2011 Baseball Media Guide

2011 BASEBALLWILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY

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2011 SCHEDULEFeb 18 at Simpson Redding, CA 7 p.m.

Feb 19 at Simpson* DH Redding, CA 2 p.m.

Feb 20 at Simpson Redding, CA 12 p.m.

Feb 25 at Chapman Orange, CA 2 p.m.

Feb 26 at Claremont-McKenna Claremont, CA 10 a.m.

Feb 26 at Pomona-Pitzer Claremont, CA 2 p.m.

Feb 27 at Occidental Los Angeles, CA 11 a.m.

Mar 5 at Lewis & Clark* DH Portland, OR 11 a.m.

Mar 6 at Lewis & Clark* Portland, OR 1 p.m.

Mar 12 Linfield* DH Salem, OR 11 a.m.

Mar 13 Linfield* Salem, OR 1 p.m.

Mar 19 at George Fox* DH Newberg, OR 12 p.m.

Mar 20 at George Fox* Newberg, OR 1 p.m.

Mar 26 Pacific Lutheran* DH Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Mar 27 Pacific Lutheran* Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Mar 29 Corban Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 2 at Pacific* DH Forest Grove, OR 12 p.m.

Apr 3 at Pacific* Forest Grove, OR 1 p.m.

Apr 9 Oregon TechDH Salem, OR 12 p.m.


Apr 13 Lewis & Clark Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 16 Whitman* DH Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Apr 17 Whitman* Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Apr 19 Pacific Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 22 at Whitworth* DH Spokane, WA 12 p.m.

Apr 23 at Whitworth* Spokane, WA 12 p.m.

Apr 26 at Corban Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 30 Puget Sound* DH Salem, OR 12 p.m.

May 1 Puget Sound* Salem, OR 12 p.m.

* Northwest Conference Game, DH DoubleheaderAll home games are played at John Lewis Field at Bush’s Pasture Park. All times are Pacific Time.

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John Lewis Field

John Lewis Field atRoy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium

The Bearcats play home games on John Lewis Field at Roy S. “Spec”Keene Stadium. The stadium has an overall capacity of 1,000 fans withchairback seating available behind home plate. The field is natural grass and stays green nearly all year-round.

In 2009, Willamette University laser-leveled the infield surface, allowing the Bearcats toplay all of their scheduled home games. It is one of the top infields in the region. Willamette is the only team in the Pacific Northwest outside of NCAA Division I thathas a clubhouse at its field. The Bearcats’ clubhouse, which is located below the stadium,features two satellite televisions and canbe reached from the Willamette dugout.

Bearcat Baseball Quick FactsHead Coach ............................................. Aaron SwickWillamette Record ....... 37-39, 3rd year, 5th on staff Career Record .............. 37-39, 3rd year, 5th on staff Alma Mater ...............University of California, 2005Office Phone ....................................... (503) 370-6011Assistant Coach ..................... Mike Doran (4th year)Assistant Coach ................... Bert Hunter (2nd year)Assistant Coach .................. James Schier (2nd year)Assistant Coach .................... Ricky Walker (1st year)Conference Championships ....................................122010 Overall Record ...........................................16-222009 NWC Record .....................12-12 (4th place tie)Players Returning/Lost .....................................23/10Overall Starters Returning/Lost ........................ 11/2Starting Fielders Returning/Lost ......................... 7/1Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost ........................ 3/1

Table of ContentsJohn Lewis Field ...........................................................IFCGeneral Information ........................................................1Head Coach Aaron Swick ................................................2Assistant Coaches ..............................................................32011 Bearcat Roster/Where They’re From............... 4-5Willamette Player Profiles .......................................... 6-152011 Season Outlook ............................................... 16-18Northwest Conference/NCAA Division III ..............192010 Season Review, Stats and Results .................. 20-23Willamette Sports Medicine...........................................222010 NWC Standings/All-NWC ..................................242010 NCAA Statistical Rankings ..................................24Bearcat Individual and Team Records ................... 25-29Yearly Win-Loss Records ...............................................27Willamette University/City of Salem ..................... 30-31WU Administration/Athletics Department ................32Athletic Facilities ..........................................................IBC2011 Willamette Baseball Schedule .........................OBC

Willamette InformationLocation ...................................................... Salem, OregonFounded ........................................................................1842Enrollment .............1,800 Undergraduate; 2,605 OverallPresident ................................................Dr. M. Lee PeltonFaculty Athletic Rep ............................ Dr. Kelley StrawnDirector of Athletics ...................................Mark MajeskiNickname ...............................................................BearcatsColors ............................................Cardinal and Old GoldNational Affiliation ...........................NCAA Division IIIConference .....................Northwest Conference (NWC)Stadium (Capacity) ....................John Lewis Field (1,000)Assistant Athletic Director ......................... Judy GordonAdministrative Assistant ........................... Leslie BerningHead Athletic Trainer .........................Shane Wibel, ATCAssistant Athletic Trainer...................Erin Scharer, ATCAssistant Athletic Trainer......................Ken Smith, ATCAthletics 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

CreditsThe 2011 Willamette University Baseball Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics communications director, with help from Head Coach Aaron Swick (all-time stats) and student workers Maya McFaddin,Reva Main and Summer Tucker. On the Cover: Key playersfor the Bearcats this season include (L to R): T.C. Lee (Sr., LF), Devin Grindy (Sr., RHP), Max Stepan (Sr., C) and Doug Bloom (Sr., SS). Photos by Naomi Stukey, Aaron Swick and the Willamette Office of Marketing Communications. Printingby K/P Corporation.

Brandon Simon (So., RHP) will battle to beone of Willamette’s starting pitchers.

Willamette Baseball 2011

Junior designated hitter Mitchell Rowan isone of seven returning All-NWC players.

Willamette Head Coach

Aaron SwickHead Coach (3rd year)Alma Mater: University of California (2005) Aaron Swick is in his third seasonas the head coachof the Willamette

baseball team. He has led the Bearcats toan overall record of 37-39 (.487), including21-17 in 2009. Willamette has registered back-to-back fourth place finishes in thehighly-competitive Northwest Conference. Swick’s teams have finished the season strong. In 2009, the Bearcats were 16-6 in the final 22 games. In 2010, WU was 7-4 inits last 11 contests. Swick, who served as Willamette’s pitching coach and baseball recruiting coordinator in 2006 and 2007,became head coach in September of 2008. He has coached two All-Americans. Kyle Stalker was Third Team All-America at first base twice (AFCA ‘08, D3baseball.com in ‘09) and belted 53 home runs in his career. This year, Mitchell Rowan is a Preseason All-America pick at DH after batting .403 with 12 homers in 2010. Hewas named First Team All-Region. Swick has improved John Lewis Field. A new warning track was installed and the

infield was laser-leveled in 2009. Players benefit from an updated clubhouse and new benches in the dugouts. In addition, there is a workout room for pitchers, a new windscreen, a catcher’s area in the bullpensand an updated hitting facility. Prior to returning to Willamette, Swickwas an assistant coach with the Green BayBullfrogs of the Northwoods League in thesummers of 2007 and 2008. Also in 2007-08, Swick was the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at SouthDakota State University. In addition to hiscoaching duties, Swick received a master’sdegree in Sports Pedagogy from SDSU. In 2006, Swick was interim head coach for the Wilson Tobs (Coastal Plain League). In five years with collegiate and summer league teams, he has coached 25 playerswho advanced to professional baseball. Swick pitched at Saddleback Collegeand the University of California-Berkeley. At Saddleback, he was All-Conference onceand reached regionals twice. At Cal, he hada 1.86 ERA as a senior. He earned a B.S.degree in Political Science in 2005.

Head Coach Aaron Swick and the Bearcats celebrate following a victory last season.

Bert HunterAssistant Coach2nd year (Outfield)

James ShierAssistant Coach2nd year (Pitchers)

Mike DoranAssistant Coach4th year (Hitting) Mike Doran is in hisfourth year as the WU hitting coach. He has had significant coaching

experience, with nine seasons as the head coach at South Salem High School, plussix years as an assistant coach at SpragueHigh School. He has coached in American Legion ball since 1994 and is an assistantcoach for the Withnell Dodgers. Doran 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.

James Shier begins his 2nd season with the Bearcats. He previouslycoached baseball and

football at nearby Blanchet Catholic School for two years. The baseball team qualified for the OSAA State Playoffs both seasons. Shier also coaches and plays for a summerteam in the Willamette Valley. Shier was a two-time All League pitcher and outfielder at Sequim High School in Sequim, Wash. He also played at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash., where he wasa team captain his sophomore season. A resident of nearby Keizer, Ore., Shierowns and operates a successful wirelesscommunications company with locationsin Washington and Oregon.

Bert Hunter is in his2nd year at Willamette. He will be responsible for coaching third base

during games and will work with the team’soutfielders during practice. Hunter has an impressive background asa professional coach. He managed for sixyears in the Arizona League for the San Francisco Giants (2001-07). His club won four titles and he was named Manager of the Year in 2004. He was the hitting coach for Jackson (Miss.) in 1997, Salem-Keizer(Ore.) in 1998-00, Hagerstown (Pa.) in 2001and in the Arizona League in 2008. Hunter was selected by the HoustonAstros in the 2nd round of the 1985 draft. He played outfield and first base in a 9-year professional career from 1985-93. He livesin Keizer with his wife and two daughters.

Assistant Coaches

Ricky WalkerAssistant Coach1st year (Infield) Ricky Walker is in his1st season at WU, afterfour years as an assistantat Colorado Christian

University, where he helped with recruiting, hitting, catching and strength/conditioning.He will coach infielders at Willamette Walker helped CCU claim back-to-back National Christian (NCCAA) regional titles. The team appeared in the NCCAA WorldSeries three times and placed third in 2009. During the past five years, Walker was head coach of the Walker TransmissionBaseball Club, a collegiate summer teamin Denver, Colo., that he led to postseasonplay four times. In addition, he coached in the NBC World Series as an assistant withthe Denver Bombers.

No. Name Pos. Yr. B/T Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous) 2 Tim Schilf IF Jr. R/R 6’ 0” 175 Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School) 3 Doug Bloom IF Sr. L/R 5’10” 165 Salem, Ore. (South Salem High School) 4 Tyson Giza OF So. L/L 5’11” 180 Salem, Ore. (Sprague High School) 5 Galen Duff IF So. R/R 5’11” 195 Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) 6 Alex Lavery IF Fr. R/R 6’ 2” 195 San Jose, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) 7 Eli Kass UTIL So. R/R 5’ 7” 165 Santa Cruz, Calif. (Santa Cruz High School) 8 Jake Jones RHP So. R/R 6’ 2” 205 Wilsonville, Ore. (Wilsonville High School) 9 Mitchell Rowan OF Jr. L/R 6’ 0” 195 Cotati, Calif. (Rancho Cotate High School) 10 Ryan Hood-Taylor RHP Sr. R/R 6’ 2” 200 Scio, Ore. (Scio High School) 11 Adam Reid OF Jr. R/R 5’11” 195 San Jose, Calif. (Lynbrook High School) 12 Parker Johnson RHP So. R/R 6’ 0” 170 Carlsbad, Calif. (La Costa Canyon HS) 13 Ryan Smith RHP Jr. R/R 6’ 1” 185 Milwaukie, Ore. (Rex Putnam HS/Redlands) 14 Kevin Lyman IF Fr. R/R 6’ 3” 185 Sacramento, Calif. (El Camino High School) 15 BrandonSimon RHP So. R/R 6’0” 160 LosAngeles,Calif.(PacificHillsHS) 16 Devin Grindy RHP Sr. R/R 6’ 2” 200 Washougal, Wash. (Camas High School) 17 Ross Knutsen C Sr. R/R 6’ 2” 195 Warrenton, Ore. (Seaside High School) 18 T.C. Lee OF Sr. R/R 5’ 9” 185 Lafayette, Calif. (Acalanes High School) 19 Jamie McCaffrey LHP So. L/L 6’ 0” 205 Canby, Ore. (Canby HS/Clackamas CC) 20 Dylan Summers C Jr. R/R 6’ 2” 215 Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lakeridge High School) 21 Matt Shea RHP Fr. R/R 6’ 2” 195 Aberdeen, Wash. (Montesano High School) 22 Tommy Kawamura IF Fr. R/R 6’ 0” 185 Renton, Wash. (Lindbergh High School) 23 Tosh Semlacher UTIL Fr. R/R 6’ 3” 185 Gold River, Calif. (Jesuit High School) 24 Brandon Chinn 1B Fr. L/L 6’ 1” 195 Salem, Ore. (Sprague High School) 25 Kyle Kirwan 1B/RHP So. R/R 6’ 3” 215 Hillsboro, Ore. (Glencoe High School) 26 Tenny Pitsch 1B Fr. L/R 5’11” 220 Bellingham, Wash. (Sehome High School) 27 Chris Torgerson RHP Sr. R/R 6’ 0” 180 Sacramento, Calif. (Jesuit High School) 28 Scott Arn 1B/RHP Fr. R/R 6’ 1” 220 Henderson, Nev. (Green Valley High School) 30 Michael Oliver 1B Jr. R/R 6’ 0” 225 Seattle, Wash (West Seattle High School) 31 Nate Bender RHP Sr. R/R 6’ 1” 185 Seattle, Wash (Roosevelt High School) 32 Garrett Davis RHP Fr. R/R 6’ 5” 185 Marysville, Wash. (Marysville Pilchuck HS) 33 Henry Harrison LHP Fr. L/L 6’ 0” 200 Nevada City, Calif. (Nevada Union HS) 36 Blake Paisley RHP Jr. R/R 6’ 0” 190 Saratoga, Calif. (Saratoga High School) 37 Sky Kelley OF So. R/R 6’ 3” 210 Portland, Ore. (Jesuit High School) 38 Nathan Shea RHP Fr. R/R 6’ 2” 190 Aberdeen, Wash. (Montesano High School) 42 Andrew Wyman RHP Sr. R/R 6’ 4” 215 Seattle, Wash. (Ballard High School) 44 Max Stepan C Sr. L/R 5’11” 205 Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo County High School)Head Coach: Aaron Swick (3rd year, 5th year on WU staff) Assistant Coaches: Mike Doran (4th year), Bert Hunter (2nd year), James Schier (2nd year),Ricky Walker (1st year)

Willamette Roster 2011

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Where They’re From

California — 12Carlsbad (1): Parker Johnson, #12 (La Costa Canyon)Cotati (1): Mitchell Rowan, #9 (Rancho Cotate)Gold River (1): Tosh Semlacher, #23 (Jesuit)Lafayette (1): T.C. Lee, #18 (Acalanes)Los Angeles (1):BrandonSimon,#15(PacificHills)Nevada City (1): Henry Harrison, #33 (Nevada Union)Sacramento (2): Kevin Lyman, #14 (El Camino);Chris Torgerson, #27 (Jesuit)San Jose (2): Alex Lavery, #6 (Bellarmine Prep);Adam Reid, #11 (Lynbrook)Santa Cruz (1): Eli Kass, #7 (Santa Cruz)Saratoga (1): Blake Paisley, #36 (Saratoga)Colorado — 1Pueblo (1): Max Stepan, #44 (Pueblo County)Hawaii — 1Honolulu (1): Tim Schilf, #2 (Iolani)Nevada — 1Henderson (1): Scott Arn, #28 (Green Valley)Oregon — 11Canby (1): Jamie McCaffrey, #19 (Canby)Hillsboro (1): Kyle Kirwan, #25 (Glencoe) Lake Oswego (1): Dylan Summers, #20 (Lakeridge)Milwaukie (1): Ryan Smith, #13 (Rex Putnam)Portland (1): Sky Kelley, #37 (Jesuit); Salem (3): Doug Bloom, #3 (South Salem);Brandon Chinn, #24 (Sprague); Tyson Giza, #4 (Sprague)Scio (1): Ryan Hood-Taylor, #10 (Scio)Warrenton (1): Ross Knutsen, #17 (Seaside)Wilsonville (1): Jake Jones, #8 (Wilsonville)Washington — 10Aberdeen (2): Matthew Shea, #21 (Montesano);Nathan Shea, #38 (Montesano)Bellingham (1): Tenny Pitsch, #26 (Sehome)Marysville (1): Garrett Davis, #32 (Marysville Pilchuck)Renton (1): Tommy Kawamura, #22 (Lindbergh)Seattle (3): Nate Bender, #31 (Roosevelt); Michael Oliver, #30 (West Seattle); Andrew Wyman, #42 (Ballard)Spokane (1): Galen Duff, #5 (Gonzaga Prep) Washougal (1): Devin Grindy, #16 (Camas)

Parker Johnson (So., RHP) tied for the team lead with 15 pitching appearanceslast season.

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Brandon ChinnFr., 1B, 6’1”, 195 lbs.Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS)Major: UndecidedParents: Arnie and Ginny ChinnBats: L; Throws: L

#24

Will battle for playing time at first base ... Played baseball and basketball all four years at nearby Sprague HS ... Second Team All-Central Valley Conference as a junior in baseball ... Missed overhalf of his senior season with a broken foot ... Undecided regarding his major ... Parents are Arnie and Ginny Chinn ... Born on May 13 ... Summer Baseball - Withnell Dodgers, 2010.

Garrett DavisFr., P, 6’5”, 185 lbs.Marysville, Wash. (Pilchuck HS)Major: UndecidedParents: Bill and Leslie DavisBats: R; Throws: R

#32

Provides the Bearcats with depth on the pitchingstaff ... Was a baseball, football and basketball player at Pilchuck HS ... Played pitcher, first base and outfield in baseball ... Valedictorian of his senior class ... Selected Athlete of the Year atPHS ... Is undecided regarding his major ... Sonof Bill and Leslie Davis ... Born on January 23 ...Summer Baseball - Marysville Hawks, 2010.

Tommy KawamuraFr., IF, 6’0”, 185 lbs.Renton, Wash. (Lindbergh HS)Major: UndecidedParents: Todd and LindaKawamura Bats: R; Throws: R

#22

Will compete for the starting position at secondbase ... Has good hands on defense ... Was H.M.All-League once and Second Team All-Leaguetwice at Lindbergh HS ... Hit .475 as a senior ... Played second base and shortstop at LHS ... Has not declared a major ... His parents are Todd and Linda Kawamura ... Born on June 6 ... SummerBaseball - Washington Brewers, 2010.

Henry HarrisonFr., P, 6’0”, 189 lbs.Nevada City, Calif. (Nevada HS)Major: UndecidedParents: Brian and Lisa HarrisonBats: L; Throws: L

#33

One of two left-handed pitchers on the staff ...Will contribute from the bullpen ... Is an outside linebacker on the WU football team ... SelectedFirst Team All-League in baseball and football at Nevada Union HS ... Hit .329 to go with a 3.63 ERA as a pitcher and first baseman at NUHS in 2009 ... Majoring in Economics ... Son of Brianand Lisa Harrison ... Born on September 10.

#6

Joined WU after playing at Bellarmine Prep inSan Jose, California ... Helped his team achieverecords of 23-11 in 2009 and 20-13 in 2010 ... Will battle for playing time while he adjuststo the college game ... As a student at WU, heis majoring in Economics ... Parents are Wade and Martina Lavery ... Born on December 14 ...Summer Baseball - San Jose Pirates, 2010.

Alex LaveryFr., IF, 6’2”, 195 lbs.San Jose, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep)Major: EconomicsParents: Wade and Martina Lavery Bats: R; Throws: R

Scott ArnFr., 1B/RHP, 6’1”, 220 lbs.Henderson, Nev. (Green Valley HS)Major: Rhetoric & Media StudiesParents: Dennis and Debbie ArnBats: R; Throws: R

#28

Previously played baseball at Green Valley HS inNevada ... Honorable Mention All-Southwest atfirst base ... Provides Willamette with depth onthe infield ... Is a kicker and punter on the WUfootball team ... Majoring in Rhetoric and MediaStudies ... Minor in Physics ... Son of Dennis andDebbie Arn ... Born on April 23 ... SummerBaseball - Green Valley Gators, 2010.

Bearcat Freshmen 2011

Bearcat Freshmen 2011

Kevin LymanFr., IF, 6’3”, 185 lbs.Sacramento, Calif. (El Camino HS)Major: International StudiesParents: Michael Lyman and Karen Welch Bats: R; Throws: R

#14

Provides the Bearcats with depth on the infield ...Was named All-League as a junior and a seniorat El Camino Fundamental HS ... Played fouryears of baseball and two years of basketball ... Majoring in International Studies with a minorin Economics ... Parents are Michael Lyman and Karen Welch ... Born on January 24 ... SummerBaseball - Fair Oaks Post 383, 2010.

Tosh SemlacherFr., UT, 6’3”, 185 lbs.Cold River, Calif. (Jesuit HS)Major: UndecidedParents: Roy and CeciliaSemlacher Bats: R; Throws: R

#23

A multi-skilled infielder ... Will challenge for the starting position at third base ... At Jesuit HS inCalifornia, he helped the track and field teamwin the 2010 State Championship ... Achieved fifth place at the State meet in the high jump byclearing 6’7” ... Undecided regarding his majorat Willamette ... He is the son of Roy and CeciliaSemlacher ... Born on Septenber 16.

Nathan SheaFr., P, 6’2”, 190 lbs.Aberdeen, Wash. (Montesano HS)Major: UndecidedParents: Brian and Suzanne Shea Bats: R; Throws: R

#38

Brings depth to the Willamette pitching staff ...Was a pitcher and third baseman at Montesano High School for two years ... Competed for thegolf team all four years and qualified for State as a senior ... Undecided regarding his major at Willamette ... Son of Brian and Suzanne Shea ... Born on September 18 ... Summer Baseball - Wilkinson Cardinals, 2010.

