Andrew Greene
#1, OF, 6-0, 160, So.
Liburn, Ga. (Parkview)

High School: Prepped at Parkview High School under Hugh Buchanan....batted .330, earned team most improved honors, and was named second team all county as as a senior in helping his squad to a state championship...also took home Parkview's Scholar Athlete Award and was named to the all-county scholar team

Personal: Andrew Bonner Greene...son of Mike and Patti Greene...born on March 30, 1984 in Atlanta, Ga.... undecided on major..

Derek Norman
#2, C, INF/C, 195, Sr.
Knoxville, Tenn. (Knoxville, West)

2003: Named second team All-Southern Conference catcher...appeared in 51 games with 41 starts at catcher, nine starts at shortstop, and one start at the DH position...batted .309 with four home runs and 38 RBI...had the team's longest hitting streak with 16 games (from April 20 to May 14)...had 21 multiple hit games and 7 multiple RBI games...batted .387 with runners on base (41-for- 106)...went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run scored in a 8-5 victory over nationally ranked South Carolina...drove in three RBI in a 15-5 loss to Winthrop...had six hits in 13 at bats with four RBI and three runs scored in the three-game sweep of ETSU...in 331 chances only committed four errors (.988).

2002: Set a school record by starting all 60 games...improved on his outstanding freshman campaign with solid production in virtually every area despite splitting time at three positions: third base, shortstop, and catcher...position switches diminished his all-conference candidacy but were key to team success...led team and finished sixth in the Southern Conference with .374 average...also collected nine home runs and 45 RBI...paced Furman in hits (88), runs (57), walks (36) and total bases (131)...broke the single season record for at bats (235), hits and walks...career .369 career batting average and would rank second all-time at Furman and .550 slugging percentage would rank fifth...went 3-for-3 with three RBI, four runs scored and two home runs against Dayton in a 11-6 win...had three hits, including two doubles and a home run, in a 9-6 win against Southern Conference foe VMI...had 10 multi-RBI games and 25 multi-hit games...went 12-for-21 with eight runs scored during the Southern Conference Tournament, helping lead Furman to one game shy of the championship round.

2001: Became the fourth player in Furman history to garner Southern Conference Freshman-of the-Year honors...named second team all-conference as a third baseman...also saw action at shortstop, catcher, and designated hitter...started in 51 games...batted .362 with 42 RBI and five home runs...batting average was second highest on team, trailing only Adam Etherington's .363 standard...fielded at a steady .949 clip in his multiple roles...went 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in leading the Paladins to a 5-4 win over nationally fifth-ranked South Carolina...had 26 multi-hit games.

High School: 2000 graduate of Knoxville West High School...coached by Chris Lindsey...made all region team in 1999 and 2000

Personal: Derek Anthony Norman...parents are Rex and Jani Norman...born February 21, 1982 in Knoxville, Tennessee..business administration and politicak science major.

Case Cassedy
#3, RHP/3B, 6-2, 185, So.
Tallahassee, Fla. (Maclay)

2003: Started 11 games at third base and four games as the designated hitter...batted .266 with 10 RBI...as a pinch hitter batted .333...went 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run scored in a 15-8 win over Southern Conference rival The Citadel...against Appalachian State drove in two runs while scoring one in a 15-1 win...pitched in relief in seven games with his longest outing against Charlotte, where he pitched 2.0 innings in a 5-2 win...for the season he posted a 9.00 ERA with an 0-1 record.

High School: Played under Tim Ashcroft at Maclay High School...saw action in the field and on the mound his senior season, batting .396 and recording a 2.19 ERA...named first team All-Big Bend and third team all-state.

Personal: Marshall Royal Cassedy...son of Marshall and Susan Cassedy...born August 3, 1983 in Tallahassee, Fla...business administration major.

