Lovelady And Vazquez Named Co-Captains

April 5, 2001

Coral Gables, Fla. (www.hurricanesports.com) — – Senior catcher Greg Lovelady and junior relief pitcher Vince Vazquez were named Co-Captains in a team vote on Wednesday, April 4. Both Lovelady and Vazquez were star players during the Hurricanes march to the 1999 National Championship.

Lovelady took over the catching duties just over a month left in the 1999 season after Russ Jacoboson sustained a wrist injury. He caught the remaining regular season games and all nine during the undefeated NCAA tournament run.

Vazquez was the primary set-up pitcher to All-American closer Michael Neu during the 1999 season. He impressed many during the NCAA Tournament, striking out nine in 7.0 innings pitched. His efforts landed him as a 2000 preseason All-American, but missed the season due to Tommy John elbow surgery. Vazquez made his return against Albany on February 25 and since has elevated himself to a key member of the pitching staff once again.