Vanaman and Flanagan Named to the ABCA Division III All American Team 05/30/07---Daniel Vanaman and Robert Flanagan have been honored by the ABCA as Division III All Americans. This marks the first time a Rhodes Baseball player has been honored with this award since its inception 32 years ago...more
Seven Players Receive All South Region Honors 05/29/07---The honors keep piling in for the Rhodes Baseball team as seven members of this year's team were named to the All South Region team. Junior Pitcher Robert Flanagan and Junior First Baseman Daniel Vanaman were selected to the first team. Catch Matt Beesley, Outfielder Richard Hurd and Outfielder Mason Mosby were selected the second team while Pitcher Andy Holt and Shortstop JR Bizzell were selected as honorable mention recipients...
Eight Players Named SCAC All Conference 05/23/07---For the second consecutive year, Junior Pitcher Robert Flanagan was named SCAC Pitcher of the Year, he was also named First Team All SCAC. Other members named First Team All SCAC include Junior first baseman Daniel Vanaman, who led the conference in hitting for the second consecutive season with a .422 average. Vanaman has been named 1st Team All SCAC for the third consecutive year. Junior catcher Matt Beesley, outfielder Richard Hurd and shortstop J.R. Bizzell were also selected First Team All SCAC along with Junior Pitcher Chris Catalanotto, Pitcher Andy Holt, and Outfielder Mason Mosby. The Lynx finished the year 36-10 (14-2 SCAC), setting a school record for wins in a season...
Hurd Selected as Team MVP 05/23/07---Richard Hurd, a Junior Outfielder from Atlanta, GA was selected as the team MVP for the Rhodes Baseball team this season. Hurd, a two time 1st team All SCAC selection, hit .404 on the season driving in 59 runs while scoring 60 runs. He led the Lynx with 6 home runs. During the season Hurd was named the National Player of the Week and SCAC player of the week...
Richard Hurd Honored by Co-SIDA 05/22/07---Junior Outfielder Richard Hurd has been chosen to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District baseball for his efforts in the classroom and on the baseball field. Hurd was selected to the District 4 College Division 1st team by the College Sports Information Directors of Amercia. Hurd currently holds a 3.86 GPA and is a Spanish major at Rhodes...
Richard Hurd and J.R. Bizzell make All-Tournament Team 05/2/07---Junior Richard Hurd and Sophomore J.R. Bizzell have been named to the 2007 SCAC All-Tournament baseball team. During the tournament Hurd hit .444 (4-9) with a double, 2 RBI's, 2 runs scored and stole 2 bases. Bizzell led the tournament in hitting with a .643 average (9-14), with a triple, 4 RBI's, 3 runs scored and a stolen base. The Lynx went 1-2 in the conference tournament defeating Southwestern 8-6 in the first round before falling to eventually conference champion Austin College 10-8 and then lost to Millsaps 11-1 in an elimination game.
Rhodes to play Southwestern in 1st round of SCAC Championship 04/23/07---The Rhodes Baseball team will take on Southwestern University in the first round of the SCAC baseball championship in Georgetown, TX at 1:00 on Friday.
Rhodes knocks off Trinity, advances to SCAC finals 04/22/07---Lynx baseball took 2 of 3 games from Trinity University this weekend at USA Stadium in Millington, TN. Rhodes started the weekend with a 15-4 route behind junior Robert Flanagan, who pitched a complete game, allowing 4 earned runs off 9 hits. On Saturday, the Tigers' ace, Evan Bronson threw a 3-hit shutout to force game three this afternoon. Rhodes drew first blood with a 3-run third, and that was all Chris Catalanotto needed, who allowed only 4 hits and none through the first three innings. Rhodes piled up 12 hits on the Tiger pitching staff, which relied on its bullpen after 2 and a third innings. Rhodes advances to the SCAC finals in Georgetown, TX next weekend. Southwestern University earned a spot, also, this weekend and will host Rhodes, Austin College and Millsaps College.