2003: Started 13 games last season...posted a 7-3 record with 5.28 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and 14 walks over 75 innings of work...longest outing of the season came against VMI on March 23, pitching 7.2 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk...gave up one run over six innings of work in a 10-6 win over Ohio...pitched an outstanding game against VMI in the Southern Conference Tournament, allowing one earned run while striking out a season high six batters in a 2-1 loss.

2002: Missed season due to a foot injury.

2001: Totaled three starts and seven relief appearances...pitched 23.0 innings and went 0-1 record with a 6.26 ERA...top outing came in 5-3 loss to UNC Asheville, when he pitched four innings of four-hit, no-run ball...absorbed his first career loss in 7-1 defeat to High Point (5.1 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 1 BB, 3 K).

High School: Prepped at Colerain High School under Chris Newton...team placed second in district in 1999.

Personal: Kyle Christopher Funk...parents are Holly Funk and Jerry and Patty Funk...born December 30, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio...history major.

A.J. Davidiuk
#5, SS, 6-2, 175, So.
Indian Trail, N.C. (Sun Valley)

High School: Prepped at Sun Valley High School under Archie Fritz...batted .471 with 18 doubles and 31 RBI his senior season...named 2002 Piedmont Defensive Player-of-the-Year.

Personal: Andrew Jeremy Davidiuk...son of George and Esty Davidiuk...born on December 12, 1983 in Livingston, N.J...undecided on major.

Steven Hildreth
#6, OF, 6-3, 195, So.
Dalton, Ga. (Dalton)

2003: Saw limited action in 18 games in the outfield due to a shoulder injury...posted a .161 with four RBI...went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored in a 10-8 victory over nationally ranked Clemson.

High School: Prepped at Dalton High School under Manny Pontonio...was named to all-region and all-area teams his junior and senior years.

Personal: Steven Ross Hildreth...son of George and Teresa Hildreth...born on March 11, 1984 in Eden, N.C...undecided on major.
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Beau Wells
#7, C, 5-10, 195, So.
Dalton, Ga. (Dalton)

2003: Did not see any action.

High School: Played with fellow Paladin Stephen Hildreth under Manny Pontonio at Dalton High School...was named to the All- Region and All-Area team his junior and senior year.

Personal: Beau Allen Wells...son of Alan And Deb Wells...born November 23, 1983 in Dalton, Ga...undeclared major.

Michael Dodd
#8, C, 5-10, 165, Fr.
Raleigh, N.C. (Broughton)

Personal: Michael Bland Dodd...son of Mike and Mary Lou Dodd...born November 20, 1984...intended history major.

High School: Played at Cardinal Gibbons High School under Jason Hamilton...batted .395 with one home run and 19 RBI, helping lead his team to a district championship...was named team MVP, Broward County All-County second team designated hitter, and Dade County All- County second team designated hitter his senior season...played four years of soccer as a goal keeper with two of those years being the team captain.

Personal: Paul Alan Ortenzo...son of Al and Nancy Ortenzo...born December 9, 1984...major undecided.

Spence Gibbs
#11, INF, 5-8, 160, Fr.
Simpsonville, S.C. (Hillcrest)

High School: Prepped under Steve Scolamiere and David Davenport at Hillcrest High School...batted .377 with two home runs his senior seaon...his junior year, Gibbs batted .337, helping lead his team to the playoffs...his father a was a four-year letterman in football at Furman.

Personal: Spence Turner Gibbs...parents of Mike and Lynn Gibbs...born November 19, 1984 in Greenville...intended pre-med major.

Sam Perry
#12, RHP, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Dublin, Ga.

2003: Saw action in nine games last season as a relief pitcher...posted a 1-0 record with a 8.53 ERA...picked up his only win of the season against Georgia State, pitching 1 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on two hits...pinch ran for Dominic Franchini in the ninth inning against Davidson and scored the tying run after Sam McLain singled him in (the Paladins later won 4-3).

2002: Made 13 appearances, all in relief...went 1-1 with a 12.89 ERA and 10 strikeouts over 14 2/3 innings...longest outing came against College of Charleston, where he pitched 3.0 innings in an 18-5 loss...picked up first career victory over UNC Asheville, giving up two hits and no runs in one inning of work.

