2012 Spring Baseball Roster
| NUM |
Name |
HT /WT |
YR |
POS |
Previous School / Hometown |
| 1 |
Jake Pewitt |
5'10 / 170 |
SO |
OF |
Notre Dame Regional HS / Cape Girardeau, MO |
| 3 |
Kieston Greene |
6'1 / 190 |
SO |
OF |
Lake Land CC / Decatur, IL |
| 4 |
Landon Weitekamp |
6'3 / 200 |
SO |
3B/2B |
Raymond Lincolnwood HS / Farmersville, IL |
| 6 |
Alex Smith |
5'9 / 175 |
FR |
2B/C |
Mahomet Seymour HS / Mahomet, IL |
| 7 |
Joey Migliaccio |
6'2 / 190 |
R-SO |
2B |
Daytona State CC / West Melbourne, FL |
| 8 |
Clay Manering |
6'1 / 190 |
SO |
LHP |
LaPorte HS / LaPorte, IN |
| 9 |
Bo Weir |
6'3 / 225 |
SO |
LHP |
Western HS / Kokomo, IN |
| 10 |
Zach Hall |
6'2 / 190 |
SO |
LHP |
Triad HS / Troy, IL |
| 11 |
Tom Hooker |
6' / 180 |
SO |
OF |
Crystal Lake Central HS / Crystal Lake, IL |
| 13 |
Dan Leake |
5'10 / 175 |
FR |
RHP |
Champaign Centennial HS / Champaign, IL |
| 14 |
Brett Haan |
6'4 / 185
|
FR |
RHP |
Lafayette Central Catholic HS / Lafayette, IN |
| 15 |
Jeff Limbaugh |
6'4 / 200 |
SO |
1B |
Crown Point HS / Crown Point, IN |
| 17 |
Adam Casson |
6'4 / 195 |
FR |
1B |
Pontiac HS / Pontiac, IL |
| 18 |
Alec Ornelas |
6'2 / 205 |
FR |
C |
Lincoln Way East HS / Mokena, IL |
| 19 |
Bobby Burns |
5'11 / 200 |
SO |
C |
College of Southern Nevada / Las Vegas, NV |
| 21 |
Jack Wietlispach |
6'2 / 190 |
FR |
OF |
Niles Notre Dame HS / Chicago, IL |
| 22 |
Josh Witt |
5'11 / 190 |
SO |
RHP |
Warsaw HS / Warsaw, IN |
| 24 |
Brian Krolikowski |
6'3 / 220 |
R-SO |
RHP |
Miami University (OH) / Batavia, IL |
| 25 |
James Naile |
6'3 / 180 |
FR |
RHP |
Charleston HS / Charleston, MO |
| 26 |
Sam Thoele |
6'2 / 200 |
FR |
RHP |
Dieterich HS / Montrose, IL |
| 27 |
Brad Reedy |
6'1 / 190 |
SO |
RHP |
Effingham HS / Effingham, IL |
| 28 |
Joe Trennepohl |
6'3 / 185 |
FR |
OF |
North Central HS / Indianapolis, IN |
| 29 |
Joel Stucker |
5'10 / 170 |
SO |
2B/SS |
Brownsburg HS / Brownsburg, IN |
| 30 |
Logan Shaftner |
6'4 / 190 |
FR |
RHP |
Lafayette HS / Lexington, KY |
| 32 |
Westley Minton |
6'1 / 185 |
SO |
SS |
Milford HS / Loveland, OH |
| 33 |
Brennan Kwiatkowski |
6'4 / 225 |
R-FR |
1B |
Lindenwood Univ. / Mahomet, IL |
| 34 |
Jason Ziegler |
6'4 / 210 |
FR |
LHP |
Mahomet Seymour HS / Mahomet, IL |
| 36 |
Brad Wheeler |
6'2 / 200 |
SO |
OF |
Charleston HS / Charleston, IL |
| 40 |
Will Polley |
6'5 / 240 |
FR |
RHP |
Univ. of Nebraska / River Forest, IL |
| 44 |
Nolan Wilson |
6' / 215 |
R-FR |
C |
South Carolina-Aiken / Taylor, MI |
| 45 |
Mark Hode |
6'4 / 195 |
SO |
RHP |
Crystal Lake South HS / Crystal Lake, IL |
|
Issac Miller |
6'1 / 190 |
FR |
OF |
Manchester HS / Midland, MI |
|
Jesse Remington |
6'2 / 175 |
FR |
LHP |
Rantoul HS / Rantoul, IL |
|
Jake Rone |
6'3 / 190 |
SO |
RHP |
Downers Grove South HS / Darien, IL |
|
Pat Schutzbach |
5'7 / 180 |
FR |
INF |
St. Anthony HS / Effingham, IL |
Coach Kennedy enters his fourth season as the skipper for the Cobra baseball team. In Kennedy's first three seasons, the Cobras have appeared in two NJCAA World Series (2009-National Champions, 2010--5th Place) and has compiled an overall record of 143 wins to only 33 losses.
The 2011 season saw the Cobras fall short of reaching the NJCAA World Series by falling in the Region 24 Tournament. The Cobras posted a 43-11 overall record, finished 5th in the final NJCAA national poll and saw two Cobras named All Americans (Wes Minton, SS--1st Team and Jon Carlson, LHP--3rd Team).
