Stark County centerfielder Tyler Maag (Southern Arkansas) has led his Mulerider squad to as
high as a No. 1 ranking this season. To find out more on the Canton, Ohio native's trip to the
south, check out his story in the Terrier News section. READ MORE

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After once trading in his bat and glove for a pair of swim trunks and sunny Florida skies, Stark County’s Tyler Maag (Southern Arkansas) quickly realized life without baseball was something that not even great weather or beach babes could replace. Months later, Maag is tearing up the Gulf South Conference with a .404 batting average to help guide his team to a 24-3 record.

Maag, a North Canton native, is in his second year with the Mulriders after earning All-South Central Region Gold Glove accolades last season. He hit .363 in their 2007 campaign with seven home runs, both of which ranked third on his team. He was also second on the team with 15 steals.

But this season, Maag has seen his game flourish to an even higher level, upping his average to a phenomenal .404 mark. He has already recorded 17 steals in 20 attempts, as well as slugged five home runs in only 27 games. The speedy outfielder possesses a rare combination of both speed and power – a combination that has helped to solidify him as one of the top outfielders in the conference.

Last summer with the Terriers, Maag finished third on the team in hitting (.303 avg.) behind returning players Jason Patton (Kent State) and Blake Chaffee (Miami, OH). He also led the team with 12 steals and was second in total hits en route to his first All-Star selection in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. The trio will join to help construct a formidable lineup this season, balancing both speed and power from top to bottom.

For more information on Maag’s well traveled road from North Canton, to Florida and over to Southern Arkansas, please check out the Canton Repository’s Josh Weir’s story. Maag’s tale, which was documented last summer by Weir, can be found by clicking here.

Other Notable Terrier Performances Around the Country

The brotherly duo of Drew and Frank Turcoy has continued its run of dominance in the Mid-American Conference, as they’ve racked up six of the Akron Zips’ 10 wins this season. Drew is currently 3-1with a 2.00 ERA and a save. He has also held opponents to a .245 batting average in 27 innings pitched while striking out 15. His brother, Frank, also possesses a 3-1 record and a solid 2.61 ERA in five starts this season. He leads the team in both strikeouts (19) and innings pitched (31). In addition to his work on the mound, Drew has also experienced success at the plate. He leads the team with a .400 batting average and two home runs and has already raked in 10 RBIs. The Zips are currently 10-7.

Through 17 games with Western Michigan this season, the Bronco’s Matt Abro has 26 hits and 13 RBIs for a .361 batting average. He has also slugged a home run and laced five doubles to guide the Broncos to a 12-4-1 record. Also in the MAC, Jeff Cindar and Ryan France have seen ample playing time with the Toledo Rockets. Cindar is 0-1, but has a 2.84 ERA in five games. France has served as the anchor of the Rockets pitching staff, posting a 4.11 ERA in 30.2 innings for a 3-2 record.

In other conferences, Indiana’s Joe Vicini has proven to be a pleasant surprise as he’s sports a 2.70 ERA in three games this season. Matt Cox of the Savannah College of Arts and Design has put together a .323 batting average in 39 games this season. His 43 hits are second on the team and his 17 steals rank No. 1.

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