Matt SheaFr., P, 6’2”, 195 lbs.Aberdeen, Wash. (Montesano HS)Major: UndecidedParents: Brian and Suzanne Shea Bats: R; Throws: R

#21

Will be a pitcher for the Bearcats ... Pitched andplayed first base for three seasons at Montesano High School ... Was the team MVP in 2010 ... Golfed all four years at MHS and qualified for State in 2009 ... Undecided regarding his majorat WU ... Parents are Brian and Suzanne Shea ... Born on September 18 ... Summer Baseball -Wilkinson Cardinals, 2010.

Tenny PitschFr., 1B, 5’11”, 220 lbs.Bellinham, Wash. (Sehome HS)Major: EnglishParents: Frank and Caren PitschBats: L; Throws: R

#26

One of several infielders who will compete forplaying time at first base this year ... Was a firstbaseman at Sehome High School in the Stateof Washington, where he earned Second Team All-State recognition in 2009 ... Competed on state championship teams in 2007 and 2008 ...Majoring in English at Willamette ... Parents areFrank and Caren Pitsch ... Born on August 23.

Eli Kass (So., UTIL)

Bearcat Sophomores 2011

#12 Parker Johnson6’0”, 170 lbs., Carlsbad, Calif. (La Costa Canyon)Pitched in 15 games a year ago and recorded two saves ... Earned a win over Puget Sound on May 2, 2010 ... Played baseball at La Costa Canyon HS ... Also played basketball and was Honorable Mention All-League ... Honor Roll in high school ...Majoring in Economics with a minor in Sociology ... Is the son of Susan Johnson ...Born on November 16 ... Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2010.

So. PBats: R

Throws: R

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Throws: L

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So. P

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .288 37 34 139 30 40 8 1 1 18 .381 .355 20 13 2 14-18 115 1 3 .975

Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2010 8.05 15 0 0 19.0 33 98 1 19 17 7 4 2 2 0 1-3 .250 2 2 4 1 .857

Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2010 9.00 11 8 0 35.0 50 190 3 48 35 27 21 6 3 1 1-3 .250 0 0 3 2 .600

#4 Tyson Giza5’11”, 180 lbs., Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS)H.M. All-NWC in 2010 ... Hit .288 and scored 30 runs ... Was 14 of 18 on stolen bases ... Saw action in 37 games (34 starts) ... Batted .316 in the final 29 games ... Smacked his first homer against Corban on March 9, 2010 ... Is a defensive backon the WU football team ... First Team All-State in baseball and H.M. All-State in football at Sprague HS ... Undecided regarding a major ... Son of Greg and DebbieGiza ... Born on April 30 ... Summer Baseball - Withnell Dodgers, 2010.

#8 Jake Jones6’2”, 205 lbs., Wilsonville, Ore. (Wilsonville HS)Threw in 11 games last year ... Struck out 21 batters in 35 innings ... Win againstPacific on April 3, 2010 ... A quarterback for WU football ... Baseball, football and basketball player at Wilsonville HS ... All-League twice at pitcher and quarterback ... Majoring in Economics with a minor in Psychology ... Is the son of Bob and BeckiJones ... Born on September 20 ... Summer Baseball - Portland Ports, 2010.

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Throws: R

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .136 27 19 66 4 9 1 0 0 6 .152 .194 18 3 2 1-2 31 55 0 1.000

#5 Galen Duff5’11”, 195 lbs., Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep)Battled for playing time as a freshman on the infield and played in 27 games with19 starts ... Achieved a 1.000 fielding percentage with 31 putouts, 55 assists and noerrors ... Previously attended Gonzaga Prep ... First Team All-League as a senior ... Majoring in Politics with a minor in Economics ... Son of Thomas and CatherineDuff ... Born on March 12 ... Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2010.

#7 Eli Kass5’7”, 165 lbs., Santa Cruz, Calif. (Santa Cruz HS)Played in 30 games (19 starts) in 2010, mostly at second base ... Finished strong with a .271 batting average in his last 16 games ... Had a .951 fielding percentage ...Was an outfielder at Santa Cruz HS in California ... Helped SCHS achieve a 26-8 record in 2008 ... Was Second Team All-League in 2009 ... Undecided regardinghis academic major ... Parents are Doug and Marilyn Kass ... Born on February 21.

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Throws: R

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McCaffrey transferred from Clackamas Community College.


Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2010 .374 31 27 107 29 40 9 0 4 24 .570 .433 23 10 2 8-12 73 2 0 1.000

#37 Sky Kelley6’3”, 210 lbs., Portland, Ore. (Jesuit HS)Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2010 ... Achieved a .374 batting average with 29 runs and 24 RBIs ... Belted four homers ... Earned a 1.000 fielding percentage ...Two or more hits 14 times in 27 games ... Helped Jesuit HS finish second in the Metro League in 2009 ... Majoring in Economics ... Parents are Larry and ValerieKelley ... Born on January 10 ... Summer Baseball - Triple Play Hornets, 2010.

#25 Kyle Kirwan6’3”, 215 lbs., Hillsboro, Ore. (Glencoe HS)Saw action in 17 games as a freshman first baseman ... Adds pitching to his duties this year ... Went 2 for 3 against OIT in his first game for WU ... Played baseball at Glencoe HS ... First Team All-State in 2009, while helping GHS win the Northwest Oregon Conference ... Undecided regarding his major ... Son of Kerry and KarenKirwan ... Born on October 31 ... Summer Baseball - Portland Bucks, 2010.

#19 Jamie McCaffrey6’0”, 205 lbs., Canby, Ore. (Canby HS/Clackamas CC)Joined WU after one year at Clackamas CC ... Will battle to start as a left-handed pitcher and can also help as a reliever ... H.M. All-State and First Team All-League as a junior at Canby HS ... Second Team All-League at pitcher and first base as a senior ... Has not declared his major ... Parents are Randy and Angie McCaffrey ...Born on October 19 ... Summer Baseball - Complete Game Baseball, 2010.


Bearcat Juniors 2011

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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 2010 4.61 15 0 0 27.1 31 118 1 15 14 4 16 6 1 0 3-0 1.000 1 4 3 0 1.000

#15 Brandon Simon6’0”, 160 lbs., Los Angeles, Calif. (Pacific Hills HS)Was a relief pitcher in 15 games last year ... Went 3-0 with a 4.61 ERA and one savein 27 1/3 innings ... Struck out 16 batters and allowed four walks ... Recorded hissave against George Fox ... Was a pitcher and shortstop for two years before PacificHills HS dropped the sport ... Second Team All-League as a sophomore ... Has notdeclared his major ... Son of Brian and Robyn Simon ... Born on February 16.

#30 Michael Oliver 6’0”, 225 lbs., Seattle, Wash. (West Seattle HS)

Has achieved a .310 career batting average while playing in 35 games ... Batted.455 as a freshman in 2009 with limited at bats in 11 games ... Played in 24 gamesin 2010 and hit .288 with 21 hits in 73 at bats … Can help at first base or thirdbase ... Earned 10 letters at West Seattle HS, with four golf, three in baseball andthree in wrestling … Majoring in Sociology at Willamette ... Is the son of JanetOsborn and Mike Oliver ... Born on August 13.

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Jr. 1B

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2009 .455 11 1 11 2 5 1 0 0 0 .545 .455 2 0 0 0-0 15 1 0 1.000 2010 .288 24 18 73 5 21 1 1 0 12 .329 .341 12 7 0 0-0 13 40 9 .855 Career .310 35 19 84 7 26 2 1 0 12 .357 .355 14 7 0 0-0 28 41 9 .885

#36 Blake Paisley6’0”, 190 lbs., Saratoga, Calif., (Saratoga HS)

Pitched in 12 games in relief last year with a 5.94 ERA, one win and one save ... Collected his save in a 6-4 victory over Whitman on April 18, 2010 ... Earned wins over Lewis & Clark, Whitworth and Puget Sound in 11 appearances in 2009 … Will compete to be a starter this year ... Attended Saratoga HS in California … Ismajoring in Economics with a minor in Sociology ... Parents are Chris and DonnaPaisley … Born on August 3 ... Summer Baseball - Nor-Cal Longhorns, 2010.

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Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2009 11.81 11 8 1 37.1 75 199 6 54 49 14 8 6 5 2 3-4 .429 0 3 8 1 .917 2010 5.94 12 0 0 16.2 26 82 4 12 11 4 9 3 2 0 1-3 .250 1 0 0 0 — Careeer 10.00 23 8 1 54.0 101 281 10 66 60 18 17 9 7 2 4-7 .364 1 3 8 1 .917

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#9 Mitchell Rowan6’0”, 195 lbs., Cotati, Calif. (Rancho Cotate HS)

Chosen First Team Preseason All-America as a DH ... First Team All-West Region and First Team All-NWC in 2010 ... Led the Bearcats with a .403 batting average, 12 homers, 41 runs and 42 RBIs ... Has a .359 career average and is tied for fifth with 17 career homers ... Punter and kicker on the WU football team ... First Team All-Conference twice in baseball and football at Rancho Cotate HS ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Is the son of Chris and Debra Rowan ... Born on May 25 ...Summer Baseball - Sonoma County Rebels, 2009; Folsom Pioneers, 2010.

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Jr. OF

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2009 .296 34 31 108 24 32 6 0 5 32 .491 .375 11 11 5 2-4 73 0 3 .961 2010 .403 38 38 154 41 62 13 0 12 42 .721 .466 10 18 2 13-13 21 1 0 1.000 Career .359 72 69 262 65 94 10 0 17 74 .592 .428 21 29 7 15-17 94 1 3 .969

#11 Adam Reid5’11”, 195 lbs., San Jose, Calif. (Lynbrook HS)

Provides the Bearcats with depth at all three outfield positiona ... Has played in 35 games in his career, including 19 games last year ... Achieved a .333 batting average as a freshman in 2009 ... Played baseball and soccer at Lynbrook HS in San Jose ...First Team All-League in soccer and H.M. All-League in baseball ... Is majoringin Economics and completing a minor in Sociology ... Son of Bill and Sue Reid ...Born on February 3 ... Summer Baseball - Nor-Cal Longhorns, 2010.