In 2010, the Cobras put together another outstanding year. The Cobras finished 50-13, captured their second consecutive Region 24 Title by doing something that no team had done before. The Cobras lost the first game of the Region 24 tournament before winning 6 straight games to propel them to the NJCAA World Series. The Cobras placed 5th at the 2010 NJCAA World Series. Kennedy was awarded the Region 24 "Coach of the Year" for the Cobras unbelievable run in the tournament.
In 2009, Kennedy guided the Cobras to a 49-9 record that included an M-WAC Conference Title, a Region 24 Championship and the programs second National Title. At the completion of the season, Kennedy was awarded M-WAC "Coach of the Year" and Region 24 "Coach of the Year" honors as well as being named the ABCA NJCAA Division 2 Coach of the Year.
Kennedy, a graduate of McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, IN, played one season at Kankakee Community College (2000) before transferring to Kentucky Wesleyan College (2001-2003) in Owensboro, KY. While at KWC, Kennedy was a three year starter for the Panthers as a middle infielder. He finshed his career in KWC's all time top ten in fielding percentage and assists.
Kennedy began his coaching career at his alma mater in 2004, where he worked with infielders and assisted with the hitters. While at KWC, the Panthers led the GLVC in homeruns (54) and doubles (90) while slugging a league best .444 and also finishing third in average with a .289 clip. The Panthers finished 30-25 and qualified for the GLVC conference tournament.
In 2005, Kennedy accepted a position at Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN, where he worked primarily with the outfielders and catchers while he assisted with the hitters. The Pumas finished the season with a 42-19 mark, led the GLVC in hitting, fielding percentage, second in runs scored, RBI's and hosted the NCAA Mid-West Regional Baseball Championships.
In 2006, Kennedy was a part of legendary coach Bob Warn's staff at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. While at ISU, Kennedy was the Sycamores hitting coach while also working with the outfielders and catchers. The Sycamore hitters finished second in the league in hitting, slugging percentage and first in triples. Two Sycamore hitters were drafted in the 2006 MLB First Year Player Draft. (Nevin Ashley-6th round, Jake Eigsti-20th round)
During the 2007-2008 seasons, Kennedy headed back to Rensselaer, IN to rejoin Rick O'Dette's staff at Saint Joseph's College. During this time, Kennedy was the Pumas top assistant, as he worked with the hitters, infielders and catchers. Kennedy also was in charge of heading the recruiting efforts. The Pumas had an overall record of 74-37 during this time.
Evan DePotterPitching Coach
Coach DePotter will begin his second season as an assistant for the Cobras. DePotter will work with the Cobra pitchers this season. DePotter will also coordinate all Parkland baseball camps, coordinate team travel and other administrative duties.
DePotter, a graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School (Fishers, IN), continued his career at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, where he was a 4-year letter winner for the Bulldogs baseball team and a Co-Captain his senior year. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Butler University.
"Evan did a great job with the pitchers last spring. He took a very young staff and developed them. I thought our guys improved every outing and learned from every outing. Evan is a great communicator with our pitching staff and relates very well with the guys. I expect Evan to continue what he started last spring and continue to develop our pitching staff into one of the best in the country."--Matt Kennedy-Head Baseball Coach
Kory CoeAssistant Coach
- Office: P204
- E-Mail: kcoe@parkland.edu
- Coach Coe is in his first season with the Cobras, as he joined the coaching staff in January. Coe will work primarily with the Cobra infielders and assist with the hitters. Coe will also be in charge of base-running and assist in other administrative duties.
Coe joins the Cobra staff after spending the last two seasons at Quincy University (NCAA D2) where he worked with infielders and hitters. Coe, a graduate of Timberland High School in Wentzville, MO, played two seasons at Longview Community College in St. Louis before finishing his collegiate career at Quincy University. Coe earned his bachelors degree in Mathematics and his Masters in Educational Leadership from Quincy University.
"We are very excited to have Kory join our coaching staff. Kory is a young, energetic coach that brings a plethra of knowledge to our program. It has been a smooth transition for our infielders to adapt to his style and techniques that he has brought to the Parkland baseball program."--Matt Kennedy-Head Baseball Coach
Matt WietlispachAssistant Coach
Coach Wietlispach in entering his first season as an assistant coach with the Cobras. Wietlispach will head the strength/conditioning and speed and agility programs for the entire baseball team. Wietlispach will also work with the Cobra outfielders.
Wietlispach is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Chicago, IL. Wietlispach played two seasons at Elgin Community College where he appeared in two NJCAA World Series. After two successful seasons at Elgin, Wietlispach attended Niagara University (NCAA D1) in New York where he earned a bachelors degree in Sport Management.
"We are very fortunate to have Matt on our staff. Matt brings energy to the ballpark with him every day and pushes our guys to get both stronger and faster. Our guys have responded well to him and this is due to his passion and knowledge that he has brought with him."--Matt Kennedy-Head Baseball Coach
Rod Lovett
Director of Baseball Operations
Long time Cobra Head Coach and current Athletic Director Rod Lovett will continue his association with the Baseball program as the Director of Baseball Operations. Lovett, who retired from coaching in 2001, finished with a career record of 501-214 and led the Cobras to four Collegiate Conference of Central Illinois titles and Region 24 titles in 1995, 1997, and 2001.
During his tenure at the Cobra Athletic Director, five different teams have qualified for National Competition highlighted by four World Series appearances by the Baseball and Softball Teams. The Baseball team won the National Title in 2002 while the Cobra Softball squad finished as National Runner-Up in both 2002 and 2005. Lovett received both his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Illinois in Sports Administration.