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B A S E B A L L B A S E B A L L

Athletics Mission Statement

Spalding University is committed to the education and growthof all our students in all aspects of their lives. Participation in

athletic programs is a wonderful way to grow and learn throughout our lives.

The objective of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to develop, in student athletes, leadership qualities and attributes

through competitive athletics.

The athletic venue is a virtual classroom, a practicum in cooperation, self-control, poise, commitment, respect for authority

and selfless devotion to goals larger than individual success.

The athletic department, through an array of competitive opportunities for both men and women, will develop student-

athlete leaders through spirited competition, fair play, thorough preparation, teamwork, dedication and self-sacrifice.

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Welcome to Spalding University, one of the most historic institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Conveniently located in downtown Louisville, Ky., Spalding’s campus is nestled between the primary business and entertainment districts of the city and the charming neighborhood of Old

Louisville, proudly displaying its elegant Victorian mansions of a bygone era.

Spalding attracts and serves students of all ages interested in a high quality, affordable, private education. The university’s educational opportunities encourage lifelong learning, promote growth and allow students to find their place in the world.

Spalding University prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen careers and equips them with the knowledge and values to make a positive impact on the world. Our students and alumni demonstrate that there are no limits to what they can achieve.

Students find overwhelming support at Spalding University. Spalding’s entire faculty is highly qualified and dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. Professors want their students to reach the highest level of excellence; they make it a priority to assist students while they pursue degrees and after they graduate.

To complement our academic programs, Spalding offers NCAA Division III athletics, international study, service learning opportunities and a variety of student organizations and activities. Our faculty and staff help our students develop internships and practicum opportunities as well as provide career guidance and support. Spalding University is unsurpassed for both career starters and professionals looking for advancement.

Welcome to Louisville – an extraordinary city of spirit, soul and life!

Historic neighborhoods exist beside ultra-hip urban living; a vibrant medical and biomedical research community thrives while the experience of fortune 500 leaders and our energetic

entrepreneurs power our economic engine; families and singles come together through a myriad of festivals, attractions, dining and entertainment venues.

Louisville is a city where residents get to know their banker and their mailman, but also a place where people can discover adventure and find the unexpected. Louisville is a place of diversity, opportunity and education. Top-ranked private and public schools are brightening and enlightening the minds of our primary, secondary and post-graduate students.

The arts and culture in Louisville represent the most authentic glimpse into our city. From the internationally acclaimed Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actor’s Theatre to our wildly eclectic music scene; from the ballet and orchestra to the J.B. Speed Museum; from the Squallis Puppeteers to the legion of independent galleries that line Market and Main Streets, Louisville is a kaleidoscope of opportunity.

We are a river city owing much of our greatness and heritage to the rambling waters of the Ohio River. We’re also a city of parks—most of which are designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted whose amazing clarity gave us emerald green spaces offering retreat, play and a connection to nature, ourselves and each other.

But most importantly, Louisville is a place to call home.

AboutSPALDINGUNIVERSITY

AboutLOUISVILLEKENTUCKY

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The Spalding University Baseball field, Derby City Field, is located just six miles from campus. Its amenities include full concession stand and awning area, press box, in-ground dugouts, Bermuda infield, 2,000 seating capacity, and a 2,585 square foot locker room. The locker room contains a lounge area for players with TVs and pool table, as well as coaches’ offices, equipment room, and full showers.

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B A S E B A L L B A S E B A L LROGER BURKMAN

Director of AthleticsCHARLIE JUST

Director of Compliance

LISA BASH DEFREESSenior Women’s Administrator

BRIAN CLINARDSports Information Director

REBEKAH HIBBERTHead Athletic Trainer

SARAH CLINTONStrength & Conditioning Coach

In October of 2010, Tori Murden McClure became the twenty-eighth president of Spalding University. Ms. McClure previously served as vice-president for external relations, enrollment management and student affairs for six years from 2004-2009.

Ms. McClure holds a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College, a Master of Divinity from Harvard University and her juris doctorate from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. In 2005, she earned her Master of Fine Arts in writing from Spalding University. Her non-fiction

book, A Pearl in the Storm, was published by Harper-Collins in 2009. That book tells the story of her adventures as the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

A passionate world adventurer and humanitarian, Ms. McClure is best known as the first American and first woman to row solo across the Atlantic. However, she was also the first woman and first American to travel over land to the geographic South Pole, skiing 750 miles from the ice shelf to the Pole. An avid mountaineer, Ms. McClure has climbed on several continents.

A long-time resident of Louisville, Ms. McClure has served in a variety of other professional capacities prior to arriving at Spalding University. She remains involved in numerous community organizations in which she holds leadership roles or serves on the boards of directors.

Tori Murden McClure is passionate about the transforming power of education and inspires individuals, particularly students at Spalding University, to seek greatness through learning and to use their talents and skills to contribute to their own communities.

President McClure is also very involved with and supportive of the athletic program at Spalding. As a student, she competed in intercollegiate basketball at Smith College. At Spalding, she has been instrumental in the university’s move from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics to NCAA Division III membership.

PresidentTORI McCLURE

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2013-14 marks the second season for Jeremy Sheetinger, or Coach Sheets, as the skipper of the Golden Eagles. In his first season at Spalding, Sheetinger led the baseball program to new heights, as the team finished 33-12 overall and placed second in the SLIAC Tournament. It was the program’s first NCAA Division III postseason appearance. The 2013 SU squad also finished the season ranked in the top 20 in multiple statistical categories: 6th in hit by pitches (86), 10th in stolen bases (121), 13th in sacrifice sits (49), 13th in strikeouts (320) and 17th in strikeouts per nine innings on the mound (7.8).

“The potential for Spalding U Baseball is limitless. Based on our success last season, our enhanced facilities, recruiting base, and the university’s growth, we are ready to place ourselves at the forefront of NCAA Division III baseball,” Sheets stated. Established in 2000, Spalding University baseball has a proud history of five World Series Appearances (NAIA – 2002, 2003, 2005 / USCAA –2011, 2012) and one National Championship (USCAA – 2012).

A Frankfort, Ky., native Sheetinger was a three-year letter winner at Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC), an NCAA Division II school in Owensboro, Ky. Sheetinger graduated in 2004 after a career as a corner infielder and designated hitter. While at KWC, Sheetinger was an Academic All-Conference selection, a member of the Dean’s List and was named captain his senior season. During his time at KWC, he helped the Panthers return to the GLVC tournament his junior and senior seasons and set the school record for wins in his senior season (31). Sheetinger began his coaching career in 2005 at Georgetown College (NAIA), specifically working with the outfielders and hitters, coaching under Erik Hagen. Sheetinger helped develop two All Mid-South Conference outfielders and helped the Tigers return to the Mid-South Conference Tournament.

