Season Preview After finishing second in the confer- 7-1 with a 4.58 ERA last season. He ence behind perennial power Central also tied for the team lead with three Missouri State by only one game and complete games. posting a 37-21 record after a 7-6 On the offensive side, the Ichabods start, Washburn baseball is ready to have some big shoes to fill. As in the take that next step. size of shoe it takes to replace a .417 “We would like to take last year’s batting average, 88 hits, and 72 runs success and use it as a springboard scored — the numbers put up last sea- into this season,” head coach Steve son by graduated senior Harley Anson said. Douglas. The importance of being successful Really, the Ichabods shouldn’t have early was evident last year. After the too much trouble finding offense. slow start, the Ichabods caught fire Senior rightfielder Pat Colley returns late in the year, ending the season after leading the team last season in with a 21-9 conference record. Even several offensive categories including with the great play late, the Ichabods average (.459), hits (94), runs batted missed out on the NCAA Central in (64) and leading all NCAA hitters Regional Tournament. nationally with 14 triples. And although the Bods are missing Anson has told his players not to five position starters from last year’s worry about trying to do to much to club, the coaching staff doesn’t feel it fill the offensive void. will be that much of a problem. “I told the guys to just do what they “We do have a lot of guys back that can, play as a team, and we will be played on that team last year,” Anson fine offensively,” he said. said. “They realize how important it is to start well and carry it through the Infield season.” There are several changes around the horn for the Ichabods this season. Outlook The two position starters for the club Balance is the word for the last year, sophomore Ben Rutherford Ichabods’ squad this season. Anson and senior Billy Crooks, have moved sees his team possessing several key with Rutherford switching from short- ingredients essential to having a good stop to second base to make room for season. Hutch juco transfer Kyle Wilson, and “We have a good mix of speed and Crooks moving over from first base to power in the lineup this year,” Anson third. said. “On top of that the pitching is as First base is still up for grabs with deep as it’s been for a long time.” junior transfers Mike Cole Jud Part of that deep pitching is in the Easterday, and NWMSU senior trans- form of top-returning hurler Matt fer Trevor Webster all competing for Wilkens. The senior right-hander was that spot.

2001 Washburn Media Guide 15 Season Preview Behind the plate, Fernando Esquivel started 13 games for the Ichabods last will be missed. Esquivel hit .349 and season en route to throwing the most started all 58 games for the Bods last innings out of anyone on the staff season. To fill that void, Anson will (74.1). look to Topekan Willie Janosik, who is Anson will also have the luxary of back for his third year with the Bods, calling on lefties from the bullpen this and newcomer Dustin Sherley, a trans- season. After being granted a medical fer from Cloud County. redshirt last season, Seaman graduate Matt Holloman returns healthy and Outfield ready to contribute. Sophomore lefty A major portion of the Ichabods’ Brigham Joy can be called on out of offense from last season is gone. All- the pen, and newcomer Brandon Pope American Pat Colley is back in right- will also see action. field for his senior season, but Nathan Senior Andy Sorenson, who battled Peter, who started 56 games and led arm problems most of last season, is the team in home runs last season also back after posting a 3-2 record in with 12, is gone as well as MIAA sec- 12 appearances in 2000. ond-teamer, speedy centerfielder Harley Douglas has graduated. MIAA To fill those spots, Anson will look to The story sounds like a broken put sophomore Dylan Smith, who record this season in the MIAA. spent time last season as a backup to Central Missouri is the favorite. Peter in left, in centerfield to replace Everybody else is trying to catch them. Douglas. Smith will be used primarily But, if the Bods 6-5 conference tour- for defensive purposes. nament championship loss to the The space in left field will be fought Mules is any indication, then the gap for by five other players, senior Jeff may be closing just a bit. Burke, redshirt freshmen Jason Ferris “It’s going to be tough this year in and Steve Shoultz, along with trans- conference,” Anson said. “Central fers Justin Padilla and Jason Ferris. Missouri is only losing three or four of their players. Missouri Southern has Pitching gotten better pitching, and Missouri For the first time in a long time, Western played well at the end of the Anson will have a full arsenal to season,” he said. choose from. The top returner is Matt The key to this season’s post-season Wilkens and the Ichabods are count- chances is simple-win early. ing on him to repeat his 7-1 perform- “We didn’t start well last season ance from a year ago. only going 7-6, and it cost us late,” Along with Wilkens, senior right- Anson said. “Our goal is to get that hander Devan Hansen will also be berth into the conference final four counted on. Hansen went 3-6 and and see where it goes from there.”

