The Rossville Rattlers are excited to announce that T.J. McGreevy will be joining the coaching staff for the 2013 season. McGreevy will take the role of Pitching coach for the second year summer collegiate baseball team.
McGreevy, who is currently finishing his senior year at Wichita State University, has won back-to-back NBC World Series with the Santa Barbara (Calif.) Foresters. Previous to his time in Santa Barbara, he spent the 2010 season with the Topeka Golden Giants.
McGreevy will join Manager Brett Cowdin and his son Tobi on the coaching staff, as well as possibly getting some time on the mound this summer. At Wichita State, McGreevy is currently 3-1, with a 2.76 ERA in 32.2 innings pitched. He's given up 33 hits, 11 runs, 10 earned runs while striking out 23 batters and walking just 4.
"I'm excited to have T.J. join the staff this season. He's a wonderful young man and makes this ball club that much better with his presence," said Rattlers Manager Brett Cowdin. "T.J. can use his experiences playing summer ball and division-I baseball and help mentor these young players. His leadership will be pivotal to developing our pitching staff."
McGreevy will join the Rattlers once Wichita State's season has completed. Currently the Shockers are 7-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference and 21-17 overall.
T.J. McGreevy's Background:
As a Junior at Wichita State: Pitched in 19 games, all in relief...Went 2-3 with a 5.54 ERA and one save...Pitched 37.1 innings with 14 strikeouts...Pitched a season-high five innings against Southern Illinois on May 22...Struck out a season-high two three times...Earned wins against Evansville and Kansas State...Earned save against North Dakota...Named to the AD's honor roll for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.
As a Sophomore at Wichita State: Made 21 appearances with two starts on the mound...Went 0-1 with a 2.13 ERA...Pitched 50.2 innings with 24 strikeouts...Pitched a season high 4.1 scoreless innings against Creighton on May 7...Also pitched 4.1 innings against Bradley on May 19...Had a season high four strikeouts against Kansas on May 3 and at Bradley on May 19...Earned saves against Arizona and Indiana State twice...Named to the AD's honor roll for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.
As a Freshman at Wichita State: Made 17 appearances with one start...Went 1-3 with a 7.16 ERA and three saves...Pitched 32 2/3 innings with 23 strikeouts...Pitched a season-high four innings against North Dakota on March 3...Struck out a season-high five against Oral Roberts on May 18...Earned win against Rogers State...Earned saves against Eastern Michigan, North Dakota and Florida Gulf Coast...Named to the AD's honor roll for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.
High School: He attended Hayden High School in Topeka, Kan...Lettered three years in baseball, three years in football and three years in basketball...In baseball, during junior season went 6-2 with a 2.01 ERA in 43 1/3 innings with 43 strikeouts...In 2009, named first team all-state and was named Pitcher of the Year in 4A...In 2008, earned first team all-state honors in 4A...Also named co-Player of the Year in 4A...Named first team all-Centennial league and first team all-city...Member of team that was first in league and third at state during freshman season and third at state during sophomore and junior seasons...Member of team that won state championship during senior season...In football, named MVP of the Shrine Bowl for the East squad...Member of team that won state championship during senior season...In basketball, member of team that won state championship during junior season...Named the Shawnee County male athlete of the year for 2008-09...Member of the honor roll every semester.
The Rossville Rattlers play at historic Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville, KS and are the 2012 National Baseball Congress Summer Nationals Runner-Up. The 2013 season swings into action on May 30th at home against the Midwest Bruins. Like us on Facebook or Twitter (@RvilleRattlers) to get the latest news and updates. Please contact rossvillerattlers@gmail.com for more information on the team.
The Rossville Rattlers play at historic Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville, KS and are the 2012 National Baseball Congress Summer Nationals Runner-Up. The 2013 season swings into action on May 30th at home against the Midwest Bruins. Like us on Facebook or Twitter (@RvilleRattlers) to get the latest news and updates. Please contact rossvillerattlers@gmail.com for more information on the team.