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Tiger Baseball Player Biographies

 

Brandon Bean ( Fr )

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Pitcher

 

High School

Polk County

Parent's Name Bob / Hope

Favorite Athlete

Nolan Ryan Favorite Movie The Bourne Series

Favorite Music/Group

  Favorite Hobby Hunting / Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Brandon : " We are very excited about having Brandon become part of our program.  He was hugely successful at Polk County for Coach Bill Triplett and we know he can come in here and compete for us right away.  Hopefully he will adjust to this level quickly."

                   
                   

 

Dane Anderson ( So. )    #33

Pitcher

High School Gordon Lee Parent's Name Ronnie / Dianne
Favorite Athlete Greg Maddux Favorite Movie 300
Favorite Music/Group Jimmy Buffett Favorite Hobby Video Games

 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Dane: "Dane had a wonderful year last year as his stats show.  He was effective for us during the weekday games and our hope is that he builds on this success and has even more.  He is a fine young man and a super representative of what we are about here in this program."

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
5 2 0 2 0 0 16.33 2.76 11 0

 

Chad Boron ( So. )

  

Infield

 
High School Soddy Daisy Parent's Name Pat / Gail
Favorite Athlete Derek Jeter Favorite Movie The Greatest Game Ever Played
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Video Gaming
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Chad :  "Chad comes to us after having played at Soddy Daisy HS and Lambuth University.  He is a solid defensive player with some real up-side from the offensive end.  We are pleased to have his abilities and experience here at CSTCC. "

                   
                   

 

Edwin Borbon (So.)

   #15 Outfielder
High School Gainesville Parent's Name Julio / Estella
Favorite Athlete Carlos Beltran Favorite Movie The Godfather
Favorite Music/Group Any Favorite Hobby Sports
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Edwin:  "Edwin had a good year as a freshman and has the tools to be outstanding as a sophomore.  He is working on his overall offensive consistency and that is all that stands in his way.  He works hard and is a super leader for our younger guys."

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. Avg RBI R SB/SBA
43 120 44 10 1 0 .367 21 27 13/15

 

Garret Burgess (So.)

  # 28

3B / Pitcher

High School Northwest Whitfield Parent's Name Tim / Lori
Favorite Athlete Peyton Manning Favorite Movie 300
Favorite Music/Group Led Zepplin Favorite Hobby Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Garret:  "Garret comes off a solid freshman season where he co-led the team in home runs and was a run producer for much of the season.  More is going to be expected from his this year and he is capable of delivering an outstanding sophomore season both at the plate and in the field."

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. Avg RBI R SB/SBA
44 116 41 8 2 4 .353 26 27 4/7
                   

 

Tyler Burstrom ( Fr. )

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Pitcher / Infield

 

High School William Blount Parent's Name

David / Stephanie

Favorite Athlete

Derek Jeter

Favorite Movie

The Sandlot

Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby

Sports

 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Tyler:  "Tyler comes to us after his brother Trey played here for two seasons.  He was a stalwart pitcher for William Blount his years there and is going to be counted on to continue that trend here.  He is a fastball-slider type guy with huge up-side on the mound."

Last years statistics: 

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. AVG RBI R SB/SBA
                   

 

Alex Bush ( So. )

 

C / OF

 
High School Maryville Parent's Name Tom / Pam
Favorite Athlete Ken Griffey Jr. Favorite Movie The Sandlot
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Wakeboarding
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Alex :  "Alex transferred in from Milligan College and has already made an impact here for this fall.  He is a hard worker that has the ability to start in a number of places.  He is highly intelligent and has the drive to become a leader for us this spring."

                   
                   

 

Josh Coppinger ( Fr. )   Pitcher

 

High School Hixson Parent's Name Jack / Debbie
Favorite Athlete Mickey Mantle Favorite Movie Step Brothers
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Golf
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Josh:  "Josh comes here after having three great years at Hixson HS under Brian Bray.  Josh showed great ability on the mound throughout high school and should work both as a starter and a relief pitcher.  "

Last year's stats:

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. AVG RBI R SB/SBA
                   

 

Morgan Costner ( So. )   Infield

 

High School William Blount Parent's Name Eddie / Lee Ann
Favorite Athlete Big Papi Favorite Movie Happy Gilmore
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Wakeboarding

 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Morgan:  "Morgan transferred here after attending Maryville College for a season and has shown the ability to have plus power at the plate.  He should step in and compete for playing time right away and give us a solid left-handed presence at the plate."

