University of Mobile baseball announces 2004-05 recruiting class

MOBILE, Ala. -- The University of Mobile baseball team announced their 2004-05 recruiting class on Friday which includes Matthew Creighton of Stone Wall, Miss., who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 28th round coming out of high school in 2003.

Creighton, who played last season with Meridian Community College, posted a 4-0 record in 12 appearances last season, striking out 65 batters and allowing just 28 walks.

Justin Rosen, a transfer from St. Louis Community College at Meramec, hit .366 last season in 175 at bats, pounding eight home runs and driving in 42 RBI. Rosen also stole 20 bases and hit 13 doubles.

Simon Baduaux and Jesse Luker of Thomasville, Ala., both left-handers, have also been signed and will come into next season looking to help tighten up the Rams bullpen.

Bryan Mosley, a second baseman that played at Daphne High School, and Michael Koppersmith, a right-handed relief pitcher will also come to Mobile after transferring in from Lurleen B. Wallace State Junior College. LBWCC played in last year’s Division II Junior College National Championship Game.

Finally, Grant Staniszewski from Chesterfield, Mo, Daniel Harper from Monroeville, Ala., and Vicente Perez from Ponce, PR, all catchers, have been added to next year’s team to replace seniors Paul Kerger and Seth Naugle behind the plate.

Last season, the Rams recovered from a 2-14 start last season to finish at 23-26 overall. Head coach Mike Jacobs needs just five wins next season to reach 500 career wins.

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