Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina senior right-handed pitcher Jay Brown and senior catcher Kyle Enders have been selected as captains for the 2010 baseball season. Both players earned the honor after a vote by their teammates. The Gamecocks open the 2010 season on Friday, Feb. 19 hosting a three-game series with Duquesne.
After missing the 2008 season, Brown returned to the mound last year and was 3-0 with a 3.35 ERA in 48.2 innings pitched with 35 strikeouts and 23 walks allowed.
Last season, Brown was recognized for his community service work off the field as he was named to 2009 SEC Baseball Community Service Team. In addition, he earned the athletic department's prestigious President's Award at the Gamecock Gala. Brown is a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member. Brown has already earned a bachelor's degree in political science and is currently pursuing a master's degree in public administration.
Enders is a fifth-year catcher with the Gamecock program. Last season he shared duties behind the plate with Justin Dalles, appearing in 37 games. He hit .261 as a junior and compiled a .260 batting average in his sophomore season in 2008. He has fielded an impressive .994 in his career with just three errors behind the plate. He is a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member as well. Enders is an accounting major.
Both Brown and Enders served as team managers in the fall during the Garnet & Black World Series
