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The Virginia Tech-Maryland Series Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland first met on the diamond in 1899 with the Terrapins winning in Blacksburg, 10-9. Both the Hokies and Terps were charter members of the Southern Conference when it formed in 1921. The two schools met 20 times in baseball as SoCon members before Maryland left the league in 1953. The Terps lead the overall series 28-12-1 after taking two out of three games from the Hokies earlier this season when they first met as Atlantic Coast Conference members. The Terrapins won the first two games of the series in College Park by scores of 6-4 and 6-2, before Tech held on for a 13-12 win in a slugfest the final day. Prior to this year's three-game series, the last time the two teams had met in baseball was during the 1990 season when Tech took a 14-5 victory in Blacksburg.

Hartman vs. Maryland Head coach Chuck Hartman has a 5-2-1 overall coaching record in games versus the University of Maryland, including a 3-2-1 mark while at Virginia Tech. The other two wins came in 1972 when Hartman was the head coach at High Point.

This Season vs. the Demon Deacons and Blue Devils Tech's only two ACC series wins this season came at home against Wake Forest and on the road at Duke. Tech won the first and third games in both series. All six of the games were decided by three runs or less.

Baseball 2005

ACC Tournament Time

Tentative Tech Lineup (by position) CL B/T Hometown BA RBIC 11 Matt Foley So. R/R Lansdowne, Va. .266 26 1B 27 Chris Stanton Sr. R/R Centreville, Va. .313 19or 36 David Londrey Jr. R/R Richmond, Va. .286 8 2B 15 Matt Hacker Fr. R/R Glen Allen, Va. .298 22 SS 4 Warren Schaeffer So. R/R Vandergrift, Pa. .234 18 3B 3 Bryan Thomas So. R/R Wilmington, N.C. .381 31LF 8 Sheldon Adams Jr. L/L Big Stone Gap, Va. .324 20CF 7 Nate Parks So. R/R Salem, Va. .251 14RF 25 Jose Cueto Fr. R/R Miami, Fla. .275 30DH 32 Billy Marn So. R/R Yorktown, Va. .302 29

Projected Starting Pitcher W-L-Sv ERAG1 29 Ryan Kennedy Jr. R/L Punta Gorda, Fla. 5-7-0 4.16

Hokies face Maryland on Tuesday in Jacksonville

Hokie Baseball This Week Tech's Record Overall: 23-27; H: 11-13*; A: 11-12; N: 1-2 ACC: 7-19; H: 3-8*; A: 4-11 Day Games: 12-11; Night Games: 11-16 (*not all games played on home field)

ACC Championship (May 24) Tues. vs. Maryland 3 pm

Winner advances to play winner of the Wake Forest-Duke game at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. Last Week hW William & Mary 10-3 hW Wake Forest 6-3 hL Wake Forest 5-7 hW Wake Forest 7-6 Series Record Team Series/Last Meeting/Score Maryland MD leads 28-12-1/2005/aW, 13-12

ACC Standings (as of May 22) Team ACC Overall Georgia Tech 22-8 38-16 Clemson 21-9 37-19 Miami 19-10-1 38-15-1 Florida State 19-11 48-16 North Carolina 17-10-1 40-15-1 N.C. State 17-13 39-15 Virginia 14-14 38-17 Wake Forest 12-18 25-28 Virginia Tech 7-19 23-27 Maryland 7-23 24-30 Duke 5-25 14-38 Coach Chuck Hartman

Virginia Tech head baseball coach Chuck Hartman is in his 46th season on the collegiate level and his 27th year at Virginia Tech. Hartman's 1,424 career wins rank him third among active Division I baseball coaches in victories and fourth all-time. His overall career record is 1,424-782-8 and his record at the Hokie helm is 941-557-8. Hartman was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on January 3, 2004.

Notable Chuck Hartman and Texas Tech coach Larry Hays continue to play tag for the third spot among winningest active D-I coaches … Both coaches have held the spot during the current season … As of May 22, Hartman had 1,424 wins and Hays 1,423 victories.


2005 Virginia Tech Baseball Overall: 23-27 ACC: 7-19

nL+ Villanova 3-5 nW Navy 9-0 aW+ Savannah State 11-7 aW Campbell 10-6 aW High Point 7-5 (10) aW High Point 6-5 (12) a James Madison Postponed aL Maryland* 2-4 aL Maryland* 2-6 aW Maryland* 13-12 aL George Mason 0-2 h High Point Postponed hL North Carolina* 3-17 h North Carolina* Cancelled h North Carolina* Cancelled aL Florida State* 1-3 aL Florida State* 2-12 aL Florida State* 1-8 aW Radford 5-3 h Virginia* Cancelled h Virginia* Cancelled hL^ Virginia* 5-8 hW++ James Madison 14-10 aL N.C. State* 0-6 aL N.C. State* 7-10 aW N.C. State* 5-4 (12) aW VCU 19-9 aW Richmond 2-0 hL Miami* 3-7 hL# Miami* 5-20 hL# Miami* 5-9 a Liberty Cancelled hW Liberty 9-4 hW VCU 2-1 hL VCU 3-5 hL VCU 3-7 hL East Tennessee State 4-5 (10) hW Radford 7-1 hW Marshall 5-4 hL Marshall 4-12 h Marshall Cancelled nL@ East Tennessee State 3-5 hL VMI 2-6 aW Duke* 11-8 aL Duke* 11-13 aW Duke* 2-0 hW Campbell 4-2 hW Richmond 18-6 hW Clemson* 11-7 hL Clemson* 0-7 hL Clemson* 2-6 aL Georgia Tech* 0-10 aL Georgia Tech* 2-27 aL Georgia Tech* 1-11 hW William & Mary 10-3 hW Wake Forest* 6-3 hL Wake Forest* 5-7 hW Wake Forest* 7-6 May 24 vs. Maryland^^ 3 pm

HOME GAMES + Savannah State Invitational, Savannah, Ga.* ACC games ^ at Radford, Va.++ at Pulaski, Va. # at Salem, Va. @ at Kingsport, Tenn. ^^ Baseball Grounds at Jacksonville, Fla.

Projected Starting Pitcher Junior left-hander Ryan Kennedy (Punta Gorda, Fla.) is slated to open on the mound against Maryland. Kennedy has a 5-7 overall record and 4.16 earned run average. He has struggled in ACC games, carrying a 1-6 record and 6.07 ERA. The team, however, has scored an average of 2.9 runs during his seven losses. In non-conference games, Kennedy is 4-1 with a 1.23 ERA. In his last outing, Kennedy pitched 6.1 innings against Wake Forest on Thursday night. He scattered eight hits and allowed just two runs, but did not get a decision in the 6-3 Tech win. Kennedy entered his start at Georgia Tech with a 3.34 overall ERA, only to surrender nine runs on eight hits in just 0.1 innings before leaving the game. Prior to that, he had pitched into the seventh inning of five straight games and made it to the sixth in all but one of his 12 starts. Kennedy picked up his first ACC win and his second ACC Pitcher of the Week award with a four-hit shutout at Duke on May 1. He fanned 10 and walked just one in the 2-0 win to give Tech its first shutout and its first series win in ACC play. Kennedy started Tech's opening game against Maryland and pitched six innings before leaving the game with the Hokies trailing 4-1. He allowed just five hits, and all four runs scored against him were unearned. Kennedy did not figure in the decision after Tech tied the game in the top of the eighth, only to lose in the bottom of the inning.

