Mainieri: "USA Baseball could not have selected a better person to represent our country than Alex Bregman,” said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. “He is a great player, but he also is a young man of impeccable character who exemplifies the values of dedication and a strong work ethic." "USA Baseball has made a great decision in selecting Aaron" Nola the USA Collegiate National Team's 33-game summer tour includes stops in Japan and games against the Cuban national team and against various Collegiate League All-Star teams Four LSU players coached by Mainieri have been invited to play for Team USA, including Bregman, Nola, catcher Micah Gibbs (2009) and outfielder Mikie Mahtook (2010). last year the USA Collegiate National Team had 23 players, including current SEC players: --RHP Ryne Stanek (Arkansas) --RHP Bobby Wahl (Ole Miss) --RHP Jonathon Crawford (Florida) --OF Austin Cousino (Kentucky) --SS Kyle Farmer (Georgia) --SS Adam Frazier (Miss State)
