2009 Bearcat Baseball

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Bearcat Baseball 2009

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Willamette Baseball 2008-09

Bearcat Baseball Quick FactsHead Coach ............................................. Aaron SwickWillamette Record ..................................0-0 (1st year) Career Record .........................................0-0 (1st year) Alma Mater ...............University of California, 2005Office Phone ....................................... (503) 370-6011Assistant Coach .................... Mike Doran (2nd year)Assistant Coach .................Joe Brotherton (1st year)Assistant Coach .............. Matthew Hollod (1st year)Conference Championships ....................................122008 Overall Record ...........................................20-202008 NWC Record ..........................16-15 (5th place)Players Returning/Lost .....................................24/17Overall Starters Returning/Lost .......................... 7/5Starting Fielders Returning/Lost ......................... 6/2Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost ........................ 1/3

Table of ContentsGeneral Information ........................................................1Head Coach Aaron Swick ................................................2Assistant Coaches ..............................................................3Willamette Senior Profiles ........................................... 4-6Willamette Junior Profiles ................................................7Willamette Sophomore Profiles ................................ 7-10Willamette Freshman Profiles ................................. 11-122009 Bearcat Roster ........................................................132008 Season Review, Results and Stats .................. 14-17Willamette Sports Medicine...........................................172008 NWC Standings .....................................................182008 Seniors in Career Rankings ..................................18NCAA Division III/Northwest Conference ..............19WU Records/Yearly Results/NCAA Stats ........... 20-232009 Season Outlook/Team Photo ....................... 24-25Willamette University/City of Salem ..................... 26-27WU Administration/Athletics Department ................28Athletic Facilities ..........................................................IBCAll-American Kyle Stalker/WU Schedule ..............OBC

Willamette Baseball Information

Location ...................................................... Salem, OregonFounded ........................................................................ 1842Enrollment .............1,864 Undergraduate; 2,663 OverallPresident ................................................Dr. M. Lee PeltonDean of Campus Life.................Dr. Robert HawkinsonFaculty Athletic Representative ................ Dr. Jerry GrayDirector of Athletics ...................................Mark MajeskiNickname ...............................................................BearcatsColors ............................................Cardinal and Old GoldNational Affiliation ...........................NCAA Division IIIConference .....................Northwest Conference (NWC)Stadium (Capacity) ....................John Lewis Field (1,000)Associate Athletic Director ............Dr. R. Skip KenitzerAssistant Athletic Director ......................... Judy GordonAdministrative Assistant ........................... Leslie BerningHead Athletic Trainer .........................Shane Wibel, ATCAssistant Athletic Trainer...................Erin Scharer, ATCAssistant Athletic Trainer......................Ken Smith, ATCAthletics Department Intern. ....................... Sara BrooksAthletics Comm. Director ..................Robert McKinneyAthletics Comm. Phone ........................... (503) 370-6110Athletics Comm. E-mail ...... [email protected] Department Phone .................. (503) 370-6420Athletics Web Site ............www.willamette.edu/athletics

Willamette General Information

The 2008-09 Willamette University Baseball Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics comm. dir., with assistance from Aaron Swick (all-time stats), Samantha Post (season outlook), Mike Reeves (player bios) and student workers Bradley Eckerson, Reva Main and Jason Smith. On the Cover: Seniors (L to R): David Tufo, Ellis Webster, Jake Atwell-Scrivner, Jack McGee, Kirk Struble, Kyle Stalker, Colin Clark, Kelsey Nakata and Dan Maslanik; Action (Top, L to R) - Webster, McGee, Maslanik; Action (Bottom, L to R) - Nakata, Tufo, Stalker. Inside Front (Clockwise from Top Left): Waller Hall; Michael Rierson, Maslanik, Tufo, Max Stepan, T.C. Lee. Photos by Naomi Stukey, McKinney and theWU Office of Communications. Printing by K/P, Inc.

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Jack McGee (Sr., P/3B) played in 26 gamesfor the Bearcats last season.

Kyle Stalker (Sr., �B) hit 22 homers in 2008.

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Willamette Head Coach

Aaron SwickHead Coach (1st year)Alma Mater: University of California (2005)

The Bearcats play their home games on John Lewis Field at Roy “Spec” Keene Stadium.

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Aaron Swick isin his first season asthe Willamette head baseball coach. He

previously served as pitching coach and baseball recruiting coordinator at WUin 2005-06 and 2006-07. He began hiscurrent duties in September of 2008. Hehas significant experience working withbaseball players at the college level. Over the past two summers, Swick hasbeen an assistant coach with the GreenBay Bullfrogs of the Northwoods League. In 2007, the Bullfrogs went 43-25 for the league’s best overall record and became the first expansion team in Northwoods League history to qualify for the playoffs. The Northwoods League is a sanctionedcollegiate summer baseball league. During 2007-08, Swick was a pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at South Dakota State University. He will graduate

from SDSU in May after completing amaster’s degree in Sports Pedagogy. Swick played collegiate baseball atSaddleback College and at the University of California-Berkeley. While he attendedCal, Swick was an important pitcher forthe Bears and achieved a 1.86 earned run average during his senior season. Swickgraduated from Cal in 2005 after earninga bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He also pitched for two seasons atSaddleback. He was an All-Conferenceselection as a sophomore, when he helpedSaddleback go 35-13 for the season. In the summer of 2006, Swick was theinterim head coach for the Wilson Tobs in the Coastal Plain League. In the summer of 2007, he became the pitching coach in Green Bay. During his three-year career as a collegiate and summer league coach, he has coached 16 players who have goneon to compete in professional baseball.

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Willamette Assistant Coaches

MatthewHollodAssistant CoachOutfielders(1st year)

JoeBrothertonAssistant CoachInfielders(1st year)

MikeDoranAssistant CoachHitting(2nd year)

Mike Doran is in his second year with the Bearcats as the WU hitting coach. Hebrings significant coaching experience thatincludes nine seasons as the head coach atSouth Salem High School and six years asan assistant coach at Sprague High School.He also has coached American Legion ballsince 1994 and is currently an assistant forthe Withnell Dodgers in Salem. Doran grew up in Portland, Ore., and inIdaho. He played baseball at Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho) and graduated with aB.A. degree in Social Studies and RussianLanguage in 1967. He lives in Salem with his wife, Lana. They are parents of threeadult children: Timberlee, Maren and John.

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Joe Brotherton begins his first year on the Willamette coaching staff. He most recently was a member of the Fontanetti Athletic Baseball Club in San Jose, Calif., in 2008. Fontanetti won the Western RegionChampionship of the American Amateur Baseball Congress and participated in theStan Musial World Series in Huntsville, Texas. Brotherton has coached high schoolbaseball in San Jose for the past four years. Brotherton played baseball at California Lutheran University from 1998 until 2000 and helped CLU reach NCAA Division III World Series in 1999. In 2001, he trained in the Cincinnati Reds development program. After an injury, however, he gave up hishope of playing professionally and began his coaching career, while still participatingin semi-pro baseball. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Brotherton and his wife,Beth, have been married for two years.

Matthew Hollod is in his first season onthe Willamette coaching staff. He spent the last five seasons (2003-04 through 2007-08)as an assistant coach at the University of Portland under Head Coach Chris Sperry. Hollod was UP’s recruiting coordinator forthe State of Washington the past three years. In 2007, one of Hollod’s recruits was a freshman All-America selection. Hollodalso handled scheduling for the Pilots andwas responsible for an in-state rivalry game

against Oregon State University at PGE Park. He coordinated various administative duties in addition to coaching outfielders and pitchers, and assisting with the offense. He was an academic advisor for the teamfrom 2003-05. Prior to becoming a coach, he earned two letters at the University of Washing-ton and achieved two letters while playing at Portland. He was an Honorable Mention All-WCC selection during his junior season as a starting pitcher for the Pilots. Hollodalso achieved a .306 career batting average.

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Willamette Bearcats — The Seniors

Sr. IF#22 Jake Atwell-Scrivner5’11”, 175 lbs., Bellevue, Wash. (Newport HS)

Joined the Bearcats last season as a utility infielder ... Registered two hits in sixat bats with one home run for a .333 batting average ... Provides WU with depthat several positions ... Attended Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington ...Working on a double major at WU in International Studies and Spanish ... Son ofRichard Scrivner and JoAnn Atwell-Scrivner ... His father is a former Willamettebaseball player ... Born on Sept. 26, 1985.

Bats: SThrows: R

#24 Colin Clark6’1”, 205 lbs., Tigard, Ore. (Tigard HS)

Has seen action in 26 games the past three years, including five appearances onthe mound ... Struck out eight batters in 4 1/3 innings pitched in 2008 ... Hit .238 and claimed a .385 on-base percentage in 2007 ... Provides depth in the outfield and on the pitching staff ... Is a hard worker on and off the field ... Was selected Second Team All-League as an outfielder at Tigard High School in Oregon ... Ismajoring in Economics ... Son of Steve and Randy Clark ... Born on Dec. 9, 1986.

Sr. OF

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2006 .182 10 1 11 4 2 0 0 0 3 .182 .357 2 3 0 0-0 5 0 0 1.000 2007 .238 11 5 21 2 5 1 0 0 1 .286 .385 11 5 0 0-1 10 0 1 .909 2008 .000 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 3 0 0 0-0 1 1 0 1.000 Career .200 26 6 35 6 7 1 0 0 4 .229 .349 16 8 0 0-0 16 1 1 .944

Bats: RThrows: R

#6 Dan Maslanik5’8”, 170 lbs., Boulder, Colo. (Fairview HS)

Enters his senior season with 58 career games played, including 45 starts ... Hit.279 and earned a .992 fielding percentage last season ... Has scored 24 runs, whilewalking 37 times and earning 22 RBIs during his career ... On defense, he has 225career putouts ... Own a .988 career fielding percentage ... Is very reliable working with the WU starters and relievers ... Majoring in Economics ... Son of James andMiriam Maslanik ... Engaged to marry Samantha Post ... Born on Sept. 19, 1986.

Sr. CBats: L

Throws: R

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Atwell-Scrivner is in his second year with the Bearcats.

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2006 .250 7 1 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 .250 .400 4 2 0 0-0 9 0 0 1.000 2007 .213 25 23 61 13 13 1 0 0 8 .230 .424 16 21 2 2-2 110 19 2 .985 2008 .279 26 21 68 10 19 5 0 1 14 .397 .393 11 14 0 0-1 106 13 1 .992 Career .248 58 45 137 24 34 6 0 1 22 .314 .408 31 37 2 2-3 225 32 3 .988

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2008 .333 3 1 6 2 2 0 0 1 3 .833 .333 1 0 0 1-1 2 3 2 .714

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Sr. IF/P

#19 Kyle Stalker6’1”, 215 lbs., Bellevue, Wash. (Sammamish HS)

Third Team All-America and First Team All-Region in 2008 ... Also NWC Player of the Year and First Team All-NWC ... Led NCAA Division III in home runs pergame (0.56)... Set team records with 22 homers and 63 RBIs ... Hit three homers in a game vs. L&C on March 1, 2008 ... Career stats include a WU record 36 homers, plus a .305 average, 73 runs and 109 RBIs ... Career fielding percentage of .990 ...Majoring in Economics ... Son of John and Kay Stalker ... Born on Aug. 21, 1986.

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#8 Jack McGee6’0”, 185 lbs., Hillsborough, Calif. (St. Ignatius Prep)

Returns after making major contributions as a third baseman and pitcher last season ... Hit .288 with 12 runs, 11 walks and 14 RBIs ... Achieved a 5.00 ERA asthe team’s closer with a 1-1 record and four saves on the mound ... Has played in54 games with 34 starts for the ’Cats ... Previously attended St. Ignatius College Prep in Hillsborough, California ... Majoring in History at Willamette .. Is theson of John McGee ... Born on March 25, 1987.

Bats: RThrows: R

Bats: LThrows: L

#7 Kelsey Nakata5’9”, 160 lbs., Mililani, Hawaii (Mililani HS)

WU’s only returning starter on the mound, he has a 9-3 career record to go witha 4.22 ERA ... Led Willamette with a 4.55 ERA last year, as he went 3-1 and held batters to a .268 average ... Threw 8 1/3 innings in an 11-2 win over George Foxon March 15, 2008 ... Was 3-0 with a 2.81 ERA in 2006 ... Attended Mililani HSin Hawaii ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Will attend physical therapy graduateschool at USC ... Son of Gerald and Linda Nakata ... Born on Sept. 21, 1987.

Sr. P

Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2006 2.81 12 0 0 25.2 22 114 1 9 8 13 14 6 0 1 3-0 1.000 1 1 5 1 .857 2007 4.96 16 1 0 32.2 33 141 0 19 18 9 9 3 0 3 3-2 .600 2 1 4 0 1.000 2008 4.50 11 6 1 44.0 45 204 4 26 22 22 18 13 1 4 3-1 .750 0 0 8 0 1.000 Career 4.22 39 7 1 102.1 100 459 5 54 48 44 41 22 1 8 9-3 .750 3 2 17 1 .950

Bats: RThrows: R

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2006 .309 28 27 110 16 34 5 0 9 32 .600 .350 20 8 0 1-1 26 1 1 .964 2007 .207 26 24 87 13 18 2 0 5 14 .402 .314 18 13 1 0-0 19 1 0 1.000 2008 .361 39 39 147 44 53 5 0 22 63 .844 .469 14 27 4 0-0 319 20 3 .991 Career .305 93 90 344 73 105 12 0 36 109 .654 .394 52 48 5 1-1 364 22 4 .990

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Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2006 .118 10 3 17 1 2 0 0 0 2 .118 .211 6 2 0 1-1 5 10 1 .938 2007 .226 13 6 31 4 7 2 0 0 4 .290 .314 3 4 0 0-1 8 25 5 .868 2008 .288 31 25 80 12 23 3 0 1 14 .363 .379 14 11 2 2-2 18 56 11 .871 Career .250 54 34 128 17 32 5 0 1 20 .313 .342 23 17 2 3-4 31 91 17 .878

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Sr. IF

#1 Ellis Webster5’8”, 160 lbs., Carlsbad, Calif. (San Dieguito Academy)

Has played in 84 games with 75 starts ... Is in his third year as the primary starterat second base ... Scored 22 runs and recorded 15 RBIs in 2008 ... Has scored 49 runs and achieved 29 RBIs in his career ... Enters his senior season with a .972 career fielding percentage and 211 assists ... Hit a double and a homer to go withthree RBIs in a game against Whitman on April 5, 2008 ... Is majoring in Historyat Willamette ... Son of John and Nalani Webster ... Born on Dec. 21, 1986.

Sr. IF

#25 Kirk Struble6’1”, 225 lbs., Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS)

Provides Willamette with depth at first base ... Saw limited action each of the past two seasons ... In 2007, he hit .250 in four at bats and made 10 putouts with no errors on defense ... Played football for four years and also competed in wrestlingfor four years at Bozeman High School in Montana ... Earned three letters as awrestler and received two letters in football ... Is majoring in Psychology with aminor in English ... Son of Erv and Marian Struble ... Born on Feb. 12, 1987.

Bats: RThrows: R

Bats: RThrows: R

#5 David Tufo5’9”, 175 lbs., San Bruno, Calif. (Burlingame HS)

Is a four-year starter at third base ... Enters his senior season with a .264 careerbatting average ... Has played in 90 games with 76 starts ... His career stats also include 53 runs and 36 RBIs ... Blasted a two-run homer in the 9th inning against St. Vincent in a 5-4 win on Feb. 24, 2008 ... Scored 23 runs last year ... Had ninedoubles and 17 RBIs in 2007 ... Played second base at Burlingame HS ... Majoringin Economics ... Parents are David and Barbara Tufo ... Born on Dec. 1, 1986.

Sr. IFBats: R

Throws: R

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2007 .250 2 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 3 0 0 0-0 10 0 0 1.000 2008 .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 Career .200 3 1 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 4 0 0 0-0 10 0 0 1.000



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#31 Nate Bender6’1”, 185 lbs., Seattle, Wash. (Roosevelt HS)Is entering his second season as a right-handed pitcher for the Bearcats ... Willwork to see action coming out of the bullpen … Played baseball for Coach Mark Potoshnik at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington ... Currently undecided regarding his major at Willamette … Is the son of Craig Bender and AnnamarieBeckmann … Born on July 24, 1989.

Bats: RThrows: R

Willamette Bearcats — The Juniors

#12 Michael Rierson5’10”, 180 lbs., Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS)Joined the Willamette baseball team a year ago and saw action in 23 games for theBearcats ... Started 19 games ... Hit .284 with 22 runs scored and 16 RBIs ... Willchallenge for a starting position in the outfield this spring ... Previously attended nearby Sprague High School in Salem ... Helped Sprague win a State title in bothfootball and baseball ... Son of Gary and Sandra Rierson ... Born on Oct. 22, 1987.

Jr. OFBats: R

Throws: R

#34 Scott Martin5’11”, 170 lbs., Honolulu, Hawaii (Punahou School)Begins his junior season with 22 appearances and a 5.29 career ERA ... Has thrown a total of 32 1/3 innings, mostly in relief ... Saw action in 12 games for a total of17 1/3 innings last year ... Earned a save with two scoreless inning in WU’s 10-8win over Pacific Lutheran on March 21, 2008 ... He is majoring in Economics atWillamette ... Parents are Charles and Lisa Martin ... Born on April 30, 1987.

Bats: RThrows: R

So. P

Jr. P


Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2007 4.80 10 2 0 15.0 19 75 2 14 8 8 4 1 1 4 0-3 .000 0 1 1 0 1.000 2008 5.71 12 0 0 17.1 25 87 1 14 11 8 4 1 2 0 0-2 .000 1 0 3 0 1.000 Career 5.29 22 2 0 32.1 44 162 3 28 19 16 8 2 3 4 0-5 .000 1 1 4 0 1.000

Willamette Bearcats — The Sophomores

Nate Bender previously competed in baseballat Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington.

Scott MartinJr., Pitcher

David TufoSr., Third Base

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So. P#21 Stephen Branch6’0”, 210 lbs., Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)Will provide depth on the pitching staff as a member of the bullpen … Entering his second season with the Bearcats … Played baseball for Coach Josh Kerr at nearby South Salem High School before arriving at Willamette … Is majoring in International Studies with a minor in Spanish … His parents are Mark and TeresaBranch … Born on Dec. 19, 1988.

Bats: RThrows: R

#16 Devin Grindy6’1”, 200 lbs., Wasougal, Wash., (Camas HS)Pitched well in the fall and has a chance to be a starter this season … Appeared inthree games last year … Earned three letters each in baseball and football at CamasHigh School in Washington … Was selected All-League in both sports and receivedAll-State honors in baseball … Qualified for the Honor Roll at CHS … Son ofMonty and Vanda Grindy … Born on Aug. 26, 1988.

So. PBats: R

Throws: R

#3 Doug Bloom5’10”, 165 lbs., Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)Will be a catalyst in the Bearcat lineup at shortstop … Was selected First TeamAll-NWC in 2008 … Started 38 games … Batted .333 with 47 hits and 39 runs …Earned 16 stolen bases on 20 attempts ... Hit .411 in his final 30 games ... Lettered in baseball, basketball and football at South Salem High School … Is undecidedregarding his major ... Son of Gene and Sue Bloom … Born on March 30, 1989.

So. IF


Bats: LThrows: R

So. IF#23 Michael Dearborn 5’10”, 165 lbs., Solana Beach, Calif. (Torrey Pines HS)Had an impressive fall and will battle for a starting spot … Is versatile enough tocontribute to the ’Cats as an infielder or an outfielder ... Appeared in five gameslast season and batted .286 with two RBIs … Played at Torrey Pines High Schoolin California before joining the Bearcats … Is undecided regarding his major …Son of Dave Dearborn and Therese Sacco … Born on March 27, 1989.

Bats: RThrows: R

Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2008 0.00 1 0 0 0.2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0-0 — 0 0 1 0 1.000


Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2008 .286 5 1 7 1 2 1 0 0 2 .429 .444 2 1 1 0-0 5 2 0 1.000

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So. OFBats: R

Throws: R


#10 Ryan Hood-Taylor6’2”, 200 lbs., Scio, Ore. (Scio HS)Looked solid in the fall and will battle for a spot in the starting rotation … Is a strong leader with a great work ethic … Appeared in eight games last season …Earned twelve letters at Scio High School with four each in baseball, football, and basketball … Was All-State in all three sports … Majoring in Biology with a minorin Chemistry … Parents are Dylan and Terry Sheets … Born on Jan. 12, 1989.

So. P

Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2008 8.40 8 1 0 15.0 22 75 1 16 14 7 8 1 0 0 0-2 .000 0 1 2 1 .750

Bats: RThrows: R

#13 Quinn Humphries6’1”, 190 lbs., Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield HS)Will provide depth for the pitching staff out of the bullpen … Is one of several sophomore pitchers on Willamette’s young staff, which has just one senior and one junior ... Begins his second season with the ’Cats … Played for Coach Mike Yansak at Chatfield High School in Colorado … Undecided regarding his major at WU …Son of Guy and Brynn Humphries … Born on Oct. 23, 1988.

So. PBats: R

Throws: R

#17 Ross Knutsen6’1”, 210 lbs., Warrenton, Ore. (Seaside HS)Provides the Bearcats with depth at catcher and in the outfield … Is regarded as one of the hardest workers on the team … Lettered eight times at Seaside High School in baseball (3), basketball (1), and football (4) … Was All-Conference in baseball and football … Undecided regarding his major … Son of Bob and LizKnutsen … His father is a Willamette baseball alum … Born on June 17, 1989.

