Maine Baseball Announces Two More Additions to its 2016 Recruiting Class
11/18/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
ORONO, Maine -- Maine Baseball and Head Coach Steve Trimper have announced the signing of two more student athletes to their already impressive 2016 recruiting class.
"I am extremely excited to add both Chris Bec and Brandon Vicens to our already talented 2016 recruiting class." Said Trimper. " Both these student athletes are not only outstanding players, but will add valuable experience to our 2017 team."
Chris Bec is a 5'11, 190 pound catcher from Miami Dade CC. His accolades include: being selected first team All-Florida and selected as the 2014 Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American as well as 2014 Second team All-Region. Last season at Miami Dade CC as a Freshman he was selected as the 2015 Starting Catcher for the Florida JUCO All-Star Game.
"I knew it right away when I met the coaching staff and the team. Maine baseball is more than a team, it is a family that wants to work towards one goal." Said Bec."Me and Brandon (Vicens) have been friends for a long time and we both knew that this was the place for us. I can't wait to wear the old English M and win a championship."
Bec is a veteran catcher that looks to bring a veteran presence behind the plate.
"Chris is a very athletic player that converted to a catcher 2 years ago, after signing with Tennessee to play the outfield." Said Trimper. " He is an outstanding runner, and has great skills behind the plate. With the graduation of both Kevin Stypukowski and Jonathan Salcedo this coming year, we felt it was very important to bring a veteran catcher to our team to manage our pitching staff, and bring along a younger catcher to have them gain experience."
Brandon Vicens is a 6'0, 205 pound outfielder also from Miami Dade CC. Vicens was drafted in the 35th round by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2014 Draft. In 2014 he was selected to the Florida All-State First Team, Miami Herald First Team All-County, Miami Herald Broward 8-A 6-A Player of the year, Miami Herald Broward Athlete of the year Runner-Up and Sun-Sentinel All-County. While in High School, Vicens was selected as MaxPreps 2013 Underclass All-American and won 3 state championships, two in baseball and one in football.
"I am very excited to be part of the Black Bear's family." Said Vicens. "The culture and tradition of Maine Baseball was something I noticed right away and I knew right away I wanted to be a part of it. I look forward to contributing to this winning history. Go Black Bears!"
Vicens brings hustle and a high motor to the Black Bears and reminds Head Coach Steve Trimper of a former player.
"Brandon is a very physical Center Fielder that has the tools to play at the next level. An original signee at Florida Atlantic University, he was drafted out of high school and choose to attend junior college to increase his playing time." Said Trimper. " I was so impressed with both his defensive and offensive skills, but what really stood out was his hustle and hard play at all times. He reminds me of a clone of former Black Bear center field standout on our 2006 championship team, Joe Hough."
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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