Warner Adds Local Flavor; Soto Joins from FIU
Waynesboro, Virginia
The 2018 Generals will feature a little local flavor in a former Turner Ashby standout, Cody Warner, as he will be joined by hard throwing Gio Soto from Florida International. Warner is a catcher/utility player for Virginia Military Institute as Soto is a right-handed pitcher throwing in the relief role for the Panthers of FIU.
Cody Warner – Catcher/Utility
A native of Harrisonburg, Virginia, the 5’11 180-pound freshman made his way to VMI following a stellar career at Turner Ashby High School where he was a two-time first team all-conference catcher and ranked the #5 catcher in the state by Prep Baseball Report. Warner was also named the 2017 District and Conference Player of the Year. Warner currently sits with a .231 average in his freshman season with the Keydets as his most valuable asset is his ability to play multiple positions.
Gio Soto – Right-Handed Pitcher
A native of Miami, Florida, the 5’11 220-pound sophomore is a hard throwing right-handed pitcher out of the Panthers’ bullpen. Soto currently dons a 4.09 ERA over 13 appearances this season, along with 1 save and 13 strikeouts over 11 innings pitched. Soto looks to be a vital piece on the back-end of the Generals bullpen this season.
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Faulkner Pipeline Continues
Waynesboro, Virginia
The nations’ premier and top-ranked NAIA baseball program, Faulkner University, will be sending two impact arms to Waynesboro this summer. Right-handed pitcher, Alex Carrillo, and left-handed pitcher, Evan Gillespie, will be joining forces with current Faulkner and Generals’ assistant coaches Mike Correa and Tucker Willard.
Alex Carrillo – Right-Handed Pitcher
A native of Riverside, California, the 6’0 190-pound junior made his way to Faulkner following a stellar career at East Los Angeles College where he finished his 2017 season with 64 strikeouts over 70.1 innings pitched. Currently for the Faulkner Eagles, Carrillo boasts a 1.56 ERA with a 4-0 record and 1 save over 40.1 innings pitched. Carrillo has 45 strikeouts and has held opponents to a .204 batting average.
Evan Gillespie – Left-Handed Pitcher
A native of Princeton, New Jersey, the 5’10 210-pound junior made his way to Faulkner following a short stint at Coastal Carolina University. Prior to Coastal Carolina, Gillespie starred at Mercer County Community College where he was named an Impact D-1 JUCO Transfer by Perfect Game. Currently for the Faulkner Eagles, Gillespie boasts a 3-1 record and 4.00 ERA over 36.0 innings pitched. Gillespie is holding opponents to a .248 batting average and registered 32 strikeouts.
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Two Nighthawks Added to Pitching Staff
Waynesboro, Virginia
Cade Heil and Parker Morrison will be joining the Waynesboro Generals for the 2018 summer from the University of North Georgia. The University of North Georgia, an elite NCAA Division II program, will return members to Waynesboro for the first time since they sent key contributors to the Generals’ 2014 Valley League Championship team.
Cade Heil – Right-Handed Pitcher
A native of Suwanee, Georgia, the 6’3 185-pound freshman has been the ace of the Nighthawks’ staff in his freshman campaign. Currently, Heil boasts a 5-5 record with a 2.97 ERA and 4 complete games over 11 starts. Heil’s 78.2 innings pitched lead North Georgia as he has walked a minute 10 batters as opponents are currently batting .241 with Heil toeing the rubber.
Parker Morrison – Right-Handed Pitcher
A native of Cumming, Georgia, the 5’11 190-pound redshirt-freshman has served as the Nighthawks’ closer through the 2018 season. Morrison has made 23 appearances and garnered 9 saves while boasting a 2.14 ERA and 2-1 record. Over Morrison’s 33.2 innings pitched, he has struck out 34 batters and opponents are hitting a miniscule .134.
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Generals Release 2018 Baseball Camp Dates
Waynesboro, Virginia
The Waynesboro Generals are excited to announce the dates for their revamped Summer Baseball Camps. The Generals aspire to provide Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County with premier instruction and exposure to college baseball coaches and players at an affordable cost. Instruction will be provided by:
Head Coach: John Jeanes (Chipola College)
Assistant Coaches: Mike Correa (Faulkner University), Tucker Willard (Faulkner University) & Hunter Hubbard (East Georgia State College)
Waynesboro Generals Players
Guest Speaker: Ron Mentus (RLM Athletics)
All campers will receive a Generals T-Shirt and a complimentary gift from our Camp Sponsor and those that sign-up for both Session 1 & 2 will receive a $10 discount on their registration. Please make checks payable to Waynesboro Amateur Athletics and mail to 3144 Village Drive, Waynesboro, VA 22980 enclosed with registration form.
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Session 1 – Fundamentals
July 17 – 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 6 – 11
Cost: $60
Session 2 – Advanced Fundamentals
July 24 – 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 6 – 11
Cost: $60
Session 3 – Rising Stars Camp
June 25 – 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 12 – 14
Cost: $100
Limited to 33 participants
(12 Infielders, 9 Outfielders,
6 Catchers & 6 Pitchers)
Session 4 – Elite Camp
July 9 – 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 15 – 18
Cost: $150
Limited to 22 participants
(8 Infielders, 6 Outfielders,
4 Catchers & 4 Pitchers)
Pair of ACC Foes to Join as Generals
Waynesboro, Virginia
Two ACC foes will be joining forces for the Waynesboro Generals this summer. Outfielder Darion Jacoby of Virginia Tech and first-basemen Connor Allen of Miami will be key contributors on the Waynesboro Generals 2018 roster.
Darion Jacoby – Outfielder
A native of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the 5’11 185-pound freshman has seen lots of valuable time for the Hokies during his freshman campaign. Jacoby, the 3rd ranked outfielder and 19th ranked recruit from the state of Pennsylvania’s Class of 2017, according the Perfect Game made his way to Blacksburg following a decorated high school career. Currently, Jacoby boasts a .265 average with 1 double, 3 RBI’s and 3 stolen bases over 17 starts this spring.
Connor Allen – First-Basemen
A native of Merritt Island, Florida, the 6’4 210-pound freshman made his way to the Hurricanes following a decorated prep career. Allen was ranked the 312th best freshman in Perfect Game’s annual top-400 freshman rankings after batting .458 with 3 home runs, 30 RBI’s and 14 stolen bases, leading to All-Cape Coast Conference recognition.
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Two Golden Grizzlies to Lead Generals
Waynesboro, Virginia
Two members of the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies baseball team will be looking to follow in the footsteps of former Golden Grizzly and 2016 Valley Baseball League MPV, Zach Sterry. The Waynesboro Generals are pleased to introduce right-handed pitcher, Nick Parr, and infielder, Tyler Trovinger, to the 2018 Waynesboro Generals roster.
Nick Parr – Right-Handed Pitcher
A native of Powell, Ohio, the 6’3 220-pound junior has been a staple in the Golden Grizzlies’ rotation throughout his career. Currently, Parr sits with a 5.01 ERA as he has 38 strikeouts and an opponent’s batting average of .283 over 41.1 innings pitched. Parr also completed a successful summer in 2017 with the Green Bay Bullfrogs of the Northwoods League, where he struck out 46 batters over 42.2 innings pitched.
Tyler Trovinger – Infielder
A native of Norton Shores, Michigan, the 6’1 200-pound sophomore was a 2017 All-Horizon League freshman team selection as he was the everyday shortstop for the Golden Grizzlies. Currently, Trovinger sits at a .284 batting average with 5 doubles, 3 home runs and 13 RBI’s. Trovinger also spent the 2017 summer with the Muskegon Clippers of the Great Lakes League where he finished with a .241 average, 6 doubles, 4 home runs and 15 RBI’s to complete the summer.
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Aggies Continue to Ride Back to Waynesboro
Waynesboro, Virginia
Two New Mexico State Aggies will follow the steps of many of their past and present teammates as they ride into Waynesboro this summer. The Generals are excited to welcome infielder Bruno Teramoto and left-handed pitcher Andrew Edwards.
Bruno Teramoto – Infielder
A native of Indiaiatuba, San Paulo, Brazil, the 5’10 180-pound junior makes his way to Las Cruces, New Mexico as way of Glendale Community College. Teramoto was a unanimous first-team all-conference and gold glove winner during his sophomore campaign as he helped lead Glendale CC to a 33-10 record and 16-4 mark in conference play. Teramoto posted a .377 batting average with 13 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs, 16 stolen bases, along with 25 runs scored and 42 RBI’s. Teramoto currently yields a .296 batting average with 6 RBI’s, 2 doubles and 1 triple early into his New Mexico State campaign.
Andrew Edwards – Left-Handed Pitcher
A native of Tucson, Arizona, the 6-2 220-pound junior came New Mexico State as way of Central Arizona College. During his two seasons at Central Arizona, Edwards made 31 appearances over 73.1 innings pitched. During the 2016 campaign, he posted a 5-1 record with 1 save, allowing 53 hits and striking out 57 batters. During his 2017 campaign, he recorded 2 saves with 28 strikeouts. Edwards has logged 9.0 innings and 8 strikeouts early into his New Mexico State career.
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Two Houston Arms to Bolster Generals Staff
Waynesboro, Virginia
Two members of the University of Houston Cougar’s pitching staff will be making their way to Waynesboro, Virginia this summer. Left-handed pitcher/oufielder Tyler Bielamowicz and right-handed pitcher Hunter Edwards will look to play key roles in an exciting 2018 Generals roster.
Tyler Bielamowicz – Left-Handed Pitcher/Outfielder
A native of Cypress, Texas, the 6’1 193-pound sophomore was a key contributor for the Cougars during his freshman season, earning himself a spot on the 2017 American Championship All-Tournament Team. Bielamowicz started in left field late in the year where he finished with a .267 batting average, 16 RBI’s, 17 runs and 15 walks. Along with manning the left field position, Bielamowicz made 5 appearances out of the bullpen, finishing with a 5.06 ERA and 5 strikeouts in 5.1 innings. Following his successful freshman campaign, Bielamowicz went on to be named a North All-Star in the New England Collegiate Baseball League after finishing with a .304 batting average, 6 doubles, 4 home runs and 14 RBI’s.
Hunter Edwards – Right-Handed Pitcher
A native of Cypress, Texas, the 6’1 205-pound redshirt-freshman did not appear in any games for the Cougars in 2017 as he took a redshirt season. Currently during the 2018 season, Edwards boasts a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA, giving up 2 hits and striking out 4 over 7.1 innings pitched. Following his 2017 season, Edwards joined Bielamowicz in the New England Collegiate Baseball League where he finished with a 3-3 record, 4.03 ERA, 3 saves and 27 strikeouts in 22.1 innings pitched and 13 appearances from the bullpen.
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