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The following players have commited to the Saints for the 2009 Summer Season;

Vince Ratto - Brewton Parker College  (OF)

Colt Johnson - Catawba College (OF) 

Chase Curtis - Seminole Community College (OF)

Spencer Cornelia - Catawba College (OF) 

Corey Luckie - University of Montevello (OF) 

Joey Kampfer - Flagler College (OF)

Dagmar Pena - University of Tampa (OF) 

Travis Coverston - Flagler College   (IF)

Andy Revell - University of Montevello (IF) 

Taylor Mathis - Flagler College (IF) 

Mike Lane - St. Johns River Community College (IF)

Jamie Moore - St. Johns River Community College (IF)

Jonathan Rossi - Thomas University (IF)

Taylor Naughton - Jacksonville University (IF)

Blake Sanders - Brewton Parker College (IF) 

Robert Strecker - Thomas University (RHP)

Tyson Smith - Valdosta State University (RHP)

Adam Jaudon - Flagler College (RHP)

Luke Pritchett - Campbell University (RHP) 

Sean Medlin - Thomas University (RHP)

Steffan Segui - Mars Hill College (RHP) 

Shane McIntyre - Santa Fe Community College (RHP)

Jonathan Gaines - Flagler College (RHP)

Anthony Bain - Catawba College (LHP)

Jarred Carter - Daytona Beach Community College (LHP)

Weston Neutzi - St. Johns River Community College (RHP)

Josh Murray -  Western Connecticut State University (RHP)

Michael Trombino - Catawba College (RHP)

Kai Huff - St. Johns River Community College (RHP) 

Greg Koehler - University of North Florida (RHP)

Kristopher Castellanos - Florida State University (LHP)

Skyler Sopotnick - Hillsborough Community College (RHP) 

Robert Willis - Thomas University (C) 

Travis Flannagan - Thomas University (C)

 Joe Castellanos - Stetson University (C)

Daniel Jarrell - Uncommitted (C) 

For further information on Saints Summer Collegiate Baseball, contact Head Coach Roger Strecker at (571) 338-4683 or e-mail at rogerstrecker@sjrcc.edu. 

The Saints closed out the 2008 summer season by going 1-2 in the Great South League (GSL) Playoffs in Tallahassee, Florida.

On Friday, July 25, 2008 the Saints opened against the Thomasville Bombers with the Saints defeating the Bombers 4-3.  Andrew Dismukes picked up the win for the Saints.

On Saturday, the Saints faced the Florida Legends in game one and lost 4-1 as the Saints gave up three unearned runs on 6 errors in the field.

In game two, the Saints were defeated by the Bombers 5-2 with the Bombers advancing to the Semi-Finals of the GSL Playoffs.

Congratulations to the Florida Legends for winning the GSL Southern Division by defeating the Thomasville Bombers on Sunday. 

The Saints split a DH in Thomasville, GA last night losing game 1 to the talented Florida Legends 2-1, and the Saints bounced back to defeat the Thomasville Bombers 11-6.  Game 1 starting pitcher Shane McIntyre picked up the loss in a tough game of questionable calls at the plate. 

In game 2, home runs by Joey Rivera and Mike Lane sparked the Saints offense behind 5 solid innings of pitching by Rob Strecker (2-1-1).

Stats and a detailed recap will be forthcoming.

SAINTS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON VS. THOMASVILLE BOMBERS

The Saints close out the 2008 regular season at home vs. the Thomasville Bombers at 6:30 PM at Sandalwood High School.  Come out and support the Saints as they prepare to travel to Tallahassee on Friday to bein a double elimatation tournament. 

Go Saints!

GREAT SOUTH TOURNAMENT

TCC EAGLES FIELD, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

    FRIDAY JULY 25TH AND SATURDAY JULY 26TH  

FRIDAY 

10:00am      GM 1   THOMASVILLE (4) VS     ST. AUGUSTINE (5)   W 4-3

1:00pm        GM 2   E. ALABAMA (2)    VS     GA. STARS (3)

4:00pm       GM 3   FL. LEGENDS (1)     VS     W-GM 1 Saints  L 4-1

7:00pm       GM 4   L-GM 1                    VS     L-GM 2

SATURDAY

10:00am     GM 5   W-GM 2    VS     W-GM 3

1:00pm       GM 6   L-GM 3 Bombers     VS     W-GM 4  Saints  L 5-2 

4:00pm      GM 7   L-GM 5     VS     W-GM 6

7:00pm      GM 8   W-GM 5    VS     W-GM 7

SUNDAY

12:00pm      GM 9   If undefeated team loses Game 8     

The Saints headed to Conyers, Georgia for a three game set against the Mentium Athletics.

Sophomore Carrick Tuck (1-0) from Santa Fe Community College pitched 5 quality innings scattering 2 hits, 1 run, 3 walks and 5 strikeouts.  Sophomore Tim Griffin came on in releif and allowed 1 run on 2 hits, 1 walk and struck out 3.  Sophomore Rob Strecker closed out the eighth and ninth innings scattering 2 hits, no runs, no walks and 3 strikeouts to pick up his first save.  On Offense, Freshman Jamie Moore was 2-5, with 2 RBI's and 1 run scored to lead the Saints offense.  Freshman Vince Ratto, Shane McIntyre each had an RBI a piece.  Final score was 5-2.

In game 2, the Saints bats were quiet as the Mentium Athletics defeated the Saints 3-0.  Sophomore Jonathan Gaines (0-1) took the loss for the Saints.

 In game 3, the Saints were led by solid defense and pitching as Sophomore Matt McCracken (1-1) picked up his first win of the summer going five innings, giving up 3 hits and striking out 4.  Freshman Shane McIntyre came in releif to shut down the Athletics in the 6th and 7th innings as the Saints defeat the Athletics 8-4.

The St. Augustine Saints will play their first game of the season in Tallahassee, Fl against the Florida Legends on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 6:00PM.  Report time is 5:00PM at Tallahassee Community College. 

Jacksonville/St. Augustine area players should meet at the Walmart parking lot on San Jose (Mandarin) at 1:30 pm.  All players should wear their grey paints, temporary red shirts with numbers will be given out before the game.

For our fans that will not be able to attend the game, you can listen to the game live!  Please go to www.flalegends.com and click on the TEAMLINE button on the left hand side.

Thank you in advance to the Florida Legends for providing hamburgers and drinks to our coaches and players after the game.

June 26, 2009  Jacksonville, Florida

The St. Augustine Saints improved to 10-5 this weekend by defeating the Thomasville Bombers at home taking three games of the set.

More to come.

July 23, 2009  St. Augustine, Florida

The St. Augustine Saints 15-10 (13-9 Conference) defeated the World of Baseball Angels 8-3 as Greg Koehler (University of North Florida) picked up the win for the Saints going 5 strong innings allowing no runs.

The Saints travel to Gainesville on Friday in a conference double header against the North Florida Stars at 4:00 PM as the Saints close out conference play for the 2009 summer season.

On Sunday July 26, the Saints travel to Thomasville, Georgia to take on the Thomasville Bombers in a non-conference game at 4:00 PM to close out the regular season.