The Citadel Bulldogs baseball

The Citadel Bulldogs
2016 The Citadel Bulldogs baseball team
Founded 1899 (1899)
University The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Conference SoCon
Location Charleston, SC
Head coach Fred Jordan (23rd year)
Home stadium Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park
(Capacity: 6,000)
Nickname Bulldogs
Colors Citadel Blue and White[1]
         
College World Series appearances
1990
NCAA Tournament appearances
1960, 1975, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2010
Conference tournament champions
1990, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2010
Conference champions
1960, 1971, 1975, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2010

The Citadel Bulldogs baseball represent The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in College Baseball. They are classified as NCAA Division I and play in the Southern Conference. The Bulldogs are currently coached by Fred Jordan and made their one appearance in the College World Series in 1990. They are the first and so far only military school to appear in the College World Series. The Citadel has claimed eight Southern Conference Baseball Tournament titles and produced seven major league players.

Facilities

College Park

The Bulldogs play their games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park located just outside The Citadel campus in Charleston, SC. They share the facility with the Class A Charleston RiverDogs, and have permanent rights to play in the stadium as it was built on formerly Citadel-owned land. The original home of The Citadel baseball team was on WLI Field, on the banks of the Ashley River on campus, and still in use today by The Citadel soccer team. From 1967 until the opening of Riley Park in 1997, The Bulldogs played in College Park, located northeast of campus on Rutledge Avenue. This facility is still in use as The Citadel practice facility and for community purposes. On-campus locker rooms are located in McAlister Field House, an indoor batting cage and other team spaces are located in Vandiver Hall. Like all Citadel athletic teams, the Bulldogs utilize strength and conditioning, medical, and video spaces in Seignious Hall.

Coaches

Coaching Records
Below are records for all coaches who have known records at The Citadel[2]

Coach Years Seasons Wins Losses Ties Pct
O. B. "Rip" Sanderson 1908 1 5 1 0 .833
Ed Sabre 1920 1 3 1 0 .750
Mack Erwin 1957–60 4 62 30 1 .672
Chal Port 1965–91 27 641 386 2 .624
Fred Jordan 1992–present 23 798 629 0 .559
John D. McMillan 1952–53 2 14 15 0 .483
Jim Newsome 1961–64 4 37 43 0 .463
Bunzy O'Neal 1948 1 6 7 0 .462
George C. Rogers 1914–15, 1921–24 6 26 33 1 .441
Fred Montsdeoca 1954–56 2 22 31 0 .415
George A. Schmick 1910 1 4 6 0 .400
Thomas S. McMillan 1916, 1919 2 8 12 0 .400
Harold Manley 1954 1 5 9 0 .357
"Barney" Legge 1911 1 2 5 1 .286
H. L. "Matty" Matthews 1926–30, 37–38 3 10 25 1 .286
Dusty Rhodes 1947 1 2 5 0 .286
"Shorty" O'Brien 1918 1 3 9 0 .250
"Bull Dog" Drummond 1925 1 2 7 0 .222

Comprehensive records are only available beginning with the 1954 season. The Citadel continues to research and compile records for previous seasons.

Current Staff

Coach Position Years
Fred Jordan Head Coach 23
David Beckley Associate Head Coach (Recruiting Coordinator) 13
Britt Reames Assistant Coach (Pitching and Catching) 3
Adam Gershenfeld Assistant Coach

Seasons and Results

Plaque honoring The Citadel's baseball tradition at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park

The Citadel has posted four 40 win seasons and twenty-six 30 win seasons. The Bulldogs are one of the leading programs in the Southern Conference, trailing only Western Carolina in total championships by one, with all other programs several behind the two leaders.

College World Series

The 1990 team overcame the damage of Hurricane Hugo to appear in the 1990 College World Series The Bulldogs hold a 1–2 record in the College World Series, defeating Cal State Fullerton in an extra inning thriller before falling to LSU for a second time in their elimination game.

NCAA Regionals

The Citadel holds a 16–27 record in the NCAA tournament in 13 appearances, winning the 1990 Atlantic Regional in Coral Gables, Florida. Their finals matchup against the Miami Hurricanes resulted in headlines echoing the Hurricanes team name and noting the severe damage in Charleston, South Carolina from Hurricane Hugo the previous fall, including damage to The Citadel's stadium, College Park.[3]

Southern Conference Tournament

The Bulldogs have claimed eight Southern Conference Baseball Tournament championships, second all-time after Western Carolina. The Bulldogs won their first tournament in 1990, and most recently won in 2010. The Tournament's greatest box office success has come when held in Charleston with The Citadel reaching the finals. The Citadel was a participant in each of the top 10 most attended SoCon Baseball Tournament games through the 2011 Tournament.[4]

Southern Conference Regular Season Championships

The Citadel has won thirteen Southern Conference regular season championships. They won their first in 1960 and their most recent in 2010. The Bulldogs have won more Southern Conference regular season championships than any other program currently in the conference.[5]

Rivalries

The Citadel's primary athletic rivals are Virginia Military Institute, Furman and College of Charleston. The recent rise of College of Charleston's baseball program has led to many close games and strong attendance both at Riley Park and at CofC Baseball Stadium at Patriot's Point. The Bulldogs have had success against most in state schools, with the exception of Clemson and South Carolina.

