BASEBALL COACHES

Head Coach: Justin Beach

Justin Beach was named the interim head baseball coach in July of 2007 and takes over a program that has emerged as one of the top teams in the New York Region. Beach will try to continue the program’s recent success, which includes an appearance in the 2004 Division III College World Series and a six-year run of qualifying in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Tournament.

Beach, a 2003 graduate of SUNY Brockport, captained the Golden Eagles to a then school-record 31 wins as a senior outfielder. He has been an assistant coach with the team for the past four seasons helping the team to a 108-64 record, four appearances in the SUNYAC Tournament and a trip to the College World Series.

At age 26, Beach becomes one of the youngest NCAA baseball coaches in the country.

“Justin has been a great asset to the baseball program for the past six years as a player and as an assistant coach and I am sure he will continue the success of the program,” said director of athletics, Lin Case. “He has played a major role in the recruiting efforts over the past four years and should do very well as a head coach.”

After graduating in 2003, Beach accepted a position as a graduate assistant in the Department of Physical Education and Sport and eventually earned his master’s degree in Athletic Administration. Additionally, he served as interim assistant athletic director for the 2006-07 academic year while former baseball coach and assistant athletic director Mark Rowland took a leave of absence from the administrative position.

“I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to take over the SUNY Brockport Baseball program,” said Beach, “and I’m looking forward to building on the team’s recent tradition of success. I am proud to have been a part of Brockport’s rise to national prominence in baseball and fully intend to keep the program moving in the right direction. I of course feel very fortunate to have this opportunity and plan to make the most of it.”

A graduate of traditional Section II power Columbia High School in East Greenbush, NY, Beach went on to star at Hudson Valley Community College. He led the Vikings to a Regional Championship and a fifth-place finish in the 2001 NJCAA World Series before transferring to Brockport as a junior. Beach’s senior year was his best as a Golden Eagle, as that year’s team captured an ECAC championship in addition to posting a then school-record 31 victories. Hitting primarily from the leadoff spot, he hit .307 with eight doubles, four homers, and 24 runs batted in. He also went 8-for-11 in stolen bases and performed brilliantly on defense in center and right field. A leader on and off the field, Beach was named team captain despite the fact it was only his second year in the program.

Assistant Coaches

Ory Mee

Ory Mee joined the SUNY Brockport Baseball staff as an assistant in 2007 after a very successful career as a baseball coach at Hilton High School. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Golden Eagles.

Mee is a 1972 graduate of Brockport with a degree in Physical Education. He had previously taught physical education and coached baseball at Hilton High School for 31 years. He played two years at Jamestown Community College before transferring to Brockport and playing one year for the Golden Eagles.

"I can stay involved in a sport I enjoy while sharing my experience with a group of great young athletes at my alma mater” says Mee.

Jim DeBay

New to the 2008 coaching staff is former Golden Eagle Jim Debay. He is a 2006 graduate of The College at Brockport and holds a degree in Physical Education, and currently is pursuing a Master’s degree in Recreation and Leisure at Brockport.

Debay played two years with Brockport after transferring from Monroe Community College in 2004. He was a career .266 hitter in 79 games in his two seasons with the Golden Eagles. He has registered 72 hits, scored 44 runs, hit 19 doubles and one home run, while compiling 42 runs batted in.

His 19 doubles currently ranks as the 11 th highest total in school history and his 12 doubles in a season is tied for the sixth highest. In 2006, Debay stepped to the plate 163 times, the fourth most at-bats in a season at Brockport.

Jake Dennstedt

Joining the Golden Eagles in 2008 is Jake Dennstedt. He is a 2007 graduate of The College at Brockport with a Business Administration degree. Jake will be working with the pitchers this season.

As a player, Dennstedt compiled a 10-5 record in two season with the green and gold. He recorded 5 complete games and over 121 innings, while allowing only 36 earned runs and struck out 66. His six wins in 2007 led the team and earned him First Team All-Region and First Team All-SUNYAC honors. The pitcher was also named National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) pitcher of the week in late March last season.

Dennstedt worked with the Brockport River Bats in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NCBL) last summer as the pitching coach and will continue his coaching duties this coming season.

Casey Scott

Scott will join the Brockport Baseball program in the 2008 season and will assist with the pitchers. The former Golden Eagle will graduate in the spring of 2008 with a History degree.

On the diamond, Scott registered a perfect 9-0 record in his two seasons with Brockport. He has logged over 93 career innings, while only allowing 30 earned runs and 23 walks, but struck out 59 batters. He was named to the SUNYAC All-Conference team in 2007.

Scott is a transfer from St. Thomas Aquinas College and Dutchess Community College before attending The College at Brockport in 2005.

Mark Morlock

Morlock joins the coaching staff as a volunteer coach this season and will assist with the infielders and hitters. He is currently a Physical Education major at The College at Brockport.

He was a four-year player for the Brockport baseball team where he compiled 30 runs scored, 29 hits, and 20 runs batted in. In 2007, Morlock hit .309 with two doubles, a triple and drove in 12 runs for the Golden Eagles.

Morlock was part of 108 wins over his four years in the green and gold, including the 2004 squad that advanced to the College World Series.