So. CBats: R

Throws: R

Quinn Humphries played baseball atChatfield High School in Colorado.

Ross Knutsen was named All-Conference in baseballand football at Seaside High School in Oregon.


#18 T.C. LeeLafayette, Calif. (Acalanes HS)Was Second Team All-NWC last season ... Will start in the outfield for the secondyear in a row and will bat in the middle of the order ... Started 38 games a yearago ... Hit .320 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs ... Played football and baseball atAcalanes HS in Lafayette, California ... First Team All-Conference as an outfielderat AHS ... Son of Tom Lee and Wendy Weil ... Born on Oct. 31, 1988.

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So. OF#42 Andrew Wyman6’4”, 210 lbs., Seattle, Wash. (Ballard HS)Gives the Bearcats depth out of the bullpen … Pitched in six games in relief and was 1-0 last season … Letterwinner in baseball all four years at Ballard High School in Seattle, Washington … First Team All-King County as a first baseman … Team captain, honor roll member and ASB President in high school … Is undecidedregarding his major ... Son of Carl and Susie Wyman … Born on Oct. 4, 1988.

Bats: RThrows: R

#44 Max Stepan5’11”, 205 lbs., Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo County HS)Was named Honorable Mention All-Northwest Conference last season ... Will play catcher and be a designated hitter for the Bearcats this spring … Started 19 games last year … Batted .343 with seven home runs … Was named First Team All-State as a catcher at Pueblo County HS in Colorado … Undecided regarding his majorat Willamette ... Parents are Joe and Paula Stepan … Born on Feb. 25, 1989.

So. C


Bats: LThrows: R

#14 David Stott6’3”, 195 lbs., Gervais, Ore. (Gervais HS)Had a solid fall and will be one of the top pitchers out of the bullpen this year … Saw action last season in relief duty … Threw a total of 3 2/3 innings for theBearcats in four appearances ... Previously played for Coach Lindsay McCargarat Gervais High School … Is undecided regarding his major … Son of Ken andLauri Stott … Born on March 15, 1989.

So. PBats: R

Throws: R

#27 Chris Torgerson6’0”, 180 lbs., Sacramento, Calif. (Jesuit HS)Possesses the skills to be a weekend starter in NWC play … Has some of the best “stuff ” on the Bearcat pitching staff … Appeared in seven games last season andearned a 2-0 record … Played baseball and football while attending Jesuit High School in Sacramento, California … Has not yet declared a major at Willamette …Son of Charlie Torgerson … Born on Aug. 3, 1989.

So. PBats: R

Throws: R

Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2008 13.50 6 0 0 6.2 9 39 1 11 10 9 2 2 3 0 1-0 1.000 0 2 2 0 1.000


Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2008 6.35 7 0 0 11.1 10 54 1 9 8 9 6 2 3 1 2-0 1.000 0 0 4 0 1.000

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Willamette Bearcats — The Freshmen

Fr. OF#9 Mitchell Rowan6’0”, 175 lbs., Cotati, Calif. (Rancho Cotate HS)Should challenge for playing time in the outfield and will bring speed to the base paths … Started at place-kicker and punter for the WU football team that went11-1 last fall …Played baseball and football at Rancho Cotate HS … Named First Team All-Conference twice in both sports … Hit .522 as a senior ... Undecidedregarding his major ... Son of Chris and Debbie Rowan…Born on May 25, 1990.

Bats: LThrows: R

#30 Michael Oliver6’0”, 235 lbs., Seattle, Wash. (West Seattle HS)Is a diligent worker who continues to improve his skills … Will provide depth at first base and third base … Earned 11 letters at West Seattle High School, withfour in baseball, four in golf and three in wrestling … Played for Coach VelkoVitalich at West Seattle ... Is undecided regarding his major at Willamette ... Sonof Mike and Janet Oliver … Born on Aug. 13, 1989.

Fr. IFBats: R

Throws: R

#36 Blake Paisley6’0”, 170 lbs., Saratoga, Calif. (Saratoga HS)Started his Willamette baseball career with a strong fall workout … Will challengeto be a starter for the Bearcats as a freshman this season … Part of WU’s youngpitching staff ... Attended Saratoga High School in California, where he played for Coach Ray Burney … Is undecided regarding his major at WU ... Parents are Chrisand Donna Paisley … Born on Aug. 3, 1990.

Fr. PBats: R

Throws: R

#11 Adam Reid5’11”, 175 lbs., San Jose, Calif. (Lynbrook HS)Will provide depth for the ‘Cats in the outfield, as he completes his first seasonat Willamette … Played baseball and soccer at Lynbrook High School in San Jose,California … Was chosen for All-League honors in both sports … Is majoring in Economics at WU and is working on a minor in Spanish … Parents are Bill andSue Reid … Born on Feb. 3, 1990.

Fr. OFBats: R

Throws: R

Michael Oliver was a letterman 11 timeswhile attending West Seattle High School.

Blake Paisley previously played baseballat Saratoga High School in California.

Adam Reid was an All-League playerat Lynbrook High School in San Jose, California

Mitchell Rowan was named First Team All-Conference twicein both baseball and football at Rancho Cotate High School.

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Willamette Bearcats — The Freshmen

#2 Tim Schilf5’11”, 165 lbs., Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School)Is a hard worker who is committed to improving his skills and contributing to theteam … Will battle for playing time as a freshman this year ... Played four years for Coach Dean Yonamine while attending Iolani School in Hawaii …Saw action atthird base, shortstop and second base ... Is majoring in Politics at Willamette …Son of Tim Schilf … Born on Aug. 14, 1990.

Fr. IFBats: R

Throws: R

#38 Casey Spink6’2”, 185 lbs., Eagle River, Alaska (Chugiak HS)Brings bullpen depth to the Bearcats this spring as he starts his Willamette baseball career … Played baseball, basketball, and football at Chugiak High School in Eagle River, Alaska … Was selected All-Conference in all three sports and was namedAll-State in baseball … Is majoring in Economics at Willamette … His parents areKevin and Cheri Spink … Born on May 15, 1990.

Fr. PBats: R

Throws: R

#20 Dylan Summers6’2”, 215 lbs., Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lakeridge HS)Will provide depth behind the plate in his first season with the Bearcats … Set tolearn from returning catchers Dan Maslanik and Max Stepan ... Played for former Willamette assistant coach Colin Griffin at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon … Is undecided regarding his academic major at Willamette … Parentsare Philip and Elizabeth Summers … Born on June 23, 1990.

Fr. CBats: R

Throws: R

Tim Schilf played third base, shortstop and second baseduring his four years at Iolani School in Hawaii.

Casey Spink was named All-State as a baseball playerat Chugiak High School in Eagle River, Alaska.

Dylan Summers played for former Willametteassistant coach Colin Griffin at Lakeridge High School.

ShortstopDoug Bloommakes a tagto preventa stolen base.Bloom played in 3� gamesas a freshmanlast season.

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Willamette Bearcat Roster

No. Name Pos. Yr. B/T Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous School) 1 Ellis Webster INF Sr. R/R 5’ 8” 160 Carlsbad, Calif. (San Dieguito Academy) 2 Tim Schilf INF Fr. R/R 5’11” 165 Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School) 3 Doug Bloom INF So. L/R 5’10” 165 Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS) 5 David Tufo INF Sr. R/R 5’ 9” 175 San Bruno, Calif. (Burlingame HS) 6 Dan Maslanik C Sr. L/R 5’ 8” 170 Boulder, Colo. (Fairview HS) 7 Kelsey Nakata RHP Sr. R/R 5’ 9” 160 Mililani, Hawaii (Mililani HS) 8 Jack McGee INF Sr. R/R 6’ 0” 185 Hillsborough, Calif. (St. Ignatius Prep) 9 Mitchell Rowan OF Fr. L/R 6’ 0” 175 Cotati, Calif. (Rancho Cotate HS) 10 Ryan Hood-Taylor RHP So. R/R 6’ 2” 200 Scio, Ore. (Scio HS) 11 Adam Reid OF Fr. R/R 5’11” 175 San Jose, Calif. (Lynbrook HS) 12 Michael Rierson OF Jr. R/R 5’10” 180 Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS) 13 Quinn Humphries RHP So. R/R 6’ 1” 190 Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield HS) 14 David Stott RHP So. R/R 6’ 3” 195 Gervais, Ore. (Gervais HS) 16 Devin Grindy RHP So. R/R 6’ 1” 200 Washougal, Wash. (Camas HS) 17 Ross Knutsen C So. R/R 6’ 1” 210 Warrenton, Ore. (Seaside HS) 18 T.C. Lee OF So. R/R 5’ 9” 205 Lafayette, Calif. (Acalanes HS) 19 Kyle Stalker INF Sr. L/L 6’ 1” 215 Bellevue, Wash. (Sammamish HS) 20 Dylan Summers C Fr. R/R 6’ 2” 215 Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lakeridge HS) 21 Stephen Branch RHP So. R/R 6’ 0” 210 Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS) 22 Jake Atwell-Scrivner INF Sr. S/R 5’11” 175 Bellevue, Wash. (Newport HS) 23 Michael Dearborn INF So. R/R 5’10” 165 Solana Beach, Calif. (Torrey Pines HS) 24 Colin Clark OF Sr. R/R 6’ 1” 205 Tigard, Ore. (Tigard HS) 25 Kirk Struble INF Sr. R/R 6’ 1” 225 Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS) 27 Chris Torgerson RHP So. R/R 6’ 0” 180 Sacramento, Calif. (Jesuit HS) 30 Michael Oliver INF Fr. R/R 6’ 0” 235 Seattle, Wash. (West Seattle HS) 31 Nate Bender RHP So. R/R 6’ 1” 185 Seattle, Wash. (Roosevelt HS) 34 Scott Martin RHP Jr. R/R 5’11” 170 Honolulu, Hawaii (Punahou HS) 36 Blake Paisley RHP Fr. R/R 6’ 0” 170 Saratoga, Calif. (Saratoga HS) 38 Casey Spink RHP Fr. R/R 6’ 2” 185 Eagle River, Alaska (Chugiak HS) 42 Andrew Wyman INF/P So. R/R 6’ 4” 210 Seattle, Wash. (Ballard HS) 44 Max Stepan C So. L/R 5’11” 205 Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo County HS)

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2008 Season Review

Led by a powerful offense that pounded out66 home runs, the Willamette University baseball team was highly competitive in 2008. Willamette played a quality schedule and finished the year with a 20-20 overall record, including 16-15 inthe Northwest Conference. Junior first baseman Kyle Stalker led NCAA Division III in home runs per game, as he hit 22 homers in 39 games (0.56 avg.). WU topped thenation in team hom runs per game (1.65 avg.),while scoring 8.3 runs per game. Following Stalker on WU’s home run listwas T.C. Lee (Fr., LF), who hit 10 homers in 39 games. Colin Young (Sr., RF) belted nine homersin 38 games. In addition to knocking out 66 homers, the Bearcats smacked 66 doubles and nine triplesfor 141 extra-base hits and a .518 team slugging percentage. WU turned 38 doubles plays andrecorded a triple play against Whitworth.