16 2001 Washburn Media Guide 2001 Ichabod Roster INFIELDERS POS B/T Ht. Wt. Year Hometown Previous School 1 Kyle Wilson SS R-R 5-7 155 Jr-TR Topeka, Kan. Hutchinson CC 3 Ryan Garton 2B R-R 5-8 155 Fr-RS Olathe, Kan. 5 Billy Crooks 1B R-R 6-3 195 Sr-2L Silver Lake, Kan. Fort Hays State Univ. 18 Jud Easterday 1B L-L 6-2 195 Jr-TR Westwood, Kan. Johnson County CC 23 Ben Rutherford 2B R-R 5-9 145 So-1L Topeka, Kan. Shawnee Heights HS 24 Trevor Webster 1B L-L 6-0 210 Sr-TR Laramie, Wyo. Northwest Missouri 29 Allan Cooper 3B R-R 5-11 185 So-1L Emporia, Kan. Emporia HS 31 Mike Cole 1B L-R 6-1 195 Jr-TR Kansas City, Kan. Kansas City CC 32 Sean Cochran 2B R-R 5-10 160 Fr-TR Auburn, Kan. Kansas State 35 Randy Schrempp 3B R-R 5-9 185 So-1L Maple Hill, Kan. St. Marys HS 41 Brigham Joy P/1B L-L 5-10 160 So-1L Burlington, Kan. Burlington HS 44 Justin Vanley SS/2B S-R 5-10 165 Jr-TR Wichita, Kan. Allen County CC CATCHERS POS B/T Ht. Wt. Year Hometown Previous School 39 Willie Janosik C R-R 5-8 175 Jr-2L Topeka, Kan. Topeka West HS 46 Dustin Sherley C R-R 5-8 170 So-TR Manhattan, Kan. Cloud County CC OUTFIELDERS POS B/T Ht. Wt. Year Hometown Previous School 2 Jason Ferris OF R-R 6-2 180 Jr-TR Marysville, Kan. Highland CC 4 Cameron Clurman OF L-L 5-5 165 Fr-RS Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley NW HS 8 Jeff Burke OF R-R 5-9 160 Sr-1L Topeka, Kan. Northwest Missouri State 9 Pat Colley OF L-L 6-0 185 Sr-3L Topeka, Kan. Seaman HS 10 Dylan Smith OF R-L 6-0 165 So-1L Maple Hill, Kan. St. Marys HS 11 Justin Padilla OF R-R 5-8 170 Jr-TR Topeka, Kan. CoffeyvilleCC 16 Steven Shoultz OF R-R 6-0 175 Fr-RS Parker, Colo. Ponderosa HS PITCHERS POS B/T Ht. Wt. Year Hometown Previous School 15 Jeff Stack P R-R 6-2 200 Jr-TR Kansas City, Kan. Kansas City CC 17 Steve Rabbitt P R-R 5-10 170 So-TR Olathe, Kan. Longview CC 20 Josh Minger P R-R 6-2 190 So-1L Topeka, Kan. Seaman HS 21 Trey Heffner P R-R 6-0 175 Jr-TR Rossville, Kan. Cloud County CC 22 Jason Young P R-R 6-0 200 Jr-TR Silver Lake, Kan. Cloud County CC 25 Brandon Pope P L-L 5-8 175 Jr-TR Rose Hill, Kan. Allen County CC 26 Nathan Schroeder P R-R 6-2 190 Fr-HS Hugoton, Kan. Hugoton HS 27 Matt Holloman P L-L 5-8 145 Fr-RS Topeka, Kan. Seaman HS 28 Matt Wilkens P R-R 5-10 175 Sr-2L Healy, Kan. Sterling College 30 John Harrison P R-R 6-3 205 Sr-1L Silver Lake, Kan. Butler County CC 33 Andy Sorenson P R-R 6-1 210 Sr-1L Holton, Kan. Neosho County CC 40 Matt Deutsch P R-R 6-4 210 Fr-HS Wichita, Kan. Trinity Academy 42 Devan Hansen P R-R 6-0 170 Sr-1L Shawnee, Kan. Fort Scott CC 45 Kyle Williams P R-R 6-4 185 So-TR Topeka, Kan. Independence CC

