media guide (baseball)Location: Jackson, Tennessee.A city of 90,000, located 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational

DATE OPPONENT TIME LOCATIONFebruary Fri 4 University of Mobile (Ala.) (2) $ 11:00 a.m. Mobile, Ala.Sat 5 Spring Hill College (Ala.) $ 12:30 p.m. Mobile, Ala.Sat 5 Weber International (Fla.) $ 5:30 p.m. Mobile, Ala.Fri 11 Belhaven College (Miss.) 2:00 p.m. Jackson, Miss.Sat 12 Belhaven College (Miss.) (2) 1:00 p.m. Jackson, Miss.Mon 14 William Carey College (Miss.) 2:00 p.m. Hattiesburg, Miss.FRI 18 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY (MO.) 1:00 P.M. UNIONFRI 18 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 3:00 P.M. UNIONSAT 19 SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY (OHIO) 11:00 A.M. UNIONTue 22 Delta State University (Miss.) 3:00 p.m. Cleveland, Miss.THU 24 HUNTINGTON COLLEGE (IND.) # 4:00 P.M. UNIONFRI 25 MCKENDREE COLLEGE (ILL.) # 4:00 P.M. UNIONSAT 26 MISSOURI BAPTIST COLLEGE # 12:00 NOON UNIONMarch TUE 1 LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY (TENN.) 4:00:00 P.M. UNIONWED 2 WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGE (MISS.) 3:00 P.M. UNIONMON 7 HANNIBAL LAGRANGE COLLEGE (MO.) (2) 2:00 P.M. UNIONTue 8 Crichton College (Tenn.) 4:00 p.m. Memphis, Tenn.THU 10 BRESCIA UNIVERSITY (KY.) 4:00 P.M. UNIONFRI. 11 SPALDING UNIVERSITY (KY.) 4:00 P.M. UNIONSAT 12 SPALDING UNIVERSITY (KY.) (2) 12:00 P.M. UNIONMON 14 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY (KY.) 2:00 P.M. UNIONMON 14 MISSOURI BAPTIST COLLEGE 5:00 P.M. UNIONWED 16 CAMBPELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY (KY.) 2:00 P.M. UNIONWED 16 MISSOURI BAPTIST COLLEGE 5:00 P.M. UNIONSat 19 Flagler University (Fla.) 3:00 p.m. St. Augustine, Fla.Mon 21 Weber International (Fla.) 6:30 p.m. Babson Park, Fla.Tue 22 Weber International (Fla.) 6:30 p.m. Babson Park, Fla.FRI 25 LYON COLLEGE (ARK.) * 6:00 P.M. UNIONSAT 26 LYON COLLEGE (ARK.) (2) * 12:00 NOON UNIONTue 29 University of North Alabama 6:00 p.m. Florence, Ala.April FRI 1 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (TENN.) * 6:00 P.M. UNIONSAT 2 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (TENN.) (2) * 12:00 NOON UNIONTUE 5 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA 6:00 P.M. UNIONWed 6 Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) 2:00 p.m. Memphis, Tenn.THU 7 LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE (KY.) 6:00 P.M. UNIONFri 8 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) * 6:00 p.m. Henderson, Tenn.Sat 9 Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) (2) * 12:00 noon Henderson, Tenn.Mon 11 Lambuth University (Tenn.) 6:00 p.m. Savannah, Tenn.TUE 12 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (2) 3:00 P.M. UNIONTHU 14 CRICHTON COLLEGE (TENN.) 6:00 P.M. UNIONFri 15 Cumberland University (Tenn.) * 2:00 p.m. Lebanon, Tenn.Sat 16 Cumberland University (Tenn.) (2) * 12:00 noon Lebanon, Tenn.Tue 19 Williams Baptist College (Ark.) 1:00 p.m. Walnut Ridge, Ark.FRI 22 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (TENN.) * 7:00 P.M. UNIONSAT 23 MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE (TENN.)(2) * 12:00 NOON UNIONMON 25 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY (TENN.) 6:00 P.M. UNIONThu 28 Indiana University-Southeast 3:00 p.m. New Albany, Ind.Thu 28 Spalding University (Ky.) 6:00 p.m. Louisville, Ky. TranSouth Conference Tournament - May 3-6 Hosted by regular season champion NAIA Region XI Tournament - May 11-14 Lebanon, Tenn. NAIA Super Regional - May 19-21 TBA NAIA World Series - May 27 - June 3 Lewiston, Idaho* denotes a TranSouth Conference matchup; $ - Mobile Classic; # - Sports Plus Rehab Classic, Jackson, Tenn.Note: All times are Central Standard Time and all games are single games unless noted as a double header (2).

2 - Union University Baseball Media Guide

UNION UNIVERSITY 2004-05 Schedule

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367-A Van DriveJackson, TN 38305

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The was taken at Union’s Fes-mire Field and includes the

2005 season class. Pictured left to right are Matt Gibbs, Josh Allen, Jason Johnson, Patrick Williams, Adam Green, Seth

Silcock, and Adam Yates.

Sports Information Director:Steven AldridgePhone: (731) 661-5027Fax: (731) 661-5182E-mail: [email protected]

Sports Information Assistant:Heidi Davis, Hendersonville, Tenn.

TABLE OF COTENTS Page No.

2005 Schedule 2Media Outlets & Quick Facts 3Union University Information 4Administration 5Head Coach Information 6Coaching Staff Information 7Player Profi les 8-14Career Stats (Active Players) 15Athletic Staff & Training Staff 16Season Outlook / Season Summary 17TranSouth Conference Information 18NAIA Information & Opponent Information 192004 Season Stats & Results 20Union Honor Roll 21Union Record Book 21-232005 Roster and Team Photo outside back cover

THE JACKSON SUNwww.jacksonsun.comMelissa Linder245 West LafayetteJackson, TN 38301(731) 425-9637(731) 425-9639 FAX

WBBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (ABC)www.wbbjtv.comBart Barker, Keli Fulton346 Muse StreetJackson, TN 38301(731) 424-4515(731) 424-9299 FAX

WNWS RADIO 101.5 FM/SPORTSTALKwww.wnws.comSteve Hemann101 North HighlandJackson, TN 38301(731) 423-8101(731) 423-8304 FAX

WBFG 96.5 FMDan Hughes584 Smith StreetLexington, TN 38351(800) 301-9930731-968-0380 [email protected]

WTJS 1390 AM NEWS RADIOwww.wtjs.comDave McCulley122 Radio Road Jackson, TN 38301(731) 427-3316(731) 427-4576 FAX

This media guide was designed, written, and edited by the Union Sports Information Staff. The player and team photography and action photos are courtesy of the Union Sports Information Department and the Union Visual Communications Staff. Printing was done by Tennessee Industrial Printing.

Local Union Bulldog Media Outlets

Quick FactsDirector of Athletics:Dr. David Blackstock ([email protected])(731) 661-5277Associate Director of Athletics: Tommy Sadler ([email protected])(731) 661-5218Athletic Secretary:Teresa Thomas ([email protected])(731) 661-5130

Head Baseball Coach: Andy Rushing (17th year)Offi ce Phone: (731) 661-5333Alma Mater: Union University (1976)Record at Union: 553-334Career Record: 635-432

Assistant Baseball Coach: Brent Fronabarger (8th year)Alma Mater: Union Univ.(1996)Offi ce Phone: 731-661-5489

Student Assistant Coach: David Canary

Previous SeasonOverall record: 31-22Conference Finish: 8-13 (7th place)Post Season: NoneFinal Ranking: NR

Team National Tournament HistoryYears: 1 (1983)Wins-Losses (%): 3-2 (.600)Highest fi nish: Third Place (1983)

UNION UNIVERSITY Bulldogs

Location: 1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305Phone: (731) 661-5130Fax: (731) 661-5182Website: www.uu.edu/athleticsFounded: 1823Enrollment: 2,800 Nickname: BulldogsColors: Red & WhiteAffi liation: NAIAConference: TranSouth ConferenceField:Fesmire Field Capacity: 700

Dimensions: L-320; C-395; R-320; Alleys - 410 Press Box: (731) 661-5511

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Location: Jackson, Tennessee. A city of 90,000, located 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville.

Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts university. Founded in 1823, Union University is affi liated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science in Nursing.

Campus: Academic facilities include the 225,000 square-foot Penick Academic Complex, the 30,000 square-foot Blasingame Academic Complex, newly added Jennings Hall, and Hammons Hall. Residential/student facilities include men’s and women’s apartment villages, commons buildings, and the 52,000 square-foot Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building. Athletic facilities include a 2,200-seat fi eld house, a lighted 700-seat baseball stadium and a lighted 300-seat softball park, olympic-size indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a lighted soccer fi eld, and a wellness facility.

Faculty: Of our faculty 75% hold earned doctorates or the highest degree in their fi eld.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 12-to-1

Enrollment: 2,800

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National League for Nursing, and National Association of Schools of Music.

ADMISSIONSUnion University seeks to educate students to be servant leaders, ready to carry out the vocation to which God has called them, and equipped with the abilities necessary to think Christianly and perform skillfully in the world. To this end, Union University seeks to recruit and admit quality undergraduate students of qualifi ed preparation and good character. Students qualifying for Unconditional Admission to Union University must meet two of the following three criteria: 1) 22 ACT/1010 SAT 2) 2.5 Core GPA 3) Top 50% of Graduating Class. Students who qualify for Unconditional Admission must have a minimum of an 18 ACT/850 SAT and a 2.0 Core GPA regardless of whether or not either of these criteria were utilized to qualify for admission. These two criteria serve as a “fl oor” for Unconditional Admission. All students desiring a challenging, faith-based education are invited to apply. Students may apply on-line at or by calling 1-800-33UNION. We welcome you.

CAMPUS VISITSPreview Days, scheduled throughout the year, are designed to introduce our campus to prospective students. Call 1-800-33UNION for a listing of these days. Meet faculty members, get to know current students, attend chapel, tour the campus, visit classes…experience Union! Make an appointment at your convenience with any of our admission counselors.

FACTS ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY

STAY INFORMED ABOUT BULLDOG ATHLETICSVisit the 2003 NAIA Website of the Year, www.uu.edu/athlticsfor news, stats, player information, photos, and more. To be placed on the Union University Fan or Media e-mail list contact [email protected]. For results following Bulldog contests, call the Bulldog Hotline at (731) 661-5463.

FINANCIAL AIDWe are committed to creating fi nancial aid packages that bring the cost of Union within reach of every student accepted to the University. Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus work. Of our students, 80% receive fi nancial aid.

HOW TO GET TO UNIONTake Interstate 40 to Exit 80-B North (Highway 45 By-Pass). Turn left at the fi rst light onto Union University Drive. The campus entrance will be on the left beside BancorpSouth.

UNION ATHLETICSThe University offers nine varsity athletic programs and one junior varsity program in which student-athletes may participate. Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Men’s Golf, Men’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Volleyball and junior varsity soccer. Union is a Division I member of the NAIA (National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics).

Union athletes have consistently received national recognition through participation in National Championship Tournaments, rankings in NAIA National Polls, and naming of athletes as All-Americans and Academic All-Americans.

Several Union athletes have taken their talents into the professional arena as players and coaches.

