2010 Tiger Baseball News & Notes
Chattanooga State Pitcher named Pitcher of the Week
For the 2nd time in 4 weeks, a Chatt State pitcher has been named POW for our conference. This week it is Will Phillips for his shutout effort against Roane State. The Sophomore from Polk County HS allowed 4 hits and struck out 10 while walking no one. "Will's effort this past Saturday was nothing short of spectacular" said head coach Greg Dennis, "He simply went out there and handcuffed them for the better part of the entire game." This makes Phillips 5-0 on the year and putting up numbers that are beginning to garner him attention both in and out of the conference.
Improvements continue on the Chattanooga State baseball field
As the 2010 season continues, the Chattanooga State baseball team continues to play games on the road due to the continuing renovations at their ball field. The concrete slab that will hold the new Grandstand is about to be poured and the fieldhouse is beginning to take shape as the blocks begin being put in. "We are so excited to see this going on at our facility" said Head Coach Greg Dennis, "these changes are going to give us a state-of-the-art facility and playing surface". Plans are for a new Grandstands, Pressbox, Dugouts and Backstop, as well as, Field Lights and Irrigation to be put in. The Athletic Fieldhouse will house Baseball and Softball Locker Rooms, Coaches' offices and a weight room.
Chattanooga State "locks up" another exhibition game with the Lookouts
Chattanooga State baseball is happy to announce a 4th installment of its on-going saga of exhibitions against the Chattanooga Lookouts club. After having to cancel the game last year due to cold weather, the Lookouts have again been gracious enough to ask the Tigers to play again. "We are so blessed to be given this opportunity again to play an outstanding professional baseball club in the Lookouts and just want them and all of their organization to know how appreciative we are about this game" says Tigers Head Coach Greg Dennis. "To have the opportunity to give these young men an evening of experiencing Double A baseball is beyond belief" says Dennis whose team is currently 12-3 overall " and especially with the on-going renovations of our baseball field and the fact that we are having to play on the road all of the time, this becomes a unique home-type game for us and our families and fans." The game will be held April 6th at 7:15 pm at AT&T Ballpark and tickets may be purchased through Chattanooga State's baseball office ( 423/697-2418).
Chattanooga State Pitcher named Co-Pitcher of the Week in 1st Week of Conference Play
Chattanooga State's Tyler Burstrom was named Pitcher of the Week ( along with Cleveland State's Travis Tingle) for Week #1 of Conference play. Burstrom shined against Dyersburg State as he came in relief both games and picked up wins with stellar performances in each. "Tyler was a difference maker this past weekend" Head Coach Greg Dennis said "As he came in to very difficult situations against an outstanding team and performed at a very high level. We are proud of him and know that he is certainly deserving of this award." The Tigers swept Dyersburg in the doubleheader and are going to Cleveland State this coming Friday and Saturday for a 3-game series with them.
Chattanooga State Baseball has HUGE success at Waffle Breakfast!!
The Chattanooga State baseball program hosted its 3rd breakfast and had another rousing success!! The breakfast was hosted at O'Charleys restaurant on Shallowford Village and ran from 7 am till 8:30 am on the 6th of February. We hosted over 100 patrons to the restaurant and served waffles and sausage to all. The players did all of the serving and busing of tables and we sold much Chatt State baseball apparel also. "This is always such a fun event to host and I am just pleased that we were able to do this once again" said Head Coach Greg Dennis. "The guys really enjoy it and so do the parents and friends and it is a neat way to get the enthusiasm started for another season" said Dennis. The Tigers are supposed to open their season on Tuesday the 9th of February at Georgia Perimeter College but weather is going to be an issue.
Adam Whitlock signs with Valdosta State University.
The Chattanooga State baseball program is happy to announce that Sophomore 1B, Adam Whitlock, has signed to play next year at Valdosta State University. "Adam is one of our leaders this season" says Head Coach Greg Dennis, "And he is definitely one of the guys we are counting on to be a big part of our success this spring." "Valdosta is getting one heck of a left-handed hitter as well as one phenomenal young man" said Dennis.
Chattanooga State Baseball offering a Christmas Baseball Camp!!!
The Chattanooga State baseball coaching staff and players are excited to announce the first Chatt State Baseball Christmas Camp to be offered here. It will be on December 12th and 13th from Noon to 3 on the 12th and from 2-5 on the 13th. It is open to ages 11 through 2009 HS seniors. Instruction will be provided by the current Chatt State coaching staff and players. Also, we are expecting some special guest instructors to be in attendance. The cost for attending this camp is $80. Please contact us at the Chattanooga State Baseball Office at 423/697-2418 if interested and we will be limiting registration to 80 campers.
The Chattanooga State Tigers baseball team has concluded a very successful fall season campaign and is now going through a rigorous off-season season. While the facility is currently being upgraded and readied for a busy spring season, the sophomore class had a particularly successful fall on the field. Zack DeBord, Andy Marinelli, Adam Whitlock, Tyler Burstrom, Josh Coppinger, Brandon Elrod, Matt Taylor, Will Phillips and Jeremy Fitzgerald are just some of the young men that performed admirably this fall on the field. The hope is that this success will be carried over into the weight room and other activities that the Tigers will be going through up until Christmas break. Be sure to follow the action as the season begins on February 9th at Georgia Perimeter and at home on February 12th vs. Hiwassee College.