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EAMONN DONOVAN BRANDON ENDSLEY

Arlington, Texas Lewisivlle, Texas (Arlington HS/Howard College) (Lewisville HS) Left-Handed Pitcher Right-Handed Pitcher 6-0 • 170 • SR/1L • R/L #26 5-11 • 175 • JR/2L • R/R #42

2007: 0-4, 4.30 ERA...made nine appearances on the mound with six 2006 SLC All-Tournament Team coming in the starting role...allowed one earned run in his first five appearances, spanning 13 innings...made his collegiate debut against TCU and 2007: 3-2, 7.48 ERA...appeared in 17 contests, with 16 coming out of the struck out two in one inning...pitched a perfect inning with one strike- bullpen...tied for the team lead in appearances...made his only start of out against UTSA...made his first career start in the series finale against the season against Texas A&M...second on the team in wins...struck out McNeese State...allowed one run on four hits and struck out a career-best 15 in 27.2 innings...allowed one run and struck out one over one inning eight in a pre-determined four innings...allowed three unearned runs over in the season-opener against then-No. 7 Texas...pitched a scoreless inning five innings in the finale against Southeastern La. in relief against Louisiana Tech...pitched a perfect inning of relief to earn the victory over New Mexico...picked up a pair of wins in the sweep over Prior to UTA: Led Howard College to a 35-19 record...played his freshman Illinois by tossing three shutout innings and only allowing one hit...al- season at Midland College...member of the Dean’s list at both schools... lowed just one hit over 5.2 innings of scoreless relief against Southeastern earned first team all-District 8-5A honors as a senior at Arlington High Louisiana. School...led the team in wins as a senior...voted most dedicated. NCAA Tournament: Appeared in the game against North Carolina State... Personal: Son of Carrie and Kevin Donovan...Grandfather, Frank Bashore, suffered the loss after allowing one run on one hit in 1.1 innings. played football and baseball at USMA West Point...an interdisciplinary studies major at UTA...Hobbies include photography and playing guitar. SLC Tournament: Earned all-tournament honors after making his first career start in the championship game against Northwestern State...allowed Why Eamonn is a Maverick: It’s a great opportunity to play baseball and one run over six innings to earn his first collegiate victory and clinch the to attend a university to get a good education.” tournament championship..allowed seven hits with two strikeouts and no walks...pitched five scoreless innings after surrendering the first inning run. CAREER HIGHS Innings: 6.0, at Nicholls State (5/6/07) 2006: 1-4, 6.69 ERA...appeared in 24 contests on the season with 23 com- Long Start: 6.0, at Nicholls State (5/6/07) ing out of the bullpen...ranked second on the team in appearances...did Short Start: 3.0, 2x, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/13/07) not allow a run in five straight appearances spanning 6.2 innings...made Long Relief: 2.0, vs. Baylor (3/27/07) his collegiate debut against Washington and allowed two runs over 1.2 Hits Allowed: 8, vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/13/07) innings...threw 1.2 innings of shutout ball against nationally-ranked Arkan- Strikeouts: 8, vs. McNeese State (4/15/07) sas two days later...struck out a career-best three over three innings against Walks: 3, at Nicholls State (5/6/07) McNeese State...pitched a scoreless inning of relief against Dallas Baptist in Runs Allowed: 7, vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/13/07) the regular-season finale. ER Allowed: 7, vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/13/07) Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after starting four years at Lewisville High Year ERA W-L G/GS CG SH/CB SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HBP School...four-time all-district selection for the Farmers...also participated in 2007 4.30 0-4 9/6 0 0/0 0 29.1 34 22 14 14 27 3 3 football...graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. Totals 4.30 0-4 9/6 0 0/0 0 29.1 34 22 14 14 27 3 3 Personal: Son of Annette and Morris Wells...a finance major at UTA...Hob- bies include playing golf, bowling, playing pool, wtching movies, playing Nintendo Wii and watching the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks.

Why Brandon is a Maverick: “The opportunity for a respected education and chance to play baseball at the highest collegiate level came to me, and I accepted the challenge.”

CAREER HIGHS Innings: 6.0, vs. Northwestern State (5/27/06) Long Start: 6.0, vs. Northwestern State (5/27/06) Short Start: 3.0, at Texas A&M (2/20/07) Long Relief: 5.2, at Southeastern Louisiana (4/20/07) Hits Allowed: 8, vs. Sam Houston State (5/5/06) Strikeouts: 3, at McNeese State (4/15/06) Walks: 2, 2x, last vs. UTSA (4/7/07) Runs Allowed: 5, 3x, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/13/07) ER Allowed: 5, vs. TCU (4/25/06)

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COLLIN GARNER NATHAN LONG Arlington, Texas Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar HS) (All Saints Episcopal HS/Oklahoma) Outfielder Right-Handed Pitcher 5-10 • 170 • JR/2L • L/L #4 6-2 • 210 • JR/2L • R/R #28

2007: .209-1-9...appeared in 31 contests, making 22 starts...made 18 starts 2007: 2-8, 5.14 ERA...tied for the team lead with 17 appearances... in center field and four in left...went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks in his first second on the team with 10 starts...struck out 48 hitters in 77 innings... start of the season against Louisiana Tech...drove in a pair of runs in a vic- had five quality starts...pitched two scoreless innings against Nebraska... tory over Northwestern...collected two hits and drove in two against TCU... made his first start of the season against Houston...struck out three over followed it up with a two-hit performance against Texas State...scored a five innings...set a then-career best by tossing seven innings of relief in a pair of runs in the middle game against Sam Houston State...went 2-for-4 victory over Illinois...allowed just one unearned run on two hits with five with a double and his first career home run against McNeese State...went strikeouts...allowed two earned runs over six innings in a road start at Sam 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored against Stephen F. Austin. Houston State...allowed three runs and struck out six over a career-best 7.2 innings against Northwestern State...struck out seven and allowed just one Summer 2006: Played for the Liberal BeeJays of the Jayhawk League... run over seven innings against Nicholls State...allowed two earned runs went 9-for-29 (.310) with five RBIs and two runs scored. over six innings to earn the victory over Stephen F. Austin...matched his career-best with seven strikeouts in final start against A&M-Corpus Christi. NCAA Tournament: Earned the start in center field in both contests...collected a base hit in the opening round contest against Texas...went 3-for-4 NCAA Tournament: Allowed one hit in one inning of work against Texas... with a bases-clearing double against North Carolina State. retired the only hitter he faced against North Carolina State.

SLC Tournament: Appeared in all five tournament games, making four SLC Tournament: On postseason roster, but did not make an appearance. starts in center field...drew a walk in the opener against Texas State... collected a base hit and walk against McNeese State...drew a walk in the 2006: 1-0, 5.33 ERA, one save...appeared in 15 games, all out of the bull- championship game against Northwestern State. pen...been battling a sore arm late in the season...earned the save against Louisiana Tech after allowing one run on four hits in four innings...pitched 2006: .267-0-12...appeared in 54 contests in the outfield...started 25 3.2 hitless innings against nationally-ranked Arkansas...allowed one hit and games...tied for second on the team with nine stolen bases...was caught struck out five in three innings of work to earn his first win of the season stealing only one time on the season...got the start in center field on against Nicholls State. opening day against Louisiana Tech...went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored in the victory...also stole a base...delivered an RBI single and Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after redshirting last season at Oklahoma ...was scored two runs in the second game of the series...had a career best three a four-year starter and letterwinner at All Saints Episcopal...was a pitcher hits against Baylor...collected a pair of hits and drove in a run against Sam and shortstop...two-time all-conference selection...holds school record for Houston State...collected a pair of hits and RBIs in the middle game against wins, hits, RBIs and strikeouts..struck out 78 in 47 innings... hit .429 with Dallas Baptist...drove in a career-best four runs in the regular season finale two home runs and 11 doubles...garnered team MVP, Conference Player against DBU. of the Year, all-S.P.C., all-S.P.C. Zone and all-North Zone honors as a senior... nominated for the Wendy’s High School Heisman in 2004...named as a Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after earning first team all-district honors as a “Player to Watch” by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram...went 8-1 on the mound senior at Lamar High School...garnered all-district second team honors as a with a 1.50 ERA as a junior...fanned 65 in 67.1 innings...hit a personal-best junior...also played football for the Vikings...member of the A&B Honor Roll. .444 with seven home runs, 56 RBIs and 30 runs scored...picked up team MVP, all-S.P.C., all-North Zone and all-state accolades as a junior...chosen Personal: Son of Beverly and Reggie Garner...father, Reggie, ran track at as the 2003 private schools all-area Player of the Year by the Fort Worth Texas...a mechanical engineering major at UTA...Hobbies include skiing, Star-Telegram. playing guitar hero and flag football. Personal: Son of Kimberlee and Chris Long...a kinesiology major at UTA... Why Collin is a Maverick: “It’s close to home.” Hobbies include playing all sports, fishing, hanging with friends.

