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Blue Raider Baseball 2001 MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDIA GUIDE General Information Dewon Brazelton set the USA Na- Media Services ------6 tional Team ERA Quick Facts 2001 Roster ------7 record with a 2001 Outlook------8-9 0.65 mark over the summer. GENERAL INFORMATION Location...... Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Staff and Players Founded ...... 1911 Steve Peterson ------10-11 Enrollment ...... 19,121 Assistant Coaches ------12 Nickname ...... Blue Raiders Player Profiles ------13-19 Colors ...... Royal Blue, White Career Statistics ------20 Conference ...... Sun Belt Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I Field ...... Reese Smith Field (2,600) 2000 Season in Review Interim President ...... Dr. Eugene Smith 2000 Review ------21 Interim Athletic Dir...... Boots Donnelly 2000 Statistics ------22 Athletics Phone ...... 615.898.2450 2000 Results ------23 Category Leaders ------24 HISTORY 2000 Superlatives------25 First Year of Baseball ...... 1913 Opponents Directory ------26 CREDITS No. of Years in NCAA Tourn./Last .....9/2000 Last Post Season Opp./Result...... Clemson/L21-3 The 2001 Middle Tennessee Baseball Me- Records and History dia Guide is a publication of the Athletic Me- COACHING STAFF Yearly Leaders ------27-30 dia Relations Office. Head Coach ...... Steve Peterson All-Time Records ------31-34 Alma Mater ...... Jacksonville State, ‘73 Peterson Year-by-Year ------35-38 WRITING, DESIGN, AND EDITING Record at School ...... 402-330-2 Blue Raiders in the Pros ------39-40 Ryan Simmons Career Record ...... 555-426-2 Honor Roll ------41 Assistant Media Relations Director Asst...... Jim McGuire (Cumberland U., ‘85) NCAA Tournament ------42 Asst...... Kevin Erminio (Tusculum, ‘95) Baseball History ------43 COVER DESIGN Asst...... Travis Watson (U. of Mobile, ‘98) David Lowery Baseball Office Phone ...... 615.898.2926 Facilities TEAM INFORMATION PRINTING Reese Smith Field ------44 1999 Overall Record ...... 39-23 Stephen Smith Clubhouse ------45 Ambrose Printing 1999 Conference Record/Finish .... 17-6/2nd Athletic Weight Room ------46 Nashville, TN Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 22/11 Academic Enhancement ------47 Position Starters Returning/Lost ...... 3/5 PHOTOGRAPHY Pitchers Returning/Lost ...... 9/6 University and Community MTSU Photographic Services Newcomers ...... 10 Special Thanks to Kathy Jones for the Sun Belt Conference ------48 photo of Dewon Brazelton above. MEDIA RELATIONS University Administration ------49 Media Relations Director ...... Mark Owens Staff Directory ------50 Additional copies of this year’s media guide Asst. MRD/Baseball ...... Ryan Simmons Murfreesboro------51 are available for $8 each. Questions, com- Asst. MRD ...... Chad Wood Blue Raider Traditions ------52 Simmons’ Email...... [email protected] ments, and corrections should be directed to Simmons’ Office Phone ...... 615.904.8209 Ryan Simmons, assistant media relations di- Simmons’ Home Phone ...... 615.907.6072 rector, (615) 904-8209. Media Relations Fax...... 615.898.5626 Press Box Phone...... 615.898.2117 Web Address ...... www.GoBlueRaiders.com MISSION STATEMENT The Middle Tennessee athletic program is committed to quality athletics that bring the campus community together and promote a sense of pride and tradition in academic and athletic excellence. These programs also bring the University regional and national recognition and provide a link between the University, its alumni, and the community at large. They give student, faculty, and alumni opportunities for innovative A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, MTSU is an public service activities that better the community. Athletics uses financial and physical resources to equal-opportunity, non-racially identifiable institution that maintain and develop sports programs to accomplish the mission of the University. does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. SP018-0101 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 1 the fastest growing university in tennessee

Founded on September 11, 1911, Middle Tennessee State University is the oldest, largest, and fastest-growing public university in central Tennessee. For the past three years, MTSU has been the number one college choice of mid-state high school valedictorians and salutatorians in an independent survey. The University has a long history of and commitment to educating middle Tennesse- ans. With a current enrollment of over 18,900 students, MTSU educates more people in this region than any other school. More than 90 percent of the student body are Tennessee residents, and the vast majority remain in Peabody award winners; and others too nu- middle Tennessee after graduation. Of almost During 89 years of existence, the merous to mention. A May 2000 music gradu- 70,000 alumni, approximately 77 percent live ate, Alysa Cannon, holds the distinction of in Tennessee. University has seen some remark- being the first MTSU student to participate in During 89 years of existence, the University able changes, growing from a 100- the Fulbright Scholar Program; she currently has seen some remarkable changes, growing acre campus with 125 students is studying in Spain. from a 100-acre campus with 125 students and and 19 faculty members to a 500- Academic programs are enriched through 19 faculty members to a 500-acre campus with acre campus with over 750 faculty. the establishment of chairs dedicated to the over 750 faculty. support of particular disciplines. Funded by A comprehensive university, MTSU offers gifts to the University Foundation, the Martin more than 140 undergraduate programs in its strategies to continue moving the University Chair of Insurance and the Weatherford Chair five colleges—Basic and Applied Sciences, forward into the 21st century. An important of Finance are adminis- Business, Education and Behavioral Science, component of the Academic Master Plan was tered through the Eco- Liberal Arts, and Mass Communication—and the establishment of an Honors College, which nomics and Finance De- over 55 graduate programs, including doctoral was approved by the Tennessee Board of partment. MTSU houses degrees. Regents and became a reality in Fall 1998. nine Chairs of Excel- Middle Tennessee State University has de- The University’s progress and forward mo- lence, established with veloped a comprehensive institution-wide Aca- mentum is clearly evidenced by the ongoing a combination of private, demic Master Plan that will implement 20-plus capital projects on campus. The new four- university, and state story University Library opened for student use funds. They are The in January 1999. A new approach to on- Jennings A. Jones campus living, Scarlett Commons opened in Chair in Free Enter- Fall 1999, and the Greek Row Project was prise, The Jennings completed for the Spring 2000 semester. Over and Rebecca Jones $200 million in construction projects were com- Chair in Urban and pleted in the 1990s or are currently underway. Regional Planning, A teachers college in its earliest days, MTSU The John Seig- still educates more teachers than any school in enthaler Chair in Tennessee. The University also has one of the First Amendment largest recording industry programs in the na- Studies, The Dr. tion; strong programs in business, aerospace, Carl Adams Chair and agriscience; and a nationally recognized in Health Care graduate program in public history. Among Services, The MTSU’s graduates are a Nobel Laureate; Na- National tional Teacher of the Year; U.S. Senator; U.S. HealthCare Congress members; state legislators; scien- Chair in Nurs- tists; artists; engineers; Grammy, Emmy, and 2 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Things That Make the Oldest and Largest eXPECT Public University in Middle Tennessee THE 10 One of the Best ... , - , 19,000 . , 140 - 55 , . BEST , , 1 . , - ing, The Robert E. and Georgiana West Russell . Chair in Manufacturing Excellence, The , Õ 22 , Katherine Davis Murfree Chair in Dyslexic . 2 Studies, The John C. Miller Chair in Equine Reproductive Physiology, and The Mary E. Miller Chair in Equine Health. , - - - , , MTSU is also the site of two Centers of , , , , Excellence established by the Tennessee Gen- . , eral Assembly—The Center for Historic Pres- 3 , - . ervation and The Center for Popular Music. Another boon to scholars is the Albert Gore Research Center, a repository of manuscripts (Õ40) ; . . , ., and other materials. ; , , ; . 4 . , , . Õ ( 5 23 - 1999). , . , - .6 Õ , . , , . 24 , 36 , 7 . . . , . . 8

, . , 54 13 70 . The rapid growth of the University over the last de- 9 cade allowed the athletic department to move into Õ the Sun Belt Conference. 250 . 60 12 . 2001 Blue Raider10 Baseball 3 SCARLETT COMMONS Where the Blue Raiders Live Middle Tennessee’s newest residential area The Scarlett Com- is Scarlett Commons. Located immediately mons clubhouse in- north of the Campus Recreation Center, cludes a 24-hour recep- Scarlett Commons features four-bedroom, two- tion and service desk, bathroom apartments with full kitchens and recreation/meeting living rooms. Residents occupy a private bedroom with fireplace, and room and share their bath with one other laundry room. The Uni- student. Each bedroom is wired for direct data versity shuttle bus, access to the university computing system. Raider Xpress, pro- “I love living there,” said Barry Hall, a mem- vides campus transpor- ber of the Middle Tennessee football team. tation from a bus stop “It’s a lot better than the dorms. You have more located at the front of time to yourself and its has more of a ‘homey’ the clubhouse. atmosphere.” CAMPUS DINING Where the Blue Raiders Eat Middle Tennessee offers five different on- p.m. on Fridays. The first of its kind in theTenn- Building. There students can enjoy foods from campus dining areas with the most popular essee Board of Regents, the Cyber Cafe offers Subway, Taco Bell, and Grille Works. being The KUC Grill and the Cyber Cafe. a futuristic approach to dining. The cafe fea- McCallie Dining at Corlew and Just for Start- The KUC is tures eight ers located in the Mass Communication build- located in the computers ing are the other locations for students. There center of cam- connected to are more than 10 different vendors in the two pus and is a the World Wide locations giving students a multitude of choices major inter- Web. Also in- while on campus. section for stu- cluded in the dents and ac- cafe are 10 so- tivities. The fas, four arm KUC Grill is on chairs, and six the second 32-inch televi- floor and fea- sions sus- tures Pizza pended from Hut, Grille the ceiling. Works, Salad Garden, Chick-Fil-A, and Cafe There are several vendors in the Cyber Cafe. Features to name a few. The KUC Grill is open They are Burger King, DC Subs, Ben and from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is open until Jerrys Ice Cream, and Starbucks. The cafe 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. also features a wide array of items traditionally After the KUC Grill is closed, the Cyber Cafe found in convenience stores. stays open until 10:00 p.m and closes at 7:00 Another dining location is in the James Union 4 2001 Blue Raider Baseball THE MID-STATE AREA Places to go, things to do, people to see Nashville and and the Middle Tennessee professional sports scene. The Gaylord En- area have been thrust into the national spot- tertainment Center is located at Broadway and light in recent years and this time country mu- Fifth Avenue and is home to the Nashville sic is not the entire reason. Predators of the NHL and the Nashville Kats Nashville and the surrounding counties have of the AFL. become one of Adelphia Coli- the most popular seum, the brand relocation areas new home of the in the United Tennessee Ti- States, but not tans NFL fran- without good rea- chise, is located son. The area is just across the now home to the river and is NFL, the NHL, readily acces- Arena League sible from the Football, and will downtown area. soon be home to Just across Adelphia Coliseum is the home of the Tennessee Titans a NASCAR the interstate Pro Bowl running back Eddie George led the Titans superspeedway. from the down- to the Super Bowl in 2000. Of course, country music continues to be town area is Music Row, home to many of the heartbeat of Nashville with many record Nashville’s record labels and recording studios. tently given high marks for excellence. labels and performance rights organizations History buffs should also remember that the The best part about all of these area attrac- moving their base of operations to the “Third middle Tennessee area is home to a number of tions is that Middle Tennessee State Univer- Coast.” Civil War battle fields, museums, and military sity is located a scant few minutes from all of Residents and tourists alike enjoy visiting cemeteries. Also located in the area is the Her- it. No matter what you want to do, you will find the downtown Nashville area known as The mitage, home of President Andrew Jackson. a friend on campus to go with you. District. The area along Second Avenue, which The seat of Tennessee’s government is lo- parallels the Cumberland River, has become cated in Nashville with the State Capitol build- home to several nationally known hot spots. ing located mere blocks from the downtown The Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood Nashville area. are all located in this area along with other res- If shopping is your bag, then Middle Ten- taurants and shops with a local flavor. nessee offers a wide variety of wares. Several The area is also home to the burgeoning malls with the latest in fashion are located in YOU MUST ... the area along SEE THE NFL AND NHL with antique There’s nothing like the atmosphere at one shops, art dealers, of Nashville’s pro sporting events. and good old fashion flea markets. The area has VISIT OPRY MILLS also become pop- Opry Mills is a huge shopping and enter- ular because of tainment complex that contains, among oth- the good reputa- ers, Bass Pro Shop, Rainforest Cafe, Gap, tion of middle Ten- and Old Navy. nessee as family friendly. The area RIDE THE GENERAL JACKSON features many Take a cruise down the Cumberland River parks, rivers, aboard the city’s largest paddlewheel show- lakes, and hiking boat. For a real treat, take the Jackson trails for family downtown for a Titans game, then beat traf- fun. The schools fic by riding it back to the dock. The Nashville Predators have become the winningest expansion franchise in the in middle Tennes- history of the NHL since taking to the ice for the 1998-99 season see are consis- 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 5 Media Services

INTERVIEW POLICY: Media representatives wishing to speak with PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS members of the baseball team should contact Assistant Media Rela- Daily News Journal WSMV-TV (Ch. 4) tions Director Ryan Simmons at (615) 898-2450. All members of the P.O. Box 68 P.O. Box 4 baseball team will make themselves available to the media provided Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Nashville, TN 37202 there are no class or practice conflicts. Player’s home numbers will not (615) 893-5860 (615) 353-2231 be provided to media members. Tony Stinnett (Beat Writer) Rudy Kalis (Sports Director)

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6 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 2001 Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. B/T Hometown (Previous School) 1 Marshall Nisbett OF/P 5-10 160 Jr. L/R Tullahoma, Tenn. (NW Shoals CC) 3 Justin Sims OF 5-10 175 So. L/R Knoxville, Tenn. (Karns) 4 Josh Renick IF 5-10 175 Sr. R/R Sarasota, Fla. (Manatee CC) 5 Phillip Campbell IF 5-9 150 Sr. R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Riverdale) 6 Jason Howarth IF 6-0 175 Jr. R/R Germantown, Tenn. (Germantown) 7 Chuck Akers IF/OF 5-11 175 Fr. R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland) 8 Seth Yarbrough OF 5-11 180 Jr. R/R Montgomery, Ala. (Enterprise St. C.C.) 9 Kyle Skillman OF 6-1 190 Sr. L/R Greenwood, Ind. (Vanderbilt) 10 Kyle Thomas C/OF 5-11 190 Sr. R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland) 11 Scott Goodmon OF 6-0 210 Sr. R/R Auburndale, Fla. (Auburndale) 12 Troy Harp C 6-1 185 Fr. R/R Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge Park) 14 Nic Stone OF 5-11 175 Sr. R/R Newburgh, Ind. (Southeastern Illinois CC) 15 Doug Kunicki IF 6-1 195 Jr. L/R Knoxville, Tenn. (Bearden) 16 Kevin Davis P 6-4 215 Sr. R/R Rockport, Ind. (South Spencer) 18 Dewon Brazelton P 6-4 205 Jr. R/R Tullahoma, Tenn. (Tullahoma) 19 Steven Kines P 6-2 210 Jr. R/R Germantown, Tenn. (Germantown) 21 Brandon Johnson IF 6-2 210 Sr. L/R Nashville, Tenn. (Aquinas JC) 22 Steve Kline P 6-1 185 Fr. R/L Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland) 23 John Williams P 6-3 180 Fr. L/L Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland) 24 Jason Kuhn P 6-2 170 Jr. R/R Hendersonville, Tenn. (Tennessee Tech) 27 Kevin Suba 1B 6-3 220 Fr. L/R Griffith, Ind. (Griffith) 28 Jason Moates P 6-2 210 Jr. R/R Columbia, Tenn. (Alabama) 29 Kris Lammers P/1B/OF 6-2 185 Sr. L/L Manchester, Tenn. (Coffee County) 30 Kyle Sparkman P 6-2 170 Jr. R/R Nashville, Tenn. (Overton) 31 Derek Phillips C 6-1 190 Fr. L/R Knoxville, Tenn. (Halls) 32 Kris Smith OF 6-2 160 Sr. R/R Nashville, Tenn. (Antioch HS) 33 David VanWinkle C 6-0 195 Sr. R/R Tullahoma, Tenn. (Emory University) 34 Jeremy Armstrong P 6-1 225 Jr. R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Columbia State CC) 35 Jeff Marcus P 6-2 185 So. R/R Gaithersburg, Md. (Gaithersburg) 36 Mike Ostrander IF 6-1 170 Fr. R/R Edwardsburg, Mich. (Edwardsburg) 37 Matthew Griffith P 6-2 175 So. R/R Nashville, Tenn. (David Lipscomb HS) 38 Tjerk Smeets C 6-4 225 Jr. R/R Amsterdam, Holland (Fons Vitae Lyceum)

2001 Blue Raiders -- Front Row (L-R): Manager Jason Young, Manager Adam Sauer, Chuck Akers, Justin Sims, Troy Harp, Jason Moates, Marshall Nisbett, Jason Howarth, Phillip Campbell, Manager Kevin Rose, Trainer Jason Peavey. Middle Row (L-R): Kyle Sparkman, Scott Goodmon, Josh Renick, Jason Kuhn, Derek Phillips, David VanWinkle, Nic Stone, Matthew Griffith, Steven Kines, Steve Kline, Seth Yarbrough, Mike Ostrander, John Williams, Jeff Marcus. Back Row (L-R): Asst. Coach Jim McGuire, Asst. Coach Travis Watson, Kyle Thomas, Kyle Skillman, Kris Lammers, Doug Kunicki, Kevin Davis, Dewon Brazelton, Tjerk Smeets, Brandon Johnson, Jeremy Armstrong, Kevin Suba, Kris Smith, Head Coach Steve Peterson. 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 7 2001 Outlook

Blue Raider head coach Steve Peterson is Collegiate Baseball and fond of saying that pitching and defense win Baseball America have championships. This year he may get a chance named him Preseason First to prove his theory as his Middle Tennessee Team All-American as well squad returns a solid group of verteran hurlers. as a top five collegiate pros- However, the team faces several question pect. marks, especially on the offensive end, that The Tullahoma, Tenn., revolve around the loss of five regular starters native led the Blue Raiders from a year ago. in strikeouts with 98 as well Peterson will look to a youth movement to as leading the starters with solidify a team that made the finals of the seven wins. His 98-2/3 in- Clemson Regional at the end of the 2000 nings of work also show him campaign. Couple the questions with the fact to be a durable workhorse that the Blue Raiders have moved from the as the season approaches. Ohio Valley Conference to the Sun Belt Con- Lammers, a senior, went ference, a jump in the Ratings Percentage 6-2 for the Blue Raiders a Radar guns and scouts will be regular sights at Reese Smith field during the 2001 season just as they were at the annual Fall Scout Day. Index of about 15 spots, and you can under- year ago while turning in a stand why several college baseball pundits respectable 4.41 ERA and Davis, another se- but his arm problems kept him out of the lineup haven’t been able to put a finger on the team’s nior, was the team’s bullpen ace during the until we really needed him. This year we have prospects for the 2001 season. 2000 season, going 8-2 with five saves in 60- to wait for someone to step up and take over “There are several questions heading into 1/3 innings. that spot.” the year,” said Peterson. “But I think it really Junior Kyle Sparkman stepped up his game boils down to scoring some runs and hoping late last season and Peterson is hoping that CATCHERS that the pitching staff can step up and give us the trend will continue and improve as the 2001 This position is up in the air as the season a chance to win in some low scoring games.” season gets started. Fellow junior Jeremy gets underway. Senior Kyle Thomas is the Here is a breakdown of the team that Colle- Armstrong provided a solid arm in a setup role odds-on favorite to start the season behind the giate Baseball has predicted will finish fifth in a year ago and should continue there this year. plate, but his health is an issue. Elbow prob- the upcoming Sun Belt race: The wildcard for Peterson’s staff is the re- lems limited Thomas to designated hitter du- turn of junior Jason Moates. The 6-2, 210, ties for most of the 2000 campaign, but his right-hander is recovering from “Tommy John” PITCHING early prognosis is good for defensive duty. elbow surgery and his prognosis is good for a “Everything starts with pitching,” said Thomas served as the team’s full-time back- return this year. He has been throwing without Peterson. “I think that, as a coach, you have to stop two years ago, so his experience calling pain and seems to be ahead of schedule with feel good about a staff that has Dewon games and keeping runners at bay gives him his rehab program. Brazelton, Kris Lammers, and Kevin Davis an edge. “Moates is kind of a wait-and-see player coming back after all had great seasons last Highly-touted freshman Troy Harp is also in right now,” said Peterson. “Jason has a great year,” said Peterson. the mix. upside, but we have to take it slow with him. Peterson has reason to be happy about his “Defensively, he has shown that he can There is always the chance that you rush a stable of hurlers. Brazelton, a junior, has al- catch and throw well enough to play right pitcher back after a major surgery like this and ready been tabbed as one of college baseball’s away,” Peterson said. “But with any young you can have a setback in his recovery. Right best draft prospects after setting the USA player, you’re not sure how he will react to now, though, things look really good for Ja- National Team ERA record over the summer. calling pitches and maintaining his hitting son.” through a much longer season than he was Several young pitchers will vie for spots in used to in high school. I don’t doubt at all that SBC Coaches Poll the rotation this year. Sophomore Matthew Troy can get the job done if we call on him back Griffith got five starts and seven appearances Team Pts. (1st) there.” as a freshman and performed admirably in his Also involved is junior Tjerk Smeets. Smeets 1. Florida International 90 (4) role. Freshmen John Williams and Steve Kline is in favor with the coaching staff due to his 2. South Alabama 88 (2) are heralded local products that are already unparalleled work ethic and constant improve- 3. Louisiana-Lafayette 87 (3) being counted on to make contributions this ment. He saw limited duty last season, but will 4. New Orleans 72 (1) year. get an opportunity to contribute either behind 5. Middle Tennessee 58 With all of the depth that seems to be dwell- the plate or at first base this year. 6. Arkansas-Little Rock 43 ing in and around the bullpen, Peterson still Freshman Derek Phillips will add depth and 7. Western Kentucky 39 sees a hole. 8. Louisiana Tech 33 “We really don’t have a closer,” he said. also provide a solid bat from the left side. 9. Arkansas State 25 “Last year we went mostly by committee until 10. New Mexico State 15 late in the year. Brad Howard was our closer,

8 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 2001 Preview INFIELD centerfield job. Akers is a prized recruit that ers’ schedule from years past. Gone are the can hit for average and power and has the familiar foes from the Ohio Valley Conference The Blue Raiders lost only one starter from speed to be a stolen base threat. He also has and in are teams from the highly rated Sun last year’s infield, but the loss of regular short- the ability to play in the infield if needed. Akers Belt. In fact, the league had its first College stop Wes Whitehead means that the team will is also currently penciled in to the leadoff spot World Series participant in Louisiana-Lafayette have to adjust to a new double-play combina- in the order, giving the Blue Raiders another last season while four teams made the NCAA tion. However, Whitehead’s likely replacement stolen base threat at the top of the order. Tournament. is not without experience. Left field should see the rise of sophomore Florida International, South Alabama, and Junior Jason Howarth is set to step into the Justin Sims to a starting role. Sims was the New Orleans were in the big dance along with starting spot at shortstop after filling in as the team’s fourth outfield a year ago, but his tre- the Ragin’ Cajuns. Middle Tennessee’s ap- team’s fifth infielder last year. He has shown mendous summer and fall performances at the pearance at the Clemson Regional means that tremendous defensive potential, but has not plate have put him at the top of the class in left. five current SBC teams were in the post sea- yet had an opportunity to prove his worth at the Scheduled to hit second in the order, he is son last year. The league slate differs from the plate on a regular basis. another threat to steal. In fact, according to OVC in another important way. The Sun Belt Howarth will play alongside returning sec- Peterson, Akers, Sims, and Renick could po- plays three nine inning games in each series ond baseman Josh Renick, a senior that led tentially steal 20 bases each over the course of rather than the two seven-inning games with a the team in stolen bases and ranked second in the year. nine-inning finale that the Blue Raiders are batting average last year. Renick’s offensive Right field is up in the air as the season used to. role should change this year as he is penciled approaches. Bryan Peck held down the posi- “I like the league’s format because its more into the third slot in the lineup after hitting tion a year ago, and his departure leaves a big like real baseball,” Peterson stated. “It puts a leadoff in each of his at bats last season. hole both offensively and defensively. premium on middle and long relief and I think Third base sees the return of Brandon “Right now I’m really not sure what we’ll do we have some guys there that are capable of Johnson, a surprise addition to last year’s there. It could be Seth Yarbrough, Marshall keeping us in games. I think we have some starting infield. Nisbett, or Scott Goodmon in right. Nic Stone respect around the Sun Belt because the other “Brandon had to earn a spot on the team last and Kris Smith could also factor in there. teams know that we have turned out good year and then earn a starting position. His hard Offense will dictate the player that makes the players here in the past and still do. We will be work and dedication have put him right back starting lineup in right field,” Peterson stated. competitive in the league.” into the starting lineup this year. He learned Yarbrough is a junior college transfer from Peterson also thinks that the Sun Belt has quite a bit about playing third base last year, so Enterprise State Community College and has become a motivating factor for his players in a we’re looking for even better things this year.” shown the ability to hit for average and power. couple of ways. First base is really a toss-up for the Blue However, he is recovering from leg problems “Our guys now know that you don’t neces- Raiders as the season begins. Senior Kris that held him out of fall practice. His health will sarily have to win the tournament to get into a Lammers saw a majority of the playing time at be a big factor in his level of contribution. Regional. Last year shows that the Sun Belt is first base last year, but several players are Nisbett is another newcomer to the Blue Raid- a great conference because of the number of pushing for playing time there in 2001. ers after Northwest Shoals Community Col- NCAA teams that were in the league. Our Junior Doug Kunicki has shown improve- lege. A high school teammate of Dewon players want to play hard to get a chance at the ment with the bat through the summer and fall Brazelton, Nisbett has shown skills that will get post season regardless of whether we win the and will battle Lammers for the starting nod at him into the lineup at some point this season. first. Also, the aforementioned Smeets could league or not. We now have that chance.” Goodmon, Stone, and Smith are seniors that get involved in the picture if his offensive skills have played sparingly during their careers, but continue to improve. FINAL WORD their opportunies have arisen this season and “Lammers is our best defensive player at The Middle Tennessee baseball team is they could work into the mix before the season first base, but Kunicki gives us a little extra embarking on a new era, but Peterson says his is through. power there. The person that gets most of the philosophy still holds true. Kyle Skillman, a senior, time at first base will be the one that shows the “The way we play this season is all going to is recovering from a shoul- most at the plate.” Peterson added. be predicated on how we pitch and how we der injury and is not full play defense. Our team’s style may have to speed as spring prac- change a bit with the new players that we have, OUTFIELD tice gets underway. but the principles of the game are still the The outfield seems to be the big- He is progressing same. We’ll be as good as our pitching and gest crapshoot of all as the 2001 nicely in rehab, but defense allow us to be.” season gets underway. All his health is a con- If things fall into place for the Blue Raiders three of last year’s starting out- cern that could keep this year, the Sun could shine brightly as the fielders have departed the him out of the lineup for a post season approaches at the end of the program and young players while. are currently tabbed to campaign. replace them. SCHEDULE Freshman The 2001 season Chuck Akers is saw a big shakeup the current favor- Josh Renick looks to move to the third spot in the batting in the Blue Raid- ite to win the order for the 2001 season. 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 9 Steve Peterson

Steve Peterson is losses, Peterson has been instrumental in the personification of leaving the Blue Raiders’ mark on college PETERSON Middle Tennessee baseball in other ways. He brought home seven baseball. consecutive conference Championships (ei- BY THE NUMBERS After 13 years as the ther regular season or tournament) during one BY THE NUMBERS team’s skipper, Peter- stretch and has guided his team to the NCAA son is poised to be- Regional on five different occasions. During come the school’s all- this time, Peterson captured eight OVC titles, OVC Championships time winningest coach, and seven OVC tournament titles. For his 8 surpassing the 402-win tally of his mentor, efforts, Peterson has twice been named OVC John Stanford. Coach of the Year. In fact, Peterson has produced seven sea- If the team accolades and accomplishments OVC Tournament sons with 30 or more wins, including a school aren’t enough, consider that Peterson has Championships7 record 42 victories during the 1990 slate. coached six OVC Players of the Year, an OVC Long known for his keen managerial mind, Pitcher of the Year, two third-team All-Ameri- Peterson teaches a hard-nosed and aggres- cans, a freshman All-American, and 28 first NCAA Tournament sive style of baseball. His personable demeanor team All-Conference players. Appearances5 has made him a big hit among fans, boosters, In terms of sending players to the next level, players, and recruits alike. Peterson is second to none. Professional base- Peterson also adheres to the philosophy ball has seen 28 former Peterson proteges OVC Coach of the Year that defense and pitching wins championships. pass through the ranks with three players 1990, 1995 He has long been known for outstanding de- logging time in the Major Leagues. 2 fensive teams, and the Blue Raiders have Aside from playing baseball for a living, featured some of the area’s most feared hurl- numerous former players have entered the ers throughout the years. coaching profession. Currently 25 former Blue OVC Players of the Year The offensive output of the team has not Raiders are coaching at the high school, col- 6 been ignored under Peterson. Most of lege, or professional level. the offensive records held at Middle He has also been respon- Tennessee were established by sible for the tremendous OVC Pitcher of the Year Peterson’s recruits. growth of Blue Raider base- 1 However, aside ball camps. Since taking over from wins and the camp program in 1984, Peterson has developed one of All-Americans the area’s premier camps with 3 most sessions becoming sold out. Peterson took two separate tours Freshman All-American MIDDLE TENNESSEE 1 MILESTONES First Team Players Win Date Opponent (Score) All-OVC28 1 2/20/88 Memphis State (5-4) 50 4/19/89 Tennessee (13-0) 100 5/14/90 Eastern Kentucky (7-1) Players 150 4/15/92 Kentucky (8-3) Professional 200 3/20/94 Northeastern Illinois (13-3) 28 250 5/7/95 Austin Peay (14-7) 300 3/28/97 Eastern Illinois (7-4) 350 4/21/99 Tennessee (6-3) 400 5/20/00 Southeast Missouri (11-4) Wins 402 5/27/00 Illinois (4-3) 402

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with the Blue Raiders as an assistant coach under Stanford prior to becoming the team’s skipper. Dur- ing his runs between 1976-78 and 1984- 87, the Blue Raiders won two OVC titles and four southern division crowns. During the interim, Peterson served as the head coach at Roane State Commu- nity College in Harriman, Tenn. Dur- ing his tenure of 1978- 1984, Peterson took his team to a Tennes- Steve Peterson is interviewed by Tony Stinnett of the Daily News Journal after his Blue Raiders earned a berth into the 2000 NCAA Tournament. see Junior College title in 1981 and was twice named TJCAA Peterson, a native of Huntsville, Ala., spent Coach of the Year (1981 and 1984). his playing days at Jacksonville State under While at Roane State, Peterson put together the legendary Rudy Abbott where he stood out a sparkling record of 153-96, a .614 winning as a catcher. He earned his bachelor’s degree percentage. from Jacksonville State in 1973 and later earned His expertise also ranges away from on-the- a master’s degree from Middle Tennessee in field coaching. He is known as one of the top 1977. recruiters in the region and has a knack for Peterson is married to the former Rita Albert PETERSON’S SCORECARD keeping local talent close to home. and the couple has three children, Jill, Jenny, 2000 Middle Tennessee ------39-23 Peterson’s reputation extends into and John. Away from the diamond, he enjoys 1999 Middle Tennessee ------29-31 fundraising as well. Events such as the annual fishing for smallmouth bass. 1998 Middle Tennessee ------17-33 Chuck Taylor Golf Tournament have become 1997 Middle Tennessee ------31-24 mainstays on the calendars of baseball sup- 1996 Middle Tennessee ------28-26 porters across middle Tennessee and have 1995 Middle Tennessee ------36-27 served to raise thousands of dollars for the 1994 Middle Tennessee ------32-23 improvement of Blue Raider baseball. 1993 Middle Tennessee ------25-26 He spearheaded the effort to pay for the 1992 Middle Tennessee ------35-21 construction of the Stephen B. Smith Club- 1991 Middle Tennessee ------28-33 house and Indoor Training Facility, which 1990 Middle Tennessee ------42-15 opened its doors in 1998. One look around 1989 Middle Tennessee ------27-22-1 inside the facility shows the amount of time and 1988 Middle Tennessee ------33-26-1 effort spent toward this endeavor. It has be- 13 Year Total ------402-330-2 come known as one of the finest collegiate Roane State Total------153-96 clubhouses and training facilities in the entire Career Total ------555-426-2 country. Reese Smith Field has also benefited from OVC Champions Peterson’s fundraising abilities. He has helped 1997, 1996, 1995, 1993, transform the park into a fan-friendly area by 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988 expanding the seating area, putting up a new information center just inside the gate, and OVC Tournament Champions expanding the restroom and con- 2000, 1995, 1994, 1992, cessions facilities. Plans are al- 1991, 1990, 1988 ready in the works to continue the expansion with further NCAA Regional renovations to the conces- 2000, 1995, 1991, 1990, 1988 sion areas and press box.

