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2020 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Gonzaga University Club Baseball

Mascot: Bulldogs

Location: Spokane, WA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): President - Jackson Chilcott Vice President - Seth Beard Treasurer - Keith Reynolds

2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON):  2018-2019 Season Record: Conference: 10-2, Overall: 14-2  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: As of Week 23, 24th in the Nation per DI polling. We tied for first place in our conference with Eastern Washington.  Notables: We missed out on a bid to Regionals as our two losses came to Eastern WA on two walk off hits, despite holding a better overall record.

Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable)  2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 4-2  Notables: Our two losses came against Boise St. on walk-off hits, one of which came in extra innings. We swept Washington St. in a 3 game series, one of which Jackson Chilcott threw a CG No-Hitter in. We had a lack of games because Eastern WA cancelled on us in our last series of the year, due to lack of players.

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 16 Returning, of which are 10 Seniors and 6 Sophomores. Of our returners, we have one 3rd Team All-American returning in First- Baseman Jackson Chilcott. We have two First Team All-Region returners in seniors, 1B Jackson Chilcott & P Michael Calmette, and one Second Team All-Region player returning in sophomore, SS Ethan McReynolds.

Players to Watch: Seniors: 1B Jackson Chilcott (in 45 AB, 18 H/ 23 R/3 HR/.400 Avg/.500 OBP/1.300 OPS/20 RBI), OF Colin Noonan (in 28 AB, 15 H/15 R/3 HR/.536 Avg/.658 OBP/1.729 OPS/19 RBI) UT Ben Padrnos (in 18 AB, 7 H/10 R/.389 Avg/.560 OBP/1.282 OPS/ 7 RBI) SP Michael Calmette (in 19.0 IP, 4-1 Record/2.37 ERA/39 K/13 BB/1.11 WHIP/18.47 Kper9) UT Will Nickelson (in 13.0 IP, 1-0 Record/1.39 ERA/20 K/2 BB/1.23 WHIP/13.85 Kper9) Sophomores: OF Ian Matthews (in 33 AB, 14 H/13 R/.424 Avg/.486 OBP/.971 OPS/ 11 RBI) SS Ethan McReynolds (in 37 AB, 20 H/25 R/.541 Avg/.646 OBP/1.322 OPS/15 RBI) SP Danny Atchinson (in 23.1 IP, 4-0 Record/5.02 ERA/40 K/11 BB/1.50 WHIP/15.43 Kper9)

New additions:

Junior SP Hunter Brawley looks poised to be a great addition to our staff as he pitched in two games this fall, accumulating a 5-inning, 2ER outing resulting in a win and a 6 inning, 2ER no-decision.

Freshman UT Cole Bertsche looks to become a key role player as he plays each position except for catcher. In his two Fall outings, he pitched a flawless 5 innings allowing 3 hits and two walks, while striking out 4. He also gathered 3 singles and 1 RBI in 7 AB.

Biggest Rival: Eastern Washington Eagles

Best Player Nickname: Yack

2019-2020 Season Outlook: March is when our season begins, hosting Oregon on the 14-15th. We plan on playing non-conference games against Central Washington University and University of Washington. April is a busy month in which we will play four conference series, beginning on the 4th-5th, hosting Oregon St. and then Eastern Washingtion on the 11th-12th. We then travel the next two weekends to Central Oregon CC on the 18th-19th and then to Western Washington University on the 25th-26th. We then plan on playing any make up games if weather forces us to cancel any during the season on the following weekend.

Manager Quote: The 2019-2020 Gonzaga Club Baseball Team looks poised for a run at regionals with a group of 16 returners, of which 6 were starters in the previous season. Our core of experienced seniors and sophomores hope to bring national recognition to the Spokane area once again, planning to build off our 14-2 record last year by welcomingly the opponents and challenges of the newly formed Western Pacific Conference.

Team Name: Idaho State Bengal Baseball

Mascot: Bengal

Location: Pocatello, Idaho

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains: Brandon Long, Brayden Pieper Coaches: Tanner Daley, Colby Hay

2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): • 2018-2019 Season Record: 15-12 • Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3rd in Conference • Notables:

Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable) • 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): • Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 5 Brandon Long (3rd Team All American, 1st Team All Region) Brayden Pieper ( 3rd Team All Region) Chans Arse (3rd Team All Region) Players to Watch: Thomas Riley

New additions: 4 New Freshman

Biggest Rival: Utah State

Best Player Nickname: Hog warts Express

2019-2020 Season Outlook: Coming into the year with an all new coaching staff the bengals look hopeful in going for a regional title.

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Team Name: Montana State University

Mascot: Bobcats

Location: Bozeman MT

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Brandon Young, Garrett Roelofs

2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON):  2018-2019 Season Record: 3-8  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results:  Notables:

Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable)  2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only):  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 13

Players to Watch: Aiden Prentice, Anders Schopp, Hunter Tripple, Nate Simianer, Max and Nik Lundgren, Garrett Roelofs, Taylor Searer, Blake Dragan, Brandon Young, Dylan Lanahan

New additions: Justin Cervi, Ben Kolar, Quinlan Gray, Dylan Lanahan

Biggest Rival: University of Montana

Best Player Nickname: jackmerius Tacktheritrix

2019-2020 Season Outlook: Goal is reaching regional tournament

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Team Name: Oregon State University

Mascot: Beavers

Location: Corvallis, OR

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Brandon Swenson

2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON):  2018-2019 Season Record: 18-7  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: NoPac Regional Champions; 0-2 at NCBA World Series  Notables: Chase Hildner No-Hitter vs Portland State, Winning the NoPac Regional Championhsip through the loser bracket. Grant Froehlich NoPac Regional dominating performance with 2 wins and 2 saves.

Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable)  2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only):  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 18, 1 All-American, 9 All- NoPac Conference including 3 first team.

Players to Watch: Eben Elling, Chase Hildner, Grant Froehlich, Esteban Vega, Nick Barilati, Tanner Onstot, Levi Silbernagel

New additions: Jonathan Reyes, Jacob Gehrke, Shane Landa, Nataniel Lach, Cohen Johnson, Nicholas Zehring, Foster Evenson, Holden Ard

Biggest Rival: Oregon

Best Player Nickname: "Old Man" Isaac Debow

2019-2020 Season Outlook: After losing just one starter from last years conference championship team, the Beavers are looking to make another push for Holly Springs. The return of last years entire pitching staff will provide incredible depth in both quantity and quality of arms. The team should once again rely on dominant pitching and consistent hitting with runners in scoring position to return to the post season.

Manager Quote: We have created a winning culture here at OSU the past two years and have witnesses continued growth in both quality and quanity of players. We are here to stay as the top dog in the NoPac Conference.

Team Name: University of Oregon

Mascot: Ducks

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Kyle Botello Jake Rodgers

2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON): • 2018-2019 Season Record: 18-4 • Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3rd in the NoPac Regional

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Returning players Kyle Botello (2nd Team All American), Hans Ellenson (1st Team NoPac), Robby Schlesier (2nd Team NoPac)

Players to Watch: Torre DiGiovanni, Jake Rodgers, Conor Shaughnessy, Johnny Newcomb, Hans Ellenson, Robby Schlesier, Clayton Franke, Benny Rodgers, Garis Bowles

New additions: Kelton Stowell, Jeremy Roschko, Ryan Swanson, Jack Kratovil, Noah Greenblatt, Remy Meteigner, Blake Hansen, Daniel Friis, Lucas Mendoza, Will Jacobson, Patrick Gaffney, Max Gordon

Biggest Rival: Oregon State

Best Player Nickname: Flash

2019-2020 Season Outlook: We are looking to return to Holly Springs and give ourselves a chance to compete for a National Championship after a disappointing exit in the Regionals last year. We are scheduled to play in Mesquite Swing into Spring event to get some non-conference games in right as we start conference play. Our conference schedule has some long road trips so we hope to make the best of our time away from Eugene.

Manager Quote: “We are a young team with big goals. Practicing weekly on the fundamentals of the game, we believe our talent as baseball players will prove pivotal late in the season.” - Kyle Botello

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Team Name: Utah State University

Mascot: Aggies

Location: Logan, UT

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jake Anderson (Head Coach), Colton Draney (Asst. Coach), Anthony Peterson (Asst. Coach), Jack DeSpain (President), Logan Halverson (VP), Isaiah Norman (VP), Spencer Clemens (VP)

2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON):  2018-2019 Season Record: 13 - 6  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 1st in Conference  Notables: N/A

Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable)  2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): N/A  Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): Braden Anderson, Ezra Andreasen, Sam Busche, Spencer Clemens, Max DeCorso, Jack DeSpain (All-Conference 2nd Team), Logan Halverson, Jesse Hansen, Mike Hart, Kesler Nelson, Pete Nielsen (All-Conference 3rd Team), Isaiah Norman, Jeremy Smoot, Patrick Zahn

Players to Watch: Max DeCorso (P), Jesse Hansen (OF/P), Jack Burr (OF), Hogan DeSpain (IF)

New additions: Scott Belliston, Jack Burr, Trey Crowther, Hogan DeSpain, Keaton Johnson, Zach Nelson, Anthony Peterson, Jordan Short, Wyatt Sorensen, Skyler Warner

Biggest Rival: Idaho State University

Best Player Nickname: N/A

2019-2020 Season Outlook: With only two returning starters from our 2019 lineup it would seem as if this would be a rebuilding year, but with the new additions to the team as well as returning players entering

starting roles, we are looking to win our Conference and return to the Region Tournament. With a (almost) whole new group of young starters we enter this season in a great spot to set the standard for the next several years. This group of players is capable of something special and is reminiscent of the 2015 Utah State team that narrowly lost to the University of Oregon in the second Championship game in Regionals (an Oregon team that continued on to dominate at the World Series as the won out). This Utah State team has great potential and with a tough early season schedule should be ready for the grind of Conference play.

Manager Quote: N/A

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Team Name: Weber State Wildcats

Mascot: Wildcat

Location: Ogden, Utah

Captain(s)/Coach(s): - Kyzer Armendariz Coaches - Logan Larsen James Armendariz - Austin Jimenez Juan Jimenez

2018-2019 Performance (LAST SEASON):

● 2018-2019 Season Record: 8-8 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd in Conference ● Notables: Strong Starting rotation

Fall 2019 Performance (Should it be applicable):

● 2019 Fall Record (NCBA Sanctioned Games Only): 12-3 ● Notables: NCBA Henderson Fall Tournament - 3rd Place (No-hitter thrown in 3rd place game)

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players

Players to Watch: Kyzer Armendariz, Travis Henderson, DJ Larsen, Logan Larsen, Hayden Rodda, Esteban Romero, Braden Stratford, EJ Sua, Drew West

New additions: Drew Hathaway, Gian Harris, Kyle Renner, Hayden Rodda, Mason Ross, Bridger Stratford, EJ Sua, Drew West

Biggest Rival: Utah State Aggies

Best Player Nickname: Bon Bon

2019-2020 Season Outlook: - Compete for the Conference Title - Advance to postseason play

Manager Quote:

- “Plan your hunt, hunt your plan”