2014 Rice Fact Book MEDIA INFORMATION 2013 IN REVIEW Quick Facts 2-3 2013 Results 77 Roster 4 2013 Statistics 78 Roster Breakdowns 5 C-USA Season In Review 80 2014 Schedule 6 Covering The Owls 7 RICE BASEBALL HISTORY 8 Year-By-Year With Rice Baseball 82 Rice Team Records 90 2014 OPPONENTS’ INFO. Rice Individual Records 98 Opponents 10 All-Time Lettermen 106 C-USA Championship 12 Honors and Awards 112 C-USA Composite Schedule 12 The 2003 National Championship 117 Pipeline To The Pros 120 MEET THE OWLS Scholar-Athlete Profiles 16 Dodgers 23 What’s Your College? 27 Head 58 Rice Baseball Baseball Staff 70 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in education and employment. Rice does not discriminate on the Rice Head Coach Wayne Graham is in his 23rd year at the helm of the Owls’ baseball program. basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Rice Baseball l 1 GENERAL INFORMATION BASEBALL PERSONNEL RICE ATHLETIC NEWS BUREAU Name: Rice University Head Coach: Wayne Graham Assistant AD/Media Relations: Chuck Pool Location: , Alma Mater: Texas, 1970 Asst. SID/Baseball Contact: John Sullivan Enrollment: 6,077 Record at Rice: 997-400, .714 (22 seasons) Sullivan’s office phone: 713-348-5636 Founded: 1891 (first classes in 1912) Collegiate Record: 1,572-513, .754 (33 seasons) cell phone: 832-250-9000 President: David W. Leebron Asst. Coach: (Rice, 1995; 9th year) e-mail: [email protected] Faculty Representative: Dr. Rob Griffin Office Phone: 713-348-8862 Assistant SID: Charles Cochrum Affiliation: NCAA Division I Asst. Coach: Clay Van Hook (Texas, 2008; 3rd year) Assistant SID: Kenny Bybee Nickname: Owls Office Phone: 713-348-8859 SID Fax: 713-348-6019 Mascot: Sammy the Owl Volunteer Coach: Scott Shepperd (Concordia, 2007; 2nd year) Athletics Web site: www.RiceOwls.com Colors: Blue and Gray Office Phone: 713-348-8863 Facebook: Facebook.com/RiceAthletics Conference: Conference USA Director of Baseball Operations: Daniel Watson Athletics : Twitter.com/Riceowlsdotcom Office Phone: 713-348-8864 Baseball Twitter: Twitter.com/RiceOwlsBSB ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION E-mail: [email protected] Athletics Director: Joe Karlgaard Athletic Trainer: Donna Pappangellin Senior Executive A.D.: Rick Mello Student Managers: Jared Broadman, Michael Kidd Senior Staff: Stacy Mosely (Senior Woman Admin.); Dr. Jack Garrett (Sport Admin. & Support); HOME BASEBALL VENUE Stadium (year opened): Reckling Park (2000) Capacity: 6,193 Dimensions: 330, 375, 400, 375, 330 Pressbox Phone: 713-348-4931

2 l Rice Baseball l 2014 TEAM INFORMATION POSTSEASON INFORMATION OVERNIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 21 / 7 College Appearances: 7 Rice University Athletics 2013 Starting Position Players Returning/Lost: 6 / 3 1997: 0-2 6100 Main St., MS 548 Total Returning/Lost: 11 / 4 1999: 1-2 Houston, TX 77005 Newcomers: 9 2002: 0-2 2003: 5-1 (National Champions) ATHLETICS MAILING ADDRESS 2013 RECAP 2006: 2-2 Rice University Athletics Overall Record: 44-20 2007: 2-2 PO Box 1892, MS 548 Home Record: 24-8 2008: 0-2 Houston, TX 77251-1892 Road Record: 19-9 CWS Record: 10-13 Neutral Record: 1-3 NCAA Regional Appearances: 19 C-USA Regular Season (place): 15-9 (tied first) (1995, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, C-USA Championship: 4-0 (first) 10, 11, 12, 13) NCAA Postseason: reached Super Regional (0-2) Super Regional Appearances: 10 Official NCAA RPI: 25th (1999, 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 13) Final Rankings: 14th (Collegiate Baseball) Conference Championships: 18 15th (NCBWA C-USA: 2006, 07, 08, 09 (tourn.), 10, 11, 12, 13 15th (USA Today/ESPN) WAC: 1997, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 16th (), SWC: 1996 (tourn.) 16th (PerfectGame.org) for a look at Rice’s championships, please see page 51

Rice Baseball l 3 2014 Rice Baseball Numerical Roster

No. Name, position B/T Ht Wt Cl-Exp Hometown/Previous School No. Name, position B/T Ht Wt Cl-Exp Hometown/Previous School 1 Leon Byrd, if/of S/R 5-7 170 So.-1L Cypress (Cy Ranch H.S.) 25 Chase McDowell, p/of L/R 6-2 190 Sr.-3L College Station (A&M Consolidated H.S.) 2 Shane Hoelscher, if R/R 6-0 195 Sr.-3L Belton (Belton H.S.) 26 Blake Fox, p/if L/L 6-4 220 So.-1L Bellaire (Episcopal H.S.) 3 Connor Teykl, if/p L/R 6-3 195 So.-1L Sugar Land (Kempner H.S.) 27 Jordan Stephens, p R/R 6-1 185 Jr.-2L Alvin (Alvin H.S.) 4 Hunter Kopycinski, c R/R 5-11 175 So.-1L Houston (St. Thomas H.S.) 29 Jon Duplantier, p L/R 6-4 210 Fr.-HS Katy (Seven Lakes H.S.) 5 Charlie Warren, of/p L/R 6-2 185 Fr.-HS The Woodlands (The Woodlands H.S.) 32 Connor Mason, p R/R 6-3 185 Jr.-1L Suwanee, Ga. (home school) 6 Beau Rathjen, of R/R 6-4 190 Fr.-Rs Houston (Memorial H.S.) 33 Zech Lemond, p R/R 6-4 200 Jr.-2L Houston (Waltrip H.S.) 7 John Clay Reeves, c R/R 6-0 200 Jr.-Tr. Monroe, La. (Navarro/Neville H.S.) 34 Trevor Teykl, p R/R 6-7 225 Jr.-Tr. Sugar Land (San Jacinto/Kempner H.S.) 8 John Williamson, of/p L/L 6-1 195 Jr.-1L Houston (Lamar H.S.) 35 Andrew Murphy, c R/R 6-0 195 Jr.-2L Shreveport, La. (Captain Shreve H.S.) 9 Dayne Wunderlich, of R/R 6-0 190 Fr.-HS Brenham (Brenham H.S.) 36 Evan Rutter, p R/R 6-3 190 Jr.-2L Spring (Klein H.S.) 11 Ford Stainback, if S/R 5-11 185 Jr.-2L Dallas (Highland Park H.S.) 38 Matt Ditman, p R/R 6-1 205 So.-1L Richmond (Lamar Consolidated H.S.) 12 Kirby Taylor, if/of R/R 6-0 185 Jr.-1L Bellaire (San Jacinto/Bellaire H.S.) 39 Holt McNair, p L/L 6-1 180 Sr.-3L Austin (Westlake H.S.) 13 Nick Orewiler, p R/R 6-3 180 Fr.-HS Galveston (Ball H.S.) 41 Ryan McCarthy, p R/R 6-3 195 So.-1L Plano (Plano H.S.) 14 Caleb Smith, p R/R 6-4 210 So.-Tr. Austin (Cisco/Regents School) 43 Austin Orewiler, p R/R 6-2 200 So.-Sq. Galveston (Ball H.S.) 15 Michael Aquino, of/if R/R 5-11 190 Sr.-3L The Woodlands (College Park H.S.) 44 Skyler Ewing, if/c R/R 6-1 220 Jr.-2L Arlington (Arlington H.S.) 16 Max McElligott, p L/L 6-0 190 Fr-HS League City (Clear Springs H.S.) 17 Keenan Cook, of L/R 6-0 195 Sr.-3L The Woodlands (College Park H.S.) Head Coach: 37 Wayne Graham (Texas, 1970; 23rd season at Rice) 21 Andrew Dunlap, p R/R 5-11 215 Fr.-HS Houston (Westbury Christian) Assistant Coach: 20 Patrick Hallmark (Rice, 1995; ninth season) 23 Kevin McCanna, p/if L/R 6-1 185 So.-1L The Woodlands (The Woodlands H.S.) Assistant Coach: 19 Clay Van Hook (Texas, 2008; third season) 24 Brian Smith, of R/R 6-3 225 Sr.-Sq. Cypress (Grayson/Cypress Woods H.S.) Volunteer Coach: 18 Scott Shepperd (Concordia, 2006; second season)

4 l Rice Baseball l Player Personnel Roster Breakdowns POSITIONS ALPHABETICAL CLASS Pitchers Catchers PRONUNCIATION GUIDE L - Blake Fox (if) Skyler Ewing (if) Michael Aquino, of Andrew Murphy, c Seniors Sophomores Aquino Ah-QUEEN-no Max McElligott Hunter Kopycinski Leon Byrd, if/of Austin Orewiler, p Michael Aquino Leon Byrd Holt McNair Andrew Murphy Duplantier DEW-plan-tee-ay Keenan Cook, of Nick Orewiler, p Keenan Cook Matt Ditman John Williamson (of) John Clay Reeves Hoelscher HOLE-sher Matt Ditman, p Beau Rathjen, of Shane Hoelscher Blake Fox Kopycinski KO-pah-sin-skee Andrew Dunlap, p John Clay Reeves, c Chase McDowell Hunter Kopycinski R - Matt Ditman Infielders Zech Lemond Zack La-mond Jon Duplantier, p Evan Rutter, p Holt McNair Kevin McCanna Andrew Dunlap Leon Byrd (of) Skyler Ewing, if/c Brian Smith, of Brian Smith Ryan McCarthy McElligott Mick-EL-lee-got Jon Duplantier Skler Ewing (c) Blake Fox, p/if Caleb Smith, p Austin Orewiler (RS) Orewiler OR-whyler Zech Lemond Blake Fox (p) Shane Hoelscher, if Ford Stainback, if Juniors Beau Rathjen (RS) Rathjen WRATH-jen Connor Mason Shane Hoelscher Hunter Kopycinski, c Jordan Stephens, p Skyler Ewing Caleb Smith (Tr.) Kevin McCanna (util.) Ford Stainback Teykl TAY-kel Zech Lemond, p Kirby Taylor, if/of Zech Lemond Connor Teykl Ryan McCarthy Kirby Taylor (of) Connor Mason, p Connor Teykl, if/p Connor Mason Chase McDowell (of) Connor Teykl Kevin McCanna, p/util. Trevor Teykl, p Andrew Murphy Freshmen Austin Orewiler Ryan McCarthy, p Charlie Warren, of/p John Clay Reeves (Tr.) Andrew Dunlap Nick Orewiler Outfielders Chase McDowell, p/of John Williamson, of/p Evan Rutter Jon Duplantier Evan Rutter Michael Aquino Max McElligott, p Dayne Wunderlich, of Ford Stainback Max McElligott Caleb Smith (Tr.) Leon Byrd (if) Holt McNair, p Jordan Stephens Nick Orewiler Jordan Stephens Keenan Cook Kirby Taylor Charlie Warren Connor Teykl (if) Chase McDowell (p) Trevor Teykl (Tr.) Dayne Wunderlich Trevor Teykl Beau Rathjen John Williamson Brian Smith Charlie Warren John Williamson (p) Dayne Wunderlich

Rice Baseball l Player Personnel l 5 2014 Rice Baseball Schedule

February 21 Fri. Florida Atlantic (C-USA) Reckling Park 6:30 pm May 14 Fri. Stanford (Pac-12 TV) Palo Alto, Calif. 6:30 pm 22 Sat. Florida Atlantic (C-USA) Reckling Park 1 pm 7 Wed. Houston Baptist Reckling Park 6:30 pm 15 Sat. Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. 4 pm 23 Sun. Florida Atlantic (C-USA) Reckling Park 1 pm 9 Fri. UTSA (C-USA) 6 pm 16 Sun. Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. 2 pm 25 Tues. Houston Cougar Field 6:30 pm 10 Sat. UTSA (C-USA) San Antonio 2 pm 18 Tues. Texas State Reckling Park 4:30 pm 26 Wed. Lamar Reckling Park 6:30 pm 11 Sun. UTSA (C-USA) San Antonio 1 pm 19 Wed. Houston Reckling Park 4:30 pm 28 Fri. Middle Tennessee (C-USA) Murfreesboro, Tenn. 6 pm 13 Tues. Houston Constellation Field 6:30 pm 21 Fri. Purdue Reckling Park 4:30 pm 29 Sat. Middle Tennessee (C-USA) Murfreesboro, Tenn. 4 pm 15 Thur. Louisiana Tech (C-USA) Reckling Park 6:30 pm 22 Sat. Purdue Reckling Park 2 pm 30 Sun. Middle Tennessee (C-USA) Murfreesboro, Tenn. Noon 16 Fri. Louisiana Tech (C-USA) Reckling Park 6:30 pm 23 Sun. Purdue Reckling Park 1 pm 17 Sat. Louisiana Tech (C-USA) Reckling Park 1 pm 25 Tues. Sam Houston Reckling Park 4:30 pm April 21-24 Wed.-Sat. C-USA Championship tba tba 28 Fri. Texas 7:05 pm 1 Tues. Texas Reckling Park 6:30 pm 25 Sun. C-USA Final (TV) tba 1:05 pm 4 Fri. East Carolina (C-USA) Reckling Park 6:30 pm 30-31 Fri.-Sat. NCAA Regionals tba tba March 5 Sat. East Carolina (C-USA) Reckling Park 2 pm 1 Sat. TCU Minute Maid Park 7:05 pm 6 Sun. East Carolina (C-USA) Reckling Park Noon June 2 Sun. Texas Tech Minute Maid Park 1:35 pm 8 Tues. Texas Austin 6 pm 1 Sun. NCAA Regionals tba tba 5 Wed. Sam Houston Huntsville 6:30 pm 11 Fri. Tulane (C-USA) New Orleans, La. 6:30 pm 6-8 Fri.-Sun. NCAA Super Regionals tba tba 7 Fri. Old Dominion (C-USA) Reckling Park 6:30 pm 12 Sat. Tulane (C-USA) New Orleans, La. 2 pm 14-24 Sat.-Tue. Omaha, Neb. tba 8 Sat. Old Dominion (C-USA) Reckling Park 2 pm 13 Sun. Tulane (C-USA) New Orleans, La. 1 pm 9 Sun. Old Dominion (C-USA) Reckling Park 11 am 15 Tues. Lamar Beaumont 6:30 pm 11 Tues. TCU Reckling Park 6:30 pm 18 Fri. UAB (C-USA) Reckling Park 6:30 pm 12 Wed. A&M-Corpus Christi Reckling Park 6:30 pm 19 Sat. UAB (C-USA) Reckling Park 2 pm 14 Fri. FIU (C-USA) Miami, Fla. 5 pm 20 Sun. UAB (C-USA) Reckling Park 1 pm # - denotes games in the Astros in Action College Classic held downtown at Minute (C-USA) 15 Sat. FIU Miami, Fla. 3 pm 22 Tues. Texas A&M Reckling Park 6:30 pm Maid Park; (C-USA) - denotes Conference USA league games; TV - denotes televised 16 Sun. FIU (C-USA) Miami, Fla. 10 am 25 Fri. Southern Miss (C-USA) Hattiesburg, Miss. 6 pm game; % - 2014 C-USA Championship Tournament games played Southern Miss. 18 Tues. Texas State San Marcos 6:30 pm 26 Sat. Southern Miss (C-USA) Hattiesburg, Miss. 2 pm 27 Sun. Southern Miss (C-USA) Hattiesburg, Miss. 1 pm

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The Rice Baseball Fact Book may assist mem- Player Interviews tice at their discretion. Giving advance notice to come from sports editors or directors and will bers of the media as a reference tool for the 2014 All interviews must be arranged at least one day the athletic news bureau of attending a practice be carefully screened to ensure good working season, as well as for the history of the program. in advance through the athletic news bureau. is helpful. conditions. Spouses, dates, minors and non- Assistant sports information director John Players’ home/cell phone numbers will not be workers will not be permitted in the press areas. Sullivan serves as the day-to-day contact for the released. No interviews will be allowed before Rice On the Internet No credentials will be mailed. Photo credentials baseball program and can be reached by phone a game. The media will not be allowed in the Information on Rice baseball, and all 16 intercol- will be granted on the same priority schedule as at (713) 348-5636 (office) or (832) 250-9000 (cell). Rice locker room, weight room or training room legiate Owl sports, can be obtained through the general media credentials. Additional information, including weekly news areas. Internet. To view updated Rice rosters, sched- releases, photographs and video clips, is avail- ules/results, fast facts, biographies, pictures and Parking able on request. Postgame Interviews much more, type in the following URL address: Due to recent campus construction, there is no The Rice sports information office is located The Rice athletic news bureau will assist those http://www.RiceOwls.com designated media parking at Reckling Park. All in Room 1204 of Tudor Fieldhouse (next to the writers and broadcasters wishing to interview parking for Rice home games is in the main Rice elevator). Owls players and coaches following the game. The Reckling Park Press Box Stadium parking lots. Following a short cooling-off period, requested The press box at Reckling Park has a limited During the Week Rice players and coaches will be available in the number of seats for working media. Admission Tickets Interviews With Wayne Graham Owls’ dugout area. Rice players and coaches are is by credential only. Call the Rice athletic ticket office at 713-348- Rice head coach Wayne Graham is very acces- not available for interviews between games of 4068 to order game tickets. Most major credit sible to the media and will participate in inter- doubleheaders. Credentials cards are accepted for advance orders. views with advance notice. For telephone inter- Requests for single-game/series credentials at views, the best time to reach coach Graham is Attending Practice Reckling Park should be made to John Sullivan 9:30-11:30 am, weekdays. Please call (713) 348- The media is welcome at Rice practices. All Rice a few days in advance of the game to be cov- 8864 to schedule interview appointments. head coaches have the option to close a prac- ered, preferably by e-mail. All requests should

Rice Baseball l Media Information l 7 Reckling Park l Home of the Owls

Other schools have tried to follow Rice baseball’s lead, often There are spacious locker rooms and the best press box in college Located on the southwest corner of the university cam- Rice’s Record at Reckling Park building bigger and more expensive stadiums, but Reckling Park baseball. Every visitor has raved about Reckling Park. pus near Tudor Fieldhouse, Reckling Park was built on the site of Year Record Pct. remains the best place to watch and play a college game. Rice baseball is completely housed in the facility. Head coach Cameron Field, Rice’s baseball home from 1978 through 1999. The 2000 28-9 .757 2001 29-9 .763 The 2014 season is now the Owls’ 15th at the stadium. The Wayne Graham and his assistants work in a spacious office suite that old stadium was demolished at the close of the 1999 season and 2002 36-6 .857 facility is now better than ever with the latest addition, a custom includes their private locker room, equipment storage areas and work began immediately on Reckling. 2003 35-4 .897 wood trophy case that is befitting the program’s storied success. In clerical areas. An improvement to Cameron that has lived on at Reckling 2004 31-6 .838 2013 a display honoring Owl great ’s major league For the players, the Rice clubhouse is one of the best is the enclosed area down the right-field line. That 2005 26-6 .813 was added near the front entrance. Other renovations anywhere, adjacent to the weight and aerobic workout areas and facility was dedicated to the memory of Earl “Lefty” Graham, a long- 2006 34-6 .850 included the remodeling of the team’s lockerroom, weight room athletic training room. In 2004, a new climate-controlled indoor time umpire in the Houston area and the father of the Rice coach. 2007 33-3 .917 2008 28-5 .848 and fan areas. A new playing surface and state-of-the-art drainage hitting and pitching practice facility was constructed under the third Reckling Park measures 330 feet down the lines, 400 feet to 2009 24-8 .750 system, as well as a padded outfield wall and warning track that base stands. center field, and 375 feet to the power alleys. 2010 21-6 .778 surrounds the entire field, were added to improve player safety. A On game day, the Owls and their guests use some of the A then-sellout crowd of 4,117 watched the first game played 2011 23-12 .657 classic black cast-iron fence that circles the perimeter was another largest dugouts in the country. Visiting teams and umpires also have in the new park in 2000. Rice has won more than 80 percent of its 2012 24-10 .706 recent addition. use of large, functional locker room areas. games at Reckling Park, and the Owls’ 36 wins in 2002 stands as the 2013 24-8 .750 For the fans, a grass berm and bleachers were added beyond Fans continue to flock to the stadium. Rice has averaged more most home wins in Rice history. Total 403-98 .804 the left field wall in 2008. A hospitality plaza on the third-base side than 3,200 fans per game the last ten seasons, ranking among the Guy Jackson of Jackson & Ryan Architects, a Rice alumnus and Reckling Park’s All-Time Top Crowds and a sensational scoreboard with video display are fan-favorites. top draws in the nation. Those fans have access to a host of wide former baseball letterman, was the principle designer of the sta- 1. Texas (March 17, 2009) 6,193 These improvements give Rice student-athletes a venue befitting its concession areas, a large novelty shop and clean rest rooms. dium, and it was built by Miner-Dederich Constructors. 2. Texas (March 16, 2010) 5,469 status as one of the top programs in the nation. Overflow crowds, For the media, the Reckling Park press box may be the 3. Texas A&M (June 7, 2008) 5,368 like the more than 5,400 fans that came to the 10-6 victory over largest in an on-campus stadium in the country. There are three Texas A&M (June 8, 2008) 5,368 No. 2 Texas in 2010, are not uncommon. radio booths, a television booth/photo deck and an area for more Facts l Capacity: 6,193; Dimensions: 330-400-330; 5. Texas State (May 17, 2011) 5,320 Height of Wall: 8’ (padded); Playing Surface: Natural The park features a picturesque setting on the Rice campus than 30 working writers and game personnel. In addition, the 6. Texas Southern (May 2, 2012) 5,250 Grass (Bermuda); : Feb. 8, 2000 7. Texas A&M (June 9, 2007) 5,234 facing the , the comfort of the more than 3,700 press box includes a large interview room, hospitality areas and a 8. Texas (April 20, 2005) 5,227 chairback seats (most with cupholders) and nine private suites. workroom for game officials. 9. Texas (March 7, 2006) 5,105 10. Lamar/Texas A&M (June 4, 2004) 5,076

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Rice Baseball l Reckling Park l 9 Opponents

East Carolina Pirates Houston Cougars Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Purdue Location l Greenville, N.C. Location l Houston Location l Ruston, La. Location l West Lafayette, Ind. Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Wade Simoneaux Baseball Coach l Doug Screiber Home Venue l Clark-LeClair Stadium Home Venue l Cougar Field Home Venue l Love Field at Patterson Park Home Venue l Alexander Field Baseball SID l Malcolm Gray Baseball SID l Allison McClain Baseball SID l Anna Claire Thomas Baseball SID l Ben Turner Office Number 252.737.4522l Office Number 713.743.9406l Office Number 318.257.3314l Office Number 765.494.3198l Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Web Site l ECUPirates.com Web Site l UHCougars.com Web Site l LATechSports.com Web Site l PurdueSports.com

Florida Atlantic Owls Houston Baptist Huskies Middle Tennessee State Sam Houston State Bearkats Location l Boca Raton, Fla. Location l Houston Location l Murfreesboro, Tenn. Location l Huntsville Baseball Coach l John McCormack Baseball Coach l Jared Moon Baseball Coach l Jim McGuire Baseball Coach l Home Venue l FAU Baseball Stadium Home Venue l Home Venue l Reese Smith Jr. Field Home Venue l Baseball SID l Brandon Goodwin Baseball SID l Russ Reneau Baseball SID l Russell Luna Baseball SID l Paul Ridings Office Number 561.756.0653l Office Number 281.649.3098l Office Number 615.898.5270l Office Number 936.294.1764l Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Web Site l FAUSports.com Web Site l HBUHuskies.com Web Site l GoBlueRaiders,com Web Site l GoBearkats.com

FIU Panthers Lamar Cardinals Old Dominion Southern Miss Golden Eagles Location l Miami, Fla. Location l Beaumont Location l Norfolk, Va. Location l Hattiesburg, Miss. Baseball Coach l Henry “Turtle” Thomas Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Home Venue l FIU Baseball Stadium Home Venue l Vincent-Beck Stadium Home Venue l Bud MethenyBaseball Complex Home Venue l /Hill Denson Field Baseball SID l Greg Kincaid Baseball SID l Clay Trainum Baseball SID l Carol Hudson, Jr. Baseball SID l Jack Duggan Office Number 305.348.1496l Office Number 409.880.7845l Office Number 757.683.3395l Office Number 601.266.5947l Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Web Site l FIUSports.com Web Site l LamarCardinals.com Web Site l ODUSports.com Web Site l SouthernMiss.com

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Stanford Cardinal Texas A&M Aggies Texas State Bobcats UAB Blazers Location l Stanford, Calif. Location l College Station Location l San Marcos Location l Birmingham, Ala. Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Home Venue l Klein Field at Sunken Diamond Home Venue l C.E. “Pat” Olsen Field Home Venue l Bobcat Baseball Stadium Home Venue l Jerry D. Young Memorial Field Baseball SID l Brett Moore Baseball SID l Thomas Dick Baseball SID l Joshua Flanagan Baseball SID l Anthony Prisco Cell Number l 309.212.6367 Office Number 979.862.5486l Office Number 512.245.4387l Office Number 205.996.2576l Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Web Site l GoStanford.com Web Site l AggieAthletics.com Web Site l TxStateBobcats.com Web Site l UABSports.com

TCU Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Texas Tech Red Raigers Location l Fort Worth Location l Corpus Christi Location l Lubbock Conference USA Headquarters l Irving, Texas Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Scott Malone Baseball Coach l Founded l 1995 Home Venue l & Williams-Reilly Field Home Venue l Home Venue l Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park Commissioner l Britton Banowsky Baseball SID l Brandie Davidson Baseball SID l Brett Winegarner Baseball SID l Scott Lacefield Assistant Commissioner for Baseball Office Number 817.257.7969l Office Number (361)l 825-3411 Office Number 806.742.2770l & Football Ops l Russ Anderson Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email l [email protected] Web Site l GoFrogs.com Web Site l GoIslanders.com Web Site l TexasTech.com Office Number l 214.774.1351 Web Site l ConferenceUSA.com Texas Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners Location l Austin Location l San Antonio Location l New Orleans, La. Baseball Coach l Baseball Coach l Jason Marshall Baseball Coach l Rick Jones Home Venue l UFCU Disch-Falk Field Home Venue l Home Venue l Greer Field at Turchin Stadium Baseball SID l Justin Moore Baseball SID l Brett Damaskos Baseball SID l Curtis Akey Office Number 512.232.9438l Office Number 210.458.6460l Office Number 504.314.7271l Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Email Address l [email protected] Web Site l TexasSports.com Web Site l goUTSA.com Web Site l TulaneGreenWave.com

Rice Baseball l Opponent Directory l 11 Conference USA Championship / Composite Schedule Championship Fri., Feb. 14 Sun., Feb. 16 Wed., February 19 Miami (Ohio) at Middle Tennessee Tournament Youngstown State at Charlotte Youngstown State at Charlotte Stetson at FIU Kentucky at Old Dominion James Madison at East Carolina Virginia Tech at Charlotte Florida Atlantic at Miami (Fla.) Purdue at Rice Conference USA’s auto- Rutgers at FIU James Madison at East Carolina Old Dominion at VCU UL-Lafayette at Southern Miss matic bid to the NCAA Tour- Southeastern La. at Louisiana Tech Rutgers at FIU Houston at Rice Youngstown State at UAB nament will be on the line Marshall vs. Georgetown Notre Dame at Florida Atlantic Alabama A&M at UAB UTSA vs. BYU (Corpus Christi, Tex.) when the league Champion- Middle Tennessee at Kennesaw St. Southeastern La. at Louisiana Tech ship returns to Mississippi Old Dominion at Marshall at Wake Forest (DH) Fri., Feb. 21 Sun., Feb. 23 on May 21-25. This year’s Rice at Stanford Middle Tennessee at Kennesaw St. Canisius at Charlotte Canisius at Charlotte (Atlanta, Ga.) Championship is hosted by Stony Brook at Southern Miss Old Dominion vs. Radford East Carolina at Virginia East Carolina at Virginia Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Tulane Rice at Stanford Stony Brook at FIU Monmouth at Florida Atlantic 2013 league co-champion Tennessee-Martin at UAB Stony Brook at Southern Miss Monmouth at Florida Atlantic Stony Brook at FIU Southern Miss at the Golden St. Peter’s at UTSA Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Tulane Tulane at Louisiana Tech Tulane at Louisiana Tech Eagles‘ Pete Taylor Park. Tennessee-Martin at UAB Marshall at A&T Marshall at North Carolina A&T The top eight teams in the C-USA regular season standings Sat., Feb. 15 St. Peter’s at UTSA App. St. at Middle Tennessee Indiana State at Middle Tennessee qualify for the event. The teams are seeded into two pools. Virginia Tech at Charlotte St. John’s at Old Dominion St. Joseph’s at Old Dominion All teams play three games with one off day. The one-game, James Madison at East Carolina Tue., Feb. 18 Purdue at Rice Purdue at Rice Championship Final is slated for a live television broadcast. Rutgers at FIU Charlotte at High Point UL-Lafayette at Southern Miss UL-Lafayette at Southern Miss Notre Dame at FAU (DH) Campbell at East Carolina Youngstown State at UAB Youngstown State at UAB Rice is certainly no stranger to the Championship. The Owls Southeastern La. at Louisiana Tech Tenn. Tech at Middle Tennessee UTSA at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi UTSA vs. TCU (Corpus Christi, Tex.) have won the conference baseball tournament five times since Marshall vs. Towson (Winston-Salem, N.C.) Old Dominion at Liberty joining the league in the spring of 2006, including the 2013 Middle Tennessee at Kennesaw St. Texas State at Rice Sat., Feb. 22 Tue., Feb. 25 title that was played at Reckling Park. The 2013 tournament Old Dominion vs. VCU (Atlanta, Ga.) Southern Miss at UL-Monroe Canisius at Charlotte Alcorn State at Southern Miss was the second time Rice had served as the host of the pres- Rice at Stanford New Orleans at Tulane East Carolina at Virginia Charlotte at College of Charleston tigious event. Stony Brook at Southern Miss UAB at Alabama A&M Stony Brook at FIU Florida Memorial at FIU Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Tulane Houston Baptist at UTSA Monmouth at Florida Atlantic Florida Atlantic at North Florida Tennessee-Martin at UAB Tulane at Louisiana Tech Old Dominion at Richmond St. Peter’s at UTSA Marshall at North Carolina A&T Sam Houston State at Rice

12 l Rice Baseball l Composite C-USA Schedule Tulane at Nicholls State Minnesota at Louisiana Tech McNeese State at Louisiana Tech Old Dominion at Rice East Carolina vs. Wake Forest (Wilson, NC) Rice at FIU Dallas Baptist at UTSA Marshall vs. Duke (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) UAB at Alabama State Southern Miss at Missouri Maine at Florida Atlantic Louisiana Tech at Florida Atlantic Marshall at Coastal Carolina Incarnate Word at UTSA Tulane vs. Arkansas (Berkeley, Calif.) Grambling State at Louisiana Tech Southern Miss at Marshall Wed., Feb. 26 Kent State at Middle Tennessee Marshall at Ohio UAB at Old Dominion Charlotte at The Citadel Rutgers at Old Dominion Wed., March 5 Sun., March 9 VMI at Old Dominion Columbia at UTSA East Carolina at VCU TCU vs. Rice (Minute Maid Park) East Carolina at UNC Greensboro FIU at Charlotte Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Rice Florida Atlantic at North Florida Troy at Southern Miss FIU at Bethune-Cookman Marshall at East Carolina South Alabama at Southern Miss Tue., March 18 Ark.-Little Rock at Louisiana Tech Sacred Heart at Tulane Boston College at Florida Atlantic Florida Atlantic at UTSA UAB at Jacksonville State FIU at Florida Atlantic Alabama at Southern Miss Arkansas State at UAB McNeese State at Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech at Texas A&M Marshall vs. West Virginia UAB at Samford South Dakota State at UTSA Vanderbilt at Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee at UAB Fri., March 14 Lipscomb at Middle Tennessee Old Dominion at Virginia Old Dominion at Rice Charlotte at Middle Tennessee Rice at Texas State Fri., Feb. 28 Sun., March 2 Rice at Sam Houston State Southern Miss at Missouri Tulane at East Carolina UL-Monroe at Southern Miss Creighton at Charlotte Creighton at Charlotte UT-Pan American at UTSA Tulane at San Francisco Rice at FIU Southeastern Louisiana at Tulane Western Kentucky at East Carolina Ohio State at East Carolina Louisiana Tech at Florida Atlantic Dartmouth at FIU Dartmouth at FIU Fri., March 7 Tue., March 11 Southern Miss at Marshall Wed., March 19 St. John’s at Florida Atlantic St. John’s at Florida Atlantic FIU at Charlotte VCU at Charlotte UAB at Old Dominion Rider at Charlotte Minnesota at Louisiana Tech Minnesota at Louisiana Tech Marshall at East Carolina UNC Greensboro at East Carolina Columbia at UTSA Va. Commonwealth at East Carolina Marshall vs. James Madison (Myrtle Beach) Marshall vs. Rhode Island (Myrtle Beach,) Florida Atlantic at UTSA Alcorn State at FIU Liberty at Old Dominion Kent State at Middle Tennessee Kent State at Middle Tennessee Louisiana Tech at Texas A&M Maine at Florida Atlantic Sat., March 15 Tulane at New Orleans Rutgers at Old Dominion Rutgers at Old Dominion Middle Tennessee at UAB Morehead State at Marshall Charlotte at Middle Tennessee Texas vs. Rice (Minute Maid Park) Texas Tech vs. Rice (Minute Maid Park) Old Dominion at Rice Middle Tennessee at Tennessee Tulane at East Carolina Thu., March 20 Troy at Southern Miss Troy at Southern Miss Southern Miss at Missouri TCU at Rice Rice at FIU UAB at Hawai’i Sacred Heart at Tulane Sacred Heart at Tulane Tulane at California New Orleans at Southern Miss Louisiana Tech at Florida Atlantic Arkansas State at UAB Arkansas State at UAB Louisiana-Lafayette at Tulane Southern Miss at Marshall Fri., March 21 South Dakota State at UTSA South Dakota State at UTSA Sat., March 8 Jacksonville State at UAB UAB at Old Dominion East Carolina at Charlotte FIU at Charlotte UTSA at Sam Houston State Columbia at UTSA Marshall at FIU Sat., March 1 Tue., March 4 Marshall at East Carolina Florida Atlantic at Rice Creighton at Charlotte Wake Forest at Charlotte Florida Atlantic at UTSA Wed., March 12 Sun., March 16 Old Dominion at Louisiana Tech Pittsburgh at East Carolina Boston College at Florida Atlantic Louisiana Tech at Texas A&M Liberty at Charlotte Charlotte at Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee at Tulane Dartmouth at FIU Southern Miss vs. Florida (Pensacola, Fla.) Middle Tennessee at UAB Alcorn State at FIU Tulane at East Carolina UAB at Hawai’i St. John’s at Florida Atlantic UTSA at Southern Miss

Rice Baseball l C-USA Composite Schedule l 13 Sat., March 22 Wed., March 26 Tue., April 1 Florida Atlantic at Marshall Middle Tennessee at Tenn. Tech Louisiana Tech at Ark.-Little Rock East Carolina at Charlotte N.C. Central at East Carolina USC Upstate at Charlotte UAB at Louisiana Tech Wofford at Old Dominion Marshall at Akron Marshall at FIU Florida Atlantic at North Florida Bethune-Cookman at FIU Middle Tenn.at Southern Miss Middle Tennessee at Vanderbilt Florida Atlantic at Rice Old Dominion vs. VCU (Hampton, Va.) Florida Atlantic at Florida UTSA at Tulane Fri., April 11 Old Dominion at William & Mary Old Dominion at Louisiana Tech Lamar at Rice Akron at Marshall Charlotte at Florida Atlantic Rice at Lamar Middle Tennessee at Tulane Memphis at Middle Tennessee Sun., April 6 East Carolina at Old Dominion Southern Miss vs. LSU (Metarie, La.) UAB at Hawai’i Fri., March 28 Texas at Rice Evansville at Charlotte FIU at Louisiana Tech McNeese State at Tulane UTSA at Southern Miss Charlotte at Old Dominion Southern Miss at New Orleans East Carolina at Rice Marshall at UTSA Alabama State at UAB FIU at UAB Tulane at Louisiana-Lafayette Old Dominion at FIU Rice at Tulane Texas State at UTSA Sun., March 23 Southern Miss at Florida Atlantic Troy at UAB Florida Atlantic at Marshall Southern Miss at UAB East Carolina at Charlotte Louisiana Tech at UTSA UTSA at Texas State UAB at Louisiana Tech Wed., April 16 Marshall at FIU Tulane at Marshall Middle Tenn. at Southern Miss Sat., April 12 Florida Atlantic at Miami (Fla.) Florida Atlantic at Rice Rice at Middle Tennessee Wed., April 2 UTSA at Tulane Charlotte at Florida Atlantic Alabama at UAB Old Dominion at Louisiana Tech East Carolina at NC State East Carolina at Old Dominion Middle Tennessee at Tulane Sat., March 29 Northwestern St. at Louisiana Tech Tue., April 8 FIU at Louisiana Tech Thu., April 17 UAB at Hawai’i Charlotte at Old Dominion Memphis at Middle Tennessee Florida G.C. at Florida Atlantic Marshall at UTSA Tulane at Charlotte UTSA at Southern Miss FIU at UAB William & Mary at Old Dominion Eastern Kentucky at Marshall Rice at Tulane West Virginia Tech at Marshall Southern Miss at Florida Atlantic Belmont at Middle Tennessee Southern Miss at UAB Middle Tennessee at East Carolina Tue., March 25 Louisiana Tech at UTSA Fri., April 4 Wofford at Old Dominion UTSA at Old Dominion Charlotte at Winthrop Tulane at Marshall Evansville at Charlotte Rice at Texas Sun., April 13 UNC Wilmington at East Carolina Rice at Middle Tennessee East Carolina at Rice Southern Miss vs. Miss. St. (Pearl, Miss) Charlotte at Florida Atlantic Fri., April 18 FIU at South Florida Old Dominion at FIU Tulane at Southeastern Louisiana East Carolina at Old Dominion Tulane at Charlotte Florida Atlantic at North Florida Sun. March 30 Florida Atlantic at Marshall UAB at Alabama FIU at Louisiana Tech West Virginia Tech at Marshall Louisiana Tech at Grambling State Charlotte at Old Dominion UAB at Louisiana Tech UTSA at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Marshall at UTSA Middle Tennessee at East Carolina Marshall at Ohio State FIU at UAB Middle Tenn. at Southern Miss Rice at Tulane Florida Atlantic at FIU Middle Tennessee at Lipscomb Southern Miss at Florida Atlantic UTSA at Tulane Wed., April 9 Southern Miss at UAB Louisiana Tech at Southern Miss Rice at Houston Louisiana Tech at UTSA NC State at East Carolina UTSA at Old Dominion Southern Miss vs. Ole Miss (Pearl, Miss.) Tulane at Marshall Sat., April 5 FIU at Louisiana-Monroe Tue., April 15 UAB at Rice LSU at Tulane Rice at Middle Tennessee Evansville at Charlotte (DH) Florida Atlantic at Florida G.C. Charlotte at Gardner-Webb Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at UTSA East Carolina at Rice Ohio at Marshall East Carolina at UNC Wilmington Old Dominion at FIU

14 l Rice Baseball l Composite C-USA Schedule Sat., April 19 St. Peter’s at FIU Eastern Kentucky at Marshall Florida Atlantic at Old Dominion Sun., May 11 UAB at Florida Atlantic Tulane at Charlotte Alabama A&M at Louisiana Tech Tennessee at Middle Tennessee Louisiana Tech at Marshall Charlotte at Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech at Rice West Virginia Tech at Marshall Marshall at UAB Virginia vs. Old Dominion UTSA at Middle Tennessee East Carolina at Southern Miss Marshall at Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee at East Carolina Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee Nicholls State at Tulane Southern Miss at Tulane Middle Tennessee at FIU Florida Atlantic at FIU Rice at Southern Miss UAB at Troy Old Dominion at Marshall Sat., May 17 Louisiana Tech at Southern Miss Wichita State at Tulane Lamar at UTSA Tue., May 6 Rice at UTSA Southern Miss at Charlotte UTSA at Old Dominion Florida Atlantic at UCF Tulane at UAB UTSA at East Carolina UAB at Rice Sat., April 26 Wed., April 30 Southeastern Louisiana at Tulane FIU at Tulane Charlotte at UTSA Austin Peay at Middle Tennessee Tue., May 13 UAB at Florida Atlantic Sun., April 20 East Carolina at Florida Atlantic Southern Miss at Mississippi Wed., May 7 Winthrop at Charlotte Louisiana Tech at Rice Florida Atlantic at FIU St. Peter’s at FIU (DH) Lamar at UTSA South Florida at FIU High Point at East Carolina Marshall at Middle Tennessee Louisiana Tech at Southern Miss Alabama A&M at Louisiana Tech UCF at Florida Atlantic FIU at Florida Atlantic UAB at Rice Marshall at UAB Fri., May 2 Samford at UAB Middle Tennessee at Belmont Wed.-Sun., May 21-25 Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee UAB at Charlotte Old Dominion at VMI Conference USA Championship Tue., April 22 Rice at Southern Miss FIU at East Carolina Fri., May 9 Rice vs. Houston (Constellation Field) (Hattiesburg, Miss., hosted by Charlotte at Wake Forest Wichita State at Tulane Florida Atlantic at Old Dominion Charlotte at Louisiana Tech UAB at Auburn Southern Miss) North Carolina at East Carolina Louisiana Tech at Marshall (CH) East Carolina at Southern Miss UTSA at Baylor Old Dominion vs. Norfolk State- Sun., April 27 UTSA at Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee at FIU Fri.-Mon., May 30-June 2 Texas A&M at Rice Charlotte at UTSA Southern Miss at Tulane Old Dominion at Marshall Thur., May 15 NCAA Regionals (Sites TBD) Southern Miss at Alabama East Carolina at Florida Atlantic Rice at UTSA Southern Miss at Charlotte UTSA at Houston Baptist St. Peter’s at FIU Sat., May 3 Tulane at UAB UTSA at East Carolina Fri.-Mon., June 6-9 Alabama A&M at Louisiana Tech UAB at Charlotte FIU at Tulane NCAA Super Regionals (Sites TBD) Wed., April 23 Marshall at UAB FIU at East Carolina Sat., May 10 UAB at Florida Atlantic Miami (Fla.) at Florida Atlantic Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee Florida Atlantic at Old Dominion Charlotte at Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech at Rice Sat., June 14-Wed., June 25 Marshall at West Virginia Rice at Southern Miss Louisiana Tech at Marshall East Carolina at Southern Miss Marshall at Middle Tennessee College World Series (Omaha, Neb.) Middle Tennessee at Austin Peay Wichita State at Tulane UTSA at Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee at FIU Tulane at LSU Southern Miss at Tulane Old Dominion at Marshall Fri., May 16 All dates subject to change Tue., April 29 Rice at UTSA Southern Miss at Charlotte Fri., April 25 East Carolina at North Carolina Sun., May 4 Tulane at UAB UTSA at East Carolina Charlotte at UTSA Bethune Cookman at FAU UAB at Charlotte FIU at Tulane East Carolina at Florida Atlantic Louisiana Tech at Northwestern St. FIU at East Carolina

Rice Baseball l C-USA Composite Schedule l 15 by ESPN on July 4... Played in 63 of the team’s 64 games with a two or more hits in a game a team-high 24 times... Longest - career-high 60 starts... Led the team RBI (43), slugging (.508) and ting streak was eight-consecutive games in late March/early (126), and shared the team lead in home runs (9) and April... Reached base in 21-straight games during one stretch, triples (4)... Finished second on the squad in batting average the second-longest streak on the team... Drove-in two or more (.315), hits (78) and doubles (13), and was third in runs scored runs in a game a team-high 12 times... Maintained a .331 batting (45)... Made 55 starts as the designated hitter and five in left average and hit five of the nine home runs away from Reckling field... Started just three of the team’s first seven games before Park (four of the five road-home runs were in games played out- locking-in a spot in the batting order for the final 57 games... One side the state of Texas)... Slugger who unselfishly had six sacrifice of seven Owls to serve as the starting DH before he took over bunts, including two in the opening game of the NCAA Regional the role on a full-time basis on March 12... Batted clean-up 30 against San Francisco... Drew 18 walks and tied a career-high with times, the most of any Owl, and hit as high as third in the lineup two free passes at Houston... Reached base at a .468 pace (29- five times... Season debut was in left field on the second day of for-62) when leading off an ... -free in six defensive OF l R/R l Sr.-3L the season against national power Stanford, where he made it a chances in the outfield...2012: Played in 23 games and worked 5-11 l 190 l The Woodlands, Tex. memorable one by becoming the first Owl in three years to blast his way into 16 starts, all as the designated hitter (usually against College Park HS two home runs in a game... Knocked a home in the Owls’ left-handed pitchers)... Served as a substitute DH two times, a 15 final game of the season in the Super Regional at NC State, part pinch-hitter three times, and twice as a defensive replacement Michael Aquino of a career-high tying four-hit day against the No. 7 ranked Wolf in the outfield... Batted .324, the third-highest average on the Pack... First four-hit day was the May 8 road game against future team, and reached as high as .345 in the final weekend of the ”ah-QUEEN-no” C-USA foe Louisiana Tech that featured two doubles, a career- regular season... Hit .385 (5-for-13) with a .538 slugging percent- Wayne Graham said — “Mike moves into the starting left- high five RBI and raised his batting average to .352... Collected age against Conference USA foes... Collected a career-best two field position. He’s a high-level Division I hitter. He has power of course, with good speed.” Rice — 2013: All-Conference USA (second team, DH/Util.); Rice Statistics Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT Won the national edition of College Derby at TD 2011 .279 26 13 43 8 12 0 0 0 4 12 .279 4 0 6 1 .340 0 2 1 3 Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., over the summer... Out-slugged 2012 .324 23 16 37 1 12 2 0 0 3 14 .378 4 1 6 1 .395 1 1 0 0 seven of the top collegiate home run hitters from around the 2013 .315 63 60 248 45 78 13 4 9 43 126 .508 18 1 56 3 .362 1 6 2 3 nation to claim the event title in an event televised nationally TOTAL .311 112 89 328 54 102 15 4 9 50 152 .463 26 2 68 5 .363 2 9 3 6

16 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles hits in a game four times, including UCF, Tulane, Dallas Baptist with an RBI single... Faced Baylor in the NCAA Tournament as a Personal — Full name: Michael Vincent Aquino... Born: Jan. and in the opener of the NCAA Regional against Prairie View... pinch hitter and delivered a one-out single in the ninth inning... 15, 1992 in Houston... Parents: Vincent and Yvette Aquino of The Maintained a .421 average (8-for-19) against talented teams Hit safely in each of the first four games where he recorded an Woodlands (three brothers, one sister)... Enjoys playing and com- that played in the NCAA Tournament... “Night Owl” who batted , and was hitting .333 (6-of-18) by the time C-USA league posing music... College: Duncan. a team-leading .450 in night games... Enjoyed a .438 batting av- games began in March... Recorded a career-best two hits twice, erage when playing at home at Reckling Park... Batted as high in games against conference foes Houston and Memphis... Drew Rice Highs as sixth in the lineup... Able to get on-base when leading off an a career-high two walks in a road game at Sam Houston State... 2013 Season (also career highs) inning 5-of-7 times (.714)... Played for The Woodlands Strykers of Proved to be a steady defensive outfielder with good range... Tal- 7 at NC State, June 9 At Bats 3 at UAB, May 5 Runs Scored the Texas Collegiate League over the summer, where he led the lied a career-high five put outs in a C-USA start at East Carolina, 4, twice Hits TCL in batting average (.327) and home runs (10). Shared the TCL the same game where he successfully stole second base... Played 2, twice Doubles lead with 36 RBI, giving him the top spot in league’s crown in the West Coast Collegiate League (Bellingham, Wa.) over the 1, four times Triples categories... 2011: Appeared in 26 games in first season at the summer. 2, vs. Stanford, Feb. 16 Home Runs Division I level, including 13 starts... All 13 starts were in left field, High School — A 2010 graduate of College Park High School 5 at LA Tech, May 8 RBI and 10 were when the opponent started a left-handed ... in The Woodlands, Texas... One of three former CPHS Cavaliers, 8 vs. Stanford, Feb. 16 Total Bases Made seven appearances as a pinch-hitter and remained in the along with Keenan Cook and John Simms, to join the squad... 2 at Houston, April 20 Walks 5 at East Carolina (in 2011) Put Outs game to play the outfield four times... Served as a pinch-runner All-state outfielder as a senior (second team selection by the Tex- none Assists four times and twice entered the game as a defensive substitu- as Sports Writers, third team honoree by the Texas HS Coaches tion in left field... Batted .279 for the full season, but maintained Assoc.)... First team 2010 all-Greater Houston according to the a .290 average (9-of-31) when starting... Finished second on the Houston Chronicle... First team Houston-5A by Houston5ABase- team in pinch-hits (2) and PH appearances (7)... Made collegiate ball.com... Two-time first team all-District 14-5A... Helped lead debut on opening day as a pinch-runner in the ninth inning the Cavaliers to a 22-10 record and district title as a senior... against Stanford and scored a run as Rice attempted to rally... Batted .395 with 11 home runs, 31 RBI and an .884 slugging First career start was in front of more than 5,000 fans against percentage... Coached by Jason Washburn, the 2010 District SEC foe Kentucky in a game played downtown at Minute Maid 14-5A co-coach of the year... Squad reached the Region II finals Park, where he went 1-for-4 with a run scored... Started again at of the state tournament as a junior in 2009... Member of the Minute Maid Park two days later against Baylor and went 1-for-2 National Society of High School Scholars.

