Baseball

If you are interested in playing, please contact Coach Jason Arnold at jason@georgianna.org

State Titles: 1999, 2000

State Runner Up: 2018

Final Four: 1988, 2024

Playoff Appearance: 77, 79, 82, 84, 85, 88, 92, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25

Cape Coast Championships: 69, 77, 84, 85, 86, 88, 91, 92, 99, 00, 01, 23, 25

1999 State Champs

Final Record: 31-4
Coaches: Chuck Goldfarb (Head), Mark Hedgecock, Bubba Frith, Dennis Roten, and Loren McClanahan
Players: Jimmy Bennett, Nate Colewell, Kevin Deaton, Beau Gates, Pat Gleason, Jeremy Hendrex, Graham Lyle, Tommy Parrot, Ryan Sawn, Frank Venzara, Kevin Verpaele, Brenden Winn, and Brian Zeagles.
Playoffs: Deltona 1-0, Land O' Lakes 4-3, Choctawhatchee 5-1, Palm Beach Gardens 4-1, Venice 6-4

2000 State Champs

Final Record: 30-4
Coaches: Chuck Goldfarb (Head), Mark Hedgecock, Bubba Frith, Dennis Roten, and Mike Carney
Players: Jeff Atwell, Justin Barnes, James Brooks, Kevin Deaton, Thomas Duncan, Beau Gates, Pat Gleason, Josh Hedleston, Bart Hynes, Ryan Lightsey, Graham Lyle, Nathan Olds, Travis Parrott, Bryan Stanton, Ethan Stonerook, Ethan Stonerook, Tyler Wine, and Brendon Winn.
Playoffs: Lake Howell 7-6, George Jenkins 11-2, Durant 3-1, Tate 6-4, Sarasota 6-5

2024 Final Four

Final Record: 24-6
Coaches: Dan Wydner (Head), Dacks Rodriguiez, Mike Stephonis, Stephen Ramsey, and Victor Czyzewski
Players: Toren Dunegan, Romeo Tornga, Jacob Acker, Hudson Blank, Mark Coakley, Nick Wimberly, Heath Horr, Nate Bailey, Robert Myer, Liam Miller, Jacob Loeffler, Dean Hanselman, Ben Hettinger, Chase Burns, Ryan Gregoire, Aiden Fowks, Henry Happel, Shane Patrick, and Noah Knight
Playoff Games: Dunnellon 9-1, Villages 7-2, Hernando 10-0, South Walton 3-7

2018 State Runner up

Final Record: 23-7
Coaches: Greg Plecki (Head)
Players: Ryan Taylor, Ricardo Diaz, Andrew Beardall, Collin Taulbee, Edward Kitta, Nicholas Avdellas, Joseph Johnson, Alexander Nigh, Kyle Dentmon, Robert Pazos, Nathan Huet, Chase Victor, PJ Tibbets, Parker Hart, Ian Farrow, Kyle Jackson, Mason Denaburg, Adam Metcalf, Wyatt Ashley, Chase Leblanc, and Mark Stutts.
Playoff Games: Suncoast 7-4, Rockledge 10-4, American Heritage 2-0, Barron Collier 8-2, Jefferson 5-6

1988 Final Four

Final Record: 28-4
Coaches: Gerald Hodgin (Head)
Players: Jim Bachstein, Mark Bishop, Eric Ciccarone, Nick Davis, Charles Dwyer, Dave Gast, Carl Hanselman, Jeff Harrell, Dan Mayer, Loren McClannahan, Joel Prine, Dacks Rodriguez, Travis Russell, Rudy Smith, Darryl Spencer, Joel Stephens
Playoffs: Forrest Hill 3-2, Lyman 12-2, Sandalwood 4-7

