIL) – Alabama A&M University (NCAA DI)

Aaron Simple (OF) – Flagler College (NCAA DII) 

Tucker Smith (RHP) – Georgia Southwestern University (NCAA DII) / 2021 Houston Apollos (Independent)

Brandon Suttles (RHP/OF) – Faulkner University (NAIA)

Matt Weidenbach (RHP) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

 

2016

Danny Cumba (OF) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

Miguel DeGuzman (LHP) – King University (NCAA DII)

Brooks Estrada (OF/RHP) – Coker College (NCAA DII)

Austin Mauer (C) – Florida Southern University (NCAA DII)

Patrick McClellan (1B) – Columbus State University (NCAA DII)

Max Weiner (RHP) – Florida International University (NCAA DI)

Taylor Westbrook (INF) – Thomas University (NAIA)

 

Head Coach Josh Holt, 2013-2015

2015

Mitch Barati (C) – University of Texas at Dallas (NCAA DIII)

Tanner Elsbernd (OF) – Thomas University (NAIA)

Tanner Long (OF) – Thomas University (NAIA)

Anthony Mazzurco (LHP) – University of West Florida (NCAA DII)

Mason McClellan (INF) – Charleston Southern University (NCAA DI)

Trevor McKenna (LHP) – Savannah State University (NCAA DI) / 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks (Free Agent)

Austin Simmons (OF) – Thomas University (NAIA)

 

2014

Tanner Barnhard (INF) – University of West Florida (NCAA DII)

Ian Crangle (INF) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

Shane Crouse (RHP) – Cincinnati Reds (24^th Round)

Jack Curtis (INF) – Coastal Carolina University (NCAA DI)

Michael Hennessey (RHP) – High Point University (NCAA DI)

Dakoda Higdon (OF) – University of North Florida (NCAA DI)

Kris Hodges (INF) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Steven McClellan (RHP) – University of West Florida (NCAA DII)

Kyle Schackne (RHP) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

Walker Sheller (RHP) – Stetson University (NCAA DI) / 2016 Kansas City Royals (9^th Round)

David Wood (RHP) – Thomas University (NAIA)

 

2013

Joe Dinardo (LHP) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Jake Frisosky (1B) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Albert Lefran (INF) – Lynn University (NCAA DII)

Kuehl McEachern (RHP) – Flagler College (NCAA DII) / 2014 Boston Red Sox (34^th Round)

David Webb (RHP) – University of Charleston (NCAA DII)

Matt Wisniewski (OF) – Armstrong Atlantic University (NCAA DII)

 

Head Coach Rich Billings, 2008-2012

2012

Beau Beaudreau (LHP) – Flagler College (NCAA D2)

Chad Buckley (OF/RHP) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Jonah Davis (RHP) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Mitchell Dolan (LHP) – Armstrong Atlantic University (NCAA DI)

Brandan Keen (RHP) – Flagler College (NCAA DI)

Tyler Kellmann (INF) – Barry University (NCAA DI)

James Lang (INF) – Bethune Cookman University (NCAA DI)

Jason Matusik (1B) – Lynn University (NCAA DII) / 2013 Normal Cornbelters (Independent)

Mitch Okey (INF) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

Austin Pereira (OF) – Nova Southeastern University (NCAA DII)

Dylan Price (RHP) – Webber International University (NAIA)

Kyle Schnell (RHP) – Clemson University (NCAA DI)

Chris Suto (OF) – Webber International University (NAIA)

 

2011

Ethan Bader (RHP) – Armstrong Atlantic University (NCAA DII) / 2014 River City Rascals (Independent)

Tim Blackmon (OF/RHP) – Barry University (NCAA DII) / 2014 Las Vegas Train Robbers (Independent)

Kenny Hollins (OF) – Florida Memorial University (NAIA)

Zac Hubbard (INF) – High Point University (NCAA DI)

Nic Kovacs (RHP) – Palm Beach Atlantic University (NCAA DII) / 2013 Roswell Invaders (Independent)

Scott Robinson (RHP) – UNC Asheville (NCAA DI)

 

2010

Chad Allen (RHP) – University of West Florida (NCAA DII)

Jacob Davis (LHP) – Thomas University (NAIA)

Stephen Bellantoni (OF) – USC Aiken (NCAA DII)

Bryan Hill (OF) – Union University (NAIA)

Chandler Jagodzinski (RHP) – University of North Florida (NCAA DI) / 2013 River City Rascals (Independent)

Cody Mombourquette (INF) – Ottowa Fat Cats (Independent)

Chase Okey (C) – University of Tennessee Martin (NCAA DI)

Brandon Vazquez (RHP) – Georgia Southwestern University (NCAA DII)

Nick Wilson (RHP) – University of Tennessee – Martin (NCAA DI)

 

2009

John Michael Blake (RHP) – University of Central Florida (NCAA DI) / 2008 San Francisco Giants (32^nd Round) *Did Not Sign*

Lee Hall (LHP) – East Tennessee State University (NCAA DI)

Keith Hernandez (INF) – Delaware State University (NCAA DI)

Kyle Kotchie (LHP) – University of Texas – Pan American (NCAA DI)

Bryan Sparrow (C) – Southeastern University (NAIA)

 

2008

Derek Abis (INF) – Jacksonville University (NCAA DI)

Nick DelGuidice (INF) – Florida Atlantic University (NCAA DI) / 2011 Kansas City Royals (Free Agent)

