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2011 Season Preview

In 2011, the Barons look to improve on a great 2010 campaign, where they finished the regular season 40-16, were Co-Champions of the SSAC Conference Tournament, and earned an automatic bid to the NAIA National Championship Tournament.  In 2010, the Barons were ranked as high as #16 Nationally and included: 6 All-Conference Players, 2 Gold Glove Winners, SSAC Pitcher of the Year, and the SSAC Tournament MVP.

After a successful season in 2010, the Barons look to keep the momentum going into the 2011 season. Returning all but six players, the Barons have high intentions and goals for the 2011 season. Returning to the squad, after missing the 2010 season due to arm surgery, are Donnie Albro and Ricky Rogers. Also returning, after missing the 2010 season is Daniel Jones, who will be a key ingredient to the everyday lineup and the pitching staff. Hard Hitting infielders Johnathon Barton and RJ Harris will bring big threats to the Baron lineup.

The Barons also signed a power hitting junior college outfielder Josh Palmer from South Georgia College. Former Baron Tony Vioro and high school standout Justin Rogers signed scholarships to fill holes in the infield. After graduating Catcher Gary Stauff, the Barons sign a standout from New York, Kelvin Espinoza to fill his shoes behind the plate. Jason Bailey, former Junior College World Series Champion from Chipola Junior College brings depth to the Barons pitching staff from the left side. Right handed transfers Artie Clyde (Alabama A&M), and Richard Hernendez (Clarendon CC) will bring experience to the pitching staff. USF transfer and hard throwing RHP Daniel Miller plans to lead the Barons to a successful season.

Brewton-Parker returns several starters from last years team including:Derrick Fox (SS), Errick Fox (INF), Randall Shepperd (C), Delgis Soto (RHP), Drew Parker (RHP), Jacob Evors (DH), Jacob Gore (RHP), Billy Mullins (LHP), and Ben Gillespie (RHP).

The Barons are excited about the 2011 season and are ready to get it started ranked 22nd Nationally. Coach Mullins and the Barons are ready for a tough 2011 schedule. The Barons schedule is one of the toughest in the nation, which includes Nationally ranked Lee University (4), Southern Polythechnic State University (13), Faulkner University (16), and Auburn University at Montgomery. The Barons add Embry Riddle (8), South Carolina Beaufort (20), and defending National Champions Cumberland University (1), to their schedule. 

After a transitional season for the SSAC, the SSAC expanded to 14 teams and split into Eastern and Western Divisions. The Barons will be a part of the Eastern Divison and intend on making a return trip to the post season.

Coach Mullins and the coaching staff of Brewton-Parker have high expectations for the 2011 season. After compiling a tough schedule and returning the majority of the team, the Barons look to improve yet again and make another run at the National Championship. The 2011 campaign opens up with a double header on January 28th with Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL.