Falcon Letterwinners

-A- -G- -K- Abt, Jeff ...... 2008 (11) Gallagher, Timothy J...... 80-81 (81) Kaercher, Matt ...... 1999-02 (02) Adams, Billy ...... 2005-06 (07) Gentry, Addison ...... 2007-08 (10) Kaley, Brian G...... 1960 (60) Ahmann, Luke ...... 1990- 91 (93) George, Jim ...... 2000 (03) Kasel, Dale...... 2004-05 (05) Alexander, James W...... 1960 (60) Gersten, Pete...... 1986-89 (89) Kasel, Derck ...... 2000-03 (03) Alexander, Matt ...... 2007-08 (10) Ghigna, Matt...... 2005 (08) Kasper, Layne ...... 1989-92 (92) Alford, Justin...... 2000-01 (03) Giannoni, Rob...... 91-94 (94) Kazlausky, Mike ...... 1988-91 (91) Allen, Casey...... 2006-07 (09) Gillies, Daniel C...... 1979-80 (82) Keck, Phillips W...... 1968-69 (69) Allen, Drew ...... 1995-97 (97) Givens, Walter C...... 1957-59 (59) Kellock, Robert E...... 1959-61 (61) Allen, Jake ...... 2008 (08) Goldsberry, Gerremy. . . . . 1999-01 (01) Kelly, Keith ...... 1989-91 (91) Allen, Jason ...... 1995 (96) Goodrich, Dan R...... 1972-74 (74) Kelter, Erol ...... 2006-08 (08) Amidon, Jason ...... 1998 (00) Goodrich, Jeffrey L...... 1977 (78) Kerr, James A. Jr...... 1958-60 (60) Apfel, Karl ...... 1977-80 (80) Gornick, Brian...... 1999-02 (02) Kirkendall, Robert H...... 1971 (74) Arnett, Rob ...... 2001-03 (03) Goss, Andrew ...... 2004-05 (07) Klein, Ron ...... 1982-83 (85) Atkins, Steven M...... 1981 (82) Graham, Frederick R...... 1961 (63) Koegel, Johnny ...... 2000-03 (03) Atzhorn, David ...... 1976-78 (78) Green, Thomas...... 1978 (79) Kozak, Raymond ...... 1981-83 (83) Ausbun, Ben ...... 2007-08 (10) Gregorovic, David ...... 1981-84 (84) Krause, Dave ...... 1985-87 (87) Axlund, Roger ...... 1957-59 (59) Greiner, Jeffrey ...... 1972-74 (74) Krusinski, Jeffrey ...... 1991, 94 (94) Ayres, Paul F...... 1981-84 (84) Griggs, Jason ...... 2006-08 (09) Kuenzel, John D...... 1958-60 (60) Grinstead, Thomas B. . . . . 1979-80 (82) Kyle, James B...... 1960-61 (61) -B- Rich Haynie was the 1973 team captain. Gross, Kevin ...... 1995-96 (96) Backus, Larry A...... 1961-63 (63) A four-year letterwinner, Haynie was also the Grotelueschen, Mark . . . . . 1989-91 (91) -L- Barattino, Matt ...... 2008 (11) team MVP in 1972. Haynie is fourth all-time Guido, Richard L...... 1964-66 (66) LaBasco, Brian ...... 2000-02 (03) Barker, Alan...... 1992-95 (95) at the Academy in wins (20) and Guido, Robert V...... 1964-66 (66) Ladd, Todd ...... 1995-98 (98) Barker, Chuck...... 1990 (92) (224). Gunter, James P. Jr...... 1957-59 (59) Lahoff, John...... 1977-80 (80) Bartels, Kyle M ...... 1976-78 (78) Lambert, Tim ...... 1987-90 (90) Bashore, Brad ...... 1999-01 (01) Coon, Bryan Scott ...... 1989-90 (92) -H- Lammers, Kenton E...... 1961-62 (62) Beckel, Robert D ...... 1957-59 (59) Copenhafer, Robert ...... 1971-72 (72) Hall, Brad ...... 1996 (96) Lamson, Reid ...... 2004-05 (05) Bell, Jeffrey ...... 1980 (81) Corrigan, James ...... 1972-75 (75) Hall, Dennis G...... 1968-70 (70) Laney, Russell M...... 1976 (76) Berg, Sonje ...... 1997-00 (00) Corrigan, Patrick ...... 1971-74 (74) Hall, Karl ...... 1987-90 (90) Laswell, Greg ...... 2008 (11) Bernard, Brian...... 1994 (97) Cornell, Kiwedin ...... 2000-01 (01) Hall, Shea ...... 2007 (10) Laughrey, Ian ...... 1998 (98) Bernhart, John ...... 1988 (90) Couch, Clayton...... 2003-04 (06) Haller, Norman M...... 1958-60 (60) Lauritsen, Travis...... 1995-98 (98) Best, James ...... 1978-80 (80) Cowart, Steve B...... 1991-94 (94) Hanson, Paul E...... 1966-67 (67) Lawrence, Michael...... 1978 (81) Bisbano, Chris...... 1992 (95) Harnly, Douglas ...... 1971-74 (74) Leatham, Dale...... 1976-79 (79) Bloodworth, Darryl ...... 1962-64 (64) -D- Harris, Glenn ...... 1992-95 (95) Lee, Richard W...... 1965-66 (66) Bolt, Karl ...... 2004-07 (07) Dahlmann, James...... 1979-82 (82) Harris, Greg...... 1985-88 (88) LeVoy, James R...... 1968-70 (70) Bonner, Charles J...... 1970 (70) Daly, Jake...... 2006 (09) Hart, Adam ...... 2002 (05) Liegl, Nick ...... 2001-03 (03) Boomsma, Michael...... 1998-99 (99) Davis, Donald E...... 1976 (77) Hawkins, Bruce...... 1984-86 (86) Lisch, Rob M...... 1991-94 (94) Bourque, Valmore W...... 1957 (59) Davis, Jason ...... 1996-99 (99) Haynie, Rich ...... 1971-74 (74) Long, Herbert B...... 1969-70 (71) Bow, Rudolph N...... 1960-61 (62) Day, Chad ...... 1992-94 (95) Heintschel, Eric ...... 1990 (93) Lucas, Jim ...... 