For more information contact:Union University1050 Union University DriveJackson, Tennessee 38305(731) 661-50001-800-33UNIONE-mail: [email protected] visit Union’s home page athttp://www.uu.edu

UNION UNIVERSITY The University


Dr. David S. Dockery, University PresidentDavid S. Dockery was elected the 15th president of Union University on December 8, 1995. Since that time the university has seen an increase in student enrollment from 1975 in the Fall of 1996 to nearly 3000 in 2004. The number of donors to the university has increased from around 2000 to over 3500. The signifi cant increase in giving to the university during this period has included nine of the largest gifts in Union’s long history. Dr. Dockery is providing leadership for a major fi ve year strategic plan called Union 2010: A Vision for Excellence. In 2004 Union successfully completed the Building a Future campaign by raising $63 million.

During his tenure the university has seen a strong increase in commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Union has been listed among the top tier institutions in the South each of the past eight years by U.S. News and World Report. Union has also been recognized during this time by Peterson’s Competitive College Guide, the Time/Princeton Review, and Templeton’s Colleges that Encourage Character Development.

The university has added several new degree programs including undergraduate majors in digital media studies, engineering, physics, sports medicine, political science, and ethics, among others, and graduate programs in business, intercultural studies, nursing, and education, including the doctor of education program. Faculty development programs have been greatly enhanced and the breadth of student services have been visibly increased. A new campus master plan has seen the addition of two residence halls, the Miller Tower, Jennings Hall, Hammons Hall, and the Fesmire baseball/softball complex. A branch campus was established in Germantown, TN in 1997, which offers programs in education, business, and nursing.

Dockery is the author or editor of over twenty books including The Holman Bible Handbook, Biblical Interpretation Then and Now, Theologians of the Baptist Tradition, and Shaping a Christian Worldview. In addition he has contributed to more than twenty others including some of the most important reference books of the past decade such as The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, The Holman Bible Dictionary, and The Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. He is the author of more than fi fty articles and more than one hundred book reviews. A much sought after speaker on issues of higher education and cultural issues, Dockery has been invited to present lectures at numerous colleges, universities, and seminaries across the country, including Wheaton College, Azusa Pacifi c University, and Samford University (see the listing of major lectureships/presentations below). He serves on the board of Christianity Today, where he also serves as a consulting editor.

In 2002 Dockery was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is listed in Personalities of the South, Who’s Who in Religion, Who’s Who in America, and the Directory of American Scholars. He serves on the board of directors of several civic groups and local foundations. Dockery also serves on the Board of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Board of Reference of Prison Fellowship, and the Consortium for Global Education.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1952, Dockery is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Grace Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Texas Christian University. He holds the Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas system. Dockery and his wife, Lanese, have three sons: Jonathan, Benjamin, and Timothy.

Dr. David Blackstock, Athletic DirectorBeginning his 31th season as athletic director at Union University, Dr. David Blackstock will be leading an athletic department that is currently made up of nine varsity sports and one junior varsity sport. For his efforts as athletic director during the 2003-04 season, Blackstock was voted the TranSouth Conference AD of the Year.

Blackstock spent 17 seasons at the helm of the women’s basketball program at Union, where he compiled a 509-89 overall record, earning his 500th career victory during the 1998-99 season. Numerous accomplishments have been a part of his basketball coaching career including the 1998 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship. In addition to the national title, Blackstock was named NAIA Coach of the Year and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1999.

Blackstock began his campaign at Union University as a baseball player in 1960 where he played for the Bulldogs until 1964. In 1967, Blackstock graduated from Memphis State University with a Master of Education

degree and then moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he received his doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi. Blackstock then returned to Union in 1973 as athletic director and instructor in the physical education department.

Blackstock took over the baseball program in 1977 where he eventually guided the team to a third place fi nish in the NAIA World Series in 1983, the only season Union has participated in the event. It was at that same time that Blackstock turned his attention to the women’s basketball program. During the Lady Bulldog campaign, Blackstock went to the NAIA District 24 fi nals 11 times, capturing fi ve district crowns, the 1998 national championship, and 12 conference championships. He guided the team to 10 national tournament berths in his fi nal 12 seasons, participating three times in the title game.

He and his wife, Armita, have two children, a daughter Dixie Blackstock Waddell of Knoxville and a son, Rebel, who will enter Union this fall as a freshman and play baseball.

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Andy Rushing is now in his 17th season as head coach of the Union University Bulldogs. In 2004, Rushing led his Bulldogs to their 11th straight season with at least 30 wins. Overall, in Rushing’s 16 years as head coach, he had tallied 30-plus wins 14 times and has posted at least 40 wins three times. In his 16 years at Union, Rushing’s win total has dropped below 30 just twice (29 in 1993, 27 in 1989). Rushing, a 1976 graduate of Union University, won the TranSouth Conference regular

season and tournament titles in 2002, and he also lead his Bulldogs to a TranSouth regular season title in 2000. In the past seven years, Rushing and the Union Bulldogs have participated in four NAIA Region Tournaments.

Rushing has compiled a 20-year coaching record of 635 wins and 432 losses (60%), earning his 600th career win in a win over Martin Methodist during the 2003 season. His 16-year Union record is 553-334 (63%). Rushing was named TCAC Coach of the Year twice (1987, 1995), NCCAA MidEast Region Coach of the Year (1998), TranSouth Coach of the Year twice (2000, 2002), NAIA Region Coach of the Year (2000), ABCA Region Coach of the Year (2000), and has led the Bulldogs to two conference championship and one conference co-championship, participated in fi ve district tournaments, and six regional tournaments. He served as Chairman of the Conference Baseball Committee for 10 years (1994-2002, 2004). He has also served as the region chair since 2000.

Rushing began his coaching career at South Side High School in Jackson. There he won a pair of district championships and compiled a 59-34 record. Rushing then turned his attention to the collegiate level by serving as head coach for four years at Lambuth College (now University). While at Lambuth, Rushing was named the

1987 TCAC Coach of the Year while leading the Eagles to a school record 27 victories and a fi rst ever playoff appearance.

As a player at Union, Rushing was named the Most Valuable Player in 1976 whilebatting .378 and earned his third Outstanding Defensive Player award. During hisplaying career at Union, Rushing played all nine positions, but found his talents best suited the catching spot. Rushing served as Union’s team captain for twoseasons before heading to Memphis State University where he received a masters degree in 1980.

He is married to the former Susan Clark of Jackson and has three children, AmyMcDowell of Memphis, Jennifer Cole of Knoxville, and Kelly Stanfi eld of Jackson.

YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORDS

(FROM 1968 TO PRESENT)Year Coach Record2004 Andy Rushing 31-222003 Andy Rushing 35-192002 Andy Rushing 44-202001 Andy Rushing 34-232000 Andy Rushing 43-151999 Andy Rushing 35-211998 Andy Rushing 42-201997 Andy Rushing 31-271996 Andy Rushing 33-21-11995 Andy Rushing 33-281994 Andy Rushing 30-181993 Andy Rushing 29-20-11992 Andy Rushing 33-211991 Andy Rushing 36-151990 Andy Rushing 35-181989 Andy Rushing 27-261988 Bill Green 44-141987 Bill Green 26-171986 Bill Green 30-121985 David Blackstock/Linn Stranak 39-111984 David Blackstock/Linn Stranak 29-111983 David Blackstock/Linn Stranak 48-121982 David Blackstock/Linn Stranak 40-101981 David Blackstock/Linn Stranak 34-141980 David Blackstock 30-141979 David Blackstock 15-201978 David Blackstock 13-181977 David Blackstock 10-171976 David Blackstock 18-211975 David Blackstock 12-221974 Danny Davis 18-241973 M.W. “Butch” McBroom 21-91972 M.W. “Butch” McBroom 27-81971 Bill Rozich 29-271970 Bill Rozich 29-111969 Bill Henry 24-71968 David Cundiff 10-11

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Andy Rushing - Head Coach


Brent Fronabarger, a native of Huntindon, Tennessee, is now in his seventh season as assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Fronabarger spent the 1996-97 season at Huntingdon High School where he helped coach the Mustangs in both football and baseball. Fronabarger, a 1996 graduate of Union University, has coached the Union pitchers and has continued the Bulldog tradition of good pitching, not only in the conference but nation wide.

Fronabarger, the 1995 Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year, holds the school records for Most Victories in a Season (13), Most Victories in a Career (33), Most Strikeouts in a Career (306), and Most Innings in a Season (117.2). In 1995, Fronabarger led the team with the lowest earned run average (1.97) and had a incredible 11-2 record. Fronabarger was drafted out of high school by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Brent received a Bachelor of Science in physical education and health from Union in 1995 and received a Master of Education degree from Union in 1998. In addtion to this duties as the baseball assistant coach, Fronabarger is responsible for much of the recruiting of pitchers. He also is in charge of all fi eld maintainance for the baseball, softball, and soccer fi elds. Union continues to host numerous softball and baseball tournaments yearly because of the reputaion and good condition of the facilities and playing surfaces.

He is married to the former Sandy Cothran.

David Canary is in his fi rst season as a student assistant coach for Union. Canary, a native of Cookeville, Tennessee, play two seasons with the Bulldogs (2003-2004). He is currently fi nishing his degree in Sports Management and is expected to graduate in May. After graduation, Canary plans to pursue a masters degree and then moved on to a job coaching baseball.

While at Union, Canary moved from the starting shortstop position in 2003 to a suc-cessful reliever in 2004. Canary’s adjustment made him even more valuable to the Bulldogs in as a se-nior. He posted a 4-0 record with one save in 21 appearances. Canary transferred to Union after playing two seasons for Johnson County Community College in Kansas.

Before his college career, Canary was a two-sport athlete at Cookeville High School where he lettered four years in baseball and two years in football.

Canary is the son of Donley and Jenny Canary.

UNION UNIVERSITY Coaching StaffBrent Fronabarger - Assistant Coach

David Canary - Student Assistant Coach



#8 Jason JohnsonClass: Senior

Position: Outfi eldPrevious School: Univ. of North

AlabamaHigh School: Munford HS

Hometown: Munford, Tenn.Height: 5-10Weight: 165Birthdate:

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Jason has battle injury over the past two seasons but has put together a good career at Union. Earned a starting job as sophomore and hasn’t looked back. Union CareerUnion Career. 2002...hit. 279 in 61 at bats. 2003...hit .325 with 11 doubles, 2 triples, and 4 homeruns...named all-conference. 2004...missed the last half of the year with a broken arm...hit .415 with 10 doubles, 4 triples, 3 homeruns,and 29 RBI in 106 before his injury.Before UnionBefore Union. Played three sports at Munford including baseball, football, and track...in his senior year at Munford, he hit .441 with fi ve homeruns and was 32 for 32 in stolen bases. Also played football at Munford where he has the best quarterback record in school history...helped lead Munford to the 1997 Region Championship and state runner-up.

#11 Josh AllenClass: Senior

Position: First BasePrevious School: Univ. School of

JacksonHometown: Jackson, Tenn.

