Key Returners
The Blue and White’s 34-man roster features a talented mix of first-year and returning players. Head Coach Ted White has brought in eight first-years from six different states, including one student-athlete from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Generals also return three All-ODAC selections from last season: Campbell Charneco (First Team), Evan Blair (Third Team), and Ben Sundell (Third Team).
The Generals’ outfield remains intact from last season, with juniors John Turner and Paul Ramseur, along with sophomore Jonathan French, set to patrol the field once again. Turner had a breakout season last year, playing in 31 games with 26 starts while batting .307. He tallied 27 hits, including six doubles, a triple, two home runs, and 18 RBIs. Ramseur played in 33 games, making 32 starts in right field. He recorded 40 hits while batting .296, leading the team with 13 doubles, along with two triples, one home run, and 22 RBIs. French appeared in 25 games, making 17 starts in center field. He posted a .321 batting average with 17 hits, three doubles, and 12 RBIs while stealing 19 bases — the second-most in a single season.
Junior Nick Lagges and sophomore Andrew Thornton are the two returning infielders for the Blue and White. Lagges played in 22 games last season, starting 21, and hit .308 with 24 hits, five doubles, a triple, and four home runs. He drove in 16 runs while stealing 11 bases. Thornton, in his rookie season, played in 21 games with 19 starts, recording 17 hits for a .262 batting average, along with six doubles and a home run.
Along with Blair, starting pitchers John Benner and Matt Fleming return to the mound this season. Benner started 11 games last season, posting a 3-4 record. He struck out 33 batters while allowing 53 hits in 43.1 innings. Fleming, a left-hander, started five games last season, finishing with a 2-1 record. He struck out 11 batters in 15.1 innings of work, posting a 5.28 ERA.
Junior Ben Sundell returns as the top bullpen option after an impressive sophomore campaign. The Third Team All-ODAC selection appeared in 17 games last year, finishing with a 2-2 record and three saves. He posted a 2.23 ERA while striking out a career-high 37 batters in 32.1 innings. Junior Brody Pasieka also contributed out of the bullpen, appearing in 12 games and recording a 2-0 record with three saves. Sophomore Cooper Charneco pitched in 13 games during his rookie season, posting a 1-2 record with two saves. He struck out 33 batters while allowing 41 hits in 30.1 innings. Sophomore Sims DeLong provides flexibility as a starter or bullpen option. Last season, he appeared in 11 games, starting three, and posted a 1-3 record. He struck out 21 batters while allowing 33 hits in 32.0 innings.
