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 (24th 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 (9th 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 (34th 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 (32nd 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 (36th 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 (21st Round)
Justin Bass (OF) – Stetson University (NCAA DI) / 2008 Miami Marlins (19th 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 (45th Round) *Did Not Sign*
Justin Justice (OF) – Detroit Tigers (31st 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 (23rd Round)
BJ Packo (OF) – Ohio Dominican University (NCAA DII)
Patrick Ryan (RHP) – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (NAIA) / 2005 Milwaukee Brewers (19th 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 (42nd 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 (16th 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)