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The 1995-96 Bulldogs

No.	Name	HT	WT	YR	B/T	Hometown	Prior School
1	Todd Williamson	5-8	168	SR	R/R	Greenbriar, TN	Aquinas JC
2	Brady Thompson	5-11	170	JR	L/L	Paducah, KY	Shawnee CC
3	John Koffman	6-0	170	FR	R/R	Dyersburg, TN	Dyersburg HS
4	Jason Tate	5-9	163	JR	R/L	Murfreesboro, TN	Riverdale HS
5	Scott Gentleman	6-1	185	SO	L/R	Germantown, TN	Moorpark CA
6	Robert Gordon	5-10	160	SR	R/R	New Albany, MS	Northeast MS CC
7	Andy Kirk	6-0	180	SR	R/R	New Albany, MS	Northeast MS CC
8	Nathan Sawyer	6-0	180	FR	R/R	Millington, TN	Millington Central HS
9	Todd Potter	6-0	175	JR	R/R	Burns, TN	Dickson Co. HS
10	Chad Maricle	6-0	170	SR	R/R	Oakdale, LA	Itawamba CC
11	Jason Sparkman	5-10	165	JR	R/R	Antioch, TN	Overton HS
13	Eric Olexa	6-0	160	FR	R/R	91爆料网 City, TN	91爆料网 City HS
14	T.J. Wilder	5-11	190	SR	R/R	Waterloo, AL	Calhoun CC
16	Brent Fronabarger	5-11	180	SR	R/R	Huntingdon, TN	Huntingdon HS
17	Stephen Howard	6-1	185	JR	L/L	Houghton, NY	Houghton College
19	Mark Wood	6-2	185	JR	R/R	Glen, MS	Northeast MS CC
20	Brad Hambrick	5-11	165	FR	R/R	Bardwell, KY	Carlisle Co. HS
21	J.C. Cook	6-3	175	FR	L/L	Covington, TN	Covington HS
22	David Chisolm	5-9	150	FR	R/R	Southhaven, MS	Southhaven HS
23	Matt Melton	6-2	175	FR	L/R	Dickson, KY	Webster Co. HS
24	Jonathon Smart	6-0	185	FR	R/R	Columbus, GA	Columbus HS
26	Genus Miller	6-5	215	JR	R/R	Russellville, AL	Univ. of North AL
27	Stephen Hall	5-10	195	SR	R/R	Huntingdon, TN	Jackson State CC
28	Tim Tuggles	5-10	190	FR	L/R	Bradford, TN	Bradford HS
29	Brandon Myhand	5-9	180	SO	R/R	Paducah, KY	Reiland HS
30	Jason Hall	6-2	200	SR	L/L	New Albany, MS	Northeast MS CC
31	Eric Grice	5-10	210	FR	R/R	Centerville, NY	Centerville HS
32	Ed Grammer	6-4	185	SO	R/R	Ripley, TN	Ripley HS

Player Profiles

Brent Fronabarger

Senior 5' 11"/180
Huntingdon, Tennessee - Huntingdon High School

YEAR	G	IP	H	R	ER	SV	W	L	ERA	K	BB
1993	23	39	21	9	9	10	0	1	2.08	64	21
1994	14	76	62	30	27	0	9	3	3.20	76	22
1995	14	96	70	29	21	0	11	2	1.97	75	25
TOTAL	51	211	153	68	57	10	20	6	2.43	215	68

1995 TCAC Player of the Year...can repeat in 1996...best asset is a tossup between great fastball and fierce competitiveness...needs quality second pitch to be draftable...had an incredible 11-2 record in 1995...his 1.97 ERA was the lowest in the Bulldog rotation.
Personal Chart

College Major: Physical Education	Athlete Most Admired: Nolan Ryan
Post College Ambition: Coach	Favorite TV Show: Home Improvement
Hobbies: Hunting, Baseball Cards	Favorite Movie: The Natural
Person of Greatest Influence: Fiancee	Favorite Food: Pizza

Todd Williamson

Senior 5' 8"/168
Greenbriar, Tennessee - Aquinas Junior College

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	42	68	13	17	6	0	0	7	.250

The ultimate team player...willing to do whatever it takes for the team to succeed...performed well last year at both second and third...best bunter on the team...makes up for physical limitations with intelligence and intensity.
Personal Chart

College Major: Education	Athlete Most Admired: Jeff Branson
Post College Ambition: To educate the youth of tomorrow	Favorite Food: Lemon-Pepper Shrimp
Hobbies: Sports, Hunting	Favorite Movie: Speed
People of Greatest Influence: Father, Brothers	Favorite TV Show: Sportscenter
Biggest Sports Thrill: District MVP Award