Last year's stats:

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. AVG RBI R SB/SBA
                   

 

Kevin Houser ( Fr. )   Redshirt  
High School William Blount Parent's Name Tommy / Janet
Favorite Athlete Alex Rodriguez Favorite Movie Field of Dreams
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Sports
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Kevin :  "Unfortunately, Kevin has gone down to arm problems coming off his senior season and will be out this fall and spring.  That being said, we are pleased to have him for next year and know that he will make an immediate impact, much as he would have for this spring."

 

Zack DeBord ( Fr. )   Pitcher / Outfield  
High School Gordon Lee Parent's Name Chris / Kim
Favorite Athlete Chipper Jones Favorite Movie Joe Dirt
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby  

 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Zack:  "Zack is one of the guys we feel can come in here right away and make a difference for us in a couple of places.  He has a super arm from the outfield and real "pop" at the plate as well as showing strong development on the mound."

 

Corey Davidson ( So. ) # 10 Pitcher
High School Bradley Central Parent's Name Randy / Tonya
Favorite Athlete Alfonso Soriano Favorite Movie Dumb and Dumber
Favorite Music/Group Bad Company Favorite Hobby Hunting / Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Corey :  "Corey had a solid, if not spectacular, spring last year.  His numbers should be better this year with the experience under his belt.  He is going to be counted on to be a leader on the field and I am sure he will do that very effectivelly."

G GS CG W L Sv IP ERA K BB
11 6 0 3 2 0 31.33 4.88 32 20

 

James Dickson ( Fr. )   Pitcher  
High School CSAS Parent's Name Gordon / Susan
Favorite Athlete Jackie Robinson Favorite Movie Wanted
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Movies
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about James:  "Turtle looks to be another quality left hander for us this year.  He threw very well for CSAS and has the stuff to be a competitive type pitcher for us.  "

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

Brandon Farrow ( So. )   Pitcher  
High School Central Parent's Name  
Favorite Athlete   Favorite Movie  
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby  
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Brandon:  "Brandon transferred in here this year after having played at Cleveland State and we feel that he has the chance to be a conference type arm for us.  He has the background experience to be very successful and hopefully will put it all together this season for us."

                   
                   

 

Aaron Garland ( Fr. )   Infield / Pitcher

 

High School William Blount Parent's Name Tim / Lisa
Favorite Athlete Ozzie Smith Favorite Movie Con Air
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Ping Pong
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Aaron:  "Aaron is not able to play this spring due to arm surgery but should be back by the spring.  He was an All State selection his Junior season and sat out his Senior year as he was mending his arm.  He can play shortstop and pitch at a high level. "

Last year's stats:

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. AVG RBI R SB/SBA
                   

 

 

Lewis Dortch  (So.) # 20 Pitcher  
High School Enka Parent's Name Howie / Stacy
Favorite Athlete John Smoltz Favorite Movie Blood Diamond
Favorite Music/Group Brad Paisley Favorite Hobby Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Lewis:  "Lewis had an outstanding year last season as his numbers indicate.  He threw some big non-conference games for us and is looking to build on that this spring.  He is an outstanding young man who couldn't be a better representative of Chatt State baseball."

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
8 2 1 3 0 0 22 0.82 25 6

 

Eric Hazelwood ( Fr. )   Catcher

 

High School Morristown West Parent's Name Mike / Bonnie
Favorite Athlete Dwight Howard Favorite Movie Step Brothers
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Working Out
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Eric:  "Eric comes in from Morristown West HS where he was one of the finest players in all of East Tennessee.  He has terrific power at the plate and is still putting together his game behind the plate but is nearing a high level.  He should see some time this spring if he continues to develop."

