Miley Gets Promotion, Shines in Debut

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently promoted former SLU Lion great Wade Miley to their Double-A affilate, the Mobile BayBears.  In is debut with the BayBears Miley threw seven innings giving up no runs on five hits and striking out 8.  He only issued one walk.  In his home debut in Mobile on Tuesday, Miley threw seven innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits and striking out 5.

Miley was a first round draft choice of the Diamondbacks in the 2008 MLB draft. 
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Former Lion Moves a Step Closer to the Majors

Former SLU Lion closer, Chris Province, has been recently called up to the Minnesota Twins triple A affiliate Rochester Red Wings.  Province was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2007 MLB draft and was traded in the offseason to the Twins.  In his two appearances since being promoted, Province has 2.08 ERA in 4.1 innings pitched to go along with 2 strikeouts.

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Artigues to Appear in "Softball for Soldiers" Celebrity Softball Game

Southeastern head coach Jay Artigues, fresh off of the school's first ever 40 win season, will be participating in the "Softball for Soldiers" celebrity softball game in Baton Rouge.  The charity softball game, presented by Bevel Tech Group, will be played on Friday July 16 at Oak Villa Softball Complex in Baton Rouge.  First pitch is scheduled for 6:30pm. 

Harkensee Named Okotoks Dawgs Player of the Week

Jeff Harkensee was recently named the Okotoks Dawgs Player of the Week for his weekly performance last week.  Click Here to View the Feature on Harkensee

Congrats Jeff!

Cryer, Gougler, & Watkins Named to All-Academic Baseball Team

Keeping up with the tradition that coach Jay Artigues has built, where his baseball players take pride in excelling in the classroom, the SLU baseball team has placed three members on the 2010 Capital One Bank/Southland Conference All-Academic Baseball Team. Josh Cryer and Cody Gougler were named to the 1st team and Tyler Watkins was named to the 2nd team.

Artigues Named Louisiana Co-Coach of the Year

After guiding the SLU Lions to its first ever 40 win season, Jay Artigues was named 2010 Louisiana Co-Coach of the Year along with UL-Lafayette's Tony Robichaux by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

LSWA Names Four Lions to the All-Louisiana Team

The Louisiana Sports Writers Association recently named four SLU Lions to its All-Louisiana Team.  Earning a spot on the 2nd team were senior RHP Chris Franklin, sophomore SS Justin Boudreaux and junior DH Joe Sparacino.  Freshmen LHP Jordan Hymel was named Honorable Mention.

Harkensee Named WMBL Hitter of the Night

SLU OF Jeff Harkensee was named the Western Major Baseball League Hitter of the Night by the College Summer Baseball blog for his performance in the Okotoks Dawgs extra inning 5-4 win on June 9th.  Harkensee led the Dawgs at the plate by going 3-5 with a 2B, RBI, and run scored. 

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Harkensee Named Honorable Mention Hitter of the Night in the WMBL

Jeff Harkensee was named Honorable Mention Hitter on the Night in the Western Major Baseball League for his performance for the Okotoks Dawgs on June 14 by the College Summer Baseball blog.  Hark went 2-5 with a HR, 3 RBI's, and a run scored.

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Abraham Playing for the Rockville Express

SLU OF James Abraham is playing his summer ball with the Rockville Express of the Cal Ripken Collegiate League in Rockville, MD.  To follow James throughout the summer click on his name below.

James Abraham - Cal Ripken Collegiate League

Hargis Named CPL Hitter of the Night

SLU OF Cass Hargis was named the Coastal Plains League Hitter of the Night from June 11th by the College Summer Baseball blog.  The Meraux, LA native finished a HR shy of the cycle, as went 3-3 with a single, 2B, 3B, BB, and 2 RBI's in the Thomasville HiToms 6-3 loss to the Forest City Owls.

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Cryer Named SLU Southland Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year

SLU junior catcher Josh Cryer was named among the 24 student-athletes selected as 2009-10 Capital One Bank Southland Conference Scholar-Athletes of the Year in an announcement from the league office.

Boudreaux Named to ABCA South Central All-Region Team

Justin Boudreaux, who was a quarterfinalist on the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award list, was recently named to the 2010 ABCA South Central All-Region team as a second team member.

Boys of Summer

As the collegiate season has ended and the temps begin to rise a number of SLU Lions have found new homes for the summer.  Our boys of summer are racking up some frequent flyer miles as they span all corners of the country to help refine their skills in collegiate wood bat summer leagues.

Hymel Named Freshmen All-American

Freshmen RHP Jordan Hymel was named to the Louisville Slugger 2010 Freshmen All-American team as chosen by Collegiate Baseball.  The Gramercy, LA native finished the season with a 7-1 record in 17 appearances with 11 starts.  Hymel finished 4th on the team in innings pitched with 64 and was fifth in strikeouts with 41.  Congrats Jordan.

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Livingston Named Honorable Mention Hamptons Hitter of the Night

Freshmen utility man Chad Livingston was named honorable mention Hitter of the Night in the Hampton's Division on the ACBL (Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League) by the Summer College Baseball blog for his performance on June 6th.  The Slidell, LA native, playing for the Westhampton Aviators, went 2-4 with a HR, 3 RBI's, 3 runs scored and a BB in the Aviators 13-4 win over Northfork.

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Hargis Named Honorable Mention CPL Hitter of the Night

Lions center fielder Cass Hargis was named honorable mention Coastal Plains League Hitter of the Night by the College Summer Baseball blog for his performance on June 7th.  Playing for the Thomasville HiToms, Hargis went 3-4 with a 2B, HR, and 2 stolen bases in the HiToms 7-4 loss to Wilson.

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Franklin Selected by Padres in MLB Draft

RHP Chris Franklin was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 12th round of the 2010 MLB Draft.  The Oneonta, AL native was the 364th overall selection earlier this afternoon.  Franklin leaves SLU as the Lions all time saves leader with 19, to go along with a 13-9 record.  In his two year career Franklin recorded 115 strikeouts.  In 2008 his 12 saves set the SLU single season record which propelled him to be named to the NCBWA All-American team.

Congratulations Chris!