NUMERICAL ROSTER 1 Kyle Wilson ...... SS 21 Trey Heffner...... P 39 Willie Janosik ...... C 2 Jason Ferris ...... OF 22 Jason Young ...... P 40 Matt Deutsch ...... P 3 Ryan Garton ...... 2B 23 Ben Rutherford ...... 2B 41 Brigham Joy ...... P/1B 4 Cameron Clurman ...... OF 24 Trevor Webster ...... 1B 42 Devan Hansen...... P 5 Billy Crooks...... 1B 25 Brandon Pope ...... P 44 Justin Vanley ...... SS/2B 8 Jeff Burke ...... OF 26 Nathan Schroeder ...... P 45 Kyle Williams...... P 9 Pat Colley ...... OF 27 Matt Holloman ...... P 46 Dustin Sherley...... C 10 Dylan Smith ...... OF 28 Matt Wilkens ...... P 11 Justin Padilla ...... OF 29 Allan Cooper...... 3B Coaches 15 Jeff Stack...... P 30 John Harrison ...... P 19 Steve Anson 16 Steven Schoultz...... OF 31 Mike Cole ...... 1B 34 Darin Grimmett 17 Steve Rabbitt...... P 32 Sean Cochran ...... 2B 37 Braden Dimick 18 Jud Easterday ...... 1B 33 Andy Sorenson ...... P 20 Josh Minger...... P 35 Randy Schrempp...... 3B 2001 Washburn Media Guide 17 Ichabod Profiles #1 Kyle Wilson JR • SS • R/R 5-7 • 155 Topeka, Kan. Hutchinson Community College Background: Was part of a Blue Dragons team that won the Western Division of the Jayhawk Conference in 1999 and 2000. At Seaman High School and was named to the all-league team in 1998. Personal: Born March 3, 1980. Son of Mark and Doris Wilson. Majoring in busi- ness and marketing. #2 Jason Ferris JR • OF • R/R 6-2 • 175 Marysville, Kan. Highland Community College Background: Roamed the outfield for Highland last season. A graduate of Marysville High, where he played football and baseball. Was named to the All North team as a pitcher. Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1979. Son of Glenn and Cherie Ferris. Majoring in busi- ness. #3 Ryan Garton FR • 2B • R/R 5-8 • 155 Olathe, Kan. Kansas Background: A transfer to Washburn after sitting out last season at the University of Kansas. At Olathe South, he played several infield positions and also carried a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. Personal: Born on Jan. 2, 1981. Son of Jim and Nancy Garton. Majoring in busi- ness.

18 2001 Washburn Media Guide Ichabod Profiles #4 Cameron Clurman FR-RS • OF • R/R 5-5 • 185 Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley Northwest High School At Washburn as a freshman in 2000: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Background: A 1999 graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School. Played baseball and wrestled in high school and was a member of Northwest’s 6A state fourth place finishing baseball team in 1999. Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1980. Son of Steve Clurman and Anne Cameron. Majoring in physical education. #5 Billy Crooks SR • IF • R/R 6-3 • 195 Silver Lake, Kan. Fort Hays State University At Washburn as a junior in 2000: Finished fourth on the team in batting average hitting .330 playing in 54 games. Set an Ichabod season record with 22 doubles, second highest total in MIAA. Recorded 61 hits scoring 33 runs and driving in 47. At Washburn as a sophomore in 1999: Played 19 games, staring 15 primarily at first base for the Ichabods. Collected 16 hits and 11 RBI, while hitting .314. Belted a two-run homer against Sioux-Falls on Feb. 28. Background: Transfer from Fort Hays State University. Batted .333 and had 16 RBI for the RMAC champion Tigers. 1997 graduate of Silver Lake High School where he was a second team all-state pick at third base. Batted .538 and slugged seven home runs for the 4A state champion Eagles. Personal: Born March 4, 1979. Son of Bill and Kim Crooks. Sister, Susan, plays on Lady Blues volleyball team. Majoring in business and management. Crooks at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 1999 .314 19-15 51 7 16 0 0 1 11 19 .373 6 2 6 .393 2 1 2-2 83 6 1 .989 2000 .330 54-54 185 33 61 22 4 2 47 97 .524 17 6 32 .396 4 1 3-3 410 19 9 .979 Totals .326 73-69 236 40 77 22 4 3 58 116 .491 33 10 44 .392 7 20 8-9 892 45 28 .970