Height: 5-10Weight: 215Birthdate:

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Josh is one of Union’s three four-year seniors that will be called on to lead this group to the postseason.. He has improved his offensive run production in each year since his freshman season. Josh has a potent bat and a great work ethic and has developed into a good defensive fi rst baseman.Union CareerUnion Career. 2002...hit .255 with 8 doubles and 34 RBI. 2003...hit .310 with 11 doubles, 7 homeruns, and 34 RBI. 2004...hit .301 with 9 doubles, 2 homeruns, and 38 RBI.Before UnionBefore Union. Josh prepped at USJ where he hit .473 with 59 RBI, 37 doubles, and four triples. He was named All-District and All-Region in 2000 and 2001, an All-State infi elder in 2001, and was team captain as a senior.

#26 Matt GibbsClass: SeniorPosition: RHP

Previous School: Hardin County HSHometown: Savannah, Tenn.


Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments, Matt is another fourth-year senior for Union. He as worked to get back his velocity and become a solid pitcher in Union’s rotation. Matt is a right hander that possesses the ability to throw three quality pitches for strikes and has the stuff to be a weekend pitcher.Union CareerUnion Career. 2002...was 7-3 with a 4.02 ERA...51 strikeouts in 65 innings pitched. 2003...was 3-3 witha 5.77 ERA...36 strikeouts in 48.1 innings pitched. 2004...was 4-2 with a 3.38 ERA...tallied 14 strikeouts in 26.2 innings pitched.Before UnionBefore Union. Prepped at Hardin County HS where he tied the record for wins in a season with 11…his senior season, he went 11-1 with a 1.83 ERA, 108 strikeouts, and 24 walks...named All-District, All-Region, and named Pitcher of the Year.

Returning Players



#23 Patrick WilliamsClass: Senior

Position: Outfi eldPrevious School: Southwest CC

High School: Houston HSHometown: Memphis, Tenn.

Height: 5-10Weight: 170

Birthdate: January 25

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Patrick transferred to Union from Southwest CC in Memphis in 2004. He is the fastest guy on Union’s team and has covered spacious centerfi eld at Union with his speed. Patrick is a great defensive outfi elder with range, arm strength, and great instincts. He can also be an offensive catylist.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...hit .263 with 9 doubles and 23 RBI...stole 23 of 25 bases.Before UnionBefore Union. Patrick prepped at Houston HS where he led his team to the 2001 District Championship. He played two seasons at Southwest Tennessee CC where he hit .351 with 25 stolen bases. He was named All-State and the Defensive Player of the Year.

#29 Seth SilcockClass: Senior

Position: Third BasePrevious School: Lincoln Trail Colleg

High School: West Vigo HSHometown: West Terre Haute, Ind.


Birthdate: February 23

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Seth was a late summer signee in 2004. He was an all-star third baseman from Nashville’s Wooden Bat League and has become a solid third baseman for Union both on offense and defense.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...hit .280 with 8 doubles and 35 RBI.Before UnionBefore Union. Seth prepped at West Vigo HS where he was named All-County. He went to Indiana State Univ. for a semester before transferring to Linclon Trail CC where hit .365 in high school and .343 at the Juco level..

#32 Adam YatesClass: SeniorPosition: RHP

Previous School: Ole MissHometown: Jackson, Tenn.


Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Adam sat out last season as he recovered from surgery. He is a great competitor. He has big game experience and can throw three quality pitches in any count. Adam is a complete player that is a leader on the Bulldog Staff.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...Red-ShirtBefore UnionBefore Union. Adam played three seasons at Ole Miss where he was a freshman All-American in 2001. During the summer of 2003, Adam went 2-1 with an 0.96 ERA in 38 innings, 32 K and 8 walks in the Cape Cod League. Adam prepped at Jackson Northside HS where he played baseball and football. He was named the 2000 Northside HS Male Athlete of the Year as a senior and was name baseball MVP in 1999 and 2000, and football MVP in 1998, 1999, 2000. He went 31-1 as a pitcher during his high school career.

#3 Garrett PepperClass: Junior

Position: RHP/Infi eldHigh School: Evangelical Christian

SchoolHometown: Memphis, Tenn.


Birthdate: October 19

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Garrett has come on as a very versital player for the Bulldogs. He had a very impressive freshman year were he played third base and also pitched. Garrett can play fi rst base, third base, or catch as well as be a solid pitcher for the Bulldogs. He also provides a potent bat as a designated hitter.Union CareerUnion Career. 2003...hit .377 with 7 doubles, 5 homeruns, and 31 RBI...also went 6-2 on the mound with a 3.40 ERA...37 strikeouts in 47.2 innings pitched...named to the All-Conference team. 2004...hit .293 with 7 doubles and 30 RBI...also went 3-3 with a 5.62 ERA...tallied 33 strikeouts in 57.2 innings pitched.Before UnionBefore Union. Garrett prepped at ECS in Memphis where he played baseball and football. He helped win a football state championship in 2000 and a baseball region championship in 2001. Garrett helped his team fi nish second in the state in both 2000 and 2001. In his last three high school seasons, he was named all-region, all-state, and was an all-state pitcher as a senior.



#2 Jeffrey JacksonClass: Junior

Position: Second basePrevious School: Paris Junior College

High School: Evangelical Christian School

Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.Height: 5-9Weight: 165

Birthdate: March 8

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Jeffrey is a juco transfer that joined Union in 2004. He is a versital player that can play infi eld or outfi eld. He as all the tools defensively to help the Bulldogs.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...hit .237 with 2 doubles and 9 RBI in 93 at bats...committed just 6 errors in 88 chances.Before UnionBefore Union. Jeffrey played high school ball at E.C.S in Memphis where he led his team to a conference championship as a junior. Jeffrey was named All-Conference and All-Region and hit .325 in high school. He hit .290 at Paris Junior College, and .359 in 2003 for Dulins Sports Academy’s summer league team.

#44 Zach LoweryClass: SophomorePosition: Catcher

Previous School: Munford HSHometown: Munford, Tenn.


Birthdate: September 16

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Zach proved to be a valuable recruit as a freshman as his fi rst was a stellar one. He split time last season at the catcher position, but was in the line up everday because of his potent bat. Will be everyday catcher in 2005 once back from injury. Zach is a great all around baseball player with all the tools.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...hit .366 with 49 hits, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 3 homeruns, and 29 RBI...made just three errors in 134 chances as a catcher and back-up right fi elder.Before UnionBefore Union. Zach prepped at Munford HS where he helped lead the team to district, region, and sub-state championships in 2002 and 2003. His team fi nished runner-up in state in 2003. Zach was named All-Metro, MVP, All-District Tournament Team, All-State Tournament Team, and All-Region during high school.

#9 Clint AuthorClass: Sophomore

Position: RHPPrevious School: Munford HS

Hometown: Munford, Tenn.Height: 6-0Weight: 175

Birthdate: December 30

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments, Clint became the most consistant starter for the Bulldogs as a freshman in 2004. Will continue his role in the weekend rotation in what is a much deeper rotation than a year ago.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...went 5-5 with a 3.33 ERA...61 strikeouts and ust 18 walks in 81 innings pitch.Before UnionBefore Union. Clint prepped at Munford HS where he helped lead his team to district, region, and sub-state championships in 2002 and 2003. His team fi nished runner-up in state in 2003. He was named All-District in 2001, All-District, All-Region, All-State and nominated for Best of Preps in his junior and senior seasons (2002 and 2003). As a junior, Clint went 10-1 with a 0.76 ERA, 110 strikeouts, and he hit .310. In his senior year, he went 10-3 with a 1.47 ERA, 126 strikeouts, and he hit .389.

#5 Steve SweatClass: Junior

Position: SS/RHPPrevious School: Lexington HS

Hometown: Lexington, Tenn.Height: 5-9Weight: 165


Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Steve is looking to match or better the offensive numbers of a very successful freshman season. He moved from third base as a freshman to shortstop as a sophomore, and now looks to take over the second base postion as a junior. Has also seen time as a reliever during his career. His potent bat earns his spot in the lineup for the Bulldogs.Union CareerUnion Career. 2003...hit .315 with 57 hits, 16 doubles, 3 triples, 2 homeruns, and 34 RBI. 2004...hit .304 with 8 doubles, 2 homeruns, and 18 RBI.Before UnionBefore Union. Steve was best high school player in West Tennessee as a senior in 2002. He hit and pitched for Lexington’s state championship in 2002 and in addition to his state title in 2002, he also set new school records for homeruns in a game with 4. In each of his fi nal three season’s of high school, he was all-district, all-region, and all-state. Hit over .500 for his career and had an ERA under 2.00.


UNION UNIVERSITY Bulldogs#22 Tyler Porter

Class: SophomorePosition: Outfi eld/Infi eld

Previous School: Greenfi eld HSHometown: Greenfi eld, Tenn.


Birthdate: March 27

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Tyler proved valuable as a freshman in 2004 with his speed on the bases. He was used mainly as a pinch/courtesy runner for Union. Also play some outfi eld. Tyler is a great athlete that can steal bases, play defense, and can grow into a good hitter during his career at Union.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...scored 32 runs and stold 14 of 19 bases for Union...apeared in 37 games.Before UnionBefore Union. Tyler was named the West Tennessee’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2003. He played four sports at Greenfi eld HS including baseball, basketball, football, and golf. Tyler played on the 2003 state basketball runner-up team. In his senior year, Tyler was named All West Tennessee and Greenfi eld HS MVP in baseball, football, and basketball. He was also named to the All-State tournament team in basketball.

#33 John Mark WallsClass: Sophomore

Position: RHPPrevious School: Jackson Central-

MerryHometown: Jackson, Tenn.


Birthdate: March 12

Coach’s Comments. Coach’s Comments. John is a big right hander with high potential. He will be as good as his self-confi dence allows him to be.Union CareerUnion Career. 2004...was 0-1 with an 11.12 ERA in 4 appearances.Before UnionBefore Union. Prepped at Jackson Central Merry

Newcomers#4 Adam Green

Class: SeniorPosition: Catcher

Previous School: Lee UniversityHigh School: Evangelical Christian

SchoolHometown: Cordova, Tenn.


Birthdate: April 23

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Adam is a senior transfer who has battled through numerous setbacks in his college career. He lends much needed experience to our catching corps.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Green transferred to Union from Lee University. He prepped at Evangelical Christian School in Memphis where he played baseball for four seasons. Green was a member of the 1996 and 1998 State Championship teams.

#1 Scott PattersonClass: Junior

Position: ShortstopPrevious School: Cuyahoga CC

High School: Lakewood HSHometown: Lakewood, Ohio



Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Scott is an intense competitor that will be counted on to solidify the middle infi eld’s defense. He also is possibly the best bat handler on the team. Scott is expected to be involved in many ‘manufactured’ runs.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Patterson transferred to Union from Cuyahoga CC where he was the starting shortstop for two season and was named All-Conference. He holds the career record at Cuyahoga for hits and also set the double play record as both a freshman and sophomore. He hit .360 as a sophomore with 23 SB, 29 RBI, 19 BB, and a .440 OBP. Patterson prepped at Lakewood HS where he played baseball and basketball. He hit .390 as a senior with 17 SB, 25 RBI, and 11 BB.


