2014 BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE Athletics Mission Statement Spalding University is committed to the education and growth of all our students in all aspects of their lives. Participation in athletic programs is a wonderful way to grow and learn throughout our lives. BASEBALL BASEBALL The objective of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to develop, in student athletes, leadership qualities and attributes through competitive athletics. The athletic venue is a virtual classroom, a practicum in cooperation, self-control, poise, commitment, respect for authority and selfless devotion to goals larger than individual success. The athletic department, through an array of competitive opportunities for both men and women, will develop student- athlete leaders through spirited competition, fair play, thorough preparation, teamwork, dedication and self-sacrifice. 2014 MEDIA GUIOE 3 About About SPALDING LOUISVILLE UNIVERSITY KENTUCKY Welcome to Spalding University, Welcome to Louisville – an one of the most historic extraordinary city of spirit, soul and institutions of higher education in life! the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Conveniently located in downtown Historic neighborhoods exist Louisville, Ky., Spalding’s campus BASEBALLbeside ultra-hip urbanBASEBALL living; a is nestled between the primary vibrant medical and biomedical business and entertainment research community thrives districts of the city and the while the experience of fortune charming neighborhood of Old 500 leaders and our energetic Louisville, proudly displaying its elegant Victorian mansions of a bygone entrepreneurs power our economic engine; families and singles era. come together through a myriad of festivals, attractions, dining and entertainment venues. Spalding attracts and serves students of all ages interested in a high quality, affordable, private education. The university’s educational Louisville is a city where residents get to know their banker and their opportunities encourage lifelong learning, promote growth and allow mailman, but also a place where people can discover adventure and students to find their place in the world. find the unexpected. Louisville is a place of diversity, opportunity and education. Top-ranked private and public schools are brightening and Spalding University prepares its graduates to be successful in their enlightening the minds of our primary, secondary and post-graduate chosen careers and equips them with the knowledge and values to make students. a positive impact on the world. Our students and alumni demonstrate that there are no limits to what they can achieve. The arts and culture in Louisville represent the most authentic glimpse into our city. From the internationally acclaimed Humana Festival of Students find overwhelming support at Spalding University. Spalding’s New American Plays at Actor’s Theatre to our wildly eclectic music entire faculty is highly qualified and dedicated to helping students scene; from the ballet and orchestra to the J.B. Speed Museum; from achieve their goals. Professors want their students to reach the highest the Squallis Puppeteers to the legion of independent galleries that line level of excellence; they make it a priority to assist students while they Market and Main Streets, Louisville is a kaleidoscope of opportunity. pursue degrees and after they graduate. We are a river city owing much of our greatness and heritage to the To complement our academic programs, Spalding offers NCAA Division rambling waters of the Ohio River. We’re also a city of parks—most of III athletics, international study, service learning opportunities and a which are designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted whose amazing clarity variety of student organizations and activities. Our faculty and staff gave us emerald green spaces offering retreat, play and a connection to help our students develop internships and practicum opportunities nature, ourselves and each other. as well as provide career guidance and support. Spalding University is unsurpassed for both career starters and professionals looking for But most importantly, Louisville is a place to call home. advancement. 