1988-89 (91) Bracci, Peter G...... 1963-64 (65) Day, Lawrence E...... 1961-63 (63) Heise, Keith H...... 1977-78 (78) Lusk, Frank T J ...... 1974 (77) Broderick, Dan ...... 1986-89 (89) DeGrange, Mark...... 1987-90 (90) Hendrick, Blake M...... 1970-72 (72) Lyons, David ...... 1994-97 (97) Brown, Bruce C...... 1978 (81) DePierre, Kyle...... 2004-05 (06) Higa, Irv...... 1982-85 (85) Brown, Jason ...... 2003-04 (06) DeRohan, Nathan ...... 2002-05 (03) Hill, Thomas S...... 1959 (61) -M- Brown, Jeff S...... 1973-76 (76) Derbigny, Chay...... 2006-08 (08) Hillberg, Chad ...... 1996-99 (99) Madison, Brad ...... 2006 (09) Brown, Mitch ...... 2004-07 (07) Diehl, David ...... 1998-01 (01) Hinman, Ellwood P. III . . . . . 1964 (64) Maggio, William ...... 1969-71 (71) Brown, Walter J...... 1969-70 (71) Duffy, Brian...... 1973-75 (75) Hodges, Trey ...... 1994-96 (96) Manke, Robert ...... 1970-71 (72) Brownlow, Blaine J...... 1963-64 (65) Dycus, Chesley ...... 1998-99 (00) Hodgson, Ken ...... 2002-04 (05) Manley, David A...... 1981-83 (83) Bruhn, Mike ...... 1995 (97) Hogarty, James ...... 1965-67 (67) Manor, Mike T...... 1991-94 (94) Bryant, Larry W...... 1973-75 (75) -E- Hohl, Larry D...... 1974 (76) Mark, Mike ...... 1974 (75) Buckner, Greg...... 1993-94 (94) Edwards, Jackson ...... 2004 (07) Horacek, Jack W...... 1967-69 (69) Martin, Jason...... 1996-97 (97) Bunker, David N...... 1975-76 (77) Eldred, Tyler ...... 1986-88 (88) Houston, Joseph S...... 1968 (70) Martinelli, Edward A. . . . . 1960-61 (62) Burns, Joe L...... 1961-63 (63) Eldridge, Eric ...... 1996-97 (98) Howes, Adam ...... 2000-02 (03) Martinez, Randy J...... 1976-77 (77) Burton, James G...... 1957-59 (59) Ellis, Brett ...... 2000-01 (03) Hudson, Philip R...... 1971-72 (72) Martorano, Matthew . . . . . 1974-76 (76) Buschko, Michael D...... 1976 (77) Ely, Mark R...... 1989 (92) Humphrey, Chris ...... 1998-00 (00) Massey, Lance...... 1993-95 (96) Buttress, John K...... 1979 (82) Erdle, Michael P...... 1976 (76) Huneke, Bruce V...... 1963-65 (65) May, Gary M...... 1965-66 (67) -C- Ewing, Kevin...... 1981-82 (83) Hunt, Ronald B...... 1978-79 (79) Mayer, Jeffrey A...... 1974 (77) Cabanas, Kevin ...... 1988-91 (91) Mayo, James R...... 1960-61 (61) Carpenter, Bob ...... 2006 (09) -F- -I/J- Mayo, Parker...... 2008 (11) Carson, Steve ...... 1989-92 (92) Feichtinger, Paul ...... 1992 (95) Ilseng, Jimmy D...... 1972-74 (74) McAllister, Branford J...... 1973 (75) Carter, Nathan ...... 2008 (11) Ferreria, Austin...... 2005-06 (08) Jackson, Steven R...... 1970-72 (72) McAngus, Zach...... 2003 (06) Carville, Ryan ...... 1999-00 (01) Finneran, Gerald B...... 1957-58 (59) Jacques, David W...... 1968 (70) McArtor, Trusten...... 1962-64 (64) Chapados, Michael...... 2001-03 (03) Finnern, Roger F...... 1970 (70) Jansen, Shawn ...... 1988-89 (89) McBride, Tyler ...... 2007-08 (10) Chastain, John (Trey)...... 1992 (94) Firth, James A...... 1978-80 (80) Jenny, William H...... 1969-70 (70) McBroom, John ...... 1965-67 (67) Ciola, Robert...... 1974-77 (77) Fisher, Erik ...... 1999-02 (02) Jessop, Chris ...... 1998 (01) McCallum, Kevin ...... 1991-93 (93) Cisar, Tommy...... 1999 (02) Fitzgerald, Ryan ...... 2001-03 (03) Jochum, John ...... 1997 (99) McCants, Matt ...... 2002 (04) Clark, Kirk B...... 1961-62 (62) Fitzpatrick, Chris ...... 92-95 (95) Johnson, Bobby ...... 1984-87 (87) McCants, Walter O...... 1967 (68) Clifford, Chris...... 1982-85 (85) Ford, Chuck ...... 1990 (92) Johnson, John E...... 1980-82 (82) McClure, Alan R...... 1964-66 (66) Cline, Barry ...... 1967-69 (69) Frady, Terry ...... 1988 (91) Johnson, Theodore ...... 1957-59 (59) McDonald, Richard . . . . . 1969-71 (71) Clinton, Kyle...... 2001-02 (03) Frankenberg, Mark...... 1987-88 (90) Johnson, Ryan...... 1995-98 (98) McDowell, Lance ...... 1990 (90) Coffland, Chris K...... 1982-85 (85) Frederickson, Tony A...... 1981 (84) Jones, David L...... 1969-71 (71) McGrath, Jay...... 1993 (96) Cole, Edward S...... 1968-70 (70) Frosch, Jared ...... 1996-98 (98) Jones, Steve...... 1997, 99-00 (00) McLaughlin, James...... 1980-81 (83) Coleman, Tom ...... 1982-85 (85) Frost, Bowie ...... 2001-03 (03) McLaughlin, Scott ...... 1977-79 (79) Collins, Justin ...... 1994-97 (97) Fugler, Travis ...... 2004 (05) McMahon, Jon ...... 2008 (11) Commons, David ...... 1973-75 (75) Fulk, Bradley S...... 1971-72 (74) Meakins, Mark K...... 1975-77 (77) Cook, Chuck ...... 1986-89 (89) Mears, Scott ...... 2002-03 (03)

