GVSU's Anderson, Schepel, and Zambron Named to the 2012 NCBWA Division II Preseason All-America Teams
Bridgeport, Conn. -- The 2012 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Division II Preseason All-America and All-Region Teams have been announced and included three Grand Valley State University players. Senior outfielder Steve Anderson (Northville, Mich. ) was named a First Team Preseason All-American, senior starting pitcher Kyle Schepel (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian) was chosen as a Second Team Preseason All-American, and junior Brad Zambrom (Waterford, Mich./Brother Rice) earned honorable mention honors as a relief pitcher.
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2012 NCBWA DIVISION II PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAMS |
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FIRST TEAM |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Don Sandifer |
jr. |
Francis Marion |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Ryan Thompson |
sr. |
Franklin Pierce |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Corey Witkowski |
sr. |
Barry |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Chris Zbin |
sr. |
Southern Connecticut State |
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Relief Pitcher: |
Braxton Lewis |
sr. |
UNC Pembroke |
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Catcher: |
Ryan McChesney |
sr. |
Florida Tech |
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First Baseman: |
Nathan Minnich |
sr. |
Shepherd |
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Second Baseman: |
Josh Dawson |
sr. |
Cameron |
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Third Baseman: |
Bryan Lippincott |
sr. |
Concordia (Minn.) |
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Shortstop: |
K.C. Clabough |
sr. |
Florida Tech |
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Outfielder: |
Steve Anderson |
sr. |
Grand Valley State |
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Outfielder: |
Mike Bisenius |
sr. |
Wayne State (Neb.) |
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Outfielder: |
Dodson McPherson |
sr. |
Wingate |
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Utility Player: |
Nick Aranas |
sr. |
USC Aiken |
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SECOND TEAM |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Gabriel Asakura |
sr. |
Cal State Los Angeles |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Garrett Cole |
sr. |
UMass Lowell |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Kirk Jewasko |
sr. |
Incarnate Word |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Kyle Schepel |
sr. |
Grand Valley State |
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Relief Pitcher: |
Josh Pond |
sr. |
Cal State San Bernardino |
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Catcher: |
Brad Shankle |
sr. |
Southeastern Oklahoma |
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First Baseman: |
Adam Shank |
sr. |
St. Edward’s |
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Second Baseman: (Tie) |
Zac Blair |
jr. |
Mercyhurst |
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Second Baseman: (Tie) |
Matt Kuchenbecker |
sr. |
Minnesota State |
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Third Baseman: |
Shane Houck |
sr. |
Kutztown |
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Shortstop: |
Mike August |
sr. |
Millersville. |
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Outfielder: |
Alexi Colon |
sr. |
Tusculum |
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Outfielder: |
Buddy Sosnoskie |
sr. |
Francis Marion |
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Outfielder: |
Danny Susdorf |
jr. |
UC San Diego |
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Utility Player: |
Michael White |
sr. |
Stonehill |
HONORABLE MENTION: Starting Pitcher: Eric Aschley, sr., Mercyhurst; Brandon Faulkner, sr., Emporia State; Zack Gronek, sr., Missouri S&T; Scott Lieser, jr., St. Cloud State; Kirk Lind, sr., Western Oregon; Mike McMonagle, sr., Millersville; Kodey Simon, sr., Winona State; Nolan Snell, jr., Colorado Mesa. Relief Pitcher: Ryan Oglesby, so., Slippery Rock; Brad Zambron, jr., Grand Valley State. Catcher: Josh Caffrey, sr., Missouri S&T; Mike Godwin, sr., Wilmington (Dela.); John Roberts, sr., Armstrong Atlantic; Jenzen Torres, sr., Cal Poly Pomona. First Baseman: Tyson Littlewood, sr., Dixie State; Ryan Porter, sr., Regis; Brian Yeung, R-jr., Wingate. Second Baseman: Eric Deese, sr., Alabama-Huntsville; Austin Dubberly, jr., Montevallo; Dan Hennigan, sr., Franklin Pierce. Third Baseman: Kendall Boone, sr., West Texas A&M; Chris Dula, so., Catawba. Shortstop: Michael Bueker, sr., Mars Hill; Cam Kneeland, sr., UMass Lowell; Brett Schwartz, sr., Central Missouri. Outfielder: Madison Beaird, jr., Arkansas Tech; Jared DeCastro, jr., Cal State Monterey Bay; Blake Gentry, sr., Southeastern Oklahoma; Troy Handza, sr., California (Pa.); Andrew Jones, sr., Tampa; Josh Logan, sr., Seton Hill; Elisha McDaniel, so., Benedict; Jeff Popick, sr., Colorado Mesa. Utility Player: Blake Amaral, sr., Hawaii Pacific; Damon Elder, sr., Tampa; Kyle Petty, jr., California (Pa.); Joe Vaskas, sr., Emporia State.
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2012 NCBWA DIVISION II PRESEASON ALL-MIDWEST REGION |
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First Team |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Ryan Garman |
sr. |
Grand Valley State |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Zack Gronek |
sr. |
Missouri S&T |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Kyle Schepel |
sr. |
Grand Valley State |
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Relief Pitcher: |
Brad Zambron |
jr. |
Grand Valley State |
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Catcher: |
Josh Caffey |
sr. |
Missouri S&T |
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First Baseman: |
Ryan Porter |
sr. |
Rockhurst |
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Second Baseman: |
Scott Lawley |
sr. |
Indianapolis |
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Third Baseman: |
Tyler Gray |
so. |
Ashland |
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Shortstop: |
Brad Vance |
sr. |
Southern Indiana |
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Outfielder: |
Steve Anderson |
sr. |
Grand Valley State |
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Outfielder: |
Mike Bolling |
sr. |
Lewis |
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Outfielder: |
Emilio Villanueva |
so. |
Drury |
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Utility Player: |
Chris Saroff |
sr. |
Indianapolis |
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Second Team |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Carson Beauchaine |
jr. |
Saginaw Valley |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Aaron Hilt |
sr. |
Ashland |
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Starting Pitcher: |
Josh Wedesky |
sr. |
Wayne State (Mich.) |
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Relief Pitcher: |
Brian Thompson |
sr. |
Quincy |
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Catcher: |
Dylan Mooney |
sr. |
Southern Indiana |
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First Baseman: |
Pat Curtin |
sr. |
Tiffin |
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Second Baseman: |
Andrew Ciennik |
sr. |
Wayne State |
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Third Baseman: |
Brian Robinson |
sr. |
Grand Valley State |
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Shortstop: |
Caleb Cole |
so. |
Drury |
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Outfielder: |
Kyle Vesey |
sr. |
Wayne State (Mich.) |
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Outfielder: |
Lee-Voth Gaeddert |
sr. |
Missouri S&T |
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Outfielder: |
Jordan White |
sr. |
Kentucky Wesleyan |
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Utility Player: |
Brett Cisper |
so. |
Northern Kentucky |