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 17 team’s 64 games, and all but one of the starts was in centerfield... help send the Owls to the championship final... Knocked a home Made one start at second base in place of all-conference hon- run and a in a two-hit game against state foe Stephen F. oree and eventual major league draft pick Christian Stringer (vs. Austin for a career-best six total bases... Ended the year with a Baylor at Minute Maid Park in the finale of the of the Houston season-long six-game , as well as having reached College Classic)... Second on the team in on-base percentage base in 16-consecutive games (one away from career-best 17)... (.420) and steals (9)... Led the squad, and 42nd among the NCAA Drew two or more walks in a game 12 times, including a career- statistical leaders, in sacrifice bunts (13)... Shared the team lead high four walks in the series-opener at future conference foe in walks (44), and was also hit by a pitch more than any other FIU... Finished 30th overall among the NCAA national leaders in Owl (15 times, the most by a Rice player since 2008)... Tied for walks... Scored twice in a game nine different times... Drove-in a fourth on the team in at bats (233), doubles (9) and triples (1)... season-best two runs in the series finale win at UAB... Converted Finished with a total of 64 hits in 64 games played... Started 47 of on 9-of-15 attempts... Stole two bases in the final the team’s first 49 games batting leadoff, then moved to the bot- Super Regional game at NC State... Combined solid range with IF/OF l S/R l So.-1L tom half of the lineup for the last 15 games and posted dramatic a strong arm in centerfield... Recorded 7-of-9 defensive assists 5-7 l 170 l Cypress, Texas results... Batted .408, maintained a .525 on-base percentage and throwing runners out from centerfield, including four that were Cy Ranch HS scored 12 runs over the final 15 games to help the Owls tie for first directly to home plate, one to home on a relay, one at third base 1 in the C-USA regular season standings and win both the league and one at second base... Registered an out and two assists play- Leon Byrd tournament and NCAA Regional in Eugene, Oregon... Only other ing second base at Minute Maid Park. game not to bat leadoff was on March 1 against No. 1 ranked High School — A 2012 graduate of Cypress Ranch High Wayne Graham said — “Leon had a solid freshman cam- North Carolina where he went 1-for-3 with an RBI and sacrifice School, just west of Houston... Selected in the 25th round of the paign. He was valuable in centerfield, but we’re converting him to bunt... Hit a steady .333 (12-for-36) in all games against ranked major league draft by the after an outstanding shortstop. He definitely has shortstop skills, a plus-arm, plus-speed opponents and batted .391 in NCAA Tournament games... Col- prep career... Helped lead Cy Ranch to the 5A state champion- and agility. We think he has a chance to be a great shortstop. Obvi- lected two or more hits in a game 19 times, including a career- ship and a 34-8 record as a senior... First team all-state honoree ously he has a great work ethic and we think he’s going to continue high three hits against Memphis in the C-USA tournament to by Texas High School Coaches Association and Texas Sports Writ- to grow as a hitter.” Rice — 2013: NCAA All-Regional; Conference USA All- Rice Statistics Tournament; All-Silver Glove Series (games vs. Houston)... Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT Only Owl freshman to play in every game... Started 63 of the 2013 .275 64 63 233 36 64 9 1 1 21 78 .335 44 15 37 2 .420 1 13 9 15

18 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles ers... First team all-Greater Houston selection by the Houston Rice Highs Chronicle... Named first team Rawlings all-region... Batted .420 2013 Season (also career highs) with a .566 on-base average, scored 37 runs, stole 20 bases and 6, three times At Bats drove in 22 runs to lead the Mustangs to the 2012 state title... 2, nine times Runs Scored Selected to play in the Texas High School Coaches Association 3 vs. Memphis, May 25 Hits 1, nine times Doubles 5A all-star game (south team), as well as the 5A Houston Area 1 vs. UCF, May 23 Triples Baseball Coaches Association all-star game (north team)... Four- 1 vs. SFA, Mar. 19 Home Runs year varsity letterman and three-time all-District 17-5A honoree 2 at UAB, May 5 RBI under head coach John Pope, a 1988-89 Rice baseball letter- 6 vs. SFA, Mar. 19 Total Bases man... Joined fellow Owl signees Hunter Kopycinski, Kevin 4 at FIU, Mar. 8 Walks McCanna and Beau Rathjen as teammates at the 2011 Area 2 vs. NC State, June 9 Stolen Bases Code Games in Long Beach, Calif. 1, 13 times SAC Bunts 5 vs. Texas State, Apr. 1 Put Outs OF l L/R l Sr.-3L Personal — Full name: Leon Andre Byrd, Jr... Born: February 2 vs. Baylor, Mar. 3 Assists 27, 1994, in Houston... Parents: Leon and Lisa Byrd of Cypress, 6-0 l 195 l The Woodlands, Tex. Texas (two sisters)... Father was a baseball letterman at Jackson College Park HS State... College: Brown. 17 Keenan Cook

Wayne Graham said — “We’re moving Keenan to right field where we think he’ll be outstanding. He has improved as a ballplay- er every year, and we expect that to continue. He has a chance to be a very good Division I player this year.” Rice — 2013: All-Conference USA (second team); C-USA Academic Honor Roll; Played in 63 of the team’s 64 games with 60 starts... Every start was in the outfield, and 59 of 60 were in leftfield... Lone start in center was against Baylor in perhaps one of the most distinctive centerfield settings in the country down-

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 19 town at Minute Maid Park (a CF distance of 436 feet with a hill that has improved in every year of his collegiate career... Had Honor Roll; Played in 27 games with six starts, including four in and flag pole in play)... Batted in as many as seven different spots more at bats with the bases loaded (14) than any other Owl and left field and two as the designated hitter (usually against right- in the lineup, the most of any Owl... Most starts were as the No. was a steady 6-for-14 (.429) in those opportunities... Managed handed pitchers)... The 21 games played coming off the bench 5 hitter, a total of 22 times where he hit .318... Hit leadoff, and to reach base at a .449 pace when leading off an inning (22-of- were the most of any Owl... Hit .370 in the second half of the went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, in the third game of the 49)... Collected two or more hits in a game 20 times, including season to raise his average 93 points and finish at .304... Thrived series at Hawaii... Led the team, and finished fifth in C-USA, for a career-high tying three hits four different times... Longest as a pinch-hitter, going 5-for-9 (.556) with a double and a walk batting average in league-only games (.352)... Batted .385 in the hitting streak was ten-straight games, the third-best mark on in a team-leading 10 pinch-hitting assignments... Made seven C-USA Tournament and delivered the game-winning hit in the the team... Reached base in 14-consecutive games during one appearances as the new DH, three as an outfield substitute, and bottom of the 11th inning of the championship final to lift the stretch... Drove in two or more runs in a game six times, with a was one of just three Owls called-on to pinch-run (one time, in Owls to the tourney title... Had five hits and drew four walks for career-high tying four RBI in the St. Patrick’s Day win over Har- which he did his job and scored a run)... Reached base 4-of-11 a .529 on-base percentage in the four C-USA Tournament games vard... Tied a career-high with three walks in the May 25 victory times (.364) when leading-off an inning... Batted .368 (7-of-19) at Reckling Park... Enjoyed the best overall home batting average over Memphis... Steady defensive outfielder with solid range and against Conference USA opponents in the regular season, and (.349) along with a .416 on-base average in 32 games played at strong arm... Maintained a .981 fielding percentage in 106 total was 2-for-4 at the C-USA Tournament... Went 5-for-10 with a .615 Reckling Park (minimum 25 at bats)... Finished third on the team chances... Recorded defensive assists by throwing out seven on-base percentage in games against nationally-ranked foes... in RBI (32) and sacrifice bunts (11)... Seven of the 11 sac bunts runners on the base paths, including two in one game against Collected two hits in games against Grambling and Tulane... were in C-USA games, tying for the most by any player in the UCF... Tied a career high with five put outs in the home win After the two-hit game at Tulane, he started the next day against league... Second on the team with four sacrifice flies... Combi- over Lamar... Moved from outfield to second base in the midst the Green Wave and drew a pair of walks while batting second nation of sac bunts and sac flies (total 15) was the most of any of the Texas A&M game and was error-free... Made one appear- in the lineup... Registered the team’s fifth-best on-base percent- player in C-USA (15)... Placed fourth on the team in hits (68), runs ance as a pinch hitter, one as a pinch runner (before remaining age (.385) for Owls who had his same number of at bats (46)... (38) and steals (5), and tied for fourth in doubles (9)... Was fifth in to play designated hitter), and once directly subbed-in as the Converted on 3-of-4 stolen base attempts... Played for the in both batting average (.292) and slugging, a .356 percentage new DH... 2012: Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Haymarket Senators in the Valley League over the summer... 2011: All Silver Glove Series; Played in 60 of the team’s 63 games, Rice Statistics including 53 starts in first season at the Division I level... Finished Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT sixth on the team in starts... Made 49 starts in the outfield (40 in 2011 .276 60 53 203 28 56 6 1 1 23 67 .330 31 6 50 2 .383 3 7 6 7 2012 .304 27 6 46 9 14 2 0 0 3 16 .348 5 1 5 1 .385 0 0 3 4 left, eight in right and one in center)... Started twice at second 2013 .292 63 60 233 38 68 9 3 0 32 83 .356 20 4 35 4 .352 4 11 5 9 base and twice as the designated hitter, with both DH starts in TOTAL .286 150 119 482 75 138 17 4 1 58 166 .344 56 11 90 7 .369 7 18 14 20 the very first series of the year against Stanford (including Open-

20 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles ing Day)... Forty-six starts were as the leadoff batter, a spot he against Baylor in the NCAA Tournament... Played in the Alaska Rice Highs had essentially locked-up the second half of the season... Batted League (Anchorage) over the summer. 2013 Season Career .296 over the Owls’ last 30 games to raise his average 23 points... High School — A 2010 graduate of College Park High 7 vs NC State, June 9 At Bats 7 vs NC State, June 9, ‘13 Hit a steady .284 in the No. 1 spot in the order and reached base School in The Woodlands, Texas... One of three former College 3, twice Runs Scored 2, twice at a .438 pace when leading-off an inning... Average was .288 Park High School Cavaliers, along with Michael Aquino and 3, four times Hits 3, six times 4 vs. Harvard, Mar. 17 RBI 4, twice against the talented teams that went on to play in the NCAA John Simms, to join the Owls in 2010... Second team 2010 all- 1, nine times Doubles 1, 17 times Tournament... “Night Owl” who hit 89 points higher in night Greater Houston selection by the Houston Chronicle... All-Hous- 1, three times Triples 1, four times games (.323) than day games (.234)... Batted .357 and scored ton 5A honorable mention by Houston5ABaseball.com... Twice none Home Runs 1 vs. California, June 5, ‘11 four times in the season-long five-game Silver Glove Series selected first team all-District 14-5A... Two-time member of the 4, three times Total Bases 4, five times against crosstown rival Houston... Recorded a career-high three Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association 5A all-stars (North- 3 vs. Memphis, May 25 Walks 3, twice hits in the first meeting against Houston, and later matched that east)... Named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Associ- 1, five times Steals 1, 14 times total in the final home against Memphis... Collected 14 games ation Academic All-state team... Helped lead the team to a 22-10 1, 11 times Sac Hits 1, 18 times 1, four times Sac Flies 1, seven times with two or more hits... Maintained a career-best 10-game hit- record and district title as a senior... Coached by Jason Wash- 5 vs. Lamar, May 1 Put Outs 5, twice ting streak that was tied for the fourth-longest on the team... Hit burn, the 2010 District 14-5A co-coach of the year... Hit .362 with 5 vs. UCF, April 13 Assists 3 at Arizona, Mar. 1, ‘11 lone home run of the season in the NCAA Tournament against 34 hits and 36 runs scored in 32 games... Drove in 22 runs and eventual College World Series participant California... Drove-in a stole 18 bases... Maintained a .334 average for his prep career... career-best four runs in the finale against Louisiana Tech, and had The Cavs reached the Region II finals of the state tournament in two or RBI in a game four times... Finished second on the team in his junior season of 2009... Versatile two-sport star also earned walks (31)... Drew a career-high three walks in the second Silver three varsity letters in football and was named a second-team Glove game against Houston... Tied for second on the team with all-district honoree. six steals, converting on 6-of-7 attempts... Fourth on the squad Personal — Full name: Keenan Jackson Cook... Born: Janu- with seven sacrifice bunts... Recorded defensive assists from two ary 10, 1992 in The Woodlands... Parents: Wes and Cindi Cook different outfield positions - from left field against Louisiana Tech of The Woodlands (one brother and one sister)... Older brother, and from right field against Marshall... Made a dramatic, game- Aaron, played Division I baseball for Texas Arlington and Sam saving diving catch in left field in the C-USA Championship Final Houston State... College: Jones. against Houston... Career-high put outs in a single game was five

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 21 was 5.7-to-1... All but one appearance was out of the - his to play in the Houston Area Baseball Coaches North-South All- collegiate debut as the Owl starter in the team’s fourth game of Star game... Three-time all-District 23-4A honoree, including the season vs. Dallas Baptist (Feb. 19)... Was the pitcher of record first team catcher as a senior... Helped lead the Mustangs to a against DBU after surrendering four runs in a career-long 2.2 in- 23-7 record, the quarterfinals of the 4A Region III playoffs, and nings with a career-high four ... Settled in to a reliever’s No. 6 ranking in the state... Program won in three district titles in role after that DBU start where he proceeded to maintain a 2.63 four years as a starter for head coach Phil Schwarz, the 23-4A co- ERA in his next 13.2 over a span of 14 appearances... coach of the year in 2011... Batted .350 with five home runs and Pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in the Conference USA Tournament 20 RBI as a senior... Maintained a .310 average with 60 RBI during victory over UCF... Maintained a 1.59 ERA in 5.2 frames against prep career... AP Scholar with Honor... National Honor Society... C-USA foes... Finished the year with 17 strikeouts, an average of Member of Speech & Debate. 8.5 Ks per 9.0 innings... Fanned three batters in a game twice, a Personal — Full name: Matthew David Ditman... Born: pair of 2.0 inning outings at home against Harvard and on the August 13, 1992, in San Diego, Calif.... Parents: Mark and Diane C/P l R/R l So.-1L road at La Tech... Held all opposing hitters to a composite .278 Ditman of Richmond, Texas (one sister)... Father is an Associate 6-1 l 205 l Richmond, Texas batting average... 2012: Did not see game action in first season Vice President at Rice... Chose to attend Rice over Baylor, Penn and Lamar Consolidated HS with the program... Served as a reserve catcher, who was given Columbia... College: Baker. 38 the task of helping prepare the Rice pitchers in the bullpen... Had Matt Ditman the full-confidence of the Owl coaches to work with one of the Rice Highs top collegiate pitching staffs in the nation... Played locally in the 2013 Season (also Career Highs) Wayne Graham said — “Matt was sidelined for most of the Carl Young League over the summer. 2.2 vs. Dallas Baptist, Feb. 19 Innings fall, but we have high hopes for him because he has great stuff - a High School — A 2011 graduate of Lamar Consolidated 4 vs. Dallas Baptist, Feb. 19 Strikeouts 1 at Southern Miss, Mar. 22 Wild Pitches hard, moving and a good . He could be huge in High School in Rosenberg, Tex.... Third-team 4A all-state catcher 1 vs. Dallas Baptist, Feb. 19 Hit Batters middle relief or even late relief.” by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2011... Second-team none Put Outs Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; 4A All-Greater Houston by Houston5ABaseball.com... Selected 1, four times Assists Successfully made the move from serving as a bullpen catcher during a redshirt season to a contributing Division I pitcher... Rice Statistics Tied for seventh on the staff in appearances (16) and finished YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF O/Avg WP HBP eighth in innings (18.0)... Strikeouts-to-walks ratio for the season 2013 5.50 0 1 16 1 0 0 1 0 18.0 20 12 11 3 17 3 0 0 79 .278 1 1

22 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles chial Schools (TAPPS) District 4A as a senior in 2013... Hit .333 with seven home runs and 26 RBI as a junior in 2012 to help the Draft Dodgers squad go 27-10... Member of the team at the Area A number of Owls on the current roster were selected Code Games in the summer of 2012... Maintained a 3.70 grade in different Major League Drafts, but decided to forgo point average. Personal — Full name: Andrew Bellows Dunlap... Born: pro baseball in order to attend Rice. The current Owl Date May 4, 1994, in Houston... Parents: Frank and Alice Dunlap draft dodgers include: of Houston (two sisters)... College: Hanszen. Player Pos. Rd Yr MLB Team Andrew Dunlap RHP 33rd ‘13 Washington Kevin McCanna RHP 22nd ‘12 San Diego P l R/R l Fr.-HS Leon Byrd SS/OF 25th ‘12 NY Mets 5-11 l 215 l Houston Chase McDowell RHP 30th ‘12 Pittsburgh Zech Lemond RHP 50th ‘11 Pittsburgh Westbury Christian HS 21 Andrew Dunlap

Wayne Graham said — “In the fall we didn’t get to see as much of Andrew on the mound as we wanted. It is very important for us to be able to evaluate freshman pitchers as much as possible.” High School — A 2013 graduate of Westbury Christian High School... Was selected in the 33rd round of the 2013 ma- jor league draft by the ... Two-year varsity catcher for head coach Ricky Watkins who did not begin pitching until after the conclusion of his prep career... The Wildcats went 16-14 competing in the Texas Association of Private and Paro-

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 23 strikeouts in 65.2 innings, an average of 11.4 Ks per 9.0 innings... Served as team captain for Chargers team that finished with a 20-13 record... Earned both first team all-district and academic all-district honors in 19-5A... Pitched 22 innings with an ERA of 2.26 as a junior in 2012, earning second team all-district... Also contributed to the team as a left-handed hitting first baseman, hitting .316 with a .419 on-base percentage in 2012... Coached in baseball by Chad Payne... Standout football letterman... Named first team Academic all-state under head coach Lydell Wilson... Maintained a 4.32 grade point average on 4.00 scale... Member of the National Honor Society. Personal — Full name: Jon Christopher Duplantier. Born: P l L/R l Fr.-HS July 11, 1994, in Newark, Delaware. Parents: Jon and Devra Du- IF/C l R/R l So.-1L 6-4 l 210 l Katy, Texas plantier of Katy, Texas (one brother, one sister). Chose to attend 6-1 l 220 l Arlington, Texas Seven Lakes HS Rice over Yale. College: Lovett. Arlington HS 29 Jon Duplantier 44 Skyler Ewing

Wayne Graham said — “Jon is an outstanding freshman re- Wayne Graham said — “Skyler continued the good summer cruit with better than average control for a freshman. He has a good he had playing in the Cape Cod League and ended up leading our fastball and his other pitches continue to improve. Jon has tremen- fall program in almost every offensive category. He has a chance to dous potential.” be a tremendous Division I player.” High School — A 2013 graduate of Seven Lakes High Rice — 2013: Appeared in 57 of the team’s 64 games with School in Katy, Tex.... Multi-sport student-athlete who was a 47 starts... Made 43 starts at first base and four at catcher early two-year varsity baseball starter and letterman... Went 6-2 on in the year (did not play behind the plate after the first week of the mound with a 1.60 ERA in 13 appearances for the 2013 Re- March)... Usual spots in the batting order were either eighth or gional III 5A bi-district champions... Finished senior year with 83 ninth (30 total times), but once batted as high as cleanup... Tied

24 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles for third on the team in home runs (4), and was fourth in both sac- in two or more runs in a game four different times, including a Played in nine games with two starts as the designated hitter rifice bunts (10) and times getting hit by a pitch (5)... Finished fifth career-high three RBI in the 6-3 road victory in the series finale in first season at the Division I level... Made his Rice debut as a on the squad in walks (23), seventh in slugging (.342) and eighth at Southern Miss (a key win that eventually helped Rice clinch replacement DH on the second day of the season against an FIU in RBI (23)... Did his best hitting in Conference USA league games, the C-USA regular season co-championship and No. 1 seed in the team that was coming off an NCAA Regional appearance... First building a .298 batting average (17-for-57) with a .474 slugging league tournament)... Drew a career-high three walks in the se- collegiate start was against Arizona (ranked No. 9 at the time but percentage... Maintained a steady .274 average in 30 games ries opener against UCF... Collected two sacrifice bunts in a single went on to win the National Championship)... Singled in his first away from Reckling Park... None of his four home runs (against game against Stanford during the opening weekend of the sea- at bat against the Wildcats (his second career at bat overall) and Baylor, Southern Miss, UAB and La Tech) were hit at home... Went son, a feat only one other Owl (Aquino) managed to match over stole second base later in that inning... Also started on the road 2-for-3 with an RBI in the opening game of the NCAA Super Re- the next three months of the season... Successfully stole a base at Conference USA foe Memphis... Subbed-in to play first base for gional at NC State... Collected two or more hits in a game seven in his only attempt all year... Maintained a .985 fielding percent- the first time the following week at Lamar... Late in the year he times, including a career-high three hits at Sam Houston State age in 461 total chances at first base... Recorded a career-high 18 delivered a lead-off pinch hit in the bottom of the tenth inning and at home against Tulane... Longest hitting streak was seven- putouts against East Carolina, the second-highest single-game in the second game of the C-USA series against crosstown rival straight games to raise his in-season average to its highest point total by an Owl all season... Tallied 34 of 41 assists from first Houston (where he was lifted for a pinch-runner, who went on (.274 on March 30)... Finished the year with an active streak of base... Appeared as a defensive substitute ten times, tied for the to score the game-tying run on the way to a 4-3 Rice victory in reaching base in seven-consecutive games... Reached base at a third-highest total on the team... Remained in the game to play extra frames)... Went 1-for-4 as a pinch hitter and 1-for-7 as the .429 clip in 42 times to lead-off an inning... Shared the team lead defense after all six pinch hitting appearances, and each time it DH... Played in the over the summer, where in pinch-hit appearances (6)... Never collected a pinch base hit, was as the new first baseman... Subbed directly in as the new first he helped lead the to a 26-9 record and but did get on base by drawing a walk (three times) and get hit baseman four times... Played in the prestigious Cape Cod League South Division title. by a pitch (once), and he eventually went on to score three runs over the summer (Hyannis Harbor Hawks), where he was named High School — A 2011 graduate of Arlington High School... in those six pinch hit appearances... Scored all 16 runs in 16 dif- an All-Star with a .287 average, four home runs and 20 RBI... Won Versatile catcher/first baseman and pitcher who was named the ferent games (and has never scored twice in a game)... Drove- the home run derby event at the CCL’s All-Star Game... 2012: 2011 District 4-5A Utility Player of the Year on a vote of the league head coaches... Three-year varsity starter and all-district honoree Rice Statistics for head coach David Nix, the 4-5A coach of the year in 2011... Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT Helped lead the Colts to the district championship as a senior 2012 .182 9 2 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 .182 0 0 0 0 .182 0 0 1 1 and to the Region I quarterfinals of the state tournament... Bat- 2013 .226 57 47 146 16 33 5 0 4 23 50 .342 23 5 30 1 .347 2 10 1 1 ted .443 with 13 home runs and 46 RBI in the team’s 40 games in TOTAL .223 66 49 157 16 35 5 0 4 23 52 .331 23 5 30 1 .337 2 10 2 2 2011... Went 7-3 on the mound with a 3.26 ERA and 98 strikeouts

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 25 in 67 innings of work... Maintained a .450 batting average during Rice — 2013: Freshman All-America (third team reliever, prep career with 31 homers... Outstanding student... Named to Collegiate Baseball magazine); Conference USA All-Freshman the 2011 5A Academic All-State team by the Texas High School Team; C-USA Co-Pitcher of the Week (May 6); One of three Owls Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA)... National Honors Soci- with the versatile role of serving as both a hitter and a pitcher... ety member... Principals Award recipient... Played locally over the Played in a total of 44 games as a true freshman, including 24 as summer for Kyle Chapman Red of the Premier Baseball League. a left-handed hitter/first baseman and 20 as a pitcher (none in Personal — Full Name: Skyler Blaine Ewing... Born: August the same game)... Undefeated in six pitching decisions, notch- 22, 1992, in Arlington, Texas... Parents: William and Doreen Ewing ing a victory in a start against Lamar and wins in relief against of Arlington (one brother, one sister)... Said he wanted to go to Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss, Texas State, UAB and UCF... Made Rice since he was 10 years old when he “attended the College two starts, both against Lamar... Fired a career-long 5.0 shutout World Series in 2003.” Member of the Fellowship of Christian Ath- innings in the second start against the Cardinals, scattering a letes... College: Martel. pair of hits and a walk while striking out three... That game be- P/IF l L/L l So.-1L gan a season-long stretch consecutive scoreless innings that Rice Highs 6-4 l 220 l Bellaire, Texas reached 11.1 frames over four appearances... Allowed just one 2013 Season (also career highs) Episcopal HS run in an earlier 12.1 inning span (March 6 to April 6) that low- 5, three times At Bats 26 ered his in-season ERA to 2.04... Recorded a in his collegiate 1, 16 times Runs Scored pitching debut at Hawaii (Feb. 25) by blanking the Rainbows for 3, twice Hits Blake Fox 1, five times Doubles 3.0 innings on two hits... Pitched 3.0 or more innings six differ- none Triples Wayne Graham said — “We like how Blake continues to get ent times... Recorded a career-high five strikeouts in the second 1, four times Home Runs better, all the time. He had a good fall, and was particularly sharp of three meetings against La Tech... Averaged 5.6 strikeouts per 3 at Southern Miss, Mar. 24 RBI late. As a freshman he pitched, hit from the left side and played first 9.0 innings... Maintained a 1.8-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio... 5, twice Total Bases base. We think he’s going to be a starter, but he will help us in a mul- Held opposing hitters to a composite .288 batting average... Fin- 3 vs. UCF, Apr. 12 Walks titude of ways.” ished with a 2.92 ERA in 12.1 innings of Conference USA league 1, twice Stolen Bases 2 vs. Stanford, Feb. 17 SAC Bunts 18 at East Carolina, Apr. 6 Put Outs Rice Statistics 5 vs. Texas A&M, Mar. 2 Assists YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF O/Avg WP HBP 2013 3.41 6 0 20 2 0 0 1 1 37.0 40 15 14 13 23 6 2 1 158 .288 2 2

26 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles games... Picked a runner off first base on the road at UAB... Key with a 2.48 ERA and struck out 85 batters in 62 innings as a junior contributor on the mound, but pitching was only half the story... in 2011... Also hit .390 with a .650 , 34 RBI What’s Your College? Worked his way into 14 starts in the batting order, played as a and 28 runs scored in 36 games that season... Versatile student- If you’re keeping score, here’s how the 2014 baseball defensive sub at first base ten times and pinch hit three times... athlete who was also a varsity basketball letterman. Made 13 starts at first base and one as the designated hitter... Personal — Full name: Blake Alexander Fox... Born: June 17, team is grouped by their Rice College: Slapped a base hit in his first career at bat on the second day of 1993, in Bellaire... Parents: Mike and Linda Fox of Bellaire, Texas Baker 4 (Dittman, Rutter, the season against national power Stanford... Started at DH three (three brothers)... Continues a strong Rice baseball legacy as fa- C.Teykl, T.Teykl) days later against Dallas Baptist and promptly went 3-for-3 with ther, cousin (), and grandfather (Jim Fox), all played for Brown 4 (Byrd, McCarthy, Warren, a walk and a pair of RBI... Was a perfect 4-for-4 in first four official the Owls before advancing to various levels of professional base- at bats, and had reached first base in all five plate appearances... ball in different organizations... College: Will Rice. Wunderlich) Recorded a hit in three-consecutive games where he had at least Duncan 3 (Aquino, Mason, one at bat... Collected a pair of two-hit games late in the year - in Rice Highs A.Orewiler) the final C-USA series against Marshall and San Francisco in the 2013 Season/Career Hanszen 4 (Dunlap, Kopycinski, opening round of the NCAA Tournament... Solid defensive first 5.0 vs. Lamar, May 1 Innings baseman who maintained a .986 fielding percentage in 145 to- 5 vs. LA Tech, Mar. 13 Strikeouts McElligott, Stephens) 1, twice Wild Pitches Jones 3 (Cook, Lemond, B.Smith) tal chances... Also played error-free in 14 defensive chances as a 1, twice Hit Batters pitcher. Lovett 3 (Duplantier, N.Orewiler, High School — A 2012 graduate of Episcopal High School 4, five times At Bats Rathjen) in Bellaire, Tex.... Earned all-Southwest Preparatory Conference 3 vs. Dallas Baptist, Feb. 19 Hits honors as a junior and senior... Helped lead the Knights to three- 2, twice RBI Martel 2 (Ewing, Murphy) straight conference championships (2010-12)... Four-year var- 3 vs. Dallas Baptist, Feb. 19 Total Bases McMurtry 4 (McDowell, Reeves, 1 at Hawaii, Feb. 22 SAC Bunts sity letterman under head coach Matt Fox, (Blake’s cousin and 14 vs. UAB, May 22 Put Outs C.Smith, Stainback) a 1998-2001 Rice baseball letterman)... Went 7-2 on the mound 2, twice Assists Sid Richardson 2 (Hoelscher, Williamson) Rice Statistics Wiess 1 (McNair) Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT Will Rice 3 (Fox, McCanna, Taylor) 2013 .241 24 14 54 0 13 0 0 0 7 13 .241 2 0 9 0 .268 0 1 0 1

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 27 board, but suffered an injury in early March that sidelined him infielder who recorded 92 defensive assists at the hot corner, for more than a month... Returned as the everyday third base- and was involved in six double plays... In his first start back in the man in early April and picked up where he had left off, helping lineup at Lamar the Cardinals tested him with bunts and ground lead the Owls to a 21-7 record heading into the Super Regional... balls in his direction, and he responded with a career-high sev- Hit .321 and was second on the team in RBI, third in walks, and en assists and no fielding errors... Tallied at least five assists six fourth in total bases over the final 30 games... Appeared in a total different times... Ended the season with a streak of 24-straight of 41 games with 40 starts, all at third base... In the 40 games chances without an error... 2012: All-Silver Glove Series team for he started he was third on the Owls in hits and RBI (with an ex- his play in the annual season-long series against crosstown rival tra month of games his teammates went on to rank among the Houston; Started 59 of the team’s 60 games, all at third base... C-USA league leaders in those same categories)... Hit .339 in Tied for third on the team in starts, and for starts at just one posi- C-USA regular season games and .357 in the 4-0 run to the tion... Became only the second Owl in the last 11 years to record league tournament title... Maintained the team’s longest hitting at least 50 starts at third base in consecutive seasons, and only IF l R/R l Sr.-3L streak of the season (13 games) just one week after he returned one player has more career starts at the hot corner during that 6-0 l 195 l Belton, Texas to action... Tied a career-high with four hits in a single game on stretch... Most starts were batting fifth in the order (16 times), Belton HS two occasions (the finales vs Stanford and Louisiana Tech)... Col- but hit as high as second and third... Batted a composite .346 (29- 2 lected two or more hits in a game 11 times... Drove-in two or for-89) with a .413 on-base average in Rice’s 25 games against Shane Hoelscher more runs in a game seven different times, including three-RBI opponents that went on to play in NCAA Regionals... Collected days against Memphis and on the road at Oregon in the NCAA two or more hits in a game 14 times, including a career-best four Wayne Graham said — “Shane is a front-line Division I play- Regional... Drew 17 walks and tied a career-high with three free hits twice... Reached base in 14-consecutive games during one er, an outstanding fielder at a demanding position. He was our lead- passes in a game against Marshall... Batted fifth in the lineup 21 stretch... Drove-in two or more runs in a game four times, includ- ing hitter last year and we think Shane is still an evolving player.” times, and as high as third in the order six times... Strong-arm ing a career-best four on Opening Day against an FIU team that Rice — 2013: NCAA All-Regional Team; Conference USA All-Tournament Team; Led the team, and was fourth among Rice Statistics Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT the C-USA league leaders, with the best batting average of 2011 .281 60 58 210 30 59 13 0 3 37 81 .386 15 9 45 5 .343 8 4 4 6 his collegiate career (.320)... Finished third on the team with a 2012 .244 59 59 217 36 53 9 1 4 30 76 .350 26 6 35 9 .337 3 8 5 7 career-best on-base percentage (.401) and was fourth in slug- 2013 .320 41 40 150 21 48 7 1 0 25 57 .380 17 4 22 5 .401 1 7 3 5 ging (.380)... Was on the way to a career-best season across the TOTAL .277 160 157 577 87 160 29 2 7 92 214 .371 58 19 102 19 .356 12 19 12 18

28 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles was coming-off an NCAA Regional appearance... Finished sec- (.380) when leading off an inning... Was at his best in high-profile High School — A 2010 graduate of Belton High School in ond on the team, and tied for eighth in Conference USA, with contests, batting .353 (12-of-34) in nine games where the atten- Belton, Texas... First team 5A all-state shortstop by both the Texas eight sacrifice bunts... Registered a career-best seven total bases dance was 4,000 or more fans... Maintained a .467 average (7-of- HS Coaches Association and Texas Sports Writers... Shared the twice (vs. Tulane and Grambling)... Scored a career-high four runs 15) with a .600 slugging percentage and .565 on-base average in MVP honors for District 12-5A and the all-area team... Member of in a 12-4 win over New Mexico State... Drew two walks in a game the year-long Houston series... Enjoyed a .292 average at home the THSCA North All-Star team... Batted .411 with 14 home runs, four different times... 2011: Conference USA All-Freshman at Reckling Park and was a ‘night Owl’ who hit .316 in evening 56 RBI, 52 runs scored and 16 doubles in 42 games as a senior... team; Houston College Classic All-Tournament Team; All-Sil- games... Went 3-for-6 with four walks as the designated hitter... Paced the 2010 Tigers to a 34-8 record, the district championship ver Glove Series team for the season-long best-of-five games vs. Helped carry the team offensively when the Owls were beset by and the Region II semifinals... Four-year varsity starter for coach crosstown rival Houston; Started 58 of the team’s 63 games, the injuries the first six weeks of the season by batting .320 to rank Eddie Cornblum... Graduated in the Top 7 percent of his class. fifth-highest total on the team... Made 53 starts playing a new second on the squad... Registered seven official at bats in the Personal — Full name: Shane Adam Hoelscher.. Born: position for him in the field (third base), and did so while replac- extra-inning game against eventual College World Series par- Sept. 21, 1991 in Temple, Texas... Parents: Lenny and Dana Hoel- ing 2010 national player of the year - all in his ticipant California, tied for most on the team by an Owl all year... scher of Belton... (one brother, one sister). College: Sid Richard- debut season at the Division I level... Also started once at short- Collected two or more hits in a game 16 different times, includ- son. stop, once at second base and three times as the designated ing a career-high three hits four times... Longest hitting streak of hitter... Most starts were batting sixth in the lineup (24 times), the season was nine games, and he hit safely in 19-of-21 games Rice Highs but also hit as high as third in the lineup twice... Shared the lead during one stretch... Drove-in two or more runs in a game eight 2013 Season Career in Conference USA with eight sacrifice flies, the highest single- times, the second-highest multi-RBI games on the team (behind 7 at Hawaii ,Feb. 22 At Bats 7, twice season total by an Owl in five years (MLB player Josh Rodriguez Ratterree)... Tallied a career-best three RBI in C-USA victories over 2, twice Runs Scored 4 vs. NMSU., Feb. 22, ‘12 4, twice Hits 4, four times had eight SF in 2006)... Tied for eighth in the conference, and Marshall and Memphis... Improved defensively over the course 3, twice Runs Batted In 4 vs. FIU, Feb. 17, ‘12 was second on the team, in getting hit by a pitch (nine times)... of the year at the hot corner... Played each of the last 341.0 in- 1, seven times Doubles 2 vs. La Tech, Mar. 19, ‘11 Second on the team with 37 RBI (tied with Rendon)... Finished nings of the season at third base (38 games) and maintained a 1 at Oregon, June 3 Triples 1, twice third on the team in home runs (3), doubles (13) and slugging .962 fielding percentage in 105 total chances... Posted a career- none Home Runs 1, seven times percentage (.386)... Batted a steady .281 for the full season and high five assists five different times, all of which were in games 5 at LA Tech, May 8 Total Bases 7, twice .278 in C-USA league games... Went 4-for-11 (.364) in the NCAA in the second half of the season... Was error-free over the last 14 3 vs. Marshall. May 17 Walks 3, twice Tournament with a double, two RBI, two walks and a sacrifice games of the year, a total of 41 chances without a miscue... In- 1, three times Stolen Bases 1, eleven times 2, three times Put Outs 3, twice bunt, and was also error-free in the field in nine total chances... volved in eight double-plays while at third base, and started one 7 at Lamar, Apr. 9 Assists 7 at Lamar, Apr. 9, ‘13 Hit .320 with the bases empty and reached base 19-of-50 times DP from second base in a home win over Southern Cal.

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 29 12 against La Tech as the designated hitter... Fourth on the team year... Caught all 17 innings of the final game at the NCAA Super in batting average and was the first Owl true freshman to fin- Regional... Rice went 5-2, while Owl pitchers maintained a 3.52 ish at .300 (or better) since 2009 (Gonzales-Luna & Rendon)... Hit ERA with a .245 opponents’ batting average, in his seven starts .348 when runners were on-base and an eye-opening .462 with behind the plate. runners in scoring position... Was in a 2-for-16 hitting stretch and High School — A 2012 graduate of nearby Saint Thomas had started only one game since late March when he was thrust High School... All-state selection in the Texas Association of Pri- into the starting lineup in the deciding game of the Eugene Re- vate and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) in each of the last two sea- gional due to an injury to senior starting catcher Geoff Perrott... sons... Batted .324 with 23 hits and 22 RBI for the 21-10 Eagles Responded with a career-best 4-for-5, four-RBI game with a triple as a senior... Helped lead the squad to back-to-back TAPPS state and two runs scored against No. 9 Oregon to lift the Owls to an championships in 2010 and 2011... Batted .447 with seven home 11-4 victory... Started the next weekend at No. 7 ranked NC State runs, 52 RBI and an .835 slugging percentage as a junior in 2011... and went 3-for-4 in the opening game of the Super Regional... Four-year starter and letterman under head coach and former C l R/R l So.-1L Finished with an NCAA Tournament batting average of .467 star ... Joined fellow Owl signees 5-11 l 175 l Houston, Texas (7-for-15) and a .600 slugging percentage... Two sensational out- Leon Byrd, Kevin McCanna and Beau Rathjen as teammates at St. Thomas HS ings in the NCAA Tourney helped give him a .450 batting aver- the 2011 Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif.. 4 age in all games played away from Reckling Park, but he hit the Personal — Full name: Hunter Davis Kopycinski... Born: Hunter Kopycinski program’s only of the season at home in the March November 12, 1993, in Houston... Parents: Joey and Donna Kopy- 13 La Tech game when he made his first career start behind the cinski of Houston (one brother, one sister)... Brother, Jordan, was Wayne Graham said — “We didn’t get to see Hunter in our plate... Cleared the bases with an inside-the-park home run that a baseball letterman at Texas State and Navarro College... Col- fall program, but we still regard him as one of our top two catchers bounced off the centerfield wall, the Owls’ first grand slam since lege: Hanszen. who will play a lot. He gave us a tremendous boost in the playoffs April of 2012... “Night Owl” who batted .409 in evening games... last year. He has a great arm.” Proved to be a polished receiver who continued to improve on Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; defense with experience... Charged with only one passed ball all Appeared in 20 games with eight starts, including each of the last three games of the season in the NCAA Tournament... Seven Rice Statistics starts were behind the plate... Did not play any other defensive Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT position in first Division I season... First career start was March 2013 .300 20 8 40 3 12 0 1 1 11 17 .425 3 0 8 2 .341 1 1 0 0

30 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles Rice Highs player)... Finished as the C-USA co-leader, and tied for 14th 2013 Season (also career highs) among the NCAA statistical rankings, with 14 saves... Established 6 vs. NC State, June 9 At Bats the new Rice single-season saves record and eclipsing the Owls’ 2 at Oregon, June 3 Runs Scored previous mark of 13 that was shared by eventual major leagu- 4 at Oregon, June 3 Hits ers and Tony Cingrani... Posted a 7-2 record, 2.02 none Doubles 1 at Oregon, June 3 Triples ERA and 1.018 WHIP... Ranked 52nd in the NCAA for WHIP and 1 vs. LA Tech,Mar. 13 Home Runs 47th in ERA... Struck out 71 in 75.2 innings and held opponents 4, twice RBI to a composite .207 batting average... Averaged 8.4 strikeouts 6 at Oregon, June 3 Total Bases per 9.0 innings and maintained a 3.4-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks 1 vs. Harvard, Mar. 16 Walks ratio... Allowed just 6.66 hits per 9.0 innings to rank 48th among 16 vs. NC State, June 9 Put Outs the Division I leaders... Recorded two saves against Stanford, 3 at Oregon, June 3 Assists Southern Miss, Tulane and UAB (who all saw him at least twice P l R/R l Jr.-2L in a weekend series)... Remaining saves were logged against Ha- 6-4 l 200 l Houston, Texas waii, Memphis, Harvard, Marshall, Texas State and Houston... Led Waltrip HS the staff with 31 relief appearances and 69.0 relief innings (the 33 next closest Owl to those numbers out of the bullpen was Blake Zech Lemond Fox with 28.2 in 18 games)... Often brought in before the ninth inning, having to earn 10 of the 14 saves with more than 1.0 in- ”ZACK la-MOND” ning of work... Averaged 2.1 innings per relief outing... Pitched at Wayne Graham said — “Zech was our MVP last year and least 3.0 innings in relief seven times, including the Opening Day he’s back with the same 90-95 fastball, good change-up and good of the season against nationally-ranked Stanford for first save... curveball. He deserves the preseason awards he’s received and there Registered a career-long 6.2 frames in the 11-inning champion- is every reason to expect he’ll be picked high in the upcoming draft.” ship final of the C-USA Tournament, notching his fifth win of the Rice — 2013: All-America (third team, by both Baseball season after allowing just one run which was unearned... Fired America magazine and the American Baseball Coaches Asso- 4.0 innings of no-hit relief a week later in the opening game of ciation); All-Conference USA (first team, );Dell the NCAA Tournament to earn sixth win... Answered the call to Morgan Award (as the Rice baseball program’s most valuable start for the first time all season, and just the third time in his

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 31 collegiate career, three days later at No. 6 ranked Oregon in the second-most innings on the staff by an Owl freshman... Began Baseball Draft by the ... Two-time second team Regional finale and responded with a career-high tying 6.2 in- as a reliever and allowed just one run on three hits in his first 8.0 All-Greater Houston selection by Houston5ABaseball.com... nings... Struck out seven Ducks and walked only one for seventh collegiate innings, highlighted by 3.0 hitless frames against the Named the Most Valuable Player in District 21-4A as a senior win as Rice advanced to the Super Regionals for the first time University of Texas downtown at Minute Maid Park... The outings in 2011... Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association (HABCA) since 2009... Pitched a total of 4.2 innings in two Super Regional impressed coaches enough to earn his way into two consecu- 4A All-Star (North team)... Four-time first team all-District 21-4A appearances... Went 3-1 with a save and had a 3.52 ERA in 23.0 tive starting assignments... Made first collegiate start against an honoree under head coach Jim Teel... District’s Newcomer of innings from six appearances in the Owls’ 10-game postseason Arizona team that was ranked No. 9 in the nation and went on to the Year as a freshman in 2008... Helped the Rams claim back- run... Conference-only ERA in 30.0 innings from 15 league games win the National Championship... Fired a career-long 5.0 innings to-back district championships and state playoff appearances in was an austere 0.60, and he held all C-USA opponents to a com- against the Wildcats, allowing just two runs on four hits in a no- 2011 and 2010 with undefeated league records... Went 4-2 over- posite .179 batting average... Opponents batted .163 and ERA decision... Returned the following week to start against Lamar all with a save in eight mound appearances in 2011... Maintained was 0.76 when pitching at home at Reckling Park... “Night Owl” and struck out a career-high five batters in 2.2 innings... Moved a 0.95 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 37 innings as a senior... Also hit who went 3-0 with seven saves and a 1.88 ERA in night games... back to the bullpen where he thrived in middle relief for the re- .359 with 27 RBI in 25 games played... Led the staff in innings (30) Yes, it’s true: appeared in one game as a pinch runner in the sec- mainder of the season... Made nine relief appearances after the and strikeouts (25) as a junior, while hitting at a .320 pace with ond game of the season against nationally-ranked Stanford (but March 21 start, maintaining a 1.80 ERA and striking out 18 in 20.0 a .507 slugging percentage... Played football under head coach did not get a chance to showcase his speed on the base paths innings... Pitched 4.0 shutout innings for first career save against Anthony Zuccarini... Solid student who maintained a 3.75 grade when the Owls were retired just two batters later)... 2012: Re- Conference USA foe UAB... Threw 4.0 innings against crosstown point average... Member of the National Honor Society. corded a sound and solid debut season of Division I baseball... foe Houston in the regular season, then pitched another 4.2 Personal — Full name: Zechariah David Lemond, but pre- Went 1-0 with a save while maintaining a 2.52 ERA and holding relief frames against the Cougars in the opening game of the fers the nickname Zech (pronounced “Zack”)... Born: October 9, opponents to a .216 batting average in 35.2 innings of work... C-USA Tournament. 1992, in Houston... Parents: Marvin and Rachel Lemond of Hous- Averaged 8.1 strikeouts per 9.0 innings and built a steady 2.1-to- High School — A 2011 graduate of Waltrip High School in ton (four brothers, one sister)... College: Jones. 1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio... Made 15 appearances and tallied the Houston... Selected in the 50th round of the 2011 Major League Rice Highs 2013 Season/Career Rice Statistics 6.2, twice Innings YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF O/Avg WP HBP 7 at Oregon, June 3 Strikeouts 2012 2.52 1 0 15 2 0 0 1 1 35.2 27 15 10 15 32 3 1 0 148 .216 0 2 2 vs. Southern Miss, May 26 Wild Pitches 2013 2.02 7 2 32 1 0 0 7 14 75.2 56 19 17 21 71 12 0 1 305 .207 6 6 2 vs. Sam Houston, Mar. 6 Hit Batters TOTAL 2.18 8 2 47 3 0 0 8 15 111.1 83 34 27 36 103 15 1 1 453 .210 6 8

32 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles Minute Maid Park... Blanked the Aggies in 2.0 innings of work, national team, maintaining a 1.80 ERA in two games... Recorded which earned him a start against defending Southland Confer- two strikeouts and allowed just two hits in 5.0 frames in 2008. ence champion Sam Houston State four days later... Pitched a Personal — Full name: Connor Paul Mason... Born: May career-long 3.0 innings against the Bearkats in a controlled start, 26, 1992 in Virginia Beach, Va... Plans to major in Mathematical where he matched his Rice season-high of two strikeouts... Last Economic Analysis... Versatile athlete who competed in the appearance was a shutout inning of relief in the series finale Georgia state swimming championships... Parents: Michael and against Harvard (March 17)... 2012: Sat out the entire collegiate Cheryl Mason of Suwanee, Ga. (one older sister). Sister, Jessie, season... Worked hard to rejoin his teammates on the field as swam competitively at Georgia Tech and was a multiple ACC All- soon as possible... Pitched in the Owls’ fall training program... Academic honoree... College: Duncan. Played summer ball in Atlanta, Ga.... 2011: Was sidelined before the start of the 2010 fall practices... Did not see game action. Rice Highs International — Represented the United States on two 2013 Season/Career RHP l R/R l Jr.-1L different international teams before joining Rice... Member of 3.0 vs. Sam Houston, Mar. 6 Innings the gold medal-winning 2009 18 & Under U.S. squad that won 2, twice Strikeouts 6-3 l 185 l Suwanee, Georgia none Wild Pitches the IX COPABE “AAA” Pan American Junior Championship held in home school 1 vs. Harvard, Mar. 17 Hit Batters 32 Venezuela... Pitched in relief in the championship final against Connor Mason Cuba, helping Team USA win its first Pan Am gold medal at the 18U level against a country that had won the last seven Pam Am Wayne Graham said — “Connor pitched for us last year and championships... Also pitched 1.1 relief innings against Cuba has possibilities this year because he has a good arm.” earlier in that tournament... Finished the 2009 Team USA season Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; Ap- with a 1.93 ERA in four appearances, allowing just two hits while peared in three games with one start... Maintained a 3.00 ERA in striking out seven in 4.2 innings... Played on the 16 & under U.S. a total of 6.0 innings... Scattered five hits and a walk while strik- national team in the summer of 2008... Went 1-0 with the 16U ing out four... Held opposing hitters to a composite .263 batting average... Made Division I debut against national power Texas Rice Statistics A&M in the opening game of the College Classic downtown at YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF O/Avg WP HBP 2013 3.00 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 6.0 5 2 2 1 4 0 0 1 21 .263 0 1

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 33 at least 20 innings... Fired a career-long 7.0 shutout innings while Coaches Junior All-Star Team in 2011... Member of Team Texas allowing just one hit and two walks at home against Harvard in in the Junior Sunbelt Classic played in McAlester, Okla.... Joined the second start of his collegiate career... Earned a win pitching fellow Owl signees Leon Byrd, Hunter Kopycinski and Beau 6.0 innings in a road start at future Conference USA foe La Tech... Rathjen as teammates at the 2011 Area Code Games in Long Allowed two runs on seven hits while matching a career-high Beach, Calif. five strikeouts against the Bulldogs... Fanned five in 4.2 innings of Personal — Full name: Kevin Patrick McCanna... Born: Feb- relief work in the finale of the FIU series... Winning pitcher in 2.1 ruary 1, 1994, in Joliet, Ill.... Parents: Patrick and Carey McCanna shutout relief innings at Lamar... Made collegiate debut with 1.2 of The Woodlands, Texas (two brothers)... Father was a baseball shutout innings against Dallas Baptist (Feb. 19), and was tabbed letterman at Central Michigan University... College: Will Rice. for first start five days later on the road at Hawaii... Statistics in 11 relief outings were slightly sharper than in starts, including a 3.32 Rice Highs ERA and .156 opponents’ batting average. 2013 Season/Career P l L/R l So.-1L High School — A 2012 graduate of The Woodlands High 7.0 vs. Harvard, Mar. 17 Innings School, just north of Houston... Selected in the 22nd round of the 5, twice Strikeouts 6-1 l 185 l The Woodlands, Texas 1 vs. Texas Tech, Apr. 16 Wild Pitches major league draft by the after an outstand- The Woodlands HS 2 at LA Tech, May 8 Hit Batters 23 ing prep career... First team all-state pitcher by the Texas High Kevin McCanna School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA)... Montgomery County Pitcher of the Year and District 14-5A co-MVP as a senior Wayne Graham said — “Kevin seemed to make a good jump in 2012... Went 9-1 on the mound with a 1.19 ERA and 93 strike- in the fall with the addition of a solid to his repertoire. His con- outs to help lead the Highlanders to the district championship... trol improved, and he has a chance to be a weekend starter.” Two-year letterman and starter for coach Ron Eastman... Had a Rice — 2013: Pitched in 16 games with five starting assign- 3-0 record and 1.97 ERA as a junior, and also contributed as a ments as a true freshman... Finished fifth on the staff in starts, left-handed hitter... Was selected to the Houston Area Baseball fourth in relief appearances (11) and third in games finished (5)... Was sixth in innings (40) and seventh in both wins (3) and Rice Statistics strikeouts (18)... Held all opposing hitters to a composite .216 YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF O/Avg WP HBP batting average, the third-best mark on the staff for Owls with 2013 4.50 3 1 16 5 0 0 1 0 40.0 30 25 20 17 18 4 0 2 166 .216 1 5

34 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles against the Golden Eagles without allowing any runs on just Rice Highs one hit... 2012: C-USA Academic Honor Roll; Did not see game 2013 Season/Career action in first collegiate season... Played for the Cowlitz Black 1.1 at Southern Miss, Mar. 22 Innings Bears in the West Coast League over the summer. 1 vs. Harvard, Mar. 15 Strikeouts High School — A 2011 graduate of Plano High School... none Wild Pitches none Hit Batters Named to the 2011 Dallas-Fort Worth All-Area team as a P/3B by the Dallas Morning News... Most Valuable Player of District 8-5A as a senior... Team MVP who helped lead the Wildcats to the pro- gram’s first 30-win season (30-8)... Went 8-1 on the mound with a 2.40 ERA, and batted .442 with 25 RBI, to vault Plano to the Region I semifinals of the state playoffs... Three-year starter was the Wildcats’ Newcomer of the Year who helped the team make P l R/R l So.-1L the 2009 state playoffs for the first time since 1999... Finished 6-3 l 195 l Plano, Texas third on the staff in innings (30.2) and strikeouts (24) as a junior Plano HS and collected 24 hits in 27 games while leading the squad in 41 home runs. Ryan McCarthy Personal — Full name: Ryan James McCarthy... Born: Sept. 8, 1992, in Plano, Texas... Parents: Brian and Nancy McCarthy of Wayne Graham said — “Ryan had great fall. He evolved into Plano (one sister)... Chose to attend Rice because of the mix of a three-pitch, pitcher. He has a moving fastball and a chance to be elite academics and elite baseball... College: Brown. effective in numerous roles.” Rice — 2013: Appeared in two games, both out of the bull- pen... Totaled 1.2 innings, scattering three hits and a walk while striking out one... Made collegiate debut in the opening game of the Harvard series (March 15) and posted a ... Returned Rice Statistics a week later in the Conference USA opener at eventual league YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF O/Avg WP HBP co-champion Southern Miss... Worked a career-long 1.1 innings 2013 5.40 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.2 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 9 .375 0 0

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 35 and a pitcher... Finished fourth on the pitching staff in starts (6), the pen, including a 2.42 ERA and .202 batting average in 22.1 fifth in innings (53.0) and sixth in appearances (17)... Held all op- relief innings... Did not play any other defensive position... Only posing hitters to a composite .246 batting average... Had almost Owl to pitch and hit in the same game, the second game of the twice as many relief outings (11) as starts, but compiled more season vs. national power Stanford... Made one start as the des- innings as a starter (30.2) than out of the bullpen (22.1)... Aver- ignated hitter, vs. Baylor in the finale of the Houston College aged more than 5.0 innings for each of the six starts... Caught the Classic downtown at Minute Maid Park where he singled and coaches’ attention after 6.1 innings of shutout relief in the third drew a walk... Had one appearance as a pinch hitter in the home game of the Hawaii series (Feb. 24) where he held the Rainbows game against Sam Houston State... 2012: C-USA Academic to just a pair of singles on the road... That outing earned him his Honor Roll; Was selected in the 30th round of the Major League first start of the season a week later against California, where he draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates... Recovered from a 2011 injury was sensational in pitching a five-hit shutout... to be one of only two Owls to see action as both a hitter and a Blanked the Golden Bears on just 91 pitches without allowing pitcher... Played in a total of 26 games with ten starts (six as the RHP/OF l L/R l Sr.-3L any walks and striking out two... Started and worked into the designated hitter, two in left field and two on the mound)... Bat- 6-2 l 190 l College Station, Texas seventh against future Conference USA opponent UTSA, and ted second in the lineup in four of the ten starts... Hit a three-run A&M Consolidated HS pitched into the sixth against longtime opponents Texas State homer as the DH against New Mexico State in first start of the 25 and Sam Houston State... Four pitching wins were recorded over season... Started on the mound the next day against NMSU and Chase McDowell Texas State, UTSA, California and Hawaii... Posted a season-high pitched a predetermined 1.0 inning in his first mound appear- four strikeouts on the road at Sam Houston State... Shored-up ance in 11 months... Threw a season-high 3.0 frames in a start Wayne Graham said — “We’ve seen Chase throw complete- the bullpen in the second half of the season with seven relief against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and struck out a season-best games, and last year he threw a complete game shutout. We know appearances... Posted slightly sharper statistics coming out of four batters in a no-decision... Collected a pair of base hits with a he absolutely has what it takes, he just needs more consistency. In the fall his best outings were toward the end. We’d love to have him Rice Pitching Statistics pitch more, especially now that he added a good slider to the mix. YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP 2010 3.86 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4.2 6 2 2 3 5 1 0 0 24 .286 0 0 Don’t rule him out as the DH against right-handed pitching this 2011 5.14 2 1 7 4 1 0 0 1 28.0 36 17 16 5 19 5 2 1 126 .303 1 1 spring. He’s actually a good outfielder as well.” 2012 4.50 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 10.0 13 5 5 1 9 0 0 1 40 .342 0 0 Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; One 2013 4.25 4 2 17 6 1 1 0 0 53.0 49 29 25 20 26 9 1 1 227 .246 8 2 of three Owls with the versatile role of serving as both a hitter TOTAL 4.52 6 3 37 12 2 1 0 1 95.2 104 53 48 29 59 15 3 3 417 .276 9 3

36 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles double in the victory over Tennessee downtown at Minute Maid season... Complete game was one of only three by the Owls all order... Made two starts in centerfield and two in left... 2010: C- Park... Pitched and served as the DH in the same game in a win year... Started six days later at home against Louisiana Tech and USA Academic Honor Roll; Played in a total of 22 games… One over Texas-San Antonio... Sat out three weeks during one stretch had a perfect game for 4.0 innings, but left the mound after 4.1 of four Owls who saw action as both a hitter/position player (18 before getting a start in left field in the series finale against C- in what proved to be his last Rice appearance of the season (Mar. games) and pitcher (four games)… All 11 starts were as the des- USA foe Marshall, where he responded with three base hits with 19)... Notched first career win on the road in a start at nationally- ignated hitter, third-most on the team in that role... Nine of his a double and run-scored... The three-hit day against the Thunder- ranked Arizona, allowing three earned runs in 5.2 frames against 10 hits were recorded as the starting DH (9-for-38)… Eight of the ing Herd helped him finish with a .429 batting average against C- the Wildcats... Finished with a 5.14 ERA in seven total games, but hits were in home games at Reckling Park… Batted fifth in the USA teams... Did his best hitting away from Reckling Park (.375, ERA in four starts was a steady 3.57... Averaged 6.1 strikeouts per order five times and as high as third in the lineup three times… 6-for-16)... Finished with a total of 10.0 ... Main- nine innings... Maintained a 3.8-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio... Helped keep the offense going when the Owls were threatening, tained a strikeouts-to-walks ratio of 9-to-1... Did not allow any Struck out a career-high five in first career start against eventual batting 9-for-25 (.360) with men on base and 7-for-19 (.368) with runs on just two hits in his final 5.0 frames... Played for Brewster NCAA Regional participant Texas State... Also pitched against runners in scoring position… Tied for third on the team with in the Cape Cod League over the summer, where he was a team- regional-bound teams Baylor and Stanford (on Opening Day)... Anthony Rendon for hits with the bases-loaded (four hits in just mate of Evan Rutter... 2011: Appeared in a total of 13 games, Almost half of his total innings (13.1) were against the talented five at bats)… Longest hitting streak was five games… Collected and was on the way to a dynamic season as a multi-role player, teams that went on to play in the postseason... Pitching was only a career-best two hits in a game twice, in games against Texas before a season-ending injury in mid-March... Saw starting ac- half the story, finishing with a .313 batting average (5-for-16) A&M-Corpus Christi and eventual NCAA Tournament participant tion as both a pitcher (four games) and outfielder (four games), that was the third-best mark on the team... Slugging percent- Lamar… Knocked a double against TAMUCC and a triple on the with five bench or bullpen appearances... Fired a sensational, age (.500) was second-best on the team... Blasted a pinch-hit road at Texas State that drove-in three runs… Also drove-in a complete-game four-hitter against UC-Santa Barbara at AT&T three-run homer in his first at bat of the season against Lamar... career-high three runs in the home-opener against Lamar… Fin- Park in San Francisco (Mar. 13)... Held UCSB to one run on four Tied a career-high with a pair of base hits against NCAA Super ished fifth on the team in games played as a sub off the bench hits and a walk while striking out four in his second win of the Regional-bound Dallas Baptist... Batted as high as third in the (7)… Delivered a pinch hit RBI single in the series-opening vic- tory over East Carolina… Played in the outfield three times (no Rice Hitting Statistics defensive chances)… Made his Division I debut as a pitcher, Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT throwing an inning of relief in the opening series of the season 2010 .222 18 11 45 4 10 1 1 0 12 13 .289 4 0 13 0 .286 0 0 0 0 2011 .313 6 4 16 2 5 0 0 1 5 8 .500 2 0 4 1 .368 1 0 0 0 against nationally-ranked Stanford… Finished with a 3.86 ERA in 2012 .243 18 8 37 6 9 2 0 1 5 14 .378 4 1 9 1 .333 0 0 0 1 4.2 innings over four appearances… Pitched a career-long 2.0 in- 2013 .125 5 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .125 2 0 5 0 .300 0 0 0 0 nings against NCAA Tournament-bound Texas A&M, allowing no TOTAL .236 47 24 106 12 25 3 1 2 22 36 .340 12 1 31 2 .317 1 0 0 1 runs on just one hit while striking out two… Threw an inning vs.

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 37 Texas State and two-thirds of a frame in a C-USA league game Rice Highs against Southern Miss… Averaged 9.6 strikeouts per nine in- 2013 Season Career nings of work. 9.0 vs. California, Mar. 4 Innings 9.0, twice High School — A 2009 graduate of A&M Consolidated 4 at Sam Houston St., Mar. 26 Strikeouts 5 at Texas State, Feb. 23, ‘11 High School in College Station.... Multi-faceted, three-year base- 2, three times Wild Pitches 2, three times 1, twice Hit Batters 1, three times ball letterman under head coach Chase Mann... Helped lead the Tigers to two District 12-5A titles, including a 25-8 record as a 3, twice At Bats 5, twice senior and a 20-12 mark as a junior in 2007... Named the district’s none Runs Scored 2 vs. TAMUCC, Feb. 28, ‘10 most valuable player in 2009... First-team all-state (outfielder) 1 vs. Baylor, Mar. 3 Hits 3 at Marshall, Apr. 15 and all-Brazos Valley (pitcher)... Hit .438 with 36 RBI and seven none Runs Batted In 3, four times home runs as a senior... Maintained an .886 slugging percent- none Doubles 1, three times age and .584 on-base average... Went 7-1-1 on the mound with none Triples 1 at Texas State, Mar. 3, ‘10 none Home Runs 1, twice P l L/L l Fr.-HS a 1.27 ERA... Held opposing hitters to a .149 batting average and 1 vs. Baylor, Mar. 3 Total Bases 4, three times struck out 60... Pitched in the 2008 Area Code games in California 1, twice Walks 2 vs. California, Mar. 13, ‘10 6-0 l 185 l Friendswood, Texas and was a Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association all-star... Clear Springs HS Batted .375 with a .563 slugging percentage as a junior...Twice 16 named to the Brazos Valley All-Academic Team. Max McElligot Personal — Full name: Chase Harrison McDowell... Born: Dec. 14, 1990, in College Station, Texas... Parents: Jeff and Susan Wayne Graham said — “Max showed flashes that he could McDowell of College Station (one sister)... Two great grandfa- help us. He has a good curve ball. He’s young pitcher who continues thers, Ross Mantala and Louis Dittman, were lettermen at Texas to grow.” A&M in football and baseball, respectively... College: McMurtry. High School — A 2013 graduate of Clear Springs High School in League City, Texas... Two-year under head coach James “Chris” Floyd... Helped the Chargers go 20-11 and reach the Region III bi-district playoffs as the 2013 District 24-5A co-champions... Went 5-4 with a 2.72 ERA as a senior, strik- ing out 87 in 53.0 innings... Honorable mention Rawlings/Perfect

38 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles Game All-Texas High School Senior Team, honorable mention victory over Lamar (May 1)... Held all opposing hitters to a com- all-Houston team by Houston5ABaseball.com, second team posite .250 batting average... Allowed two hits, one walk and all-Galveston County and first team all-District 24-5A in 2013... hit one batter... 2012: Appeared in two games before being Houston 5A Baseball.com Pitcher of the Week on March 26 after sidelined for the remainder of the season... Pitched one-third throwing a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts vs. Dickinson... 2012 Per- of an inning against an Arizona team that went on to win the fect Game WWBA South Qualifier All-Tournament Team... 2011 National Championship... Saw action at home against Lamar... Under Armour National Team... Maintained a 3.88 grade point 2011: Appeared in 12 games, 11 out of the bullpen and one average... Member of the National Technical Honor Society. starting assignment... Worked mainly in situational duty against Personal — Full name: Maximilian Thomas McElligott. left-handed hitters... Maintained a 3.48 ERA for the full season... Born: July 21, 1995, in Arlington, Va. Parents: Vince and Paula Held all opposing hitters to a composite .200 batting average... McElligott of Friendswood, Texas (one sister). Father is the Execu- Maintained a 1.2-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio... Averaged 6.1 tive Director of Development at Rice University’s James A. Baker strikeouts per nine innings of work... Made 10 relief appearances Institute for Public Policy. Sister, Maryan, played soccer at the LHP l L/L l Sr.-3L before working his way into his first career start against even- University of Central Oklahoma and was a member of the Bronco 6-1 l 180 l Austin, Texas tual NCAA Regional participant Texas State... Pitched a career- team that advanced to the 2012 NCAA Division II National Tour- Westlake HS long 3.2 innings against Texas State, allowing just one earned nament. College: Hanszen. 39 run on a base hit in a no-decision... Registered a 1.59 ERA in five Holt McNair appearances against quality teams that went on to play in the NCAA Tournament... Tallied 1.2 shutout relief innings against Wayne Graham said — “We’re happy Holt is back with us. UAB in the first game of the C-USA Tournament, where he also He’s knowledgeable and handles pressure well. His experience and tied a career-high with a pair of strikeouts... Fired 4.1 consecu- maturity can help us, as could his stuff from the left side.” tive scoreless innings during one stretch of the season... “Night Rice — 2013: Served as situational specialist against left- Owl” who maintained a 1.29 ERA when playing under the lights... handed hitters, totaling 2.1 innings (seven outs) in seven appear- Recorded three defensive assists in the Texas State start... Played ances... Finished with five strikeouts in the 2.1 frames, an eye- locally in the Karl Young League over the summer... 2010: opening average of 19.3 strikeouts per 9.0 innings... Struck out Pitched in 15 games in inaugural collegiate season with every the only batter he faced in three of his seven outings... Needed appearance coming out of the bullpen… Finished fifth on the just two pitches to induce a double-play grounder in the home team in relief appearances… Led the staff in picking runners off

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 39 first base (3)… Made NCAA debut in the season-opening series Area Code games try-outs... Played football one year, helping on the road at Stanford… Notched first win with 2.0 solid innings the Chaps to the state quarterfinals... Two-time District 25-5A Welcome to C-USA at home against nationally-ranked Texas… Began his collegiate all-Academic honoree. Seven new baseball-playing members (Charlotte, FIU, career having allowed only one run, and one walk, in his first 8.0 Personal — Full name: Holt Harrison McNair... Born: July 3, Florida Atlantic, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, innings… Pitched a career-long 3.0 frames on the road against 1990, in Austin... Parents: Cary and Kate McNair of Austin (one Oklahoma State, holding the Cowboys scoreless on a pair of sin- brother and one sister)... College: Wiess. Old Dominion and UTSA) joined Conference USA for gles… Fired a pair of scoreless innings against heavy-hitting East the 2014 season. Those seven members join returning Carolina in the Conference USA Tournament… Threw at least 2.0 Rice Highs schools East Carolina, Marshall, Southern Miss, Tulane innings on four occasions… Did some of his best pitching away 2013 Season Career UAB and Rice to create a 13 team baseball league that from Reckling Park, maintaining a 1.04 ERA in eight road out- 0.2 vs. Lamar, May 1 Innings 3.2 vs. Texas St., May 17, ‘11 will play a 30-game conference schedule this season. ings… Registered a career-high two strikeouts in a game three 1, five times Strikeouts 2, four times none Wild Pitches 1, twice Here’s how the incoming members did a year ago: different times (California, Memphis and Dallas Baptist). 1 at Oregon, June 2 Hit Batters 2 vs. Lamar, Feb. 22, ‘11 High School — A 2009 graduate of Westlake High School Team From... Record League in Austin... Helped the baseball team to the 2009 state semifinals Charlotte Atlantic 10 37-23 17-7 and to the regional semifinals in 2007 and 2008... Coached by FIU Sun Belt 26-32 13-17 James Ellison... Maintained a 1.29 ERA as a senior to earn first- Florida Atlantic Sun Belt 42-22 19-11 team all-District 25-5A honors... Led the Chaparral’s to three- Louisiana Tech WAC 19-37 6-21 consecutive district titles from 2007 to 2009... Winning pitcher Mid Tennessee Sun Belt 28-28 11-19 of the 2009 Central Texas All-Star game... Invited to the 2008 Old Dominion Colonial 30-24 15-12 UTSA WAC 35-25 15-11 Rice Statistics YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP Florida Atlantic and UTSA each won their conference 2010 3.93 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 18.1 21 8 8 7 11 3 0 2 78 .304 1 1 championships and participated in NCAA Regionals. Florida 2011 3.48 0 1 12 1 0 0 1 0 10.1 7 5 4 6 7 1 0 1 45 .200 1 3 Atlantic advanced to the Chapel Hill Regional final before 2012 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 .500 0 0 losing to No. 1 national seed North Carolina in extra innings. 2013 7.71 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 2.1 2 2 2 1 5 1 1 0 10 .250 0 1 TOTAL 4.02 1 1 36 1 0 0 1 0 31.1 31 15 14 15 23 5 1 3 136 .272 2 5

40 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles and community outreach initiatives; C-USA Academic Honor National Scholar/Athlete Award... Jefferson Scholar nominee... Roll; Registered three at bats in two games played, including Served as vice president of the student council... Active in the one as a starter... Started as the designated hitter on Opening Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his church youth group. Day at home against FIU... Appeared as a pinch-hitter against Personal — Full name: Andrew Joseph Murphy... Born: New Mexico State... 2011: Sat out first season with the program... April 20, 1992 in Shreveport... Parents: David and Peggy Murphy Gained experience working behind a talented crew of veteran of Shreveport (one brother and one sister)... College: Martel. Owl catchers... Played in the Missouri-Iowa-Nebraska-Kansas (MINK) Collegiate League over the summer (Clarinda). High School — A 2010 graduate of Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, La., where he was named the Student of the Year for the state of Louisiana... Multi-sport star for the Gators, earning 5A honorable mention all-state honors in base- C l R/R l Jr.-2L ball under head coach Todd Sharp... Named first team all-city 6-0 l 195 l Shreveport, La. and a two-time all-District 1-5A honoree... Batted .449 as a senior Captain Shreve HS with 40 RBI and 33 runs scored in 34 games played... Maintained 35 a .735 slugging percentage and a .565 on-base average... Three- Andrew Murphy year varsity letterman in football... Honorable mention all-state lineman as a senior and first team all-city selection... Two-time, Wayne Graham said — “Andrew has been an integral part of first team all-district... Academic all-state in both baseball and our last three teams. He’s a hard-worker and intelligent player.” football... Member of the National Honor Society who main- Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; tained a 3.94 grade point average... Earned the US Army Reserve Rice Athletics Scholar Athlete; Primary role was as a catcher in the bullpen, preparing one of the top pitching staffs in the Rice Statistics nation... Appeared in one game, the 11-5 victory over (future Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT Conference USA foe) UTSA on March 20... 2012: C-USA Spirit of 2012 .000 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 1 .000 0 0 0 0 Service Award honoree as the baseball student-athlete in the 2013 .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 league who recorded the most volunteer time in various charity TOTAL .000 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 1 .000 0 0 0 0

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 41 High School — A 2011 graduate of Ball High School in Galveston, Tex.... Three-year varsity starter who saw action on the mound, behind the plate and in the outfield during his prep ca- reer... Two-time All-Galveston County honoree (catcher in 2011)... Served two seasons as the team captain... Batted .385 with a .585 slugging percentage and .437 on-base average as a senior in 2011 to help the Tornados reach the 4A Region III bi-district playoffs for the first time in eight years... Went 3-2 on the mound with a 3.15 ERA as a junior in 2010 when the team played in class 5A... Struck out 18 and walked only four in 20 innings of work... Coached by Steve Hecker... National Honors Society member... Maintained a 4.2 grade point average (5.0 scale)... Graduated P l R/R l So.-Sq. with Honors. P l R/R l Fr.-HS 6-2 l 200 l Galveston, Texas Personal — Full name: Austin Michael Orewiler. Born: May 6-3 l 185 l Galveston, Texas Ball HS 18, 1993 in Tiffin, Ohio... Parents: Ryan and Katherine Orewiler of Ball HS 43 Galveston... Younger brother, Nick, is a freshman on the baseball 13 Austin Orewiler team this season... Chose to attend Rice over Dartmouth and the Nick Orewiler U.S. Military Academy at West Point... Worked as a volunteer with Wayne Graham said — “Austin has good stuff and he con- a youth baseball team and coached a little league team that won Wayne Graham said — “Nick is one of our freshmen pitchers tinues to work on his control. When he has control of the ball he can the championship... College: Duncan. who showed enough in the fall to indicate that he will pitch for us control the hitter.” in the future. He has good mechanics, a good work-ethic, his fast Rice — 2013: Did not see game action... 2012: Was side- ball continues to improve and his is satisfactory. He’s lined before the start of fall practices (2011) and did not see going to be a pitcher for us down the road.” game action in the spring... Played locally for the Houston Wild- High School — A 2013 graduate of Ball High School in cats over the summer. Galveston, Tex.... Four-year varsity starter... Three-time all-Dis- trict 24-4A selection... Two-time All-Galveston County selec- tion and two-time Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association

42 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles all-star... Served two seasons as the team captain and helped the Houston and all-District 19-5A... One-year starter and letterman Tornados win two District 24-4A titles... Helped squad go 17-8 for the Mustangs under head coach Jeremy York... When Rathjen and reach the 4A regional quaterfinals... Went 4-3 with a save signed with Rice in the fall of 2011, he was the Owls’ fourth sign- while maintaining a 2.81 ERA in 32.1 innings of mound work as ee in five recruiting classes from Memorial H.S.... Joined fellow a junior... Hit .329 with 23 RBI and 21 runs scored in 35 games to Owl signees Leon Byrd, Hunter Kopycinski and Kevin McCan- help the Tors reach the bi-district playoffs in 2012... Coached by na as teammates at the 2011 Area Code Games in Long Beach, Steve Hecker. Calif. Personal — Full name: Nicholas David Orewiler... Born: Personal — Full name: Beau Harrison Rathjen... Born: January 1, 1995 in Fostoria, Ohio... Parents: Ryan and Katherine September 14, 1993, in Houston... Father: Craig Rathjen... Moth- Orewiler of Galveston... Older brother, Austin, is a redshirt soph- er: Jan Miller (three brothers, one sister)... Father played football omore pitcher with the Owls... College: Lovett. at LSU in 1983-87... Older brother, Jeremy, was an All-Conference USA baseball honoree at Rice before being drafted and signed OF l R/R l So.-Sq. by the in 2012... College: Lovett. 6-4 l 190 l Houston, Texas Memorial HS 9 Beau Rathjen

Wayne Graham said — “Beau was sidelined in the fall. He is still an evolving player. He has potential and wants to be on the field.” Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; Did not see game action in first season with the program. High School — A 2012 graduate of Memorial High School in Houston... Sidelined during the spring of 2012... Earned honor- able mention all-state as a junior in 2011 after batting .390 with 13 home runs, 47 RBI and 14 stolen bases... First-team all-greater

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 43 base percentage... Tied for second on the squad in runs scored Louisiana and all-District 3-4A selection... Played in the 2011 Lou- (41) and home runs (4), including a solo blast to centerfield on a isiana High School Coaches Association All-Star Game after bat- three-hit day in the JCWS elimination game against Palm Beach ting .507 with seven home runs... Set the Tigers’ school record for State... Tied for third on the team in RBI (40) and doubles (11)... home runs in a single season with 16 as a sophomore in 2009... Maintained a .482 slugging percentage and finished the year Coached in baseball by Joey Williamson... Also earned a varsity with nine stolen bases... Charged with only one passed ball all letter and was named an all-district linebacker for the football season and threw out three would-be base-stealers... Coached team... Maintained a 3.70 grade point average and graduated in by Whoa Dill... Participated in the city of Grand Junction’s Chal- the Top 10 percent of his class... Member of the National Honor lenger Baseball, a program where volunteers from the visiting Society and Spanish Club... Helped the Midland Redskins win the juco world series teams help handicap children play baseball. World Series title in 2011 and was selected to the University of Arkansas — Appeared in 28 games with 19 All-Tournament Team. starts as a true freshman at the University of Arkansas in 2012... Personal — Full name: John Clay Osborn Reeves... Born: C l R/R l Jr.-Tr. Helped the Razorbacks reach the College World Series and fin- Date November 10, 1992, in Longview, Texas... Parents: Donald 6-1 l 185 l Monroe, La. ish tied for third in the NCAA Tournament... All 19 starts were at and Amanda Reeves of Monroe, La., (one sister)... Active in a host Navarro College/Neville HS catcher, including each of the last two games of the NCAA Waco of community-outreach programs, including the Salvation Army 7 Super Regional against No. 4 ranked Baylor (after a loss in the and building homes through Habitat for Humanity... College: John Clay Reeves opener)... Batted .281 for the season and an eye-opening .353 McMurtry. in eleven league games... Hit three Wayne Graham said — “John Clay brings a plus-bat with doubles, drove in four runs and scored five times... Collected two him from Navarro. He’s a good catcher and intelligent player. He’ll or more hits in a game six times, including a career-best three be one of our top two catchers.” hits against Stephen F. Austin... Reached base in five consecutive Navarro College — Named the 2013 Region XIV East All games during one stretch... Threw-out two runners attempting Conference Baseball Player of the Year while at Navarro College in to steal a base and picked-off another two with snap-throws. Corsicana, Tex.... Helped Navarro post a 39-18 record while reach- High School — A 2011 graduate of Neville High School in ing the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado... Monroe, La.... Honorable mention Louisville Slugger All-Ameri- Played in 56 of the team’s 57 games and led the Bulldogs with a can as a senior, and was ranked as the No. 328 prep player in .367 batting average... Drew 30 walks for a team-best .464 on- the country by Perfect Game... Three-time all-state, all-Northeast

44 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles at Hawaii... Twelve of the 14.0 innings were non-conference 13-2 on the mound with 129 strikeouts and 1.17 ERA as a senior games... Allowed only one extra-base hit in 14.0 innings... Sec- to lead the Bearkats to the finals of the state tournament... Also ond on the staff to All-America/major league draftee Austin Ku- batted .375 to lead the team finish with a 31-11 record... Helped bitza at getting hitters to ground out (80 percent) vs. fly out (20 Klein go 33-7 as a junior (the fifth-best win percentage in Texas) percent)... 2012: Appeared in six games out of the bullpen in first and advance to semifinals of the 2010 state playoffs... Went 3-1 collegiate season... Made his Division I debut on the road at No. with a save and a 4.31 ERA... Struck out 43 in 37.1 innings and 2 ranked Stanford and fired 1.1 shutout innings... Pitched a then maintained a 3.3-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio... Batted .322 career-long 2.0 shutout frames against Grambling the following with a 38 RBI, 29 runs, and a .455 slugging percentage.... Earned week and followed that with four scoreless Conference USA out- Second Team All-Greater Houston by Houston5ABaseball.com... ings... Struck out two in one inning against crosstown rival Hous- Coached by Barry Smith... Played locally for the Northwest Wild- ton... Ended the year with three strikeouts and did not walk any cats over the 2011 summer... Helped the Wildcats reach the finals batters in 7.1 frames... Played in the Cape Cod League over the of Stan Musial World Series. P l R/R l Jr.-2L summer, where he was a teammate of Chase McDowell. Personal — Full name: John Evan Rutter... Born: October 6-3 l 190 l Spring, Texas High School — A 2011 graduate of Klein High School in 7, 1992, in Tulsa, Okla... Parents: John and Lisa Rutter of Spring, Klein HS Spring, Texas... First Team All-Greater Houston selection as a Texas (one sister)... College: Baker. 36 senior by the Houston Chronicle... Named the Player of the Year Evan Rutter by Champions Area-Sun... First team all-state pitcher by the Texas Rice Highs High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) and second 2013 Season & Career Wayne Graham said — “Evan showed in the fall that he can team all-state honoree by the Texas Sports Writers Association 3.0 at Hawaii, Feb. 22 Innings reach his true potential. He should be strong in the middle relief role (TXSWA)... Two-time first team All-District 13-5A, earning the 2 at Hawaii, Feb. 22 Strikeouts 1 at FIU, Mar. 10 Wild Pitches or even in late relief.” honor as a pitcher in 2011 and third baseman in 2010... Went 2, twice Hit Batters Rice — 2013: Doubled his pitching production in second season with the program... Maintained a 3.86 ERA in a total of Rice Statistics 14.0 innings over 11 appearances, all in relief... Began the year YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP with 7.0 consecutive shutout innings spanning a four-game 2012 0.00 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 7.1 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 28 .214 0 0 stretch... Pitched a career-long 3.0 innings and matched a career- 2013 3.86 0 0 11 0 0 0 2 0 14.0 16 7 6 6 6 1 0 0 65 .314 1 6 best with two strikeouts in the dramatic 17-inning shutout win TOTAL 2.53 0 0 17 0 0 0 2 0 21.1 22 7 6 6 9 1 0 0 93 .278 1 6

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 45 second game of the season against national power Stanford... Collected first hit in the series-opener against eventual Confer- ence USA opponent FIU. Grayson College — Two-year starter at Grayson Commu- nity College in Sherman, Tex.... Helped lead team to the 2011 Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Col.... Batted .370 with 35 RBI, five home runs and ten doubles for the 45-16 Vikings in 2012... Was selected to play in the junior college regional all-star game... Finished two-years with a .350 career average... Coached by Dusty Hart... Played in the Northwoods League over the summer. High School — A 2010 graduate of Cypress Woods High OF l R/R l Sr.-Sq. School in Cypress, Tex.... Batted .388 with 30 RBI, four home runs P l S/R l So.-Tr. 6-3 l 225 l Cypress, Texas and ten doubles for the 24-10 Wildcats... Earned second team 6-4 l 210 l Austin, Texas Grayson College/Cy Woods HS all-District 15-5A honors as an outfielder... Varsity letterman Cisco College/Regents School 24 under head coach Thomas Loria... Graduated Summa cum Laude 14 Brian Smith and maintained a 6.54 grade point average on a 7.0 scale. Caleb Smith Personal — Full name: Brian Scott Smith... Born: July 2, Wayne Graham said — “Brian is one of the hardest workers 1991, in Akron, Ohio... Parents: Scott and Susan Smith... Father Wayne Graham said — “Caleb probably showed the most on the team. He will do anything to help the ball club.” and an uncle, Fred Smith, were both four-year football lettermen dramatic improvement of the late fall. His last four outings were Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; at Northern Michigan University... A cousin, Frederick Smith, quite good. He has a good strong fastball in the 90s and an improv- Appeared in four games with three starts as the designated hit- played lacrosse for two years at Wheeling Jesuit University in West ing breaking ball. He’ll eventually pitch a great deal here, it’s up to ter, all against left-handed pitchers... Made Division I debut in the Virginia... College: Jones. him how much this year.” Cisco College — Played the 2013 season at Cisco (Texas) Rice Statistics College... Went 2-1 with a 4.24 ERA for the 40-13 Wranglers... Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT Made three starts with five appearances out of the bullpen... 2013 .125 4 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .125 0 0 5 0 .125 0 0 0 0

46 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles Held all opponents to a composite .239 batting average and posted 16 strikeouts in 17.0 innings... Coached by David White. Rice Since 1999 (1st Year of Super Regionals) Auburn University — Attended Auburn University in the Using the 1999 season as the starting point (the year the NCAA expanded the postseason tournament field 2011-2012 school year... Member of the baseball program, but to 64 teams with the current Super Regional format), Rice baseball has maintained one of the nation’s top win did not play in any games for the 31-28 Tigers. percentages over the last 15 years. Here’s a closer look at the country’s winningest programs from 1999-2013: High School — A 2011 graduate of The Regents School of Austin (Texas)... Two-year baseball starter under head coach Tom Team Years Wins Loses Ties PCT Team Years Wins Loses Ties PCT Bunch... Helped lead the Knights to the 2011 4A District 3 title in Florida St. 15 748 261 1 .741 Tulane 15 600 323 2 .650 the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)... Rice 15 720 260 0 .735 Nebraska 15 591 321 2 .648 Earned first team all-district honors as a senior after posting six North Carolina 15 694 274 1 .717 East Carolina 15 586 321 3 .646 wins with a 1.53 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 65 innings... Versatile Cal St. Fullerton 15 666 275 0 .708 Fla. Atlantic 15 581 326 1 .640 athlete was also a football standout, earning first team all-state South Carolina 15 704 294 0 .705 Notre Dame 15 574 322 5 .640 state at quarterback in the fall of 2010... Passed for 30 touch- Coastal Carolina 15 651 277 0 .702 Dallas Baptist 15 566 319 1 .639 downs and served as team captain in leading the Knights to the Texas 15 671 293 1 .696 Kent St. 15 564 328 0 .632 TAPPS Division III state championship... Completed 5-of-9 passes Arizona St. 15 604 265 2 .695 C. of Charleston 15 556 327 1 .630 for 94 yards and two touchdowns in the TAPPS championship Oral Roberts 15 624 281 0 .690 Florida 15 593 350 2 .629 game... Outstanding student, who maintained a 3.53 grade point Miami (Fla.) 15 638 294 3 .684 Ohio St. 15 557 331 1 .627 average. LSU 15 662 305 5 .684 Oklahoma St. 15 565 337 0 .626 Personal — Full name: Caleb Lee Smith... Born: Date April Georgia Tech 15 639 302 1 .679 Oregon St. 15 540 324 0 .625 22, 1993, in Austin, Texas... Parents: Marshall and Kimberly Smith Wichita St. 15 672 329 0 .671 TCU 15 568 342 0 .624 of Austin (one brother)... College: McMurtry. Stanford 15 600 314 2 .656 Texas A&M 15 583 352 3 .623 Clemson 15 641 338 1 .655 Southern Miss. 15 565 347 0 .620 Southern U. 15 464 246 0 .654 Mississippi 15 573 355 1 .617 Virginia 15 587 315 3 .650 Arkansas 15 572 355 1 .617

Another way of looking at Rice’s .735 win percentage is that it is the equivalent of a major league team winning 119 games in a single season. Rice has maintained this elite pace since 1999.