2009 Air Force Baseball 36 GoAirForceFalcons.com Falcon Letterwinners

Peterson, Joe...... 2003, 2007 (07) -S- Stolley, Mike...... 1996-98 (99) Petro, Daniel ...... 2000-03 (03) Saffer, Edward K...... 1971 (71) Stolte, Steven F...... 1978 (81) Petro, Jake...... 2006-08 (09) Saks, Michael J...... 1991 (94) Strauss, Kevin...... 1996-97 (97) Pettit, Brody ...... 1990-91 (93) Salazar, Geno ...... 2004-07 (07) Stubbendorff, Jesper ...... 98-99, 02-03 (03) Pharris, Eric ...... 1983-86 (86) Saleck, Joe ...... 1987-89 (89) Summberbell, Michael...... 1963-64 (65) Pharris, Ian S...... 1991 (94) Saleck, Stephen ...... 1977-80 (80) Swentkofske, Mark ...... 1988 (89) Pharris, Tim ...... 1983-85 (85) Sanders, Steven ...... 1992-95 (95) Swinney, Marc A...... 1988-89 (91) Phifer, Josh ...... 2000-03 (03) Sansano, Anthony...... 1991-94 (94) Szymkowicz, Bert ...... 1980-82 (83) Phillips, David ...... 1957 (59) Sapp, Robert B...... 1958-59 (60) Pilch, Lance ...... 1991-93 (93) Sarver, Richard E...... 1974-75 (75) -T- Pingel, Brad...... 2008 (11) Savage, James W. Jr...... 1967-69 (69) Tarkowski, Nate ...... 1996-98 (98) Pitetti, James...... 1995 (98) Sawser, Derek...... 1995-97 (97) Taubert, Terrence...... 1973-76 (76) Polston, Jon ...... 2004-06 (07) Schardt, Michael ...... 1979-82 (82) Teach, Adam ...... 2007 (09) Postulka, Gregory ...... 1976-78 (78) Schaumberg, Robert...... 1960-62 (62) Tetrault, Jeff ...... 2003-04 (06) Pratt, Paul ...... 2002 (06) Schierholtz, Vai ...... 2008 (11) Thiessen, Mike...... 1998-01 (01) Prouty, Nelson, ...... 2001-03 (03) Schmidt, Marty ...... 1977-79 (79) Thomson, Laurence...... 1957-59 (59) Pruitt, Jason ...... 2002-03 (03) Schoenbeck, Joe...... 1990 (93) Thornton, James E...... 1962 (64) Putnam, Jeff ...... 1995 (96) Schroeder, JT ...... 2004 (07) Tittle, Brent ...... 2003-05 (05) Quinlan, Michael ...... 1959-61 (61) Schuering, Leo H. Jr...... 1964 (64) Tollstam, Larry C...... 1963-64 (65) Schulter, Thomas G...... 1979 (81) Tomlin, Troy N...... 1960 (62) -R- Schumacher, Eddie...... 1977-79 (79) Troxell, Aaron ...... 1988 (91) Jeff Brown led the Falcons in hitting in 1973, Randhawa, K.J...... 2007-08 (10) Schwankl, Darren ...... 1990 (93) Truesdale, Alex ...... 2007-08 (10) 74, 75 and 76. Brown hit .400 in ‘74 and Rampulla, John ...... 1987-88 (90) Seliquini, Lou ...... 1988 (90) Tufte, Michael ...... 1998-01 (01) .419 in ‘75 and ranks 10th all-time at the Ranes, Jackson ...... 2003 (06) Seroka, Steven G...... 1981-84 (84) Academy with a .390 career batting average. Reese, James W...... 1967-68 (68) Sevening, Greg...... 1996-98 (98) -U/V/W- Regier, Phillip N...... 1980 (83) Shannon, Brendan ...... 1998-00 (00) Umlauf, Keith...... 1993-95 (95) Reiner, Dave...... 1975-77 (77) Sharp, Mike ...... 1993, 95, 96 (96) Vasquz, Andrew...... 2006 (07) Medina, Jon E...... 1961-63 (63) Reitan, Richard M...... 1966-67 (67) Shay, Patrick J...... 1976-77 (77) Vernetti, Scott ...... 1987-89 (90) Meehan, David...... 1977-78 (78) Remauldo, Mike J...... 1990-92 (92) Shepherd, Colin...... 2008 (10) Vignola, Paul ...... 2002, 04 (06) Meents, Josh...... 2005-08 (08) Rengel, Jeff ...... 1992 (94) Shockley, Tony ...... 2001-03 (03) Wagner, Robert A...... 1974-75 (76) Meister, Donald J...... 1971-72 (73) Reynolds, Larry W...... 1970 (72) Sierra, Jose O...... 1981 (84) Walker, Clark M...... 1959-60 (60) Menges, Ben...... 1996-98 (98) Rhinehart, Roch...... 1986 (86) Simmons, Charles J...... 1974-75 (75) Walker, Daniel ...... 2007-08 (10) Meyers, John...... 2004 (06) Richardson, Dan ...... 2007 (10) Simon, Albert J...... 1981 (81) Wallace, Gary E...... 1961-63 (63) Michel, Norman E...... 1973 (74) Richardson, Ernie ...... 1978-81 (81) Simon, Troy J...... 1989-92 (92) Wallace, Josh...... 2002 (04) Miller, David...... 