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NCCAA Regional Champions 2005, 2007, 2008
NCCAA National Tournament 2007, 2008
December 1st, 2008
Men's Baseball Signs Georgia Native to Pitch for Eagles
CINCINNATI, OH - Head Coach Mark Norton is please to announce the addition of Michael "Neil" Rollins to the men's baseball program. Rollins comes to CCU from Snellville, Georgia where he was a standout pitcher before undergoing tommy john surgery just a year ago. This past season proved to be a succesful comeback year for Rollins as he became the work horse of the Conyers Miracle baseball team of the Great South League. Rollins played an instrumental role in the Miracle's run to the North Division Championship this past season.
"Neil will give us more depth on the mound and bring stability to the pitching staff," said Coach Norton. "We expect him to make a big contribution this season and give us plenty of innings moving forward."
November 19th, 2008
Men's Baseball Signs Standout Catcher from South Dakota
CINCINNATI, OH - Head baseball coach Mark Norton is please to announce the addition of Jerad Stone to the men's baseball program. As a senior, Stone threw out 55% of would be base stealers while giving up one passed ball during the entire season. Offensively he scored 13 runs, 9 rbi's, and 4 stolen bases as a senior.
"Jerad will be a pivotal piece of the puzzle as we look to build our program," said head Coach Mark Norton. "He will give us staibility behind the plate and keep baserunners in check with his stong arm."
July 9th, 2008
Mark Norton Named Head Coach of Men's Baseball Program
CINCINNATI, OH - CCU Director of Athletics Jeremy Jones is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark Norton as the new head coach of CCU baseball. Norton comes to CCU after helping lead Southeastern Christian University to three straight NCCAA National Championships. Norton also has helped several SEU players get drafted or signed by professional baseball teams during his tenure. Norton played collegiately at Nyack College in New York where he was a standout relief pitcher.
"We are excited about the addition of Coach Norton to our athletic department," said Jeremy Jones. "Mark will take our baseball program to new heights as we prepare to usher in the NAIA era of baseball at CCU."
CCU looks to build momentum off of back to back Mid-East Region titles in 2007 and 2008. CCU finished 4th in the nation at the 2008 NCCAA National Tournament.
May 10th, 2008
CCU Baseball Finishes the Season 4th in the Nation
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CINCINNATI, OH - The Golden Eagles returned home from the NCCAA National Championship in Lakeland, Florida as the 4th best team in the nation. After winning back to back Mid-East Region Championships, the Eagles won one out of three games to claim 4th place. CCU finishes the season with a 12-3 record against NCAAA Division II competition.
Several CCU players had standout performances at the NCCAA Tournament. Jake Santel finished the tournament 5 for 9 with four doubles. Tyler Leland went 4 for 9 with a home run and 5 RBI's. David Diener was 3 for 6 with a home run and 2 RBI's. Justin Bilyeu finished 4 for 7 with 2 RBI's. Rene Disotaur pitched 7 innings and struck out 7 batters on his way to a win.
CCU senior captain Justin Bilyeu was selected as a 1st Team NCCAA All-American honoree for his spectacular season. Senior pitcher Rene Disotaur also received NCCAA All-American honors as he was selected Honorable Mention. Bilyeu and Disotaur have been building blocks of the baseball program over the past four years and will graduate in May.