Sheetinger then spent the 2006 season serving as the owner and director of Operations of The Sandlot Baseball Academy in Owensboro, Ky., an indoor training facility. During the summer of 2006, Sheetinger served as the Associate Head Coach of the Owensboro Oilers of the KIT League. In its inaugural season, the Oilers posted a 31-16 record, winning the KIT League championship. Sheetinger served as the pitching coach for the Oilers and had a tremendous impact on the team, as the pitching staff set a league for ERA. Sheetinger then moved to Brescia University (NAIA) for the 2007 season, where he served as the recruiting coordinator, as well as handling the hitters and team

defense. During his year as the hitting coach of the Bearcats, Sheetinger’s hitters raised the team batting average almost 50 points from the previous year. That year the Bearcats, set a school record .325 team average as well as a school record for fielding percentage (.953). While at Brescia, Sheetinger helped five position players earn All-Conference recognition and helped the Bearcats return to the NAIA Regional Tournament. Sheetinger then accepted the opportunity to come on staff with the University of Kentucky (NCAA Division I) baseball program. Sheetinger spent three seasons at UK from 2008-2010, serving as the director of operations/camp coordinator and working under John Cohen, current head coach at Mississippi State University and then Gary Henderson, current head coach at UK. Sheetinger handled a myriad of responsibilities for the program, including coordinating and organizing UK’s year-round baseball camps; serving as bullpen coach during games; assisting the coaching staff during practices; and playing a vital role in the day-to-day administrative duties of the UK baseball office. During his time at the University of Kentucky, Sheetinger worked with 32 players who went on to play professional baseball. After the 2010 season, Sheetinger accepted a position at Saint Joseph’s College in Indiana (NCAA Division II) as the head assistant and recruiting coordinator, responsible for hitting and infield defense. Sheetinger helped the Pumas to a .301 team batting average his first season and improved the team fielding percentage almost 20 points (.955) from the previous year. Sheetinger guided the development of three All-GLVC infielders, including two All-Region players and 2011 GLVC Player of the Year Sean Estand, who went on to win the 2011 Frontier League Championship with the Joliet Slammers.

A veteran of camps throughout the nation, Sheetinger is a sought after instructor and has either worked or directed camps in 35 of the 50 states, as well as Canada and the Dominican Republic. Sheetinger has also gained experience doing extensive work throughout the year as a lead instructor with DeMarini Top 96. He also has taken on speaking engagements at various coaching clinics including the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association convention. Also, Sheetinger has moved into the professional speaker realm, giving motivational speeches for various program banquets, business conventions and his own College Baseball recruiting seminars around the country.

Sheetinger received his bachelor’s degree in fitness and sports management from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 2004. In 2009, he completed his master’s degree from the University of Kentucky in kinesiology and health promotion.

Head CoachJEREMY SHEETINGER

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Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator – Matt DownsA Louisville, Ky., native, Coach Downs will be entering his second season on Sheetinger’s coaching staff and is no stranger to the blue and gold. Downs, a left-handed pitcher, played for the Golden Eagle Nine from 2009 – 2012, where, in his senior season, he helped guide Spalding to the 2013 USCAA National Championship. During Downs’ career at SU, he saw the program embark on its transition from NAIA to NCAA Division III, helping the 2012 team set a then school record for D-III wins.

“We were very fortunate to keep Matt around after his playing career was over, and he has been a tremendous addition to this coaching staff,” stated Coach Sheets. “For only his second season, he has proven to be one of the best young pitching minds in the game and has a real eye for talent in recruiting. Our pitchers love his approach to the game, and it has shown on the field.” Last season, Downs led the Spalding hurlers to a 3.36 ERA, including ranking 13th and 17th in all of NCAA Division III in strikeouts and strikeouts per 9 innings, respectively. Downs currently serves as the lead pitching instructor at Legends Sports Academy in Louisville and also works camps across the country, with DeMarini Top 96, Coast to Coast Baseball as well as several local camps. Downs has played an instrumental role in the recruitment of the 2013 class, which boasts a great deal of talent that will help SU take the next step forward.

Assistant Coach – Tim Wimsatt2014 will mark Tim Wimsatt’s first season at Spalding University, serving as the program’s hitting and outfield coach; he will also have first base coaching duties during games. An Owensboro, Ky. native, Wimsatt accepted a scholarship out of high school to the University of Kentucky in 2006, helping the Wildcats earn their very first SEC Championship. Wimsatt then transferred to Kentucky Wesleyan College to finish off his career with a .309 career average before a shoulder injury ended his senior campaign. Wimsatt was also a

member of the 2006 Owensboro Oilers, coached by Sheetinger, who finished their inaugural season back in the KIT League with a 31-16 record and league championship. “Having one of my former players on staff is pretty special for me personally,” stated Sheets. “He understands what our expectations are from our players. He has been a tremendous addition to our coaching staff, and it will show on the field.” Wimsatt began his coaching career in Lexington, Ky., coaching at Lafayette High School, serving as an assistant coach for both the baseball and football teams. Wimsatt then accepted an opportunity to come on staff at the Okotoks Dawgs Academy in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. As an assistant coach in 2012, Wimsatt helped the Black team to a semi-finalist finish in the Alberta Provincials. Moving into the head coach’s role for the Black Dawgs team in 2013, Wimsatt guided the team to the Alberta Provincial Championship and a second place finish in the national Canada Cup. Wimsatt has already lef his mark on the program, he brings a relaxed intensity to his dealings with the outfielders and hitters. He will also assist Coach Downs in recruiting.

Assistant Coach – Blake HuntA Louisville, Ky., native, Blake Hunt is entering his first year at Spalding University. He previously served as the student assistant coach at his alma mater, Charleston Southern University, in 2013. Blake will be in charge of the Golden Eagle catchers, will serve as third base coach during games and will assist Coach Wimsatt with the development of the SU hitters. “Blake has been a welcomed addition to our coaching staff” stated Sheets. “His passion for the game and confidence on the field is

contagious. He will be a great coach for us here at SU and we are excited to see where his career takes him.” After a very successful playing career at Charleston Southern University (CSU) from 2007 – 2012, Hunt stayed on as a student assistant coach, guiding CSU to their best record since 2005. Hunt spent the summer of 2013 serving as the bullpen catcher for the Louisville Bats, the Triple A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.

Strength and Conditioning Coach – Sarah Clinton Sarah Clinton is currently in her first year as strength & conditioning coach at Spalding, and she will also assist with women’s soccer. Clinton, a native of Evansville, Ind., comes to Spalding after serving as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). While at RPI, Sarah headed the lifting programs for men and women’s soccer, men and women’s basketball, and women’s lacrosse, and she also assisted with seven other teams including men and women’s ice hockey, football, men’s lacrosse, and track & field.

Prior to working at RPI Sarah spent four years as a sports performance coach at Velocity Sports Performance. While at Velocity Sarah worked with a wide range of athletes on speed & agility training and weight room technique, implemented Velocity’s internship program, edited core and lifting progressions into training programs and developed nutrition packets for athletes. Clinton also interned at the University of Louisville’s strength and conditioning program. While at UofL, Sarah worked with multiple teams, including rowing, women’s lacrosse, women’s basketball, and field hockey. In addition, Clinton has worked with Mid-America Volleyball Club and the Louisville Lightning Soccer Club. Sarah has also worked with multiple college football athletes to help them prepare for the National Football League (NFL) combine. Clinton earned her Bachelor of Arts in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue University in 2005 and is a certified strength & conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. “Coach Clinton has been a tremendous addition to our staff and our baseball program,” stated Coach Sheets. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, a true passion for development and boundless energy that motivates our guys in the weight room. We will accomplish our goals this season, due in major part to Coach Clinton’s efforts.”