2007-08 (10) Riddick, James T. III...... 1970 (70) Simpson, Shaun T...... 1973 (76) Walsh, Timothy J...... 1971 (73) Miller, Duane L...... 1974-75 (77) Roberts, Craig A...... 1980-81 (83) Simpson, Tipp ...... 1965-67 (67) Walter, Colton ...... 2002-04 (05) Miller, Neil A...... 1970 (71) Robinson, James, Jr...... 1974-76 (76) Singleton, John...... 1992 (95) Walts, Gregory M...... 1968-69 (69) Miller, Steve ...... 1978-80 (81) Robinson, Manny ...... 1991-93 (93) Skalisky, Kyle T...... 81-84 (84) Wargula, Billy ...... 2007 (09) Mills, Barney...... 1966-68 (68) Rodgers, Charles S...... 1957 (59) Smith, Adam (Tosh) ...... 1996-98 (98) Watson, Andy...... 1995-97 (97) Moore, Charles L...... 1960 (62) Rolleg, Don...... 2001-02 (03) Smith, Clarence D...... 1972 (74) Weida, Johnny A...... 1978 (78) Morelli, Peter E...... 1965-66 (66) Romanko, Joseph ...... 1979-82 (82) Smith, David S...... 1971-72 (73) Weir, William C...... 1968, 70 (70) Mortenson, Dan ...... 1997 (00) Rosane, Edwin ...... 1957 (59) Smith, Dustin ...... 2004-06 (06) Welsh, Mark A. III ...... 1975-76 (76) Moses, Glenn E...... 1971-73 (73) Rose, Mike ...... 2001-03 (04) Smithwick, Richard ...... 1968-70 (70) Werner, Matt ...... 1999-02 (02) Mosier, Jon ...... 1987-89 (89) Routh, John W...... 1973-74 (75) Spencer, David...... 1967-69 (69) White, Mike ...... 1986-88 (88) Moss, Tytus...... 2008 (11) Rowe, Scott...... 1996-97 (98) Squire, John O...... 1976 (78) White, Scooter ...... 2000 (00) Mullis, Vern L...... 1991-94 (94) Rozelsky, Karl...... 1986-88 (89) Stamp, Tait ...... 1997-98 (98) Williams, Robert ...... 1972-74 (74) Murdock, Stephen ...... 1973-76 (76) Rozelsky, Kenneth II ...... 1982-84 (84) Starr, Benjamin III ...... 1967-69 (69) Williamson, Daniel G...... 1980 (83) Murphy, Jim...... 1997-98, 00 (00) Rublesky, George C...... 1982 (84) Steed, James M...... 1963-64 (65) Wilson, Thomas W.C...... 1960-61 (61) Musser, Matt...... 2004 (06) Rudd, Jason...... 1993-96 (96) Stein, Paul ...... 1964-66 (66) Winters, Deacon ...... 1977-80 (80) Runyon, Kevin...... 1997, 00 (00) Stewart, Daron...... 1989-92 (92) Winters, Steve ...... 2002 (05) -N- Ruvolo, Michael ...... 2007-08 (10) Stites, Thomas S...... 1971,73 (72) Withycombe, Frederick...... 1965 (66) Naugle, Shawn ...... 2006 (09) Ryan, James ...... 1993-95 (95) Wolfram, Josh...... 2004 (06) Neasham, John W. II ...... 1962 (64) Wolfram, Kris...... 1999-01 (02) Newton, Richard...... 1978 (75-77) Wollet, Mike M...... 1988-90 (91) Nixon, Blake ...... 2004 (07) The 1994 Falcons Woodmansee, Robert ...... 1970-72 (72) Nobriga, Nick ...... 1995, 97 (98) Wright, Robert...... 1981-84 (84) Noegel, David...... 1997 (00) Wynn, Rick ...... 1986-89 (89) Norris, Terry D...... 1959-61 (61) -Y/Z- -O- Yamamoto, Kyle ...... 2005 (08) Oakley, Josh ...... 2004 (06) Younker, Herbert L Jr...... 1975 (78) O’Connor, Brian ...... 1979 (80) Zicarelli, Scott ...... 2002 (03) O’Keeffe, David...... 1990-91 (91) Zoeller, Roger J...... 1961-63 (63) Ollila, John L...... 1964-66 (66) Zuhlke, Chris Jay...... 1992 (95) Olmstead, Fred, Jr...... 1962-64 (64) Zumbrun, Josh...... 2001-03 (03) Olson, Bob ...... 1993, 95-96 (96) Oss, Scott ...... 1985-88 (88) Oswalt, Brian ...... 1992-95 (95)

-P/Q- The 1994 Falcons, which went 26-24 on the season, including a stellar 18-6 mark at Packer, Frank C...... 1962-64 (64) Paramore, Price . . . . . 2001-02, 05-06 (06) home, were one of the top hitting teams in the nation that year. Parma, Wilson H...... 1961-63 (63) The ‘94 Falcons led the nation with a .360 batting average, .623 slugging percentage Pederson, David J...... 1960-62 (62) and a 0.76 triples per game average. The Falcons ranked third in runs per game Perez, Juan ...... 2006-07 (09) (9.34), sixth in homers per game (1.52) and 11th in doubles per game (2.36).