2001 Washburn Media Guide 19 Ichabod Profiles #8 Jeff Burke SR • OF • R/R 5-9 • 160 Topeka, Kansas Northwest Missouri State As a junior in 2000 at Washburn: Appeared in 17 games starting three in the outfield hitting .308 collecting four hits in 13 at-bats. Drove in three runs swiping four bases in five attempts with two sacrifice flies and one sacrifice hit. Background: A transfer from Northwest Missouri State. Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1978. Son of Robert and Priscilla Burke. Majoring in art. Burke at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 2000 .308 17-3 13 10 4 0 0 0 3 4 .308 8 0 5 .522 2 1 4-5 0 0 0 .000 Totals .308 17-3 13 10 4 0 0 0 3 4 .308 8 0 5 .522 2 1 4-5 0 0 0 .000 #9 Pat Colley SR • OF • L/L 6-0 • 180 Topeka, Kan. Seaman High School At Washburn as a junior in 2000: Started all 58 games for the Ichabods leading the team with a .459 batting average, which was second in the MIAA and ninth in the nation at the Division II level. His 14 triples set a Washburn single-season record, a MIAA record and led the nation in all NCAA divisions. With the 14 triples, he set a career Washburn record and MIAA record with 20. Was named to the ABCA/Rawlings all-America third team and the second team GTE/CoSIDA all-America team. His 94 hits set a new Washburn record. A first team all-MIAA selection, first team all-NCAA Central Region selection, GTE/CoSIDA first team all-district selection and a mem- ber of the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll as well as Falley’s team MVP. Finished third in the MIAA with a .722 slugging percentage. At Washburn as a sophomore in 1999: Started 37 games in the outfield for the Ichabods. Batted .320 with 39 hits and 26 RBI and was named honorable men- tion all-MIAA. Hit first home run at Truman State on April 19. At Washburn as a freshman in 1998: Played in 32 games, starting 26 for the Ichabods last season. Collected 27 hits and drove in 14 runs. Background: Participated in baseball, football, and basketball during his prep career at Seaman High School. As a senior, earned first team all-Centennial League in baseball and first team all-city honors. Also earned first team all- 20 2001 Washburn Media Guide Ichabod Profiles Centennial League, second team all-city and all-state honorable mention in foot- ball. Received the Presidential scholarship from Washburn. Personal: Born on April 5, 1979. Son of Michael and Sandra Colley. President of Washburn Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Majoring in finance. Colley at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 1998 .265 32-26 102 24 27 4 3 0 14 37 .363 9 1 13 .330 0 3 1-2 45 3 3 .941 1999 .320 37-37 122 28 39 5 3 1 26 53 .434 14 3 14 .389 5 3 9-9 69 1 3 .959 2000 .459 58-58 205 60 94 11 14 5 64 148 .722 23 19 29 .540 5 115-18 121 5 7 .947 Totals .372 127-121 429 92 160 20 20 6 104 238 .554 46 23 56 .445 10 725-29 235 9 13 .950

#10 Dylan Smith SO • OF • R/L 6-0 • 165 Maple Hill, Kan. St. Marys High School At Washburn as a freshman in 2000: Appeared in 35 games starting 28 in the outfield. Hit .248 with 27 hits and scoring 11 runs. Background: A 1999 graduate of St. Marys High School. Was a first team all-Mid East League pick both his junior and senior seasons. Was a recipient of the Army National Guard Athletic/Academic Excellence Award. Also played football and basketball. Personal: Born on Aug. 24, 1981. Son of Gary and Donna Smith. Undecided on major. Smith at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 2000 .248 35-28 109 11 27 1 0 1 14 31 .284 4 1 17 .278 1 3 1-1 39 1 2 .952 Totals .248 35-28 109 11 27 1 0 1 14 31 .284 4 1 17 .278 1 3 1-1 39 1 2 .952 #11 Justin Padilla JR • OF • R/R 5-8 • 170 Topeka, Kan. Coffeyville Community College Background: Hit .395 as a Sophomore with Coffeyville last season. Played at Hayden where he was named to the Captial-Journal all-city second team his senior season when he hit .500 and led Topeka players in stolen bases. Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1980. Son of Steve and Delores Padilla. Majoring in business. 2001 Washburn Media Guide 21 Ichabod Profiles #15 Jeff Stack JR • P • R/R 6-2 • 205 Kansas City, Kan. Kansas City Kansas Community College Background: Named all-league as a pitcher in the Jayhawk Conference in 1998. Was all-league as a shortstop from 1995-97 at Sumner Academy. He was named to the all-Kansan team as a pitch- er during the same years. Was named all-Kansan player of the year in 1997, his senior season. Personal: Born Feb. 19, 1979. Son of Charles and Susan Stack. Majoring in phys- ical education. #16 Steven Shoultz FR-RS • OF • R/R 6-0 • 175 Parker, Colo. Ponderosa High School At Washburn as a freshman in 2000: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Background: A 1999 graduate of Ponderosa High School where he played foot- ball and baseball. Was Offensive Player of the Year and a two-time all-league selection in baseball and was a honorable mention all-conference defensive back in football. Personal: Born July 15, 1981. Son of Dennis and Evelyn Shoultz. Majoring in mass media. #17 Steve Rabbitt SO • P • R/R 5-10 • 170 Olathe, Kan. Longview Community College Background: A transfer from Longview Community College. A product of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School where he was named to the All-Conference Team his junior and senior years. Personal: Born Dec. 23, 1979. Son of Mike and Judy Rabbitt. Majoring in busi- ness.

