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College  | Rankings | 3/27/2019

DII, NAIA, DIII rankings: Mar. 27

Photo: Brady Ballstadt (Piedmont College Athletics)

March 20 Rankings

With the calendar approaching April the halfway point of the college baseball regular season is upon us. By now most D-II and NAIA teams have at least 25 games under their belt, although their D-III brethren are a bit behind due to later starts and weather. As such a relatively safe statement can be made as to which teams are legitimate title contenders, who still has something to prove and which clubs need to pump the brakes on championship aspirations and just enjoy the ride.

Accordingly, players from each of the three small school divisions have had ample opportunity to show what they’ve got as well. There are a number of players having sensational first halves of the season, and while a couple dozen games don’t make someone an All American, early numbers can be a strong indicator of who would be receiving accolades and shiny plaques at season’s end.

Along with the latest updates for each of the three divisions midseason awards for Most Valuable Player, Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Pitcher have been declared. Calling each of the races was a difficult task, especially for D-III as there are wealth of clubs who haven’t even played a dozen games yet. Nonetheless, the selections have been made and appear below.

Rankings are based on games through Sunday, March 24.


NCAA Division II

Most Valuable Player
Chase Sudduth, North Georgia

Last season UNG finished 31-22, a respectable record, but a far cry from the quarterfinals for the D-II Championships they reached the season before. This season they are among the national elite once again thanks in large part to their senior second baseman, Chase Sudduth.

Sudduth has started every game for the now fifth-ranked Nighthawks and is topping the team in batting at .367. He also leads the club with 27 runs, 10 doubles and 73 total bases. He’s also added a pair of triples and five home runs to amass a robust .608 slugging percentage, which places him sixth in the explosive Peach Belt Conference. In addition to his offensive prowess he is dynamite in the infield, holding down second base with only three errors in 124 chances for a stellar .976 winning percentage.

Sudduth hasn’t been padding his stats against cupcakes either. He’s put together some of his best games of the year against the staunchest of opposition. Against Southern Indiana, USC Aiken and West Florida, Chase batted .485 (17-for-35).

“Chase is a great teammate and quiet leader on our team, UNG head coach Tom Cangrell said about his star player. “He has definitely been a leader to the younger players on our team helping to make sure that they understand the North Georgia way. He is consistent day in and day out in his approach to what he is doing and truly enjoys the game of baseball … Chase is a great player and we expect him to continue to play at a high level for the rest of the way.”

Also considered: Erik Webb, Central Missouri; Cade Spurlin, Dixie State; JT Stone, Mount Olive.

Most Outstanding Player
John Michael Faile, North Greenville

John Michael Faile is the top player on the top team and has helped keep the Crusaders in either the first or second ranking position all season. His offensive production has been absolutely off-the-charts and near unpreceded for a freshman. As the club’s catcher he is leading the team in batting at .440 and has mashed 11 home runs and ripped seven doubles to compile 84 total bases and an .840 slugging percentage that is in the top 10 in the country.

Faile was named the NCBWA Division II Player of the Week to start the season when he collected six hits, which included three home runs, and drove in 13 against a highly competitive Nova Southeastern team.

“Rarely do freshmen come in and contribute right away at the college level, but John Mike Faile has not only contributed, he has been the backbone of our team in many ways,” North Greenville head coach Landon Powell professed. “He is having an outstanding year at the plate, leading our team in batting average, RBI, and is second in home runs. But more importantly, his work behind the plate has been stellar. He is doing a fantastic job managing one of the best pitching staffs in the country. To date, he has one passed ball, zero errors and has only allowed 16 stolen bases against him on the season. We are very excited to watch JMF develop over the next several years and continue to build an elite program around him."

Also considered: Josh Elvir, Angelo State; Tyler Thompson, Carson-Newman; Marquise Lanier, Chowan.

Most Outstanding Pitcher
Garrett Hutson, Colorado Mesa

Hutson is a pitching vagabond, having previously pitched at D-I Abilene Christian and junior colleges San Jacinto and Crowley County. He has settled into his role in Grand Junction with amazing ease and quickly has become one of, if not the premier pitcher in all of D-II baseball.