Stalker was named Third Team All-Americaby the American Baseball Coaches Association(ABCA). He also was a First Team All-Regionselection, was named NWC Player of the Yearand was chosen First Team All-NWC. He set school records with his 22 homers and 63 RBIs. He scored 44 runs and providedthe ’Cats with a .844 slugging percentage. Sean Anderson (Sr., CF) led Willamette with a .388 batting average and 49 runs scored. He connected for 11 doubles, five triples and eighthomers. He achieved 34 RBIs. Doug Bloom (Fr., SS) earned a .333 batting average. He recorded 22 walks, 39 runs and 26RBIs. He was 16 of 20 on stolen bases. Lee batted .320 and Young hit .314. Max Stepan (Fr. C) earned a .343 average with sevenhomers in just 70 at bats. WU hit .308 as a team. Clint Moran (Sr., P) led WU’s pitching staff with a 6-3 record. He struck out 47 batters andhad a 4.88 ERA. Kelsey Nakata (Jr., P) toppedthe team with a 4.50 ERA and held opponentsto a .268 batting average. Willamette split its four-game series with traditional power George Fox. The ’Cats scored at least eight runs 13 times in conference play. WU swept its series with Whitman and won three out of four games against Lewis & Clarkand Puget Sound.

2008 Willamette UniversityHonors and Awards

ABCA All-AmericaThird TeamKyle Stalker, Jr., 1B

ABCA All-RegionFirst TeamKyle Stalker, Jr., 1B

NCAA Statistical ChampionshipsHome Runs Per Game#1 - Willamette, 1.65 avg. (66 in 40 games)#1 - Kyle Stalker, 0.56 avg. (22 in 39 games)

All-Northwest ConferenceNWC Player of the YearKyle Stalker, Jr., 1BFirst TeamKyle Stalker, Jr., 1BDoug Bloom, Fr., SSSean Anderson, Sr., OFSecond TeamT.C. Lee, Fr., OFHonorable MentionMax Stepan, Fr., CColin Young, Sr., DHClint Moran, Sr., P

Sean Anderson (left) hit .388 in 2008. He isfirst at WU in career runs (142), doubles (49)and at bats (�8�), and is second in hits (�88).

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Bearcat Baseball Results 2008

Overall Record: 20-20 NWC: 16-15 (Fifth Place)Home: 9-8 Away: 9-9 Neutral: 2-3

Date Opponent Result Overall NWC Att. Pitcher (W/L)Feb. 16 at Menlo 20-5 L 0-1 0-0 128 Tye Sundlee (L, 0-1)Feb. 16 at Menlo 9-7 W 1-1 0-0 128 Jack McGee (W, 1-0)Feb. 17 at Menlo 14-11 L 1-2 0-0 122 Ryan Hood-Taylor (L, 0-1)Feb. 23 vs. St. John Fisher# 8-7 L 1-3 0-0 100 Scott Martin (L, 0-1)Feb. 24 vs. St. Vincent# 5-4 W 2-3 0-0 80 Chris Torgerson (W, 1-0)Feb. 25 vs. Hanover# 18-9 W 3-3 0-0 100 Andrew Wyman (W, 1-0)Mar. 1 Lewis & Clark* 15-3 W 4-3 1-0 55 Clint Moran (W, 1-0)Mar. 1 Lewis & Clark* 8-4 W 5-3 2-0 50 Chris Torgerson (W, 2-0)Mar. 2 Lewis & Clark* 9-1 W 6-3 3-0 70 Tye Sundlee (W, 1-1)Mar. 2 Lewis & Clark* 10-8 L 6-4 3-1 70 Jarrid Summers (L, 0-1)Mar. 8 Cal State-East Bay 10-7 L 6-5 3-1 50 Clint Moran (L, 1-1)Mar. 8 Cal State-East Bay 11-6 L 6-6 3-1 70 Tye Sundlee (L, 1-2)Mar. 9 Cal State-East Bay 6-5 W 7-6 3-1 75 Jarrid Summers (W, 1-1)Mar. 15 at George Fox* 6-5 L 7-7 3-2 125 Clint Moran (L, 1-2)Mar. 15 at George Fox* 11-2 W 8-7 4-2 125 Kelsey Nakata (W, 1-0) Mar. 16 at George Fox* 8-0 L 8-8 4-3 155 Tye Sundlee (L, 1-3)Mar. 16 at George Fox* 9-6 W 9-8 5-3 155 Jarrid Summers (W, 2-1)Mar. 21 Pacific Lutheran* 10-8 W 10-8 6-3 110 Clint Moran (W, 2-2)Mar. 21 Pacific Lutheran* 6-2 L 10-9 6-4 55 Kelsey Nakata (L, 1-1)Mar. 22 Pacific Lutheran* 8-5 L 10-10 6-5 130 Tye Sundlee (L, 1-4)Mar. 22 Pacific Lutheran* 12-6 L 10-11 6-6 140 Jarrid Summers (L, 2-2)Mar. 30 at Whitworth* 9-4 W 11-11 7-6 75 Clint Moran (W, 3-2)Mar. 30 at Whitworth* 6-5 L 11-12 7-7 75 Scott Martin (L, 0-2)Mar. 31 vs. Whitworth* 6-5 L 11-13 7-8 30 Tye Sundlee (L, 1-5)Mar. 31 vs. Whitworth* 6-5 L 11-14 7-9 30 Jimmy Meuel (L, 0-1)Apr. 5 Whitman* 20-1 W 12-14 8-9 60 Clint Moran (W, 4-2)Apr. 5 Whitman* 25-3 W 13-14 9-9 50 Kelsey Nakata (W, 2-1)Apr. 6 Whitman* 9-6 W 14-14 10-9 70 Jimmy Meuel (W, 1-1)Apr. 6 Whitman* 8-4 W 15-14 11-9 80 Jarrid Summers (W, 3-2)Apr. 12 at Puget Sound* 10-0 W 16-14 12-9 127 Clint Moran (W, 5-2)Apr. 12 at Puget Sound* 14-13 L 16-15 12-10 127 Jack McGee (L, 1-1)Apr. 13 at Puget Sound* 8-5 W 17-15 13-10 74 Kelsey Nakata (W, 3-1)Apr. 13 at Puget Sound* 17-4 W 18-15 14-10 74 Jarrid Summers (W, 4-2)Apr. 19 Linfield* 13-7 L 18-16 14-11 70 Clint Moran (L, 5-3)Apr. 19 Linfield* 6-5 L 18-17 14-12 70 Tye Sundlee (L 1-6)Apr. 20 at Linfield* 9-1 L 18-18 14-13 225 Ryan Hood-Taylor (L, 0-2)Apr. 20 at Linfield* 19-2 L 18-19 14-14 100 Jarrid Summers (L, 4-3)Apr. 26 at Pacific* 12-2 W 19-19 15-14 100 Clint Moran (W, 6-3)Apr. 27 at Pacific* 5-2 W 20-19 16-14 275 Tye Sundlee (W, 2-6)Apr. 27 at Pacific* 14-4 L 20-20 16-15 275 Jarrid Summers (L, 4-4)

* Northwest Conference Home games in Bold Face # Game played in Sanford, Fla.

Ellis Webster (Sr., 2B) Max Stepan (So., C)Jack McGee (Sr., 3B/P)

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2008 Offensive Statistics (Min. 40 At Bats)PLAYER AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCTSean Anderson .388 37 37 147 49 57 11 5 8 34 .694 .459 16 16 5 13-16 68 1 2 .972Kyle Stalker .361 39 39 147 44 53 5 0 22 63 .844 .469 14 27 4 0-0 319 20 3 .991Max Stepan .343 23 19 70 15 24 2 0 7 23 .671 .418 13 7 2 0-0 88 10 1 .990Doug Bloom .333 39 38 141 39 47 7 1 1 26 .418 .441 20 22 6 16-20 58 111 12 .934T.C. Lee .320 39 38 153 33 49 6 0 10 34 .556 .395 32 17 2 4-7 50 6 4 .933Colin Young .314 38 37 140 34 44 7 1 9 34 .571 .394 30 18 1 1-1 59 2 3 .953Jordan Roberts .298 23 15 57 11 17 2 0 0 3 .333 .365 9 4 2 3-5 28 1 2 .935Jack McGee .288 31 25 80 12 23 3 0 1 14 .363 .379 14 11 2 2-2 18 56 11 .871Michael Rierson .284 23 19 67 22 19 6 0 3 16 .507 .392 9 8 4 1-2 31 1 2 .941Dan Maslanik .279 26 21 68 10 19 5 0 1 14 .397 .393 11 14 0 0-1 106 13 1 .992Andrew Ross .233 20 13 60 10 14 2 1 0 8 .300 .313 7 5 2 0-2 10 14 6 .800David Tufo .231 32 26 91 23 21 1 1 2 12 .330 .381 12 19 3 4-7 26 45 4 .947Ellis Webster .214 31 29 84 22 18 7 0 1 15 .333 .352 11 15 4 1-4 76 78 4 .975

Jake Scrivner .333 3 1 6 2 2 0 0 1 3 .833 .333 1 0 0 1-1 2 3 2 .714Michael Dearborn .286 5 1 7 1 2 1 0 0 2 .429 .444 2 1 1 0-0 5 2 0 1.00James Perez .263 12 2 19 5 5 1 0 0 4 .316 .440 4 6 0 0-0 6 0 0 1.00Colin Clark .000 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 3 0 0 0-0 1 1 0 1.00Kirk Struble .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000Andrew Wyman .000 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 1 0 0 0-0 2 2 0 1.00Stephen Branch .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000Chris Torgerson .000 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 0 0 0 0-0 0 4 0 1.00

Willamette .308 40 40 1344 332 414 66 9 66 305 .518 .406 210 190 38 46-68968 418 63 .957Opponents .315 40 40 1314 296 414 94 4 25 269 .450 .409 187 179 46 49-63963 417 78 .947 Sacrifice Bunts: Willamette 13 (Bloom 4, Webster 3, Maslanik, Anderson, Young, McGee, Ross, Tufo; Opponents 29. Sacrifice Flies: Willamette 11 (Anderson 2, McGee 2, Maslanik 2, Webster 2, Stalker, Bloom, Young); Opponents 22. Left on Base: Willamette 301, Opponents 326. Double Plays Turned:Willamette 38, Opponents 39. Triple Plays Turned: Willamette 1, Opponents 0.

Willamette Statistics 2008

T.C. Lee blasted �0 home runs last season. Kelsey Nakata was 3-� with a �.�0 ERA.