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 47 since 2006 to play defensive every inning of a season at his posi- game at future C-USA foe FIU, the most by an Owl in any game tion (shortstop)... Finished second among the NCAA leaders in all year, that raised his average to a season-best .306... Career- defensive assists (221)... Averaged 3.45 assists per game... Twice best hitting streak was in each of the last 11 games of the regular recorded a career-high eight assists in a single game... Started or season... Ended the year with an active nine-game hitting streak turned 47 of the team’s 73 double plays... Solid defense was only in the postseason to give him base hits in 20 of the Owls’ last 21 part of the story as he was also the C-USA leader in hits (81), at games... Third on the team in multi-hit games, 22 times includ- bats (275) and total plate appearances (310)... Managed to each ing three more hits four times... One two-hit game was a pair of base in each of the team’s final 47 games from March 12 (game doubles in the extra-inning win over state foe Stephen F. Aus- two vs La Tech) until the end of the season... Finished third on tin... Scored two or more runs in a game four times, one of which the team in steals (6), fourth in batting average (.295), walks (27) was the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning in and total bases (90)... Tied for fourth on the squad in doubles the championship final of the C-USA tournament... Drove in two (9)... Made 52 starts batting in the top three spots in the order... or runs in a game six times, highlighted by a pair of career-high IF l S/R l Jr.-2L Batted leadoff a total of 16 times, including each of the last 15 three-RBI games against Harvard and FIU... Proved to be capable 5-11 l 185 l Dallas, Texas games of the season where he hit .292 to help the team go 12- of delivering the clutch RBI late in games, like his game-winning Highland Park HS 3... Most starts were batting second - 25 times where he hit a run in the 17th inning at Hawaii, and the game-winner in bottom 11 composite .308 and the team went 18-7... Hit ninth in the order of the ninth 10 days later against Pac-12 power California... Field- Ford Stainback six times where he went 10-for-16 (.526), maintained a .609 on- ing percentage (.970) was a 38-point improvement from fresh- base percentage and scored six runs... Posted the second-best man campaign, and the best by the program’s regular shortstop Wayne Graham said — “This season Ford moves to second batting average on the team at the NCAA Regional (.333), in 24 since (eventual) major leaguer in 2004 (.983)... Ca- base where he is truly a natural. He didn’t make hardly a wrong C-USA league games (.344) and in 32 games played away from reer-high six put outs was in the finale of the Hawaii series (and move in our fall workouts, and we think he could be one of the best Reckling Park (.324)... Collected a career-best five hits in a road not the 17-inning game)... Finished second in the nation in as- second basemen in college baseball. He’s continually an improving hitter.” Rice Statistics Rice — 2013: All-Conference USA (second team, infield- Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT er); All-Silver Glove Series for annual games vs. crosstown rival 2012 .289 47 36 142 30 41 8 0 0 17 49 .345 30 1 31 0 .411 2 3 2 2 Houston; C-USA Academic Honor Roll; One of three Owls to 2013 .295 64 64 275 37 81 9 0 0 25 90 .327 27 2 34 8 .361 1 5 6 9 play all 64 games, but the only one start every game... Only Owl TOTAL .293 111 100 417 67 122 17 0 0 42 139 .333 57 3 65 8 .379 3 8 8 11

48 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles sists and, for the record, had one game without recording any a .933 fielding percentage... Turned or started 18 of the Owls’ 36 assists (the first meeting against Oregon in the NCAA Regional)... double plays... Tallied a career-high five defensive assists against Rice Highs 2012: Conference USA All-Freshman; C-USA Hitter of the Houston... Made four put outs three different times... Played for 2013 Season Career Week (May 14); C-USA Academic Honor Roll; All-Silver Glove the Haymarket Senators in the Valley League over the summer. 8 at NC State, June 9 At Bats 8 at NC State, June 9, ‘13 Series team in the annual season-long series against crosstown High School — A 2011 graduate of Highland Park High 2, four times Runs Scored 3 vs. UAB, May 12, ‘12 rival Houston; Registered 47 appearances with 36 starts in first School in Dallas... Selected to play in the 2011 Texas High School 5 at FIU, Mar. 10 Hits 5 at FIU, Mar. 10, ‘13 3, twice Runs Batted In 3, twice season... Made 35 starts at shortstop and one at second base... Baseball Coaches Association all-star game... Honorable men- 2 vs. SFA, Mar. 19 Doubles 2, three times Played primarily as a reserve in the first 29 games (10 starts) but tion All-Area... Three-year starting middle-infielder and four- 5 at FIU, Mar. 10 Total Bases 6, twice worked his way into starting 26 of the next 31... Started at short- letterman for a Highland Park team that is annually ranked 2, five times Walks 2, thirteen times stop in each of the last 15 games where he batted .321 to raise among the top 4A programs in the state... Helped lead the Scots 1, six times Stolen Bases 1, eight times his season average 22 points to its final .289... Strong second to a 32-6 record and to the Region II quarterfinals of the 4A state 1, five times Sac Hits 1, eight times half took a toll on C-USA opponents, where he batted an eye- tournament... Served as senior team captain for head coach Fred 1 vs. Harvard, Mar. 17 Sac Flies 2, three times opening .368 with a .476 on-base average in 21 league games... Oliver... Batted .412 as a junior in 2010, earning first team All- 6 at Hawaii, Feb. 25 Put Outs 6 at Hawaii, Feb. 25, ‘13 8, twice Assists 8, twice Hit a team-leading .348 in 66 at bats against elite opponents District 10-4A and helping the Scots to a 25-10 record and the that went on to play in the NCAA Tournament... Disciplined ap- bi-district finals... Played on to the Dallas Metro Scout League proach helped him finish third on the team in on-base percent- All-Stars in the Perfect Game tournament in Jupiter, Fla.... Versa- age (.411) and fourth in walks (30) despite being only ninth in tile athlete was also a four-year letterman in tennis... Helped the at bats (142)... Drew two walks in a game eight different times... Scots with three state titles in tennis with one finish as the state Finished second on the team in games batting leadoff, where he runner-up... Maintained a 3.92 grade point average (4.0 scale) to hit .329 to help the Owls go 13-6... Collected two or more hits earn Academic All-State... Member of the Fellowship of Christian in a game 11 times, including a career-high four hits in games Athletes... Community Service Council member. against Texas A&M, Houston and UAB... Was sixth on the team Personal — Full name: Raiford Hammond Stainback (pre- in runs scored (30)... Scored two or more runs six times, with a fers the nickname Ford)... Born: January 19, 1993, in Dallas... career-high three in a win over UAB... Batted a steady .347 with Parents: Kent and Amy Stainback of Dallas... Father was a four- runners on base and .341 with men in scoring position... Drove- year golf letterman at Baylor (1978-81)... Grandfather, Bo Sexton, in 17 runs and had two RBI in a game three times... Appeared as was a baseball and football letterman at the University of Texas a pinch-hitter six times (2-for-4 with a pair of walks)... Maintained (1954-57)... College: McMurtry.

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 49 ished second on the team in strikeouts and was third in ERA at No. 4 ranked NC State with a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning, (2.43) and appearances (21)... Also had four appearances out of only to see the Owls lose the game by one run in the 17th in- the bullpen for a total of 21 games played... Averaged 6.1 innings ning (which brought the 2013 season to an end)... Final stats in per start and reached the seventh a total of nine times... Held four postseason outings were a 2-0 record, 0.74 ERA and .165 op- all opposing hitters to an austere .219 batting average... Main- ponents’ average in team-high 24.1 innings... Almost lost in the tained a 3.2-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio with an average of 7.6 dynamic starts are the quiet but critical four times he came out strikeouts per 9.0 innings... Struck out a career-best 11 batters in of the bullpen for a situational out or inning in midweek games... a pair of road games, at conference foe UAB and then at Oregon Picked-up first career save with 1.1 shutout innings against fu- in an elimination game in the NCAA Regional in Eugene... Fired ture C-USA foe La Tech... Recorded a 1.80 ERA in 5.0 innings over a sensational two-hit complete game shutout against the No. 6 four relief appearances, striking out seven without allowing any ranked Ducks for eighth win, and second complete game win, walks... Though both complete game shutouts and all three of the season... Pitched a complete game four-hitter on the road double-digit strikeout games were on the road, his most consis- P l R/R l Jr.-2L at Hawaii, scattering four singles and a walk while striking out tent outings are all right at Reckling Park where he maintained a 6-1 l 185 l Alvin, Texas 10 (then a career-high)... Posted remaining wins against Harvard composite 1.95 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 55.1 home innings... 2012: Alvin HS and C-USA foes Southern Miss, Tulane, Marshall and UCF in the Most Outstanding Player, Houston College Classic; Caught 27 conference tournament... Primary stats as the No. 2 weekend the coaches’ attention in the fall practices (2011) and earned the Jordan Stephens pitcher in conference games were a 4-2 record, 2.92 ERA and No. 3 starting spot in the opening series of the season... Went on .238 opponents’ average in team-high 52.1 innings... Made two to pitch in 14 games in debut season of Division I baseball... Fin- Wayne Graham said — “Jordan should be one of the top appearances three days apart in the C-USA Tournament that ished fourth on the team with eight starts... Was seventh on the ‘Friday-night’ guys in the country. At the end of last year it was hard added-up to just one on three hits and two walks in staff in strikeouts (40)... Averaged 9.2 strikeouts per 9.0 innings... to find a better starter. His good fastball is made better by his out- a total of 9.0 innings... Left the NCAA Super Regional road game Held opposing hitters to a composite .277 batting average, tied standing breaking pitch.” Rice — 2013: NCAA Eugene Regional Most Valuable Rice Statistics Player/All-Regional Team; Conference USA All-Tournament YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP Team; Ranked among the NCAA leaders with 17 starts (tied for 2012 4.38 2 3 14 8 0 0 1 0 39.0 30 19 19 25 40 4 1 0 169 .227 8 8 11th) and 100 strikeouts (tied 36th)... Led the Owls in innings 2013 2.43 8 4 21 17 2 1 2 1 118.2 91 43 32 31 100 11 3 3 468 .219 4 5 (118.2), and was second on the staff in wins (8) and starts... Fin- TOTAL 2.91 10 7 35 25 2 1 3 1 157.2 121 62 51 56 140 15 4 3 637 .221 12 13

50 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles for the sixth-best mark on the team... ERA in first 25.1 collegiate maintaining a steady 0.95 ERA with 119 strikeouts in 73.1 innings innings was a sterling 1.07... Fired 18-consecutive scoreless in- and a steady 3.3-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio... Member of the Title U. nings during one early stretch that included two of his best 2010 Texas Rangers Area Code Team who participated in the Here is a closer look at Rice’s run of winning either a outings of the year... Started against Tennessee at Minute Maid Area Code Tournament in Long Beach, Calif. conference regular season championship, a league Park (one of the most hitter-friendly stadiums in the majors) and Personal — Full name: Jordan Shane Stephens... Born: pitched 7.0 shutout frames while holding the Volunteers to just September 12, 1992, in Alvin... Parents: Roy and Molly Stephens tournament title, or both, in three different leagues two hits and two walks while striking out a career-high eight for of Alvin, Texas (two brothers)... College: Hanszen. over the last 18 years: his first Rice win... Came back seven days later and started on Year Conf. Regular Season Tournament the road at No. 2 Stanford, where he held the Cardinal to no runs Rice Highs 2013 C-USA tied 1st 1st on three hits for 6.2 innings... Extended the scoreless streak to 2013 Season & Career 2012 C-USA 1st tied 5th 18.0-straight the next weekend with another 4.1 innings against 9.0, twice Innings 2011 C-USA tied 1st 1st Grambling... Made six appearances out of the bullpen, where he 11, twice Strikeouts 2 at UAB, May 4 Wild Pitches 2010 C-USA 1st 2nd held opposing hitters to a tough .182 average... Struck out four 2, twice Hit Batters 2009 C-USA 2nd 1st in 3.0 hitless innings against eventual NCAA Tournament partici- 2008 C-USA 1st tied 7th pant Sam Houston State. 2007 C-USA 1st 1st High School — A 2011 graduate of Alvin High School in 2006 C-USA 1st 1st Alvin, Tex.... Second Team All-Greater Houston by the Houston 2005 WAC 1st no tourney Chronicle, and Honorable Mention All-Area by Houston5ABase- 2004 WAC 1st no tourney ball.com as a senior... Selected to play in the Houston Area Base- 2003 WAC 1st no tourney ball Coaches Association (HABCA) 2011 All-Star game for the 5A 2002 WAC 1st no tourney Southeast team (but was unable to participate)... Two-time first 2001 WAC 1st no tourney team All-District 24-5A pitcher who twice led the Yellowjackets 2000 WAC tied 1st no tourney to the Region III bi-district playoffs... Went 6-4 on the mound 1999 WAC 1st 1st with three saves, a 2.35 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 66 innings of 1998 WAC 1st South Div. 1st work during senior year... Struck out 10 or more in game four 1997 WAC 1st South Div. 1st times, including a prep career-best 15 in one outing of just 6.1 1996 SWC tied 6th 1st innings... Posted a 7-3 ledger with two saves as a junior in 2010,

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 51 Louisiana Tech... Made Rice debut as the replacement designat- Team... Second team All-Greater Houston infielder as a senior in ed hitter in the middle game of the FIU series... Tied for third on 2010 after batting .455 with five home runs and 38 RBI... Two- the team in games played as a pinch hitter (5), but shared the time first team all-District 20-5A selection... Helped the Cardinals team lead in plate appearances as a pinch hitter (6) when the reach the state playoffs in each of his three years as a letterman... Owls proceeded to bat-around after he subbed-in against UCF... Hit .456 with 14 homers and 93 RBI in his prep career... Coached Scored a run after entering the finale of the Harvard series as a by Rocky Manuel... Member of the National Honor Society. pinch runner, then remained in to play third base where he even- Personal — Full name: Kirby Michael Taylor. Born: February tually doubled and scored again... Twice remained in the game 10, 1992, in Houston. Parents: Keith and Gina Taylor of Bellaire to play the infield after pinch hitting, once at third base and once (one brother, one sister). College: Will Rice. at first... Error-free in 38 defensive chances in the field... Recorded a career-high ten put outs in back-to-back starts at first base. Rice Highs — Played 2012 season at San Jacinto 2013 Season & Career IF/OF l R/R l Jr.-1L College... Helped the Gators go 41-25 and finish as the nation- 4 vs. Harvard, Mar. 15 At Bats al runner-up at the 2012 Junior College World Series in Grand 2 vs. Harvard, Mar. 17 Runs Scored 6-0 l 185 l Bellaire, Texas 1, four times Hits Junction, Colo.... Batted .276 with 42 RBI and pair of home runs... San Jacinto Coll. / Bellaire HS 1 vs. Harvard, Mar. 17 Doubles 12 Coached by Tom Arrington... Was named a NJCAA Academic All- 2 vs. Harvard, Mar. 17 Total Bases Kirby Taylor America. 1 vs. SFA, Mar. 19 Sac Hits Texas A&M — Played the 2011 season at Texas A&M... 10, twice Put Outs Wayne Graham said — “Kirby was slowed in the fall, but we Appeared in five games... Collected two hits in five at bats and 1, twice Assists feel like he’s comfortable here now. He certainly capable of playing scored two runs. any spot we need him in the infield.” High School — A 2010 graduate of Bellaire High School, Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; Ap- in nearby Bellaire, Texas... Two-time honorable mention selec- peared in 12 games in first season with the program, working tion to the Louisville Slugger National High School All-America his way into four starting assignments... Started three games at first base and helped the Owls win each of those games... Start- Rice Statistics ed once at third in the series finale against C-USA foe Tulane... Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT Collected all four hits against just two opponents, Harvard and 2013 .154 12 4 26 3 4 1 0 0 0 5 .192 0 1 3 0 .185 0 1 0 0

52 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles the offense in the early going... Went 16-for-36 in his first 10 a career-high seven defensive assists at third base in a C-USA win games as the starting third baseman for an eye-opening .444 over Tulane, and only one Owl had more assists in any game all average that was a full 84 points higher than the next-closest year (Ford Stainback had eight in a game, twice)... Involved in hitter over that same stretch... Highest in-season batting average a total of 16 double plays from his spots on the infield corners, reached .383 through the team’s first 20 games... Moved across including 10 at first base and six times at third. the diamond to first base when Hoelscher returned and prompt- High School — A 2011 graduate of A 2012 graduate of Fort ly went 3-for-3 with an RBI, a double and a walk in a start against Bend Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas, just southwest longtime rival Texas Tech... Starting assignments were 23 times of Houston... Helped lead the Cougars to a 30-7 record and to at third base, five at first base, and once as the designated hitter... the 5A Region III finals before falling to the eventual state cham- The Owls went 17-6 in his starts at third base... Batted as high pion... Two-time first team all-district shortstop who batted .402 as fourth in the lineup three times and was the No. 5 hitter six with 41 runs scored, 32 RBI and 23 stolen bases as senior... Went times... Collected two or more hits in a game seven times, includ- 4-1 on the mound with a 1.65 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 29.2 IF l L/R l So.-1L ing a career-best 4-for-4 day at home against future Conference innings... Earned honorable mention all-state accolades after a 6-3 l 195 l Sugar Land, Texas USA foe La Tech... Batted .308 (16-for-52) with a steady .397 on- sensational junior season where he batted .467 with six home Kempner HS base average in 20 home games at Reckling Park... Something of runs and 32 RBI... Posted a 3-1 pitching record with a 1.80 ERA 3 a “Night Owl” who batted .286 in all evening games, the third- in 2011... Four-year starter for head coach Marc Jones... Varsity Connor Teykl highest average on the team... Longest hitting streak of the year basketball letterman as a freshman. was four games... Reached base safely in eight-straight contests Personal — Full name: Connor Harris Teykl... Born: October Wayne Graham said — “Connor showed great improvement during one stretch... Proved to be the toughest Owl to get to end 20, 1993, in Sugar Land... Parents: Brian and Tibby Teykl of Sugar late in the fall. Right now he is backing us up at all four infield posi- an inning, maintaining a team-best .414 average in 29 at bats Land (one brother)... Father was a football letterman at the Uni- tions. I think he’ll play a lot.” where there were already two outs recorded... Posted a career- versity of Houston in 1983-84... Older brother, Trevor, is in his Rice — 2013: Conference USA Hitter of the Week (March best two RBI in a game three different times... Fielding percent- first season with Rice baseball... College: Baker. 18); Appeared in 41 games with 29 starts as a true freshman... age was .927 for the full season and .886 at third base... Recorded Was thrust into the starting lineup in the third week of the sea- son when when veteran third baseman Shane Hoelscher was Rice Statistics sidelined for more than a month with an injury... Ended up mak- Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT ing a total of 23 starts at the hot corner where he jump-started 2013 .239 41 29 109 7 26 2 0 0 14 28 .257 11 1 11 0 .306 3 7 0 1

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 53 Rice Highs the bullpen in 2012... Faced No. 7 ranked Baylor and No. 9 Texas 2013 Season & Career highs A&M in a pair of league games... Totaled 1.2 innings with a pair 5, three times At Bats of strikeouts... Named one of the Top 20 prospects of the North- 2 at FIU, Mar. 8 Runs Scored woods Collegiate League in the summer of 2011 by Baseball 4 vs. LA Tech, Mar. 12 Hits America. 1, twice Doubles 2, three times RBI High School — A 2010 graduate of Kempner High School 4, three times Total Bases in Sugar Land, Texas... Selected in the 2010 major league draft 2, twice Walks by the Texas Rangers (50th round)... Three-year starting pitcher... 1, seven times SAC Bunts Preseason Rawlings All-America third team... First team all-Dis- 1, three times SAC Flies trict 23-5A as a senior... Member of the 2009 Texas Rangers Area 13, twice Put Outs Code Team... Named the District 23-5A Newcomer of the Year in 7 vs. Tulane, Mar. 29 Assists 2008... Coached by J.D. Sellers. P l R/R l Jr.-Tr. Personal — Full name: Trevor Brian Teykl. Born: October 6-7 l 225 l Sugar Land, Texas 16, 1991, in Sugar Land... Parents: Brian and Tibby Teykl of Sugar San Jacinto Coll./Kempner HS Land (one brother, Connor, a sophomore infielder on the current 34 Owls team)... Father was a football letterman at the University of Trevor Teykl Houston in 1983-84... College: Baker.

Wayne Graham said — “Trevor could be a big part of what we do. He has a good, moving fastball and good angles. He could be strong in the mix. It’s up to him how much.” San Jacinto College — Played at San Jacinto North College in the spring of 2013... Went 1-1 on the mound with a 4.50 ERA for the 30-13 Gators... Made three appearances with two starts, totaling 12.0 innings... Scattered seven hits and struck out nine. University of Texas — Spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons with Longhorns... Did not play in 2011 and appeared twice out of

54 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles ing to MAXPreps.com... Three-year varsity baseball starter for head coach Ron Eastman... Second team all-state selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association... Earned second team all- Montgomery County and first team all-District 14-5A... Batted .321 while scoring 35 runs in the team’s 42 games... Second team all-district honoree as both a junior and sophomore... Member of the Academic All-State team with a 3.98 grade point average, who chose to attend Rice over Harvard, Yale and Dartmouth... Versatile athlete, earning second team all-district honors in foot- ball... Helped the Highlanders win the 14-5A title with an unde- feated district record and reach the Region II quarterfinals of the Division I state playoffs. OF l L/R l Fr.-HS Personal — Full name: Charles Matthew Warren... Born: 6-2 l 185 l The Woodlands, Texas April 4, 1994, in Fort Worth... Parents: Greg Warren and Tara Nos- The Woodlands HS ich (four brothers, one sister)... Father played college football at 5 Baylor in 1980-1981... Served as chairman of Interact, a commu- Charlie Warren nity service and outreach organization... College: Brown.

Wayne Graham said — “In the fall Charlie was kind of break- through freshman. We don’t always know if the freshmen can play right away, but it appears he’ll be able to play a lot and start for us in the spring. He has outstanding speed and defensive skills, and is a good contact hitter. His speed is the equal of anyone on the team. Nobody’s faster.” High School — A 2013 graduate of The Woodlands High School... Helped lead the Highlanders to a 38-4 record, the 2013 5A state championship and No. 2 national ranking accord-

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 55 designated hitter... Made Rice debut starting as the designated Named the District 20-5A Player of the Year as a senior, help- hitter on Opening Day against nationally ranked Stanford and ing lead the Redskins to a 33-7-1 record and to the 5A Region Cardinal pitcher Mark Appel, the eventual No. 1 pick in the ma- III semi-finals... Three-time all-district selection, including first jor league draft... Collected hits against Dallas Baptist and on the team honors in 2011 and 2010... Twice played in the HABCA all- road at Hawaii... Tied for third on the team in games played as a star game... Selected to play on Team Texas, which won the 2011 pinch hitter (5)... Appeared as a pinch-runner one time, where he Heartland Classic in Norman, Okla... Hit .452 with seven home scored in the series-opener at FIU... Also scored on the road at runs, 51 runs scored, 40 RBI and 20 stolen bases in the team’s 41 Sam Houston State after drawing a walk in a pinch-hitting role... games... Went 9-2 with a 2.00 ERA on the mound, registering 79 Error-free in six defensive chances in the outfield... Made first strikeouts in 65 innings of work... Season highlight was pitching of two pitching appearances in the opening game of the road a no-hitter against district rival Bellaire... Served as a team co- series against eventual C-USA co-champion Southern Miss... captain for head coach Mike McGilvary... Was named to the 2011 Pitched and recorded an out three weeks later in the C-USA Preseason All-Greater Houston team by the Houston Athletic OF/P l L/L l Jr.-1L series-opener against UCF... 2012: Conference USA Academic Committee after a sensation junior season where he batted .445 6-1 l 195 l Houston, Texas Honor Roll; Did not appear in any game action in first season with 11 home runs and had a .927 slugging percentage... Played Lamar HS with the program... Played for the Oahu Paddlers of the Hawaii on the West University Senior League World Series Champion- 8 Collegiate League over the summer. ship Team in 2009... Maintained a 4.39 grade point average and John Williamson High School — A 2011 graduate of Lamar High School in finished in the Top 10 percent of his class. Houston... Second Team All-Greater Houston selection by the Personal — Full name: John Garland Williamson... Born: Wayne Graham said — “John continues to get better. He has Houston Chronicle, Houston5ABaseball.com, and the Houston September 27, 1992, in Houston... Parents: Jimmy Williamson outstanding speed and we think he’s in the mix to play in the out- Area Baseball Coaches Association (HABCA) as a senior in 2011... and Ann Blackwood of Houston (two brothers)... Brother, James, field. He threw well enough in the fall that he could be a left-handed option out of the bullpen.” Rice — 2013: Conference USA Academic Honor Roll; Rice Statistics Showed versatility by contributing to the team as both a position Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT 2013 .100 23 5 20 6 2 0 0 0 0 2 .100 2 0 6 0 .182 0 0 0 1 player/hitter and pitcher... Played in 25 games overall, including twice as a relief pitcher in the second half of the season... Started YearA ER W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP five games, including three times in the outfield and twice as the 2013 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 .500 0 0

56 l Rice Baseball l Player Profiles was a four-year baseball letterman at William & Mary (2006- District 18-4A selection... Earned Louisville Slugger Honorable 2009)... Rice College: Sid Richardson. Mention All-America as a junior in 2012 after leading the Cubs to a 25-11 record, the district championship, and to the final four of Rice Highs the 4A state tournament as the Region III champions... All-Brazos 2013 Season/Career Valley honoree who maintained a .667 slugging percentage with 3, three times At Bats 33 runs scored and 23 RBI in 33 games played. 1, twice Hits Personal — Full name: Dayne Edward Wunderlich... Born: 1, six times Runs 1, twice Total Bases January 9, 1995 in College Station, Texas... Parents: Terry and 1, twice Walks Nancy Wunderlich of Brenham, Texas, (two brothers). College: 3 vs. Texas A&M, Mar. 2 Put Outs Brown. 2, twice Assists

0.1 vs. UCF, Apr. 12 Innings OF l R/R l Fr.-HS none Strikeouts none Wild Pitches 6-0 l 190 l Brenham, Texas none Hit Batters Brenham HS 9 Dayne Wunderlich

Wayne Graham said — “Dayne came on strong late in the fall. He’s a very hard-worker, good speed. He’s going to play a lot here eventually, that’s up to him how quickly that is.” High School — A 2013 graduate of Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas... Two year varsity starter where he had a .465 career batting average and 14 home runs.... Coached by Lanny Williams... First team all-state honoree who helped lead the team to a 23-9 record and to the area round of the 4A Region III play- offs as a senior in 2013... Two-time all-Greater Houston and all-

Rice Baseball l Player Profilesl 57 After 22 full seasons at the helm of the Rice baseball pro- than enough to field a starting lineup. Of course that Rice total of gram, and his 33 as a collegiate head coach, Graham has been one Graham-coached players to reach the majors isn’t even counting of the top coaches in the country who has built a sky-scraper of a the ones he tutored while at San Jacinto College (of which one, program at Rice. Andy Pettite, was still active in 2013). It was no surprise that in 2012 coach Graham was tabbed for There were five of his Owls who were selected in the 2013 induction into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. It was even less major league draft and a total of 41 Rice draftees over the last surprising, and in fact applauded, that (at then age of 76) he was six years. It’s a steady draft rate to be sure, but consider in 2007 rewarded by Rice with a five-year extension on his current con- Graham had 14 Owls drafted by the majors in that year alone. The tract. Clearly, the University administration realizes its Hall of Fame 14 Rice draft picks tied the college record for the most players head coach is both a national and baseball treasure. selected from one school in a single year. It’s not just simply get- At Rice Graham has amassed 997 wins and maintained a .714 ting drafted, however. He developed 14 Owls into first-round win percentage. Another way of looking at the .714 win percent- major league draft picks, including as recently as 2011 when Head Coach age is that it’s the equivalent of a major league team winning 116 Anthony Rendon as the sixth player taken overall. games in a single season -- except Graham has maintained that Are team accomplishments the criteria? Consider Rice has 23rd Season At Rice impressive pace over 22 full seasons at Rice. won 18 conference championships in a row, including C-USA reg- Rice Record: 997-400 Speaking of win-percentage, Graham has led the Owls to the ular season and tournament crowns, all nine Western Athletic Con- 37 second-best composite win percentage in the nation over the last ference titles during the Owls’ tenure in that league (1997-2005) Wayne Graham 15 full seasons. Using the year the NCAA tournament expanded to and the final Championship in 1996. The its current 64-team/Super Regional format (1999), and with Gra- 2013 season marked Rice’s 19th-straight appearance in an NCAA There are some fairly common factors that measure coaching ham firmly at the Rice’s helm, the Owls’ .735 win percentage from Regional and 19th-straight with at least 40 wins. success in college baseball. The familiar criteria include a coach’s 1999 to 2013 has ranked second among all Division I programs The Owls have been to NCAA Super Regionals ten times wins and win-percentage, NCAA Regional bids, trips to the College (see page 47 for full list). since the format was adopted in 1999. The Blue & Gray has been to World Series, winning a national championship, conference cham- Are all-America selections the criteria for an outstanding the College World Series seven times since 1997. In 2003, Graham pionships, All-America honorees and molding young players into coach? Graham has coached 33 different Rice players to a to- led Rice to the school’s first team national championship in any major league draft picks. tal of 49 all-America awards. Perhaps it’s molding a player into a sport. It’s common criteria. head coach Wayne Graham professional prospect. More than 25 former Owls were playing Pick the criteria for coaching success, and Graham has has had uncommon success. pro baseball in 2013, including 11 in the major leagues - more far-exceeded the standard. His work in 2013 may have been some

58 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles of his best coaching yet. Not only was Rice was a consensus Top of the Howser Trophy. At the end of the year he was named the Fast Facts on Wayne Graham 20 team all year long, the squad battled through some injuries C-USA Coach of the Year. Education and freshmen groing pains to share the C-USA regular season Graham’s 2009 Rice squad finished among the nation’s Top High School: John Reagan, Houston, 1954. College: Texas, co-championship the last weekend of the season before sweeping 10. The Owls stormed to the C-USA Tournament Championship 1970, B.S., physical education; Houston, 1973, M.Ed., physical through the C-USA Tournament. Graham’s Owls shocked college then hosted and won the NCAA Regional at Reckling Park. He education. baseball followers by winning an NCAA Regional on the road at coached Rendon to the National Freshman of the Year honors. No. 9 Oregon to advance to the Super Regionals. The 2008 Rice squad rocketed to the upper echelon of the Coaching Experience In 2012 he led Rice to the C-USA regular season champion- national Rating Percentage Index (RPI), finishing fourth overall. High School: Scarborough, Houston, 1971-79; Spring Branch, ship on the last day of the league schedule on the road. The Owls The high RPI made Rice an easy choice for a national seed in the 1980. Junior College: San Jacinto-North College, Houston, played 22 games against nine different teams in the NCAA Tourna- NCAA Tournament and to host postseason games. Graham’s Owls 1981-91. Division I: Rice University, 1992-present. ment, going 15-7 against the elite teams. Rice played the even- justified that consideration with the program’s third trip to Omaha Career Collegiate Record: 1,487-474 tual national champion Arizona Wildcats in the regular season and in as many years. The Blue & Gray dominated the C-USA regular split that series 1-1. For his effort Graham was named the C-USA season with a 21-3 league record. He was named the South Cen- Personal Full Name: Wayne Leon Graham. Born: April 6, 1936, at Yoa- Keith LeClair coach of the year (for a fifth time). tral Region Coach of the Year by his colleagues in the American kum. Wife: Tanya. Children: Gary, Terry, Greg, Michael, Cindy, The head coach’s 2011 squad delivered despite being beset Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and the C-USA Keith LeClair Matthew. by injuries. He had to play two true freshmen on the leftside of the Coach of the Year. infield all year and turn to a freshman starting pitcher on open- The 2007 Rice squad was second in the nation in wins (56) Foundation named Graham one of its national coaches of the year. ing day and in the Friday night games. Graham simply steered the and third in the nation in win-percentage (.800). The Blue & His fellow head coaches in C-USA named him the Keith LeClair team to its 17th-straight season of 40-plus wins. Rice won a share Gray reached the semi-finals of the CWS and tied for third in the Coach of the Year his first year in the league. of the C-USA regular-season title before winning the league’s tour- nation for a second year in a row. The team also had the No. 1 rat- It may be hard to imagine with all the success Graham has nament title and earning a Top 8 national seed in the NCAA Cham- ing percentage index (RPI) in the country. At the end of the year had at Rice for these many years, but at first there were small steps pionships. Graham was named the National Division I Coach of the Year by for a program which had never won even a conference champion- In 2010 he guided the Owls to the C-USA regular season title, Fieldturf, the ABCA region coach of the year and LeClair Coach of ship or advanced to NCAA tournament play. an NCAA Regional bid and 40 wins in a demanding schedule that the Year. Year one in 1992 showed a 13-game improvement in the win featured 26 games against elite teams that went on to national His 2006 team had the best win-percentage in the country. column. Year two (1993) was another seven games better. In year postseason play. Along the way he coached and developed An- The Owls reached the semifinals of the CWS and tied for third in three (1994), the Owls had their best finish ever in Southwest Con- thony Rendon into the National Player of the Year and recipient the nation. For an incredible 2006 season, the College Baseball ference play at 12-6 and their first appearance under Graham in

Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 59 the SWC postseason tournament. Year four (1995) boasted of 43 top seed in the Central Regional in College Station, but a pair of though, the head coach righted the ship to lead the Owls from a wins and Rice’s first bid to the NCAA tournament. Year five (1996): slugfest losses ended the year prematurely. Damon Thames was sub-.500 record to their fourth straight WAC title on the final week- a SWC tournament title and NCAA bid. the ABCA national player of the year, and was the end of the season. The Owls won the 1996 SWC championship in storybook Owls’ fourth first-round draft choice in four seasons. Graham won More success followed in 2001. Led by an all-America pitch- fashion. Entering the last conference tournament in Lubbock as recognition as the WAC coach of the year by his peers. ing staff featuring Kenny Baugh and Jon Skaggs, the Owls spent the number-six seed, Graham’s Owls swept through the field in The 1999 season ran true to form. Led by one of the best six weeks as the nation’s number-one team. The amazing come- four straight games, topped by a 16-8 romp past Texas in the final. pitching staffs in college baseball, the Owls never left the top 10 back win over Baylor on Memorial Day clinched the Owls’ second It was Rice baseball’s most satisfying week in its long history as a in any of the national polls, enjoying the school’s first number- trip to a Super Regional. member of the SWC. one ranking in any sport on two different occasions and finishing In 2002, the Owls adjusted again after Baugh and Skaggs Then there was Graham’s sixth Rice season in 1997, the Owls’ at number five. Graham was named Baseball America’s national were first-round selections in the professional draft. Graham com- first foray into the Western Athletic Conference. Led by a duo that coach of the year, as well as repeating his WAC honor. The confer- bined two new players in the weekend pitching rotation -- trans- Baseball America called “one of the greatest power packages in ence tournament was another four-game sweep, but the return fer Justin Crowder and freshman Philip Humber -- and five new college baseball history” (pitcher and first-base- trip to Lubbock for the regional was a bit less routine. position players with four returnees, keeping the Owls near the man ), Rice soared to a 47-16 record and its first After an opening round upset at the hands of Wisconsin- top of the national rankings most of the year. Graham was named WAC team championship. A 13-game winning streak over the last Milwaukee, the Owls swept through Rutgers, UWM and host Texas the WAC and ABCA western regional coach of the year as the Owls month of the regular season ensured titles in the WAC-South and Tech twice for its second regional title. In the new Super Regional, again advanced to Omaha. at the league tournament, resulting in an automatic NCAA bid. Rice also dropped the opener to Louisiana-Lafayette before stop- In 2003, his 12th season, Graham’s mind and energy were Rice returned to Lubbock for the 1997 Central Regional ping the Cajuns twice to win the trip to Omaha. That was up to six focused squarely on the goal of Rice’s first national champion- where the South Plains magic continued from the year before. The straight wins when elimination was only one loss away. The head ship. The team combined the best pitching staff in the nation with Owls romped through the regional, earning the school’s first entry coach had convinced the squad to keep fighting. At Omaha, the the best defense to win 58 of its 70 games. The Owls spent more into the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. It was a season that Owls fell to eventual national champion Miami in their opener. than two months ranked as the top team in the nation, and the netted Graham kudos as the western region’s coach of the year as Rice’s first-ever CWS win, over Oklahoma State, followed two days team ran off an eye-opening 30-game winning streak. Sophomore voted by the ABCA. later. pitchers , , Philip Humber and Josh In 1998, Rice posted a 46-17 overall record and was even The 2000 season is one of Graham’s most outstanding coach- Baker combined for a 47-5 record, and closer David Aardsma had more successful in the WAC. The Owls ran through their division ing achievements. Adjusting to six new position players and the a Rice-record 12 saves. Every Owl starter won at least one postsea- with a 26-4 record and capped the year with another four-game loss of all-America pitcher Jeff Nichols due to an injury, the Owls son honor and Graham was named the national and WAC coach of sweep in the postseason tournament. Graham’s charges were the staggered through the first half of the schedule. After April 1, the year.

60 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles In 2004, the Owls went 46- had followed the Owls since his earliest days, he played high Graham’s coaching career began at Scarborough High 14 and won another WAC title school baseball at Reagan High in the Heights. He had his first School in Houston. In nine seasons at Scarborough and one at to qualify for another postsea- championship experience when he played his first year at Reagan, Spring Branch, Graham’s teams compiled a 98-13 (.883) district son appearance. Graham came as a pitcher and outfielder in 1951-52, under coach Leroy Ash- record, won seven district titles and never finished lower than sec- up with yet another Rice first. more. ond place in the district race. The pitching trio of Humber, In 1952 Reagan was the Houston city and Texas State base- After nine successful seasons on the high school level, Gra- Niemann and Townsend were ball champions on the strength of a 38-3 record. With Graham on ham moved on to San Jacinto, where he proceeded to turn the all selected among the first the mound in 1953, Reagan won the city’s high school champion- Gators into the nation’s most celebrated JC team. His first squad in eight picks of the major league ship. One of his mates throughout his prep career was Rice 1981 (featuring freshman ) went 43-7 and finished draft (numbers three, four and alum (‘58) Jerry Sims. The championship spirit was instilled at an second in the Texas JC ranks. The following two seasons brought eight overall). It was the first early age and is still there. 89 more victories (only 22 losses) and a pair of conference titles. time in MLB history that three Graham matriculated to Texas, where he played two seasons Graham was just getting started. In 1984, he led the Gators to pitchers, or even three players, under the legendary . After his playing days as a Long- the first of seven consecutive 50-win seasons and the national JC from the same school had been horn ended, Graham embarked on an 11-year professional career tournament. A loss in the championship game only served to fuel selected that high in the draft’s as a third baseman and outfielder with the the fires that would lead to three straight national titles in 1985- first round. and New York Mets organizations. 87. Another runner-up showing in 1988 was followed by two more Freshmen were the bulk Despite several strong seasons in the minors -- he hit .300 titles in 1989 and 1990, giving the Gators five championships in a of the 2005 team, but that did or better in six of 10 minor league stops, including a .311 average six-year span while preparing dozens of players for major college not stop the Owls (45-19) from with 17 home runs and 70 runs batted in at Dallas-Fort Worth in and/or professional careers. winning the WAC champion- 1962 to earn Texas minor league player of the year honors -- Gra- Graham’s honors at San Jac were nearly endless. He was ship. That young Rice team ham had just two brief stints in the major leagues. The first came named Collegiate Baseball Magazine’s Junior College Coach of came within four outs of reach- in 1963 when he appeared in 10 games for ’s Phila- the Century, as well as the newspaper’s Coach of the Decade for ing the College World Series delphia Phillies. A year later, Graham played 20 games for Casey 1980’s. He was named the national JC coach of the year five times after nearly upsetting number Stengel and the New York Mets. and the top Texas JC coach six times. His uniform number (37) was A Rookie at ! one ranked Tulane on the road Following his playing days, Graham returned to UT to receive retired by San Jacinto and he was inducted into the junior college Wayne Graham played for two leg- endary major league managers in his in the Super Regional. his B.S. in physical education in 1970, and he added a master’s of hall of fame in May, 1995. career, Gene Mauch with the Phillies A native Houstonian who education from the in 1973. All of Graham’s coaching accomplishments naturally led to and with the Mets.

Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 61 his induction into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame at Fort Worth in 2003. In 2004 he was named one of Houston’s 38 Sports Legends to coincide with the city hosting Super Bowl XXXVIII. He was inducted to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. Year School Record Pct. Accomplishments What is left for a man who has 40-straight winning seasons at the high 1992 Rice 29-26 .527 Series win over #16 Texas A&M school and collegiate level and has won nearly 80 percent of his games on the 1993 Rice 36-18 .667 School-record 29-game home winning streak collegiate level (1,572-513 in 33 seasons at Rice and San Jacinto)? A second na- 1994 Rice 34-21 .618 12-6 in SWC (tied-2), best in school history tional championship, to be precise. With Reckling Park as the Owls’ home and 1995 Rice 43-19 .694 2nd at NCAA South II Regional the venue for ten NCAA Regionals in 2001-02-03-04-06-07-08-09-11-12, plus 1996 Rice 42-23 .646 SWC Tournament champs; 2nd in NCAA Midwest Regional Super Regionals in 2002-03-06-07-08, Graham has all the pieces in place to sustain 1997 Rice 47-16 .746 WAC champs; 1st College World Series appearance Rice at the highest level. 1998 Rice 46-17 .731 WAC champs; NCAA Central Regional Graham and his wife Tanya live in Houston. She earned her Rice degree in hu- 1999 Rice 59-15 .797 WAC champs; College World Series; most wins ever man performance and exercise science in May, 1999. 2000 Rice 43-23 .652 WAC co-champs 2001 Rice 47-20 .701 WAC champs; NCAA Regional champs Year-By-Year With Wayne Graham 2002 Rice 52-14 .788 WAC champs; NCAA Regional champs; College World Series Year School Record Pct. Accomplishments 2003 Rice 58-12 .829 NCAA champions; WAC champions; School-record 30-game win streak 1981 San Jac 43-7 .860 Conference champions, state runner-up 2004 Rice 46-14 .767 WAC champs; NCAA Regional 1982 San Jac 42-12 .777 Conference champions 2005 Rice 45-19 .703 WAC champs; NCAA Regional champs 1983 San Jac 47-10 .824 Conference champions, state runner-up 2006 Rice 57-13 .814 C-USA champs; NCAA Regional champs; College World Series semifinals 1984 San Jac 50-11 .819 State, conf. champs, national runner-up 2007 Rice 56-14 .800 C-USA champs; NCAA Regional champs; College World Series semifinals 1985 San Jac 54-7 .885 National, state, conference champions 2008 Rice 47-15 .758 C-USA reg. season champs; NCAA Regional champs; College World Series 1986 San Jac 53-12 .815 National, state, conference champions 2009 Rice 43-18 .705 C-USA tournament champs; NCAA Regional champs 1987 San Jac 52-9 .852 National, state, conference champions 2010 Rice 40-23 .635 C-USA reg. season champs; NCAA Regional 1988 San Jac 63-9 .875 State, conf. champs, national runner-up 2011 Rice 42-21 .667 C-USA reg. season co-champs; C-USA tourney champs; NCAA Regional 1989 San Jac 61-10 .859 National, state, conference champions 2012 Rice 41-19 .683 C-USA reg. season champs; NCAA Regional 1990 San Jac 62-11 .850 National, state, conference champions 2013 Rice 44-20 .688 C-USA tourney & regular season co-champs; NCAA Regional champs; 1991 San Jac 47-15 .758 Conference champions RICE Totals 997-400 .714 Best winning percentage in Rice history

62 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles Highs/Lows For Graham-Coached Rice Teams Rice Opponent Rice Opponent Runs/Game 37 vs. Cincinnati (2/21/97) 27, New Mexico-a (4-12-98) Strikeouts 23 at Hawaii (2/22/13) 35 vs. McNeese State (2/14/97) 21, UT-San Antonio-a (5/5/94) 21 vs. Central Missouri St. (2/5/05) 28 at New Mexico [WAC high] (4/11/98) 21, Baylor-a [SWC high] (4/8/95) 19 vs. Louisiana Tech (4/9/05) 27 vs. S.F. Austin State (2/21/93) 20, San Diego State-a (3/6/94) 18 vs. Lamar (5/7/97, 12 inn.) 27 vs. Wisconsin-Milw.-n (5/29/99) 20, Washington-n (5-22-98) 18 at East Carolina (4/8/2011) Hits/Game 34 vs. Cincinnati (2/21/97) 24, New Mexico-a [WAC high] (4-12-98) LOB 18 vs. Louisiana (4/5/2011) 18, McNeese State-h (4/11/00) 33 vs. Wisconsin-Milw.-n (5/29/99) 23, Lamar-h (2/22/2011) Walks Received 21 vs. Texas Southern (2/22/95) 31 vs. McNeese State (2/14/97) 21, California-a (3/11/2011) Double Plays 6, six times 4, Cal. State Fullerton-n (5/26/96) 28 at New Mexico [WAC high] (4/11/98) 20, San Diego State-a (3/6/94) Latest vs. San Jose State (5/13/00) 4, Saint John’s (3/6/07) 27 at Marshall (5/18/06) 19, Texas Tech-a [SWC high] 4, Texas Tech (3/6/10) (3/26/93) Shutouts 12, 2013 (88 total since 1992) 4, 1992 (23 total since 1992) 19, Fresno State-a (3/23/04) Errors/Game 10 at UNLV (3/15/97) 8, Texas Southern-h (2/18/92) Longest Game/Time 5:10: at NC State (6/9/13, 17 inn.) 7 vs. Incarnate Word (3/23/93) 7, two times 4:48: at Hawaii (2/22/13, 17 inn.) Fewest Hits/Game 1 at Cal State Fullerton (3/4/07) 0, Hawaii (3/14/98) Longest Game/Innings 17: Rice 2, Hawaii-h 0 (2/22/13) Doubles/Game 11 at Memphis (4/15/06) 17: NC State-h 5, Rice 4 (6/9/13) Triples/Game 5 vs. McNeese State (2/14/97) Quickest Nine-Inn. Game 1:38 vs. East Carolina-h (4/20/2012) HR/Game 10 at New Mexico (4/11/98) 6, New Mexico-a (4/12/98) Largest Margin of Victory 31: (35-4) vs. McNeese State (2/14/97) 9 vs. Cincinnati (2/21/97) Largest Loss 20: (21-1) at UT-San Antonio (5/5/94) 7 vs. Massachusetts (3/9/96) Largest Combined Score 53: New Mexico-h 27, Rice 26 (4/12/98) 7 vs. McNeese State (2/21/97) Most Combined Hits 45: Rice 21, New Mexico 24 (4/12/98) 7 vs. Nevada (3/26/05) Most Combined Errors 13: Rice 10, UNLV-h 3 (3/15/97) SB/Game 8 vs. St. Mary’s (2/16/94) Runs/Inning 13: (4th inn.) at S.F. Austin State (2/8/95) Longest Win Streak 30: (2/18/03-4/8/03) Longest Losing Streak 8: 3/20-31/96

Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 63 Wayne Graham’s Rice Milestones 675th Win: Rice 5, Southern Miss 1 (May 25, 2006, at Reckling Park) First Win: Rice 6, UT-Pan American 5 (Jan. 31, 1992, at Edinburg) 700th Win: Rice 7, Cal Poly 2 (March 17, 2007, at Reckling Park) 25th Win: Rice 6, Houston 1 (April 10, 1992, at Cameron Field) 725th Win: Rice 7, Tulane 4 (May 13, 2007, at Reckling Park) 50th Win: Rice 2, Houston 1 (March 14, 1993, at Cameron Field) 750th Win: Rice 10, Winthrop 4 (March 14, 2008, at Reckling Park) 75th Win: Rice 12, Clemson 3 (Feb. 26, 1994, at Las Vegas, Nev.) 775th Win: Rice 9, Texas State 1 (May 6, 2008, at Reckling Park) 100th Win: Rice 20, S.F. Austin State 3 (Feb. 8, 1995, at Nacogdoches) 800th Win: Rice 4, Southern Miss 3 (Mar. 21, 2009, at Hattiesburg, Miss.) 150th Win: Rice 21, UT-San Antonio 7 (Feb. 24, 1996, at Cameron Field) 825th Win: Rice 7, Houston 2 (May 22, 2009, at Hattiesburg, Miss.) 175th Win: Rice 1, Lamar 0 (April 23, 1996, at Beaumont) 850th Win: Rice 3, East Carolina 2 (Apr. 24, 2010, at Reckling Park) 200th Win: Rice 14, Air Force 1 (March 8, 1997, at Cameron Field) 875th Win: Rice 3, Southern Cal 2 (Feb. 27, 2011, at Reckling Park) 225th Win: Rice 5, Utah 4 (May 15, 1997, at San Diego, Calif.) 900th Win: Rice 8, Houston 2 (May 6, 2011, at Cougar Field) 250th Win: Rice 7, Hawaii 6 (March 14, 1998, at Cameron Field) 950th Win: Rice 9, UCF 2 (May 18, 2012, at Orlando, Fla.) 275th Win: Rice 10, TCU 5 (May 14, 1998, at San Diego, Calif.) 975th Win: Rice 3, East Carolina (April 5, 2013, at Greenville, NC) 300th Win: Rice 6, Houston 2 (March 16, 1999, at Cougar Field) 325th Win: Rice 14, Air Force 3 (May 16, 1999, at USAF Academy, Colo.) Rice In The Post-Season Under Wayne Graham 350th Win: Rice 10, UT-San Antonio 3 (March 22, 2000, at Reckling Park) 375th Win: Rice 3, TCU 0 (May 20, 2000, at Fort Worth) 1994 (1-2) 400th Win: Rice 11, San Jose State 7 (March 18, 2001, at Reckling Park) SWC Tournament at Austin (1-2) 425th Win: Rice 7, Baylor 4 (May 27, 2001, at Reckling Park) My12 Texas Tech 12, Rice 11 450th Win: Rice 9, Fresno State 2 (March 29, 2002, at Reckling Park) My13 Rice 10, TCU 3 My14 Texas Tech 2, Rice 1 475th Win: Rice 6, Texas Tech 0 (June 1, 2002, at Reckling Park) 500th Win: Rice-h 20, Liberty 1 (March 21, 2003, at Reckling Park) 1995 (3-4) 525th Win: Rice-h 13, Fresno State 2 (May 24, 2003, at Reckling Park) SWC Tournament at College Station (0-2) 536th Win: Rice-n 14, Stanford 2 - National Championship (June 23, 2003, at Omaha, Neb.) My18 Texas A&M-h 8, Rice 6 550th Win: Rice 14, San Jose State-h 2 (March 14, 2004, at San Jose, Calif.) My19 Texas 6, Rice 0 575th Win: Rice 6, Baylor 4 (May 18, 2004, at Waco) NCAA South Regional at Baton Rouge, La. (3-2) 600th Win: Rice 14, Nevada 6 (March 26, 2005, at Reckling Park) My25 Rice 8, James Madison 7 625th Win: Rice 9, LSU 7 (June 4, 2005, at Baton Rouge, La.) My26 Rice 15, LSU-h 7 650th Win: Rice 3, Tulane 2 (Apr. 1, 2006, at Metairie, La.) My27 Cal State Fullerton 17, Rice 7

64 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles Rice In The Post-Season Under Wayne Graham NCAA Super Regional at The Astrodome (2-1) 2002 (5-3) Jn4 Louisiana-Lafayette 12, Rice 8 NCAA Regional at Rice (3-1) My27 Rice 16, LSU-h 9 College World Series at Omaha, Neb. (0-2) Jn5 Rice 10, Louisiana-Lafayette 1 My31 Rice-h 8, Harvard 3 My28 Cal State Fullerton 8, Rice 7 My30 LSU 5, Rice 4 Jn6 Rice 8, Louisiana-Lafayette 3 Jn1 Rice-h 6, Texas Tech 0 Jn1 Auburn 10, Rice 1 College World Series at Omaha, Neb. (1-2) Jn2 Washington 7, Rice-h 6 1996 (7-2) Jn11 Miami (Fla.) 8, Rice 4 Jn2 Rice-h 14, Washington 2 SWC Tournament at Lubbock (4-0) 1998 (5-2) Jn13 Rice 7, Oklahoma State 2 NCAA Super Regional at Rice (2-0) My15 Rice 9, Texas A&M 7 WAC Tournament at San Diego, Calif. (4-0) Jn16 Alabama 6, Rice 5 Jn7 Rice-h 6, LSU 0 My16 Rice 7, Texas Tech-h 3 My13 Rice 15, New Mexico 11 Jn8 Rice-h 3, LSU 0 My17 Rice 9, Texas 6 My14 Rice 10, TCU 5 2000 (3-2) College World Series at Omaha, Neb. (0-2) My18 Rice 16, Texas 8 My15 Rice 5, Fresno State 4 (10 inn.) NCAA Regional at Houston (3-2) Jn15 Texas 2, Rice 1 NCAA Midwest Regional at Wichita, Kan. (3-2) My16 Rice 15, Fresno State 2 My26 Rice 5, Texas Tech 2 Jn17 Notre Dame 5, Rice 3 My23 Rice 17, Missouri 4 NCAA Central Regional at College Station (1-2) My27 Houston 5, Rice 2 My24 Cal State Fullerton 7, Rice 3 My21 Rice 11, Oral Roberts 1 My27 Rice 11, Texas Tech 4 2003 (10-2) My25 Rice 11, Indiana 8 My22 Washington 20, Rice 11 My29 Rice 5, Houston 4 NCAA Regional at Rice (3-0) My26 Rice 13, Cal State Fullerton 10 My23 Mississippi State 15, Rice 14 My29 Houston 9, Rice 5 My30 Rice-h 3, McNeese State 2 (10 inn.) My26 Wichita State-h 16, Rice 6 My31 Rice-h 10, Wichita State 1 1999 (11-4) 2001 (4-3) Jn1 Rice-h 5, Wichita State 2 1997 (8-2) WAC Tournament at Fresno, Calif. (4-0) NCAA Regional at Rice (4-1) NCAA Super Regional at Rice (2-1) WAC Tournament at San Diego, Calif. (4-0) My19 Rice 2, New Mexico 1 My25 Rice-h 11, UT-Arlington 4 Jn7 Houston 5, Rice-h 2 My14 Rice 16, BYU 3 My20 Rice 9, UNLV 6 My26 Baylor 11, Rice-h 10 Jn8 Rice-h 10, Houston 2 My15 Rice 5, Utah 4 My21 Rice 4, San Jose State 2 My27 Rice-h 14, UT-Arlington 2 Jn9 Rice-h 5, Houston 2 My16 Rice 7, San Diego State-h 5 My22 Rice 18, TCU 3 My27 Rice-h 7, Baylor 4 College World Series at Omaha, Neb. (5-1) My17 Rice 11, San Diego State-h 1 NCAA Regional at Lubbock (4-1) My28 Rice-h 5, Baylor 4 Jn14 Rice 4, Southwest Missouri St. 2 NCAA Central Regional at Lubbock (4-0) My28 UW-Milwaukee 8, Rice 4 NCAA Super Regional at Lincoln, Neb. (0-2) Jn16 Rice 12, Texas 2 My22 Rice 5, SMSU 2 My29 Rice 6, Rutgers 1 Jn1 Nebraska-h 7, Rice 0 Jn18 Rice 5, Texas 4 My23 Rice 10, Clemson 6 My29 Rice 27, UW-Milwaukee 1 Jn2 Nebraska-h 9, Rice 6 (10 inn.) Jn21 Rice 4, Stanford 3 (10 inn.) My24 Rice 13, SW Texas State 9 My30 Rice 3, Texas Tech 1 Jn22 Stanford 8, Rice 3 My25 Rice 25, Southwest Missouri St. 6 My30 Rice 15, Texas Tech 11 Jn23 Rice 14, Stanford 2

Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 65 Rice In The Post-Season Under Wayne Graham College World Series at Omaha, Neb. (2-2) My31 Rice-h 12, Xavier 5 Jn15 Rice-n 15, Louisville 10 My31 Rice-h 8, Kansas State 0 2004 (3-2) NCAA Super Regional at Rice (2-1) Jn17 Rice-n 14, North Carolina 4 Jn1 Rice-h 13, Kansas State 4 NCAA Regional at Rice (3-2) Jn10 Rice-h 10, Oklahoma 4 Jn20 North Carolina 6, Rice-n 1 NCAA Super Regional at Baton Rouge, La. (0-2) Jn4 Texas Southern 4, Rice-h 3 Jn11 Oklahoma 11, Rice 5 Jn21 North Carolina 7, Rice-n 4 Jn5 LSU-h 12, Rice 9 Jn5 Rice-h 3, Lamar 1 Jn12 Rice-h 9, Oklahoma 5 Jn6 LSU-h 5, Rice 3 Jn5 Rice-h 7, Texas Southern 1 College World Series at Omaha, Neb. (2-2) 2008 (5-4) Jn6 Rice-h 3, Texas A&M 1 Jn17 Rice 6, Georgia 4 C-USA Tournament at New Orleans, La. (0-2) 2010 (5-3) Jn6 Texas A&M 7, Rice-h 5 Jn19 Rice 3, Miami (Fla.) 2 My21 UAB 8, Rice-n 2 C-USA Tournament at UH’s Cougar Field (3-1) Jn21 Oregon State 5, Rice 0 My22 East Carolina 4, Rice-n 3 My26 Rice-n 11, East Carolina 3 2005 (4-2) Jn22 Oregon State 2, Rice 0 NCAA Regional at Rice (3-0) My27 Rice 24, Houston-h 3 NCAA Regional at Baton Rouge, La. (3-0) My30 Rice-h 3, Sam Houston St. 2 My28 Rice-n 18, Marshall 0 Jn3 Rice 7, Northwestern State 3 2007 (11-3) My31 Rice-h 11, St. John’s 2 My29 Southern Miss-h 7, Rice 4 Jn4 Rice 9, LSU-h 7 C-USA Tournament at Greenville, N.C. (4-1) Jn1 Rice-h 7, Texas 4 NCAA Regional at Austin (2-2) Jn6 Rice 5, LSU-h 4 My23 Rice-n 16, UCF 6 NCAA Super Regional at Rice (2-0) Jn4 Louisiana-Lafayette 1, Rice-n 0 NCAA Super Regional at New Orleans, La. (1-2) My24 Rice-n 7, Memphis 5 Jn8 Rice-h 9, Texas A&M 7 Jn5 Rice-n 19, Rider 1 Jn11 Rice 9, Tulane-h 5 My26 Memphis-n 2, Rice 1 Jn9 Rice-h 6, Texas A&M 5 Jn6 Rice-n 9, Louisiana 1 Jn12 Tulane-h 7, Rice 0 My26 Rice-n 20, Memphis 9 College World Series at Omaha, Neb. (0-2) Jn6 Texas-h 4, Rice 1 Jn13 Tulane-h 9, Rice 6 My27 Rice 16, East Carolina-h 8 Jn15 Fresno State 17, Rice-n 5 NCAA Regional at Rice (3-0) Jn17 LSU 6, Rice-n 5 2011 (4-3) 2006 (11-3) Jn1 Rice-h 5, Prairie View A&M 0 C-USA Tournament at Pearl, Miss. (3-1) C-USA Tournament at Rice (4-0) Jn2 Rice-h 6, TCU 3 2009 (7-3) My25 UAB-n 9, Rice 8 My24 Rice 9, UAB 3 Jn3 Rice-h 3, TCU 1 C-USA Tournament at Hattiesburg, Miss. (4-0) My26 Rice-n 8, Memphis 5 My25 Rice 5, Southern Miss 1 NCAA Super Regional at Rice (2-0) My20 Rice-n 13, Marshall 0 My27 Rice-n 4, UCF 2 My27 Rice 7, Memphis 4 Jn8 Rice-h 3, Texas A&M 2 (10 inn.) My21 Rice-n 8, UAB 1 My28 Rice-n 4, Houston 3 (10 inn.) My28 Rice 11, Houston 5 Jn9 Rice-h 5, Texas A&M 2 My22 Rice-n 7, Houston 2 NCAA Regional at Reckling Park (1-2) NCAA Regional at Rice (3-0) My24 Rice 8, Southern Miss-h 6 Jn3 Rice-h 14, Alcorn State 1, Jn2 Rice-h 6, Prairie View 5 NCAA Regional at Rice (4-1) Jn4 Baylor 3, Rice-h 2 Jn4 Rice-h 7, Baylor 2 My29 Rice-h 5, Sam Houston St. 2 Jn5 California 6, Rice-h 3 Jn5 Rice-h 7, Baylor 4 My30 Kansas State 7, Rice-h 6

66 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles 2012 (2-4) Graham vs. Conferences Graham Totals C-USA Tournament at Pearl, Miss. (1-2) My23 Rice-n 7, Houston 5 Atlantic Coast: 10-11 Midwest Collegiate: 1-1 My24 Memphis 3, Rice-n 2 Atlantic Sun: 6-1 Missouri Valley: 9-1 All Games 997-400 Home: 598-145; Road: 307-198; Neutral: 92-57 My26 Southern Miss 4, Rice-n 2 Atlantic 10: 4-0 Mountain West: 8-0 NCAA Regional at Reckling Park (1-2) Big East: 5-2 North Atlantic: 2-0 Jn1 Rice-h 3, Prairie View 2 All Conference Games 418-169 Jn2 Arkansas 1, Rice-h 0 Big Eight: 5-5 Pacific 10/12: 21-25 Home: 229-60; Road: 187-105; Neutral: 2-4 Jn3 Sam Houston State 4, Rice-h 1 Big South: 7-0 Southeastern: 13-14 Big 10: 4-2 Southern: 4-0 C-USA Games 146-46 Home: 74-22; Road: 72-24 2013 (7-3) Big 12: 86-47 Southland: 147-42 C-USA Tournament at Reckling Park (4-0) My22 Rice-h 3, UAB 1 Big West: 19-14 Southwest: 63-65 WAC Games 214-61 My23 Rice-h 5, UCF 1 Colonial: 1-0 Southwestern Athletic: 23-2 Home: 117-20; Road: 97-41 My25 Rice-h 10, Memphis 1 Conference USA: 219-72 Summit: 0-1 My26 Rice-h 5, Southern Miss 4 (11 inn.)NCAA Great Midwest: 1-0 Sun Belt: 35-16 SWC Games 58-62 Regional at Eugene, Ore. (3-1) Home: 38-18; Road: 18-40; Neutral: 2-4 My31 Rice-n 3, San Francisco 2 (11 inn.) Ivy: 7-0 West Coast: 6-3 Jn1 Rice 1, Oregon-h 0 Metro: 2-1 WAC: 241-74 Day Games 605-224 Jn2 Oregon-h 11, Rice 0 Metro Atlantic: 1-0 Major Independents: 15-9 Jn3 Rice 11, Oregon-h 4 Mid-American: 2-0 Non-Division 1: 28-1 Night Games 392-176 NCAA Super Regional at Raleigh, NC (0-2) Jn8 NC State-h 4, Rice 3 Mid-Continent: 1-0 One-Run Games 192-143 Jn9 NC State-h 5, Rice 4 (17 inn.) Doubleheaders 47-16-28

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Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 67 Wayne Graham vs. All Opponents (at Rice)

Air Force: 5-1 Cal State-Northridge: 1-0 Georgia: 1-0 James Madison: 1-0 Marshall: 24-2 (3-0 home, 2-1 road) (1-0 home) (1-0 neutral) (1-0 home) (11-1 home, 11-1 away, 2-0 neutral) Alabama: 0-2 Central Missouri State: 3-0 Georgia Tech: 1-0 Kansas: 1-0 Mary Hardin-Baylor: 2-0 (0-2 neutral) (3-0 home) (1-0 home) (1-0 home) (2-0 home) Alcorn State: 1-0 Cincinnati: 1-0 Grambling State: 1-1 Kansas State: 3-1 Massachusetts: 3-0 (1-0 home) (1-0 home) (1-1 home) (2-1 home, 1-0 neutral) (3-0 home) Arizona: 2-2 Clemson: 2-2 Grand Canyon: 2-1 Kentucky: 1-0 McNeese State: 14-4 (1-1 home, 1-1 road) (2-2 neutral) (2-1 road) (1-0 neutral) (12-2 home, 2-2 road) Arizona State: 1-4 Concordia Lutheran: 1-0 Harvard: 7-0 Lamar: 31-16 Memphis: 22-9 (0-1 home, 1-2 road, 0-1 neutral) (1-0 home) (7-0 home) (19-8 home, 12-8 road) (10-4 home, 9-3 away, 3-2 neutral) Arkansas: 0-1 Creighton: 2-0 Hawaii: 36-10 Liberty: 3-0 Miami (Fla.): 2-3 (0-1 home) (2-0 home) (21-4 home, 15-6 road) (3-0 home) (1-2 road, 1-1 neutral) Arkansas State: 1-0 Dallas Baptist: 16-6 Hawaii-Hilo: 10-2 Long Beach State: 3-5 Miami (Ohio): 2-0 (1-0 home) (15-5 home, 1-1 away) (5-1 home, 5-1 road) (2-2 home, 1-2 road, 0-1 neutral) (2-0 home) Auburn: 0-1 Duke: 1-0 Houston: 79-27 Louisiana-Lafayette: 12-5 Michigan: 2-0 (0-1 neutral) (1-0 neutral) (43-8 home, 33-19 road, 3-0 neutral) (7-1 home, 2-2 away, 3-2 neutral) (2-0 home) Baylor: 28-20 East Carolina: 21-6 Houston Baptist: 5-0 Louisiana-Monroe: 1-0 Michigan State: 0-1 (16-8 home, 7-9 road, 5-3 neutral) (10-2 home, 10-3 away, 1-1 neutral) (5-0 home) (1-0 home) (0-1 home) Brigham Young: 7-0 Elon: 1-0 Incarnate Word: 4-0 Louisiana State: 7-5 Mississippi: 2-1 (6-0 home, 1-0 neutral) (1-0 home) (4-0 home) (2-0 home, 5-2 away, 0-3 neutral) (2-1 home) California: 3-4 FIU: 6-1 Indiana: 1-0 Louisiana Tech: 28-2 Mississippi State: 0-1 (3-3 home, 0-1 road) (4-0 home, 2-1 road) (1-0 home) (17-1 home, 11-1 road) (0-1 neutral) Cal Poly: 4-2 Florida Atlantic: 1-0 Jackson State: 2-0 Louisville: 2-0 Missouri: 1-0 (3-0 home, 1-2 road) (1-0 home) (2-0 home) (1-0 home, 1-0 neutral) (1-0 neutral) Cal State-Fullerton: 4-6 Fresno State: 29-17 Jacksonville State: 1-0 Maine: 2-0 Missouri State: 5-0 (2-1 home, 1-2 road, 1-3 neutral) (17-4 home, 10-11 road, 2-2 neutral) (1-0 home) (2-0 home) (2-0 home, 3-0 neutral)

68 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles Wayne Graham vs. All Opponents (at Rice) UCLA: 1-1 (0-1 home, 1-0 neutral) Nebraska: 9-4 Oregon: 2-1 South Alabama: 1-1 Tennessee: 1-0 Utah: 6-1 (9-1 home, 0-2 road, 0-1 neutral) (2-1 home) (0-1 home, 1-0 neutral) (1-0 neutral) (5-1 road, 1-0 neutral) New Mexico: 17-2 Oregon State: 0-2 Southern California: 4-0 Texas: 23-34 Vanderbilt: 0-1 (11-0 home, 4-2 road, 2-0 neutral) (0-2 neutral) (3-0 home, 1-0 neutral) (11-11 home, 6-17 road, 6-6 neutral) (0-1 neutral) New Mexico State: 2-0 Oral Roberts: 5-3 Southern Miss: 19-10 Texas A&M: 33-18 Virginia: 0-1 (2-0 home) (2-2 home, 2-1 away, 1-0 neutral) (10-4 home, 9-4 road, 0-2 neutral) (18-4 home, 8-11 road, 7-3 neutral) (0-1 home) UNLV: 12-5 Prairie View A&M: 8-0 Sout Florida: 1-0 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: 13-0 Wake Forest: 4-1 (7-1 home, 4-4 road, 1-0 neutral) (8-0 home) (1-0 home) (9-0 home, 4-0 road) (4-0 home, 0-1 neutral) Nevada: 25-6 Purdue: 1-1 St. Edward’s: 1-0 Texas-Arlington: 4-0 Washington: 1-2 (12-4 home, 13-2 road) (1-1 home) (1-0 home) (4-0 home) (1-1 home, 0-1 neutral) New Orleans: 1-0 Rider: 1-0 St. John’s: 2-1 Texas-Pan American: 3-1 Washington State: 1-0 (1-0 home) (1-0 neutral) (2-1 home) (3-1 road) (1-0 home) Nicholls State: 1-0 Rutgers: 1-0 St. Louis: 1-0 Texas-San Antonio: 11-1 Western Carolina: 3-0 (1-0 home) (1-0 home) (1-0 home) (11-0 home, 0-1 road) (3-0 home) Notre Dame: 1-1 Sam Houston State: 32-17 St. Mary’s (Calif.): 1-0 Texas Southern: 11-1 Western Kentucky: 1-0 (1-0 home, 0-1 neutral) (20-9 home, 12-8 road) (1-0 road) (10-1 home, 1-0 road) (1-0 home) North Carolina: 2-4 San Diego: 4-3 St. Mary’s (Texas): 2-0 Texas State: 45-10 Wichita State: 2-1 (1-0 home, 1-4 neutral) (3-1 home, 1-2 road) (2-0 home) (31-6 home, 13-4 road, 1-0 neutral) (2-0 home, 0-1 road) North Carolina State: 0-2 San Diego State: 8-3 Stephen F. Austin State: 6-1 Texas Tech: 21-16 Winthrop: 4-0 (0-2 road) (8-3 road) (5-0 home, 1-1 road) (7-4 home, 4-8 road, 10-4 neutral) (4-0 home) Northwestern State: 6-1 San Francisco: 1-0 Stanford: 6-9 Tulane: 26-7 Wisconsin-Milwaukee: 1-1 (5-1 home, 1-0 neutral) (1-0 neutral) (3-3 home, 1-5 road, 2-1 neutral) (13-2 home, 13-5 road) (1-1 neutral) Oklahoma: 5-3 San Jose State: 33-10 Stetson: 1-0 UAB: 20-9 Wyoming: 3-1 (4-2 home, 0-1 road, 1-0 neutral) (19-2 home, 13-8 road, 1-0 neutral) (1-0 home) (12-2 home, 7-5 road, 1-2 neutral) (3-1 home) Oklahoma State: 7-5 Santa Barbara: 1-0 TCU: 41-18 UCF: 22-9 Xavier: 1-0 (4-3 home, 1-2 road, 2-0 neutral) (1-0 neutral) (22-6 home, 12-10 road, 7-2 neutral) (10-6 home, 9-3 road, 3-0 neutral) (1-0 home)

Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 69 tional, but was in fact simplistically brilliant. Hallmark the Kubitza and Simms were selected in last year’s draft, and catcher had already worked with a host of different types the duo went on to begin their respective pro careers. of professional pitchers at the minor league level for the When the task of recruiting was added to his list of better part of a decade. responsibilities Hallmark hit the ground running. As a for- It’s only been one year for Hallmark in the role, but mer Rice student-athlete, Hallmark is uniquely qualified it’s hard to say the move as anything other than a re- to identify the top prospects from across the nation who sounding success. Last season the Rice pitching staff set could not only play at the elite level that the Owl baseball a new single-season school record, and finished second program has reached, but also thrive in the University’s among the NCAA statistical leaders, for shutouts (12). The challenging academic curriculum. In addition to a host of Owl staff also finished 12th in the nation, and led Confer- prep accolades bestowed on his classes of signees, two of ence USA, in team WHIP (1.15), while also placing 18th in Hallmark’s current Owls were drafted by the major Assistant Coach the country with the league’s best ERA (2.83). leagues but chose to enroll at Rice. Ninth Season At Rice Along the way the rookie pitching coach saw his staff The 2013 season was Hallmark’s first year with the 20 set the school record for strikeouts in a single game (23), pitchers, but prior to that he also built a pretty impres- Patrick Hallmark as well as finish 31st in the NCAA in strikeouts-to-walks sive coaching resume working with other areas of the (2.5-to-1) and 37th in strikeouts per nine innings (7.7). Former Rice baseball letterman Patrick Hallmark is in Hallmark has helped train Owl relief pitcher Zech Fast Facts On Patrick Hallmark his ninth year of coaching at his alma mater. Lemond into earning preseason All-America status in Education High School: Westbury, 1992. Hallmark is in his second season as the Owls’ pitch- 2014. Lemond was Hallmark’s first all-conference honor- College: Rice, 2002, B.S., human performance (Brown College). ing coach after previously working with the program in a ee in 2013 and his staff of Austin Kubitza, Jordan Stephens Personal host of different roles. Credit head coach Wayne Graham and John Simms all but swept the pitcher’s spots on the Full Name: James Patrick Hallmark. Born: Dec. 31, 1973, at who made the innovative choice of having Hallmark, a C-USA All-Tournament team. Houston. Wife: Jada. Children: Christian (8), Tanner (6), Grayson longtime catcher by trade, as the Owls’ “rookie” pitching The major league draft was certainly an independent (4). coach in 2013. The move may have seemed unconven- validation of Hallmark’s ability to develop pitchers. Both

70 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles program. Hallmark coached the Owl hitters, but he also round of the 1995 major league draft and played Owls’ swim team. Jada served five seasons as an assistant trained the catchers and worked on the defensive skills professionally for nine seasons. He reached the AAA level swim coach at Rice. Both Hallmarks coached their respec- and positioning of the outfielders. in the Royals’ organization. Hallmark was part of three tive Owl teams to C-USA Championships in the spring of Hallmark helped the Owls rank among the C-USA consecutive championship teams in the minor leagues 2011. The couple have three children, Christian (8), Tan- leaders in hits, doubles and runs scored in 2012. That from 1997-99. ner (6) and Grayson (4), and are expecting their fourth in year Rice outscored its opponents by more than 140 total Playing primarily as a catcher and outfielder, 2014. runs and averaged a steady 5.6 runs per game. With 106 Hallmark hit over .300 three times and stole 30-plus bases doubles Hallmark’s hitters showed they could hit for ex- five times in his pro playing career. He twice stole more tra bases, but the players also had the skill from his daily than 40 bases (2000 and 2002) and was selected to play training to lead the league in sacrifices and disciplined- in two minor league all-star games. enough to draw 279 walks in 60 games. Hallmark continued to pursue his Rice degree in Offense was only part of the story. On defense, the off-seasons and earned it in human performance in Hallmark’s outfielders were well-coached, consistently 2002. He played his final pro season in 2003 and began put in the right spot, and reached a defensive-potential his coaching career. He worked one season at nearby they might never even knew they had. In 2012 Hallmark’s Saint Thomas High School before returning home to Rice outfielders threw-out an eye-opening 14 opposing run- (where he was a member of Brown College). ners who were attempting to reach an extra base. A Houston native, Hallmark was a two-time all-dis- As a former catcher for coach Graham, Hallmark trict honoree in baseball in 1991 and 1992 at Westbury started 56 games in 1995 to help lead Rice to its first 40- High School. He went on to earn all-conference honors win season in 11 years. In that second-to-last season of at Alvin Community College in 1993 and 1994. He was the Southwest Conference, he batted .354 against the named to the all-Southwest Conference team in 1995. league with a .430 slugging percentage, scored 57 runs, Hallmark is married to the former Jada Sanders of and 14 stolen bases in 16 attempts. Kingwood, Texas, a 2001 Rice graduate (Sid Richardson) Hallmark was selected by Kansas City in the 18th and four-year letterwinner who set school records for the

Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 71 One thing that has not changed is that Van Hook will three years. He trained the infielders, helped with the continue to work with the Owls as hitters, fielders and team’s hitting, and served as the Cowboys’ third base base-runners. Last season Rice led Conference USA and coach. He had a role in recruiting and helped MSU post was among the top 40 teams in the nation in hits, averag- its first winning record in four years in his very first season ing 9.6 per game. His daily work helping the hitters sharp- in 2010. en their overall skills was a reason the Owls were able to A native of Brenham, Tex., Clay played one season at lead the conference and finish third in the nation in sac- Navarro College before becoming a three-year letterman rifice bunts. Improved discipline at the plate also helped at the University of Texas (2005-07). He earned second the squad stay atop the league in drawing walks (273 in team all-Big 12 and was selected by the 64 games). On the defensive side Rice finished second in in the major league draft. Van Hook earned his degree the conference in fielding percentage (.974) and turned at Texas in 2008 while serving one season as a student- Assistant Coach the sixth-most double plays in Division I. coach with the Longhorns. Third Season At Rice In 2013 one of Van Hook’s infielders, senior Christian Van Hook and his wife, Selina, live in Pearland, Tex. 19 Stringer, was named the most valuable player of the Con- The couple have a daughter, Avery Michel, born on De- Clay Van Hook ference USA Tournament where the Blue & Gray stormed cember 30, 2012. to the league title. After working with Van Hook, Stringer Clay Van Hook is in his third year with the Owls’ went on to be selected in the major leagu draft and since coaching staff. has begun his pro career. Fast Facts On Clay Van Hook Van Hook served as Rice’s volunteer assistant coach Van Hook’s second Rice season was even better than Education during his first year with the program in 2012. He was his first where the Owl hitters finished among the C-USA High School: Brenham, 2003. promoted by Wayne Graham to a full-time position pri- leaders in doubles (106 in 60 games) and RBI (303). His College: Texas, 2008, B.S., Youth & Community Studies. or to the start of the 2013 season and has since added fielders maintained a .975 percentage and turned a total Personal recruiting and coaching at third base on game days to his of 46 double-plays. Full Name: Clay Briscoe Van Hook. Born: January 18, 1985. Wife: Selina. Daughter: Avery Michel, born on Dec. 30, 2012 growing list of duties. Prior to Rice Van Hook worked at McNeese State for

72 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles Shepperd was a member of Concordia’s American South- chorage Bucs staff in the Alaskan League during the summers of west Conference West Division Coaching Staff of the Year, as the 2007 and 2008. Tornados were also ranked as high as fourth nationally during Before beginning his coaching career, Shepperd lettered the season and finished with a school-record 37 victories (in with the Tornados for four years (2003-06) as a catcher and was the program’s NCAA Division III era). All of the regular starting also a player-coach during his junior and senior seasons. He infielders and catcher that Sheppard mentored garnered all- helped the squad advance to the ASC Tournament every year conference postseason honors while leading the Tornados to during his playing career. The Tornados posted a 103-62 record their second-straight ASC Tournament crown and NCAA West and were co-West Division regular-season champions in 2004. Regional appearance. Shepperd, an Austin native, comes from a coaching fam- All in all, Shepperd has mentored one D3Baseball.com All- ily. His grandfather, , was the former winningest American, one All-West Region selection, two ASC West Division coach in Division I baseball history, registering a 1,427-373-2 Players of the Year, one ASC West Division Freshman of the Year, ledger over 29 seasons (1968-96) at the University of Texas, and is Volunteer Coach four All-ASC First Team selection and seven student-athletes a member of the National Collegiate Baseball Hall of Fame. Second Season At Rice who have been honorably mentioned for All-ASC laurels. Shepperd earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Prior to coaching to Concordia, Shepperd served as an as- Concordia in 2007 and is nearing the completion of a master’s de- 18 sistant at Sam Houston State University under head coach Mark gree in education. He is married to the former Vanessa Van Hook of Scott Shepperd Johnson during the 2007-08 academic year. In this position, Brenham, Texas. The couple is expecting their first child in 2014. he helped with the training and development of the infielders, Scott Shepperd is in his second season wih the Owls coach- catchers and hitters while also assisting with the playing surface ing staff after joing the program as a volunteer in 2013. In addi- of Don Sanders Stadium. With Shepperd on the staff the Bearkats Fast Facts On Scott Shepperd tion to a host of on-field coaching duties, he serves as the admin- squad won the Championship and made Education istrator of the Owls’ popular Youth Baseball Camps. a second straight NCAA Division I Tournament appearance. High School: Austin Bowie, 2002. Shepherd previously served five seasons as a coach at his Shepperd started his coaching career at Concordia as a vol- College: Concordia, 2007, B.S., Kinesiology. alma mater, Concordia University in Austin, where he was a four- unteer assistant coach. He served as the first base coach, recruit- Personal year baseball letterman. At Concordia his main responsibility ing coordinator and assistant hitting coach for the 2007 season. Full Name: Scott Shepperd. Born: August 27, 1984. Wife: was as the team’s hitting coach. He also worked with the infield- He also gained coaching experience as an assistant on the An- Vanessa. ers and catchers and was the summer camp coordinator.

Rice Baseball l Staff Profilesl 73 team that was co-opted to several major Athletic Trainer league organizations, as well as the Hanshin Tigers of the Japa- nese league. SeventhYear At Rice From the Fresno Suns, Papangellin moved on to the Texas Rangers organization, starting in with the Charlotte Rang- ers of the , and then moving up to AA Tulsa of the Texas League. After a stint in the in Donna Papangellin 1994, she joined the organization, where she rapidly progressed to the AAA level and eventually was Donna Papangellin, ATC, CSCS, is in named the Minor League Rehabilitation Coordinator. After seven her seventh year as the baseball athletic seasons with the Giants, she left the organization, and baseball, trainer at Rice University. to stay closer to family. A native of the San Francisco peninsula, Papangellin earned During her years in , Papangellin had her bachelor’s degree in physical education and a certificate in the honor of working the 1993 Texas League All-Star game. She athletic training from Long Beach State and then became certi- was named the 1999 Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers’ So- fied as an athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ ciety (PBATS) Texas League Trainer of the Year. Pappangellin was Association. Papangellin is also a certified strength and condi- the 1999 PBATS Minor League Trainer of the Year. tioning specialist, having earned the distinction through the Na- She is married to Doug Henderson, and has two step- tional Strength and Conditioning Association in 1997. daughters, Jessica & Laura. Donna and Doug are the proud Papangellin began her athletic training career as the head grandparents of Maya, Liberty, Maiden and Colby. athletic trainer at Los Angeles Harbor College, before moving to Fresno, Calif., where she became the athletic training coordina- tor for the Sports Medicine Center at Saint Agnes Medical Center. While working at Saint Agnes, Papangellin was offered the op- portunity to serve as the athletic trainer for the Fresno Suns, a

74 l Rice Baseball l Staff Profiles Academics Counselor Director of Operations Sports Information 28th Year At Rice 2nd Year at Rice 13th Year At Rice 2010 Rice Grad. (Will Rice)

Julie Griswold Daniel Watson John Sullivan

Student Steudent Manager First Year At Rice First Year At Rice (Lovett) (Lovett)

Jared Broadman Michael Kidd

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2013 Rice Results l Record: 44-20 Home: 24-8 Away: 19-9 Neutral: 1-3 C-USA: 15-9 Date Opponent W/L Score R-H-E R-H-E Inns Overall C-USA Rice Pitcher Attend Time * Apr 7 at East Carolina W 8-7 8-13-2 7-10-1 9 23-11-0 6-3-0 Lemond (W 4-1) 2189 2:31 Feb 15 Stanford W 5-1 5-7-1 1-7-2 9 1-0-0 Kubitza (W 1-0) 4317 2:21 Apr 9 at Lamar W 9-8 9-5-2 8-11-4 9 24-11-0 McCanna (W 2-0) 875 2:51 Feb 16 Stanford L 2-3 2-7-0 3-7-0 9 1-1-0 Stephens (L 0-1) 3879 2:37 * Apr 12 UCF L 1-5 1-8-2 5-11-0 9 24-12-0 6-4-0 Kubitza (L 4-2) 3868 2:53 Feb 17 Stanford W 3-0 3-7-2 0-1-1 9 2-1-0 Simms (W 1-0) 4041 2:19 * Apr 13 UCF L 7-11 7-12-3 11-11-1 (12) 24-13-0 6-5-0 McCanna (L 2-1) 3387 4:00 Feb 19 Dallas Baptist L 4-6 4-8-1 6-8-1 9 2-2-0 Ditman (L 0-1) 2887 2:57 * Apr 14 UCF W 7-6 7-8-1 6-10-0 9 25-13-0 7-5-0 Fox (W 4-0) 2988 2:39 Feb 22 at Hawaii W 2-0 2-8-1 0-11-0 (17) 3-2-0 Simms (W 2-0) 3071 4:48 Apr 16 Texas Tech W 11-2 11-13-2 2-2-2 9 26-13-0 Kubitza (W 5-2) 3208 2:56 Feb 23 at Hawaii W 3-1 3-11-1 1-4-1 9 4-2-0 Stephens (W 1-1) 2827 2:13 * Apr 19 at Houston L 7-8 7-9-2 8-10-1 9 26-14-0 7-6-0 Stephens (L 4-3) 1315 3:28 Feb 24 at Hawaii W 7-5 7-13-0 5-6-0 9 5-2-0 McDowell (W 1-0) 3067 2:42 * Apr 20 at Houston W 4-0 4-4-2 0-3-0 9 27-14-0 8-6-0 Kubitza (W 6-2) 1730 2:43 Feb 25 at Hawaii W 5-0 5-10-0 0-7-1 9 6-2-0 Simms (W 3-0) 2593 2:19 * Apr 21 at Houston W 11-1 11-12-0 1-6-1 7 28-14-0 9-6-0 Simms (W 5-3) 1663 2:30 # Mar 1 vs North Carolina L 1-2 1-9-1 2-8-2 9 6-3-0 Lemond (L 0-1) 3868 2:48 May 1 Lamar W 6-1 6-11-2 1-5-0 9 29-14-0 Fox (W 5-0) 3585 2:34 # Mar 2 vs Texas A&M L 3-8 3-4-2 8-11-0 9 6-4-0 Stephens (L 1-2) 6136 2:23 * May 3 at UAB L 9-10 9-14-3 10-7-1 9 29-15-0 9-7-0 Kubitza (L 6-3) 103 2:51 # Mar 3 vs Baylor L 2-9 2-6-2 9-12-0 9 6-5-0 Simms (L 3-1) 3771 2:31 * May 4 at UAB W 5-4 5-13-1 4-7-1 9 30-15-0 10-7-0 Stephens (W 5-3) 444 2:59 Mar 4 California W 1-0 1-12-1 0-5-2 9 7-5-0 McDowell (W 2-0) 2182 2:15 * May 5 at UAB W 7-3 7-14-1 3-7-0 9 31-15-0 11-7-0 Fox (W 6-0) 454 3:00 Mar 6 Sam Houston State L 0-3 0-7-1 3-7-1 9 7-6-0 Mason (L 0-1) 3054 2:57 May 8 at Louisiana Tech W 15-2 15-21-0 2-8-0 9 32-15-0 McCanna (W 3-1) 904 2:28 Mar 8 at FIU W 7-2 7-8-2 2-9-2 9 8-6-0 Kubitza (W 2-0) 480 3:16 * May 10 Memphis L 3-6 3-5-3 6-10-0 9 32-16-0 11-8-0 Kubitza (L 6-4) 3016 2:57 Mar 9 at FIU W 6-5 6-8-0 5-10-2 (10) 9-6-0 Lemond (W 1-1) 436 3:12 * May 11 Memphis L 1-3 1-6-2 3-6-1 9 32-17-0 11-9-0 Stephens (L 5-4) 2947 2:18 Mar 10 at FIU L 7-11 7-16-2 11-13-1 9 9-7-0 McDowell (L 2-1) 412 2:46 * May 12 Memphis W 1-0 1-8-1 0-6-0 9 33-17-0 12-9-0 Simms (W 6-3) 3119 2:30 Mar 12 Louisiana Tech W 4-2 4-10-0 2-5-2 9 10-7-0 Simms (W 4-1) 3122 2:03 May 14 at Texas State W 5-4 5-10-0 4-9-6 9 34-17-0 McDowell (W 4-2) 1404 2:59 Mar 13 Louisiana Tech W 7-5 7-9-1 5-9-1 9 11-7-0 Fox (W 1-0) 3175 2:24 * May 16 Marshall W 4-2 4-6-0 2-7-1 9 35-17-0 13-9-0 Kubitza (W 7-4) 3629 2:40 Mar 15 Harvard W 5-2 5-8-2 2-6-2 9 12-7-0 Kubitza (W 3-0) 3338 2:58 * May 17 Marshall W 13-0 13-12-0 0-5-0 9 36-17-0 14-9-0 Stephens (W 6-4) 3216 3:09 Mar 16 Harvard W 9-2 9-13-0 2-8-1 9 13-7-0 Stephens (W 2-2) 3475 2:42 * May 18 Marshall W 6-0 6-11-0 0-5-0 9 37-17-0 15-9-0 Simms (W 7-3) 3342 2:46 Mar 17 Harvard W 12-0 12-11-1 0-1-3 9 14-7-0 McCanna (W 1-0) 3184 2:00 % May 22 UAB W 3-1 3-7-0 1-3-2 9 38-17-0 Kubitza (W 8-4) 3482 2:38 Mar 19 Stephen F. Austin W 3-2 3-9-0 2-6-1 (10) 15-7-0 Lemond (W 2-1) 3097 2:52 % May 23 UCF W 5-1 5-7-2 1-2-1 9 39-17-0 Stephens (W 7-4) 3471 2:33 Mar 20 UTSA W 11-5 11-16-0 5-9-2 9 16-7-0 McDowell (W 3-1) 3052 3:15 % May 25 Memphis W 10-1 10-14-2 1-4-0 9 40-17-0 Simms (W 8-3) 4160 3:05 * Mar 22 at Southern Miss L 1-10 1-8-2 10-11-0 9 16-8-0 0-1-0 Kubitza (L 3-1) 2987 2:53 % May 26 Southern Miss W 5-4 5-7-3 4-7-0 (11) 41-17-0 Lemond (W 5-1) 2057 3:26 * Mar 23 at Southern Miss W 3-0 3-8-0 0-4-0 9 17-8-0 1-1-0 Stephens (W 3-2) 2889 2:26 ^ May 31 vs San Francisco W 3-2 3-9-0 2-6-0 (11) 42-17-0 Lemond (W 6-1) 1003 3:40 * Mar 24 at Southern Miss W 6-3 6-11-2 3-7-2 9 18-8-0 2-1-0 Fox (W 2-0) 2925 2:41 ^ Jun 1 at Oregon W 1-0 1-8-0 0-2-0 9 43-17-0 Stephens (W 8-4) 2591 2:42 Mar 26 at Sam Houston State L 3-9 3-10-2 9-15-2 9 18-9-0 McDowell (L 3-2) 1112 2:42 ^ Jun 2 at Oregon L 0-11 0-3-2 11-15-1 9 43-18-0 Simms (L 8-4) 1465 2:38 * Mar 28 Tulane W 4-2 4-10-0 2-6-0 9 19-9-0 3-1-0 Kubitza (W 4-1) 2923 2:41 ^ Jun 3 at Oregon W 11-4 11-15-0 4-9-1 9 44-18-0 Lemond (W 7-1) 2719 3:42 * Mar 29 Tulane W 6-3 6-11-1 3-9-0 9 20-9-0 4-1-0 Stephens (W 4-2) 3174 2:52 $ Jun 8 at NC State L 3-4 3-12-1 4-6-0 9 44-19-0 Lemond (L 7-2) 3051 3:09 * Mar 30 Tulane L 6-7 6-6-1 7-8-1 9 20-10-0 4-2-0 Simms (L 4-2) 3825 3:05 $ Jun 9 at NC State L 4-5 4-11-3 5-16-0 (17) 44-20-0 Simms (L 8-4) 3051 5:10 Apr 1 Texas State W 4-3 4-13-0 3-7-2 (12) 21-10-0 Fox (W 3-0) 3013 3:35 * Apr 5 at East Carolina W 3-0 3-8-0 0-5-1 9 22-10-0 5-2-0 Lemond (W 3-1) 2442 2:27 (# - denotes Astros In Action College Classic Tournament at Minute Maid Park; * - Conference USA league game; % - C-USA Tournament, played at Reckling * Apr 6 at East Carolina L 2-3 2-5-0 3-12-3 (13) 22-11-0 5-3-0 Simms (L 4-3) 3420 3:37 Park; ^ - NCAA Regional played at Eugene, Ore.; $ - NCAA Super Regional played at Raleigh, NC; Rice Baseball l 2013 Review l 77 2013 Rice Individual Statistics l Hitting

Record: 44-20 Home: 24-8 Away: 19-9 Neutral: 1-3 C-USA: 15-9

Player Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E FLD% 2 Shane Hoelscher .320 41 40 150 21 48 7 1 0 25 57 .380 17 4 22 5 .401 1 7 3 5 16 92 13 .893 15 Michael Aquino .315 63 60 248 45 78 13 4 9 43 126 .508 18 1 56 3 .362 1 6 2 3 6 0 0 1.000 5 Christian Stringe .308 63 63 247 50 76 15 4 4 31 111 .449 43 8 30 8 .422 3 6 3 4 158 210 8 .979 11 Ford Stainback .295 64 64 275 37 81 9 0 0 25 90 .327 27 2 34 8 .361 1 5 6 9 103 221 10 .970 17 Keenan Cook .292 63 60 233 38 68 9 3 0 32 83 .356 20 4 35 4 .352 4 11 5 9 98 7 2 .981 1 Leon Byrd .275 64 63 233 36 64 9 1 1 21 78 .335 44 15 37 2 .420 1 13 9 15 107 9 4 .967 28 Geoff Perrott .271 57 53 181 22 49 9 1 1 26 63 .348 17 13 24 6 .371 2 12 2 4 403 70 4 .992 8 Michael Ratterree .261 64 62 226 48 59 10 0 9 41 96 .425 44 4 44 4 .381 7 4 13 16 101 2 3 .972 44 Skyler Ewing .226 57 47 146 16 33 5 0 4 23 50 .342 23 5 30 1 .347 2 10 1 1 440 41 7 .986 ------4 Hunter Kopycinski .300 20 8 40 3 12 0 1 1 11 17 .425 3 0 8 2 .341 1 1 0 0 74 10 2 .977 26 Blake Fox .241 24 14 54 0 13 0 0 0 7 13 .241 2 0 9 0 .268 0 1 0 1 137 14 2 .987 3 Connor Teykl .239 41 29 109 7 26 2 0 0 14 28 .257 11 1 11 0 .306 3 7 0 1 75 52 10 .927 12 Kirby Taylor .154 12 4 26 3 4 1 0 0 0 5 .192 0 1 3 0 .185 0 1 0 0 36 2 0 1.000 25 Chase McDowell .125 5 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .125 2 0 5 0 .300 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 1.000 24 Brian Smith .125 4 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .125 0 0 5 0 .125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 22 John Williamson .100 23 5 20 6 2 0 0 0 0 2 .100 2 0 6 0 .182 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 1.000 35 Andrew Murphy .000 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 33 Zech Lemond .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 5 8 1 .929 Totals .279 64 64 2205 332 615 89 15 29 299 821 .372 273 58 359 43 .369 26 84 44 69 1795 816 71 .974 Opponents .225 64 64 2133 230 480 71 11 15 205 618 .290 207 60 510 58 .310 11 67 35 68 1755 754 64 .975

LOB - Team (559), Opp (454). DPs turned - Team (73), Opp (58). CI - Team (1), Perrott 1.

