Maine Baseball Announces 2016 Recruiting Class
11/12/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
ORONO, Maine -- Maine Baseball and Head Coach Steve Trimper have announced their 2016 recruiting class. The Black Bears welcome six newcomers to the club after losing six seniors from last year. This year's class includes all six players from New England and three of which are from the state of Maine.
"We are extremely excited about the 2016 recruiting class we put together." Said Head Coach Steve Trimper. "Each year, we try to find great fits, both academically and on the baseball diamond, to help us work towards conference championships and accolades within the classroom."
Trimper also talked about his coaching staff finding impact freshmen, "Coach Derba and Coach Burke efforts in identifying quality student athletes surely paid off as we feel the incoming players will have an immediate impact and add to the talented group we currently have at UMAINE."
The 2016 Maine Black Bear Recruiting Class:
Ryan Worthington, RHP, Avon Old Farms High School. 6'4". 200lbs.
Ryan Worthington has appeared in multiple all-star games during his time at Avon Old Farms High School, he has also excelled off the diamond as well making the Head Masters list last year which requires a 3.8 GPA or better.
"Ryan is a very experienced and talented pitcher from Avon Old Farms." Said Trimper.
"Coach Rob Dowling has one of the most successful prep school programs in the Northeast, and we are excited he is a black bear. He comes from great pitching genes, as his father, Norm, was the number one pitcher on the 1990 Div. III national champion team. Not only has Ryan impressed me with a good fastball and quality slider, but his poise and make up is what stuck out."
Trevor DeLaite, LHP, Bangor, ME, Bangor High School 6'1".182 lbs.
Trevor Delaite is a local product from Bangor, Maine. Delaite posted a 8-0 record with a .50 ERA as a Junior. He was also selected as a First Team All-State selection during his time as a Ram. Delaite received Zone 1 Pitcher of the Year honors during his Sophomore year and was a Zone 1 Player of the Year selection last summer posting a 10-0 record.
"Trevor has been on our radar as a left handed pitcher for a few years, and I am excited the have him here next fall." Said Trimper.
"Trev has continued the line of successful student athletes to play for us from Bangor High school, and coach Fahey has done a tremendous job developing Trevor. He has won championships at many different levels, and is an absolute competitor. I think black bear fans are in for a treat in the coming seasons watching him pitch for our program."
Cody Laweryson, RHP, Bingham, ME, Valley High School. 6'3". 175 lbs.
Cody Lawyerson is another Maine product, the right handed pitcher from Bingham, Maine posted a .70 ERA in 20 innings at Valley High School. He also stuck out 1.85 batters per inning while at Valley.
"Cody hails from a small town in Maine, but I expect big things from him during his career at UMAINE." Said Trimper.
"He came to one of our camps as a youngster and stood out, but recently took a huge jump physically. Cody is a tremendous athlete, and adding a power right handed arm will be a big asset to our pitching staff."
Matt Pushard, 1B/RHP, Brewer, ME, Brewer High School. 6'4". 230lbs.
Matt Pushard is another local area product from Brewer High School, Pushard was able to total a .357 batting average with 18 RBI's and two home runs while playing first base. He also pitched and posted a 5-2 record with a 1.43 ERA last season. Pushard was a First Team All-Conference selection.
"Matt continues a long line of successful players from Brewer, ME, most recently Kevin McAvoy and Joel Barrett, that had tremendous careers as a black bear." Said Trimper.
"He is a big, physical presence both on the mound and at the plate. He has shown us tremendous power for someone his age, and will fill a void at 1B with current senior captain Brendan Geary graduating."
Sam McCarthy, RHP, Nashua, NH, Nashua North High School. 6'3". 215lbs
Sam McCarthy was ranked the #1 pitcher in New Hampshire by Perfect game and was ranked the #8 player in New England according to Prep Baseball Report. He was a three year letter winner for baseball and basketball.
"Sam is a right handed pitcher that we were extremely pleased he chose UMAINE for his academic and athletic career to continue." Said Trimper.
"He has tremendous upside, with a powerful fastball in the low 90's. His body type and size will only allow him to get better and we are confident he will have a huge impact on our pitching staff."
Matt Geoffrion, RHP, Northborough, MA, Algonquin High School. 6'3". 200lbs.
Matt Geoffrion was a four year varsity baseball team starting pitcher and was a three year letter winner for basketball. Geoffrion was also named captain of the baseball and basketball teams for his Senior season.
"Matt impressed me this past summer playing for Scott Patterson's highly successful Northeast baseball program." Said Trimper.
"He is another power pitcher that will give our staff a huge boost. He likes to compete and his work ethic stood out as he worked throughout the summer."
The eligibility of all student-athletes is contingent upon admission to the University of Maine and compliance with all NCAA rules, including registration with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
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