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Saint Leo University Baseball Newsletter
3rd Annual Opening Night With the Lions
The Lions baseball team woulld like to cordially invite you to the 3rd annual Opening Night With the Lions in which we will welcome former Texas A&M Hall of Fame baseball coach, Mark Johnson. Johnson will speak to the ball club as well as everyone else in attendance and share his story and many experiences that came with over 41 years of coaching experience. The event will be held January 28, 2012 in the Greenfelder-Denlinger Boardroom inside the Student Community Center. The Reception will begin at 6:00pm with dinner beginning at 6:30pm. Tickets: $100 For more information contact Head Baseball Coach Russ McNickle at (352)-588-8227 or [email protected]

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New Hitting Complex Opened in January 2011

The Lions opened a state-of-the-art hitting complex in the spring of 2011. The covered facility includes two 72-foot and two 60-foot batting cages and a spacious storage area. Both baseball and softball teams use the complex.

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For McNickle, It’s a Family Affair
Lions’ Baseball squared off against St. Petersburg College this past weekend to mark the beginning of their fall season and the first fall baseball game with outside competition at Saint Leo in over 10 years. The 10-inning game, which took place on Friday, October 7th, featured a 10-2 win as the Lions started their year on a high note. What made for an interesting twist, however, was the opposing SPC Titans, whose roster features freshman Trey McNickle, son of Saint Leo Head Baseball Coach, Russ McNickle. Only nineteen, Trey began his pitching career during his senior year at Land O’ Lakes High School when his coach converted him from a catcher to a side-armed pitcher. Surprisingly, before Friday, Trey had never played on a team that his father coached, nor had he played against him. “I purposely stayed away,” said Russ McNickle, “I wanted him to choose to play; not for him to feel like he had to.” As the son of a highly qualified baseball coach, Trey has grown up learning about America’s favorite pastime his whole life, even occasionally participating in Saint Leo inter-squad baseball games. However, this was both an advantage and a disadvantage for him during Friday’s game, where he threw one inning against five Saint Leo batters. After getting two quick outs, Trey hit one batter and allowed one single before ending a scoreless bottom half of the inning for the Lions. “I thought I did well for just starting out pitching,” said Trey of his performance on the mound, “plus we have 23 freshmen and only four sophomores, so we’re still getting better as a team.” Before the game, Russ described his mood as “nervously excited,” saying “I’m nervous for [Trey] because I want him to be successful, but at the same time I want my guys to win.” When asked if he thought the day would ever come to play against his own son, Russ said, “Never, but I’m excited because he’s on a team that’s very wellcoached; this is a good opportunity for him to grow and develop.” McNickle and the Lions will continue their fall campaign on Wednesday, October 19, when they host Hillsborough Community College at 6:00 p.m.

Saint Leo Softball Junior Katie Gwinn contributed to this story.

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Lions to Host Winter Showcase Camp

LIONS WINTER SHOWCASE CAMP
Dec. 10

Saint Leo Baseball School, Inc., is proud to announce the Lions’ Winter Showcase Camp running December 10, 2011. Open to 8th graders through seniors, the camp will provide instruction and evaluation encompassing hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, etc. The Lions’ baseball staff is second to none, led by fourth-year head coach Russ McNickle as well as assistants Keith Strickland and Lee Parks. Cost for each camper is $75 and lunch is included for the day Campers will receive group and one-on-one instruction from the Saint Leo Baseball staff in a fun and exciting environment. Contact Coach Lee Parks at 352-588-8841 or email him at lee.parks@ saintleo.edu for more information. Interested parents may also print out the application linked below and fax it to (352) 588-8290. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on December 10th with camp beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. (estimated). Checks should be made payable to Saint Leo Baseball School, Inc.

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McNickle Adds Impressive List of Newcomers
Entering his fourth year, Saint Leo University baseball coach Russ McNickle has unveiled the list of newcomers who will wear the Green and Gold for the Lions in the upcoming 2012 baseball season. The list includes two local freshmen who made a splash at the high school ranks and six transfers with impressive resumes at previous institutions. “Looking at our needs and trying to address some of our deficiencies from last season, and then you look at this group of young men and see their positions and their experience level; we feel confident that we accomplished our goal,” McNickle said of his roster improvements. “We are excited about the quality of these student-athletes that have joined the Saint Leo University baseball family” Freshman: Tyrone Miller
5-10, 175lb RHP, Fr. Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay Tech

