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850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 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. © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 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. © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE 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. Manager Quote: © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE 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 Manager Quote: © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE 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 © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 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. © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE 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. © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 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 © 2000 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2020 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Utah State University Mascot: Aggies Location: Logan, UT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jake Anderson (Head Coach), Colton Draney (Asst.