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2022 Catamount Baseball Roster

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Players

  • Infield INF 5'10" 175 lbs R/R
    1

    Pascanel Ferreras

    So. Stone Mountain, Ga. Parkview HS
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    Sophomore Stone Mountain, Ga. Parkview HS
    Full Bio
  • Catcher / Infield C / INF 5'10" 185 lbs R/R
    2

    Cody Rech

    So. Milton, Ga. Cambridge HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Milton, Ga. Cambridge HS
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  • Outfield OF 5'7" 160 lbs R/R
    3

    Caden Rector

    Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden HS
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  • Infield INF 5'11" 155 lbs R/R
    4

    Brandon Butterworth

    Fr. Monroe, N.C. Sun Valley HS
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    Freshman Monroe, N.C. Sun Valley HS
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  • Infield INF 6'2" 180 lbs L/R
    5

    Will Prater

    Sr. Dallas, Ga. East Paulding HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Dallas, Ga. East Paulding HS
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  • Outfielder OF 5'11" 170 lbs R/R
    6

    Bryson Parks

    Sr. Marietta, Ga. Hilgrove HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Marietta, Ga. Hilgrove HS
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  • Outfielder OF 5'8" 175 lbs S/R
    7

    Seth Graves

    Sr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond Memorial HS Northern Oklahoma College
    Full Bio
    Senior Edmond, Okla. Edmond Memorial HS Northern Oklahoma College
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  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'2" 205 lbs R/R
    8

    Zach Franklin

    R-Jr. Marion, N.C. McDowell HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Marion, N.C. McDowell HS
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'2" 185 lbs R/R
    9

    Ryan Mitschele

    R-Sr. Statesville, N.C. South Iredell HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Statesville, N.C. South Iredell HS
    Full Bio
  • Left-Handed Pitcher LHP 6'6" 215 lbs L/L
    10

    Eric Wallington

    Jr. Asheville, N.C. T.C. Roberson HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Asheville, N.C. T.C. Roberson HS
    Full Bio
  • Infield / Right-Handed Pitcher INF/RHP 6'3" 180 lbs R/R
    11

    Gavin Mortenson

    So. Summerfield, N.C. Northwest Guilford HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Summerfield, N.C. Northwest Guilford HS
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  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'1" 185 lbs R/R
    12

    Davis Tyndall

    Jr. Morehead City, N.C. West Carteret HS
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    Junior Morehead City, N.C. West Carteret HS
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  • Infield INF 6'3" 190 lbs L/R
    14

    Zach Ketterman

    So. Biglerville, Pa. Gettysburg Area HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Biglerville, Pa. Gettysburg Area HS
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  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'5" 210 lbs R/R
    15

    Zebby Matthews

    Jr. Cullowhee, N.C. Smoky Mountain HS Walters State
    Full Bio
    Junior Cullowhee, N.C. Smoky Mountain HS Walters State
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  • Right-handed Pitcher RHP 5'9" 185 lbs R/R
    16

    Lucas Hartman

    Fr. Bradenton, Fla. Inspiration Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Bradenton, Fla. Inspiration Academy
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'1" 170 lbs R/R
    17

    Corey Bright

    So. Barbourville, Ky. Knox Central HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Barbourville, Ky. Knox Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'0" 180 lbs R/R
    18

    Nick Hyde

    So. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Oceanside Collegiate Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Oceanside Collegiate Academy
    Full Bio
  • Infield INF 5'9" 180 lbs R/R
    19

    Daniel Walsh

    Sr. Chico, Calif. Chico HS Sacramento City College
    Full Bio
    Senior Chico, Calif. Chico HS Sacramento City College
    Full Bio
  • Right-handed Pitcher RHP 6'3" 190 lbs R/R
    20

    J.D. Price

    Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. Christian Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. Christian Academy
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  • Outfield OF 6'0" 180 lbs R/R
    21

    Jordan Starkes

    Jr. Charlotte, N.C. Northwestern HS Spartanburg Methodist / Furman
    Full Bio
    Junior Charlotte, N.C. Northwestern HS Spartanburg Methodist / Furman
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  • Right-handed Pitcher RHP 6'1" 170 lbs R/R
    22

    Austin Stephens

    Fr. Westminster, S.C. West Oak HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Westminster, S.C. West Oak HS
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  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'5" 225 lbs R/R
    24

    Jacob Corn

    R-Sr. Landrum, S.C. Landrum HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Landrum, S.C. Landrum HS
    Full Bio
  • Outfielder OF 6'2" 180 lbs L/L
    26