The Other Starters Right-hander Jake Chaney (Blowing Rock, N.C.) is 5-5 with a 5.74 earned run average. He is the lone senior on the Tech pitching staff. Chaney has appeared in a total of 16 games with nine starts. In his last start on Friday, he took a two-run lead into the eighth inning only to see Wake Forest put four runs on the board in the inning. Chaney pitched 7.1 innings, allowing six runs on 11 hits. At Georgia Tech, he pitched 4.2 innings, allowing eight runs (five earned) on five hits during an 11-1 loss. He struck out three men and walked five. He picked up a win as a starter at Duke and earned a win in relief at N.C. State. As a starter, Chaney is 2-5 with a 6.50 ERA. During his seven relief appearences, Chaney is 3-0 with a 3.48 ERA. Sophomore right-hander Greg Fryman (Gibsonia, Pa.) has appeared in a total of 14 games with a 3-2 record and 6.71 earned run average. His last outing was Saturday when he started and went seven innings against Wake Forest, but did not figure in the decision. He scattered seven hits, allowing three runs (two earned). He pitched the opening game at Georgia Tech, going three innings before leaving the game. He gave up five runs on seven hits, struck out a batter and walked two. Prior to that game, he worked 5.1 innings and picked up a win against Clemson. Fryman allowed four runs on seven hits, struck out three and walked two against the Tigers. Fryman is 2-2 as a starter, with a win against Liberty in which he allowed just one earned run (three total) in 6.2 innings. His other loss came in a start against Miami.

The Wild Card Nicky Bowers (Stuart, Va.), who moved into the starting rotation for the first time this season, has returned to action after a five-week layoff with a sore shoulder. Bowers pitched well early but had little to show for it with a 1-4 record. In three relief outings last week, he picked up two wins against Wake Forest. Teams are batting just .239 against him.


2005 Depth Chart/Starts

Right Field:Jose Cueto (43)Billy Marn (6)J. Howlett (1)

Left Field:Sheldon Adams (35)Billy Marn (14)Jonathan Howlett (1)

Catcher:Matt Foley (40)Jose Rojas (8)David Londrey (2)Mickey Rozakis

Center Field:Nate Parks (50)Jonathan Howlett

First Base:Chris Stanton (45)David Londrey (2)Matt McGahey (2)Bryan Thomas (1)

Second Base:Matt Hacker (34)Tom Blaszak (16)Pitchers:

Shortstop:Warren Schaeffer (48)Matt Hacker (2)

Third Base:Bryan Thomas (45)Matt Hacker (5)

DH:Billy Marn (22)Jose Rojas (16)Matt Foley (7)Jose Cueto (2)Chris Stanton (1)Sheldon Adams (1)Matt McGahey (1)

Location: Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg (pop. 42,000) in scenic southwest Virginia. The campus lies on a plain between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, 2,100 feet above sea level.

History: Founded in 1872 as the land-grant university of the stateEnrollment: 28,000President: Charles StegerAthletic Director: Jim WeaverNickname: HokiesColors: Chicago maroon and burnt orangeConference: Atlantic Coast (first year) Head Baseball Coach: Chuck Hartman (UNC ’57) Record at Tech: 941-557-8 (27th year) Career Record: 1,424-782-8 (46th year)Associate Head Coach: Jay PhillipsAssistant Coach: Jon HartnessVolunteer Coach: Anthony EvermanHome Field: English Field (1,500) Dimensions: Lines 330’; power alleys 375’; center 400’2004 Record: 29-27 (18-10 home; 10-15 away; 1-2 neutral)2004 BIG EAST Record: 11-15 (7th place)

Quick Facts

Starters (s)R. Kennedy (14)J. Chaney (9)N. Bowers (8)G. Fryman (8)C. Herald (4)M. McGahey (4)R. Buffington (1)A. Wells (1)B. West (1)

Relievers (app)R. Buffington (16)B. West (16)A. Redd (13)C. Herald (9)M.J. Hurley (9)M. McGahey (7)J. Chaney (7)G. Fryman (6)J. Canova (5)S. Stoehr (2)N. Bowers (4)Kennedy (1)

Short Hops ^^Chris Stanton (Centreville, Va.) missed two games last week after injuring a finger in an off-field accident. Stanton returned to action in Tech's final regular season game against Wake Forest, but was limited to designated hitting duties. It is likely to remain that way in the ACC Championship, with backup catcher David Londrey (Richmond, Va.) taking over at first base.

^^ Stanton picked up his 12th career triple at Georgia Tech, moving into sole possession of third place on Tech's all-time list. The Hokies' career leader in triples is Kevin Barker (1994-96) with 17, followed by David Dallas (1989-92) with 14. Stanton also ranks fourth in career stolen bases at Tech with 83.

^^ Virginia Tech enters the ACC Championship with nearly as many triples as home runs. The Hokies, who have posted 14 triples in their last 21 games, currently have 21 three-base hits for the season to go with 22 homers. ^^Junior outfielder Sheldon Adams (Big Stone Gap, Va.) has become one of the most consistent hitters in the Hokies' lineup this season. After striking out a team- high 47 times a year ago, Adams has cut his strikeouts to 22 this year and has carried a .352 batting mark (38-108) over his last 31 games. ^^Sophomore Nate Pa rks (Salem, Va.) is the only player on the Tech squad who has started every game this season.

^^Virginia Tech is among the national leaders in double plays turned per game. The Hokies have turned a total of 58 double plays during their 50 games, an average of 1.16 per game. Tech ranked sixth last week. Thirty-four of those double plays have come in ACC play, for an average of 1.31 a game.


^^Freshman Matt Hacker (Glen Allen, Va.) has proven to be a valuable player to have around. Hacker made three starts during Tech's first 10 games, each at a different position. The young infielder got his first collegiate start against Navy, playing third base. He opened at shortstop in the final High Point game after starter Warren Schaeffer (Vandergrift, Pa.) was hit by a pitch and sidelined the day before. During Tech's third game against Maryland, Hacker got the starting nod at second base. He is now the Hokies' full-time second baseman with 34 starts at the position.

^^Tech has scored just 15 runs in the first inning of play this season, including only six in ACC games.

^^The Hokies are 19-2 this season when leading after six innings and 1-21 when trailing after six. Tech is 16-2 when it scores more than five runs.

^^Tech has committed one error or less in 17 of its 26 ACC games.

^^Second baseman Matt Hacker (Glen Allen, Va.) had a 15-game conference hitting streak snapped in the opening Georgia Tech game. The freshman infielder has collected at least one hit in 22 of the 24 ACC games in which he has had an official at bat.

^^Ryan Kennedy (Punta Gorda, Fla.) was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season following his performance against Duke on May 1. The junior left-hander pitched a four-hit shutout for a 2-0 win against the Blue Devils in Durham, N.C. It marked Tech's first shutout in an ACC game and clinched the Hokies' first series sweep in league play. Kennedy walked just one batter and struck out 10 in the contest. He also won the honor in February after striking out 15 in seven innings during a win over Navy.

What's a Hokie? That's the most often-asked question in Virginia Tech athletics. The answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change came the necessity for writing a new cheer and a contest for such a purpose was held by the student body. Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for his "Old Hokie" yell which is still used today. Later, when asked if "Hokie" had any special meaning, Stull explained the words he used had just been thought up in an effort to get attention. Hokie soon became a nickname for all Tech teams and for those people loyal to Tech athletics.

Moving Around The ACC is the fourth conference home for Tech baseball since 1978. The Hokies competed in the Metro Conference from 1979 through 1995. Tech was a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference from the 1996 baseball season through the 2000 season, and competed the last four seasons as a member of the BIG EAST. The Hokies left the Southern Conference in spring 1965 and played as an independent until joining the Metro.

Hot Bats Third baseman Bryan Thomas (Wilmington, N.C.) has posted a .478 (32-67) batting mark over Tech's last 16 games. He has contributed seven doubles, three triples and a home run during that span.

First baseman Chris Stanton (Centreville, Va.) is hitting .450 (18-40) over his last 10 outings. He has scored nine runs and stolen five bases during that stretch.

Second baseman Matt Hacker (Glen Allen, Va.) has nine hits and eight runs scored in his last 23 at bats, for a batting mark of .391.

Left fielder Sheldon Adams (Big Stone Gap, Va.) has a .370 batting average (17-46) over his last 13 outings. During that stretch the junior outfielder has scored 12 runs and driven in nine. Adams, the only left-handed hitter in the starting lineup, is batting .320 this season against left-handed pitching.

Sophomore center fielder Nate Parks (Salem, Va.) has batted .333 (12-36) with eight runs scored and three stolen bases in the Hokies' last 11 games.

MASH Unit Tech's starting pitching rotation has taken a hit this season from injuries. Junior lefty Andrew Wells (Alexandria, Va.), who started the season as the No. 3 starter, was lost for the season with an elbow injury in February. During the Hokies' final game with Miami on Apr. 10, top starter Nicky Bowers (Stuart, Va.) left the mound after four innings with soreness in his shoulder and elbow. Bowers returned to throw two innings of relief on Tuesday against William & Mary. Reliever Scott Stoehr (Timberville, Va.), who returned to the mound April 17 for the first time since the 2003 season, has been sidelined by a sore elbow.

With returning first baseman Sean O'Brien out for the year with a shoulder injury, senior Chris Stanton (Centreville, Va.) was moved into the position at the beginning of the 2005 season. It became the third major starting role for Stanton, who also got 43 starts in the outfield as a freshman in 2002 and made 106 starts at third base the past two seasons. Stanton started 45 of the Hokies' first 47 games at the new position before being limited to DH duties after injuring a finger.


VIRGINIA TECH

OPPONENTS

Most Fewest At Bats: 44 vs. Savannah State, 2/21 28 twice (MR: ETSU, 4/26) Runs: 19 vs. VCU, 4/5 0 four times (MR: Georgia Tech, 5/13) Hits: 19 twice (MR: William & Mary, 5/17) 2 vs. George Mason, 3/7 RBI: 17 vs. VCU, 4/5 0 four times (MR: Georgia Tech, 5/13) BB: 11 vs. Richmond, 5/4 0 five times (MR: Duke, 5/1) SO: 13 vs. North Carolina, 3/11 0 vs. Richmond, 5/4 2B: 7 vs. VCU, 4/5 0 14 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/20) 3B: 1 21 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/20) 0 29 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) HR: 3 twice (MR: JMU, 3/30) 0 32 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/20) TB: 35 vs. James Madison, 3/30 2 vs. George Mason, 3/7 SB: 4 four times (MR: Richmond, 5/4) 0 24 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) SBA: 5 vs. Marshall, 4/22 0 13 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) SH: 2 five times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) 0 26 times SF: 3 twice (MR: Richmond, 5/4) 0 35 times HBP: 3 vs. High Point, 2/26 0 28 times PO: 36 twice (MR: N.C. State, 4/3) 24 12 times (MR: Georgia Tech, 5/14) Assists: 22 vs. High Point, 2/27 2 vs. Duke, 4/30 Errors: 5 vs. North Carolina, 3/11 0 17 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/19) DP: 4 vs. Maryland, 3/6 0 18 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) WP: 3 six times (MR: Georgia Tech, 5/14) 0 17 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/19) PB: 1 10 times (MR: Richmond, 5/4) 0 40 times BK: 2 vs. Georgia Tech, 5/13 0 41 times LOB: 14 vs. Marshall, 4/23 1 vs. East Tennessee State, 4/26

At Bats: 51 Georgia Tech, 5/14 27 George Mason, 3/7 Runs: 27 Georgia Tech, 5/14 0 three times (MR: Duke, 5/1) Hits: 29 Georgia Tech, 5/14 4 twice (MR: Duke, 5/1) RBI: 26 Georgia Tech, 5/14 0 three times (MR: Duke, 5/1) BB: 10 three times (MR: Ga. Tech, 5/14) 0 vs. Richmond, 4/6 SO: 18 Navy, 2/20 1 Maryland, 3/6 2B: 6 VCU, 4/5 0 three times (MR: VCU, 4/16) 3B: 2 twice (William & Mary, 5/17) 0 37 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) HR: 3 six times (MR: Clemson, 5/10) 0 24 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) TB: 39 twice (MR: Georgia Tech, 5/14) 5 twice (MR: Duke, 5/1) SB: 5 twice (MR: Miami, 4/9) 0 18 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) SBA: 7 VCU, 4/15 0 14 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) SH: 2 seven times (MR: Ga. Tech, 5/15) 0 24 times SF: 2 three times (MR: Duke, 4/29) 0 29 times HBP: 3 Duke, 4/30 0 25 times PO: 36 twice (MR: N.C. State, 4/3) 24 11 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/19) Assists: 18 N.C. State, 4/3 5 James Madison, 3/30 Errors: 6 N.C. State, 4/2 0 11 times (MR: Georgia Tech, 5/14) DP: 5 Virginia, 3/27 0 13 times (MR: W&M, 5/17) WP: 3 five times (MR: Campbell, 5/3) 0 25 times (MR: Wake Forest, 5/21) PB: 3 VCU, 4/5 0 43 times BK: 2 twice (MR: William & Mary, 5/17) 0 40 times LOB: 15 VMI, 4/27 2 Maryland, 3/5

2005 BASEBALL SUPERLATIVES


Pronunciation Guide

No. Name Cl. B/T Pos. Ht. Wt. B’date Hometown High School 2 Nicky Bowers** Jr. R/R P 6-2 180 8/26/84 Stuart, Va. Patrick County 3 Bryan Thomas* So. R/R 3B 6-0 185 8/29/84 Wilmington, N.C. Hoggard 4 Warren Schaeffer* So. R/R INF 6-1 185 1/28/85 Vandergrift, Pa. Greensburg Central 5 Tom Blaszak*** Sr. R/R INF 5-8 160 9/20/83 Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg 7 Nate Parks* So. S/R OF 5-11 170 3/20/85 Salem, Va. Glenvar 8 Sheldon Adams** Jr. L/L OF 5-11 190 12/22/83 Big Stone Gap, Va. Powell Valley 9 M.J. Hurley* Jr. R/R P 6-5 207 3/11/84 Wilmington, N.C. Hoggard 10 Adam Redd* r-So. R/R P 5-10 170 5/3/84 Dumfries, Va. C.D. Hylton 11 Matt Foley* So. R/R C 5-9 185 10/4/84 Lansdowne, Va. James Madison 12 Bobby West Fr. R/R P 6-0 175 8/2/86 Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg 13 Casey Herald Fr. L/L P 5-11 170 7/25/85 Tazewell, Va. Tazewell 14 Jake Chaney* Sr. R/R P 6-2 225 10/29/81 Blowing Rock, N.C. Watauga 15 Matt Hacker Fr. R/R INF 5-10 165 1/5/86 Glen Allen, Va. Tucker 16 Josh Canova r-Fr. L/L P 6-0 205 10/16/84 Vienna, Va. James Madison 17 Randy Buffington Fr. R/R P 6-1 170 3/20/86 Virginia Beach, Va. Salem 18 Jonathan Howlett Jr. R/R OF 6-0 175 8/15/82 Gloucester, Va. Gloucester 20 Andrew Wells** Jr. L/L P 6-4 220 6/6/83 Alexandria, Va. St. Stephen’s 21 Adam Loucks r-So. R/R P 6-2 200 1/11/84 Little Silver, N.J. Red Bank Regional 22 Mickey Rozakis Fr. R/R C 5-9 160 3/13/86 Herndon, Va. Herndon 23 Greg Fryman* So. R/R P 6-5 200 9/8/84 Gibsonia, Pa. Deer Lakes 24 Scott Stoehr* r-So. R/R P 6-1 195 10/11/83 Timberville, Va. Broadway 25 Jose Cueto Fr. R/R OF 6-2 187 10/24/85 Miami, Fla. Braddock 26 Matt McGahey Fr. L/L P/1B 6-3 210 12/2/85 Jonesborough, Tenn. Science Hill 27 Chris Stanton*** Sr. R/R 1B 6-2 185 4/4/83 Centreville, Va. Centreville 28 Sean O’Brien* So. L/L 1B 6-0 205 12/31/84 Chappaqua, N.Y. Greeley 29 Ryan Kennedy** r-Jr. R/L P 6-0 195 4/18/83 Punta Gorda, Fla. Charlotte 30 Jose Rojas Fr. R/R C 6-2 230 5/25/86 Paterson, N.J. Eastside 32 Billy Marn So. R/R OF 6-2 200 10/28/84 Yorktown, Va. Tabb 34 Brett Cory** r-Jr. R/R P 6-2 215 3/27/83 Midlothian, Va. Midlothian 36 David Londrey** r-Jr. R/R C 6-4 220 10/4/82 Richmond, Va. Douglas Freeman

