A team that has won at least 40 games in each of its last three seasons, swept Ithaca College at GCC on Saturday, giving the Cougars seven straight wins and an overall 10-5 record to start the spring.
Head Coach Skip Sherman said the program has been successful both at winning and helping players move onto higher levels.
Three players over the past five years have been selected in the professional draft: Ryan Gugal (Phillies) of Batavia, Yimy Rodriguez (Dodgers) of Rochester and Chris Page (Reds) of Batavia. Page did not sign and is playing at Emery Riddle College in Florida.
Over the past five years, 32 GCC players have received baseball scholarships.
On the current roster, three players have already signed with four-year colleges, and more are expected to sign before the end of the season. John Polonius has signed a letter of intent to play at West Virginia next year and is expected to be drafted in June. Manny Hernandez has signed a letter of intent to play at Canisius College in Buffalo and John Broll has signed a letter of intent to play at Ashland University in Ohio.
"Keep an eye on Shaun Slemko who looks like he will have a great spring," Sherman said.
Three freshmen to watch, according to Sherman: Adam Grace, Tyler Koronas and Dan Sharpe.
The team features six first-team all conference players: Pitcher Greg Rapp, Catcher Adam Grace, SS John Polonius, 2B Manny Hernandez, OF Jacob Featherstone, and DH John Broll.
The Cougars next game is at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Dwyer Stadium. For the full schedule, click here.
"Over the past five years, 32
"Over the past five years, 32 GCC players have received baseball scholarships." Coach Sherman does a great job at helping kids move to the next level, saving them and their parents a ton of money. The program is a great program, if you haven't watched a game you should. Good Luck on the season.