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JIM McGUIRE Associate Head Coach TRAVIS WATSON Assistant Coach Jim McGuire has done nothing except en- The 2001 season marks the first in the Blue hance his already stellar reputation as a coach Raider program for Travis Watson. and recruiter during his eight seasons with the Watson comes to Middle Tennessee from Blue Raider program. For his efforts, McGuire Hiwassee Community College in Madisonville, was elevated to associate head coach after the Tenn., where he served as an assistant coach. 2000 season. While at Hiwassee, Watson served as recruit- McGuire serves as recruiting coordinator for ing coordinator and was instrumental in sched- the program and works with the infielders and uling games. hitters. He also takes an active role in coordinat- Prior to Hiwassee, Watson served in a similar ing evaluation visits with professional scouts. capacity at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. Prior to joining the Blue Raider staff in the summer of 1992, McGuire Watson is a graduate of the University of Mobile, but he also spent was the head coach at Rend Lake (Ill.) Junior College from 1988-92. time playing baseball at the University of Tennessee at Martin. During his stint there, he compiled a record of 220-116, a winning He attended Loudon High School and was a four-year letterman in percentage of .655. During his five-year tenure, McGuire’s teams turned baseball there. In fact, he was named to the All-Region team in 1993. in four second place finishes in the Great Rivers Athletic Conference. He is the son of Robert and Rosemary Watson of Sweetwater, Tenn. His 1992 squad was the Section 3 champion and Region 24 runner-up. Watson enjoys hunting and fishing in the offseason and has ambitions McGuire served as the assistant coach at Rend Lake from 1986-88 of becoming a head coach at the collegiate level. and began his coaching career at Missouri-St. Louis from 1985-86. McGuire’s playing career began at Illinois State before transferring to Rend Lake for his sophomore season. The final two years of his collegiate career were spent under the legendary Woody Hunt at Cumberland University in Lebanon. The Belleville, Ill., native played baseball and basketball at Freeburg High School. McGuire and his wife Lynn have two daughters, Kristen and Katie, and reside in Murfreesboro.

KEVIN ERMINIO Assistant Coach BLUE RAIDER TRAINER Kevin Erminio begins his first season as a member of the Blue Raider coaching staff. His primary duty will be as pitching coach. Erminio comes to Middle Tennessee after spending two seasons as the pitching coach at Berry College. At Berry, his additional duties included strength and conditioning, summer baseball placement, and recruiting. Erminio’s credentials don’t stop there. He spent three years as an assistant at Clemson Jason Peavey working with catchers and hitters. While there, the Tigers hosted two NCAA Regionals and earned a berth in the 1996 College World Series. In the summer of 1997, he served as head coach of the Waynesboro BLUE RAIDER MANAGERS Generals in the Valley League and guided the Edenton Steamers of the Coastal Plain League in Edenton, N.C., during the summer of 1997. A native of Lake Hopateong, N.J., Erminio received his bachelor’s degree in biology and his master’s degree in education from Tusculum College while also serving as an assistant baseball coach from 1991-95. As an undergraduate, Erminio twice earned all-conference honors as a shortstop and was team captain as a senior. He is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist and is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the Na- tional Strength and Conditioning Association. He and his wife Jennifer are expecting their first child in late spring. Kevin Rose Jason Young 12 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Player Profiles

first-ever representative on the US National Jeremy Armstrong 34 Team ... led Team USA with a 6-0 record ... set Phillip Campbell 5 RHP 6-1 225 Jr. the all-time ERA mark at 0.65 ... struck out a IF 5-9 160 Sr. Murfreesboro, TN team best 49 batters while allowing only 11 Murfreesboro, TN Columbia State CC walks ... led the team with 41-1/3 innings of Riverdale HS work ... batters hit only .190 against him for the General: Became one summer ... beat Italy and Cuba in the Honkbal General: Hard-working of the Blue Raiders’ top Tournament held in Haarlem, Netherlands. middle infielder ... relievers in 2000 ... fea- should battle for play- tures a hard-breaking 2000: Led the starting pitchers with a 7-3 ing time this season ... curveball and can spot the fastball ... should record ... led the team with 98 strikeouts, the could see increased action this year. renew his role as a setup man during the 2001 most for a Blue Raider since 1991 ... struck out campaign. a career-high 11 hitters against UT Martin ... 2000: Went 1-for-2 at the plate during the struck out 10 against Murray State ... struck out season ... saw action in six games. 2000: Went 1-1 in 20 appearances ... was five or more batters in 11 of his 16 appear- second on the relief staff in innings pitched with ances ... made his first career 1999: Saw action in 10 games, mainly as a 43-1/3 ... struck out 42 hitters while walking relief appearance against defensive replacement ... made three plate ap- only 16 ... picked up two saves on the year ... Jacksonville State, striking pearances, scoring one run. struck out a season-high five batters in 2-2/3 out the side ... pitched one innings of work against UAB ... struck out three shutout ... led the team 1998: Saw limited time in 12 games ... was or more hitters seven times and struck out at with six complete perfect in the field with five putouts, five assists, least one hitter in 18 of 20 appearances ... games ... paced the and no errors ... was selected for the Bust Your right-handers hit only .258 against team with 98-2/3 Butt Award by his teammates for being the Armstrong. innings pitched. hardest worker in the program.

Junior College: Played for Jim 1999: Went 8-5 with a 4.80 High School: Played for Buddy Powers at Painter at Columbia State. ERA in 16 appearances Riverdale ... also played one year of football ...... started in 13 games ... three-time All-District team selection ... hit a Dewon Brazelton High School: Played base- led the team with 83 K’s grand slam in his final high school at bat against ball for Buddy Powers at Riverdale and five complete Cookeville. High School ... named All-District as a senior ... games... struck out 10 named to Who’s Who Among American High at Jacksonville State ... struck out five or more Personal: Phillip is majoring in Finance ... School Students. hitters 10 times. enjoys coaching basketball, raising dogs, ` and listening to music ... wants to pursue a successful Personal: Jeremy Wayne Armstrong is the High School: Had a sparkling 1.75 ERA and career in agriculture ... lists Craig Biggio as the son of Deborah Graham ... born March 25, .350 batting average under coach Jerry Mathis athlete he most admires ... born January 15, 1979 ... enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing. at Tullahoma High School ... was named All- 1979 ... son of Darrell and Theresa Campbell. District and All-Midstate ... also lettered in Dewon Brazelton 18 football and basketball. Kevin Davis 16 RHP 6-4 205 Jr. Personal: Dewon Cortez Brazelton is major- RHP 6-4 215 Sr. Tullahoma, TN ing in physical education and hopes to teach Rockport, IN Tullahoma HS elementary school after graduation ... lists “El South Spencer HS Duque” Hernandez as the athlete he most General: Has posi- admires ... born June 16, 1980 ... the son of Lim General: Became a tioned himself to be- Tilford and Monalisa Brazelton. dominant force out of come one of the top the bullpen last season college prospects in ... should take on a this year’s draft ... features an outstanding closer role, but is capable of long relief if needed fastball with a developing curve and change- BRAZELTON THE FIRST ... has excellent control, particularly with the up ... should become one of the premier power Dewon Brazelton made Middle Tennessee fastball. pitchers in the Sun Belt this season. baseball history during the summer of 2000 by becoming the first Blue Raider to be se- 2000: Led the team with an 8-2 record ... turned USA Baseball: Became Middle Tennessee’s lected for the US National Team. in a team-high 26 appearances ... tied for the

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squad lead in saves with five ... struck out 54 the batting average and doubles were new batters in 20-1/3 innings of work ... named to the school records ... named All-County his junior Jason Howarth 6 All-OVC Tournament team ... struck out a sea- and senior years while garnering second-team IF 6-0 175 So. son best six batters against Memphis in only 2- All-State and first team All-Area honors his Germantown, TN 2/3 innings ... batters hit only .210 against Davis senior year. Germantown HS with runners in scoring position. Personal: Michael Scott Goodmon is unde- General: Is battling for 1999: Sat out with a medical redshirt cided on his major ... enjoys playing all kinds of the starting spot at sports ... born September 27, 1979 ... the son shortstop ... can also fill 1998: was 2-5 in 13 appearances ... started five of Karla Yopp and grandson of Delores in at second and third ... games ... struck out 30 in 32.0 innings ... hit .265 Goodmon. is regarded as one of the Blue Raiders’ top in 102 plate appearances. defensive players.

1997: Saw most of his action from the bullpen Matthew Griffith 37 2000: Played in 20 games, starting 11 ... drove pitching in 12 games ... came on strong at the RHP 6-2 180 So. in one run and scored five ... majority of playing end of the season ... was 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA Nashville, TN time came at second base . pitching 26.2 innings. David Lipscomb HS 1999: Played in 48 games, starting 38 ... spent High School: Played for Jim Haafe at South General: Made great a majority of time at second and third ... Spencer ... also played basketball and competed strides as a freshman struggled at the plate, hitting .195 with six in cross country ... an All-State selection in ... performed well un- doubles and 12 RBIs ... was solid in the field baseball his senior year ... drafted by the Ana- der pressure and dis- with a .960 fielding percentage. heim Angels. played good potential ... should see mound time increase even more as a sophomore. High School: Hit .394 with four homers, 42 Personal: Kevin Leigh Davis is majoring in RBI and 20 stolen bases as a senior for coach physical education . . . wants to coach and teach 2000: Went 1-2 in seven appearances ... started Phil Clark at Germantown ... was District Player middle school after his playing days ... born April five games ... first Blue Raider start came of the Year, All-State, and USA Today All- 28, 1978 ... the son of J.C. and Julie Davis. against Yale, lasting five innings and allowing Southeast ... also lettered in basketball. only two earned runs ... beat Yale for his first collegiate win a week later ... struck out a Personal: Richard Jason Howarth is the son Scott Goodmon 11 career-high six batters against Western Ken- of Rick and Teresa Howarth ... has not yet OF 6-0 210 Sr. tucky ... made relief appearances against Indi- chosen a major ... lists winning the national Auburndale, FL ana and Clemson. championship as a freshman as his biggest Auburndale HS sports thrill ... born March 13, 1980. High School: Played for Ernie Smith at General: Could see Lipscomb ... a two-year member of the All- time in the outfield this District, All-Region, All-Midstate, and All-State Brandon Johnson 21 season ... must be pro- teams ... named District and Region MVP as a IF 6-2 210 Sr. ductive at the plate to senior ... went 26-3 during his career ... went Nashville, TN see playing time ... should also contribute as a 11-1 with a 0.47 ERA as a senior. Aquinas JC pinch hitter. Personal: Matthew Garrett Griffith was born General: Became the 2000: Played in 10 games with two starts ... October 23, 1980 ... is the son of Lynn and everyday third base- struggled at the plate, going 1-for-12 on the Dianne Griffith ... hopes to play pro baseball ... man a year ago ... year. enjoys fishing, video games, and ping pong. found his way into the lineup due to an injury and his bat kept him 1999: Had 18 at-bats in 11 games ... started in there ... provided a solid left-handed bat in the six games ... had a triple against Memphis. lineup.

1998: Played in 15 games while starting three 2000: Was a pleasant surprise for the Blue ... hit .261 in 23 at-bats ... had six hits with a MAKING THE GRADE Raider coaches ... started all but nine of Middle homer. Middle Tennessee has become a fertile Tennessee’s contests ... hit well until a late- ground for pro baseball. A Blue Raider has season slump sent his average to .260 ... hit High School: Played for Randy Clark at been selected in the amateur draft in 13 of the two homers and drove in 25 runs ... put to- Auburndale High School ... also lettered in last 15 years. During this span, Eddie Pye, gether an on-base percentage of .320 ... had a soccer ... hit .503 with 12 doubles, five triples, Jayhawk Owens, and Jason Maxwell have career-high three hits against Murray State six homers and 29 RBIs his senior season ... made it to the major league level. and Vanderbilt ... hit a three-run homer against Eastern Illinois ... drove in a career-high four 14 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Player Profiles runs against Eastern Illinois. team with three triples ... had the team’s sec- Doug Kunicki 15 ond-longest hitting streak at 13 games. Junior College: Played for Charles Anderson IF 6-1 200 Jr. at Aquinas Junior College ... named to the All- Knoxville, TN 1999: Became a conference starter and re- JuCo team. Tennessee sponded by leading the team with a 4.34 ERA ... struck out 41 while walking only 18 in 66.1 High School: Played base- General: Should battle innings ... won three of his last five games ... hit ball for Bill Brunner at Fa- for time at first base ... .269 in 93 at-bats ... hit three homers and drove ther Ryan in Nashville ... could also fit in at DH in 12 hitting mostly in the two hole. also played football and ... will continue his basketball for the Fightin’ pinch-hitting role from a year ago. 1998: Saw time both on the mound and in the Irish ... was named All- field ... took the mound in 12 appearances with District in baseball. 2000: Saw limited duty, mostly at first base ... two starts ... gained some playing time in the played in 15 games, starting seven ... went 4- outfield and as a pinch-hitter and DH ... hit .333 Personal: Brandon for-19 at the plate ... scored two runs. in 54 at-bats ... hit two homers and drove in 10 Keith Johnson runs. was born No- Tennessee: Played in 10 games getting one vember 17, start ... had one hit with an RBI in 12 at-bats. High School: Played for former Blue Raider Brandon Johnson 1978 ... is the Doug Greene at Coffee County High School ... son of Terry High School: Played baseball at Bearden also played football ... holds school record for Johnson and Shaun Johnson ... is majoring in High School ... hit .450 with five homers as a strikeouts ... All-District twice, 1997 Midstate business administration. senior ... was a three-year All-KIL member. Player of the Year and 1997 Babe Ruth World Series All-Tournament team. Personal: Douglas Stuart Kunicki is the son of Steven Kines 19 Stuart and Cynthia Kunicki ... born October 15, Personal: Kris Olivier Lammers is majoring in RHP 6-2 210 So. 1979 ... enjoys hiking and camping. business management ... wants to play pro ball Germantown, TN after graduation ... born December 7, 1978 ... Germantown HS the son of Frank and Susan Lammers.

General: Contribution Kris Lammers 29 will be determined by IF/LHP 6-2 190 Sr. Jeff Marcus 35 his recovery from arm Manchester, TN RHP 6-2 185 r-Fr. trouble that began Coffee County HS Gaithersburg, MD prior to the 2000 season ... has a promising Gaithersburg HS arm and could make an impact if pain free. General: A prototypi- cal left-handed control General: Is recovering 2000: Took a medical redshirt year. pitcher ... works the from arm problems that corners and features shelved him last sea- 1999: Made seven appearances, all in relief ... good off-speed pitches ... is also an outstand- son ... opportunities will struck out six and walked seven in 12.2 innings ing defensive player at first base ... possesses come mainly out of the bullpen. of work ... finished the year with a 9.24 ERA ... great bat control. longest outing was 2.2 innings against South- 2000: Took a medical redshirt. west Missouri. 2000: Contin- ued his matu- High School: Went 21-3 in his career at High School: Was 11-0 as a senior for coach ration both as Gaithersburg ... went 7-2 as a senior with a Phil Clark at Germantown ... senior season a fielder and 1.82 ERA ... played for coach Paul Kane ... won ERA was 1.52 with 72 strikeouts ... also batted pitcher ... Montgomery County Baseball Association .321 with four homers ... named All-District, All- was second Sportsmanship Award in 1996 and 1997. Region, All-Metro, and All-State Tournament among start- ... USA Today All-Southeast Team. ing pitchers with Personal: Jeffrey Chapin Marcus was born a 4.41 ERA ... went August 5, 1981 ... is the son of Ron Marcus and 6-2 on the mound ... Karen Davis ... hopes to become a baseball BY THE NUMBERS batters hit only .251 coach ... his grandfather was inducted into the Middle Tennessee features 21 players on its against him ... struck out the U.S. Military Academy’s National Football roster that call the state of Tennessee home. six hitters twice ... hit one Hall of Fame. That’s 66 percent of the team’s 32-man ros- homer and drove in 22 runs ter. hitting mainly in the no. 2 Kris Lammers spot in the order ... led the 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 15 Player Profiles

elbow injury early in High School: Played for coach Danny Sharp Jason Moates 28 the season, but re- at Karns ... hit .469 with 27 homers during his RHP 6-2 210 Jr. bounded to become career ... four-time All-District, three-time Columbia, TN the team’s everyday All-Region, and two-time All-State player Alabama second baseman ...... twice named District Player of the Year stole 21 bases, the ... honorable mention All-American General: Recovering most for a Blue ... drafted by the Chicago Cubs ... from “Tommy John” Raider since 1998 also lettered in football and bas- surgery that took him ... drew 35 walks ... ketball. out of action early last scored a team- season ... began a throwing program during high 53 runs ... Personal: Michael Justin Sims was born the summer and continued to make progress drove in 22 runs from Josh Renick December 18, 1980 ... the son of Mike and through the fall ... was drafted by the Cincinnati the leadoff spot ... had Faye Sims ... was a Wendy’s High School Reds last season but declined a contract to three doubles in a game against Tennessee Heisman nominee. return to school. Tech and turned in five two-baggers for the doubleheader against the Golden Eagles ... 2000: Made four starts also scored four runs in a game against Tech. ... went seven innings Kyle Skillman 9 against Southern Mis- Junior College: Played for Tim Hill at Mana- OF 6-1 190 Sr. sissippi, striking out tee ... played in the JuCo World Series as a Greenwood, IN five ... his last outing sophomore ... was 72-78 in stolen bases, Vanderbilt came against Jackson- setting the Florida JuCo record ... hit .381 with ville State on March 15. 83 hits and 55 walks. General: Kyle became a productive left- Alabama: Made 17 ap- High School: Played for Hugh Yancy at handed bat for the Blue pearances ... went 3-2 with Riverview High School ... set records for walks, Raiders in 2000 ... a 3.82 ERA ... struck out runs, stolen bases, and fielding percentage could become a factor in the Blue Raiders’ 12 against Jacksonville during his career ... also lettered in football for outfield plans this season ... will also weigh in State ... struck out 58 on two seasons. at DH and as a pinch-hitter. the season. Personal: Joshua Dane Renick was born De- 2000: Hit .282 in 34 games ... drove in seven High School: Played at cember 28, 1978 ... is the son of Rick and Libby runs ... hit .429 in pinch-hitting situations ... Jason Moates Columbia Central High Renick ... father Rick was the manager of the drove in four runs against Indiana ... put to- School ... went 6-3 with Nashville Sounds AAA team and is currently gether back-to-back three hit games against a 2.24 ERA as a senior ... struck out 120 in 88.2 the bench coach with the Montreal Expos ... all Indiana and Memphis. innings ... named All-State, All-Region, and of his siblings have particiapted in collegiate All-District as a senior ... drafted by the Chi- athletics ... hopes to play pro ball. 1999: Played in 23 games, starting 11... had cago White Sox in the 34th round. two multiple hit games ... committed only one error in the field. Personal: Jason Eugene Moates was born Justin Sims 3 August 22, 1978 ... is the son of Stephen and OF 5-10 175 So. High School: Attended Center Grove High Connie Moates ... hopes to play pro baseball. Knoxville, TN School where he hit .438 with two homers for Karns HS coach Dave Gandolph ... struck out only 22 times in 205 career at bats ... also lettered in General: Put together basketball and football ... named All-Confer- Josh Renick 4 a strong summer ence and Honorable Mention All-State as a IF 5-10 175 Sr. league season and senior. Sarasota, FL turned in a solid fall ... Manatee CC should be ready to step into a starting role in Personal: Kyle Robert Skillman is majoring in the outfield ... should hit in the top third of the criminal justice ... would like to pursue a career General: Outstanding order. in the FBI or DEA following baseball ... enjoys defensive player ... hit Clint Eastwood movies ... born Feburary 14, leadoff last season, but 2000: Played in 30 games with six starts ... was 1979 ...son of Marc and Janet Skillman. will probably move into perfect in 16 defensive chances ... two of his the no. 3 spot for the 2001 campaign ... has three hits were for extra bases ... drove in four great speed and can steal bases. runs and scored six.

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NCAA Regional against Clemson. season ... could play first base or catch if his Tjerk Smeets 38 arm comes around ... proved his worth as a DH C 6-4 225 Jr. 1999: Made 19 appearances with two starts ... last season ... can hit to all fields and drive in Amsterdam, Holland went 1-3 with three saves ... struck out 34 in runs. Fons Vitae Lyceum 26.2 innings ... finished with an 8.44 ERA. 2000: Played his best baseball during the General: Should see High School: Went 24-9 during his career at stretch run ... hit .455 at the NCAA Regional ... increased playing time Overton High School under coach James Fuller went 6-for-7 in a doubleheader against East- this year ... has devel- ... had 298 career strikeouts ... went 6-3 with a ern Illinois ... his .299 average was his highest oped both as a hitter 1.53 ERA as a senior including 92 K’s ... since his freshman season. and a catcher ... will be called on to pinch hit ... named All-District, All-Region, and All-Midstate. his adventures as a member of the Blue Raider 1999: Hit .293 with three homers and 37 RBIs team are the subject of the best-selling book Personal: Justin Kyle Sparkman has not yet ... ended the year by hitting safely in 12 of last Murfreesboro Blues, which was penned by his declared a major ... hopes to play pro baseball 13 games ... over the same span, he had father Mart and released in Holland over the ... chose MT over Belmont, Union University, multiple hits in nine contests ... summer. and Columbia State C.C. ... born February 12, struck out only 25 times, the 1980 ... son of Danny and Deborah Sparkman. second-lowest total among 2000: Hit a homer against Jacksonville State in regulars. his only official plate appearance ... drew a key walk as a pinch hitter against Eastern Ken- Nic Stone 14 1998: Began his collegiate tucky in the OVC Tournament ... appeared in OF 5-11 175 Sr. career by being the sec- eight games, mainly as a defensive replace- Newburgh, IN ond-leading hitter on ment. SE Illinois CC the squad at .336 ... his 14 Ks was the 1999: Went 1-for-2 at the plate in two games ... General: Will vie for lowest of all drove in one run. playing time in the out- regular start- field ... could become ers ... threw Amateur baseball: Competed for the a contributor as the out 37 of 59 Amsterdam Bucs ... team finished second in year progresses ... will be used as a right- base run- Kyle Thomas the country. handed bat off the bench. ners.

Personal: Tjerk Marten Smeets is majoring in 2000: Saw limited duty in the outfield ... played High School: Played for Mack Hawks at marketing ... his father played for the Dutch in 15 games with four starts ... drove in one run Oakland High School ... during senior year, he national basketball team ...was brought to MT in 15 at-bats ... scored two runs. hit .474 with nine homers and a school record through his friendship with basketball coach 52 RBIs . . . was an All-District player three Randy Wiel ... born June 3, 1980 ... son of Mart High School: Played for Dave Sensenbrenner times and District Player of the Year his senior and Willemien Smeets. at Castle High School ... hit .495 with seven year to go with All-State honors. homers as a senior ... named First Team All- Kyle Sparkman 30 Conference and Second Team All-State ... Personal: Kyle Richard Thomas is majoring in won Kiwanis Mental Attitude Award ... also a business . . . father played football at MT and RHP 6-2 175 Jr. football standout. is the golf coach at Oakland High School . . . Nashville, TN born May 14, 1978 . . . the son of Dickie and Overton HS Personal: Nicolas Ryan Stone was born De- Peggy Thomas. cember 18, 1978 ... the son of Darrell and General: Kyle stepped Glenda Stone ... hopes to become a CPA ... up and became a big enjoys fishing, riding motorcycles, and watch- NEWCOMERS part of the bullpen’s ing movies. success late in the year ... gained command of the strike zone, particu- Chuck Akers 7 larly with the fast ball ... still learning how to Kyle Thomas 10 OF 5-11 175 Fr. pitch at the Division I level, but is showing great OF/C 5-11 190 Sr. Murfreesboro, TN promise. Murfreesboro, TN Oakland HS Oakland HS 2000: Put together a five-appearance streak General: An outstand- without allowing an earned run ... struck out General: Continues to ing prospect ... hits for three in two innings against Vanderbilt ... struck be hampered with an average and runs well out 18 hitters in 22-1/3 innings ... his longest arm injury that limited ... should find his way outing of the year was three innings in the his time in the field last into the top third of the lineup ... is expected to 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 17 Player Profiles

challenge for a starting outfield position ... a gap hitter with the ability to get on base and Steve Kline 22 Marshall Nisbett 1 drive in runs. LHP 6-1 185 Fr OF 5-10 160 Jr. Murfreesboro, TN Tullahoma, TN High School: Played at Oakland High School Oakland HS NW Shoals CC for Coach Mack Hawks ... team was back-to- back state champ ... honorable mention USA General: A solid left- General: Will be used Today All-American ... named All-District, All- handed arm ... has primarily as a position Region, All-Midstate, and All-State as a senior great control ... should player ... could get into ... MVP of the 2000 USA Classic Tournament become a contributor the mix for a starting ... 1999 All-State Tournament Team ... 2000 this season ... has great credentials. outfield spot ... will also back up at shortstop ... Daily News Journal Rutherford County Posi- an aggressive player and a stolen base threat. tion Player of the Year ... 2000 National High High School: Played for Coach Mack Hawks School Baseball Coaches Association All-Dis- at Oakland High School ... was a member of NW Shoals: Batted .405 with eight homers trict 3 team member, which recognizes the 15 back-to-back State Championship teams, be- and 52 RBIs. best players in a seven state region ... batted coming the first team in state history to repeat .431 with 48 RBIs as a senior ... set a school as champions ... went 8-1 as a senior while Wallace-Hanceville C.C.: Went 6-0 with a record in 2000 for runs scored with 66 ... stole allowing only three walks ... was also a standout 2.58 ERA as a pitcher. 54 bases in 57 attempts during his prep career. golfer, playing on a state title team as a senior. High School: Played for coach Jerry Mathis at Personal: Charles Richard Akers, Jr. was Personal: Steven Ralph Kline was born 12/31/ Tullahoma High School ... set the school bat- born 11/13/81 ... son of Charlie and Susan 81 ... son of Steve and Kim Kline ... hopes to ting average record with a .535 clip as a senior Akers ... is undecided on a major ... hopes to play professional baseball ... is undecided on ... voted All-State in 1997 and 1998 ... an All- play professional baseball ... enjoys hunting, a major. Region selection 1997-98 fishing, and racquetball. Personal: Marshall Nisbitt was born 12/5/79 Jason Kuhn 24 ... son of Denis and Lynn Nisbitt ... is majoring Troy Harp 12 RHP 6-2 170 Jr. in business management ... hopes to become C 6-1 185 Fr. Hendersonville, TN a master chef ... enjoys golf and cooking in his Louisville, KY Tennessee Tech spare time. Pleasure Ridge Park HS General: A sidearm General: A strong de- pitcher ... will be used Mike Ostrander 36 fensive catcher ... will primarily in short relief IF 6-1 170 Fr. keep baserunners at ... has shown good re- Edwardsburg, MI bay with a strong arm siliency with his arm ... consistency is the key Edwardsburg HS and quick release ... will vie for the starting to a solid season. catcher spot. General: Will be uti- Tennessee Tech: Was 2-0 with a 5.71 ERA in lized for depth at sev- High School: Played for Coach Bill Miller at 15 appearances as a sophomore ... was used eral positions ... needs Pleasure Ridge Park ... hit .358 with seven solely as a reliever ... struck out seven batters to improve strength. homers and 30 RBIs as a senior ... was a three- in 17-1/3 innings of work in 2000. time All-State selection in Kentucky ... also High School: Played for Coach A.J. Gaideski picked for All-Region team three times. High School: Played for Coach Mike Hendrix at Edwardsburg ... capped his senior season at Hendersonville High School ... went 9-3 on by being named All-State, All-Region, All-Area, Personal: Gary Troy Harp was born 11/5/81 ... the mound as a senior ... also batted .325 ... All-Conference, and All-District ... hit .470 with son of Gary and Sharry Harp ... enjoys fishing named All-District and team MVP ... All-Tour- 10 homers as senior ... turned in a solid junior during his time away from the diamond ... is nament selection in USA Classic. year, batting .380 with eight round-trippers ... undecided on a major. his 10 home runs established a school record Personal: Jason Michael Kuhn was born 2/21/ as did his 33 walks during the same campaign. 80 ... son of Perry and Jennifer Kuhn ... enjoys fishing and hunting ... majoring in business. Personal: Michael Scott Ostrander was born LOCAL TALENT STAYS HOME 10/4/81 ... son of Sherman and Beverly The 2001 recruiting class included three play- Ostrander ... is undecided on a major ... wants ers hailing from Murfreesboro. The total num- to pursue a career in the F.B.I or Secret Ser- ber of hometown players on the roster now vice. tallies six.

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Derek Phillips 31 OWENS HONORED John Williams 23 C 6-1 190 Fr. Former Blue Raider Jeremy Owens was LHP 6-3 180 Fr. Knoxville, TN honored as the San Diego Padres’ organi- Murfreesboro, TN Halls HS zational player of the year following the 2000 Oakland HS campaign. He has been invited to attend General: Has shown spring training with the Padres in 2001. General: A decorated good defensive im- high school pitcher ... provement since arriv- outstanding control ... ing on campus ... his Kevin Suba 27 can hit spots and works bat could get him into the lineup as a catcher or 1B/C 6-3 225 Fr. corners ... changes speeds and locations to DH. Griffith, IN keep hitters off balance ... should step in and Griffith HS contribute right away. High School: A four-year letterman at Halls High School for Coach Doug Polston ... a two- General: Should see High School: Played for Coach Mack Hawks time All-Region and All-State selection ... named majority of playing time at Oakland High School ... a part of first back- to-back state champions in history ... went 38- All KIC and All-East Tennessee as a junior ... at first base and DH ... 2 in his career at Oakland and didn’t lose a hit 12 homers during his junior campaign ... learning to make ad- game for the final two years of his career ... also starred in football, garnering All-Region justments at the plate is a key for Suba ... four-time All-District pick ... three-times named hitting will determine playing time. honors. All-Region and two-time All-State winner ... Daily News Journal Pitcher of the Year twice ... Personal: Clifford Reginald Derek Phillips was High School: Played for Coach Brian Jennings MVP of the USA Classic as a freshman. born 10/6/81 ... son of Eugene and Cindy at Griffith ... hit .483 with five homers and 42 Phillips ... is undecided on a major ... enjoys RBIs as a senior ... committed only three Personal: John Douglas Williams was born fishing. fielding errors at first base ... two-time First 12/19/81 ... son of Larry and Debby Williams ... Team All-Conference and Honorable Mention hopes to play professional baseball ... is unde- All-State ... named Honorable Mention All- cided on a major ... enjoys fishing ... named to Kris Smith 32 Area as a senior. Who’s Who Among American High School OF 6-2 160 Sr. Students. Nashville, TN Personal: Kevin Daniel Suba was born 8/3/81 Antioch HS ... son of Rick and Darlene Suba ... has not yet decided on a major ... enjoys deer hunting. Seth Yarbrough 8 General: A walk-on OF 5-11 180 Jr. that will see limited time Montgomery, AL ... could provide help David VanWinkle 33 Enterprise State CC as a pinch runner ... C 6-0 195 Sr. gives depth in the outfield. Tullahoma, TN General: Coming off Emory of a broken foot ... High School: Played for Keith Dickey at Antioch health will determine playing time ... could ... also attended Spring HS in Spring, Texas ... General: A hard become a factor in the named to the All-District Team in 1997. worker ... is a big asset outfield ... has shown the tools to become a in handling the pitch- quality Division I player. Personal: Kristofer Anthony Smith was born ing staff ... has great 11/7/79 ... was involved in several community attitude toward the game. Enterprise State: Played for Coach Tim Hulsey service organizations in high school, including ... batted .385 with four homers as a freshman S.U.R.E, Students United for Racial Equality, Emory: Hit .305 with 2 home runs and 34 RBIs and .466 with 12 home runs as a sophomore ... named First Team All-American following and Inroads of Nashville ... son of William and as a junior ... was 4-for-6 in stolen bases. sophomore season ... also selected as All- Margaret Smith ... father William is a member Region and All-Southern Junior College. of the U.S. Masters Track and Field Hall of High School: Played for coach Jerry Mathis at Fame ... grandfather Jessie Williams played Tullahoma High School ... was Second Team High School: Played for Coach Vanvendor at baseball for Jacksonville of the Negro League. All-State in 1995 and 1996 ... named to the Jefferson Davis High School ... lettered in state All-Star game as a senior. baseball for three years and football for one ... named All-Metro and was an East-West All- SUN BELT BOUND Star selection. Middle Tennessee’s upgrade to the Sun Belt Personal: David Alyn VanWinkle was born is evident by the fact that UL-Lafayette made 3/7/78 ... son of Dave and Gwyn VanWinkle ... Personal: William Seth Yarbrogh was born 6/ the league’s first-ever appearance in the currently enrolled in graduate school ... hopes 7/78 ... son of Ron Yarbrough and Suzanne College World Series in 2000. to follow his father’s footsteps into the Air Pugh ... majoring in physical education ... Force. father Ron played linebacker at Auburn. 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 19 Career Statistics Jeremy Armstrong Kris Lammers Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 2000 4.36 1-1 20 0 0 0 2 43.1 48 24 21 16 42 1998 .333 23-16 54 16 18 3 0 2 10 10 7 0-0 TOTALS 4.36 1-1 20 0 0 0 2 43.1 48 24 21 16 42 1999 .269 34-23 93 18 25 7 0 3 12 16 17 0-0 2000 .292 56-55 178 34 52 8 3 1 22 13 26 2-2 Dewon Brazelton TOTALS .292 113-94 325 68 95 18 3 6 44 39 50 2-2 Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 1999 4.80 8-5 16 13 5 0 0 84.1 104 54 45 24 83 1998 10.01 0-3 12 2 0 0 1 29.2 42 34 33 17 25 2000 4.83 7-3 16 15 6 1 0 98.2 110 57 53 28 98 1999 4.34 5-3 16 11 1 1 0 66.1 68 40 32 18 41 TOTALS 4.82 15-8 32 28 11 1 0 183.0 214 111 98 52 181 2000 4.41 6-2 13 12 1 0 0 65.1 65 43 32 24 39 TOTALS 5.41 11-8 41 25 2 1 1 161.1 175 117 97 59 105 Phillip Campbell Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A Jason Moates 1998 .250 12-0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 1999 .000 10-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 2000 4.79 1-1 4400020.2 23 13 11 15 15 2000 .500 6-0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 TOTALS 4.79 1-1 4400020.2 23 13 11 15 15 TOTALS .222 28-0 9 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Josh Renick Kevin Davis Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 2000 .338 56-56 201 53 68 18 2 1 22 35 11 21-27 1997 .000 10-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 TOTALS .338 56-56 201 53 68 18 2 1 22 35 11 21-27 1998 .265 35-32 102 11 27 2 0 0 12 3 29 1-3 2000 .667 3-0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1-1 TOTALS .274 48-32 106 12 29 2 0 0 12 3 31 2-4 Justin Sims Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2000 .088 30-6 34 6 3 2 0 0 4 1 7 0-0 1997 5.40 2-2 12 0 0 0 0 26.2 35 24 16 11 23 TOTALS .088 30-6 34 6 3 2 0 0 4 1 7 0-0 1998 11.53 2-5 13 5 1 0 0 32.0 56 50 41 17 30 2000 3.43 8-2 26 0 0 0 5 60.1 62 29 23 31 54 TOTALS 6.05 12-9 51 5 1 0 5 119.0 153 103 80 59 107 Kyle Skillman Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 1999 .220 23-11 50 7 11 0 0 0 3 8 18 0-0 Scott Goodmon 2000 .282 34-20 71 12 20 2 2 1 7 12 21 1-2 Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A TOTALS .256 57-31 121 19 31 2 2 1 10 20 39 1-2 1998 .261 15-3 23 4 6 0 0 1 2 2 7 0-0 1998 .111 11-6 18 1 2 0 1 0 1 3 3 0-1 2000 .083 10-2 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0-0 Tjerk Smeets TOTALS .170 36-11 53 5 9 0 1 1 3 6 15 0-1 Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 1999 .500 2-0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-0 2000 1.000 8-0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0-0 Matthew Griffith TOTALS .667 10-0 3 1 2 0 0 1 2 2 1 0-0 Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2000 7.54 1-2 7 5 1 0 0 22.2 28 22 19 8 17 TOTALS 7.54 1-2 7 5 1 0 0 22.2 28 22 19 8 17 Kyle Sparkman Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 1999 8.44 1-3 19 2 0 0 3 26.2 43 35 25 27 34 Jason Howarth 2000 4.43 2-1 16 0 0 0 0 22.1 21 12 11 11 18 Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A TOTALS 6.61 3-4 35 2 0 0 3 49.0 64 47 36 38 52 1999 .195 48-38 113 16 22 6 0 0 12 8 26 3-3 2000 .176 20-11 34 5 6 0 0 0 1 6 5 1-3 TOTALS .190 68-49 147 21 28 6 0 0 13 14 31 4-6 Nic Stone Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 2000 .200 15-4 15 2 3 1 0 0 1 4 4 0-0 Brandon Johnson TOTALS .200 15-4 15 2 3 1 0 0 1 4 4 0-0 Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 2000 .260 56-53 181 17 47 4 1 2 25 12 35 1-1 TOTALS .260 56-53 181 17 47 4 1 2 25 12 35 1-1 Kyle Thomas Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 1998 .336 44-42 146 23 49 12 1 1 21 15 14 3-3 Doug Kunicki 1999 .293 53-51 181 24 53 11 0 3 37 12 25 2-3 Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-A 2000 .299 46-41 137 21 41 8 1 1 20 11 15 1-2 2000 .211 15-7 19 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 6 1-2 TOTALS .308 143-134 464 68 143 31 2 5 78 38 54 6-8 TOTALS .211 15-7 19 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 6 1-2

20 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 2000 Review BLUE RAIDERS IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT The Blue Raiders made their ninth appearance in the NCAA Regionals. Middle Tennessee’s previous appearances came in 1976, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, and 1995. The Blue Raiders have amassed an overall record of 7- 18 in NCAA Regional play, while head coach Steve Peterson has a record of 4- 10 in the national tournament. Middle Tennessee’s 2000 appearance in the finals of the Clemson Regional marked the second time that the team had advanced to a Region final. The team’s first appearance on championship Sunday came in 1982 in Stillwater, Okla. The team ended its 1982 season one win away from the College World Series. PECK SMASHES RECORDS Blue Raider senior Bryan Peck put together one of the finest seasons in school history in 2000. The native of Athens, Tenn., set single season records in hits (94), doubles (25), RBI (81), total bases (174), and slugging percentage (.750). Peck also set a new career slugging percentage record with a .720 mark over his two-year career. To cap things off for Peck in 2000, he became the first Blue Raider to hit over .400 since Andrew Thompson pulled it off in 1997. Peck’s .405 average is the second highest in modern Blue Raider history behind only Thompson. For his efforts, Peck was named First Team All- OVC and MVP of the OVC Tournament held in Cape Girardeau, Mo. MT DOMINATES OVC ALL-TOURNEY TEAM Josh Renick takes MT’s first swing of the 2000 Clemson Regional. Five Blue Raiders were named to the OVC All-Tournament team after the team’s stellar performance in the event. Bryan Peck led the way for the Blue PITCHING HIGHLIGHTS MT’S SUCCESS Raiders as the tournament MVP. He was joined on the team by catcher Josh Middle Tennessee’s pitching staff was its strength all year. The Blue Raider Pride, pitcher/outfielder Jeff Parsons, pitcher/first baseman Kris Lammers, hurlers lowered the staff ERA 1.38 runs from 1999 and the result was the and reliever Kevin Davis. Peck hit .615 (8-for-13) for the tournament with two second most wins ever recorded by a Middle Tennessee team. Blue Raider homers and 11 RBIs. Pride went .400 (6-for-15) with a double, a triple, and two starters registered an ERA of 4.76 while the opposition’s starters checked in RBIs. Lammers hit .462 and also turned in an outstanding outing on the mound. at 6.22 against Blue Raider hitters. The bullpen was impressive as well, Parsons also turned in a great outing along with driving in four clutch runs during registering a combined record of 17-5 with 13 saves in 2000 with a 4.57 ERA. the tournament. Davis nailed down the championship game for the Blue In fact, the bullpen was perhaps the most dominating in the OVC. The ‘pen went Raiders, going 6-1/3 innings out of the bullpen and not allowing a man beyond 7-1 against league opponents with six saves and a 3.40 ERA. The excellence second base. of the relief corp is demonstrated by the fact that during one stretch of the regular season, the bullpen went 27-2/3 innings of work without allowing an earned run. PECK, PRIDE NAMED ALL-OVC Outfielder Bryan Peck and catcher Josh Pride were named First Team All- OVC on the team announced at the conclusion of the regular season. Peck led the Blue Raiders in batting average, hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, and slugging percentage. He broke several records at Middle Tennessee both for his season’s work and his career. Pride, the 1999 OVC Player of the Year, established himself as one of the OVC’s most dangerous hitters. He is the career home run leader at Middle Tennessee. Josh Renick was the only Blue Raider to pick up Second Team All-OVC honors. Renick led the team in runs scored and steals as well as becoming the team’s second-leading hitter. Honorable mention selections for the Blue Raiders were pitchers Dewon Brazelton and Kevin Davis. PARSONS, LAMMERS NAMED TO ALL-REGION TEAM Outfielder Jeff Parsons and first baseman Kris Lammers were named to the All-Tournament team at the Clemson Regional. Parsons went 6-for-12 at the plate with a triple and two RBI. Lammers went 4-for-13 batting with a triple and two RBI. Both players also had outstanding starts on the mound, with The Blue Raiders celebrate after learning they will play in the Clemson Re- Parsons getting a loss in a hard-fought game against Clemson and Lammers gional. The team went on to reach the finals. getting a win in a thrilling come-from-behind win over Illinois. 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 21 2000 Statistics

Record: 39-23 Home: 20-8 Away: 14-14 Neutral: 5-1 Ohio Valley: 17-6

Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E FLD% Bryan Peck .405 62-62 232 53 94 25 2 17 81 174 .750 18 8 18 1 .463 1 0 4-7 80 20 5 .952 Josh Renick .338 56-56 201 53 68 18 2 1 22 93 .463 35 4 11 3 .442 2 4 21-27 76 116 10 .950 Josh Pride .309 62-62 220 51 68 15 2 10 44 117 .532 37 4 41 4 .410 5 0 7-8 407 57 13 .973 Kyle Thomas .299 46-41 137 21 41 8 1 1 20 54 .394 11 5 15 3 .370 1 2 1-2 42 1 1 .977 Justin Links .295 58-54 207 34 61 16 0 8 39 101 .488 14 3 45 4 .347 1 0 2-7 58 3 4 .938 Kris Lammers .292 56-55 178 34 52 8 3 1 22 69 .388 13 6 26 3 .355 3 3 2-2 389 27 11 .974 Jeff Parsons .272 53-53 180 34 49 10 2 3 24 72 .400 9 0 36 2 .305 1 3 4-7 112 14 2 .984 Brandon Johnson.260 56-53 181 17 47 4 1 2 25 59 .326 12 4 35 5 .320 0 0 1-1 32 105 14 .907 Wes Whitehead .256 62-62 195 29 50 5 0 1 25 58 .297 16 4 28 3 .318 5 4 4-5 95 195 15 .951 ------Tjerk Smeets 1.000 8-0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 4 4.000 2 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 8 1 0 1.000 Kevin Davis .667 3-0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 .667 0 1 1 0 .750 0 0 1-1 4 11 0 1.000 Phillip Campbell .500 6-0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .500 0 0 0 0 .500 0 0 0-0 2 4 0 1.000 Kyle Skillman .282 34-20 71 12 20 2 2 1 7 29 .408 12 2 21 1 .400 0 1 1-2 10 0 1 .909 Jason Conchin .268 33-10 41 9 11 3 0 1 5 17 .415 2 0 11 2 .302 0 1 2-3 19 1 1 .952 Doug Kunicki .211 15-7 19 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 .211 4 0 6 0 .348 0 0 1-2 33 1 3 .919 Nic Stone .200 15-4 15 2 3 1 0 0 1 4 .267 4 0 4 1 .368 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000 Jason Howarth .176 20-11 34 5 6 0 0 0 1 6 .176 6 0 5 0 .300 0 4 1-3 19 37 3 .949 Greg Brannon .114 24-9 35 2 4 0 0 1 2 7 .200 5 0 18 1 .225 0 0 0-1 83 1 1 .988 Justin Sims .088 30-6 34 6 3 2 0 0 4 5 .147 1 0 7 1 .114 0 1 0-0 16 0 0 1.000 Scott Goodmon .083 10-2 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .083 1 0 5 2 .154 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000 Brad Howard .000 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 1 3 0 1.000

Totals .293 62-62 1999 366 586 117 15 48 323 877 .439 202 41 333 36 .367 19 23 52-78 1507 636 88 .961 Opponents .269 62-62 1942 310 523 88 4 56 279 787 .405 216 42 445 31 .353 11 22 64-96 1486 637 106 .952

LOB - Team (433), Opp (416). DPs turned - Team (54), Opp (58). CI - Team (0), Opp (1). IBB - Team (10), Peck 4, Renick 2, Pride 2, Links 1, Skillman 1, Opp (7). Picked off - Renick 2, Parsons 1, Links 1.

Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SF-SH Jeff Parsons 4.24 5-6 15 12 3 2 0 0 76.1 68 42 36 41 80 13 1 7 283 .240 8 8 1 2-0 Kris Lammers 4.41 6-2 13 12 1 0 0 0 65.1 65 43 32 24 39 10 0 10 259 .251 10 8 1 2-6 Dewon Brazelton 4.83 7-3 16 15 6 1 0 0 98.2 110 57 53 28 98 18 1 5 386 .285 6 6 4 1-5 ------Brad Howard 2.78 5-0 19 0 0 0 0 5 22.2 15 7 7 7 28 2 1 1 78 .192 1 2 0 1-1 Kevin Davis 3.43 8-2 26 0 0 0 0 5 60.1 62 29 23 31 54 10 0 9 232 .267 6 1 1 1-2 Jeremy Armstrong4.36 1-1 20 0 0 0 0 2 43.1 48 24 21 16 42 7 0 4 170 .282 5 2 0 3-0 Kyle Sparkman 4.43 2-1 16 0 0 0 0 0 22.1 21 12 11 11 18 4 0 2 86 .244 5 1 0 0-0 Jason Moates 4.79 1-1 4 4 0 0 0 0 20.2 23 13 11 15 15 4 0 4 78 .295 2 3 0 0-1 Jamie Powers 5.16 3-5 18 14 0 0 0 1 59.1 63 45 34 31 45 8 1 7 232 .272 11 2 0 0-4 Matthew Griffith 7.54 1-2 7 5 1 0 0 0 22.2 28 22 19 8 17 9 0 3 89 .315 1 7 0 1-3 Jason Roberts 8.10 0-0 5 0 0 0 0 0 3.1 3 4 3 3 3 1 0 0 11 .273 1 1 0 0-0 Brett Allen 14.21 0-0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6.1 13 10 10 0 6 2 0 4 32 .406 0 1 0 0-0 Jamison Sliger 18.00 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 6 .667 0 0 0 0-0

Totals 4.69 39-23 62 62 11 3 0 13 502.1 523 310 262 216 445 88 4 56 1942 .269 56 42 7 11-22 Opponents 5.51 23-39 62 62 11 5 2 3 495.1 586 366 303 202 333 117 15 48 1999 .293 42 41 8 19-23

PB - Team (20), Pride 20, Opp (8). Pickoffs - Team (11), Pride 3, Parsons 3, Powers 1, Griffith 1, Davis 1, Armstrong 1, Moates 1, Opp (4). SBA/ATT - Pride (62-92), Brazelton (17-22), Powers (13-17), Davis (7-12), Parsons (5-12), Armstrong (6-11), Lammers (5-6), Howard (4-5), Moates (3-5), Sparkman (2-3), Griffith (2-3), Thomas (2-2). Hitting minimums - 2.0 AB/Game Pitching minimums - 1.0 IP/Game Win Loss Summary W L Pct Inning-by-Inning Summary Total 39 23 .629 Conference 17 6 .739 1 2 3456 789EXTotal Non-Conf 22 17 .564 MT 52 53 46 45 60 28 34 34 13 1 366 Home 20 8 .714 Opp. 33 33 32 38 48 41 42 30 12 1 310 Away 14 14 .500 Neutral 5 1 .833 Day 35 17 .673 General Summary: Nite 4 6 .400 Longest winning streak: 13 vs Left 10 8 .556 Longest losing streak: 5 vs Right 29 15 .659 1-Run games 14 4 .778 Home attendance: 13,978 (28 dates avg = 499) 2-Run games 2 6 .250 5+Run games 15 9 .625 Away attendance: 22,536 (34 dates avg = 662) Extra inns 2 2 .500 Total attendance: 36514 (62 dates avg = 588) Shutouts 3 5 .375 22 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 2000 Results

Game date Opposing team Score r-h-e r-h-e Inns Overall OVC Pitcher of record Attend Time Feb 18, 2000 at SE Louisiana L,5-10 5-12-1 10-10-3 9 0-1-0 0-0-0 Parsons (L 0-1) 300 2:25 Feb 19, 2000 at SE Louisiana L, 4-5 4-5-0 5-14-4 (11) 0-2-0 0-0-0 Davis (L 0-1) 200 3:25 Feb 20, 2000 at SE Louisiana L, 1-6 1-6-2 6-10-2 9 0-3-0 0-0-0 Moates (L 0-1) 250 2:25 Feb 26, 2000 INDIANA W, 9-8 9-12-3 8-12-2 9 1-3-0 0-0-0 Davis (W 1-1) 1015 2:44 Feb 27, 2000 INDIANA L, 6-17 6-9-5 17-20-4 9 1-4-0 0-0-0 Powers (L 0-1) 435 3:44 Feb 29, 2000 at Memphis W, 12-4 12-16-1 4-8-3 9 2-4-0 0-0-0 Lammers (W 1-0) 300 3:05 Mar 01, 2000 at Memphis W, 6-2 6-10-0 2-8-3 9 3-4-0 0-0-0 Moates (W 1-1) 250 3:00 Mar 04, 2000 at Southwest Missouri L, 6-13 6-13-1 13-11-4 9 3-5-0 0-0-0 Brazelton (L 0-1) 182 2:49 Mar 04, 2000 at Southwest Missouri L, 3-4 3-6-2 4-8-3 7 3-6-0 0-0-0 Powers (L 0-2) 182 2:00 Mar 05, 2000 at Southwest Missouri L, 3-10 3-7-4 10-11-2 9 3-7-0 0-0-0 Parsons (L 0-2) 124 2:54 Mar 06, 2000 YALE L, 1-4 1-5-4 4-10-0 9 3-8-0 0-0-0 Griffith (L 0-1) 425 2:16 Mar 07, 2000 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI L, 3-7 3-10-3 7-9-2 9 3-9-0 0-0-0 Sparkman (L 0-1) 425 2:00 Mar 08, 2000 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI W, 7-3 7-13-1 3-9-1 9 4-9-0 0-0-0 Lammers (W 2-0) 510 2:01 Mar 12, 2000 DAYTON W, 4-1 4-9-0 1-3-1 7 5-9-0 0-0-0 Brazelton (W 1-1) 386 1:47 Mar 12, 2000 DAYTON W, 6-2 6-11-2 2-5-3 7 6-9-0 0-0-0 Davis (W 2-1) 386 1:55 Mar 15, 2000 JACKSONVILLE STATE W, 13-2 13-10-1 2-8-3 9 7-9-0 0-0-0 Howard (W 1-0) 344 2:17 Mar 16, 2000 YALE W, 11-2 11-11-0 2-2-2 5 8-9-0 0-0-0 Griffith (W 1-1) 175 1:53 *Mar 18, 2000 UT MARTIN W, 9-3 9-10-2 3-11-1 7 9-9-0 1-0-0 Brazelton (W 2-1) 378 2:30 *Mar 18, 2000 UT MARTIN W, 7-1 7-7-2 1-2-2 7 10-9-0 2-0-0 Lammers (W 3-0) 397 1:45 Mar 21, 2000 at UAB L, 3-5 3-7-2 5-8-3 9 10-10-0 2-0-0 Parsons (L 0-3) 425 2:39 Mar 22, 2000 at UAB L, 4-6 4-10-3 6-5-3 9 10-11-0 2-0-0 Powers (L 0-3) 425 2:34 Mar 24, 2000 UW-MILWAUKEE W, 4-3 4-8-0 3-9-1 7 11-11-0 2-0-0 Brazelton (W 3-1) 425 1:47 Mar 24, 2000 UW-MILWAUKEE W, 4-3 4-7-3 3-5-1 7 12-11-0 2-0-0 Lammers (W 4-0) 425 1:58 Mar 25, 2000 UW-MILWAUKEE L, 3-5 3-8-2 5-4-1 8 12-12-0 2-0-0 Griffith (L 2-2) 375 2:39 Mar 28, 2000 UAB W, 4-2 4-9-1 2-7-2 9 13-12-0 2-0-0 Parsons (W 1-3) 310 2:35 Mar 29, 2000 UAB W, 6-2 6-7-1 2-4-1 9 14-12-0 2-0-0 Powers (W 1-3) 308 2:24 *Apr 01, 2000 AUSTIN PEAY W, 6-5 6-11-1 5-10-1 7 15-12-0 3-0-0 Howard (W 2-0) 420 2:30 *Apr 01, 2000 AUSTIN PEAY L, 4-6 4-7-4 6-10-1 7 15-13-0 3-1-0 Lammers (L 4-1) 420 2:00 *Apr 02, 2000 AUSTIN PEAY W, 7-6 7-9-1 6-7-1 9 16-13-0 4-1-0 Davis (W 3-1) 257 2:30 Apr 04, 2000 TENNESSEE L, 1-2 1-4-2 2-3-1 9 16-14-0 4-1-0 Powers (L 1-4) 890 2:00 *Apr 08, 2000 at Southeast Missouri L, 2-3 2-8-2 3-5-1 (8) 16-15-0 4-2-0 Brazelton (L 4-1) 597 2:28 *Apr 08, 2000 at Southeast Missouri L, 0-2 0-4-1 2-2-1 7 16-16-0 4-3-0 Parsons (L 1-4) 597 1:35 *Apr 09, 2000 at Southeast Missouri W, 8-5 8-12-1 5-9-1 9 17-16-0 5-3-0 Davis (W 4-1) 877 2:45 Apr 12, 2000 MEMPHIS W, 10-3 10-11-0 3-10-5 9 18-16-0 5-3-0 Davis (W 5-1) 413 2:48 *Apr 15, 2000 MOREHEAD STATE W, 11-0 11-11-1 0-2-1 7 19-16-0 6-3-0 Brazelton (W 4-2) 331 1:48 *Apr 15, 2000 MOREHEAD STATE W, 8-0 8-11-1 0-6-1 7 20-16-0 7-3-0 Parsons (W 2-4) 331 2:05 *Apr 16, 2000 MOREHEAD STATE W, 8-7 8-13-3 7-8-1 9 21-16-0 8-3-0 Davis (W 6-1) 478 2:47 Apr 18, 2000 VANDERBILT W, 9-8 9-10-3 8-8-4 9 22-16-0 8-3-0 Armstrong (W 1-0) 521 3:03 *Apr 21, 2000 at Murray State W, 7-6 7-11-2 6-9-2 7 23-16-0 9-3-0 Brazelton (W 5-2) 116 2:17 *Apr 21, 2000 at Murray State W, 7-2 7-11-1 2-7-0 7 24-16-0 10-3-0 Parsons (W 3-4) 116 2:10 *Apr 22, 2000 at Murray State W, 5-2 5-8-0 2-9-1 9 25-16-0 11-3-0 Lammers (W 5-1) 186 2:38 Apr 25, 2000 at Jacksonville State W, 16-5 16-17-0 5-10-4 9 26-16-0 11-3-0 Powers (W 2-4) 125 2:40 Apr 26, 2000 at Western Kentucky W, 11-6 11-15-0 6-10-1 9 27-16-0 11-3-0 Davis (W 7-1) 232 2:43 *Apr 29, 2000 at Tennessee Tech W, 5-0 5-11-0 0-2-1 7 28-16-0 12-3-0 Parsons (W 4-4) 400 2:45 *Apr 29, 2000 at Tennessee Tech W, 10-4 10-12-1 4-5-4 7 29-16-0 13-3-0 Powers (W 3-4) 400 2:55 *Apr 30, 2000 at Tennessee Tech L, 0-9 0-3-2 9-10-1 9 29-17-0 13-4-0 Brazelton (L 5-3) 360 2:25 May 02, 2000 at Vanderbilt L, 4-9 4-8-1 9-13-0 9 29-18-0 13-4-0 Davis (L 7-2) 162 2:55 *May 06, 2000 EASTERN KENTUCKY W, 12-2 12-16-0 2-7-0 7 30-18-0 14-4-0 Brazelton (W 6-3) 983 2:10 *May 06, 2000 EASTERN KENTUCKY L, 0-2 0-3-0 2-8-1 7 30-19-0 14-5-0 Parsons (L 4-5) 983 2:05 *May 07, 2000 EASTERN KENTUCKY L, 7-11 7-11-1 11-17-1 9 30-20-0 14-6-0 Armstrong (L 1-1) 1232 3:02 May 10, 2000 at Tennessee L, 0-7 0-4-2 7-8-0 9 30-21-0 14-6-0 Lammers (L 5-2) 1023 2:11 *May 13, 2000 at Eastern Illinois W, 13-12 13-19-1 12-13-0 7 31-21-0 15-6-0 Parsons (W 5-5) 100 2:25 *May 13, 2000 at Eastern Illinois W, 8-5 8-12-0 5-12-2 (8) 32-21-0 16-6-0 Howard (W 3-0) 100 2:40 *May 14, 2000 at Eastern Illinois W, 6-5 6-7-2 5-8-3 9 33-21-0 17-6-0 Sparkman (W 1-1) 212 2:50 !May 18, 2000 vs Eastern Illinois W, 4-3 4-8-1 3-9-1 9 34-21-0 17-6-0 Brazelton (W 7-3) 125 2:38 !May 18, 2000 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-2 3-7-1 2-7-1 (10) 35-21-0 17-6-0 Howard (W 4-0) 1065 2:55 !May 19, 2000 vs Eastern Kentucky W, 6-4 6-9-0 4-10-3 9 36-21-0 17-6-0 Sparkman (W 2-1) 1017 2:09 !May 20, 2000 vs Southeast Missouri W, 11-4 11-11-1 4-7-2 9 37-21-0 17-6-0 Davis (W 8-2) 1225 2:45 #May 26, 2000 at Clemson L, 0-4 0-4-0 4-9-0 9 37-22-0 17-6-0 Parsons (L 5-6) 4378 2:23 #May 27, 2000 vs Old Dominion W, 6-5 6-11-1 5-11-1 9 38-22-0 17-6-0 Howard (W 5-0) 1159 2:40 #May 27, 2000 vs Illinois W, 4-3 4-9-2 3-5-0 9 39-22-0 17-6-0 Lammers (W 6-2) 1313 2:05 #May 28, 2000 vs Clemson L, 3-21 3-10-3 21-24-1 9 39-23-0 17-6-0 Powers (L 3-5) 4013 3:05

