THIS IS LEWIS UNIVERSITY Lewis University Mission Statement Lewis University, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides to a diverse student population programs for a liberal and professional education grounded in the interaction of knowl- edge and fidelity in the search for truth. Lewis promotes the development of the complete person through the pursuit of wisdom and justice. Fundamental to its mission is a spirit of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning and service. These distinctive values guide the University in fulfilling its mission. 2010 Lewis University Baseball Back Row: Assistant Coach Jay Lavender, Assistant Coach Scott Sobkowiak, Tyler Newsome, Charles Gille, Matt Zicher, Stephen Kaffel, Matt Frahm, Ryan Servos, Steve Almanza, Ryan McManaman, Drew Hicks, Head Coach Tim McDonough. Middle Row: Michael Wido, Chris Williams, Michael Fedoruk, Alex Kazmierski, Vince Campagna, Eric Esposito, Brian Norwood, Ted Bartnik, Derek Thomas, Zach Stetson, Miguel Amesquita, Ryan Koerner, Joe Scumaci. Front Row: Michael Beier, Sean Ruane, Richard Forkin, Scott Householder, Cameron Anello, Pat Lahey, Kyle Thomas, Don Cizek, Ryan Wischhover, Ian O’Connor, Mike Vucsko, Joe Carbone. Quick Facts Location ........................................................................ Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Assistant SID/Baseball Contact ......................................................Derrick Sloboda Founded ......................................................................................................... 1932 Office Phone ...................................................................................(815) 836-5248 Enrollment ..................................................................................................... 5,700 Home Phone .................................................................................(708) 567-7874 Nickname ...................................................................................................... Flyers E-Mail ................................................................................slobodde@lewisu.edu Colors ..............................................................................................Red and White Head Coach ............................................... Tim McDonough (North Central, 1995) Home Field ....................................................................................... Brennan Field Office Phone .................................................................................(815) 836-5254 National Affiliation.........................................................................NCAA Division II Career Record ............................................................................. 38-52 (3rd year) Conference ................................................................................ Great Lakes Valley Assistant Coaches ....................................................Scott Sobkowiak, Mike Landry President .................................................................... Brother James Gaffney, FSC .............................................................................Dan Szmergalski, Jay Lavender Director of Athletics .................................................................... Dan Schumacher 2009 Overall Record ...................................................................................... 20-32 Associate Director of Athletics ............................................................... Tim Gotto 2009 GLVC Record ...................................................... 8-19 (5th place, GLVC East) Assistant Director of Athletics ........................................................Brian Summers Returning Players................................................................................................ 24 Faculty Athletics Rep. .............................................................Dr. Nancy Workman Returning Starters (Non-Pitchers) ........................................................................ 7 Senior Woman Administrator ............................................................. Lisa Carlsen Returning Pitchers .............................................................................................. 11 Athletics Telephone ........................................................................(815) 836-5247 NCAA Division II Championship Appearances .................................................... 12 Sports Information Director ............................................................ Matt Brendich NCAA Championship Record ....................................................................... 32-26 Office Phone ...................................................................................(815) 836-5248 Highest National Finish ..................................................Third (1988, 1990, 1994) Home Phone .................................................................................(630) 882-9456 All-Time Record .............................................................1710-1084-8 (56 seasons) Fax ...............................................................................................(815) 836-5835 Winning Seasons ................................................................................................ 45 E-Mail ...............................................................................brendima@lewisu.edu NAIA and NCAA Postseason Appearances .......................................................... 32 The 2010 Lewis University Baseball Media Guide was compiled by Assistant Sports Information Director Derrick Sloboda. Edited by Derrick Sloboda, Matt Brendich Hector Jimenez and Matt Fox. Contributions from Mickey Smith and Ron Deuter. Printing by In-Print Graphics. Action photos and head shots by Steve Woltmann. Photo of J.J. Furmaniak courtesy of Dave Arrigo and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cover designs by Derrick Sloboda. 1 2010 Squad Aims For Reutrn To Tournament Play Few seasons start with as clear expectations as Lewis head baseball coach ERA was in the low twos.” Tim McDonough has set out for his team in 2010. Junior Chuck Gille and sophomore Ryan Servos are back after solid 2009 “We must make the conference tournament,” McDonough said. “Anything campaigns and look to be swing guys on the Flyer pitching staff. else is a failure.” Part of the reason for McDonough’s optimism for his pitching staff is the ad- A Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament berth would be Lewis’ first dition of Scott Sobkowiak to the coaching staff. Sobkowiak, a former Atlanta Brave since 2002. Not an easy task while in a division with preseason No. 15 India- and Team USA member, brings significant experience to the club. napolis and No. 28 Northern Kentucky. However the third year Lewis skipper is “Scott had to step in for a pretty good coach in Chris (Carlsen),” McDonough optimistic. said. “He’s clicked with the guys and already made a big impact. He brings great “I feel like we’re at the point now where we have 25 new kids knowledge to the dugout.” since I took over and the roster is in position to win,” McDonough The Flyers’ biggest question mark to start the season is who said. will be behind the plate following the graduation of All-GLVC Traditional wisdom says pitching and defense wins and the catcher Chris McCall. Senior Joe Carbone, senior Michael Flyers look to have one of the deepest pitching staffs in years. Fedoruk, freshman Kyle Thomas and freshman Brian Norwood “The last two seasons we really didn’t have the numbers in will vie for time. our pitching staff, however now I feel like we have some pretty “The freshmen had a nice fall and I know they will be very good depth,” McDonough said. “We have our first four to six guys good players at this level,” McDonough said. “However with fairly solidified; it is just a matter of defining some roles.” a young pitching staff I like the experience of Joe and Mike. One role the Flyers won’t need to worry about is an ace of When we get to Florida they are probably all going to play and the staff. Senior Joe Scumaci earned preseason All-America Third we’ll ride the hot hand.” Team accolades from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Look for senior Scott Householder, an All-GLVC selection Association. The honor is no surprise, considering Scumaci’s team- last year and sophomore Stephen Kaffel to split time at first best 2.42 earned run average last season, the lowest for a Lewis base. Householder earned All-GLVC honors last year despite starter since 2000. The All-GLVC Second Team selection limited an early season injury. Kaffel comes to Lewis by way of Butler hitters to a .252 batting average last season. University. “Joe established himself as a front line guy last year and we “House will probably be the guy out there,” McDonough haven’t had that in awhile,” McDonough said. “We’re expecting said. “Steve was hurt in the fall and we didn’t get to see him Joe to be better this year because he expects himself to be better.” swing the bat. However I saw a lot of him in high school and Sophomore Pat Lahey started 10 games last season. Finishing know what he can do. We’ll probably DH Steve when House- second on the team in earned run average and innings pitched holder is in and vice versa.” (68.0). He allowed just one earned run in 7.1 innings in a tough- The Flyers return starters up the middle with junior Mike luck loss at eventual conference champion Northern Kentucky on Vucsko at second and sophomore Mike Wido at shortstop. April 19. Senior Joe Scumaci