# 1 Antonio Allen

Pitcher / Second Base

Sophomore

Jonesboro, Ga.; Jonesboro H.S.

5’9” / 175 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Was selected MVP of the 2011 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association tournament and finished the season 3-1 with a 3.71 ERA. … After appearances at second base and left field, took a turn on the mound in a mop-up role on April 12. … By May 3 was starting, and eight effective innings in a win at Darton sealed his place in the rotation. … Stole 17 bases, second on the team. … Pitched and played shortstop at Jonesboro High School, where he was all-region and team MVP … Second all-time in career steals in the state. ... Majoring in education.

# 2 Cody McCance

Middle Infield

Freshman

Loganville, Ga.; Loganville, H.S.

5’7” / 155 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: First team all-region in 8-AAAA and a Georgia Dugout Club All-State selection at Loganville High School, which has supplied a steady stream of players to GPC.

# 3 Irving "Monte" Reese

Pitcheer

Sophomore

Stone Mountain, Ga.; Miller Grove H.S.

6'2" / 190 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Transferred to GPC from Chattahoochie Valley Community College in Phenix City, Ala., where he was 2-1 with a 5.94 ERA in 2011, striking out 24 in 19 2/3 innings. … Led DeKalb County in strikeouts in 2010 (93 in 65 innings) and was first team all-county at Miller Grove High School. … Also played third base and the outfield.

# 4 Jacob Johnson

Catcher

Sophomore

Loganville, Ga.; Loganville H.S.

5'10” / 190 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Made 16 starts for the 2011 Jaguars as the primary backup receiver. … Was All-State, all-region and team captain at Loganville High School, where he also lettered in football.

# 5 Trumon Jefferson

Outfield

Freshman

Decatur, Ga. ; Decatur H.S.

6’2” / 185 lbs.

Bats Left / Throws Left

Player Profile: Selected by the Texas Rangers in the 39th round of the 2011 draft but opted to sign with GPC. … All-state and all-region at Decatur High School, hitting .413 as a senior. … Earned nine varsity letters in his last three years, three apiece in baseball, football and basketball.

# 7 Andre Wilson

Pitcher

Freshman

Decatur, Ga.; S.W. DeKalb H.S.

6’2” / 200 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Named DeKalb Dugout Club first team all-county at Southwest DeKalb High School, where he also played quarterback. … Plans to study sports medicine.

# 8 Landon Hayes

Pitcher

Freshman

Grayson, Ga.; Loganville H.S.

6’0” / 160 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Was redshirted in 2011 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. ... Served as the closer at Loganville High School in 2010 before the injury. … Was selected second team all-region.

# 9 Christopher Madera

Outfield

Freshman

Santo Domingo, D.R.; Avon Old Farms (Conn.)

5’11” / 180 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Rated the top high school prospect in Connecticut and No. 3 in New England. … The Texas Rangers tried to sign him as a 16-year-old in the Dominican Republic before he went to Avon Old Farms, a boarding school in Avon, Conn. … Was one of 10 players from a championship team at Avon who signed to play collegiate baseball.

# 10 Trey Hagey

Outfield

Freshman

Snellville, Ga.; Brookwood H.S.

5' 11' / 170 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Once homered in five consecutive games at Brookwood High School, where he also set the record for the strongest outfield throw.

# 11 Christian Turnipseed

Pitcher

Sophomore

Powder Springs, Ga.; Harrison H.S.

5'11" / 200 lbs.

Bats Right/ Throws Right

Player Profile: Transferred to GPC from Charleston University, an NCAA Division 2 school in West Virginia. … Was the closer in baseball (1-2 in 14 appearances, 21 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings) and a safety in football. … Was the Marietta Daily Journal Pitcher of the Year in 2010 as well as an all-region selection and MVP of the state championship series.

# 12 Clay Garner

Pitcher

Sophomore

Loganville, Ga.; Loganville H.S.

5’11” / 145 lbs.

Bats Left / Throws Left

Player Profile: Honorable mention All-America and first team all-region and after going 9-2 with a 3.08 ERA for the 2011 Jaguars. … Struck out 78 in 73 innings, mostly with his outstanding curveball and changeup. … Pitched the pennant-clinching game, shutting out Darton with a five-hitter in a seven-inning game. … Left in the ninth inning with the lead in the final district tournament game against Columbia State (Tenn.), but the Jaguars lost. … All-region, Pitcher of the Year, member of the Team Georgia national champions as a junior.

# 14 Sam Bragg

Pitcher

Freshman

Marietta, Ga.; Wheeler H.S.

6'1” / 180 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Chose GPC over other opportunities after winning a carload of honors at Wheeler High School, including All-State and Cobb County Player of the Year. … As a junior once struck out the first 14 hitters he faced in a game. … Plans to study sports management.

# 15 Garitt Church

Infielder

Sophomore

Suwanee, Ga.; Collins Hill H.S.

5’10” / 175 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Hit .322 for the 2010 Jaguars, settling into the third base job late in the season after also playing shortstop. … Stole 16 bases, third on the team. … Named to the GCAA all-tournament team. … Gwinnett Daily Post Player of the Month in high school.

# 17 David Van Horn

Outfield

Sophomore

Atlanta, Ga.; Lovett School

6’0” / 200 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Transferred to GPC from the University of Tampa, an NCAA Division 2 school. … Hit .477 as a senior,holds number 3 spot for all time batting and slugging at Lovettat School, winning Georgia Dugout Club All-State honors.

# 18 Justin Guy

Pitcher / Infield

Freshman

Zebulon, Ga.; Pike County H.S.

6’3” / 210 lbs.

Bats Right/ Throws Right

Player Profile: Redshirted for the 2011 season. … Was all-region, a Gold Glove selection and played for region championship teams three years in a row at Pike County High School, where he also played basketball.