Why Nathan is a Maverick: “It’s close to home, and I liked what I saw CAREER HIGHS when I came here.” Hits: 3, 2x, last vs. North Carolina State (6/3/06) Runs: 2, 4x, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/12/07) CAREER HIGHS Doubles: 1, 8x, last vs. McNeese State (4/15/07) Innings: 7.2, vs. Northwestern State (4/29/07) Triples: None Long Start: 7.2, vs. Northwestern State (4/29/07) Home Runs: 1, vs. McNeese State (4/15/07) Short Start: 4.0, 3x, last vs. McNeese State (4/14/07) Long Relief: 7.0, vs. Illinois (3/9/07) Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG BB SO SB-A Hits Allowed: 12, at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (5/18/07) 2006 .267 54-25 75 17 20 2 0 0 12 .293 14 18 9-10 Strikeouts: 7, 2x, last at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (5/18/07) 2007 .209 31-22 91 13 19 6 0 1 9 .308 11 20 2-4 Walks: 2, 10x, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/12/07) Totals .235 85-45 166 30 39 8 0 1 21 .301 25 38 11-14 Runs Allowed: 7, vs. McNeese State (4/14/07) ER Allowed: 5, vs. UTSA (4/5/07)

Year ERA W-L G/GS CG SH/CB SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HBP 2006 5.33 1-0 15/0 0 0/0 1 27.0 28 18 16 14 21 2 1 2007 5.14 2-8 17/10 0 0/0 0 77.0 97 54 44 16 48 7 12 Totals 5.19 3-8 32/10 0 0/0 1 104.0 125 72 60 30 69 9 13

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RYAN MARTIN DAVID MCLEOD Friendswood, Texas Katy, Texas (Friendswood HS) (Taylor HS) Right-Handed Pitcher Infielder 6-0 • 200 • JR/2L • R/R #17 6-3 • 175 • SR/3L • R/R #35

2007: Played in 24 games, started in 19, before a season-ending injury...hit 2007: 0-2, 6.65 ERA, one save...appeared in 11 contests out of the .238 with six doubles and 17 RBI...struck out just six times in 93 plate ap- bullpen...became a more effective pitcher after switching his arm angle... pearances...one of the Mavericks’ most reliable defensive players, recording allowed one run and struck out over two innings in his first outing against 163 putouts and 11 assists with just one error...finished with a .994 fielding Nebraska...allowed an unearned run over two innings against Baylor... percentage...will see action at designated hitter or first base in 2008. pitched season-high 3.2 innings of shutout relief against Northwestern State...followed it up with two perfect innings at Nicholls State...allowed 2006 NCAA Tournament: Started both contests at third base...collected a an unearned run and struck out two over three innings against Stephen F. base hit in the opener against Texas...also recorded three assists...collected Austin to earn his first career save. a single against North Carolina State. NCAA Tournament: Was on the postseason roster, but did not make an 2006 SLC Tournament: Started all five games at third base...went 9-for- appearance. 23 (.391) with one RBI and five runs scored...went 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored in the opener...collected two hits against McNeese State...collected SLC Tournament: Was on the postseason roster, but did not make an two hits and drove in the game-winning run against UTSA. appearance. 2006: Started all 49 games that he appeared...missed 15 games with 2006: 1-2, 7.06 ERA...appeared in 12 games with two starts...got the start injury...struck out 12 times in 214 at-bats...was the 14th toughest player in the series finale against Louisiana Tech on opening weekend...received to strikeout in NCAA Division I...collected two hits in the season opener... a no-decision after allowing two runs on four hits in four innings...pitched followed it up with three hits and two runs scored the next day...went two scoreless innings against Dallas Baptist...went six innings in his second 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored against Oral Roberts...collected six hits in start against UNC-Asheville...allowed three runs and struck out a career- five games in Hawai’i...doubled in three straight contests and four of five best four, over six innings in a no-decision...earned the victory in relief in March...went 10-for-15with four runs scored in a sweep over Nicholls against Hawaii-Hilo...allowed one run on six hits in six innings...pitched a State...collected five hits in the middle game to tie the school record... scoreless inning against TCU, striking out two. earned SLC Hitter of the Week honors for his performance...put together an 11-game hitting streak during the season. Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after being named the Friendswood High School MVP pitcher...went 5-2 with a 1.32 ERA and nine saves...struck out 2005: Appeared in 27 games, 13 in the starting lineup...made eight 59 in 58 innings. starts in center and five as the DH...collected his first collegiate hits in a 2-for-3 day with two RBIs and two runs scored in a victory over Texas-Pan Personal: Son of Paula and William Martin...father, William, played base- American...delivered a two-run single in a road victory over Lamar in the ball at Sam Houston State, while, cousin, Brian, played baseball at Houston conference opener. and Sam Houston State...a political science major at UTA. Prior to UTA: Was named District 19-5A MVP as a senior at Taylor High Why Ryan is a Maverick: “I chose to be a Maverick for the academic op- School...hit .463 with 10 doubles, seven home runs, 30 RBIs and an .811 portunity to be at a great school and play Division I baseball.” slugging percentage...scored 36 runs and stole eight bases...went 6-1 with a 2.92 ERA on the mound...earned second team all-greater Houston CAREER HIGHS Chronicle...all-state outfielder by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Innings: 6.0, 2x, last vs. Hawai’i-Hilo (4/18/06) Association...earned honorable mention honors as a first baseman during Long Start: 6.0, vs. UNC-Asheville (3/8/06) his junior season...hit .413 with 16 doubles, five triples and six home runs... Short Start: 4.0, at Louisiana Tech (2/12/06) drove in 46 runs and was a perfect 30-for-30 in stolen bases. Long Relief: 6.0, vs. Hawai’i-Hilo (4/18/06) Hits Allowed: 9, vs. UNC-Asheville (3/8/06) Why David is a Maverick: “I am getting a good education with a chance to Strikeouts: 4, vs. UNC-Asheville (3/8/06) play baseball.” Walks: 4, at Louisiana Tech (2/12/06) Runs Allowed: 6, twice, last vs. Arkansas (3/1/06) CAREER HIGHS Hits: 5, vs. Nicholls State (3/26/06) Year ERA W-L G/GS CG SH/CB SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HBP Runs: 2, 15x, last vs. Illinois (3/10/07) 2006 7.06 1-2 12/2 0 0/0 0 29.1 48 31 23 15 15 2 1 Doubles: 2, vs. Houston (2/24/07) 2007 6.65 0-2 11/0 0 0/0 1 21.2 29 18 16 12 10 1 5 Triples: 1, 2x, last vs. Northwestern (3/02/07) Totals 6.88 1-4 23/2 0 0/0 1 51.0 77 49 39 27 25 3 6 Home Runs: 1, vs. Lamar (3/16/07) RBIs: 4, vs. Illinois (3/10/07) Walks: 2, 2x, last vs. Oklahoma State (3/06/07) Stolen Bases: 2, 2x, last vs. Illinois (3/10/07) Hitting Streak: 11 games (3/17/07 - 4/30/07)

Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG BB SO SB-A 2005 .213 27-13 47 6 10 0 0 0 9 .213 7 12 2-4 2006 .304 49-49 214 37 65 12 1 0 22 .369 7 12 9-11 2007 .238 24-19 80 15 19 6 1 1 17 .375 12 6 2-4 Totals .276 100-81 341 58 94 18 2 1 48 .349 26 30 13-19

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JEFF NOLLEN MATT OTTEMAN Plano, Texas Lockport, Ill. (Plano East HS/North Central College) (Lockport Township HS) Right-Handed Pitcher Outfielder/RHP 6-1 • 200 • SR/1L • R/R #13 6-1 • 195 • JR/1L • R/R #5