Director of Baseball Operations – Lee DowningA Louisville, Ky., native, Lee Downing is entering his second year on Sheetinger’s staff and his third year overall at Spalding University. Downing handles a myriad of responsibilities for the Eagles, including game day operations around Derby City Field and major fundraising projects. Before coming to SU, Downing served as the assistant at DeSales High School in Louisville, Ky., during the 2011 season. Downing was also one of the founders of the Kentucky Hitmen, a local high school travel team.

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“Unfinished Business”The 2013 Golden Eagles made quite a statement in their first “official” season at the NCAA D-III level, placing in the Top 20 in several categories while setting Spalding and SLIAC records as well. A few of these notable milestones include:

• A SU record for NCAA Division III Wins (33) • An inaugural win over a No. 1 ranked team (3/12/2013 vs Cortland State) • A 3-3 record against teams ranked in Top 15 • Offensive NCAA Division III rankings: - 6th in Hit by Pitches (86 in 45 games) - 10th in Stolen Bases (121) - 13th in Sacrifice Hits (49) • Defensive NCAA Division III rankings: - 13th in Strikeouts (320) - 17th in Strikeouts per Nine Innings (7.8) • SLIAC Rankings: - 1st in Hit by Pitches, Sacrifice Hits, Strikeouts, Strikeouts/Game and Fielding Percentage

Despite advancing to the final game of the SLIAC post-season tournament, finishing second in the program’s first ever NCAA Division III postseason appearance and posting three wins against teams ranked in the Top 15—including the No. 1 team in the country—the Golden Eagles were not chosen to join the NCAA Regional Championships.

With a final record of 33-12, Spalding was one of only 40 teams nationally to post 30 or more wins. “2013 proved to be a significant step forward for our program. It was our first time being able to compete post-season as fully-eligible member of D-III,” said Head Coach Jeremy Sheetinger. “Being told “no” by the regional selection committee did not sit well,” Coach Sheetinger continued. “The hurt and heartache in that locker room was intense, but the resolve that this year’s team has shown has been nothing short of impressive. They have the intensity, drive and work ethic to accomplish great things this season.”

In its fifteenth season, Spalding baseball has established a winning tradition of regional prominence, seeking to establish itself more firmly on the NCAA Division III landscape. Since Spalding’s first season of

competition in 2000, SU has advanced to five Small College World Series appearances (NAIA – ’02, ‘03 and ‘05 / USCAA – ‘11 and ‘12) with one National Championship in 2012.

2014 TEAMThrough aggressive and tireless recruiting, the Golden Eagles added 22 players to the 11, giving this year’s team a new look and a season full of promise and potential.

“Based on graduation numbers in the program, we attacked the recruiting trails to make sure that the 2013 team would give us quality depth at every position on the field,” stated Sheets. “We crushed our objective, recruiting talented athletes, who believe in our vision for what’s possible here at SU. Coupled with our experienced returners, this group has a real chance to set a high standard of performance for our program.”

This fall, practice for the Eagles was spirited and intense with multiple players competing for jobs. Returning players and coaches worked diligently to share the “Spalding Baseball” culture with new players, teaching them the team’s style of play and focus on and off the field.

“We do things differently than most programs, and our older players did a great job of showing the new guys the ropes. It’s such a positive atmosphere for everyone, and we believe that speaks to the high level of character we have in this program. As coaches, we could not be any happier with this of young men that we have the opportunity to work with every day,” stated Sheets.

This year, the Golden Eagle Nine will build upon the established staples of the program, by promoting team speed and athleticism, a truly aggressive mentality on all fronts and a commitment to established tempo and hustle.

“This group will be a fun team for our fans to watch play and for our coaches to coach. These men are eager to learn every day.”

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PITCHINGSR # 13 Kyle Barbee - RHP FR # 35 Chase Conner - LHP JR # 42 Austin Drake - RHP FR # 54 Javier Guerra - RHPJR # 36 Casey Geissberger - LHP FR # 23 Kyle Olliges - RHPJR # 27 Ryan Mosby - RHP FR # 37 Jonathan Recktenwald - RHPSO # 25 Jarrod Messex - RHP FR # 26 AJ Rogers - RHPSO # 22 Dalton Mellott - RHP FR # 44 Dan Sanders - RHPSO # 15 Korie Vire - RHP FR # 29 Cole Slamko - RHPFR # 12 Blake Beamer - RHP FR # 19 Eric Swanson - LHPFR # 17 Chance Brinley - RHP FR # 4 Jacob Woodruff - LHPFR # 43 Liam Clemen - LHP *FR # 18 Kyle Sipes - LHP*Red-shirt Season

The Golden Eagles will be introducing a number of new faces on the mound throughout this season. Because of successful recruiting, the Golden Eagles created relief in many areas, mainly overall depth and left-handed pitching, which they did not have in 2013.

“Pitching was the main focus of recruitment. We highlighted quality arms that fit our model for success on the mound and were able to land multiple impact guys that should give us a solid stable of arms to work with,” stated Sheets. “Coach Downs did such an amazing job organizing our pitchers and developing their talents.”

With senior Kyle Barbee, junior Ryan Mosby and sophomore Jarrod Messex leading this year’s pitching staff, the SU baseball team will have real depth, a number of different looks, balance from the right and left sides and flash athleticism on the mound. Barbee came on strong late in ’13 season and pitched strong this summer and fall. Mosby pitched in some big games last season, beating No. 1 Cortland State, while also earning SLIAC All-Conference and All-Tournament Team. Working through his freshman campaign, Messex, like Barbee, came up big at the end, pitching SU to their 30th win of the season and earning a win in the SLIAC championship game series.

The Eagle pitching staff will be led by former SU hurler and second-year assistant coach Matt Downs. Coach Downs led the 2013 Eagles to a 3.36 ERA, including NCAA Division III rankings of 13th in strikeouts and 17th in strikeouts per 9 innings.

“We are very excited about our pitching staff this season, based on the number of options we have but also the quality of arms. When we commit to being who we want to be on the mound, we feel confident in all of these guys being able to shut down opposing offenses,” stated Downs. “The fall gave all of us a boost to see the talent we have now and gave our team some real.”

OFFENSETaking into account the success from last season and recognizing the elements of the Golden Eagles’ offense that flustered opposing defenses, Spalding recruited new players who will add to a very capable group of returners.

“We showed a very different approach to offense, new for the majority of the Midwest and even for our players,” reflects Coach Sheets. “Our commitment to our shortgame approach, aggressive baserunning plan and understanding how to create pressure and score runs was bolstered by this recruiting class. This group completely represents how we want Spalding to be offensively.”Bringing back five players who hit more than .300 last season, in an offense that ranked nationally in several categories and first in many in the SLIAC, coupled with even more speed and athleticism should give the Golden Eagles a real opportunity to pressure opposing defenses.

“Our coaches went out with a clear plan to highlight the offensive players. You must bring speed and instincts, be able to handle the bat and show a commitment to aggressiveness,” stated Coach Sheets. “We are excited to see how this offense will take off and give our pitching staff relief to pitch aggressively.