78 l Rice Baseball l 2013 Review 2013 Rice Individual Statistics l Pitching

Record: 44-20 Home: 24-8 Away: 19-9 Neutral: 1-3 C-USA: 15-9

Player ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF OAvg. WP HBP BK SFA SHA 33 Zech Lemond 2.02 7 2 32 1 0 0 7 14 75.2 56 19 17 21 71 12 0 1 270 .207 6 6 0 2 6 21 Austin Kubitza 2.06 8 4 18 17 0 0 3 0 109.1 71 35 25 48 134 10 3 0 376 .189 8 17 0 3 13 27 Jordan Stephens 2.43 8 4 21 17 2 1 2 1 118.2 91 43 32 31 100 11 3 3 416 .219 4 5 0 3 13 13 John Simms 2.51 8 5 24 14 2 0 5 1 111.0 85 35 31 37 98 13 1 6 391 .217 5 12 0 2 14 ------40 Jeremy Fant 0.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 .000 0 0 0 0 0 22 John Williamson 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 .500 0 0 0 0 0 7 Tyler Spurlin 2.61 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 10.1 11 5 3 5 6 1 0 0 40 .275 1 2 0 0 2 32 Connor Mason 3.00 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 6.0 5 2 2 1 4 0 0 1 19 .263 0 1 0 0 0 26 Blake Fox 3.41 6 0 20 2 0 0 1 1 37.0 40 15 14 13 23 6 2 1 139 .288 2 2 1 0 4 36 Evan Rutter 3.86 0 0 11 0 0 0 2 0 14.0 16 7 6 6 6 1 0 0 51 .314 1 6 0 0 2 25 Chase McDowell 4.25 4 2 17 6 1 1 0 0 53.0 49 29 25 20 26 9 1 1 199 .246 8 2 0 0 6 23 Kevin McCanna 4.50 3 1 16 5 0 0 1 0 40.0 30 25 20 17 18 4 0 2 139 .216 1 5 1 1 4 41 Ryan McCarthy 5.40 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.2 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 8 .375 0 0 0 0 0 38 Matt Ditman 5.50 0 1 16 1 0 0 1 0 18.0 20 12 11 3 17 3 0 0 72 .278 1 1 1 0 3 39 Holt McNair 7.71 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 2.1 2 2 2 1 5 1 1 0 8 .250 0 1 0 0 0 Totals 2.83 44 20 64 64 5 12 10 17 598.1 480 230 188 207 510 71 11 15 2133 .225 37 60 3 11 67 Opponents 4.42 20 44 64 64 2 2 2 9 585.0 615 332 287 273 359 89 15 29 2205 .279 50 58 3 26 84

PB - Team (11), Perrott 10, Kopycinski 1, Opp (11). Pickoffs - Team (4), Perrott 2, Lemond 1, Fox 1, Opp (7).

Rice Baseball l 2013 Review l 79 2013 Conference USA Baseball Standings

Conference USA Games All Games Official NCAA R.P.I. Team W-L Pct. H A W-L Pct. H A N L10 Streak The final 2013 NCAA Ratings Power Index xy-Rice 15-9 .625 7-5 8-4 44-20 .688 24-8 19-9 1-3 7-3 L 1 25. Rice .564 x-Southern Miss 15-9 .625 9-3 7-5 30-27 .526 19-12 8-12 3-3 5-5 L 2 67. Houston .535 East Carolina 14-10 .583 7-5 7-5 31-26 .544 18-14 12-9 1-2 6-4 W 1 83. East Carolina .527 Memphis 14-10 .583 8-4 6-6 35-24 .593 22-14 11-10 2-0 6-4 L 1 96. Memphis .523 UCF 13-11 .565 7-5 6-6 29-30 .492 22-12 7-16 0-2 3-7 L 5 108. Southern Miss .518 Houston 13-11 .565 8-4 5-7 36-22 .621 23-9 10-10 3-3 6-4 L 1 126. Tulane .509 Tulane 11-13 .435 5-7 6-6 30-28 .517 16-16 10-11 4-1 5-5 W 2 142. UCF .504 UAB 7-17 .292 2-10 5-7 23-36 .390 13-14 7-18 3-3 5-5 W 1 AB170. U .487 Marshall 6-18 .250 5-7 1-11 20-34 .370 7-7 10-22 3-5 3-7 L 3 228. Marshall .475 x- regular season co-champions y- tournament champions

80 l Rice Baseball l 2013 Review 2013 Conference USA League Awards

Keith LeClair Coach of the Year C-USA First Team C-USA Second Team All-Freshman Team All-Tournament Team All-Academic Team , Memphis IF John Frost, Sr. UAB IF Zach Houchins, Jr., East Carolina C Travis Watkins, East Carolina C Keaton Aldridge, Memphis *Drew Reynolds - ECU, Jr. IF Chase McDonald, Jr., ECU IF Justin Montemayor, Fr., Houston OF Richard Carthon, Tulane IF Shane Hoelscher, Rice 3.43 - Physical Education Player of the Year IF Issac Rodriguez, Sr., USM IF Frankie Ratcliff, Jr., Houston OF Jake Little, Memphis IF Zach Houchins, East Carolina Caleb Barker - Houston, Jr. Chris Taladay, Sr., 3B, UCF IF Chris Taladay, Sr., UCF IF Ford Stainback, So., Rice OF Kyle Survance, Houston IF Justin Montemayor, Houston 3.86 - Org. Leadership & Supervision OF Isaac Ballou, Sr., Marshall OF Keenan Cook, Jr., Rice IF Justin Montemayor, Houston IF Christian Stringer, Rice Daniel Poncedeleon - Houston, Jr. 3.27 - Psychology Pitcher of the Year OF Erik Hempe, Sr., UCF OF Mason Robbins, So., USM IF Josh Vidales, Houston OF Blake Brown, Southern Miss *Ethan Gross - Memphis, Jr. Erik Schoenrock, Jr., LHP, Memphis OF Michael Ratterree, Sr., Rice OF Kyle Survance, Fr., Houston IF/P Blake Fox, Rice OF Leon Byrd, Rice 3.88 - Supply Chain Management C Chase Fowler., Sr., Southern Miss C Geoff Perrott, Sr., Rice P Zac Favre, UCF OF Dillon Day, Southern Miss Newcomer of the Year Tucker Tubbs - Memphis, So. DH/UT Drew Reynolds, Jr., ECU DH/UT Michael Aquino, Jr., Rice P Ian Gibaut, Tulane DH Drew Reynolds, East Carolina 3.90 - Accounting Frankie Ratcliff, Jr., SS, Houston P Aaron Blair., Jr., Marshall P Jeff Hoffman, So., East Carolina P Jake Lemoine, Houston P Jake Drehoff, Southern Miss *Sam Moll - Memphis, Jr. P Sam Moll, Jr., Memphis P Ben Lively, Jr., UCF P David Lucroy, East Carolina P Austin Kubitza, Rice 3.71 - Accounting Freshman of the Year P Andrew Pierce, Sr., Southern Miss P David Lucroy, Fr., East Carolina P John Simms, Rice Zach Willis - Memphis, Jr. Justin Montemayor, Fr., 1B, UH 3.88 - Accounting P Erik Schoenrock, Jr., Memphis P Austin Pruitt, Sr., Houston P Jordan Stephens, Rice Austin Roussel - Southern Miss, Sr. RP Zech Lemond, So., Rice RP Jonathan Van Eaton, Jr., Mem. 3.40 - Construction Engineering Tournament MVP *Brandon Boudreaux - Tulane, Sr. IF Christian Stringer, Rice 3.69 - Management Bowen Woodson - Tulane, Sr. 3.45 - Chemistry Ryan Prinzing - UAB, Jr. 3.62 - Management Tyler Mims - UAB, So. 3.92 - Industrial Distribution Parker Webster - UCF, Jr. 3.50 - Interdisciplinary Studies

Rice Baseball l 2013 Review l 81 Year-By-Year Team Records Overall Conf. Overall Conf. Year W-L Pct. W-L-T Pct. Coach Year W-L Pct. W-L-T Pct. Coach 1938 10-17 .370 1-14 (6) .067 1913 3-3 .500 1939 7-18-1 .288 4-11 (6) .267 Cecil Grigg 1914 8-8-1 .500 1-2-1 .333 Philip Arbuckle 1940 3-15 .167 3-11 (6) .214 Cecil Grigg 1915 5-13 .278 3-11 (5) .214 Philip Arbuckle 1941 7-8 .467 5-8 (5) .385 Cecil Grigg 1916 4-16 .250 2-9 (5) .182 Philip Arbuckle 1942 5-10-1 .344 5-9 (5) .357 Cecil Grigg 1917 8-5-1 .615 3-4-1 .429 Philip Arbuckle 1943 2-13 .133 **0-8 (3) .000 Cecil Grigg 1918 6-8 .429 0-2 (4) .000 1944 2-10 .167 DNP (WWII) Cecil Grigg 1919 season cancelled 1945 7-6-1 .536 6-5 (3) .545 1920 4-13 .235 1-10 (5) .091 Leslie Mann 1946 7-10-1 .417 6-9 (4) .400 Cecil Grigg 1921 3-9 .250 3-8 (5) .273 1947 5-11 .313 4-10 (5) .286 Cecil Grigg 1922 2-5 .286 1-5 (5) .167 1948 6-20 .231 3-11 (5) .214 Jess Neely 1923 4-9 .308 3-7 (5) .300 Bob Countryman 1949 4-14 .222 3-11 (6) .214 Harold Stockbridge 1924 4-12 .250 3-11 (7) .214 Michael O’Neill 1950 9-12 .429 2-11 (6) .154 Harold Stockbridge 1925 8-6 .571 6-6 (5) .500 1951 8-13 .381 3-12 (5) .200 Harold Stockbridge 1926 8-7 .533 5-6 (5) .455 Joe Bedenk 1952 12-13 .480 5-10 (6) .333 Harold Stockbridge 1927 7-15 .318 6-14 (6) .300 “Wee” Dickie Kerr 1953 5-16 .231 3-11 (4) .214 1928 8-15 .348 6-14 (6) .300 *Dickie Kerr/Charley Schwartz 1954 5-19 .208 2-12 (6) .143 Dell Morgan 1929 9-15 .375 7-13 (5) .350 1955 8-15 .348 5-10 (5) .333 Dell Morgan 1930 6-16 .273 5-13 (5) .278 Danny Allnoch 1956 11-13 .458 6-9 (4) .400 Dell Morgan 1931 4-8 .333 3-7 (4) .300 John Neimic 1957 9-12 .429 5-10 (5) .333 Dell Morgan 1932 9-9 .500 9-5 (2) .643 John Neimic 1958 12-9-1 .568 8-6 (3) .571 Dell Morgan RICE HISTORY 1933 Great Depression - No Team 1959 14-10 .583 7-7 (2) .500 Dell Morgan 1934 Great Depression - No Team 1960 17-8 .680 10-5 (2) .667 Dell Morgan 1935 Great Depression - No Team 1961 13-11 .542 6-6 (3) .500 Dell Morgan 1936 9-15-2 .385 5-9 (5) .357 Cecil Grigg 1962 10-12 .455 4-9 (5) .308 1937 3-12 .200 3-12 (6) .200 Cecil Grigg 1963 9-17 .346 2-11 (4) .154 Doug Osburn

82 l Rice Baseball l History Overall Conf. Overall Conf. Year W-L Pct. W-L-T Pct. Coach Year W-L Pct. W-L-T Pct. Coach 1964 7-17 .292 3-12 (6) .200 Doug Osburn 1991 16-34 .320 6-15 (7) .286 David Hall 1965 10-15 .400 5-10 (5) .333 Doug Osburn 1992 29-26 .527 15-21 (5) .416 Wayne Graham 1966 14-11 .560 5-10 (5) .333 Doug Osburn 1993 36-18 .667 7-11 (5) .389 Wayne Graham 1967 17-10 .630 5-10 (5) .333 Doug Osburn 1994 34-21 .618 12-6 (2) .667 Wayne Graham 1968 10-15 .400 6-12 (6) .333 Doug Osburn 1995 43-19 .694 15-9 (2) .625 Wayne Graham 1969 14-11 .560 7-6 (4) .538 Doug Osburn 1996 42-23 .646 6-15 (T6) .286 Wayne Graham 1970 18-11 .621 10-7 (3) .588 Doug Osburn 1997 47-16 .746 20-9 (1) .690 Wayne Graham 1971 9-20 .310 3-14 (7) .176 Doug Osburn 1998 46-17 .730 26-4 (1) .867 Wayne Graham 1972 19-12 .613 11-7 (2) .611 Doug Osburn 1999 59-15 .797 25-5 (1) .833 Wayne Graham 1973 16-14 .533 6-10 (6) .375 Doug Osburn 2000 43-23 .652 19-11 (T1) .633 Wayne Graham 1974 24-18 .571 12-11 (4) .523 Doug Osburn 2001 47-20 .701 26-10 (1) .722 Wayne Graham 1975 19-16 .543 11-13 (5) .458 Doug Osburn 2002 52-14 .788 28-2 (1) .933 Wayne Graham 1976 17-22 .436 10-14 (7) .417 Doug Osburn 2003 58-12 .829 25-5 (1) .833 Wayne Graham 1977 15-26 .366 7-15 (8) .318 Doug Osburn 2004 46-14 .767 24-6 (1) .800 Wayne Graham 1978 18-29 .383 6-18 (9) .250 Doug Osburn 2005 45-19 .703 21-9 (1) .700 Wayne Graham 1979 20-29 .408 5-19 (9) .208 Doug Osburn 2006 57-13 .814 22-2 (1) .919 Wayne Graham 1980 14-29 .326 8-16 (6) .333 Doug Osburn 2007 56-14 .800 22-2 (1) .919 Wayne Graham 1981 34-23 .596 11-10 (4) .524 David Hall 2008 47-15 .758 21-3 (1) .875 Wayne Graham 1982 34-23 .596 8-13 (7) .381 David Hall 2009 43-18 .705 16-8 (2) .667 Wayne Graham 1983 36-16 .692 11-10 (5) .524 David Hall 2010 40-23 .635 17-7 (1) .708 Wayne Graham 1984 41-14 .745 13-8 (2) .619 David Hall 2011 42-21 .667 16-8 (T1) .667 Wayne Graham 1985 27-21 .563 5-15 (7) .250 David Hall 2012 41-19 .683 17-7 (1) .708 Wayne Graham 1986 34-26 .567 5-16 (6) .238 David Hall 2013 44-20 .688 15-9 (T1) .625 Wayne Graham 1987 23-23 .511 5-16 (7) .238 David Hall 1988 31-28 .525 6-15 (8) .286 David Hall *Charley Schwartz was coach for the last half of the 1928 season; Gene Bailey was the coach for the first game in 1930 (0-1); 1989 28-30 .483 4-17 (8) .190 David Hall **Only three league teams in 1943 (Rice, Texas, Texas A&M); Rice competed in the Southwest Conference during the 1914-96 seasons, in the Western Athletic Conference in 1997-2005, and Conference USA starting in the spring of 2006. 1990 33-29 .532 11-9 (4) .550 David Hall ***Special thanks to Bob Willard for his detailed research of this list.

Rice Baseball l History l 83 Rice Coaching Records Overall Conf. Overall Conf. Coach W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Coach W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Philip Arbuckle (1913-17) 28-45-2 .387 9-26-1 .264 Harold Stockbridge (1949-52) 29-38 .433 10-33 .233 Jack Coombs (1918) 6-8 .429 0-2 .000 Dell Morgan (1953-61) 77-113-1 .406 52-76 .406 Leslie Mann (1920) 4-13 .235 1-10 .091 Joe Gallagher (1962) 10-12 .455 4-9 .308 Pete Cawthon (1921) 3-9 .250 3-8 .273 Doug Osburn (1963-80) 270-322 .456 122-215 .362 Bob Countryman (1922-23) 6-14 .300 4-12 .250 David Hall (1981-91) 338-267 .559 85-145 .370 Michael O’Neill (1924) 4-12 .250 3-11 .214 Wayne Graham (1992-current) 997-400 .714 415-169 .711 Joe Bedenk (1925-26) 16-13 .552 11-12 .478 NOTE: Documented additions or corrections to this list are welcomed. “Wee” Dickie Kerr (1927-28) 12-23 343. 9-21 333. Charley Schwartz (1928) 3-7 .300 3-7 .300 Gene Bailey (1929-30) 9-16 .360 7-13 .350 Danny Allnoch (1930) 6-15 .286 5-13 .278 John Neimic (1931-32) 13-17 .433 12-12 .500 Cecil Grigg (1936-44, 1946-47) 60-139-5 .306 36-101 .263 Jess Neely (1945, 1948) 13-26-1 .338 9-16 .360

84 l Rice Baseball l History Photo of a head coach who is “Out-standing In His Field!” Consider that Wayne Graham has won more games in 22 years at Rice than the entire Owl baseball program won in the three-quarters of a century before he arrived .

Rice Baseball l History l 85 Year-By-Year Team Statistics l Hitting

Year AB R H RBI Avg. 2B 3B HR BB SO SB Att. 1974 1120 187 265 146 .237 33 8 24 1975 1038 180 271 167 .261 26 12 33 1976 1079 128 252 106 .232 36 9 15 144 214 29 1977 1203 177 310 155 .258 56 3 24 132 228 12 1978 1295 169 319 137 .246 45 9 22 154 215 16 1979 1302 170 322 167 .247 49 12 29 175 197 19 1980 1236 179 287 141 .232 63 11 12 238 198 17 1981 1649 269 449 234 .272 63 11 12 238 198 66 95 1982 1622 307 429 257 .264 64 14 44 255 187 68 91 1983 1663 327 492 274 .301 82 14 38 208 171 50 64 1984 1741 404 521 358 .299 86 14 46 283 173 62 82 1985 1514 346 458 317 .303 92 20 36 250 204 77 104 1986 1918 368 535 327 .279 87 29 44 284 310 78 104 1987 1477 326 443 297 .300 94 11 55 223 222 42 49 1988 1798 349 486 301 .270 106 17 49 241 307 101 131 1989 1662 236 407 209 .245 72 9 19 227 299 78 117 1990 1874 288 488 235 .260 82 8 29 205 337 89 124 1991 1569 270 387 238 .247 82 15 29 199 281 67 94 1992 1728 247 433 204 .251 62 12 13 201 312 88 118

86 l Rice Baseball l History Year AB R H RBI Avg. 2B 3B HR BB SO SB Att. 1993 1707 421 512 373 .300 96 22 52 265 341 71 93 1994 1781 405 531 353 .298 79 22 38 288 336 119 152 1995 2161 527 684 471 .317 121 30 72 338 353 101 131 1996 2237 547 700 493 .313 143 28 76 351 381 95 120 1997 2288 612 773 565 .338 115 35 120 359 404 72 94 1998 2248 588 758 541 .337 161 27 118 316 389 53 75 1999 2654 601 870 540 .328 174 37 78 316 490 70 96 2000 2233 376 660 352 .296 135 11 50 214 389 40 59 2001 2373 463 714 415 .301 163 18 63 255 394 44 60 2002 2366 485 754 433 .319 148 16 73 251 392 62 83 2003 2472 505 773 449 .313 133 14 51 307 365 72/ 03 2004 2077 418 643 388 .310 128 19 53 269 360 31 42 2005 2194 432 643 397 .293 132 15 65 267 409 49 66 2006 2372 523 748 485 .315 162 23 80 289 439 75 107 2007 2412 511 749 460 .311 152 21 60 315 391 53 74 2008 2154 457 660 423 .306 120 14 54 289 401 58 83 2009 2184 455 699 408 .320 119 20 71 245 397 75 105 2010 2221 564 724 532 .326 125 20 96 320 356 62 80 2011 2112 370 604 335 .286 104 10 23 305 365 43 64 2012 2018 336 567 303 .281 106 10 35 279 328 49 67 2013 2205 332 615 299 .279 89 15 29 273 359 44 69

Rice Baseball l History l 87 Year-By-Year Team Statistics l Pitching

Year G W-L SV SHO IP H R ER BB SO ERA 1974 42 24-18 11 319.0 261 162 98 184 218 2.76 1975 36 19-16 2 278.0 283 209 163 171 112 5.28 1976 40 17-22 1 7 303.0 260 161 100 123 234 2.97 1977 41 15-26 4 2 303.2 336 268 188 262 189 5.57 1978 47 18-29 4 1 341.2 306 224 141 218 235 3.71 1979 49 20-29 2 5 324.1 451 260 180 228 242 4.99 1980 43 14-29 4 2 324.2 332 253 207 226 179 5.73 1981 57 34-23 2 9 443.0 358 182 141 214 298 2.86 1982 58 34-23 9 4 444.1 410 233 176 221 243 3.56 1983 54 36-16 7 5 435.1 343 183 148 148 252 3.06 1984 55 41-14 6 9 450.1 405 185 130 146 332 2.60 1985 48 27-21 6 0 382.1 415 271 214 174 219 5.04 1986 60 34-26 9 2 498.0 505 349 258 278 381 4.66 1987 47 24-23 3 1 367.1 440 321 273 250 221 6.69 1988 59 31-28 4 0 470.2 501 397 306 308 366 5.85 1989 58 28-30 10 8 451.1 452 265 215 229 300 4.29 1990 62 33-29 8 5 499.1 508 316 231 242 314 4.16 1991 50 16-34 4 1 406.1 408 313 242 284 271 5.36 1992 55 29-26 9 6 459.0 418 250 173 207 359 3.39 1993 54 36-18 10 4 431.1 424 285 227 259 434 4.74

88 l Rice Baseball l History Year G W-L SV SHO IP H R ER BB SO ERA 1994 55 34-21 13 3 459.2 448 306 228 267 386 4.46 1995 62 43-19 9 3 531.1 472 355 278 396 413 4.71 1996 65 42-23 15 4 562.2 559 373 304 315 454 4.86 1997 63 47-16 13 4 549.0 545 359 282 257 509 4.62 1998 63 46-17 10 4 546.2 499 354 307 286 487 5.05 1999 74 59-15 17 5 663.2 620 314 246 269 629 3.34 2000 66 43-23 17 5 573.2 533 260 210 223 496 3.29 2001 67 47-20 15 4 599.2 554 285 202 255 591 3.03 2002 66 52-14 15 5 596.1 530 238 185 201 571 2.79 2003 70 58-12 20 10 629.2 503 226 192 217 653 2.74 2004 60 46-14 16 10 532.2 409 182 157 205 609 2.65 2005 64 45-19 10 4 565.1 464 248 208 209 571 3.31 2006 70 57-13 22 5 618.2 520 260 217 251 653 3.16 2007 70 56-14 21 8 625.2 545 260 211 232 552 3.04 2008 62 47-15 12 3 557.2 557 284 235 211 552 3.79 2009 61 43-18 16 4 542.2 513 301 254 249 426 4.21 2010 63 40-23 11 3 551.0 552 312 263 209 380 4.30 2011 63 42-21 19 5 572.0 569 261 202 205 544 3.18 2012 60 41-19 17 8 542.2 421 199 172 216 547 2.85 2013 64 44-20 17 12 598.1 480 230 188 207 510 2.83

Rice Baseball l History l 89 Single Season Team Superlatives l Hitting

Batting Average Hits Runs Batted In Triples Stolen Bases Bases On Balls Games Played .338 1997 870 1999 565 1997 37 1999 119 1994 359 1997 74 1999 .337 1998 773 1997 541 1998 35 1997 101 1988 351 1996 70 2003 .328 1999 773 2003 540 1999 30 1995 101 1995 338 1995 70 2006 .326 2010 758 1998 532 2010 29 1986 95 1996 320 2010 70 2007 493 1996 89 1990 67 2001 .320 2009 754 2002 28 1996 316 1998 485 2006 88 1992 66 2000 .319 2002 749 2007 471 1995 27 1998 78 1986 316 1999 66 2002 .317 1995 748 2006 460 2007 23 2006 78 1989 315 2007 65 1996 .315 2006 724 2010 449 2003 22 1993 77 1985 307 2003 64 2005 .313 1996 714 2001 433 2002 22 1994 75 2006 305 2011 64 2013 .313 2003 700 1996 423 2008 21 2007 75 2009 289 2006 289 2008 At Bats Runs Scored Doubles Home Runs Strikeouts 2654 1999 612 1997 174 1999 120 1997 490 1999 2472 2003 601 1999 163 2001 118 1998 439 2006 2412 2007 588 1998 162 2006 96 2010 409 2005 2373 2001 564 2010 161 1998 80 2006 404 1997 401 2008 152 2007 2372 2006 547 1996 78 1999 397 2009 2366 2002 527 1995 148 2002 76 1996 394 2001 2288 1997 523 2006 143 1996 73 2002 392 2002 2248 1998 511 2007 135 2000 72 1995 391 2007 2237 1996 505 2003 133 2003 71 2009 389 1998 2233 2000 485 2002 132 2005 65 2005 389 2000

90 l Rice Baseball l Team Records Single Season Team Superlatives l Pitching

Games Won ERA Fewest Hits Fewest Runs Most Strikeouts Fewest Walks Saves Shutouts 59 1999 2.60 1984 Allowed Allowed 653 2003 Allowed 22 2006 12 2013 58 2003 2.65 2004 260 1976 161 1976 653 2006 123 1976 21 2007 10 2003 57 2006 2.74 2003 261 1974 162 1974 629 1999 146 1984 20 2003 10 2004 56 2007 2.76 1974 283 1975 182 1981 609 2004 148 1983 19 2011 9 1981 52 2002 2.79 2002 306 1978 182 2004 591 2001 171 1975 17 1999 9 1984 47 1997 2.82 2012 332 1980 183 1983 571 2002 174 1985 17 2012 8 1989 47 2001 2.83 2013 185 1984 571 2005 184 1974 17 2013 8 2007 47 2008 2.86 1981 552 2007 201 2002 16 2004 8 2012 46 1998 2.97 1976 552 2008 205 2004 16 2009 7 1976 46 2004 3.03 2001 547 2012 205 2011 15 2002 6 1992 207 1992 15 2001 207 2013 15 1996

Rice Baseball l Team Records l 91 Single Game Team Superlatives

Largest Margin of Victory 31: Rice 35, McNeese State 4 (Feb. 14, 1997) 25 vs. Oklahoma State (Feb. 22, 1997) 28: Rice 37, Cincinnati 9 (Feb. 21, 1997) 25 vs. Southwest Missouri State (May 25, 1997, at Lubbock) 26: Rice 27, UW-Milwaukee 1 (May 29, 1999, at Lubbock) 25: Rice 26, Texas Southern 1 (Feb. 18, 1992) Runs Scored In an Inning 13 at Stephen F. Austin State (Feb. 8, 1995) Largest Margin of Defeat 28: Oklahoma State 31, Rice 3 (March 17, 1986, at Stillwater, Okla.) Hits 34 vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 21, 1997) At Bats 33 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (May 29, 1999, at Lubbock; NCAA Tournament record) 76 at Texas (May 15-16, 1981, at Austin) 31 vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) 28 at New Mexico (April 11, 1998) Runs Scored 27 vs. Memphis (April 15, 2006) 37 vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 21, 1997) 26 at TCU (April 19, 1983) 35 vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) 25 at Houston (March, 19, 1994, at Cougar Field) 28 at New Mexico (April 11, 1998) 25 at Houston (May 10, 1996, at Cougar Field) 27 vs. Stephen F. Austin State (Feb. 21, 1993) 25 vs. SW Missouri State (May 25, 1997, at Lubbock) 27 vs. UW-Milwaukee (May 29, 1999, at Lubbock) 25 at Utah (April 18, 1998, at Salt Lake City, Utah) 26 vs. Texas Southern (Feb. 18, 1992) 24 vs. Texas Southern (Feb. 18, 1992) 26 at Houston (March 19, 1994, Cougar Field) 24 at UNLV (March 15, 1997) 26 at New Mexico (April 12, 1998) 24 vs. San Jose State (March 29, 2003) 26 at Marshall (May 18, 2006, at Charleston, W.V.) 24 vs. California (March 13, 2010) 26 vs. California (March 13, 2010) 25 vs. Texas Tech (March 22, 1985, at Lubbock) Doubles 11 at Memphis (April 15, 2006)

92 l Rice Baseball l Team Records Triples Most Assists 5 vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) 24 at Hawaii (Feb. 22, 2013, at Reckling Park) 4 at Lamar (April 23, 1996) 22 vs. California (March 12, 2011 at San Francisco) 21 vs. Lamar (April 20, 1982) Home Runs 21 vs. Louisiana (June 4, 2010, at Austin) 10 at New Mexico (April 11, 1998) 20 vs. Texas (May 18, 1996, at Lubbock) 9 vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 21, 1997) 20 vs. Long Beach State (Feb. 16, 2007) 7 at Texas Tech (April 26, 1983) 20 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Mar. 11, 2007) 7 vs. Massachusetts (March 9, 1996) 20 vs. Houston (April 3, 2010) 7 vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) 20 at Lamar (Apr. 9, 2013, at Reckling Park) 7 vs. Nevada (March 26, 2005) Most Errors Stolen Bases 10 vs. UNLV (March 15, 1997, at Las Vegas, Nev.) 8 vs. Texas Tech (May 12, 1994, at Austin) 7, several times; latest vs. Incarnate Word (Mar. 23, 1993)

Bases On Balls Most Rice Batters Hit by Pitch 21 vs. Texas Southern (Feb. 22, 1995, at MacGregor Park) 5 at Sam Houston State (April 3, 1996) 5 vs. Brigham Young (May 14, 1997, at San Diego, Calif.) Most Sacrifices 5 vs. Nevada (March 27, 2005) 5 vs. Lamar (April 20, 1982, at Cameron Field) 5 vs. Cal. State Fullerton (Mar. 3, 2006) 5 at Texas A&M (Apr. 4, 2006) Most Left on Base 5 vs. UAB (Apr. 8, 2006) 18 vs. Texas (March 31, 1953, at Rice Field) 5 vs. Marshall (May 18, 2006) 18 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (April 5, 2011, at Reckling Park) 5 at Marshall (Mar. 22, 2008, at Charleston, W.Va.) 17 vs. Tulane (Feb. 16, 1996, at Cameron Field) 17 vs. Texas State (Apr. 1, 2013, at Reckling Park) Most Opp. Batters Hit By Pitch 10 vs. Washington (May 22, 1998, at College Station)

Rice Baseball l Team Records l 93 Yearly Individual Statistical Leaders

Batting Average 1997 — Lance Berkman, .431 1978 — Bob Burnell, 53 2002 — Vincent Sinisi, 116 1984 — Scott Johnson, .61 1974 — Ted Nowak, .301 1998 — Damon Thames, .424 1979 — Bob Burnell, 50 2003 — Vincent Sinisi, 97 1985 — Jay Knoblauh, 41 1975 — Mike Macha, .325 1999 — Will Ford, .398 1980 — Dave Edwards, 43 2004 — Chris Kolkhorst, 82 1986 — Jay Knoblauh, 58 1976 — Mike Macha, .333 2000 — Eric Arnold, .347 1981 — Frank Dishongh, 57 2005 — Josh Rodriguez, 82 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, 48 1977 — Robert deLeeuw, .314 2001 — Austin Davis, .346 1982 — Scott Johnson, 61 2006 — Greg Buchanan 102 1988 — Jay Knoblauh, 56 1978 — Bob Burnell, .331 2002 — Vincent Sinisi, .428 1983 — Jay Bluthardt, Scott Johnson 66 2007 — , 98 1989 — Michael Grace, 34 1979 — Bob Burnell, .321 2003 — Enrique Cruz, .352 1984 — Scott Johnson, 69 2008 — Diego Seastrunk, 91 1990 — John Eierman, 37 1980 — Chris Russ, .279 2004 — Chris Kolkhorst, .371 1985 — Curtis Fox, Carl Mikeska, 57 2009 — Anthony Rendon, 94 1991 — Donald Allen, 44 1981 — Frank Dishongh, .321 2005 — Joe Savery, .382 1986 — Jay Knoblauh, 80 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 89 1992 — Donald Allen, 47 1982 — Scott Johnson, .326 2006 — Brian Friday, .353 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, 67 2011 — Michael Ratterree, 85 1993 — Donald Aslaksen, 55 1983 — Jay Bluthardt, .346 2007 — Joe Savery, .356 1988 — Jay Knoblauh, 69 2012 — Christian Stringer, 81 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., 72 1984 — Scott Johnson, .342 2008 — Diego Seastrunk, .353 1989 — Michael Grace, 66 2013 — Ford Stainback, 81 1995 — Jose Cruz Jr., 77 1985 — Curtis Fox, .385 2009 — Anthony Rendon, .388 1990 — Chris Feris, 65 1996 — Jeff Venghaus, 77 1986 — Jay Knoblauh, .340 2010 — Anthony Rendon, .394 1991 — John Eierman, 66 Runs 1997 — Lance Berkman, 109 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, .372 2011 — Anthony Rendon, .327 1992 — Donald Allen, 54 1974 — Ted Nowak, 37 1998 — Damon Thames, 88 1988 — Jay Knoblauh, .343 Michael Ratterree, .327 1993 — Jose Cruz Jr., 67 1975 — Mike Macha, 30 1999 — Damon Thames, 86 1989 — Michael Grace, .353 2012 — Christian Stringer, .343 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., 73 1976 — Mike Macha, 26 2000 — Brett Smith, 57 1990 — Jamie Cook, .315 2013 — Shane Hoelscher, 320 1995 — Mark Quinn, 95 1977 — Bob Burnell, 28 2001 — A.J. Porfirio, 77 1991 — John Eierman, .340 1996 — Lance Berkman, 96 1978 — Bob Burnell, 25 2002 — Vincent Sinisi, 65 1992 — Donald Aslaksen, .340 Hits 1997 — Lance Berkman, 110 1979 — Bob Burnell, 36 2003 — Chris Kolkhorst, 77 1993 — Dana Davis, .364 1974 — Ted Nowak, 37 1998 — Damon Thames, 120 1980 — Dave Edwards, 25 2004 — Chris Kolkhorst, 59 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., .401 1975 — Mike Macha, 37 1999 — Damon Thames, 118 1981 — Mike McGee, 41 2005 — Tyler Henley, 70 1995 — Mark Quinn, .380 1976 — Mike Macha, 40 2000 — Eric Arnold, 91 1982 — Scott Johnson, 43 2006 — Tyler Henley, 74 1996 — Lance Berkman, .398 1977 — Robert deLeeuw, 44 2001 — A.J. Porfirio, 97 1983 — Jay Bluthardt, Scott Johnson, 43 2007 — Brian Friday, 62

94 l Rice Baseball l Annual Leaders 2008 — Aaron Luna, 61 1993 — Don Aslaksen, David Brooks, 16 Triples 1997 — Bubba Crosby, 11 1979 — Bob Burnell, 9 2009 — Brock Holt, 67 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., 14 1974 — Joe Zylka, 4 1998 — Damon Thames, 7 1980 — Mike Horn, 7 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 83 1995 — Lance Berkman, 26 1975 — Mark Clark, 4 1999 — Charles Williams, 9 1981 — Mike Horn, Dave Edwards, 3 2011 — Anthony Rendon, 58 1996 — J.Landry, T.McLaughlin, 19 1976 — Mike Macha, 4 2000 — Eric Arnold, 3 1982 — Mike Horn, 10 2012 — Christian Stringer, 58 1997 — Lance Berkman, 22 1977 — B. Burnell, S. Buckley, 2001 — Jesse Roman, 4 1983 — Scott Johnson, 8 2013 — Christian Stringer, 50 1998 — Damon Thames, 36 S. Hinson, 1 2002 — Eric Arnold, 4 1984 — Scott Johnson, 7 1999 — W.Ford, D.Thames, J.Baker, 24 1978 — Robert deLeeuw, 6 2003 — Chris Kolkhorst, 4 1985 — , 9 Doubles 2000 — Eric Arnold, 21 1979 — Steve Grossman, 4 2004 — Chris Kolkhorst, 5 1986 — Jay Knoblauh, 13 1974 — Six players with 4 2001 — Hunter Brown, 25 1980 — Dave Edwards, Dale Walters, 2 2005 — Tyler Henley, 4 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, 13 1975 — Mike Macha, 8 2002 — Vincent Sinisi, 22 1981 — C.Russ, D.Edwards, C.Welch, 2 2006 — Tyler Henley, 7 1988 — Tim Vannaman, 14 1976 — Mike Macha, 7 2003 — Austin Davis, 24 1982 — Scott Johnson, 6 2007 — Jared Gayhart, 5 1989 — Michael Grace, 5 1977 — Robert deLeeuw, 10 2004 — Adam Rodgers, 21 1983 — Dave Edwards, 4 2008 — Jared Gayhart, 4 1990 — Jason Ogden, 7 1978 — Jimmy Michalek, 8 2005 — Adam Rodgers, 21 1984 — Carl Mikeska, 2 2009 — Steven Sultzbaugh, 6 1991 — Chris Feris, 5 1979 — Bob Burnell, 11 2006 — Tyler Henley, 26 Bobby Eggleston, 2 2010 — Michael Fuda, 6 1992 — Donald Aslaksen, 5 1980 — Chris Russ, Dale Walters, 7 2007 — Brian Friday, 29 1985 — Jeff Tousa, 4 2011 — Ryan Lewis, 3 1993 — Jose Cruz Jr., 13 1981 — Frank Dishongh, Mike Horn, 11 2008 — Diego Seastrunk, 19 1986 — Eric Graff, 5 J.T. Chargois, 3 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., 14 1982 — Dave Edwards, 16 Aaron Luna, 19 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, 3 2012 — Michael Fuda, 3 1995 — Mark Quinn, 18 1983 — Jay Bluthardt, 13 2009 — Rick Hague, 17 Tim Vannaman, 3 Christian Stringer, 3 1996 — Lance Berkman, 20 1984 — Mike Fox, 14 2010 — Rick Hague, 20 1988 — Jay Knoblauh, 5 2013 — Michael Aquino, 4 1997 — Lance Berkman, 41 1985 — Carl Mikeska, 13 Jeremy Rathjen, 20 1989 — John Eierman, 2 Christian Stringer, 4 1998 — Damon Thames, 26 1986 — Paul Dishman, Chris Tucker, 13 2011 — Anthony Rendon, 20 1990 — John Eierman, 4 1999 — Jason Gray, 20 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, 17 Michael Ratterree, 20 1991 — Jason Ogden, 5 Home Runs 2000 — Eric Arnold, 15 1988 — Jay Knoblauh, 19 2012 — Jeremy Rathjen, 14 1992 — Donald Aslaksen, 3 1974 — Mike Macha, 9 2001 — Eric Arnold, 15 1989 — Michael Grace, 15 2013 — Christian Stringer, 15 1993 — Jim Miller, 4 1975 — Mike Macha, 8 2002 — Enrique Cruz, 16 1990 — Chris Feris, 13 1994 — Chris Boni, 5 1976 — Mike Macha, 5 2003 — Enrique Cruz, Vincent Sinisi 10 1991 — John Eierman, 16 1995 — Chris Boni, 7 1977 — Bob Burnell, Jeff Hays, 6 2004 — , 11 1992 — Harry Duffey, 11 1996 — Bubba Crosby, 6 1978 — Bob Burnell, 5 2005 — Josh Rodriguez, 11

