Tyler Palmer was named the first team catcher thanks to his stellar play behind the plate. Palmer only hit .225, but he fielded at a .995 clip making only two errors in 419 chances while throwing out 17 of 30 would be base stealers.
Matt Strahm was named to the first team after going 8-3 with a 1.37 ERA and a school record 124 strikeouts in 92.0 innings pitched. Strahm is the school's all-time leader in complete games, shutouts, and strikeouts. His three shutouts this season are also a school record. Strahm was also named to the First Team All-Region Team.
Adam Giacalone was named to the first team at two positions. As a first baseman Giacalone hit .407 with 25 doubles and 12 homeruns while driving in 57 runs. Giacalone also set the school record as he recorded 45 walks on the year. On the mound, Giacalone posted an 8-3 record with a 1.72 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 89.1 innings pitched. Giacalone is the school's all-time leader with 18 wins on the mound. Giacalone was also named the Eastern Division's Most Valuable Player for the second time. He was also named to the First Team All-Region team as a first baseman.
Jordan Miller was named to the second team as an outfielder. Miller is currently second on the team in stolen bases with 18, walks with 31, and third on the team in hitting at .347. Miller is one of two Panthers that has started every game this season.
Max Ising was named to the second team as a pitcher. Ising is the closer for the Panthers and has saved a school record 10 games so far this season. Ising has appeared in a school record 24 games this season and 47 for his career. Ising currently has a 6-0 record to go with his 10 saves, and a 0.79 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 26.2 innings pitched.
Chance Sinclair was also named to the second as a pitcher. Sinclair made 12 starts for the Panthers going 8-2 on the mound with a 1.41 ERA while allowing only 58 hits in 74.2 innings pitched.
David Bote received Honorable Mention honors as a shortstop. Bote is leading the team in hitting with a .420 batting average. He is also leading the team in hits, runs scored, triples, and stolen bases and is second in homeruns, RBI's, and doubles.
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From the office of the KJCCC Commissioner, Bryce Roderick |
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2012 |
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KANSAS JAYHAWK COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONFERENCE |
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BASEBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS |
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Players were nominated by their coaches and then voted upon by opposing coaches, who did not vote for their own players, in their respective divisions. The teams which appear below represent the top players at their position, or more in some cases of ties, who received the most votes. |
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EASTERN DIVISION |
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COACH OF THE YEAR |
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John Martin - Coffeyville |
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER |
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Adam Giacalone - Neosho County |
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FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR |
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Mike Parker - Cowley |
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FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE |
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POSITION |
NAME OF PLAYER |
COLLEGE |
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Catcher: |
Tyler Palmer |
Neosho County |
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First Base: |
Adam Giacalone |
Neosho County |
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Second Base: |
Blake Sturgeon |
Johnson County |
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Short Stop: |
Gadiel Baez |
Cowley |
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Third Base: |
Caleb Wilburn |
Allen |
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Designated Hitter: |
John Branum |
Coffeyville |
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Outfield: |
Chad Shannon |
Johnson County |
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Outfield: |
Jeremy Monty |
Highland |
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Outfield: |
Tory Stoffregen |
Johnson County |
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Outfield: |
Shaun Williams |
Kansas City KS |
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Pitchers: |
Adam Giacalone |
Neosho County |
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Pitchers: |
Matt Strahm |
Neosho County |
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Pitchers: |
John Means |
Fort Scott |
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Pitchers: |
Derek Fogel |
Cowley |
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Pitchers: |
Garrett Bane |
Cowley |
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Pitchers: |
Cole Webb |
Coffeyville |
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SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE |
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Catcher: |
Caleb Hallman |
Johnson County |
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First Base: |
Luke Slagel |
Coffeyville |
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Second Base: |
Jake Woods |
Kansas City KS |
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Short Stop: |
Travis Stafford |
Allen |
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Third Base: |
Reyn Sugai |
Fort Scott |
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Outfield: |
Jordan Miller |
Neosho County |
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Outfield: |
Tim Lewis |
Allen |
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Outfield: |
Tyrai Skeen |
Johnson County |
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Outfield: |
Cole Webb |
Coffeyville |
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Pitchers: |
Nick Kolarik |
Johnson County |
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Pitchers: |
Max Ising |
Neosho County |
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Pitchers: |
Lee Ridenhour |
Johnson County |
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Pitchers: |
Zack Mickens |
Allen |
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Pitchers: |
Chance Sinclair |
Neosho County |
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HONORABLE MENTION ALL-CONFERENCE |
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Catcher: |
Tyler Beebe |
Coffeyville |
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First Base: |
David DeWolfe |
Independence |
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First Base: |
Dean Long |
Kansas City KS |
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First Base: |
Michael Yeager |
Johnson County |
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Second Base: |
Griffith Roark |
Cowley |
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Second Base: |
Matt Crawley |
Labette |
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Second Base: |
Luis Munoz |
Coffeyville |
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Short Stop: |
Brandon Jackson |
Labette |
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Short Stop: |
David Bote |
Neosho County |
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Third Base: |
Adam Valencia |
Coffeyville |
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Outfield: |
Cody Ball |
Fort Scott |
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Outfield: |
Ricky Vanderpool |
Labette |
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Outfield: |
Tyler Goldsberry |
Highland |
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0utfield |
Robert Hoffman |
Coffeyville |
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Pitchers: |
Brett Swain |
Fort Scott |
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Pitchers: |
Travis Higgs |
Fort Scott |
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