* - varsity letter; r- redshirt

Head Coach: 1 Chuck Hartman (UNC, ‘57) Assistants: 6 Jay Phillips (Virginia Tech, ‘82) 35 Jon Hartness (Virginia Tech, ‘87)

Tom BLASZAK ...........................................................blay-ZAKJosh CANOVA .............................................................. cuh-novaJose CUETO ...............................................................KWAY-toeDavid LONDREY ....................................................... LON-dreyAdam LOUCKS ............................................................l-OW-cksMatt McGAHEY ...................................................... mc-GAH-heJose ROJAS ............................................................... ROW-hausMickey ROZAKIS .................................................. row-ZAK-usScott STOEHR ..................................................................... store

By StateVirginia .............................19North Carolina ....................3Florida .................................2New Jersey ..........................2Pennsylvania .......................2New York ............................1Tennessee ............................1

By ClassSenior ..................................3Juniors .................................8Sophomores.......................10Freshmen .............................9

2005 VIRGINIA TECH NUMERICAL ROSTER

Roster Breakdown

Volunteer Coach: 19 Anthony Everman (Loras College, ’03) Athletic Trainer: Jimmy Lawrence (Emory & Henry, ‘79) Co-Captains: 14 Jake Chaney, 27 Chris Stanton


8 Sheldon AdamsOF, 5-11, 190, Jr., L/L, Big Stone Gap, Va., Powell Valley HS The Hokies’ most experienced outfielder … Has started 128 games in the outfield (80 in left; 48 in center) … Has cut down on his strikeouts and become a consistent contributor … Batting .370 (17-46) over last 13 games. 2005: His pinch-hit single in the 12th inning produced the winning run in a 6-5 win at High Point … Was 3-for-5 vs. JMU with a home run and three RBIs … Also had three hits against VCU … Collected two hits, including a triple during the final Miami game … Posted two hits, drove in two runs and scored two run in win at Duke … Had three hits in second Clemson game and blasted a solo homer in game three off a left-hander … Hit key pinch-hit homer in ninth inning in final game with Wake. Personal: Sheldon Todd Adams … Born 12/22/83 … Son of Bill and Sue Adams … Enrolled in interdisciplinary studies.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2003 48 143 29 41 17 .287 22 42 5 3 4 64 0- 22004 54 181 32 51 26 .282 19 47 6 3 4 75 5- 72005 43 139 27 45 20 .324 12 22 8 2 3 66 3- 4 Totals 145 463 88 137 63 .296 532 111 198 8 11 205 8- 13

5 Tom BlaszakINF, 5-8, 160, Sr., R/R, Blacksburg, Va., Blacksburg HS Has started 16 games at second this year … An Academic All-American in 2004 … Got off to a fast start with five hits in his first eight at bats (.625) … Slumped during the middle of the season … Has been used in pinch-running situatons. 2005: Was 2-for-5 with a RBI against Villanova … Went 3-for-3 vs. Navy with two walks and three runs scored … Also stole two bases in that game … Had a pair of hits at Campbell and scored twice … Had eight assists and five putouts in 12-inning win at High Point … Went 2-for-3 at VCU with three runs … Was 1-for-3 vs. WFU. Personal: Thomas Scott Blaszak … Born 9/20/83 in Buffalo, NY … Son of Dennis and Kathy Blaszak … A biology major.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2002 18 17 9 4 3 .235 1 6 0 0 0 4 1- 22003 20 14 5 3 1 .214 0 2 0 0 0 3 0- 02004 53 160 35 48 19 .300 34 19 4 1 0 54 9- 112005 34 68 16 13 5 .191 9 9 1 0 0 14 3- 3Totals 125 259 65 68 28 .263 44 35 5 1 0 75 13- 16

2 Nicky BowersP, 6-2, 180, Jr., R/R, Stuart, Va., Patrick County HS Moved into a starting role after serving as a major contributor out of the bullpen for two seasons … Sidelined for more than five weeks by a sore shoulder. 2005: Went 4.2 innings in a loss to Villanova … Struck out eight batters but gave up five runs on four hits … Went 6.2 innings in a 6-2 loss at Maryland … Struck out seven in seven innings during loss to FSU … Pitched an inning of relief for a save at Radford … Struck out eight and did not walk a batter in complete-game 2-0 win at Richmond … Pitched four innings against Miami on Apr. 10 before leaving the mound … Returned to pitch two innings against W&M … Picked up two wins in relief during Wake Forest series … Has held foes to a .239 batting average. Personal: Nicholas Dwayne Bowers … Born 8/26/84 in Stuart, VA … Son of Dwayne and Karen Bowers … Majoring in physical education.

W- L IP H R- ER ERA BB SO G S CG SHO SV2003 4- 1 47.0 37 25- 18 3.45 21 45 26 3 0 0 02004 4- 1 31.0 28 21- 9 2.61 11 24 28 0 0 0 72005 3- 4 56.2 51 34- 30 4.76 12 56 12 8 1 1 1 Totals 11- 6 134.2 116 80- 57 3.81 44 125 66 11 1 1 8

UPDATING THE HOKIES

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 6 vs. Villanova (2), 4/10/04H: 4 vs. Villanova (2), 4/10/04R: 3 (four times)RBI: 5 vs. Villanova (2), 4/10/04Hit Streak: 11 games, 2004BB: 4 vs. High Point, 3/1/03SB: 1 (eight times)

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 6 vs. Rutgers (2), 5/1/04H: 3 (four times)R: 3 (three times)RBI: 2 (five times)Hit Streak: 6 games, 2004BB: 3 vs. VCU 4/5/05SB: 2 (twice)

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 9 vs. Richmond, 4/6/05 K: 8 (twice)BB: 6 vs. Notre Dame, 5/16/03H: 9 vs. N.C. State, 4/1R: 6 (three times)ER: 6 (twice)


17 Randy BuffingtonP, 6-1, 170, Fr., R/R, Virginia Beach, Va., Salem HS A hard-throwing freshman who has been used mainly in a short relief role … Has appeared in 16 games … Made his only start against VMI … Is 0-3 with three saves. 2005: Pitched 1.2 innings against Villanova … Gave up two hits and a run … Also posted a strikeout and a walk … Closed the Savannah State win with a scoreless inning … Worked just one-third inning against High Point giving up two hits and a walk … Pitched two shutout innings at Maryland for his first save … Allowed two runs without recording an out in second N.C. State game … Picked up saves against Liberty and Marshall … Went just two innings against VMI in first career start … Pitched 3.2 innings at Duke … Gave up seven runs in 1.1 innings at Georgia Tech. Personal: Charles Randall Buffington II … Born 03/20/86 in Virginia Beach, VA … Son of Randy and Kathy Buffington … Turned an unassisted triple play when he was 6 years old … Enrolled in university studies.