Rice Baseball l Annual Leaders l 95 2006 — Aaron Luna, 16 1988 — Jay Knoblauh, 55 1999 — Kenny Baugh, 2.26 1982 — Pat Devine, 6 2007 — Aaron Luna, 13 1989 — Michael Grace, 34 1974 — Larry Reneau, 2.30 2000 — Kenny Baugh, 2.22 1983 — David Hinnrichs, 10 2008 — Adam Zornes, 12 1990 — John Eierman, 31 1975 — Steve Buckley, 4.05 2001 — Kenny Baugh, 2.17 1984 — Norm Charlton, 11 2009 — Anthony Rendon, 20 1991 — John Eierman, 37 1976 — Allan Ramirez, 1.90 2002 — Justin Crowder, 2.00 1985 — Ed Holub, 5 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 26 1992 — Donald Aslaksen, 34 1977 — Allan Ramirez, 2.48 2003 — Jeff Niemann, 1.70 1986 — Steve Blackshear, 7 2011 — Anthony Rendon, 6 1993 — Jose Cruz Jr., 59 1978 — Allan Ramirez, 2.65 2004 — Wade Townsend, 1.80 Todd Ogden, 7 Michael Ratterree, 6 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., 68 1979 — Allan Ramirez, 3.10 2005 — Joe Savery, 2.43 1987 — Todd Ogden, 8 2012 — Jeremy Rathjen, 9 1995 — Mark Quinn, 89 1980 — Matt Williams, 3.19 2006 — Cole St. Clair, 1.82 1988 — John Polasek, 8 2013 — Michael Aquino, 9 1996 — Lance Berkman, 92 1981 — Matt Williams, 2.25 2007 — Matt Langwell, 2.35 1989 — Rob Howard, 7 Michael Ratterree, 9 1997 — Lance Berkman, 134 1982 — Norm Charlton, 2.49 2008 — Chris Kelley, 3.03 1990 — John Polasek, 11 1998 — Damon Thames, 115 1983 — David Hinnrichs, 2.58 2009 — Mike Ojala, 2.17 1991 — Darrell Richardson, 6 Runs Batted In 1999 — Will Ford, 74 1984 — Norm Charlton, 2.24 2010 — Jared Rogers, 3.83 1992 — Darrell Richardson, 10 1974 — Mike Macha, 24 2000 — Eric Arnold, 59 1985 — Ed Holub, 2.47 2011 — Austin Kubitza, 2.34 1993 — Darrell Richardson, 10 1975 — Mike Macha, 29 2001 — Jesse Roman, 67 1986 — Steve Blackshear, 2.06 2012 — John Simms, 2.56 1994 — Chad Feris, 8 1976 — M.Macha, R.Lamprecht, 19 2002 — Vincent Sinisi, 80 1987 — Todd Ogden, 5.07 2013 — Zech Lemond, 2.02 1995 — Matt Anderson, 11 1977 — Robert deLeeuw, Jeff Hays, 21 2003 — Austin Davis, 63 1988 — John Polasek, 4.23 1996 — Matt Anderson, 9 1978 — Bob Burnell, 22 2004 — Paul Janish, Adam Rodgers, 60 1989 — Rob Howard, 3.75 Wins 1997 — Matt Anderson, Jeff Nichols, 10 1979 — Bob Burnell, 28 2005 — Josh Rodriguez, 54 1990 — John Polasek, 3.28 1974 — Mike Pettit, 9 1998 — Mario Ramos, Jeff Nichols, 12 1980 — Mike Horn, 27 2006 — Joe Savery, 66 1991 — Darrell Richardson, 5.20 1975 — Tommy Smart, 5 1999 — Jeff Nichols, 15 1981 — Mike Horn, 37 2007 — Aaron Luna, 66 1992 — Jim Miller, 2.42 James Emmons, 5 2000 — Kenny Baugh, Jon Skaggs, 12 1982 — Mike Horn, 49 2008 — Diego Seastrunk, 61 1993 — James Madrid, 3.50 1976 — Allan Ramirez, 9 2001 — Kenny Baugh, 13 1983 — Mike Fox, 44 2009 — Anthony Rendon, 72 1994 — Tim Byrdak, 2.14 1977 — Allan Ramirez, 8 2002 — Steven Herce, 13 1984 — Mark Machalec, 49 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 85 1995 — Matt Anderson, 2.51 1978 — Allan Ramirez, Doug Watson, 4 2003 — Jeff Niemann, 17 1985 — Carl Mikeska, Mike Fox, 39 2011 — Michael Ratterree, 53 1996 — Dana Davis, 3.98 1979 — Allan Ramirez, 6 2004 — Philip Humber, 13 1986 — Jay Knoblauh, 52 2012 — Michael Fuda, 45 1997 — Matt Anderson, 2.05 1980 — Matt Williams, 6 2005 — Josh Geer, 12 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, 55 2013 — Michael Aquino, 43 1998 — Mario Ramos, 3.39 1981 — Rick Kelley, 9 2006 — Eddie Degerman, 13

96 l Rice Baseball l Annual Leaders 2007 — Ryan Berry, Joe Savery, 11 1990 — John Polasek, 81 Innings Pitched 1999 — Mario Ramos, 154.2 2008 — Cole St.Clair, 10 1991 — Darrell Richardson, 87 1974 — Mike Pettit, 93.1 2000 — Kenny Baugh, 141.2 2009 — Ryan Berry, Taylor Wall, 7 1992 — Darrell Richardson, 127 1975 — Tommy Smart, 61.0 2001 — Kenny Baugh, 141.1 2010 — Jared Rogers, 8 1993 — Darrell Richardson, 103 1976 — Allan Ramirez, 90.0 2002 — Justin Crowder, 121.1 2011 — Abe Gonzales, , 8 1994 — Chad Feris, 70 1977 — Allan Ramirez, 87.0 2003 — Jeff Niemann, 137.1 2012 — Matthew Reckling, 8 1995 — Matt Anderson, 63 1978 — Allan Ramirez, 78.0 2004 — Wade Townsend, 120.1 2013 — A.Kubitza, John Simms, 8 1996 — Shawn Onley, 95 1979 — Allan Ramirez, 87.0 2005 — Josh Geer, 124.2 Jordan Stephens, 8 1997 — Matt Anderson, 105 1980 — Matt Williams, 79.0 2006 — Eddie Degerman, 130.2 1998 — Jeff Nichols, 117 1981 — Matt Williams, 123.1 2007 — Ryan Berry, 122.2 Strikeouts 1999 — Mario Ramos, 146 1982 — Norm Charlton, 68.2 2008 — Ryan Berry, 104.0 1974 — Mike Pettit, 84 2000 — Marc Gwyn, 132 1983 — David Hinnrichs, 115.1 2009 — Taylor Wall, 94.1 1975 — Tommy Smart, Larry Reneau, 27 2001 — Kenny Baugh, 163 1984 — Norm Charlton, 112.2 2010 — Jared Rogers, 87.0 1976 — Allan Ramirez, 134 2002 — Phillip Humber, 130 1985 — Ed Holub, 80.0 2011 — Austin Kubitza, 100.0 1977 — Allan Ramirez, 97 2003 — Wade Townsend, 164 1986 — Steve Blackshear, 104.2 2012 — Matthew Reckling, 87.2 1978 — Allan Ramirez, 93 2004 — Philip Humber, 154 1987 — Ken Sorenson, 87.2 2013 — Jordan Stephens, 118.2 1979 — Allan Ramirez, 94 2005 — Joe Savery, 129 1988 — John Polasek, 104.1 1980 — Matt Williams, 57 2006 — Eddie Degerman, 172 1989 — Mike Cooper, 100.2 1981 — Matt Williams, 122 2007 — Ryan Berry, 125 1990 — John Polasek, 120.2 1982 — Norm Charlton, 46 2008 — Ryan Berry, 86 1991 — Darrell Richardson, 88.1 1983 — Tim Englund, 68 2009 — Taylor Wall, 77 1992 — Darrell Richardson, 129.1 1984 — Tim Englund, 82 2010 — Taylor Wall, 61 1993 — Darrell Richardson, 88.0 1985 — Ed Holub, 36 2011 — Austin Kubitza, 102 1994 — Bo Johnson, 85.1 1986 — Steve Blackshear, 91 2012 — Matthew Reckling, 99 1995 — Dana Davis, 76.0 1987 — Ken Sorenson, 53 2013 — Austin Kubitza, 134 1996 — Shawn Onley, 100.0 1988 — John Pope, 79 1997 — Jeff Nichols, 111.1 1989 — Rob Howard, 78 1998 — Jeff Nichols, 119.2

Rice Baseball l Annual Leaders l 97 Individual Superlatives Games Played Batting Average At Bats Hits Career Career (400 Career At-Bats) Career Career Game 246, Michael Ratterree, (2010-13) .399, Damon Thames (1998-99) 924, Austin Davis (2001-2004) 309, Austin Davis (2001-2004) 6, Bubba Crosby vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) 241, Austin Davis (2001-2004) .385, Lance Berkman (1995-97) 899, Michael Ratterree (2010-2013) 291, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) 6, Lance Berkman vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 21, 1997) 240, Diego Seastrunk (2007-10) .382, Vincent Sinisi (2002-03) 891, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) 287, Diego Seastrunk (2007-10) 6, Will Ford vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (May 29, 1999, 234, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) .376, Jose Cruz Jr. (1993-95) 877, Diego Seastrunk (2007-10) 285, Lance Berkman (1995-97) at Lubbock) 224, Michael Fuda, (2008-12) .371, Anthony Rendon (2009-11) 822, Michael Fuda, (2008-12) 266, Chris Kolkhorst (2002-2004) 6, Paul Janish vs. Nevada (Apr. 3, 2004, at Reno) 219, Donald Allen (1989-92) .356, Joe Savery (2005-2007) 792, Tyler Henley (2005-2007) 261, Joe Savery (2005-2007) 5 by many; latest by Ford Stainback at FIU 210, Mark Machalec (1981-84) .355, Bubba Crosby (1996-98) 750, Chris Kolkhorst (2002-2004) 259, Michael Fuda, (2008-12) 209, Craig Manuel, (2009-12) (March 10, 2013) 205, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) .355, Chris Kolkhorst (2002-2004) 748, Donald Allen (1989-92) 256, Jacob Baker (1996-99) 203, Tyler Henley (2005-2007) .353, Mark Quinn (1994-95) 746, Rick Hague (2008-10) 253, Anthony Rendon (2009-11) Consecutive Games Hitting Streak 203, Joe Savery (2005-2007) .347, Jacob Baker (1996-99) 742, Jacob Baker (1996-99) 252, Will Ford (1996-99) 30, Bubba Crosby (1998) 203, Jordan Dodson (2005-2008) 29, Charles Williams (1998-99) Season (2.5 At-Bats Per Team Game) Season Season 29, Damon Thames (1998-99) Season .431, Lance Berkman (1997) 317, Charles Williams (1999) 120, Damon Thames (1998) 74, Jacob Baker (1999) .428, Vincent Sinisi (2002) 313, Damon Thames (1999) 118, Damon Thames (1999) 74, Jason Gray (1999) .424, Damon Thames (1998) 295, Greg Buchanan (2006) 116, Charles Williams (1999) 74, Brett Smith (1999) .419, Jim Fox (1962) 294, Jason Gray (1999) 116, Vincent Sinisi (2002) 74, Damon Thames (1999) .401, Jose Cruz Jr. (1994) 294, Jacob Baker (1999) 110, Lance Berkman (1997) 74, Charles Williams (1999) .3983, Lance Berkman (1996) 287, Vincent Sinisi (2003) 105, Will Ford (1999) 70, Will Ford (1999) .3977, Will Ford (1999) 283, Damon Thames (1998) 102, Greg Buchanan (2006) 70, (2003) .3938, Anthony Rendon (2010) 281, A.J. Porfirio (2001) 98, Joe Savery (2007) 70, Vincent Sinisi (2003) .3937, Bubba Crosby (1998) 280, Brian Friday (2007) 97, A.J. Porfirio (2001) 70, Brian Friday (2006) 70, Greg Buchanan (2006) .388, Anthony Rendon (2009) 278, Brett Smith (1999) 97, Vincent Sinisi (2003) 70, Josh Rodriguez (2006) 70, Tyler Henley (2006) Game 70, Joe Savery (2007) 9, several vs. Texas (May 15-16, 1981)

98 l Rice Baseball l Individual Records Runs Scored Game Season Doubles Career 6, Joseph Cathey vs. McNeese State 134, Lance Berkman (1997) Career 233, Lance Berkman (1995-97) (Feb. 14, 1997) 115, Damon Thames (1998) 65, Austin Davis (2001-2004) 223, Jason Richards (1996-98) 6, Lance Berkman vs. McNeese State 92, Lance Berkman (1996) 64, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) 223, Austin Davis (2001-2004) (Feb. 14, 1997) 91, Bubba Crosby (1998) 64, Lance Berkman (1995-97) 203, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) 6, Jason Richards vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 89, Mark Quinn (1995) 62, Diego Seastrunk (2007-2010) 203, Tyler Henley (2005-2007) 21, 1997) 88, Bubba Crosby (1997) 60, Damon Thames (1998-99) 201, Anthony Rendon (2009-11) 6, Aaron Luna vs. Marshall (May 18, 85, Anthony Rendon (2010) 56, Joe Savery (2005-2007) 200, Bubba Crosby (1996-98) 2006) 81, Jacques Landry (1996) 56, Rick Hague (2008-2010) 199, Jose Cruz Jr. (1993-95) 5, by many; latest by Rick Hague at 80, Vincent Sinisi (2002) 55, Brian Friday (2005-2007) 198, Chris Kolkhorst (2002-2004) Houston (May 27, 2010) 76, Jose Cruz Jr. (1995) 52, Michael Ratterree (2010-2013) 193, Michael Ratterree (2010-2013) 51, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) Runs Batted In Game 10, Jose Cruz Jr. vs. Southwest Texas St. (Feb. 9, 1995) Season Career Season 9, Mike Fox at Texas Tech (March 22, 1985) 109, Lance Berkman (1997) 272, Lance Berkman (1995-97) 36, Damon Thames (1998) 8, Eric Graff vs. Lamar (April 9, 1985) 88, Damon Thames (1998) 243, Bubba Crosby (1996-98) 29, Brian Friday (2007) 8, Bubba Crosby vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) 86, Damon Thames (1999) 217, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) 26, Lance Berkman (1995) 8, Lance Berkman vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 21, 1997) 83, Anthony Rendon (2010) 203, Jose Cruz Jr. (1993-95) 26, Tyler Henley (2006) 8, Lance Berkman vs. Northwestern St. (Feb. 23, 1997) 82, Charles Williams (1999) 200, Diego Seastrunk (2007-10) 25, Hunter Brown (2001) 81, Joseph Cathey (1997) 194, Anthony Rendon (2009-11) 8, Damon Thames vs. TCU (April 3, 1998) 24, Jacob Baker (1999) 77, Jose Cruz Jr. (1995) 190, Michael Ratterree (2010-2013) 8, Bubba Crosby at New Mexico (April 11, 1998) 24, Will Ford (1999) 77, Jeff Venghaus (1996) 187, Damon Thames (1998-99) 8, Vincent Sinisi vs. Southwest Texas St. (March 3, 2002) 24, Damon Thames (1999) 77, A.J. Porfirio (2001) 185, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) 8, Anthony Rendon vs. California (March 13, 2010) 24, Austin Davis (2003) 77, Chris Kolkhorst (2003) 179, Will Ford (1996-99) 22, Lance Berkman (1997) 22, Charles Williams (1999) 22, Vincent Sinisi (2002)

Rice Baseball l Individual Records l 99 Triples 6, Bubba Crosby (1996) Home Runs Game Career 6, Will Ford (1997) Career 4, Lance Berkman vs. Massachusetts (March 9, 1996) 6, Damon Thames (1999) 4, Bubba Crosby at New Mexico (April 11, 1998) 20, Bubba Crosby (1996-98) 67, Lance Berkman (1995-97) 3, Carl Reynolds vs. Baylor (March 22, 1956) 6, Steven Sultzbaugh (2009) 15, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) 59, Bubba Crosby (1996-98) 3, Eric Graff at TCU (March 27, 1987) 15, Chris Boni (1992-95) 6, Michael Fuda (2010) 52, Anthony Rendon (2009-10) 3, Jose Cruz Jr. vs. Southwest Texas St. (Feb. 9, 1995) 15, Charles Williams (1997-99) 43, Jose Cruz Jr. (1993-95) 3, Damon Thames at New Mexico (April 11, 1998) 15, Tyler Henley (2005-2007) 42, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) 3, Anthony Rendon vs. Rider (June 5, 2010 at Austin) 13, Damon Thames (1998-99) 39, Jay Knoblauh, (1985-88) Doubleheader 11, Lance Berkman (1995-97) 39, Aaron Luna (2006-2008) 6, Lance Berkman vs. Massachusetts (March 9, 1996, at Cameron Field) 11, Will Ford (1996-99) 37, Damon Thames (1998-99) 11, Michael Fuda, (2008-12) 33, Jacques Landry (1995-96) Most Home Runs in Back-To-Back Games 10, John Eierman (1989-91) 32, Enrique Cruz (2001-03) 6, Lance Berkman vs. Massachusetts (2/4, March 9, 1996) 10, Chris Kolkhorst (2002-2004) 32, Rick Hague (2008-10) 6, Bubba Crosby at New Mexico (2/4, April 10-11, 1998) 10, Josh Rodriguez (2004-2006) 5, Jose Cruz Jr. vs. S.F. Austin State, Southwest Texas State (2/3, Feb. 8-9, 1995) 10, Chad Mozingo (2008-2010) Season 41, Lance Berkman (1997) Consecutive Games With At Least One Home Run Season 7, Bubba Crosby (April 7-17, 1998) 26, Damon Thames (1998) 5, Lance Berkman (Feb. 8-14, 1997) 11, Bubba Crosby (1997) 26, Anthony Rendon (2010) 5, Lance Berkman (Feb. 21-28, 1997) 9, Charles Williams (1999) 25, Bubba Crosby (1998) 8, Jason Gray (1999) 22, Bubba Crosby (1997) Home Runs in Consecutive At-Bats 7, Chris Boni (1995) 20, Lance Berkman (1996) 4, Jose Cruz Jr. vs. Stephen F. Austin, Southwest Texas State (1/3, Feb. 8-9, 1995) 7, Damon Thames (1998) 20, Jason Gray (1999) 4, Lance Berkman vs. Massachusetts (March 9, 1996) 7, Matt Fox (1999) 20, Anthony Rendon (2009) 7, Tyler Henley (2006) 19, Jacques Landry (1996) Inning 2, Jacques Landry vs. Texas (May 18, 1996, at Lubbock) 6, Robert deLeeuw (1978) 18, Mark Quinn (1995) Lance Berkman, 1995-1997 2, Eric Arnold vs. TCU (April 1, 2000) 6, Scott Johnson (1983) 6, Patrick Hallmark (1995)

100 l Rice Baseball l Individual Records Total Bases Game Slugging Percentage Bases On Balls Career 18, Bubba Crosby at New Mexico (April 11, 1998) Career (Min. 400 AB) Career 572, Lance Berkman (1995-97) 17, Bubba Crosby vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) .772, Lance Berkman (1995-97) 186, Jose Cruz Jr. (1993-95) 499, Bubba Crosby (1996-98) 16, Eric Graff at TCU (March 27, 1987) .737, Bubba Crosby (1996-98) 182, Jason Richards (1996-98) 499, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) 16, Lance Berkman vs. Massachusetts (Mar. 9, 1996) .730, Damon Thames (1998-99) 176, Anthony Rendon (2009-11) 463, Anthony Rendon (2009-11) 14, Mike Macha at Texas Tech (March 21, 1975) .679, Anthony Rendon (2009-11) 461, Austin Davis (2001-2004) .676, Jose Cruz Jr. (1993-95) Season 449, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) .617, Mark Quinn (1994-95) 80, Anthony Rendon (2011) 435, Damon Thames (1998-99) .612, Jacques Landry (1995-96) 76, Jose Cruz Jr. (1995) 428, Diego Seastrunk (2007-2010) .609, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) 65, Jason Richards (1997) 406, Rick Hague (2008-2010) .572, Vincent Sinisi (2002-03) 65, Anthony Rendon (2010) 404, Jacob Baker (1996-99) .570, Aaron Luna (2006-2008) 64, Jose Cruz Jr. (1994) .560, Eric Arnold (1999-2002) 60, Jason Richards (1996) Season 59, Lance Berkman (1997) 263, Lance Berkman (1997) Season (2.5 at-bats per team game) 57, Lance Berkman (1996) 248, Damon Thames (1998) 1.031, Lance Berkman (1997) 57, Jason Richards (1998) 192, Bubba Crosby (1997) .876, Damon Thames (1998) 57, Brett Smith (1999) 187, Damon Thames (1999) .828, Bubba Crosby (1998) 184, Jason Gray (1999) .801, Anthony Rendon (2010) Game 183, Bubba Crosby (1998) .747, Lance Berkman (1996) 5, Jose Cruz Jr. vs. Texas Southern 181, Anthony Rendon (2010) .744, Bubba Crosby (1997) (Feb. 22, 1995, at MacGregor Park) 180, Lance Berkman (1996) .742, Jose Cruz Jr. (1994) 177, Mark Quinn (1995) .717, Jay Knoblauh (1987) 177, Charles Williams (1999) .708, Mark Quinn (1995) .702, Anthony Rendon (2009) Bubba Crosby, 1996-1998

Rice Baseball l Individual Records l 101 Stolen Bases Game Putouts Career 4, Jose Cruz Jr., vs. Texas Tech (May 12, 1994, at Austin) Game 86, Donald Allen (1989-92) 23, Geoff Perrott at Hawaii (Feb. 22, 2013) 84, Ben Mathews (1985-88) Most Times On Base 22, Harold Stockbridge vs. SMU (April 30, 1948) 68, Jay Knoblauh (1985-88) Game (Nine-Inn.) 56, Scott Johnson (1981-84) 7, Jose Cruz Jr. vs. Texas Southern (Feb. 22, 1995, at MacGregor Park) Passed Balls 55, Chris Boni (1992-95) 7, Bubba Crosby vs. McNeese State (Feb. 14, 1997) Game 54, Jose Cruz Jr. (1993-95) 7, Lance Berkman vs. Cincinnati (Feb. 21, 1997) 3, Jamie Cook at Arkansas (March 9, 1991) 46, David Brooks (1993-95) 7, Rick Hague vs. California (Mar. 13, 2010) 45, Jeff Venghaus (1994-96) 41, Jason Ogden (1990-92) 38, Brian Friday (2005-2007) Most Hit By Pitch Career Season 63, Tyler Henley (2005-2007) 33, Ben Mathews (1988) 52, Aaron Luna (2006-2008) 31, Ben Mathews (1986) 49, Chris Kolkhorst (2002-2004) 29, Jose Cruz Jr. (1994) 28, Scott Johnson (1984) Season 25, Jay Knoblauh (1986) 25, Chris Kolkhorst (2003) 24, Donald Allen (1992) 25, Aaron Luna (2006) 23, Donald Allen (1990) 22, Tyler Henley (2007) 23, Chris Boni (1994) 21, Tyler Henley (2005) 20, Jay Knoblauh (1988) 20, Tyler Henley (2006) 20, Donald Allen (1991) 18, Chris Kolkhorst (2004) 20, Jason Ogden (1992) 18, Aaron Luna (2008) 16, Paul Doyle (1995) 16, Lance Pendleton (2005)

102 l Rice Baseball l Individual Records Pitching Games Started Wins Consecutive Earned Run Average Career Career 18, Jeff Niemann (2002-03) Career (100 IP) Appearances 67, Kenny Baugh (1998-2001) 42, Jeff Nichols (1997-01) 17, Philip Humber (2002-03) 2.00, Justin Crowder (2002) Career 66, Jeff Nichols (1997-2001) 41, Kenny Baugh (1998-01) 2.05, Ray Hooten (1966-67) 109, Cole St. Clair (2005-2008) 55, Rob Howard (1988-91) 35, Philip Humber (2002-2004) 2.05, Wade Townsend (2002-04) 92, Marc Gwyn (1997-2000) 51, Mario Ramos (1997-99) 34, Mario Ramos (1997-99) 2.18, Zech Lemond (2012-13) 92, Tyler Duffey, (2010-12) 49, Darrell Richardson (1991-93) 30, Matt Anderson (1995-97) 2.25, Norm Charlton (1982-84) 91, Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl (1996-99) 28, Jeff Niemann (2002-2004) 49, Philip Humber (2002-04) 2.33, Austin Kubitza (2011-13) 88, Jeff Nichols (1997-01) 27, Allan Ramirez (1976-79) 48, Allan Ramirez (1976-79) 2.33, Ronnie Henson (1966-67) 83, Matt Anderson (1995-97) 27, John Polasek (1987-90) 47, Ryan Berry (2007-09) 2.35, Bobby Bramhall (2005-07) 83, Stephen Bess (1996-99) 26, Darrell Richardson (1991-93) 47, Austin Kubitza (2011-13) 2.36, David Pavlas (1981-84) 79, Kenny Baugh (1998-01) 26, Ryan Berry (2007-2009) 46, John Polasek (1987-90) 2.41, Jeff Niemann (2002-04) 78, Taylor Wall, (2009-12) 46, Joe Savery (2005-07) 77, Bo Johnson (1991-94) Season 17, Jeff Niemann (2003) Season (1 IP per team game) Season 15, Jeff Nichols (1999) Season 0.98, Mike Pettit (1972) 21, Jeff Nichols (1999) 13, Mario Ramos (1999) 1.36, Ray Hooten (1966) 40, David Aardsma (2003) 21, Kenny Baugh (2001) 13, Kenny Baugh (2001) 1.37, Donnie Brogna (1969) 38, Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl (1999) 20, Mario Ramos (1999) 13, Steven Herce (2002) 1.52, Scott Wise (1970) 37, Cole St. Clair (2006) 20, Kenny Baugh (2000) 13, Philip Humber (2004) 1.70, Jeff Niemann (2003) 36, Tyler Duffey, (2012) 13, Eddie Degerman (2006) 20, Ryan Berry (2007) 1.76, Mickey Holder (1967) 34, Tony Cingrani (2011) 12, Jeff Nichols (1998) 19, Eddie Degerman (2006) 1.80, John Wolda (1956) 33, Steve Blackshear (1986) 12, Mario Ramos (1998) 18, Rob Howard (1990) 1.81, Bill Palmer (1966) 32, Cole St.Clair (2005) 12, Kenny Baugh (1999) 18, John Polasek (1990) 1.82, Cole St. Clair (2006) 32, Bryce Cox (2006) 12, Kenny Baugh (2000) 18, Darrell Richardson (1992) 1.90, Allan Ramirez (1976) 32, Matt Evers (2009) 12, Jon Skaggs (2000) 18, Jeff Niemann (2003) 12, Wade Townsend (2004) 1.99, Ronnie Henson (1967) 32, Zech Lemond (2013) Jeff Niemann, 2002-2004 18, Philip Humber (2003) 12, Josh Geer (2005) 18, Joe Savery (2007)

Rice Baseball l Individual Records l 103 Innings Pitched Game Strikeouts Career 15.0, Bobby Leggett vs. Texas (Mar. Career Game Season 460.0, Kenny Baugh (1998-2001) 31, 1953, at Rice) 447, Kenny Baugh (1998-2001) 19, John Hathorn vs. SMU (1919) 14, Zech Lemond (2013) 427.1, Jeff Nichols (1997-2001) 14.0, Matt Williams at Texas (May 422, Philip Humber (2002-04) 17, Philip Humber vs. Hawaii (2003) 12, David Aardsma (2003) 377.0, Mario Ramos (1997-99) 15-16, 1981) 418, Allan Ramirez (1976-79) 16, John Hathorn vs. Texas A&M 12, Tony Cingrani (2011) 353.2, Philip Humber (2002-2004) 392, Jeff Nichols (1997-01) (1918) 11, Cole St. Clair (2006) 342.0, Allan Ramirez (1976-79) 363, Wade Townsend (2002-04) 16, Allan Ramirez vs. Texas (1976) 10, Philip Barzilla (2001) 338.1, Rob Howard (1988-91) 350, Mario Ramos (1997-99) 16, Eddie Degerman vs. Fresno State 9, Tim Byrdak (1994) 332.1, Matt Williams (1978-81) 317, Darrell Richardson (1991-93) (2005) 9, Matt Anderson (1997) 330.1, John Polasek (1987-90) 317, Marc Gwyn (1997-2000) 9, Cole St. Clair (2007) 322.1, Marc Gwyn (1997-2000) 314, Eddie Degerman (2004-06) Saves 8, Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl (1999) 308.1, Ryan Berry (2008-09) 309, Austin Kubitza (2011-13) 8, J.T. Chargois (2012) Career 27, Cole St. Clair (2005-08) Season Season 15, Zech Lemond (2012-13) 154.0, Mario Ramos (1999) 172, Eddie Degerman (2006) 17, David Aardsma (2002-03) 141.2, Kenny Baugh (2000) 164, Wade Townsend (2003) 14, Matt Anderson (1995-97) 141.1, Kenny Baugh (2001) 163, Kenny Baugh (2001) 14, Philip Barzilla (2000-01) 137.2, Jeff Nichols (1999) 156, Jeff Niemann (2003) 13, Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl (1996-99) 137.1, Jeff Niemann (2003) 154, Philip Humber (2004) 13, Wade Townsend (2002-04) 130.2, Eddie Degerman (2006) 148, Wade Townsend (2004) 13, Tyler Duffey (2010-12) 129.1, Darrell Richardson (1992) 146, Mario Ramos (1999) 12, Tony Cingrani (2010-11) 128.0, Philip Humber (2003) 138, Philip Humber (2003) 10, J.T. Chargois (2010-12) 124.2, Josh Geer (2005) 134, Allan Ramirez (1976) 123.1, Matt Williams (1981) Kenny Baugh, 1998-2001 134, Austin Kubitza (2013)

104 l Rice Baseball l Individual Records Complete Games Shutouts Rice No-Hitters Best of Luck to Mike Ojala and Lee Ann Lassiter on Career Career Ray Hart vs. SMU, April 18, 1931, 5-0 their recent wedding and their future life together. 39, Allan Ramirez (1976-79) 7, Mike Pettit (1972-74) Chester Klaerner vs. Baylor, April 7, 1932, 4-0 25, Matt Williams (1978-81) 7, Allan Ramirez (1976-79) Chester Klaerner vs. SMU, April, 1932, 4-0 20, Rob Howard (1988-91) 4, Matt Williams (1978-81) Larry Reneau, 1972 The Rice Baseball Program 17, David Hinnrichs (1983-84) 4, Tim Englund (1983-84) Allan Ramirez vs. SMU, Feb. 28, 1976 (seven inn.) 17, Tim Englund (1983-84) 4, Mike Cooper (1988-90) David Hinnrichs vs. St. Edwards, Feb. 13, 1983 Mike Ojala (Rice 2007-2010) 17, John Polasek (1987-90) 4, Rob Howard (1988-91) Jeff Nichols vs. Hawaii, Mar. 14, 1998 A ER W L App GS IP SO 17, Darrell Richardson (1991-93) 3, Rick Kelley (1980-81) 3.47 18 2 48 34 189.1 207 14, Pat Devine (1979-82) 3, Pat Devine (1980-82) 14, Norm Charlton (1982-84) 3, Jim Miller (1991-94) 14, Mike Cooper (1988-90) 3, Mario Ramos (1997-99) 14, Mario Ramos (1997-99) 3, Marc Gwyn (1997-2000) 14, Kenny Baugh (1998-2001) 3, Kenny Baugh (1998-2001) 3, Ryan Berry (2007-09) Season 3, Taylor Wall (2009-12) 13, David Hinnrichs (1983) 11, Allan Ramirez (1976) Season 10, Mike Pettit (1972) 5, Allan Ramirez (1976) 10, Allan Ramirez (1978) 3, Mike Pettit (1972) 10, Allan Ramirez (1979) 3, Mike Pettit (1974) 10, Matt Williams (1980) 3, Pat Devine (1981) 10, Norm Charlton (1984) 3, Tim Englund (1983) 3, Rob Howard (1989) 3, Mike Cooper (1990) 3, Jim Miller (1992)

Rice Baseball l Individual Records l 105 Baseball Lettermen A Frank Azzarello, Jr., 1931-32 Jason Bigelow, 1999 William Brandon, 1936 Bob Burnell, 1976-77-78-79 David Aardsma, 2002-03 Kenneth Noble Bigham, 1984 Jeff Brannen, 1993-94 Bobby Burns, 1956-57-58 Jerry Abernathy, 1957-58 B Brent Binder, 1991-92-93 James E. Briggs, 1956-57 Frederick Clifford Burns, 1957-58-59 Charles W. Bishop, 1946-47-48-49 James H. Brock, 1958-59-60 Lawrence Oris Butler, 1917 Bob Ables, 1926-27-28 Charles E. Bailey, 1944-45 Jeff Blackinton, 2001-02-03 Sean Broderick, 1986-87-88-89 John Buvens, 1942 Phil Ables, 1928-29 Jacob Baker, 1996-97-98-99 Steven Brake Blackshear, 1984-85-86 Donald Louis Brogna, 1969-70-71-72 Leon Byrd, 2013 Mitch Ackal, 1999-2000 Josh Baker, 2003-04 Jason Blackwell, 1996 David Brooks, 1993-94-95 Tim Byrdak, 1994 Fisher Adams, 1922-23-24 Kenneth Wayne Baldwin, 1977-78-79 Dan Edgar Bloxsom, 1924-25-26 Allen Brown, 1993-94-95-96 Tony Adler, 2000 Roy Barnes, 1927-28-29 George Bloxsom, 1927-28 A. Hunter Brown, 2001-02 Charles Aleo, 1930 Quentin Barrow, 1941-42 C Leslie William Blume, 1960-61-62 G. Hunter Brown, 1998-99 Dennis Alexander, 1970 Stephen Joseph Barta, 1975 Cramer Clarke Cabaness, 1914-15 Richard Allen Blume, 1964-65 Tom Brown, 1969 Thomas Waybe Alexander, 1971 Philip Barzilla, 2000-01 Earle Caine, 1914 Jay Bluthardt, 1982-83 Daniel Ray Bruffy, Jr., 1990 Donald Earl Allen, 1989-90-91-92 Jeremy Bates, 1997-98 Robert Bruce Callender, 1944 Bobitt, 1928 Bob Brumley, 1940-41 Danny Allnoch, 1928-29 (capt.) Kenny Baugh, 1998-99-2000-01 Greg Campbell, 1988-89 Fred Charles Boettcher, 1922-23-24 Bobby Bryan, 2000-01-02 Boogie Anagnostou, 2010 R. Doyle Beard, 1950-51-52 Jim Carroll, 1930 Walter Bolton, 1941 (mgr.) Dane Bubela, 2002-03 Matt Anderson, 1995-96-97 Beissner, 1929 Frank Carswell, 1939-40-41 (capt.) Chris Boni, 1992-93-94-95 Greg Buchanan, 2005-06 Michael Aquino, 2011-12-13 Bobby Bell, 2005-06, 2008 Lindsay E. Cary, 1947-48 Jesse LaFayette Bonner, 1917 Douglas Alden Bucholz, 1930 Billy P. Arhos, 1955-56-57 Hugh Leroy Bell, 1917-18-19 Joseph Cathey, 1995-96-97 Brian Bormaster, 2001 Vince Buckley, 1943, 1947 Eric Arnold, 1999-2000-01-02 Andrew Benak, 2009, 2011-12 Matt Cavanaugh, 2003-04 Borschow, 1927 Steve Buckley, 1975-76-77 Harry Sinclair Arthur, 1937-38-39 Justin Berg, 1996-97-98-99 Frank A. Cebello, Jr., 1978-79 Bryan Robert Boyne, 1972-74-75 JessBuenger, 2007-08-09 Donald Aslaksen, 1992-93-94 Lance Berkman, 1995-96-97 John Cegelski, 1985-86 Chester Eaves Bradley, 1922 Chris Buley, 1988-89 Rex Graham Aten, 1914 Ryan Berry, 2007-08-09 Herbert F. Chabysek, Jr., 1954-55-56 Max Bradley, 1917 Simon Milford Bunn, 1959 Jesse Atkins, 1936 Woodrow Lynn Berry, 1965-66-67 Richard Olney Chandler, 1915-16-17 Bobby Bramhall, 2005-06-07 Randy Burchfield, 1970-71 Charles Harold Atkinson, 1917-18 Stephen Bess, 1996-97-98-99 J.T. Chargois, 2010-11-12 Carmen Brandon, 1936 Steve Burgess, 1989-90-91-92 Frank Austin, 1930 Wilson Torey Betts, 1914 Craig Charlton, 1989-90-91

106 l Rice Baseball l Lettermen Norm Charlton, 1982-83-84 Craig Crow, 2006 Matt Ditman, 2013 Bert Emanuel, 1992-93 Will Ford, 1996-97-99 Hollis D. Chatham, 1951 Justin Crowder, 2002 Virgin Dixon, 1931-32 Matt Emerson, 2003 Josh Forester, 2004 Jason Choate, 1992-93 Enrique Cruz, 2001-02-03 Jordan Dodson, 2005-06-07-08 James Ray Emmons, 1975-77 Kyle Forrest, 2006 John H. Churchill, 1949-50 Jose L. Cruz Jr., 1993-94-95 Bill Don Donaldson, 1959-60-61 Henry G. Enck, 1930-31-32 Floyd Festus Fouts, 1916 Tony Cingrani, 2010-11 Robert Emmett Cummings, 1914 Brooks Donner, 1992-93 Tim Englund, 1983-84 Blake Fox, 2013 Marcus Rand Clark, 1975 Matt Cunningham, 2001 Paul Doyle, 1993-94-95-96 Skyler Ewing, 2012-13 Curtis Fox, 1982-83-84-85 Wallace Clyce, 1915-16 (capt.) Zane Curry, 1998-99 Ronald L. Dreyer, 1961 David Evans, 1981-83-84-85 Edward Fox, 1926 Bartlett E. Coan, 1915 W.E. Dryden, 1944 Matt Evers, 2008-09-10 Jim Fox, 1960-61-62 Walter Leslie Coleman, 1922 D Harry Duffey, 1991-92 John J. Fox, 1936-37 Carlo Collura, 1942 Tyler Duffey, 2010-11-12 Matt Fox, 1998-99-2000-01 Lawrence DaCamara, 1927-28-29 F O.L. Colley, 1942 Allen Keton Dunkerly, 1922 Mike Fox, 1982-83-84-85 Shirley DaCamara, 1926-27 Jeremy Fant, 2010-11, 2013 Patrick Dennis Combs, 1986 Lyndon Duplessis, 2004-05-06 Bryan Foxx, 1982-83-84-85 Austin Davis, 2001-02-03-04 Louis Lee Farr, 1914 Jimmy Comerota, 2007-08-09-10 Raymond Dupree, 1936 Johnnie Frankie, 1936-37 George Courtney Davis, 1969-70-71 Mark Farrar, 1981-82 Ralph Andrew Cooley, 1976-77 Greg Duran, 1990-91 Brian Friday, 2005-06-07 Dana Davis, 1993-94-95-96 Anthony Fazio, 2010-11 Jamie Cook, 1990-91 Clinton Henry Dutton, 1922-23 Steve Fry, 1975-76-77-78 Parke Davis II, 1951-52-53 Robert R. Feldman, 1945-46 Keenan Cook, 2011-12-13 Eddie Dyer, 1921-22-23 (capt.) Bill Frazier, 1953 Walter H. Deakin, Jr., 1950-51-52 Leroy Fenstemaker, 1953-56 Daniel Cooper, 2006 Michael Fuda, 09-10-11-12 Nick DeBiasse, 2008 Paul Franklin Ferguson, Jr., 1979 Mike Cooper, 1988-89 Brandon Fuller, 1996 Eddie Degerman, 2004-05-06 E Chad Feris, 1994-95 Billy Costa, 1967-68-69 Glen Fuller, 1948-49 Robert deLeeuw, 1977-78 Rochester R. Eaton, Jr., 1936 Chris Feris, 1988-89-90-91 Don Costa, 1953 Dick Fuqua, 1968-69-70 David J. Devine, 1950-51-52 David Edwards, 1980-81-82-83 John I. Finch, 1949-50 Phil Costa, 1941-46-47 Herbert Furman, 1929 David J. Devine, Jr., 1978-79 Roger J. Edwards, 1951 Lewis Dallam Fisher, 1925-26 Phil Costa, Jr., 1974-75 Patrick Devine, 1980-81-82 Bobby Eggleston, 1982-83-84-85 Billy Fleming, 1969 Bryce Cox, 2005-06 Antonio DiGesualdo, 1989-90-91-92 Jerome Robert Egstein, 1958-59 Will Fletcher, 1994-95-96 G LaVon Cox, 1953-54 Paul Dishman, 1986-87 John Eierman, 1989-90-91 Richard R. Floyd, 1953-54-55 Taji Garcia, 1989-90-91 LaDon Cox, 1953-54-55 Bob Dickinson, 1930 Virgil Eikenberg, 1943 James H. Foerster, 1953-56 Oliver Garnett, 1913-15 Paul Creegan, 1946 Frank Dishongh, 1979-80-81 William Albert Eiland, 1965-66 Kenny Ford, 2006 Jared Gayhart, 2007-08 Bubba Crosby, 1996-97-98

Rice Baseball l Letterman l 107 Josh Geer, 2005 Bobby Gunn, 1946, 1950 Bruce Henley, 1972-73 Thomas Hopkins III, 1944, 1949 Chris Jones, 1988-89-90-91 Bubba Gentry, 2001-02 Marc Gwyn, 1997-98-99-2000 Tyler Henley, 2005-06-07 Mike Horn, 1979-80-81-82 E.R. Jones, 1932 Frank Gerlack, 1921 Ron Hensen, 1966-67 David Houser, 1976 Ralph Jones, 1930-31 Ben Gerland, 1939-40-41 H Adam Herndon, 1994-95-96-97 Rob Howard, 1988-89-90-91 Jeff Jorgensen, 2003 Gus Geyer, 1930-31 Steven Herce, 2000-01-02-03 Scott Huffman, 2001 Kevin Joseph, 1995-96-97 Richard Hairston, 1986-87 Phillip Ghutzman, 2000-01 Thomas Heywood, 1917-20 (capt.) James Hughes, 1921-24 (capt.) George Journeay, 1914-15 Rick Hague, 2008-09-10 Todd Gibson, 1988-89 Milton Scott Heywood, 1920-21-22 Philip Humber, 2002-03-04 Russell Judd, 1964 Adam Hale, 2004-05 Vernon Glass, 1949-50-51 Jim Hicks, 1995 Henry Hurley, Jr., 1936-37-38 John Hale, 2008 Kennedy Glasscock, 1990-91-92-93 Robert Hill, 1925 Robert M. Hutchinson, 1944 Billy Hale, 1962-63-64 K William L. Golibart, 1950-51-52 Jon Hillis, 1993 William Hall, 1924-25-26 (capt.) Kemper Kaiser, 1939-40-41 Abe Gonzales, 2008-09-10-11 David Hilton, 1969-70 Patrick Hallmark, 1995 I Sheldon Kaufman, 1970-71-72 Jonathan Gonzalez, 2000-01 David Hinnrichs, 1983-84 Darrel Halloran, 1968-71 (capt.) Nick Iovacchini, 1998-99 John Kaye, 2000 Osiris Gonzalez, 1998 Stan Hinson, 1977-78 Derek Hamilton, 2011 Johnny Ray Isgitt, Jr., 1979-80 Cecil Keith, 1930 (capt.) Daniel Gonzales-Luna, 2009-10-11-12 Sean Hirsch, 2003-04 Lee Hammett, 1931 Chris Kelley, 2007-08 Placido Gomez, 1941 Charles Hodge, 1975-76 Larry Hardy, 1975-76-77 Mike Kelley, 1938 James Buford Goodwin, 1916 Kevin Hodge, 1998 J Kenner Harlan, 1920-21-22 Richard Kelley, 1980-81 Dan Wallace Goyen, Jr., 1977-80 Leland Allen Hodges, 1917-18 Thomas Hardy Jackson, 1917 Fritz Hart, 1930 Don Kennedy, 1941 Michael Grace, 1986-87-88-89 Derek Hoelscher, 1982-83-84-85 Billy Jacobson, 2001 Raymond Hart, 1930-31 Robert Kennedy, 1950-51 Eric Graff, 1985-86-87 Shane Hoelscher, 2011-12-13 John Joseph Jacobson, 1972-73 Alvin Hartman, 1960-61 Randy Kerbow, 1961-62-63 Ian Graham, 1995 Michael Holder, 1965-67 L.J. Jammett, 1932 Zack Harwood, 2008-09 James Edward King, 1963-64 Richard Grant, 1927-28 Steve Holder, 1970-71 Ernest Anton Janik, Jr., 1974-75 John Hathorn, 1915-16-17-18 Reginal Augustus Kinnear, 1922 Jason Gray, 1999-2000 Tim Holder, 1974-75-76 Paul Janish, 2002-03-04 Mark Haynes, 2008-09-10 Donald Ray Kirks, 1962-63-64 Albert John Grazioli, Jr., 1976 Hugo Hollas, 1966-67-68 Alfred F. Jockec, 1953-54 Jeff Hays, 1975-76-77-78 Chester Klaerner, 1931-32 Lee Hardy Gripon, 1916 Damon Hollingsworth, 1946 Kevin Johnson, 1992 Gilbert Heidler, 1937-38-39 Rob Kligman, 1997 William V. Grisham, 1944 Broct Holt, 2009 Henry Claude Johnson, 1979-82 Howard Heigel, 1939-40 “Heavy” Knippel, 1928 Steve Grossman, 1976-77-78 Ed Holub, 1985-86 Ronald Baxter Johnson, 1991-92-93-94 John Helton, 1938-39 Jay Knoblauh, 1985-86-87-88 Kyle Gunderson, 2004-05-06-07 David Hooten, 1966-67 Scott Johnson, 1981-82-83-84