One of the biggest improvements to the SU offense has been the addition of Tim Wimsatt, SU’s hitting coach, and Blake Hunt, who will assist Wimsatt with the development of the hitters.

“Being one of my former players, Tim has been a God-send for our players and for our staff. His attention to detail and true passion for hitting has given our players the time and energy they needed for real development,” stated Sheets. “Blake helps our players to be confident and aggressive on the field, and Tim and Blake work really great together. As an offensive staff, we are all on the same page and clearly see the potential in our offense here at Spalding.”

INFIELDSR # 2 Derek Ferch FR # 30 Drew Beckmann SR # 6 Matt West FR # 5 Kam BrunerSO # 15 Korie Vire FR # 16 Blake PattersonSO # 32 Kyle Whitlock FR # 26 AJ Rogers

Building a championship defense starts with a first line of defense–infielders–and SU is confident of the defenders on the team this season. This fall, Spalding premiered a tough group of newcomers that reinforces an already talented group of returning players.

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Back for their senior campaigns are Derek Ferch, a two-time All-Region performer with 45 starts, and Matt West, who had 43 starts. Add in SLIAC All-Conference utility player sophomore Kyle Whitlock and the Eagles have a great deal of leadership in this group, who will guide our younger players through the season.

“Anytime you can bring back your starting middle guys from a season before, you have to feel great coming in,” stated Coach Sheets, who oversees the infielders. “Derek, Matt and Kyle took on the challenge of leading a young group of defenders throughout the fall and their leadership will carry over into the spring. We demand that our infielders show certain qualities and these guys did an outstanding job of maturing a very talented but young group of guys.”

Spalding will look to build upon their stellar .959 team fielding percentage, which ranked them first in the SLIAC. A core group of players from the ’13 recruiting class gives SU real options and depth as we move throughout the season.

OUTFIELDSR # 13 Kyle Barbee FR # 12 Blake Beamer JR # 27 Ryan Mosby FR # 9 Nick CarrSO # 20 Ryan Selent FR # 14 Austin DrakeSO # 11 Sam White FR # 4 Jacob WoodruffSO # 32 Kyle Whitlock

Speed will be the key to success in the outfield for the Eagles this season, and with a solid group of returners and talented newcomers, the gaps should shrink for the SU defense. A more fundamental approach and emphasis on communication helped this group take off this fall and gave everyone in the program much needed reassurance in the outfield.

The Golden Eagles welcome back junior Ryan Mosby, who earned SLIAC All-Conference nods; 33-game starter sophomore Ryan Selent; .310 hitter senior Kyle Barbee; SLIAC All-Conference utility player sophomore Kyle Whitlock; and big game performer and .329 hitter Sam White. Their experience is balanced by the newcomers’ energy and enthusiasm for Division III.

“Just like every position, we have real options in our outfield play,” stated Coach Sheets. “Building our team on speed, it most definitely shows when our guys get to the gaps. We’ve shrunk the field for our defense and recruited a pitching staff that will make us exponentially better this season.”First-year assistant coach Tim Wimsatt, who also serves as the program’s

first base coach and hitting coach, has shown his players a true teaching atmosphere, an attention to detail and a commitment to being great in the outfield.

“We were greeted this fall with a group that was ready to learn. There was an immediate sense of trust between our group, commitment to our principles in the outfield and an everyday approach to getting better. It was refreshing.” stated Wimsatt. “We truly believe we will show some real athleticism in all three outfield spots, and we know how that can positively impact our defense and, most importantly, our pitching staff.”

CATCHERSJR # 10 Nathan Greenwell SO # 8 JR Belt JR # 7 Jesse Herrman

Depth was a major concern behind the plate last season for the Golden Eagles. Bringing back two quality guys and adding a third was essential for the team and for the development of the pitching staff as well.

“We place a great deal of responsibility and game management on our catching corps and this group has responded very well throughout the fall,” stated Sheets. “Having a young infield and also a young pitching staff, we felt like our catchers did an extraordinary job of leading by example and managing the energy on the field. It’s a big part of being a catcher, and we feel confident in our group here at SU.”

Sophomore First Team SLIAC All-Conference catcher JR Belt, junior Nathan Greenwell and junior transfer Jesse Herrman anchor SU behind the dish. In 2013, Spalding’s catchers were successful in throwing out 21 of 26 (81%) would-be base stealers; this percentage that speaks to the talent behind the plate. Attacking the running game will become even more of a focus this season.

This fall, the Eagles catching corps were greeted by first-year assistant coach Blake Hunt, who also serves as the program’s third base coach and assists with the hitters. Blake brings a very intense and passionate approach to coaching, and he has inspired our catchers to be leaders on the field.

“We are very blessed to have the talent we have behind the plate this season,” stated Hunt. “This fall, we challenged each other to keep improving daily, to be confident in running our defense and to be a pillar of strength for the pitching staff and for the coaches. We showed some real talent, working against quick runners, so we feel confident and ready to move into the spring season.”

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTSThe 2014 season will start off on March 1 at Derby City Field with the Golden Eagles playing a doubleheader against Wabash College and Earlham College. The Eagles will return to action the next day to face Penn State-Behrend at home.

After a doubleheader on March 8 against Millikan University, the Golden Eagles will open up SLIAC play with a three-game set against Blackburn College on March 15-16.

During spring break, March 17-21, the team will travel to Tucson, Ariz., to play in the Tucson Invitational Games. The Golden Eagles will battle University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Macalester College and nationally-ranked California Lutheran University.

SU will make five out-of-town trips to take on SLIAC opponents: Principia College on April 4 and 5, MacMurray College on April 12 and 13, Webster University on April 19 and 20 and Westminster College on May 2 and 3. Spalding will also play at Greenville College on April 21 and then take on Iowa Wesleyan College at MacMurray College on April 11 and at Westminster College on May 4.

Home conference games this season for the Eagles will be: Blackburn College on March 15 and 16, Eureka College on March 29 and 30 and Fontbonne University on April 26 and 27.

Other non-conference games will be midweek battles against Franklin College on March 25 and Thomas More College on March 26 at home, at Washington University in St. Louis on April 1, at Transylvania University in Lexington on April 23rd and against Centre College on April 29 at home.

Upon completion of the ’14 regular season, the Golden Eagles will look to advance to the SLIAC Tournament held in Highland, Ill., on May 8 – 10. NCAA Regionals will run May 14 – 18 with the NCAA Division III World Series running May 23 – 27 in Appleton, Wisc.