Bats: RThrows: R

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2009 .333 16 1 12 3 4 0 0 0 2 .333 .308 4 0 0 0-1 8 1 0 1.000 2010 .083 19 5 24 4 2 1 0 0 3 .125 .233 11 5 0 2-3 20 0 0 1.000 Career .171 35 6 36 7 6 1 0 0 5 .200 .262 15 5 0 2-4 28 1 0 1.000

Jr. OF

#2 Tim Schilf6’0”, 175 lbs., Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School)

Has played in 43 games in his Willamette career ... Saw action in 28 games and 20 starts in 2010 ... Will challenge for playing time at third base this season .. Belted four doubles and one triple last year, while going 6 for 7 on stolen bases ... Hit his first collegiate homer against Whitman on April 4, 2009 ... Played third base, shortstop and second base at Iolani School in Hawaii ... Is majoring in Politics atWillamette … Son of John and Karen Schilf … Born on August 14.

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2009 .222 15 3 18 4 4 1 0 1 4 .444 .300 6 1 1 0-0 1 6 1 .875 2010 .219 28 20 73 8 16 4 1 0 9 .301 .337 17 11 2 6-7 12 49 7 .897 Career .220 43 23 91 12 20 5 1 1 13 .330 .330 23 12 3 6-7 13 55 8 .895

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Jr. IF


#13 Ryan Smith6’1”, 185 lbs., Milwaukie, Ore. (Rex Putnam HS/Redlands)

Joined the Bearcats following two seasons at the University of Redlands ... Waschosen as a Scholar-Athlete at Redlands ... Will battle for playing time as a starting pitcher or reliever ... Played baseball three years and football four years at Rex Putnam HS ... Shortstop and pitcher in baseball and quarterback in football ... Majoring in Economics with a minor in Mathematics ... His parents are Mark andJamie Smith ... Born on March 2 ... Summer Baseball - Portland Dukes, 2010.

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Jr. P

Smith played baseball for two years at the University of Redlands. Hepreviously played baseball and football at Rex Putnam High School.

#20 Dylan Summers6’2”, 215 lbs., Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lakeridge HS)

Played in 21 games with 15 starts last year, while platooning at catcher ... Batted.288 and earned 28 RBIs ... Smacked two homers in the season opener, a 9-5 win over Oregon Tech ... Owns a .989 career fielding percentage with just one error ...Played for former Bearcat assistant coach Colin Griffin at Lakeridge HS in LakeOswego, Oregon ... Majoring in Anthropology ... Parents are Philip and ElizabethSummers ... Born on June 23 ... Summer Baseball - Portland Ports, 2010.

Bats: RThrows: R

Jr. C

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2009 .125 10 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 .125 .300 3 2 0 0-0 5 0 0 1.000 2010 .288 21 15 64 15 18 2 1 2 28 .438 .333 19 6 0 0-1 72 11 1 .988 Career .264 31 15 72 15 19 2 1 2 29 .403 .329 22 8 0 0-1 77 11 1 .989

Last year, Chris Torgerson (Sr., RHP) threw acomplete-game shutout vs. Pacific Lutheran.

Tim Schilf (Jr., 3B) played in 43 games with 23starts in his first two seasons at Willamette.

Bearcat Seniors 2011

#31 Nate Bender6’1”, 185 lbs., Seattle, Wash. (Roosevelt HS)

Pitched in three games as a relief pitcher last season ... Earned a save in WU’s winover Whitworth at the NW Nazarene Tournament ... Missed his first two seasonsat Willamette due to injuries ... Will compete for pitching opportunities out of thebullpen this year ... Previously played baseball at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington ... Is working on a double major in Politics and Economics at WU ...Son of Craig Bender and Annamarie Beckmann … Born on July 24.

Sr. PBats: R

Throws: R

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Sr. IF

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2008 .333 39 38 141 39 47 7 1 1 26 .418 .441 20 22 6 16-20 58 111 12 .934 2009 .290 38 37 145 36 42 10 0 3 23 .421 .380 17 17 4 9-12 60 122 12 .938 2010 .250 38 38 148 33 37 3 1 2 15 .324 .362 26 16 11 15-17 54 125 14 .927 Career .290 115 113 434 108 126 20 2 6 64 .387 .402 63 55 21 40-49 172 358 38 .933

#16 Devin Grindy6’2”, 200 lbs., Washougal, Wash. (Camas HS)

Led Willamette in innings pitched in 2009 and 2010 ... Achieved a 6.61 ERA lastyear while leading WU with 27 strikeouts ... Winning pitcher in 7-2 victory over George Fox on March 20, 2010 ... Has 25 career appearances with 21 starts ... Earned three letters each in baseball and football at Camas High School ... Waschosen All-State in baseball and was All-League in both sports … Is majoring inEconomics at WU ... Son of Monty and Vada Grindy … Born on August 26.

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 19.64 3 0 0 3.2 11 25 2 11 8 1 3 0 1 0 0-0 — 0 0 1 0 1.000 2009 9.70 11 10 2 55.2 100 288 4 65 60 15 15 4 8 0 5-5 .500 0 8 12 1 .952 2010 6.61 11 11 0 64.0 87 305 12 57 47 14 27 8 3 0 3-4 .429 0 5 9 3 .824 Career 8.39 25 21 2 123.1 198 618 18 133 115 30 45 12 12 0 8-9 .471 0 13 22 4 .897

Sr. 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 2010 7.71 3 0 0 4.2 5 23 1 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 0-0 — 1 1 2 0 1.000

#3 Doug Bloom5’10”, 165 lbs., Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)

Owns a .290 career batting average … Has 358 assists on defense and needs 15 to tie the WU record ... First Team All-NWC in 2008 and H.M. All-NWC in 2009 … Started all 38 games in 2010 and was 15 of 17 on stolen bases ... Has 40 career stolen bases and 21 hit by pitches ... Batted .333 in 2008 … Lettered in baseball, basketball and football at South Salem HS … Majoring in Economics with a minor in Environmental Science ... Son of Gene and Sue Bloom … Born on March 30 ...Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2009; Atwater Aviators, 2010.

#10 Ryan Hood-Taylor6’2”, 200 lbs., Scio, Ore. (Scio HS)

Missed most of 2009 and all of 2010 with an arm injury ... In 2009, he was WU’s top pitcher and made three starts before the injury … Was 2-0 with a 3.66 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings in 2009 ... Pitched in eight games in 2008 ... Lettered four years in baseball, football and basketball at Scio HS ... All-State in each sport … Is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at WU ... Parentsare Dyan Sheets, Terry Sheets and Doug Taylor ... Born on January 12.

Sr. 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 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 2009 3.66 3 3 0 19.2 14 80 1 9 8 8 17 1 0 0 2-0 1.000 0 0 3 0 1.000 Career 5.71 11 4 0 34.2 36 155 2 25 22 15 25 2 0 0 2-2 .500 0 1 5 1 .857

#18 T.C. Lee5’9”, 185 lbs., Lafayette, Calif. (Acalanes HS)

Was First Team All-NWC in 2010, Honorable Mention in 2009 and Second Team in 2008 ... Has a .351 career batting average and is second at WU with 22 career homers ... Hit .389 with 15 doubles in 2010 ... Batted .347 and hit nine homers in 2009 ... Blasted 10 homers in 2008 ... First Team All-Conference at Acalanes HS ... Majoring in Economics ... Son of Tom and Wendy Lee ... Born on October 31 ...Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2009; Atwater Aviators, 2010.

Sr. OFBats: R

Throws: R

#17 Ross Knutsen6’2”, 195 lbs., Warrenton, Ore. (Seaside High School)

Provides the Bearcats with depth at the catcher position ... Played in nine gamesin 2009 ... Lettered eight times at Seaside High School in Oregon, including threeletters in baseball, plus four letters in football and one in basketball ... AchievedAll-Conference recognition in baseball and football ... Is working on a major in English at Willamette ... Son of Bob and Liz Knutsen ... His father is a formerWillamette baseball player ... Born on June 17.

Bats: RThrows: R

Year AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2009 .222 9 0 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 .333 .300 3 0 1 0-1 1 0 0 1.000 2010 .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 — Career .200 10 0 10 1 2 1 0 0 0 .300 .273 4 0 1 0-1 1 0 0 1.000


Sr. C



#27 Chris Torgerson6’0”, 180 lbs., Sacramento, Calif. (Jesuit HS)

Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2010 ... Chosen NWC Pitcher of the Week on March 30, 2010 after tossing a complete-game 5-hitter against traditional NWC power Pacific Lutheran ... Achieved a 6-4 record and a 6.52 ERA in 58 innings in 2010 ... Has pitched in 28 games during his career and owns a 9-6 record ... Played baseball and football at Jesuit High School in Sacramento, California ... Majoringin Politics ... Parents are Charles and Judy Torgerson ... Born on August 3.

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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 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 2009 9.13 9 5 0 22.2 31 126 2 28 23 23 9 4 3 2 1-2 .333 0 2 4 2 .750 2010 6.52 12 10 1 58.0 87 283 9 52 42 23 17 2 4 0 6-4 .600 0 4 11 3 .833 Career 7.14 28 15 1 92.0 128 463 12 89 73 55 32 8 10 3 9-6 .600 0 6 19 5 .833

#42 Andrew Wyman6’4”, 215 lbs., Seattle, Wash. (Ballard HS)

Has appeared as a relief pitcher 24 times during his career ... In 2009, he achieved a 2.45 ERA and limited foes to a .227 batting average ... Pitched in nine games in 2009 and nine games in 2010 ... Won four letters in baseball at Ballard HS ... WasFirst Team All-King County at first base ... Qualified for the Honor Roll at BHS …Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Son of Carl and Susie Wyman … Bornon October 14 ... Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2009.

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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 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 2009 2.45 9 0 0 18.1 15 81 0 5 5 14 10 1 0 0 1-1 .500 1 2 1 0 1.000 2010 13.50 9 0 0 8.2 13 47 1 13 13 7 3 2 3 0 0-1 .000 0 0 0 0 — Career 7.49 24 0 0 33.2 37 167 2 29 28 30 15 5 3 0 2-2 .500 1 4 3 0 1.000

#44 Max Stepan5’11”, 205 lbs., Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo County HS)

Earned Second Team All-NWC honors in 2010 ... H.M. All-NWC in 2008 ... Hit.345 with 12 doubles last year, while starting 29 games, mostly at catcher ... Batted .343 with seven homers in 2008 ... Has a .321 career average with 14 home runs ... First Team All-State at Pueblo County HS ... Salutatorian in high school ... He ismajoring in Studio Art ... Son of Joe and Paula Stepan ... Born on February 25 ...Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2009; Atwater Aviators, 2010.

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Sr. C

The 2011 Willamette University baseball team has returning players at seven of eight field positions, along with the designated hitter and all three primary starting pitchers. As a result, Head Coach Aaron Swick and the Bearcats are excited about the start of the season. In fact, the Bearcats graduated only one senior at the end of the 2010 season. Nearly everyone else on the team has returned. Willamette ended last year with a 16-22 overall record, including 12-12 in the Northwest Conference, as the Bearcats tied for fourth place. WU went 8-4 in its final 12 NWC games. Last year, Willamette frequently started four or five freshmen. As the season progressed, the freshmen adapted well to the college game and made major contributions to the team. Now, they have a full year of experience behind them and are ready to be even more valuable in 2011. “We have great depth and athleticism at every position,” Swick said. “Pitching has improved significantly. I think we have an opportunity to do great things.”