108 l Rice Baseball l Letterman Melton Koch, 1931-32 A.W. Lewis, 1931 Craig Manuel, 2009-10-11-12 Rob McGarr, 1989 Andrew Murphy, 2012-13 Chris Kolkhorst, 2002-03-04 Donald Grady Lewis, 1977-78-79-80 Anthony Richard Maresca, 1971 Mike McGee, 1978-79-80-81 Rodney Bruce Murray, 1957-58-59 Kent Koppa, 1984-85 Ryan Lewis, 2009, 2011-12 H.D. Marsters, 1952 Frank McKeown, 1962-63 Derek Myers, 2005-06-07-08 Hunter Kopycinski, 2013 Bobby Lively, 1959-60-61 Nick Martin, 2001 Tim McLaughlin, 1994-95-96-97 Brad Kottman, 2012 Jim Locke, 1923-24-25 A.J. Martinkue, 1932 Holt McNair, 2010-11-12-13 N Richard Kristinik, 1959-60-61 Harris Lodge, 1936 Connor Mason, 2013 Floyd Mechler, 1937-38-39 Gerald Wayne Naccarato, 1971-72 Paul Kupce, 1952 (mgr.) Scott Lonergan, 2007 Colin Mathney, 2003-04 Palmer Melton, 1922-23-24 Marcus Nalepa, 1992-93 Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl, 1996-97-98-99 Don Brooks Longcope, 1963-64 Ben Mathews, 1985-86-87-88 Derek Michaelis, 1998-99-2000 Paul Nash, 1926 Austin Kubitza, 2011-12-13 Ralph Dunning Longly, 1915-16 Ryan Mathews, 1997 Jimmy Michalek, 1978-79-80 Paul Edward Nash, 1918-20 (capt.) Lee Jason Kushner, 1990-91 Matt Lorenz, 1995-96-97 Harold Mathewson, 1919-20-21 Carl Mikeska, 1982-83-84-85 Anthony L. Navarro, 1955 Mike Lorsbach, 2001-02 Allen Matthews, 1985-86-87 Shawn Mikeska, 1985-86 Franklin Navarro, 1942 John E. Ludwig, 1955-56 Michael Maxwell, 1977-78-79 Jim Miller, 1991-92-93-94 L Charles E. Nelson, 1948-49 Lucas Luetge, 2008 Sam May, 1936 Alexander Mitchell, 1957-58-59 Robert Lloyd Lamb, 1924 Spencer Nemer, 1998-99 Mark Edward Luetge, 1980-81 Gordon Disney Mayo, 1914 Ed Mitchell, 1939 Randy Joe Lambrecht, 1974-75-76 Joe C. Newbill, 1948-50 John Lukin, 1999-2000 John McAfee, 1992 Robert E. Miville, 1946 (mgr.) Matt Langwell, 2007-08 Jeff Nichols, 1997-98-99-2001 Aaron Luna, 2006-07-08 Kevin McCanna, 2013 Matt Moake, 2004-05 Jacques Landry, 1995-96 John Nicholson, 1965-66-67 Ryan McCarthy, 2013 Alvin S. Moody, 1932 Tom Lasater, 1972 Jeff Niemann, 2002-03-04 John McCauley, 1936 Paul Moomaw, 1986 Ernie Laurence, 1938-39 M Isamu Nigro, 2000-01 Brooks McClain, 1993-94 W.C. Moore, 1939 Kenneth Lee, 1930-31-32 (capt.) Anthony Macaluso, 1946-48 John Nisbet, 1953 Morris McClelland, 1961-62-63 George Oliver Morgan, 1924 Richard Leeder, Jr., 1950-51 Mike Macha, 1974-75-76 Robert James Nitsche, 1965-66 Will McDaniel, 2005-06-07-08 Worster Miles Morgan, 1937 Robert L. Leggett, 1952-53-54 Mark Machalec, 1981-82-83-84 Grover C. Noonan, 1944-47 Jason McDonald, 1998 W.O. Morgan, 1930 Danny Lehmann, 2005-06-07 James Madrid, 1992-93-94 Ted Nowak, 1971-73-74 John McDonald, 1942-43 Adam Morris, 2004-05 Donald Leigh, 1940-41-42 Arthur Eugene Maguire, 1972 Chase McDowell, 2010-11-12-13 Robert C. Moy, 1959-60 Chad Lembeck, 2006-07 Mike Majors, 1989-1990 Tim McDowell, 1987 Chad Mozingo, 2008-09-10 O Zech Lemond, 2012-13 Tom Malek, 1985-86-87 George McElree, 1945 (mgr.) Bobby Muraro, 1997 John Ofield, 1983-84 James Allen Levering, 1966-67-68 Frankie B. Mandola, 1967-68-69 John William McFarland, 1959-60-61 C. Edwin Murphey, 1944-45 Todd Ogden, 1985-86-87

Rice Basketball l History l Lettermen l 109 Jason Ogden, 1990-91-92 David Ludlow Pettit, 1969-70-71-72 Mario Ramos, 1997-98-99 Jordan Rogers, 2008-09 Bert Selman, 1942 Mike Ojala, 2007-08-09-10 Michael Steven Pettit, 1971-72-73 Jeremy Rathjen, 2009-10-11-12 Jesse Roman, 2000-01 Jeff Shaddix, 1995-96 Richard O’Keefe, 1978-79-80-81 John Plumbley, 1943-47-48 Michael Ratterree, 2010-11-12-13 Andy Rooker, 1965-66-67 William Sheehan, 1942 Shawn Onley, 1996 Thomas Lynn Poindexter, 1978-79 Robert Ray, 1925-26 Mark Rooker, 1971-74 Len Shelby, 1970-71-72 Eddie Otwelle, 1969-70-71 John Polasek, 1987-88-89-90 Travis Reagan, 2004-05-06-07 Justin Ruchti, 2002-03 Robert Sheridan, 1953 David Ownby, 1968-69-70 (capt.) Charles Oscar Pollard, 1924 Mathew Reckling, 2009-10-11-12 Jonathan Runnels, 2007-08 Francis J. Shirocky, 1947 (capt.) Louis Pontello, 1936 Tommy Reckling, 1952-53-54 Chris Russ, 1980-81 Doug Simmons, 2008-09-10-11 P John Pope, 1988-89 Gerald Douglas Reed, 1967-68-69 T.N. Russell, 1930-32 (capt.) John Simms, 2011-12-13 A.J. Porfirio, 2001-02 Clay Reichenbach, 2004-05 Evan Rutter, 2012-13 Shiblee Simuel Simon, 1973-74-75 J.P. Padron, 2007-08 Robert Lyn Potter, 1971-72-73 Ernest F. Reininger, 1948-49 Jay P. Simpson, 1945 Billy Ray Palmer, 1965-66-67 James Putnam Potts, 1917 John Richard Reitz, 1964-65-66 Jerry Sims, 1956-57-58 Chester Palmer, 1940-41-42 S Keltys Powell, 1945-46-47 Anthony Rendon, 2009-10-11 John Carlton Sims, 1962-63 Leonard Parker, 1936 William Sadler, 1936 Richard Preng, 1977-78-79-80 Larry Reneau, 1973-74-75 Vincent Sinisi, 2002-03 Mike Patrick, 1985 Jake Sahuele, 1938-39 Byran Price, 2006-07-08 Scott Rennie, 1995 Drew Skaggs, 2000-01-02 David Pavlas, 1982-83-84 Xavier Sandoval, 1990-91-92 Rex G. Procter, 1949-50-51 Roland E. Rentz, 1952 Jon Skaggs, 1998-99-2000-01 Truitt Peachy, 1948-50 J.J. Savarino, 1995-96-97-98 Carl Reynolds, 1954-55-56 Tommy Smart, 1974-75-76 Tyler Pearson, 2011 Joe Savery, 2005-06-07 Bart Francis Rice, 1964-65 Brett Smith, 1999-2000 Ben-Forrest Perdue, 1958-59 Q Kenneth Schoppe, 1961-62-63 Jason Richards, 1996-97-98 Jonathan Smith, 2000 James Pendaris, 1942 Mark Quinn, 1994-95 Gene David Schroeder, 1966 D. Richardson, 1932 Paul Smith, 1930 Lance Pendleton, 2003-04-05 Charles John Schuehle, 1937 Darrell Richardson, 1991-92-93 F.F. Somner, 1947 Garrett Pennington, 2004 Kyle Schultz, 1988-89-90 R Chris Robertson, 1988-89 Ken Sorenson, 1986-87 Ronnie Peoples, 1981-82-83 K. Scott, 1932 Arthur Rabeau, 1984-85 (mgr.) Merritt Robinson, 1988-89-90 Randy Louis Spardella, 1975 Fred Pepper, 1940-41 Sam Scott, 2000 Joe Racina, 1989-90-91-92 Mike Rochard, 1988-89-90-91 Tex Spear, 1964-65 Jason Thorpe Perlioni, 1991 W.F. Scruggs, 1943-44 Lee A. Raesner, 1960-62-63 Adam Rodgers, 2004-05 Tony Spears, 1991-92 Geoff Perrott, 2010-11-12-13 William Wesley Seale, 1936-37-38 Steve Ramharter, 1988, 1990 John Rodgers, 1992-93 Tommy Speck, 1968-69 Kurt Pessa, 2005-2006 Edward Sears, 1936 Allen Ramirez, 1976-77-78-79 Josh Rodriguez, 2004-05-06 Jayme Sperring, 2000 Dave Peterson, 2009 Diego Seastrunk, 2007-08-09-10 Marcos Ramos, 2002 Jared Rogers, 2009-10 Trey Sperring, 2006

110 l Rice Baseball l Letterman J. Browder Spiller, 1913 T Chris Tucker, 1985-86-87 Taylor Wall, 2009-10-11-12 John Wissinger, 1936-38 Don Spivey, 1982-83 Ryne Tacker, 2005-07 Steve Turner, 1987-88-89 John Wallace, 1936 Harry Witt, 1936 Jerrol Springer, 1958-59-60 Chase Taylor, 2006 Lee Tynes, 1936-37 Donzel Waller, 1936 William W. Witt, 1951-52-53 Tyler Spurlin, 2010-11-13 Kirby Taylor, 2013 John William Waltrip, Jr., 1920 Arthur Wittman, 1930 Charles S. Squyres, 1932 Mark Taylor, 1993-1994-95-96 U William Alphus Waters, 1921-22-23 John Wolda, 1954-55-56 Ford Stainback, 2012-13 Doug Watson, 1978-79-81-82 Joseph Wood, 1939 Emil D. Tejml, 1955-56-57 Matt Ueckert, 2003-04 Norman Stallings, 1958-59 Chuck Weese, 1987-88 William Wood, 1939 William Telschow, 1941 Wash Underwood, 1926-27-28 William Standish, 1913-15 Vernon Temple, 1970-72-73 Clinton Welch, 1981-82-83 Jim Woodruff, 1967 Craig Stansberry, 2003 Peter Terrana, 1997-98-99 Dustin Wernecke, 2001 George Woods, 1925-26 Sam A. Staples, 1956-57 F. Terrenella, 1932 V Gary Wade West, 1960-61-62 Hugh Woolever, 1987-88-89 Cole St.Clair, 2005-06-07-08 Tracy T. Terry, 1973-74 Paul R. Vahldiek, 1948-49 Claude W. White, 1956-57-58 Clinton H. Wooten, 1913-14-15 Jack Steele, 1936 Connor Teykl, 2013 Griff Vance, 1917 Ronald White, 1967-68-69 (capt.) Russell Wright, 1985 Frank Steen, 1937-38 Damon Thames, 1998-99 Velton Lee Vanderford III, 1979 John William Whitesides, 1916 Travis Wright, 2009 Robert J. Stegeneier, 1954-55 T. DeWitt Thomas, 1919 Glenn Van Dusen, 1944 I. Marion Wilford, 1924-25-26 William D. Wright, 1949-50-51 Jordan Stephens, 2012-13 Jim Thompson, 1983-84-85 Tim Vannaman, 1986-87-88 G.E. Wilkin, 1944-45 Joe Wylie, 1952-53-54 John Murry Stephenson, Jr., 1961-62 Leonard Thompson, 1948 Jerry Van Noy, 1998-99-2000 John Wilkins, 1963-64 Douglas Joseph Stevenson, 1922 Joel Ray Tigett, 1962-63-64 Jeff Venghaus, 1994-95-96 Robert S. Willard, 1945-47-48-49 Y Harold Stockbridge, 1946-47-48 Tommy Vickers, 1936-37-38 Bob Williams, 1936 Paul Timme, 1959-60 James O. Younts, 1932 Ricky Strebeck, 1986-87-88 Cliff Tolle, 1927-28-29 (capt.) Charles A. Vilbig, 1919 Bobby Williams, 1957 Christian Stringer, 2012-13 Jeff Tousa, 1984-85 Ernest Vogt, 1941 Charles Williams, 1997-98-99 Philip Strohbehn, 1988 Wade Townsend, 2002-03-04 Edward Vogt, 1942 Julian Williams, 1932 Z Steven Sultzbaugh, 2009-10 Adam Traweek, 2006 Matt Williams, 1978-79-80-81 Adam Zornes, 2006-07-08 Charles Yancey Swartz, 1923-24-25 William C. Treschwig, 1932 W Robert Parks Williams, 1921 Joe Zylka, 1971-72-73-74 Matt Williamson, 1993-94 Byron Tribe, 1994 “Hans” Wagner, 1951-52 Mike Wilson, 1992-93-94-95 Philip Tribe, 2001-02 Ronnie Waldo, 1964-65-66 Steve Wilson, 1975-76-77 William C. Trotter, 1954-55 Henry Donald Walker, 1922-23 Scott Wise, 1968-69-70-71

Rice Baseball l Letterman l 111 Honors & Awards College Baseball Hall of Fame Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award 2012 — Wayne Graham, coach 2008 — Cole St.Clair, p (nation’s outstanding senior student- athlete) National Player of the Year 1997 — Lance Berkman, 1b (NCBWA) All-College World Series 1998 — Damon Thames, ss (ABCA) 2003 — Enrique Cruz, 2b; Chris Kolkhorst, of; Jeff Niemann, p 1999 — Mario Ramos, p (CBI pitcher of the year) 2007 — Diego Seastrunk, 3b; 2002 — Philip Humber, p; Vincent Sinisi, 1b (co-freshmen of the year) All-America 2003 — Jeff Niemann, p (CBI.com) 1932 — Chester Klaener, p 2005 — Joe Savery, p/1b (freshman of the year) 1961 — Richard Kristinik, if (third team) 2007 — Ryan Berry, p (freshman pitcher of the year) 1973 — Len Shelby, c 2009 — Anthony Rendon, 3b (freshman of the year) 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, of 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 3b (ABCA, Baseball America, NCBWA, 1993 — Jose Cruz Jr., of Rawlings Sporting Goods) Rice’s Anthony Rendon - 2010 Howser Trophy Award Recipi- ent as the National Player of the Year 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., of Wayne Graham, Anthony Rendon, Jana Howser (College Baseball Founda- 1995 — Jose Cruz Jr., of; Mark Quinn, 3b-dh Howser Trophy tion), Dr. (1998 Howser Trophy winner). 1996 — Lance Berkman, 1b 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 3B (national collegiate player of the 1997 — Lance Berkman, 1b; Matt Anderson, p; Bubba Crosby, year) of (second team); Jeff Nichols, p (freshman); Mario Ramos, p (freshman, second team) 1998 — Damon Thames, ss; Bubba Crosby, of; Mario Ramos, p (third team)

112 l Rice Baseball l Honors & Awards 1999 — Kenny Baugh, p (third team); Will Ford, of (third team); 2009 — Anthony Rendon, 3b (first team); Ryan Berry, p (first All-NCAA Regional Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl, p (third team); Mario Ramos, p; Damon team); Taylor Wall, p (third team freshman); 1995 (South at Baton Rouge, La.) — Jose Cruz Jr., of; Jacques Thames, ss 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 3b (first team); Michael Ratterree, if Landry, 3b; Mark Quinn, dh 2000 — Kenny Baugh, p (second team); Eric Arnold, ss (third team) (freshman) 1996 (Midwest at Wichita, Kan.) — Lance Berkman, 1b; Jason 2001 — Kenny Baugh, p (second team) 2011 — Anthony Rendon, dh (second team); Austin Kubitza, p Richards, 2b; Jeff Venghaus, of; Tim McLaughlin, c 2002 — Steven Herce, p (third team); Philip Humber, p (second (freshman first team) 1997 (Central at Lubbock) — Lance Berkman, 1b (most team; freshman, first team); Vincent Sinisi, 1b (second team; 2012 — Matthew Reckling, p (second team); J.T. Chargois, util. outstanding player); Stephen Bess, p; Bubba Crosby, of; Jason freshman, first team) (third team) Richards, 2b; Justin Berg, dh 2003 — Enrique Cruz, 2b (third team); Philip Humber, p (third 2013 — Austin Kubitza, p (third team); Zech Lemond, rp (third 1998 (Central at College Station) — Jason Richards, 2b; Justin team); Jeff Niemann, p (first team); Wade Townsend, p (first team); Blake Fox, rp (freshman) Berg, dh team) 1999 (at Lubbock) — Jacob Baker, 1b; Kenny Baugh, p; Will 2004 — Philip Humber, p (first team); Jeff Niemann, p (honor- Ford, of (most outstanding player); Mario Ramos, p; Damon able mention); Wade Townsend, p (first team) CoSIDA Academic All-America Thames, ss; Charles Williams, of 2005 — Joe Savery, util. (second team); Josh Rodriguez, 3b 2000 (at Cougar Field) — Mitch Ackal, of; Kenny Baugh, p; John 1982 — David Edwards, 1b (third team) (third team); Bobby Bell, p (freshman); Tyler Henley, of (fresh- Lukin, c; Jesse Roman, dh; Brett Smith, 2b 1983 — David Edwards, 1b (third team) man); Cole St.Clair, p (freshman); 2001 (at Reckling Park) — Eric Arnold, ss; Kenny Baugh, p; 1987 — Ben Matthews, 2b (second team) 2006 — Eddie Degerman, p (first team); Brian Friday, ss (first Hunter Brown, 3b; Austin Davis, of; Phillip Ghutzman, dh; A.J. 1988 — Ben Matthews, 2b (second team) Porfirio, of; Jesse Roman, 1b (most outstanding player) team); Cole St.Clair, p (first team); Josh Rodriguez, 3b (third 1991 — Jason Ogden, of (third team) 2002 (at Reckling Park) — Eric Arnold, 2b; Hunter Brown, 3b; team); Aaron Luna, of (freshman) 1999 — Mario Ramos p (third team) Justin Crowder, p; Austin Davis, of; Chris Kolkhorst, of; Vincent 2007 — Joe Savery, p (first team); Ryan Berry, p (second team/ 2003 — Jeff Blackinton, c (third team); Vincent Sinisi, 1b (third Sinisi, 1b (most outstanding player) freshman); Bobby Bramhall, p (second team); Aaron Luna, team); Wade Townsend, p (second team) 2003 (at Reckling Park) — Paul Janish, ss; Chris Kolkhorst, of of (third team); Ryne Tacker, p (third team); Diego Seastrunk 2004 — Chris Kolkhorst, of (third team); Wade Townsend, p (first (most outstanding player); Jeff Niemann, p; Vincent Sinisi, 1b; (freshman); team/academic all-America of the year) Craig Stansberry, 3b; Wade Townsend, p 2008 — Cole St.Clair, p (third team); Rick Hague (freshman); 2006 — Eddie Degerman, p (first team) 2004 (at Reckling Park) — Adam Hale, of; Travis Reagan, c; Adam Matt Evers (freshman); 2007 — Ryne Tacker, p (second team); Brian Friday, ss (third team); Rodgers, 1b

Rice Baseball l Honors & Awards l 113 2005 (at Baton Rouge) — Jordan Dodson, 1b; All-Conference 1960 — Richard Kristinik, 3b 1995 — Matt Anderson, p (freshman of the Josh Geer, p; Lance Pendleton, of; Josh Rodri- SWC 1961 — Jim Fox, c; Richard Kristinik, 3b year); Chris Boni, 2b; David Brooks, ss; Jose guez, ss; Joe Savery, p 1922 — Eddie Dyer, p; Peg Melton, p 1962 — Jim Fox, c Cruz Jr., of; Patrick Hallmark, c; Mark Quinn, 2006 (at Reckling Park) — Eddie Degerman, 1923 — Peg Melton, p 1963 — Joel Tigett, 1b dh; also: Lance Berkman, of (newcomer of the p (most outstanding player); Jordan Dodson, 1925 — George Woods, p 1965 — Andy Rooker, cf year) of; Tyler Henley, of; Josh Rodriguez, 3b; Joe 1926 — George Woods, p 1966 — Ronnie Waldo, rf 1996 — Lance Berkman, 1b; Jacques Landry, Savery, p/1b 1929 — Frank Austin, ss; Danny Allnoch, c 1969 — Dick Fuqua, 1b 3b; Shawn Onley, p; Bubba Crosby, of 2007 (at Reckling Park) — Joe Savery, p 1930 — Dick Dickinson, cf; Ray Hart, p 1970 — Billy Costa, ss (most outstanding player); Tyler Henley, of; 1931 — Ray Hart, p 1972 — Mike Pettit, p; Sheldon Kaufman, ss WAC Jared Gayhart, of; Danny Lehmann, c, Matt 1932 — C.F. Klearner, p; E.R. Jones, 1b; K. Scott, 3b 1974 — Joe Zylka, lf 1997 — Lance Berkman, 1b (player of the year); Langwell, p 1936 — Henry Hurley, rf 1976 — Mike Macha, 3b; Allan Ramirez, p Matt Anderson, p; Bubba Crosby, of; Joseph 2008 (at Reckling Park) — Adam Zornes, c; J.P. 1937 — Henry Hurley, rf 1981 — Matt Williams, p Cathey, ss (second team) Padron, 1b; Jimmy Comerota, 2b; Rick Hague, 1941 — Kemper Kaiser, 1b; Fred Barrow, c 1982 — Scott Johnson, of 1998 — Damon Thames, ss (player of the year); ss, Chad Mozingo, of 1943 — Virgil Eikenberg, 2b 1983 — Scott Johnson, of; Tim Englund, p; Bubba Crosby, of; Jacob Baker, 1b (second 2009 (at Reckling Park) — Taylor Wall, p (most 1944 — Bill Scruggs, 2b; Bill Wilkin, rf; Wood- Clinton Welch, ss team); Jeff Nichols, p (second team) outstanding player); Diego Seastrunk, c; row Dryden, c 1984 — Scott Johnson, of; Tim Englund, p; 1999 — Justin Berg, dh; Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl, p; Brock Holt, 2b; Anthony Rendon, 3b; Steven 1945 — Ed Murphrey, p; Robert Willard, c; Bill Derek Hoelscher, p; Norm Charlton, p Mario Ramos, p; Damon Thames, ss; Charles Sultzbaugh, of Scruggs, if (util.); Robert Feldman, of (util.) 1985 — Mike Fox, c Williams, of 2010 (at Austin) — Anthony Rendon, 3b (most 1946 — Keltys Powell, 1b; Bill Bishop, p 1986 — Steve Blackshear, p 2000 — Mitch Ackal, of (second team); Eric Ar- outstanding player); Michael Fuda, of; Chad 1947 — Keltys Powell, 1b 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, of; Ben Matthews, 2b nold, ss; Kenny Baugh, p (pitcher of the year); Mozingo, of 1952 — Dave Devine, 1b 1988 — Jay Knoblauh, of John Lukin, c; Jesse Roman, dh; Brett Smith, 2011 (at Reckling Park) — Anthony Rendon, DH 1956 — John Wolda, p; Jerry Sims, c; Carl 1989 — Mike Grace, util., Rob Howard, p 2b (second team) 2012 (at Reckling Park) — Austin Kubitza, p Reynolds, 1b 1991 — John Eierman, of 2001 — Philip Barzilla, p (second team); Kenny 2013 (at Eugene, Ore.) — Jordan Stephens, 1957 — Jerry Sims, c 1992 — Donald Allen, 2b; Darrell Richardson, p Baugh, p (pitcher of the year); Hunter Brown, p (most outstanding player); Leon Byrd, of; 1958 — Jerry Abernathy, p; Jerry Sims, c; Lyn- 1993 — Jose Cruz Jr., of; James Madrid, p; John 3b; Austin Davis, of; A.J. Porfirio, of; Jon Shane Hoelscher, 3b; Ford Stainback, ss; Chris- wood Stallings, ss; Claude White, rf Rodgers, c Skaggs, p tian Stringer, 2b; 1959 — Paul Timme, p; Richard Kristinik, 3b; 1994 — Donald Aslaksen, of; Tim Byrdak, p; 2002 — Eric Arnold, 2b (second team); Hunter Lynwood Stallings, ss Jose Cruz Jr., of; Mark Quinn, 3b Brown, 3b; Dane Bubela, dh (second team);

114 l Rice Baseball l Honors & Awards Austin Davis, of; Steven Herce, p; Philip team, player of the year); Ryne Tacker, p (first team) Anthony Rendon, dh (first team); Shane WAC Humber, p; Paul Janish, ss; Chris Kolkhorst, of; team, pitcher of the year); Ryan Berry, p (first Hoelscher, if (freshman); Austin Kubitza, p 1997 (at San Diego, Calif.) — Lance Berkman, A.J. Porfirio, of (second team); Justin Ruchti, c team, freshman of the year); Brian Friday, ss (freshman); John Simms, p (freshman); 1b; Matt Anderson, p (most valuable player); (second team); Vincent Sinisi, 1b (player of the (first team); Jared Gayhart, of (second team); 2012 — Matthew Reckling, p (first team/ Joseph Cathey, ss; Will Ford, of; Jeff Nichols, p year); Wade Townsend, p (second team) Aaron Luna, utl (second team); Diego Seast- pitcher of the year); Christian Stringer, if (first 1998 (at San Diego, Calif.) — Jason Richards, 2003 — Dane Bubela, of; Enrique Cruz, 2b; runk (freshman); team); Jeremy Rathjen, of (first team); J.T. 2b (most valuable player); Bubba Crosby, of; Austin Davis, of; Philip Humber, p; Paul Janish, 2008 — Diego Seastrunk, if (first team); Ryan Chargois, dh/util. (first team); Ford Stainback, Charles Williams, of; Damon Thames, ss ss (second team); Jeff Jorgensen, of; Chris Berry, p (first team); Jared Gayhart, of (second if (freshman); Jordan Stephens, p (freshman); 1999 (at Fresno, Calif.) — Jacob Baker, 1b; Jesse Kolkhorst, of; Jeff Niemann, p (pitcher of the team); Aaron Luna, of (second team); Adam 2013 — Michael Ratterree, of (first team); Zech Kurtz-Nicholl, p; Mario Ramos, p; Charles year); Justin Ruchti, c (second team); Vincent Zornes, c (second team); Chris Kelley, p (sec- Lemond, p (first team); Michael Aquino, dh Williams, of Sinisi, 1b; Wade Townsend, p ond team); Cole St.Clair (second team); Matt (second team); Keenan Cook, of (second 2004 — Philip Humber, p; Paul Janish, ss; Chris Evers, p (freshman); Rick Hague, ss (freshman); team); Geoff Perrott, c (second team); Ford C-USA Kolkhorst, of; Lance Pendleton, of (second 2009 — Anthony Rendon, inf (first team/ Stainback, if (second team); Blake Fox, p/util. 2006 (at Reckling Park) — Joe Savery, p/1b team); Adam Rodgers, c (second team); Josh freshman team, player of the year/freshman (freshman); (most valuable player); Bobby Bell, p; Greg Bu- Rodriguez, 2b (freshman of the year); Wade of the year); Ryan Berry, p (first team); Rick Townsend, p Hague, ss (second team); Chad Mozingo, of chanan, inf; Bryce Cox, p; Jordan Dodson, of 2005 — Eddie Degerman, p (second team); Ty- (second team); Mike Ojala, p (second team); All-Tournament Teams 2007 (at Greenville, N.C.) — Aaron Luna, dh ler Henley, of; Adam Rodgers, dh; Joe Savery, Jordan Rogers, p (second team); Taylor Wall, p SWC (most valuable player); Joe Savery, inf ; Matt 1b & p (player of the year) (freshman); 1981 (at Austin) — Mark Machalec, of Langwell, p; Danny Lehmann, c 2010 — Anthony Rendon, if (first team/player 1983 (at Austin) — Clinton Welch; ss; Bryan 2009 (at Hattiesburg, Miss) — Anthony Ren- C-USA of the year); Jimmy Comerota, if (second Foxx, 2b; Jay Bluthardt, of don, inf (most valuable player); Rick Hague, 2006 — Eddie Degerman, p (first team); Brian team); Rick Hague, if (second team); Jeremy 1984 (at Austin) — Curtis Fox, 1b; Tim Englund, p inf; Steven Sultzbaugh, of; Ryan Berry, p; Friday, ss (first team); Cole St.Clair, p (first Rathjen, of (second team); Diego Seastrunk, 1994 (at Austin) — Jose Cruz Jr., of; Matt Wil- Taylor Wall, p; team); Bobby Bell, p (second team); Craig c (second team); Mike Ojala, p (second team); liamson, 2b 2010 (at Cougar Field) — Michael Fuda, of; Rick Crow, p (second team); Aaron Luna, of (sec- Taylor Wall, p (second team); Michael Ratter- 1996 (at Lubbock) — Jacques Landry, 3b (most Hague, inf; Anthony Rendon, inf; Jared Rogers, ond team/freshman); Josh Rodriguez, 3b (sec- ree, if (freshman) valuable player); Lance Berkman, 1b; Jason p; Chad Mozingo, of; Steven Sultzbaugh, of; ond team); Joe Savery, p/1b (second team) 2011 — Austin Kubitza, p (first team/fresh- Richards, 2b; Jeff Venghaus, of; Tim McLaugh- 2007 — Joe Savery, inf/p (first team/second man of the year); Michael Ratterree, if (first lin, c; Dana Davis, p

Rice Baseball l Honors & Awards l 115 2011 (at Pearl, Miss.) — Tyler Duffey, p (most 2003 — David Aardsma, p; Jeff Blackinton, 1999 — Jay Knoblauh ‘88 1991 — John Eierman, of valuable player); Craig Manuel, c; Ryan Lewis, of c; Enrique Cruz, 2b; Vincent Sinisi, 1b; Wade 2003 — Jose Cruz Jr. ‘96 1992 — Donald Allen, 2b 2013 (at Reckling Park) — Christian Stringer, if Townsend, p 2005 — Lance Berkman ‘98 1993 — John Rodgers, c (most valuable player); Leon Byrd, of; Shane 2004 — Chris Kolkhorst, of; Wade Townsend, p 2007 — Mark Quinn ‘95 1994 — Jose Cruz Jr., of Hoelscher, if; Austin Kubitza, p; John Simms, p; 2006 — Eddie Degerman, p; Craig Crow, p; Brian 2009 — Damon Thames ‘99 1995 — Mark Quinn, p-dh Jordan Stephens, p; Friday, ss; Tyler Henley, of; Joe Savery, p/1b 2011 — Kenny Baugh ‘01 1996 — Lance Berkman, 1b 2007 — Ryne Tacker, p; Brian Friday, ss; Danny 2013 — Rice Baseball National Champions ‘03 1997 — Matt Anderson, p; Lance Berkman, 1b Lehmann, c; 1998 — Damon Thames, ss C-USA Spirit of Service 2008 — Chris Kelley, p; Cole St.Clair, p; Jimmy 1999 — Mario Ramos, p 2009 — Jimmy Comerota, 2b Comerota, 2b; Dell Morgan MVP Award 2000 — Kenny Baugh, p 2012 — Andrew Murphy, c 2010 — Jeremy Rathjen, of; Jimmy Comerota, 1b; 1973 — Len Shelby, c 2001 — Kenny Baugh, p 2011 — Michael Ratterree, 2b; 1974 — Ted Nowak, of 2002 — Vincent Sinisi, 1b CoSIDA Academic 2012 — Jeremy Rathjen, of; 1975 — Mike Macha, 3b 2003 — Justin Ruchti, c 1976 — Allan Ramirez, p 2004 — Wade Townsend, p All-District VI 1977 — Jeff Hayes, of 2005 — Joe Savery, p/1b 1983 — David Edwards, 1b Rice Athletic Hall of Fame 1978 — Allan Ramirez, p 2006 — Eddie Degerman, p 1987 — Ben Matthews, 2b 1970 — Tony Bell ’19 (1970); Eddie Dyer ’22; 1979 — Bob Burnell, of 2007 — Joe Savery, p/1b 1988 — Ben Matthews, 2b Wash “Little Heavy” Underwood ‘27 1980 — Matt Williams, p 2008 — Adam Zornes, c 1990 — Steve Ramharter, 1b-p 1972 — Leslie Coleman ’23; Frank Carswell ‘41 1981 — Matt Williams, p; Rick Kelley, p 2009 — Ryan Berry, p 1991 — Jason Ogden, of 1973 — Peg Melton ‘24 1982 — Scott Johnson, of 2010 — Anthony Rendon, 3b 1992 — Jason Ogden, of 1974 — Chester Klaerner ’33; Tally Eaton ‘36 1983 — Dave Edwards, 3b 2011 — Austin Kubitza, p 1992 — Antonio DiGesualdo, if 1978 — Cecil Grigg, Austin College ’17, coach 1984 — Tim Englund, p; Norm Charlton, p 2012 — J.T. Chargois, p/util. 1993 — Chris Boni, 2b 1982 — Jerry Sims '58 1985 — Carl Mikeska, if 2013 — Zech Lemond, p 1994 — Chris Boni, 2b 1983 — Grandpa Wood ‘27 1986 — Steve Blackshear, p 1999 — Mario Ramos, p 1984 — Richard Kristinik ‘61 1987 — Jay Knoblauh, of 2000 — John Lukin, c; Brett Smith, 2b 1985 — Jim Fox ‘62 1988 — Tim Vannaman, of Rice Athletics Dept. 2002 — Hunter Brown, 3b; Steven Herce, p; A.J. 1989 — Allan Ramirez ‘79 1989 — Mike Grace, p Freshman of the Year Porfirio, of 1990 — Norm Charlton ‘86 1990 — John Polasek, p 2009 — Anthony Rendon, 3b

116 l Rice Baseball l Honors & Awards The 2003 College World Series Champions Rice’s Immortals! When Wayne Graham was introduced as Rice’s head baseball coach in May of 1991, one of his first pronouncements concerned the Owls’ ability to win a national championship. “I know it’s possible,” he said at the time, choosing to ignore the fact that Rice had never even won a conference championship, let alone even participated in the NCAA playoffs, since the program had its beginings in 1913. Over the next 11 seasons, a succession of conference championships and postseason ap- pearances had raised expectations of the faith- ful. Three times in those years had Graham led his team to the College World Series, and only one win in seven games in Omaha had failed to dampen his optimism for that championship. The 2003 season would prove to be differ- ent. With players such as starting pitcher Philip Humber, Vincent Sinisi at first base, shortstop Paul Janish, outfielders Chris Kolkhorst and Austin Davis and catchers Justin Ruchti and Jeff Blackinton returning from a College World

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Series appearance in 2002, Rice was primed for another run at Omaha. It wasn’t a perfect team, but you couldn’t tell that over the first weeks of the 2003 season. After three wins to begin the sea- son, the Owls dropped a one-run decision to Alabama at Minute Maid Park. From that point until April 9, almost two months, the Owls didn’t lose. The 30-game winning streak saw victories over seven ranked opponents and a 12-0 start in Western Athletic Confer- ence play. The streak saw the emergence of Wade Townsend as a big- game pitcher after his wins over Nebraska, Baylor, Texas A&M and his domination of Houston in the Series for the Silver Glove. Defensively, the Owls emerged as the best in the coun- try with the glove. They had errorless streaks of 85.2 and 73.1 innings during the season and played errorless ball in 33 of 70 games. Rice won the WAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs for the seventh consecutive season by taking the championship by 4½ games over Nevada. The Owls led the WAC in hitting (.318), pitching (2.74 staff ERA) and fielding (.980). Rice’s run toward its national championship, however, was almost derailed before it started. The Owls had to go to extra in-

118 l Rice Baseball l The 2003 National Championship nings to defeat McNeese State in the first round of the regional RICE OWLS 4, Stanford 3 • (June 21, 2003 at Omaha, Neb.) at Reckling Park, but they settled down for back-to-back wins Stanford 300 000 000 0 - 3 7 1 (50-17) over Wichita State to advance to a home Super Regional. RICE OWLS 001 002 000 1 - 4 8 1 (57-11) Pitchers: Stanford - McCally; Quick (10). RICE OWLS - Niemann; The series for the Silver Glove is the hotly-contested season Aardsma (9). Win- Aardsma(7-3). Loss- McCally (7-3). T- 2:52. series between Rice and Houston, but that series was nothing A- 23,741. HR - Stanford: Ash (2). compared to the 2003 Super Regional at Reckling Park. This time, a bit more than a trophy would be at stake. With a trip to the Stanford 8, RICE OWLS 3 • (June 22, 2003 at Omaha, Neb.) College World Series on the line, the Cougars came out firing, RICE OWLS 000 100 020 - 3 10 2 (57-12) taking a 5-2 win in the series opener. Jeff Niemann’s pitching Stanford 102 000 50X - 8 9 0 (51-17) performance sealed a 10-2 win game two. In the deciding third Pitchers: RICE OWLS - Townsend; Baker (7); Herce (8). Stanford - Hudgins; Quick (8); O’Hagan (8). Win- Hudgins (14-3). Loss- Townsend (11-2). game, Townsend was again too much for the Cougars to handle. T- 3:00. A- 17,907. HR - Stanford: Fuld (4). He struck out nine, allowed four hits and just one earned run in his eight innings on the way to a 5-2 victory. RICE OWLS 14, Stanford 2 • (June 23, 2003 at Omaha, Neb.) Niemann opened the title run in Omaha with a 4-2 win over Stanford 000 000 110 - 2 5 2 (51-18) over Missouri State. The team then posted back-to-back wins RICE OWLS 310 007 03X - 14 14 0 (58-12) over rival Texas, 12-2 and 5-4, to advance to the new best-of- Pitchers: Stanford - Romanczuk; Manship (2); Ehrlich (6); Jecmen (6); Dyer three final format against Stanford. (6); Cunningham (8). RICE OWLS - Humber. Win- Humber (11-3). Loss- Romanczuk (12-2). T- 2:57. A- 18,494. Kolkhorst’s highlight reel catch against the leftfield wall in game one would help spark a dramatic 4-3 win in 10 innings. After the Cardinal bounced back with an 8-3 decision in game While a host of players went on to earn individual awards two, Rice put it all together with pitching hitting and defense to and selection in various major league drafts, the group contin- claim a 14-2 win and the school’s first national championship. ued to be successful after their Rice careers concluded. In 2013 Philip Humber was brilliant with a complete game victory while the entire national champhionship team was inducted as a the offense banged out 14 hits. group into the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame.

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David Aardsma, San Francisco Giants (2004); (2005-06); (2007); (2008); Seattle Mariners (2009-11); New York Yan- kees (2012); New York Mets (2013) Matt Anderson, (1998-2004); (2005) Philip Barzilla, Houston Astros (2006) Lance Berkman, Houston Astros (1999- 2010); (2010); St. Louis Cardinals (2011-12); Texas Rangers (2013) Tim Byrdak, (1998-2000); (2005-06); Detroit Tigers (2007); Houston Astros (2008-10); New York Mets (2011-13) Norm Charlton, (1988-92); Seattle Mariners (1993, 1995-97, 2001); Philadelphia Phillies (1994); Baltimore Orioles, (1998); (1999) Tony Cingrani, Cincinnati Reds (2012-13) Bubba Crosby, Los Angeles Dodgers (2003); New York Yankees (2004-06) David Aardsma Lance Berkman Tim Byrdak

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Jose Cruz Jr., Seattle Mariners (1997); To- ronto Blue Jays (1997-2002); San Francisco Giants (2003); Tampa Bay Rays (2004); (2005); Boston Red Sox (2005); Los Angeles Dodgers (2005-06); San Diego Padres (2007); Houston Astros (2008-09) Eddie Dyer, St. Louis Cardinals (1922-27; manager, 1946-50; managed team to 1946 World Series Championship) Josh Geer, San Diego Padres (2008-09) Marc Gwyn, (2007) Dave Hilton, San Diego Padres (1972-75) Brock Holt, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox (2013) Phillip Humber, New York Mets (2006-07); (2008-09); Kansas City Royals (2010); Chicago White Sox (2011- 12); Houston Astros (2013) Paul Janish, Cincinnati Reds (2008-12); Atlanta Braves (2012-13) Kevin Joseph, St. Louis Cardinals (2002) Tony Cingrani Brock Holt Philip Humber

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Matt Langwell, , Arizona Diamondbacks (2013) Lucas Luetge, Seattle Mariners (2012-13) Mike Macha, Atlanta Braves (1979); (1980) Jeff Niemann, Tampa Bay Rays (2008-13) Dave Pavlas, Chicago Cubs (1990, 1992); New York Yankees (1995-96) Lance Pendleton, New York Yankees (2011), Houston Astros (2011) Mark Quinn, Kansas City Royals (1999-2002) Allen Ramirez, Baltimore Orioles (1983) Mario Ramos, Texas Rangers (2003-04) Anthony Rendon, Washington Nationals (2013) Josh Rodriguez, Pittsburgh Pirates (2011) Joe Savery, Philadelphia Phillies (2011-12) Craig Stansberry, San Diego Padres (2007- 09) Matt Williams, Toronto Blue Jays (1983); Texas Rangers (1985)

* Major League photos are copyrighted, and appear courtesy of the respective organizations. Paul Janish Matt Langwell Lucas Luetge

122 l Rice Baseball l Pipeline To The Pros Rice Baseball’s First Round Major League Draft Picks 1967 — Ronald Henson (Cleveland Indians, June-secondary phase) 1976 — Mike Macha (Atlanta Braves, Jan.-secondary phase) 1981 — Matt Williams (Toronto Blue Jays, fifth pick overall) 1983 — David Hinnrichs (Philadelphia Phillies, June-secondary phase) 1984 — Norm Charlton (, 28th pick overall) 1995 — Jose Cruz Jr. (Seattle Mariners; third pick overall) 1997 — Matt Anderson (Detroit Tigers; first pick overall); Lance Berkman (Houston Astros; 16th pick overall) 1998 — Bubba Crosby (Los Angeles Dodgers; 23rd pick overall) 2001 — Kenny Baugh (Detroit Tigers; 11th pick overall); Jon Skaggs (New York Yankees; 42nd pick overall) 2003 — David Aardsma (San Francisco Giants; 22nd pick overall) 2004 — Philip Humber (New York Mets; 3rd pick overall); Jeff Niemann (Tampa Bay Devil Rays; 4th pick overall); Wade Townsend (Baltimore Orioles; 8th pick overall) 2005 — Wade Townsend (Tampa Bay Devil Rays; 8th pick overall) 2007 — Joe Savery (Philadelphia Phillies; 19th pick overall) - pictured left 2008 — Bryan Price (Boston Red Sox; 45th pick overall) Anthony Rendon Joe Savery 2011 — Anthony Rendon (Washington Nationals; 6th pick overall) - far left

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Player Level Team Player Level Team David Aardsma MLB New York Mets Tyler Duffey Hi-A Fort Myers FL Miracles Lance Berkman MLB Texas Rangers Austin Kubitza Hi-A Lakeland FL Flying Tigers Tim Byrdak MLB New York Mets Craig Manuel Hi-A Potomac MD Nationals Tony Cingrani MLB Cincinnati Reds Brock Holt MLB Boston Red Sox Geoff Perrott A Hagerstown MD Suns Philip Humber MLB Houston Astros Jeremy Rathjen A Great Lakes MI Loons Paul Janish MLB Atlanta Braves Taylor Wall A Wisconsin WI Timber Rattlers Matt Langwell MLB Cleveland Indians & Arizona Diamondbacks Lucas Luetge MLB Seattle Mariners Andrew Benak SS Staten Island NY Yankees Jeff Niemann MLB Tampa Bay Rays (DL) John Simms SS Auburn NY Doubledays Anthony Rendon MLB Washington Nationals Joe Savery MLB Philadelphia Phillies Michael Ratterree R Helena MT Brewers Tyler Spurlin R AZL Brewers Bobby Bramhall AAA Lehigh Valley PA IronPigs Christian Stringer R Great Falls MT Voyagers Bryan Price AAA Columbus OH Clippers Jared Rogers AAA New Orleans LA Zephyrs

Josh Geer AA Rick Hague AA Harrisburg PA Senators Josh Rodriguez AA Binghamton NY Mets

Special thanks to the Rice University Baseball Players Association (RUBPA) for providing the list of Owls who were on major league rosters, as well as professional updates of where the former players finished their respective 2013 season.

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