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2008 Pitching Statistics (Min. 40 Innings Pitched)PLAYER ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCTKelsey Nakata 4.50 11 6 1 44.0 45 204 4 26 22 22 18 13 1 4 3-1 .750 0 0 8 0 1.00Clint Moran 4.88 12 11 3 75.2 83 353 5 52 41 46 47 5 10 1 6-3 .667 1 7 12 1 .950Tye Sundlee 7.95 12 11 2 54.1 77 267 3 60 48 25 38 5 6 0 2-6 .250 0 2 8 3 .769Jarrid Summers 8.61 11 11 1 53.1 74 271 4 59 51 29 36 8 3 2 4-4 .500 0 4 9 1 .929

Austin Cooper 0.00 2 0 0 2.0 2 9 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000Stephen Branch 0.00 1 0 0 0.2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000Jack McGee 5.00 9 0 0 9.0 12 47 0 7 5 3 2 4 2 0 1-1 .500 4 18 56 11 .871Scott Martin 5.71 12 0 0 17.1 25 86 1 14 11 8 4 1 2 0 0-2 .000 1 0 3 0 1.00Chris Torgerson 6.35 7 0 0 11.1 10 52 1 9 8 9 6 2 3 1 2-0 .000 0 0 4 0 1.00Jimmy Meuel 6.38 12 0 0 18.1 27 91 2 13 13 9 9 0 1 0 1-1 .500 0 0 4 0 1.00David Stott 7.36 4 0 0 3.2 3 17 0 4 3 2 0 1 0 0 0-0 .000 0 1 1 0 1.00 Ryan Hood-Taylor 8.40 8 1 0 15.0 22 74 1 16 14 7 8 1 0 0 0-2 .000 0 1 2 1 .750Ryan Smith 9.00 2 0 0 2.0 3 10 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000Colin Clark 12.46 4 0 0 4.1 4 22 1 6 6 5 8 2 1 0 0-0 .000 0 1 1 0 1.00Andrew Wyman 13.50 6 0 0 6.2 9 37 1 11 10 9 2 2 3 0 1-0 1.00 0 2 2 0 1.00Devin Grindy 19.64 3 0 0 3.2 11 25 2 11 8 1 3 0 1 0 0-0 0.00 0 0 1 0 1.00Matthias Ploetz 40.50 2 0 0 1.1 7 12 0 6 6 1 1 2 1 0 0-0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00

Willamette 6.92 40 40 7 322.2 414 1590 25 296 248 179 187 46 34 8 20-20 .500 6 968 418 63 .957Opponents 7.54 40 40 4 321.0 414 1596 66 332 269 190 210 38 27 5 20-20 .500 5 963 417 78 .947

Solo Shutouts: Willamette 1 (Summers); Opponents 1.

Willamette Statistics 2008

Shane Wibel, ATCHead Athletic Trainer

Dylan Borden, ATCPT Northwest

Ken Smith, ATCAsst. Athletic Trainer

Erin Scharer, ATCAsst. Athletic Trainer

Dr. David ThorsettWU Team Physician

Willamette University Sports Medicine

Dr. Daniel SchweigertWU Team Physician

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2008 NWC Baseball Standings

2008 Northwest Conference Final Standings Conference Overall W L T Pct RF RA W L T Pct RF RALinfield 25 7 0 .781 225 111 35 13 0 .729 313 166George Fox 24 8 0 .750 247 140 28 14 0 .667 318 216Pacific Lutheran 21 11 0 .656 257 153 24 14 2 .625 319 200Pacific 17 15 0 .531 236 194 20 20 0 .500 284 249Willamette 16 15 0 .516 258 208 20 20 0 .500 332 296Puget Sound 15 17 0 .469 206 231 19 20 0 .487 258 289Lewis & Clark 12 20 0 .375 189 219 16 24 0 .400 228 275Whitworth 12 20 0 .375 147 268 13 27 0 .325 168 356Whitman 2 30 0 .062 91 323 4 36 0 .100 129 396

Sean AndersonCenter Field, 2005-08

Willamette Career Rankings

Batting Avg. ......324 ........10thAt Bats ..............581 ..........1stRuns ..................142 ..........1stHits ....................188 .........2ndDioubles .............49 ..........1st

Triples ...................8 ... 2nd tie Home Runs .........14 .. 10th tieRBIs ..................101 ..........5thWalks ..................67 ..........8thStolen Bases ......36 ..........6th

Clint MoranPitcher, 2005-08


Appearances ......50 ..........5thGames Started ...27 .... 9th tie

Tye SundleePitcher, 2005-08


Wins ....................13 .. 10th tieAppearances ......47 ..........7thGames Started ...32 .... 6th tie

Innings ........196 2/3 ........10thStrikeouts .........157 ..........9th

Innings ........220 1/3 ..........8thStrikeouts .........159 ..........8th

Was 6-3 with a 4.88 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 2008

Threw a 4-hitter against Pacific in his final game in 2008

Led the Bearcats with a .388 batting average in 2008

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Conference and National Affiliations

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Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has over425 members and is the largestNCAA division. The colleges in Division III place a priority on the overall quality of theeducational experience and on successful completion of each student’s academicprograms. They seek an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities with anathletic team are seen as an integral part of his or her educational experience. Members in Division III must sponsor at least fivemen’s sports and five women’s sports.

Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities.Primary emphasis is placed on

conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho,Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establishan environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, faculty and staff careabout the well-being of student-athletes.

NCAA Division III

Northwest Conference The nine private collegesand universities in Oregonand Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation for the NWC as one of the top NCAA Division III leaguesin the nation. The NWC isnationally competitive in abroad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 80 yearsold and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washingtonare Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitmanand Whitworth. Charter members included Willamette, the College of Idaho, Linfield, Pacific and Puget Sound. Albany College was added in 1931, remained for seven years, and thenreturned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College.

Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed by Whitworth in 1970. TheCollege of Idaho withdrewfrom the conference in 1978.Whitworth dropped out in1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a member in football only. TheNWC offers championships

in 18 sports (nine men’s and nine women’s). The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to formthe Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC membersshifted affiliation from the NAIA to theNCAA. Members knew the move wouldfoster equity, sportsmanship and a genuineconcern for all student-athletes.

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Bearcat Individual Records

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Career HittingBatting Average1. .378 Norm Hardy (341) .... 1973-762. .364 Ryan Hazelbaker (486) .. 97-003. .351 Nik Lubisich (576) ... 1998-014. .346 Paul Duman (393) .... 1998-015. .345 Burke Eathorne (380)1996-99 .345 Ryan Flynn (313) ..... 1994-977. .341 Drew Ecklund (452) . 2001-038. .334 Tom Moore (428) ..... 1975-789. .332 Jay Mende (500) ....... 1985-8810. .324 Sean Anderson (581)2005-08

At Bats1. 581 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-082. 576 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-013. 508 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-884. 503 Matt Johnson ............ 2003-065. 500 Jay Mende ................ 1985-886. 493 Luke Atwood ............ 1999-027. 489 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-938. 486 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-009. 471 Derek Lamprecht ...... 1990-9310. 453 Garet Luebbert ......... 1997-00

Runs1. 142 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-082. 132 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-933. 129 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-014. 113 Paul Duman .............. 1998-015. 107 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-886. 104 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-00 104 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-99 104 Gerry Preston ........... 1984-879. 103 Matt Johnson ............ 2003-0610. 102 Jay Mende ................ 1985-88

Hits1. 202 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-012. 188 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-083. 177 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-004. 166 Jay Mende ................ 1985-885. 156 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-936. 154 Luke Atwood ............ 1999-02 154 Drew Ecklund .......... 2001-038. 151 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-889. 150 Matt Johnson ............ 2003-0610. 143 Tom Moore ............... 1975-78

Doubles1. 49 Sean Anderson ......... 2005-082. 39 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-013. 35 Ryan Flynn ............... 1994-974. 33 Derek Lamprecht ...... 1990-935. 32 Jason Searle .............. 1998-02 32 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-00 32 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-998. 30 Matt Johnson ............ 2003-06 30 Garet Luebbert ......... 1997-00 30 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-88

Triples1. 9 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-012. 8 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-08 8 Jim Kniffin ............... 1976-79 8 Tom Moore ............... 1975-785. 6 Ryan Hughes ............ 1999-026. 5 Tim Stewart .............. 1999-00 5 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-888. 4 Grant Yamaguchi ...... 2004-07 4 Robin Heath ............. 1995-98 4 Cliff Renison ............ 1989-92

Home Runs1. 36 Kyle Stalker ................. 2006-2. 21 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-933. 18 Jason Searle .............. 1998-024. 17 Andrew Bartels ........ 2001-04 17 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-01 17 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-99 17 Norm Hardy ............. 1973-768. 16 Matt Benjamin .......... 1999-029. 15 Mitch Gregg ............. 1998-9910. 14 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-08 14 Ryan Flynn ............... 1994-97

Runs Batted In1. 137 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-01 137 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-003. 109 Kyle Stalker .................. 2006-4. 103 Norm Hardy ............. 1973-765. 101 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-086. 98 Aaron Arakaki .......... 1984-877. 97 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-938. 91 Matt Johnson ............ 2003-069. 90 Jay Mende ................ 1985-8810. 89 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-99 89 Derek Lamprecht ...... 1990-93

Bases on Balls1. 115 Kelly Gilmore .......... 2004-072. 103 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-003. 94 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-934. 89 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-015. 76 Garet Luebbert ......... 1997-006. 75 Matt Johnson ............ 2002-067. 73 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-998. 67 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-089. 58 Kelly Evans .............. 1992-9510. 57 John Horner .............. 1991-94

Stolen Bases1. 49 Tom Phillips ............. 1984-862. 47 Denny Helt ............... 1975-763. 41 Gerry Preston ........... 1984-874. 39 Paul Duman .............. 1998-015. 37 Kyle Hauger ............. 1990-926. 36 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-087. 33 Kelly Evans .............. 1992-958. 32 Brad Cox .................. 1996-989. 30 Luke Atwood ............ 1999-0210. 26 Matt Johnson ............ 2002-05 26 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-01 26 Cliff Renison ............ 1989-92

Sacrifices (Bunts/Flies)1. 27 Brad Cox .................. 1996-982. 25 Ritch Price ................ 1977-783. 24 Garet Luebbert ......... 1997-004. 19 Joe Belcher ............... 1993-964. 19 Cliff Renison ............ 1989-926. 17 Danny Aguilar .......... 2001-027. 16 Ellis Webster ................ 2006- 16 Aaron Arakaki .......... 1984-879. 15 Paul Duman .............. 1998-01 15 Jay Lindemann ......... 1993-96

Career DefensePutouts1. 937 Paul Duman .............. 1998-012. 911 John Cox .................. 2002-053. 755 Jason Searle .............. 1998-024. 717 Derek Lamprecht ...... 1990-935. 647 Grant Yamaguchi ...... 2004-076. 590 Norm Hardy ............. 1973-767. 504 Sam Holloway .......... 1993-968. 478 Paul Asnicar ............. 1988-899. 453 Travis Shull .............. 2001-0410. 431 John Powell .............. 1986-89

Assists1 373 Matt Johnson ............ 2003-062 369 Garet Luebbert ......... 1997-003 367 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-884 327 Joe Belcher ............... 1993-965 309 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-936 266 Matt Rasmussen ....... 2004-077 253 Jay Lindemann ......... 1993-968 248 Luke Atwood ............ 1999-028 248 Kyle Hauger ............. 1990-9210 245 Aaron Arakaki .......... 1984-87

Kyle Stalker is the WU careerleader in home runs (36) andis third in RBIs (�0�).