UNION UNIVERSITY Bulldogs#31 Aaron Braithwaite

Class: JuniorPosition: Firstbase

Previous School: Lambuth Univ.High School: Miami Killiam HS

Hometown: Miami, Fla.Height: 6-3Weight: 225

Birthdate: August 16

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Aaron is a mid-year transfer whose presence in the lineup changes the dynamics of our offense. He is a true power hitter with a good approach at the plate. Aaron’s ability to play fi rst base or outfi eld gives our lineup great versitility.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Braithwaite is a transfer from Lambuth University. He played two seasons at Miami-Dade CC where he hit .370. For the summer league Florida Bombers, he set a record for 67 steals. Braithwaite played his high school baseball at Miami Killian HS were he was named MVP, All-State, and All-Dade County twice.

#17 Daniel AdamsClass: Junior

Position: RHPPrevious School: Southwest

Tennessee CCHigh School: Bartlett HSHometown: Bartlett, Tenn.



Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Daniel posseses a quality fastball that he can spot. He has an above average changeup and an improving curveball. Daniel will be a weekend starter. He has a great desire to improve and the sky is the limit with his abilities.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Adams signed with Memphis as a freshman. He had surgery in August of 2001 causing him to red-shirt during his fi rst season with Memphis. Adams then posted a 1-0 record with a 3.65 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 12.1 innings in seven appearances in the spring of 2003. As a sophomore, he transferred to Southwest Tennessee CC he posted an 8-3 record, 97 strikeouts, 91 innings pitched, and just 39 walks. His 97 strikeouts broke a 27-year old record held by former major league player, Charlie Lee. He helped lead Southwest to the 2004 Tennessee Junior College State Championship and the 2004 Region VII Championship. He was named the state tournament MVP. He also played two seasons for Dulins Academy. Adams prepped at Bartlett HS where he was a two-sport athlete in baseball and basketball. He was a forward for Bartlett’s 2001 basketball state championship team.

#25 Elvis SosaClass: Junior

Position: CatcherPrevious School: Puerto Rico

Academy HSHometown: Puerto Rico


Birthdate: August 14

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Elvis is a very sound defensive catcher that understands the game. He will be thrown into the battle early. Elvis needs to play with confi dence for use to be successfull.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Sosa comes to Union from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. He was a member of the Los Patras Sub Champions of Puerto Rico. While in high school, Sosa hit .320. He also graduated with honors.

#27 Charlie LigonClass: Sophomore

Position: RHPPrevious School: Southwest

Tennessee CCHigh School: Munford HSHometown: Munford, Tenn.


Birthdate: November 29

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Charlie has the ability to start and come in as a closer. He has a hard sinking fastball with late movement. Sharp breaking ball that is improving with better mechanics. Charlie is a vital part to the success of the Bulldog staff.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Ligon transferred to Union from Southwest Tennesse CC where he posted a record of 2-2 last season with a 3.67 ERA. He tallied 34 strikeouts in 34 innings. Ligon aslo served as Southwest CC Team Captain. While at Munford HS, Ligon played both baseball and basketball. In his senior year at Munford, he was 3-3 with a 1.30 ERA, 39 strikeouts, and 43 innings pitched. He was a two-time All-District at Munford. Ligon also played summer league baseball for Dulins Dodgers in the summer of 2001. That summer, he helped lead Dulins to a 59-9 overall record and the AAU National runner-up.


UNION UNIVERSITY Bulldogs#30 Brian Lea

Class: SophomorePosition: LHP

Previous School: Christian Brothers University

High School: Evangelical ChristianHometown: Collierville, Tenn.



Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Brian will likely red-shirt this season. He is a team guy that works extremly hard. Brian will be a very successful pitcher on next year’s staff.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Lea is a transfer from Christian Brothers University where he spent his freshman season. He appeared in 15 games with an ERA around 5.00 and 12 strikeouts. He red-shirted his second season due to Tommy John Sugery. He was named to the Gulf South Conference honor roll in both seasons at CBU. Lea prepped at Evangelical Christian School were he played baseball and basketball. He helped lead his team to two state runner-ups in 2000 and 2001. He was named All-Region and All-Metro. Lea was a member of the Dulins team that fi nished 5th at the World Wood Bat Fall World Series. He tossed a Perfect Game during that series. Lea is a member of the National Honor Society and made the College Dean’s List two years at CBU.

#10 Judson PowersClass: Freshman

Position: LHP/Outfi eldPrevious School: Humboldt HS

Hometown: Humboldt, Tenn.Height: 6-2Weight: 190


Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Judson is an exceptional athlete who was our best baseball player in the fall. He will play leftfi eld this year because of Williams play in center, but as centerfi eld range. Judson will also see action on the mound this year.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Powers has been a starter for Humboldt since his freshman season. He was named fi rst team All-West Tennessee and fi rst team All-Region during his career. He was named to the Babe Ruth Hall of Fame and also was the MVP of the 2002 Babe Ruth 16 Year Old State Tournament. Powers was named the offensive MVP, All-District, and District 12AA All-Tournament in 2003. In 2004, Powers hit .509 for the season. In addition to baseball, Powers played football at Humboldt were he was played quarterback, safety, and receiver during his career. In 2002, he was nominated for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Powers excels in the classroom as well. He has a 3.8 GPA at Humboldt while taking several advanced courses.

#12 Josh MossClass: Freshman

Position: LHPPrevious School: Metro Christian

AcademyHometown: Goodlettsville, Tenn.


Birthdate: February 26

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Josh has excellent control. He had a great fall and will pitch during the week as a spot starter and reliever. Josh is a hard worker that loves the gameUnion CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Moss comes to Union from Metro Christian Academy where he was a three sport star in baseball, basketball, and soccer. He was named the state baseball MVP in 2004.

#14 James Brasfi eldClass: Freshman

Position: RHP/Infi eldPrevious School: Humboldt HS

Hometown: Humboldt, Tenn.Height: 5-10Weight: 155

Birthdate: January 29

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. James is a multi-talented freshman who will back up both middle infi eld positions, as well as, contribute quality innings on the mound. He has the confi dence of his coaches and teammates. James gives us options if the starting infi eld doesn’t play well.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Brasfi eld was a two sport athlete in baseball and football. In baseball at Humbodlt HS. Brasfi eld was named fi rst team All-District three times (2002-2004). He also led his summer league team to back-to-back Babe Ruth State Championships (2002-2003). Brasfi eld was named the Babe Ruth State Tournament MVP in 2002. In football, Brasfi eld earned fi rst Team All-Region honors as a senior and second team All-Region honors as a junior as a Punter for the Humboldt Vikings. In his senior baseball season for Humboldt, Brasfi eld hit .405 and stole 18-of-19 bases on the season. As a pitcher, he was just as impressive with a 5-2 record and a 2.20 ERA. Brasfi eld tallied 68 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. Brasfi eld graduated with honors from Humboldt High School, attended American Legion Boys State, participated in the Gibson County Youth Leadership program, and was named a 2004 Viking Service Scholar.



#24 Ben AyrisClass: Freshman

Position: RHPPrevious School: Leesburg HS

Hometown: Leesburg, Fla.Height: 6-5Weight: 215

Birthdate: June 21

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Tim has great stuff. He has an explosive fastball, sharp breaking ball, and a late moving change-up. Tim is one of the hardest workers on the staff. He missed much of the fall with an illness, but will have a great career at Union.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Watson prepped at Lewis County HS where he played baseball and basketball before graduating in 2004. As a senior, he posted a 7-2 record with a 1.28 ERA. He struck out 10 or more batters in seven of his nine games. He is the only pitcher in Lewis County history to throw a no-hitter. At the plate, he hit .415 with 29 RBI and fi ve homeruns last season. He was named All-District in baseball as both a junior and senior. As a junior basketball player, Watson was a three-time player of the week.

#21 Tim WatsonClass: Freshman

Position: RHP/Outfi eldPrevious School: Lewis County HS

Hometown: Hohenwald, Tenn.Height: 6-2Weight: 185


Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Ben is full of pitching ability. He is expected to play a major role on this year’s team. Ben has a desire to be great and needs to keep improving his consistancy on the mound.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Ayris prepped at Leesburg HS if Florida where was a three sport star in baseball, basketball, and football. He started and earned the win in the 2003 district championship game for his high school as they defeated East Ridge High School. Ayris missed several games at the beginning of his junior season due to injury. However, after his return, he went 3-3 with a 3.67 ERA. Ayris struck out 41 batters in just 36 innings pitched. He led his team to district titles in 2003 and 2004, and also a regional championship in 2004.

#19 Andrew MaddoxClass: Freshman

Position: Third BasePrevious School: Huntingdon HS

Hometown: Huntingdon, Tenn.Height: 6-0Weight: 180


Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Andrew is the biggest surprise of the freshman class because he has proven he can hit right now. He bounced around trying to fi nd a position in the fall. Andrew’s probable home in the future is third base.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Maddox joins Union from Huntingdon HS were he played baseball for former Union Bulldog Alan Eubanks. Maddox was also a member of the Mustang Football team that won the 2003 State Championship. He was a three-time baseball all-district and was named a football All-Region player in 2003.

#28 Steve BredfeldtClass: FreshmanPosition: Infi eld

Previous School: West Aurora HSHometown: Louisville, Ky.


Birthdate: March 20

Coach’s CommentsCoach’s Comments. Steve was the MVP of the Fall Intersquad World Series. He makes all the plays at second base and puts the ball in play when he’s at the plate. Together with Brasfi eld, Steve completes the middle infi eld of the future for Union.Union CareerUnion Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.Before UnionBefore Union. Bredfeldt played his high school ball for two seasons at West Aurora HS after spending two years at Aurora Christian HS. He was a three sport standout in baseball, basketball, and cross country. He was named All-Area in 2002 and 2003, along with MVP in 2002 and All-Conference in 2004.




HITTING

Jason Johnson

Season GP AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB SBA PO A E

2002 48 0.279 61 30 17 0 1 0 9 6 7 15 2 4 27 3 2

2003 45 0.325 126 32 41 11 2 4 36 6 4 25 7 11 52 6 4

2004 31 0.415 106 24 44 10 4 3 29 3 3 20 9 10 51 8 0

Totals 124 0.348 293 86 102 21 7 7 74 15 14 60 18 25 130 17 6

Zach Lowery


2004 43 0.366 134 23 49 10 2 3 29 20 8 15 3 4 115 16 3

Steve Sweat


2003 52 0.315 181 33 57 16 3 2 34 14 2 29 5 8 41 120 28

2004 49 0.304 158 31 48 8 1 2 18 15 6 22 5 6 53 98 25

Totals 101 0.310 339 64 105 24 4 4 52 29 8 51 10 14 94 218 53

Josh Allen


2002 58 0.255 137 27 35 8 2 2 34 25 5 23 5 6 241 9 4

2003 53 0.310 174 32 54 11 1 7 34 30 9 46 5 8 388 18 10

2004 49 0.301 143 36 43 9 4 2 38 27 5 37 3 4 310 22 10

Totals 160 0.291 454 95 132 28 7 11 106 82 19 106 13 18 939 49 24

Garrett Pepper


2003 37 0.377 114 27 43 7 0 5 31 10 1 20 2 2 12 20 5

2004 41 0.293 82 16 24 7 1 2 30 9 2 15 0 0 19 6 3

Totals 78 0.342 196 43 67 14 1 7 61 19 3 35 2 2 31 26 8

Seth Silcock


2004 52 0.280 164 34 46 8 2 3 35 8 15 23 1 2 37 79 16

Patrick Williams


2004 53 0.263 167 36 44 9 2 0 23 11 14 31 23 25 119 2 6

Jeffrey Jackson


2004 39 0.237 93 19 22 2 1 1 9 9 0 20 9 11 41 41 6

Tyler Porter


2004 37 0.000 4 32 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 14 19 2 0 1

PITCHING

Clint Arthur

Season ERA W L GP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HBP B/Avg.