Ryan Sadler

6-6, 230lb RHP, So. Naples, Fla/Broward College/Georgia Southern

Brandon Mumaw
5-10, 165lb LHP, Fr. Wesley Chapel, Fla. Wesley Chapel

Michael Revell

6-3, 210lb OF/3B, Jr. Havana, Fla./Chipola College

Dillon Vitale

Transfers: Zach Miller

6-0, 195lb Utility, Sr. Dardenne Prairie, Mo./Saint Louis University

6-1, 205lb UTL/RHP, Jr. Punta Gorda, Fla./Chipola College

Taed Moses

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6-1, 175lb Utility, Jr. Valrico, Fla./Florida State University

Charles Neely

6-0, 175lb RHP, Jr. Ocala, Fla./College of Central Florida

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Black Team Wins Blood Bowl Series
In a decisive game 5, the Black team prevailed as the winner of 2011 Blood Bowl Series after a pressure packed game. Down a run going into the top of the 7th, the Black team, coached by Keith Strickland and Sean Van Guilder, got a bloop single from senior Anthony Santa to start the inning. After a few timely hits and situational hitting the Black team took the lead going into the bottom of the 7th and RHP Dillon Vitale was able to shut down the heart of the Gold team’s order to win the series 3 games to 2. The losing team is required to donate blood on Nov. 28, but all members of the team and staff are encouraged to do so as the Lions hope to set a new record high for participants. Game 1: 6-4 Gold Game 2: 9-1 Black Game 3 11-0 Black Game 4: 3-1 Gold Game 5: 3-2 Black

Lions in the Pros

Seth Fowler, RHP Cedar Rapids Kernels Class A Midwest League Parent Club: L.A. Angels SLU Career: 2008-2010

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Meet the Seniors
Dustin Brown, OF Anthony Santa, 1B Aaron Brandt, RHP

Myron Kirchner, OF

Jamie Tutko, RHP

Shaun Gough, LHP

Zach Miller, INF

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Lions Sign 3 in Early Signing Period
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo University baseball coach Russ McNickle is proud to welcome three new student-athletes, all who signed early letters of intent and will be attending Saint Leo starting in the 2012-13 school year. This year’s early signing class consists of three highly accomplished and recognized student-athletes both on and off the diamond. All three are Florida natives and have competed at the highest levels in both high school and travel baseball as they look to bring their experience and winning expectations to Thomas B. Southard Stadium. “Our coaching staff has done an outstanding job of identifying quality student athletes and quality people to add to our baseball family” said McNickle. “These young men have proven they can compete at a high level while maintaining a high level of academic success.” The November signing class consists of RHP Michael Dunnigan (Tarpon Springs, FL); SS Taylor Perez (Winter Springs, FL); and RHP Christopher Williams (Tampa, FL).
Michael Dunnigan 6-3 | RHP Tarpon Springs, Fla. | Tarpon Springs HS Dunnigan was 8-3 last year in route to being voted Second Team All-County and All Bay Area Honorable Mention. He posted and 8-4 overall record, posted a 3.04 ERA and allowed only 12 walks in 61 innings. On the offensive side, he also hit .319 and played a pivotal role in Tarpon Springs’ regional run last season. Coach McNickle’s Thoughts “Michael is a fantastic addition to this signing class and should have an impact right away on the mound. His ability right now is off the chart and I think he can develop into a dominant pitcher in the Sunshine State Conference.”

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Taylor Perez 5-11 | SS Winter Springs, Fla. | Winter Springs HS A four year varsity starter at 7A Winter Springs High School, Perez hit .359 his junior year with a .484 slugging percentage. He led the team in doubles and RBI’s his junior year as well and was voted 2011 All Seminole County Honorable Mention. Perez played his travel ball with the Orlando Scorpions where he was a three year starter. Coach McNickle’s Thoughts – “Taylor was a player we identified early during his sophomore year as a kid we wanted to continue to follow and recruit. His athleticism and ability to play the shortstop position right away are a big reason we are thrilled with Taylor’s commitment to become a Lion.” Chris Williams 6-2 | RHP Tampa, Fla. | Steinbrenner HS Williams, a 6’2” right-hander, was 7-2 overall with a 2.20 ERA, 39 strikeouts and 54 innings for the Steinbrenner Warriors and he played his travel ball with the Florida Hardballers. Coach McNickle’s Thoughts – “Chris is a kid who has the confidence and athletic ability to have success in the Sunshine State Conference. His maturity and ability to throw 3 pitches for strikes will play a huge factor as he continues to develop into what we feel will be a very special athlete.”

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