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Career PitchingEarned Run Average1 2.05 Jay Applegate (136.1)1990-912 2.27 Mike Corey (222.1) .. 1994-983 2.42 Dave Wong (178.2) .. 1978-804 2.75 Nik Lubisich (268.1) . 1998-015 3.50 Zach VandeGriend (275) . 03-056 3.52 Abe Cohen (322.1) ... 1994-977 3.60 Matt Kosderka (350.1) ... 95-988 3.81 Geoff Huetten (179.1) .. 92-959 4.22 Kelsey Nakata (102.1) .. 2006-10 4.33 Chris Hopton (104) .. 1991-93

Wins1. 30 Matt Kosderka .......... 1995-982. 27 Abe Cohen ................ 1994-973. 26 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-014. 21 Mike Corey .............. 1994-985. 19 Justin Brown ............ 2000-02 19 Dave Wong ............... 1978-807. 18 Jeff Jensen ................ 2002-058. 17 Zach VandeGriend .... 2003-05 17 Bryan Nokelby ......... 1986-8910. 13 Ty Sundlee ................ 2002-05 13 Jay Applegate ........... 1990-91

Appearances1. 68 Mike Corey .............. 1994-982. 53 Matt Kosderka .......... 1995-983. 52 Abe Cohen ................ 1994-974. 51 Jeff Jensen ................ 2002-055. 50 Clint Moran .............. 2005-086. 49 Jeff Mead .................. 1991-947. 47 Ty Sundlee ................ 2005-088. 45 Kevin Smith ............. 1976-7910. 44 Zach VandeGriend .... 2003-05 44 Nik Lubisich ............. 1999-02 44 Rick Baldini ............. 1978-81

Games Started1. 48 Abe Cohen ................ 1994-972. 42 Matt Kosderka .......... 1995-983. 40 Jeff Jensen ................ 2002-054. 34 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-015. 33 Justin Brown ............ 2000-026. 32 Ty Sundlee ................ 2005-08 32 Zach VandeGriend .... 2003-058. 29 Brad Ferrin ............... 1998-019. 27 Clint Moran .............. 2005-08 27 Kyle Bell .................. 1992-96

Complete Games1. 26 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-012. 25 Matt Kosderka .......... 1995-983. 19 Mike Corey .............. 1994-984. 13 Zach VandeGriend .... 2003-055. 12 Jeff Jensen ................ 2002-056. 11 Jason Wilson ............ 1988-917. 10 Jim Vike ................... 1983-858. 9 Geoff Huetten ........... 1992-95 9 Tom Hills .................. 1987-8810. 7 Justin Brown ............ 2000-02 7 Brad Ferrin ............... 1998-01

Innings Pitched1. 350.1 Matt Kosderka........ 1995-982 .322.1 Abe Cohen ............. 1994-973 .310.2 Jeff Jensen .............. 2002-054. 275.0 Zach VandeGriend .. 2003-055 .268.1 Nik Lubisich .......... 1998-016 .228.1 Jason Wilson .......... 1989-917 .222.1 Mike Corey ............ 1994-988 .220.1 Ty Sundlee ............. 2002-059. 208.0 Kevin Smith ........... 1976-7910. 196.2 Clint Moran ............ 2002-05

Strikeouts1. 266 Jeff Jensen ................ 2002-052. 265 Matt Kosderka .......... 1995-983. 225 Zach VandeGriend .... 2003-054. 221 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-015. 200 Jason Wilson ............ 1988-916. 191 Mike Corey .............. 1994-987. 172 Abe Cohen ................ 1994-978. 159 Ty Sundlee ................ 2005-089. 157 Clint Moran .............. 2005-0810. 155 Justin Brown ............ 2000-02

Saves1. 23 Mike Corey .............. 1994-982. 12 Chris Hopton ............ 1992-933. 8 Matt Bicocca ............ 2005-07 8 Darin McFarland ...... 1987-895. 5 Brian Gilmore .......... 2002-05 5 Matt Kosderka .......... 1995-98 5 Mike Zuber ............... 1986-878. 4 Jack McGee .................. 2006- 4 Ivan Endo ...................... 198110. 3 Several Tied

Season BattingBatting Average1. .455 Norm Hardy (77) ........... 1981 .455 Bob Gedrose (77) .......... 19793. .444 Mitch Gregg (144) ........ 19994. .414 Burke Eathorne (152).... 19905. .411 Brian Buchheit (107) ..... 19766. .390 Ryan Flynn (77) ............ 19967. .388 Sean Anderson (147) ..... 2008 .388 Drew Ecklund (147) ...... 20039. .377 Nik Lubisich (151) ........ 2000

At Bats1. 169 Nick Lubisich ............... 20012. 165 Luke Atwood ................ 20013. 161 Danny Aguilar .............. 20014. 158 Jay Mende .................... 19865. 157 Drew Ecklund ............... 20016. 154 Jason Searle ................... 20017. 153 T.C. Lee ......................... 2008 153 Luke Atwood ................ 20009. 152 Kyle Hauger .................. 1991 152 Scott Bigham ................. 1986 152 Burke Eathorne ............. 1990

Runs1. 61 Burke Eathorne ............. 19982. 49 Sean Anderson ............... 20083. 45 Grant Leubbert .............. 19994. 44 Kyle Stalker ................... 20085. 40 Brad Cox ....................... 1998 40 Ryan Flynn .................... 19977. 39 Doug Bloom .................. 20088. 38 Nik Lubisich .................. 2001 38 Luke Atwood ................. 2000 38 Tim Stewart ................... 1999 38 Ryan Hazelbaker ........... 1999

Hits1. 64 Mitch Gregg .................. 19992. 63 Burke Eathorne ............. 19983. 60 Robin Heathe ................. 19984. 57 Sean Anderson .............. 2008 57 Paul Duman ................... 2001 57 Nik Lubisich .................. 2001 57 Nik Lubisich .................. 20008. 56 Drew Ecklund ............... 2003

Doubles1. 17 Ryan Flynn .................... 19962. 16 Jason Searle ................... 20013. 15 Sean Anderson ............... 2007 15 Mitch Gregg .................. 1999 15 Jason Kelly ................... 1997 15 Aaron Arakaki ............... 19867. 14 Robin Heath .................. 1998 14 Mitchell Pang ................ 19959. 13 Several Tied

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Triples1. 5 Sean Anderson .............. 2008 5 Nik Lubisich .................. 2000 5 Tom Moore .................... 19774. 4 Tim Stewart .................. 1999 4 Jim Kniffin .................... 19786. 3 Grant Yamaguchi ........... 2007 3 Sean Anderson .............. 2005 3 Ryan Hughes ................. 2002 3 Ryan Hughes ................. 2001 3 Robin Heath .................. 1998

Home Runs1. 22 Kyle Stalker ................... 20082. 13 Tony Barron .................. 19873. 10 T.C. Lee ......................... 2008 10 Mitch Gregg .................. 19995. 9 Colin Young .................. 2008 9 Kyle Stalker ................... 2006 9 Matt Benjamin ............... 2002 9 Robin Heath .................. 1998 9 Ryan Flynn .................... 1997 9 Norm Hardy .................. 1975

Runs Batted In1. 63 Kyle Stalker ................... 20082. 58 Robin Heath .................. 19983. 50 Ryan Hazelbaker ........... 19984. 47 Mitch Gregg .................. 1999 47 Aaron Arakaki ............... 19866. 46 Ryan Flynn .................... 19977. 40 Tony Barron .................. 19878. 39 Nik Lubisich .................. 20009. 38 Jason Searle ................... 200110. 37 Bryan Hall ..................... 1997

Bases on Balls1. 44 Kelly Gilmore ............... 20062. 38 Ryan Hazelbaker ........... 19993. 36 Kelly Gilmore ............... 20074. 33 Burke Eathorne ............. 19985. 32 Grant Trenbeath ............. 19926. 29 Brad Cox ....................... 1998 29 Jason Muth .................... 19948. 27 Kyle Stalker ................... 2008 27 Matt Johnson ................. 2005 27 Robin Heath .................. 1998 27 Derek McCulley ............ 1993

Stolen Bases1. 28 Denny Helt .................... 19762. 23 Tom Phillips .................. 19863. 20 Robin Robinson ............. 19784. 17 Kyle Hauger .................. 19925. 16 Doug Bloom .................. 2008 16 Cliff Renison ................. 19917. 14 Paul Duman ................... 2000 14 Derek McCulley ............ 19939. 13 Sean Anderson ............... 200810. 12 Luke Atwood ................. 2000 12 Lindsay Fansler ............. 2000

Sacrifices (Bunts/Flies)1. 20 Ritch Price ..................... 19782. 15 Brad Cox ....................... 19973. 13 Danny Aguilar ............... 20014. 10 Matt Rasmussen ............ 2007 10 Aaron Arakaki ............... 1987 10 Garet Luebbert .............. 20007. 9 David Tufo .................... 2007 9 Ellis Webster ................. 2007 9 Cliff Renison ................. 1992

Willamette Year-by-Year Results Since 1948John Lewis

1948-72 (25 years), 276-264-1Year Overall Conf. Place1948 5-5 2-5 N/A 1949 16-10 8-5 N/A1950 13-9 7-3 1st Tie1951 13-6 6-2 3rd1952 13-7 6-4 2nd Tie1953 15-6 8-2 1st1954 11-10 9-4 2nd1955 14-8 12-3 1st1956 6-13 5-10 5th1957 5-17 4-9 N/A1958 10-10 6-9 5th Tie1959 6-11 5-9 4th1960 9-9 6-5 2nd1961 12-10 6-8 5th1962 8-13-1 7-8 4th1963 12-10 9-5 2nd1964 11-16 8-7 2nd1965 10-13 6-9 4th1966 15-11 9-8 3rd Tie1967 12-10 11-7 4th1968 12-12 10-8 3rd1969 17-8 13-2 1st1970 12-11 9-7 4th1971 9-15 7-11 5th1972 10-14 9-8 3rd

Tommy Lee1973 (1 year), 7-19

Year Overall Conf. Place1973 7-19 6-11 7th

Bill Trenbeath1974-86 (13 years), 179-212-1

Year Overall Conf. Place1974 10-16 8-9 3rd Tie1975 7-16 5-10 7th1976 14-17 8-9 5th1977 17-16-1 10-5 3rd Tie1978 16-15 13-4 2nd 1979 17-13 12-6 1st Tie 1980 15-16 11-7 3rd 1981 15-13 9-9 4th Tie1982 6-21 3-12 7th1983 8-17 6-11 6th1984 18-15 12-5 2nd Tie1985 13-19 10-5 2nd1986 23-18 11-4 1st