Infield

Doug Bloom, a senior who is a former First Team All-NWC selection, will start at shortstop. All of the other infield positions are very competitive. Bloom hit .250 and scored 33 runs last season. He also was successful on 15 of 17 stolen base attempts and led the team with 125 assists. Bloom owns a .290 career batting average and has scored 108 runs in 116 games for the Bearcats.

“Doug has been an ironman for us at shortstop,” Swick noted. “He has incredible abilities in the field and at the plate and does a great job of leading our team while on defense." Returnees Galen Duff (So., 2B), Tim Schilf (Jr., 3B) and Michael Oliver (Jr., 1B) have experience, but will be challenged by several newcomers. Freshmen Tommy Kawamura at second base and Brandon Chinn and Scott Arn at first base are talented infielders who will battle for playing time. Tosh Semlacher (Fr.) is a key newcomer who will compete for playing time atthird base In 2010, Schilf played in 28 games,

while Duff saw action in 27 games and Oliver contributed during 24 games. Oliver batted .288 during the season. Duff achieved a 1.000 field percentage with 31 putouts and 55 assists. Schilf started 20 games and was 6 for 7 on stolen bases. Providing depth on the infield will be returning player Kyle Kirwan (So., 1B) and newcomers Tenny Pitsch (Fr., 1B), Kevin Lyman (Fr., 3B) and Alex Lavery (Fr., 3B).

Outfield

The Willamette outfield features plenty of talent and depth. All three starters return, along with quality back-up players.

Season Outlook 2011

Doug Bloom(Sr., SS)

Providing the most experience is senior left fielder T.C. Lee, who has played in 111 games, with 107 starts in his career. Lee was named First Team All-NWC in 2010 after hitting .389 with 15 doubles, one triple and three home runs. He tied for the team lead with 22 walks and was 11 of 15 on stolen bases. Lee has an impressive career batting average of .351 and hit at least .320 in each of the past three seasons. His career statistics also include 87 runs, 87 RBIs and 30 doubles. He ranks second all-time at WU with 22 home runs. “T.C. is a legitimate threat every time he steps in the box and has been a huge part of our offensive success the last two years,” Swick commented. Mitchell Rowan, who started at designated hitter and saw action in right field in 2010, was chosen First Team All-NWC. He also was selected First Team All-West Region by D3baseball.com and was a First Team Preseason All-America pick prior to the current season. “Mitch has been extremely impressive in his first two years,” Swick said. “Every time he goes up to the plate we know he is going to give us a quality at bat.” Last year, Rowan led the Bearcats with a .403 batting average. He was 13 for 13 on stolen bases, belted 13 doubles and blasted 12 home runs. He led WU with 412 RBIs and 41 runs scored. Tyson Giza in center field and Sky Kelley in right field were named Honorable Mention All-NWC as freshmen last year. Giza achieved a .288 batting average, while stealing 14 bases. He played in 37 games and recorded 115 putouts on defense. Kelly saw action in 31 games and batted .374, with 29 runs and 24 RBIs. He earned a 1.000 fielding percentage.

Eli Kass (So.) started at second base last season to gain lots of experience. He has moved to the outfield this season. Adam Reid, a junior, will provide depth.

Catching

Max Stepan, a senior this season, was named Second Team All-NWC in 2010. He played in 33 games with 29 starts, and batted .345 for the Bearcats. He belted five home runs and 12 doubles, while driving in 29 runs and scoring 27 times. He also achieved a .959 fielding percentage. “Max gives us great energy and attitude behind the plate. He has learned how to handle our staff and will also be a key part of what we do offensively,” Swick said. Dylan Summers, now a junior, played in 21 games and had 15 starts in 2010. While platooning with Stepan, he hit .281. He earned a .988 fielding percentage behind the plate.

Stepan and Summers have both improved their skills and are ready to work with the pitching staff. Depth at catcher will be supplied by senior Ross Knutsen.

Season Outlook 2011

T.C. Lee(Sr., LF)

Max Stepan(Sr., C)

Pitching Chris Torgerson (Sr., RHP) and Devin Grindy (Sr., RHP) return for Willamette after being the team’s top two starters last season. They combined for a total of 33 appearances, including 21 starts. Torgerson led the team in wins and finished with a 6-4 record. One of his wins was a 7-0 complete-game shutout of conference power Pacific Lutheran University. He completed the year with a 6.52 earned run average in 58 innings pitched. Torgerson was chosen Honorable Mention All-NWC. Grindy topped the pitching staff with 64 innings on the mound. He achieved a 6.61 ERA and a 3-4 overall record, while striking out 27 batters with only 14 walks. “Both of these guys (Torgerson and Grindy) are gamers. They love to compete,” Swick said. “Their experience will definitely play a big part in our staff having success this season.” The third regular starter will be one of several talented pitchers for the Bearcats. Jake Jones (So., RHP) returns after pitching 11 times with eight starts as a freshman last spring. He threw a total of 35 innings and ranked second on the team with 21 strikeouts. Also competing for a starting spot are two transfers and two returning players who worked from the bullpen in 2010. The transfers are sophomore Jamie McCaffrey and junior Ryan Smith. McCaffrey played one year at Clackamas CC. Smith competed for two years at Redlands (Calif.). The relievers who may earn a spot in the starting rotation are Brandon Simon (So., RHP) and Blake Paisley (Jr., RHP). Simon pitched his way to a 3-0 record and a solid 4.61 ERA. He allowed just one homer in 27 1/3 innings pitched. Paisley pitched in 12 games for the Bearcats a year ago.He struck out nine batters in 16 2/3 innings. Parker Johnson (So., RHP) returns as a leader in the bullpen. During his freshman season last spring, he tied Simon for the team lead with 15 appearances and earned two saves. Additional bullpen help will be provided by a mixture of returning and new players. Experienced pitchers include Andrew Wyman (Sr., RHP) and Nate Bender (Sr., RHP). Newcomers are Garrett

Davis (Fr., RHP), Matthew Shea (Fr., RHP), Nathan Shea (Fr., RHP) and Henry Harrison (Fr., LHP).

Schedule Willamette will play a challenging schedule. The Bearcats are set to open the year with a four-game series against Simpson in Redding, Calif. One week later, WU will play several games in the Los Angeles area, taking on Chapman, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Pomona-Pitzer and Occidental. The schedule includes a round-robin of 24 games in the

Northwest Conference. Willamette will play a three-game series against NWC team. Linfield College, which placed third in NCAA Division III in 2010, is the preseason favorite.. Willamette was picked fourth in the NWC Preseason Poll.

Season Outlook 2011

Devin Grindy(Sr., RHP)

NWC and NCAA Division III

Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has 447 members and is the largest NCAA division. Division III is about following your passions and discovering your potential. The college experience is a time of learning and growth. For student-athletes in Division III, this happens in the classroom, through athletics and, ultimately, by completing an academic degree. The Division III experience provides student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in a competitive athletic environment. Student-athletes can push themselves to excellence. At WU, student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience. 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. An 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 establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, faculty and staff focus on the well-being of student-athletes andtheir overall academic and athletic success.

The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 84 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s currentmembers in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and 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 then returned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College. Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew in 1978. Whitworth left out in 1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a memberin football only and withdrew in 2009. 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 form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC membersshifted from the NAIA to the NCAA.

Mitchell Rowan led WU with a .403 batting average and 12 home runs in 2010. He was named First Team All-NWC and First TeamAll-West Region.

2010 Season Review The 2010 Willamette baseball team, with justone senior on its roster, achieved an 8-4 record in the second half of Northwest Conference play to finish 12-12 in the NWC, tied for fourth place. The Bearcats hit 35 home runs and stole80 bases. Willamette was 16-22 overall. Mitchell Rowan (So., DH) led the Bearcatswith a .403 batting average and 12 home runs. He was chosen First Team All-West Region by the ABCA. He ranked first on the WU rosterwith 62 hits, 41 runs and 42 RBIs. Rowan was one of two Bearcats to start all 38 games. He ranked 31st in NCAA Division IIIin home runs per game (0.32). He was selectedFirst Team All-NWC. T.C. Lee (Jr., LF) also achieved First Team All-NWC honors. Lee batted .389 for the year and tied for the team lead with 15 doubles. Heearned 51 hits to go with 32 runs and 26 RBIs. Second Team All-NWC recognition went tocatcher Max Stepan (Jr.), who hit .345 with 15doubles and five homers. He ranked third onthe team with 29 RBIs. Three Bearcats earned Honorable Mention All-NWC status. They were Sky Kelley (Fr., RF), Tyson Giza (Fr., CF) and Chris Togerson (Sr., P). Kelley provided a .374 batting average to go with 29 runs and 24 RBIs. He had 73 putouts and two assists with a 1.000 fielding percentage. Giza batted .288, including .316 in his last 29 appearances of the season. He ranked second

on the team with 14 stolen bases. He scored 30runs and earned 115 putouts in the outfield. Torgerson topped the WU pitching staff as he earned a 6-4 record. He achievd a 6.52 ERA.Torgerson pitched 58.0 innings. WU’s offensive success was reflected on the Bearcats’ all-time single season and career lists. Several members of the team earned Top 10rankings for their efforts (see pages 25-28). The Bearcats also achieved Top 10 rankings in 11 single season team categories. Willamette ranked second with 85 doubles, finished third with 80 successful stolen base attempts and wasfourth with 1,346 at bats. Willamette ended the year ranked fifth with 35 home runs, was sixth with 402 hits, placedseventh with 271 runs and was seventh with 242 RBIs. On defense, the Bearcats were fourth in putouts (986) and tied for fifth place in fielding percentage (.554). WU had 419 assists, good for sixth place and the WU pitching staff was listedseventh with 328 2/3 innings pitched. Torgerson earned a complete-game five-hit shutout in a 7-0 win over Pacific Lutheran. The Bearcats claimed a 7-2 victory over George Fox, plus two NWC wins each against: Whitworth,Pacific, Whitman, Puget Sound, Lewis & Clark.Sky Kelley hit .374 as a freshman last year.

2010 Willamette Statistics

T.C. Lee (Sr., LF) has a career batting averageof .351 with 30 doubles and 22 home runs.

Tyson Giza (So., CF) hit .316 during his last 29games and ended 2010 with 14 stolen bases.

