JJ
Newman

Athlete Bio
J.J. had an outstanding three years at Erskine, including a senior
season in which he hit .390 as well as a team and league leading
15 home runs, 47 RBI's, 18 doubles and was named first team
All-CVAC and second team All-South Atlantic Region. 

J.J. was drafted in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball
draft on June 7, 2006, making him the fourth Erskine baseball
player to be drafted in the last two years.  Newman became
the 14th Erskine player drafted since head coach Kevin Nichols
took over in 2000. 

J.J. finished his first year of professional baseball with the Gulf
Coast League St. Lucie Mets in Port St. Lucie Florida.  J.J. earned
a starting position at second base at the beginning of the season
and had a great season going until he hyperextended his knee. 
After a summer of rehabilitation, J.J. earned his spot back in the
lineup.  In only twelve games, J.J. had 42 at-bats, had eleven hits,

 
  • Dr Lynn Lashbrook
    • SMWW President & Founder
    • Certified NFL Agent
    • Former NCAA Athletic Director

Represented By

  • Dr Lynn Lashbrook
    • SMWW President & Founder
    • Certified NFL Agent
    • Former NCAA Athletic Director