W- L IP H R- ER ERA BB SO G S CG SHO SV2005 0- 3 19.2 29 24- 19 8.69 25 15 16 1 0 0 3

16 Josh CanovaP, 6-0, 205, r-Fr., L/L, Vienna, Va., James Madison HS A freshman left-hander who saw his first action against UNC … Is being used in middle relief … Made the team during fall tryouts after just missing the cut in fall 2003 tryouts … Gave up just two earned runs in 6.1 innings at Georgia Tech. 2005: Pitched 1.1 innings against North Carolina … Gave up three hits and five runs … Posted one strikeout and walked three men … Pitched a scoreless inning against Miami. … Saw brief action against Marshall and Clemson. Personal: Joshua Ryan Canova … Born 10/16/84 in Daytona Beach, FL … Son of Jay and Jo Canova … Enrolled in residential property management.


14 Jake ChaneyP, 6-2, 225, Sr., R/R, Blowing Rock, N.C., Watauga HS Moved into the starting rotation for the Maryland series to replace Andrew Wells, who had elbow surgery … Did not settle into a starting role until Nicky Bowers was sidelined … Has picked up three wins in relief … The only senior on Tech’s pitching staff … One of the team’s captains … Tied for team lead with five wins. 2005: Pitched 5.1 innings of relief for a win at Savannah State … Got another win with three innings out of the pen in a 7-5 extra-inning win at High Point … Got out of a bases-loaded jam with one out in the bottom of the ninth in that game … Lasted just two innings during a start at Maryland, allowing six runs on eight hits … Suffered a loss in a start at FSU, pitching three innings with six hits and three runs … Gave up just one hit and no runs in 4.2 innings for a relief win at N.C. State … Has pitched eight or more innings in his last two starts … Struck out a career-high nine batters in win against Marshall … Won at Duke with seven innings of work … Dropped a tough loss to Clemson after pitching seven strong innings … Took another late loss against Wake Forest, giving up three runs in the eighth inning. Personal: Jacob Adam Chaney … Born 10/29/81 in Boone, NC … Son of Neville and Trimella Chaney … Was a North Carolina scholar-athlete … Is majoring in residential property management.

W- L IP H R- ER ERA BB SO G S CG SHO SV2003 1- 0 13.2 13 4- 4 2.63 1 13 4 1 0 0 02004 0- 1 33.2 47 20- 16 4.28 9 25 12 1 0 0 12005 5- 5 73.2 90 55- 47 5.74 33 55 16 9 0 0 0 Totals 6- 6 121.0 150 79- 67 4.62 43 93 32 11 0 0 1

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 3.2 vs. Duke, 4/30/05 K: 3 (twice)BB: 6 vs. Georgia Tech, 5/14/05H: 6 (twice)R: 7 vs. Georgia Tech, 5/14/05ER: 7 vs. Georgia Tech, 5/14/05

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 6.1 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/14/05 K: 5 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/14/05 BB: 3 (twice)H: 9 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/14/05 R: 5 vs. UNC, 3/11/05ER: 5 vs. UNC, 3/11/05

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 8.2 vs. VCU, 4/16/05 K: 9 vs. Marshall, 4/22/05BB: 5 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/15/05 H: 11 vs. Wake Forest, 5/20/05R: 8 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/15/05 ER: 6 (twice)


25 Jose CuetoOF, 6-2, 187, Fr., R/R, Miami, Fla., Braddock HS Has started 43 games in right field as a true freshman … Second on the team in home runs (5) and RBIs (30) … Missed some time after hitting a wall at NCSU while attempting a diving catch … One of Tech's best bats during the first half of the season, but has been struggling in recent games … Is 2-for-23 over last seven games. 2005: Doubled against Villanova in his first collegiate at bat … Singled and scored in the 10th inning of Tech's 7-5 win at High Point … Drove in Tech's first run in ACC competition with a sixth-inning single at Maryland … Had seven hits and seven RBIs during the three-game series … Went 3-for-5 in the final game with two home runs, a double, five RBIs, four runs scored and a stolen base … Went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base at Radford … Was 2-for-4 with a RBI and run scored vs. UVa … Had a two-run triple in JMU game … Belted a three-run homer in final Miami game … Posted three hits and two RBIs in home game against VCU … Has a team-leading 17 RBIs in ACC games, but is batting just .221 in conference games. Personal: Jose Cueto … Born 10/24/85 in Jersey City, NJ … Son of Jose and Anna Cueto … Is enrolled in biology.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2005 47 182 29 50 30 .275 13 34 7 1 5 74 6- 10

11 Matt FoleyC, 5-9, 185, So., R/R, Lansdowne, Va., James Madison HS Has 34 starts as the catcher and seven as the DH … Got off to a fast start with a .364 batting average after six games … Slowed by sore shoulder and knee … Returned to form and has handled the bulk of the catching duties. 2005: Contributed two hits, a run and a run batted in against Navy … Was 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs in 10-inning win at High Point … Went 5-for-8 during first two games at FSU … Drove in three runs with two hits and a sacrifice fly at VCU … Picked up first career triple in win against Marshall and added another versus Richmond … Was 3-for-3 with four runs scored against UR … Drove in winning run in final game against WFU with a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning. Personal: Matthew P. Foley … Born 10/4/84 in Fairfax, VA … Son of Paul and Jill Foley … Enrolled in residential property management.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2004 52 185 26 51 25 .276 14 13 7 0 2 64 2- 22005 50 177 27 47 26 .266 16 21 9 2 0 60 0- 2Totals 102 362 53 98 51 .271 30 34 16 2 2 124 2- 3

23 Greg FrymanP, 6-5, 200, So., R/R, Gibsonia, Pa., Deer Lakes HS Got his first career start at N.C. State and has stepped up to play an important role for the Hokies … Picked up his first win with four innings of relief against JMU. 2005: Hurled four shutout innings of relief at George Mason … Gave up three hits and four runs in a one-inning stint against UNC … Allowed three runs in 6.2 innings at N.C. State … Suffered a loss to Miami before picking up a win and a career-high seven strikeouts vs. Liberty … Worked 7.1 innings allowing one run in a no-decision against ETSU … Lasted just 0.2 innings in a no-decision at Duke, then came back with 5.1 innings for win over Clemson … Held Wake to two earned runs in seven innings but did not get a decision. Personal: Gregory Michael Fryman … Born 9/8/84 in Pittsburgh, PA … Son of Bob and Linda Fryman … Enrolled in general engineering.

W- L IP H R- ER ERA BB SO G S CG SHO SV2004 0- 1 11.0 14 13- 13 10.64 8 7 9 0 0 0 02005 3- 2 56.1 79 45- 43 6.71 16 30 14 8 0 0 0Totals 3- 3 67.1 93 58- 56 7.49 24 37 23 8 0 0 0

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 6 vs. High Point, 2/27/05H: 3 (four times)R: 4 vs. Maryland, 3/6/05RBI: 5 vs. Maryland, 3/6/05Hit Streak: 9 games, 2005BB: 3 vs. Marshall, 4/23/05SB: 1 (six times)

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 5 (12 times)H: 4 vs. WVU (1), 4/23/04R: 4 vs. Richmond, 5/4/05RBI: 5 vs. WVU (1), 4/23/04Hit Streak: 6 games, 2004 & '05BB: 2 (twice)SB: 1 (twice)

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 7.1 vs. ETSU, 4/19/05 K: 7 vs. Liberty, 4/14/05BB: 4 vs. N.C. State, 4/3/05H: 11 vs. Miami, 4/8/05R: 7 (twice)ER: 7 (twice)


15 Matt HackerINF, 5-10, 165, Fr., R/R, Glen Allen, Va., Tucker HS A valuable performer who has already gotten starts at three different positions … He now has 34 starts at second base, five at third and two at shortstop … Had a 15-game hitting streak in conference games before going hitless in opening game at Georgia Tech … His 20 strikeouts are fewest among starters. 2005: Started the second game against High Point at shortstop and had eight assists, one shy of the school record for the position … Had his first two-hit game in second FSU outing … Hit his first collegiate home in second game against N.C. State … Had three hits and drove in four runs at VCU … Had a nine-game hitting streak ended at Richmond … Was 4-for-4 in a home win against VCU … Posted a triple, home run and three RBIs in win over Radford … Had five hits and three RBIs in series at Duke … Drove in two runs in win over Clemson … Had two hits, two runs and two RBIs in back-to-back games against William & Mary and Wake Forest … Posted a three-hit game with a triple in the second game with WFU … Has 10 hits in his last 27 at bats (.370). Personal: Matthew Blake Hacker … Born 1/5/86 in Temple, TX … Son of Jim and Pam Hacker … His dad was an All-American third baseman at Texas A&M and went on to play in the Atlanta Braves organization … Enrolled in university studies.


