The document summarizes Wheeler High School's 2018 baseball season and post-season banquet. It recognizes the booster club board, coaches, managers, volunteers, and sponsors who supported the team. It provides an overview of improvements made to the baseball facilities. Financial information is presented on the current budget, expenses, and revenue. Awards are given to recognize individual player accomplishments. The 2018 varsity and JV teams are recognized. Finally, player GPAs are highlighted, with several earning above a 4.0 average.

1. Post-Season Banquet
May 9, 2018

2. Booster Club Board
• Adam Yapkowitz – President (Junior – 7th year)
• Kent Simmons – Vice President (Senior – 4th year)
• Dave Musser– Treasurer (Junior/Freshman – 2nd year)
• Hugh Norman– Secretary (Junior – 2nd year)
• Robert Stiles – At-Large (Sophomore – 1st year)
• Mark Collins – Head Coach

3. Thank You
Mark Collins Dan Lazzaroni Hector Villalobos Evan Koch
Tyler Jones Keith Fitzgerald

4. Thank You
Managers
• Zach Halfacre
• Sidney Kaltman
• Olivia Houghton

5. Thank You
Volunteers
• Hard Ball Café Coordinators – Dawn Mahoney and
Tisha Jameson
• Game Day Meals – Dawn Mahoney, Karen Payne,
Nancy Wellham, Amy Yapkowitz
• Work Days – Too many to name
• Events – Too many to name
• Rob Roper for being the “Voice” of Wheeler Baseball
• Jennifer Egl for being our Team Photographer

6. Sponsors - 2018

7. Sponsors - 2018
2017 Baseball Media Guide 2018 Baseball Media Guide

8. Program Improvements
Concrete Viewing Area (2017) New Home Plate Halo (2017)
New Press Box (2017) New Bullpen (2017)

9. Program Improvements
Field Maintenance (2018)
• New Infield Sod
• New Infield Dirt
• New Outfield Warning Track
New John Deere Gator (2018)
Uniforms and Swag (2018)

10. Photography
ALL PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT NO CHARGE

11. Budgets and Dues
• Current Financial Situation
– Approximately $19,000 (Capital Improvement)
• 2017-2018 Expenses (approx. $42,535)
– Infield Sod and Dirt - $10,190
– Uniforms, Player Gear and Letterman Jackets - $9,434
– Coach Stipends - $7,000
– John Deere Gator - $5,300
– Playoff Trip to Colquitt County - $4,000 (approx.)
• 2017-2018 Revenue (approx. $40,396)
– Player Dues - $28,266
– Sponsors/Advertising - $10,130 (Includes Media Guide - $1,500)
– Men’s League Field Rental - $4,625
– Concessions - $2,303

12. Communication
www.wheelerbaseball.org
@WheelerHigh_BB

13. Head Coach: Mark Collins

14. Wheeler Baseball
7A Region 2
State Playoffs
18-13-1

15. 2017 Varsity Team

16. 2018 Varsity Letterman
FRESHMEN
#2 Michael Porter Jr.
#5 Will Mahoney
JUNIORS
#1 Jeff Norman (2)
#3 Vinnie Lammie (2)
#4 Jack Vargo
#6 Ashton Lansdell
#7 Michael Musser (2)
#10 Brian Yapkowitz (2)
#15 Arya Mevada
#16 Noah Welkis (3)
#20 Caden Felton
#22 Campbell Wellham
SOPHOMORES
#18 Kylen Davis
#13 Nick Stiles (2)
#21 Leo Gianonni (2)

18. 2018
#2 Gabe Ahn

19. 2018
#8 Luke Simmons

20. 2018
#11 Nate Richardson

21. 2018
#12 William Larsen

22. 2018
#15 Hunter Kelly

23. 2018
#24 Fralin Garcia

24. 2018 JV Team

25. 2018 JV Team
Ben Bowman
Jack Dougherty
Mitchell Fountain
Evan Jameson
Christian Lammie
Joshua Musser
Jaylnn Northcutt
Jeremy Payne
Ryan Verma

26. 2018 Varsity Awards

27. 2018 Varsity Awards

28. Offensive Players of the Year

29. 2018 Varsity Awards

30. Defensive Players of the Year

31. 2018 Varsity Awards

32. Pitcher of the Year

33. 2018 Varsity Awards

34. Most Improved Player

35. 2018 Varsity Awards

36. Coaches Award

37. 2018 Varsity Awards

38. Team Captain

39. 2018 All Region Teams
FIRST TEAM
Gabe Ahn
Mike Musser
Jeff Norman
Noah Welkis
SECOND TEAM
Nate Richardson
Brian Yapkowitz
7A Region 2

40. Student Athletes
Players GPA
Arya Mevada 4.650
Caden Felton 4.600
Nick Stiles 4.300
Jack Vargo 4.200
Jeremy Payne 4.179
Luke Simmons 4.125
Nate Richardson 4.078
Gabe Ahn 4.070
Campbell Wellham 4.025
Ashton Lansdell 3.950
Jeff Norman 3.900
Brian Yapkowitz 3.900
Mike Musser 3.820
Leo Giannoni 3.670
Noah Welkis 3.620

41. Post-Season Banquet
2018