    Nate Stocum

    So. Raleigh, N.C. Sanderson HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Raleigh, N.C. Sanderson HS
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  • Outfielder OF 5'11" 180 lbs R/R
    27

    Immanuel Wilder

    Sr. Madison, Ala. James Clemens HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Madison, Ala. James Clemens HS
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  • Left-Handed Pitcher LHP 6'3" 220 lbs L/L
    28

    Dylan Wheeler

    So. Garner, N.C. Garner HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Garner, N.C. Garner HS
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'3" 200 lbs R/R
    29

    Cole Beverlin

    R-So. Port Orange, Fla. Spruce Creek HS Florida State / Pensacola State CC
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Port Orange, Fla. Spruce Creek HS Florida State / Pensacola State CC
    Full Bio
  • Catcher C 6'3" 210 lbs L/R
    30

    Tom Brosnahan

    R-Jr. Lebanon, Ohio Lebanon HS Harford CC / Dyersburg State / Ohio
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Lebanon, Ohio Lebanon HS Harford CC / Dyersburg State / Ohio
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'1" 210 lbs R/R
    31

    Carson Lowder

    So. Albemarle, N.C. North Stanly HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Albemarle, N.C. North Stanly HS
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'5" 230 lbs R/R
    32

    Tristen Campbell

    R-Sr. Cheraw, S.C. Cheraw HS USC Sumter
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Cheraw, S.C. Cheraw HS USC Sumter
    Full Bio
  • Right-handed Pitcher RHP 6'0" 185 lbs R/R
    33

    Paddy McGonigal

    Fr. Greensboro, N.C. Grimsley HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Greensboro, N.C. Grimsley HS
    Full Bio
  • Infield INF 6'1" 220 lbs L/R
    34

    Drew Needham

    So. Liberty, N.C. Providence Grove HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Liberty, N.C. Providence Grove HS
    Full Bio
  • First Base 1B 5'10" 225 lbs L/L
    35

    James Hinson

    So. Sylva, N.C. Smoky Mountain HS Catawba Valley CC
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Sylva, N.C. Smoky Mountain HS Catawba Valley CC
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'6" 215 lbs L/R
    36

    Jackson Kirkpatrick

    So. Madison, N.C. McMichael HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Madison, N.C. McMichael HS
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'8" 255 lbs L/R
    40

    Davis Mortland

    R-Fr. Cumming, Ga. Kings Ridge Christian HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Cumming, Ga. Kings Ridge Christian HS
    Full Bio
  • Right-handed Pitcher RHP 6'5" 215 lbs R/R
    43

    Matt Schepel

    Fr. Matthews, N.C. Sun Valley HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Matthews, N.C. Sun Valley HS
    Full Bio
  • Left-handed Pitcher LHP 6'5" 230 lbs R/L
    44

    John McCormick

    Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla. Somerset Canyons Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Boynton Beach, Fla. Somerset Canyons Academy
    Full Bio
  • Catcher C 6'0" 195 lbs R/R
    46

    Cam Murray

    Fr. Fredericksburg, Va. Mountain View HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Fredericksburg, Va. Mountain View HS
    Full Bio
  • Right-Handed Pitcher RHP 6'4" 210 lbs R/R
    47

    Dawson Elder

    So. Taylorsville, N.C. Alexander Central HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Taylorsville, N.C. Alexander Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Catcher C 6'3" 210 lbs L/R
    48

    Brendan Burke

    Fr. Cary, N.C. Panther Creek HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Cary, N.C. Panther Creek HS
    Full Bio
  • RHP/OF 6'2" 190 lbs R/R

    Coby Ingle

    R-Fr. Reidsville, N.C. Rockingham County HS NC State
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Reidsville, N.C. Rockingham County HS NC State
    Full Bio

Staff Roster

Baseball Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Bobby Moranda

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  • Head Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

    Taylor Sandefur

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  • Assistant Coach

    Andrew Cox

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  • Volunteer Assistant Coach

