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Josh Minton, one of those old Wilkes County boys, is a graduate of North Wilkes High School, where he
played football and baseball. He also played for American Legion Post 31. Josh is 6’0” and weighs in at a
solid 170 lbs. Josh had a real good fall season, where he batted over .375. He plays the outfield and reads-
the ball real well and has an above average arm. Josh is in the Associate in General Education program, and
he would like to pursue a degree in Engineering . We are happy Josh chose WCC.
Joseph Woodie, another Wilkes County baseball player, played football and baseball at West Wilkes High
School. He is 5’9” and weighs in at 165 lbs. Joseph is in the AA program and plans to attend ASU or
Western Carolina when he graduates. Joseph is playing hard and is doing a great job. He is playing 2"'^
base, and outfield and is hitting the ball real well. Joseph played for American Legion Post 31 this past sea
son, and the great thing about it is he can play again this coming season.
Melvin Robinson better known as “WAHOO” is from Charlotte, NC, where he played football and baseball
at North Mecklenburg. Melvin is 5’10” and weighs in at 180 lbs. He has good speed on the base path and a
real strong arm, and demonstrates a lot of power at the plate. Melvin will be patrolling the outfield for us
this season. Melvin is in the AA program where he is majoring in business. Melvin also played American
Legion baseball in Charlotte. We are happy Mel chose Wilkes Community College.
Mark Martin (no, it’s not the NASCAR one!) is from Jacksonville, NC, and played football, basketball and
baseball at White Oak High School. Mark and several others on the team played for former West Wilkes.
High School baseball coach, Larry Kaufman. Mark brings size, great glove, speed, a cannon for an arm and
a lot of power to our team. Mark is 6’4” and is 220 lbs. He will be playing right field for the team and
could see some action on the mound as a closer. Mark also played American Legion baseball in Jackson
ville. Mark’s program of study is Associate in Arts. Mark brings leadership and the desire to go beyond the
call of duty to do what it takes to win.
Erin Harvey is another great ball player from Jacksonville, NC. Erin brings size and great ability to move
for a big man. Erin played at Jacksonville High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball,
and he played for the American Legion team as well. Erin is 6’2,” and 230 lbs. of desire to win. He is one
of the best 1®* basemen in our league. Erin has good speed, strong arm and hits the ball hard. In the fall he
hit 2 home runs. Erin is in the Associate in Arts program. Erin is the type of player you can build a team
around.
Btvant "Todd" Kirk is also from Jacksonville, NC. He graduated from White Oak High School where he
played football and baseball. The guys on the team call him Todd, because he likes Todd Hunley, the major
league baseball player. Todd stands 6’0’, and weighs 165 lbs. He is doing a great job for us behind the
plate. He is a real hard-nosed player. Todd played American Legion baseball in Jacksonville, where, like the
others, he played for Coach Kaufman. Todd is a real hard worker and will help us a great deal. He is in the
AA program.
Armi! Rucker is from Jacksonville, NC, where he played at White Oak High School. He is 5’11” and 160
lbs. of pure speed. Armil played football, basketball, and baseball at White Oak. Armil has the God given
speed that most of us do not have. He is playing well at 2"^ base and the outfield and has a lot of power
when he connects. Armil also played Legion baseball in Jacksonville. He is in the AA program and plans
to attend ASU when he graduates.
Michael Bumgardner, from Cleveland County, NC, graduated from Bums High School where he played
football and baseball. Mike stands 6’0”, and weighs 175 lbs., and has-speed to bum. He gets a super jump
on the ball and has a very strong arm. Mike plays American Legion baseball and still has one more year
which will help him in college. Mike is coming off a hamstring injury but will be ready to go when the
games begin. He is working very hard to get his bat where it needs to be. Mike is in the AA program.
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