2015 Alabama State Hornets baseball team

The 2015 Alabama State Hornets baseball team represented Alabama State University during the 2015 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Hornets played their home games at the Wheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They were led by head coach Mervyl Melendez, in his fourth season at Alabama State.

2015 Alabama State Hornets baseball
ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference
2015 record13–8 (7–2 SWAC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Jose Vasquez (4th season)
  • Drew Clark (4th season)
Home stadiumWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex
2015 Southwestern Athletic Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T PCT  W L T PCT
East
Alabama State  x 1860 .750  30170 .638
Alabama A&M   1680 .667  25260 .490
Jackson State   1590 .625  30220 .577
Alcorn State   8170 .320  15380 .283
Mississippi Valley State*   4200 .167  7361 .170
West
Arkansas–Pine Bluff  x 1660 .727  24160 .600
Texas Southern   1670 .696  26160 .619
Southern*   1380 .619  17220 .436
Grambling State   7180 .280  9340 .209
Prairie View A&M   5190 .208  15340 .306
Tournament champion
As of May 7, 2015[1]; Rankings from Collegiate Baseball
*Ineligible for postseason play due to APR penalties

Previous Season

In 2014, the Hornets finished the season as champions of the SWAC's East division with a record of 37–20, 21–3 in conference play. They qualified for the 2014 Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament, and were eliminated in the finals. They failed to qualify for the 2014 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.

Personnel

Roster

2015 Alabama State Hornets roster[2]
 

Pitchers

  • 4 - Joseph Camacho - Junior
  • 5 - Hunter McIntosh - Junior
  • 6 - Michael Tellado - Junior
  • 7 - Mike Estevez - Senior
  • 12 - Ivanniel Vazquez - Freshman
  • 13 - Brandon Capels - Sophomore
  • 16 - Tyler Bender - Junior
  • 17 - Patrick Coffin - Sophomore
  • 18 - Logan Dyer - Senior
  • 22 - Armando Ruiz - Senior
  • 23 - Julio Valdez - Junior
  • 29 - Edgardo Rivera - Junior
  • 30 - Charles Taylor - Junior
  • 34 - Tyler Howe - Sophomore
  • 36 - Jorge Pantoja - Junior
  • 37 - Mike Montgomery - Senior
  • 41 - T.J. Renda - Senior
  • 43 - Darren Kelly - Freshman
 

Catchers

  • 19 - Chris Biocic - Sophomore
  • 35 - Manny Rodriguez - Senior
  • 38 - Hunter Allen - Freshman

Infielders

  • 1 - PJ Biocic - Senior
  • 2 - Kevin Olmeda - Sophomore
  • 10 - Einar Muniz - Senior
  • 11 - Yamil Pagan - Freshman
  • 25 - Ray Hernandez - Freshman
  • 26 - Ruben Garcia - Freshman
  • 28 - Julian Shields - Junior
  • 33 - PJ Harris - Freshman
  • 40 - Derron Simmons - Senior
 

Outfielders

  • 8 - Joseph Estrada - Freshman
  • 9 - Marcus Swint - Senior
  • 14 - Waldyvan Estrada - Senior
  • 15 - Cesar Rivera - Senior
  • 20 - Ryan Thompson - Junior
  • 28 - Sebastian Rivera - Freshman
  • 31 - Dillon Cooper - Junior
  • 42 - Chase Waters - Sophomore
  • 44 - Hunter Phillips - Freshman
 

Coaching Staff

NamePositionSeasons at
Alabama State
Alma Mater
Mervyl MelendezHead Coach4Bethune-Cookman University (1996)
Jose VasquezAssociate Head Coach4Bethune-Cookman University (2003)
Drew ClarkAssistant Coach4Bethune-Cookman University (2009)

Schedule

Legend
 Alabama State win
 Alabama State loss
 Postponement
BoldAlabama State team member
2015 Alabama State Hornets Baseball Game Log
Regular Season
Post-Season

All rankings from Collegiate Baseball.

References

  1. "League Summary". Southwestern Athletic Conference. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  2. "Official Baseball Roster". Alabama State Hornets. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
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