2007: 0-4, 6.35 ERA...made 12 appearances on the mound with nine com- 2007: .209-1-16...appeared in 37 games with 29 coming in a starting ing out of the bullpen...made his collegiate debut in the season-opening role...made 28 starts in right field and one start at third base...began the victory against Louisiana Tech...allowed one hit and struck out three in two season by collecting a hit and driving in two in the opening game against shutout innings...earned his first start of the season the following week Louisiana Tech...followed it up with a 3-for-4, three RBI game, before going against then-No. 7 Nebraska...allowed one earned run over 2.1 innings... 2-for-3 with an RBI in the finale...finished the weekend by going 6-for- tossed two shutout innings against Illinois...did not allow a hit over two 10 with six RBIs in being named the Southland Conference Hitter of the innings in the middle game at Sam Houston State...struck out a career-best Week...collected a pair of hits against then-No. 7 Nebraska...went 3-for-3, four in his third start of the season...allowed just one earned run over 3.2 including his first career home run, and drove in three against Illinois... innings in the season finale at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. drove in a pair of runs in the series finale against Texas State...collected two hits, including a double, in the second game of the doubleheader against 2006: Redshirted Nicholls State...went 2-for-3 with a double in the series opener against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after starting two seasons at North Central Col- lege...went 6-3 with 65 strikeouts in 77 innings...selected to the Texas-New NCAA Tournament: Was on the postseason roster, but did not make an Mexico JUCO All-Star Game...academic all-conference selection...played appearance. his prep ball at Plano East Senior High School...helped lead team to the regional finals...unanimous first team all-district selection ...went 9-5 with a SLC Tournament: Appeared in two games as a pinch runner...used as a 3.05 ERA...struck out 76 and walked only 25 in 56 innings pitched...selected pinch runner late in the game against Texas-San Antonio...came in to pinch to the All-Star team. run in the 10th inning against Lamar...scored the game-winning run from second base on a throwing error. Personal: Son of Judy and Tim Nollen...father, Tim, played baseball at Indian Hills College, while brother, Ryan, played at Midland College and 2006: .333-0-1...began the season as a pitcher...appeared in three games Hardin Simmons...an exercise science major at UTA...Hobbies include fish- on the mound...struck out six in 5.2 innings...appeared in 13 games as a ing, golfing and swimming. position player with two starts...earned his first career start as a designated hitter against Oral Roberts...went 0-for-1 with a walk in that contest...saw Why Jeff is a Maverick:“I’m a Mav to play baseball and get an education.” his first action in the field on the road at Baylor...went 2-for-2 with an RBI in that contest. CAREER HIGHS Innings: 3.2, 2x, last at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (5/19/07) Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after being named the Louisville Slugger Long Start: 3.2, at TCU (5/15/07) Illinois State Player of the Year at Lockport High School...went 12-0 with Short Start: 2.1, 2x, last at Southeastern Louisiana (4/20/07) a 0.83 ERA and two saves...struck out 113 in 84 innings...also hit .580 at Long Relief: 3.2, at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (5/19/07) the plate...named the National High School Baseball Coaches Association Hits Allowed: 8, at TCU (5/15/07) District Player of the Year. Strikeouts: 4, at TCU (5/15/07) Walks: 4, vs. Nebraska (2/17/07) Personal: Son of Teri Marciniak and John Otteman...an exercise science Runs Allowed: 6, at Southeastern Louisiana (4/20/07) major at UTA...Hobbies include lifting weights and gaming. ER Allowed: 5, at TCU (5/15/07) Why Matt is a Maverick: “Warm weather.” Year ERA W-L G/GS CG SH/CB SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HBP 2006 Red-Shirted CAREER HIGHS 2007 6.35 0-4 12/3 0 0/0 0 22.2 32 25 16 16 16 4 2 Hits: 3, 2x, last vs. Illinois (3/11/07) Totals 6.35 0-4 12/3 0 0/0 0 22.2 32 25 16 16 16 4 2 Runs: 2, at Nicholls State (5/5/07) Doubles: 1, 2x, last at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (5/17/07) Triples: None Home Runs: 1, vs. Illinois (3/11/07) RBIs: 3, 2x, last vs. Illinois (3/11/07) Walks: 2, vs. Louisiana Tech (2/11/07) Stolen Bases: 1, vs. Illinois State (2/16/07) Hitting Streak: 3 games (2/9/07-2/11/07)

Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG BB SO SB-A 2006 .333 12-2 9 1 3 0 0 0 1 .333 2 3 0-1 2007 .209 37-29 110 10 23 2 0 1 16 .255 10 29 1-3 Totals .218 49-31 119 11 26 2 0 1 17 .261 12 32 1-4

Year ERA W-L G/GS CG SH/CB SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HBP 2006 17.47 0-0 3/0 0 0/0 0 5.2 14 11 11 5 6 2 0 Totals 17.47 0-0 3/0 0 0/0 0 5.2 14 11 11 5 6 2 0

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MITCH PUTMAN ANDY SAUTER Carrollton, Texas Arlington, Texas (Hebron HS/North Central College) (Arlington HS/Lon Morris College) Catcher Right-Handed Pitcher 5-11 • 215 • JR/1L • R/R #33 6-1 • 185 • JR/1L • L/R #34

2007: .253-6-27...appeared in 46 games with 39 starts...started 27 games 2007: 1-3, 13.14 ERA...appeared in 13 games, with nine coming out of behind the plate at 12 at designated hitter...second on the team in home the bullpen...battle arm problems during season...made his collegiate runs and third in RBIs...fourth on the team with six multi-RBI games...began debut at home against Louisiana Tech...earned his first start of the season the season by delivering a mammoth home run to left center against Tex- against Baylor...tied his season-high with three strikeouts in a start against as...collected a pair of hits and drove in a run in the home-opener against Oklahoma State...pitched a perfect inning wth one strikeout against Texas Louisiana Tech...delivered a two-run home run and added a double against State in the series finale...pitched two scoreless innings in a road game at Texas A&M...had a season-high three hits, and scored three runs, in a home Sam Houston State...allowed no runs on two hits over two innings to pick victory over Northwestern...had back-to-back two-RBI games against up the victory against McNeese State. Illinois and TCU...drove in a pair of runs in the victory over Northwestern State...had a season-high three RBIs in the second game of the double- Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after earning first team all-conference honors header at Nicholls State...ended the season on a three-game hitting streak. at Lon Morris College...went 7-4 with a 4.05 ERA on the mound...also hit .323 at the plate...received a medical redshirt while at Cedar Valley College Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after playing his freshman year at North Cen- in 2004-05...played his prep ball at Arlington High School...earned first tral College...earned first-team all-conference and all-region honors while team all-district and second team all-area honors after hitting .440 as a playing for the Lions...played his prep ball at Hebron High School...earned senior. district defensive MVP honors as a sophomore and senior...four-time first-team all-district selection...was also a three-time first-team all-district Personal: Son of Sue and Larry Sauter...a political science major at UTA. performer on the gridiron. earned first-team all-area and all-state honors as a senior. Why Andy is a Maverick: “I became a Maverick for both athletic and educational purposes. There is alot of tradition at UTA, and I have seen that Personal: Son of Karen and Steve Putman...grandfather, Ken Imy, played by growing up in Arlington. minor league baseball...a business major at UTA...Hobbies include watching movies and playing sand volleyball. CAREER HIGHS Innings: 4.0, vs. TCU (3/20/07) Why Mitch is a Maverick: “That’s easy. It’s Division I baseball.” Long Start: 4.0, vs. TCU (3/20/07) Short Start: 2.0, at Baylor (2/27/07) CAREER HIGHS Long Relief: 3.0, vs. Baylor (3/27/07) Hits: 3, vs. Northwestern (3/2/07) Hits Allowed: 8, vs. Oklahoma State (3/6/07) Runs: 3, 2x, last vs. Illinois (3/11/07) Strikeouts: 3, 3x, last vs. Northwestern State (4/28/07) Doubles: 1, 9x, last vs. Stephen F. Austin (5/11/07) Year ERA W-L G/GS CG SH/CB SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HBP Triples: None 2007 13.14 1-3 13/4 0 0/0 0 24.2 38 37 36 16 17 3 7 Home Runs: 1, 6x, last vs. Northwestern State (4/28/07) Totals 13.14 1-3 13/4 0 0/0 0 24.2 38 37 36 16 17 3 7 RBIs: 3, at Nicholls State (5/5/07) Walks: 2, 3x, last vs. UTSA (4/6/07) Stolen Bases: 1, 2x, last at Nicholls State (5/5/07) Hitting Streak: 7 games (3/2/07-3/16/07)

Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG BB SO SB-A 2007 .253 46-39 150 21 38 9 0 6 27 .433 25 33 2-2 Totals .253 46-39 150 21 38 9 0 6 27 .433 25 33 2-2

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DANNY SLINKMAN BROCK WILSON Arlington, Texas Dallas, Texas (Martin HS/Cedar Valley College) (Lake Highlands HS) Outfielder/First Baseman Outfielder 6-2 • 180 • SR/2L • S/R #24 5-10 • 175 • SR/3L • L/R #3

2007: .333-1-28...appeared in 44 games with 38 coming in the starting 2007: Started 25 games and appeared in 32...split his starts in all three out- lineup...made 22 starts in left field and 14 at designated hitter...ranked sec- field positions with nine coming in left field...opened the season by going ond on the team in average, while tieing for the team lead with 28 RBIs... 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored against then-No. 7 Texas...collected recorded 18 multi-hit games and eight multi-RBI games...went 2-for-3 and two hits and drew two walks in a road game at Baylor...drove in a pair of drove in a pair of runs in the home opener against Lousiana Tech...had sev- runs in the series finale against Illinois...collected a pair of hits and drove en two-hit contests over a nine-game stretch from Feb. 22-Mar. 11...went in a run against TCU...had a season-high three hits in a home tilt against 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored in the middle game against Sam Northwestern State. Houston State...delivered his only home run and drove in three runs in the middle game against UTSA...tied season-high with three RBIs in at TCU... 2006 NCAA Tournament: Started in right field in both contests...scored a Summer 2006: Played for Graham of the Texas Collegiate League...hit .259 run against North Carolina State. with five doubles, one triple, one home run and 11 RBIs in 81 at-bats. NCAA Tournament: Started in left field in both games...collected a base hit 2006 SLC Tournament: Started all five games in the outfield...went against Texas...drew a walk and scored a run against N.C. State. 8-for-15 (.533) with three RBIs, three runs scored and six walks...went 2-for-3 with a walk in the victory over McNeese State...walked in each of his SLC Tournament: Appeared in all five tournament games, making four first three plate appearances against Texas-San Antonio before delivering starts...went 4-for-15 (.267) with three RBIs and one run scored...drove in his first career triple in his final at-bat...drove in two runs and went 2-for-3 a run in the opening game against Texas State...went 1-for-2 in the vic- in the championship victory over Northwestern State. tory over McNeese State...delivered a pinch-hit RBI single to tie the game against Texas-San Antonio...drove in a run in the six-run eighth inning 2006: Appeared in 59 games and started 51...led the team with 11 stolen against Lamar...doubled and scored in title game against NW State. bases in 13 attempts...went 2-for-3 in the season opener against Louisiana Tech...delivered a three-run double against Nicholls State to turn his sea- 2006: .290-3-24...appeared in 50 games on the season with 44 starts... son around offensively...hit safely in seven of eight games in early April... delivered a pinch-hit two-run single to tie the game against Oral Roberts... went 2-for-3 with an RBI double against Texas-San Antonio...collected two delivered another two run single in his next at-bat in that game...delivered hits and drove in two runs against TCU...went 2-for-2 with a pair of runs a two-run single off the bench against Washington...went 3-for-3 with scored in a victory over Sam Houston State. three runs scored in the conference opener against Northwestern State... collected two hits in three straight games...went 4-for-5 with two home 2005: Hit .256, appearing in 39 contests with 25 starts...scored 17 runs and runs, six RBIs and five runs scored in a victory over McNeese State...hit a drew 18 walks...earned his first collegiate state on the road at No. 1 Texas... solo home run in the series finale against Southeastern Louisiana...went went 1-for-3 in that contest. 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored against Dallas Baptist. Prior to UTA: Hit .429 with 21 stolen bases at Lake Highlands High Prior to UTA: Played one season at Cedar Valley College...hit .339 with 12 School...earned first team all-district 9-5A honors as a junior and senior... doubles, two home runs, 41 RBIs and 44 runs scored...tied for second on helped lead his team to a distict championship, bi-district championship the team with 11 hit-by-pitches...hit .351 with nine doubles, two home and a trip to the area finals...hit .341 with 14 runs scored as a junior...led the runs and 27 RBIs in 31 conference games... earned honorable mention team with 18 stolen bases. all-conference honors...played at Martin High School...earned second team all-district as an outfielder afer earning first team honors as a shortstop. Personal: Son of Ann and Kirk Wilson...born June 9, 1986...grandfather, Jack, played football at Tulane...a business major at UTA. Personal: Son of Susie and Craig Slinkman...an exercise science major at UTA...Hobbies include playing guitar and sleeping. Why Brock is a Maverick: “Why not?”

Why Danny is a Maverick: ”My father is a professor and it’s close to home. CAREER HIGHS And this is a great baseball program with great tradition.” Hits: 3, 2x, last vs. Northwestern State (4/28/07) Runs: 3, vs. Dallas Baptist (5/20/06) CAREER HIGHS Doubles: 2, vs. Sam Houston State (5/7/06) Hits: 4, at McNeese State (4/15/06) Triples: 1, vs. UTSA (5/26/06) Runs: 4, at McNeese State (4/15/06) Home Runs: None Doubles: 2, vs. Illinois (3/9/07) RBIs: 3, vs. Nicholls State (3/24/06) Triples: 1, 3x, last vs. Northwestern State (4/27/07 Walks: 3, vs. UTSA (5/26/06) Home Runs: 2, at McNeese State (4/15/06) Stolen Bases: 2, vs. Northwestern State (4/28/07) RBIs: 6, at McNeese State (4/15/06) Hitting Streak: 12 games (5/5/06-5/27/06) Walks: 2, 4x, last vs. Texas State (3/25/07) Stolen Bases: 2, at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (5/17/07) Hitting Streak: 6 games (3/31/07-4/14/07 and 4/20/07-4/29/07)

Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG BB SO SB-A Year AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG BB SO SB-A 2005 .256 39-25 90 17 23 1 0 0 5 .267 18 20 5-6 2006 .290 50-44 162 25 47 7 0 3 24 .389 11 30 2-3 2006 .282 59-51 170 26 48 9 1 0 19 .347 27 28 11-13 2007 .333 44-38 144 27 48 13 3 1 28 .486 19 25 3-3 2007 .250 32-25 80 14 20 4 0 0 3 .300 18 19 3-6 Totals .310 94-82 306 52 97 20 3 4 52 .435 30 55 5-6 Totals .268 130-101 340 57 91 14 1 0 27 .315 63 67 19-25

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CHAD COMER ADAM BOYDSTON Mansfield, Texas Corinth, Texas (Mansfield HS) (Lake Dallas HS) Catcher Pitcher 6-2 • 205 • FR/RS • R/R #16 6-0 • 175 • FR/HS • L/L #44

2007: Red-shirt. Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after earning All-District 9-4A second-team honors as a senior at Lake Dallas...was also named second-team All-Denton Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after earning all-District 4-5A and all-area County by the Denton Record Chronicle...tossed 52 innings as senior, strik- honors as a senior at Mansfield High School...named first-team All-District ing out 60 batters while walking nine...finished 2007 with a 1.47 earned as a junior. run average...batted .389...played with D-Bat in summer, helping his team to the Connie Mack World Series...valedictorian of his graduating class and Personal: Son of Elaine and Michael Comer...an Interdisciplinary Stud- finished high school with a 4.58 grade-point average on a 4.0-scale. ies major at UTA...hobbies include skiing, going to the lake and playing basketball. Personal: Son of Danny and Ruth Boydston...a marketing major at UTA... hobbies include going to Dallas Stars Games, traveling and Halo. Why Chad is a Maverick: “To win a College World Series.” Why Adam is a Maverick: “to contribute to a team that competes and competes well against the top teams in the country year in and year out.”

