2015 Alabama State Hornets baseball team

The 2015 Alabama State Hornets baseball team represented Alabama State University during the 2015 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Hornets played their home games at the Wheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They were led by head coach Mervyl Melendez, in his fourth season at Alabama State.

2015 Alabama State Hornets baseball
ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference
2015 record13–8 (7–2 SWAC)
Head coachMervyl Melendez (4th season)
Assistant coaches
  • Jose Vasquez (4th season)
  • Drew Clark (4th season)
Home stadiumWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex
2015 Southwestern Athletic Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T PCT  W L T PCT
East
Alabama State  x‍‍‍ 18–6–0 .750  30–17–0 .638
Alabama A&M  ‍‍‍ 16–8–0 .667  25–26–0 .490
Jackson State  ‍‍‍ 15–9–0 .625  30–22–0 .577
Alcorn State  ‍‍‍ 8–17–0 .320  15–38–0 .283
Mississippi Valley State*  ‍‍‍ 4–20–0 .167  7–36–1 .170
West
Arkansas–Pine Bluff  x‍‍‍ 16–6–0 .727  24–16–0 .600
Texas Southern  ‍‍‍ 16–7–0 .696  26–16–0 .619
Southern*  ‍‍‍ 13–8–0 .619  17–22–0 .436
Grambling State  ‍‍‍ 7–18–0 .280  9–34–0 .209
Prairie View A&M  ‍‍‍ 5–19–0 .208  15–34–0 .306
‡ – Tournament champion
As of May 7, 2015[1]; Rankings from Collegiate Baseball
*Ineligible for postseason play due to APR penalties

Previous Season

In 2014, the Hornets finished the season as champions of the SWAC's East division with a record of 37–20, 21–3 in conference play. They qualified for the 2014 Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament, and were eliminated in the finals. They failed to qualify for the 2014 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.

Personnel

Roster
2015 Alabama State Hornets roster[2]
 

Pitchers

  • 4 - Joseph Camacho - Junior
  • 5 - Hunter McIntosh - Junior
  • 6 - Michael Tellado - Junior
  • 7 - Mike Estevez - Senior
  • 12 - Ivanniel Vazquez - Freshman
  • 13 - Brandon Capels - Sophomore
  • 16 - Tyler Bender - Junior
  • 17 - Patrick Coffin - Sophomore
  • 18 - Logan Dyer - Senior
  • 22 - Armando Ruiz - Senior
  • 23 - Julio Valdez - Junior
  • 29 - Edgardo Rivera - Junior
  • 30 - Charles Taylor - Junior
  • 34 - Tyler Howe - Sophomore
  • 36 - Jorge Pantoja - Junior
  • 37 - Mike Montgomery - Senior
  • 41 - T.J. Renda - Senior
  • 43 - Darren Kelly - Freshman
  

Catchers

  • 19 - Chris Biocic - Sophomore
  • 35 - Manny Rodriguez - Senior
  • 38 - Hunter Allen - Freshman

Infielders

  • 1 - PJ Biocic - Senior
  • 2 - Kevin Olmeda - Sophomore
  • 10 - Einar Muniz - Senior
  • 11 - Yamil Pagan - Freshman
  • 25 - Ray Hernandez - Freshman
  • 26 - Ruben Garcia - Freshman
  • 28 - Julian Shields - Junior
  • 33 - PJ Harris - Freshman
  • 40 - Derron Simmons - Senior
  

Outfielders

  • 8 - Joseph Estrada - Freshman
  • 9 - Marcus Swint - Senior
  • 14 - Waldyvan Estrada - Senior
  • 15 - Cesar Rivera - Senior
  • 20 - Ryan Thompson - Junior
  • 28 - Sebastian Rivera - Freshman
  • 31 - Dillon Cooper - Junior
  • 42 - Chase Waters - Sophomore
  • 44 - Hunter Phillips - Freshman
  

Coaching Staff
NamePositionSeasons at
Alabama State		Alma Mater
Mervyl MelendezHead Coach4Bethune-Cookman University (1996)
Jose VasquezAssociate Head Coach4Bethune-Cookman University (2003)
Drew ClarkAssistant Coach4Bethune-Cookman University (2009)

Schedule
Legend
 Alabama State win
 Alabama State loss
 Postponement
BoldAlabama State team member
2015 Alabama State Hornets Baseball Game Log
Regular Season
March
Date Opponent Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record SWAC Record
March 1at The CitadelJoseph P. Riley, Jr. Park • Charleston, SCCancelled
March 3TroyWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, ALW 12–8Caples (1–0)Harris (0–1)3755–5–
March 8at Mississippi Valley StateMagnolia Field • Itta Bena, MSL 2–3Case (1–1)Renda (1–2)705–60–1
March 8at Mississippi Valley StateMagnolia Field • Itta Bena, MSW 12–2 (7)Camacho (3–0)Sheppeard (0–3)1156–61–1
March 9at Mississippi Valley StateMagnolia Field • Itta Bena, MSW 10–3McIntosh (1–0)Kinney (0–1)1507–62–1
March 15at Alcorn StateMcGowan Stadium • Lorman, MSW 4–1Renda (2–2)Laird (1–3)Ruiz (3)1038–63–1
March 15at Alcorn StateMcGowan Stadium • Lorman, MSW 8–0Camacho (4–0)Belmont (1–4)919–64–1
March 16at Alcorn StateMcGowan Stadium • Lorman, MSW 12–1 (7)McIntosh (2–0)Walker (0–1)13010–65–1
March 17at South AlabamaEddie Stanky Field • Mobile, ALL 2–9Stephens (1–1)Caples (1–1)1,22410–7–
March 18Jacksonville StateWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, ALW 3–1Tellado (1–0)McCreless (0–1)Ruiz (4)21511–7–
March 21Alabama A&MWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, ALL 3–6Smith (2–2)Renda (2–3)Utterback (4)11811–85–2
March 21Alabama A&MWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, ALW 6–2Camacho (5–0)Ahrens (4–1)8712–86–2
March 22Alabama A&MWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, ALW 8–7Ruiz (1–1)Smith (1–3)10513–87–2
March 24SamfordWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, AL
March 25at Florida StateDick Howser Stadium • Tallahassee, FL
March 28Jackson StateWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, AL
March 28Jackson StateWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, AL
March 29Jackson StateWheeler–Watkins Baseball Complex • Montgomery, AL
March 31at TroyRiddle–Pace Field • Troy, AL
Post-Season

All rankings from Collegiate Baseball.

References
  1. "League Summary". Southwestern Athletic Conference. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  2. "Official Baseball Roster". Alabama State Hornets. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
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