2014GOLDEN EAGLES # Last First Position Year Hometown (Previous School)

13 Barbee Kyle RHP / INF SR Hopkinsville, KY (University Heights HS)

12 Beamer Blake RHP / OF FR Louisville, KY (Butler HS)

30 Beckmann Drew INF FR Louisville, KY (DeSales HS)

8 Belt JR C SO Louisville, KY (Southern HS)

17 Brinley Chance RHP FR Louisville, KY (Eastern HS)

5 Bruner Kam INF FR Shelbyville, KY (Shelby County HS)

9 Carr Nick OF FR Burlington, KY (Cooper HS)

43 Clemen Liam LHP FR Toronto, Ontario, CAN (Northern Secondary)

35 Conner Chase LHP FR Frankfort, KY (Western Hills HS)

14 Drake Austin OF FR Paducah, KY (Lone Oak HS)

42 Drake Josh RHP JR Hopkinsville, KY (NE Mississippi JC)

2 Ferch Derek INF SR Louisville, KY (St. Xavier HS)

36 Geissberger Casey LHP JR Winthrop Harbor, IL (College of Lake County)

10 Greenwell Nathan C / OF JR Louisville, KY (Bellarmine University)

54 Guerra Javier RHP FR Louisville, KY (Atherton HS)

7 Herrman Jesse C JR Indianapolis, IN (University of Indianapolis)

22 Mellott Dalton RHP SO Hartford, KY (Rend Lake College)

18 Messex Jarrod RHP SO Louisville, KY (Male HS)

27 Mosby Ryan RHP / OF JR Louisville, KY (St. Xavier HS)

23 Olliges Kyle RHP FR Louisville, KY (Pleasure Ridge Park HS)

16 Patterson Blake INF FR Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Bishop O’Bryne)

37 Recktenwald Jonathon RHP FR Mt. Washington, KY (Bullitt East HS)

26 Rogers AJ RHP / INF FR Louisville, KY (Jeffersontown HS)

44 Sanders Dan RHP FR Shelbyville, KY (Collins HS)

20 Selent Ryan OF SO Louisville, KY (DeSales HS)

18 Sipes Kyle LHP FR Floyds Knob, IN (Floyd Central HS)

29 Slamko Cole RHP FR Okotoks, Alberta, CAN

19 Swanson Eric LHP FR Stonewall, Manitoba, CAN (Stonewall Collegiate)

15 Vire Korie RHP / INF SO Georgetown, IL (Webster University)

6 West Matt INF SR Louisville, KY (Cleveland State CC)

11 White Sam OF SO Louisville, KY (Indiana University - Southeast)

32 Whitlock Kyle UTIL SO Louisville, KY (Bellarmine University)

4 Woodruff Jacob LHP / OF FR Mt. Washington, KY (Bullitt East HS)

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Bats/Throws: R/R

Height: 6’0 Weight: 175

Major: Accounting

Favorite MLB Team: New York Mets

Favorite MLB Player: David Wright

High School Highlights: All District (freshman, junior and senior year), 10 wins junior and senior year as a pitcher

College Highlights: Player of the Week, beating the No. 1 team in the country, winning the USCAA championship

People to Thank: Mom, dad, papa, and sister

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KyleBARBEE

SeniorRHP/OF

Hopkinsville, Ky. (University Heights)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Social Sciences

Favorite MLB Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite MLB Player: Allen Craig

High School Highlights: Junior All 7th Region Team- All District, Senior All 7th Region-All District, Senior All-Metro (Louisville)

College Highlights: 2012 USCAA National Champions, 2012 USCAA All-American, 2012 1st Team SLIAC, 2012 Central Region 1st Team (Division III), 2013 1st Team SLIAC, 2nd Team All-Region

People to Thank: Family and all previous coaches

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DerekFERCH

SeniorINF

Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Business Marketing

Favorite MLB Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Favorite MLB Player: Evan Longoria

High School Highlights: All-District, All-Region, All-State Honorable Mention

College Highlights: TJCCAA-TCCAA Academic All-American (’11)

People to Thank: First, my parents, Mike and Diane; they have set a great example for me by which to live my life. Second, I’d like to thank the rest of my family for their support, as well as all the coaches I have had along the way. Each of them has led me to this point in my life.

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MatthewWEST

SeniorINF

Louisville, Ky. (Southern)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Accounting


Favorite MLB Player: Adam Wainright

High School Highlights: 2nd Team All-State, two-time All-Region

People to Thank: Mom and dad and the rest of my family who supports me42

JoshDRAKE

JuniorRHP

Hopkinsville, Ky. (NE Mississippi JC)

PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Secondary Education

Favorite MLB Team: Cincinnati Reds

Favorite MLB Player: Ken Griffey, Jr.

High School Highlights: All-District, District Champs four straight years, Regional runners up Jr & Sr year, All-A state runners up Jr. year, Army Scholar Athlete Award, 6th Region All Star Team

People to Thank: Mom, dad, brother, and all of the people who have supported me through the years, especially the Big Man above.

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NateGREENWELL

JuniorC/OF

Louisville, Ky. (DeSales)

Bats/Throws: L/L


Major: Business (Marketing)

Favorite MLB Team: Chicago Cubs

Favorite MLB Player: Anthony Rizzo

High School Highlights: Academic All-Conference

People to Thank: My family, coaches, and everyone who has helped me progress and build to this point in my life

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CaseyGEISSBERGER

JuniorLHP

Winthrop Harbor, Ill. (College of Lake County)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Occupational Therapy

Favorite MLB Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Favorite MLB Player: Yadier Molina

High School Highlights: 2009 and 2010 All- City Honors

College Highlights: Two-time GLVC All-Academic Team, 2012 World Series

People to Thank: My parents, coaches, teammates, and all the people who support me

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JesseHERRMAN

JuniorC

Indianapolis, Ind. (University of Indianapolis)

Bats/Throws: L/R




Favorite MLB Player: Mike Trout

High School Highlights: Winning Districts Junior and Senior Year, Beating #1 ranked PRP and closing that game

College Highlights: Beating #1 Cortland State in my first college start. Making the Conference Championship. 30 Win Season for the team

People to Thank: Dad (Rich), mom and stepdad (Florence and Kevin Browne), sister (Jaquelyn), entire SU coaching staff

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RyanMOSBY

JuniorRHP/OF

Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier)

PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Accounting

Favorite MLB Team: Chicago Cubs

Favorite MLB Player: Yadier Molina

High School Highlights: All-District, All-Region, Honorable Mention All-State, Set the State doubles record

People to Thank: Mom and dad, along with my grandparents, Nana and Tataw, my fiancé Maggie, and my sister Haley and little brother Justin for their support and help.

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ScottBELT. JR.

SophomoreC

Louisville, Ky. (Southern)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Undecided


Favorite MLB Player: Jason Motte

High School Highlights: 2011 Under-Armor Preseason All American, 2011 Rawling’s All American

People to Thank: Mom and Dad22

DaltonMELLOTT

SophomoreRHP

Hartford, Ky. (Rend Lake College)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Accounting

Favorite MLB Team: New York Yankees

Favorite MLB Player: Derek Jeter

High School Highlights: 2010 State Championship Final Four

College Highlights: SLIAC All-Tournament, 12 2/3 innings against Fontbonne

People to Thank: My parents for always being there for me and supporting me in my decisions, my brothers for always pushing me to be my best, and my grandmas for showing support throughout my entire baseball career

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JarrodMESSEX

SophomoreRHP

Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Male)

Bats/Throws: L/L


Major: Undecided


Favorite MLB Player: Jacoby Ellsbury

High School Highlights: Going to the All-A State Tournament and Regional Championship twice, Being All-Region, Beating the number one ranked team in the state senior year