LEE STOCKMAN MICHAEL CHOICE Missouri City, Texas Mansfield, Texas (Elkins HS) (Timberview HS) Outfielder Outfielder 5-9 • 175 • FR/RS • R/R #40 6-0 • 200 • FR/HS • R/R #2

Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after earning District 4-5A Most Valulable 2007: Red-shirted after undergoing offseason surgery. Player honors as senior at Timberview...hit .506 as a senior with 42 hits, 17 stolen bases and six home runs...hit .443 as a junior with 35 hits, nine sto- Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after completing his prep career at Elkins High len bases and two homers en route to earning First-Team, All-District 15-4A School...regional qualifier in powerlifting...also a captain of the football honors as a junior second baseman...member of the A-B Honor Roll...was a team. First-Team, All-District 15-4A pick as a sophomore catcher. Personal: Son of Lyn and James Stockman...nephew of former Maverick Personal: Son of Charea and Charles Choice...an Interdisciplinary Studies standout and current manager of the Japanese League Nippon Ham Fight- major at UTA...hobbies include hooking up car audio, listening to music ers Trey Hillman...a business major at UTA. and playing cards.

Why Lee is a Maverick: “To play baseball for a great program and compete Why Michael is a Maverick: “because I like staying close to home and UTA is a with the best.” very good school and is giving me a huge opportunity to have a successful life.”

JEFF STORMS DREW CLEMENTZ Arlington, Texas Katy, Texas (Arlington HS/Howard College) (Taylor HS/Bethel College) Infielder Pitcher 6-0 • 185 • JR/RS • R/R #19 6-0 • 180 • JR/TR • R/R #27

2007: Red-shirted after undergoing offseason surgery. Prior to UTA: Went 7-4 with a 2.71 earned run average as a sophomore at Bethel...struck out 62 batters and walked 22 in 79 innings...As a freshman at Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after earning all-Western Junior College Ath- Hutchinson (Kan.) College, went 7-2 with a 2.25 ERA...struck out 47 in 53 in- letic Conference honors in helping lead Howard College to a 38-22 record... nings...capped HS career at Katy Taylor by earning a victory in the THSBCA hit .425 with 25 doubles and 25 stolen bases in 60 games...ranked third on Class 5A All-Star Game....a two-time All-District 19-5A pick. the team with 57 RBIs...member of the HC Dean’s List all four semesters... played his prep ball at Arlington High...also participated in basketball. Personal: Son of Mark and Linda Clementz...Exercise Science major at UTA.

Personal: Son of Lynn and Alan Storms...born Sept. 5, 1985...... a business Why Drew is a Maverick: “because I can continue to follow my dream of play- major at UTA. ing baseball for Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, at the highest possible level and earn a great education at the same time.” Why Jeff is a Maverick:““I want to be a Maverick in order to carry on the winning tradition of teams before me.”

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RYAN PAUL DAVIS STEFFAN GUEST Edmond, Okla. Keller, Texas (North HS/Eastern Oklahoma State) (Trinity HS/McClennon College) Infielder Catcher 6-0 • 200 • JR/TR • R/R #25 6-1 • 200 • JR/TR • R/R #19

Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after earning Second-Team All Bi-State Con- Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA from McClennan College, where he hit ference honors at Eastern Oklahoma State College for the second consecu- .300 and slammed five homers in his first season of collegiate baseball... tive season...one of only two players on his team who played and started in improved on that as as sophomore, hitting .330 with another five home at least 49 of the team’s 52 games...hit .254 with a .358 on-base percent- runs...as a senior at Trinity HS, he was a three-time All-District selection... age...collected 45 hits, eight doubles and three homers in 2007...second on hit 348 as a senior at Trinity...hit .447 as a junior...was selected to play in the his junior college team with a .325 average in 2006, leading the squad in North Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game. at-bats (194), hits (63), RBI (39) and total bases (79)...struck out just 22 times in 210 plate appearances in 2006. Personal: Son of Brian and Leanne Guest...a Business Management major at UTA...enjoys golf and the outdoors. Personal: Son of J.P. and Dana Davis...an Interdisciplinary Studies major at UTA. Why Steffan is a Maverick: “To finish my education and enjoy the opportunity to play college baseball.” Why Ryan is a Maverick: “because God put me here.”

MATT DUNN BLAKE HOLT Belton, Texas Salado, Texas (Belton HS/Temple College) (Belton HS/Temple College) Pitcher Outfielder 6-2 • 215 • JR/TR • R/R #23 6-2 • 210 • JR/TR • R/R #9

Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA from Temple College, where he finished 2007 Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after hitting .274 with a .364 on-base percent- with a 6-2 record....former teammate of current Maverick outfielder Blake age for Temple College, which placed seventh in the 2007 NJCAA World Holt...pitched 70.2 innings in Spring 2007 for Temple, allowing 71 hits and Series...picked twice in Major-League Baseball Amateur Draft - in the 34th striking out 56 batters en route to a 3.06 earned run average...finished round by Atlanta in 2005 and in the 49th round by Atlanta in 2006...team- among the Top 10 in the Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Confer- mate of current Mavs pitcher Matt Dunn...A two-sport standout at Belton ence in ERA and strikeouts...a former standout at Belton High School, he is HS, he was a three-time All-District pick in baseball and football....was also a four-year letter winner and was named to the All-District 13-5A team as a named to the Class 5A All-State teams in baseball twice and footbal once. pitcher and All-State team as a designated hitter. Personal: Son of Wesley and Jeanette Holt...a Real Estate major at UTA... Personal: Son of Dr. Warren and Susie Dunn...Business Finance major at hobbies include hunting, skiing and listening to music...on the President’s UTA...hobbies include hunting and golf. List while at Temple College.

Why Matt is a Maverick: “to play at the next level.” Why Blake is a Maverick: “I bleed Blue and White.”

JEFF EDLEFSEN ANDREW KAINER Bloomington, Minn. Conroe, Texas (T. Jefferson HS/Barton County Col.) (Conroe HS/Angelina College) Pitcher Outfielder 5-11 • 180 • JR/TR • L/L #37 6-1 • 205 • JR/TR • R/L #20

Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after leading his Barton County college team Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after helping Angelina to a Texas Eastern Con- with a 6-1 record...team won 33 games his sophomore season...finished ference Championship and berth in the Region 14 Tournament...earned with a 4.66 earned run average...tossed 36.2 innings and struck out 23. Texas/New Mexico All-Star acolades as a sophomore and First-Team All- Conference honors as a freshman...three-time All-District in high school. Personal: Son of Brad and Mary Jane Edlefsen...an advertising major and business minor at UTA...hobbies include snowboarding, fishing and watch- Personal: Son of Don and Pam Kainer...a Finance major at UTA...hobbies ing movies...finsihed on the dean’s list his freshman year at Barton County... include hunting, archery and weightlifting...landed on the Dean’s list three brother Steven plays in the Gaints organization...Dad played for the Braves. times while at Angelina College.

Why Jeff is a Maverick: “to come to a good Division I school where we Why Andrew is a Maverick: “a great opportunity to play for a great pro- play some of the best teams in the nation.” gram.”

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MARCUS LIMON MARK PICCA Lubbock, Texas Arlington, Texas (Estacado HS) (FW Nolan Catholic HS) Infielder/Pitcher Pitcher 6-2 • 194 • JR/RS • R/R #29 6-2 • 185 • FR/HS • L/L #46

Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after earning District 4-4A Most Valuable Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after earning First-Team, Texas Association of Player honors as a senior at Lubbock Estacado...earned 2007 First-Team, Private and Parochial Schools All-State honors in 2006 and 2007 as well as Class 4A All-State recognition by the Texas Sportswriters Association and being named team Most Valuable Player and 2006 District Newcomer of the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association as a pitcher, leading the Year...tossed five shutouts as a senior, including a two-hit, 12-strikeout the Matadors to the Class 4A Region I championship game. performance against Fort Worth Arlington Heights HS...finished the season with 106 strikeouts in 71 innings of work. Personal: Son of Hector and Josie Limon...undeclared major at UTA.. hobbies include running and playing basketball...Dad coaches at Lubbock Personal: Son of Jerry and Marianne Picca...a Business major at UTA...hob- Estacado, brother Hector Limon Jr., plays at UT-Dallas. bies include playing golf, ping pong and trivia.

Why Marcus is a Maverick: “To develop myself as both a student and an Why Mark is a Maverick: “I like the challenge of playing for my hometown athlete.” University in front of friends and family.”