2004 3.33 5 5 14 14 3 0 0 81 96 40 30 18 61 2 5 0.292

Matt Gibbs


2002 4.02 7 3 17 11 3 0 0 65 60 38 29 19 51 5 8 0.244

2003 5.77 3 3 12 10 3 1 0 48.1 64 40 31 20 36 13 2 0.308

2004 3.38 4 2 11 3 0 0 0 26.2 33 13 10 7 14 2 2 0.314

Totals 4.50 14 8 40 24 6 1 0 140.0 157 91 70 46 101 20 12

Garrett Pepper


2003 3.40 6 2 12 6 2 0 1 47.2 45 24 18 9 37 3 1 0.242

2004 5.62 3 3 15 12 3 1 0 57.2 71 38 36 14 33 1 3 0.303

Totals 4.62 9 5 27 18 5 1 1 105.1 116 62 54 23 70 4 4

John Mark Walls


2004 11.12 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 5.2 14 10 7 2 2 0 0 0.452

CAREER STATS FOR RETURNING PLAYERS

UNION UNIVERSITY Athletic Staff

Dr. David BlackstockDirector of Athletics

Tommy SadlerAssociate Director of Athletics

Teresa ThomasAthletic Secretary

Lee Ann SimmonsHead Athletic Trainer

Front Row (L to R) - Tina Smith (Graduate Assistant), Laura Beth Dennison, Ashley Oldham, Emily Kuhnert, Amy McCutcheon, Sara Wong, Amber Bryant, Lee Ann Simmons (Head Trainer)

Back Row (L to R) - Dr. Robert Stiegmann (ATEP Program Director), Adam Raines, Joel Bain, Brandon Thornsberry, Ian Ellis, Cliff Pawley (ATEP Clinical Coordinator/Men’s Basketball Trainer)

Tina SmithGraduate Assistant Trainer

Training Staff


Steven AldridgeSports Information Director

Heidi DavisStudent Assistant Sports Info.

UNION UNIVERSITY Season Outlook / Summary

The 2004 season came to a quicker end that any had hoped. Union ended the season with a 31-22 record and a 7-13 record in the TranSouth Conference. This season marked one that started with promise and then fi nished with inconsistent play, helped by key injuries in the lineup. Once again, the Bulldogs tallied 30 or more wins. During the 2004 year, Union posted a combined record of 3-1 versus the NAIA National Champion (Cumberland) and the NCAA Div. II National Champion (Delta State).

The season started like any other for the Bulldogs as they won13 of their fi rst 17 games, including two 6-game winning streaks. Included in those fi rst 13 wins of the season were three wins over NCAA Div. II powers North Alabama and Delta State (Miss.). After the fi rst 17 games, inconsistency set in for the Bulldogs. Union went 18-18 to close the season. The Bulldogs had several bright spots, including taking 2-of-3 games from the eventual TranSouth Tournament, NAIA Region XI, and NAIA National Champions, Cumberland University. With just two conference series left in the season, Union sitting in a tie for third place with a 7-7 conference record. However, the Bulldogs lost six straight conference games to fi nish the year and knock them out of the TranSouth Tournament fi eld.

During the season, some of the Bulldogs earned honors and posted individual accomplishments. On February 19, Union’s Jason Johnson hit for the cycle in Union 16-8 win over Lindsey Wilson College. Senior outfi elder became Union’s all-time career leader in walks in the fi nal game of the season as Union topped Lambuth 18-1. Hysmith fi nished with 119 walks, three better than the 116 set by Brandon Myhand from 1995-1998. Senior pitcher Todd Winchester earned second team All-Conference honors for the Bulldogs.

The 2005 season for the Union University Bulldogs is one of the most promising in recent history. The Bulldogs combine a returning core to a very impressive recruiting class. Union is returning three infi eld starters, two outfi eld starters, and a catcher that was in the lineup everyday as a catcher or in someother position. In addition to those returning starters, Head Coach Andy Rushing and Assistant Coach Brent Fronabarger have added a group of players that will earn starting time immediately includ-ing eight new position players to go along with six new pitchers. A few key injuries to starters Jason Johnson and Zach Lowery will cause Union to have to pull from the new talent until these return to the lineup shortly after the season begins. As always, Union is striving to advance deep into the NAIA postseason. Union missed the postseason last year, but have reloaded and are eager to erase the dissapointment of last season with a very successful 2005.

Taking a look at the pitching staff, Clint Arthur returns as a weekend starter. He has an impressive freshman campaign last season and looks to improve on that in 2005. Adam Yates returns after red-shirting last season to recover from surgery. Yates will also hold down a spot in the weekend rotation. Matt Gibbs and Garrett Pepper return as spot starters. Both has good seasons in 2004 and both will be called on to start during the week and provide relief out of the pen on the week-ends. John Mark Walls returns to provide relief out of the pen. The list of pitchers new to the 2005 roster is quite impressive, especially when you see that Union has added four pitchers that are 6-foot-5 or taller. Leading the list are transfers Daniel Adams and Charlie Ligon with Adams fi ling the fi nal spot in the weekend rotation. The two other 6-foot-5 pitchers are transfer Brian Lea and fresh-man Ben Ayris. Freshman Josh Moss and Tim Watson will also help anchor a very deep bulpen for the Bulldogs. Freshman James Brasfi eld and Judson Powers will both be everyday players, but will also see time on the mound. This season’s pitching staff has several players that could pitch on the weekends during conference play and will come in handy during postseason tournament time.

The infi eld for Union returns Josh Allen at fi rst, Seth Silcock at third and Steve Sweat will move from shortstop to second base this season season. Zach Lowery, split time as catcher his fresh-

man season in 2004, will handle the catching duties upon his return form his injury. Pepper, alongwith transfer Adam Green along with freshman Elvis Sosa will give backup to the catching position. Transfer Scott Patterson will start at shortstop for the Bulldogs. Jeffery Jackson returns as a valuable utility player that can play on the infi eld or in the outfi eld. Transfer Aaron Braithwaile is another player that can play fi rst, outfi eld, or be the designated hitter. Freshman James Brasfi eld, Andrew Maddox, and Steve Bredfeldt each turned heads this fall as freshman and will be very valuable players on this deep Union team.

In the outfi eld, two of the three starters from last season are returning including seniors Patrick Williams in center and Jason Johnson in right fi eld. Johnson is injured to start the 2005 season but will return during the year. Freshman Judson Powers will start in left fi eld for Union. Players such as Braithwaile, Jackson, and Tyler Porter will serve as replacements in the spot vacated by Johnson. Porter also serves as the pinch/courtesy runner for the Bulldogs.


2004 Season Summary

2005 Season Outlook

UNION UNIVERSITY TranSouth Conference

Head Coach........Patrick McCartney2004 Record............. 29-24 (7-14)Record vs. UU ........................16-63Location............. Henderson, Tenn.Nickname.............................. LionsColors......................... Gold & White

Head Coach................Woody Hunt2004 Record............ ....54-21 (10-9) Record vs. UU........................51-27 Location................. Lebanon, Tenn.Nickname........................ BulldogsColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach.................... Kirk Kelly2004 Record................ 42-18 (9-12)Record vs. UU.........................6-22Location.................. Batesville, Ark.Nickname............................. ScotsColors.................... Maroon & White

Head Coach............... Jeff Forehand2004 Record................ 44-17 (12-7) Record vs. UU........................31-48 Location................ Nashville, Tenn.Nickname.......................... TrojansColors...................... Purple & White

Head Coach.......... ...George Oglivie2004 Record............... 19-27 (10-11)Record vs. UU .........................13-19Location................... Pulaski, Tenn.Nickname..................... RedhawksColors................ Red, White, & Blue

2004 TranSouth Standings

No. Team Conf. Overall1. Lee * 15-6 41-192. Trevecca Nazarene 12-7 44-173. Cumberland # ^ % 10-9 54-214. Berry 11-10 37-215. Martin Methodist 10-11 19-276. Lyon 9-12 42-187. UNION 8-13 31-228 Freed-Hardeman 7-14 29-24* regular season champion # tournament champion^ NAIA Region Champion % NAIA National Champion

2004 TranSouth HonorsTranSouth Player of the Year

Jose Rivas, Lyon

TranSouth Coach of the YearJeff Forehand, Trevecca Nazarene

2004 All-Conference First Team1B - David Rivera, Freed-Hardeman

2B - Patrick Spangler, Lee3B - Josh Talbott, LyonSS - Tyler Driskill, Berry

INF - Colby Rainey, Trevecca NazareneOF - Charlie McFarland, Cumberland

OF - Jose Rivas, LyonOF - Palmer Karr, Berry

OF - Brad Coon, Trevecca NazareneC - Jimmy Stanfi eld, Lee

C - Chance Anderson, Martin MethodistP - B.J. Jenkins, Trevecca NazareneP - Todd Dunlap, Trevecca Nazarene

P - Brandon Cofer, LeeP - Chuck Smith, Berry

RP -Adam Blackwell, LeeDH - Bradly Ethridge, Lee

2004 All-Conference Second Team1B - Donnie Burkhalter, Cumberland

2B - Chuck Ferenchick, Berry3B - Ryan Hoganson, Trevecca Nazarene

3B - Chase Hall, BerrySS - Heath Hoard, LeeINF - Tyler Coats, BerryOF - Matt Norris, BerryOF - Matt Brooks, Lee

OF - JOEL HYSMITH, UNIONOF - Eric Reid, Trevecca Nazarene

OF - Justin Forrest, Freed-HardemanC - Luke Howell, Trevecca Nazarene

C - ZACH LOWERY, UNIONP - Jose Robles, Martin Methodist

P. Joel Posey, LeeP - Louis Raptopoulos, Lyon

RP - TODD WINCHESTER, UNIONDH - Kyle Felts, Trevecca Nazarene

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITYApril 15-16 in Lebanon, Tenn.

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITYApril 8-9 in Henderson, Tenn

LYON COLLEGEMarch 25-26 at Union

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGEApril 22-23 at Union

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITYApril 1-2 at Union


NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsNAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsThroughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports. Since its introduction of intercollegiate championship basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained the highest standards while administering fi rst-rate athletics programs.

With its major emphasis on educational development, it was natural for the NAIA to strengthen academic eligibility requirements. All NAIA participating student-athletes must maintain a certain grade-point-average (GPA) while accumulating credit hours for a declared academic degree. Unlike other associations, NAIA student-athlete academic eligibility is monitored on a semester-by-semester basis.

The NAIA includes more than 60,000 participating student-athletes. The NAIA offers 24 separate championships in 13 sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

For more information on the NAIA, visit their web site at www.naia.org.

Non-Conference Opponents

NAIA Champions of Character A Character Development Initiative

Mission StatementThe NAIA “Champions of Character” initiative will create an environment in which every NAIA student-athlete, coach, offi cial and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship.