Lynx Split Double Header with #3 Emory 04/15/07---The Rhodes Baseball team split today's double header with #3 Emory University. The Lynx dropped the first game 14-3 and won the second game 8-3. Junior Robert Flanagan picked up his first loss of the season in the first game, he is now 10-1 on the year. Sophomore Andy Holt picked up his 9th victory of the year in the second game, going 8 innings and striking out 8. Holt is now 9-2. Junior Matt Beesley led the Lynx offense going 3-3 with 2 2Bs, 2 RBI's, 2 runs and a hit by pitch. Senior Daniel Killary had 2 RBI's. The Lynx finish their regular season with a record of 33-7. Junior Richard Hurd has his streak of reaching base safely snapped in the first game at 38 games. Hurd has reached base by means of a hit, walk, or hit by pitch in 39 of the Lynx 40 games. The Lynx will open the first round of the conference tournament this Friday at USA Stadium in Millington, TN against Trinity University.
Rhodes Defeats #10 Washington University 04/14/07---The Rhodes Baseball team defeated the #10 team in the country, Washington University (MO) 8-3 this afternoon at USA stadium. Junior Chris Catalanotto picked up the victory for the Lynx, going 7 strong innings, giving up 2 unearned runs. Catalanotto is now 5-1 on the year. The Lynx bats were led by Junior Richard Hurd who was 2-3 with 2B, HBP, and 2 RBI's. Sophomore J.R. Bizzell was 2-5 with a 2B and 2 runs scored. With the victory, the Lynx improve their record to 32-6. The Lynx will square off with #3 Emory University in a double header tomorrow at 11:00 at USA Stadium in Millington, TN.
Rhodes Ranked 30th in Country 04/11/07---The Rhodes Baseball team has been ranked 30th in country, 6th in South region in the newest ABCA poll. This is the first time that Rhodes has every been ranked nationally. They are currently 31-6, enjoying the best season in school history. The Lynx will be in action once again this weekend against #3 Emory University and #10 Washington University (MO). All the games will be played at USA Stadium in Millington, TN. The Lynx will face Wash U at 12:00 and Emory at 7:00 on Saturday, before facing off with Emory again at 1:00 on Sunday.
Richard Hurd named Division III National Co-Hitter of the Week 04/05/07---The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association named Richard Hurd the Co-Hitter of the Week for games played from March 26th to April 1st. Highlighted by two multi home run games, Hurd, on the week went 13 for 24 (.542), belting 5 home runs, driving in 16 runs, and slugging an incredible 1.208. For the season, Hurd leads the SCAC in batting average (.450), runs (48), hits (58) and total bases (93). Behind this great effort the Lynx went 5-0 on the week, including a 4 game sweep of SCAC East opponent, Centre College.
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Hurd and Catalanotto earn SCAC Player of the Week honors 04/04/07---Junior outfielder Richard Hurd and Junior pitcher Chris Catalanotto have been named SCAC players of the week for games played from March 26th to April 1st. On the week Hurd hit .542 (13 for 24) with 5 home runs, a double, three walks, 10 runs scored, and 16 RBIs. On the mound, Chris Catalanotto was 1-0 on the week, picking up a complete game 12-1 victory over SCAC opponent, Centre College. Catalanotto kept Centre hitters off balance, scattering only 5 hits, with no walks and 11 strikeouts.
Lynx defeat CBU, Reach 30 Win Plateau 04/03/07---The Rhodes baseball team defeated Christian Brothers University this afternoon 7-6. Robert Flanagan picked up the victory after relieving starter Kevin McAlpine. Flanagan is now 10-0. Charles Simmons pitched the 8th and 9th to pick up the save, his 7th. Senior Daniel Killary was 2-2 on the day with a double and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Brett Miller was 2-4 with an RBI. With the victory, the Lynx improved to 30-4. This is the first time any Rhodes baseball team has reached the 30 win plateau. The Lynx will return to action next Monday night at Lagrange.