22 2001 Washburn Media Guide Ichabod Profiles #18 Jud Easterday JR • 1B • L/L 6-2 • 195 Westwood, Kan. Johnson County Community College Background: A transfer from a Johnson County team that fin- ished third in the Jayhawk League Conference Tournament last season. Was all-Jayhawk League honorable mention as a first baseman also. In 1996, his Bishop Miege high school team won the state championship. Personal: Born Feb. 18, 1980. Son of Jeff and Jan Easterday. Majoring in mass media. #20 Josh Minger SO • P • R/R 6-2 • 190 Topeka, Kan. Seaman High School At Washburn as a freshman-redshirt in 2000: Appeared in one game on the mound pitching 10 innings finishing with a 7.2 ERA. At Washburn as a freshman: Redshirted the 1999 season Background: A 1998 graduate of Seaman High School. Pitched and played in the outfield for Seaman’s 1998 sub-state qualifying team in 1998. Was a member of the 1997 USA International Team. Personal: Born June 6, 1980. Son of Bud and Janice Minger. Majoring in manage- ment. #21 Trey Heffner JR • P • R/R 6-0 • 175 Rossville, Kan. Cloud County Community College Background: A transfer hurler from Cloud County Community College. Played basketball and baseball for Rossville High School. Personal: Born Oct. 31, 1977. Son of Oscar and Laraine Heffner. Majoring in political science.

2001 Washburn Media Guide 23 Ichabod Profiles #22 Jason Young JR • P • R/R 6-1 • 200 Silver Lake, Kan. Cloud County Community College Background: A transfer from Cloud County Community College. He was part of a Silver Lake program that won three consecutive 3A state championships (1996-98). Was named to the second team all-state squad as a pitcher in 1998. Personal: Born July 27, 1980. Son of David and Paula Young. Majoring in histo- ry. #23 Ben Rutherford SO • IF • R/R 5-9 • 145 Topeka, Kan. Shawnee Heights High School At Washburn as a freshman in 2000: Hit .299 starting 43 games playing in 47. Recorded 50 hits scoring 40 runs and driving in 32 runs. Second on the team with 128 assists. Background: A 1999 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School where he was an all-city pick under head coach Craig Cox. Batted .453 with 30 runs, 14, RBI and two home runs last season for the T-Birds. A 4.0 student and scholar award win- ner. Also played soccer at Shawnee Heights, earning all-league, all-city and all- state honors. Personal: Born Sept. 12, 1980. Son of Dennis and Carrie Rutherford. Majoring in science. Rutherford at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 2000 .248 35-28 109 11 27 1 0 1 14 31 .284 4 1 17 .278 1 3 1-1 39 1 2 .952 Totals .248 35-28 109 11 27 1 0 1 14 31 .284 4 1 17 .278 1 3 1-1 39 1 2 .952 #24 Trevor Webster SR • 1B • L/L 6-0 • 210 Laramie, Wyo. Northwest Missouri St. Background: A transfer from Northwest Missouri State after sitting out a year. At Northwest he hit .289 starting 16 24 2001 Washburn Media Guide Ichabod Profiles games collecting 11 hits, driving in 10. Transferred to Northwest from Highland Community College Personal: Born Nov. 4, 1977. Son of Bill and Joyce Webster. Undecided on major. #25 Brandon Pope JR • P • L/L 5-8 • 175 Rose Hill, Kan. Allen County Community College Background: Also played for the Allen County team that went to the Junior College World Series in 2000. Hit .490 and was named to the all-Chisholm Trail first team as a senior. Was active off of the diamond as well, participating in the National Honor Society and accumulat- ing a 3.8 GPA. Personal: Born May 8, 1979. Son of Boyd and Tarah Pope. Majoring in physics. #27 Matt Holloman FRRS • P • L/L 5-8 • 145 Topeka, Kan. Seaman High School At Washburn as a freshman in 2000: Appeared in one game pitching two-thirds of an inning striking out one. Received a medical redshirt for 2000 season. Background: A 1999 graduate of Seaman High School, where he played for coach Steve Bushnell. Personal: Born on March 1, 1981. Son of Jim and Melissa Holloman. Majoring in criminal justice. Holloman at Washburn Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SO/CO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg WP HB BK SF SH 2000 0.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 0.2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 .000 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 0.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 0.2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 .000 0 0 0 0 0