Vision StatementWhen researching the NAIA’s place in the history of sport and higher education, several consistencies are apparent, including its dedication to academic achievement along with athletic excellence. Also apparent is the organization’s role as a trailblazer in providing equal opportunities for all student-athletes. Above all, there is an expectation of ethical behavior and a commitment to scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership.

Throughout its history, the NAIA and its members have used sport informally as a vehicle for character development. Because the athletic arena has become a microcosm of society, the time has come to bring a more formal emphasis to character development on every level and especially in sport. The NAIA “Champions of Character” initiative, through awareness, education and community involvement, will continue to develop an atmosphere of integrity in sport. Character and cooperation will grace our youth as they compete in athletics and life.

UNION UNIVERSITY NAIA & Opponent Info.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSASApril 12 at Union

Record vs. Union: 6-8Location: Conway, Ark.

Nickname: BearsColors: Purple & Gray

UNIVERSITY OF MOBILEFebruary 4 in Mobile, Ala.

Record vs. Union: 2-1Location: Mobile, Ala.

Nickname: RamsColors: Maroon & White

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMAMarch 29 in Florence, Ala.

April 5 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 53-45Location: Florence, Ala.

Nickname: LionsColors: Purple & Gold

WEBER INTERNATIONALFebruary 5 in Mobile, Ala.

March 21-22 in Babson, Park, Fla.Record vs. Union: 1-0

Location: Babson Park, Fla.Nickname: WarriorsColors: Gren & Gold

WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGEApril 19 in Walnut Ridge, Ark.

Record vs. Union: 4-20Location: Walnut Ridge, Ark.

Nickname: EaglesColors: Royal Blue & White

WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGEFebruary 14 in Hattiesburg, Miss.

March 2 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 2-2

Location: Hattiesburg, Miss.Nickname: Crusaders

Colors: Red, White, & Black

LAMBUTH UNIVERSITYMarch 1 at Union

April 11 in Savannah, Tenn.Record vs. Union: 30-48Location: Jackson, Tenn.

Nickname: EaglesColors: Navy/White

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITYFebruary 18 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-0

Location: Saint Charles, Mo.Nickname: Lions

Colors: Black & Gold

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGEApril 7 at Union

Record vs. Union: 5-17Location: Columbia, Ky.Nickname: Blue Raiders

Colors: Blue & White

MCKENDREE COLLEGEFebruary 25 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-2Location: Lebanon, Ill.Nickname: Bearcats

Colors: Purple & White

MISSOURI BAPTIST COLLEGEFebruary 26 at Union

March 14 & 16 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 11-25Location: St. Louis, Mo.

Nickname: SpartansColors: Navy & White

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITYFebruary 18 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 1-8

Location: Bourbonnais, Ill.Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Purple & Gold

SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITYFebruary 19 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-0

Location: Portsmouth, OhioNickname: Bears

Colors: Royal & Gray

SPALDING UNIVERSITYMarch 11-12 at Union

April 28 in Louisville, Ky.Record vs. Union: 1-5

Location: Louisville, Ky.Nickname: PelicanColors: Blue & Gold

SPRING HILL COLLEGEFebruary 5 in Mobile, Ala.

Record vs. Union: 2-2Location: Mobile, Ala.Nickname: Badgers

Colors: Purple & White

BELHAVEN COLLEGEFeb. 11-12 in Jackson, Miss.

Record vs. Union: 1-2Location: Jackson, Miss.

Nickname: BlazersColors: Green & Gold

BRESCIA UNIVERSITYMarch 10 at Union

Record vs. Union: 1-3Location: Owensboro, Ky.

Nickname: BearcatsColors: Blue, White, & Grey

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITYMarch 14 & 16 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 4-16

Location: Campbellsville, Ky.Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Maroon, White, & Grey

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITYApril 6 in Memphis, Tenn.

April 25 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 29-88-1Location: Memphis, Tenn.Nickname: BuccaneersColors: Scarlet & Gray

CRICHTON COLLEGEMarch 8 in Memphis, Tenn.

April 14 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 0-5

Location: Memphis, Tenn.Nickname: CardinalsColors: Red & White

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITYFebruary 22 in Cleveland, Miss.

Record vs. Union: 20-10Location: Cleveland, Miss.

Nickname: StatesmenColors: Greed & White

FLAGLER UNIVERSITYMarch 19 in St. Augustine, Fla.

Record vs. Union: 1-3Location: St. Augustine, Fla.

Nickname: SaintsColors: Red & Gold

HANNIBAL LAGRANGE COLLEGEMarch 7 at Union

Record vs. Union: 0-0Location: LaGrange, Mo.

Nickname: TrojansColors: Blue, Red, & White

HUNTINGTON COLLEGEFebruary 24 at UnionRecord vs. Union: 2-5

Location: Huntington, Ind.Nickname: Foresters Colors: Red & Green

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEASTApril 28 in New Albany, Ind.

Record vs. Union: 0-5Location: New Albany, Ind.

Nickname: GrenadiersColors: Red, White, & Navy


UNION UNIVERSITY 2004 Stats & Results


Record: 31-22-0 Home: 22-7-0 Away: 7-13-0 Neutral: 2-2-0 Conference: 8-13-0

Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 - R

Opponents 56 30 31 33 39 42 25 4 9 0 0 0 - 269

Union University Bulldogs 64 43 52 52 64 43 27 4 4 0 0 2 - 355

Batting GP GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB SBA

Lopez, Ricky 1 1 0.500 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 0 0 0 0 0.500 0 0 0 0Ross, Jonathan 14 2 0.444 9 6 4 1 0 0 3 5 0.556 0 1 2 0 0.500 0 0 0 0Johnson, Jason 31 30 0.415 106 24 44 10 4 3 29 71 0.670 3 3 20 1 0.442 1 0 9 10Hysmith, Joel 52 52 0.366 172 43 63 12 1 2 29 83 0.483 32 3 19 1 0.469 2 5 7 12Lowery, Zach 43 43 0.366 134 23 49 10 2 3 29 72 0.537 20 8 15 4 0.472 1 1 3 4Wright, Chris 45 44 0.317 139 29 44 7 0 3 36 60 0.432 19 4 23 0 0.399 6 1 2 3Godwin, Chris 49 48 0.305 141 19 43 6 1 4 39 63 0.447 28 6 28 1 0.433 3 3 5 6Sweat, Steve 49 46 0.304 158 31 48 8 1 2 18 64 0.405 15 6 22 6 0.385 0 0 5 6Allen, Josh 49 45 0.301 143 36 43 9 4 2 38 66 0.462 27 5 37 3 0.426 1 1 3 4Pepper, Garrett 41 35 0.293 82 16 24 7 1 2 30 39 0.476 9 2 15 0 0.376 0 0 0 0Lopez, Bobby 10 7 0.286 14 5 4 1 0 0 2 5 0.357 4 0 3 0 0.444 0 0 1 1Silcock, Seth 52 51 0.280 164 34 46 8 2 3 35 67 0.409 8 15 23 2 0.367 1 2 1 2Williams, Patrick 53 52 0.263 167 36 44 9 2 0 23 57 0.341 11 14 31 3 0.359 0 3 23 25Jackson, Jeffrey 39 29 0.237 93 19 22 2 1 1 9 29 0.312 9 0 20 1 0.304 0 0 9 11Winchester, Todd 23 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Glass, Matt 16 12 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Canary, David 21 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Arthur, Clint 14 14 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Porter, Tyler 37 3 0.000 4 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 2 0 2 0 0.333 0 0 14 19Gibbs, Matt 11 3 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Walls, John Mark 4 1 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Powell, Nash 14 4 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0Stewart, Bill 10 7 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0

Total: 53 0.313 1528 353 479 90 19 25 320 682 0.446 187 67 260 22 0.408 15 16 82 103Opponents: 53 0.300 1519 269 456 74 7 31 242 637 0.419 128 38 252 28 0.366 15 29 58 74

Pitching ERAW LGPGSCG SHO CBOSV IP H R ER BB SO2B3BHR TBF B/AvgWPHBPBKSFASHA

Arthur, Clint 3.33 5 5 14 14 3 0 1 0 81.0 96 40 30 18 61 21 1 6 362 0.292 2 5 0 4 6Gibbs, Matt 3.38 4 2 11 3 0 0 0 0 26.2 33 13 10 7 14 6 0 2 120 0.314 2 2 0 2 4Hysmith, Joel 4.50 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 9 0.222 0 0 0 0 0Winchester, Todd 4.57 2 2 22 0 0 0 0 5 43.1 43 31 22 16 34 12 0 1 192 0.256 2 5 0 2 1Stewart, Bill 4.67 5 2 9 7 0 0 0 0 27.0 33 20 14 17 15 4 0 2 128 0.311 6 2 1 1 2Glass, Matt 4.91 5 6 16 12 2 1 1 0 66.0 79 55 36 24 44 9 2 6 311 0.297 6 12 0 2 7Pepper, Garrett 5.62 3 3 15 12 3 1 2 0 57.2 71 38 36 14 33 6 2 7 256 0.303 1 3 0 1 4Powell, Nash 5.76 3 1 12 4 0 0 1 0 25.0 33 26 16 15 21 4 1 2 131 0.292 3 3 0 0 0Canary, David 5.80 4 0 21 0 0 0 0 1 35.2 53 35 23 15 27 9 1 4 186 0.333 6 6 0 3 3Walls, John Mark 11.12 0 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 5.2 14 10 7 2 2 2 0 1 34 0.452 0 0 0 0 1

Total: 4.743122 53 8 2 8 6 370.0457269195128252 74 7 311729 0.301 28 38 1 15 28Opponents: 7.322231 53 14 2 0 5 365.0479352297187260 90 19 251810 0.314 51 67 11 15 15

Date Opponent Score W L T

02/06/04 n Webber International 6-8 L

02/06/04 n Faulkner Eagle 2-5 L

02/07/04 n Univ. of Mobile Rams 13-12 W

02/07/04 n Thomas Night Hawks 10-5 W

02/14/04 h Indiana-Southeast 9-0 W

02/14/04 h Indiana-Southeast 5-2 W

02/17/04 h North Alabama Lions 7-6 W

02/17/04 h North Alabama Lions 6-1 W

02/19/04 h Lindsey Wilson College 1-3 L

02/19/04 h Lindsey Wilson College 16-8 W

02/20/04 h Olivet Nazarene Tigers 2-12 L

02/21/04 h McKendree College 7-0 W

02/26/04 h Huntington College 9-1 W

02/27/04 h McKendree College 4-3 W

02/28/04 h Missouri Baptist College 11-9 W

03/02/04 h Delta State Statesmen 18-4 W

03/02/04 h Brescia University 7-1 W

03/04/04 a North Alabama Lions 6-13 L

03/06/04 h Spalding University 2-3 L

03/06/04 h Spalding University 9-8 W

03/09/04 a Central Arkansas Bears 10-4 W

03/09/04 a Central Arkansas Bears 1-5 L

03/10/04 h Avila University Eagles 12-2 W

03/10/04 h Avila University Eagles 0-11 L

03/12/04 * h Lee University Flames 2-4 L

03/13/04 * h Lee University Flames 1-4 L

03/13/04 * h Lee University Flames 3-1 W

03/15/04 h Campbellsville Univ. 9-1 W

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03/16/04 h Crichton College 7-0 W