In seven appearances so far this season Hutson has earned the win in four and a save in another. He stunningly has gone the distance in four of his five starts on the mound, two of which were shutouts. In total he has thrown 37 1/3 innings and only allowed 22 hits (.164 opposing batting average) and only walked four batters with 42 strikeouts.

Also considered: Charles Hall, Tusculum; Will Bausinger, Missouri Southern State; Joe Corbett, West Texas A&M.


Rk. Prev. School ST Record Week
1 2 North Greenville Crusaders SC 24-7 3-1
2 3 Tampa Spartans FL 23-6 3-1
3 1 Colorado Mesa Mavericks CO 22-4 2-2
4 4 Quincy Hawks IL 18-4 6-0
5 5 North Georgia Nighthawks GA 20-8 3-0
6 7 Columbus St. Cougars GA 19-8 3-1
7 6 Mercyhurst Lakers PA 10-3 2-1
8 11 Catawba Indians NC 27-7 4-0
9 9 UC San Diego Tritons CA 17-4 0-0
10 16 Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas TX 19-9 4-1
11 12 Lubbock Christian Chaparrals TX 19-8 3-0
12 14 Central Missouri Mules MO 18-9 2-1
13 15 West Florida Argos FL 21-9 3-1
14 8 West Texas A&M Buffs TX 22-6 1-3
15 20 St. Cloud State Huskies MN 19-3 6-1
16 10 Nova Southeastern Sharks FL 19-9 2-2
17 17 Mount Olive Trojans NC 19-8 2-2
18 19 Augustana Vikings SD 15-6 5-1
19 NR Ashland Eagles OH 18-3 5-0
20 13 USC Aiken Pacers SC 17-12 1-3
21 NR Wingate Bulldogs NC 22-9 4-0
22 22 Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars IL 15-7-1 2-3
23 18 Georgia College Bobcats GA 15-12 2-2
24 24 Southern New Hampshire Penmen NH 15-6 1-1
25 21 Arkansas Tech Wonderboys AR 20-10 1-2

Dropped out: UNC Pembroke (23), Bloomsburg (25).



NAIA

Most Valuable Player
Cameron Pope, Tabor

Pope put up better-than-average numbers last season, hitting .335 with six home runs. However, this spring he has emerged to wield one of NAIA’s most dangerous bats, clubbing his way to a .451 batting average with seven doubles, four triples and five home runs. Those bountiful numbers put him in the top 25 nationally in slugging percentage. He also is 20th in the NAIA in RBI with 36.

Unquestionably if you remove Pope from the heart of the Tabor lineup the club transforms from a very good team (up to 21st in the latest rankings) to one merely on the outskirts. Only one everyday Bluejay teammate is even within a hundred points of his batting average. The team is batting a collective .312, but if you take out Pope’s numbers that mark drops all the way down to .293 – a difference of 20 points.

Not surprisingly, Tabor head coach Mark Standiford had nothing but praise when asked about Pope’s performance this spring.

“Pope is having a great year for us both at the plate and in the field,” Standiford said. “He’s gotten a lot of key hits for us and has also been very consistent at the plate, even while playing through an injury. We definitely wouldn’t be where we currently are without him hitting in the middle of our lineup everyday.”

Also considered: Austin Sojka, Oklahoma Wesleyan; Garrett Hall, Keiser; Luke Burris, Bryan.

Most Outstanding Player
Austin Sojka, Oklahoma Wesleyan

No player is putting up more obscene numbers this season at the plate than Oklahoma Wesleyan’s Austin Sojka. In 28 starts he hsa tallied 101 at-bats and performed cheer-inducing reactions with nearly each swing. He has 55 hits to compile a .545 batting average, 12 home runs and 11 doubles. His slugging percentage is an eye-popping 1.030, which puts him second in the nation. As if those numbers weren’t enough to drop your jaw to floor, also consider that he has only struck out nine times while walking 20, and being hit by a pitch on seven occasions. Those number combine to give him a .641 on-base percentage on the year.

