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. 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