Varsity Schedule

Date Day Event Site Level Time

2/3/2026 Tuesday Preseason Tournament (2) HOME VARSITY 4:30/7:00

2/4/2026 Wednesday Preseason Tournament (1) HOME VARSITY 6:00

2/5/2026 Thursday Preseason Tournament (1) HOME VARSITY 6:00

2/9/2026 Monday Challenger Tournament (2) HOME VARSITY 4:30/7:00

2/10/2026 Tuesday Challenger Tournament (2) HOME VARSITY 4:30/7:00

2/11/2026 Wednesday Challenger Tournament (2) HOME VARSITY 4:30/7:00

2/12/2026 Thursday Challenger Tournament (2) HOME VARSITY 4:30/7:00

2/13/2026 Friday Challenger Tournament (1) HOME VARSITY 6:00

2/19/2026 Thursday Oviedo AWAY VARSITY 6:00

2/20/2026 Friday Palm Bay AWAY VARSITY 6:00

2/24/2026 Tuesday Vero Beach HOME VARSITY 6:00

2/25/2026 Wednesday Cocoa AWAY VARSITY 6:00

2/28/2026 Saturday IMG Gold HOME JV/VAR 12:00

3/3/2026 Tuesday Cocoa Beach AWAY VARSITY 6:00

3/6/2026 Friday Martin County AWAY VARSITY 6:00

3/7/2026 Saturday John Carroll AWAY VARSITY 12:00

3/9/2026 Monday Astronaut HOME VARSITY 6:00

3/10/2026 Tuesday Satellite HOME VARSITY 6:00

3/12/2026 Thursday Rockledge HOME VARSITY 6:00

3/17/2026 Tuesday Space Coast HOME VARSITY 6:00

3/19/2026 Thursday Titusville AWAY VARSITY 6:00

3/20/2026 Friday Melbourne AWAY VARSITY 6:00

3/23-26/2026 Mon-Thurs IMG National Tournament AWAY VARSITY TBD

3/31/2026 Tuesday Wheaton Academy (2) HOME VARSITY 4:00/7:00

4/1/2026 Wednesday Ragsdale HOME VARSITY 6:00

4/7/2026 Tuesday Eau Gallie AWAY VARSITY 6:00

4/8/2026 Wednesday CCC South Game AWAY VARSITY 6:00

JV Schedule

Date Day Event Site Level Time

2/10/2026 Tuesday Viera AWAY JV 6:00

2/12/2026 Thursday Cocoa Beach AWAY JV 6:00

2/17/2026 Tuesday Space Coast HOME JV 6:00

2/19/2026 Thursday Eau Gallie HOME JV 6:00

2/23/2026 Monday Titusville AWAY JV 6:00

2/26/2026 Thursday East River AWAY JV 6:00

3/2/2026 Monday Astronaut AWAY JV 6:00

3/4/2026 Wednesday Satellite HOME JV 6:00

3/5/2026 Thursday Harmony AWAY JV 6:00

3/9/2026 Monday Melbourne AWAY JV 6:00

3/12/2026 Thursday Satellite AWAY JV 6:00

3/16/2026 Monday Cocoa Beach HOME JV 6:00

3/19/2026 Thursday Astronaut HOME JV 6:00

3/20/2026 Friday Melbourne HOME JV 6:00

Varsity Roster

# Last Name First Name Grade

1 Blalock Charlie 9

2 Vogel Brody 11

3 Jensen Brady 11

4 Lawrence Wesley 10

5 Miller Liam 11

6 Proiette Ryland 12

7 Brandes Ty 10

9 Terry Joel 10

11 Moore Tytus 11

12 Gregoire Ryan 12

16 Cunningham Nick 12

18 Norman Gabriel 11

19 Dietrich Bryson 12

21 Decter Jesse 11

22 Arnold Grant 10

27 Widick Ryder 11

JV Roster

Last Name First Name Grade

Burns Cayden 10

Curcio AC 10

Dancisak Charlie 9

Doherty Aiden 10

Felker Ethan 10

Ficarrotto Dylan 9

Fowks Tyler 10

Hamilton Sebastian 10

Hart Evan 10

Jenkins Kaemon 10

Mallard Austin 10

Noonan Ethan 10

Palmer Alex 10

Plunkett Rhett 10

Pouncey Brandon 10

Head Coach Jason Arnold

Over the last 19 years, Coach Arnold has been a HS head coach for 8 years (Cocoa, Satellite, and MIHS), HS assistant for 1 year, college assistant for 4 years, college head coach for 3 years (ESFC) and a HS travel ball coach for 10 summers.