College Highlights: Beating No.1 team in the Nation, forcing if necessary game

People to Thank: Mom, dad, grandparents, uncle

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RyanSELENT

SophomoreOF


PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Undecided



High School Highlights: First game of senior year went 4-4 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI, All-District, All-Region, All-State Honorable Mention

People to Thank: Marty, mom, sister, and Mr. Tinters

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SamWHITE

SophomoreOF

Fort Mitchell, Ky. (DeSales)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Business and Accounting

Favorite MLB Team: Boston Red Sox

Favorite MLB Player: Dustin Pedroia

High School Highlights: 2009 7th Region Champs, 2010 1st Team Academic All-State, Best Fielding Percentage on team in 2010

College Highlights: 2012 2nd Team All-Conference, 3.9 GPA in 2012

People to Thank: God, mom, dad, all my coaches over the years, Uncle Greg, Coach Sheets and the rest of the staff

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KyleWHITLOCK

SophomoreINF/OF

Louisville, Ky. (Bellarmine University)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Business


Favorite MLB Player: Tim Wakefield

High School Highlights: Getting All-Conference, All-Area, and winning Regionals junior year

College Highlights: Going to World Series

People to Thank: Dad, mom, and brother for always being there no matter what

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KorieVIRE

Sophomore3RD/RHP

Georgetown, Ill. (Webster University)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Communication

Favorite MLB Team: San Francisco

Favorite MLB Player: Tim Lincecum

High School Highlights: 2010 State Runner-Up, two time Regional Finalist, All- State Honorable Mention, Kentucky Top 50 sophomore

People to Thank: parents, brothers, grandma, past and present coaches

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BlakeBEAMER

FreshmanRHP/OF

Louisville, Ky. (Butler)

PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Undecided

Favorite MLB Player: Cincinnati Reds


High School Highlights: All-District, All-Region, .540 average my senior year

People to Thank: My mom and dad for supporting me both on and off the field. I would also like to thank my brother, Zach, for standing behind me and being my best friend.

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AndrewBECKMANN

FreshmanINF


Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Education


Favorite MLB Player: Roy Halladay

High School Highlights: 28th District Champs

People to Thank: mom, dad17

ChanceBRINLEY

FreshmanRHP

Louisville, Ky. (Eastern)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: L/R


Major: Education


Favorite MLB Player: Bryce Harper

High School Highlights: All 8th Region Team, East/West All-Star Game

People to Thank: God, my parents5

KamBRUNER

FreshmanINF

Shelbyville, Ky (Shelby County)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Natural Science


Favorite MLB Player: Brandon Phillips

High School Highlights: 2013 High school all-star game

People to Thank: My parents and my sister for supporting me, and my past coaches and teammates

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NickCARR

FreshmanOF

Burlington, Ky. (Cooper)

PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: L/L


Major: Business Communication

Favorite MLB Team: Toronto Blue Jays

Favorite MLB Player: Munenori Kawasaki

High School Highlights: Toronto City Champions

People to Thank: My father, mother, and Spud Webb43

LiamCLEMEN

FreshmanLHP

Toronto, Canada (Northern Secondary)

Bats/Throws: L/L


Major: Political Science

Favorite MLB Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Favorite MLB Player: Cole Hamels

High School Highlights: Varsity closer junior and senior years

People to Thank: Mom, dad, papaw, and the rest of my family for always supporting me 35

ChaseCONNOR

FreshmanLHP

Frankfort, Ky. (Western Hills)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Undecided


Favorite MLB Player: Josh Hamilton

High School Highlights: Playing in the East/West game

People to Thank: My parents and grandparents for always supporting me14

AustinDRAKE

FreshmanOF

Paducah, Ky. (Lone Oak)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Undecided


Favorite ML B Player: Robinson Cano

High School Highlights: Getting 17 Strikeouts against Kentucky Country Day (School Record)

People to Thank: Lorenzo and Marisbel (mom & dad)

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JavierGUERRA

RS FreshmanRHP

Bayamo, Cuba (Atherton)

PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Occupational Therapy


Favorite MLB Player: Justin Verlander

High School Highlights: 2013 State Championship

People to Thank: My parents, previous coaches 23

KyleOLLIGES

FreshmanRHP

Louisville, Ky. (PRP)

Bats/Throws: R/R

Height: 6’1 Weight:190

Major: Secondary Education


Favorite MLB Player: Greg Maddux

High School Highlights: All-District, All-Region, Region All-Tournament, 21-1 career record

People to Thank: Coaches for giving me a chance to play here at SU. My parents for all the things they have sacrificed for me and all the love they have given me.

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JonathonRECKTENWALD

FreshmanRHP

Mt.Washington, Ky. (Bullitt East)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Business


Favorite MLB Player: Dustin Pedrioa

High School Highlights: Winning Canadian National Championship

People to Think: Mother and father, all previous coaches especially those with the Dawgs organization, also my grandfather Gordan Patterson

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BlakePATTERSON

FreshmanINF

Calgary, Canada (Bishop O’Bryne)

Bats/Throws: R/R


Major: Education


Favorite MLB Player: Justin Verlander

High School Highlights: 16-0 in varsity play, Regional Championship; first state tournament in school history; All-District; All-Region; All-State; Principle’s Award

People to Thank: God, my mom and dad for always being there, past coaches

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DanSANDERS

FreshmanRHP

Shelbyville, Ky (Collins)

PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: R/R

Height: 6’1 Weight:171

Major: Undecided

Favorite MLB Team: Cleveland Indians

Favorite MLB Player: Brandon Phillips

High School Highlights: Beating Male Senior Year at J-Town

People to Thank: Mom, dad, brother, sister, Alec Stout, and Chris Lawson who never stopped pushing me to play the game

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AlexanderROGERS

FreshmanSS/RHP

Jeffersontown, Ky. (Jeffersontown)

Bats/Throws: L/L


Major: Business


Favorite MLB Player: Homer Bailey

High School Highlights: Going 23-0 to start the season and being ranked number 1 in the state

People to Thank: My family, dad, mother, brother, friends, my uncle Larry, and my aunt Betty

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KyleSIPES

FreshmanLHP

Floyds Knobs, Ind. (Floyd Central)

PlayerPROFILES

Bats/Throws: R/R



Favorite MLB Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Favorite MLB Player: Roy Halladay

High School Highlights: 2012 Canadian National Champions

People to Thank: My parents, my high school coach Allen Cox 29

ColeSLAMKO

FreshmanRHP

Okotoks, Alberta (Holy Trinity Academy)

Bats/Throws: L/L


Major: Natural Science

Favorite MLB Team: Toronto Blue Jays

Favorite MLB Player: David Price

High School Highlights: Playing in nationals, playing in Canada Cup twice

People to Thank: All my friends and family who supported and helped me achieve my goals

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EricSWANSON

FreshmanLHP

Stonewall, Manitoba (Stonewall Collegiate)

PlayerPROFILES

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Bats/Throws: R/L


Major: Communcations


Favorite MLB Player: Jacoby Ellsbury

High School Highlights: All-District, All-Region

People to Thank: My family and friends, without them I would not be in the position I am in today

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JacobWOODRUFF

FreshmanOF/LHP

Mt.Washington, Ky. (Bullitt East)

PlayerPROFILES

St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

The St Louis intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) was formally chartered in September of 1989 at Maryville University of St. Louis and the first championships were conducted during the 1990-91 school year. The constitution of the conference is structured according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) format and all member schools will be associated only with the NCAA. Member institutions have adopted an NCAA competitive philosophy, which in part states, the college places special importance of the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators. SLIAC member schools are committed to this end. Scholarships to SLIAC schools are based on academics and need only. There are no provisions for athletic scholarships. This helps assure that the student-athlete is a student in the purest sense.