() extra inning game * denotes Ohio Valley Conference Game ! OVC Tournament, Cape Girardeau, MO # NCAA Regional, Clemson, SC

2001 Blue Raider Baseball 23 Category Leaders

Batting avg. Total bases Opposing bat avg Matthew Griffith ...... 7 Bryan Peck ...... 405 Bryan Peck ...... 174 Jeff Parsons ...... 240 Dewon Brazelton ...... 6 Josh Renick ...... 338 Josh Pride ...... 117 Kris Lammers ...... 251 Jason Moates ...... 3 Josh Pride ...... 309 Justin Links ...... 101 Dewon Brazelton ...... 285 Kyle Thomas ...... 299 Josh Renick ...... 93 Runners picked off Justin Links ...... 295 Jeff Parsons ...... 72 Wins Josh Pride ...... 3 Kevin Davis ...... 8 Jeff Parsons ...... 3 Slugging pct. Walks Dewon Brazelton ...... 7 5 tied at...... 1 Bryan Peck ...... 750 Josh Pride ...... 37 Kris Lammers ...... 6 Josh Pride ...... 532 Josh Renick ...... 35 Brad Howard ...... 5 Batters SO out looking Justin Links ...... 488 Bryan Peck ...... 18 Jeff Parsons ...... 5 Jeff Parsons ...... 27 Josh Renick ...... 463 Wes Whitehead ...... 16 Dewon Brazelton ...... 23 Jeff Parsons ...... 400 Justin Links ...... 14 Saves Jeremy Armstrong ...... 18 Kevin Davis ...... 5 Kevin Davis ...... 16 On base pct. Hit by pitch Brad Howard ...... 5 2 tied at...... 13 Bryan Peck ...... 463 Bryan Peck ...... 8 Jeremy Armstrong ...... 2 Josh Renick ...... 442 Kris Lammers ...... 6 Jamie Powers ...... 1 Hits allowed Josh Pride ...... 410 Kyle Thomas ...... 5 Jason Roberts ...... 3 Kyle Thomas ...... 370 4 tied at...... 4 Innings pitched Jamison Sliger ...... 4 Kris Lammers ...... 355 Dewon Brazelton ...... 98.2 Brett Allen ...... 13 Stolen bases Jeff Parsons ...... 76.1 Brad Howard ...... 15 Runs scored Josh Renick ...... 21 Kris Lammers ...... 65.1 Kyle Sparkman ...... 21 Josh Renick ...... 53 Josh Pride ...... 7 Bryan Peck ...... 53 Wes Whitehead ...... 4 Batters struck out Runs allowed Josh Pride ...... 51 Bryan Peck ...... 4 Dewon Brazelton ...... 98 Jamison Sliger ...... 2 3 tied at...... 34 Jeff Parsons ...... 4 Jeff Parsons ...... 80 Jason Roberts ...... 4 Kevin Davis ...... 54 Brad Howard ...... 7 Hits Strikeouts Jamie Powers ...... 45 Brett Allen ...... 10 Bryan Peck ...... 94 Justin Links ...... 45 Jeremy Armstrong ...... 42 Kyle Sparkman ...... 12 Josh Pride ...... 68 Josh Pride ...... 41 Josh Renick ...... 68 Jeff Parsons ...... 36 Appearances Earned runs allowed Justin Links ...... 61 Brandon Johnson ...... 35 Kevin Davis ...... 26 Jamison Sliger ...... 2 Kris Lammers ...... 52 Wes Whitehead ...... 28 Jeremy Armstrong ...... 20 Jason Roberts ...... 3 Brad Howard ...... 19 Brad Howard ...... 7 Runs batted in Total plate appearances Jamie Powers ...... 18 Brett Allen ...... 10 Bryan Peck ...... 81 Josh Pride ...... 266 2 tied at...... 16 Kyle Sparkman ...... 11 Josh Pride ...... 44 Bryan Peck ...... 259 Justin Links ...... 39 Josh Renick ...... 246 Games started Walks allowed Brandon Johnson ...... 25 Justin Links ...... 225 Dewon Brazelton ...... 15 Jamison Sliger ...... 1 Wes Whitehead ...... 25 Wes Whitehead ...... 224 Jamie Powers ...... 14 Jason Roberts ...... 3 Jeff Parsons ...... 12 Brad Howard ...... 7 Doubles At bats Kris Lammers ...... 12 Matthew Griffith ...... 8 Bryan Peck ...... 25 Bryan Peck ...... 232 Matthew Griffith ...... 5 Kyle Sparkman ...... 11 Josh Renick ...... 18 Josh Pride ...... 220 Justin Links ...... 16 Justin Links ...... 207 Wild pitches Josh Pride ...... 15 Josh Renick ...... 201 Jamie Powers ...... 11 Jeff Parsons ...... 10 Wes Whitehead ...... 195 Kris Lammers ...... 10 Jeff Parsons ...... 8 Triples Games played Kevin Davis ...... 6 Kris Lammers ...... 3 Bryan Peck ...... 62 Dewon Brazelton ...... 6 5 tied at...... 2 Josh Pride ...... 62 Wes Whitehead ...... 62 Balks Home runs Justin Links ...... 58 Dewon Brazelton ...... 4 Bryan Peck ...... 17 3 tied at...... 56 Kevin Davis ...... 1 Josh Pride ...... 10 Jeff Parsons ...... 1 Justin Links ...... 8 Earned run avg Kris Lammers ...... 1 Jeff Parsons ...... 3 Jeff Parsons ...... 4.24 Brandon Johnson ...... 2 Kris Lammers ...... 4.41 Hit batters Dewon Brazelton ...... 4.83 Jeff Parsons ...... 8 Kris Lammers ...... 8

24 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 2000 Superlatives Team Batting Individual Batting At bats: 44 vs. Jacksonville State (Apr 25) At bats: 6 Bryan Peck vs. Memphis (Feb 29) Runs scored: 16 vs. Jacksonville State (Apr 25) 6 Jeff Parsons vs. Memphis (Feb 29) Hits: 19 vs. Eastern Illinois (May 13) 6 Justin Links vs. Western KY (Apr 26) RBIs: 13 vs. Jacksonville State (Apr 25) Runs scored: 4 Josh Renick vs. Tennessee Tech (Apr 29) Doubles: 6 (2 games) Hits: 5 Bryan Peck vs. Jacksonville State (Apr 25) Triples: 2 (3 games) RBIs: 5 Bryan Peck vs. Jacksonville State (Mar 15) Home runs: 7 vs. Eastern Illinois (May 13) 5 Bryan Peck vs. Jacksonville State (Apr 25) Total bases: 40 vs. Eastern Illinois (May 13) 5 Bryan Peck vs. SE Missouri (May 20) Walks: 11 vs. Vanderbilt (Apr 18) Doubles: 3 Josh Renick vs. Tennessee Tech (Apr 29) Strikeouts: 10 vs. Jacksonville State (Apr 25) Triples: 1 (15 games ) Sac hits: 2 (4 games ) Home runs: 2 Justin Links vs. Eastern Illinois (May 13) Sac flies: 2 (2 games) Total bases: 8 Bryan Peck vs. SE Missouri (Apr 09) Stolen bases: 3 (4 games ) 8 Justin Links vs. Eastern Illinois (May 13) Hit by Pitch: 3 (3 games) Walks: 4 Josh Renick vs. Vanderbilt (Apr 18) Caught stealing: 4 vs. Memphis (Mar 01) Strikeouts: 3 (5 games ) Runners LOB: 13 (2 games) Sac hits: 2 Jason Howarth vs. Southern Miss. (Mar 8) Hit into DP: 5 vs. UAB (Mar 21) 2 Kris Lammers vs. UAB (Mar 28) Sac flies: 1 (19 games ) Stolen bases: 3 Josh Renick vs. Vanderbilt (Apr 18) Team Fielding Hit by pitch: 2 Wes Whitehead vs. UAB (Mar 22) Putouts: 30 vs. SE Louisiana (Feb 19) 2 Brandon Johnson vs. UAB (Mar 29) 30 vs. Southeast Missouri (May 18) Caught stealing: 2 Justin Links vs. Memphis (Mar 01) Assists: 19 vs. Eastern Illinois (May 18) Runners LOB: 6 Brandon Johnson vs. Vanderbilt (Apr 18) Errors: 5 vs. Indiana (Feb 27) Passed balls: 2 vs. Southern Mississippi (Mar 07) 2 vs. UAB (Mar 28) Individual Fielding 2 vs. Tennessee (May 10) Putouts: 15 Kyle Thomas vs. Southwest Missouri (Mar 05) DPs turned: 4 vs. Jacksonville State (Mar 15) Assists: 8 Wes Whitehead vs. Morehead State (Apr 16) Errors: 2 (12 games ) Passed balls: 2 Josh Pride vs. Southern Miss. (Mar 07) Team Pitching 2 Josh Pride vs. UAB (Mar 28) Innings pitched: 10.0 (2 games) 2 Josh Pride vs. Tennessee (May 10) Strikeouts: 14 vs. Southwest Missouri (Mar 05) Hits allowed: 2 (5 games ) Wild pitches: 3 (4 games ) Individual Pitching Hit batters: 3 (2 games) Innings pitched: 8.0 Dewon Brazelton vs. Eastern Ill. (May 18) 8.0 Jeff Parsons vs. SE Missouri (May 18) Strikeouts: 12 Jeff Parsons vs. SE Missouri (May 18) Wild pitches: 3 Jeff Parsons vs. UAB (Mar 21) Hit batters: 3 Matthew Griffith vs. Memphis (Apr 12)

2001 Blue Raider Baseball 25 2001 Opponent Directory

UNC Asheville Lipscomb Cumberland University Feb. 17-18 Mar. 13-14 Apr. 11; Apr. 25 SID Contact: Mike Gore SID Contact: Tim Beekman SID Contact: Denise Gideon One University Heights 3901 Granny White Pike One Cumberland Square Asheville, NC 28804 Nashville, TN 37204 Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: (828) 251-6923 Phone: (615) 279-5862 Phone: (615) 449-2562 Fax: (828) 251-6386 Fax: (615) 269-1806 Fax: (615) 443-8422

Southeastern Louisiana Arkansas State Tennessee Feb. 23-25 Mar. 16-18 Apr. 17; May 9 SID Contact: Matt Sullivan SID Contact: Bill Bowen SID Contact: Jeff Muir SLU 10309 P.O. Box 1000 P.O. Box 15016 Hammond, LA 70402 State University, AR 72467 Knoxville, TN 37901 Phone: (504) 549-2142 Phone: (870) 972-2541 Phone: (865) 670-6616 Fax: (504) 549-3495 Fax: (870) 972-3367 Fax: (865) 974-1269

Samford New Orleans Arkansas-Little Rock Feb. 17; Mar. 21 Mar. 23-15 Apr. 13-15 SID Contact: Craig Threlkeld SID Contact: Bob Boyle SID Contact: Mike Garrity 800 Lakeshore Dr. 6801 Franklin Ave. 2801 S. University Birmingham, AL 35229 New Orleans, LA 70122 Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: (205) 726-2799 Phone: (504) 280-6284 Phone: (501) 569-3449 Fax: (205) 726-2545 Fax: (504) 280-7240 Fax: (501) 569-3030

UAB UL-Lafayette Louisiana Tech Feb. 28; Mar. 20 Mar. 30-Apr. 1 Apr. 20-22 SID Contact: Jack Duggan SID Contact: Jason Pugh SID Contact: Robby Lockwood BRTW 105 Athletics Complex; 201 Reinhart Dr. P.S. Box 3166 T.S. 1530 3rd Ave. South Lafayette, LA 70506 Ruston, LA 71272 Birmingham, AL 35294 Phone: (337) 482-6331 Phone: (318) 257-3144 Phone: (205) 934-0722 Fax: (337) 482-6649 Fax: (318) 257-3757 Fax: (205) 934-7505 Vanderbilt New Mexico State Memphis Apr. 4; May 8 Apr. 27-29 Mar. 3-4; Mar. 27-28 SID Contact: Andre Foushee SID Contact: David Hardee SID Contact: Jason Black 2601 Jess Neely Dr. MSC 3145, P.O. Box 30001 570 Normal, AOB Room 203 Nashville, TN 37212 Las Cruces, NM 88003 Memphis, TN 38152 Phone: (615) 322-4121 Phone: (505) 646-3929 Phone: (901) 678-2337 Fax: (615) 343-7064 Fax: (505) 646-2425 Fax: (901) 678-4134 Florida International Western Kentucky Jacksonville State Apr. 6-8 May 4-5 Mar. 6; Mar. 8 SID Contact: Andrew LaPlant SID Contact: Paul Just SID Contact: Greg Seitz SW 8 and 112 Ave. One Big Red Way 700 Pelham Rd. North Miami, FL 33199 Bowling Green, KY 42101 Jacksonville, AL 36265 Phone: (305) 348-2084 Phone: (270) 745-4298 Phone: (256) 236-2980 Fax: (305) 348-2963 Fax: (270) 745-3444 Fax: (256) 782-5958 Belmont South Alabama Tennessee Tech Apr. 10; Apr. 18 May 11-13 Mar. 10-11 SID Contact: Matt Wilson SID Contact: Matt Smith SID Contact: Gary Peck 1900 Belmont Blvd 1065 HPELS 1100 McGee Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Mobile, AL 36688 Cookeville, TN 38505 Phone: (615) 460-6698 Phone: (334) 460-7035 Phone: (931) 372-6293 Fax: (615) 460-5584 Fax: (334) 460-7297 Fax: (931) 372-6139

26 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Yearly Leaders

Batting Average 1971 Tony Kessinger 30 118 1975 Steve Zitney 40 27 Doubles 1972 Dan Gibson 40 150 1976 Danny Moore 50 54 Year Player G Avg. 1973 Ed Robichaud 36 120 1977 Ricky Cheshire 44 37 Year Player G 2B 1970 Ed Robichaud 26 .301 1974 Roger Cox 38 142 1978 Bobby Hines 52 55 1970 Ed Robichaud 26 4 1971 Ed Robichaud 30 .360 1975 Steve Zitney 40 138 1979 Two with --- 46 1971 Four with --- 6 1972 Ed Robichaud 40 .328 1976 Danny Moore 50 187 1980 Randy Starkey 49 32 1972 Mike Townsend 40 13 1973 Les Price 36 .373 1977 Bert Fuqua 44 141 1981 Garry Keeton 48 36 1973 Two with --- 6 1974 Scott Sain 39 .393 1978 Eric Graves 51 176 1982 Kenny Gerhart 48 49 1974 Scott Sain 39 14 1975 Wally Mathis 39 .331 1979 Tommy Blakenship 45 159 1983 Brad Windham 40 37 1975 Wally Mathis 39 7 1976 Danny Moore 50 .374 1980 Mike Yarotsky 48 170 1984 Alan Colburn 43 48 1976 Two with --- 14 1977 Danny Moore 43 .319 1981 Joe Petrea 49 173 1985 Bob Tribbey 57 52 1977 Stan Shanks 44 9 1978 Doug Hicks 47 .364 1982 Kenny Gerhart 48 201 1986 Chris Whitehead 62 60 1978 Eric Graves 51 13 1979 Bobby Hines 45 .369 1983 Brad Windham 40 146 1987 Chris Whitehead 55 52 1979 Chris Faulkner 40 11 1980 Randy Starkey 49 .317 1984 Alan Colburn 43 170 1988 Eddie Pye 60 60 1980 Mike Yarotsky 48 11 1981 Randy Goff 47 .307 1985 Bob Tribbey 57 199 1989 Mike Young 50 49 1981 Joe Petrea 49 15 1982 Scott Turner 48 .374 1986 Eddie Pye 62 226 1990 J. Owens 57 57 1982 Wayne Newberry 48 14 1983 Scott Turner 40 .375 1987 Darryl Steakley 55 213 1991 Corey Watkins 61 53 1983 Scott Turner 40 15 1984 Gary Cathcart 43 .364 1988 Mike Young 60 245 1992 Gary Myers 54 59 1984 Gary Cathcart 43 11 1985 Bob Tribbey 57 .337 1989 Mike Young 50 204 1993 Mudcat Brewer 51 45 1985 Bob Tribbey 57 19 1986 Bob Tribbey 56 .343 1990 Two with --- 217 1994 Mudcat Brewer 55 50 1986 Tim Goff 60 14 1987 Chris Whitehead 55 .340 1991 Corey Watkins 61 242 1995 Jamie Walker 63 52 1987 Two with --- 12 1988 J. Owens 60 .377 1992 Mudcat Brewer 56 215 1996 Doug Barner 54 43 1988 J. Owens 60 15 1989 Jeff Avery 46 .313 1993 Mudcat Brewer 51 206 1997 Jeremy Owens 55 53 1989 George Zimmerman 50 19 1990 J. Owens 57 .311 1994 Mudcat Brewer 55 209 1998 Jeremy Owens 53 53 1990 J. Owens 57 21 1991 Gary Myers 53 .346 1995 Jamie Walker 63 239 1999 Josh Pride 59 73 1991 Mike Severence 51 19 1992 Gary Myers 54 .383 1996 Clay Snellgrove 53 206 2000 Two with -- 53 1992 Gary Myers 54 20 1993 Mudcat Brewer 51 .330 1997 Clay Snellgrove 55 224 1993 Two with --- 18 1994 Mudcat Brewer 55 .340 1998 Jeremy Owens 50 205 Hits 1994 Mudcat Brewer 55 18 1995 Craig Reavis 63 .372 1999 Josh Pride 59 225 1995 Doug Barner 63 17 1996 Clay Snellgrove 53 .335 2000 Bryan Peck 62 232 Year Player G H 1996 Clay Snellgrove 53 17 1997 Andrew Thompson 53 .409 1970 Ed Robichaud 26 22 1997 Clay Snellgrove 55 21 1998 Ty Curley 43 .369 1971 Ed Robichaud 30 40 1998 Two with -- 17 1999 Ty Curley 53 .384 Runs 1972 Dan Gibson 40 47 1999 Bryan Peck 56 23 2000 Bryan Peck 62 .405 Year Player G R 1973 Ed Robichaud 36 43 2000 Bryan Peck 62 25 1970 Ed Robichaud 26 14 1974 Tom Owens 39 47 At Bats 1971 Tony Kessinger 30 25 1975 Wally Mathis 39 44 Triples 1972 Dan Gibson 40 29 1976 Danny Moore 50 70 Year Player G AB 1973 Ed Robichaud 36 29 1977 Danny Moore 43 43 Year Player G 3B 1970 Tony Kessinger 24 77 1974 Roger Cox 38 36 1978 Bobby Hines 52 58 1970 Tony Kessinger 24 2 1979 Two with --- 55 1971 Harry Maurice 30 5 1980 Two with --- 52 1972 Les Price 40 3 1981 Garry Keeton 48 53 1973 Tommy Owens 36 4 1982 Kenny Gerhart 48 69 1974 Steve Zitney 40 3 1983 Scott Turner 40 51 1975 Tony Richardson 32 2 1984 Gary Cathcart 43 60 1976 Tony Richards 48 3 1985 Bob Tribbey 57 67 1977 Danny Moore 43 5 1986 Chris Whitehead 62 70 1978 Four with --- 2 1987 Chris Whitehead 55 67 1979 Eric Graves 45 8 1988 Eddie Pye 60 60 1980 Randy Starkey 49 4 1989 Mike Young 50 56 1981 Two with --- 2 1990 Jeff Avery 57 62 1982 Two with --- 2 1991 Corey Watkins 61 71 1983 Two with --- 2 1992 Mudcat Brewer 56 74 1984 Gary Cathcart 43 3 1993 Mudcat Brewer 51 68 1985 Martin Aldrich 26 2 1994 Mudcat Brewer 55 71 1986 Bob Tribbey 56 4 1995 Craig Reavis 63 87 1987 Chris Whitehead 55 6 1996 Clay Snellgrove 53 69 1988 Chris Whitehead 59 4 1997 Clay Snellgrove 55 88 1989 Jeff Avery 46 5 1998 Wayne Chinapen 50 61 1990 Two with --- 3 1999 Josh Pride 59 86 1991 Two with --- 2 2000 Bryan Peck 62 94 1992 Two with --- 5 1993 Ken Finley 51 3 1994 Four with --- 2 1995 Jordan Beddies 58 3 1996 Six with --- 1 Bryan Peck led the Blue Raiders in nearly every offensive category in 2000. 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 27 Yearly Leaders

1997 Jeremy Owens 55 5 1972 Les Price 40 28 1996 Doug Barner 54 40 1998 Jeremy Owens 50 2 1973 Les Price 36 23 1997 Andrew Thompson 53 37 1999 Five with -- 1 1974 Scott Sain 39 25 1998 Josh Pride 46 34 2000 Kris Lammers 56 3 1975 Chuck Smith 35 29 1999 Josh Pride 59 33 1976 Denton Peters 49 46 2000 Josh Pride 62 37 Home Runs 1977 John Weathers 44 41 1978 Doug Hicks 47 57 Strikeouts Year Player G HR 1979 Eric Graves 45 45 1970 Ed Robichaud 26 4 1980 Randy Starkey 49 27 Year Player G K 1971 Mike Townsend 29 4 1981 Scott “Doc” Holliday 46 35 1970 Jim Witherow 20 21 1972 Ed Robichaud 40 4 1982 Two with --- 37 1971 Ed Manson 29 23 1973 Two with --- 5 1983 Wayne Newberry 40 32 1972 Les Price 40 35 1974 Scott Sain 39 5 1984 Alan Colburn 43 44 1973 Ed Robichaud 36 24 1975 Chuck Smith 35 5 1985 Two with --- 41 1974 Scott Sain 39 30 1976 Danny Moore 50 9 1986 Chris Whitehead 62 50 1975 Wayne Shanks 40 23 1977 John Weathers 44 10 1987 Chris Courtright 55 58 1976 Ricky Wheeler 50 24 Andrew Thompson is the last Blue 1978 Doug Hicks 47 13 1988 Mike Messerly 59 71 1977 Ricky Cheshire 44 29 Raider to hit .400 with a .409 effort dur- 1979 Two with --- 6 1989 George Zimmerman 50 54 1978 Two with --- 26 ing the 1997 campaign. 1980 Jeff Mallas 37 5 1990 J. Owens 57 66 1979 Doug Hicks 42 29 1981 Scott “Doc” Holliday 46 9 1991 Dwight Robinson 61 41 1980 Randy Starkey 49 21 1982 Kenny Gerhart 48 12 1992 Jason Maxwell 55 48 1982 Kenny Gerhart 121 .602 1981 Scott “Doc” Holliday 46 49 1983 Scott Turner 40 5 1993 Mudcat Brewer 51 48 1983 Scott Turner 81 .596 1982 Kenny Gerhart 48 38 1984 Alan Colburn 43 14 1994 Jamie Hicks 51 52 1984 Alan Colburn 109 .641 1983 Ralph David 26 25 1985 Bob Tribbey 57 10 1995 Jamie Walker 63 56 1985 Bob Tribbey 118 .593 1984 Jeff Nix 40 35 1986 Chris Whitehead 62 18 1996 Doug Barner 54 53 1986 Bob Tribbey 123 .621 1985 Chip Carnes 50 39 1987 Chris Courtright 55 14 1997 Clay Snellgrove 55 56 1987 Chris Courtright 122 .589 1986 Chris Whitehead 62 62 1988 Mike Messerly 59 19 1998 Ty Curley 43 47 1988 Mike Messerly 135 .672 1987 Chris Whitehead 55 51 1989 George Zimmerman 50 9 1999 Bryan Peck 56 56 1989 George Zimmerman 99 .579 1988 Mike Messerly 59 45 1990 J. Owens 57 17 2000 Bryan Peck 62 81 1990 J. Owens 135 .689 1989 George Zimmerman 50 33 1991 Dwight Robinson 61 14 1991 Chris Price 80 .567 1990 Darius Gash 56 58 1992 Chris Price 55 11 Slugging Percentage 1992 Gary Myers 117 .639 1991 Chris Price 50 51 1993 Mudcat Brewer 51 10 1993 Mudcat Brewer 118 .572 1992 Chris Price 55 45 1994 Two with --- 11 Year Player TB Pct. 1994 Mudcat Brewer 126 .603 1993 Ken Finley 51 44 1995 Jamie Walker 63 15 1970 Ed Robichaud 38 .521 1995 Jamie Walker 142 .594 1994 Chris Price 55 45 1996 Doug Barner 54 19 1971 Ed Robichaud 59 .531 1996 Doug Barner 125 .702 1995 Jordan Beddies 58 63 1997 Andrew Thompson 53 13 1972 Ed Robichaud 40 .496 1997 Andrew Thompson 120 .682 1996 Jordan Beddies 52 58 1998 Two with -- 12 1973 Ed Robichaud 68 .567 1998 Ty Curley 107 .682 1997 Jordan Beddies 46 51 1999 Josh Pride 59 22 1974 Scott Sain 81 .672 1999 Josh Pride 165 .733 1998 Jeremy Owens 50 54 2000 Bryan Peck 62 17 1975 Chuck Smith 58 .500 2000 Bryan Peck 174 .750 1999 Justin Links 55 46 1976 Denton Peters 96 .596 2000 Justin Links 58 45 Runs Batted In 1977 John Weathers 75 .595 Walks 1978 Doug Hicks 109 .708 Hit by Pitch Year Player G RBI 1979 Eric Graves 94 .635 Year Player G BB 1970 Ed Robichaud 26 16 1980 Jeff Mallas 56 .538 1970 Larry Mangrum 25 18 Year Player G HBP 1971 Three with --- 20 1981 Scott “Doc” Holliday 65 .468 1971 Les Price 28 16 1973 Two with --- 3 1972 Two with --- 26 1974 Carter Garner 31 3 1973 Johnny Murray 36 35 1975 Two with --- 2 1974 Scott Sain 39 33 1976 Two with --- 2 1975 Wayne Shanks 40 28 1977 John Weathers 44 4 1976 Ricky Cheshire 47 46 1978 N/A 1977 Ricky Cheshire 44 43 1979 N/A 1978 Kerry Maxwell 52 42 1980 N/A 1979 Bobby Hines 45 38 1981 Three with --- 4 1980 Mike Norment 45 28 1982 Two with --- 4 1981 Scott “Doc” Holliday 46 36 1983 Doug Birkofer 40 4 1982 Three with --- 26 1984 Two with --- 2 1983 Stan Hovater 38 25 1985 Tim Goff 51 4 1984 Jimmy Petty 41 23 1986 Three with --- 3 1985 Bob Tribbey 57 36 1987 Tony Hayes 55 6 1986 Eddie Pye 62 46 1988 J. Owens 60 6 1987 Chris Whitehead 55 46 1989 Two with --- 4 1988 Chris Whitehead 59 47 1990 J. Owens 57 10 1989 George Zimmerman 50 37 1991 Ken Hamilton 56 7 1990 J. Owens 57 33 1992 Ken Finley 53 9 1991 Two with --- 33 1993 Mudcat Brewer 51 4 1992 Gary Myers 54 42 1994 Two with --- 6 1993 Ken Finley 51 32 1995 Clay Snellgrove 62 7 1994 Mudcat Brewer 55 31 1996 Shane Shoemake 54 8 1997 Five with --- 4 Doug Barner led Middle Tennessee in RBIs in 1996 with 53. 1995 Craig Reavis 63 48 28 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Yearly Leaders