Jim Denevan1987-90 (4 years), 60-81

Year Overall Conf. Place1987 15-20 9-6 3rd1988 16-18 9-5 2nd1989 13-20 8-10 3rd Tie1990 16-23 9-9 4th

Dave Wong1991-03 (13 years), 287-221-2

Year Overall Conf. Place1991 13-23 10-8 3rd1992 22-20 11-7 3rd Tie1993 24-13-1 11-6 2nd1994 24-17 12-6 2nd Tie1995 15-22-1 11-7 2nd1996 22-17 13-8 3rd1997 28-13 18-6 2nd Tie1998 31-12 20-4 1st1999 21-17 16-8 3rd2000 24-17 15-9 3rd2001 29-16 18-6 1st2002 13-21 9-15 6th2003 21-13 17-7 2nd

Matt Allison2004-08 (5 years), 92-97

Year Overall Conf. Place2004 17-19 10-14 5th Tie2005 20-18 13-11 5th2006 17-19 11-13 7th2007 18-21 9-15 5th Tie2008 20-20 16-15 5th

Overall Since 1948901-894-4 (.502)

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Season PitchingEarned Run Average1. 1.24 Abe Cohen (72.1) .......... 19962. 1.27 Mike Corey (28.1) ......... 19943. 1.52 Dave Wong (29.2) ......... 19804. 1.58 Pat Daron (45.1) ............ 19765. 1.93 Nik Lubisich (79.1) ....... 20006. 2.00 Mike Corey (94.2) ......... 19977. 2.16 Darin McFarland (41.2) 1989 2.16 John Bruce (41.2) .......... 19739. 2.27 Geoff Huetten (75.1) ..... 199410. 2.41 Nik Lubisich (97) .......... 2001

Wins1. 10 Nik Lubisich .................. 2001 10 Matt Kosderka ............... 19983. 9 Justin Brown ................. 2001 9 Mike Corey ................... 1998 9 Matt Kosderka ............... 1997 9 Mike Corey ................... 1997 9 Dave Wong .................... 19788. 8 Nik Lubisich .................. 1999 8 Abe Cohen ..................... 1994 8 Tim Gower .................... 1993

Games1. 21 Mike Corey ................... 19942. 20 Chris Hopton ................. 1993 20 Chris Hopton ................. 19924. 18 Jimmy Meuel ................. 2007 18 Mike Corey ................... 19976. 17 Nic Nottingham ............. 2006 17 Mike Corey ................... 1996 17 Tim Gower .................... 19939. 16 Kelsey Nakata ............... 2007 16 Matt Kosderka ............... 1998 16 Brian Meyers ................. 1991 16 Jeff Mead ....................... 1991 16 Dave Wong .................... 1978

Games Started1. 14 Nik Lubisich .................. 2001 14 Abe Cohen ..................... 1997 14 Mike Nielson ................. 19924. 13 Tim Gower .................... 1993 13 Mike Cox ....................... 19866. 12 Jeff Jensen ..................... 2005 12 Brad Ferrin .................... 2001 12 Geoff Huetten ................ 1994 12 Abe Cohen ..................... 1994 12 Jay Applegate ................ 1991 11 Several Tied

Complete Games1. 10 Nik Lubisich .................. 2001 10 Mike Corey ................... 19973. 8 Nik Lubisich .................. 2000 8 Nik Lubisich .................. 1999 8 Mike Corey ................... 1998 8 Jim Vike ........................ 19847. 7 Matt Kosderka ............... 1998 7 Matt Kosderka ............... 1997 7 Pat Daron ....................... 197510. 6 Matt Kosderka ............... 1996 6 Jay Applegate ................ 1991

Innings Pitched1. 102.1 Matt Kosderka .............. 19982. 97.2 Zach VandeGriend........ 20033. 97.0 Nik Lubisich ................. 20014. 94.2 Mike Corey .................. 19975. 92.2 Matt Kosderka .............. 19976. 89.2 Tim Gower ................... 19937. 89.0 Zach VandeGriend........ 20048. 88.1 Zach VandeGriend........ 20059. 87.0 Abe Cohen ................... 198710. 85.1 Jeff Jensen .......... 2004, 2005

Season DefensePutouts1. 359 John Cox ....................... 20052. 345 Paul Duman ................... 20013. 328 Grant Yamaguchi ........... 20064. 320 Paul Duman ................... 20005. 319 Kyle Stalker ................... 20086. 313 Grant Yamaguchi ........... 20077. 306 John Horner ................... 19948. 299 Derek Lamprecht ........... 1992

Assists1. 127 Danny Aguilar ............... 20012. 125 Garet Luebbert .............. 20003. 124 Joe Belcher .................... 19944. 123 Derek McCulley ............ 19935. 118 Scott Bigham ................. 1986 118 Norm Hardy .................. 19747. 113 Matt Johnson ................. 2005 113 Colin Griffin .................. 20049. 112 Matt Rasmussen ........... 2005

Strikeouts1. 109 Matt Kosderka ............... 19982. 93 Jeff Jensen ..................... 20033. 91 Nik Lubisich .................. 20014. 78 Zach VandeGriend ......... 20035. 76 Zach VandeGriend ......... 20046. 74 Mike Corey ................... 1997 74 Tim Gower .................... 19938. 73 Matt Kosderka ............... 19979. 71 Zach VandeGriend ......... 2005 71 Jeff Jensen ..................... 2004

Saves1. 10 Mike Corey ................... 1994 10 Chris Hopton ................. 19933. 7 Mike Corey ................... 19974. 6 Matt Bicocca ................. 2006 6 Mike Corey ................... 19966. 5 Darin McFarland ........... 19897. 4 Jack McGee ................... 2008 4 Ivan Endo ...................... 19819. 3 Brian Gilmore ............... 2003 3 Matt Kosderka ............... 1998 3 Tony Mattieson.............. 1995

2008 NCAA StatisticsTeam Rankings

Home Runs Per GameWillamette, 1.65 (66 in 40) ........ 1stTotal Home RunsWillamette, 66 ............................ 4thSlugging PercentageWillamette, .518 ....................... 25thDouble Plays Per GameWillamette, 0.95 (38 in 40) ...... 35thScoring (Runs per Game)Willamette, 8.3 (332 in 40) ..... 52nd

Individual RankingsHome Runs Per GameKyle Stalker, 0.56 (22 in 39) ...... 1stT.C. Lee, 0.26 (10 in 39) .......... 46thTotal Home RunsKyle Stalker, 22 ......................... 2ndT.C. Lee, 10 .............................. 51stRuns Batted In Per GameKyle Stalker, 1.62 (63 in 39) ..... 2ndSlugging PercentageKyle Stalker, .844 ....................... 7thTotal Runs Batted InKyle Stalker, 63 ........................ 10thTotal BasesKyle Stalker, 124 ...................... 19thRuns Scored Per GameSean Anderson, 1.32 (28 in 37) ... 28thTriples Per GameSean Anderson, 0.14 (5 in 37) ..... 46th

Kelsey Nakata is tied for �thon WU’s season list with 16games pitched in 200�.

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Doug Bloom was named First Team All-NWCas a freshman at shortstop last season.

The Willamette University baseball players and coaches are excited about the 2009 season. The Bearcats feature a combination of returning veterans and young players. Five starters returnto anchor the infield, while several newcomerswill play key roles in the success of the team. The mixture of veterans and newcomersincludes many talented players. They can createoffense throughout the lineup. Head Coach Aaron Swick is starting his first season leading the Bearcats, but it’s not his firstyear with the team. He was an assistant coachat WU in 2006 and 2007, before serving as thepitching coach and recruiting coordinator atSouth Dakota State University in 2008. WU returns seven of its top 10 hitters afterbatting .308 as a team last year. The Bearcats ledNCAA Division III in home runs per game, blasting 66 homers in 40 games (1.65 avg.). WUranked 25th in slugging percentage (.518), whileachieving 66 doubles and 114 extra-base hits. Kyle Stalker (Sr., 1B) is back as a team leader.In 2008, he ranked first in Division III in home runs per game (22 homers, 39 games, 0.56 avg.). He was second in the nation in RBIs per game(1.62) and seventh in slugging percentage (.844). Stalker was named Northwest Conference Player of the Year and was chosen Third Team All-America by the ABCA. He established WU season records for home runs and RBIs (63). Healso set the record for career home runs (36). Sophomores will offer significant support on offense, with shortstop Doug Bloom, left fielderT.C. Lee and catcher/DH Max Stepan all hittingover .320 as freshmen last spring. Bloom was selected First Team All-NWC after hitting .333, earning seven doubles, scoring39 runs and stealing 16 bases on 20 attempts. Lee received Second Team All-NWC honors last spring. He hit .320 and smacked 10 homers, while pouinding out six doubles and tying forsecond on the team with 34 RBIs. Stepan batted .343 for the ‘Cats and hit seven home runs in 70 at bats. He achieved a.671 slugging percentage on offense and earneda .990 fielding percentage behind the plate.

Willamette hoped to compete for the NWCtitle this season. The ’Cats will play each of the NWC teams four times. WU also will travel toCalifornia to play CSU-East Bay and Menlo. WU was 20-20 last year, including 16-15 in the NWC. The Bearcats split four games withperennial power George Fox University.

Pitching Graduating seniors threw 65% of the totalinnings for the Bearcats last year. As a result,the pitching staff is young. Even so, the pitchershave the skills to be successful. Kelsey Nakata (Sr., RHP) is the only returning starter and is projected to anchor the rotation. Nakata’s careerERA of 4.22 ranks ninth on WU’s all-time list. Other projected starters are Devin Grindy (So, RHP), Ryan Hood-Taylor (So, RHP) and Chris Torgerson (So, RHP). Each saw severalinnings on the mound last season. Other key contributors to the pitching staff will be Scott Martin (Jr., RHP) and Jack McGee (Sr. RHP). Martin, a middle reliever, threw 17 innings and had a 5.71 ERA in 2008. McGee remains the Bearcats’ closer, after recording four saves last season. McGee also will see time atfirst base after hitting .288 as a junior.


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Several players will provide pitching depth. Senior Colin Clark, sophomores David Stott, Andrew Wyman, Stephen Branch, Nate Bender, and Quinn Humphries, and freshmen Blake Paisley and Casey Spink will provide support inrelief of WU’s starting rotation.

Catching Willamette returns both starting catchers from last season. Dan Maslanik (Sr.) will be the starter. He has caught the pitching staff throughout his career. Stepan will see action behind the plate and contribute to the offenseas a designated hitter when he isn’t catching. In 2008, Maslanik hit .279 and was solid ondefense, as he earned a .992 fielding percentage. Stepan’s .343 batting average ranked third on theteam. Maslanik and Stepan combined to throw out 10 base stealers. Dylan Summers (Fr.) and Ross Knutsen (So.) will provide depth for theBearcats at catcher this year.

