The Newman baseball team opens its 2012 campaign on Saturday when they travel to San Antonio, Texas to take on the St. Mary's Rattlers. The 2012 Jets feature a nice balance of returners and newcomers, with 16 returning letterwinners and 15 newcomers.  Get your first look at the 2012 prospective starting lineup here.

Starting Pitchers:

Kyle Burkhardt (RHP)- The senior transfer from Highland CC led Newman in strikeouts, fanning 75 batters last season.

Brandon Droge (LHP)- Led the Jets in innings pitched, throwing 91.0 innings last year and striking out 69 batters.

Jacob Furr (LHP)- The sophomore from Augusta, Kan. returns with the top ERA from last season, a 3.42 mark and a 3-1 record.

Catchers:

Jordan Ollenberger- The Wichita Collegiate product hit .267 while batting in 13 runs last season.

Ruben Marrero- The Cowley CC transfer comes to Newman after earning Second Team All-Jayhawk honors last season.

Infielders:

Corey Cowan- The senior first baseman boasts the top returning batting average at .281, while hitting three home runs last season.

Dylan Monroe- Played two seasons at Barton County CC, and is ready to make his presence known in the Heartland Conference.

Terrell Brown- Led Coffeyville CC in singles (61) last season.

Jarrod Flax- The true freshman from Fort Collins, Colo is set to make an immediate impact in the infield.

Shanan Engroff- Earned All-Jayhawk honors in his only season at Cowley CC.

Tyler Hancock- Hit .338 with three home runs and 30 runs-batted-in for Central Oklahoma last season.

Outfielders:

Ben Wagner- Saw limited time as a freshman in 2011, batting .278 in 18 at bats.

Jacob Gaul- Made 32 starts in the outfield last season, batting .257 with four stolen bases in his freshman campaign.

Tanner Vinson- The Hutch CC transfer will anchor the outfield in centerfield.

David Longmore- Started 48 games in right field, hitting .261 with 23 runs batted in.

(Italics denotes returners )