Commodores keeping steady through conference season play

Commodores keeping steady through conference season play
March 18, 2025

On March 17th, the 12th-ranked Commodores won an exciting game against the Chipola Indians, beating them 12-8 in Marianna, FL.

Pitcher Jacob Price earned the win for the Commodores. He allowed only two hits and two runs over three innings while striking out two batters.

Game Highlights

  • In the third inning, Colton Wombles helped the Commodores take the lead. He bunted the ball to Chipola's pitcher, causing an error that allowed Andrew Johnson and Carrington Aaron to score. Jacob Payne then hit a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing Wombles home. The Commodores led 5-2.
  • In the fourth inning, Wombles hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Drew Prosek to score and putting the Commodores ahead 6-5.
  • In the eighth inning, Carrington Aaron smashed a triple to center field, bringing home Prosek and Johnson to give the Commodores a 9-7 lead.

Top Players of the Game

Commodores Leading the Conference

They are ranked #1 in the Panhandle Conference with a 5-2 record and are #12 in the NJCAA national rankings.

Current stats:

  • Home runs: 14th in the nation (32 total)
  • Total bases: 31st (401 total)
  • ERA: 21st (4.06)
  • WHIP: 4th (1.23)
  • Shutouts: 28th (3 total)
  • Batting average against: 10th (.229)
  • Batting average: .305
  • On-base percentage: .411
  • Slugging percentage: .480

Pitching Staff:

The Commodores' pitching staff has been a key factor in the team's success this season, delivering strong performances on the mound.

Cooper Whited has been a standout, pitching 39.2 innings and ranking 13th in strikeouts (47), 7th in WHIP (.81), and 11th in ERA (1.59). Jordan Martinez has also made a big impact, throwing 37.0 innings while ranking 4th in wins (6), 18th in strikeouts (45), and 10th in WHIP (.84).

Ka'olu Holt has been a steady force, pitching 28.1 innings and ranking 14th in shutouts (1). In the bullpen, Ben Clenney has proven to be a reliable closer, pitching 12.2 innings and ranking 17th in saves (3), while Ezequiel Rojas has recorded 11.2 innings and is ranked 10th in saves (4).

Next Game

The Commodores will play the Chipola Indians again at home on Wednesday, March 19th, at 5 PM on Frazier Field.