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New Kid On The Block: Juan Gonzalez, who played at Champagnat Catholic High School in Hialeah last year, is one of 13 new players on the Sharks roster. ALICE MORENO / THE REPORTER

After COVID-Shortened Season, Sharks Look To Regroup With Reshaped Roster

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Daniel Tamariz Baseball, MDC

Before the Miami Dade College baseball team had its season shortened in March due to COVID-19 concerns, they boasted a

Photo of David Crawford.

Summer Success: Outfielder David Crawford was named Most Valuable Player of the Florida Gulf Coast League this summer. AMANDA ESPOSITO / THE REPORTER

Kendall Campus Sports

Sharks’ Outfielder Poised To Add Offensive Punch After Impressive Off-Season

October 6, 2020January 8, 2021 Stephen Monte Baseball, Sharks, Student Athletes

David Crawford, a six-foot-one-inch outfielder at Miami Dade College, has Major League Baseball aspirations. So far, the 21-year-old from Atlanta,

Bryan Sanjurjo

Comeback Kid: Bryan Sanjurjo sat out last baseball season after being diagnosed with stage II liposarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in fatty tissue. He is making a return to the team this year. DAVID BATISTA / THE REPORTER

Kendall Campus Sports

MDC Baseball Player Returns One Year After Cancer Almost Took His Left Arm

September 25, 2020January 8, 2021 Jose Tovar Baseball, Cancer, comeback

Bryan Sanjurjo sat pensively in a room at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as he awaited the diagnosis of a

Santiago Espinal Toronto Blue Jays

Play Ball: Santiago Espinal waits for a pitch while playing for Miami Dade College in 2016. The infielder made the Toronto Blue Jays 30-man roster as the team opens its season today versus the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg. REPORTER FILE PHOTO /PETER CARRERA

Kendall Campus Sports

Former MDC Baseball Player Makes Toronto Blue Jays Roster; Gets First Big League Hit

July 24, 2020January 8, 2021 Jose Tovar Alumni, Baseball, Santiago Espinal, Sharks, Toronto Blue Jays

Four years ago, Santiago Espinal was a slick-fielding shortstop at Miami Dade College with major dreams. Last week, the 25-year-old

Erick Orbeta, one of the MDC baseball players.

Back Again: Erick Orbeta is one of nine MDC baseball players redoing their sophomore season after they were granted an extra year of eligibility because COVID-19 cut MDC's season short last March. REPORTER FILE PHOTO/ALICE MORENO

COVID-19 Kendall Campus Sports

Coronavirus Cut MDC’s Season Short, Now These MDC Baseball Players Will Redo Their Sophomore Year

July 14, 2020January 8, 2021 Jose Tovar Baseball, coronavirus, Kendall Campus, men's baseball

At this time every year, sophomore athletes at Miami Dade College pack their bags—after two seasons of practices, games, and

Baseball image taken by Alice Moreno.

Undrafted: Ian Jenkins was one of four Miami Dade College players eligible for the Major League Baseball draft on June 10-11. But, for the first time in 35 years, no MDC players were taken.
ALICE MORENO/THE REPORTER

Kendall Campus Sports

No MDC Players Selected In Major League Baseball Draft For First Time In 35 Years

June 18, 2020January 8, 2021 Jose Tovar Baseball, draft, men's baseball, MLB

Miami Dade College has churned out some of the top talent in professional baseball. The program has served as the

Raphy Almanzar-Rosario on base.

ALICE MORENO / THE REPORTER

Kendall Campus News Sports

Defensive-Minded Shortstop Flashed Offensive Skills Before Season Was Canceled

March 19, 2020January 8, 2021 Jose Tovar Baseball, Kendall Campus

Coming into this season, shortstop Raphy Almanzar-Rosario was confident about his defense. Last year, the Sharks’ slick-fielding infielder won a

Batter Up: Sharks' outfielder Ian Jenkins bats during a home game versus Florida Southwestern State College on Feb. 4. The Sharks won the game 7-0 and Jenkins had two hits and an RBI.
ALICE MORENO / THE REPORTER

Kendall Campus News Sports

Transfer Making Waves For Sharks

February 21, 2020January 8, 2021 Jose Tovar athlete, Baseball, student profile

From a small town in Georgia to the bright lights and sunshine in South Florida, outfielder Ian Jenkins has always

Erick Orbeta at bat.

New Addition: Miami Dade College second baseman Erick Orbeta bats in a scrimmage versus St. Thomas University on Jan. 24. Orbeta, who played at Hillsborough Community College last year, is one of the Sharks' key additions this season.
ALICE MORENO / THE REPORTER

Kendall Campus News Sports

Miami Native Comes Back To Play For Sharks

February 7, 2020January 8, 2021 Jose Tovar Baseball, Kendall Campus

As far as Erick Orbeta can remember, he has always held a baseball and a bat in his hands. Now

Men's baseball team posing for a group picture.

Great Expectations: The Miami Dade College baseball team is hoping to repeat as Southern Conference champions. This year's team features 10 returning players, three junior college transfers and a promising freshmen class.
ALICE MORENO/THE REPORTER

Kendall Campus News Sports

Sharks Aim To Repeat As Southern Conference Champions

January 24, 2020January 13, 2021 Jose Tovar Baseball, championship, Kendall Campus

The Miami Dade College baseball team is aiming to repeat as Southern Conference champions. Despite the conference title, the Sharks

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