Five Spartans Named Preseason All-Region as UT Selected as Region Favorite

PEMBROKE, N.C. - The University of Tampa baseball team has been selected as the top team in the NCAA South Region, and No. 3 nationally according to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America (NCBWA). Additionally, five Spartans were selected to the first-team all-South Region team.

Entering the season as first-team NCBWA all-South Region selections are Michael Paul (starting pitcher), Braydon Nelson (relief pitcher), Dan Sullivan (first base), J.D. Urso (shortstop) and Drew Ehrhard (utility).

2023 NCBWA Division II Preseason All-South Region First-Team
Starting Pitcher: Nate Madej, Gr. Florida Southern, Fla.
Starting Pitcher: Jack Nedrow, So. Lee, Tenn.
Starting Pitcher: Michael Paul, Sr. Tampa, Fla.
Starting Pitcher: Jared Showalter, R-Sr. Savannah State, Ga.
Relief Pitcher: Braydon Nelson, Gr. Tampa, Fla.
Catcher: Jake Smallwood, Sr., Montevallo, Ala.
First Base: Jeff Liquori, Jr. Florida Southern, Fla.
First Base: Dan Sullivan, Sr. Tampa, Fla.
Second Base: Buck Anderson, Sr. Saint Leo, Fla.
Third Base: Sam Kuchinski, Sr. Montevallo, Ala.
Shortstop: J.D. Urso, So. Tampa, Fla.
Outfield: Garrett Bodine, Sr. Alabama Huntsville, Ala.
Outfield: Reed Latimer, Sr. Montevallo, Ala.
Outfield: Bobby Sparling, Sr. Saint Leo, Fla.
Designated Hitter: Grayson Swanson, Sr. Union, Tenn.
Utility Player: Drew Ehrhard, Gr. Tampa, Fla.

2023 NCBWA Division II Preseason All-South Region Honorable Mention
Starting Pitcher: Aric McAtee, Sr. Florida Southern, Fla.
Starting Pitcher: Harrison Haley, Jr. Delta State, Miss.
Relief Pitcher: Michael Dillon, Jr. Nova Southeastern, Fla.
Catcher: Jeremy Kennedy-Davis, Jr. Embry-Riddle, Fla.
Third Base: Daniel Irisarri, Sr. Nova Southeastern, Fla.
Shortstop: Carson Clowers, Jr. Delta State, Miss.
Shortstop: Norris McClure, Jr. Spring Hill, Ala.
Outfield: Joe Smith, Sr. Savannah State, Ga.
Outfield: Gage Ragona, R-Sr. Spring Hill, Ala.
DH: Josh Bower, Sr. West Alabama, Ala.
Utility: Joe Stella, So. Barry, Fla.