Maine Baseball Inks Six for Class of 2013
11/14/2012 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
ORONO, Maine-- University of Maine head baseball coach Steve Trimper announced today that his program has received six National Letters of Intent for his 2013 recruiting class. This class will add both quality and depth to his already talented team.
"This class is a perfect example of what hard work and a solid reputation brings to Maine," said Trimper. " These young men will not only make our fans and administration proud of them on the field but they will exceed expectations in the classroom and in the community. We had some lofty goals going into the recruiting season, Coach Spaulding and Coach Cather exceeded those. We found the players we needed to strengthen our preserved weaknesses while ensuring we are protected from the draft and graduation in our already strong areas. This class will ensure we are able to compete for America East Championships and further for the next four years."
Anthony Capuano 6'-2", 190 pounds, 1B, Bangor H.S., Bangor, Maine
Varsity letters in football, hockey and baseball… selected first team KVAC for baseball 2011… member of the Senior League world series runner-up team in 2010… selected a top hitter in the 18U WWBA tournament held in Alpharetta, Ga… student council member and on high honor roll.
Patrick Coughlin – 6'0", 190 pounds, C, Galt Collegiate Institute
Received the Aaron Wagner Award in 2010 (award in recognition of sportsmanship, dedication and perseverance)…high school Gold Glove Award 2011… his dad, Greg, played in the minor leagues for the Toronto Blue Rays in late 1970's.
Jeff Gelinas – 6'3" 210 pounds, RHP, Thornton Academy (ME)
As a junior struck out 44 batters in 38 1/3 innings... pitched three complete games while holding opponents to a .179 batting average... named captain in both his junior and senior season... SMAA all-conference team in 2012... honor roll student, while taking four advanced placement classes.
Joe Kinee – 6'-1", 190 pounds, RHP, Neumann - Goretti H.S. (Pa.)
Four year varsity baseball starter… first team all-catholic pitcher and infielder in 2012… third lowest ERA in southeastern Pennsylvania… class president for three years... ranked 11th in graduating class… member of the National Honor Society.
Skylar Mercado – 6'-1", 180 pounds, SS/2B, Archbishop Stepinec H.S. (Bronx, N.Y.)
Ranked top-1000 by Perfect Game… ranked 37th in the state and third in the league... 2012 All-American honorable mention... three-year varsity starting shortstop.
Jake Osborne-, CF, 6' 3", 170 pounds, Nelson High School (Burlington, Ontario)
Captain and MVP of baseball and volleyball teams…batted .600 in New Era Cap Classic…named to all-star team, top 17U hitter at Florida Spring Training 2012... plays for Ontario Terriers baseball team… four year honor roll student.
The eligibility of all student-athlete is contingent upon admission to the University of Maine and compliance with all NCAA rules, including registration with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