03/17/04 h William Carey College 4-8 L

03/19/04 * h Freed-Hardeman University 7-3 W



03/26/04 * a Trevecca Nazarene Trojans 5-3 W

03/27/04 * a Trevecca Nazarene Trojans 0-2 L

03/27/04 * a Trevecca Nazarene Trojans 4-6 L

04/02/04 * a Lyon College Scots 9-12 L

04/03/04 * a Lyon College Scots 15-13 W

04/03/04 * a Lyon College Scots 1-4 L

04/09/04 * a Cumberland University 6-5 W

04/09/04 * a Cumberland University 9-10 L

04/10/04 * a Cumberland University 9-7 W

04/16/04 * a Martin Methodist College 3-11 L



04/20/04 h Williams Baptist College 12-1 W

04/20/04 h Williams Baptist College 13-3 W

04/24/04 * a Berry 1-6 L

04/24/04 * a Berry 7-13 L

04/24/04 * a Berry 6-8 L

04/28/04 a Missouri Baptist College 6-4 W

04/28/04 a Missouri Baptist College 5-1 W

04/30/04 h Lambuth University 18-1 W

Date Opponent Score W L T

NAIA ALL-AMERICANSRoger Cook – 2002, 2003

Jeff Wyatt – 2002Chip Briggs – 2002

Joseph Talley – 2002Blake Allen – 2001

Jeff Rowland – 1998Ed Grammer – 1998

Kevin Overcash – 1997, 1998Michael Hopper – 1997

Brandon Myhand – 1997Brent Fronabarger – 1996

Chad Maricle – 1996Robert Gordon – 1996

Luis Ortiz – 1991Cano Velez – 1987, 1988

Rod Hari – 1985Ronnie Giddens – 1983

NAIA SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Chip Briggs - 2003Joseph Talley – 2001, 2002

Steven Russell – 2001John Koffman – 1997, 1998

Andy Kirk – 1996Jason Tate – 1996

Tommy Locke – 1985, 1986

NCCAA ALL-AMERICANSJohn Koffman – 1998 (P.O.Y.)

Jeff Rowland – 1998Ed Grammer – 1998

ALL REGION (REGION XI)Roger Cook - 2003Jeff Wyatt – 2002

Chip Briggs – 2002Joseph Talley – 2002Blake Allen – 2001

Mark Satterfi eld – 2000Ed Grammer – 1998Jeff Rowland – 1998

Kevin Overcash - 1997,1998Michael Hopper – 1997

Brandon Myhand – 1997Chad Maricle – 1996

Brent Fronabarger – 1996Robert Gordon – 1996

NAIA REGION PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Jeff Wyatt - 2002Jeff Rowland – 1998

Bulldog Honor Roll Individual RecordsINDIVIDUAL BATTINGBATTING AVERAGE:Batting average, season ● .526, Dave Pfl asterer, 1965Batting average, career ● .429, Jeff Rowland, 1997-98SLUGGING PERCENTAGE:Slugging percentage, season ● 1.108, Don Douglass, 1963Slugging percentage, career ● .911*, Luis Ortiz, 1989-91

HITS:Most hits, game ● 6, Roger Cook, vs. Concordia College, March 28, 2002● 6, Ronnie Giddens, 1983●6, Jim Zak, 1971● 6, Leon Turner, 1965● 6, Don Douglass, 1961Most hits, doubleheader ● 7, Scott Wright, 1992● 7, Jeff Simpson, 1980Most hits, season ● 89, Jeff Wyatt, 2002● 89, Jeff Dobbins, 1983Most hits, career ● 316, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002Longest hitting streak ● 22, Jeff Rowland, 1998

HOMERUNS:Most homeruns, game ● 3, Brandon Jackson, vs. Lambuth University, April 14, 2003● 3, Roger Cook, vs. Martin Methodist College, April 13, 2002● 3, Jeff Wyatt, 1999● 3, Chad Maricle, 1996 ● 3, Luis Ortiz, 1991● 3, Pete Williams, 1985● 3, Lynn Yarbrough, 1984● 3, Barry Bishop, 1983● 3, Gary Blalock, 1973● 3, Don Douglass, 1963 Most homeruns, season ● 26, Luis Ortiz, 1991Most homeruns, career ● 58, Luis Ortiz, 1989-91

TRIPLES:Most triples, game ● 2, Danny Giles, 2000● 2, Kevin Overcash, 2000● 2, Craig Murley, 1994● 2, Russell Taylor, 1993● 2, Tony Kirk, 1983● 2, Jeff Simpson, 1981● 2, Mickey Thomas, 1980Most triples, season ● 9, Kevin Overcash, 1998Most triples, career ● 24, Kevin Overcash, 1997-00

DOUBLES:Most doubles, game ● 4, Roger Cook, vs. Concordia College, March 28, 2002Most doubles, season ● 26, Jeff Wyatt, 1999● 25, Roger Cook, 2003Most doubles, career ● 76, Roger Cook, 2000-2003● 68, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002

SINGLES:Most singles, season ● 70, Kevin Overcash, 1997Most singles, career ● Kevin Overcash 1997-00RUNS BATTED IN:Most runs batted in, game ● 7, Brandon Jackson, vs. Lambuth University, April 14, 2003● 7, Barry Bishop, 1983Most runs batted in, season ● 82, Barry Bishop, 1988Most runs batted in, career ● 249, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002

GRAND SLAMS: Most grand slams, season ● 2, Brandon Jackson, 2003● 2, Brian Pace, 1998● 2, Barry Bishop, 1983Most grand slams, career ● 2, Brandon Jackson, 2003 ● 2, Brian Pace, 1998● 2, Barry Bishop, 1983

CYCLES:● 1 Jason Johnson, 2004

RUNS SCORED:Most runs scored, game ● 5, Lynn Yarbrough, 1983● 5, Ronnie Giddens, 1983Most runs scored, season ● 77, Kevin Overcash, 1998Most runs scored, career ● 257, Kevin Overcash, 1997-00

STOLEN BASES:Most stolen bases, game ● 5, Kevin Overcash, 1997Most stolen bases, season ● 56, Kevin Overcash, 1997Most stolen bases, career ● 157, Kevin Overcash, 1997-00Most consecutive stolen bases ● 31, Kevin Overcash, 1997

BASE ON BALLS:Most bases on balls, game ● 4, Joel Hysmith, vs. Lindsey Wilson College, February 15, 2002● 4, Jeff Rowland, 1998● 4, Brady Thompson 1996

UNION UNIVERSITY Record Book


ALL CONFERENCETod Winchester - 2003Jason Johnson - 2003Jed Thomas - 2003Cory Engle - 2003

Brandon Jackson - 2003Roger Cook – 2002, 2003Chip Briggs – 2002, 2003

Joseph Talley – 2002Rolando Agosto – 2002

Marc Glass – 2002Jeff Wyatt – 1999, 2002

Joel Hysmith – 2001Blake Allen – 2001, 2002Bart Lindsey – 2000, 2001

Blake Willsford – 2000Danny Giles – 2000

Mark Satterfi eld – 1999, 2000John Melton – 1999Jeff Rowland – 1998John Koffman – 1998

Kevin Overcash – 1997, 1998Brandon Myhand - 1997, 1998

Ed Grammer – 1998Michael Hopper – 1997

Genus Miller – 1997

CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Jeff Wyatt - 2002Jeff Rowland – 1998

Michael Hopper – 1997Brent Fronabarger – 1995

UNION UNIVERSITY Record BookMost bases on balls, season ● 54, Kris Weir, 1985Most bases on balls, career ● 119, Joel Hysmith, 2001-04● 116, Brandon Myhand, 1994-98

HIT BY PITCH:Times hit by pitch, game ● 3, Kent Powell Times hit by pitch, season ● 19, Johnny Katrosh, 1998Times hit by pitch, career ● 28, John Melton, 1997-2000● 28, John Koffman, 1996 - 1999

SACRIFICES:Most sacrifi ces, season ● 24*, Charlie Bryan, 1978Most sacrifi ces, career ●

GAMES:Most games played, season ● 64, Jeff Wyatt, 2002● 64, Chip Briggs, 2002● 64, Roger Cook, 2002● 64, Rolando Agosto, 2002Most games played, career ● 232, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002● 232, Kevin Overcash, 1997-2000

AT BATS:Most at bats, game ● 7, Ronnie Giddens, 1983, vs. Liberty Baptist University● 7, Tony Kirk, 1983, vs. Liberty Baptist University● 7, Barry Bishop, 1983, vs. Liberty Baptist UniversityMost at bats, season ● 228, Roger Cook, 2002 Most at bats, career ● 845, Kevin Overcash, 1997-2000

TOTAL BASES:Total bases, game ● 14, Barry Bishop, 1983Total bases, season ● 162, Jeff Wyatt, 1999Total bases, career ● 556, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002

STRIKEOUTS:Most strikeouts, season ● 54, John Melton, 1998Most strikeouts, career ● 154, John Melton, 1996-2000

INDIVIDUAL PITCHINGWINS:Most victories, season ● 13, Brent Fronabarger, 1996Most victories, career ● 33, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-96

Most consecutive victories ● 14, Cano Valez, 1987-88Winning percentage, season (10 decisions) ● .917, (11-1), Tommy Locke, 1986● .909, (10-1), Velez, 1988● .869, Doug Kendall, 1983● .866 (13-2), Brent Fronabarger, 1996● .846 (11-2), Brent Fronabarger, 1995● .846 (11-2), Decker, 1988Winning percentage, career ● Bill Kemp

EARNED RUN AVERAGE:Lowest ERA, season ● 0.86, Bill Kemp, 1964Lowest ERA, career ●

STRIKEOUTS: Most strikeouts, game ● 18, Roman Bailey, 1971● 18, Bill Kemp, 1967Most strikeouts, season ● 115, Genus Miller, 1997Most strikeouts, career ● 306, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-1996

INNINGS:Most innings, game ● 11.0, Ed Grammer, 1997Most innings, season ● 117.2, Brent Fronabarger, 1996Most innings, career ● 328.2, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-96

APPEARANCES:Pitching appearances, season ● 25, Tommy Sadler, 1975Pitching appearances, career ● Relief appearances, season ● 20, Jeff Wyatt, 2002● 20, Mark Wood, 1996Relief appearances, career ● Starts, season ● 17, Brent Fronabarger, 1996● 17, Doug Kendall, 1983Starts, career ●

COMPLETE GAMES: Complete games, season ● 11, Brent Fronabarger, 1996Complete games, career ●

LOSES: Losses, season ● 6, Sean Stewart, 1999● 6, Genus Miller, 1996● 6, Art Waldrep, 1994● 6, Jim Worrell, 1992

Losses, career ● 15, Sean Stewart, 1997-2000

SAVES:Saves, season ● 10, Brent Fronabarger, 1993Saves, career ● 13, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-1996

SHUTOUTS:Shutouts, season ● 3, Mark Satterfi eld, 2000● 3, Sean Stewart, 1998 Shutouts, career ● 4, Mark Satterfi eld, 1999-2000

MISCELLANEOUS:No-hitters ● 1, Andrae Johnson, 1994Perfect games ●

EARNED RUNS:Fewest earned runs allowed, season ● 6, Steve Boyd (reliever), 1983Most earned runs allowed, season ● 49, Brad Alverson, 1995

