BALTIMORE, MD --Johns Hopkins baseball coach Bob Babb announced today that four individuals have been selected to serve as team captains during the upcoming 2023 season. The group includes graduate student Jasper Carmichael (RHP) along with seniors Isaiah Winikur (OF), Matt Cooper (IF) and Sam Frank (OF/C).
 
Below is a quick look at the 2023 Johns Hopkins baseball captains.

Jaspar Carmichael (GR, RHP)
Of Note: Missed the entire 2022 season while recovering from injury. In 2019, pitched to a 2-0 record with 21.2 innings with a 2.91 ERA and 25 strikeouts. Has pitched in 20 games in his career with a 3.16 ERA and 29 strikeouts.
 
Isaiah Winikur (SR, OF)
Of Note: Started in eight games before missing the rest of the season due to injury in 2022. Slashed .433/.438/.533 with three doubles and four RBI. Has played in 20 games with a .281 career batting avg. three home runs, eight RBI and a .338 OBP.
 
Matthew Cooper (SR, IF)
Of Note: 2022 D3Baseball.com Third Team All-Region and Second Team All-CC Selection. Tied for tenth for home runs in a single season in program history with 12. Slashed .327//431/.735 with eight doubles and a team-leading 12 homers and 42 RBI in 2022. He was the 2022 Centennial Conference Baseball Scholar Athlete of the Year.
 
Sam Frank (SR, OF/C)
Of Note: In 26 games, he batted .280 with 21 runs, 15 extra-base hits and 11 RBI in 2022. In 36 games played, has batted .280/.339/.533 with eight walks, 12 doubles, three homeruns and 12 RBI. He is a Centennial Academic Honor Roll recipient.
 
Johns Hopkins will open the 2023 season on Friday, February 24 when the Blue Jays host Cortland at Babb Field (3 pm).