Robert Gordon

Senior 5' 10"/160
New Albany, Mississippi - Northeast Mississippi Community College

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	60	204	34	59	13	3	2	31	.347

Displays all the skills to be a star at the NAIA level...will move from shortstop to natural position of second base...expected to greatly improve on last year's offensive production.
Personal Chart

College Major: Physical Education	Athlete Most Admired: Cal Ripken, Jr.
Post College Ambition: To coach and teach	Favorite Food: Pizza
Hobbies: Sports	Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Person of Greatest Influence: Mother	Favorite TV Show: Friends
Biggest Sports Thrill: Being named All-Region, All-State, and Player to Watch in Region 23 at Northeast

Andy Kirk

Senior 6' 0"/180
New Albany, Mississippi - Northeast Mississippi Community College

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	59	197	30	53	8	1	1	27	.269

A true student athlete...versatile performer who will see action at both first and third base...expected to be much more productive offensively after transition year from junior college.
Personal Chart

College Major: Physical Education and Health	Athlete Most Admired: Cal Ripken, Jr.
Post College Ambition: To teach and coach	Favorite Food: Anything grandmother fixes
Hobbies: Sports, Hunting, Fishing	Favorite Movie: Silence of the Lambs
Person of Greatest Influence: Grandfather	Favorite TV Show: Coach
Biggest Sports Thrill: Playing in four state baseball and basketball championships

Chad Maricle

Senior 6' 0"/170
Oakdale, Louisiana - Itawamba Community College

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	56	175	33	57	17	1	5	32	.326

Clutch hitter for the 1995 Bulldogs...expected to repeat that performance and improve consistency...will move from left to right field to take advantage of best outfield arm on team...the only Bulldog starter who did not commit a single error during the 1995 season.
Personal Chart

College Major: Nursing	Athlete Most Admired: Nolan Ryan
Post College Ambition: Get a good job	Favorite Food: Pizza
Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting, Softball and Football	Favorite Movie: Young Guns
Biggest Sports Thrill: Winning Mississippi JUCO state championship	Favorite TV Show: Friends

T.J. Wilder

Senior 5' 11"/190
Waterloo, Alabama - Calhoun Community College

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	58	180	24	56	8	0	13	37	.311

1995 home run leader with 13...all-conference selection...keeps intact a long line of strong-armed Bulldog catchers...has professional potential...can improve throwing accuracy.
Personal Chart

College Major: Physical Education	Favorite Movie: The Natural
Post College Ambition: High school baseball coach	Hobbies: Softball and Fishing
Biggest Sports Thrill: Winning Two State Championships

Stephen Hall

Senior 5' 10"/195
Huntingdon, Tennessee - Jackson State Community College

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	49	52	21	10	0	0	1	2	.192

Limited to pinch hitter status in 1995 by a shoulder injury...season highlight was a game winning home run at Jacksonville State in the 12th inning...productive fall offensively, possibly throwing well enough to play a position by spring...good senior leader.
Personal Chart

College Major: Secondary Education	Athlete Most Admired: Pete Rose
Post College Ambition: To get a good job	Favorite Food: Pizza
People of Greatest Influence: Parents	Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams
Favorite TV Show: Sportscenter

Jason Hall

Senior 6' 2"/200
New Albany, Mississippi - Northeast Mississippi Community College

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	41	94	13	31	6	0	2	14	.330

Hit his way into the lineup midway through the 1995 season...continued streak all the way through fall practice...expected to hold down the number three spot in batting and play first base...weight work has improved power dramatically.
Personal Chart

College Major: Business Management	Athlete Most Admired: Cal Ripken, Jr.
Post College Ambition: Own Business and Make Money	Favorite Food: Boiled Shrimp
Hobbies: All Sports	Favorite Movies: Young Guns I and II
People of Greatest Influence: Parents	Favorite TV Show: Friends

Jason Tate

Junior 5' 9"/163
Murfreesboro, Tennessee - Riverdale High School

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1994	23	41	9	9	1	0	0	6	.220
1995	59	180	35	60	9	0	2	21	.333
TOTAL	61	221	46	69	10	0	2	27	.312

Continues to blossom into complete player...the move to centerfield from second base should benefit both Jason and the team...a true student athlete...the prototype 91爆料网 player.

