Canadian-American UTL Player with Experience in Japan | Contact Hitter with Power & Speed | Seeking Australian/NZ Team in 2024/25 | Baseball Jobs Overseas

Canadian-American UTL Player with Experience in Japan | Contact Hitter with Power & Speed | Seeking Australian/NZ Team in 2024/25

Name: Michael "Champ" Garner

Height: 190cm

Weight: 88kg

DOB: June 4, 1998

Date Available: March 1, 2024

Will Pay Flight

Bats: R

Throws: R

Positions: Utl, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, RF, CF, LF

Positions (alt): Utl, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, RF, CF, LF

College: Benedict College; Middle Georgia State University

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Personal

I am a gap to gap hitter with power. I throw mid 90s from the outfield. I run a 3.7 down the line. My exit velocity is in the 90s too. I can cover a lot of ground on defense. I am highly intelligent baseball player able to command the outfield. Very vocal on defense letting my the players know where to go between every batter, pitch and when the ball is hit.

I have had the opportunity to play a little bit of infield because guys got hurt and they need me to step up. My abilities are that I cover a lot ground in the infield. Most of them have come at first base because of my height.

I am the guy that’s always willing to share knowledge and keep the energy good. By helping teammates when we hit or throw. I lead by example by always working on my craft. If a team needs my to pitch I can go out there and pitch too.

 

Career highlights 

My career highlights are winning a gold glove my senior year of college. Was hitting over .400 before Covid happened. Is that we got to regional in the playoffs and we’re on game away from the NAIA championship tournament.

 

Overseas Goals

My goals are to play baseball at the highest level. I want to travel the world and meet and experience new things. I always want to learn how other people play baseball. You can learn new things from every one. It’s a big world out there.

I have been playing in the zone 22 games. I played in the Pecos League and hit .340.

Playing Experience

YEARSORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2017-19 Benedict College NCAA Division II Starting right fielder, batted 2nd. Second-team All-Conference.
2019 Carolina Pirates Virginia Carolina League (Collegiate) Starting centerfielder, leadoff hitter, All-League and All-Star selection.
2020-21 Middle Georgia State University NAIA Starting left fielder, batted 5th. Gold Glove winner.
2023 Zone 22 Amateur men's league
2023 Roswell Invaders Pecos League
2023 Suns Japan Winter League
2024 London Majors IBL (Canada)

Coaching Experience

YEARROLEORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2016-19 Camp Instructor Benedict College Camps Youth Coached players ages 6-16, on hitting, fielding, base running and throwing.

Stats

Pro/Overseas Batting

Years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2023 Roswell Invaders 15 31 7 11 3 0 0 4 2 5 0 0 355 .394 .452

College/Amateur Batting

Years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2017 Benedict College 34 60 20 16 3 0 0 14 7 15 7 0 .267 .370 .317
2018 Benedict College 32 74 20 26 3 2 1 22 15 9 6 2 .351 .462 .487
2019 Benedict College 33 93 16 25 5 3 0 14 7 13 11 1 .269 .330 .387
2020 Middle Georgia State University 22 61 19 25 7 1 1 10 7 8 3 1 .410 .486 .607
2021 Middle Georgia State University 43 123 29 28 3 3 2 21 13 39 7 2 .228 .336 .350

Video Highlights

Testimonials

Tony Miranda

TM Sports, coach
mariotm33@gmail.com

Joey Molina

Zone 22 Farming
molinajoseph711@gmail.com

I met Champ Gardner on the field in September in Los Angeles , Ca.
After seeing him play at an identifier , we knew he was the type of talent we love to see and could hopefully help out continue his playing career.

His character was then tested and passed with flying colors. In character over talent type of baseball guy and he has both.

I’m proud to be a character reference for Champ. He has a solo support team behind him and a great father who has his back and is a solid human as well.

He has a good future in baseball. A right fielder with a solid arm that will throw runners out at the plate, third, and all that. Want to test em down the foul pole line on a turn n throw one hop to second.

His bat is strong and has power to all sodes. a gap to gap hitter with pop and 5-10 home runs a season i could see.

a solid human being, respectful and knows how to act like a ball player on and off.

never had a complaint or a argument with umpires since i’ve seen em farm since September to present.

Selwyn Young

Benedict College, head coach
Selwyn.Young@benedict.edu

Champ is a great young man , he comes from a great family

Additional Info

Playing preferences: Europe Semi-pro (ie. Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, France etc.), Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Canada semi-pro (Intercounty Baseball League, NBSBL, QSBL, etc.), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc)

 

Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Shared living arrangement, shared bedroom, Give me a floor, pillow and a mat to sleep on, Host Family

 

Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season

 

Prior engagements: No

 

Traveling with a companion: No

 

Educational background: Bachelor of Arts in communications and media

 

Additional reference:

Paul Knight, Head Baseball Coach at Middle Georgia State University –

Champ played for me here at Middle Georgia for 1 season in the spring of 2021. Champ is a tall, strong and lean player. He provides a powerful swing with the ability to drive the gaps well. Champ is a very good outfielder and covers a lot of ground. His speed in the outfield and on the bases is excellent. Champ is a very respectable person and a great teammate. He communicates well and provides a positive influence on his team. I would recommend Champ without hesitation.