Coach Kirk Kelley says that video-game number put up by Sojka are legit.

“The numbers don't lie,” Kelley avowed. “His approach is truly one pitch at a time and it has added up to an awesome start.”

Also considered: Anthony Lepre, The Master’s; Willie Carter, Webber International; Raudy Martinez, Cumberlands.

Most Outstanding Pitcher 
Evan Gillespie, Faulkner

Even Gillespie has started seven games for the Eagles this season and has earned the win in each of them. Even more impressive is the quality of opposition he has faced to earn those victories – he held Freed-Hardeman and Georgetown scoreless and kept a stalwart and surging Middle Georgia State at bay this past weekend. Additionally he only allowed two hits in over nine combined innings against quality clubs Wiley and Blue Mountain.

Statistically he has been a freak. He has only allowed four earned runs over his 37 2/3 innings for a 0.96 ERA. Only 27 hits have been collected against him for a tiny .194 batting average. Meanwhile he has struck out 49 batters. It’s an amazing turnaround for a player who had a husky 5.21 ERA in 38 innings just a year ago.

Also considered: Colton Williams, Science and Arts; Bryce Milligan, Oklahoma City; Peyton Long, Central Methodist; Parker Robinson, Texas Wesleyan; Victor Del Carmen, Southwestern Christian.


Rk. Prev. School ST Record Week
1 1 Southeastern Fire FL 30-3 4-0
2 5 Faulkner Eagles AL 25-8 3-2
3 3 St. Thomas Bobcats FL 28-8 3-1
4 4 Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies GA 23-8 5-1
5 9 Oklahoma City Stars OK 28-4 5-0
6 6 Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles OK 23-5 4-1
7 7 Cumberlands Patriots KY 25-4 5-1
8 8 Freed-Hardeman Lions TN 26-6 5-0
9 13 Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs TN 25-6 4-0
10 2 Middle Georgia State Knights GA 23-7 1-4
11 11 Bryan Lions TN 20-9 2-1
12 12 USAO Drovers OK 25-5 3-1
13 19 Benedicine Mesa AZ 25-7 4-0
14 14 LSU Shreveport Pilots LA 29-5 2-1
15 17 Central Methodist Eagles MO 20-5 4-1
16 15 Texas Wesleyan Rams TX 28-6 3-2
17 10 Westmont Warriors CA 23-6 1-3
18 16 Taylor Trojans IN 23-8 2-2
19 21 Indiana Tech Warriors IN 16-9 3-1
20 NR Vanguard Lions CA 22-10 4-1
21 22 Tabor Bluejays KS 22-6 5-0
22 23 Webber International Warriors FL 24-11 3-0
23 20 Mobile Rams AL 19-11 3-2
24 18 William Jessup Warriors CA 17-11 2-3
25 24 Warner Royals FL 27-12 1-3

Dropped out: Lyon (25).


NCAA Division III

Most Valuable Player
Luke Summers, Fontbonne

Fontbonne has not had a winning season since 2014 but that is most certainly going to change this season. The Griffins are currently 14-3 and have entered the Perfect Game Top 25 rankings for the first time in school history following their split with Spaulding. A big reason for their turnaround this season is the on-the-field exploits of junior utility player Luke Summers.

As a pitcher Summers has had few rivals statistically. He has started six games and earned the win in five of them, two of which were complete games. He has compiled 43 innings on the mound and only allowed 23 hits. His season ERA is 0.63 and he has struck out 63 batters to the tune of 13.19 per nine innings. Summers has also helped the team with the bat. As an occasional outfielder he has 14 at-bats and rapped out seven hits and scored five times.

“Luke has been the guy for the last two years,” Fontbonne SID Ben Mizera attested. “With the ball in his hands, we know we have a great chance to win. When he throws well, the guys feed off of him and it sets the tone for the weekend.”

