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In 2025, Irizarry appeared in 21 games for the University of Pittsburgh (NCAA D-1 ACC), making 11 starts. He recorded 14 hits, 6 RBIs, and 6 runs while posting a .311 batting average. He also reached base at a .426 clip with a .356 slugging percentage. From Pembroke Pines, FL. Enters first season with Leesburg.<\/span><\/p>","active":1,"pro_experience":null,"creation_date":"2025-03-12 00:39:03","modified_date":"2025-05-28 20:52:04","bats-throws":"L\/R"},{"id":542,"published":1,"first_name":"Charlie","last_name":"Keller","alias":"charlie-keller","position_1":12,"position_2":11,"position_3":1,"bats":"L","throws":"R","height":"6' 4\"","weight":220,"hometown":"Mobile, Alabama","college":"Junior, Ball State University<\/a>","college_year":3,"college_website":"https:\/\/ballstatesports.com\/sports\/baseball","image":"charlie-keller.jpg","jersey_number":17,"bio":"

Played two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (NJCAA D-1) before transferring to Jacksonville State University (NCAA D-1 OVC). In 2023, Keller appeared in 32 games, posting a .311 batting average with 32 hits, 26 runs, and 47 RBIs. He also posted a .447 OBP and a .806 SLG with 21 walks and 43 strikeouts. In 2024, he played in 38 games, batting .264 with 23 hits, 25 runs, and 24 RBIs, while adding a .504 OBP and a .540 SLG. Keller was named to the All-MACCC Honorable Mention list and earned Academic All-MACCC honors. From Mobile, AL. Enters first season with Leesburg.<\/span><\/p>","active":1,"pro_experience":null,"creation_date":"2025-04-02 11:22:39","modified_date":"2025-06-12 17:27:12","bats-throws":"L\/R"},{"id":543,"published":1,"first_name":"Eli","last_name":"Thurmond","alias":"eli","position_1":12,"position_2":null,"position_3":null,"bats":"R","throws":"R","height":"6' 1\"","weight":195,"hometown":"Sorrento, Florida","college":"Junior, Florida Southern College<\/a>","college_year":3,"college_website":"https:\/\/fscmocs.com\/sports\/baseball","image":"eli.jpg","jersey_number":5,"bio":"

Played two seasons at Lake Sumter State College (NJCAA D-1 Mid-Florida Conference) before transferring to Florida Southern College (NCAA D-2 Sunshine State Conference). In 2024, Thurmond appeared in 45 games, batting .260 with 32 hits, 23 RBIs, and 9 walks, adding 6 doubles and a home run. In 2025, played in 51 games, posting a .263 batting average with 47 hits, 25 RBIs, 20 walks, and 7 doubles. From Sorrento, FL. Attended Mt. Dora HS. Enters first season with Leesburg.<\/span><\/p>","active":1,"pro_experience":null,"creation_date":"2025-04-04 11:10:46","modified_date":"2025-05-28 21:03:18","bats-throws":"R\/R"}]