Citadel records against opponents through the 2010 season[6]

Primary Rivals

Team Wins Losses Ties Last Meeting
VMI 75 25 — 2010
Furman 129 88 2 2010
CofC 56 41 — 2010

Other SoCon Rivals

Team Wins Losses
Appalachian State 73 25
Chattanooga† 7 1
Davidson 113 57
Elon 17 13
Georgia Southern 34 38
Samford 3 3
UNC Greensboro 27 20
Western Carolina 59 69
Wofford 47 40

† – Chattanooga discontinued baseball after the 1983 season

Other In-State Schools

Team Wins Losses Ties Last Meeting
Charleston Southern 43 26 — 2010
Clemson 17 85 — 2004
Coastal Carolina 32 38 — 2010
Presbyterian 38 16 2 2009
South Carolina 46 120 1 2010
South Carolina State* 5 0 — 1983
USC Upstate 5 4 — 2010
Winthrop 18 19 — 2010

* – SC State no longer sponsors baseball

Bulldogs in the pros

At least 47 players from The Citadel have played in the Minor Leagues.[7]

Major League Baseball Draft

The Citadel has had 49 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965.[8] Notable picks include 1985 second round pick (46th overall) Tim Jones, 2001 second round pick (57th overall) Dallas McPherson and 2010 sandwich round pick (41st overall) Asher Wojciechowski.[9]

Major League players

Seven Bulldogs have played in the Major Leagues. Dallas McPherson remains active in the Chicago White Sox organization.

Years* Seasons^ Player Team(s)
1920–1924 3 Sumpter Clarke Cubs, Indians[10]
1984–1985 2 Jeff Barkley Indians[10]
1986–1988 3 Don Gordon Blue Jays, Indians[10]
1988–1993 6 Tim Jones Cardinals[10]
2000–2003 4 Scott Mullen Royals, Dodgers[11]
2000–2006 6 Britt Reames Cardinals, Expos, Athletics, Pirates[10]
2004–2011 5 Dallas McPherson Angels, Marlins, White Sox[10]
2013 1 Chris McGuiness Texas Rangers[12]
2015 1 Asher Wojciechowski Houston Astros[13]

*Years span all seasons played ^Seasons includes partial seasons

Individual honors

The Citadel frequently produces players who claim national and conference level awards. Below are selected postseason All-America awards as well as Southern Conference awards for full seasons and end of season tournaments.[14]

All-Americans
ABCA
1990 – Anthony Jenkins (OF) – First team
2010 – Asher Wojciechowski (P) – Third team

Baseball America
1983 – Mike Cherry (P) – First team
2010 – Asher Wojciechowski (P) – Third team

Collegiate Baseball/Louisville Slugger
1999 – Rodney Hancock (P) – Third team
1999 – Brian Wiley (P) – Third team
2000 – Philip Hartig (1B) – Second team
2001 – Randy Corn (P) – Second team
2001 – Philip Hartig (1B) – Third team
2002 – Randy Corn (P) – Third team
2004 – Chip Cannon (1B) – Third team
2009 – Richard Jones (C) – Second team
2010 – Asher Wojciechowski (P) – Second team
2013 – Joe Jackson (C) – Third team

2013 – Skylar Hunter (P) – "Freshman All American"

Southern Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player

Year Player
1990 Billy Baker
1994 Jermaine Shuler
1995 Donald Morillo
1998 Brian Rogers
1999 Rodney Hancock
2001 Randy Corn
2004 Jonathan Ellis
2010 Justin Mackert

Southern Conference Player of the Year

Year Player
1976 Richard Wieters
1977 Richard Wieters
1982 Bill White
1983 Mike Cherry
2001 Philip Hartig

Southern Conference Pitcher of the Year

Year Name
1990 Ken Britt
1992 Gettys Glaze
1999 Brian Wiley
2001 Eric Talbert
2002 Randy Corn
2004 Jonathan Ellis
2009 Wes Wrenn
2010 Asher Wojciechowski
2013 Austin Pritcher

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Brand Toolbox: Colors - The Citadel - Charleston, SC". Citadel.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
  2. ↑ 2011 Baseball Media Guide. proemags.com. p. 105. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  3. ↑ 2011 Baseball Media Guide. citadelsports.com. pp. 96–99. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  4. ↑ 2012 SoCon Baseball Media Guide. SoConsports.com. p. 48. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  5. ↑ 2012 SoCon Baseball Media Guide. SoConsports.com. p. 45. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  6. ↑ 2011 Baseball Media Guide. proemags.com. pp. 140–141. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  7. ↑ 2011 Baseball Media Guide. citadelsports.com. pp. 116–117. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  8. ↑ "MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "The Citadel (Charleston, SC)"". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  9. ↑ 2011 Baseball Media Guide. citadelsports.com. p. 119. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 2011 Baseball Media Guide. citadelsports.com. p. 118. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  11. ↑ "Scott Mullen Baseball Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  12. ↑ "Rangers put Mitch Moreland on DL, add Chris McGuiness | HardballTalk". Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
  13. ↑ Mike McCombs (April 9, 2015). "Beaufort's Asher Wojciechowski makes major league debut". Beaufort Gazette. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  14. ↑ 2011 Baseball Media Guide. proemags.com. p. 114. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
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