1998 Four with -- 4 1998 Two with -- 5 1973 N/A 1999 Two with -- 9 1999 Dewon Brazelton 16 8 1974 Billy Joe Mahaffey 14 2000 Bryan Peck 62 8 2000 Kevin Davis 26 8 1975 Danny Neal 11 1976 Danny Neal 15 Stolen Bases Losses 1977 Two with 12 1978 Three with 15 Year Player G SB Year Player G L 1979 David Booker 14 1970 Bo Alvarez 25 4 1970 Gary O’Bryan 8 5 1980 Tony Dawkins 15 1971 Tony Kessinger 30 7 1971 Jim Gilliam 9 4 1981 Mark Novak 15 1972 Dan Gibson 40 14 1972 Jack Laverty N/A 5 1982 Marty Smith 14 1973 Dan Gibson 19 8 1973 Jack Laverty N/A 4 1983 Marty Smith 16 1974 Roger Cox 38 7 1974 Jack Laverty 4 4 1984 Marty Smith 18 1975 Wayne Shanks 40 10 1975 Two with --- 4 1985 Garl Fuggitt 19 1976 Danny Moore 50 26 1976 Two with --- 3 1986 Barry Vetter 23 1977 Stan Shanks 44 15 1977 Bob Hardin 12 6 1987 Barry Vetter 22 1978 Bert Fuqua 50 13 1978 Mike Moore 15 7 1988 Dave Richardson 23 1979 Two with --- 3 1979 Two with --- 4 1989 Scott Morgan 18 1980 Garry Keeton 37 11 1980 Bill Brantner 10 5 1990 Rob Angell 24 1981 Garry Keeton 48 12 1981 Mark Novak 15 4 1991 Jay Lindsey 27 1982 Kenny Gerhart 48 17 1982 Marty Smith 14 4 1992 Dean Hanks 25 1983 Brad Windham 40 8 )1983 Two with --- 4 1993 Mike McLaury 22 1984 Two with --- 5 1984 Marty Smith 18 5 1994 Joe Dalton 21 1985 Chip Carnes 50 21 1985 Chris Norton 16 6 1995 George Oleksik 30 1986 Eddie Pye 62 21 1986 Chris Norton 16 6 1996 George Oleksik 23 1987 Eddie Pye 55 20 1987 Two with --- 5 1997 Chad Kirby 22 1988 Eddie Pye 60 24 1988 Two with --- 5 1998 Jeff Parsons 20 1989 Mike Young 50 38 1989 Scott Duff 11 6 1999 Aaron Barnett 29 1990 Darius Gash 56 15 1990 Jamie Birkofer 12 4 2000 Kevin Davis 26 1991 Corey Watkins 61 28 1991 Greg Raffo 21 8 1992 Ken Finley 53 23 1992 Three with --- 4 1993 Ken Finley 51 18 Aaron Barnett, who is now playing in 1993 Mike McLaury 22 7 Games Started the Detroit Tigers organization, led the 1994 Chris Price 55 25 1994 Brian Swistak 13 5 Year Player G Starts Blue Raiders with five saves in 1999. 1995 Two with --- 9 1995 Richie Conway 16 6 1970 Gary O’Bryan 8 7 1996 Jeremy Owens 50 15 1997 Brad Howard 15 3.80 1996 Two with --- 5 1971 N/A 1997 Jeremy Owens 55 20 1998 Ken Bedwell 17 5.64 1997 Chad Kirby 22 9 1972 N/A 1998 Jeremy Owens 50 24 1999 Kris Lammers 16 4.34 1998 Jeff Parsons 20 6 1973 N/A 1999 Josh Pride 59 10 2000 Jeff Parsons 15 4.24 1999 Two with -- 6 1974 Three with --- 7 2000 Josh Renick 56 21 2000 Jeff Parsons 15 6 1975 Gary Melson 9 9 Wins 1976 N/A Earned Run Average Saves 1977 Bob Hardin 12 11 Year Player G Wins 1978 Mike Moore 15 13 Year Player G ERA 1970 Prestley Guy 4 3 Year Player G S 1979 David Booker 14 13 1970 Mike Townsend 7 3.41 1971 Two with --- 4 1980 Tony Dawkins 15 3 1980 Bill Brantner 10 10 1971 Gary O'Bryan 9 2.70 1972 Randy Bratton N/A 5 1981 Two with --- 2 1981 Two with --- 9 1972 Prestley Guy 6 0.72 1973 Jack Laverty N/A 10 1982 Marty Smith 14 3 1982 Mark Novak 13 12 1973 Billy Joe Mahaffey 7 0.60 1974 Two with --- 5 1983 Two with --- 1 1983 Jerry Moore 12 9 1974 Billy Joe Mahaffey 14 1.68 1975 George Ploucher 8 6 1984 Marty Smith 18 4 1984 Bryan Dill 14 10 1975 Gary Melson 9 1.72 1976 Danny Neal 15 8 1985 Two with --- 1 1985 Steve Sonneberger 16 13 1976 Bob Hardin 14 2.37 1977 Mike Moore 11 8 1986 Steve Sonneberger 21 3 1986 Steve Sonneberger 21 16 1977 Mike Moore 11 3.29 1978 Mike Moore 15 7 1987 Greg Johnson 25 4 1987 Two with --- 14 1978 J.R. Farrar 15 3.73 1979 Two with --- 5 1988 Five with --- 1 1988 Dave Richardson 23 17 1979 Tony Dawkins 13 3.25 1980 Mark Novak 9 6 1989 Rob Angell 14 3 1989 Two with --- 11 1980 Mark Novak 9 2.68 1981 Mark Novak 15 8 1990 Rob Angell 24 5 1990 Chris Crabtree 16 15 1981 Mark Novak 15 2.43 1982 Mark Novak 13 7 1991 Jay Lindsey 27 6 1991 Chris Crabtree 19 18 1982 Jeff Davis 10 2.48 1983 Marty Smith 16 7 1992 Dean Hanks 25 6 1992 Mike McLaury 19 13 1983 Marty Smith 16 3.05 1984 Two with --- 6 1993 Joe Dalton 16 2 1993 Mike McLaury 22 15 1984 Marty Smith 18 3.71 1985 Steve Sonneberger 16 8 1994 Two with --- 3 1994 Brian Swistak 13 11 1985 Steve Sonneberger 16 3.49 1986 Steve Sonneberger 21 9 1995 George Oleksik 30 10 1995 Jason Stanton 17 17 1986 Steve Sonneberger 21 3.23 1987 Dave Richardson 20 12 1996 George Oleksik 23 6 1996 Two with --- 12 1987 George Zimmerman 13 2.80 1988 Dave Richardson 23 14 1997 Ken Bedwell 16 3 1997 Jamie Hill 17 12 1988 Chris Norton 17 4.01 1989 Two with --- 6 1998 Three with -- 1 1998 Chad Kirby 16 10 1989 Tom Wegmann 16 2.39 1990 Chris Crabtree 16 10 1999 Aaron Barnett 29 5 1999 Jamie Powers 15 15 1990 Chris Crabtree 16 3.28 1991 Chris Crabtree 19 8 2000 Two with -- 5 2000 Dewon Brazelton 16 15 1991 Jay Lindsey 27 3.02 1992 Patrick Mayes 14 8 1992 Mike McLaury 19 3.33 1993 Mike McLaury 22 7 Appearances Complete Games 1993 Doug Barner 16 2.40 1994 Richie Conway 20 7 1994 Jason Stanton 11 2.75 Year Player G Year Player GS CG 1995 Two with --- 7 1970 Gary Elrod 11 1995 Brian Early 21 2.91 1996 Jason Stanton 15 7 1970 Two with --- 3 1996 Brian Early 14 3.13 1971 Three with 9 1971 N/A 1997 Brad Howard 15 7 1972 N/A 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 29 Yearly Leaders

1972 Jack Laverty N/A 6 1971 Jim Gilliam 46.0 52 1983 Scott Turner 40 300 1982 Ralph David 37 26 1973 N/A 1972 Jack Laverty 60.1 58 1984 Alan Colburn 43 284 1983 Brad Windham 40 20 1974 Gary Matthews 7 5 1973 Jack Laverty 94.1 91 1985 Alan Colburn 52 327 1984 Gary Emerson 43 11 1975 George Ploucher 8 8 1974 Gary Matthews 41.1 57 1986 Tim Goff 60 333 1985 Gary Emerson 51 21 1976 N/A 1975 Danny Neal 67.2 77 1987 Chris Courtright 55 286 1986 Chris Whitehead 62 34 1977 Mike Moore 10 9 1976 George Ploucher 82.0 85 1988 Mike Messerly 59 528 1987 Chris Whitehead 55 31 1978 Mike Moore 13 8 1977 Mike Moore 79.3 52 1989 George Zimmerman 50 388 1988 Eddie Pye 60 21 1979 Two with --- 5 1978 Mike Moore 88.0 68 1990 Mike Severance 55 464 1989 Dwight Robinson 42 18 1980 Bill Brantner 10 5 1979 David Booker 64.2 78 1991 Jason Maxwell 55 419 1990 Phillip Edwards 57 17 1981 Mark Novak 9 6 1980 Mark Novak 47.0 29 1992 Gary Myers 54 455 1991 Phillip Edwards 61 25 1982 Mark Novak 12 6 1981 Mark Novak 81.2 50 1993 Craig Reavis 45 261 1992 Jason Maxwell 55 24 1983 Mark Novak 8 3 1982 Mark Novak 77.0 45 1994 Craig Reavis 51 306 1993 Doug Barner 46 21 1984 Two with --- 3 1983 Mark Novak 41.0 30 1995 Jamie Walker 63 533 1994 Clay Snellgrove 54 25 1985 Steve Sonneberger 13 6 1984 Marty Smith 70.1 61 1996 Andrew Thompson 52 281 1995 Doug Barner 63 21 1986 Steve Sonneberger 16 8 1985 Steve Sonneberger 95.2 81 1997 Clint Johnson 42 304 1996 Doug Barner 54 25 1987 Dave Richardson 14 10 1986 Steve Sonneberger 111.1 102 1998 Wayne Chinapen 50 406 1997 Two with --- 14 1988 Dave Richardson 17 13 1987 Dave Richardson 114.2 69 1999 Ty Curley 53 386 1998 Wes Whitehead 50 19 1989 Tom Wegmann 11 7 1988 Dave Richardson 127.1 128 2000 Josh Pride 62 407 1999 Josh Pride 59 22 1990 Chris Crabtree 15 4 1989 Tom Wegmann 94.1 78 2000 Wes Whitehead 62 15 1991 Chris Crabtree 18 8 1990 Chris Crabtree 96.0 103 Assists 1992 Mike McLaury 13 5 1991 Chris Crabtree 118.0 116 1993 Mike McLaury 15 6 1992 Mike McLaury 100.0 78 Year Player G A 1994 Richie Conway 8 5 1993 Mike McLaury 111.0 75 1970 Harry Maurice 23 55 1995 Richie Conway 15 8 1994 Brian Swistak 63.1 67 1971 N/A 1996 Jason Stanton 12 5 1995 Richie Conway 99.0 74 1972 N/A 1997 Chad Kirby 5 1996 Brian Early 72.0 52 1973 N/A 1998 Chad Kirby 6 5 1997 Two with --- 46 1974 Wally Mathis 40 89 1999 Dewon Brazelton 13 5 1998 Jeff Parsons 67.0 85 1975 Wally Mathis 39 83 2000 Dewon Brazelton 15 6 1999 Dewon Brazelton 84.1 83 1976 Ben Lankster 50 142 2000 Dewon Brazelton 98.2 98 1977 Ben Lankster 44 134 1978 Kerry Maxwell 52 94 Innings Pitched 1979 Mike Tobitt 42 81 Year Player G IP Putouts 1980 Mike Yarotsky 48 117 1970 Gary O’Bryan 8 46.1 Year Player G PO 1981 Buster Keeton 48 100 1971 Gary O’Bryan 9 60.0 1970 Mike Townsend 25 122 1982 Buster Keeton 48 129 1972 Jack Laverty N/A 60.1 1971 N/A 1983 Brad Windham 40 87 1973 Jack Laverty N/A 94.1 1972 N/A 1984 Gary Emerson 43 124 1974 Billy Joe Mahaffey 14 53.2 1973 N/A 1985 Gary Emerson 51 122 1975 Danny Neal 11 67.2 1974 Scott Sain 39 237 1986 Eddie Pye 62 157 1976 Two with --- 82.0 1975 Denton Peters 37 273 1987 Eddie Pye 55 161 1977 Mike Moore 11 79.1 1976 Denton Peters 49 333 1988 Eddie Pye 60 185 1978 Mike Moore 15 88.0 1977 John Weathers 44 335 1989 Darryl Steakley 50 148 1979 David Booker 14 64.2 1978 Eric Graves 51 229 1990 Phillip Edwards 57 150 1980 Steve Duncan 8 51.1 1979 Doug Hicks 42 240 1991 Phillips Edwards 61 161 1981 Mark Novak 15 81.2 1980 Joe Petrea 26 182 1992 Jason Maxwell 55 176 1982 Mark Novak 13 77.0 1981 Joe Petrea 49 413 1993 Jason Maxwell 51 173 1983 Marty Smith 16 44.1 1982 Scott Turner 48 413 1994 Clay Snellgrove 54 165 1984 Marty Smith 18 70.1 1995 Clay Snellgrove 62 208 1985 Steve Sonneberger 16 95.2 1996 Clay Snellgrove 53 157 1986 Steve Sonneberger 21 111.1 1997 Clay Snellgrove 55 165 1987 Dave Richardson 20 114.2 1998 Wes Whitehead 50 156 1988 Dave Richardson 23 127.1 1999 Wes Whitehead 60 167 1989 Tom Wegmann 16 94.1 2000 Wes Whitehead 62 195 1990 Chris Crabtree 16 96.0 1991 Chris Crabtree 19 118.0 Errors 1992 Mike McLaury 19 100.0 1993 Mike McLaury 22 111.0 Year Player G E 1994 Richie Conway 20 71.1 1970 Two with --- 7 1995 Richie Conway 16 99.0 1971 Harry Maurice 30 12 1996 Jason Stanton 15 74.0 1972 N/A 1997 Jamie Hill 17 79.0 1973 N/A 1998 Ken Bedwell 17 75.0 1974 Steve Zitney 40 19 1999 Jamie Powers 15 85.0 1975 Two with --- 13 2000 Dewon Brazelton 16 98.2 1976 Ben Lankster 50 17 1977 Tom Nichting 44 14 1978 Mike Tobitt 51 17 Strikeouts 1979 Two with --- 21 Year Player IP K 1980 Mike Yarotsky 48 19 Wes Whitehead led the Blue Raiders in 1970 Terry Rowe 33.2 30 1981 Ralph David 38 18 assists for three consecutive seasons. 30 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Records

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE CAREER OFFENSIVE Player SLG% Years GAMES PLAYED 1. Bryan Peck .720 1999-00 Player No. Years 2. J. Owens .644 1988-90 1. Clay Snellgrove 224 1994-97 3. Josh Pride .598 1997-00 2. George Zimmerman 217 1986-89 4. Jamie Walker .578 1994-95 3. Doug Barner 208 1993-96 5. Mudcat Brewer .547 1991-94 4. Mudcat Brewer 203 1991-94 5. Wes Whitehead 200 1997-00 WALKS Player BB’s Years BATTING AVERAGE 1. Chris Whitehead 129 1986-88 Player Avg. Years 2. Doug Barner 123 1993-96 1. Scott Turner .374 1982-83 3. Eddie Pye 116 1986-88 2. Bryan Peck .373 1999-00 4. Josh Pride 113 1997-00 3. Gary Myers .365 1991-92 Josh Pride holds the single season and career home 5. Craig Reavis 94 1993-95 4. J. Owens .347 1988-90 run records at Middle Tennessee. 5. Chris Whitehead .338 1986-88 t-2. George Zimmerman 51 1986-89 STRIKEOUTS Player K’s Years HITS 4. Bryan Peck 48 1999-00 5. Doug Barner 45 1993-96 1. Jordan Beddies 193 1994-97 Player No. Years 2. Chris Whitehead 151 1986-88 1. Clay Snellgrove 269 1994-97 3. Josh Pride 124 1997-00 2. Mudcat Brewer 245 1991-94 TRIPLES Player 3B’s Years 4. Doug Barner 123 1993-96 3. Chris Whitehead 209 1986-88 5. Chip Carnes 115 1985-87 4. George Zimmerman 208 1986-89 1. Chris Whitehead 17 1986-88 5. Josh Pride 203 1997-00 t-2 Eric Graves 10 1978-79 t-2. Eddie Pye 10 1986-88 HIT BY PITCH Player HBP Years RUNS t-2. Mudcat Brewer 10 1991-94 5. Jeremy Owens 8 1996-98 1. Mudcat Brewer 24 1991-94 Player Runs Years 2. J. Owens 19 1988-90 1. Josh Pride 171 1997-00 3. Doug Barner 18 1993-96 2. Chris Whitehead 166 1986-88 HOME RUNS Player HR’s Years 4. Clay Snellgrove 15 1994-97 3. Mudcat Brewer 163 1991-93 5. Josh Pride 13 1997-00 4. Eddie Pye 159 1986-88 1. Josh Pride 44 1997-00 5. J. Owens 133 1988-90 t-2. Chris Whitehead 35 1986-88 t-2. Doug Barner 35 1993-94 SACRIFICES 4. Chris Price 34 1991-94 Player SAC Years AT BATS 1. Clay Snellgrove 24 1994-97 Player AB’s Years t-5. Dwight Robinson 33 1989-91 t-5. Mudcat Brewer 33 1991-94 2. Wes Whitehead 22 1997-00 1. Clay Snellgrove 831 1994-97 3. Bryan Peck 17 1999-00 2. Mudcat Brewer 759 1991-94 RBIs 4. Darryl Steakley 16 1987-89 3. George Zimmerman 741 1986-89 5. Ty Curley 15 1996-99 4. Doug Barner 703 1993-96 Player RBI’s Years 5. Eddie Pye 672 1986-88 1. George Zimmerman 168 1986-89 2. Mudcat Brewer 159 1991-94 CAREER PITCHING SINGLES 3. Josh Pride 141 1997-00 Player 1B’s Years 4. Clay Snellgrove 140 1994-97 GAMES STARTED 1. Clay Snellgrove 194 1994-97 t-5. Doug Barner 137 1993-96 Player No. Years 2. Craig Reavis 158 1993-95 t-5. Bryan Peck 137 1999-00 1. Chris Norton 55 1985-88 3. Mudcat Brewer 151 1991-94 2. Dave Richardson 46 1985-88 4. Eddie Pye 142 1986-88 TOTAL BASES t-3. Steve Sonneberger 36 1983-86 5. Chris Whitehead 137 1986-88 Player TB Years t-3 Mark Novak 36 1980-83 1. Mudcat Brewer 415 1991-94 5. Jamie Birkofer 34 1990-93 DOUBLES 2. Josh Pride 379 1997-00 Player 2B’s Years 3. Clay Snellgrove 368 1994-97 1. Clay Snellgrove 63 1994-97 4. Chris Whitehead 363 1986-88 t-2. Mudcat Brewer 51 1991-94 5. George Zimmerman 355 1986-89

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WINS STRIKEOUTS t-5. Eddie Pye 80 1988 Player W’s Years Player K’s Years t-5. Jamie Walker 80 1995 1. Dave Richardson 29 1985-88 1. Chris Norton 282 1985-88 2. Mark Novak 25 1980-83 2. Dave Richardson 253 1985-88 RUNS 3. Chris Norton 22 1985-88 3. Steve Sonneberger 225 1983-86 Player No. Year 4. Steve Sonneberger 19 1983-86 4. Chris Crabtree 219 1990-91 1. Josh Pride 73 1999 5. Chris Crabtree 18 1990-91 5. Jeff Parsons 202 1998-00 t-2. Bryan Peck 68 2000 t-2. Josh Renick 68 2000 LOSSES WALKS 4. Justin Links 61 2000 Player L’s Years Player BB’s Years 5. Eddie Pye 60 1988 1. Chris Norton 21 1985-88 1. Dave Richardson 154 1985-88 2. Jamie Powers 18 1996-00 2. Steve Sonneberger 146 1983-86 AT BATS 3. Chad Kirby 17 1995-98 3. Chris Norton 140 1990-91 Player No. Year 4. Dave Richardson 16 1985-88 4. Jamie Powers 136 1996-00 1. Mike Young 245 1988 t-5. Steve Sonneberger 15 1983-86 5. Gary Melson 124 1972-75 2. Corey Watkins 242 1991 t-5 Jeff Parsons 15 1998-00 3. Eddie Pye 240 1988 SAVES 4. Jamie Walker 239 1995 Player SV’s Years CAREER DEFENSE 5. Craig Reavis 234 1995 1. George Oleksik 16 1993-96 PUTOUTS 2. Marty Smith 10 1981-84 Player No. Years SINGLES t-3. Jay Lindsey 8 1991-92 1. George Zimmerman 884 1986-89 Player No. Year t-3. Rob Anggell 8 1989-90 2. Tim Goff 833 1983-86 1. Craig Reavis 74 1995 5. Brad Howard 7 1997-00 3. Mike Messerly 795 1987-88 2. Eddie Pye 61 1988 4. Andrew Thompson 783 1994-97 3. Clay Snellgrove 59 1997 ERA 5. Josh Pride 675 1997-00 t-4. Josh Pride 52 1999 Player ERA Years t-4. Brent Greer 52 1993 1. Billy Joe Mahaffey 1.18 1973-74 ASSISTS 2. Jack Laverty 2.73 1972-74 Player No. Years DOUBLES 3. Gary Melson 2.79 1973-75 1. Clay Snellgrove 695 1994-97 Player No. Year 4. Mike McLaury 2.94 1992-93 2. Wes Whitehead 561 1997-00 1. Bryan Peck 25 2000 5. Tom Wegmann 3.29 1989-90 3. Eddie Pye 503 1986-88 2. Bryan Peck 23 1999 4. Chris Whitehead 403 1986-88 3. Jay Owens 21 1990 WINNING PERCENTAGE 5. Jason Maxwell 376 1991-93 4. Gary Myers 20 1992 Player Pct. Rec. Years t-5. George Zimmerman 19 1989 1. Jerry Moore .833 10-2 1980-83 ERRORS t-5. Mike Severence 19 1991 2. Billy Joe Mahaffey .818 9-2 1973-74 Player No. Years t-3. Barry Vetter .769 10-3 1986-87 1. Chris Whitehead 84 1986-88 TRIPLES t-3. Rob Angell .769 10-3 1989-90 2. Eddie Pye 83 1986-88 Player No. Year 5. Brad Howard .722 13-5 1997-00 t-3. Clay Snellgrove 60 1994-97 1. Eric Graves 8 1979 t-3. Wes Whitehead 60 1997-00 2. Chris Whitehead 6 1987 INNINGS PITCHED 5. Doug Barner 54 1993-96 3. Several with 5 Player IP Years 1. Chris Norton 380.0 1985-88 SEASON OFFENSIVE HOME RUNS 2. Dave Richardson 311.0 1985-88 Player No. Year 3. Steve Sonneberger 270.2 1983-86 BATTING AVERAGE (120 AB Min.) 1. Josh Pride 22 1999 4. Mark Novak 246.2 1980-83 Player Avg. Year t-2. Mike Messerly 19 1988 5. Chris Crabtree 214.0 1990-91 1. G.E. McCormack .443 1957 t-2. Doug Barner 19 1996 2. Andrew Thompson .409 1997 4. Chris Whitehead 18 1986 COMPLETE GAMES 3. Bryan Peck .405 2000 t-5. Bryan Peck 17 2000 Player CG Years 4. Clay Snellgrove .393 1997 t-5. Bryan Peck 17 1999 1. Dave Richardson 23 1985-88 5. Ty Curley .384 1999 t-5. Jay Owens 17 1990 2. Chris Norton 19 1985-88 3. Mark Novak 18 1980-83 HITS RBIs 4. Mike Moore 17 1977-78 Player Avg. Year Player No. Year 5. Steve Sonneberger 15 1983-86 1. Bryan Peck 94 2000 1. Bryan Peck 81 2000 2. Clay Snellgrove 88 1997 2. Mike Messerly 71 1988 3. Craig Reavis 87 1995 3. Jay Owens 66 1990 4. Josh Pride 86 1999 32 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Records

4. Chris Cartwright 58 1987 t-3. Eddie Pye 46 1986 LOSSES 5. Doug Hicks 57 1978 t-3. Chris Whitehead 46 1987 Player No. Year 5. Ricky Cheshire 46 1976 1. Chad Kirby 9 1997 TOTAL BASES 2. Greg Ruffo 8 1991 Player No. Year STRIKEOUTS t-3. Mike Moore 7 1978 1. Bryan Peck 174 2000 Player No. Year t-3. Mike McLaury 7 1993 2. Josh Pride 165 1999 1. Jordan Beddies 63 1995 5. Several with 6 3. Bryan Peck 150 1999 2. Chris Whitehead 62 1986 4. Jamie Walker 142 1995 3. Jordan Beddies 58 1996 SAVES t-5. Mike Messerly 135 1988 4. Jeremy Owens 54 1998 Player No. Year t-5. Jay Owens 135 1990 t-5. Jordan Beddies 51 1997 1. George Oleksik 10 1995 t-5. Chris Price 51 1991 t-2. George Oleksik 6 1996 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE t-5. Chris Whitehead 51 1987 t-2. Jay Lindsey 6 1991 Player Pct. Year t-2. Dean Hanks 6 1992 1. Bryan Peck .750 2000 HIT BY PITCH t-5. Brad Howard 5 2000 2. Josh Pride .733 1999 Player No. Year t-5. Kevin Davis 5 2000 3. Doug Barner .702 1992 t-1. Jay Owens 10 1990 t-5. Aaron Barnett 5 1999 4. Jay Owens .689 1990 t-1. Ken Finley 10 1993 t-5. Rob Angell 5 1989 5. Bryan Peck .688 1999 t-3. Ken Finley 9 1992 t-3. Mudcat Brewer 9 1993 ERA STOLEN BASES t-5. Bryan Peck 8 2000 Player Avg. Year Player No. Year t-5. Shane Shoemate 8 1996 1. Billy Joe Mahaffey 0.60 1973 1. Mike Young 38 1989 2. Prestley Guy 0.72 1972 2. Doug Hicks 29 1979 ON-BASE PERCENTAGE 3. Rob Angell 1.07 1989 3. Corey Watkins 28 1991 Player Pct. Year 4. Greg Cunnyngham 1.24 1966 4. Danny Moore 26 1976 1. Greg Myers .554 1992 5. Stan Evans 1.64 1970 5. Chris Price 25 1994 2. Andrew Thompson .516 1997 3. Craig Reavis .481 1995 INNINGS PITCHED WALKS 4. Greg Myers .477 1991 Player No. Year Player No. Year 5. Scott Haralson .474 1994 1. Dave Richardson 127.1 1988 1. Craig Reavis 48 1995 2. Chris Crabtree 118.0 1991 2. Chris Whitehead 47 1988 SACRIFICES 3. Dave Richardson 114.2 1987 Player No. Year 4. Steve Sonneberger 111.1 1986 1. Mike Messerly 9 1988 5. Mike McLaury 111.0 1993 t-2. Ralphue David 6 1981 t-2. Barry Chandler 6 1985 GAMES STARTED t-2. Mark Vaughn 6 1985 Player No. Year t-2. Scott Marcum 6 1986 1. Chris Crabtree 18 1991 2. Dave Richardson 17 1988 t-3. Greg Raffo 16 1991 SEASON PITCHING t-3. Steve Sonneberger 16 1986 APPEARANCES 5. Several with 15 Player No. Year 1. George Oleksik 30 1995 COMPLETE GAMES 2. Aaron Barnett 29 1999 Player No. Year t-3. Brett Allen 27 1999 1. Dave Richardson 13 1988 t-3. Jay Lindsey 27 1991 2. Dave Richardson 10 1987 5. Kevin Davis 26 2000 3. Mike Moore 9 1977 4. Several with 8 WINS Player No. Year HITS ALLOWED PER NINE INNINGS 1. Dave Richardson 14 1988 (Min. 50 IP) 2. Dave Richardson 12 1987 Player No. Year t-3. Jack Laverty 10 1973 1. Steve Sonneberger 5.93 1985 t-3. Chris Crabtree 10 1990 2. Gary Melson 6.06 1975 5. Steve Sonneberger 9 1986 3. George Ploucher 6.24 1975 Craig Reavis walked 48 times in 1995 to set a school 4. Jay Lindsey 6.32 1991 mark in that category. 5. Tom Wegmann 6.34 1989 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 33 Records

