2019 Carson-Newman Baseball News

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Athletic Communications team hauls in five awards in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest
Athletic Communications team hauls in five awards in CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Carson-Newman's athletic communications team tallied five awards at the College Sports Information Directors of America's (CoSIDA) Publications and Digital Design Contest. 

Statements from Carson-Newman regarding Monday's tragedy in Jefferson City
Statements from Carson-Newman regarding Monday's tragedy in Jefferson City

Please find a statements from Dr. Paul Percy, Carson-Newman University interim president, and Matt Pope, Carson-Newman's Vice President for Athletics, concerning Monday's tragedy in Jefferson City involving the family of C-N assistant athletic trainer, Matt Cahoon, and the passing of his wife and son.  

C-N places 124 on SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
C-N places 124 on SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll

ROCK HILL, S.C. - For the fifth straight year, Carson-Newman placed at least 120 athletes on the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.  The Eagles saw 124 student athletes represented on this year's list after a record-setting year with 137 a year ago.  

Athletic Department registers fourth highest finish in Learfield Director's Cup
Athletic Department registers fourth highest finish in Learfield Director's Cup

CLEVELAND, Ohio - For the third time in four years, Carson-Newman has finished in the top 60 of the Learfield Director's Cup.  The Eagles registered 315 points to finish 57th among all Division II athletic departments.  

Goforth drafted in 25th round of MLB Draft by Pirates
Goforth drafted in 25th round of MLB Draft by Pirates

PITTSBURGH – Carson-Newman catcher Ethan Goforth became the third Eagle in the last two years to hear his name called on draft as the Pittsburgh Pirates selected the backstop in the 25th round, 754th overall Wednesday in the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Thompson and Goforth complete sweep with ABCA Region laurels
Thompson and Goforth complete sweep with ABCA Region laurels

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Tyler Thompson was named first-team All-Southeast Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Ethan Goforth secured a spot on the second unit Wednesday as the duo completes the trifecta after getting lauded by the D2CCA and NCBWA.

NCBWA tabs Goforth and Thompson All-Region picks
NCBWA tabs Goforth and Thompson All-Region picks

WINGATE, N.C. - Continuing to pile up plaudits, Ethan Goforth and Tyler Thompson were named second-team All-Region selections by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Wednesday. The honors come one week after the duo were tabbed second-team All-Region by D2CCA.

Griffin set to offer catching camp in late June
Griffin set to offer catching camp in late June

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman coach Tom Griffin, one of the authorities on catching in the country at any level, announced his summer catching camp with dates slated for June 23-25 to be held at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex.

C-N baseball coaching staff releases camp schedule
C-N baseball coaching staff releases camp schedule

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Silver Diamond Baseball Complex will be buzzing in mid-June as Carson-Newman coach Tom Griffin released the dates for the All Phase, Hitting and Pitching Camps Thursday morning.

Goforth and Thompson tally D2CCA All-Region honors
Goforth and Thompson tally D2CCA All-Region honors

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Ethan Goforth and Tyler Thompson added to their trophy case Wednesday earning spots on the second team of the Division II Conference Commissioners Assocation (D2CCA) All-Southeast Region units announced by officials.

Valentine notches CoSIDA Academic All-District selection
Valentine notches CoSIDA Academic All-District selection

INDIANAPOLIS – Racking up more honors for his senior season, Greg Valentine saw his named listed on the Google Cloud College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Baseball Academic All-District 3 team announced by the organization on Thursday.

Greer, Williams lay claim to top honors at Sixth Annual Frosty Awards
Greer, Williams lay claim to top honors at Sixth Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman cross country runner Luke Greer and women's soccer defender Averi Williams (Powell, Tenn.) brought home top honors as the Frosty Award winners for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, Tuesday evening at the Sixth Annual Frosty Awards ceremony in Gentry Auditorium.  

Hot-hitting Trojans topple C-N’s tournament run
Hot-hitting Trojans topple C-N’s tournament run

KODAK, Tenn. – In the 2019 Pilot Flying J South Atlantic Conference Baseball Championships, Anderson scored early and often eliminating Carson-Newman with a 9-4 victory Thursday night at Smokies Stadium.

Victory repeats as SAC Elite 20 winner
Victory repeats as SAC Elite 20 winner

KODAK, Tenn. – For the second-straight season, senior pitcher Ryan Victory was named the South Atlantic Conference’s Elite 20 award winner Friday evening at the 2019 Pilot J Baseball Championships being held at Smokies Stadium. The plaudit is awarded by the league for outstanding work not only in the field of competition, but also in the classroom around the community.

Goforth and Thompson lead quartet on All-SAC squads
Goforth and Thompson lead quartet on All-SAC squads

ROCK HILL, S.C. – For the second-straight season Carson-Newman saw four players lauded by the South Atlantic Conference postseason all-league clubs led by first team nods for Ethan Goforth and Tyler Thompson announced Tuesday. Goforth also earned a spot on the all-defensive team with Greg Valentine taking a slot on the second unit and John Sharpe being tabbed honorable mention.

Streaking C-N clashes with Anderson in SAC Tournament
Streaking C-N clashes with Anderson in SAC Tournament

KODAK, Tenn. – Riding one of the longest winning streaks in the country, sixth-seeded Carson-Newman tees it up Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. inside of Smokies Stadium against seventh-seeded Anderson in a single-elimination game to open the Pilot Flying J South Atlantic Conference Baseball Championships.