Lynx Sweep Series from Centre College, Clinch Eastern Division Title 04/01/07---The Rhodes baseball team defeated Centre College this afternoon 12-1 in Danville, KY. Junior Chris Catalanotto picked up the victory, throwing a complete game, giving up one earned run and striking out 11. Catalanotto is now 4-1 on the season. The Lynx bats remained hot all weekend, scoring 48 runs in the four games. The Lynx were led by Juniors Richard Hurd, Daniel Vanaman, and Sophomore Mason Mosby. On the weekend Hurd was 9-18, with 10 RBIs, 2B, 3 HRs, and 7 runs scored. Vanaman was 7-17, with 6 RBIs, 3B, HR, and 7 runs scored. Mosby was 9-15, with 9 RBIs, 2B, 2 HRs, and 8 runs scored. Sophomore Brett Miller hit his first career homerun in the 3rd game of the series. The Lynx are now 29-4, which sets a new school record for single season wins. The Lynx also clinched the eastern division title with the victory. Rhodes will return to action Tuesday at 3:00 at Christian Brothers University.
Lynx Defeat Rust College 17-7 03/28/07---The Rhodes baseball team defeated Rust College this afternoon 17-7 at Bearcat Field. Senior Robby Piper picked up the victory. Piper is now 1-1 on the year. The Lynx offense was powered by Junior Richard Hurd who had 2 homeruns and Junior Daniel Vanaman who had a homerun and a double. The Lynx will travel to Danville, KY this weekend to take on Centre College in their final conference weekend of the year.
Lynx Win 2 for Series Split 03/25/07---Robert Flanagan threw a 3-hit shutout over 7 innings to improve to 8-0 on the season as the Lynx won game one of today's twin bill, 5-0. Game two belonged to the offense. Rhodes piled up 20 hits over 6 innings to win 19-6 and force a weekend split. Matt Beelsey and Mason Mosby each homered as the Lynx posed runs in each frame of game two. Freshman middle infielders Brooks Royer and Andy Boucher combined for 7 hits and 4 RBIs on the day. Rhodes improves to 24-4 (10-2 SCAC) heading into next weekend's four game set at Centre College...
Lynx Drop a Pair to Tigers 03/24/07---Rhodes had its 16 game winning streak snapped at the hands of SCAC rival DePauw University. Andy Holt, now 7-1, picked up his first loss of the season as the Lynx lost game one of today's double header 4-2. DePauw jumped out early in game two with a five run third inning. Chris Cattalanotto was credited with the loss. The conference matchup continues tomorrow at noon at Stauffer Field...
Lynx defeat Illinois Wesleyan 7-5 03/21/07---The Rhodes Baseball team defeated Illinois Wesleyan this afternoon 7-5. Junior Robert Flanagan picked up the victory coming out of the bullpen, pitching 3 innings, giving up 1 hit, and striking out 5. Flanagan is now 8-0 on the year. Sophomore Charles Simmons picked up his 6th save of the year pitching one inning and striking out 1. Sophomore Drew Hubbard was 2-3 with a double and a walk. Junior Matt Beesley hit a 2 run homerun in the 3rd to put the Lynx up 5-2. Juniors Richard Hurd and Daniel Vanaman were both 2-4 on the day. Hurd had 1 RBI, while Vanaman had 2 RBI's and a run scored.
Lynx defeat Elmhurst 7-4 03/18/07---The Rhodes Baseball team has extended their winning streak to 15 games after today's 7-4 victory over Elmhurst College. Junior Chris Catalanotto picked up his third victory of the season, pitching 6 innings, striking out 5, and giving up 1 unearned run. Catalanotto is now 3-0 on the season. At the plate, the Lynx were led by Sophomore J.R. Bizzell who was 1-1 with 3 walks, and a run scored. Junior Daniel Vanaman was 1-2 with a double, 2 runs, and an RBI. Freshman Brooks Royer was 1-3 with 2 RBI's. The Lynx will open a 5 game home stand this Wednesday at 3:00 against Illinois Wesleyan.
Lynx Baseball extends winning streak to 14 games with win over Methodist 03/17/07---The Rhodes Baseball team outscored Methodist College by a score of 6-1 to extend their current winning streak to 14 games. Before last season, when the team equalled the school record for wins, the Lynx had not won more than 13 games in a season since well before the turn of the century. Rhodes' 2007 record stands at 20-2. The Lynx will return home to play Elmhurst tomorrow at 12:00pm.