Assistant Coaches

Kevin Bogle

Zach Lush

Allen Goodwin

Robert Myer

Tim Madison

Kyle Jackson

Buster Beal

History of MIHS Baseball

Year, Record, District Place, Playoff Appearance (Bold), Head Coach

2025, 24-8, District Champ, 2nd Round, Jason Arnold

2024, 24-6, District Champ, Final Four Appearance, Dan Wydner

2023, 22-4, District Champ, 1st Round, Dan Wydner

2022, 18-9, District Runner up, 1st Round, Dan Wydner

2021, 18-7, Dan Wydner

2020, 7-2, COVID YEAR/Short Season, Dan Wydner

2019, 16-10, Dan Wydner,

2018, 23-7, District Champ, State Runner Up, Greg Plecki

2017, 21-7, District Runner up, 2nd Round, Greg Plecki

2016, 20-8, District Runner up, 1st Round, Greg Plecki

2015, 20-8, District Runner up, Regional Finals , Greg Plecki

2014, 22-10, District Runner up, 1st Round, Greg Plecki

2013, 20-10, District Runner up, 1st Round, Greg Plecki

2012, 20-10, District Runner up, 1st Round, Tony Haddock

2011, 16-8, District Runner up, 1st Round, Tony Haddock

2010, 25-4, District Champ, 2nd Round, Tony Haddock

2009, 21-9, District Champ, 2nd Round, Tony Haddock

2008, 19-10, District Runner up, 1st Round, Tony Haddock

2007, 24-4, District Champ, 2nd Round, Johnny Goodrich

2006, 22-7, District Runner up, 2nd Round, Johnny Goodrich

2005, 16-13, District Runner up, 2nd Round, Johnny Goodrich

2004, 15-11, Ron Patrick

2003, 15-11, Tom Finney

2002, 15-11, Tom Finney

2001, 28-4, District Champ, 2nd Round, Chuck Goldfarb

2000, 30-4, District Champ, State Champion, Chuck Goldfarb

1999, 31-4, District Champ, State Champion, Chuck Goldfarb

1998, 24-9, District Champ, Regional Final Appearance, Chuck Goldfarb

1997, 28-5, District Runner up, Regional Final Appearance, Chuck Goldfarb

1996, 21-10, Chuck Goldfarb

1995, 16-11, Chuck Goldfarb

1994, 12-13, Don Soderstrom

1993, 17-10, Don Soderstrom

1992, 23-7, District Champ, Regional Final Appearance, Don Soderstrom

1991, 23-5, Gerald Hodgin

1990, 13-14, Gerald Hodgin

1989, 22-10, District Runner up, Gerald Hodgin

1988, 28-4, District Champ, Final Four Appearance, Gerald Hodgin

1987, 19-9, Gerald Hodgin

1986, 19-8, District Runner up,Gerald Hodgin

1985, 25-7, District Champ, 1st Round, Gerald Hodgin

1984, 25-4, District Champ, 1st Round, Gerald Hodgin

1983, 16-6, District Runner up, Gerald Hodgin

1982, 22-8, District Champ, 1st Round, Gerald Hodgin

1981, 13-9, Gerald Hodgin

1980, 18-12, Gerald Hodgin

1979, 18-10 District Champion, Regional Final Appearance, Chuck Goldfarb

1978, 19-13, Chuck Goldfarb,

1977, 19-5, District Champ, 1st Round, Chuck Goldfarb

1976, Unknown record,, Chuck Goldfarb

1975, 13-8, Chuck Goldfarb

1974, 12-12, Chuck Goldfarb

1973, 12-11, Gerald Odom

1972, 12-11, Gerald Odom

1971, 9-8, District Runner up, Gerald Odom

1970, Unknown record, Gerald Odom

1969, 14-7, District Runner up, DNQ, Gerald Odom

1968, 8-12, Bill McGinn

1967, 12-8, Bill McGinn

1966, 9-7, Johnson

PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS

Bobby May -1969 Pirates (1st Round Draft Pick)

Gary Meyer - 1969 Pirates

Waldo Williams - 1972 Reds

Clint Hurdle - 1975 Royals (1st Round Draft Pick)

Mark Stucher - 1976 Astros

Mike Stevanus - 1984 Pirates

Nick Davis - 1988 Mets

Carl Hanselman - 1988 Giants

Bryan Bogel- 1991 Cubs

Tom Finney - 1991 Mets

Tommy Parrott - 1999 Braves

Kevin Deaton - 2000 Mets

Justin Barnes - 2001 Brewers

Jeff Howell - 2001 Royals

Taylor Jordan - 2009 Nationals

Dustin Geiger - 2010 Cubs

Brady McConnell - 2017 Royals

Mason Denaburg - 2018 Nationals (1st Round Draft Pick)

Ian Farrow- 2024 Pirates

Editor's note: The athletic department's mission is to connect the past student-athletes, coaches, and any significant persons involved with the program to the present day. The Athletic Director, Tom Finney, tasked me with the responsibility of athletic archival research. All records/coaching information are based on researching yearbooks, old programs, MaxPreps, FHSAA history archives, extensive research of newspaper archives that were mainly from the Florida Today, and interviews of players and coaches. Some seasons, specifically the early years, had limited information available. The Merritt Island athletic department strives to be historically accurate to respect the great tradition of the school. If you notice an inaccuracy, please contact Justin Nauman at nauman.justin@brevardschools.org .