Also considered: Tanner Wright, Cal Lutheran; Nick Herzog, UMass Boston; Brady Ballstadt, Piedmont; Bryce Brueggemeyer, LeTourneau.

Most Outstanding Player
Brady Ballstadt, Piedmont

Ballstadt earned the USA South Player of the Year honors in 2018 as he led the Lions in runs, hits, doubles, triples, RBI and stolen bases. This season he is well on pace to eclipse most, if not all, of last year’s numbers while also leading his team into the conversation of the nation’s elite. In 26 games this season he is currently batting .421 with 18 extra-base hits and 15 stolen bases. In the series finale against Berea College last weekend he went 4-for-4 and was a home run shy of hitting for the cycle.

With those numbers he had powered Piedmont to a 20-6 record and the 21st position in the latest Perfect Game rankings, the first time the Lions have been listed in the PG Top 25.

“Brady is such an important part of our program, but it goes far beyond his individual performance on the field,” head coach Justin Scali said of his star player. “His work ethic and team-first attitude help not only himself but everyone around him. He is a special player, but he cares most about making others better and the team doing well and that makes him a true Piedmont Lion for us.”

Also considered: Tanner Wright, Cal Lutheran; Luke Summers, Fontbonne; Rafe Chaumette, Trinity.

Most Outstanding Pitcher
Richie Misischia, Birmingham Southern

Misischia has always been a dominant hurler for the Panthers, striking out well over a batter per inning in both his sophomore and junior seasons with 10.5 and 11.9, respectively. To close out his college career he is throwing in another echelon, continuing to blow away batters while helping lead BSC back to national relevancy.

“Richie has a next level type of breaking ball, but he also is a very competitive player on the mound,” J.D. Hulse, an assistant coach with BSC, said about their emerging All American. “He is very tough mentally, and he knows he can win in any situation.”

In 11 appearances this spring he has thrown primarily out of the bullpen. In those outing he has compiled a 6-1 record with three saves. His total innings thrown has grown to 27 while only allowing 14 hits. Meanwhile he has struck out 36 batters and has accrued a 1.67 ERA. If he continues him dominance it is only a matter of time before the Panthers re-emerge from their ranking hiatus.

Also considered: Nick Garcia, Chapman; Luke Summers, Fontbonne; Jack Bunting, Johns Hopkins.


Rk. Prev. School ST Record Week
1 7 Christopher Newport Captains VA 17-2 4-0
2 6 UMass-Boston Beacons MA 8-4 4-0
3 5 Southern Maine Huskies ME 8-2 5-1
4 8 Texas Lutheran Bulldogs TX 15-6 3-1
5 2 Rowan Profs NJ 7-4 4-2
6 4 Trinity Tigers TX 17-5 2-2
7 1 Wooster Fighting Scots OH 6-4 2-2
8 3 Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets VA 8-4 3-2
9 11 Swarthmore Garnet PA 11-3 4-0
10 12 Chapman Panthers CA 15-5 3-0
11 9 Shenandoah Hornets VA 9-4 2-1
12 10 La Roche Redhawks PA 9-5 3-1
13 13 Babson Beavers MA 8-2 3-0
14 20 Cal Lutheran Kingsmen CA 15-4 4-0
15 24 LaGrange Panthers GA 18-6 3-0
16 19 Concordia University Chicago Cougars IL 11-1 3-0
17 23 Salisbury Seagulls MD 14-4-1 3-0
18 22 Heidelberg Student Princes OH 12-3 4-0
19 NR Spalding Eagles KY 13-7 3-1
20 14 UW-Whitewater Warhawks WI 3-4 2-2
21 NR Piedmont Lions GA 20-6 4-0
22 NR Huntingdon Hawks AL 18-5 2-2
23 17 Webster Gorloks MO 13-5 3-2
24 25 Misericordia Cougars PA 13-6 3-0
25 NR Fontbonne Griffins MO 14-3 1-2

Dropped out: St. John Fisher (15), Oswego State (16), Concordia (18), Cortland State (21).




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