2010 Offensive Statistics (Min. 38 At Bats)PLAYER AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCTMitchell Rowan .403 38 38 154 41 62 13 0 12 42 .721 .466 10 18 2 13-13 21 1 0 1.000T.C Lee .389 37 37 131 32 51 15 1 3 26 .588 .488 22 22 5 11-15 63 2 5 .929Sky Kelley .374 31 27 107 29 40 9 0 4 24 .570 .433 23 10 2 8-12 73 2 0 1.000Derek Collins .349 36 35 129 23 45 15 0 5 34 .581 .439 21 22 1 2-3 315 20 6 .982Max Stepan .345 33 29 110 27 38 12 1 5 29 .609 .446 19 18 2 3-4 77 17 4 .959Tyson Giza .288 37 34 139 30 40 8 1 1 18 .381 .355 20 13 2 14-18 115 1 3 .975Michael Oliver .288 24 18 73 5 21 1 1 0 12 .329 .341 12 7 0 0-0 13 40 9 .855Dylan Summers .281 21 15 64 15 18 2 1 2 14 .438 .333 19 6 0 0-1 72 11 1 .988Doug Bloom .250 38 38 148 33 37 3 1 2 15 .324 .362 26 16 11 15-17 54 125 14 .927Tim Schilf .219 28 20 73 8 16 4 1 0 9 .301 .337 17 11 2 6-7 12 49 7 .897Eli Kass .216 30 19 74 11 16 1 0 0 6 .230 .318 16 10 1 3-3 51 47 5 .951Galen Duff .136 27 19 66 4 9 1 0 0 6 .152 .194 18 3 2 1-2 31 55 0 1.000

Kyle Kirwan .154 17 6 26 3 4 0 0 1 3 .269 .313 11 6 0 0-0 33 2 2 .946Mikey Lemon .154 17 2 13 5 2 0 0 0 1 .154 .214 6 1 0 1-1 8 0 0 1.000Alex Brown .143 7 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 4 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 1.000Adam Reid .083 19 5 24 4 2 1 0 0 3 .125 .233 11 5 0 2-3 20 0 0 1.000Samuel Sopko .000 8 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 4 0 0 1-1 2 0 0 1.000Ross Knutsen .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 —

Willamette .299 38 38 1346 271 402 85 7 35 242 .450 .384 260 168 30 80-100 986 419 67 .954 Opponents .344 38 38 1408 332 485 83 3 46 310 .506 .407 145 129 42 52-69 996 393 59 .959

Sacrifice Bunts: Willamette 17 (Bloom 7, Giza 3, Duff 2, Kass 2, Schilf, Lee, Kelley); Opponents 24.Sacrifice Flies: Willamette 17 (Collins 3, Rowan 2, Lee 2, Oliver 2, Summers 2, Bloom 2, Kelley, Giza, Duff, Reid); Opponents 31. Left on Base: Willamette 313, Opponents 316. Double Plays Turned: Willamette 28, Opponents 24.

2010 Willamette Statistics

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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2010 Pitching Statistics (Min. 38 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 PCTChris Torgerson 6.52 12 10 1 58.0 87 283 9 52 42 23 17 2 4 0 6-4 .600 0 4 11 3 .833 Devin Grindy 6.61 11 11 0 64.0 87 305 12 57 47 14 27 8 3 0 3-4 .429 0 5 9 3 .824

Cam DeLasantos 4.07 13 2 0 24.1 24 108 3 16 11 10 11 3 3 0 0-0 — 0 1 4 1 .833Brandon Simon 4.61 15 0 0 27.1 31 118 1 15 14 4 16 6 1 0 3-0 1.000 1 4 3 0 1.000Blake Paisley 5.94 12 0 0 16.2 26 82 4 12 11 4 9 3 2 0 1-3 .250 1 0 0 0 — Joseph Pelletier 6.28 8 1 0 14.1 13 72 1 11 10 14 8 2 0 0 1-1 .500 0 2 3 0 1.000Nate Bender 7.71 3 0 0 4.2 5 23 1 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 0-0 — 1 1 2 0 1.000Parker Johnson 8.05 15 0 0 19.0 33 98 1 19 17 7 4 2 2 0 1-3 .250 2 2 4 1 .857Jake Jones 9.00 11 8 0 35.0 50 188 3 48 35 27 21 6 3 1 1-3 .250 0 0 3 2 .600Jerris Van Hess 9.87 5 5 0 17.1 34 93 4 27 19 5 9 3 1 1 0-3 .000 0 0 1 0 1.000Scott Martin 10.08 13 1 0 25.0 48 130 5 32 28 5 11 3 0 0 0-0 — 1 3 5 0 1.000Andrew Wyman 13.50 9 0 0 8.2 13 47 1 13 13 7 3 2 3 0 0-1 .000 0 0 0 0 — Samuel Ellsworth 14.14 6 0 0 7.0 17 42 0 11 11 4 4 0 4 0 0-0 — 0 0 0 0 —George Colton 17.18 5 0 0 7.1 17 43 1 15 14 3 4 1 3 1 0-0 — 0 2 2 1 .800

Willamette 7.50 38 38 1 328.2 485 1634 46 332 274 129 145 42 29 3 16-22 .421 6 986 419 67 .954 Opponents 6.23 38 38 3 332.0 402 1578 35 271 230 168 260 30 33 13 22-16 .579 8 996 393 59 .959

Solo Shutouts: Willamette 1 (Torgerson): Opponents 5Combined Shutouts: Willamette 0; Opponents 3

2010 Willamette Results

Michael Oliver (Jr., 1B)

Overall Record: 16-22 NWC: 12-12 (4th Place tie)Home: 8-8 Away: 6-12 Neutral: 2-2

Date Opponent Result Overall NWC Pitcher (W/L)Feb. 19 vs. Oregon Tech 9-5 W 1-0 0-0 Devin Grindy (W, 1-0)Feb. 19 vs. Oregon Tech 3-2 L 1-1 0-0 Blake Paisley (L, 0-1) Feb. 20 vs. Whitworth 9-2 W 2-1 0-0 Chris Torgerson (W, 1-0)Feb. 20 at Northwest Nazarene 8-7 L 2-2 0-0 Parker Johnson (L 0-1)Feb. 26 at Claremont-M.S. 3-2 L 2-3 0-0 Joseph Pelletier (L, 0-1)Feb. 28 at Claremont-M.S. 9-0 L 2-4 0-0 Chris Torgerson (L, 1-1)Feb. 28 vs. Chapman 18-0 L 2-5 0-0 Jerris Van Hess (L, 0-1)Mar. 6 Lewis & Clark* 6-4 L 2-6 0-1 Devin Grindy (L, 1-1)Mar. 6 Lewis & Clark* 10-8 W 3-6 1-1 Chris Torgerson (W, 2-1)Mar. 7 Lewis & Clark* 11-7 W 4-6 2-1 Blake Paisley (W, 1-1)Mar. 9 Corban 14-7 W 5-6 2-1 Brandon Simon (W, 1-0)Mar. 13 atLinfield* 11-0 L 5-7 2-2 DevinGrindy(L,1-2)Mar. 13 atLinfield* 14-1 L 5-8 2-3 ChrisTorgerson(L,2-2)Mar. 14 atLinfield* 9-2 L 5-9 2-4 JerrisVanHess(L,0-2)Mar. 20 George Fox* 7-2 W 6-9 3-4 Devin Grindy (W, 2-2)Mar. 20 George Fox* 7-6 L 6-10 3-5 Blake Paisley (L, 1-2)Mar. 21 George Fox* 14-0 L 6-11 3-6 Jerris Van Hess (L, 0-3)Mar. 27 atPacificLutheran* 24-4 L 6-12 3-7 DevinGrindy(L,2-3) Mar. 27 atPacificLutheran* 13-4 L 6-13 3-8 JakeJones(L,0-1)Mar.28 atPacificLutheran* 7-0 W 7-13 4-8 Chris Torgerson (W, 3-2)Mar. 31 at Lewis & Clark 15-10 L 7-14 4-8 Parker Johnson (L, 0-2)Apr. 3 Pacific* 13-9 L 7-15 4-9 Blake Paisley (L, 1-3)Apr. 3 Pacific* 12-5 W 8-15 5-9 Jake Jones (W, 1-1)Apr. 6 Pacific* 17-8 W 9-15 6-9 Chris Torgerson (W, 4-2)Apr. 10 Lewis-Clark State 5-2 L 9-16 6-9 Devin Grindy (L, 2-4)Apr. 10 Lewis-Clark State 15-0 L 9-17 6-9 Jake Jones (L, 1-2)Apr. 11 Lewis-Clark State 10-3 L 9-18 6-9 Chris Torgerson (L, 4-3)Apr. 13 at Corban 15-13 W 10-18 6-9 Brandon Simon (W, 2-0)Apr. 17 atWhitman* 13-3 W 11-18 7-9 DevinGrindy(W,3-4)Apr. 17 atWhitman* 10-9 L 11-19 7-10 ParkerJohnson(L,0-3)Apr. 18 atWhitman* 6-4 W 12-19 8-10 ChrisTorgerson(W,5-3)Apr. 24 Whitworth* 9-8 W 13-19 9-10 Brandon Simon (W, 3-0)Apr. 24 Whitworth* 18-8 W 14-19 10-10 Chris Torgerson (W, 6-3)Apr. 25 Whitworth* 15-14 L 14-20 10-11 Andrew Wyman (L, 0-1)Apr. 28 atPacific 6-5 L 14-21 10-11 ChrisTorgerson(L,6-4)May. 1 atPugetSound* 17-11 W 15-21 11-11 JosephPelletier(W,1-1)May. 1 atPugetSound* 7-5 L 15-22 11-12 JakeJones(L,1-3)May. 2 atPugetSound* 8-6 W 16-22 12-12 ParkerJohnson(W,1-3)*NorthwestConferenceHomegamesinBold Face There were no extra-inning games in 2010

Galen Duff (So., 2B) Blake Paisley (Jr., RHP)

2010 Northwest Conference Final Standings Conference Overall W L T Pct RF RA W L T Pct RF RALinfield 20 4 0 .833 241 83 37 13 0 .740 447 221PacificLutheran 18 6 0 .750 272 135 30 10 0 .750 403 206George Fox 16 8 0 .667 217 127 23 16 0 .590 322 227Willamette 12 12 0 .500 193 213 16 22 0 .421 271 332 Puget Sound 12 12 0 .500 193 172 19 21 0 .475 310 302Pacific 10 14 0 .417 169 231 15 24 0 .385 249 367Whitworth 10 14 0 .417 181 225 13 27 0 .325 240 354Lewis & Clark 6 18 0 .250 148 225 9 24 0 .273 207 300Whitman 4 20 0 .167 99 302 5 34 0 .128 164 467

NCAA Division III National Statistics

Team Rankings (359 teams)Category Stats RankHome Runs/Game ..................0.92.................37thStolen Bases/Game ................2.11.................46thTotal Home Runs ......................35.................50thTotal Stolen Bases .....................80................. 61stDoubles Per Game .................2.24.................68thPitching Walks/Game .............3.53.................75th

NWC Baseball Standings

Individual RankingsCategory Name Stats RankHRs/Game .........Mitchell Rowan .. .0.32 ....... 31stTotal HRs ..........Mitchell Rowan ..... .12 ....... 41stSac Bunts ..........Doug Bloom ............. 7 ....... 71st Slugging% .........Mitchell Rowan ... .721 .......80thTotal Bases ........Mitchell Rowan .... 111 .......83rd

All-Northwest ConferenceFirst TeamT.C. Lee, Jr., OFMitchell Rowan, So., DHSecond TeamMax Stepan, Jr., CHonorable MentionTyson Giza, Fr., OFSky Kelley, Fr., OFChris Torgerson, Jr., RHP

NWC Student-Athlete of the WeekPitcherMarch 30 - Chris Torgerson, Jr., RHP

ABCA All-West RegionFirst TeamMitchell Rowan, So., DH

2010 Willamette University Honors and Awards

Max Stepan was 2nd Team All-NWC in 2010. Adam Reid competed in 19 games last year.