13 Casey HeraldP, 5-11, 170, Fr., L/L, Tazewell, Va., Tazewell HS A young southpaw who made his first collegiate start at George Mason … Pitched well despite suffering a loss … Has made 12 appearances, including four as a starter. 2005: Pitched one-third inning against Campbell … Faced two batters, walking one … Pitched four innings in a start at GMU … Gave up three hits and two runs, only one of which was earned … Struck out three batters and walked three … Coaxed two double plays … Pitched 4.1 innings in a start at Radford … Did not get a decision … Saw brief action out of the pen during first two N.C. State games … Started at VCU but was pulled after allowing four runs and walking three men in two innings of work … Pitched four innings of relief in loss to VMI, allowing three runs … Pitched five innings in a start against Campbell, allowing one earned run and striking out four … Appeared twice against Clemson pitching two scoreless innings … Also worked 1.2 innings during opening game at Georgia Tech. Personal: Casey Lindsey Herald … Born 07/25/85 in Bluefield, WV … Son of Donald and Dianna Herald … Is studying geology.


18 Jonathan HowlettOF, 6-0, 175, Jr., R/R, Gloucester, Va., Gloucester HS Made the team in fall tryouts after playing at Rappahannock Community College for two seasons … Saw brief action in seven games as a pinch-runner and late-inning defensive replacement in left field before earning his first start against UNC … Also got a start against VMI in right field … His only hit is a triple against UNC. 2005: Scored a run in the second High Point game … Socred another run in a 6-4 loss at Maryland … Scored a run as a pinch runner against Radford. Personal: Jonathan David Howlett … Born 08/15/82 in Newport News, VA … Son of Gerald and Maggie Howlett … Enrolled in residential property management.


PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 6 vs. VCU, 4/5/05H: 4 vs. VCU, 4/15/05R: 3 (twice)RBI: 4 vs. VCU, 4/5/05Hit Streak: 9 games, 2005BB: 2 vs. Marshall, 4/23/05SB: 1 (six times)

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 5 vs. Campbell, 5/3/05 K: 4 (twice)BB: 3 (three times)H: 8 (twice)R: 4 (twice)ER: 4 (twice)

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 4 vs. UNC, 3/11/05H: 1 vs. UNC, 3/11/05R: 1 (five times)RBI: 0Hit Streak: 1 game, 2005BB: 1 (twice)SB: 0


9 M.J. HurleyP, 6-5, 207, Jr., R/R, Wilmington, N.C., Hoggard HS Pitched well in two-inning stint against Navy … Has had his ups and downs since … Has seen action in nine games, all in relief. 2005: Worked two scoreless innings against Navy, allowing two hits and striking out three batters … Suffered a loss in relief at Maryland … Worked 1.1 innings in second FSU game, giving up two runs on one hit … Pitched two-thirds of an inning at VCU, allowing a run … Had two strikeouts in 1.1 innings against Marshall … Worked 2.1 innings out of the pen in first Georgia Tech game. Personal: Michael John Hurley … Born 3/11/84 in Wilmington, NC … Son of Mike and Pam Hurley … Is studying English.

W- L IP H R- ER ERA BB SO G S CG SHO SV2003 2- 3 30.0 33 29- 26 7.80 25 18 9 7 0 0 02004 0- 0 1.0 2 4- 4 36.00 5 0 2 0 0 0 02005 0- 1 9.2 13 11- 11 10.24 11 9 9 0 0 0 0Totals 2- 4 40.2 48 44- 41 9.07 41 27 20 7 0 0 0

29 Ryan KennedyP, 6-0, 195, r-Jr., R/L, Punta Gorda, Fla., Charlotte High Posted wins in his first two starts … Has lost in starts versus No. 11 UNC, No. 16 FSU, No.14 Miami, Clemson, ETSU and No. 5 Georgia Tech … Became the first Tech baseball player to earn ACC honors when he was named the league pitcher of the week after his performance against Navy … Earned the honor again after a four-hit shutout at Duke … Pitched into the seventh inning in seven of his last nine starts. 2005: Pitched seven shutout innings against Navy, striking out a career-high 15 batters … Allowed just two hits …Worked six innings for a win at Campbell … Was touched for 12 hits and eight runs (five earned) by UNC in 5.2 innings … Gave up 11 hits and 10 runs (eight earned) in 12-2 loss at FSU … Pitched 5.2 innings of relief and took the loss vs. Virginia … Held N.C. State to two runs in 6.2 innings but did not get a decision … Worked eight innings allowing five hits and one run in win over Radford … Struck out 10 and walked one in complete-game win at Duke … Went 8.1 innings in loss to Clemson and lasted just one-third of an inning at Georgia Tech … Gave up just two runs in 6.1 innings in opener with Wake Forest but did not get a decision. Personal: Ryan Matthew Kennedy … Born 4/18/83 in Ft. Myers, FL … Son of Steve and Lauri Kennedy … Enrolled in interdisciplinary studies.


36 David LondreyC, 6-4, 220, r-Jr., R/R, Richmond, Va., Was in a three-man rotation behind the plate, until being slowed by a swollen knee … Has been pressed into action at first to replace injured starter Chris Stanton. 2005: Posted his first hit of the season when he smacked a grand slam at Campbell … Caught the last five innings of the second High Point game … Missed time due to torn cartlidge in his left knee … Had a bunt single against JMU … Doubled in a run as a pinch hitter against VCU and had a pinch-hit single vs. Marshall … Had two hits in first win over Wake Forest and contributed a single and RBI in the second win. Personal: David Sherwood Londrey … Born 10/4/82 in Greenville, NC … Son of Greg and Joy Londrey … Majoring in human development.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2003 28 72 10 18 15 .250 4 16 7 0 1 28 0- 02004 11 12 0 3 1 .250 0 4 0 0 0 3 0- 02005 16 28 2 8 8 .286 2 6 1 0 1 12 0- 0Totals 55 112 12 29 24 .255 6 26 8 0 2 43 0- 0

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 7 vs. Virginia, 4/16/03 K: 5 vs. Virginia, 4/16/03BB: 5 (twice)H: 8 vs. Virginia, 4/23/03R: 6 vs. VCU, 5/14/03ER: 6 vs. VCU, 5/14/03

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 9 (twice) K: 15 vs. Navy, 2/20/05BB: 6 vs. Richmond, 3/26/03H: 12 vs. UNC, 3/11/05R: 9 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/14/05ER: 9 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/14/05

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 5 (five times)H: 3 (twice)R: 3 vs. Kent St., 3/9/03RBI: 4 vs. Campbell, 2/25/05Hit Streak: 4 games, 2003BB: 1 (six times)SB: 0


21 Adam LoucksP, 6-2, 200, r-So., R/R, Little Silver, N.J. Made the team in fall tryouts … Has been bothered by a shoulder injury and did not join the team for a game … Tried out as a position player his as a freshman. 2005: Has not dressed for a game due to injury. Personal: Adam Christopher Loucks … Born 1/11/84 in Albuquerque, NM … Son of Brad and Patty Loucks … His dad, Brad, played for Coach Chuck Hartman at High Point … Studying finance.