2009 Air Force Baseball 37 GoAirForceFalcons.com Air Force Head Coaches Joe Robison Paul Mainieri

Joe Robison could be called the “Fa- Paul Mainieri’s legacy at the Academy will not ther of Air Force Baseball.” His 282 wins soon be forgotten. An enthusiastic coach with a burn- are the most in school history and 130 ing desire for success, Mainieri is the only coach in more than the next closest coach school history to win 20 or more games in six con- (Mainieri). Robison led the 1979 team to a secutive seasons. The Miami, Fla., native posted a 12- 33-13 record, the highest win total in 4 mark in service academy games. He coached three school history. His 1980 team was 27-9-1 of AFA’s seven All-Americans, two of the five fresh- and posted the second-best winning per- man All-Americans and 12 of AFA’s 36 all-conference players. Mainieri has the centage in school history. Robison led the Falcons to eight winning sea- second-most wins in school history with 152 from 1989-94. In 1989, he led the sons, the most of any coach in AFA history. Falcons to their best conference record (13-13) in AFA history. In 1993 and 1994, Robison led the Falcons into a new era in 1981 as the Falcons joined he led the Falcons to consecutive winning seasons for the first time in 15 years. the Western Athletic Conference. Robison coached five seasons in the Mainieri’s teams consistently ranked among the nation’s top hitting teams. In WAC and produced the most WAC wins (44) and the most WAC wins 1994, the Falcons led the nation in batting average, triples per game and slugging per season (8.8) in school history. During his 14 seasons, Robison percentage. The team also ranked third in scoring and sixth in home runs. coached four GTE/CoSIDA academic All-Americans and seven all-WAC Following the 1994 season, Mainieri left the Academy to take the head coach- performers. ing position at the University of Notre Dame. After leaving the Academy, Robison served as a scout in professional In 12 seasons with the Irish, Mainieri kept the program as a perennial national baseball. Robison helped build powerhouse, posting a 533-213-3 the New York Yankee baseball record, leading the Irish to the 2002 club that won the 1996, 1998 College World Series. and 1999 World Series cham- pionships. As a testament to Mainieri’s coaching legacy, he was hired as head baseball coach at LSU, one of the most storied programs in collegiate baseball history, in 2007 and begins his third year with the Tigers. In 2008, Mainieri led the Tigers to the College Baseball World Series and was named CollegeBase- ballInsider.com and Rivals.com Coach of the year. LSU enters the 2009 season ranked first or second in several pre- season polls.

COACH (YEARS) YRS GMS W-L-T PCT vs. DI Pct. vs. DII Pct. Glenn Mackie (56-57) 1 15 6-9 .400 Jack Schwall (58) 1 18 9-9 .500 Wendell Lawrence (59-63) 5 121 69-52 .570 John Sparks (64-67) 4 101 65-36 .643 Rene Miller (68) 1 31 14-17 .452 Terry Goewert (69-70) 2 58 37-20-1 .647 13-12 .520 24-8-1 .742 Joe Robison (71-75 & 77-85) 14 539 282-255-2 .525 138-205-1 .403 144-50-1 .741 Ron Hudak (76) 1 41 17-24 .417 5-19 .208 12-5 .706 Jim Hanley (86-88) 3 145 56-89 .386 26-83 .243 30-6 .833 Paul Mainieri (89-94) 6 310 152-158 .485 80-121 .398 72-37 .661 Eric Campbell (95-98) 4 211 74-137 .351 47-118 .285 27-19 .587 Joe Giarratano (99) 1 51 19-32 .373 11-30 .268 8-2 .800 Reed Peters (2000-2003) 4 222 88-134 .396 68-129 .345 20-5 .800 Mike Hutcheon (2004-present) 5 259 51-208 .197 39-203 .161 12-5 .706 TOTALS 52 2,122 939-1180-3 .443 427-941-1 .312 339-126-2 .730

2009 Air Force Baseball 38 GoAirForceFalcons.com Falcons In The Pros Air Force Baseball Players Selected in MLB Draft

- 1972, Brad Fulk, Texas, 1st round, 2nd pick overall - 1975, Jeff Brown, Philadelphia - 1976, Jeff Brown, Philadelphia - 2001, Mike Thiessen, Arizona, 42nd round - 2007, Karl Bolt, Philadelphia, 15th round

Falcons That Played Pro Ball - Mike Thiessen, Lancaster, Adv.-A, Arizona, 2003 - Matt Kaercher, GCL Red Sox, Rookie League, Boston, 2003 - Matt Kaercher, Portland SeaDogs, Class AA, Boston, 2003 - Matt Kaercher, Sarasota RedSox, Class A, Boston, 2004 - Karl Bolt, GCL Phillies, Rookie League, Philadelphia, 2007 - Karl Bolt, Lakewood BlueClaws, Class A, Philadelphia, 2008