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. .339 Kyle Stalker (443) .... 2006-099. .334 Tom Moore (428) ..... 1975-7810. .332 Jay Mende (500) ....... 1985-88At 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 ......... 1997-00Runs1. 142 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-082. 132 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-933. 129 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-014. 113 Paul Duman .............. 1998-015. 108 Doug Bloom ........2008-Pres.6. 107 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-887. 106 Kyle Stalker .............. 2006-098. 104 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-00 104 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-99 104 Gerry Preston ........... 1984-87Hits1. 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 ............ 2003-06 150 Kyle Stalker .............. 2006-09Doubles1. 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 T.C. Lee ...............2008-Pres. 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 JimKniffin ............... 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 ............ 1989-92Home Runs1. 51 Kyle Stalker .............. 2006-09 2. 22 T.C. Lee ...............2008-Pres.3. 21 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-934. 18 Jason Searle .............. 1998-025. 17 Mitchell Rowan ..2009-Pres. 17 Andrew Bartels ........ 2001-04 17 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-01 17 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-99 17 Norm Hardy ............. 1973-7610. 16 Matt Benjamin .......... 1999-02Runs Batted In1. 161 Kyle Stalker .............. 2006-092. 137 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-01 137 Ryan Hazelbaker ...... 1997-004. 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 ...... 1990-93Bases 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. 74 Kyle Stalker .............. 2006-098. 73 Burke Eathorne ........ 1996-999. 67 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-0810. 58 Kelly Evans .............. 1992-95Stolen Bases1. 49 Tom Phillips ............. 1984-862. 47 Denny Helt ............... 1975-763. 41 Gerry Preston ........... 1984-874. 40 Doug Bloom ........2008-Pres.5. 39 Paul Duman .............. 1998-016. 37 Kyle Hauger ............. 1990-927. 36 Sean Anderson .......... 2005-088. 33 Kelly Evans .............. 1992-959. 32 Brad Cox .................. 1996-9810. 30 Luke Atwood ............ 1999-02

Sacrifices (Bunts/Flies)1. 27 Brad Cox .................. 1996-982. 25 Ritch Price ................ 1977-783. 24 Garet Luebbert ......... 1997-00

Sacrifices (Cont.)4. 19 Ellis Webster ............ 2006-09 19 Joe Belcher ............... 1993-96 19 Cliff Renison ............ 1989-927. 18 David Tufo ............... 2006-098. 17 Doug Bloom ........2008-Pres. 17 Danny Aguilar .......... 2001-0210. 16 Aaron Arakaki .......... 1984-87

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. 555 Kyle Stalker .............. 2006-098. 504 Sam Holloway .......... 1993-969. 478 Paul Asnicar ............. 1988-8910. 453 Travis Shull .............. 2001-04

Assists1. 373 Matt Johnson ............ 2003-062. 369 Garet Luebbert ......... 1997-003. 367 Scott Bigham ............ 1985-884. 358 Doug Bloom ........2008-Pres.5. 327 Joe Belcher ............... 1993-966. 309 Grant Trenbeath ........ 1990-937. 283 Ellis Webster ............ 2006-098. 266 Matt Rasmussen ....... 2004-079. 253 Jay Lindemann ......... 1993-9610. 248 Luke Atwood ............ 1999-02 248 Kyle Hauger ............. 1990-92

Doug Bloom (Sr., SS) is in theWU Top 10 with 108 runs, 40stolen bases, 358 assists and17 sacrifice bunts/hits.

Bearcat Individual Records

Current players in Bold Face

Bearcat Individual RecordsCareer Pitching

Earned 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. 4.33 Chris Hopton (104) .. 1992-9310. 4.46 Jeff Jenson (310.2) ... 2002-05

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 Kelsey Nakata .......... 2006-09 45 Kevin Smith ............. 1976-7910. 44 Zach VandeGriend .... 2003-05 44 Nik Lubisich ............. 1998-01 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 ............ 2005-08

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 Jack McGee .............. 2006-09 8 Matt Bicocca ............ 2005-07 8 Darin McFarland ...... 1987-896. 5 Brian Gilmore .......... 2002-05 5 Matt Kosderka .......... 1995-98 5 Mike Zuber ............... 1986-879. 4 Ivan Endo ...................... 198110. 3 Several Tied

Season BattingBatting Average1. .455 Kyle Stalker (99) ........... 2009 .455 Norm Hardy (77) ........... 1981 .455 Bob Gedrose (77) .......... 19794. .444 Mitch Gregg (144) ........ 19995. .414 Burke Eathorne (152).... 19986. .413 Jack McGee (121) ......... 20097. .411 Brian Buchheit (107) ..... 19768. .403 Mitchell Rowan (154) .. 20109. .390 Ryan Flynn (77) ............ 199610. .389 T.C. Lee (131) ............... 2010At Bats1. 169 Nick Lubisich ............... 20012. 165 Luke Atwood ................ 20013. 161 Danny Aguilar .............. 20014. 158 Jay Mende .................... 19865. 157 Drew Ecklund ............... 20016. 154 Mitchell Rowan ........... 2010 154 Jason Searle ................... 20018. 153 T.C. Lee ........................ 2008 153 Luke Atwood ................ 200010. 152 Burke Eathorne ............. 1998 152 Kyle Hauger .................. 1991 152 Scott Bigham ................. 1986Runs1. 61 Burke Eathorne ............. 19982. 49 Sean Anderson ............... 20083. 45 Grant Leubbert .............. 19994. 44 Kyle Stalker ................... 20085. 41 Mitchell Rowan ........... 20106. 40 Brad Cox ....................... 1998 40 Ryan Flynn .................... 19978. 39 Doug Bloom ................. 20089. 38 Jack McGee ................... 2009 38 Nik Lubisich .................. 2001 38 Luke Atwood ................. 2000 38 Ryan Hazelbaker ........... 1999 38 Tim Stewart ................... 1999Hits1. 64 Mitch Gregg .................. 19992. 63 Burke Eathorne ............. 19983. 62 Mitchell Rowan ........... 20104. 60 Robin Heathe ................. 19985. 57 Sean Anderson .............. 2008 57 Paul Duman ................... 2001 57 Nik Lubisich .................. 2001 57 Nik Lubisich .................. 20009. 56 Drew Ecklund ............... 2003Doubles1. 17 Ryan Flynn .................... 19962. 16 Jason Searle ................... 20013. 15 Derek Collins ................ 2010 15 T.C. Lee ........................ 2010 15 Sean Anderson ............... 2007 15 Mitch Gregg .................. 1999 15 Jason Kelly ................... 1997 15 Aaron Arakaki ............... 19868. 14 Three Tied

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Kyle Stalker (‘09) hit .455 as asenior to tie a school record. He is the WU career leader inhomers (51) and RBIs (161).

Season Batting (Continued)

Triples1. 5 Sean Anderson .............. 2008 5 Nik Lubisich .................. 2000 5 Tom Moore .................... 19774. 4 Tim Stewart .................. 1999 4 JimKniffin .................... 19786. 3 Grant Yamaguchi ........... 2007 3 Sean Anderson .............. 2005 3 Ryan Hughes ................. 2002 3 Ryan Hughes ................. 2001 3 Robin Heath .................. 1998Home Runs1. 22 Kyle Stalker ................... 20082. 15 Kyle Stalker ................... 20093. 13 Tony Barron .................. 19874. 12 Mitchell Rowan ........... 20105. 10 T.C. Lee ........................ 2008 10 Mitch Gregg .................. 19997. 9 T.C. Lee ........................ 2009 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. 52 Kyle Stalker ................... 20094. 50 Ryan Hazelbaker ........... 19985. 47 Mitch Gregg .................. 1999 47 Aaron Arakaki ............... 19867. 46 Ryan Flynn .................... 19978. 42 Mitchell Rowan ........... 20109. 40 Tony Barron .................. 198710. 39 Nik Lubisich .................. 2000

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. 15 Doug Bloom ................. 20108. 14 Tyson Giza.................... 2010 14 Paul Duman ................... 2000 14 Derek McCulley ............ 199310. 13 Mitchell Rowan ........... 2010 13 Sean Anderson ............... 2008

Sacrifices (Bunts/Flies)1. 20 Ritch Price ..................... 19782. 15 Brad Cox ....................... 19973. 13 Danny Aguilar ............... 20014. 10 Matt Rasmussen ............ 2007 10 Garet Luebbert .............. 2000 10 Aaron Arakaki ............... 19877. 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

Aaron Swick2009-Present (2 years), 37-39

Year Overall Conf. Place2009 21-17 18-13 4th2010 16-22 12-12 4th Tie

Overall Since 1948938-933-4 (.501)


Note: WU has played baseball since the late1920s. The most complete records start in 1948.


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 (97.0) ....... 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

Appearances1. 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

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 ................... 2009 4 Jack McGee ................... 2008 4 Ivan Endo ...................... 198110. 3 Brian Gilmore ............... 2003 3 Matt Kosderka ............... 1998 3 Tony Mattieson.............. 1995

Season DefensePutouts1. 359 John Cox ....................... 20052. 345 Paul Duman ................... 20013. 328 Grant Yamaguchi ........... 20064. 320 Paul Duman ................... 20005. 319 Kyle Stalker ................... 20086. 315 Derek Collins ................ 20107. 313 Grant Yamaguchi ........... 20078. 306 John Horner ................... 19949. 299 Derek Lamprecht ........... 1992

Assists1. 127 Danny Aguilar ............... 20012. 125 Doug Bloom ................. 2010 125 Garet Luebbert .............. 20004. 124 Joe Belcher .................... 19945. 123 Derek McCulley ............ 19936. 122 Doug Bloom ................. 20097. 118 Scott Bigham ................. 1986 118 Norm Hardy .................. 19749. 113 Matt Johnson ................. 2005 113 ColinGriffin .................. 2004

Sean Anderson (‘08) holds career records with 581 at bats,142 runs and 49 doubles. He is second in hits and triples.