Baseball team defeats Piedmont 03/16/07---The Lynx defeated the Piedmont Lions by a score of 4-2 behind the strong pitching of Andy Holt who improved to 7-0 on the season. Rhodes improves to 19-2 in 2007 and will face Methodist College at 12:00 pm in Demorest, GA on St. Patrick's Day.
Lynx win 10-0 to complete 2 game sweep of Drew (NJ) 03/14/07---The Lynx picked up win #2 over DrewUniversity with a 10-0 win on Wednesday afternoon. Gordon Chadwick (New Orleans, Fr) pitched five strong innings to pick up the win. Daniel Vanaman (Memphis, Jr) went 4 for 5 and scored 3 runs to lead the Lynx. The baseball team concludes their spring break trip with games against Methodist (NC) and Piedmont (GA) at 1pm and 7pm on Friday.
Lynx Sweep Stormy Petrals 03/11/07---The Rhodes Baseball defeated Oglethorpe University by the score of 10-9. The Lynx swept the four game series putting the Lynx at 16-2 overall on the year. The team will face off against Drew on Tuesday afternoon in Florida...
Lynx Pick Up Two More Wins 03/10/07---The Lynx defeated Oglethorpe University in a double header yesterday in Atlanta. Chris Catalanotto pithced a complete game in the first game as the baseball team won by the score of 8-6. In game two, the Lynx scored 4 runs late to secure the win 8-7...
Lynx improve to 5-0 in SCAC Play 03/09/07---The Lynx defeated Oglethorpe University this evening by the score of 10-7. The Lynx are now perfect in SCAC competition. Andy Holt picked up the win on the mound while the team combined for 17 hits. Rhodes will play Oglethorpe tomorrow in a double header, first game is slated for 2pm...
Lynx improve to 12-2 03/06/07---The Rhodes Baseball team improved their record to 12-2 with this afternoon's victory over Eureka College by a score of 21-3. Freshman Kevin McAlpine picked up his first collegiate victory going 5 innings, striking out 2 and giving up 3 earned runs. Sophomores J.R. Bizzell, Mason Mosby, and Junior Richard Hurd all had great days at the plate. Bizzell was 2-4, with a homerun 5 RBI's, 3 runs and two walks. Mosby was 3-4, with a homerun, 3 RBI's, and scored 3 times. These were Bizzell's and Mosby's first career homeruns. Hurd was 2-3 on the day with a homerun, double, 3 RBI's, 3 runs, and a walk. The Lynx will be traveling to Atlanta this weekend to take on Oglethorpe in a four game set before heading down to Tampa for Spring Break.
Lynx Sweep Player of the Week Honors 03/05/07---Junior 1st baseman Daniel Vanaman and Sophomore pitcher Andy Holt have been named SCAC players of the week for games played between February 26th and March 4th. Vanaman hit .588 (10-17) with 4 doubles, 9 RBI's, 9 runs, and 2 walks, giving him an on base percentage of .667. Holt was 2-0, picking up victories over Christian Brothers University and Sewanee. He pitched 10.1 innings, giving up 1 earned run and striking out 12. Holt had a .87 ERA on the week.
Lynx Sweep Series against Sewanee 03/04/07---The Lynx completed a four game sweep of conference rival Sewanee this afternoon, taking the fourth game 18-4. Junior Chris Catalanotto pickup up the victory going 5 strong innings, giving up no earned runs while striking out 4. The Lynx offense was led by Juniors Richard Hurd and Daniel Vanaman. Hurd was 4-4 on the day with a double, 2 RBI's and scored 3 times, Vanaman was 3-4 with a double, 4 RBI's, and 3 runs scored. Sophomores John Robert Bizzell and Mason Mosby also had very good days at the plate. Bizzell was 1-2 with 2 walks, 3 runs, 2 RBI's and stole 2 bases, Mosby was 2-2 with a walk, 2 RBI's and scored 3 times. The Lynx will return to action with a home game against Eureka on Tuesday at 3:00.
Head Coach Jeff Cleanthes records 100th victory 03/03/07---Head coach Jeff Cleanthes recorded his 100th collegiate victory this afternoon following today's 15-2 victory over Sewanee. Coach "C" is in his 4th season at Rhodes. The Lynx are currently 10-2 (3-0 SCAC) this season.