PRESTON MCCOY JAY PITSCHKA Omaha, Neb. West, Texas (Omaha North HS/Butler County CC) (West HS/Hill College) Infielder Outfielder 6-0 • 170 • JR/TR • R/R 5-11 • 180 • JR/TR • L/R #7 #1

Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after excelling as an athlete and student. Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after helping Butler County CC to a 37-13 Graduated with honors while earning Super Centex Region Honorable record and 2007 Jayhawk West Conference championship...was the only Mention Newcomer of the Year. As a sophomore at Hill College, hit .330 player on his team to start all 50 games...hit .346 as a sophomore with 63 with a .449 on-base average...finished with 60 hits, 10 doubles, two triples hits, 11 doubles and 31 RBI, good enough to be named Second-Team All- and three homers...drove in 25 runs and stole 18 bases in 2007...second on Jayhawk West Conference...a second-team All-Metro pick in baseball and his junior-college team with a .449 on-base percentage. Honorable Mention All-Metro pick in football.

Personal: Son of James and Delores McCoy...Interdisciplinary Studies ma- Personal: Son of Lyn and Liz Pitschka...a Marketing major at UTA...hobbies jor at UTA...hobbies include wakeboarding and hanging out with friends... include playing Halo, golf and bowling...was his Senior Class President at landed on the Dean’s list with a 3.14 grade-point average at Hill College. Omaha North.

Why Preston is a Maverick: “because I always wanted to play Division I Why Jay is a Maverick: “because I want to play baseball at the highest baseball, and UTA is the perfect fit for me.” level, and UTA is the best fit for me.”

JUSTIN MCPHERSON CHAD PRICE Godley, , Texas Denison, Texas (Godley HS/Cisco Junior College) (Denison HS/Eastern Okla. State) Infielder Catcher 5-11 • 180 • JR/TR • R/R #11 6-0 • 175 • JR/TR • R/R #6

Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after hitting .401 at Cisco Junior College as a Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after establishing himself as a force offen- sophomore...collected 76 hits, scored 41 runs and drove in 46...finished sively and defensively in the Bi-State Conference...batted .326 with 23 runs 2007 season with .459 on-base percentage...four-sport athlete in high scored, four home runs, 19 runs batted in and eight stolen bases...also school, competing in track, cross country, baseball and basketball...First- awarded the Bi-State Conference Golden Glove for being the conference’s Team Class 2A All-State in baseball and basketball. best defensive catcher...played summer baseball in 2007 with the Penin- sula Oilers of the Alaskan Baseball League. Personal: Son of Jeffrey and Sue McPherson...a Real Estate major at UTA... landed on the Dean’s List at Cisco after finishing fourth in his class at God- Personal: Son of Jeff and Vera Price...a Kinesiology major at UTA...Dad is a ley...hobbies include playing sports, riding four-wheelers and skiing. nationally-ranked bareback bronc rider.

Why Justin is a Maverick: “To join a prestigious baseball program.” Why Chad is a Maverick: “To compete at a high level.”

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EVAN RALEY JORDAN VAUGHN Tucson, Ariz. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Canyon Del Oro HS/Central Arizona) (Rampart HS) Infielder Infielder 6-0 • 200 • JR/TR • R/R #15 6-4 • 200 • FR/HS • R/R #10

Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after helping Cental Arizona capture a Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after earning All-Colorado Springs Area National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Region I championship and honors after both his junior and senior years at Colorado Springs Rampart berth in the NJCAA Western District title game...hit .340 with 58 hits, 12 High School...was picked to play in the Colorado Springs Area All-Star doubles, two triples and 74 total bases as a sophomore...earned Honor- Game in 2007...landed on the school’s Honor Roll for four consecutive able Mention Class 4A-5A All-Star by the Arizona Daily Star as a senior at years and earned Academic All-State honors in 2006 and 2007. Canyon Del Oro. Personal: Son of Robert and Cathy Vaughn...a Business major at UTA... Personal: Son of Kenny and Robyn Raley...an Interdisciplinary Studies hobbies include listening to music and watching movies. major at UTA...hobbies include snowboarding and wakeboarding. Why Jordan is a Maverick: “to play baseball at a high level and get a good Why Evan is a Maverick: “to play at the highest college baseball level and education.” compete against some of the best teams in the nation

BRIAN WATSON RYAN ROBINSON Southlake, Texas Mesquite, Texas (Carroll HS/Howard College) (Poteet HS/Paris Junior College) Pitcher Pitcher 6-1 • 180 • JR/TR • L/L #12 5-11 • 170 • SO/TR • L/L #18

Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after two seasons at Howard College, where Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after playing his freshman year at Paris Junior he earned Second-Team All- Western Junior College Athletic Conference College...Tossed 14 innings in relief for Paris, striking out 10 batters and honors and helped the Hawks to a 36-20 record in 2007...led his team last walking three...Played all four years on the varsity at Mesquite Poteet High season with a 9-3 record and 2.98 earned run average...was a First-Team, School...Named to the Class 4A Texas High School Baseball Association All-District 5-5A selection after his senior year at Carroll High School in All-State team after posting an 11-1 record with a 1.25 earned run average. 2005 and Second-Team All-District 5-5A as as junior in 2004...played 2007 In 78 innings of work, he struck out 123 batters and walked 12...faced 298 summer baseball for the Sprinfield Ozark Generals of the Missouri-Iowa- batters and allowed just 54 hits and 14 earned runs. Nebraska-Kansas League. Personal: Son of Larry and Sharon Robinson...an Exercise Science major at Personal: Son of Todd Watson and Cheryl Watson...a History major at UTA...hobbies include napping and hanging with friends. UTA...hobbies include shooting pool and bowling.

Why Ryan is a Maverick: “to reach my goal of playing Division I baseball.” Why Brian is a Maverick: “to be a part of a great organization and to become a better player.”

RETT VARNER ERIC WRIGHT Trophy Club, Texas Fort Worth, Texas (Justin Northwest HS/BYU) (Country Day/Texas Tech) Pitcher Outfielder/Infielder 6-4 • 190 • FR/TR • R/R #35 5-11 • 180 • FR/TR • S/L #38

Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after spending one redshirt season at BYU... Prior to UTA: Comes to UTA after spending the fall semester with the As a senior at Northwest HS, had a 6-3 record and 1.87 ERA in 75 innings.... Texas Tech baseball program...was a three-time All-State Southwest Prepa- struck out a school-record 106 batters and walked just 18 en route to a ratory Conference pick in 2005, 2006 and 2007...served as team caption for First-Team, All-District 5-5A honors...two-time academic All-District 5-5A. three years and earned team Most Valuable Player during his sophomore, junior and senior years at Country Day. Personal: Son of Randy and Valerie Varner...an Exercise Science major at UTA...hobbies include fishing, hunting exercising, outdoors and golf. Personal: Son of Greg and Gail Wright...a business major at UTA..Hobbies include playing golf and tennis. Why Rett is a Maverick: “because the Lord blessed me with the opportunity to transfer to a great Division I program close to my home and family.” Why Eric is a Maverick: “I look forward to playing for a program that will compete on a national level.”

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The COACHES Coaches Head Coach DARIN THOMAS Thomas’ Quick Facts

Born: March 23, 1966

Family: Married to wife Jean. They have three children, Megan (14), Ryan (9) and Reed (6)

Education: Graduated from Tyrone (Okla.) High School in 1984. Graduated from Oklahoma Christian University in 1989 with bachelor’s degrees in marketing and physical education. Received his master’s degree in sports administration from Fort Hays State in 1996.

Playing Experience: Played four years at Tyrone High School. Played two years at Seward County (Kan.) Community College. Played two years at Oklahoma Christian University. One summer with the Liberal (Kan.) Bee Jays. Coaching Background: Assistant coach at Oklahoma Christian (1990). Assistant coach at Seward County Community College (1991-2000). Head coach of the Liberal Bee Jays of the Jayhawk League (1996-2000). Assistant coach at UT Arlington (2000-01). Associate head coach at UTA (2001-2007). Head coach at UTA (2007 to present).