Infield The Bearcats return starters at every infieldposition. In addition to the catcher, WU hasreturners in Stalker at first base, Ellis Webster

(Sr.) at second base, Bloom at shortstop, andMcGee and David Tufo at third base. Depth in the infield will be provided byMichael Dearborn (So.), Jake Atwell-Scrivner(Sr.), Mike Oliver (Fr.) and Tim Schilf (Fr.). Willamette registered 38 double plays and one triple play in 2008. Bloom, Webster, and Stalker combined to turn the triple play in agame against Whitworth on March 30.

Outfield Willamette graduated Sean Anderson and Colin Young in the outfield. Both produced on offense and defense. Anderson batted .388, was First Team All-NWC and belted eight homers.Young batted .314 with nine home runs. Lee returns to anchor the outfield after an All-NWC rookie season a year ago. He showed power at the plate (.320 avg., 10 HRs) and wasone of seven Bearcats to hit over .300. Michael Rierson (So.) will start in center fieldafter playing in 23 games and hitting .284 lastyear. Clark will challenge for playing time in theoutfield in addition to pitching. Also playing inthe outfield will be freshmen Adam Reid andMitchell Rowan.

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About Willamette UniversityWillamette Baseball 2008-09

Willamette University, founded in 1842as the first university in the West, covers61 acres in Salem, Ore. Willamette mergesits beautiful residential campus with the benefits of a downtown location in the State Capital. At Willamette, faculty and staff care about the overall success of each student, so the focus is not only on quality experiences in the classroom, but also on social and cultural development. Students are expected to work hard in their academic endeavors and to be active members of theSalem area and their home communities. Willamette is proud of the academicaccomplishments and well-rounded lives of its students. At WU, students have foundan ideal match between the demands of a rigorous academic program and the ability to participate in a variety of athletic, social and community activities. They exemplify the University motto: “Not unto ourselvesalone are we born.” This motto is put into action locally andthroughout the world. At Willamette, youcan study abroad or be locally involved in social and environmental issues. Willamette students are concerned about maintaining the natural beauty of Oregon and are alsodedicated to improving the lives of others.

Willamette ranks among the country’s most academically respected colleges and universities, but WU has added something extra: an equally important focus outside the classroom. Attending college should be fun, inspiring and at times invigorating. Itshould challenge you and make you laugh. At WU, the student-faculty ratio of 11:1allows faculty members to maintain ample office hours and to serve as advisors. WU’s

Historic Waller Hall (left) and Eaton Hall are seen from across the campus quad.

Top: Students study together in the Mark O.Hatfield Library; Bottom: The Mill Stream is agreat place to play catch or relax with friends.


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professors are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but are primarilyfocused on teaching. The University is selective and seeks serious and talented students. The averagefirst-year student has a 3.74 GPA, an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. Enrollment at the undergraduate level is1,864, with a total enrollment of 2,663. About 95 percent of Willamette students receive financial aid and scholarships. Manycontinue their education in graduate orprofessional school. Willamette’s endowment is consistently among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis.The campus features 42 buildings, plus the Campus Quad, athletic fields and otheropen spaces. Construction is underway on Ford Hall,which will include Rhetoric and Media Studies, Computer Science, Math, DigitalArt, Film Studies and Music Technology.Funds for the 46,000-square-foot buildingincluded an $8 million gift from Hallie Ford.

The OregonState Capitol,with its statue of a pioneer, is located across the street from Willamette University’s Waller Hall.

WU’s locationis great forinternships ingovernmentand politics.

Why Choose Willamette?Quality AcademicsStudent-Athletes are more than�/� of the student bodyCompetition in the NCAAand the Northwest ConferenceStudent-Faculty Ratio of ��:�Students from �� States and26 Foreign CountriesOpportunity to Study Abroad Located across the streetfrom the Oregon State CapitolNear the Pacific Coast and theCascade Mountains

Salem, the capital city of Oregon as wellas the second largest city in the state, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River valley, 47 miles South of Portland. Salem is located an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. The population is about 152,290 and is growing each year at an average rate of 1.5 percent. Trips to the Oregon coast, the Cascade andCoast Mountain ranges, as well as vineyards and high desert areas offer a variety of experiences. The varied terrain within 60 minutes of Salem provides some of the most beautiful scenes inthe Pacific Northwest. Salem has many restaurants, places to shop, historic sites and museums. Several parks and the historic district are within walking distanceof Willamette. Salem has a farmers market thatoffer local produce, and the city hosts the SalemArts Fair and the Oregon State Fair each year.

Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol and from being near other federal, state, county, and city offices. In particular, Willamette students are often chosen forinternships with government organizations.

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Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July, 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served

as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He teaches at Willamette in subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.

Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. He currently serves as the chairman of the NCAA Division III membership committee, which provides oversight of the Division III provisional member program. Majeski previously served on the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee, overseeing championships in that sport. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic

Games. At WU, Majeski oversees 20 varsity teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III, the Northwest Conference and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. He also is the basketball liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose StateUniversity. He lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack Henry, age 4.

Dr. M. Lee Pelton President

Mark Majeski Director of Athletics

Dean of Campus Life........... Dr. Robert HawkinsonFaculty Athletic Rep. .............................Dr. Jerry GrayAssociate Athletic Director ......Dr. R. Skip KenitzerAssistant Athletic Director ....................Judy GordonHead Athletic Trainer ..............................Shane Wibel

Athletics Administrative Staff

BaseballAaron Swick ............ (503) 370-6011Men’s BasketballKip Ioane ................. (503) 370-6420Women’s BasketballAnne Lapray ............ (503) 370-6420Cross Country/Track & FieldMatt McGuirk ......... (503) 370-6898FootballMark Speckman ...... (503) 375-5350

Assistant Athletic Trainer........................Erin ScharerAssistant Athletic Trainer...........................Ken SmithAthletics Comm. Director ............Robert McKinneyAdministrative Assistant ......................Leslie BerningAthletics Department Intern ...................Sara Brooks

Head Coaching StaffMen’s GolfSteve Prothero ........ (503) 370-6484Women’s GolfTom Hibbard .......... (503) 370-6317RowingSusan Parkman ....... (503) 370-6655Men’s SoccerNelson Larson ........ (503) 375-5428Women’s SoccerHillary Arthur ......... (503) 370-6657

SoftballDamian Williams .... (503) 370-6656SwimmingAl Stephenson......... (503) 370-6601Men’s TennisToby Krauel ............ (503) 370-6841Women’s TennisBecky Roberts ......... (503) 370-6804VolleyballTom Shoji ................ (503) 370-6230

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Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming.The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, alsocan be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. The Bearcat soccer teams play home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility next to the Sparks Center. The field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectators.It also has seating for both teams, plus a publicaddress system. The facility is one of the topcollege fields in the Northwest. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Fieldare six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s andwomen’s tennis teams host meets during thespring each year. On the east side of campus is the WillametteSoftball Complex. It includes covered dugouts,batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The WU men’s and women’s golf teams usually practice at Illahe Hills Country Club orCreekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their ownboathouse and hold workouts on the WillametteRiver in downtown Salem.

Willamette Athletic Facilities

John Lewis Field is the home of WillametteBearcat baseball. The field is located at Roy S.“Spec” Keene Stadium at Bush’s Pasture Park.The stadium features chairback seating in partof the grandstand. Overall capacity is 1,000. Thefield is natural grass, which remains green nearlyall-year due to Oregon’s moderate climate. Willamette’s football team plays home gamesat McCulloch Stadium, located two blocks fromcampus. The stadium seats 2,400 fans and haslights for night games. It also features a new scoreboard with a video display screen. Thereis an athletic training room, along with spaciouslocker rooms and meeting rooms. McCulloch Stadium creates the atmosphereof an old stadium, but provides many modernconveniences. It has a FieldTurf surface. The Charles Bowles Track, located insideMcCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility forWU’s track and field and cross country teams,which host meets each year. In 2008, Willamettehosted the NCAA West Regional in cross country. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. Thepark hosts cross country meets on its wide pathsand is known for its art exhibits and rose garden. Cone Field House is the home court for theWillamette men’s basketball, women’s basketballand volleyball teams. The arena holds 2,500 fans,with plenty of seating on each side of the court.There is a quality sound system, plus tables for

official timers, scorekeepers and statisticians,along with space for broadcast media. Cone Field House is part of the Lestle J.Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Departmentof Exercise Science. The building has basketball, handball and racquetball courts, a weight liftingand fitness center, classrooms and locker rooms.

John Lewis Field is the home of the Bearcat baseball team. The field is located near theWU campus at Roy “Spec” Keene Stadium.

John Lewis Field includes individual lockersinside the Bearcat clubhouse.

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Willamette University2009 Baseball ScheduleDate Opponent TimeFeb. 21 at CSU-East Bay (2-9) 10 a.m.Feb. 22 at CSU-East Bay 12 p.m.Feb. 28 at Lewis & Clark* (2-9) 11 a.m.Mar. 1 at Lewis & Clark* (2-7) 11 a.m.Mar. 7 at Menlo (2-9) 12 p.m.Mar. 8 at Menlo 12 p.m.Mar. 14 George Fox* (2-9) 12 p.m.Mar. 15 George Fox* (2-7) 12 p.m.Mar. 21 at Pacific Lutheran* (2-9) 12 p.m.Mar. 22 at Pacific Lutheran* (2-7) 12 p.m.Mar. 28 Whitworth* (2-9) 12 p.m.Mar. 29 Whitworth* (2-7) 12 p.m.Apr. 4 at Whitman* (2-9) 12 p.m.Apr. 5 at Whitman* (2-7) 12 p.m.Apr. 7 Corban 4 p.m.Apr. 10 Puget Sound* (2-9) 12 p.m.Apr. 11 Puget Sound* (2-7) 12 p.m.Apr. 18 at Linfield* (2-9) 12 p.m.Apr. 19 at Linfield* (2-7) 12 p.m.Apr. 25 Pacific* (2-9) 12 p.m.Apr. 26 Pacific* (2-7) 12 p.m.

Home games (Bold Face)played at John Lewis Field

* Northwest Conference gamesNumber of games and innnings in parentheses

Kyle StalkerSenior, First Base

N o r t h w e s t

ABCA Third TeamAll-America, 2008

ABCA First TeamAll-Region, 2008

All-NWC First Team, 2008

2008 NWCPlayer of the Year

NCAA Statistics#1 - Home Runs per Game (0.56)#2 - RBIs per Game (1.62)#7 - Slugging Percentage (.844)

WU Season RecordsHome Runs (22)Runs Batted In (63)

WU Career RecordsHome Runs (36)

2008 StatisticsBatting Average, .361Home Runs, 22Runs Batted In, 63Bases on Balls, 27Avg. with Runners inScoring Position, .382

John Lewis Field • Roy “Spec” Keene Stadium

1930, 1931, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1950, 1953, 1969, 1979*, 1986, 1998, 2001

Northwest Conference Championships

*Co-Champions

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