2001 Washburn Media Guide 25 Ichabod Profiles #28 Matt Wilkens SR • P • R/R 5-10 • 175 Healy, Kan. Sterling College At Washburn as a junior in 2000: A second team all-MIAA selection. Second on the team with seven wins and with a 4.58 ERA. Started 11 games on the mound pitching 70.2 innings. Lead the Ichabod pitching staff with 45 strike outs. A member of the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. Seventh in the MIAA in victories. At Washburn as a sophomore in 1999: Made nine appearances in relief from the bullpen, while surrendering only two earned runs in 10 innings. Background: Transfer from Sterling College. Graduated from Healy High School in 1996, where he was named all-state and all-area. Personal: Born Nov. 11, 1977. Son of Jack and Marletta Wilkens. Majoring in ele- mentary education. Wilkens at Washburn Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SO/CO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg WP HB BK SF SH 1999 1.80 1-1 9 0 0 0/0 1 10.0 7 3 2 5 5 0 0 1 33 .212 0 2 0 0 3 2000 4.58 7-1 12 11 3 0/0 0 70.2 86 47 36 33 45 13 0 2 287 .300 13 1 1 3 2 Totals 4.24 8-2 21 11 3 0/0 1 80.2 93 50 38 38 50 13 0 3 320 .291 13 3 1 3 5

#29 Alan Cooper SO • OF • R/R 5-11 • 185 Emporia, Kan. Emporia High School At Washburn as a freshman in 2000: Batted .275 recording 14 hits scoring 14 runs appearing in 24 games starting 20. Background: A 1999 graduate of Emporia High School where he gained all- Centennial League honors, batting .398 with three homers and 21 RBI. Personal: Born on Oct. 8, 1980. Son of Doug and Carol Cooper. Majoring in histo- ry. Cooper at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 2000 .248 35-28 109 11 27 1 0 1 14 31 .284 4 1 17 .278 1 3 1-1 39 1 2 .952 Totals .248 35-28 109 11 27 1 0 1 14 31 .284 4 1 17 .278 1 3 1-1 39 1 2 .952

26 2001 Washburn Media Guide Ichabod Profiles #30 John Harrison SR • P • R/R 6-3 • 205 Silver Lake, Kan. Butler County Community College At Washburn as a junior in 2000: Finished 1-0 appearing in six games starting five pitching 13.2 innings. Background: A transfer from Butler County Community College. A 1997 graduate of Silver Lake High School where he earned all-league honors in baseball and basketball Personal: Born on Oct. 5, 1978. Son of Donald and Susie Harrison. Majoring in computer information science. Harrison at Washburn Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SO/CO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg WP HB BK SF SH 2000 11.20 1-0 6 5 0 0/0 0 13.2 13 22 17 25 12 2 1 0 52 .250 8 3 1 0 1 Totals 11.20 1-0 6 5 0 0/0 0 13.2 13 22 17 25 12 2 1 0 52 .250 8 3 1 0 1

#31 Mike Cole JR • 1B • L/R 6-1 • 195 Kansas City, Kan. Kansas City Kansas Community College Background: Hit .440 with 11 homeruns and 65 RBI for KCKCC last season. Was a four year letter winner at Washington High School in Kansas City. He holds the records for career RBI (86), and most RBI in a season (46). Personal: Born May 2, 1980. Son of George and Susan Cole. Majoring in history. #32 Sean Cochran FR • 2B • R/R 5-10 • 160 Auburn, Kan. Kansas State Background: A transfer from K-State after sitting out a sea- son with the Wildcats. A graduate of Washburn Rural where he was a three sport letterman. He was voted second team all-league and sec- ond team all-city as a baseball player. Carried a 4.0 GPA throughout high school and was a member of the National Honors Society.