High School: 2001 graduate of Trinity Christian School, where he played under Brian Brown...was a four-sport standout in football, baseball, basketball, and track...team MVP who was named to all-region and all-state squads his senior year...helped lead his team to the state championship as a junior.

Personal: Samuel Bedingfield Perry...son of Bill and Nancy Perry...born on August 21, 1982, in Rome, Georgia...business administration and political science major

Andrew Swet
#13, RHP, 6-2, 190, So.
Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Christian)

2003: Saw action only against UNC Greensboro, allowing three runs on three hits in one inning of work.

High School: Prepped at Charlotte Christian High School under Greg Simmons...helped lead his team to a 30-5 record and state championship...named all conference and All-Mecklenburg County.

Personal: Andrew Edmond Sweet...son of Chuck and Dianne Sweet...born November 10, 1983...undeclared major.

Ryan Hudson
#14, LHP, 6-2, 180, So.
Carmel, Ind. (Carmel)

2003: Saw limited action in six games last year, pitching a total of 4.1 innings and posting a 16.62 ERA...threw one inning of scoreless relief against UNC Greensboro in a 4-14 loss...pitched one inning against College of Charleston, allowing one hit and no runs in a 10-1 loss.

High School: Played under Tom Linkmeyer at Carmel High School...selected as a scholar-athlete his junior and senior year.

Personal: Ryan Christopher Hudson...son of Dave and Cathy Hudson...born on September 21, 1983...undecided on major.

Dan Washmuth
#15, RHP, 5-10, 175, So.
Sarasota, Fla. (Sarasota)

2003: Pitched in 13 games with one start...saw action in 13 2/3 innings with a 0-0 record and 2.63 ERA...with runners on base, batters posted a .160 batting average (4-for-25)...started against High Point, allowing two runs on three hits over three innings of work.

High School: Played at Sarasota High School under Clyde Metcalf...former high school teammate of Paladin junior outfielder Nick Wajda...helped lead his team to a 25-7 record by posting a 1.20 ERA during his senior season...earned second team all-area and all-state honors.

Personal: Daniel Christopher Washmuth...son of Larry and Nancy Washmuth...born on December 25, 1983 in Peoria, Ill...undeclared major.

Robby Bowers
#16, INF, 5-11, 160, So.
Alpharetta, Ga. (Woodward)

2003: Saw no action during the 2003 season.

High School: Prepped at Woodward Academy under Jim Minor...two-sport standout in football and baseball...during his senior season was named team most improved player...also selected to the All-Fulton County and All-Region 4A team his senior season.

Personal: Robert Lawrence Bowers...son of Bobby and Cindy Bowers... born September 15, 1983 in Atlanta, Ga...undecided on major.

Matthew Betsill
#17, INF, 6-5, 185, So.
Griffin, Ga. (Homeschool)

2003: Saw action at third base in 51 games and earned 45 starts...batted .250 with 17 RBI and one home run...vs. lefthanded pitchers batted .357, but only .116 against righthanders...went 4-for-5 with a RBI and two runs scored in a 9-3 victory over Southern Conference foe Wofford...belted his first collegiate home run against the College of Charleston in a 7-1 victory.

High School: A home-schooled product who played for the Atlanta South Christian Knights under coach Jim Kill...helped lead his team to Home School World Series his junior and senior years...served as team captain and earned MVP honors his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons...two-time selection to World Series All-Tournament team...batted .474 and belted six home runs as a senior...played on AAU World Championship team in 2001...played on East Cobb Astros squad his junior year.

Personal: Matthew Barrett Betsill...son of Gary and Darlene Betsill...born August 16, 1984 in Griffin, Georgia...undecided on major.

Will Stembridge
#18, OF, 6-2, 185, Fr.
Norcross, Ga. (Marist)

High School: Prepped under Dan Perez at Marist High School...helped lead his team to state championships his junior and senior season...played four years of football in addition to baseball.