THOMAS RELISHES CHANCE TO PUT MAVS BACK IN WIN COLUMN

A new head coach, fresh coat of paint in the office and 22 new players hitting coach for the Mavericks. He has been in charge of outfielders and have renewed a sense of enthusiasm for UT Arlington baseball players infielders. and fans heading into the 2008 season. As they say in Texas, this isn’t Thomas’s first rodeo either. One thing you won’t find; anything different at all about Darin Before coming to UTA, he was head coach of Oklahoma Christian Thomas. School, assistant coach at Seward County (Kan.) Community College Thomas, a 41-year-old native of Tyrone, Okla., and eight-year veteran under Hall of Fame Coach Galen McSpadden and head coach of he of the Mavericks baseball staff, accepted the head coaching position on Liberal Bee Jay of the prestigious Jayhawk League. Nov. 15 when former coach Jeff Curtis resigned to go into personal busi- His versatility, enthusiasm and experience were only a few of the ness. Thomas already knew every player on the roster. He was in charge reasons UTA Director of Athletics Pete Carlon wasted no time naming of recruiting them to UTA. Thomas as the head coach – within a day of Curtis turning in his resigna- He wasted no time assembling his staff, promoting Jay Sirianni and tion. volunteer assistant coach Mark Flatten. “It was an easy decision to put the baseball program in the hands of Thomas then began working on getting the Mavericks ready for the Darin Thomas,” Carlon said. “Coach Thomas is not only a great baseball season-opener Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. at home against Arkansas-Little Rock. coach, but he’s a man of unquestioned integrity and values. You’d have to search a long time to find somebody who doesn’t think he’s the right Already On Board man to lead this team.”

It’s what he would have done anyway – only now, he has added re- Experience And Success sponsibility that comes with the big office. “Even though I didn’t seek out a head coaching job – it’s not some- Victories and success seems to follow Thomas around, both at his thing that has always been my dream like it is with some other guys in previous stops and within the Mavericks program. this profession – I’m very excited about this program and appreciate He was UTA’s hitting coach in 2002 when Maverick hitters had their the chance to be a head coach,” Thomas said. “I do this because I enjoy best season collectively to date, breaking then-team records with 612 college baseball and really like working with the players and helping do hits, 125 doubles and 340 runs batted in. As a team, the Mavericks hit whatever I can to make them better. I have a passion for this university .305, just .007 off the pace of the Southland Conference leader in that and really look forward to making the best of this opportunity.” category. It also marked the first time that the team hit over .300 since Thomas joined the UTA staff for the 2001 season, assisting for the late the 1985 season. coach Clay Gould. He was promoted to Associate Head Coach in Fall The Mavericks jumped from a .261 team batting average in the year 2001. Thomas has served as recruiting coordinator, pitching coach and before Thomas arrived, to .283 in 2001 and .305 in 2002.

24 2008 UT Arlington Baseball Media Guide Coaches As recruiting coordinator, Thomas brought in the nation’s 56th best recruiting class in 2003, according to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, Thomas/Curtis Combination Since former UTA coach Jeff Curtis and current coach Darin Thomas started after bringing in the 35th best in 2002. working together in 2002, 24 Mavs have made the All-SLC team. Twenty-two During his nine years as an assistant coach at Seward County (Kan.) have signed with pro teams. Four were on MLB rosters last season. Community College, Thomas helped lead the team to a 324-127 record and finished ranked in the Top 20 nationally in six seasons. The Saints All Conference Selections captured four Jayhawk West Division championships, five runner-up 2002 K.J. Hendricks...... 2B...... First Team finishes and one Sub-Region VI Tournament championship. Daniel Ortmeier...... OF...... First Team “I think everybody was excited when Coach Thomas got the job,” said Aaron Pullin...... P...... Second Team UTA three-year letter winner Brock Wilson. “He shows a lot of passion Ryan Roberts#...... 3B...... Third Team for this program, and as players, we like the way he communicates with Mike Snapp...... P...... Third Team everybody. Coach Thomas has experience coaching hitters and pitcher, 2003 Hunter Pence...... OF...... First Team so no matter what player he’s dealing with, he knows what he’s talking Ryan Roberts*...... 3B...... First Team about. The main thing with him is that he doesn’t just coach the team; he Aaron Pullin...... P...... Second Team coaches each individual player.” Chris Taylor...... 2B...... Second Team Kasey Baker...... DH...... Second Team Charlie Coffey...... P...... Third Team Treat People The Right Way Robby Deevers...... OF...... Third Team Ricky Stover...... P...... Third Team Thomas has been a player and coach - both at the high school and 2004 Michael Gardner...... P...... First Team collegiate level. And now, he will have assistant coach, associate head Hunter Pence*...... OF...... First Team coach and head coach to his credit. Darrell Preston...... DH...... First Team The desire to treat people fairly comes from that experience, but also Mike Snapp...... P...... Second Team from his family. Thomas is married to wife, Jean. They have three chil- Kasey Baker...... OF...... Third Team dren, 14-year-old Megan, 9-year-old Ryan and 6-year-old Reed. Thomas 2005 Jake Baxter...... P...... Second Team says having children – two boys in particular – helps him deal with col- Nathan Warrick...... OF...... Second Team lege athletes on a daily basis. 2006 Adam Moore#...... C...... First Team “At some point, I might send my boys off to college and hand them over Ben Burum...... DH...... Third Team to a baseball coach if that’s what they decide to do,” Thomas said. “That Daniel Rieder...... 2B...... Third Team thought process guides how I deal with these players when it comes to 2007 Kyle Rudy...... SS...... Third Team being fair and communicating and helping them be successful on and off the field. I want to have a positive relationship with these guys instead of Professional Signees just being their baseball coach.” 2002 Daniel Ortmeier...... Giants...... Drafted 3rd Round K.J. Hendricks...... Rockies...... Drafted 26th Round 2003 Ryan Roberts...... Blue Jays...... Drafted 18th Round Ricky Stover...... Brewers...... Drafted 29th Round Robby Deevers...... Brewers...... Drafted 30th Round Aaron Pullin...... Angels...... Free Agent Dustin Bozarth...... Giants...... Free Agent 2004 Hunter Pence...... Astros...... Drafted 2nd Round Mark Lowe...... Mariners...... Drafted 5th Round Mike Snapp...... Red Sox...... Free Agent Derek Brehm...... Devil Rays...... Free Agent 2005 Jake Baxter...... Tigers...... Drafted 25th Round Grant Varnell...... Padres...... Drafted 25th Round Nathan Warrick...... Astros...... Drafted 34th Round Michael Garder...... Dodgers...... Free Agent Jeremiah Haar...... Marlins...... Free Agent Brett Lewis...... Red Sox...... Free Agent 2006 Adam Moore...... Mariners...... Drafted 6th Round Robby Winn...... Contin. Leage...... Free Agent Ryan Riddle...... Cardinals...... Free Agent 2007 Dillon Gee...... Mets...... Drafted 21st Round Matt Sartor...... Dodgers...... Free Agent Thomas Coaching Highlights As recruting coordinator, Thomas signed the nation’s 56th-best recruiting class in 2003 and 34th-best in 2002.

As pitching coach in 2004, UT Arlington’s earned run average of 4.03 was 12th best in school history.

At Seward County Community College, Thomas served as assistant coach for a team that went 324-127.

Thomas coached the Liberal Bee Jays of the prestigous Jayhawk League and led them to an NBC national championship.

2008 UT Arlington Baseball Media Guide 25 Coaches Assistant Coach Jay Sirianni Sirianni’s Quick Facts

Born: July 17, 1975

Family: Married the former Erin McKernan on Sept. 2, 2006.

Education Graduated from Indianola (Iowa) High School in 1994 Attended Texas A&M for one year. Graduated from Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree in history in 2001.

Playing Experience: Was a two-time all-state performer in four years at Indianola (Iowa) High School. Red-shirted his freshman season at Texas A&M. Played four years at Nebraska. Spent two years in the Cleveland Indians organization.

Coaching Background: Assistant coach of the Liberal Bee Jays (Summer 2001). Assis tant coach at Barton County Community College (2001-04). Assistant coach at UT Arlington (2004-present).