32 Billy MarnOF, 6-2, 200, So., R/R, Yorktown, Va., Tabb HS Has become a regular in the lineup as the designated hitter … Has also started 14 games in left field and six in right … Leads the team in home runs (6) … A transfer from Old Dominion. 2005: Was 2-for-3 with a RBI against Navy in his first start … Also had two hits in the first game at High Point … Drove in two runs in the second game at HPU … Collected five hits during the three-game series at Maryland, including his first home run during game three … Started at DH against UNC and had a six-game hitting streak snapped … Had three two-run homers during a span of just six at bats … Was 3-for-5 vs. JMU with four RBIs, two homers and a double … Went 4-for-5 with two doubles, four RBIs and three runs vs. VCU … Had a triple and three runs scored against Liberty … Missed some time with an ankle injury … Was 6-for-10 with five RBIs, two homers and a triple in first two games at Duke … Posted two hits and two RBIs in win over Clemson … Batting .382 (13-34) with eight RBIs over his last eight games … Picked up four walks during the last two Wake Forest games, but has struggled at the plate with just six hits in his last nine games (32 at bats). Personal: William A. Marn … Born 10/28/84 in Cleveland, Ohio … Son of Dale and Marian Marn … A communication major.


26 Matt McGaheyP/1B, 6-3, 210, Fr., L/L, Jonesborough, Tenn., Science Hill HS A two-way player … Has seen action in nine games as a first baseman and pinch hitter … Also has 11 appearances on the mound, including four starts … Has two starts at first base and one as the designated hitter. 2005: Made his first appearance as a pinch-hitter in the Navy game and contributed a sacrifice fly … Started on the mound against Savannah State, but worked just 2.2 innings, giving up four runs on five hits … Struck out three batters and walked one … Opened as the DH in the second High Point game, going 1-for-5 … Pitched well in brief relief stints against UNC and FSU … Picked up a win in relief at Radford … Suffered a loss against Marshall … Started against William & Mary and pitched six innings for a win … Personal: Matthew Dean McGahey … Born 12/2/85 in Johnson City, TN … Son of Virginia Tech graduates Tim and Karen McGahey … Enrolled in university studies.



PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 0 K: 0BB: 0H: 0 R: 0ER: 0

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 5 (nine times)H: 4 (twice)R: 3 (twice)RBI: 4 vs. JMU, 3/30/05Hit Streak: 8 games, 2005BB: 2 three timesSB: 1 vs. Richmond, 5/4

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 5 vs. High Point, 2/27/05H: 1 vs. High Point, 2/27/05R: 1 vs. Richmond, 5/4/05RBI: 1 vs. Navy, 2/20/05Hit Streak: 1 game, 2005BB: 0SB: 0

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 6 vs. W&M, 5/17/05 K: 5 vs. W&M, 5/17/05BB: 2 vs. Marshall, 4/23/05H: 10 vs. W&M, 5/17/05R: 6 vs. Miami, 4/9/05ER: 5 vs. Duke, 4/30/05


7 Nate ParksOF, 5-11, 170, So., R/R, Salem, Va., Glenvar HS Has started all 50 games in center field … Leads the team with 27 walks … Went back to batting solely as a right-hand hitter early in the season … Hit his first career home run at VCU … Batting .333 (12-36) over his last 11 games. 2005: Tripled against Villanova … Had two hits, including a double, in the first game at Maryland … Had a triple and single in game three … Stole two bases at RU … Three hits, two RBIs. two SBs vs. JMU … Scored three runs and drove in two at VCU … Had three hits in last game with Miami … Posted a triple and a homer against VMI … Walked three times and scored three runs against Richmond. Personal: Nathan Paul Parks … Born 3/20/85 in Lakenheth, England … Son of Terry Parks and Lonnie Sisler … Enrolled in residential property management.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2004 42 41 17 11 3 .268 4 13 1 0 0 12 12- 132005 50 175 33 44 14 .251 27 32 6 3 2 62 17- 19 Total 92 216 50 55 17 .255 31 45 7 3 2 74 29- 32

10 Adam ReddP, 5-10, 170, r-So., R/R, Dumfries, Va., Hylton HS Came out of the bullpen to make a key contribution to Tech's 12-inning win at High Point … Missed some time with a tender shoulder … Picked up a win against Campbell. 2005: Entered in the seventh inning of game two against High Point and pitched 2.1 scoreless innings giving up just one hit … Pitched three shutout innings in last FSU game, striking out three batters and walking just one …Gave up late-inning home runs in back-to-back appearances against VCU and ETSU … Pitched three scoreless innings against VMI and four against Campbell … Struck out four versus VMI. Personal: Adam Richard Redd … Born on 5/3/84 in Dallas, Texas … Son of Roxanne Redd and Thomas Redd … Enrolled in residential property management.


30 Jose RojasC, 6-2, 230, Fr., R/R, Paterson, N.J., Eastside HS A freshman who has started eight games behind the plate and 16 at DH … Possesses the best arm among Tech's catchers. 2005: Doubled and singled in the first High Point game, driving in a run … Posted a home run, two walks, two runs scored and a RBI in the second game at HPU … Drove in four runs during the Maryland series … Singled in a pinch-hitting role against UNC … Had a single and a walk in win at NCSU … Was 3-for-4 with two RBIs during last two Miami games … Had two hits and a RBI in win over Clemson … Registered two hits in three at bats during final Wake Forest game. Personal: Jose Rafael Rojas … Goes by Ralphy … Born 5/25/86 in the Dominican Republic … Son of Rafael Rojas and Estela Acosta … Enrolled in university studies.


22 Mickey RozakisC, 5-9, 160, Fr., R/R, Herndon, Va., Herndon HS A freshman who joined the team after fall tryouts … Handles Tech's bullpen catching duties … Has seen action in five games. 2005: Drew a walk as a pinch hitter against both UNC and Richmond. Personal: Mickey Alexander Rozakis … Born 3/13/86 in Fairfax, VA … Son of William and Marie Rozakis … Enrolled in business.

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 5 (six times)H: 3 (three times)R: 3 (three times)RBI: 2 (three times)Hit Streak: 6 games, 2005BB: 3 (twice)SB: 2 (three times)

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 6.2 vs. Richmond, 5/5/04 K: 7 vs. Richmond, 5/5/04BB: 3 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/15/05 H: 9 vs. ETSU, 5/19/04R: 6 vs. Wake Forest, 3/17/04ER: 6 vs. Wake Forest, 3/17/04

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 5 vs. Savannah St., 2/21/05H: 2 (six times)R: 2 vs. High Point, 2/27/05RBI: 3 vs. Maryland, 3/6/05Hit Streak: 4 games, 2005BB: 2 (twice)SB: 0

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 1 (three times)H: 0R: 0RBI: 0Hit Streak: 0BB: 1 (twice)SB: 0