2001 Washburn Media Guide 27 Ichabod Profiles Personal: Born Sept. 18, 1980. Son of Patrick and Janet Cochran. Majoring in history. #33 Andy Sorenson SR • P • R/R 6-1 • 210 Holton, Kan. Neosho County Community College At Washburn as a junior in 2000: Finished the season 3-2 with a 6.04 ERA. Led the team with four saves. Pitched in 12 games starting two. Background: Transferred from Neosho County Community College where he led the team with a 6-2 record and 1.58 ERA. A 1997 graduate of Jackson Heights High School. Was a two-time honorable mention all-state selection in basketball. Personal: Born on Sept. 24, 1978. Son of Gary and Patty Sorenson. Majoring in communication. Sorenson at Washburn Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SO/CO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg WP HB BK SF SH 2000 6.04 3-2 12 2 0 0/0 4 22.1 22 19 15 12 15 2 1 2 90 .244 2 7 1 0 1 Totals 6.04 3-2 12 2 0 0/0 4 22.1 22 19 15 12 15 2 1 2 90 .244 2 7 1 0 1

#35 Randy Schrempp SO • IF • R/R 5-9 • 185 Maple Hill, Kan. St. Marys High School At Washburn as a freshman in 2000: Appeared in nine games starting three batting .154 recording two hits in 13 at-bats scoring one run. Background: A 1999 graduate of St. Marys High School where he played base- ball, basketball and football. Named to the all-league team in baseball each of his last three seasons at St. Marys. Personal: Born on Sept. 24, 1980. Son of Wally and Cheryl Schrempp. Undecided on major. Schrempp at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 2000 .154 9-3 13 1 2 1 0 0 1 3 .231 0 0 7 .154 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 Totals .154 9-3 13 1 2 1 0 0 1 3 .231 0 0 7 .154 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

28 2001 Washburn Media Guide Ichabod Profiles #39 Willie Janosik JR • C • R/R 5-8 • 175 Topeka, Kan. Topeka West High School At Washburn as a sophomore in 2000: Appeared in 27 games starting 30 behind the plate. Batted .256 recording 20 hits scoring 17 runs, driving in 15. Threw out seven of 20 would-be base stealers. At Washburn as a freshman in 1999: Played in 10 games, while starting four games at catcher last season. At Washburn as a freshman in 1998: Redshirted the 1998 season. Background: Played his prep baseball at Topeka West High. Was a second team all-city and I- 70 League performer. Played in the KBCA All-Star game. Personal: Born on Jan. 16, 1979. Son of Greg and Arlene Janosik. Majoring in communications. Janosik at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 1999 .000 12-0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 1 1 .600 0 0 4-4 0 0 0 .000 2000 .248 35-28 109 11 27 1 0 1 14 31 .284 4 1 17 .278 1 3 1-1 39 1 2 .952 Totals .243 47-28 111 14 27 1 0 1 14 31 .279 6 2 18 .284 1 3 5-5 39 1 2 .952

#40 Matt Deutsch FR • P • R/R 6-4 • 210 Wichita, Kan. Trinity High School Background: The only true freshman playing for the Ichabods this season. Led his team in every offensive category last sea- son and was named to the second team all-state list. Personal: Born Dec. 4, 1981. Son of Bradley and Sheryl Deutsch. Undecided on major. #41 Brigham Joy SO • IF/P • L/L 5-10 • 160 Burlington, Kan. Burlington High School At Washburn as a redshirt freshman in 2000: Appeared in 14 games starting four collecting one hit. 2001 Washburn Media Guide 29 Ichabod Profiles At Washburn as a freshman in 1999: Sat out the season as a redshirt. Background: A 1998 graduate of Burlington High School where he was named offensive MVP his junior and senior seasons. He was also named to the KABC All-Star game and was a second team all-state class 4A pick. Background: Born Sept. 21, 1979. Son of Bryan and Candy Joy. Majoring in speech communication. Joy at Washburn Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-A PO A E Fld 2000 0.77 14-4 13 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .077 3 0 4 .250 0 0 0-0 43 1 0 1.00 Totals 0.77 14-4 13 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .077 3 0 4 .250 0 0 0-0 43 1 0 1.00 #42 Devan Hansen SR • P • R/R 6-0 • 170 Shawnee, Kan. Fort Scott Community College At Washburn as a junior in 2000: Finished the season 3-6 with a 6.05 ERA starting 13 games. Pitched a team-high 74.1 innings. Second on the team with 38 strikeouts. Background: Transfer from Fort Scott Community College. A 1997 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School where he earned all-county honors. Background: Born Nov. 5, 1978. Son of Robert and Gayla Hansen. Majoring in computer information sciences. Hansen at Washburn Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SO/CO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg WP HB BK SF SH 2000 6.05 3-6 13 13 2 0/0 0 74.1 98 67 50 39 38 17 3 6 307 .319 4 5 1 1 3 Totals 6.05 3-6 13 13 2 0/0 0 74.1 98 67 50 39 38 17 3 6 307 .319 4 5 1 1 3