WALKS Player No. Year SEASON DEFENSE Team Season 1. Steve Sonneberger 55 1985 PUTOUTS t-2. Steve Sonneberger 51 1988 Player No. Year Records t-2. Jamie Hill 51 1997 1. Jamie Walker 533 1995 Batting 4. Jamie Powers 50 1999 2. Mike Messerly 528 1988 At Bats ...... 2,101, 1995 5. Gary Melson 49 1974 3. Mike Severence 464 1990 Hits ...... 598, 1999 4. Gary Myers 455 1992 Batting Average ...... 323, 1997 5. Jason Maxwell 419 1991 Runs ...... 416, 1986 STRIKEOUTS Doubles ...... 116, 1992 Player No. Year Triples ...... 28, 1987 1. Dave Richardson 128 1988 ASSISTS Home Runs ...... 77, 1999 2. Chris Crabtree 116 1991 Player No. Year Runs Batted In ...... 359, 1986 3. Chris Crabtree 103 1990 1. Clay Snellgrove 208 1995 Total Bases ...... 949, 1999 2. Wes Whitehead 195 2000 Slugging Percentage ...... 510, 1997 4. Steve Sonneberger 102 1986 Strikeouts ...... 385, 1999 5. Dewon Brazelton 98 2000 3. Eddie Pye 185 1988 Walks ...... 260, 1985 4. Jason Maxwell 176 1992 Stolen Bases...... 118, 1985 STRIKEOUTS PER NINE INNINGS 5. Jason Maxwell 173 1993 Sacrifices ...... 56, 1995 (Min. 50 IP) Player No. Year ERRORS Pitching 1. Jeff Parsons 11.42 1999 Player No. Year Innings Pitched ...... 529.0, 1995 2. David Booker 10.86 1979 1. Chris Whitehead 34 1986 Complete Games ...... 27, 1988 3. Danny Neal 10.24 1975 2. Eddie Pye 32 1986 Earned Run Average ...... 2.25, 1974 3. Chris Whitehead 31 1987 Shutouts ...... 12, 1976 4. Jeff Parsons 9.99 1999 Strikeouts ...... 444, 1999 5. Chris Crabtree 9.65 1990 4. Eddie Pye 30 1987 Walks ...... 308, 1985 5. Doug Barner 25 1996 Saves ...... 16, 1999 OPPONENT’S BATTING AVERAGE (Since 1990) Miscellaneous Player Avg. Year Games ...... 63, 1995 1. Joe Dalton .190 1993 Wins ...... 42, 1990 Losses ...... 33, 1991 2. Brad Howard .192 2000 3. Jay Lindsey .197 1991 4. Chris Crabtree .212 1990 5. Joe Dalton .232 1994 SINGLE GAME RECORDS Offensive-Individual Offensive-Team At Bats ...... 8 by Perry Lyons vs. Eastern Ky., 1995 At Bats ...... 52 vs. Western Kentucky, 1995 Hits ...... 6 by Tim Goff vs. South Alabama, 1986 Hits ...... 25 vs. Western Kentucky, 1992 Runs ...... 5 by four players Runs ...... 29 vs. Tennessee State, 1989 (Last time by Dwight Robinson and Jeff Avery vs. TSU, 1989) Doubles ...... 8 vs. UAB, 1998 Doubles ...... 3 by 10 players Triples ...... 3 in several games (Last time by Josh Renck vs. Tennessee Tech, 2000) (Last time vs. Louisville, 1991) Triples ...... 2 by four players Home Runs ...... 7 vs. two opponents (Last time by Jason Maxwell vs. Murray St., 1993) (Last time vs. Eastern Illinois, 2000) Home Runs ...... 3 by four players RBIs ...... 24 vs. two opponents (Last time by Josh Pride vs. Tennessee Tech, 1999) (Last time vs. Western Kentucky, 1992) RBIs ...... 8 by two players Strikeouts ...... 18 vs. Vanderbilt, 1972 (Last time by Cale Lawson vs. TSU, 1989) (7 in one inning by Tony Hayes vs. TTU, 1986) Walks ...... 21 vs. Tennessee State, 1989 Total Bases ...... 12 by five players Stolen Bases ...... 9 vs. two opponents (Last time by Josh Pride vs. Tennessee Tech, 1999*) (Last time vs. Tennessee State, 1992) Strikeouts ...... 4 by several players (Last time by Jeff Parsons vs. Tennessee Tech, 1999) Walks ...... 5 by Doug Barner vs. Eastern Ky., 1995 Pitching and Defense-Team Stolen Bases ...... 3 by several players Strikeouts ...... 20 vs. Fisk, 1974 (Last time by Josh Renick vs. Vanderbilt, 2000) Walks ...... 14 vs. Austin Peay, 1966 Double Plays ...... 6 vs. Western Kentucky, 1990 Pitching-Individual Strikeouts ...... 20 by Gary Matthews vs. Fisk, 1974 Walks ...... 12 by Gary Matthews vs. Auburn, 1973

34 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Peterson Year-By-Year

1988 4/14 Tennessee...... W, 8-7 3/19 @Indiana State ...... T, 2-2 3/25 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 7-5 Record 33-26-1(14-7 OVC) 4/16 *@Tennessee State .. W, 7-2 3/22 @Western Kentucky . W, 7-5 3/27 @Alabama ...... W, 10-4 Coach: Steve Peterson 4/16 *@Tennessee State .. W, 5-1 3/23 @Kentucky ...... L, 6-13 3/28 @Alabama ...... L, 5-6 2/20 @Memphis State ...... W, 5-4 4/17 *@Tennessee State W, 13-9 3/25 *@Eastern Kentucky L, 6-11 3/31 *@Tennessee State .. W, 7-3 2/20 @Memphis State ...... W, 8-1 4/18 Alabama ...... L, 2-3 3/25 *@Eastern Kentucky .. L, 7-8 4/1 *@Tennessee State .. W, 2-1 2/23 @Northern Alabama .. T, 4-4 4/19 Alabama ...... W, 9-4 3/26 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 9-4 4/2 Alabama ...... W, 5-4 2/24 Western Kentucky ...... W,4-3 4/21 Vanderbilt ...... W, 9-8 3/28 Trevecca ...... W, 11-3 4/3 @Tennessee ...... L, 1-9 2/25 @Trevecca ...... W, 11-9 4/24 Cumberland ...... W, 7-6 4/1 *Tennessee State ...... W, 5-1 4/5 @North Alabama ...... L, 2-6 2/27 Illinois ...... L, 3-4 4/27 Trevecca ...... W, 14-3 4/1 *Tennessee State ...... W, 3-0 4/7 *Murray State ...... W, 4-0 2/27 Illinois ...... L, 2-3 4/30 *Tennessee Tech...... L, 5-7 4/2 *Tennessee State .... W, 29-7 4/7 *Murray State ...... W, 4-3 2/28 Illinois ...... L, 6-10 4/30 *Tennessee Tech...... L, 2-3 4/9 *@Murray State ...... L, 0-3 4/8 *Murray State ...... W, 5-4 3/1 UAB ...... L, 2-3 5/1 *Tennessee Tech...... L, 2-6 4/9 *@Murray State ...... W, 7-5 4/10 Western Kentucky ...... L, 1-5 3/1 UAB ...... L, 5-14 5/3 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 11-12 4/11 Belmont(@Tullahoma)W, 7-2 4/11 Vandy(@Tullahoma) . W, 9-6 3/2 @Tennessee ...... W, 5-4 5/6 #Eastern Kentucky ..... L, 0-5 4/12 @Alabama ...... L, 2-5 4/12 @Kentucky ...... W, 11-10 3/5 *Murray State ...... W, 6-2 5/7 #Morehead State ...... W, 7-1 4/13 @Alabama ...... L, 0-4 4/13 Evansville ...... W, 9-6 3/5 *Murray State ...... L, 2-11 5/7 #Tennessee Tech ...... W, 9-3 4/15 @Western Carolina .... L, 4-7 4/14 Evansville ...... W, 10-2 3/6 *Murray State ...... W, 9-3 5/8 #Eastern Kentucky .. W, 12-7 4/15 @Western Carolina ... W, 3-2 4/15 Evansville ...... W, 7-6 3/8 Indiana State ...... L, 6-8 5/8 #Eastern Kentucky .. W, 20-3 4/16 @Western Carolina . W, 13-3 4/16 North Alabama ...... W, 8-5 3/9 Kentucky ...... L, 1-5 5/26 $Texas A&M ...... W, 3-1 4/19 @Tennessee ...... W, 13-0 4/18 @Western Kentucky . W, 8-4 3/13 *Tennessee State .... W, 10-1 5/28 $Missouri ...... L, 6-10 4/20 UAB ...... L, 4-8 4/19 Cumberland ...... L, 10-12 3/13 *Tennessee State ...... W, 6-0 5/28 $Mississippi State .... L, 4-12 4/21 UAB ...... W, 10-5 4/21 *@Tennessee Tech . W, 12-4 3/15 @Cumberland ...... L, 2-6 * denotes OVC game 4/22 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 8-4 4/21 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 9-5 3/16 Memphis State ...... L, 8-11 # denotes OVC Tournament 4/22 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 2-1 4/24 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 8-2 3/17 Memphis State ...... W, 9-1 $ denotes NCAA Regional 4/23 *Tennessee Tech..... W, 12-2 4/25 Mississippi...... W, 6-4 3/19 @UAB ...... L, 3-4 4/25 Vanderbilt ...... W, 12-3 4/26 Kentucky ...... W, 9-7 3/20 @South Alabama ..... L, 0-10 1989 4/26 Kentucky ...... W, 7-2 4/28 *Austin Peay ...... W, 11-5 3/21 @South Alabama ..... L, 6-17 Record 27-22-1(11-6 OVC) 4/27 Kentucky ...... L, 3-12 4/28 *Austin Peay ...... W, 7-5 3/22 @UAB ...... L, 13-17 Coach: Steve Peterson 4/29 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 7-8 4/29 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 6-5 3/23 @Alabama ...... W, 5-3 2/25 Cumberland ...... L, 9-10 4/29 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 2-4 5/5 *@Morehead State . W, 14-6 3/24 @Alabama ...... L, 4-9 2/26 Cumberland ...... W, 11-3 4/30 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 9-2 5/8 Memphis State ...... L, 3-4 3/27 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 8-4 3/1 @Western Kentucky . L, 1-3 5/2 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 5-3 5/9 Memphis State ...... W, 9-2 3/27 *@Tennessee Tech .... L, 3-4 3/2 Tennessee...... L, 2-13 5/6 *Morehead State ...... L, 1-2 5/13 #Austin Peay ...... W, 9-5 3/30 *Austin Peay ...... W, 6-5 3/3 Columbus College . W, 12-11 5/6 *Morehead State ...... W, 7-3 5/14 #Eastern Kentucky .... W, 7-1 3/30 *Austin Peay ...... W, 8-4 3/8 North Alabama ...... L, 3-6 5/7 *Morehead State ...... W, 8-7 5/15 #Eastern Kentucky .... W, 8-2 4/3 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 15-7 3/9 @Cumberland ...... L, 0-8 5/14 #Austin Peay ...... L, 3-4 5/18 @Georgia Tech ...... W, 5-4 4/3 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 5-6 3/10 @Belmont ...... W, 11-3 5/15 #Murray State ...... L, 0-2 5/18 @Georgia Tech ...... L, 0-5 4/6 *Austin Peay ...... W, 6-3 3/11 @UAB ...... L, 4-8 * denotes OVC game 5/19 @Georgia Tech ...... L, 4-5 4/7 North Alabama ...... W, 13-9 3/12 @UAB ...... W, 7-4 # denotes OVC Tournament 5/24 $San Diego State ..... L, 6-18 4/9 *Murray State ...... W, 3-0 3/14 @Trevecca ...... W, 12-9 5/25 $Stanford ...... L, 6-1 4/9 *Murray State ...... L, 1-5 3/15 Memphis State ...... L, 4-11 1990 * denotes OVC game 4/10 *Murray State ...... W, 4-3 3/16 Memphis State ...... W, 10-0 Record 42-15 (14-0 OVC) # denotes OVC Tournament 4/12 @Western Kentucky . W, 6-2 3/19 @Indiana State ...... L, 5-10 Coach: Steve Peterson $denotes NCAA Regional 2/17 @South Alabama ...... L, 1-2 2/23 Trevecca ...... W, 10-6 1991 2/28 Western Kentucky ..... W, 9-8 Record 28-33 (12-5 OVC) 3/1 @Western Kentucky .. L, 7-8 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/3 @Mississippi ...... W, 1-0 2/23 @UAB ...... W, 6-4 3/3 @Mississippi ...... W, 10-8 2/24 @UAB ...... W, 10-6 3/7 @Columbus College . W, 4-2 3/1 Louisville ...... W, 9-2 3/9 UAB ...... W, 6-1 3/2 Louisville ...... L, 0-1 3/10 UAB ...... W, 9-6 3/5 @Ole Miss ...... L, 2-3 3/13 Southern Mississippi . W, 8-7 3/6 @Ole Miss ...... L, 5-13 3/14 Southern Mississippi W, 11-5 3/8 @Cumberland ...... L, 2-5 3/16 @UAB ...... L, 1-2 3/9 Eastern Illinois...... W, 3-2 3/17 @UAB ...... W, 3-1 3/9 Eastern Illinois...... W, 4-0 3/19 @Memphis State ...... L, 2-3 3/10 Eastern Illinois...... L, 3-7 3/20 @Memphis State ...... W, 4-3 3/13 Memphis State ...... L, 0-3 The 1990 edition of the Blue Raiders won a school record 42 games and went 3/22 @Cumberland ...... L, 4-7 3/14 @Memphis State ...... W, 7-3 14-0 in OVC play. The team went on to capture the OVC Tournament and make 3/24 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 5-0 3/16 @South Alabama ..... L, 1-18 an NCAA Regional appearance. 3/24 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 8-6 3/17 @South Alabama ...... L, 7-9 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 35 Peterson Year-By-Year

3/18 @South Alabama ...... L, 6-7 3/13 Indiana State ...... L, 1-2 3/20 *Murray State ...... W, 4-1 2/26 @Auburn ...... L, 2-9 3/19 @Southern Miss ...... L, 3-4 314 @Alabama ...... W, 9-7 3/21 *Murray State ...... W, 8-5 2/27 @Auburn ...... L, 9-11 3/20 @Southern Miss ...... L, 3-7 3/15 @Alabama ...... L, 1-15 Tennessee...... W, 15-3 3/4 @Troy State ...... L-9-11 3/23 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 6-4 3/16 Nicholls State ...... L, 1-6 3/27 *Tennessee Tech...... L, 0-2 3/5 @Troy State ...... L, 5-6 3/23 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 4-1 3/17 Nicholls State ...... L, 3-5 3/27 *Tennessee Tech...... L, 2-5 3/6 @Troy State ...... W, 12-4 3/24 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 18-2 3/21 * SE Missouri ...... W, 10-1 3/28 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 4-3 3/8 @UAB ...... W, 13-3 3/26 North Alabama ...... W, 8-7 3/22 *SE Missouri ...... L, 0-1 3/30 UAB ...... L, 7-8 3/12 Eastern Illinois...... W, 9-5 3/27 @Louisville ...... W, 25-8 3/25 UAB ...... W, 1-0 3/31 UAB ...... W, 7-6 3/12 Eastern Illinois...... W, 8-1 3/29 Nicholls State ...... W, 3-1 3/26 UAB ...... W, 4-1 4/1 @Tennessee ...... L, 4-8 3/13 Eastern Illinois...... W, 8-7 3/30 Nicholls State ...... W, 2-0 3/28 *Eastern Kentucky .. W, 13-6 4/3 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 5-3 3/15 @Alabama State ..... W, 21-2 3/31 Nicholls State ...... W, 7-5 3/28 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 8-2 4/3 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 2-1 3/16 @South Alabama ...... W, 9-8 4/3 @Alabama ...... L, 3-4 3/29 *Eastern Kentucky .. W, 17-3 4/4 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 9-7 3/16 @South Alabama ...... L, 2-4 4/4 @Alabama ...... L, 6-11 3/31 Berry College ...... W, 10-6 4/5 Alabama ...... L, 5-8 3/17 @Southwest Missouri L, 3-6 4/6 *@Eastern Kentucky L, 4-12 4/4 *@Tennessee Tech .... L, 2-5 4/6 Memphis State ...... L, 5-6 3/19 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 7-2 4/6 *@Eastern Kentucky L, 3-11 4/4 *@Tennessee Tech .... L, 0-1 4/7 Tennessee...... L, 4-8 3/19 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 10-3 4/7 *@Eastern KentuckyW, 12-6 4/5 *@Tennessee Tech .... L, 5-8 4/8 Mississippi...... L, 11-14 3/20 NE Illinois ...... W, 13-3 4/8 @Kentucky ...... L, 3-6 4/7 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-5 4/10 *Tennessee State ...... W, 3-2 3/22 Auburn ...... L, 1-6 4/10 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 6-9 4/8 @Western Kentucky . W, 8-7 4/10 *Tennessee State ...... W, 6-3 3/26 *Austin Peay ...... W, 8-5 4/11 @Kentucky ...... L, 6-12 4/9 Memphis State ...... L, 7-13 4/11 *Tennessee State .... W, 10-2 3/29 @Memphis State ...... L, 6-7 4/13 *Tennessee State .... W, 17-6 4/11 *@Tennessee State .. W, 8-0 4/15 @Western Kentucky W, 10-6 4/1 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 4-11 4/13 *Tennessee State ...... W, 5-4 4/11 *@Tennessee State W, 11-8 4/17 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 4-2 4/1 *@SE Missouri ...... W, 8-6 4/14 *Tennessee State .... W, 14-6 4/12 *@Tennessee State W, 14-4 4/17 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 4-1 4/2 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 2-3 4/17 @Tennessee ...... W, 4-3 ??? Cumberland ...... W, 3-2 4/18 *@UT-Martin ...... L, 2-9 4/6 Memphis State ...... L, 10-14 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 3-1 4/15 Kentucky ...... W, 8-3 4/19 Western Kentucky ... W, 10-6 4/9 *Eastern Kentucky ..... L, 7-8 4/20 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 4-1 4/16 @North Alabama .... W, 11-3 4/20 @Memphis State ...... W, 7-3 4/9 *Eastern Kentucky ..... L, 1-3 4/21 *Tennessee Tech...... L, 4-6 4/18 *Austin Peay ...... W, 2-1 4/21 Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-10 4/10 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 6-5 4/22 @North Alabama ...... L, 3-4 4/18 *Austin Peay ...... L, 6-7 4/23 @Troy State ...... W, 7-1 4/11 Cumberland ...... W, 8-6 4/23 UAB ...... L, 3-9 4/19 *Austin Peay ...... L, 9-10 4/24 @Troy State ...... L, 8-9 4/13 Tennessee...... L, 0-3 4/24 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-22 4/21 Vanderbilt ...... L, 2-4 4/25 @Troy State ...... W, 6-2 4/14 @Cumberland ...... W, 11-5 4/25 Ole Miss ...... W, 19-18 4/22 UT-Martin ...... W, 10-2 4/27 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-6 4/16 *@Murray State ...... L, 6-7 4/27 *Morehead State ...... W, 5-0 4/23 Western Kentukcy . W, 24-10 5/1 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 7-0 4/16 *@Murray State ...... W, 11-4 4/27 *Morehead State ...... W, 4-3 4/25 *Murray State ...... W, 4-3 5/1 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 5-6 4/17 *@Murray State ...... L, 3-7 4/30 Tennessee...... L, 5-22 4/25 *Murray State ...... W, 12-4 5/2 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 8-9 4/20 @Tennessee ...... W, 5-4 5/4 *@Murray State ...... L, 5-0 4/26 *Murray State ...... W, 8-1 5/8 *Southeast Missouri ... L, 1-2 4/21 Troy State ...... W, 12-2 5/4 *@Murray State ...... W, 5-1 4/28 Memphis State ...... L, 2-8 5/8 *Southeast Missouri .. W, 2-1 4/22 Troy State ...... L, 1-7 5/5 *@Murray State ...... L, 3-4 4/30 @Kentucky ...... W, 8-7 5/9 *Southeast Missouri .. W, 9-4 4/23 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 6-4 5/8 @Evansville ...... L, 6-8 5/2 *@Morehead State . W, 12-5 5/11 @Kentucky ...... L, 7-8 4/23 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 3-2 5/9 @Evansville ...... L, 2-9 5/2 *@Morehead State . W, 10-8 5/14 #Morehead State ...... L, 0-1 4/24 *@UT-Martin ...... L, 11-12 5/10 @Western Kentucky L, 3-11 5/3 *@Morehead State . W, 15-7 5/15 #Eastern Kentucky ..... L, 2-4 4/25 @Western Kentucky .. L, 5-7 5/12 #Eastern Kentucky .... W, 2-1 5/6 Alabama ...... L, 2-9 * denotes OVC game 4/26 Vanderbilt ...... W, 10-9 5/13 #Murray State ...... W, 4-3 5/8 Troy State...... L, 5-6 # denotes OVC Tournament 4/30 *Morehead State ...... W, 4-3 5/14 #Eastern Kentucky .... W, 8-1 5/9 Troy State...... L, 4-7 4/30 *Morehead State ...... W, 3-2 Wright State ...... L, 3-6 5/10 Troy State...... W, 13-6 1994 5/1 *Morehead State ...... L, 3-4 Wright State ...... L, 3-9 5/14 #Eastern Kentucky .... W, 4-1 Record 32-23 (14-8 OVC) 5/4 UAB ...... W, 10-4 Wright State ...... L, 3-9 5/15 #Southeast Missouri W, 14-2 Coach: Steve Peterson 5/7 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 9-4 5/24 $Southern Cal ...... L, 5-7 5/15 #Austin Peay ...... W, 10-9 2/26 @Auburn ...... L, 3-19 5/7 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 7-2 5/25 $Hawaii ...... L, 3-7 * denotes OVC game * denotes OVC game # denotes OVC Tournament # denotes OVC Tournament $ denotes NCAA Regional 1993 Record 25-26 (15-6 OVC) 1992 Coach: Steve Peterson Record 35-21 (14-6 OVC) 2/19 @SE Louisiana ...... L, 4-10 Coach: Steve Peterson 2/20 @Southern Miss...... L, 1-9 2/22 @UAB ...... L, 2-3 2/21 @Southern Miss...... L, 3-19 2/23 @UAB ...... W, 6-4 2/27 Southern Illinois ...... W, 10-3 2/27 @Samford ...... L, 5-6 2/28 Southern Illinois ...... L, 5-7 2/28 @B’ham Southern ...... L, 1-7 3/3 @Cumberland ...... W, 8-2 2/29 @UAB ...... W, 4-2 3/7 Cumberland ...... W, 11-10 3/3 @Cumberland ...... W, 11-6 3/9 @UAB ...... L, 14-15 3/6 @Ole Miss ...... L, 1-7 3/10 @UAB ...... L, 6-10 3/7 @Ole Miss ...... W, 11-1 3/17 @Alabama ...... L, 4-6 3/8 @UT-Martin ...... W, 12-5 3/18 @Alabama ...... L, 7-12 The 1995 Blue Raiders won 35 games and went to the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time in school history. 3/12 Indiana State ...... W, 2-1 3/20 *Murray State ...... W, 9-1 36 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Peterson Year-By-Year

5/8 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 4-3 5/10 Western Kentucky ... W, 16-5 5/13 *@Morehead State . W, 15-2 5/14 *Austin Peay ...... W, 5-4 5/15 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 5-4 5/20 @The Citadel ...... L, 3-4 5/21 @The Citadel ...... W, 11-3 5/21 @The Citadel ...... L, 0-4 * denotes OVC game

1995 Record 36-27 (16-4 OVC) Coach: Steve Peterson 2/18 @Alabama ...... L,1-2 2/19 @Alabama ...... L, 2-6 2/24 @UAB ...... L, 4-6 2/26 @B’ham Southern ...... L, 4-7 2/28 @Samford ...... L, 1-3 2/28 @Mississippi ...... W, 3-2 3/2 @Cumberland ...... L, 2-8 3/4 @Auburn ...... L, 2-12 3/9 Indiana State ...... L, 2-3 3/9 Indiana State ...... L, 5-9 The Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse was dedicated on October 24, 1998. The ceremony featured the five men that 3/11 Northeastern Illinois .. W, 8-1 were most instrumental in completing the project. Pictured from left are former Head Baseball Coach John 3/11 Northeastern Illinois .. W, 1-0 Stanford, former MT President Dr. James Walker, Stephen Smith, Steve Peterson, and former Athletic Director 3/12 Northeastern Illinois W, 14-6 3/14 Southern Mississippi . W, 7-5 5/7 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 14-7 3/17 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 8-2 1997 3/15 Southern Mississippi . W, 7-5 5/9 Western Kentucky ... W, 12-7 3/18 @Cumberland ...... L, 5-7 Record 31-24 (17-7 OVC) 3/18 @UAB ...... W, 9-6 5/13 #Morehead State ..... W, 15-6 3/21 Memphis ...... W, 6-1 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/19 @UAB ...... W, 6-6 5/15 #Southeast Missouri L, 4-14 3/23 *@Murray State ...... W, 7-1 2/22 @Auburn ...... L, 1-4 3/20 @UAB ...... W, 10-4 5/15 #Morehead State ...... W, 8-4 3/23 *@Murray State ...... W, 4-0 2/22 @Auburn ...... L, 7-11 3/21 @Memphis ...... L, 4-5 5/15 #Southeast Missouri . W, 6-5 3/24 *@Murray State ...... W, 17-9 2/23 @Auburn ...... L, 3-9 3/22 @Memphis ...... L, 2-16 5/16 #Southeast Missouri . W, 6-4 3/26 UAB ...... L, 2-12 3/25 @Alabama ...... L, 5-12 3/25 *Southeast Missouri .. W, 5-0 5/19 %Jackson State ...... W, 10-2 3/27 UAB ...... L, 6-17 2/27 @Louisville ...... L, 5-7 3/25 *Southeast Missouri .. W, 2-1 5/20 %Jackson State ...... W, 6-2 3/30 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 11-3 2/28 @Louisville ...... W, 12-3 3/26 *Southeast Missouri .. W, 6-4 5/25 $Southern California L, 4-10 3/30 *@UT-Martin ...... L, 1-5 3/1 Georgia State ...... W, 9-3 3/28 Cumberland ...... L, 3-7 5/26 $Southwest Missouri . W, 5-3 3/31 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 9-4 3/1 Georgia State ...... W, 7-6 4/1 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 7-3 5/27 $Pepperdine ...... L, 17-18 4/3 Jacksonville State ..... W, 4-3 3/9 Cumberland ...... W, 6-5 4/1 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 9-6 * denotes OVC game 4/3 Jacksonville State ...... L, 6-8 3/11 @UAB ...... L, 0-1 4/2 *@Eastern Kentucky W, 13-9 # denotes OVC Tournament 4/5 *Morehead State ...... W, 3-2 3/12 @UAB ...... W, 13-12 4/4 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 1-2 % denotes NCAA Play-In Series 4/5 *Morehead State ...... L, 1-2 3/15 *Tennessee Tech...... L, 2-4 4/5 @Tennessee ...... L, 2-8 $ denotes NCAA Tournament 4/6 *Morehead State ...... W, 4-1 3/15 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 7-1 4/8 *Murray State ...... L, 1-5 4/9 Vanderbilt ...... L, 2-5 3/16 *Tennessee Tech..... W, 12-0 4/8 *Murray State ...... L, 2-4 1996 4/10 Tennessee...... L, 9-13 3/19 @Memphis ...... W, 13-3 4/9 *Murray State ...... W, 9-3 Record 28-26 (13-7 OVC) 4/11 @Western Kentucky .. L, 4-8 3/19 @Memphis ...... W, 4-0 4/10 Auburn ...... L, 1-6 Coach: Steve Peterson 4/13 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 8-2 3/22 *@Eastern Kentucky .. L, 1-3 4/11 Memphis ...... W, 9-4 2/20 @Alabama ...... W, 4-3 4/13 *@Tennessee Tech .... L, 0-2 3/22 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 4-3 4/12 Memphis ...... L, 2-9 2/24 @Georgia State ...... L, 4-5 4/14 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 9-7 3/23 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 7-5 4/15 *UT-Martin ...... W, 11-3 2/24 @Georgia State ...... W, 8-2 4/15 Cumberland ...... W, 10-0 3/26 @Indiana State ...... W, 9-8 4/15 *UT-Martin ...... W, 8-2 2/25 @Georgia State ...... W, 5-1 4/16 @Kentucky ...... W, 11-2 3/26 @Indiana State ...... L, 3-6 4/16 *UT-Martin ...... W, 5-3 2/28 Louisville ...... L, 1-8 4/20 *Austin Peay ...... W, 7-2 3/28 *Eastern Illinois ...... W, 8-1 4/18 Kentucky ...... W, 8-2 2/28 Louisville ...... W, 7-2 4/20 *Austin Peay ...... L, 4-5 3/28 *Eastern Illinois ...... W, 7-4 4/19 Tennessee...... L, 5-9 3/1 Illinois State...... W, 2-1 4/21 *Austin Peay ...... L, 5-10 3/29 *Eastern Illinois ...... L, 3-6 4/22 *@Morehead State .... L, 6-7 3/2 Illinois State...... L, 6-9 4/23 @UAB ...... L, 3-4 4/1 @Western KentuckyL, 10-11 4/22 *@Morehead State ... W, 5-4 3/3 Illinois State...... W, 6-3 4/24 @UAB ...... W, 6-4 4/2 @Alabama ...... L, 6-9 4/25 Vanderbilt ...... L, 3-8 3/5 @Southern Miss...... L, 8-9 4/25 Western Kentucky ... W, 10-5 4/5 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 12-9 4/26 @Western Kentucky W, 14-4 3/6 @Southern Miss...... L, 2-23 4/27 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 3-6 4/6 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 9-2 4/29 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 6-4 3/9 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 5-0 4/27 *@SE Missouri ...... W, 12-2 4/6 *@UT-Martin ...... L, 0-2 4/29 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 2-1 3/10 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 10-2 4/30 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 6-7 4/8 Cumberland ...... W, 9-6 4/30 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 8-1 3/10 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 9-6 5/4 #Murray State ...... L, 9-13 4/9 @Tennessee ...... L, 6-12 5/2 UAB ...... L, 2-4 3/12 @Memphis ...... L, 4-6 5/4 #Eastern Kentucky ..... L, 4-5 4/12 Evansville ...... W, 7-3 5/3 UAB ...... L, 3-4 3/13 @Memphis ...... L, 0-4 5/8 @Tennessee ...... L, 6-8 4/13 Evansville ...... L, 10-14 5/6 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 1-4 3/16 *Eastern Kentucky ..... L, 2-8 * denotes OVC game 4/14 @Cumberland ...... W, 3-1 5/6 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 15-7 3/16 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 3-2 # denotes OVC Tournament 4/15 Memphis ...... W, 16-8 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 37 Peterson Year-By-Year