SIRIANNI ENTERS FOURTH YEAR, TAKES OVER RECRUITING DUTIES

There is one thing you can always count on when you pull up to the Division I talent,” Sirianni said. “We have everything in place here to Chena Gilstrap Athletic Center at UT Arlington and walk inside early in have a great program, but it’s tough to win without great players so we the morning: Jay Sirianni will already be there. have to recruit well to win with our tough schedule.” The first one to arrive and last to leave every day will need that tireless Sirianni has taken new tasks on before and succeeded. work ethic after receiving his latest promotion. With Darin Thomas Before the 2006 season, UTA returned only one pitcher from the taking over head coaching duties for the Mavericks, Sirianni was quickly previous season. As pitching coach, Sirianni molded his young promoted and has been on the recruiting trail since he earned the title in staff into a group that helped the Mavs to one of their best starts in November 2007. conference action and the team’s first Southland Conference Tournament “I’m looking forward to the challenge of getting some great high championship since 2001. school and college players in here and helping them mature into great In his first season in Arlington, Sirianni guided his pitching staff to a 4.91 ERA, 12 complete games and five shutouts, the most in 10 years. Before arriving at UTA, Sirianni spent the previous three seasons as the pitching coach at Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kan. His first season saw the Cougars post a 44-14 record, setting a school-record for wins. Prior to his time at BCCC, Sirianni spent the summer of 2001 as an assistant coach for the Liberal (Kan.) Bee Jays of the Jayhawk League. Sirianni began his collegiate career at Texas A&M before transferring to Nebraska to play for head coach Dave Van Horn. Sirianni was named a team captain in his senior season in 1999 and went 6-3 with a one save in leading the Huskers to a Big 12 Tournament title, 42 wins and the school’s first NCAA appearance since 1985. In the summer of 1998, Sirianni was a member of the Liberal (Kan.) Bee Jays that advanced to the NBC World Series in Wichita, Kan. That team was coached by Thomas and the late Clay Gould. After finishing his professional career in January of 2001, Sirianni returned to NU for his final semester and earned his bachelor’s degree in history in May of 2001. Sirianni is a native of Indianola, Iowa, and played his prep ball at Indianola High School. He earned 10 letters with four coming in baseball and three each in track and football. He was named two-time all-state selection and three-time all- conference honoree. Sirianni’s father, John, is the Director of Athletics at Division III Simpson College in Indianola after spending 20 season’s as the school’s head baseball coach, while his brother, Mike, is an assistant coach at Iowa Westerrn Community College.

26 2008 UT Arlington Baseball Media Guide Coaches Assistant Coach Mark Flatten Flatten Quick Facts

Born: Feb. 14, 1972

Family: Flatten and his wife, Amanda, were married July 31, 2004.

Education Graduated from Missouri Valley College in 1996.

Playing Experience: Two-time all-conference performer at Pacifica (California) High School. Played two years at Santa Ana (Calif.) JC before finishing his playing career at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo.

Coaching Background: Head coach of the Southern California Fire of the SC Collegiate League in 2007 and led team to 29-11 record. Assistant coach of the Plano Blue Sox of the Texas Collegiate League in 2006. Head coach of Trombly Baseball 18-U from 2003-05. Led Lutheran HS to a 56-31 record as head coach. Head coach of Pacifica HS from 1999-2002 and finished with a 46-31 record. Assistant coach at the University of Missouri from 1997-99.

FLATTEN BRINGS DESIRE, DETAIL TO 2008 MAVS COACHING STAFF

Mark Flatten wanted to coach college baseball enough to do it for free. Last season, Flatten left a successful high school and summer coaching career to join UT Arlington’s coaching staff with all the chores related to the program - field maintenance, drills, game management, infielders, outfielder and pitching. Whatever the job, Flatten did it. The California native did it well enough to earn a full-time job for this season. Flatten will be in charge of hitting and infielders while also helping with recruting. “I think what stands out about Mark is his amazing attention to detail,” says UT Arlington coach Darin Thomas. “In addition to his knowledge of baseball and ability to work with kids, it’s making sure everything is taken care of that makes him so valuable to us.” Most recently, he was head coach of the Southern California Fire in the Southern California Collegiate league. His team went 29-11 and won the regular-season championship and NBC Regional Qualifying tournament. Flatten came to Arlington after spending the previous summer as an assistant coach with Plano Blue Sox of the Texas Collegiate League. Prior to his time in the TCL, Flatten spent three summers as the head coach of the Orange County Connie Mack Summer League team, Trombly Baseball. In 2005, Flatten led his team to the Orange County, California State and Western Region championships, while finishing as the runner-up at the Connie Mack World Series. Flatten spent six years as a high school coach in California where he compiled a 102-63 record while spending three years each at Lutheran High School (2003-05) and Pacifica High School (2000-02). Flatten's teams never finished below third place in the conference and he led his team to four appearances in the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs, reaching the state semifinals in 2004. Flatten is no stranger to the college ranks as he served as a volunteer assistant on Tim Jamieson's staff at Missouri. Flatten worked with middle infielders and outfielders, while also serving as the first base coach for teams that reached the Big 12 Tournament in 1998 and 1999. “I’m excited and fortunate to be here,” Flatten said.

2008 UT Arlington Baseball Media Guide 27 Coaches Volunteer Assistant Coach Team Chaplain Leo Radkowski K.J. Hendricks One year removed from his play- K.J. Hendricks returns to UT ing career at UTA, Leo Radkowki Arlington this season to mentor the enters his first season on the UT Ar- Mavericks as Team Chaplain. lington coaching staff this seeason Hendricks is no stranger to Mav- as a volunteer assistant coach. ericks Baseball, and he certainly Radkowski will help with field brings a winner’s mentality as well maintenance, scheduling, condi- as a positive attitude to the dugout. tioning and other aspects of the Even before becoming Team Chap- program. lain of this year’s team, Hendricks Radkowski recently finished his hosted Fellowship of Christian degree in interdisciplinary stud- Athletes meetings at his home each ies at UT Arlington and joined the week for UT Arlington players who coaching staff in November, taking the position vacated by the recently- wanted to be part of the group. Hendricks played at UTA from 2001 to promoted Mark Flatten. A former player UTA, Radkowski started in a 2002 after spending his first year of college baseball at Temple Junior team-high 51 games last season. College. Radkowski came to Arlington after playing his junior year at Nevada, In his first year at UTA, Hendricks earned Second-Team All-Confer- where he appeared in 41 games with 39 starts, hitting .241 with seven ence honors as well as earning the nickname “The Pest” by late UTA doubles, four home runs and 22 runs battedin. Coach Clay Gould because of Hendricks’ aggressive playing style. Before playing at Nevada, Radkowski spent two years at Lamar In 2001, he led the team in hitting with a .328 batting average and Community College in Lamar,Colo and earned third team All-America led the Southland Conference in stolen bases with 36. The stolen-base honors after hitting .389 with 12 homeruns as sophomore. He earned total ties for fifth all-time at UTA. His 57 runs scored was fifth-best in first team all-region accolades as a sophomore after garnering second Mavericks baseball history. He was the Most Valuable Player of the 2001 team honors as a freshman. Radkowski led the region in home runs as a SLC Tournament, going 9-for-23 in the event and leading UTA to the sophomore and ranked 19th in the nation. tournament championship. A native of Colorado, Radkowski played at Lakewood (Colo.) HS, In 2002, Hendricks put up even more impressive numbers. His .353 earning honorable mention all-state honors and first team all-conference batting average was a personal best, and he swiped another 33 bases accolades asa senior after hitting .473 with five home runs. in 38 attempts. He led the Mavericks with 40 walks, 82 hits and a .450 Radkowski also played summer baseball for the San Luis Obispo Blues on-base percentage. Hendricks is currently finishing his degree at UT of the California Collegiate League. Arlington. Director of Baseball Operations Bat Boy Joey Prebynski Ryan Thomas Joey Prebynski enters his second season as the Director of Baseball Operations for the Maverick baseball program. He is responsible for the off-the-field operation of the baseball office that includes recruiting informa- tion, scouting reports, video operations, scheduling, team travel, baseball camps, community outreach programs, equip- ment and apparel and other business aspects of the baseball office. Prebynski is also involved with the sports informa- tion and marketing departments at UTA. In addition to his work at UTA, Prebynski works in the clubhouse for the Texas Rangers and is involved with arbitration analysis. Prebynski, who served as a student-assistant for two yeras with the Mavericks before being named Director of Baseball Operations, came to UTA afer spending the 2003 season as a member of the University of Dallas baseball team. Prior to that, he spent two years playing at Kala- mazoo (Mich.) Valley Community College. The Mansfield, Ohio, native graduated from UTA in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and will finish a Master of Arts in Communication degree in the spring of 2008. He is active with Junior Achievement and the Miracle League of Dalllas-Fort Worth.

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