4 Warren SchaefferSS, 6-1, 185, So., R/R, Vandergrift, Pa., Greenburg Central HS Has started all but two games at shortstop … Missed the Hokies' second High Point game after being hit on the forearm by a pitch in the first High Point game … Was the first game he had missed since taking over the starting shortstop duties as a freshman last season … Had a string of 61-straight starts … Returned to the lineup for the Maryland series … Is 11-for-24 (.458) in last seven games. 2005: Turned in a single, a run batted in and two runs scored against Savannah State … Also had a hit and scored a run at Campbell … Posted a hit in each of the three Maryland games … Contributed a run-scoring single vs. UNC and collected two hits vs. Virginia, inclulding his second double … Was 3-for-4 with two doubles against JMU … Drove in two runs against VCU … Homered against ETSU in Kingsport … Posted three hits in win at Duke and drove in three runs versus Richmond … Had a hit in each of the Georgia Tech games … Went 6-for-11 (.545) in Wake Forest series. Personal: Warren James Schaeffer … Born 1/28/85 in Vandergrift, PA … Son of James and Karen Schaeffer … Enrolled in history.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2004 56 200 28 55 34 .275 11 35 11 2 1 73 2- 62005 48 167 16 39 18 .234 11 25 8 1 1 52 2- 4 Totals 104 367 44 94 52 .256 22 60 19 3 2 125 4- 10

27 Chris Stanton1B, 6-2, 185, Sr., R/R, Centreville, Va., Centreville HS Moved to first base just before the season to replace Sean O'Brien … Started the past two seasons at third base and was a starter in the outfield as a freshman … A team captain for 2005 … Stole 34 bases in 2004, the most for a Tech player since 1985 … Stands fourth in career steals with 83 and third in career triples with 12 … Injured his finger in a non-baseball accident May 4 … Missed just two games. 2005: Went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and one batted in against Navy … Had a double, triple and four RBIs in the Savannah State game … Scored two runs and drove in one during 13-12 win at Maryland … Was 2-for-4 versus UNC and scored a run … Posted two hits against Virginia … Injured his wrist in JMU game … Sat out the first game at N.C. State … Had four hits in nine at bats during the last two games of the series … Stole three bases in 5-3 loss to VCU … Had two doubles in opening game win at Duke … Stole three bases vs. Campbell … Went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs score against Richmond … Tripled and scored three runs in win versus Clemson …Also tripled at Georgia Tech … Was 4-for-6 with two doubles vs. W&M. Personal: Christopher Blair Stanton … Born 4/4/83 in Los Angeles, CA … Son of Lou and Adrienne Stanton … Studying human development.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2002 53 149 38 37 24 .248 13 23 3 2 1 47 12- 182003 57 222 61 87 36 .392 18 28 12 6 3 120 23- 312004 56 224 49 69 25 .308 14 23 13 1 2 90 34- 372005 46 181 40 57 19 .315 18 26 17 3 0 80 14- 19Totals 212 776 188 250 104 .318 63 100 45 12 6 337 83- 105

24 Scott StoehrP, 6-1, 195, r-So., R/R, Timberville, Va., Broadway HS Underwent elbow surgery that caused him to miss the 2004 season … Was put on a throwing program … Pitched in two games before developing a sore elbow. 2005: Made two appearances before being sidelined again. Personal: Scott Lee Stoehr … Born 10/11/83 in Harrisonburg, VA … Son of Terry Stoehr and Lisa Stoehr … Is majoring in management.


PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 6 (twice)H: 4 vs. Villanova, 4/10/04R: 2 (seven times)RBI: 3 (four times)Hit Streak: 10 games, 2004BB: 2 (four times)SB: 1 (four times)

PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 7 vs. Villanova, 4/10/04H: 5 vs. Pittsburgh (2), 5/10/03R: 4 (twice)RBI: 4 (three times)Hit Streak: 20 games, 2004BB: 2 (nine times)SB: 4 vs. Morehead St., 3/23/03

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 5.1 vs. BC, 4/13/03K: 4 vs. BC, 4/13/03BB: 4 vs. Rutgers, 4/28/03H: 5 (twice)R: 6 vs. Rutgers, 4/28/03ER: 5 vs. Notre Dame (1), 5/16/03


3 Bryan ThomasINF, 6-0, 185, So., R/R, Wilmington, N.C. The hottest bat in the Tech lineup during the early going … Went 5-for-5 with a school record four doubles in the Savannah State game … Slumped briefly, but has countered with multiple hits in 11 of his last 16 games … Leads the team in batting with a .381 average … Was hit by a bad-hop grounder at N.C. State and missed three games … Is hitting .396 in ACC games … Holds the team lead in RBIs with 31. 2005: Posted a double and a single in four at bats during the opener against Villanova … Drove in two runs and scored two during his five-hit outing against Savannah State … Doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning of the first High Point game … Cooled down on Tech's trip to Maryland and GMU, going 4-for-14 (.286) … Had an eight-game hitting streak broken at George Mason … Was 4-for-8 at NCSU before his injury … Went 2-for-4 in each of the first two games with Miami … Tripled and drove in two runs in 5-4 loss to ETSU … Had another triple against Duke … Hit his first career homer against Campbell … Contributed a triple, two singles, two RBIs and two runs scored versus William & Mary … Drove in two runs with a triple in win over WFU … Was 8-for-13 (.615) in the series with five RBIs … Has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games, carrying a .478 average (32-67) during that span. Personal: Bryan Foster Thomas … Born 8/29/84 in Raleigh, NC … Son of Ron and Janis Thomas … Enrolled in business.

G AB R H RBI BAvg BB SO 2b 3b HR TB SB- SBA2004 27 55 7 13 5 .236 5 12 1 0 0 14 0- 02005 46 181 22 69 31 .381 13 35 16 4 1 96 3- 4 Totals 73 236 29 82 36 .347 18 47 17 4 1 110 3- 4

20 Andrew WellsP, 6-4, 220, Jr., L/L, Alexandria, Va., St. Stephens School Left the field after 4.2 innings during his start at High Point … Underwent elbow surgery and was lost for of the season … Scheduled to be a weekend starter. 2005: Worked 3.1 shutout innings in relief during the opener against Villanova … Gave up just two hits … Struck out seven batters and walked two … Started the second High Point game, allowing three hits and one run before leaving in the fifth. Personal: Andrew Martin Wells … Born 6/6/83 in Alexandria, VA … Son of Michael and Pamela Wells … Majoring in residential property management.


12 Bobby WestP, 6-0, 175, Fr., R/R, Blacksburg, Va., Blacksburg HS A local product who become an asset out of the bullpen … Moved to the mound after trying his hand at shortstop during the fall … A fierce competitor who has posted a 4-2 record … Tied for the team lead in appearances with 16. 2005: Worked three scoreless innings to earn the win at High Point … Coaxed double-plays in both the 11th and 12th innings … Allowed just one hit … Battled through 14 hits and six runs to win the third game at Maryland … Allowed six runs in a loss to N.C. State … Pitched 6.1 innings of relief, with a season-best seven strikeouts, for a win at VCU … Worked 7.1 innings as a starter in a loss to the Rams two weeks later … Picked up a win with four innings of relief against Richmond … Gave up seven runs on nine hits without retiring a batter at Georgia Tech. Personal: Robert Richard West … Born 8/2/86 in Columbia, MO … Son of Bob and Sylvia West … Is studying general engineering.


PERSONAL HIGHS

AB: 5 (five times)H: 5 vs. Savannah St., 2/21/05R: 2 (three times)RBI: 2 (eight times)Hit Streak: 8 games, currentBB: 2 (three times)SB: 1 (three times)

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 8.0 (twice) K: 7 vs. Villanova, 2/19/05BB: 5 vs. JMU, 3/19/05 H: 13 vs. Pittsburgh, 5/11/03R: 11 vs. Pittsburgh, 5/11/03ER: 8 vs. Pittsburgh, 5/11/03

PERSONAL HIGHS

IP: 7.1 vs. VCU, 4/17/05 K: 7 vs. VCU, 4/5/05BB: 3 vs. Marshall, 4/23/05H: 14 vs. Maryland, 3/6/05R: 7 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/14/05 ER: 7 vs. Ga. Tech, 5/14/05

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