Since joining the college in 2011, Coach Ryan Beckman has found great fortune with moving his players on to playing at four year schools. When asked about his success he responded, "It is something I take a lot of pride in. When a player does what he is supposed to do in the classroom, works hard on the field, is a solid member of the community, is willing to make the sacrifice to be a student/athlete, and plays for SPC, he has a strong possibility of finding a home somewhere else. We have been very fortunate over the years." Over the previous four years, 38 players have continued their careers. Some went on to become professional baseball players and others attended a four year school.
Baseball Athletes Continued Careers
16 went to: Division 1 programs
15 went to: NCAA Division 2 and NAIA programs
7 went to: Professional Baseball
The 2014-2015 graduating class is no different. Coach Beckman explained, "This year we had five guys move on to division 1 programs and another two who had better scholarship opportunities at the division 2 level. We still have a few more players we are looking to place, but to have this many in place prior to the draft is special." Below is the list of players moving on:
Tyler Shambora – University of Virginia (ACC)
Tommy Amburgey – High Point University (Big South)
Duke Stunkel – University of South Florida (American)
Jordan Doyle – Flagler College(Peach Belt)
Mike Mann – Saint Leo University (Sunshine State)
Alex Demchak – Florida International University (Conference USA)
Marcus Guzman – Southeastern University (Sun)
Cornelius Copeland – Jackson State (SWAC)