4/16 Memphis ...... W, 9-8 3/28 *UT-Martin ...... L, 6-8 3/17 @Jacksonville State . W, 6-4 3/6 Yale ...... L, 1-4 4/19 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 7-9 3/28 *UT-Martin ...... W, 11-8 3/19 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 13-12 3/7 Southern Mississippi .. L, 3-7 4/19 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 1-10 3/29 *UT-Martin ...... W, 16-8 3/20 *Eastern Illinois ...... L, 7-18 3/8 Southern Mississippi . W, 7-3 4/20 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 5-2 3/30 @Belmont ...... W, 10-2 3/21 *Eastern Illinois ...... L, 1-3 3/12 Dayton ...... W, 4-1 4/23 vs. Tennessee ...... L, 3-13 4/1 Vanderbilt ...... L, 10-13 3/21 *Eastern Illinois ...... W, 2-1 3/12 Dayton ...... W, 6-2 4/26 *Southeast Missouri W, 12-3 4/4 Indiana State ...... L, 5-7 3/23 UAB ...... L, 7-10 3/15 Jacksonville State ... W, 13-2 4/26 *Southeast Missouri W, 10-9 4/5 Indiana State ...... L, 0-6 3/24 UAB ...... L, 1-13 3/16 Yale ...... W, 11-2 4/27 *Southeast Missouri W, 12-6 4/7 Jacksonville State . W, 12-10 3/27 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 15-3 3/18 *UT-Martin ...... W, 9-3 4/29 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-5 4/9 Tennessee...... L, 5-15 3/27 *@UT-Martin ...... W, 13-3 3/18 *UT-Martin ...... W, 7-1 4/29 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 9-10 4/10 *Austin Peay ...... W, 6-2 3/28 *@UT-Martin ...... L, 2-4 3/21 @UAB ...... L, 3-5 5/3 *@Morehead State .... L, 6-7 4/10 *Austin Peay ...... W, 4-2 3/30 Memphis ...... L, 12-19 3/22 @UAB ...... L, 4-6 5/4 *@Morehead State ... W, 8-5 4/11 *Austin Peay ...... L, 2-4 4/2 Illinois State...... L, 0-3 3/24 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 4-3 5/4 *@Morehead State . W, 12-6 4/14 Memphis ...... W, 17-10 4/3 Illinois State...... L, 2-9 3/24 UW-Milwaukee ...... W, 4-3 5/6 Alabama-Birmingham W, 9-4 4/15 Memphis ...... W, 19-9 4/4 Illinois State...... L, 8-17 3/25 UW-Milwaukee ...... L, 3-5 5/7 Alabama-BirminghamL, 8-16 4/18 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 9-10 4/6 Western Kentucky ..... W, 9-7 3/28 UAB ...... W, 4-2 5/10 *Murray State ...... W, 3-0 4/18 *@SE Missouri ...... W, 10-7 4/10 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 20-3 3/29 UAB ...... W, 6-2 5/10 *Murray State ...... W, 7-3 4/19 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 4-8 4/10 *@Austin Peay ...... L, 6-7 4/1 *Austin Peay ...... W, 6-5 5/11 *Murray State ...... W, 18-4 4/21 @Jacksonville State L, 4-10 4/11 *@Austin Peay ...... W, 15-4 4/1 *Austin Peay ...... L, 4-6 5/15 #Southeast Missouri .. L, 0-4 4/22 vs Tennessee ...... L, 5-7 4/13 @Western Kentucky .. L, 3-6 4/2 *Austin Peay ...... W, 7-6 5/16 #Austin Peay ...... L, 6-9 4/23 Western Kentucky ...... L, 4-5 4/14 Vanderbilt ...... L, 3-5 4/4 Tennessee...... L, 1-2 * denotes OVC game 4/25 *Morehead State ...... L, 2-7 4/17 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 2-10 4/8 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 2-3 # denotes OVC Tournament 4/25 *Morehead State ..... W, 10-0 4/17 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 0-4 4/8 *@SE Missouri ...... L, 0-2 4/26 *Morehead State ...... L, 7-9 4/18 *@SE Missouri ...... W, 9-6 4/9 *@SE Missouri ...... W, 8-5 1998 4/27 Belmont ...... L, 0-11 4/19 @Belmont ...... W, 12-2 4/12 Memphis ...... W, 10-3 Record 17-33 (9-14 OVC) 4/28 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 6-12 4/20 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 12-9 4/15 *Morehead State ..... W, 11-0 Coach:Steve Peterson 5/2 *@Murray State ...... L, 9-14 4/21 Tenn.(in Chattanooga)W, 6-3 4/15 *Morehead State ...... W, 8-0 2/20 Illinois State...... W, 5-2 5/2 *@Murray State ...... L, 0-3 4/24 *@Morehead State ... W, 3-2 4/16 *Morehead State ...... W, 8-7 2/21 Illinois State...... W, 7-6 5/3 *@Murray State ...... W, 9-5 4/24 *@Morehead State .... L, 3-5 4/18 Vanderbilt ...... W, 9-8 2/27 vs. Northwestern State L, 3-4 5/5 UAB ...... L, 4-16 4/25 *@Morehead State .... L, 4-6 4/21 *@Murray State ...... W, 7-6 2/28 vs. Centenary ...... L, 5-11 * denotes OVC game 4/26 Belmont ...... W, 6-2 4/21 *@Murray State ...... W, 7-2 3/1 vs. SW Missouri ...... L, 7-11 5/1 *Murray State ...... W, 6-3 4/22 *@Murray State ...... W, 5-2 3/3 @UAB ...... L, 7-15 1999 5/1 *Murray State ...... W, 2-1 4/25 @Jacksonville State W, 16-5 3/4 @UAB ...... L, 13-15 Record 29-31 (14-10 OVC) 5/2 *Murray State ...... W, 5-0 4/26 @Western Kentucky W, 11-6 3/7 *@Tennessee Tech .. L, 5-14 Coach: Steve Peterson 5/4 @UAB ...... W, 8-7 4/29 *@Tennessee Tech ... W, 5-0 3/7 *@Tennessee Tech .... L, 4-5 2/19 @Auburn ...... L, 2-8 5/5 @UAB ...... L, 11-21 4/29 *@Tennessee Tech . W, 10-4 3/8 *@Tennessee Tech L, 10-17 2/20 @Auburn ...... W, 5-2 5/8 *Tennessee Tech..... W, 13-2 4/30 *@Tennessee Tech .... L, 0-9 3/12 Butler ...... L, 2-8 2/21 @Auburn ...... L, 3-7 5/8 *Tennessee Tech...... W, 6-3 5/2 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-9 3/12 Butler ...... W, 5-1 2/26 @Southern Miss. .... W, 10-5 5/9 *Tennessee Tech..... W, 10-5 5/6 *Eastern Kentucky .. W, 12-2 3/14 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 8-1 2/27 @Southern Miss...... L, 3-7 5/11 @Tennessee ...... L, 10-15 5/6 *Eastern Kentucky ..... L, 0-2 3/14 *Eastern Kentucky .... W, 5-3 2/28 @Southern Miss...... L, 2-4 5/15 *@Eastern Kentucky .. L, 1-6 5/7 *Eastern Kentucky ... L, 7-11 3/15 *Eastern Kentucky ... L, 1-13 3/2 Jacksonville State ..... W, 5-3 5/15 *@Eastern Kentucky .. L, 4-5 5/10 @Tennessee ...... L, 0-7 3/17 @Evansville ...... L, 6-11 3/5 Southwest Missouri .. L, 7-16 5/16 *@Eastern Kentucky . W, 13- 5/13 *@Eastern Illinois . W, 13-12 3/18 @Evansville ...... W, 12-9 3/6 Southwest Missouri .... L, 1-4 10 5/13 *@Eastern Illinois ..... W, 8-5 3/22 *@Eastern Illinois ...... L, 2-3 3/7 Southwest Missouri .. L, 9-15 5/20 #Austin Peay ...... W, 12-9 5/14 *@Eastern Illinois ..... W, 6-5 3/22 *@Eastern Illinois .... L, 8-18 3/9 @Memphis ...... L7-8 5/20 #Eastern Illinois ...... L, 7-8 5/18 #Eastern Illinois ...... W, 4-3 3/24 @Memphis ...... L, 2-11 3/10 @Memphis ...... L, 1-5 5/21 #Southeast Missouri . W, 6-4 5/18 #Southeast Missouri . W, 3-2 3/25 @Memphis ...... L, 12-18 3/16 @Jacksonville State . W, 6-2 5/21 #Eastern Kentucky .... W, 4-3 5/19 #Eastern Kentucky .... W, 6-4 5/22 #Eastern Illinois ...... L, 3-4 5/20 #Southeast Missouri W, 11-4 * denotes OVC game 5/26 $Clemson ...... L, 0-4 # denotes OVC Tournament 5/27 $Old Dominion ...... W, 6-5 5/27 $Illinois ...... W, 4-3 2000 5/28 $Clemson ...... L, 3-21 Record 39-23 (17-6 OVC) * denotes OVC game Coach: Steve Peterson # denotes OVC Tournament 2/18 @SE Louisiana ...... L, 5-10 $ denotes NCAA Tournament 2/19 @SE Louisiana ...... L, 4-5 2/20 @SE Louisiana ...... L, 1-6 2/26 Indiana ...... W, 9-8 2/27 Indiana ...... L, 6-17 2/29 @Mempis ...... W, 12-4 3/1 @Memphis ...... W, 6-2 3/4 @SW Missouri ...... L, 6-13 The 2000 Blue Raiders won 39 games and made the NCAA Regional finals 3/4 @SW Missouri ...... L, 3-4 for only the second time in school history 3/5 @SW Missouri ...... L, 3-10 38 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Blue Raiders in the Pros MAJOR LEAGUERS Bob Tillman Catcher, 6-4, 205 lbs. Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Boston Red Sox 1962 81 249 57 28 6 4 14 38 .229 Boston Red Sox 1963 96 307 69 24 10 2 8 32 .225 Boston Red Sox 1964 131 425 118 43 18 1 17 61 .278 Boston Red Sox 1965 111 368 79 20 10 3 6 35 .215 Boston Red Sox 1966 78 204 47 12 8 0 3 4 .230 Two Teams 1967 Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees 1967 52 127 28 920313.220 Atlanta Braves 1968 86 236 52 16 4 0 5 20 .220 Atlanta Braves 1969 69 190 37 18 5 0 12 29 .195 Atlanta Braves 1970 71 223 53 19 5 0 11 30 .238 9-year totals 775 2329 540 189 68 10 79 282 .232 League Championship Series Atlanta Braves 1969 1 0 0000000 Kenny Gerhart Jim Cosman Pitcher, 6-5, 211 lbs. Team Year W L S ERA G/GS IP H BB K St. Louis Cardinals 1966 1 0 0 0.00 1/1 9 2 2 5 St. Louis Cardinals 1967 1 0 0 3.16 10/5 31.1 21 24 11 Chicago Cubs 1970 0 0 0 27.00 1/0 1 3 1 0 3-year Totals 2 0 0 3.05 12 6 41.1 26 27 Chuck Taylor Pitcher, 6-2, 195 lbs. Team Year W L S ERA G/GS IP H BB K St. Louis Cardinals 1969 7 5 0 2.55 27/13 127 108 30 62 St. Louis Cardinals 1970 6 7 8 3.12 56/7 124 116 31 64 St. Louis Cardinals 1971 3 1 3 3.55 43/1 71 72 25 46 Two Teams 1972 New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers 1972 0 0 3 4.40 25/0 43 52 12 14 Montreal Expos 1973 2 0 0 1.77 8/0 20.1 17 2 10 Montreal Expos 1974 6 2 0 2.17 61/0 108 101 25 43 Montreal Expos 1975 2 2 6 3.53 54/0 74 72 24 29 Montreal Expos 1976 2 3 0 4.50 31/0 40 38 13 14 8-year Totals 28 20 31 3.07 305 607.1 576 162 282 Ken Gerhart Outfielder, 6-0, 190 lbs. Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Baltimore Orioles 1986 20 69 16 42017.232 Baltimore Orioles 1987 92 284 69 41 10 2 14 34 .243 Baltimore Orioles 1988 103 262 51 27 10 1 9 23 .195 3-year Totals 215 615 136 72 22 3 24 64 .221 Jason Maxwell Jayhawk Owens Catcher, 6-1, 195 lbs. Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Colorado Rockies 1993 33 94 18 12 5 0 3 6 .209 Colorado Rockies 1994 6 12 340101.250 Colorado Rockies 1995 18 45 11 720412.244 Colorado Rockies 1996 73 180 43 31 9 1 4 17 .239 4-year Totals 130 331 75 54 16 2 11 36 .227 Eddie Pye Infielder, 5-9, 170 Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Jayhawk Los Angeles Dodgers 1994 7 10 120000.100 Owens Los Angeles Dodgers 1995 7 8 000000.000 2-year totals 14 18 120000.056 Jason Maxwell Infielder, 6-1, 185 Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Chicago Cubs 1998 7 3 120011.333 Minnesota Twins 2000 64 111 27 14 6 0 1 11 .243 2-year total 71 114 28 16 6 0 2 12 .246 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 39 Blue Raiders in the Pros

Lee Marbet Columbia Mules 1938 1984 Craig Jones Tennessee Tomahawks James Hamblen New York Giants Cary Cathcart New York Yankees Charles Murphy New York Giants Brian Dial Texas Rangers 1998 *Jeremy Owens San Diego Padres 1948 1986 Randy Woodrum Cincinnati Reds Cromer Smotherman New York Yankees Tim Goff Kansas City Royals Steve Sonneberger Baltimore Orioles 1999 1956 *Aaron Barnett Detroit Tigers Doug Schrader New York Giants 1987 Greg Johnson Houston Astros 2000 1957 *Bryan Peck Colorado Rockies %Bobby Tillman Boston Red Sox 1988 *Josh Pride Colorado Rockies Mike Messerly Oakland Athletics %Eddie Pye Los Angeles Dodgers * Indicates active player 1958 Dave Richardson St.Louis Cardinals %Indicates having played in the Major Leagues Dave Hall Boston Red Sox Chris Whitehead Boston Red Sox 1960 1989 %Chuck Taylor St. Louis Cardinals Scott Duff Cincinnati Reds Brian Fletcher Seattle Mariners 1961 %Jim Cosman St. Louis Cardinals 1990 Darian Daily Winston-Salem Spirits Blue Raider Darius Gash San Diego Padres 1962 Scott Morgan Cleveland Indians John Stanford Washington Senators *%Jayhawk Owens Minnesota Twins Coaching Fraternity Tom Wegmann New York Mets Middle Tennessee also has developed 1968 into a future coaches training ground. Greg Cunningam Philadelphia Phillies 1991 Twenty-four former Blue Raiders are Chuck Machado Boston Red Sox Chris Crabtree Los Angeles Dodgers currently involved in the coaching pro- Greg Raffo Detroit Tigers fession at either the high school or col- Dwight Robinson New York Mets legiate ranks. Here is a listing of those 1975 coaches and their current positions: Gary Melson Cleveland Indians 1993 Mudcat Brewer ...... Blackman HS *%Jason Maxwell Chicago Cubs Brad Brown ...... Grundy Co. HS 1976 Mike McLaury Kentucky Long Rifles Richie Conway ...... Morristown East HS George Ploucher Houston Astros Dean Darnall ...... Cumberland Co. HS Ben Lankster Baltimore Orioles Doug Green ...... Blackman HS Ricky Cheshire St. Louis Cardinals 1994 Glen Grizzle ...... Franklin Road Academy Mudcat Brewer Colorado Rockies Scott Hargrove ...... Tullahoma HS Jamie Hicks Atlanta Braves Elliot Johnson...... Olivet Nazarene 1981 Lance Lodes Independent League Tony Kegley ...... Oliver Springs HS Chad Kirby ...... Gordon JC Mark Smith Atlanta Braves Chris Price Kansas City Royals David Lane ...... Rockwood HS Mike Norment New York Mets Bo Henley Chattanooga Lookouts Mike White Chattanooga Lookouts Cale Lawson ...... Powell HS Eddie McDonald ...... SE Whitfield (GA) HS 1982 Mike McLaury ...... Lincoln Trail JC 1996 Mike Messerly ...... Smyrna HS Jerry Moore Pro Co-Op Club Jayhawk Owens ...... Houston Astros %Kenny Gerhart Baltimore Orioles *George Oleksik Arizona Diamondbacks Mark Pickle ...... Columbia HS Buster Keaton California Angels Doug Barner Tampa Bay Devil Rays Chris Posey ...... Gordon JC Doc Holliday New York Mets Craig Reavis ...... Lavergne HS Justus Scott ...... Jackson State JC 1997 Andy Snaith...... Chotawawee (FL) HS 1983 *Clay Snellgrove San Diego Padres Jason Stanton ...... Upperman HS Mark Novak Texas Rangers Jordan Beddies Columbia Mules Chris Treadway ...... LaVergne HS Ronnie Vaughn Detroit Tigers *Andrew Thompson Columbia Mules Barry Vetter ...... Smyrna HS 40 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Honor Roll

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE PLAYERS OVC Championships *1959, 1968, 1976, 1981, 1971-OVC 1981-OVC 1990-OVC Tony Kessinger Joe Petrea J. Owens 1982, 1987, 1988, 1990, Kenny Gerhart Chris Crabtree 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1972-OVC Mark Novak Dwight Robinson *1996, *1997 Randy Bratton Mike Norment Mike Severance *Co-Champions 1973-OVC 1982-OVC 1991-OVC Les Price Scott Turner Dwight Robinson OVC Tournament Mike Townsend Kenny Gerhart Gary Myers Championships 1974-OVC 1983-OVC 1992-OVC 1976, 1981, 1982, 1987, Roger Cox Scott Turner Gary Myers 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, Tom Owens Kenny Gerhart Jason Maxwell 1994, 1995, 2000 Scott Sain Chris Price Billy Krei 1984-OVC Alan Colburn 1993-OVC NCAA Tournament 1975-OVC Tim Goff Mudcat Brewer Steve Zitney Gary Cathcart Mike McLaury, P Appearances Marty Smith Jason Maxwell 1976, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1976-OVC 1988, 1990, 1991, 1995, Denton Peters 1985-OVC 1994-OVC Danny Moore Steve Sonneberger Mudcat Brewer 2000 Danny Neal Tim Goff Jamie Walker Rick Chesire George Ploucher 1986-OVC 1995-OVC Bob Tribbey Jamie Walker 1977-OVC Tim Goff Craig Reavis Ben Lankster Steve Sonneberger Danny Moore Barry Chandler 1996-OVC Mike Moore Chris Whitehead Jason Stanton Rick Chesire 1987-OVC 1997-OVC 1978-OVC Chris Whitehead Jeremy Owens OVC Coaches Eric Graves George Zimmerman Clay Snellgrove Doug Hicks Dave Richardson Andrew Thompson of the Year Chris Courtright 1979-OVC 1999-OVC Eric Graves 1988-OVC Josh Pride Tommy Blakenship Chris Whitehead Bryan Peck Eddie Pye 1980-OVC Mike Messerley 2000-OVC Jimmy Earle Bill Bratner J. Owens Bryan Peck 1968 Dave Richardson Josh Pride

CONFERENCE PLAYERS & PITCHERS OF THE YEAR John Stanford 1976 1968 - OVC 1986 - OVC 1993 - OVC 1981 Greg Cunningham Steve Sonneberger Mudcat Brewer 1982 1983 1977 - OVC 1987 - OVC 1993 - OVC 1987 Mike Moore Dave Richardson Mike McLaury (pitcher)

1982 - OVC 1990 - OVC 1999 - OVC Steve Peterson Kenny Gerhart Jayhawk Owens Josh Pride 1990 1995 1983 - OVC 1992 - OVC Scott Turner Gary Myer 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 41 NCAA Tournament

sas jumped out to an early lead and never relin- The Raiders managed 10 singles and were led by 1976 South Regional quished it winning by a final margin of 10-7. Craig Reavis (2-5, 2 runs scored) and Chris Goggin The Arkansas game finished at 1:41 a.m., and (2-4, 2 RBI). Tallahassee, Fla. the Auburn game the next day began at noon. The Richie Conway took the mound and pitched Middle Tennessee met SEC Champion Auburn weary Raiders were tied at 3 with the Tigers through seven-and-two-thirds innings to claim the victory in its first ever trip to a NCAA regional and were tied eight before a two-run rally in the ninth gave Auburn over the Bears of Southwest Missouri 5-3. MT used 1-1 when an MT error opened the floodgates to a the 5-3 win. Tony Hayes had three hits to pace the timely hitting and exploited one SMSU error to score seven-run inning for the Tigers. The beneficiary of MT attack. three unearned runs, while George Oleksik came in the explosion would be future big-leaguer Joe to shut the door late earning a save. Heroes Beckwith as he and the Tigers took a 10-5 victory. offensively included Goggin (2-4, 1 run, 1 RBI) while The Blue Raiders were led by Denton Peters’ two 1988 South Regional Jamie Walker had a Kirk Gibson-like (circa 1989 hits. World Series) pinch-hit RBI single to cap the three- Peters came up big in MT’s second contest but Starkville, Miss. run fourth inning. had little help. He hit two home runs and drove in For the second time in school history, the Blue The Raiders jumped out to a 16-9 lead with an four as the Blue Raiders fell 8-5 to Jacksonville Raiders made the NCAA Tourney in consecutive eight-run sixth inning only to watch Pepperdine claw University. years. The problem was that MT drew fifth-ranked their way back and eventually steal an 18-17 victory Texas A&M. Blue Raider lefty Dave Richardson in 12 innings. The Raiders had three players with didn’t find a problem as he held the vaunted Aggies three hits led by Jordan Beddies (3-6, 2 runs, 5 RBI, 1981 South Regional to just one run on six hits striking out seven as the 1 HR). Goggin continued his fine play in the regional Raiders downed A&M 3-1. going 3-6 with two runs scored and three RBIs Coral Gables, Fla. Up 5-3 after six, the Raiders appeared to be in powered by a double and triple. Pitchers Mark Novak and Marty Smith combined good shape against Missouri. But one run in the to allow only two runs to Big Eight champ Missouri seventh and four in the eighth propelled the Tigers and Doc Holliday provided the offensive punch to a 10-6 victory. 2000 Clemson Regional driving in three runs as the Blue Raiders won their The Blue Raiders had to turn around and play first NCAA Tournament game 4-2. Holliday had a host Mississippi State. The Bulldogs eliminated MT Clemson, S.C. home run, single and sacrifice fly, and he scored two 12-4 despite home runs by Eddie Pye and J. Owens. Middle Tennessee swept through the OVC Tour- runs. nament and earned the league’s automatic bid to The win set up a matchup with the top-ranked the NCAA Tournament and became the fourth seed Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes. The ‘Canes shutout the 1990 West I Regional at the Clemson Regional. Raiders 2-0 as fielding woes and cold bats put an The Blue Raiders opened with a game against end to MT’s upset bid. Middle Tennessee wasted a Palo Alto, Calif. the host Tigers and sent a former Tiger to the mound tremendous four-hit effort from pitcher Steve Duncan. Riding a wave of optimism with the best record in in Jeff Parsons. Parsons pitched well, but the Tigers Meeting yet another conference champion in school history, the Blue Raiders took an early 2-0 chipped away, scoring single runs in the fourth and Florida proved too much for Middle Tennessee as lead before San Diego State blew past the Raiders fifth and seventh and eighth to net a 4-0 shutout and the Blue Raiders dropped a 7-4 decision in 10 en route to an 18-6 victory. The loss was the send the Blue Raiders to the loser’s bracket early. innings. Randy Goff went 3-for-5 and scored twice Raiders worst in NCAA play. MT would not go quietly, however. for the Blue Raiders. The next day Middle Tennessee had to face host Dewon Brazelton got the start for the Blue Raid- Stanford. The Cardinals took a 6-1 victory over MT ers against #2 seeded Old Dominion as the Blue as the Raiders could not get things to click. Raiders took an early 4-1 lead. 1982 Midwest Regional The Monarchs knotted the score with two runs in the top of the eighth, but Bryan Peck returned fire Stillwater, Okla. 1991 West I Regional with a dramatic solo homer that retook the lead for Middle Tennessee had to come from behind to MT in the bottom half of the inning. win its opener 3-2 over Oral Roberts. The hero of the Los Angeles, Calif. Things looked in control for the Blue Raiders as day was Buster Keeton whose two-out double in the The Blue Raiders for the third time made the they held the lead with two away in the top of the bottom of the ninth scored the tying and winning tournament in consecutive years. The Blue Raiders ninth, but an error sent the tying run across the plate runs. Larry Bruno and Marty Smith pitched well to went to California to prove the year before not to be and seemed to take the wind out of the Blue Raider position the Blue Raiders for Keeton’s heroics. sails. a fluke. In the bottom of the ninth with a runner at second, The Blue Raiders had to face host Oklahoma Facing host Southern California, the Raiders fell State, the second-ranked team in the country, in Josh Renick, the same man to commit the error in behind early 6-1 as starter Chris Crabtree struggled. the top of the inning, drove in the winning run and their next game. The home field advantage proved As he settled down, the Raiders settled in scoring true for the Cowboys as they handed MT a 5-3 loss. continued the Blue Raiders’ season with a 6-5 win. three over the next two innings despite ending each The win set up a game against #3 seed Illinois for OSU scored its runs in the seventh and eighth inning in double plays. The Raiders battled, but innings spoiling Jeff Perkins' two-run homer for MT. the right to play in the region final against Clemson. USC held on for a 7-5 victory. Kris Lammers got the starting nod and performed With their backs against the wall, the Blue Raid- Hawaii was the next opponent and MT battled ers roared back with a solid 7-1 victory over Big 10 admirably, allowing only two earned runs through 7- early. Down 4-3 after five, the Blue Raiders could 1/3. champ Minnesota. Jeff Davis scattered seven hits not hold the Rainbow bats down as Hawaii scored while the Raiders pounded out 17. Ken Gerhart and However, the Blue Raiders struggled offensively three in the sixth to gain the winning score of 7-3. and looked as if they would be shut out to end their Doug Birkofer had three hits each for Middle Ten- run. Then the tide turned. nessee. The Blue Raiders erupted for four runs in the top One game away from the College World Series 1995 West Regional of the eighth innings with two outs as Josh Pride and is as close as the Blue Raiders could get as they fell Justin Links hit doubles to drive in the decisive runs to host Oklahoma State 7-3. Fresno, Calif. in the 4-3 victory and sent the Blue Raiders to their Middle Tennessee swept Jackson State 2-0 in first region final since 1982. the NCAA Play-In series in Murfreesboro to earn the The cinderella story ended for the Blue Raiders 1987 South Regional right for its third trip to California. against Clemson. The Blue Raiders became the Facing the top-seeded and eventual national only #4 seed to advance to a region final in the Huntsville, Ala. runner-up Trojans of Southern California proved too tournament, but their bubble was burst by an offen- Southwest Conference Champion Arkansas much for the Blue Raiders. USC’s big bats exploded sive juggernaut that posted a 21-3 win over Middle would be the opening opponent for MT, but the for 10 runs powered with home runs by Geoff Tennessee. game was delayed until 10:40 p.m. by rain. Arkan- Jenkins and Jacque Jones, who also added a triple. 42 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Baseball History

professional dition set forth by their predecessors. baseball from Fundraising and coaching go hand-in-hand for this field. current skipper Steve Peterson. Peterson In 1947 spearheaded the fundraising efforts that have coach Stowe landed the recently opened new clubhouse initiated a and training complex. practice which Today’s players add to the tradition as well. subsequent Players like Jayhawk Owens, Jason Maxwell, coaches fol- Clay Snellgrove, and Mudcat Brewer, just to lowed, and it name a few, have carved out places in the is now a MT Raider history books. tradition. He In fact, under Peterson, the Middle Tennes- required each see baseball tradition has been raised to a new of his players level. In his 13 years as the head coach, to assume re- Peterson’s teams have won seven regular- sponsibility for season OVC championships, seven OVC Tour- the upkeep for nament championships and advanced to NCAA that part of the play nine times. Although baseball has been a part of cam- field on which they played. It was a common Now with Middle Tennessee’s move to the pus life since 1912, the current playing condi- sight to see a player going to practice carrying Sun Belt Conference, the baseball history will tions have not always existed. Reese Smith a glove and a garden rake. become even more expansive. In 2000, the Field, in fact, is the fourth campus location for The building boom of the 1950s moved year prior to the Blue Raiders joining the league, the game. baseball once again, this time across the street the SBC sent Louisiana-Lafayette all the way From 1912 through at least 1940, both to the wide open space east of the football to the College World Series after putting four football and baseball were played in the open stadium. Home plate was about 60 feet deeper teams into the NCAA Regionals. The confer- field south of Jones Hall in the general vicinity than it is now. Again there were portable ence was ranked the fifth best in the country of the old and new science buildings. It was on bleachers and no fences. Some say that Dave during the 2000 season, and the Blue Raiders this field that such early stalwarts as Fred Sain, Hall hit a drive off the football stadium from this will now be able to carve an even deeper place “Red” Floyd, “Putty” Overall, Jess Neely, Kola distant point. into history. Sharp, “Red” Owens, Charlie Kerr, and Paul In 1971 Lefty Solomon became Turner played. It was variously referred to as the first full-time baseball coach at the Normal Field and the Teachers College MT. He inherited a field that had Field. Portable bleachers were moved there been pushed forward to its present each spring. There was a permanent chicken location and had dugouts established. wire backstop but no outfield fences. Each year thereafter the field saw When the “new” science building was con- improvements. Permanent bleach- structed, baseball contests were moved to ers, a high backstop and outfield their second home, northeast of Jones Hall. fences appeared. Home plate was located between Forrest Hall Coach John Stanford, with advice and the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building and from professional groundskeepers, the left field line ran toward Kirksey Old Main. became a self-taught scientist in dia- The left field “fence” was a line of catalpa and mond agronomy and landscaping. elm trees about 300 feet from home plate and His student managers learned from this brought on all sorts of ground rules. him, and the additional grooming by This field was also utilized as a practice field players continued. for football. A small storage house for equip- In 1979, Reese Smith, Nashville ment stood in deep centerfield. alumnus with two sons playing here, By the mid-thirties the athletic teams had threw his efforts into lighting the field acquired the nickname Blue Raiders, thus the and building the stadium that now field was referred to as Raider Field or the exists. It was an unusual effort both College Field. It was on this field that coaches in finances and in construction, but “Red” Floyd, Nance Jordan, and Durwood the 1982 season opened with the Stowe performed. Bubber Murphy, Jay Bird project complete. Hamblen, and Cromer Smotherman went to Today’s Raiders continue the tra- 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 43 Reese Smith Field