Personal: William David Stembridge...son of David and Kathy Stembridge...born March 14, 1985...intended biology major.

Craig Caudill
#19, INF/OF, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Greenville, S.C. (Wade Hampton)

2003: Started 39 games in leftfield, batting .274 with 26 RBI...batted .321 with runners on and .444 as a pinch hitter...his two-out double againstClemson on May 8 scored three runs, including the tying run, in a game the Paladins later went on to win 10-8...went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in a 5-2 victory over Appalachian State...helped lead a come-from-behind victory against Georgia State, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored.

2002: Saw action in 54 games and registered 45 starts, primarily in left field and at designated hitter...batted .371 with 16 RBI and 26 runs scored...had the second highest batting average on the team and 10th highest mark in the Southern Conference...was named Southern Conference All-Tournament after going 11-for-17 (.647) with two RBI and two runs scored over five games...posted a nine-game hitting streak (14x32, .438) between April 10th and April 23rd...tallied 19 multi-hit games, including nine three-hit outings...drove in three runs in a 10-5 win over Wofford...committed only one error in 89 total chances while notching three assists...named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

2001: Saw action in only three games, registering two at bats.

High School: 2000 graduate of Wade Hampton High School...coached by Randy Phillips...batted .382 as a senior...named to 2000 Greenville County All-Star Team...Wade Hampton squad went 19-9 and finished second in the region in 2000...three-time all-state cross country selection...member of the National Honor Society...named Wade Hampton Male Athlete-of-the-Year.

Personal: Craig Thomas Caudill...parents are Tom and Cindy Caudill and the late Ann Caudill...born October 27, 1981, in Shelby, N.C....business administration major.

David Mitchell
#20, RHP, 6-1, 180, So.
Houston, Texas (Stratford)

2003: Was named first-team All-Southern Conference relief pitcher...saw action in 27 games, all in relief...posted a 3-3 record with seven saves and a 1.12 ERA...had 24 strikeouts while walking only 12...his seven saves ties a season record with Rob Purvis who had seven saves in 2000...picked up a win against Georgia Southern in relief, allowing only one hit and no runs...earned his first collegiate save against Niagara, throwing the final 2/3 of an inning to preserve the 9-7 win...against Clemson for the season pitched 2 2/3 innings, allowing no hits and no runs to earn a save and a win.

High School: Played under Greg Koch at Stratford High School...helped lead his team to the state playoffs his junior and senior years...went 5-2 with a 1.37 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 40 innings of work as a senior...posted a 6-1 record with a 2.54 ERA and 53 strikeouts over 53 innings of work his junior season.

Personal: David Welles Mitchell...son of Lee and Kay Mitchell...born on March 27, 1984 in Houston, Texas...undeclared major.

Nick Mershon
#21, INF, 6-3, 190, Fr.
Greenville, S.C. (St. Joseph's)

Personal: Nicholas James Mershon...son of Brian and Tracey Mershon...born August 2, 1984...undecided major.

Sam McLain
#22, OF, 6-1, 185, Jr.
Inverness, Fla. (Santa Fe C.C.)

2003: Appeared in 52 games last year and started in 38 of them mostly as the designated hitter...batted .324 (tied with Dominic Franchini for the highest on the team) with 32 RBI and three home runs...in conference play posted a .333 batting average with 15 RBI and two home runs...batted .556 against left-handed pitchers (5-for-9) and .309 (43-for- 139) against right-handers...drove in three runs against Southern Conference rival ETSU in a 9-4 win...blasted a grand slam against Georgia State in a 10-6 victory...went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in a 6-5 loss against Davidson

Junior College: Played one year under Harry Tholen at Santa Fe Community College...started in centerfield and helped lead his team to 24- 22 record.

High School: 2001 graduate of Citrus High School...played baseball under coach Mike Taylor...named all-Conference and all-District three years in a row...also starred in football, earning all-conference two years and all-district three times.