Todd Potter

Junior 6' 0"/175
Burns, Tennessee - Dickson County High School

YEAR	G	IP	H	R	ER	SV	W	L	ERA	K	BB
1994	5	9.33	5	4	2	0	1	0	1.93	9	4
1995	6	8.33	11	14	10	1	1	0	10.80	3	7
TOTAL	11	17.67	16	18	12	1	2	0	6.11	12	11

Possibly the hardest worker on the pitching staff...has shown tremendous improvement since freshman year...outstanding fall with the exception of one outing...must learn how to prepare between pitching assignments...can't leave best fastball in the bullpen.

Jason Sparkman

Junior 5' 10"/165
Antioch, Tennessee - Overton High School

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1994	38	87	13	17	3	0	0	7	.195
1995	52	66	20	10	3	0	0	1	.152
TOTAL	90	153	33	27	6	0	0	8	.176

Best Defensive Player Award in 1995...must improve offensive skills to be a full-time player...will be a very valuable role player on the 1996 Bulldog squad.

Brady Thompson

Junior 5' 11"/170
Paducah, Kentucky - Shawnee Community College

Had a career season last year at Shawnee...hit almost .500 with unbelievable on base percentage...will be a key to the Bulldog's offense in leadoff or second slot...good speed...excellent bunter...solid outfielder.

Mark Wood

Junior 6' 2"/185
Glen, Mississippi - Northeast Mississippi Community College

Pitched his way into the starting rotation this fall...has command of three quality pitches...will be a weekend pitcher if he can focus on academics on weekdays.

Genus Miller

Junior 6' 5"/215
Russellville, Alabama - University of North Alabama

Transfer from an outstanding program at UNA...expected to be weekend starter or closer...hampered in the fall by shoulder soreness...could be dominant at NAIA level.

Stephen Howard

Junior 6' 1"/185
Houghton, New York - Houghton College

A lefthanded pitcher who will be a walkon on this season for the Bulldogs...transfer from Houghton college...will add depth to the strong Bulldog pitching staff.

Brandon Myhand

Sophomore 5' 9"/180
Paducah, Kentucky - Reiland High School

YEAR	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	AVG
1995	51	148	17	41	11	0	5	25	.277

Won the job as designated hitter as a freshman...best freshman hitter since Mr. Ortiz...needs to use the whole field more...good catching prospect if throwing can continue to improve.

Ed Grammer

Sophomore 6' 4"/185
Ripley, Tennessee - Ripley High School

YEAR	G	IP	H	R	ER	SV	W	L	ERA	K	BB
1995	11	42.33	57	49	43	0	4	3	9.14	29	37

Excellent pitching prospect who came on strong at the end of the 1995 season...took advantage of the off-season to gain 30 pounds...expected to pick up right where he left off in 1995...will be a weekend starter.

J.C. Cook

Freshman 6' 3"/175
Covington, Tennessee - Covington High School

Freshman left-hander with unlimited potential...erratic in fall, can be effective if he throws enough strikes...off season strength program will be key to long range success.

Jonathon Smart

Freshman 6' 0"/185
Columbus, Georgia - Columbus High School

Freshman pitcher from Georgia State High School champion team...overall fall performance was very good although not consistent...does not have great velocity, must rely on command...out pitch is nasty forkball.

John Koffman

Freshman 6' 0"/170
Dyersburg, Tennessee - Dyersburg High School

Hopefully the solution to two-year shortstop woes...finished the fall season on an offensive tear hitting .500 in intersquad world series...has the tools to be an all-conference player...4.0 student.

Nathan Sawyer

Freshman 6' 0"/180
Millington, Tennessee - Millington Central High School

Excellent freshman prospect from Millington...Memphis Metro Best of the Preps Finalist...pushing for playing time at shortstop in first collegiate season.

Eric Olexa

Freshman 6' 0"/160
91爆料网 City, Tennessee - 91爆料网 City High School

A walkon who understands the meaning of effort...must improve all-around skills to be a successful college player...apparently willing to make necessary sacrifice.

Brad Hambrick

Freshman 5' 11"/165
Bradwell, Kentucky - Carlisle County High School

A walkon pitcher with the ability to throw strikes...needs to improve velocity and movement, possible with physical maturity.

David Chisolm

Freshman 5' 9"/150
Southhaven, Mississippi - Southhaven High School

A walkon outfielder with the ability to put the ball in play...needs to improve arm strength and quickness.

Matt Melton

Freshman 6' 2"/175
Dickson, Kentucky - Webster County High School

A walkon with a live arm and decent bat speed...needs to find a position...finished the fall as a pitcher...his future depends on personal motivation and work ethic.

Eric Grice

Freshman 5' 10"/210
Centerville, New York - Centerville High School

A walkon first baseman/catcher...best asset is desire to succeed...hit a very respectable .304 for the fall.