Tim Dye (OF) – Belmont Abbey College (NCAA DII)

Caleb Fuddy (LHP) – Saint Leo University (NCAA DII)

Tommy Huether (1B) – FL Gulf Coast University (NCAA DI)

Ryan Humphrey (C) – University of Tampa (NCAA DII)

Chris Kirk (LHP) – Webber International University (NAIA) / 2011 White Sands Pupfish (Independent)

Brandon Laine (RHP) – Carson-Newman University (NCAA DII)

Joey Manbodh (C) – Rogers State University (NCAA DII)

John Prano (INF) – Marist College (NCAA DI)

 

Head Coach Mike Matulia, 1999-2007

2007

Ben Andrews (RHP) – East Tennessee State University (NCAA DI)

Nick D’Amico (OF) – Lyon College (NAIA) / 2010 San Diego Padres (Free Agent)

Joel Blomberg (OF) – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (NAIA)

Jason Durst (RHP) – Tennessee Wesleyan University (NAIA) / 2007 Arizona Diamondbacks (36^th Round)

Max Keleher (RHP) – Tusculum University (NCAA DII)

Chaz Mye (LHP) – University at Buffalo (NCAA DI)

 

2006

Tyler Barnett (INF) – Eastern Kentucky University (NCAA DI) / 2008 Atlanta Braves (21^st Round)

Justin Bass (OF) – Stetson University (NCAA DI) / 2008 Miami Marlins (19^th Round)

Adam Bornstein (INF) – Northwood University (NAIA)

David Burns (C) – Old Dominion University (NCAA DI)

Al Lebron (RHP) – Evangel University (NAIA)

Joey Lubonty (OF) – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (NCAA DII)

Nick Pugliese (RHP) – Stetson University (NCAA DI) / 2008 Anaheim Angels (Free Agent)

Kenny Ray (1B) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

 

2005

Chris Allen (RHP) – Clemson University (NCAA DI) / 2012 Gary Southshore Railcats (Independent)

Justin Aughey (C) – East Tennessee State University (NCAA DI)

Brandon Carey (RHP) – Western Carolina University (NCAA DI)

Ryan Howe (LHP) – East Tennessee State University (NCAA DI)

Mark Rood (C) – Stetson University (NCAA DI)

Justin Smith (RHP) – Flagler College (NCAA DII)

Bryan Whetro (RHP) – Oklahoma Wesleyan University (NAIA)

 

 

2004

Andy Davis (1B) – University of Florida (NCAA DI)

McKay Green (RHP) – East Tennessee State University (NCAA DI) / 2003 Seattle Mariners (45^th Round) *Did Not Sign*

Justin Justice (OF) – Detroit Tigers (31^st round)

Jimmy Rudolph (C) – King University (NCAA DII)

Mike Stavey (INF) – Webber International University (NAIA)

 

2003

Rich Billings (OF) – East Tennessee State University (NCAA DI)

Jason Bornstein (C/RHP) – Bethune Cookman University (NCAA DI)

Matt Bowles (INF) – Freed-Hardeman University (NAIA)

Gibbs Chapman (INF) – Florida State University (NCAA DI)

Eric Cox (INF) – Florida Gulf Coast University (NCAA DII)

Bubba Huether (INF) – Florida Gulf Coast University (NCAA DII)

Brendan Katin (OF) – University of Miami (NCAA DI) / 2005 Milwaukee Brewers (23^rd Round)

BJ Packo (OF) – Ohio Dominican University (NCAA DII)

Patrick Ryan (RHP) – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (NAIA) / 2005 Milwaukee Brewers (19^th Round)

 

2002

Kenny Beesting (OF/RHP) – Cumberland University (NAIA)

Sadry Café (OF) – University of South Carolina (NCAA DI)

Jeremy Cole (LHP) – Georgia Southwestern University (NCAA DII)

David Hampton (OF) – Florida A&M University (NCAA DI)

Steven Lezcano (INF) – Lee University (NAIA)

Ryan Quirello (1B) – Gardner Webb University (NCAA DI)

Clint Montgomery (RHP) – Florida Gulf Coast University (NCAA DII)

Travis Rios (RHP) – University of South FL (NCAA D2) / 2005 Boston Red Sox (Free Agent)

 

2001

Tim Gray (OF/LHP) – USC Spartanburg (NCAA DII)

Shane Gierke (C) – University of West FL (NCAA DII)

Josh Lane (LHP) – University of Illinois (NCAA DI) / 2002 Boston Red Sox (Free Agent)

Gabe Powell (OF) – Warner University (NAIA)

Ralph Santana (INF) – Milwaukee Brewers (42^nd Round)

 

2000

Michael Barrett (INF) – Webber International University (NAIA)

David Bultema (LHP) – Piedmont College (NCAA DIII)

Dallas Crews (OF) – West Virginia University (NCAA DI)

Scott Hicks (1B) – Miami Marlins (16^th Round)

JD Huether (INF) – University of New Orleans (NCAA DI) / 2002 Minnesota Twins (Free Agent)

Barry Sommer (INF) – University of West Georgia (NCAA DII)

Bubba St. Amant (RHP) – Philadelphia Phillies (Free Agent)

Jake Witter (RHP) – LaGrange College (NCAA DIII)

 

1999

Koby Perez (C/1B) – Boston Red Sox (Free Agent)

Eddie Rodriguez (INF) – Valdosta State University (NCAA DII)

Donnie Von Doltren (C) – Florida A&M University (NCAA DI)