Andrew Wyman (Sr., RHP)

Bearcat Team RecordsSeason Batting

Batting Average1. .334 .......................... 19992. .323 .......................... 20013. .316 .......................... 19984. .313 .......................... 20095. .308 .......................... 2008At Bats1. 1511 ......................... 20012. 1344 ......................... 20083. 1359 ......................... 19984. 1346 ......................... 20105. 1334 ......................... 1997Runs1. 340 .......................... 19982. 332 .......................... 20083. 315 .......................... 19974. 307 .......................... 20015. 294 .......................... 1999Hits1. 488 .......................... 20012. 429 .......................... 19983. 415 .......................... 19994. 414 .......................... 20085. 407 .......................... 1997Doubles1. 89 .......................... 19992. 85 .......................... 20103. 83 .......................... 19974. 82 .......................... 20095. 81 .......................... 2001

Triples1. 12 .......................... 19982. 11 .......................... 20003. 10 .......................... 1997 10 .......................... 1988 10 .......................... 1979Home Runs1. 66 .......................... 20082. 53 .......................... 20093. 39 .......................... 19984. 37 .......................... 19995. 35 .......................... 2010

Runs Batted In1. 309 .......................... 19982. 305 .......................... 20083. 294 .......................... 19974. 285 .......................... 20015. 279 .......................... 1999

Bases on Balls1. 229 .......................... 19982. 205 .......................... 19863. 191 .......................... 19974. 190 .......................... 20085. 181 .......................... 2007Hit by Pitches1. 48 .......................... 20012. 43 .......................... 2009 43 .......................... 2005 43 .......................... 20035. 38 .......................... 2008 38 .......................... 1997Stolen Bases1. 91 .......................... 19782. 85 .......................... 20003. 80 .......................... 20104. 71 .......................... 19925. 69 .......................... 1986Sacrifices1. 51 .......................... 19922. 50 .......................... 19973. 44 .......................... 19934. 43 .......................... 19975. 41 .......................... 2000

Season DefensePutouts

1. 1087 .......................... 20012. 1020 .......................... 20073. 987 .......................... 20054. 986 .......................... 20105. 985 .......................... 1992

Assists1. 453 .......................... 19972. 450 .......................... 20013. 447 .......................... 20054. 434 .......................... 19955. 424 .......................... 2007

Fielding Percentage1. .968 .......................... 19932. .965 .......................... 19923. .961 .......................... 20094. .957 .......................... 20085. .954 .......................... 2010 .954 .......................... 2007 .954 .......................... 1995

Season PitchingEarned Run Average1. 2.27 ......................... 19702. 2.65 ......................... 19633. 3.05 ......................... 19714. 3.40 ......................... 19645. 3.73 ......................... 1966

Complete Games1. 21 .......................... 19972. 16 .......................... 20013. 15 .......................... 19984. 14 .......................... 19995. 13 .......................... 1995 13 .......................... 1987

Innings Pitched1. 362.0 ....................... 20012. 340.0 ....................... 20073. 339.0 ....................... 19984. 337.0 ....................... 19925. 329.0 ....................... 2005 329.0 ....................... 1994

Strikeouts1. 268 .......................... 19982. 257 .......................... 20013. 243 .......................... 20034. 231 .......................... 20055. 224 .......................... 1990 224 .......................... 1989

Saves1. 12 .......................... 1994 12 .......................... 19933. 9 ......................... 20064. 8 .......................... 2007 8 .......................... 1997

Willamette University

Willamette University educates 2,500 enterprising, high-achieving students in a premier undergraduate college of arts and sciences, and graduate schools of law, management and education. Willamette is recognized nationally for leadership in sustainability and civic engagement, and the professors are celebrated teachers and noted scholars who are committed to helping students cultivate their creativity, critical thinking and global perspective for a lifetime of success.

●49 academic programs● Total enrollment: 2,606● Students from 47 states and 27 countries● Study abroad in 40 countries on 6 continents● 10:1 Student-Faculty ratio● Average class size: 14

Academic Facts

Athletic Facts● Member of NCAA Division III and Northwest Conference● 20 varsity teams● Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body● 175 Conference Team Championships● 24 Individual National Championships● 1 Team National Championship● Seven Olympians, including Nick Symmonds ‘06 (Track & Field 800m)

Salem Facts● Capital of Oregon● Total population: 154,510● Located in the heart of Oregon ● 45 minutes to Portland ● 1 hour to Eugene ● 1.5 hours to the Oregon Coast ● 2 hours to Mount Hood

Nearby Attractions and Recreation

● Oregon Coast ● Hiking● Skiing & Snowboarding● Bush’s Pasture Park● Capitol Building ● Camping● Wineries/Vineyards● Oregon Museum of Science & Industry● Whitewater Rafting● Mountain Biking● Reed Opera House ● Mt. Hood● Cascade Mts. ● Oregon Zoo● Silver Creek Falls ● Woodburn Company Stores

Willamette University

Willamette University is a top-ranked private liberal arts university located directly across the street from Oregon’s Capitol. It is home to 1,801 undergraduates and 805 graduate students in law, management and education. The campus is centered around the Mill Stream and is home to numerous ancient trees and open green spaces. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest is accurately reflected on Willamette’s 61-acre campus. Guided and inspired since 1842 by its motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” Willamette fosters community and values service. At Willamette, students can be locally involved in social and environmental issues or study abroad. Willamette is ranked third in the nation among colleges its size with more than 270 alumni having joined the Peace Corps since its inception in 1961. The National Wildlife Federation recognized WU as the nation’s higher education leader in sustainability activities. This achievement, a direct result of student-led initiatives, is further evidence that Willamette lives by its motto, producing

responsible citizens of the world who are prepared to live with intention and integrity. At Willamette, the student-faculty ratio of 10:1 allows faculty members to maintain ample office hours and serve as advisors. The professors are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. The size of 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 and athletic fields. Ford Hall, a new academic building, was completed in 2009 and houses Rhetoric and Media Studies, Computer Science, Math, Digital Art, Film Studies and Music Technology. Funds for the 46,000-square-foot building included an $8 million gift from Hallie Ford. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol. In particular, Willamette’s students are often chosen for internships with government organizations.

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

Willamette Administration

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 at 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 has been a past 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 swimming 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 6.

Dr. M. Lee Pelton President

Mark Majeski Director of Athletics

Dean of Campus Life.................Dr. David DouglassFaculty Athletic Rep ...................... Dr. Kelley StrawnAssistant Athletic Director ....................Judy GordonHead Athletic Trainer ...................Shane Wibel, ATC

Athletics Administrative Staff

BaseballAaron Swick ........... (503) 370-6011Men’s BasketballKip Ioane ............... (503) 370-6063Women’s BasketballAnne Lapray ........... (503) 370-6132Cross Country/Track & FieldMatt McGuirk ........ (503) 370-6898FootballMark Speckman ..... (503) 375-5350

Assistant Athletic Trainer.............Erin Scharer, ATCAssistant Athletic Trainer................Ken Smith, ATCAthletics Comm. Director ............Robert McKinneyAdministrative Assistant ......................Leslie Berning

Head Coaching StaffGolf (M/W)Noah Horstman ..... (971) 285-6600Rowing (M/W)Susan Parkman ....... (503) 370-6655Men’s SoccerNelson Larson ........ (503) 375-5428Women’s SoccerHillary Arthur ......... (503) 370-6657SoftballDamian Williams .... (503) 370-6656

Swimming (M/W)Leslie Shevlin ......... (503) 370-6601Men’s TennisToby Krauel ............ (503) 370-6841Women’s TennisBecky Roberts ........ (503) 370-6804

VolleyballTom Shoji ............... (503) 370-6230

John Lewis Field at Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium is the home of Bearcat baseball. The field is located at Bush’s Pasture Park,near the WU campus. The stadium has a seating capacity of 1,000 with chairbacks behind the plate. The field is natural grassand stays green nearly all year-round WU’s baseball clubhouse has individual lockers for all of the players. The clubhouse also has two satelite televisions. Willamette’spitchers also can use a conditioning room atthe stadium. In 2009, Willamette laser-leveled the infield and improved the mound and home plate areas. New lockers were added and two covered andlighted batting cages were installed. The team also can practice inside Cone FieldHouse. There are two full-length batting cagaesand portable mounds for bullpen throwing. Willamette’s football team plays its home games at McCulloch Stadium, which is next to John Lewis Field. The stadium has a FieldTurf surface with lights for night games, and seats 2,400 fans. Features at the stadium include anew scoreboard with a large video screen. The Charles Bowles Track, is located insideMcCulloch Stadium. It is an all-weather facility used by the Willamette track and field and crosscountry teams, which host meets each year. Cone Field House is home for Willamette’svolleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketballteams. The arena holds 2,500 fans, with seatingon both sides of the court. There is a soundsystem, plus tables for timers, scorekeepers andstatisticians, along with 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. 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. Two of the special features at John Lewis

Field are the Baseball Workout Room andthe covered batting cage.

Athletic Facilities

John Lewis Field

2011 BASEBALLWILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY

department of athletics willamette.edu/athletics

2011 SCHEDULEFeb 18 at Simpson Redding, CA 7 p.m.

Feb 19 at Simpson* DH Redding, CA 2 p.m.

Feb 20 at Simpson Redding, CA 12 p.m.

Feb 25 at Chapman Orange, CA 2 p.m.

Feb 26 at Claremont-McKenna Claremont, CA 10 a.m.

Feb 26 at Pomona-Pitzer Claremont, CA 2 p.m.

Feb 27 at Occidental Los Angeles, CA 11 a.m.

Mar 5 at Lewis & Clark* DH Portland, OR 11 a.m.

Mar 6 at Lewis & Clark* Portland, OR 1 p.m.

Mar 12 Linfield* DH Salem, OR 11 a.m.

Mar 13 Linfield* Salem, OR 1 p.m.

Mar 19 at George Fox* DH Newberg, OR 12 p.m.

Mar 20 at George Fox* Newberg, OR 1 p.m.

Mar 26 Pacific Lutheran* DH Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Mar 27 Pacific Lutheran* Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Mar 29 Corban Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 2 at Pacific* DH Forest Grove, OR 12 p.m.

Apr 3 at Pacific* Forest Grove, OR 1 p.m.



Apr 13 Lewis & Clark Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 16 Whitman* DH Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Apr 17 Whitman* Salem, OR 12 p.m.

Apr 19 Pacific Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 22 at Whitworth* DH Spokane, WA 12 p.m.

Apr 23 at Whitworth* Spokane, WA 12 p.m.

Apr 26 at Corban Salem, OR 4 p.m.

Apr 30 Puget Sound* DH Salem, OR 12 p.m.

May 1 Puget Sound* Salem, OR 12 p.m.

* Northwest Conference Game, DH DoubleheaderAll home games are played at John Lewis Field at Bush’s Pasture Park. All times are Pacific Time.

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