Karl Bolt, one of the most complete hitters ever to come out of the Air Force Mike Thiessen, one of the best players ever to come out of the Air Force base- baseball program, played professionally with the Gulf Coast League Phillies, a GCL ball program, played professionally with the Lancaster JetHawks, an Advanced A affiliate Rookie League affiliate of the in 2007. of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003. Bolt batted .257 with 10 doubles, four triples and 31 RBI in 57 games for the GCL A two-sport star at the Academy (was also the starting quarterback for the football Phillies. He led the GCL with 95 total bases and eight homers. program), Thiessen owns numerous AFA baseball records including hits, walks, games As a senior, Bolt was a first-team all-Mountain West Conference selection, batting played, doubles and more. .354 with eight homers and 47 RBI. In 2003, Thiessen batted .278 with five homers and 42 runs scored in 85 games A four-year letterwinner, Bolt batted .334 for his career at Air Force, hitting 33 home played for Lancaster. Thiessen was drafted in the 42nd round by the Diamondbacks in runs and driving in 148 runs. His 232 career hits ranks fourth all-time at the Academy. the 2001 amateur draft. Bolt was drafted in the 15th round by the Phillies in the 2007 Major League Base- Thiessen was also a standout on the football team, earning Mountain West Con- ball amateur draft. ference offensive Player of the Year honors as a quarterback in 2000. In 2008, Bolt played for the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Single A affiliate of the He is currently the wide receivers coach with the Air Force football team. Phillies. In 91 games, Bolt batted .266 with 15 doubles, five homers and 35 RBIs.

Matt Kaercher, the second-winningest in Air Force baseball history also played professionally, in the minor league system. Jeff Brown led the Falcons in hitting in 1973, 74, The 2002 AFA graduate began the 2003 season pitching for the Gulf Coast League 75 and 76. Brown hit .400 in ‘74 and .419 in ‘75 and Red Sox in the GCL Rookie League where he posted a 2.70 . Midway through the season, Kaercher was promoted to the Portland Sea Dogs in ranks 10th all-time at the Academy with a .390 ca- the Eastern League at the AA level where he made one appearance. reer batting average. Kaercher concluded the season with the Sarasota Red Sox, a single A affiliate of the Red Sox in the Florida State League, where he had a 3.38 ERA in eight appearances.

Brad Fulk was the second overall pick in the 1972 winter draft by the . In his two years with the baseball team at the Academy, Fulk led the team in home runs, runs and RBI. Fulk hit 12 homers in 1971 and 10 in 1970, for a total of 22 homers in 73 games. He drove in 64 runs and scored 75 runs in that span.

2009 Air Force Baseball 39 GoAirForceFalcons.com Plate-To-The-Plane

Each year the Air Force baseball media guide features a Matt Kaercher former player who exemplifies the Air Force Academy. Capt. Matt Kaercher, class of 2002, has done exactly that. One of three Falcons who has gotten to play minor league baseball, Class of 2002 Kaercher has gone on to become an A-10 Pilot and is currently stationed at Spangdahlem, AB, Germany.

On The Diamond The following players have been featured in the AFA baseball media guide:

• Ranks second all-time at Air Force with 23 career wins and 355 innings 1996 - Mike Kazlausky pitched. All-WAC player: 1991 • Ranks third all-time at Air Force with 78 games pitched and 262 strikeouts. C-17 Pilot: 1996-2000 1997 - Brian Duffy • Won seven games and struck out 80 batters in 110.1 innings as a senior, F-15 pilot: 1976-79 earning All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2002. Three Space Missions: 1992-1996 1998 - Lance Pilch • As a freshman, defeated #1 ranked Rice, by striking out 11 in a complete Academic All-American: 1992-93 game effort. F-16 Pilot: 1996-Present. • Played in the Boston Red Sox minor league system in 2003, with the Gulf 1999 - Fred Olmstead Led Falcons to NCAA’s: 1964 Coast League Red Sox, posting a 2.70 earned run average. Promoted to the Two Silver Stars in Vietnam: 1969 Portland SeaDogs midway through the season and played in the Eastern 2000 - Steve Carson League at the AA level. One of best relievers ever at AFA UH-1N Helicopter Pilot: 1994-98 • Spent 2004 with the Sarasota Red Sox in the Florida State League (Class A), 2001 - Deacon Winters where he had a 3.38 ERA. All-District Outfielder in 1980 F-15 Pilot: 1984-92 2002 - Dave Lyons In The Air All-Conference Pitcher: 1995 F-16 Pilot: 2000-Present 2003 - Mike Stolley • Began flight career by flying T-37’s and T-38’s. Top Gun Award Winner • Completed A-10 training in 2006. F-16 Pilot: 2000-Present • Was the top performer for the 52nd Fighter Wing in 2006. 2004 - Michael Boomsma 2001 UPT Commander’s Trophy Winner • Has 660 flight hours in the A-10, 240 being in combat. Has over 1000 hours F-15 Pilot: 2001-Present total flight hours and 714 hours of rated experience. 2005 - Jason Davis • In his last tour, was the top wingman for his flight and earned a combat 2001 Pilot Training Leadership Award Winner A-10 Pilot: 2001-Present action medal. 2006 - Chad Hillberg • Just recently won the Top Gun of the year for low-altitude bomb events 41st FTS Instructor Pilot of the Year in 2003 and was company grade officer of the year for his squadron. F-16 Pilot: 2004-Present 2008 - Matt Kearcher • Married to wife, Erica, in 2006. Top Gun Award Winner A-10 Pilot: 2006-Present

Capt. Matt Kaercher in front of his A-10 Kaercher (Top Plane) in action.