Personal: Samuel Andrew McLain...son of Randy and Vickey McLain...born May 28, 1982 in Columbus, Ga...health and exercise science major.

Nick Hollstegge
#23, RHP, 6-4, 205, Fr.
West Chester, Ohio (St. Xavier)

High School: Played under Bill Slinger at St. Xavier High School...helped lead his team to the state championship by recording nine saves and posting a 2.11 ERA...played with the Cincinnati Force, earning a 7-0 record with a 1.88 ERA.

Personal: Nicholas Mark Hollstegge...son of Mark and Lisa Hollstegge...born December 19, 1984...major undecided.

Nick Wajda
#24, OF, 5-10, 175, Jr.
Sarasota, Fla. (Sarasota)

2003: Saw action in 32 games in the outfield, but his season ended against the College of Charleston after injuring his knee...batted .273 with 10 RBI and four doubles...went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored in a 9-7 victory over Niagara...went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs scored. 2002 Ñ Started 40 games in the outfield...batted .266 with and 24 RBI...led the team in triples with four...drove in four runs and scored four times a 15-5 victory over William & Mary...hit his first career home run against Coastal Carolina.

High School: 2001 graduate of Sarasota High School...head coach was Clyde Metcalf...hit .350 his senior year...helped his team to state championship game as a junior.

Personal: Nicholas Michal Wadja...son of Ronald and Cynthia...born November 20, 1982, in Brattlebaro, Vermont...business administration and political science major.

Calvin Hurst
#25, RHP, 6-3, 180, Sr.
Banner Elk, N.C. (Watagua)

2003: Made appearances in 18 games with two starts...posted a 2.70 ERA with nine strikeouts and eight walks...only decision of the year came against The Citadel where he pitched 2/3 of an innning, allowing one hit and one run to pick up the 6-4 loss...started against Clemson, throwing for four innings, allowing no earned runs and four hits to keep the Paladins in the game...also started against Georgia State, allowing two runs on six hits over five innings of work in a 10-6 win.

2002: Made nine appearances with one start...had first career start against nationally ranked South Carolina...turned in 14.0 innings of work and an 0-1 record.

2001: Did not see any action.

High School: 2000 graduate of Watauga High School...coached by Pete Hardee...team advanced to state playoffs after winning conference regular season title and tournament titles in 1998, 1999, and 2000...named first team all-conference, all-region, and all-state as a shortstop and pitcher in 2000.

Personal: Calvin Chandler Hurst...parents are Mark and Ellen Hurst...born November 12, 1981, in Warner Robbins, Georgia...business administration major.

Rhett Williams
#26, OF, 6-2, 180, Fr.
Charleston, S.C. (Bishop England)

Personal: Rhett Butler Williams...son of Ricky and Cindy Williams...born January 24, 1985...major undecided.

Dominic Franchini
#27, 1B/DH, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Hamilton, Ohio (Badin)

2003: Led the team in almost every offensive catergory including batting avg. (.324), hits (69), RBI (46), home runs (4), slugging pct. (.474), doubles (16), triples (2)...had a .348 batting average with two outs, driving in 24 two-out RBI...had 20 multiple hit games and 11 multiple RBI games...in Southern Conference play he posted a .339 batting average with 22 RBI...went 6-for- 12 with seven RBI, three doubles, one home run and three runs scored in the three-game series against Appalachian State....drove in four runs in Furman's come-from-behind victory against Clemson on May 8...had three hits and four RBI against in a 13-3 win over High Point.

2002: Earned 53 starts at first base...batted .273 with 12 home runs and 49 RBI...led the team in home runs and RBI...ranked fourth in the SoCon in roundtrippers...swatted a school season record three grand slams...was named second team all-conference at first base...went 3-for-4 with six RBI and two runs scored against conference foe VMI in a 12-0 victory...fielded at a .982 clip with only nine errors in 495 total chances.

