2014 Winthrop Baseball
Corey Cremonese
OF
6-2
210 Fr.
Bats: R
Throws: R
Boiling Springs, SC (Boiling Springs H.S.)
4
Notes On Cremonese
Travis Shelley
P
6-2
200 Jr.
Bats: R
Throws: R
Pawleys Island, SC (USC-Lancaster)
5
Notes On Shelley
Babe Thomas
OF/C 6-0
195 Fr.
Bats: R
Throws: R
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Wando H.S.)
8
Notes On Thomas
John Menken
OF/C 6-2
200 Jr.
Bats: R
Throws: R
Bartlett, IL (Elgin Community College)
9
Notes On Menken
Brad Kaczka
INF 6-1
190 Jr.
Bats: R
Throws: R
Pittsford, NY (Monroe Community College)
14
Notes On Kaczka
Carl Buddin
P
6-2
220 Jr.
Bats: R
Throws: R
Murrells Inlet, SC (Brunswick Community College
18
Notes On Buddin
Clif Bryant
1B
5-11
240 Fr.
Bats: L
Throws: L
Trenton, FL (Trenton H.S.)
25
Notes On Bryant
Zac Goodno
C
6-0
195 Jr.
Bats: R
Throws: R
Moultrie, GA (Indian River State College)
27
Notes On Goodno
Was the fourth-ranked first baseman in South Carolina
by Diamond Prospects
Was a two-time 4A All-Region selection
Riginos on Cremonese:
“Cory has a bright future in our
program, I feel he has chance to really swing the bat for
us. He battled injuries in the fall.”
Compiled a 3.60 ERA in 20 innings of relief work at USC-L
Had a 0.93 ERA in 9.2 innings with 12 Ks in the Beach
Collegiate League
Riginos on Shelley:
“Travis made great strides in the fall.
Once he got comfortable in our system, he pitched really well.
Travis will make an impact in the back end of our bull pen.”
Was named to the All-State and 4A All-Region teams
Lettered in baseball for three years and football for four
Riginos on Thomas:
“Babe is one of many first year players
that made a great impression on the coaching staff. He will
make an impact on the program this year. I look for Babe to
Catch, play the outfield and DH.”
Hit .400 with 7 HRs and 50 RBI last season
Was named a 2013 All-Region and All-Conference first
team selection
Riginos on Menken:
“John had an outstanding fall. He is
another first year player that made a great impression on the
coaching staff. John will hit in the middle of our order and
play the outfield. I look for John to have a great year.”
Was rated one of the nation’s top JUCO catchers
Earned All-Conference honors in 2013 at Indian River
Riginos on Goodno:
“Zac has all the skills to play at the next
level. He has the ability to shut the opponents running game
down. He is going to make an instant impact in our program
this spring.”
Was named to the Gainesville Sun’s All-Area First Team
Was tabbed an Under Armour Preseason H.S. All-American
Riginos on Bryant:
“Clif is another one of the first year players
that made a great impression on the coaching staff last fall. He
is a big strong left-handed hitter who has a chance to drive the
ball out of the ballpark.”
Compiled a 2.63 ERAand helped lead Brunswick CC to the
JUCO Division 2 World Series
Riginos on Buddin:
“Carl is a JUCO pitcher that we brought
in to help the back end of the bull pen. He throws from a sub
marine slot and has a lot of deception. I think Carl will become
a very valuable part of our pen this season.”
Hit .370 with 4 HRs, 40 RBI and 15 stolen bases
Was All-Region First Team and Academic All-American
Riginos on Kaczka:
“Brad has a chance to be a dynamic
player for us. He really makes things happen when he is on the
field. Brad is a great addition to the program both on the field
and in the class room.”
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