The SLIAC is composed of 10 private institutions in Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. Members are: Blackburn College, Carlinville, Ill.; Eureka College, Eureka, Ill.; Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Mo.; Greenville College, Greenville, Ill.; Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa; MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Ill.; Principia College, Elsah, Ill.; Spalding University, Louisville, Ky.; Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.; and Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.

SLIAC institutions provide student-athletes the opportunity to compete on an equal and competitive level, thus permitting the student-athletes the opportunity to compete for conference, regional and national championships. Team championships are contested in women’s cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball and tennis. Men’s championship sports are cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf and tennis.

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SPALDING CAREER LEADERS (NCAA)*** Must play two years in SLIAC play for Career Consideration

Batting Average Home Runs Career Career Derek Ferch .363 Zane Wheatley 13Bryan Clemmons .363 Steven Shanz 8Steven Shanz .333 Derek Ferch 9Kyle Barbee .316 Jordan Messex 5Cameron Norris .314 Bryan Clemmons 4 Single Season Single Season Bryan Clemmons .406 Zane Wheatley 10Steven Shanz .396 Jordan Messex 5Derek Ferch .388 Derek Ferch 5Ryan Mosby .386 Steven Shanz 4Bryan Clemmons .381 Steven Shanz 4 Hits RBI’s Career Career Derek Ferch 159 Derek Ferch 89Bryan Clemmons 139 Bryan Clemmons 86Zane Wheatley 102 Zane Wheatley 86Jordan Messex 95 Jordan Messex 83Kyle Barbee 83 Steven Shanz 56 Single Season Single Season Derek Ferch 58 Zane Wheatley 43Kyle Whitlock 54 Jordan Messex 37Derek Ferch 54 Bryan Clemmons 34Bryan Clemmons 52 JR Belt 34Jordan Messex 48 Derek Ferch 33 Doubles Stolen Bases Career Career Bryan Clemmons 39 Kyle Just 50Derek Ferch 30 Derek Ferch 43Jordan Messex 24 Bryan Clemmons 37Zane Wheatley 21 Eric Johnson 29Steven Shanz 19 Jordan Messex 20 Single Season Single Season Bryan Clemmons 15 Kyle Just 26Jordan Messex 13 Kyle Just 22Bryan Clemmons 13 Kyle Whitlock 21JR Belt 13 Derek Ferch 19Kyle Whitlock 12 JR Belt 15

Triples Base on Balls Career Career Derek Ferch 10 Zane Wheatley 76Eric Johnson 7 Derek Ferch 48Kyle Just 6 Bryan Clemmons 41Jordan Messex 4 Steven Shanz 39Kyle Meadors 3 Kyle Just 36

Triples Base on BallsSeason Season Derek Ferch 5 Steven Shanz 22Derek Ferch 4 Kyle Just 21Kyle Just 3 Zane Wheatley 20Kyle Just 3 Bryan Clemmons 20Eric Johnson 3 Zane Wheatley 19 Wins Innings Pitched Career Career Tyler Brown 17 Tyler Brown 140.1Taylor Reilly 14 Taylor Reilly 139Jake Wardrip 12 Kyle Hudson 129.2Kyle Hudson 12 Jake Wardrip 128Zach Stevenson 7 Barrett Dugger 74.2 Single Season Single Season Tyler Brown 9 Wes Phan 86.1Wes Phan 9 Tyler Brown 81.1Tyler Brown 8 Taylor Reilly 79Taylor Reilly 8 Kyle Hudson 72.1Three tied w/ 7 Jarrod Messex 69 ERA Strikeouts Career Career Tyler Brown 2.18 Taylor Reilly 133Kyle Hudson 2.43 Kyle Hudson 125Matt Downs 3.27 Jake Wardrip 119Zach Stevenson 3.47 Tyler Brown 110Jake Wardrip 3.75 Shawn Frederick 89 Single Season Single Season Kyle Barbee 1.48 Taylor Reilly 79Tyler Brown 1.68 Wes Phan 73Shawn Frederick 1.8 Kyle Hudson 72Zach Stevenson 2 Jake Wardrip 64Kyle Hudson 2.35 Tyler Brown 59 Saves Complete Games Career Career Zach Stevenson 5 Tyler Brown 9Shawn Frederick 3 Jake Wardrip 95 tied at 1 Kyle Hudson 8 Taylor Reilly 4Season Wes Phan 4Zach Stevenson 4 Shawn Frederick 2

SPALDING CAREER LEADERS (NCAA)*** Must play two years in SLIAC play for Career Consideration

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2013 Baseball All-Conference TeamPlayer of the Year - Donny Fuhrhop (Blackburn)Pitcher of the Year - Steven Dooley (Webster)Newcomer of the Year - Wes Phan (Spalding)

Tyler Branneky (Westminster)Coach of the Year - Denny Hughes (Westminster)

Sportsmanship Award - Greenville College

First TeamName Pos. School Year Hometown/High SchoolKyle Hudson P Spalding Sr Herrin, Ill./Rend Lake Isaac Behme P Webster So Harrisburg, Ill./Harrisburg Steven Dooley P Webster Sr Oran, Mo./Florissant Valley CC JR Belt C Spalding Fr Louisville, Ky./SouthernBrett Buchanan 1B Webster Jr Villa Park, Ill./WillowbrookTaylor Stoulp 2B Webster Jr St. Louis, Mo./St. Mary’sTyler Branneky 3B Westminster So St. Louis, Mo./Lutheran North Derek Ferch SS Spalding Jr Louisville, Ky./St. XavierDonny Furhop OF Blackburn Jr St. Jacob, Ill./TriadSean Fisher OF Fontbonne Sr Thousand Oaks, Calif./Crepi Carmelite Cody Stevenson OF Webster Sr Salem, Ill./CentraliaAlex Kazmierski DH Webster Sr Orland Park, Ill./Triton College Andrew Schlereth UT Fontbonne Sr St. Louis, Mo./Affton

Second TeamWes Phan P Spalding Fr Louisville, Ky./BallardKevin Moritz P Westminster Sr Chesterfield, Mo./DeSmet Tyler Ten Eyck P Westminster Sr DeWitt, Mich./DeWittBrett Freund C Fontbonne Jr Festus, Mo./Festus Alex Roedner 1B Fontbonne Jr St. Louis, Mo./MehlvilleJustin Whitaker 1B Westminster So Kossuth, Miss./Kossuth Brock Hill 2B MacMurray Fr Woodlawn, Ill./Woodlawn Kenny Trager 3B Greenville Sr Denver, Colo./Green Mountain Grant DeWitt SS Eureka Jr Mt. Sterlin, Ill./Brown County Ryan Mosby OF Spalding So Louisville, Ky./St. Xaiver Matt Mallette OF Westminster Sr St. Louis, Mo./St. Mary’s Mike Rainbolt OF Webster Sr Kankakee, Ill./Kankakee CCRyan Smith DH Greenville So Affton, Mo./Affton Raymond Marrero DH Eureka Fr Luquillo, Puerto Rico/University GardensKyle Whitlock UT Spalding Fr Louisville, Ky./Bellarmine