# 20 Chase Macon

Outfield

Freshman

Lawrenceville, Ga.; Peachtree RidgeH.S.

6’3” / 190 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Redshirted during the 2011 season after suffering an injury. … Was Offensive Player of the Year and team MVP during his junior season at Peachtree Ridge High School.Gwinnett County Dugout Club Player of the month April 2010. Georgia Dugout Club Player of the month April 2010.

# 21 Ben Venters

Middle Infield

Freshman

Cartersville, Ga.; Cartersville H.S.

5’9” / 175 lbs.

Bats Left / Throws Right

Player Profile: Consistent hitting made him Region 6-AAA Player of the Year at Cartersville High School and secured All-State honors. … Batted .398 with 38 RBIs.

# 22 Andy Threatt

Pitcher

Sophomore

Atlanta, Ga.; Lakeside H.S.

6’0” / 170 lbs.

Bats Left / Throws Right

Player Profile: Appeared in 13 games for the 2011 Jaguars, including seven starts as he settled into the rotation down the stretch. … Finished 4-0 with a 5.82 ERA. … Struck out 35 in 38 1/3 innings. … All-state and DeKalb County Pitcher of the Year while at Lakeside High School.

# 23 McLendon Hill

Shortstop

Sophomore

Midland, Ga.; Columbus H.S.

6’2” / 180 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Started the 2010 season in center field but was summoned back to the position he played in high school, shortstop, and won the region Gold Glove. … His play in the region tournament was artistry, and he made the all-tournament team. … Hit .291 and led the Jaguars with 21 stolen bases in 24 tries. … played for 2010 Class AAA champion Columbus High School and made 2009 Team Georgia squad.

# 24 Christian Van Camp

First base

Sophomore

Canton, Ga.; Creekview H.S.

6’2” / 215 lbs.

Bats Left / Throws Left

Player Profile: Started the 2011 season as a backup for the Jaguars but came on strong down the stretch, finishing with 18 starts and a .375 batting average. … Can play the outfield but most impresses everyone with his slick fielding at first base. … All-State and Cherokee County Player of the Year at Creekview High School.

# 25 John Fidanza

Catcher

Sophomore

Zachary, La.; Ballard H.S.

Ht / lbs.

Bats Both / Throws Right

Player Profile: A transfer from Coastal Carolina College of NCAA Division 1. … He started 19 games last season and hit .231 with nine RBIs.

# 26 Taylor Cato

Outfield / Pitcher

Sophomore

Senoia, Ga.; East Coweta H.S.

6’1” / 200 lbs.

Bats Left / Throws Right

Player Profile: Transferred to GPC from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where he hit .342 in 2011 and made the Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-America team. … Rookie of the Year in the Patriot League. … Won All-State recognition at East Coweta High School as well as all-region and all-county honors. … Also was a two-time letterman in football, playing quarterback and safety.

# 28 Nikolay Uherek

Pitcher

Freshman

Huntington, Md.; DeMatha CatholicH.S.

6’1” / 205 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: MVP of the state championship tournament for private schools at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md. … Second team all-conference. … Also played quarterback at DeMatha, known for its powerhouse athletic programs.

# 29 Adam Clark

Pitcher

Sophomore

Emerson, Ga.; Cartersville H.S.

6’4” / 205 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Transferred to GPC from Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, where he was 2-2 in 15 innings with a 4.80 ERA. … All-state in 2009 and 2010 at Cartersville High School and also a member of the Northwest Georgia team for the Top 96/Senior All-Star Tournament.

# 31 John Boland

First base / Third base

Freshman

Rhinebeck, N.Y.; Avon Old Farms.

6’2” / 200 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Was MVP and all-league on a championship team at Avon Old Farms, a boarding school in Avon, Conn., where he was a teammate of GPC outfielder Christopher Madera.

# 32 Kyler Timmerman

Third base / Outfield

Freshman

Evans, Ga.; Greenbrier H.S.

6’3” / 235 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Named all-county after hitting .351 with five homers and 28 RBIs at Greenbrier High School in the Augusta area.

# 34 Wes Armstrong

Third base / Shortstop

Freshman

Johns Creek, Ga.; Chattahoochee H.S.

5’11” / 185 lbs.

Bats Left / Throws Left

Player Profile: Was all-region at Chattahoochee High School, where he hit .622 with eight homers as a senior despite missing time with an injury.

# 40 Tripp Sheppard

Pitcher

Freshman

Shady Dale, Ga.; George Walton Academy

6'5" / 220 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Transferred to GPC from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville.

# 42 Sloan Strickland

Catcher / DH

Sophomore

Clermont, Ga.; Gainesville H.S.

6’1” / 220 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Started 12 games for the 2011 Jaguars at catcher and designated hitter, hitting .400 with one home run and 13 RBIs. … Was All-State at Gainesville High School, where he also starred in football as an offensive lineman and played in the state championship game at the Georgia Dome.

Red Shirt

# 44 Taylor Fields

Pitcher

Freshman

Minneapolis, Minn.; Central Gwinnett H.S.

6’0” / 215 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: Region Pitcher of the Year at Central Gwinnett High School. … Led the county in strikeouts his junior season and was second his senior season.

# 47 Dylan Dupree

Pitcher

Freshman

Gray, Ga.; Jones County H.S.

6’9” / 240 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: A two-time all-region selection at Jones County High School, where he also used his exceptional height to good advantage on the basketball court.

# 29 Gavin Peters

Pitcher

Freshman

Douglasville, Ga.; Alexander H.S.

6’3” / 195 lbs.

Bats Right / Throws Right

Player Profile: County Player of the Year and was all-region three seasons at Alexander High School. … Also played on an American Legion state championship team.