Last year's stats:

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. AVG RBI R SB/SBA
                   

 

Jaron Hollifield ( Fr. )   Pitcher

 

High School Northwest Whitfield Parent's Name David / Sue
Favorite Athlete John Smoltz Favorite Movie Step Brothers
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Basketball
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Jaron :  "Jaron is another fine young player out of Northwest Whitfield HS.  We have had enormous success with them and hope that Jaron is another prime example of that.  He throws strikes regularly and has a solid off-speed pitch that can be baffling at times for hitters."

Last year's stats:

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

Andy Marinelli ( So. )   Infield  
High School Etowah Parent's Name John / Debbie
Favorite Athlete Alfonso Soriano Favorite Movie Super Troopers
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Andy:  " Andy has been a pleasant surprise so far this fall as he has stepped in and begun the process of competing at 3B.  He has a very good bat and shows plus power to all fields.  He is also a hard-nose infielder who can be a starter with continued work."

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. AVG RBI R SB/SBA
                   

 

Kevin McDonald ( Fr. )   Pitcher  
High School Morristown West Parent's Name K.C. / Carmen
Favorite Athlete Chipper Jones Favorite Movie 300
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Sports
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Kevin:  "Kevin is another highly decorated freshman pitcher coming in this season.  He is a big strong young man with the ability to be a contributor right away.  He seems to want to work hard and develop and we can see him becoming a counted on member of our staff."

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

 

Daniel Merck ( So. )

 

  Infield

 

High School Forsyth Central Parent's Name Jim / Trish
Favorite Athlete Chipper Jones Favorite Movie Step Brothers
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Video Games
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Daniel:  "Daniel has the same ability as some of the best SS I have had in the past.  His experience at Georgia State is only helping him and he has shown himself already to be an outstanding defensive shortstop.  His hitting looks good to and we feel he is going to help us enormously this spring."

Last year's stats:

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

Tanner Miller ( Fr. )   Catcher / Outfield

 

High School Sanger Parent's Name Kevin / Sandra
Favorite Athlete David Ortiz Favorite Movie Field of Dreams
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Fishing / Hunting
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Tanner :  "Another of the Central Texas connections, Tanner comes in after having a storybook type career at Sanger HS in Sanger Texas.  He is a true athlete and brings great athleticism to this program.  He is committed to competing and should play a role for us this spring."

Last season's stats: 

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. AVG RBI R SB/SBA
                   

 

Todd Murphy ( Fr. )   Pitcher

 

High School Ocean Reef Parent's Name Donald / Susan
Favorite Athlete Pedro Martinez Favorite Movie Chopper
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Music / Golf
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Todd: " We are pleased to be adding a Todd to our staff and excited about his abilities.  He has outstanding stuff and competes well on the mound.  He brings a wealth of experience and strong enthusiasm to our team."

 

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   
Travis Murphy ( Fr. )   Pitcher

 

High School Ocean Reef Parent's Name Donald / Susan
Favorite Athlete Johan Santana Favorite Movie Die Hard Series
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Surfing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Travis:  "Travis should come in right away and make an immediate impact on our staff.  He has BIG game experience and has been voted Pitcher of the Year and MVP in his leagues down in Australia.  He and his brother, Todd, are big additions for us this spring."

Last year's stats

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

Will Phillips ( Fr. )   Pitcher  
High School Polk County Parent's Name Tracy / Laine
Favorite Athlete   Favorite Movie  
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Cars
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Will:  "Will had a superb career at Polk County HS and looks to come in here and continue that trend here.  He has a good arm and strong stuff.  He just needs to adjust himself to this level of ball and he will soon see the success he saw in the past. "

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

Jacob Price ( Fr. )   Infield  
High School North Mesquite Parent's Name Ken / Kim
Favorite Athlete Josh Hamilton Favorite Movie Step Brothers
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Jacob:  "Jacob comes to us from Mesquite Texas where he starred for North Mesquite HS and was their District MVP.  He has played ball at a high level all of his life and should come in and shore up our infield.  He can be another piece to the puzzle for us this spring."