Lynx improve to 3-0 in SCAC play 03/03/07---The Rhodes Baseball team swept today's double header against visiting Sewanee. In the first game, Sophomore Andy Holt pitched a complete game, earning his 4th victory of the season, while striking out 8 and giving up no earned runs. Freshman Brooks Royer went 2-4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Junior David Welch was 2-4 with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Junior Robert Flanagan improved to 5-0 in the second game, pitching seven innings, striking out 5 and allowing only 2 earned runs. Juniors Matt Beesley and Daniel Vanaman each had 2 hits, 2 RBI's, and scored a run. Junior Matt Jack was 2-4 with a run and a RBI. The Lynx will round out this weekend's conference series against Sewanee tomorrow at 12:00.
Lynx open conference play with big win 03/02/07---The Rhodes Baseball team opened conference play this afternoon with a 13-3 victory over visiting Sewanee. Sophomore Charles Simmons picked up the victory for the Lynx going 5 innings, while striking out 5. Simmons improved his record to 1-1. Freshmen Brad Atkins pitched the final two frames only allowing one baserunner and striking out 2. Offensively, the Lynx bats were led by Seniors Daniel Killary and Patrick Tolivar. Killary went 2-3 with 4 RBI's, while Tolivar went 3-4 with a double and triple. Juniors Matt Beesley and Richard Hurd also had great days at the plate. Beesley went 2-3, with two doubles, 4 RBI's and 3 runs scored while Hurd went 2-2, with 2 doubles, 2 walks, 2 RBI's and scored 3 times. The Lynx will play Sewanee again tomorrow in a double header starting at 11:00.
Rhodes Defeats CBU 5-4 02/27/07---The Rhodes Baseball team defeated cross town rival Christian Brothers University today 5-4 on a walk-off walk by Sophomore Brett Miller. Sophomore Andy Holt picked up the victory after relieving Junior starter Chris Catalanotto. Holt is now 3-0 on the season. Sophomores J.R. Bizzell and Mason Mosby each had 2 hits apiece and Junior Richard Hurd had 2 hits a run scored. The Lynx will open conference play this weekend with a 4 game home stand against Sewanne. Friday's game will start at 2:00.
Lynx split double header against Maryville 02/25/07---The Lynx split todays double header against Maryville College, winning the first game 16-9, before dropping the second 15-0. Junior Robert Flanagan picked up the victory in the first game going five innings and striking out 10. Flanagan is now 4-0 on the season. The Lynx bats were led by Junior Daniel Vanaman's 5 RBI's, four coming on his fourth inning grand slam. The Lynx will return to action this Tuesday against CBU at 2:00.
Saturday's game against Maryville postponed 02/23/07---Saturday's game against Maryville College has been postponed until Sunday due to weather. The first game of the double header will start at 12:00.
Rhodes Defeats Blackburn 5-3 02/23/07---The Rhodes baseball team improved to 5-1 today with a 5-3 victory over Blackburn College. Sophomore Andy Holt pitched 7 innings giving up 1 earned run while striking out 9. Holt has now improved to 2-0 on the year. Junior Daniel Vanaman, Sophomores J.R. Bizzell and Mason Mosby the Lynx offense. Vanaman went 3-3 on the day with 3 RBI's. Bizzell went 2-4 with 2 runs scored and Mosby went 3-5 with a double and a run scored. The Lynx return to action on Sunday at 12:00 against Maryville.
Flanagan named SCAC Pitcher of the Week for second week in a row 02/21/07---Junior pitcher Robert Flanagan has been named SCAC Pitcher of the Week for games between February 12th and 18th. This is the second week in a row that Flanagan has picked up the award. Flanagan pitched 7 2/3 innings, striking out 7, and giving up no earned runs to pick up the victory against #13 Millsaps College. Flanagan is now 3-0 on the year with a 0.92 ERA.