Honorable MentionJacob Becker P Fontbonne Jr Steelville, Mo./Steelville Cody Hafeli P Webster Sr Marian, Ill./Kankakee CCDylan Dean Smith P Webster Jr Albion, Ill./Edwards County Ian Foege C Webster Jr Eureka, Mo./Jefferson College Cam Backes 2B Westminster So Tipton, Mo./Tipton Mitchell Bonds 3B Webster Sr Decatur, Ill./Kankakee CC Ryan Hall SS Webster Jr Chesterfield, Mo./Central ArkansasCole Lawson OF Greenville Sr Medora, Ill./SouthwesternCorey Lasky OF Webster Jr Vernon Hills, Ill./College of Lake County Deion Hughes OF Westminster Fr Jefferson City, Mo./Helias Aaron Krummrich UT MacMurray So Belleville, Ill./Belleville East All-Sportsmanship TeamName School Matt Mokriakow Blackburn Brian Munson Eureka Matt Suda Fontbonne Adam Wallace Greenville Brad Passini MacMurray Scott Ross Principia Matt West Spalding Mitchell Bonds Webster Cam Backes Westminster (Mo.)

2013 BaseballSLIAC LEADERSHITTING BATTING AVG # RBI #

Branneky 0.406 T Stoulp 43 Westminster (Mo.) Webster

D Fuhrhop 0.386 M Rainbolt 40 Blackburn Webster

B Freund 0.386 A Kazmierski 35 Fontbonne Webster

R Mosby 0.386 J Belt 34 Spalding Spalding

S Fisher 0.38 D Ferch 33 Fontbonne Spalding

HOME RUNS # STOLEN BASES #

R Smith 7 C Stevenson 32 Greenville Webster

J Schott 7 C Lasky 23 Fontbonne Webster

A Kazmierski 6 K Whitlock 21 Webster Spalding

Branneky 5 D Ferch 19 Westminster (Mo.) Spalding

T Osborne 4 S Clevenger 19 Greenville Principia

PITCHING ERA # WINS #

N Bifano 1.98 I Behme 10 Greenville Webster

T Eyck 2.44 S Dooley 10 Westminster (Mo.) Webster

K Hudson 2.49 W Phan 9 Spalding Spalding

Moritz 2.5 T Eyck 7 Westminster (Mo.) Westminster (Mo.)

J Messex 2.61 K Hudson 7 Spalding Spalding

STRIKEOUTS # SAVES #

W Phan 73 S Voyles 7 Spalding Greenville

K Hudson 72 J Gray 5 Spalding Webster

S Dooley 71 D Hughes 3 Webster Westminster (Mo.)

I Behme 67 D Smith 2 Webster Webster

R Mosby 52 V Birk 1 Spalding Blackburn

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May 9-11, 2013Glik Park (Highland, Ill.)

Participating TeamsFontbonne UniversitySpalding UniversityWebster University

Westminster College (Mo.)

Schedule/ResultsThursday, May 9

Game 1 - No.1 - Webster def. No.4 - Fontbonne, 14-5Game 2 - No.3 - Spalding def. No.2 - Westminster, 6-1

Game 3 - Westminster def. Fontbonne, 5-4 (Fontbonne eliminated)Friday, May 10

Game 4 - Webster def. Spalding, 5-1Game 5 - Spalding def. Westminster, 7-2 (Westminster eliminated)

Saturday, May 11Game 6 - Spalding def. Webster, 4-3Game 7 - Webster def. Spalding, 3-1

All-Tournament Team (*denotes Tournament MVP)*Steven Dooley, WebsterCody Stevenson, Webster

Taylor Stoulp, WebsterIsaac Behme, WebsterDerek Ferch, SpaldingRyan Mosby, Spalding

Jarrod Messex, SpaldingJacob Hotgraewe, Westminster

Deeon Hughes, WestminsterDrew Schlereth, Fontbonne

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2014 SPALDING BASEBALL SCHEDULEDATE DAY OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEMarch 1st Saturday Wabash College Louisville, KY (1) 2:00pmMarch 1st Saturday Earlham College Louisville, KY (1) 5:00pmMarch 2nd Sunday Penn State-Behrend Louisville, KY (1) 3:00pmMarch 8th Saturday Millikan University Louisville, KY (2) 2:00pmMarch 15th Saturday *Blackburn College Louisville, KY (2) 4:00pmMarch 16th Sunday *Blackburn College Louisville, KY (1) 1:00pmMarch 18th Tuesday Univ of Wisconsin-La Crosse Tucson, AZ (1) 9:00am MSTMarch 19th Wednesday Macalester College Tucson, AZ (1) 12:00pm MSTMarch 20th Thursday California Lutheran University Tucson, AZ (1) 1:30pm MSTMarch 22nd Saturday *Greenville College Louisville, KY (2) 4:00pmMarch 25th Tuesday Franklin College Louisville, KY (1) 4:00pmMarch 26th Wednesday Thomas More College Louisville, KY (1) 4:00pmMarch 29th Saturday *Eureka College Louisville, KY (2) 2:00pmMarch 30th Sunday *Eureka College Louisville, KY (1) 1:00pmApril 1st Tuesday Washington University St. Louis, MO (1) 3:00pm CSTApril 4th Friday *Principia College Elsah, IL (1) 5:30pm CSTApril 5th Saturday *Principia College Elsah, IL (2) 12:00pm CSTApril 11th Friday *Iowa Wesleyan College Jacksonville, IL (2) 1:00pm CSTApril 12th Saturday *MacMurray College Jacksonville, IL (2) 1:00pm CSTApril 13th Sunday *MacMurray College Jacksonville, IL (1) 1:00pm CSTApril 19th Saturday *Webster University St. Louis, MO (2) 6:00pm CSTApril 20th Sunday *Webster University St. Louis, MO (1) 2:00pm CSTApril 21st Monday *Greenville College Greenville, IL (1) 6:00pm CSTApril 23rd Wednesday Transylvania University Lexington, KY (1) 4:30pmApril 26th Saturday *Fontbonne University Louisville, KY (2) 2:00pmApril 27th Sunday *Fontbonne University Louisville, KY (1) 1:00pm April 29th Tuesday Centre College Louisville, KY (1) 7:05pmMay 2nd Friday *Westminster College Fulton, MO (1) 6:00pm CSTMay 3rd Saturday *Westminster College Fulton, MO (2) 1:00pm CSTMay 4th Sunday *Iowa Wesleyan College Fulton, MO (1) 1:00pm CSTMay 8th-10th Thurs - Sat *SLIAC Tournament Highland, IL TBA, CSTMay 14th-18th Wed - Sun NCAA Regional TBA TBAMay 23th-27th Fri - Tues NCAA Division III World Series Appleton, WI TBA

All Times will be on Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. * - Denotes SLIAC Opponents BOLD - Denotes Home Games

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