                   
                   

 

 

  

 

 

Zach Smith ( Fr. )   Pitcher  
High School Ooltewah Parent's Name Gary / Desiree
Favorite Athlete Albert Pujols Favorite Movie Remember the Titans
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Fishing / Hunting
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Zach: "Zach comes to us from Ooltewah HS where he was a stalwart pitcher and 3B for the Owls and Jon Massey.  He looks to compete for us on the mound and has the tools to be a person that will factor into some innings this spring.  He competes well and is working hard to develop his pitching weapons. "

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

Adam Whitlock ( Fr. )   Infield

 

High School Lovett Parent's Name Charlie / Lisa
Favorite Athlete Chipper Jones Favorite Movie Tommy Boy
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Adam:  "Adam is a guy we were enormously excited about signing this summer.  He is a decorated HS first baseman that hits the ball as well as anybody we have had here in a while.  A solid left-handed stick with plus power, he projects to be a middle of the order type hitter for us."

Last year's stats

 

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
                   

 

 

Jeremy Fitzgerald - So.

 

Outfield

High School

Rowlett Parent's Name  
Favorite Athlete   Favorite Movie  
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby  
 

 Coach Dennis has this to say about Jeremy:  "Jeremy did a superb job for us last season as he played all over the field and hit all over the batting order.  He is a gritty determined player that is going to be a catalyst for us both at the plate and in the field this spring."

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. Avg RBI R SB/SBA
44 122 45 7 0 3 .369 25 47 27/28

 

Brandon O'Dell ( Fr. )   Pitcher  
High School Lookout Valley Parent's Name Jeff
Favorite Athlete Alex Rodriquez Favorite Movie The Replacements
Favorite Music/Group   Favorite Hobby Hunting / Fishing
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Brandon:  "Brandon comes here with a very decorated high school resume.  He was a area leader for the better part of 4 years at Lookout Valley HS and we are looking for him to continue that trend here.  He has a live arm and is very bull-doggish on the mound so we have high expectations for him."

                   
                   

 

 

Brian Satterfield So.)

 

# 26 Pitcher

High School Eagles Landing Christian Parent's Name Mike / Jane
Favorite Athlete Jose Reyes Favorite Movie 300
Favorite Music/Group Lil Wayne Favorite Hobby Video Games

 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Brian:  " Brian had an outstanding freshman season, as his record bears out, as he started in the bullpen and then came on in the end of the season to start for us.  He threw well in conference and had a tournament start for us also.  He has a very good sinking fastball and has developed nice complimentary off-speed stuff. "

Last year's stats:

G GS CG W L SV IP ERA K BB
14 3 2 6 0 2 35 1.54 28 4

 

 

 

       
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 Dexter Scudgins ( So. )    # 23          Catcher
High School Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe Parent's Name Houston / Amanda
Favorite Athlete Johnny Bench Favorite Movie Annapolis
Favorite Music Garth Brooks Favorite Hobby Fishing

 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Dexter:  "Dexter had a solid season for us last year as he filled in at first base when Kendal Wells went down with injury and hit almost .350 for the season.  He looks to do even better this season and should be a sophomore leader for us this spring." 

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. Avg RBI R SB/SBA
33 72 25 6 1 0 .347 16 19 2/2

 

       Aaron Short ( So. )   # 13           Catcher
High School Cleveland Parent's Name Wayne / Cathy
Favorite Athlete Nomar Garciaparra Favorite Movie 300
Favorite Music 3 Days Gone Favorite Hobby Hunting
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Aaron:  "Aaron split time with All District Catcher, Beau Geren, and he is looking to nail down the position this spring.  He is another in a long line of decorated catchers here at Chatt State ( Mahal deCastro, Bucky Strickland, Nate Rochester and Geren ) and is looking to continue the tradition behind the plate."

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. Avg RBI R SB/SBA
26 65 20 3 0 0 .308 18 13 4/4

 

 

   Ryan  Williams ( So. )   # 3         Outfielder
High School Ooltewah Parent's Name Scott
Favorite Athlete Rafael Furcal Favorite Movie Remember the Titans
Favorite Music Linkin Park Favorite Hobby Football
 

Coach Dennis has this to say about Ryan:  "Ryan showed glimpses last spring of being the highly disruptive force that he can be both offensively and defensively.  The former Ooltewah Owl brings speed and athleticism to the Tigers and should be a lead off type hitter for us this spring."

G AB H 2B 3B HR B. Avg RBI R SB/SBA
43 120 40 5 0 0 .333 24 31 20/22

 

 

 

                     
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