#44 Justin Vanley JR • SS/2B • S/R 5-10 • 165 Wichita, Kan. Allen County Community College Background: Played several infield positions for an Allen County team that went to the Junior College World Series in 2000 season. Was voted to the all-city team three times and once to the all- state second team as a shortstop. Personal: Born April 16, 1980. Son of Steve and Denita Ball. Majoring in mass media. 30 2001 Washburn Media Guide Ichabod Profiles #46 Dustin Sherley SO• C • R/R 5-8 • 170 Manhattan, Kan. Cloud County Community College Background: Was named a scholar-student athlete during the fall semester with Cloud County. Was the starting catcher for Manhattan High’s Class 6A state champion team in 1998. His senior year, he rushed for over 1,000 yards and was nominated for the Shrine Bowl as a tailback. Personal: Born May 5, 1981. Son of Don and Carol Sherley. Majoring in busi- ness.

2001 Washburn Media Guide 31 Ichabod Profiles Numerical Roster 1 Kyle Wilson...... SS 27 Matt Holloman ...... P 2 Jason Ferris ...... OF 28 Matt Wilkens ...... P 3 Ryan Garton ...... 2B 29 Allan Cooper ...... 3B 4 Cameron Clurman ...... OF 30 John Harrison ...... P 5 Billy Crooks ...... 1B 31 Mike Cole ...... 1B 8 Jeff Burke...... OF 32 Sean Cochran ...... 2B 9 Pat Colley ...... OF 33 Andy Sorenson...... P 10 Dylan Smith...... OF 35 Randy Schrempp ...... 3B 11 Justin Padilla...... OF 39 Willie Janosik...... C 15 Jeff Stack ...... P 40 Matt Deutsch...... P 16 Steven Schoultz ...... OF 41 Brigham Joy ...... P/1B 17 Steve Rabbitt ...... P 42 Devan Hansen ...... P 18 Jud Easterday ...... 1B 44 Justin Vanley...... SS/2B 20 Josh Minger ...... P 45 Kyle Williams ...... P 21 Trey Heffner ...... P 46 Dustin Sherley ...... C 22 Jason Young...... P 23 Ben Rutherford ...... 2B Coaches 24 Trevor Webster...... 1B 19 Steve Anson 25 Brandon Pope ...... P 34 Darin Grimmett 26 Nathan Schroeder ...... P 37 Braden Dimick By Class Roster Seniors (8) Juniors (11) Sophomores (9) Freshmen (7) 5 Billy Crooks 1 Kyle Wilson 10 Dylan Smith 3 Ryan Garton 8 Jeff Burke 2 Jason Ferris 17 Steve Rabbitt 4 Cameron Clurman 9 Pat Colley 11 Justin Padilla 20Josh Minger 16 Steven Shoultz 24Trevor Webster 15 Jeff Stack 23Ben Rutherford 26Nathan Schroeder 28Matt Wilkens 18 Jud Easterday 29Allan Cooper 27Matt Holloman 30John Harrison 21 Trey Heffner 35Randy Schrempp 32Sean Cochran 33Andy Sorenson 22Jason Young 41 Brigham Joy 40Matt Deutsch 42Devan Hansen 25Brandon Pope 45 Kyle Williams 31 Mike Cole 46 Dustin Sherley 39Willie Janosik 44Justin Vanley Pronunciation Guide 10 Dylan - Dillon 33 Sorenson - SORE-n-son 11 Padilla - Pa-DE-a 39 Janosik - JAN-o-sick 16 Shoultz - Schultz 35 Schrempp - shrimp 18 Easterday - EASTER-day 40 Deutsch - Die-tch 20 Minger - Ming-er 42 Devan - Dev-un 32 2001 Washburn Media Guide