Rogers, Carolina Named To 2016 NCBWA All-Southeast Region Preseason Team
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The Mars Hill Lions Baseball team has landed two players on the 2016 NCBWA All-Southeast Region Preseason Poll.
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The Mars Hill Lions Baseball team has landed two players on the 2016 NCBWA All-Southeast Region Preseason Poll. Rayshelon Carolina was garnered with a first-team nod as an outfielder, while shortstop Evan Rogers found himself on the second-team.
Carolina, a senior from Willemstad, Curacao, turned in a brilliant season a year ago for the Blue and Gold as he batted a team-high .407 while also leading the team, drawing 33 free bases. His 20 stolen bases on the year made him a threat anytime he reached base.
Rogers, a senior from Kernersville, N.C., also had a magnificent season for the Lions, scoring 50 runs to lead the team and hitting an impressive .359, while stealing 18 bases.
This recognition comes on the heels of both players being named to the 2015 All-Coastal Plain League Team and the All-Coastal Plain League All-Star Teams.
Below is a list of the 2016 NCBWA All-Southeast Region Preseason Poll:
FIRST TEAM
Starting Pitcher: Placido Torres, Tusculum
Starting Pitcher: Mike O'Reilly, Flagler
Starting Pitcher: Matt Kelley, Francis Marion
Relief Pitcher: Tyler Graham, Armstrong State
Catcher: Will Albertson, Catawba
First Base: Joe Koehler, Mount Olive
Second Base: Shane Billings, Wingate
Third Base: Matthew De La Rosa, Lenoir-Rhyne
Shortstop: Ryan Perkins, Lenoir-Rhyne
Outfield: Clint Hardy, Augusta
Outfield: J.D. Crowe, Francis Marion
Outfield: Rayshelon Carolina, Mars Hill
Designated Hitter: Mike McLellan, Columbus State
Utility: Will Jones, Lander
SECOND TEAM
Starting Pitcher: Vince Apicella, Carson-Newman
Starting Pitcher: Shafer Shepard, Catawba
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Agar, North Georgia
Relief Pitcher: Devan Watts, Tusculum
Catcher: Sam Tidaback, North Georgia
First Base: Steven Cooper, Anderson
Second Base: Zak Orrison, Mount Olive
Third Base: Nick Nunziato, Belmont Abbey
Shortstop: Evan Rogers, Mars Hill
Outfield: JoJo Bradley, Newberry
Outfield: Ryan Whitt, King
Outfield: Sam Cothran, Erskine
Designated Hitter: Drew Taylor, Augusta