Lynx Defeat #13 Millsaps College 02/18/07---The Rhodes baseball team improved its record to 4-1 with a 8-5 victory over #13 Millsaps College. The Lynx received an outstanding pitching performance from Junior Robert Flanagan, who threw 7 2/3 innings, striking out 7 and giving up 3 unearned runs. Sophomore Andy Holt was able to hold off a late rally by the Majors and preserve the victory while picking up his first save of the season. The Lynx offensive attack was led by Juniors Daniel Vanaman and Richard Hurd. Vanaman was 2-4 with 2 doubles, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored while Hurd went 3-4 with an RBI and a run scored. The Lynx will be in action again this Friday at @ 2:00 against Blackburn and then a double header against Maryville starting at 12:00 on Saturday.
Flanagan named SCAC Pitcher of the Week 02/12/07---Junior Robert Flanagan was named SCAC Pitcher of the Week for games played between February 3rd and 11th. Flanagan went 2-0 on the week, picking up wins over University of the Ozarks and Huntingdon College. During the week, Flanagan worked 12 innings, striking out 17, and giving up 2 earned runs while allowing only 2 walks. During this span, he held opposing hitters to a .190 batting average and had a 1.50 ERA.
Game vs Rust College postponed 02/14/07---Today's game against Rust College has been postponed due to weather. The game has been rescheduled for April 12th at 3:00. The Lynx will once again be in action this weekend against Hendrix College at 2:00 on Saturday and Millsaps College at 2:00 on Sunday.
Lynx Notch Second Win 02/10/07---Rhodes baseball is off to a 2-0 start, as the Lynx defeated Huntingdon today, 4-1. Robert Flanagan surrendered only 3 hits and 1 unearned run while striking out 10 in 7 innings of work. Jeff Mueller and Charles Simmons combined to finish the last two frames to preserve the win for Flanagan. Matt Beesley picked up the lone Lynx RBI with a sacrifice fly in the fourth. Richard Hurd and Brett Miller each had two hits. The Lynx will face the Hawks tomorrow at 1pm in the second and final game of this weekend's series...
Lynx open season with 6-1 victory 02/04/07---The Rhodes baseball team opened their season today with a 6-1 victory over The University of the Ozarks. Junior Robert Flanagan picked up the victory, going five innings before giving way to Sophomore Andy Holt and Charles Simmons. The offense was led by Sophomore Mason Mosby, who had a triple and a walk. Sophomore Brett Miller picked up two RBI's on the day and Sophomore J.R. Bizzell had two hits and two runs scored. The lynx will again be in action this Saturday and Sunday at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL.
Baseball game vs Ozarks postponed until Sunday 02/02/07---The baseball game versus University of the Ozarks, originally scheduled for Saturday 2/03/07, will be postponed until 1:00pm on Sunday 2/04/07. Weather on Sunday will be considered and a final determination on the game's status will be made on Sunday morning.
Lynx baseball named most improved team in NCAA Division III in 2006 11/14/06--- The 2006 Rhodes Baseball team has been named the most improved team in Division III after posting a 28-15 record. The Lynx had a 15 game improvement over the 2005 season. This was the best season in recent history, tying the school record in wins (28), and making their first appearance in the conference tournament.
Cathey '06 Selected for Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship 06/28/06---Rhodes bawseball graduate Eben Cathey has been selected to receive a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship for 2007-2008. Cathey, a native of Smyrna, Tenn., received a B.A. degree in political science and Greek and Roman studies from Rhodes in May. Cathey says with the Rotary scholarship he hopes to do a year of study in South Africa, although actual placement will not take place until October. more...
Flanagan Named Pitcher of the Year 05/19/06--- The 2006 All conference team was announced. 6 players received awards with sophomore LHP Robert Flanagan, from Shreveport LA, picking up SCAC Pitcher of the Year honors as well as making the All-SCAC team. Robert was also named to the 1st team All-South Region squad more...
Lynx Announce 2006 MVP's 05/15/06---
Two sophomore’s shared in the MVP honors for the Rhodes Baseball team this season. 3B Daniel Vanaman led the team it hitting (.433), on base percentage, hits, runs, walks, HBP, HR’s and slugging percentage. Matt Beesley led the team in 2B’s and RBI’s with 42 and hit .368 on the season more...