2001: Won the starting job at first base, starting in 50 games, helping Furman to a third place regular season finish in the SoCon...batted .310 with 42 RBI and five home runs...42 RBI ranked as eighth best season mark in school history...went 4-for-6 and drove in a season high seven runs in 24-10 rout of Indiana...belted two home runs and drove in five runs as part of a 3-for-5 performance in an 11-8 win over Western Carolina...also went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in 16-7 victory over Wofford.

High School: Prepped at Stephen T. Badin High School under Mark Maus...team progressed to final four in Ohio in 1999 season, his \junior year...first team all-conference as a junior and senior...earned allstate honor in 1999.

Personal: Dominic Andrew Franchini...son of Mike and Ruth Frankey...born January 19, 1982, in Hamilton, Ohio...business administration major.

Jerome Geathers
#28, OF, 5-9, 160, Fr.
Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson)

Personal: Jerome Jordan Geathers...son of Jerome and Martha Geathers...born July 28, 1985...intended engineering major.

Ryan Hodinka
#29, LHP, 6-1, 170, So.
Springfield, Penn. (Springfield)

2003: 2003: Saw action in 19 games, all in relief...posted a 7.36 ERA with a 2-0 record...struck out 12 batters while walking six...pitched the ninth inning against Clemson on May 8, allowing no runs and no hits to earn his second win of the season...picked up his only save of the year by pitching 1.1 innings against Ohio, allowing only two hits and no runs in a 10-6 win.

High School: Prepped at Springfield High School under David Ash...served as team captain and earned team MVP honors as a senior...named second team All-Delaware County.

Personal: Ryan Michael Hodinka...son of Rich and Kitty Hodinka...born on February 25, 1984 in Chapel Hill, N.C....undecided on major.

Joe Daysh
#32, INF, 6-2, 190, Fr.
Sarasota, Fla, (Sarasota)

High School: Prepped under Clyde Metcalf at Sarasota High School, which was the preseason top-rated high school team in the nation in 2003...during his senior campaign he batted .330 with three home runs and ten doubles.

Personal: Harrison Joseph Daysh III...son of Harrison and Linda Daysh...Born December 7, 1984...intended business major.

Matt Klinker
#33, RHP, 6-5, 205, Fr.
West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West)

High School: Played under Bill Dreisbach at Lakota West High School...was named a Great Miami Conference all-conference pitcher his senior year and led the conference in strikeouts...his junior year he was named to the Cincinnati all-city team and the Greater Miami Conference all-conference team...also played with the Walt Sweeney Cardinals for three years under Larry Redwine.

Personal: Matthew David Klinker...son of Vince and Carol Klinker...born October 8, 1984...major undecided.

Matt Madison
#34, C, 6-2, 205, So.
Vidalia, Ga. (Robert Toombs Christian)

2003: Did not see any time on the field during the 2003 season.

High School: Played under L.M. Guy at Robert Toombs Christian Academy...batted .583 with 12 home runs his senior year...named team MVP as well as all-region and all-state...helped lead his squad to region runner-up.

Personal: Dennis Matthew Madison...son of Dennis and Lynne Madison...born on March 15, 1984 in Birmingham, Ala...undecided major.

Patrick Arnett
#36, RHR, 6-1, 220, So.
Marietta, Ga. (Pope)

2003: Saw action as a relief pitcher against UNC Greensboro on March 14 in a 14-4 loss (1 IP, 1H, 0 ER).

High School: Played under Jeff Rowland at Pope High School...named second team all-county and was awarded the Coca-Cola Student Athlete Scholarship his senior year.

Personal: Patrick Allen Arnett...son of Bob and Sylvia Arnett...born March 11, 1984, in Marietta, Ga...undecided on major.

Matt Storey
#41, LHP, 6-3, 165, So.
Greenville, S.C (Eastside)

2003: Did not see any action.

High School: Played under Scott Erwin at Eastside High School...named most valuable pitcher his junior year.

Personal: Matthew Clement Storey...son of Martin and Barbara Storey...born on September 23, 1983 in Greenville. S.C....undeclared major.