    Jeff Lavin

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2022 Catamount Baseball Roster
No. Name B/T Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown High School Previous School
1 Pascanel Ferreras R/R INF 5-10 175 So. Stone Mountain, Ga. Parkview HS
2 Cody Rech R/R C / INF 5-10 185 So. Milton, Ga. Cambridge HS
3 Caden Rector R/R OF 5-7 160 Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden HS
4 Brandon Butterworth R/R INF 5-11 155 Fr. Monroe, N.C. Sun Valley HS
5 Will Prater L/R INF 6-2 180 Sr. Dallas, Ga. East Paulding HS
6 Bryson Parks R/R OF 5-11 170 Sr. Marietta, Ga. Hilgrove HS
7 Seth Graves S/R OF 5-8 175 Sr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond Memorial HS Northern Oklahoma College
8 Zach Franklin R/R RHP 6-2 205 R-Jr. Marion, N.C. McDowell HS
9 Ryan Mitschele R/R RHP 6-2 185 R-Sr. Statesville, N.C. South Iredell HS
10 Eric Wallington L/L LHP 6-6 215 Jr. Asheville, N.C. T.C. Roberson HS
11 Gavin Mortenson R/R INF/RHP 6-3 180 So. Summerfield, N.C. Northwest Guilford HS
12 Davis Tyndall R/R RHP 6-1 185 Jr. Morehead City, N.C. West Carteret HS
14 Zach Ketterman L/R INF 6-3 190 So. Biglerville, Pa. Gettysburg Area HS
15 Zebby Matthews R/R RHP 6-5 210 Jr. Cullowhee, N.C. Smoky Mountain HS Walters State
16 Lucas Hartman R/R RHP 5-9 185 Fr. Bradenton, Fla. Inspiration Academy
17 Corey Bright R/R RHP 6-1 170 So. Barbourville, Ky. Knox Central HS
18 Nick Hyde R/R RHP 6-0 180 So. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Oceanside Collegiate Academy
19 Daniel Walsh R/R INF 5-9 180 Sr. Chico, Calif. Chico HS Sacramento City College
20 J.D. Price R/R RHP 6-3 190 Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. Christian Academy
21 Jordan Starkes R/R OF 6-0 180 Jr. Charlotte, N.C. Northwestern HS Spartanburg Methodist / Furman
22 Austin Stephens R/R RHP 6-1 170 Fr. Westminster, S.C. West Oak HS
24 Jacob Corn R/R RHP 6-5 225 R-Sr. Landrum, S.C. Landrum HS
26 Nate Stocum L/L OF 6-2 180 So. Raleigh, N.C. Sanderson HS
27 Immanuel Wilder R/R OF 5-11 180 Sr. Madison, Ala. James Clemens HS
28 Dylan Wheeler L/L LHP 6-3 220 So. Garner, N.C. Garner HS
29 Cole Beverlin R/R RHP 6-3 200 R-So. Port Orange, Fla. Spruce Creek HS Florida State / Pensacola State CC
30 Tom Brosnahan L/R C 6-3 210 R-Jr. Lebanon, Ohio Lebanon HS Harford CC / Dyersburg State / Ohio
31 Carson Lowder R/R RHP 6-1 210 So. Albemarle, N.C. North Stanly HS
32 Tristen Campbell R/R RHP 6-5 230 R-Sr. Cheraw, S.C. Cheraw HS USC Sumter
33 Paddy McGonigal R/R RHP 6-0 185 Fr. Greensboro, N.C. Grimsley HS
34 Drew Needham L/R INF 6-1 220 So. Liberty, N.C. Providence Grove HS
35 James Hinson L/L 1B 5-10 225 So. Sylva, N.C. Smoky Mountain HS Catawba Valley CC
36 Jackson Kirkpatrick L/R RHP 6-6 215 So. Madison, N.C. McMichael HS
40 Davis Mortland L/R RHP 6-8 255 R-Fr. Cumming, Ga. Kings Ridge Christian HS
43 Matt Schepel R/R RHP 6-5 215 Fr. Matthews, N.C. Sun Valley HS
44 John McCormick R/L LHP 6-5 230 Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla. Somerset Canyons Academy
46 Cam Murray R/R C 6-0 195 Fr. Fredericksburg, Va. Mountain View HS
47 Dawson Elder R/R RHP 6-4 210 So. Taylorsville, N.C. Alexander Central HS
48 Brendan Burke L/R C 6-3 210 Fr. Cary, N.C. Panther Creek HS
Coby Ingle R/R RHP/OF 6-2 190 R-Fr. Reidsville, N.C. Rockingham County HS NC State

Baseball Coaching Staff

Baseball - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Bobby Moranda 2019-20 Bobby Moranda Head Coach
Taylor Sandefur Taylor Sandefur Head Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Andrew Cox - Head Shot - 2020 Andrew Cox Assistant Coach
Jeff Lavin 2019-20 Jeff Lavin Volunteer Assistant Coach

Staff Roster

Baseball Coaching Staff