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Many Air Force Academy graduates have gone on to exemplary careers in the military and civilian sector. This page merely scratches the surface of some of the great leaders the Academy has produced in the last half century. Since it was founded in 1954, the Academy has pro- duced more than 33,000 leaders of charac- ter for our nation.

Lt. Gen. Richard Newton Lance Pilch Class of 1978 Class of 1994 * Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Man- * Three-year baseball letterman and team co-cap- power and Personnel tain as a senior * Three-star general * Two-time Academic All-American * Aircraft flown: B-2, B-1B, B-52G and T-38 * One of only seven pilots in the world selected to Maj. Ian Laughrey * Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" fly and teach in the F-22 device and three oak leaf clusters * Worldwide No. 1 F-16 pilot in 2002 Class of 1998 * Played three years with Air Force baseball * Was one of only three pilots in the world qualified team from 1975-77 * Special Missions Pilot with the 1st Airlift in the F-16, F-15 and F-22 Squadron * Inducted into the Academic All-American Hall of * Pilot of Air Force II Fame in 2007 * Aircraft flown: C-40B, T-1, RC-135 S/U/V/W, KC-135R, T-6, T-37 and T-3 * Has accumulated over 260 combat hours flying Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom * Lettered on baseball team in 1998

Gregg Popovich Class of 1970 * Two-year basketball letterman and team Brian Duffy leading scorer in 1969-70 * Currently head coach and general manager Class of 1975 Lt. Gen. Mark A. Welsh of the San Antonio Spurs * Three-year letterwinner and team captain * Four-time NBA Champions (1999, 2003, as a senior in 1975. Class of 1976 2005 and 2007) * Has made three space shuttle flights and * Two-year letterwinner in 1975 and 76. * Earned a bronze medal as an assistant has logged 667 hours in space. * Associate Director of CIA for Military coach for Team USA in 2004 * Was the assistant director of the Johnson Support/Associate Director for Military Affairs. Space Center. * Serves as the principal advisor to the Director of the CIA on military matters. * Aircraft flown: F-16, A-10, T-37 and TG-7A

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The immortal words of an eastern visitor in 1893 live perpetually at the base of Colorado’s Rocky Moun- tains. When teacher and poet Katherine Lee Bates took a wagon ride to the summit of Pikes Peak she was in- spired to write a song that is still recited today. Her view from atop the 14,110-foot peak was the basis of her song “America the Beautiful”. The history of Colorado Springs traverses back to 1870 when Gen. William Jackson Palmer first visited the region and was captivated by its grandeur. A year later, he began designing his city of dreams. From its begin- ning on the corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade Avenues in downtown Colorado Springs, the city has grown more than 183 square miles and to nearly 400,000 people in the city and nearly 600,000 in the metro area. Colorado Springs is known nationally for its natural attractions. The Garden of the Gods, the area’s No. 1 natural attraction, is a majestic out-cropping of red sandstone rocks which are more than 300 million years old. The park offers a wide variety of hiking and cycling trails and an abundance of wildlife. Colorado Springs is also home to the Pikes Peak Highway, a 19-mile drive up the world’s highest toll road. The area’s No. 1 man-made attraction is the Air Force Academy’s Cadet Chapel. Another major attraction is the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort. Built in the early 1900s, this five-star resort, the host of the 1995 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship and the 2008 Senior U.S. Open, is nestled into the base of Cheyenne Mountain. The Pikes Peak region is home to the nation’s only mountain zoo. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, with an elevation of more than 6,800-feet, has received several changes in the past two years. For the outdoors enthusiast, the city and the state offer a plethora of recreational activities. A short drive to the northwest features some of the nation’s finest ski resorts, including the cities of Vail and Aspen. A short jaunt to the southwest or northwest will find some of the best white-water rafting, fishing, hiking and cycling that the country has to offer. Valuing its past with a vision for the future, Colorado Springs is truly a city with unparalleled culture, recre- ation, growth and opportunity in the 21st century.

(Photos of Garden of the Gods, Broadmoor and balloons are courtesy of GerMaine Photography)

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Less than 45 minutes from the Academy and with over 300 days of sunshine per year, The Mile High City of Denver has it all. Truly a sports capitol, Denver has eight professional sports teams, including the Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer), Denver Crush (Arena Football League), Colorado Outlaws (Major League Lacrosse) and the Colorado Mammoth (National Lacrosse League). Recent success among the teams has driven the excitement for these teams a mountain high. The Broncos won the Super Bowl in 1998 and 1999. The Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001. The Crush won the Arena Bowl in 2005. Located just east of the Rocky Mountains and the Continental Divide, Denver has a mild and dry cli- mate with more days of sunshine per year than San Diego and Miami. Golf courses are open year round as the average winter temperature is 45 degrees, warmer than Boston, New York City and St. Louis. The city sits at 5,280 feet above sea level. In fact, there is a step on the State Capitol Building that is exactly one mile above sea level. Even at a mile above sea level, the city is dwarfed by its backdrop. The foothills being just west of the city and the peaks of the mountain range reach heights of more than 14,000 feet. Despite the proximity to the mountains, the city receives just 8-15 inches of precipitation per year, about the same as Los Angeles. The United States Census Bureau estimates that, in 2006, the population of the City and County of Denver was 566,974, making it the 27th most populous U.S. city. The Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statis- tical Area had an estimated 2006 population of 2,408,750 and ranked as the 21st most populous U.S. met- ropolitan statistical area. Denver has the largest city park system in the nation. There are 650 miles of off-street, bike paths, 90 golf courses and 200 parks. Within a 90-minute drive from downtown Denver, there are opportunities for some of the country’s best skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting and mountain biking. (all photos on this page courtesy of the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau)