4 2014 MEDIA GUIOE 5 Yes, you can play Derby City FIELD college sports! Bachelor’s WOMEN’S SPORTS Accounting Basketball Applied Behavior Analysis Volleyball Business Administration Soccer Communication Creative Writing BASEBALL BASEBALL Softball Education Cross Country Health Science Golf Interdisciplinary Humanities Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Bowling Natural Science Track & Field Nursing Psychology MEN’S SPORTS RN to BSN Basketball Social Work The Spalding University Baseball field, Derby City Field, is located just Baseball six miles from campus. Its amenities include full concession stand and Master’s awning area, press box, in-ground dugouts, Bermuda infield, 2,000 Soccer Applied Behavior Analysis seating capacity, and a 2,585 square foot locker room. The locker room Cross Country Business Communication contains a lounge area for players with TVs and pool table, as well as Golf Writing coaches’ offices, equipment room, and full showers. Track & Field Education Nursing Occupational Therapy 845 South Third Street Psychology Louisville, Kentucky 40203 Social Work (502) 585-7111 • www.spalding.edu [email protected] Doctoral Leadership Education Psychology Programs listed in BOLD can be completed ENTIRELY on evenings and/or weekends in our Adult Accelerated Program. 6 2014 MEDIA GUIOE 7 President Spalding TORI McCLURE ATHLETIC STAFF In October of 2010, Tori Murden McClure became the twenty-eighth president of Spalding University. Ms. McClure previously served as vice-president for external relations, enrollment management and student affairs for six years from 2004- 2009. Ms. McClure holds a Bachelor of Arts from BASEBALL BASEBALL Smith College, a Master of Divinity from ROGER BURKMAN CHARLIE JUST Harvard University and her juris doctorate Director of Athletics Director of Compliance from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. In 2005, she earned her Master of Fine Arts in writing from Spalding University. Her non-fiction book, A Pearl in the Storm, was published by Harper-Collins in 2009. That book tells the story of her adventures as the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. A passionate world adventurer and humanitarian, Ms. McClure is best known as the first American and first woman to row solo across the Atlantic. However, she was also the first woman and first American to travel over land to the geographic South Pole, skiing 750 miles from the ice shelf to the Pole. An avid mountaineer, Ms. McClure has climbed on several continents. LISA BASH DEFREES BRIAN CLINARD Senior Women’s Administrator Sports Information Director A long-time resident of Louisville, Ms. McClure has served in a variety of other professional capacities prior to arriving at Spalding University. She remains involved in numerous community organizations in which she holds leadership roles or serves on the boards of directors. Tori Murden McClure is passionate about the transforming power of education and inspires individuals, particularly students at Spalding University, to seek greatness through learning and to use their talents and skills to contribute to their own communities. President McClure is also very involved with and supportive of the athletic program at Spalding. As a student, she competed in intercollegiate basketball at Smith College. At Spalding, she has been instrumental in REBEKAH HIBBERT SARAH CLINTON the university’s move from the National Association of Intercollegiate Head Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach Athletics to NCAA Division III membership. 8 2014 MEDIA GUIOE 9 defense. During his year as the hitting coach of the Bearcats, Sheetinger’s hitters Head Coach raised the team batting average almost 50 points from the previous year. That year JEREMY SHEETINGER the Bearcats, set a school record .325 team average as well as a school record for 2013-14 marks the second season for Jeremy fielding percentage (.953). While at Brescia, Sheetinger helped five position players Sheetinger, or Coach Sheets, as the skipper of earn All-Conference recognition and helped the Bearcats return to the NAIA the Golden Eagles. In his first season at Spalding, Regional Tournament. Sheetinger led the baseball program to new heights, as the team finished 33-12 overall and Sheetinger then accepted the opportunity to come on staff with the University placed second in the SLIAC Tournament. It was of Kentucky (NCAA Division I) baseball program. Sheetinger spent three seasons the program’s first NCAA Division III postseason at UK from 2008-2010, serving as the director of operations/camp coordinator and appearance. The 2013 SU squad also finished the working under John Cohen, current head coach at Mississippi State University and season ranked in the top 20 in multiple statistical then Gary Henderson, current head coach at UK. categories: 6th in hit by pitches (86), 10th in BASEBALL BASEBALL stolen bases (121), 13th in sacrifice sits (49), 13th Sheetinger handled a myriad of responsibilities for the program, including in strikeouts (320) and 17th in strikeouts per nine coordinating and organizing UK’s year-round baseball camps; serving as bullpen innings on the mound (7.8). coach during games; assisting the coaching staff during practices; and playing a vital role in the day-to-day administrative duties of the UK baseball office. During “The potential for Spalding U Baseball is limitless. Based on our success last his