The campus of Middle Tennessee is home to what is considered to be one of the finest collegiate baseball fields in the nation. The 2,600-seat stadium was named in October of 1982 and was officially dedicated on April 12, 1983, at a ceremony prior to the Blue Raiders' matchup with Vanderbilt University. This dedication was a well-earned salute to the efforts of the late Reese Smith and family. In 1979, Smith, a Nashville alumnus, and his two sons who had played baseball for the Blue Raiders, threw their efforts into lighting the field and building the stadium that now exists. In 1989, Smith Field underwent extensive renovation to increase seating capacity and make the park more fan-friendly. The old chain link backstop was replaced by a three-foot high brick wall with blue netting hanging from dugout to dugout. Two sets of been replaced with a brick and ornamental iron aluminum bleachers were moved up to the wall gate. There is also direct access to the field and a section of chair-back theatre seats were from the new clubhouse. Smith Field Facts constructed directly behind home plate. Reese Smith Field is becoming the “Show- Diminsions Left Field: 330 The lighted facility includes media accom- place of the South.” Numerous baseball or- modations in the spacious pressbox, a con- ganizations bring their teams and fans for their Left Alley: 365 cession stand, handicapped seating, and events. Center Field: 380 restrooms. Aside from Blue Raider home games, Reese Right Alley: 365 The playing field is encircled by wind screens, Smith Field has hosted a variety of other base- Right Field: 330 and an eight-foot billboard fence covers the ball events. These events include OVC Tour- Seating Capacity 2,500 outfield wall. naments, Tennessee Junior College Tourna- Press Box Phone (615) 898-2117 The bullpen areas are enclosed and fully ments, TSSAA State High School Tourna- Press Box accomodates several members turfed. Two turfed hitting cages are located ments, and hosting the USA Olympic Baseball of the working press along with radio booths down the right field line. Team. for both teams. The field is equipped with a computerized The field is also the home to the fall junior underground sprinkler system which helps college classic, featuring many of the state’s maintain the natural grass playing surface. junior college teams. With the addition of the Stephen B. Smith Smith Field is evidence to the success and Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility, the rich tradition of Blue Raider baseball, as well face of Reese Smith field is set to change as its overwhelming support in middle Ten- again. nessee. The chain-link fence around the park has

44 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Stephen Smith Clubhouse

October 24, 1998, saw many dreams become reality with the formal dedication of the newly-built Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility. The dream of this facility began long before the plans were put into motion. Coach Steve Peterson began raising the funds for the project nearly 10 years prior to groundbreaking, but the end product certainly made the wait worthwhile. The Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and In- door Training Facility is, without a doubt, the finest facility of its kind in the region, if not the entire nation. The Clubhouse features a lounge area with a large-screen television, sofa, and chairs along with a refreshment area. The lounge is punctuated by hardwood floors with a marble Chuck Taylor Locker Room “MT” inlay near the entrance to the building. The front hallway also features the Blue Raid- ers’ sizeable trophy collection and photos of Blue Raiders in the major leagues. The spacious Chuck Taylor Locker Room offers oak lockers for the players along with ex- quisite hardwood flooring. The large shower facility is located just off of the locker room area. The Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and In- door Training Facility is also home to the offices of the Blue Raider coaching staff, a training room, and a laundry room. Perhaps the most impressive part of the facility is the second-to-none indoor training area located just off of the locker room. This large space features a clay floor with three mounds and two hitting cages for winter and early spring workouts. It also contains a weight room with conditioning equipment for Indoor Training Facility baseball team use. The Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and In- door Training Facility opens directly onto the field area for easy access for practice and games. Soon after the construction of the building was complete, the structure was connected to the rest of the park with an ornate brick and iron fence and gate. The Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and In- door Training Facility is just another testament to the hard work and dedication of the Blue Raiders’ coaches, players, and supporters. The work that these individuals carry on to the field also carries over into every aspect of the program. However, the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility does not mark the end of the line. In the words of Coach Peterson at the building’s dedication, “Our next project begins tomorrow.” Player Lounge 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 45 Athletic Weight Room

neck machine, pull- Tennessee athletes. up, and pull-over. The weight room is supervised by Head An impressive ar- Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Riley, ray of dumbbells is Associate Robb Rogers, Assistant Darren also provided for the Edgington and Assistant Cedric Walthaw. student-athletes’ Riley, a former Middle Tennessee football use. Two sets each player, oversees the entire operation and was of dumbbells ranging responsible for the design and layout of the from five to 150 facility. Following his graduation from Middle pounds are kept on Tennessee in 1988, Riley was the head strength racks around the and conditioning coach at Tennessee Tech in room. Mirrors ring the 1989 and 1990 before taking over the same walls of the room to role at Southern Miss in 1991 and 1992. help student-athletes Rogers, the National Strength Coach of the ensure that they are Year in 1996, is in his second season with the using proper form Blue Raiders. He is the coordinator for all It is often said that the path to athletic throughout their workouts. Cardiovascular football strength and conditioning programs greatness leads through the weight room. It equipment such as treadmills and stationary and came to Middle Tennessee after serving certainly rings true at Middle Tennessee, but bikes are also available for use in the facility. as the head strength trainer for the St. Louis Blue Raider teams have a decided advantage Fringe benefits may also be found in the Blues of the NHL. over most of their opponents. weight room. A television with cable and a Along with strength training, Rogers is widely The addition to Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium state-of-the-art sound system has been in- known for speed development and injury pre- also allowed for a 10,000-plus square-foot stalled for the enjoyment of the student-ath- vention. weight room facility adjacent to the north end letes. Two offices for the strength coaches are Every member of the staff is highly re- zone for use by all Middle Tennessee student- located in the room, along with restrooms and spected and very knowledgeable in the field, athletes and the end result is a strength train- a small hospitality area. The weight room also which is a big reason Middle Tennessee ath- ing area that rivals any in the country. The provides direct access to the football stadium letes are in better shape today than in the past. weight room has been lauded by many people and a large meeting room. The meeting room as better than any in the immediate area, is used not only by the Blue Raider football including SEC and Conference USA schools. team on game days and for film breakdown, The facility, which opened in January of but press conferences, HPERS classes, and 1999, greets student-athletes with 20,714½ other functions are held in this space. The pounds of plates and dumbbells, but the sheer meeting room is fully equipped with high tech volume of weights is not the most impressive audiovisual equipment to enhance the learn- aspect of the room. It is equipped with nine ing of students using the space. Wynmor power racks, nine Wynmor platforms, This newest addition to the Blue Raider and nine York half-racks. The equipment list athletic facilities is the crown jewel for all Middle continues to grow from there. Ham- Weight Room Facts mer Strength equipment Location: Behind the North rounds out the stands of Floyd Stadium room with five ground-base jam- Size: Over 10,000 square feet mers, a dead lift, a leg press, a leg Date Opened: May 14, 1999 curl, and a leg ex- tension. Other Total Weight: 20714.5 pounds Hammer Strength equipment in the Builder: Turner Construction facility includes a bench press, a Coordinator: Matt Riley military press, a Strength Coach row machine,

46 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Academic Enhancement

- , ...... - - . 16 - ...... - Õ , , - . - - - - - ...... - - . , - . - , , - 4, - . 1999 - - Jeanne Massaquoi works with a student-athlete. - , . , . , , - - - . , . , - - . . . . ., . . . , , - , , - Community Involvement , . , - Reading Raiders Program . The Reading Raiders program began - in the summer of 1993 and was de- - - - signed to allow MTSU athletes the op- , . portunity to give back to the community , by getting involved in the lives of the community’s children. Within this pro- - - gram, Middle Tennessee athletes serve . - as role models and motivators in en- couraging the importance of reading and proper study skills to students in - the Murfreesboro City Extended - , - Schools Program. - Õ , - - B.R.A.S.S. , - - Wynnifred Counts discusses options with a student-athlete. The B.R.A.S.S. program is another ve- , hicle that encourages student-athletes 7:00 - to become involved in service activities. 10:30 - - The MTSU athletic department, through 7:00 2:00 . , . the B.R.A.S.S. program, became the - - state’s first to take an active role in the Õ Special Olympics. This relationship is . . strengthened every year, as the student-athletes begin to look as forward , to working with the Special Olympians - as much as the Olympians look forward . to interacting with college athletes. - 2001 Blue Raider Baseball 47 Sun Belt Conference

99-00 SBC Achievements Successful expansion with the addi- ABOUT THE SUN BELT tion of MT, NMSU, and UNT The Sun Belt Conference celebrates its 25th Also, the Sun Belt has already secured a Addition of football as championship sport beginning in 2001 and a berth in anniversary in 2000-01 and has not only en- bowl game, entering into an agreement to pro- the newly-formed New Orleans Bowl joyed a quarter-century of proven excellence vide its football champion a berth in the inau- in its academic achievements and athletic en- gural New Orleans Bowl to be played in De- UL-Lafayette finished third in the deavors, but has also set tremendous stan- cember 2001 at the fabulous Louisiana NCAA College World Series dards for the future. Superdome. South Alabama’s David Kimani wins As the Sun Belt embarks on its 25th sea- The addition of Sun Belt Football also coin- three NCAA titles: cross country, and son of competition, it does so with a bright new cides with the league’s commitment to provid- indoor 3,000 and 5,000 look, an expansion of ing increased athletic South Alabama women’s tennis team the league with three opportunities for its advances to the NCAA national semifi- nals institutions, Middle member institutions Tennessee, New and their student ath- Louisiana Tech advances to NCAA Mexico State Univer- letes in other sports. In Women’s basketball Elite Eight sity, and the University the past year, the Con- Five current SBC men’s tennis teams of North Texas. ference has added soft- advance to the NCAA Championships The Sun Belt’s new- ball to its list of spon- Five current SBC teams advance to est members help cre- sored championships, the men’s golf NCAA Championships ate a 12-member all- and in 2000-01, the Five current SBC baseball teams ad- sports league, joining Arkansas-Little Rock, Ar- Sun Belt will begin sponsorship of women’s vance to the NCAA Championships kansas State, Denver, Florida International, soccer and women’s swimming and diving. Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana Tech, New Or- The addition of these new sports bring the SBC schools enjoy league’s largest leans, South Alabama, and Western Kentucky. number of league-sponsored sports to 18, TV package ever, over 100 events In addition, the expansion has led the Sun eight for men and 10 for women. The men’s Almost 800 student-athletes earn Belt to become the nation’s newest Division I- sports include baseball, basketball, cross 1999-00 Commissioner’s All-Academic List and Academic Honor Roll desig- A football conference, as league play on the country, football, golf, tennis, indoor track and nation gridiron begins in 2001 with Arkansas State, field, and outdoor track and field. UL-Lafayette, Middle Tennessee, New Mexico The women’s sports are basketball, cross Two NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Award winners State, and North Texas sponsoring the sport country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and along with football-only members Idaho and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor A total of 27 All-Americans Louisiana-Monroe. track and field, and volleyball. 48 2001 Blue Raider Baseball University Administration DR. EUGENE SMITH BOOTS DONNELLY Interim President Interim Athletic Director Dr. R. Eugene Smith comes to Middle Ten- When it comes to athletics at Middle Tennes- nessee as interim president after serving as see, James “Boots” Donnelly is perhaps one of vice president for Business and Finance at the the most recognized names. University of Memphis since 1971. Having served 20 years as head coach of the However, Smith has more than a passing Blue Raiders football program, Donnelly retired familiarity with Middle Tennessee. He is a 1957 after the 1998 season and moved into the role graduate of Middle Tennessee, going on to of director of community relations. In this capac- earn a master of arts degree from (then) Mem- ity, Donnelly spent his time working with the phis State University in 1966 and a doctorate Varsity Club, Letterman’s Club, and football. from the University of Mississippi in 1979. Now Donnelly has taken the reins of the entire athletic department, Smith worked as an auditor and the director of state audit in Nashville serving as the interim athletic director. Donnelly takes over for former before taking a post as the business director at the University of athletic director Lee Fowler who took the same job at North Carolina Memphis in 1968. In 1971 he was named vice president for Business State in October 2000. and Finance and served in that capacity until accepting the interim Donnelly will serve in this role until a permanent successor to Fowler president post at Middle Tennessee. can be found, probably in the summer of 2001. “Gene Smith is an outstanding leader who has served the TBR well Former University President Dr. James Walker, who named Donnelly for almost 40 years,” Dr. Charles Manning, chancellor of the Tennessee to the interim athletic director post before departing the University Board of Regents, said. “He was born in Middle Tennessee, is a himself, said, “Boots Donnelly has been a leader in the athletic depart- Distinguished Alumnus of MTSU, and knows the region well.” ment for many years, and I can’t think of anyone who wants to see Blue “We have been very impressed with the leadership of Dr. (James E.) Raider athletics excel more than him. Walker and the direction that MTSU has been traveling during the last “Boots has proven his loyalty through his work and dedication and has decade. We want to maintain that momentum, and Gene Smith is the taken Blue Raider athletics a long way, including the threshold of I-A best person to do just that,” said Manning. football. I am very confident in his ability to lead the athletic department “The leadership team at MTSU is strong and capable, and Gene will during this time.” work well with this team to keep the University moving during this interim In his 20 years at the helm of the Blue Raiders, Donnelly amassed an period,” the chancellor added. overall record of 140-87-1, ranking him as the 8th most successful head During his tenure of 32 years at Memphis, Smith also became a coach in NCAA Division I-AA history. leader in the community. He was a member of the board of the Urban When Donnelly came back to his alma mater to assume the head League, the Mid-South Fair, Mid-South Public Communications Foun- coaching position, the Blue Raiders had not had a winning season in six dation, Memphis Minority Business Council, and the National Confer- seasons and hadn’t won an Ohio Valley Conference title in 13 years. It ence of Christians and Jews. took him three seasons to post a winning mark at Middle Tennessee, but In 1994, the National Association of College and University Business from there the results speak for themselves. Officers recognized Smith as Distinguished Business Officer of the During his illustrious career, Boots won four Ohio Valley Conference Year, an award given for lifetime achievement. He previously acted as Championships, had 10 National Top 25 finishes, made seven I-AA president of the NACABO for the 1988-89 academic year as well as playoff appearances, had 14 players go on to play in the NFL, coached serving as president for the Southern Association of College and nine First-Team All-Americans, had 12 OVC Players of the Year, was University Business Officers. He is the first Tennessean to be elected a three-time OVC Coach of the Year and a two-time Regional Coach of president of both of these organizations. the Year. Smith also acted as chair of the Council on Business Affairs Executive Boots also received the National Football Foundation “Contribution to Committee of the National Association of State University and Land Football” Award in 1989 and was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Grant Colleges. Coach of the Year in 1988 and again in 1994. A native of nearby Lebanon, Smith received the Distinguished Alumni Donnelly’s ties to Middle Tennessee don’t begin with coaching. He award at Middle Tennessee in 1997 in recognition of his achievements played football for the Blue Raiders from 1962-64 under another and leadership in higher education. Smith received the University of legendary Blue Raider coach, Charles “Bubber” Murphy. During his time Memphis Society Educator of the Year award in 1999. as a player, Middle Tennessee compiled an overall record of 22-8-1. Smith is married to Anne Clement Smith and the couple has three Donnelly is married to the former Carole Holzapfel. The couple has children, Danny, David, and Genie Ann. three daughters – Bunny, Helen, and Lauren – and two grandsons.

2001 Blue Raider Baseball 49 Staff Directory

(Area Code 615) OWENS, Mark (Virginia Tech, 1989) ...... 898-2450...... 907-5797 Name (Alma Mater, Year) Office Home Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations ALDRIDGE, Miles (Gardner-Webb, 1971) ...... 898-2926...... NA PARKER, Kevin (Miami, OH, 1995) ...... 898-2412...... NA Defensive Coordinator Assistant Trainer BARLOW, Bobby (Mississippi, 1987) ...... 898-2412...... NA PETERSON, Steve (Jacksonville St., 1973) ...... 898-2984...... 896-4490 Head Athletic Trainer Head Baseball Coach COPPINGER, Ty (Auburn, 1969) ...... 898-2915...... 904-6697 PHILLIPS, Lillian ...... 898-2210...... NA Director of External Affairs Secretary (BRAA) COUNTS, Larry (Middle Tennessee, 1972) ...... 898-5563...... NA RANDLES, Cindy (Middle Tennessee, 1992) ...... 898-2103...... NA Associate Athletic Director Director of University Ticket Operations COUNTS, Wynnifred (Middle Tennessee, 1973) . 898-5581...... 896-1532 RILEY, Matt (Middle Tennessee, 1988) ...... 898-2428...... 849-9714 Assistant Athletic Advisement Coordinator Asst. Athletic Director/Strength and Conditioning DAVIS, Shellie ...... 898-2968...... 895-9249 ROBINS, Alex (Maryville College, 1969) ...... 898-2926...... NA Secretary (Media Relations, Women’s Basketball, Track, Soccer, Volleyball) Quarterbacks Coach DONNELLY, Boots (Middle Tennessee, 1965) .... 898-2986...... NA RODGERS, Kacy (Tennessee, 1991) ...... 898-2926...... NA Interim Athletic Director Defensive Line ERMINIO, Kevin (Tusculum, 1991) ...... 898-5495...... NA ROGERS, Robb (SW Missouri Sate, 1982) ...... 898-8196...... NA Assistant Baseball Coach Associate Strength Coach FEDORA, Larry (Austin College, 1985) ...... 898-2926...... NA RYAN, Jim (Montclair State, 1990) ...... 898-5988...... N/A Offensive Coordinator Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach FIVEASH, Tom (Middle Tennessee, 1965)...... 898-2926...... 890-4487 SANDERSON, Zackie (Belmont, 1982) ...... 898-2207...... N/A Director of Football Operations Athletic Business Manager GINN, Scott (Atlantic Christian, 1990) ...... 898-5316...... NA SHAFFER, Kristi (Illinois, 1997) ...... 904-8303...... N/A Head Softball Coach Assistant Trainer GREEN, Karen (Trevecca Nazarene, 1985) ...... 898-5018...... 895-5563 SHORT, Dale (Middle Tennessee, 1980) ...... 898-2957...... 893-2346 Head Softball Coach Men’s Tennis Coach GUFFEY, Linda ...... 898-2916...... NA SIMMONS, Ryan (Middle Tennessee, 1994)...... 904-8209...... 907-6072 Secretary (Men’s Basketball, Tennis, Softball) Asst. Media Relations Director HAYES, Dean (Lake Forest, 1959) ...... 898-2571...... NA SMITH, Stephany (Harding, 1988) ...... 898-2451...... NA Head Track and Field Coach Head Women’s Basketball Coach HERZER, Andy (UNC-Asheville, 1984) ...... 898-5993...... NA ST. JOHN, Kim (Wichita State, 1992) ...... 898-5018...... NA Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Head Women’s Golf Coach HOLDEN, Randy (Austin Peay, 1988)...... 898-5154...... NA STEPHENS, Melanie (Georgia College, 1998) .... 898-5083...... NA Women’s Tennis Coach Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach HUGHES, Cindy (Middle Tennessee, 1972) ...... 898-2452 ...... NA SULLIVAN, Kate (Ferrum College, 1998) ...... 904-8175...... NA Athletic Department Secretary Administrative Assistant/Women’s Basketball JORDAN, Michael (Middle Tennessee, 1994) ..... 898-5322...... NA TURNHAM, Diane (David Lipscomb, 1980 ) ...... 898-2938...... 895-7595 Special Events Coordinator Senior Woman’s Admin./Compliance Coordinator KERR, Roger (Iowa, 1963) ...... 898-5879...... NA TURNHAM, Kyle (Middle Tennessee, 1988) ...... 898-5632...... 895-7595 Assistant Track and Field Coach Account Executive KISSEE, Lisa (Central Missouri State, 1985) ...... 898-2230...... NA WALKER, Floyd (Middle Tennessee, 1989) ...... 898-2926...... NA Head Volleyball Coach Tight Ends KUNKEL, Ellie (Central Missouri State, 1979) ..... 898-5491...... 890-0081 WALTERS, Chip (Middle Tennessee, 1985) ...... 898-5135...... 898-0912 Assistant Compliance Coordinator Marketing and Promotions Director MALONE, Ron (Middle Tennessee, 1988) ...... 904-8258...... N/A WALTHAW, Cedrick (Southern Miss., 1997) ...... 904-8196...... NA Murphy Center Complex Manager Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach MASSAQUOI, Jeanne (Middle Tennessee, 1985) 898-5610...... NA WARMLEY, Altherias (UAB, 1990) ...... 898-5356...... NA Athletic Advisement Coordinator Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach MATTSON, Mark (Casper College, 1995) ...... 898-8010...... NA WATSON, Linda ...... 898-5953...... NA Assistant Softball Coach Administrative Assistant, BRAA MCCOLLUM, Andy (Austin Peay, 1981) ...... 898-2926...... NA WHITAKER, Rita (Middle Tennessee, 1998) ...... 904-8129...... 895-2304 Head Football Coach Administrative Assistant for the Murphy Center MCGUIRE, Jim (Cumberland, 1985) ...... 898-2961...... 896-5312 WHITE, Eric (Montevallo, 1996) ...... 898-2498...... NA Associate Head Baseball Coach Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach MCMAHAN, Howard (Louisiana Tech, 1992) ...... 898-2926...... NA WICKLINE, Joe (Florida, 1983) ...... 898-2926...... NA Assistant Football Coach Offensive Line Coach MILLER, Tara (Middle Tennessee, 1998) ...... 898-8346...... NA WIEL, Randy (North Carolina, 1979) ...... 898-2120...... NA Assistant Volleyball Coach Head Men’s Basketball Coach MOORE, Johnny (Middle Tennessee, 1961) ...... 898-5685...... 896-0754 WOODFORD, Mike (Arizona, 1982) ...... 898-2926...... NA Assistant Athletic Director/Head Men’s Golf Coach Secondary Coach NEWMAN, Victor (UNC-Asheville, 1996) ...... 898-2178...... NA WORLEY, Jan (Middle Tennessee, 1980) ...... 898-2926...... 896-5012 Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Football Secretary

50 2001 Blue Raider Baseball Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, Tenn., the home to Middle readily accessible from nearly anywhere in the Tennessee State University, is one of the fast- state. Also, the Middle Tennessee area is lo- RUTHERFORD COUNTY est growing communities in Tennessee. Lo- cated in the demographic center of 70 percent cated just 32 miles from Nashville, Murfrees- of the population of the United States. These TO-DO LIST boro has a storied past and an extremely bright factors combine to generate considerable Cannonsburgh Village future. growth in Murfreesboro. Fortress Rosecrans The city was founded in 1811 but originally Industry has become an important corner- was known as stone of the Stones River Greenway Cannonsburgh. economy of Geographic Center of TN However, the Murfreesboro Oaklands Historic House name was during this pe- Stones River Battlefield changed to Mur- riod of time. freesboro after Manufacturers Children’s Discovery only 33 days in such as Aladdin, House honor of Revolu- Nissan, Sam Davis Home tionary War Col. Bridgestone/ JazzFest Hardy Murfree, Firestone, and Uncle Dave Macon Days who was one of Georgia Pacific the early settlers have located of the town. Mur- into the Mur- 4.5 mile Greenway that circles around portions freesboro, which freesboro/Ruth- of the city. is considered the erford County The community has several events to rally geographic cen- area and make around throughout the year that celebrate the ter of the state of a continual im- cultural and historical aspects of the area. Tennessee, pact on the JazzFest takes place each April, the Main served as the area. Recently, Street Dance in May, and Uncle Dave Macon state capital from several shop- Days in July are just a few of the activities that 1819 to 1825. ping centers, Murfreesboro offers. However, the restaurants, and History buffs enjoy visiting the Stones River larger economic other diversions Battlefield, site of one of the most critical Civil base and river have helped War battles fought in Tennessee. Regular tours port of Nashville Murfreesboro of the park are conducted along with occa- drew the capital become one of sional re-enactments of the events that took status away from the-most place there. Murfreesboro. The NHC Building is the tallest in the city of Murfreesboro. sought-after The expanding population and increasing Murfreesboro did communities in economic growth have made Murfreesboro the remain a significant economic center, though. the Midstate region. vibrant community that it is; however, the This was due mainly to the city being located The city of Murfreesboro is the largest city growth has not left behind the core values that between Nashville and Chattanooga. in Rutherford County with an estimated popu- have made Murfreesboro one of the area’s The geographics of Murfreesboro continue lation of over 58,000. The county as a whole most preferred cities in which to live. With all to aid its development. It is still an important is home to approximately 160,000 residents. of the indicators pointing toward a continua- stop along the Nashville/Chattanooga route, Rutherford County has seen unprecedented tion of the area’s growth trend, Murfreesboro but it is not that fact alone that makes Mur- growth over the past few years. A state cen- will maintain its place among the state’s most freesboro so desirable. Its proximity to three sus estimate in 1995 showed that the popula- outstanding cities. major interstate routes in Tennessee make it tion of the county had increased 25 percent since the 1990 census. In fact, the most recent census has shown RUTHERFORD COUNTY Rutherford County to be the fastest-growing in the state of Tennessee and the fifth-fastest GROWTH TRENDS in the South. 1996: 146,553 Murfreesboro enjoys several of the facets of living in a large city with a small town atmo- 2000: 161,896 sphere. The town sports two golf courses, a 2005: 194, 352 mall, several shopping centers, and restau- 2010: 226, 778 rants of every variety. Residents also enjoy a

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Fight Song

Blue Raiders ride on to vic-t’ry Never failing in the fight Upholding honor and tradition Of the name that’s held most high

M-T-S-U marching onward This will be our battle cry For the one, true pride of the Blue M-T-S-U Raiders Ride!

Alma Mater

We sing thy praises, faithful guide of youth, Through all the ages affirmed and strong in truth. Alma Mater, Middle Tennessee We proudly offer mony to what Middle Tennessee students, horse was first used about 1945, when then- our hearts in loyalty. athletes, and alumni represent. University President Q.M. Smith instructed For its nobility and character, the winged Public Relations Director Gene Sloan to begin horse was once immortalized in the stars. using the figure in conjunction with the nick- Now, with breathtaking speed and thundering, name. Legend of Lightning unbridled power, lightning strikes, forevermore, In 1965, the Student Government Associa- fear in the hearts of Blue Raider opponents! tion established strict specifications as to what In mythology, the winged horse possessed size the student must be who would emulate superior cunning and speed. The thundering Forrest. This was done, it is believed, because horse of the gods was entrusted to carry the Blue Raider Nickname there was only one uniform available and a awesome lightning bolts and could only be In the early days of athletics at Middle Ten- “good fit” was desired. harnessed by a noble one with a pure heart. As nessee State University, the teams were known In sensitivity to the African-American com- with success in all things, it requires character by several nicknames. Among these were munity at the school, the figure of General as well as talent and strength to mount and ride Teachers, Normalities, and Pedagogues. Forrest was abandoned. the fabled winged horse. In 1934, it was decided that the school For a time, the “unofficial” mascot for the This winged horse is a fitting symbol of a needed a specific nickname, and during the Blue Raiders was a costumed, cartoon-like university that has earned its football season of that year, the Mur- dog. A reasonable facsimile of a blue tick wings and excels in many aca- freesboro Daily News Journal held a hound, the affable character was dubbed “Ole demic arenas, among them his- contest to name the team. Blue.” toric preservation, teacher train- Charles Sarver, then a Middle Ten- It was on January 17, 1998, that the current ing, aerospace, political science, nessee football player and mascot, “Lightning,” was born. The mascot horse science, and recording in- later principal at White County was unveiled along with an attractive eye- dustry. But the winged horse is High School in Sparta, Tenn., catching logo. The introduction of Lightning more than a symbol of physical won the $5 prize for his entry gave an identity to the nickname Blue Raiders. accomplishment; it’s also a sym- of “Blue Raiders.” Sarver later bol of character and the correct indicated he had “borrowed” the wielding of power. nickname of the Colgate Red The challenge of all great uni- Raiders, but substituted MTSU versities and university athletic Blue for Colgate Red. departments is to advance stu- Ever since that time, Middle Ten- dent-athletes in character as nessee athletic teams have been well as ability, to allow powerful known as the Blue Raiders. steeds to soar at higher levels. The symbol of Confederate Gen- This winged horse is a testi- eral Nathan Bedford Forrest on a

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