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The United States Air Force Academy offers a four-year MILITARY EDUCATION AND program of instruction and experience designed to edu- TRAINING cate, train and inspire men and women to become officers An air, space and cyberspace-ori- of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force ented military education, training in service to our nation. Each cadet graduates with a bach- and leadership program begins with elor of science degree and a commission as a second lieu- basic cadet training and continues tenant in the Air Force. throughout the four years. Seniors are responsible for the organiza- COURSE OF STUDY tional leadership of the cadet wing, Cadets are exposed to a balanced curriculum that pro- while juniors and sophomores seek vides the knowledge, skills and responsibilities es- to develop team and interpersonal sential to a career Air Force officer. The entire USAFA leadership and instructional tasks. experience is integrated and mapped to achieve a set of de- Cadets are projected into as many sired outcomes in every graduate. active leadership roles as possible to The core academic curriculum includes courses in basic prepare them to be effective Air sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. Force officers. Cadets take additional elective courses to complete re- Fundamental concepts of mili- quirements for one of 32 major areas of study. Over 50 tary organization -- drill, ethics, percent of the cadets complete majors in science and engi- honor, Air Force heritage and physical training -- are em- HISTORY OF neering; the remainder graduate in the social sciences and phasized the first summer during basic cadet training. humanities. Some of the most popular majors include Freshmen then study the military role in United States so- THE ACADEMY management, aeronautical engineering, foreign studies, ciety as well as the mission and organization of the Air history, behavioral science, civil engineering, astronautical Force. Sophomores receive instruction in communicative In 1948, a board of leading civilian engineering, electrical engineering and engineering me- skills and juniors study the combat and operational as- and military educators was appointed chanics. pects of the Air Force. Military studies for the senior class focus on military thought. to plan the curriculum for an academy FACULTY COMPOSITION The Academy offers courses in flying, navigation, soar- that would meet the needs of the The majority of the Academy's faculty members, more ing and parachuting, building from basic skills to instruc- newly established Air Force. The than 500 total, are Air Force officers. They are selected tor duties. Cadets may fly light aircraft with the Cadet board determined that Air Force re- primarily from career-officer volunteers who have estab- Flying Team. quirements could not be met by ex- lished outstanding records of performance and dedication. Summer training for cadets is divided into three, three- panding the other service academies Each has at least a master's degree and more than 55 per- week training periods. There are a variety of programs and recommended an Air Force acad- cent have doctorates or other terminal degrees in their available and each cadet is required to complete two train- emy be established without delay. field of study. ing periods each summer with leave during the other pe- Faculty members are intensely focused on cadets' learn- riod. All new cadets take six weeks of basic cadet training In 1949, then Secretary of the Air ing as an integral part of their officer development. The in their first summer. Force W. Stuart Symington appointed Air Force Academy has been ranked No. 1 in the nation Combat survival training is a required three-week pro- a commission to assist in selecting a for the most accessible and involved faculty for four years gram during cadets' second summer. For other second- site and on April 1, 1954, President in a row. summer training periods, cadets have options such as Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized To provide greater contributions by a diverse faculty, working with young airmen in an operational unit at an creation of the United States Air the Academy has several distinguished visiting professors Air Force installation, airborne parachute training, soaring Force Academy. After considering and associate professors who serve one or more years. Of- or basic free-fall parachute training. 580 sites in 45 states, the commission ficers from other services are members of the faculty and a During their last two summers, all cadets are offered small number of officers from allied countries teach as leadership training as supervisors or instructors in summer narrowed the choice to three loca- well. Distinguished civilian and military lecturers also programs, such as basic cadet training, survival training, tions. The summer of 1954, Secretary share their expertise with the cadets during the academic freefall parachuting and soaring. of the Air Force Harold Talbott se- year. Extracurricular activities also are an integral part of the lected a site near Colorado Springs, education program. The cadet ski club, drum and bugle Colo. Colorado contributed $1 mil- ATHLETIC PROGRAM corps, cadet chorale and forensics are a few of the pro- lion toward purchase of the property. The Academy's athletic program is designed to im- grams available. prove physical fitness, teach athletic skills and develop In July 1955, the first academy leadership qualities. To achieve its goals, the Academy of- NOMINATIONS class entered interim facilities at fers some of the most extensive physical education, intra- Nominations to the Academy may be obtained through Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, while mural sports and intercollegiate athletic programs in the a congressional sponsor or by meeting eligibility criteria in construction began. It was sufficiently nation. Cadets take at least three different physical educa- other categories of competition established by law. For in- completed for occupancy by the cadet tion courses each year. formation on admission procedures, write to HQ wing in late August 1958. Initial con- USAFA/RRS; 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200; USAF struction cost was $142 million. Academy, CO 80840-5025. Women entered the academy on June 28, 1976, as members of the class www.usafa.af.mil of 1980.

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Lieutenant General John F. Regni is superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He di- rects a four-year academic, military training, athletic and character development program leading to a bachelor's degree and commission as an Air Force officer.

The general was commissioned in the Air Force following graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1973. His career has encompassed a wide range of personnel, training and command assignments, and he has served at base, num- bered air force, major command, Air Staff and joint unified command levels. Prior to his stint at the Academy, he served as Commander, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

The general’s military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster and Air Force Commenda- tion Medal.

Vice Superintendent Commandant of Cadets Dean of Faculty Commander, Colonel Brig. General Brig. General 10th Air Base Wing Paul C. Ackerman Samuel Cox Dana H. Born Col. Jimmy McMillian

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