MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Chowan Athletics enters their 27th season as a member of NCAA with rich history in Division III and Division II after several decades within the NJCAA ranks. Over the next couple months, gocuhawks.com will take a look at some of the student-athletes that have graced the playing surfaces at Chowan.
Each All-Division II or All-Division III team was created based on the following criteria but not limited to: Chowan Hall of Fame selection, All-American, Conference Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, All-Region, Second/Third Team All-Conference, Career Stats, Graduation from Chowan (or in their senior year), and Drafted by Professional Sports Organization.
We feature the All-Division III Baseball team, listed in no specific order within positions.
* Accolades during Division III era may not be complete
1993-1998 season stats are incomplete. Team based off information available.
For the Infield: Jarrod Tanner, Doug Warren, Kenny Bragg, Mike Yusko, and Chris Whitesel
Jarrod Tanner | IF | Madison, Va. | 2001-2003
- Three-year member of the program after transferring from Virginia Tech
- 2002 USA South First Team
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Assists |
| 113 |
.351
(4th) |
137
(t-6th) |
26
(7th) |
11
(t-4th) |
103
(3rd) |
180
(7th) |
Doug Warren | IF | Williamston, N.C. | 1999-2002
- Four-year member of the program
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Putouts |
| 131 |
.341
(7th) |
152
(5th) |
19
|
6
|
91
(5th) |
582
(3rd) |
Kenny Bragg | IF | Bryantown, Md. | 2001-2004
- Four-year member of the program
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Putouts |
| 139 |
.284
|
137
(t-6th) |
28
(t-5th) |
5
|
77
(9th) |
929
(1st) |
Bragg holds the DIII program record for putouts (929).
Mike Yusko | IF | St. Petersburg, Fla. | 1994-1997
- Four-year member of the program
- 1997 Chowan Invitational All-Tournament
- 1997 Chowan Golden Glove Award
- 1996 Chowan Defensive Award
- Stats unavailable from 1994-1997
Chris Whitesel | IF | Hudson, Fla. | 1995-1998
- Four-year member of the program
- 1997-98 Chowan Co-Male Athlete of the Year
- 1997 Chowan Most Valuable Player
- 1997 Chowan Invitational MVP
- 1997 Chowan Invitational All-Tournament
- Stats missing 1996 and 1998 season
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Assists |
|
.391*
(1st) |
211*
(1st) |
45*
(1st) |
|
122*
(1st) |
|
Whitesel holds the DIII program record for batting average (.391), hits (211), doubles (45), and RBI (122). *- Numbers based on media guide information.
For the Outfield: Matt Dize, Nick Hagler, and Mike Kellett
Matt Dize | OF | Hayes, Va. | 2003-2006
- Four-year member of the program
- 2006 NCCAA South Region Player of the Year
- 2006 NCCAA All-South Region
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Slg % |
| 131 |
.344
(6th) |
137
(t-6th) |
25
(t-8th) |
17
(2nd) |
88
(6th) |
.560
(2nd) |
Nick Hagler | OF | Timberlake, N.C. | 2002-2005
- Four-year member of the program
- 2004 USA South Player of the Year
- 2004 USA South First Team
- 2003 All-South Region Honorable Mention
- 2003 USA South Second Team
- 2003 USA South All-Tournament
- 2002 USA South All-Tournament
- 2002 USA South Second Team
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Slg % |
| 136 |
.374
(3rd) |
194
(2nd) |
31
(4th) |
23
(1st) |
105
(2nd) |
.586
(1st) |
Hagler holds the DIII program record for home runs (23), runs scored (147), stolen bases (101), and slugging percentage (.586).
Mike Kellett | OF | Huntersville, N.C. | 2005-2007
- Three-year member of the program after transferring from Gardner-Webb
- 2007 NCCAA Scholar Athlete
- 2005 NCCAA Player of the Week
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Putouts |
| 128 |
.376
(2nd) |
160
(4th) |
20
|
7
|
79
(8th) |
169
|
For the Pitchers and Utility: Randy Burden, Chris Coombe and Terry Totty
Randy Burden | P | Suffolk, Va. | 2000-2002
- Four-year member of the program
- Chowan Hall of Fame Selection
- 2005 NCCAA All-Tournament
- 2004 USA South Second Team
| Appearances |
Innings |
Wins |
ERA |
Saves |
Ks |
Opp. Avg. |
| 57 |
125.0
|
7
|
2.63
(5th) |
10
(t-1st)
|
140
(4th) |
.272
(4th) |
Burden holds the DIII program record for saves (10), Ks/7 (7.84)
Chris Coombe | P | 1996-1997
- Two-year member of the program
- 1997 Upset No. 1 N.C. Wesleyan
- 1997 Chowan Pitching Award
- Stats missing from 1996 and 1997
| Appearances |
Innings |
Wins |
ERA |
Shutouts |
Ks |
Opp. Avg. |
|
|
16*
(1st) |
2.67*
(6th) |
|
199*
(1st) |
|
Coombe holds the DIII program record for wins (16) and strikeouts (199). *- Numbers based on media guide information.
Terry Totty | UTL | Scotland Neck, N.C. | 1994-1997
- Four-year member of the program
- Stats missing from 1994-1997
For the Substitutes: Patrick Swift and Eric Lloyd
Patrick Swift | IF | Williamston, N.C. | 2002-2005
- Four-year member of the program
| Games |
Avg. |
Hits |
2B |
HR |
RBI |
Putouts |
| 124 |
.376
(2nd) |
160
(4th) |
20
|
7
|
79
(8th) |
169
|
Eric Lloyd | P | Williamsburg, Va. | 2001-2003
- Three-year member of the program
| Appearances |
Innings |
Wins |
ERA |
Shutouts |
Ks |
Opp. Avg. |
| 32 |
171.1
(1st) |
13
(2nd) |
2.61
(4th) |
2
|
175
(2nd) |
|
Lloyd holds the DIII program record for innings (171.1)
Any information to help with complete stats, please contact
Evann Carpenter at ercarpenter@chowan.edu