BASE ON BALLS:Fewest walks per inning pitched ● 0.173 (14 BB/81.0 IP), Joseph Talley, 2002Fewest walks allowed, season (more than 70 innings) ● 14 (81.0 IP), Joseph Talley, 2002Fewest walks allowed, season (more than 100 innings) ● 21, (105.2), Mark Satterfi eld, 2000Most walks allowed, season ● 70, Genus Miller, 1996Most walks allowed, career ● 133, Ed Grammer, 1995-1998

HITS:Fewest Hits per inning pitched ● 0.523 (37 H/70.2 IP), Andrea Johnson, 1994Fewest Hits allowed, season (more than 70 innings) ● 50 (72.1 IP), Genus Miller, 1997Fewest Hits allowed, season (more than 100 innings) ● 87 (105.2 IP), Mark Satterfi eld, 2000Most Hits allowed, season ● 103, Blake Allen, 2001Most Hits allowed, career ● 244, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-1996

HIT BATTERS:Most Hit batters, season ● 16, Genus Miller, 1996

Most Hit batters, career ● 22, Genus Miller, 1996-1997

WILD PITCHESMost Wild pitches, season ● 16, Genus Miller, 1996● 16, Brad Alverson, 1995Most Wild Pitches, career ● 28, Genus Miller, 1996-1997

INDIVIDUAL FIELDINGPUTOUTS:Putouts, game ● 16, Dow Davidson, 1998● 16, Jeff Rowland, 1997Putouts, season ● 400, Carson McIllwain, 1988Putouts, career ● 630, Jeff Dobbins, 1980-83

ASSISTS:Assists, game ● 10, Rolando Agosto, vs. Berry College, April 19, 2002Assists, season ● 175, John Koffman, 1996Assists, career ● 351, Ronnie Giddens, 1980-83

ERRORS:Errors, game ● 3, John Koffman, 1998● 3, Kevin Overcash, 1998● 3, Brian Short, 1997Errors, season ● 31, Rolando Agosto, 2002TEAM BATTINGGAMES:

Most games, season ● 64, 2002

BATTING AVERAGE:Best batting average ● .336, 1983

AT BATS:Most at bats, game ● 50, vs. UT Martin, 1996Most at bats, season ● 1895, 2002

RUNS:Runs scored, inning ● 13, 1983Runs scored, game ● 31, vs. Mid-Continent College, March 5, 2002Runs scored, season ● 502, 2002

HITS:Hits, game ● 23, vs. UT Martin, 1996● 23, vs. Liberty, 1983Hits, season ● 620, 2002

Team Records


Most consecutive hits, game ● 11, vs. Martin Methodist College, 1997

DOUBLES:Doubles, game ● 8, vs. Concordia College, March 28, 2002Doubles, season ● 131, 1998

TRIPLES:Triples, game ● 4, Mid-Continent College, March 5, 2002● 4, Indiana University-Southeast, February 9, 2002Triples, season ● 30, 2002

HOMERUNS:Homeruns, game ● 6, vs. UT Martin, 1996● 6, vs. Rust College, 1998Homeruns, season ● 70, 1998

RUNS BATTED IN:Runs batted in, game ● 27, vs. Mid-Continent College, March 5, 2002Runs batted in, season ● 449, 2002

TOTAL BASES:Total bases, game ● 43, vs. UT Martin, 1996Total bases, season ● 1053, 1988

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE:Slugging percentage, season ● .634, 1988

STOLEN BASES:Stolen bases, game ● 9, vs. Bethel College, 1997Stolen bases, season ● 125, 1997

SACRIFICES:Sacrifi ce bunts, game ● 3, vs. Lee University, May 4, 2002● 3, vs. Flagler University, March 27, 2002● 3, vs. Missouri Baptist College, February 23, 2002Sacrifi ce bunts, season ● 46, 1998

BASE ON BALLS:Walks, inning ● 4, vs. Lee University, March 9, 2002 Walks, game ● 15, vs. Georgetown College KY, 1998

UNION UNIVERSITY Record BookWalks, season ● 242, 1998

STRIKEOUTS:Strikeouts, game ● 12, vs. Lambuth University, 1998● 12, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 1998Strikeouts, season ● 307, 1998

HIT BY PITCH:Hit by pitch, inning ● 5, vs. Lee University, March 9, 2002Hit by pitch, game ● 7, vs. Lee University, March 9, 2002 Hit by pitch, season ● 80, 1999

TEAM PITCHINGComplete games, season ● 26, 1995 Innings pitched, season ● 460.1, 2002

RUNSRuns allowed, game (most) ● 44, vs. Delta State University MS, April 11, 2001Runs allowed, season (fewest) ● 253, 2002Runs allowed, season (most) ● 361, 1996Earned runs allowed, season (fewest) ● 198, 2002Earned runs allowed, season (most) ● 317, 1996

STRIKEOUTSStrikeouts, game ● 18, 1971● 18, 1967Strikeouts, season ● 424, 2002

WALKSMost walks allowed, game ● 12, vs. Delta State University, April 11, 2001 Fewest walks allowed, season ● 143, 2002Most walks allowed, season ● 253, 1995

HITSFewest hits allowed, game ● 0, 1994Fewest hits allowed, season ● 401, 1996Most hits allowed, game ● 35, vs. Delta State University MS, April 11, 2001Most hits allowed, season ● 519, 1995

HIT BATSMENHit batsman, season ● 43, 1996

WILD PITCHESWild pitches, season ● 74, 1995

SHUTOUTSShutouts, season ● 13, 1998

HOMERUNSMost homeruns allowed, game ● 7, vs. Delta State University MS, April 11, 2001Fewest homeruns allowed, per game ● 0.431 (25HR per 58 games), 2000Fewest homeruns allowed, season ● 22, 1994Most homeruns allowed, season ● 50, 1998

ERALowest ERA, season ● 3.51, 1985Highest ERA, season ● 5.55, 1995SAVESSaves, season ● 16, 2000

TEAM FIELDINGPUTOUTSPutouts, game ● 39, vs. Spring Hill College AL, 1997Putouts, season ● 1381, 2002

ASSISTSAssists, game ● 21, vs. Freed-Hardeman University TN, 1996Assists, season ● 651, 1996

ERRORSErrors, game ● 8, vs. West Florida University, 1997Errors, season ● 113, 1995

DOUBLE PLAYSDouble Plays Turned, game ● 3, vs. University of North Alabama, April 2, 2002 Double Plays Turned, season ● 52, 1996

FIELDING PERCENTAGEFielding Percentage (best), season ● .954, 1996● .954, 1993

MISCELLANEOUS RECORDSBest season record ● 20-1, 1963Most wins in a season ● 48, 1983Longest Winning Streak ● 16, 1983Most losses, season ● 28, 1995Longest game, season ● 13 innings, vs. Spring Hill College AL, 1997Best winning percentage ● .952 (20-1), 1963Most consecutive games without being shutout ● 28, 2002

* denotes NAIA Record

Players in the Pros(* = Active)

Player Affi lliated(Last Union Season) Team(s)

Rolando Agosto (2002) PadresBlake Allen (2002) * Indians AstrosBart Lindsay (2000) PhilliesJohn Melton (2000) D-BacksEd Grammer (1998) PhilliesArt Waldrep (1994) RockiesLuis Ortiz (1991) * Red Sox Rangers D-Backs Expos CardinalsJulio Osuna (1988) AngelsRonnie Giddens (1983) Reds PiratesMike Melton (1981) CardinalsJoe Graves (1979) MetsGary Blalock (1974) MetsStan Huff (1974) MetsRoman Bailey (1973) RoyalsJim Zak (1971) WhiteSoxDon Coffman (1970) GiantsJohnny Martin (1970) MarinersGary Hoskins (1967) White SoxStan Little (1965) MarinersJim Conner (1963) DodgersDon Douglass (1963) PhilliesFrank Nation (1963) CardinalsDave Pfl asterer (1963) GiantsHarbert Lee (1960) CardinalsJim Scott (1960) IndiansJohnny Rose (1956) GiantsRobin Coffman (1954) Giants


Head Coach: Andy Rushing - #15 (17th season)Assistant Coach: Brent Fronabarger - #16 (8th season)Student Assistant Coach: David Canary – #6 (1st season) Athletic Trainer: Lee Ann Simmons/Robert Stiegmann

No. Name Pos. B/T Hgt. Wgt. Cl. Hometown Prior School1 Scott Patterson SS R/R 5-9 160 JR Lakewood, Ohio Cuyahoga CC2 Jeffrey Jackson 2B R/R 5-9 165 JR Memphis, Tenn. Paris Junior College3 Garrett Pepper RHP/1B S/R 6-1 205 JR Memphis, Tenn. Evangelical Christian School4 Adam Green C R/R 6-1 175 SR Cordova, Tenn. Lee University5 Steve Sweat IF R/R 5-9 165 JR Lexington, Tenn. Lexington HS8 Jason Johnson OF R/R 5-10 165 SR Munford, Tenn. Univ. of North Alabama9 Clint Arthur RHP R/R 6-0 175 SO Munford, Tenn. Munford HS10 Judson Powers LHP/OF R/L 6-2 190 FR Humboldt, Tenn. Humboldt HS11 Josh Allen 1B R/R 5-10 215 SR Jackson, Tenn. Univ. School of Jackson12 Josh Moss LHP L/L 5-9 190 FR Goodlettsville, Tenn. Metro Christian Academy14 James Brasfi eld RHP/IF R/R 5-10 155 FR Humboldt, Tenn. Humboldt HS17 Daniel Adams RHP S/R 6-6 210 JR Bartlett, Tenn. Southwest Tennessee CC19 Andrew Maddox 3B L/R 6-0 180 FR Huntingdon, Tenn. Huntingdon HS21 Tim Watson RHP/OF R/R 6-2 185 FR Hohenwald, Tenn. Lewis County HS22 Tyler Porter OF R/R 5-10 155 SO Greenfi eld, Tenn. Greenfi eld HS23 Patrick Williams OF R/R 5-10 170 SR Memphis, Tenn. Southwest CC24 Ben Ayris RHP R/R 6-5 215 FR Leesburg, Florida Leesburg HS25 Elvis Sosa C R/R 6-0 180 JR Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Academy26 Matt Gibbs RHP R/R 6-2 180 SR Savannah, Tenn. Hardin County HS27 Charlie Ligon RHP R/R 6-5 230 SO Munford, Tenn. Southwest Tennessee CC28 Steve Bredfeldt IF R/R 5-10 155 FR Louisville, Ky. West Aurora HS29 Seth Silcock 3B R/R 6-2 190 SR West Terre Haute, Ind. Lincoln Trail College30 Brian Lea LHP L/L 6-5 210 SO Collierville, Tenn. Christian Brothers University31 Aaron Braithwaile 1B R/R 6-3 225 JR Miami, Fla. Lambuth University32 Adam Yates RHP R/R 6-3 210 SR Jackson, Tenn. Univ. of Mississippi33 John Mark Walls RHP R/R 6-3 175 SO Jackson, Tenn. Jackson Central-Merry HS44 Zach Lowery C R/R 5-8 170 SO Munford, Tenn. Munford HS

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media guide (baseball)Location: Jackson, Tennessee.A city of 90,000, located 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational