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ASU AEALSAFSNDVLLF 08DVL 07RVE TRADITION 2007 REVIEW 2008 DEVILS SUN DEVIL LIFE BASEBALL STAFF TABLE OF CONTENTS 2008 2007 College ...... 2-3 Sandlot ...... 42 Fall League ...... 90 This Is ASU Baseball ...... 4-5 Community Involvement ...... 43 ASU and the MLB ...... 91-96 Road to Omaha ...... 6 MLB Mentors ...... 44 Year-by-Year Results ...... 97 History in the Making...... 7 Alumni Involvement ...... 45 The Early Years ...... 98 Athletic Facilities ...... 8 Two-Way Players ...... 46 Honor Roll ...... 99-101 Winkles Field-Packard at Brock Ballpark ... 9 Freshmen at ASU ...... 47 Retired Numbers ...... 102-103 Coaching Legends ...... 10-11 Team USA ...... 48-49 College Baseball Hall of Fame ...... 104 2008 Schedule ...... 12-13 Devil to Devil ...... 50 ASU Hall of Fame ...... 105 2008 Roster ...... 14-15 ASU Baseball in the New Millennium ... 51 Postseason History ...... 106 Head Pat Murphy ...... 16-20 2008 Sun Devils...... 52-73 National Champions ...... 107-111 What They Are Saying...... 21 Join The Club ...... 74 All-Time Letterwinners ...... 112-115 Assistant Coaches ...... 22-24 Rules of the Game ...... 75 All-Time Lineups ...... 116-117 Support Staff ...... 25-28 Sun Devil Club ...... 76 Yearly Leaders ...... 118 President Michael Crow/VP Lisa Love ... 29 Baseball Fundraising ...... 77 All Time vs. Opponent ...... 119 Q&A With ASU Baseball ...... 30-31 2007 In Review ...... 78-80 All Time Results ...... 120-129 Baseball Facilities ...... 32-33 2007 Awards and Honors ...... 81 All Time Player Statistics ...... 130-188 Sports Medicine ...... 34-35 2007 Pac-10 Review ...... 82 All-Time Staff...... 189 ...... 36 ...... 83 The Streak ...... 190 Life in the Valley ...... 37 In The Pros ...... 84 Record Book ...... 191-200 Academics ...... 38-39 MLB Tradition ...... 85 A to Z ...... 201-202 Job Program ...... 40 88 Major Leaguers ...... 86-87 2008 Opponents ...... 203-207 Meals/Housing ...... 41 / ...... 88-89 Attendance ...... 208

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Equipment John Bieber Location Tempe, Ariz. Stadium Operations Goose Gosewisch BASEBALL HISTORY Enrollment 63,278 Administrative Secretary Vicki Asato First Year of Baseball 1907 (7-2); 1959 (28-18) Founded 1885 Overall All-Time Record 2,486-1,208-6 (1907-P) Nickname Sun Devils A LOOK AT 2008 Early Record 333-345-5 (1907-58) Colors Maroon and Gold Letterwinners Returning/Lost 14/17 Modern Record 2,153-870-1 (1959-P)

Conference Pacific-10 Position Starters Returning/Lost 4/4 Packard Stadium Record 929-260-1 (1974-P) NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Home Field Packard Stadium (3,879) Top Returning/Lost 5/8 All-Time Pac-10 Record 465-338 (1979-P) President Michael Crow Total Newcomers 17 Vice President for University Athletics Lisa Love MEDIA RELATIONS Sr. Assoc. Athletic Director (SWA) Dawn Rogers 2007 IN REVIEW Assistant Director (Baseball Contact) Randy Policar 2007 Record 49-15 (.766) Policar’s E-Mail [email protected] BASEBALL STAFF Home Record 35-3 Policar’s Direct Line (480) 965-6594 Head Coach Pat Murphy (14th year) Away/Neutral Record 14-12 Media Relations Address Record at ASU (Years) 529-257-1 (13) 2007 Pac-10 Record (Finish) 19-5 (1st) Sports Information Office

Career Division I (Years) 847-373-2 (20) Home Record 11-1 P.O. Box 872505 HISTORY Overall Career Record 902-428-4 (23) Away Record 8-4 Tempe, AZ 85287-2505 Baseball Office Phone (480) 965-3677 Media Relations Phone (480) 965-6592 Assistant Head Coach Tim Esmay (8th year) ASU POSTSEASON HISTORY Media Relations Fax (480) 965-5408

Assistant Coaches Andy Stankiewicz (2nd year) NCAA Tournament Appearances 31 Press Box Phone (480) 727-7253 (1st year) NCAA Tournament Record 144-62 (.699) ASU Athletic Website www.TheSunDevils.com ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS Dir. Baseball Ops Armando Flores (1st year) CWS Appearances 20 Baseball Ventures John Flanagan (1st year) National Championships 5 (1981, ‘77, ‘69, ‘67, ‘65) Baseball Ops Molly Blatt (1st year) CWS Runner-Up Finishes 5 Video Coordinator Steve Kirkman (10th year) Last CWS Appearance 2007 (T-5th) Manager Brendan Cunningham (2nd year) Record 59-34 (.634) Athletic Trainer Kenny McCarty (11th year) Regional Titles 15 Strength & Conditioning Jim Mancuso (13th year) Last Time to Host Regional 2007(Packard Stadium)

The annual Arizona State Sun Devil Baseball Media Guide was written and edited by Randy Policar. Front cover designed by Randy Policar and produced by Nate Policar. Inside front cover designed and produced RECORDS by Alex Ryan. Back covers designed and produced by Brad Woodward, BFP. Design and Printing: Ben Franklin Press, Inc., Tempe. Photo Credits: Alex Ryan, Jason Wise, Richard Darby, Steve Kirkman, Randy Policar, Dennis Hubbard, Ralph Freso, Scott Troyanos, Scott Wachter, Rick Scuteri, Colleen Hayes, Jeff Golden, Chuck Conley, Mike Sculley, L. Scott Mann/Picturemann.com, Phoebe Sexton/Boston Red Sox, Cindy Loo/ Red Sox, Brian Babineau/, Michael Zagaris/Oakland A’s, Dave Schofield and all the other Major League and teams that have provided photographs for this media guide. A very special thanks to Brad Woodward of Ben Franklin Press for his tireless efforts on this project, as well as Steve Kirkman for his never-ending dedication to the baseball program and this media guide.

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3 ASU BASEBALL 2008 The Tradition Continues

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There comes a time in a little boy’s life when baseball is introduced to him. Thus begins the long journey for those meant to play the game at a higher level, for those who love the game so much they strive to be a part of its history.

Sun Devil Baseball!

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HISTORY

ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS RECORDS NCAA National Champions: 1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981

5 ROAD TO OMAHA rizona State Baseball has made a habit of going Ato Omaha and the College World Series. In 2007, the Sun Devils made their 20th trip to the College World Series, fourth most in the country. ASU has won five National Championships (1965, 1967, 1969, 1977 and 1981), tied for the third most in the nation. Each year, the Sun Devil baseball team is in the hunt for a national title and looks to return to Omaha.

CWS HISTORY

All-Time Baseball Championships 1. USC ...... 12 2. ...... 6 3. Arizona State...... 5 LSU ...... 5 5. Miami (Fla.) ...... 4 Cal State Fullerton...... 4

All-Time CWS Wins 1. Texas ...... 78 2. USC ...... 74 3. Arizona State...... 59 4. Miami (Fla.) ...... 46 5. Oklahoma State ...... 38 Stanford ...... 38

CWS Appearances 1. Texas ...... 32 2. Miami (Fla.) ...... 22 3. USC ...... 21 4. Arizona State...... 20 5. Oklahoma State ...... 19 6. Florida State ...... 18

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING • Arizona State has fi nished in the Top 12 of the national rankings six times in the past 11 years.

• In a ranking provided by Boydsworld.com, the website dedicated to college baseball rankings and RPI, the Arizona State baseball program ranked #8 in the nation for sustained excel- lence over the past ten years. The ranking is a direct refl ection of the strength of the program. The rankings are the result of a system of cal- culations designed to properly weigh a team’s and strength of schedule, while taking inter-regional play into account.

• The Sun Devils are coming off their eighth straight NCAA Tournament appearance and 31st overall. ASU is 297-134 since 2001.

• Arizona State’s recruiting classes have been ranked nationally in the Top 12 in each of the past nine years, including the class that will debut in 2007.

• The Sun Devils have led the west coast in atten- dance in four of the past fi ve years, including the

number one ranking this past season. ASU was NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 17th nationally in 2007, averaging 3,140 fans per game.

• ASU has over .300 at the plate in 36 of 49 varsity baseball seasons, including a string of 20 straight years. The Sun Devils have led the Pac-10 in hitting in seven of the past nine

years, including the 2007 season. The Devils HISTORY have hit a combined .328 during the 13 sea- sons Pat Murphy has been the head coach.

• Arizona State leads all NCAA schools with 352 all-time draft picks dating back to the inception ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS of the MLB Amateur Draft in 1965. ASU also leads all schools with 98 draft picks over the past 13 years.

• During ASU’s 49-year history of varsity baseball (1959-P), 100 different players have

earned All-American honors. The program has RECORDS also had 12 National Players of the Year and three Golden Spikes Award winners.

7 ATHLETIC FACILITIES

rizona State University features world-class athletic facili- Aties for its student-athletes, housed in the Nadine and Ed Carson Student-Athlete Center. The 165,000-square foot facility houses the entire athletic department and provides student- athletes with one of the finest athletic centers in the nation.

Wally Kelly Student-Athlete Lounge

Athletic Training Center

Nap & Barbara Lawrence Weight & Strength Center

Video Training APS Computing Learning Center Suite Nathan & Betty Norris Quiet Study

Hobbs Family Lattie & Elva Coor Stadium Club Student-Athlete Study Lounge

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WINKLES FIELD-PACKARD STADIUM AT BROCK BALLPARK

The family of Dr. and Pat at the Ballpark Murphy, share a moment on Dedication in 2006. Guthrie Packard, Sr. Bobby Winkles Day in 2001.

inkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock addition, a 2003 coaches survey published in WBallpark, home of Arizona State baseball STADIUM FIRSTS ranked ASU’s baseball facilities since 1974, is one of the nation’s most beautiful among the Top 15 in the nation. collegiate ballparks. Known for its wonderful Over the years Packard has received numerous Game: April 7, 1974 (USC 6, ASU 4) aesthetic features, the outfi eld wall is lined upgrades, including a practice infi eld (1997) and with palm trees, and just beyond the right- Crowd: 4,637 indoor hitting facility (1998). The practice infi eld fi eld fence is the award-winning Karsten was donated by the and ASU : Dale Hrovat Course. In left fi eld, sparkling Tempe Town Lake offers a full size infi eld that is used for various and the Tempe construction boom is visible. In Hit: of USC in defensive, bunting and baserunning drills. The the distance, the Superstition Mountains offer a Home : ASU’s Clay Westlake vs. LaVerne, 6,000 square foot hitting facility was provided by picturesque backdrop. But for every bit of beauty a private donation and includes 5 cages that envelops the facility, there is an equal dose April 9, 1974 and a separate area for speed and movement of tradition. exercises. A Daktronics scoreboard was installed The facility is the home of two national in left-center fi eld in 1999 and is fully equipped championship teams and 15 NCAA regional Packard is 929-260-1, for a winning percentage for graphics, animation and messages on its

tournaments. Arizona State’s all-time record at of .781. In 2007, ASU was nearly unbeatable matrix board. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS at home, going 35-3, including a perfect 5-0 in Just before the 2003 season, ASU installed a the postseason. Over the last six seasons, the brand new playing surface featuring major league MONSTER HOME RUNS Sun Devils have won over 80% of their games quality drainage and irrigation systems. The at home. playing surface consists of tiff green grass in the The following players are the only 20 in the history of Dimensions of Packard are 338 feet down infi eld and Bermuda grass in the outfi eld. The dirt Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark to hit a the lines, 368 feet in the power alleys and 395 portion of the infi eld is crushed red brick, which over the “” in centerfield. to straightaway center. The fence is 10 feet high. can be found at many major league . The Dennis Haines, Arizona, 1974 Located fi ve feet beyond the center-fi eld wall is playing surface is annually referred to as one of

the “Green Monster,” a 30-foot-high batting eye. the nation’s best. Kevin Romine, Arizona State, 1981 HISTORY Barry Bonds, Arizona State, 1983 Only 20 players have ever hit a home run over A new players’ facility, opened in August 2004, Louie Medina, Arizona State, 1984 the Monster. includes a clubhouse and a state-of-the-art sports Romy Cucjen, Arizona State, 1984 With a capacity of over 4,000, Packard has medicine facility. The clubhouse also includes a Tony Mattia, Arizona State, 1987 more than 3,000 permanent seats in the main video room, study area and meeting room. Head Steve Willis, Arizona State, 1988 grandstand. Field-level box seats are also Coach Pat Murphy also had an offi ce constructed

Tim Griffin, Stanford, 1989 available behind home plate. The remaining seats that is located on the terrace level of the new ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS Anthony Manahan, Arizona State, 1990 are located on popular grass berms, which run clubhouse. Todd Steverson, Arizona State, 1990 down the fi rst-base and third-base line. Berm Packard’s existence was made possible through , Arizona State, 1990 seating offers outstanding views of the game and a gift to Arizona State University from Guthrie and Doug Newstrom, Arizona State, 1993 provides fans with a different way to watch and Peter Packard. Both are alumni of ASU, and the Antone Williamson, Arizona State 1993 enjoy the game. stadium is a tribute to their late father, William Tim DeCinces, UCLA, 1996 The Packard Stadium press box, situated atop Guthrie Packard, a prominent member of the Matt Meyer, Nebraska, 1996 the grandstand directly behind home plate, publishing industry for many years. Mr. Packard Dion Ruecker, Texas Tech, 1996 includes booths for television and radio coverage, served the Shephard Company for 51 years,

Mitch Jones, Arizona State, 1999 as well as space for print media. rising from sales representative to President and RECORDS Brooks Conrad, Arizona State, 2000 In 1995, the Sports Turf Manager Association Chairman of the Board. He was also active in , Arizona State, 2007 awarded groundskeeper Brian Johnson and various community and church affairs in Colorado Andrew Brown, Nebraska, 2007 Packard Stadium Field of the Year honors. In and Arizona.

9 BOBBY WINKLES (1959-1971) Coaching Legends rizona State’s first varsity baseball coach, into the ABCA Hall of Fame in 1997 and was a ABobby Winkles laid the foundation for the member of the inaugural class inducted into the BY THE NUMBERS legacy that has become Sun Devil Baseball. He College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Winkles guided the Sun Devils to a 524-173 record during coached several great players while he was at the Seasons at ASU: 13 his 13 years in Tempe, including three College helm of the Sun Devils, including Career Record: 524-173 (.752) World Series titles. He was named the 1965 and (No. 1 overall pick in 1965 MLB Draft), Hall of Conference Championships: 5 (WAC) 1969 NCAA Coach of the Year and The Sporting Famer , Paul Ray Powell, Sterling News Coach of the Year in 1965, 1967 and 1969. Slaughter and . His No. 1 jersey is CWS Appearances: 4 (1964, 1965, 1967, 1969) After leaving ASU, Winkles managed four years retired at Packard Stadium, where the field was NCAA Championships: 3 (1965, 1967, 1969) in the Major Leagues with the Angels named in his honor in 2001. NCAA Coach of the Year: 2 (1965, 1969) and the . He was inducted The Coach of the Year: 3 (1965, 1967, 1969)

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JIM BROCK (1972-1994) Coaching Legends rizona State’s second of only three varsity Mike Kelly. All three of ASU’s Golden Spikes Award Abaseball coaches during the varsity history of winners (Horner, McDowell, Kelly) played under the program, Jim Brock coached the Sun Devil nine Brock. He was inducted into the ABCA Hall of Fame BY THE NUMBERS from 1972 until his death in 1994. He recorded a in 1998. He earned the National Coach of the Year Career Record: 1,100-440 (.714) 1,100-440 career record during his 23 seasons at Award in 1977 and 1981, The Sporting News Coach Conference Championships: . .11 (6 WAC, 5 Pac-10) Arizona State. He led ASU to 13 College World Series of the Year award in 1984 and the 1988 Baseball College World Series Appearances: ...... appearances, including winning a pair of national America Coach of the Year award. Additionally, he 13 (1972, 1973, 1975, championships. Brock battled cancer throughout was a fi ve-time winner of the Pac-10 Coach of the 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, the 1994 season and passed away just days after Year Award. His No. 33 jersey is honored at the 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, the College World Series that year. Brock coached a Ballpark that bears his name, Winkles Field-Packard 1993, 1994) handful of Sun Devil legends, including fi rst round Stadium at Brock Ballpark, which was named in his NCAA Championships: 2 (1977, 1981) picks , , , honor in 2006. Brock was inducted into the College NCAA Coach of the Year: 2 (1977, 1981) , Oddibe McDowell, Barry Bonds and Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. The Sporting News Coach of the Year: . . 1 (1984) Baseball America Coach of the Year: . . 1 (1988) Pacific Ten Coach of the Year: 5 (1981, 1982, 1984,

1988, 1993)

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11 2008 SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Saturday Feb. 16 Alumni Game (Exhibition) Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Friday Feb. 22 Miami, Ohio# Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. 2008 DeMarini Invitational Saturday Feb. 23 Vanderbilt# Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark Sunday Feb. 24 Oregon State# Tempe, Ariz. 3 p.m. Tempe, Arizona Thursday Feb. 28 Michigan^ Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. February 22-24, 2008 Arizona State, Vanderbilt, Oregon State, Miami, Ohio Friday Feb. 29 Hawai’i^ Surprise, Ariz. 5 p.m. Saturday March 1 Michigan^ Surprise, Ariz. 4 p.m. Friday, February 22 Sunday March 2 Portland^ Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Vanderbilt vs. Oregon State, 1 p.m. Tuesday March 4 New Mexico Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. Miami, Ohio vs. Arizona State, 7 p.m. Wednesday March 5 New Mexico Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 23 Friday March 7 UMass Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. Vanderbilt vs. Arizona State, 1 p.m. Saturday March 8 UMass Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. Oregon State vs. Miami, Ohio 7 p.m. Sunday March 9 UMass Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Sunday, February 24 Tuesday March 11 Arkansas Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. Miami, Ohio vs. Vanderbilt, 11 a.m. Wednesday March 12 Arkansas Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. Oregon State vs. Arizona State, 3 p.m. Friday March 14 Troy Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. Saturday March 15 Troy Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. Sunday March 16 Troy Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Tuesday March 18 Arizona Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. Thursday March 20 Northern Colorado% Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. Friday March 21 Northern Colorado% Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. Saturday March 22 Florida International (DH)% Tempe, Ariz. 4 p.m. Sunday March 23 UC Irvine% Tempe, Ariz. 4 p.m. Friday March 28 USC* Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. Saturday March 29 USC* Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. 6th Annual Coca-Cola Classic Sunday March 30 USC* Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark, Tempe, Arizona Tuesday April 1 Wofford Tempe, Ariz. 6:30 p.m. , Surprise, Arizona Wednesday April 2 Wofford Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. February 28 – March 2, 2008 Friday April 4 Stanford* Palo Alto, Calif. 6 p.m. Arizona State, Hawai’i, Portland, Michigan Saturday April 5 Stanford* Palo Alto, Calif. 1 p.m. Thursday, February 28 Sunday April 6 Stanford* Palo Alto, Calif. 1 p.m. Hawai’i vs. Portland, 1 p.m. (Surprise Stadium) Friday April 11 Washington State* Pullman, Wash. 5:30 p.m. Arizona State vs. Michigan, 6:30 p.m. (Packard Stadium) Saturday April 12 Washington State* Pullman, Wash. 2 p.m. Friday, February 29 Sunday April 13 Washington State* Pullman, Wash. 12 p.m. Portland vs. Michigan, 4 p.m. (Surprise Minor League Field) Friday April 18 Oregon State* Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. Hawai’i vs. Arizona State, 4 p.m. (Surprise Stadium) Saturday April 19 Oregon State* Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1 Sunday April 20 Oregon State* Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Michigan vs. Hawai’i, 12 p.m. (Surprise Minor League Field) Tuesday April 22 Cal State Fullerton Fullerton, Calif. 6 p.m. Michigan vs. Arizona State, 4 p.m. (Surprise Stadium) Wednesday April 23 Cal State Fullerton Fullerton, Calif. 6 p.m. Portland vs. Hawai’i, 4 p.m. (Surprise Minor League Field) Friday April 25 Cal* Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2 Saturday April 26 Cal* Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. Portland vs. Arizona State, 1 p.m. (Packard Stadium) Sunday April 27 Cal* Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Friday May 2 UCLA* , Calif. 6 p.m. Saturday May 3 UCLA* Los Angeles, Calif. 2 p.m. Sunday May 4 UCLA* Los Angeles, Calif. 1 p.m. Tuesday May 6 Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 7 Wichita State Wichita, Kan. 7 p.m. Saturday May 10 Loyola Marymount Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. Sunday May 11 Loyola Marymount Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. Bob Schaefer Memorial Tournament Monday May 12 Loyola Marymount Tempe, Ariz. TBA Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark Tempe, Arizona Friday May 16 Washington* Tempe, Ariz. 7 p.m. March 20-23, 2008 Saturday May 17 Washington* Tempe, Ariz. 6 p.m. Arizona State, Florida International, UC Irvine, Northern Colorado Sunday May 18 Washington* Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Thursday May 22 Arizona* Tucson, Ariz. 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 Northern Colorado vs. Arizona State, 6:30 p.m. Friday May 23 Arizona* Tucson, Ariz. 6 p.m. Saturday May 24 Arizona* Tucson, Ariz. 12 p.m. Friday, March 21 Fri-Mon May 30-June 2 NCAA Regionals 16 sites/4 teams each Florida International vs. UC Irvine, 1 p.m. Fri-Mon June 6-9 Super Regionals 8 sites/2 teams each Northern Colorado vs. Arizona State, 7 p.m. Sat-Wed June 14-25 College World Series Omaha, Neb. (Rosenblatt Stadium) Saturday, March 22 UC Irvine vs. Northern Colorado, 12 p.m. * - Pac-10 Conference Game Florida International vs. Arizona State, 4 p.m. Florida International vs. Arizona State, # - DeMarini Invitational 45 minutes following first game ^ - 6th Annual Coca-Cola Classic % - Bob Schaefer Memorial Tournament Sunday, March 23 Northern Colorado vs. Florida International, 12 p.m. UC Irvine vs. Arizona State, 4 p.m.

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SCHEDULE t ASU, we take pride in playing one of the The following is a list of professional ballparks A toughest schedules in the nation. Our that ASU has played in dating back to the scheduling philosophy comes with the belief that 2002 season: if you want to become the best, you must fi rst compete against the best. In addition to playing (Phoenix, AZ) — in one of the nation’s top baseball conferences, Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks the Pac-10, ASU has played the following schools in regular season, non-conference action since (, TX) — the 2002 season: Auburn, Baylor, Cal-St Fullerton, Home of the East Carolina, Houston, Florida State, Long Beach Isotopes Park (Albuquerque, NM) — State, LSU, , Oklahoma, Oklahoma Home of the AAA State, Rice, South Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, (Florida Marlins) Texas Tech, Tulane and Wichita State. In 2007, ASU will also play Arkansas and Michigan for the SBC Bricktown Ballpark (Oklahoma City, OK) — fi rst time in recent years. Home of the AAA Oklahoma Redhawks () Rosenblatt Stadium (Omaha, NE) — Home of the AAA Omaha Royals () Field (Corpus Christi, TX) — Home of the AA (Houston Astros) Tempe Diablo Stadium (Tempe, AZ) — Home of the of Anaheim Surprise Stadium (Surprise, AZ) — Spring Training Home of the Texas Rangers & “Anyone that steps foot onto ASU knows the sched- Kansas City Royals ule will be tough. I looked forward to the challenge NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Hohokam Park (Mesa, AZ) — and knew that playing tough teams early would Spring Training Home of the Cubs prepare us for the entire season. There were no easy games so there was no room to coast in our preseason workouts. We came out on with the right focus and mentality and let the tough non-conference schedule prepare us for the Pac-10 season and postseason.”

— Current HISTORY Andre Ethier

“When you play the best and beat them, you become one

of them. If you’re not chal- ASU’s strength ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS lenging yourself or your team then you won’t be prepared later in the season. Playing a of schedule is tough schedule always made us better. There is nothing but positives that come out of consistently playing the top competition in

the country.” ranked among the RECORDS — Current Boston Red Sox national Top 10. Dustin Pedroia

13 2008 ROSTER POSITION ROSTER (31): NUMERICAL No. PITCHERS POS B/T HT WT YR/EXP Hometown (High School/Last School) 2 ...... Jake Elmore, 2B 3 ...... Ryan Sontag, OF 8 Leake, Mike RHP/UTL R/R 6-0 175 So./1V Fallbrook, Calif. (Fallbrook) 4 ...... Mike Murphy, UTL 31 Fuller, Devin RHP R/R 6-1 215 Fr./HS Gilbert, Ariz. (Gilbert) 8 ...... , RHP/UTL 35 Preach, RJ RHP R/R 6-2 170 Fr./HS Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) 11 ...... Matt Newman, OF/LHP 41 Satow, Josh^ LHP L/L 5-9 165 Sr./3V Scottsdale, Ariz. (Desert Mountain) 13 ...... Petey Paramore, C 43 Brader, Dustin^ RHP R/R 6-4 215 Sr./1V Selah, Wash. (Selah/South Mtn. CC) 15 ...... Marcel Champagnie, IF/OF 50 Rafferty, Tommy^ RHP R/R 6-1 180 Sr./RS* Lorena, Texas (Crawford/Angelo State) 20 ...... Greg Bordes, UTL/C 22 ...... Kiel Roling, C/1B 52 Dorado, Reyes^ RHP R/R 6-0 200 Jr./TR* Fontana, Calif. (A.B. Miller/Riverside CC) 23 ...... Brett Wallace, 3B 57 Franzblau, Jason^ RHP R/R 5-10 180 Jr./TR Louisville, Ky. (Trinity/Winthrop) 26 ...... Rocky Laguna, OF/1B 58 Brule, Kyle RHP R/R 6-1 180 Fr./HS Chandler, Ariz. (Marcos de Niza) 28 ...... , OF 59 Sauer, Stephen^ RHP R/R 6-2 180 Jr./TR , Nev. (Shadow Ridge/Western Nev.) 29 ...... Raoul Torrez, IF 75 Blair, Seth RHP R/R 6-1 190 Fr./HS Rock Falls, Ill. (Rock Falls) 30 ...... Tillman Pugh, OF 77 Jarvis, Jason RHP/OF R/R 6-2 195 So./1V Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral) 31 ...... Devin Fuller, RHP 34 ...... Hayden Moss, OF 35 ...... RJ Preach, RHP No. POS B/T HT WT YR/EXP Hometown (High School/Last School) 39 ...... , 1B/OF/LHP 13 Paramore, Petey^ C B/R 6-2 215 Jr./2V Allen, Texas (Allen) 41 ...... Josh Satow, LHP 22 Roling, Kiel^ C/1B R/R 6-3 240 Jr./1V Grand Junction, Colo. (Central/Central Arizona) 43 ...... Dustin Brader, RHP 53 Cress, Coby C R/R 6-0 175 Fr./HS Waddell, Ariz. (Millennium) 46 ...... Andy Workman, OF 76 Pollak, Andrew C R/R 6-0 200 Fr./HS Chandler, Ariz. (Corona del Sol) 48 ...... Mike Jones, OF 50 ...... Tommy Rafferty, RHP 52 ...... Reyes Dorado, RHP No. POS B/T HT WT YR/EXP Hometown (High School/Last School) 53 ...... Coby Cress, C 2 Elmore, Jake^ 2B R/R 5-10 175 Jr./TR Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove/Wallace St.) 57 ...... Jason Franzblau, RHP 4 Murphy, Mike^ UTL R/R 5-7 150 Jr./TR Templeton, Calif. (Templeton/Cuesta College) 58 ...... Kyle Brule, RHP 15 Champagnie, Marcel^ IF/OF R/R 6-0 190 Jr./TR Bolton, Ont. (Brother Andre/Kaskaskia JC) 59 ...... Stephen Sauer, RHP 20 Bordes, Greg^ UTL/C R/R 5-9 160 Jr./2V* Mesa, Ariz. (Dobson) 75 ...... , RHP 23 Wallace, Brett^ 3B L/R 6-1 245 Jr./2V Sonoma, Calif. (Justin-Siena) 76 ...... Andrew Pollak, C 77 ...... Jason Jarvis, RHP/OF 29 Torrez, Raoul IF R/R 5-10 180 So./1V Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) 39 Davis, Ike^ 1B/OF/LHP L/L 6-4 205 Jr./2V Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral) BY POSITION Catchers ...... 5 No. POS B/T HT WT YR/EXP Hometown (High School/Last School) Pitchers...... 14 3 Sontag, Ryan^ OF L/L 5-10 195 Sr./2V Monroe, Mich. (Jefferson/Michigan State) Infielders ...... 9 11 Newman, Matt OF/LHP L/L 5-10 170 Fr./HS Glendale, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) Outfielders ...... 12 *players with multi-positions included 26 Laguna, Rocky^ OF/1B L/R 5-11 170 Sr./3V* Yuma, Ariz. (Kofa) 28 Kipnis, Jason^ OF L/R 5-10 175 So./TR* Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North/Kentucky) BY CLASS 30 Pugh, Tillman OF R/R 5-11 180 Fr./HS Oakland, Calif. (De La Salle) Seniors...... 5 34 Moss, Hayden^ OF R/R 6-0 200 Jr./TR* Queen Creek, Ariz. (Queen Creek/Chandler-Gilbert) Juniors ...... 13 46 Workman, Andy OF R/R 6-1 185 Fr./HS Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton) Sophomores ...... 4 48 Jones, Mike^ OF R/R 6-4 210 Jr./2V* Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend Austin) Freshmen ...... 9 BY STATE * - Has utilized redshirt year, ^ - Draft eligible in 2008 Arizona ...... 14 California ...... 5 Texas ...... 3 ...... 2 Alabama ...... 1 Colorado ...... 1 Michigan...... 1 COACHING STAFF: SUPPORT STAFF: Washington ...... 1 Kentucky ...... 1 Head Coach: 42 - Pat Murphy (14th year) Dir. of Baseball Operations: Armando Flores (1st year) Nevada ...... 1 Assistant Head Coach: 10 - Tim Esmay* (8th year) Dir. of Baseball Ventures: John Flanagan (1st year) Ontario (Canada) ...... 1 Assistant Coach: 17 - Andy Stankiewicz (2nd year) Video Coordinator: Steve Kirkman* (10th year) BATTING Assistant Coach: 32- Josh Holliday (1st year) Baseball Operations: Molly Blatt (1st year) Lefties ...... 7 Student Assistant Coach: 47 - Derik Olvey Manager: Brendan Cunningham (2nd year) Righties ...... 23 Sports Medicine/Rehab: Kenny McCarty (11th year) Switch ...... 1 Strength & Conditioning: Jim Mancuso* (13th year) PITCHING Ballpark Operations: Goose Gosewisch (2nd year) Righties ...... 11 Media Relations: Randy Policar* (3rd year) Lefties ...... 3 * - indicates ASU alum

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2 Jake Elmore 2B 3 Ryan Sontag OF 4 Mike Murphy UTL 8 Mike Leake RHP/UTL 11 Matt Newman OF/LHP 13 Petey Paramore C 15 Marcel Champagnie IF/OF

20 Greg Bordes UTL/C 22 Kiel Roling C 23 Brett Wallace 1B 26 Rocky Laguna OF 28 Jason Kipnis OF 29 Raoul Torrez IF 30 Tillman Pugh OF

31 Devin Fuller RHP 34 Hayden Moss OF 35 RJ Preach RHP 39 Ike Davis 1B/OF/LHP 41 Josh Satow LHP 43 Dustin Brader RHP 46 Andy Workman OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

48 Mike Jones OF 50 Tommy Rafferty RHP 52 Reyes Dorado RHP 53 Coby Cress C 57 Jason Franzblau RHP 58 Kyle Brule RHP 59 Stephen Sauer RHP

HISTORY ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS

75 Seth Blair RHP 76 Andrew Pollak C 77 Jason Jarvis RHP/OF

COACHES RECORDS

Pat Murphy Tim Esmay Andy Stankiewicz Josh Holliday Derik Olvey HEAD COACH ASSISTANT HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH ASSISTANT COACH STUDENT ASSISTANT COACH

15 PAT MURPHY Head Coach, 14th Year

at Murphy became only the third head coach in accomplishments include becoming the youngest col- PArizona State’s modern baseball history when he legiate coach to reach 500 career victories (with 75 QUICK FACTS was hired in August of 1994. Following in the foot- percent of the wins at the Division I level). Overall Record 902-428-4 (.676, 23 seasons) steps of legendary head coaches Bobby Winkles and In over 20 years of coaching at the collegiate Record at ASU 529-257-1 (.672, 13 seasons) Jim Brock, Murphy’s 13-year tenure at the helm of the level, Murphy owns a career 902-428-4 record. At the Overall D1 Record 847-373-2 ASU program has been marked with great success. Division I level alone, Murphy has recorded 847 wins Postseason Record 44-29 (.603, 14 overall) Since inheriting the Sun Devil program, Murphy has in 20 years, averaging 42 wins a year. With 20 more (win total 8th among active head coaches) Postseason at ASU 34-21 (.618, 10 overall) carefully nurtured the tradition of excellence in Tempe, years of coaching, Murphy is on pace to break the all- NCAA Regionals 32-21 (.604, 14 overall) at the same time establishing himself as one of the time NCAA victories record by the age of 65. Before NCAA Regionals at ASU 23-13 (.639, 10 overall) top collegiate head coaches in the nation. Six times in arriving in Tempe, Murphy took a virtually unknown NCAA Super Regionals 5-3 (.625, 3 overall) the past 11 seasons, ASU has been ranked in the Top Notre Dame baseball program from a non-fully funded College World Series 7-5 (.583, 3 overall) 12 in the country. Murphy’s ASU squads are always sport into the national spotlight. His Notre Dame COLLEGIATE COACHING CAREER present in the national top 25, including a streak of teams averaged over 45 wins a season during his Maryville (Tenn.) Head Coach — 1983 100 consecutive weeks in the polls that lasted from seven years in South Bend. Maryville (Tenn.) Assistant Football Coach — 1983 2000 until the middle of 2005. Florida Atlantic Assistant Coach — 1984-1985 During the 2007 season, Murphy became the 2007: A SEASON TO REMEMBER Claremont-Mudd Scripps Asst. Football Coach — 1985-1986 second winningest coach in Arizona State University Arizona State baseball continued the tradition of Claremont-Mudd Scripps Head Coach — 1986-1987 Notre Dame Head Coach — 1988-1994 baseball history. In 13 seasons at the helm of the Sun excellence in 2007, finishing the year 49-15, winning Arizona State Head Coach — 1995-Present Devil program, Murphy is 529-257-1 and has led the the Pac-10 and advancing to the College World Series Devils to the NCAA Tournament in eight straight years for the third time under Murphy and the second time POSTSEASON and nine of the last ten. He owns an all-time 44-29 in three seasons. Murphy led ASU to a 19-5 Pac-10 3 College World Series Appearances — 1998, 2005, 2007 1 College World Series Championship Game Appearance —1998 record in NCAA Tournament action as a head coach record, tying the conference mark for wins in a sea- 4 Regional Titles — 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007 and is 35-21 in postseason play at ASU. His coaching son. He was named the Pac-10 Coach of the Year 2 Super Regional Titles — 2005, 2007 and saw 11 of his players earn All-Pac-10 14 NCAA Regional Appearances — 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, honors, including Player of the Year Brett 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Wallace and Defensive Player of the Year 10 NCAA Regional Appearances at ASU — 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Eric Sogard. Five Sun Devils also earned 2 Pac-10 Titles — 2000, 2007 All-American status, giving Murphy 36 All- Americans in his 13 seasons with the Sun ACCOLADES Devils. ASU finished the season ranked 5th 1 NCAA Coach of the Year — 1998 2 Pac-10 Coach of the Year — 2000, 2007 in the country, and was the national leader 3 MCC Coach of the Year — 1989, 1990, 1992 in , as well as in the West Region’s Division III Coach of the Year — 1986 top five in most offensive categories. Brett 800th Career Win — April 22nd, 2005 Wallace won the Pac-10 Crown, and 900th Career Win – June 9th, 2007 he and Sogard each surpassed the 100-hit INTERNATIONAL COACHING plateau on the season. The Devils also Netherlands Olympic Team Head Coach — 2000 featured three 10-game winners, including *upset Cuba for country’s first Olympic loss Josh Satow and Mike Leake, who tied for Holland Head Coach - European Championship — 1987 the Pac-10 lead with 13 wins apiece. Eight New South Wales (Australia) State Manager — 1984 Sun Devils were chosen in the 2007 MLB COLLEGIATE PLAYING CAREER Draft, led by Eric Sogard, who was a second Florida Atlantic - , Pitcher — 1981-1982 round pick of the Padres. FAU’s 20th Anniversary All-Star Team - Pitcher/UTL Florida Atlantic Baseball Hall of Fame- 2008 GIVING BACK PROFESSIONAL PLAYING CAREER In 2006, Pat Murphy made an unprecedent- Giants Organization — 1982 ed gesture, donating $100,000 back to the Organization — 1983 Arizona State University baseball program Australian Pro League — 1984 to help fund facility improvements. The Tri-City Triplets - Player — 1985 donation will be used to fund the “Tillman Tri-City Triplets - Player/Manager — 1986 Room” in honor of brothers Pat and Kevin OTHER ACTIVITIES Tillman. Kevin was a member of the Sun NCAA Baseball Committee — 2006-Present Devil baseball team from 1997-99. During Established PTM Programs for Youth — 1995-Present those years, Murphy and Pat became close, March of Dimes Leadership Award — 2001 as Pat would frequently attend baseball COLLEGE EDUCATION games and practices in support of his Bachelor’s Degree, Education, Florida Atlantic — 1982 younger brother, Kevin. The sports medicine Master’s Degree, Education, Florida Atlantic — 1984 room inside the baseball clubhouse will carry the theme of the “Tillman Room” and PERSONAL Born - Syracuse, NY serve as an area to inspire and pay tribute Birthdate - November 28, 1958 to these American heroes. Children - Keli (22), Kai (7) DEVILS RETURN TO OMAHA IN

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One of the NCAA’s most impressive statistical streaks most potent offensive teams in the NCAA each year. team in the history of the school. Former Devil Casey NATIONAL CHAMPIONS came to an end in 2004 when the Sun Devils were Since 1995, Murphy’s teams have combined to hit Myers (1998-2001) was a three-time selection to the shut out for the first time in 506 games. With a 6-0 .328 with an average of 8.8 runs per game. ASU led Academic All-American team and twice the Academic the nation in runs scored and batting average in loss to NCAA Tournament participant Oklahoma on All-American of the Year. In all, ASU has had five 1999-2000 and set a school record in 1999 with a Feb. 15, 2004 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Ariz., selections to the Academic All-American team since ASU endured its first since April 7, 1995 team .356 batting average. ASU has led the Pac-10 in hitting in seven of the last eight years. 1999, and 46 Devils have earned All-Pac-10 academic (at USC). The Sun Devils combined to go 338-167-1 acclaim under Murphy’s guidance since 1995. During during the nine-year streak and averaged 9.4 runs • Murphy was the first head coach at Notre Dame to Murphy’s tenure, the baseball squad has an overall per game. ASU broke the NCAA record (previously leave for another college head coaching job. 2.60 GPA. It has steadily risen since he arrived in

349 set by Coastal Carolina) on April 7, 2001, exactly 1995, improving the 2.31 GPA from 1991-95. HISTORY six years to the day when the Devils last endured an • While in South Bend, Murphy helped found the offensive shutout. Notable pitchers the Devils faced TeamOne Showcase that stands today as one of the AN OFFENSIVE POWERHOUSE during the streak include (USC), Barry premier amateur baseball showcases in the nation. The 2003 Arizona State Baseball team dominated the Zito (USC), (Stanford), final release of the NCAA statistics as the only team (CS Fullerton), Jason Young (Stanford), in the nation (283 Division I teams) to rank in the (Arizona), (CS Fullerton), Ryan Drese top 10 in the four major statistical categories. ASU, ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He was asked to coach (Cal), (Fresno State), (Long who finished the season ranked No. 7 in the nation Holland in the Seoul Olympics, but declined so he Beach State), (Rice), (Baseball America) with a 54-14 record, placed could return to the University of Notre Dame, where (Stanford), (Long Beach State) and Adam second in batting average (.347), second in scoring he had recently been named head coach. Pettyjohn (Fresno State). (10.03 runs per game), eighth in pitching (3.32 ERA) and ninth in fielding (.973 FLD%). In addition, the THE INTERNATIONAL STORY THE TRADITION Sun Devils also ranked fourth in win-loss percentage Throughout his illustrious career, Murphy has earned Murphy has helped to keep a tradition alive that has (.794), fifth in (.529) and 28th accolades in the international ranks as well, as he seen ASU record 46 straight seasons with at least 30 in home runs per game (1.18). ASU also broke the led the Dutch Olympic Baseball Team in the Sydney wins. Murphy’s Sun Devil squads have averaged 40 NCAA record with 14 grand slams. Individually the RECORDS 2000 Games. In the 2000 Olympics, Murphy returned wins per season and have advanced to the NCAA Sun Devils also had several players rank nation- to the international baseball scene, helping lead the tournament in nine of the last ten seasons. Following ally. Dustin Pedroia led the nation with 34 doubles Dutch National team to their best showing in inter- suit to his coaching days at Notre Dame, Murphy (0.50 per game) and was also 31st with a .404

17 PAT MURPHY continued batting average and fourth in toughest to . ALWAYS A TOP RECRUITING CLASS ing of No. 20 in the nation (Sports Weekly/ESPN) and Sophomore Jeff Larish led the nation The 49-year-old Syracuse, N.Y., native and his coach- spent the entire season ranked in the national polls. in walks (1.20 per game), was sixth with 1.46 RBI per ing staff have assembled some of the finest recruit- Fourteen Sun Devils earned All-Pac-10 honors, includ- game (95 total) and 18th in runs scored per game ing classes in the nation during each of the past 12 ing first-team selections for Travis Buck, Dustin Pedroia (1.23). The 2004 season also saw ASU’s offense lead years. His 1995 class was ranked No. 1 in the nation, and Jason Urquidez. Pedroia led ASU hitting .393 the Pac-10 with a .325 batting average and averaging with names such as Phill Lowery, Andrew Beinbrink (96-for-244) and earned first-team All-America honors. 7.89 runs per game. ASU also led the nation in hitting and Ryan Mills. Year after year, Murphy gets commit- Urquidez led the Pac-10 with 12 victories, marking the in 1999 while tying a school record with a .356 bat- ments from several of the nation’s top prep players most by a Sun Devil starter since 1993. Buck earned a ting average. Murphy’s 2002 squad nearly repeated as to become Sun Devils. For the past nine seasons, spot on the USA Baseball National Team after hitting the NCAA leader in 2000, but finished second with a ASU has had a recruiting class ranked in the Top 15. .373 with nine home runs and a team-leading 58 RBI. .346 average. The ASU offense has been potent under This season is once again no exception, as Murphy ASU once again led the Pac-10 in hitting with a .325 Murphy’s watchful eye, combining to hit .331 and will lead 17 newcomers onto the field as Sun Devils team batting average and averaged nearly eight runs averaging 9.11 runs per game. The Devils have led the for the first time. Despite a current trend that sees per game. Pac-10 in hitting in seven of the last eight years, includ- many teams reload with just top prospects, Murphy In addition to finishing in the top 10 in the NCAA in ing last season when ASU hit .345. also brings players in to mold into a scrappy and the four major statistical categories (scoring, batting, hustling player. As Baseball America proclaimed in its pitching, fielding), the 2003 season also brought about MAJOR LEAGUE PIPELINE annual recruiting class review in reference to Murphy’s a number of entries into the ASU -season record Grooming players for the major league amateur draft and ASU’s unique and successful style of recruit- books. Murphy’s squad ranked second in fielding per- has become Murphy’s forte. In fact, in 20+ seasons as ing, “if you don’t understand it, then you’re not a centage (.973), third in runs scored (682), sixth in hits a head coach, only three players have been drafted Sun Devil.” (858), fifth in doubles (160), second in RBI (630), third lower after playing for Murphy than he was out of in walks (406), tied for third in batting average (.347), high school or junior college — and those circum- THE SUN DEVIL YEARS fifth in pitching (10) and third in ERA during stances are widely injury related. Since 1995, 102 The 2004 campaign marked yet another success- the aluminum bat era (3.32). The 54 wins are the most players under Murphy’s guidance have gone on to sign ful season for Sun Devil Baseball. ASU recorded a by a Sun Devil squad since the 1988 team finished contracts. During the Murphy 41-18 record, marking the fourth 40-win season under with 60 victories. ASU also set an NCAA record with era, 98 players have been selected in the annual MLB Murphy. Compiling a 28-7 record against the top- 14 grand slams. Individually, several Sun Devils also Draft, leading all NCAA schools. The 2003 draft had ranked non-conference schedule in the nation, the Sun had record-breaking seasons. Dustin Pedroia a record 12 Devils selected, with three more sign- Devils earned the national No. 7 seed while advanc- became only the 22nd player with 100 hits and the ing free agent contracts. Several of Murphy’s former ing to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight 16th player to hit .400. He set an ASU and Pac-10 players have appeared in the major leagues, including year. Despite suffering a disappointing exit from the record with 34 doubles. Sophomore first baseman (), NCAA Tournament at the hands of eventual National Jeff Larish had a breakout season entering his name ( Mariners), Jeff Duncan ( Mets), Jon Champion Cal State Fullerton, ASU earned a final rank- into the record books in several categories, including Switzer (Tampa Bay Devil Rays), Chris Duffy ( Pirates), Andre Ethier (Los Angeles Dodgers) and Dustin Pedroia (Boston Red Sox). YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD COMMUNITY SERVICE YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL NOTES Community outreach has been a signature of Murphy’s 1983 Maryville (Tenn.) 10-21-1 School’s most wins in 10 years teams, who are taught to give back to their com- 1986 Claremont-Mudd Scripps 24-16 Southern California Intercollegiate Champs munities and be positive role models. In 1995, he 1987 Claremont-Mudd Scripps 21-18-1 founded the Guadalupe Project, which provides base- 1988 Notre Dame 39-22 MCC Eastern Division Champs ball instruction and life skills lessons to underprivileged 1989 Notre Dame 48-19-1 Program’s first NCAA Appearance since 1970 youth from Guadalupe, Ariz., a small town within 1990 Notre Dame 46-12 .793 winning percentage – fourth best in Division I the metro Phoenix area. The program provides year- 1991 Notre Dame 45-16 Second MCC Championship round mentoring for kids aged 7-12 by Arizona State 1992 Notre Dame 48-15 Third MCC Championship/NCAA Regional Final coaches and student-athletes, the primary goal to build 1993 Notre Dame 46-16 Fourth MCC Championship/NCAA Regional Final leadership skills, self-esteem, encourage academic 1994 Notre Dame 46-16 Third Straight MCC Championship and NCAA Regional success and explore career opportunities. With help 1995 Arizona State 34-21 Recorded nine wins over top 10 ranked teams from the Tempe Diablos, Murphy also instituted the 1996 Arizona State 35-21 Finished ranked 25th in nation but no NCAA Tournament 1997 Arizona State 39-22 Devils one out away from CWS trip annual Diablo Free Youth Clinics, held at ASU’s Packard 1998 Arizona State 41-23 Named Baseball America Coach of the Year/2nd at CWS Stadium each November and December for kids aged 1999 Arizona State 39-21 Devils lead NCAA in hitting (.356) and scoring (11.32 runs/g) 7-12. More than 250 kids took part in 1999. In January 2000 Arizona State 44-15 ASU wins Pac-10 title/Murphy Pac-10 Coach of the Year 2000, Murphy and ASU baseball sponsored the first 5K 2001 Arizona State 37-20-1 NCAA Tournament berth for fourth time in five years Fun Run to Beat ’s Disease along with the 2002 Arizona State 37-21 Third straight NCAA Tournament Appearance ALS Arizona Chapter. Murphy also takes part in a char- 2003 Arizona State 54-14 Ranked in top 10 of four major NCAA statistical categories ity boxing match with Father Joe to raise funds for his 2004 Arizona State 41-18 Fourth 40 win season at ASU/national #1 seed Guadalupe Project. For his constant community service 2005 Arizona State 42-25 Third place finish in CWS and giving back to the greater Phoenix area, Murphy 2006 Arizona State 37-21 Seventh straight trip to NCAA Tournament was awarded the 2001 March of Dimes Leadership 2007 Arizona State 49-15 Pac-10 Champs/Pac-10 Coach of the Year/Third Trip to CWS Award. TOTALS OVERALL: 902-428-4 DIVISION I: 847-373-2 ASU: 529-257-1

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ranking fifth with 95 RBI and second with 78 walks. Arizona State had more players drafted BASEBALL STAFF He broke the school record with four grand slams in the 1999 Major League Amateur Draft and tied the single-game records with nine RBI and (10) than any other school in the Pac-10 four doubles. Conference. The 1999 season also produced Murphy led the 2002 Sun Devils to a 37-21 record a Sun Devil Pac-10 Player of the Year and overall, placing third in the Pac-10 with a 15-9 current Seattle Mariner Willie record. ASU hosted the NCAA Mesa Regional at Bloomquist. Hohokam Park, going 2-2 before losing to No. 1 seed Murphy and his coaching staff led the Houston. Dustin Pedroia, Andre Ethier and Jeremy 1998 Sun Devils to the pinnacle of col- West all earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors, while legiate baseball—the College World Series Pedroia became ASU’s seventh player to compete in Omaha, Neb. It was Murphy’s first trip for Team USA. The pitching staff posted a 4.40 ERA, to the big show, and it would be a memo- ranking second in the Pac-10 and the lowest during rable one. Earning an at-large bid into the the Murphy head coaching era. NCAA Tournament, Murphy’s squad was Coach Murphy joins Craig Counsell, his first recruit The 2001 Sun Devils posted a 37-20-1 record en once again tested by being sent to play at Notre Dame, at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ home route to yet another NCAA Tournament bid. Led by the No. 1 team in the nation. Traveling to finale in 2006. All-Americans Casey Myers and Andy Torres and a Wichita, Kansas, the Devils started a journey crop of seven freshmen All-Americans, the Devils that would eventually land them in college short of the NCAA Tournament in 1996, despite placed third in the Pac-10 and finished ranked 22nd baseball’s premier showcase, becoming ASU’s 18th finishing the year ranked 25th by Baseball America in the nation. Myers repeated as the Academic All- team to play in the annual College World Series, and and posting 35 Division I wins, with eight of those American of the Year and became only the third only the second to play for the national champion- coming against top 25 teams. The 1996 squad posted player in Pac-10 history to repeat as the Pac-10 ship without having hosted a regional tournament. the fourth-best team batting average (.338) in ASU Player of the Year. Since the Pac-10 joined the North The Devils finished regional play 4-1, notching wins history, and led the Pac-10 Southern Division in seven and Six-Pac in 1999, ASU has won three of the four over nationally ranked Tech, Oklahoma offensive categories including batting average, runs Pac-10 Player of the Year awards. State and Wichita State along the way to advance to and hits. The Devils recorded a 35-21 record, despite The 2000 edition of Arizona State baseball finished Omaha. Advancing through the CWS bracket without being without pitching aces Phill Lowery, Kaipo with a 44-15 record, and made its third postseason a loss, ASU faced Pac-10 foe USC in the champion- Spenser and Ryan Mills for most of the year. Murphy appearance in four years. Finishing within the Top ship game. In a record-breaking game, ASU came graduated 11 players from the 1996 team to the 12 in the nation, the Sun Devils also captured their up short, falling to the Trojans 21-14. ASU finished Amateur Draft. first Pac-10 Championship since 1993 with a 17-7 second in the nation with a 41-23 overall record and Inheriting an average team in 1995—at a school conference record, earning the league’s automatic a third-place finish in conference play (18-11). After where average is unacceptable—with only two bid by virtue of tiebreakers against both Stanford storming through the postseason, falling just one returning starters and without the benefit of his own and UCLA. Murphy’s 2000 Devils once again made a win short of a national championship, the Sun Devils recruiting class, Murphy’s first ASU squad posted dent on the NCAA record books, leading the nation concluded the season with a consensus No. 2-rank- 34 wins in 1995. Always a flare for the big game, in scoring (10.97 runs/game), second in batting aver- ing and a total of six players earned All-America nine of those victories came over Top 10 foes such age (.346), fifth in fielding (.971), seventh in home status. In addition, 10 Sun Devils were taken in the as College World Series participants USC, Stanford runs (1.46 HR/game), second in slugging percentage 1998 MLB Amateur Draft, including Ryan Mills, the and Florida State. During one stretch of games in NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (.561) and first in triples (0.63 per game). Senior sixth pick overall by the . In just his mid March, Murphy led the Devils to six consecutive outfielder , who Murphy lured to ASU just fourth season at ASU, Murphy became the second- wins over eventual CWS participants Oklahoma, one year earlier as a junior college transfer, set the fastest Pac-10 coach to reach the CWS championship USC and Stanford. Despite being ranked in the top ASU record for home runs with 27. game, behind only former Sun Devil Coach Jim Brock. 25 all season and the numerous big wins, the Devils Despite bowing out to Texas in the 2000 regional For his efforts, he was named the Baseball America fell short of a trip to the NCAA Tournament, but the championship game, the Sun Devils led the nation in National Coach of the Year. foundation was laid for the Devils to remain as one scoring and finished near the top in batting average Only two years into his ASU coaching career, of the powers in college baseball. for the second straight season, averaging just under Murphy took the program back to where it belonged,

11 runs per game and hitting .346. ASU, playing “old in postseason play. Murphy guided the Devils to their THE NOTRE DAME YEARS HISTORY school” college baseball, avoided being swept by an 16th regional appearance, tak- opponent in 2000. The Sun Devils also led the Pac-10 ing his team across the country in attendance, averaging more than 2,600 fans at to face No. 1 seed Miami in THE YOUNG LEFTY each home game. Mitch Jones, Casey Myers and Coral Gables. The ‘97 Sun Devils Kai Joseph Murphy was Jon Switzer earned All-America honors. Adding to came within one out of making

born Aug. 26, 2000 and ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS his credentials, Murphy was voted the 2000 Pac-10 an 18th trip to Omaha, bow- is quickly becoming one Coach of the Year by his peers. ing out in the championship of the favorite future Sun During the 1999 season, Murphy assembled one game of the Atlantic Regional Devils to watch. Always of the most prolific offensive teams in ASU history. to host Miami in dramatic fash- present rounding the bases Concluding the year with a 39-21 overall record, the ion. After defeating the No. 1 after games at Packard Stadium; Kai is a seven- 1999 Sun Devils led the nation in batting average Hurricanes 10-3, ASU dropped year old future big leaguer (.356) and scoring (11.32 runs per game). Their .356 a pair of one-run games to who loves playing baseball team average tied the top single-season mark in Miami to fall short of a trip and hanging out on his ASU history, set by the 1981 National Championship to Omaha. ASU finished with own sandlot at the Murphy Team. The Devils had the remarkable offensive sea- a No. 11 ranking by Baseball house in Tempe. His favorite players include Ichiro and former Devils Travis RECORDS son despite playing the first 17 games of the season America and a 39-22 overall Buck, Dustin Pedroia and Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez from his favorite movie, The Sandlot. Coach Murphy also has a daughter, Keli, who graduated from with wood bats. In addition, the Sun Devils led the record. ASU and is an assistant in the Arizona State baseball office. conference in virtually every offensive category. The Sun Devils again fell

19 LUCK OF THE IRISH During his seven-year head coaching stint Coach Murphy’s daughter, Keli, gradu- at Notre Dame, Murphy led the Irish to a ated a year early and with honors from 318-116-1 record. Turning the non-fully funded ASU last spring. Keli is an accomplished program from a virtual unknown into a national distance runner, recently completing the power, he led the Fighting Irish to the NCAA PF Chang’s Rock n Roll marathon and the Tournament in only his second year (19890), Boston marathon. ending an 18-year stretch that saw Notre Dame fail to reach the NCAA Tournament. The Irish averaged just over 45 wins a season under Murphy and advanced to the NCAA regional finals three different times.

Prior to arriving at Arizona State, Murphy spent the final four games of the conference tournament in WHERE IT ALL STARTED previous seven seasons as head coach at the University a span of 23 hours as Murphy snared his first MCC In addition to his head coaching and international of Notre Dame, where he guided the Irish to a consis- Coach-of-the-Year honor. That season was followed by coaching experience, Murphy has spent numerous tent level of success unmatched in the history of the two more 45-win seasons. The 1990 Irish squad put years in the collegiate ranks as both a player and assis- program. Building the program from the ground up together a 46-12 record, which ranked fourth in the tant coach. He gained his collegiate experience as a with the support of only four full scholarships, Murphy nation. Over the last 29 games of the season, Notre pitcher at Florida Atlantic University, where he received guided the Irish to a 318-116-1 (.732) record in South Dame achieved a 25-4 mark to bring Murphy another his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Murphy played Bend, including consecutive trips to NCAA regional MCC Coach-of-the-Year award. catcher, infield and pitched for FAU, and was recently finals in 1992, 1993 and 1994, a streak matched only In 1991, Notre Dame overcame a schedule that saw honored on FAU’s 20th Anniversary All-Star team as a by Texas. He built Irish Baseball into a Top 25 program, the Irish play their first 27 games on the road to post pitcher and utility player. After college, Murphy signed laying a strong foundation that still exists today. Under a 45-16 record. Included were wins away from home a professional baseball contract with the San Francisco Murphy’s guidance, the Irish averaged more than over national powers Texas and Miami as well as even- Giants in 1982. His four-year professional career 46 wins per season and rejuvenated the pride in the tual national champion LSU and a midseason 18-game included stints in the Giants and San Diego Padres program to the point where a new 3,000-seat stadium win streak. In 1990, Murphy began a baseball tourna- organization, along with two independent clubs. was built on the campus in the fall of 1993. Murphy’s ment hosted by Notre Dame that was held in Seattle’s Murphy began his collegiate head coaching career 1994 Notre Dame squad finished 46-16 and came . The 1992, 1993, and 1994 seasons added at Maryville (Tenn.) College, leading the Division III within one win of a trip to the College World Series. emphasis to Murphy’s status as one of the nation’s Fighting Scots to their best record in 10 years dur- The Midwestern Collegiate Conference Champions top coaches, as his Irish teams grabbed MCC titles and ing his first and only season in 1983. He was also an advanced to the finals of the NCAA East Regional in in each year beat regional hosts to come within one assistant football coach while at Maryville. He then Clemson, S.C., knocking off the host and No 1-ranked game of a trip to Omaha for the College World Series. returned to Florida Atlantic to serve as an assistant Tigers along the way. Notre Dame finished the sea- It’s no wonder why the Irish were labeled in 1992 coach and administrative assistant to the athletic son ranked 18th by Collegiate Baseball and 20th by by Baseball America as “the nation’s fastest rising director. During his two-year stay, FAU compiled an Baseball America. Current Milwaukee Brewer Craig program.” In fact, Murphy shunned the University of 84-30 record and was consistently ranked among the Counsell and Texas Rangers pitcher Chris Michalak Miami’s attempts to lure him away from Notre Dame Top 10 Division II teams in the nation. are just two of Murphy’s products from ND who have and accept the Hurricanes’ head job in 1992. When he During the summer of 1984, Murphy embarked on his excelled at the Major League level. left Notre Dame for ASU in 1995, he became the first first international experience, helping develop baseball Murphy began his Notre Dame tenure in 1988, tak- Irish head coach of any sport to leave South Bend for in Australia as a state manager in New South Wales. ing over a team that posted a combined 65-80 record another job. in the three previous seasons. With a nucleus of players He was in charge of running baseball clinics and who finished 15-29 in 1987, and had never enjoyed promoting the sport to the public. Following his stint a winning season at Notre Dame, Murphy began in Australia, Murphy was named player-coach of the revamping the program and promptly led the Irish to BY THE NUMBERS Tri-Cities (Wash.) Triplets of the Single-A Northwest a 39-22 mark. The following six campaigns saw the League, making him the youngest manager in profes- .625 Winning % against Arizona (40-24) Irish garner national rankings, conference titles, NCAA sional baseball. 10 Team USA selections tournament appearances, 45-win seasons and more. A return to the college ranks came in 1986, as Murphy

Murphy’s efforts were rewarded in just two years, as 11 Academic All-Americans signed on as head coach at California’s Claremont- in 1989 the Irish posted a school-record 48 wins and 32 Freshmen All-Americans Mudd-Scripps Colleges. In his first year as head coach, logged their first NCAA tournament appearance in 19 38 All-America selections Murphy piloted Claremont to a 24-16 record, earning years. Murphy guided the program to its first national 42.0 Average wins per season (D1) the program its first Southern California Intercollegiate ranking as the Irish were rated that year as high as 122 MLB Draft Picks in 20 seasons Athletic Conference championship in 11 years. Murphy 16th in The Sporting News, 23rd in Baseball America, 529 Wins in 13 seasons at ASU was named the West Region’s Division III Coach of and 24th in the Collegiate Baseball polls. Later, the 902 Career coaching victories the Year as the Stags finished the year ranked 10th in Irish would earn their first MCC title by winning the 1334 Career games coached in 23 seasons the nation.

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S AEALBSBL TF U EI IE20 EIS20 EIWTRADITION 2007 REVIEW 2008 DEVILS SUN DEVIL LIFE BASEBALL STAFF ASU BASEBALL BASEBALL STAFF WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Coach Pat Murphy CRAIG COUNSELL, Former Murphy player at Notre Dame and PHILL LOWERY, Former ASU pitcher and current California current Milwaukee Brewer highway patrol offi cer “Excluding my parents, no one has had a greater impact on “He is one of the most dynamic people I have ever met. It my career as a baseball player and my development as a person goes without saying that he is an outstanding coach. He taught than Coach Murphy.” me a lot about baseball and life. He goes above and beyond the call of duty with everything he does for his players.” WILLIE BLOOMQUIST, Former ASU infi elder and current Se- attle Mariner BOB LISANTI, Former Notre Dame catcher under Murphy, cur- “Coach Murphy is a very intense baseball coach, and that’s rent what makes him so special, because he gets the most out of his “The true test of a college coach is not only wins and losses, players. He is great at teaching his players not only on the fi eld, but the positive impact that coach has on each individual life. but off the fi eld as well. He is a great all-around individual.” Pat Murphy’s competitive zeal will always make him a winner on the fi eld, but his impact on the players he coaches goes far JEFF MOORAD, General Partner, Arizona Diamondbacks beyond that. I use the lessons Pat Murphy taught me everyday “I’ve had the honor of knowing Murph for over 15 years now “Arizona State provides a longstanding tradition of Baseball and consider him a great friend. He has built a reputation for in my life.” being one of the fi nest coaches college baseball has to offer. America excellence and serves as one of professional We see fi rsthand the positive impact that he has on his student- most coveted resources for future Major League players. Under CONOR JACKSON, Former Cal infi elder, current Arizona Dia- athletes. He understands the importance of balance in their lives, Coach Murphy ASU’s baseball program is transcendent and now mondback stressing a need for success both on the fi eld and in the class- offers a preponderant academic philosophy that creates a di- “ASU Baseball is a great program with a winning tradition. room. His preparation for so many of his players that move on verse and prepared graduate.” I couldn’t stand playing against them. They are bulldogs out on to the professional level is evident with a level of maturity and the fi eld. They are scrappy and never quit — regardless of the confi dence that seems to be a notch above the rest.” ALAN NERO, CSMG Sports situation. The bulldog attitude was refl ective of Coach Murphy “Coach Murphy and the ASU program continually develop and the way he teaches the game to his players.” , Executive Advisor, Arizona Diamondbacks some of the best talent in the game. His straight forward ap- “Coach Murphy teaches his players sound fundamental proach produces character and values.” BRIAN CLEARY, Former Murphy assistant and current head baseball and also to become ‘mentally tough’ in preparing for coach at the University of Cincinnati BARRY ALVAREZ, Former University of Wisconsin head football professional baseball and in facing challenges in life.” “Not many would have left Notre Dame, especially to follow coach and current Athletic Director a legend [ASU coach Jim Brock] that had recently passed away. “I had the pleasure of working with Coach Murphy for three HARVEY DORFMAN, Sports psychologist He had his dream job with Notre Dame baseball, and he devel- “What I admire is his intensity, which is often misunderstood years at Notre Dame. He is intense, knowledgeable-a player’s coach. He coaches baseball with a football mentality.” oped it from nothing to a big-time program. It was his program. by people who don’t know him. My admiration is based on the He did it without scholarships or funding. He just loves chal- fact that when he addresses whatever task is in front of him, he lenges, and that is a statement of who he is.” does it with such strong focus that many, who are incapable of RICK MAJERUS, Head Coach, St. Louis University “Pat Murphy’s passion for the game is what drew me to him. doing it, either misunderstand it or are envious. His intensity in- JOHN PAWLOWSKI, Former Murphy assistant and current cludes competition and doing the best for his players as athletes, He has the unique ability of helping players get better and im- head coach at College of Charleston students and young people.” prove their skill set. He is a terrifi c teacher of the game - it’s been the study of his life. He’s dedicated, energetic and enthu- “With all of the parity and changes in college baseball, all big-time programs have had to make signifi cant changes. These LOU HOLTZ, Coaching Legend siastic and able to identify a player’s strengths and utilize them “Pat is one of the best coaches I’ve ever observed regardless as well as assess their weakness and make those better. Finally, changes affect Arizona State as much as anyone else, and Mur-

of the sport. He is enthusiastic, intelligent and an excellent com- the best thing about Pat Murphy is that he cares more about phy has done a tremendous job of quietly leading them to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONS municator and motivator. I learned a great deal by observing him you as a person than as a player. He genuinely wants to see you World Series in ‘98 and having them in the hunt for the national coach his Notre Dame teams.” improve in every facet of your academic endeavor. I know that title every year. It’s tougher at ASU than ever before, and the graduation is the top priority, but equally important is the devel- draft especially impacts ASU more than other programs, but BARRY BONDS, Former ASU outfi elder, 7-time NL MVP and opment of a young man and the relationship he has with others, Murphy manages to do well regardless.” MLB Home Run King what he will do with his life and how he lives it.” “ASU baseball has a great tradition of excellence and contin- EDDIE BANE, Former ASU pitcher and current director of scout- ues to be one of the top programs in the country. Coach Murphy’s , 16-year Major League veteran ing for the Anaheim Angels impact on the baseball program is undisputable. He commands “I was very fortunate to have met Pat in 2001 — my last “Murph is doing a great job of following in the footsteps of respect and love of the game from his players and coaches with year in the Major leagues. He is a very respected man in the two legends in Bobby Winkles and Jim Brock. Tough shoes to passion. I’m proud to be a Sun Devil and look forward to seeing baseball industry and has one of the Top programs every year in walk in, but Pat is handling it very well. He is doing all that it

an ASU College World Series National Champion” the country. Not only is he an outstanding coach in his fi eld but takes to keep ASU as one of the elites in college baseball. Murph HISTORY he is a great friend and wonderful father.” gets the most out of his players and does the right thing by his , 1990 Award winner players when it comes to college or professional baseball. I con- “Coach Murphy is someone that stays your friend for life. JOE GARAGIOLA JR., Original Diamondbacks GM and current sider Murph a friend and a true baseball man that I would not If my son had the opportunity to play at ASU, I would feel very Senior VP, Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball hesitate to ask to evaluate a player.” comfortable with what Coach Murphy does and how he runs his “Any player who plays for Coach Murphy can count on two things: He will make them a better player and a better person.” program. He is like a brother to me and has always been a great TIM HUFF, Blue Jays, National Crosschecker help for me. He is the guy that can pick you up when you are “My main observation of the players that come out of Arizona ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS DAN EVANS, Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers general manager, down. I am thankful to have a friend like Coach Murphy.” State is the toughness they display on the fi eld. They are grinders current sports agent and they are gamers. They take the toughness they learned at ANDRE ETHIER, Former ASU outfi elder, current Los Angeles “I’ve known Pat for over 15 years. He has a passion for base- ASU and apply it into a 142-game minor league schedule, which Dodger ball and teaching the game that very few people match in inten- “I came in confi dent but not confi dent enough, and didn’t sity. He is a winner!” is not an easy thing to do. They show up ready to play every day know what type of player I was or what direction I was going in. and that is a real tribute to the program and the coaching they Coach Murphy and his staff pointed me in the right direction and LUIS GONZALEZ, Current Los Angeles Dodger outfi elder came from.” helped me tremendously in becoming the player I am today.” “I have always been a big fan and supporter of Murph. He always has his players prepared for the challenge mentally and KEITH BOECK, Texas Rangers, Professional Scout RON COOMER, Major League veteran physically, not just at ASU but as they move further in their pro- “I see a bunch of former Sun Devils throughout the summer “Pat Murphy has been a truly great friend for a very long fessional careers. He always has one of the top programs in and I was really impressed with their work ethic. They get the

time, and is what competitive baseball is all about: a will to win the country.” most out of their ability and play the game the right way. They RECORDS and a plan to make it happen.” put their bodies on the line and get the job done every day. They MIKE GALLAGHER, Former ASU pitcher are the gritty type of players that get the most out of their ability , President of Boras Corporation, representative “Pat is one of the best coaches I’ve ever observed regardless and are great to have as part of your organization. They know of elite professional baseball players of the sport.” how to play winning baseball.”

21 TIM ESMAY Assistant Head Coach ormer Sun and the second-place league finish is the Utes “Tim pours his heart and soul into this program FDevil player best since joining the MWC in `99. Senior pitcher and into coaching. I played beside him for two and assistant Mitch Maio garnered 2002 MWC Co-Player of the years and he was one of the most competitive coach Tim Year honors. people I’ve ever met and that characteristic rubs Esmay enters Esmay earned a bachelor’s degree in physical off on people. It is nice to see him back in the his eighth year education from Arizona State in `88. Esmay and Maroon and Gold and to have him back in the on the coaching his wife Joell are the parents of two sons, Tucker Valley.” staff at ASU and Cooper. — Mike Benjamin, and second as Former ASU infielder and MLB veteran Assistant Head WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Coach. Esmay, “Coach Jim Brock would be so proud of Tim “Tim came to ASU from Scottsdale College as a a Scottsdale Esmay and indeed pleased that he’s now the catcher and . But his bat was his native, was a ASU assistant head coach. Tim’s a true Sun Devil, best attribute. He was always at his best against high-energy infielder (1986-87) and assistant coach who grew up here in the Valley and achieved his the top pitchers in the nation. When the game (1988-90, 94) for the Sun Devils under legendary dream of being on the ASU baseball team and was on the line, I wanted Es at the plate. Tim was head coach Jim Brock. Prior to his return to Tempe playing in the College World Series. He brings my assistant at ASU before leaving to become the in 2005, Esmay served as the head coach at the great experience of coaching and recruiting on head coach at the University of Utah. He had a University of Utah for eight seasons. Esmay’s main many levels -- high school, community college, passion for the game, but he had pure fire for the duties will include instruction of the outfielders and and university. Tim also enjoys great support for art of hitting. Es was easy to find after practice. team offense. his work from his wonderful wife Joell and sons He was always in the batting tunnel working with Esmay was a two-year starter for the Sun Devils Tucker and Cooper. ASU baseball is indeed the players. Tim Esmay is an exceptional teacher of following an All-American career at Scottsdale family business! Reminds me of another ASU hitting.” Community College. The infielder hit .305 baseball family...” — Jeff Pentland, (121-for-397) during his two years in Tempe with — Patsey Brock, MLB Hitting Coach, 23 doubles and five home runs. He was a member Widow of the late Coach Jim Brock of ASU’s 1987 College World Series team and was named to the All-West Region team that season. A graduate of Horizon High School, where his number 5 was retired in 1998, Esmay returns to ASU after posting a 213-235-1 record at Utah. He also coached at Brophy College Prep in Phoenix for two years (1992-93) and was an assistant at Grand Canyon University (1995) and Utah (1996) before taking over the head job in in 1997. In eight seasons at Utah he compiled a 213-235-1 record, including winning the 1997 WAC Conference Championship. Esmay had 18 of his players go on to play professional baseball, including three from his last team in 2004. He also had 27 players earn all-conference honors during his tenure. Esmay’s eight-year career at Utah also saw his teams completely rewrite the Ute record books. In his first season directing the Utah baseball program, Esmay did what no Ute coach had done in 32 years when he led Utah to a WAC division title and a 36-21-1 record in 1997. The Utes posted a 22-8 record in the Northern Division that year. They also set nine school records as Esmay was named the 1997 Louisville Slugger WAC Coach of the Year. In 2002, Esmay guided Utah to a 33-26 overall and 16-14 conference record. The 33 wins is the second most in school history since 1963,

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S AEALBSBL TF U EI IE20 EIS20 EIWTRADITION 2007 REVIEW 2008 DEVILS SUN DEVIL LIFE BASEBALL STAFF ASU BASEBALL BASEBALL STAFF JOSH HOLLIDAYAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator oining the overall selection in the 2007 Major League draft. involved in pro ball, working as a scout for the JArizona Wieters, who was undrafted out of high school, Rockies. State baseball was widely considered the top collegiate position Holliday, 30, married to the former Jenny coaching staff player in the country. Holliday also coached Danny Moore on Dec. 21, 2002. The couple’s first child, for his first Payne and while at , Olivia, was born in January, 2004. season is one of both of whom were first round picks. Wes Hodges, the best young another Yellow Jacket who Holliday coached, was WHAT THEY ARE SAYING recruiting a second round pick. While at Oklahoma State, “Josh has natural instincts for the game. His coordinators Holliday coached Josh Field, who was a first round recruiting skills, ability to teach the game, and in collegiate pick in the 2004 MLB Draft. He also coached Jason relate to players is outstanding. Bottom line is, baseball, Jaramillo, who was taken in the second round of Josh is a winner.” Josh Holliday. the 2004 draft, and Scott Baker, who was a second Only 31 years rounder in 2003. — Kevin O’Sullivan, old, Holliday Holliday ranks among Oklahoma State’s Head Coach, University of Florida has already career leaders in numerous categories, including established a reputation as one of the top home runs, runs, walks and hit-by-pitches. He “Josh Holliday has a bright future ahead of him evaluators of collegiate baseball talent in the fared well off the field as well, receiving confer- in the area of College Baseball. He is a very country. ence academic and athletic honors after each good evaluator and teacher that paired with his 2007 will mark his ninth season as a collegiate of his four seasons in Stillwater. He was named knowledge of the game, work ethic, and ability coach on the Division I level and first at Arizona Oklahoma State’s Male Student-Athlete of the to communicate gives you something incredibly State. The former Oklahoma State All-American Year in 1999 for his achievements on and off the special.” and Academic All-American comes to Tempe from baseball diamond. — Tommy Harmon, Georgia Tech, where he spent the past three In 1998 Holliday was named first-team All- seasons. Big 12 after hitting .309 with a team-leading 18 Associate Head Coach, University of Texas In his first season at Georgia Tech, Holliday homers and 60 RBI. He was named to the NCAA helped the Yellow Jackets win the Atlantic Coast Midwest Regional All-Tournament team and Conference regular season and tournament cham- earned second-team National Collegiate Baseball pionships (2005). Tech led the ACC and ranked Writers Association (NCBWA) Super Team plau- fifth in the nation with a .333 team batting dits. He was an Academic All-Big 12 honoree with average, and the Yellow Jackets ranked second a sparkling 3.69 GPA in the classroom. In 1997 he nationally by averaging 9.3 runs per game. He was a second-team All-Big 12 selection after bat-

was a part of Georgia Tech’s 2006 College World ting .323 with 14 homers and 60 RBIs. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Series team, and had at least one player earn All- In his first season at Oklahoma State in 1996, America honors in each of his three years with the Holliday was the Big Eight Freshman of the Year Yellow Jackets. and also earned Mizuno Freshman All-America Holliday, who comes from a baseball family, and Academic All-Big Eight honors. For the sea- brings a wide and impressive array of coaching son, he batted .320 with six home runs and 52 and playing experience to the Arizona State RBI. Following his career with the Cowboys, program. The son of former Oklahoma State head The Daily Oklahoman named Holliday to the coach and current N.C. State University pitching Oklahoma State University All-Century team. In coach , Josh had a distinguished play- 2003, he was elected to the Oklahoma State ing career at Oklahoma State from 1996-99, and University Baseball Hall of Fame. HISTORY then coached with the Cowboys from 2000-03 Holliday was the USA Today Gatorade Player and spent one season (2004) on the coaching of the Year for Oklahoma and a Mizuno/Collegiate staff at NC State. Baseball High School All-American in 1995, and Holliday capped his four-year playing career at was drafted in the 14th round by the Minnesota

Oklahoma State by batting .290 with 15 homers Twins in 1995. He was co-valedictorian of his ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS and 65 RBIs and leading the Cowboys to the 1999 graduating class. College World Series. He was drafted in the ninth In 1994, Holliday played in the U.S. Olympic round by the in June 1999 and Festival, and in 1997 he competed in the senior played professionally for two seasons before retir- Team USA trials. ing in the summer of 2000. He served as a student Holliday’s younger brother, Matt, is an All-Star assistant coach at Oklahoma State in 2000 and outfielder with the 2007 cham- was named a full-time coach in the fall of 2001. pion , who was the runner-up for

During his eight years as a college baseball National League Most Valuable player in 2007. coach, Holliday has tutored a number of high pro- Matt participated in the 2007 at RECORDS file players who were highly regarded in the Major San Francisco’s AT&T Park, bringing Josh along to League Baseball Draft. While at Georgia Tech, act as his pitcher. Matt hit 13 homers, advancing Holliday coached , who was the fifth to the Semi-finals. Holliday’s uncle Dave is also

23 ANDY STANKIEWICZ Assistant Coach erhaps 1986 draft, the selected him in Pno other the 12th round. collegiate coach Stankiewicz went on to play 16 seasons of in the nation professional baseball, seven of them at the Major had the kind of League level. His big league resume includes years impact that Andy with the Yankees (1992-93), Astros (1994-95), Stankiewicz had Expos (1996-97) and as an original member of on Arizona State the Arizona Diamondbacks during the franchise’s during his first inaugural 1998 season. He retired as a player fol- season in 2007. lowing the 2001 professional season. Stankiewicz Stankiewicz has been able to make the transi- helped oversee tion from Major League Baseball player, to Minor the nation’s top League manager, to college coach at one of the defensive team, as the Devils turned in a .979 top programs in the nation almost seamlessly. fielding percentage, tops in the NCAA in 2007. He Stankiewicz was a part of four championship coached the Pac-10’s Defensive Player of the Year, teams during his professional playing career. He Eric Sogard, who was a second round draft pick in was a member of the 1987 the 2007 MLB Draft, as well as Andrew Romine, champions (Ft. Lauderdale), won back-to-back one of the top fielding in the country Eastern League titles in 1988 and 1989 (Albany), last year and a fifth round pick in the draft. A seven- and won the 1991 champi- year Major League Baseball veteran, Stankiewicz onship (Columbus). As both a player and manager, begins his second season as an assistant coach at Stankiewicz has been a member of five champion- Arizona State University. Stankiewicz joined ASU ship teams at the professional level. from the New York Yankees organization, where he Andy and his wife Mari Ana live in Gilbert with spent four and a half years as a coach and scout. their four children Drew, Marisa, Dane and Mia. He was the Yankees southwest area scout prior to joining the Sun Devils. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Stankiewicz entered the college ranks after a “The ASU baseball program is fortunate to successful managerial stint in the Yankees minor have Andy on its staff. Not only is he a gifted and league system. He spent 2004 and 2005 as the knowledgeable coach, but he is a man who will manager of the Staten Island Yankees, the class make a life-long difference in the lives of those “There are no baseball people who I hold in A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Stankiewicz around him. He is a man of integrity who thinks higher regard than Andy Stankiewicz. Andy was led Staten Island to the 2005 NY-Penn League of others higher than himself. I look forward to an exceptional player, coach, manager and scout Championship in only his second year as a man- seeing the impact he will make.” for the Yankees. His impact on our organization ager. Before managing Staten Island, Stankiewicz — Major League veteran has been extraordinary. Andy is a winner, a great spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator teacher of the game and a man of the highest hon- and roving infield instructor for all the New York “Andy Stankiewicz is a great addition to the esty and integrity. A parent could not trust their Yankees Minor League teams. He also spent one baseball staff at ASU. Andy combines an outstand- son’s development to a finer person and coach.” season as the hitting instructor for the Gulf Coast ing knowledge of the game with a passion for — Mark Newman, Yankees in League. teaching and developing young baseball players. SVP Baseball Operations, New York Yankees Stankiewicz was a standout infielder for the I had the pleasure of managing Andy in 1998 and Pepperdine Waves from 1983-1986. His name is always appreciated his approach, work ethic and listed in several Top 10 lists on the Pepperdine dedication to his team. There is no doubt that Andy Career Offensive Leaders, including Runs (172), will have a lasting and positive impact on Sun Triples (9), At Bats (755), Stolen Bases (101) and Devil student-athletes.” Games Played (220). Following a stellar 1985 — , junior season, Stankiewicz was selected in the Manager - New York Yankees, Arizona 18th round of the MLB draft by the Tigers, Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers but returned to school for his senior season. In the

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S AEALBSBL TF U EI IE20 EIS20 EIWTRADITION 2007 REVIEW 2008 DEVILS SUN DEVIL LIFE BASEBALL STAFF ASU BASEBALL BASEBALL STAFF ARMANDO FLORESDirector of Baseball Operations rmando Flores enters his fi rst season as Director of Baseball Operations at Arizona State University. Prior to joining the Sun Devil Abaseball program, Flores was an executive at Arizona Public Service. Flores joined Arizona Public Service Company in 1991 as Vice President of Human Resources. He was promoted to Senior Vice President in 1996 and served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Business Services from 1998 until 2008. His management responsibilities included the following corporate functions: Human Resources, Information Technology, Environ- mental, Communications, Community Relations, Economic Development, Security, Safety, Facilities Management and other organiza- tional support functions. Prior to joining APS he held management positions at Levi Strauss & Company, Boise Cascade Corporation and Aerojet General Corp. Flores civic involvement includes the ASU College of Education Dean’s Council, the ASU College of Public Programs Advisory Coun- cil, the Board of Directors, the Children’s Action Alliance Board and the University of Pacifi c Alumni Board. He also serves on the Blood Systems Inc. Board of Directors. Flores graduated from the University of the Pacifi c with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. He received his Master of Arts degree from Portland State University in Counseling/Human Resource Management. Flores, his wife, Debra, reside in Scottsdale and have three sons.

JOHN FLANAGAN Director of Baseball Ventures ohn Flanagan begins his first season with the ASU Baseball program. Flanagan played under Pat Murphy at Notre Dame in 1988 Jbefore coaching with Murphy in 1989 and 1990. Flanagan will oversee operations of Pat Murphy’s All Nine Baseball Academy and PTM Programs for Youth. The All Nine Academy conducts camps and clinics throughout the year which give players, ages 8-18, an opportunity to learn the game from Sun Devil coaches and players. PTM Programs for Youth is Coach Murphy’s non-profit foundation dedicated to building life skills through baseball. The “Sandlot All Stars” program has become the flagship of PTM Programs for Youth bringing together a diverse group of young kids, ages 5-8, to learn about baseball, develop leadership skills, and take an active role in building relationships within their community. As a member of Coach Murphy’s Fighting Irish staff, Flanagan oversaw the outfielders, as well as coaching hitters and baserunners. He also helped recruit and coordinated the annual Irish Alumni game.In addition to C.F. Swingtown, Flanagan is also the co-founder and operating partner of a successful real estate investment and development firm.

After graduating from Notre Dame, Flanagan and former Major League player Ron Coomer developed C.F. Swingtown, a baseball NATIONAL CHAMPIONS academy in Chicago. For the past 15 years, Flanagan has been the CEO, overseeing its growth from idea to nationally recognized baseball academy. Over the past decade, C.F. Swingtown has seen over 1,000 alumni earn scholarships totaling over $16 million to colleges and universities. In addition to C.F. Swingtown, Flanagan is also the co-founder and operating partner of a successful real estate investment and development firm. John and his wife Sami have two children, Lucas and Hagan.

STEVE KIRKMAN Video Coordinator HISTORY

teve Kirkman begins his tenth year in the Arizona State Baseball program and his first as the operations video coordinator. Kirkman Sbrings an array of knowledge in assisting the coaching and support staff with the general operations of the baseball program. He helps Coach Murphy with daily office activities, and assists with several team and statistical analysis projects each year. Kirkman

manages the equipment inventory and distributes all equipment as well. ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS With his technical expertise, Kirkman is also responsible for the audio/visual aspects of the baseball program. He oversees the video operations throughout the season, allowing coaches and players the opportunity to review footage from practices and games. He is in charge of creating a highlight video at the end of the year to showcase the season’s accomplishments. Kirkman also oversees the in-game music and other areas of fan involvement during home games and events. Kirkman assists with Coach Murphy’s All Nine Baseball Academy throughout the year, and helps run the “Sandlot All-Stars”, a program under Murphy’s PTM Program for Youth that provides baseball and life skills for young children in Tempe and the surrounding area. Before becoming the operations and video assistant, Kirkman held several duties as the team’s manager. On the field, he was

responsible for field preparation and assisting the coaches during daily practices. Kirkman’s responsibilities extended into the recruiting RECORDS process as well, maintaining the recruiting database and providing assistance with recruit correspondence. Originally from Spring Valley, CA, Kirkman came to ASU in the Fall of 1998 upon graduating with distinction from Monte Vista High School, alongside former Sun Devil infielder and current Houston Astros prospect Brooks Conrad, where he began his baseball experience as a manager for the Monarch baseball team. His academic career continued at Arizona State University, in which he graduated from the W.P. Carey School of Business with a B.S. in Accountancy in just 3 ½ years.

25 KENNY MCCARTY Sports Medicine enny McCarty begins in 2005 with the Colorado Rockies. Athletic Trainers Association and is also a NASM Khis eleventh year as McCarty also was responsible for the certified Corrective Exercise Specialist. McCarty the primary Certified rehabilitation of former Sun Devil shortstop Andrew enjoys fishing and outdoor activities and is a huge Athletic Trainer for the Romine. Romine underwent a first rib resection fan of NASCAR and the . McCarty is Arizona State University in January 2006 after suffering a blood clot in his single and resides in Chandler. baseball program. throwing arm. He was able to return to the field McCarty is responsible three and a half months post surgery and went to WHAT THEY ARE SAYING for the daily prevention, be a 5th round draft pick of Los Angeles Angels of “Kenny has a rare trust & confidence in his skills evaluation, treatment, Anaheim in 2007. and abilities that is equal to any athletic trainer I’ve and rehabilitation of McCarty presented “Special Conditioning and experienced at the major or minor league levels.” the Sun Devil baseball Rehabilitation Concepts for the Collegiate Pitcher” — Dr. Roger McCoy, Team Physician for the players’ injuries. McCarty coordinates the overall at the 2001 ASMI Injuries in Baseball Course in Arizona Diamondbacks and ASU athletics healthcare of the Sun Devil baseball players Phoenix hosted by notable baseball orthopedist utilizing team physicians, orthopedic physicians, Dr. James Andrews. He was also a secondary “Kenny is an invaluable part of our program. What optometrists, nutritionists, sport psychologists, as author of the NCAA’s Injury Surveillance System on he has done rehabbing our pitchers and some well as various other specialists. the Descriptive Epidemiology of Collegiate Men’s of our other players, getting them both healthy McCarty also implements a year-round program Baseball Injuries from 1988-2004. This article was physically and mentally tough, is truly amazing.” for the Sun Devil pitchers. Pitchers are provided published in the Journal of Athletic Training in July — Head Coach Pat Murphy with specific throwing program protocols that are of 2007. The article provided injury type and rate based on their individual needs. Core exercises, data analysis as well as recommendations for injury conditioning programs, and balance and agility prevention in collegiate baseball. drills are also key components of the program McCarty graduated in 1996 from Purdue provided for Sun Devil pitchers. University in West Lafayette, IN with a B.A. in Athletic Each pitcher is also evaluated and provided with Training. He also earned a M.S. in Exercise Science a Corrective Exercise Program which addresses & Health Promotion from California University of specific muscular weakness, flexibility, and core Pennsylvania in the summer of 2007. McCarty’s strength issues. Injury prevention is the primary M.S. degree specialized in Rehabilitation Science. goal of the program. As part of his degree he completed a research An extremely valuable resource for the project entitled “An Investigation of Ulnar Nerve baseball program with his extensive knowledge of Transposition Outcomes in Various Techniques of baseball-related injuries, McCarty has successfully Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction”. rehabilitated multiple pitchers from A native of Fremont, Ind., McCarty is a member surgery. This includes former Sun Devil pitcher of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Rocky Mike Esposito, who made his Major League debut Mountain Athletic Trainers Association, and Arizona

JIM MANCUSO Strength and Conditioning im Mancuso begins traditional training strategies in developing the drafting and negotiating contracts, representing Jhis 13th season with most optimal programs for Arizona State athletes. clients in employment related matters and other the Sun Devil Baseball A former Sun Devil Baseball pitcher, Mancuso general commercial litigation, and participating in Staff heading up the was well known by coaches, teammates and fans a variety of mediations, arbitrations, and settlement Team’s Strength and alike. He was hampered by injuries throughout conferences. Conditioning Program. his Sun Devil career, but was an inspiration to Mancuso coordinates, his teammates as a result of his hard work and designs and implements dedication. He has brought that same work ethic a comprehensive and dedication to the Strength and Conditioning year-round, position Program that the Sun Devil Baseball Team lives by specifi c program, today. which emphasizes the A ‘95 graduate of Arizona State, Mancuso also numerous components needed for success on the obtained his law degree from the Arizona State baseball fi eld, including -- speed, power, agility, University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law fl exibility, and nutrition. Mancuso is known for and is a practicing attorney in , his “’Cus Workouts” -- which test every aspect in addition to his duties with the baseball team. of a player’s physical and mental conditioning After graduating from law school, he worked on Saturday mornings. With his knowledge and for two federal judges and at one of the most passion for player development and methodology, distinguished law fi rms in the State of Arizona. Mancuso continues to evolve and challenge His experiences over the past fi ve years include

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S AEALBSBL TF U EI IE20 EIS20 EIWTRADITION 2007 REVIEW 2008 DEVILS SUN DEVIL LIFE BASEBALL STAFF ASU BASEBALL BASEBALL STAFF MOLLY BLATT Baseball Operations

olly Blatt enters her fi rst season with the Sun Devil baseball program in 2008. A recent graduate of the University of MSouth Carolina, Blatt will work closely with all aspects of the baseball program, specifi cally event planning, community appearances, camp promotion, marketing and other business operations. Blatt’s stepfather is Tim Corbin, head baseball coach at Vanderbilt University. Her sister, Hannah, is a sophomore player at Vanderbilt and her mother was an All-American in tennis at the College of Charleston. Blatt was a four-year member of the University of South Carolina dance team and graduated cum laude in the Spring of 2007.

DERIK OLVEY Student Assistant Coach

erik Olvey begins his fi rst season as the Student Assistant Coach for the Sun Devils. Olvey played three seasons of college Dbaseball (2004-06) as a right handed pitcher, two for Notre Dame and one for LSU before transferring to ASU in 2007 following Tommy John Surgery. After redshirting last season, Olvey underwent a second Tommy John Surgery in late 2007. Olvey was 9-4 with a 4.26 ERA during his career, striking out 87 batters in 133 career . He was a high school All- American at Pelham High School in Pelham, Alabama and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 13th round (391st overall) in the 2003 MLB draft.

BRENDAN CUNNINGHAM Student Manager NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

rendan Cunningham begins his second season at ASU as the manager. Cunningham comes to ASU from Spokane, WA, Bwhere he was a baseball standout at Gonzaga Prep. Cunningham’s duties include all phases of baseball administration and operations, including team travel, recruiting admin- istration, camp support, video support, and fi eld coordination. Cunningham is also heavily involved in various baseball alumni research projects and provided several sections of information included in the team’s annual media guide. Cunningham is currently attending ASU on an academic scholarship and pursuing a degree from the W.P. Carey School HISTORY

of Business.

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27 RANDY POLICAR Media Relations/Public Address andy Policar is in his third season as the season, and has also worked for the Phoenix Suns and various radio and tele- Rsports information director for Arizona State vision stations around Phoenix. He was also the Public Address Announcer for baseball. In addition to the Sun Devil baseball both the WNBA’s and the . He also serves as program, he also works with the ASU football the PA Announcer at Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark. team. Policar acts as the official scorekeeper A native of Seattle, Washington, Policar graduated from Issaquah High for home games, as well as compiling statistics, School in 1998, where he served as the baseball manager, assistant girls bas- writing press releases and the media guide and ketball coach and SID. He and his wife Leslie reside in Tempe. keeping the official website up to date. Policar graduated from ASU in 2002 with a WHAT THEY ARE SAYING degree in broadcasting from the Walter Cronkite “While Randy was with the Arizona Rattlers his professionalism made my job School of Journalism and Mass Communication. tremendously easier. ASU is truly lucky to have his attributes and work ethic As an undergrad, he spent four years in the on their staff.” Sports Information office as a student assistant as well as a co-host of a sports — , Former Head Coach and General Manager, Arizona Rattlers talk show on the campus radio station The Blaze. Prior to returning to ASU, “Randy is one of the most pleasant, competent people I have ever worked Policar spent three seasons with the Arizona Rattlers of the with, but best of all, he’s a true-blue Sun Devil!” League, going to two during his tenure in the AFL. He interned — Danny White, Sun Devil legend and former for the Arizona Diamondbacks during their Championship

GOOSE GOSEWISCH Stadium and Grounds Operations oose Gosewisch begins his second season program in which his son, Ian’s, team won a State Championship in 1995. He Gwith ASU Baseball in charge of stadium has also helped coach a National 17 & under AAU team in 1994 and 1995. and grounds operations. Involved in Arizona Gosewisch was instrumental in the start up of two Valley baseball estab- youth baseball for almost two decades, Goose lishments - Arizona World of Baseball (Tempe) and Cleats Baseball & will now oversee all functions at Winkles Field- Specialists (Glendale). Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark. Gosewisch has two sons who have played baseball at ASU. Ian “Chip” As an amateur in Minnesota, Gosewisch Gosewisch (1996-1999) earned several team awards, was a 1997 All- played on American Legion All-Star teams with Regional selection and drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 1999. James “Tuffy” Cameron Killebrew and , Jr. and was Gosewisch (2002-2005) was a two-time All-Regional selection, On Deck Circle later signed out of high school by Minnesota MVP, was drafted by in 2005 and is beginning his fourth Twins in 1972. professional season in 2008. His wife, Nancy, is currently the VP of Operations Gosewisch moved to Arizona in 1988 at Cleats Baseball & Softball Specialists. and started coaching youth baseball. His teams won State In addition to his on-field responsibilities, Gosewisch is heavily involved Championships in 1991 and 1992, and a Babe Ruth National Championship with Pat Murphy’s All Nine Baseball Academy and Sandlot programs. in 1992. Gosewisch also volunteered with the Horizon High School baseball

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Vicki Asato Don Bocchi John Bieber Myles Lynk Administrative Sr. Associate Athletic Equipment Manager Faculty Secretary Director Representative

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S AEALBSBL TF U EI IE20 EIS20 EIWTRADITION 2007 REVIEW 2008 DEVILS SUN DEVIL LIFE BASEBALL STAFF ASU BASEBALL BASEBALL STAFF DR. MICHAEL CROW University President ichael M. Crow well as those central to the building of a sustainable provost of , where he also was Mbecame the 16th environment and economy for Arizona. He has professor of science and technology policy in the president of Arizona committed the university to global engagement, and School of International and Public Affairs. Dr. Crow State University on July to setting a new standard for public service. oversaw Columbia’s research enterprise, technology 1, 2002. He is guiding Since he took office, ASU has marked a number and innovation transfer operations, strategic initiative the transformation of of important milestones, including the establishment program, and interdisciplinary program development. ASU into one of the of the Biodesign Institute at ASU; the initiation of He played the lead role in the creation of the nation’s leading public many new interdisciplinary research initiatives; the Columbia Earth Institute (CEI), and helped found the metropolitan research groundbreaking and planning of more than 1 million- Center for Science, Policy and Outcomes (CSPO) in universities, one that square-feet of new state-of-the-art research facilities; Washington, D.C., a think tank dedicated to linking is directly engaged in and the announcement of two $50 million gifts, science and technology to desired social, economic, the economic, social, endowing the W. P. Carey School of Business, and and environmental outcomes. and cultural vitality of the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, and a $10 He is the author of books and articles relating its region. Under his direction the university pursues million gift to establish the G. Piper Center to the analysis of research organizations, technology teaching, research, and creative excellence focused for Creative Writing. transfer, science and technology policy, and the prac- on the major intellectual questions of our time, as Prior to joining ASU, he was executive vice tice and theory of public policy.

LISA LOVE Vice President For University Athletics n Saturday, April As a coach, Love was a master teacher at the pinnacle embracing the traditions of ASU and aggressively pursu- O23, 2005, Arizona of her profession. She compiled an impressive 404-171 as ing championships. State University a college head coach for 17 seasons at Texas Arlington “Having been involved with a competitor of Arizona President Michael (199-78 from 1982-88) and USC (205-93 from 1989-98). State University, I am well-aware of the talented people Crow selected Lisa Love At USC, she led the Trojans to nine NCAA tournament who work in the Athletic Department and the tradition of the University of berths and eight finishes in the national Top 15. She was they bring to this university’s sports program,” she said. Southern California to selected as the Pac-10 Co-Coach of the Year in 1997. She “In order to make this an ideal program, we will need the serve as the new Vice was national Coach of the Year in 1988 when Arlington leadership of our master teachers - our coaches, and the President for University went 30-4 and fell one win shy of the Final Four. achievement, both on the field and in the classroom, of Athletics. She began A tremendous athlete as player in her own our student athletes.” in that capacity July 1, right, Love is also a member of the Community members and university representatives NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2005. and Texas Arlington athletic Halls of Fame. As a student- applauded the selection of Love as ASU’s new Vice In June, prior to athlete, Love was a four-year volleyball starter and an all- President of University Athletics. her ASU arrival, Love region performer at Texas Tech. She earned a bachelor’s “It’s a great hire,” Ed Robson, CEO of Robson had planned to climb degree (1978) in physical education from Texas Tech and Communities and a member of the Sun Angel Board, said. 14,162-foot Mount Shasta in Northern California, adding a master’s degree (1985) in education administration “She comes from a great program at USC and she helped yet another accomplishment to an already impressive per- from the University of North Texas. build that program. She is a winner with a lot of energy sonal resume. But the opportunity to assume the athletic Love also compiled a 79-40 record as head coach at and dedication.” director’s chair at ASU postponed those plans, perhaps to Bowie High School (1978-82) in Arlington, Texas. “I spent three years coaching with Lisa at USC,” said another year. A trailblazer her entire career, Love is now Love also mentored some of the finest volleyball Randy Lein, the Sun Devil Men’s Golf Coach. “She is a poised for the most challenging and fulfilling climb of her coaching talent in the nation. Among her proteges are genuinely good person. When I heard her name, I knew HISTORY professional life. head volleyball coaches at Texas (Jerritt Elliott), South she’d be a great hire. I’m very excited and happy it worked Love became ASU’s 21st athletic director (17th full- Carolina (Nancy Somera), New Mexico (Kelley KcKee), out for her.” time) after taking over for Christine Wilkinson, who is Indiana (Katie Weismiller) and Idaho (Debbie Buchanan). At ASU, Love serves as the senior administrative a senior vice president for the university and had been ASU President Michael Crow said Love brings qualities officer of the university’s athletic program and reports serving as interim athletic director since April 8. Former and experience that will carry ASU’s Athletic Department directly to Crow. The program features 12 women’s and athletic director Gene Smith left the university April 8 for to championships and excellence. 10 men’s sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS a similar post at The Ohio State University. “We conducted an extensive search through an golf, and , tennis, track/field and cross Love moved part-time into administration in 1991, excellent pool of national candidates and interviewed country; women’s , soccer, softball, volleyball, then full-time after the 1998 season. She became a Senior many candidates, including several sitting athletic direc- and ; baseball, football and wrestling. Associate Athletic Director in 2002. tors of BCS Conference schools,” Crow said. “Lisa was our Love is responsible for the management and devel- At USC she handled the day-to-day supervision of first choice. Lisa has the energy, competitiveness and drive opment on one of the finest and most comprehensive eight sports—including women’s basketball, volleyball, to move ASU’s Athletic Department onto the next level. athletic physical plants in the nation at ASU, playing tennis and men’s and women’s swimming and diving— Her philosophy for success will be instrumental in build- host to nearly 1 million patrons each year. ASU’s athletic and monitored all women’s sports at the university. She ing ASU’s Athletic Department through student achieve- staff includes more than 180 full and part-time coaches was active in the department’s strategic planning, gender ment, community engagement and winning.” and administrative and support personnel who provide

equity, civil rights and NCAA certification issues and she Love said her experience and President Crow’s vision services to about 500 student-athletes. RECORDS served on the NCAA Management Council. She also for the university will serve as her foundation as she steps Love has two sisters, Shannon Goddard and Debbi served two stints (1992-93 and 2001-02) as vice presi- into her new role at ASU. Dalton. Her parents are Tom and Jeanne Love of dent of the Pacific-10 Conference. Love plans to establish model programs at ASU by Arlington, Texas.

29 SUN DEVIL BASEBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES APPEARANCES 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2005, 2007

SCHOLARSHIPS BACKGROUND Every Division I college baseball program is allowed to offer 11.7 scholarships. Prior to 1973, there were no restrictions on scholarship money, but from 1973-76, 19 was the limit, later dropping to 13 in 1976. In 1993, the NCAA established the current limit of 11.7 that remains in place today. Several states around the nation have in-state financial aid programs that Arizona does not offer. Schools in Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Nevada and Tennessee have financial aid programs that award all students meeting set academic criteria out of high school in-state tuition and stipends that do not count against the 11.7 baseball scholarship limit. The scholarships are available to any student enrolling in the school are issued through the state government, not the specific institution. Schools in these states are then able to use athletic scholarship awards and in-state financial aid programs to build their team each year - in essance increasing the amount of money available to recruit with. Despite not having similar in-state financial aid programs, ASU baseball has been able to successfully recruit from all over the nation.

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Q&A WITH ASU BASEBALL Q: What are the fundamental values that surround foregone their senior year of college. Once a student- ASU Baseball? athlete enters minor league baseball, our academic A: Our guys understand how this great game is meant advisors continue to help with the logistics involved with

to be played – with a passion. And each member of our taking classes. We believe the key here is to stay on track SUN DEVIL LIFE program will come to a clear understanding of what it for graduation in the student-athlete’s first three years at means to be part of a team. We have several different ASU, and in most cases take extra classes in the summer personalities on our team, but each student-athlete real- or winter session in order to get ahead. Several of our izes the importance of coming together to accomplish student-athletes have taken advantage of our academic our common goal of a national championship. The guys resources and have been able to complete their degree respect our great tradition, respect one another and while playing professional baseball. Above any reason respect this game. to pick ASU as a college, obtaining a college degree is a student-athlete’s primary objective as soon as they arrive Q: What are the keys to recruiting quality student- on campus. We’re fortunate that almost all of our guys athletes to the Sun Devil baseball program? get an opportunity to play baseball after college, but we A: Our great tradition enables us to recruit the entire want to make sure every measure is taken to help them country and land players from any state. We want great complete the coursework and graduate from ASU. players that will be excited to represent ASU, but we are This extra playing time is critical to player development also very interested in our recruits having outstanding Q: What is the philosophy behind playing one of the in our program. The leagues we place our players in personal character in addition to exceptional baseball toughest schedules year in and year out? (Alaskan, Cape Cod, Northwoods, etc.) are highly com- talent. The young men currently in our program are first- A: We’ve become synonymous with playing a challenging petitive and provide an enjoyable experience for the class people brought in with those same traits mentioned schedule and it’s something that our student-athletes student-athlete. They also use wood bats and play every above, and they are the ones that ultimately sell our pro- look forward to when they enter the program. The chal- day so this experience gives valuable insight on how life gram. When recruits visit campus and get a chance to see lenge that comes with playing the top teams in the coun- in the minor leagues will be. We’re also fortunate to have our team dynamic, they get excited to be a part of it. We try week in and week out helps us to develop as a team several of our recent student-athletes selected to play have a great school, great facilities and wonderful people as the year progresses. Come postseason time, there for the USA Baseball National Team. Hundreds of major working in our athletic department, but it all comes down really isn’t a situation that we haven’t been in over the leaguers have participated in these same leagues or Team to the student-athletes currently in place. They make course of the regular season. We’ll schedule tournaments USA during their amateur careers. recruits feel comfortable about the program. both on the road and at home to help us adjust to playing at odd times, at neutral sites, being the visiting team in Q: With only 11.7 baseball scholarships to offer an Q: How is recruiting affected by professional base- our home ballpark, quick turnaround times, etc – all of entire team, how does ASU help student-athletes ball? which we could face in a regional. We’ll schedule road pay for the cost of a college education? A: We recruit the very best student-athletes in the nation, series in front of big crowds so that our guys get a taste A: Baseball scholarship money is so limited that we’ve so we always anticipate that about half of these players of playing away from the friendly confines of our home had to come up with additional ways for families to will choose signing a professional baseball contract over ballpark. When you get to a Super Regional or Omaha, help cover the cost of their son’s college education.

playing college baseball. Therefore, after the draft has it really helps to have developed the mental toughness it Scholarship money is such a key piece of the recruit- NATIONAL CHAMPIONS hit, our typical recruiting class of 20 players will then be takes to block out distractions on the road - whether it’s ing process, but we’ve also been able to develop a job reduced to 10 players who will actually matriculate at playing on a different surface, dealing with hostile fans, program that has been used by several members of ASU. Players like , , Prince weather – and just focus on playing the game. our team. Working with our compliance office and fol- Fielder, and are prime examples lowing NCAA guidelines that relate to student-athlete of guys who committed to ASU for baseball but then Q: How will the uniform start date for college base- employment, we have part-time jobs available that allow signed professionally and are enjoying success in the ball, beginning this season, affect ASU? several members of our team to make money to offset big leagues. Sometimes you take a chance on a high A: This year, the last Friday in February became the college related expenses. Most of the jobs take place at profile recruit and every few years one of those guys uniform opening day for college baseball. The biggest ASU and allow the student-athlete a chance to develop ends up on campus and is a marquee player for us. But change for schools in warm weather areas will be the professional relationships and build valuable work expe-

we also spend countless hours identifying a recruit that consolidation of our season. In essence, we will begin rience for a resume. We also work very closely with the HISTORY may not be ready for professional baseball, but has the playing 3-4 weeks later than we have typically started financial aid offices on campus to identify academic or opportunity to develop into a complete player during in the past. Since the end of the season is not moving merit scholarships and grants that an incoming recruit three of four years in college before making the jump back, we will now play up to five games each week. It would qualify for. into the pro ranks. Dustin Pedroia – comes to mind. His will certainly be an adjustment for us, but the chance to college experience helped him develop as a player, but play on a more regular basis and the exposure our sport Q: Does ASU ever have any “walk-on” players?

also as a person and a teammate and he entered profes- will receive are both exciting. Pitching will be an area A: We do, and the walk-on player has become a valuable ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS sional baseball ready both physically and mentally. Due we really emphasize in recruiting because 4 or 5 starters part of our program. Being a good college baseball to his development in college, Dustin made it to the big and a deep will be necessary each week. Playing player is not about scholarships, it’s about commitment. leagues less than two years after he signed a professional on a more regular basis also gives our position players a The 1998 ASU team that played for the national cham- contract. chance to stay sharp and develop. TV networks also have pionship featured six walk-ons in starting roles. Year in the chance to broadcast some strong non-conference and year out, players that do not receive portions of the Q: What are the unique graduation challenges for match-ups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and generate 11.7 baseball scholarships make impactful contributions the Sun Devil baseball player? more excitement for our sport. on the field. Notable walk-on players in recent years A: Our players are eligible for the professional baseball include All-American Jeff Larish and Pac-10 Players of draft after their junior year, and over the last 10 years, Q: What do ASU players do during the summer the Year Casey Myers and Dustin Pedroia. And because

73 of our juniors have been drafted. Since the year fol- months? the recruiting process is so complicated, we also hold an RECORDS lowing a player’s junior season is his best opportunity for A: Most of our student-athletes will participate in various open-tryout each fall for the students of ASU. 2002 All- bargaining leverage in the draft, this is the ideal time for summer Baseball America leagues across the country. Regional catcher Cesar Castillo and 2003 Boston Red Sox these players to sign a professional contract. Thus, 85 The summer leagues offer a chance to play 30-40 addi- 3rd round draft selection Beau Vaughan both participated percent of these juniors have signed professionally and tional games after the conclusion of the NCAA season. in the open campus tryout.

31 BASEBALL FACILITIES With major changes planned to enhance the fan experience (that include the installation of chair back seating, a shape canopy and press box expansion), ASU baseball has already made several multi-million dollar renovations and additions to the player facilities located at Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark. The student-athletes of Sun Devil Baseball are provided with the best all-around player facilities in the country and have several resources available on site to further enhance their development and college experience.

PLAYING FIELD One of the finest playing surfaces in the country and the envy of visitors year round. A brand new playing surface was installed just prior to the start of the 2003 season and is annually referred to as the best looking and playing surface in the country. The combination of Arizona weather and a full time grounds crew allow Sun Devil student-athletes the chance to maximize practice time on CLUBHOUSE a natural surface year round. The players’ clubhouse was completed prior to the 2005 season and features a 1,600 square-foot major league style clubhouse designed with 40 oversized cherry wood lockers. The lockers were funded by pledges from alumni of the program and have a plaque identifying the player responsible for the donation located on the locker door. Student-athletes also enjoy a video room, study lounge, meeting room and 1000 square-foot sports medicine room inside the clubhouse. The sports medicine room is also home to the Tillman Room and features several areas that pay tribute to American heroes and Sun Devil Alumni Pat and Kevin Tillman. The Omaha Room, located inside the clubhouse, features team pictures of the Sun Devils’ five National Championship teams, as well as wall plaques listing the program’s 20 College World Series appearances and members of the All-CWS team. All team meetings and press conferences take place in this area.

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HITTING FACILITY A 6,000 square-foot covered hitting facility was constructed in 1998 and is located off the left-field side of the ballpark. Student-athletes enjoy five full size hitting tunnels, access to various pitching machines

and a conditioning area used for speed SUN DEVIL LIFE and movement exercises. The home bullpen area is also located off the east wall of the hitting facility. The hitting facility is lit, equipped with a stereo system and features a key pad entry door that allows student-athletes the opportunity to use the hitting areas at their convenience on off-days or evenings. One of the hitting tunnels is set up with a switch activated pitching machine, enabling the student-athlete to perform most hitting drills featured in practice with only one person

present in the cage.

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PRACTICE INFIELD Provided for by the Arizona Diamondbacks, a full size infield was installed adjacent to

right field in 1997. Designed with the same ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS specifications as the main infield, this area allows infielders, catchers, and pitchers room to perform various defensive, bunting or baserunning drills. The field was originally installed so that the Arizona Diamondbacks could experiment

with the grass blend that would become known as Bob Sod. After the grass testing RECORDS was complete, the Diamondbacks graciously turned the field over to ASU.

33 SPORTS MEDICINE

rizona State baseball student-athletes have the benefit of head Aathletic trainer Kenny McCarty, now in his 11th year working with the baseball team. McCarty recently completed his master’s degree in exercise science and health promotion, with a focus on pitching and pitcher rehabilitation.

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ormer Sun Devil pitcher Jim Mancuso is the Strength Fand Conditioning coach for Sun Devil Baseball. In his 13th season working with the team, Mancuso makes sure the Devils are among the most well condi-

tioned and in-shape athletes in the nation.

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35 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Arizona State University is listed as one of this year’s “12 Hottest and Trendiest Colleges” in the 2004 “How to Get into College” guide published by Kaplan and Newsweek.

ASU’s Tempe campus offers more than 100 majors through eight colleges, 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 94 master’s degrees, a highly regarded law degree and nearly 51 The Arizona State Tempe doctorial degrees. campus is located on 722 acres in the heart of down- town Tempe and just minutes away from the busy activ- ity of Mill Avenue. With its shady malls, cool fountains and lush plantings, Arizona State’s campus has long been known as an “oasis in the desert.”

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Tempe is home to the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’

Roll Marathon, which SUN DEVIL LIFE ends just outside .

Concerts and block With its spectacular desert landscaping and color- parties are just part of ful sunsets, the Valley of Sun is home to 2.3 million the bustling nightlife people and is the vacation destination for 10 million of Mill Avenue, a res- people annually. taurant district that is the center of activity

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The Phoenix sports scene includes the Suns of the NBA, the Mercury of the WNBA, the Coyotes of the NHL, the Cardinals of the NFL, the Rattlers of the and the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks of MLB in addition to the hometown . HISTORY The Sporting News named Phoenix the fourth-best sports city in the in 2000.

ASU’s own Sun Devil Stadium, located on the banks of Tempe ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS home to the Insight Bowl and has played host to Town Lake, is

four national championship games and one . RECORDS The Phoenix metropolitan area boasts over 325 days of sunshine each year with an aver- age temperature of 85 degrees.

37 ACADEMICS

• 27 members of the 2008 Sun Devil baseball team have a GPA of 2.5 or better after the fall semester. • In 2007, 23 student-athletes on the baseball team achieved a GPA of 2.5 or better. • ASU has had five Academic All-Americans since 1999 and ranks eighth among major Division I programs for the most Academic All-Americans in the Pat Murphy era. With four First Team Academic All-Americans, ASU ranks tied for second during that period. • Casey Myers (1998-2001) earned Academic All-American of the Year honors in both 2000 and 2001. • For the sixth time in seven years, ASU has a student on USA Today’s list of the nations’ top 20 undergraduates. NO OTHER public university in the country has had as many students earn the award. • The university’s Honors College is at its largest enrollment (1,689), making it the most sought-after honors college in the country. The Honors College ranks in the top eight in the United States with a 100 percent acceptance rate to medical and law schools. • ASU currently ranks sixth among public universities in the U.S. in its enrollment of freshmen merit scholars. In 1992, two merit scholars enrolled at ASU; in the past three years, 365 have enrolled. • Eight ASU students have earned prestigious USA Today Academic First Team honors, the best record of ANY public university in the nation. Of all institutions, public and private, only Harvard and Yale have more. • US News ranks ASU’s Freshman Year Experience as of the nation’s best! • ASU ranks in the Top 20 in the United States since 1991 for Goldwater Scholars (math, science and engineering), and the Top 10 Marshall (academics and leadership), Truman (careers in public service), and Udall (environment) award winners. • ASU is a Doctoral/Research-Extensive I Institution, the highest distinction per the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification system. • ASU’s Main Campus offers more than 100 majors though eight colleges, 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 94 master’s degrees, a highly regarded law degree and nearly 50 doctoral degrees. • Arizona State University was listed as of the “12 Hottest and Trendiest Colleges” in the 2003 “How To Get Into College” guide published by Kaplan and Newsweek. • ASU was named one of the Top 25 universities for Hispanic students in the United States by Hispanic Magazine. • The 2006 Sun Devil baseball team had 18 maroon & gold scholars, meaning they earned at least a 3.0 GPA.

Junior Petey Paramore was a First Team Academic All-Pac-10 selec- tion last season.

ACADEMIC ALL-PAC 10 UNDER PAT MURPHY

2007- Petey Paramore, Ryan Ty Johnson, (2nd) Sontag, Joe Persichina (2nd) 2000- Jon Switzer, Jeff Phelps, 2006- Joe Persichina (2nd), Casey Myers Willy Fox (2nd) 1999- Andrew Beinbrink, 2005- Travis Buck, Erik Averill, Tuffy Willie Bloomquist, Mark Ernster, Casey Myers, Gosewisch (2nd), Ty Marotz (2nd), Seth Jeff Phelps (2nd) Dhaenens (HM), Joe Persichina (HM), Eric 1998- Willie Bloomquist, Jay Gehrke (2nd), Williams (HM) Greg Halvorson (2nd), 2004- Ryan McKenna, Garrett Schoenberger, Richy Leon (2nd) Tuffy Gosewisch (2nd), Erik Averill (2nd) 1997- Phill Lowery, Dan McKinley, Greg 2003- Tuffy Gosewisch (HM), Bryce Kartler Halvorson (2nd), Richy Leon (2nd), Kevin (HM), Nick Walsh (HM) Tommasini (2nd) 2002- Ryan McKenna (2nd), Cesar Castillo 1996- Kevin Tommasini (2nd) (2nd), Aaron Klusman (2nd) 2001- Jon Switzer, Casey Myers,

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Academic Coach, Office for Student Athlete Development

atrice Feulner is in her 3rd year with the Office Pfor Student Athlete Development. She currently serves as an academic coach and will begin her first season working with Pat Murphy and the ASU Baseball program. Feulner is responsible for helping baseball student- athletes develop critical academic and life skills. A former student-athlete, Feulner played soccer at Arizona State from 2000 until 2004. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in 2004 before earning her Master’s in Higher and Postsecondary Education in 2007. Feulner came to Arizona State to play soccer from St. Charles, Illinois.

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS AT ASU

Architecture Architecture, Interior Design

WP Carey School of Business

Undergraduate studies, The Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Accountancy, Information NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Management, Computer Information Systems, General Management, Management Information Systems, Business: Productions/Operations Casey Myers was a standout for the Devils both on and off the field. Myers was twice named the College of Education - Top 20 Academic All-American of the Year, as well as the Graduate Programs in Education Psychology, Education Policy, Curriculum & Instruction, Pac-10 Player of the Year twice. Higher Education Administration: This is significant as over 100 faculty members in the

college of education are responsible for administering both the Undergraduate HISTORY and Graduate programs.

ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Engineering & Applied Sciences Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing

1970- Roger Schmuck College of Fine Arts ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS 1976- Brandt Humphry Dance, Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking, Ceramics, Theatre for Youth, Art Education, School 1977- Mike Henderson of Music, Playwriting, Photography 1982- College of Liberal Arts 1992- Jim Henderson Chemistry, Exercise Science, Geology, Religious Studies, Speech and Hearing Sciences and

1999- Mark Ernster, Casey Myers, Willie Bloomquist Zoology RECORDS 2000- Casey Myers (Academic All-American of the Year) College of Public Programs 2001- Casey Myers (Academic All-American of the Year) Radio/Television Studies, Journalism

39 JOB PROGRAM SU Baseball has developed a job program that allows student-athletes to work and earn money to use for college expenses Anot covered by an athletic or academic scholarship. With only 11.7 scholarships to spread out to an entire roster, the job program has become a vital part of ASU Baseball’s ability to assist families with the cost of a college education. The jobs that out student-athletes participate in are consistent with the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA as it pertains to student- athlete employment. Current student-athletes are stressed the importance of time management and organizing their day to include class work, practice and a few hours spent at a part- time job. Many jobs available take place on campus and allow the student-athlete to work in an area that he has a career interest in . Arizona State provides a variety of work-study and part-time job opportunities throughout various departments on campus. Over the course of the academic year, the student-athlete is able to develop valuable professional skills and relationships, build their resume and earn the financial equivalent of a common baseball scholarship. Many scholarship athletes also have the opportunity to participate in the job program to earn additional financial resources.

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MEALS / HOUSING HOUSING A healthy team dynamic is the most important principle within the ASU Baseball program. Both on

and off the fi eld, relationships are built, respect is earned and lifelong friendships arise from the daily SUN DEVIL LIFE interaction with teammates. Most ASU baseball student-athletes will live among teammates during their time at Arizona State at off-campus rental properties that house baseball student-athletes. In order to have a cost effective, comfortable and enjoyable living situation, ASU baseball student- athletes choose to live in off-campus rental homes or apartment complexes - both within walking distance of the Arizona State campus and baseball facility. Living off-campus still allows student-ath- letes to be in a neighborhood or apartment complex with other ASU students, but provides a safe and quiet environment for student-athletes to study and rest. These housing options offer a student-athlete a living situation that will provide adequate personal space and an enjoyable atmosphere to interact with ASU students and friends. Incoming student-athletes can live with upperclassmen that will help facilitate the transition from high school or junior college, and many younger student-athletes have found the chance to live with someone who “knows what to expect” extremely valuable. Upperclassmen are able to develop leadership skills away from the fi eld and help an incoming teammate enjoy the same smooth transition to Arizona State that he enjoyed a few years earlier.

NUTRITION The baseball coaching staff regularly consults with a nutrionist to help identify healthy meal plans for our student-athletes. With most student-athletes living off-campus, providing information that allows these players to eat healthy is a key component to the overall baseball conditioning program. Most student-athletes cook breakfast and dinner at home and eat lunch at one of the cafeterias, restaraunts or establishments located on or around campus. In addition, student-athletes can purchase a meal designed by the coaching and nutrition

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41 SANDLOT

SANDLOT ALL-STARS: In 1997, head baseball coach, Pat Murphy, created a non-profit foundation dedicated to bringing THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Developing confidence and leadership skills in together a diverse group of young kids to learn about baseball, develop leadership skills, and our community’s children has an immeasurable value as we move forward into the 21st century. take an active role in building relationships within their community. Thus, PTM Programs for Youth Kids participating in the PTM Programs for Youth are exposed to a variety of community leaders was born. Staffed by the coaches and student-athletes of and sports personalities, as well as mentoring from the the ASU baseball team, the program initially began as student-athletes of Arizona State University. Exposure an after-school program for children in the South Tempe to these kinds of diverse, success driven people has a town of Guadalupe. Baseball was the venue used, but the tremendous impact on the kids of the PTM programs as lessons revolved around the development of various life they begin to seek out role models and envision their skills and the importance of education. In the fall of 2006, own futures. the program was relocated to accommodate a larger group of children throughout the Phoenix metropolitan THE IMPORTANCE OF ATHLETICS: With more than area and took on the name, Sandlot All-Stars. 25 years of coaching experience, Pat Murphy brings both extensive knowledge and enthusiasm to the art of THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY: In a rapidly teaching baseball to young children. However, the PTM expanding and diverse city like the Phoenix metropolitan Programs do more than just teach kids how to hit, catch area, never has community building been more important. and throw a baseball. Coach Murphy takes great pride in One of the fundamental goals of PTM Programs for Youth also teaching kids the rich and timeless traditions of the is helping kids understand not only the value of healthy game; everything from what to do during the National and interactive communities, but how they themselves can become a contributing force in its Anthem, to how to behave with class and dignity on and off the field. In addition to learning positive development. Kids involved with the Sandlot All-Stars take part in community develop- the core fundamentals of the game, Coach Murphy helps the PTM kids develop healthy life skills ment programs and participate directly delivering donations to various causes such as Autism in dealing with both winning and losing and most importantly — how to be a great teammate. research, Niemann-Pick research, and homeless shelters. The children’s direct involvement offers Baseball will always be the primary sport, however, PTM kids will also be exposed to a variety of a unique opportunity to see how they can play an important role in the betterment of their com- other sports throughout the year. munity, and will help them develop a philanthropic and altruistic attitude at a very young age.

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ASU IN THE COMMUNITY SUN DEVIL LIFE

everal times throughout the year, Sun Devil baseball Sstudent-athletes are requested to participate in various Phoenix charities and outreach programs. In recent years, the program has assisted with the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race For The Cure and 3-Day program, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Civitan House and also made appearances to local schools to speak to students about drug and tobacco awareness.

In 2008, the Sun Devils helped to build a baseball fi eld at

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43 MLB MENTORS very year, dozens of Major League Baseball players use the facilities at Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark to prepare themselves for Spring Training. The gates are always open to Major Leaguers such as Luis Gonzalez, , Craig Counsell, Russell Martin, Conor Jackson, , , , 2006 Most Valuable Player Justin Morneau, Most Valuable Player , as well as former Sun Devil stars Andre Ethier and 2007 American League Rookie of the Year Dustin Pedroia. The relationship between Arizona State and professional baseball has continued to grow, providing current Sun Devils the rare opportunity to watch and learn from Major League greats. One of the unique and special opportunities for Sun Devil players is the chance to develop personal relationships and mentorships with Major Leaguers. The Sun Devils get a chance to ask Major League players advice as well as learn about life on and off the field from professional baseball players.

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The annual Baseball Alumni Weekend includes a golf tournament fundraiser for the baseball program as well as an exhibition game featuring the current squad against an all-star team of alums. The golf tournament is held at ASU’s Karsten Golf Course and is usually sold out weeks in advance — indicating a strong demand for spots. The Alumni Game is a lighthearted tune-up for the current team Barry Bonds shows some batting and a chance for fans to see their favorite former players

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Father andand Son:Son: Kevin andand AndrewAndrew RomineRomine ASU HomeHome RunRun Kings: Kings: Bob Bob Horner Horner and and Mitch Mitch Jones Jones HISTORY

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Sun Devil Backstops:Backstops: Tuffy Gosewisch andand PaulPaul Lo Duca The Davis “Brothers”: “Brothers”: Ike andand AlvinAlvin

45 TWO-WAY PLAYERS SU has had large success with players at multiple positions. Two-way players Ahave thrived under Coach Murphy since 1995 and have been an instrumental part of the program’s success. With scholarship money limited to 11.7 awards, hav- ing a player that can successfully handle multiple positions has been a huge bonus - both for the program and the individual player.

RECENT TWO-WAY PLAYERS INCLUDE: Jason Jarvis RHP/OF 2007-P Mike Leake RHP/OF 2007-P Ike Davis OF/LHP 2006-P Matt Spencer OF/LHP 2007 CJ Retherford RHP/C/IF 2006-07 Zechry Zinicola RHP/1B 2004-06 Frank Mesa IF/RHP 2003-04, 06 Bryce Kartler LHP/OF 2000-03 Ty Johnson C/RHP 1997-2001 Ryan Bradley RHP/1B 1995-97 Richy Leon IF/RHP 1995-98 Jason Jarvis

Zechry Zinicola Matt Spencer

Ike Davis Mike Leake

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ach season, freshmen play a Willie Bloomquist Ecrucial role in the success of Sun Devil Baseball. Recruits are SUN DEVIL LIFE brought in to play immediately and since 1995, 92 freshmen have started for ASU – an average of almost 7 per year. Below are notable Sun Devils that started as freshmen.

Erik Averill, LHP Jon Switzer Andrew Beinbrink, INF Willie Bloomquist, INF Jason Jarvis was one of the most dominant closers in the Pac-10 during his freshman season in 2007, Brett Bordes, LHP setting an ASU freshman record with 11 saves. Jarvis Pat Bresnehan, RHP did this despite not joining the team until midway Travis Buck, OF through the season. Michael Collins, INF Brooks Conrad, INF Colin Curtis, OF Ike Davis Ike Davis, 1B//LHP Chip Gosewisch, INF Tuffy Gosewisch, C Matt Hall, INF Greg Halvorson, C Jeff Larish, INF Mike Leake, RHP/OF Richy Leon, RHP/IF

Dan McKinley, OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Ryan Mills, LHP Mikel Moreno, OF Casey Myers, C Preston Paramore, C Dustin Pedroia, INF Dennis Wyrick Chad Pennington, RHP Joe Persichina, INF

Jeff Phelps, 1B HISTORY Andrew Romine, INF Dennis Sarfate, RHP Josh Satow, LHP J.J. Sferra, OF

Jay Sitzman, OF ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS Eric Sogard, INF Jon Switzer, LHP Kevin Tillman, INF Jeff Urlaub, LHP In 2007, Mike Leake turned in one of the greatest Brett Wallace, 1B seasons ever by a Sun Devil true freshman. Leake Jeremy West, 1B began the season as the , but quickly found himself as the Friday night starter on the Pac-10 Dennis Wyrick, INF Champs. Leake tied for the Pac-10 lead with 13 victo- Zechry Zinicola, RHP/1B ries, and set new ASU freshman records with 94 strike

outs and 127 . He was named First RECORDS Team All-Pac-10, a consensus First Team Freshman All- American, and was named a Third Team All-American by Baseball America.

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Petey Paramore and Brett Wallace became the 11th and 12th Sun Devils to play for Team USA.

Paramore and Wallace helped lead Team USA to a Silver Medal at the Pan-Am Games. •The Arizona State Baseball program ranks as one of the top collegiate programs in the nation to produce players for the USA Baseball National Team. Since USA Baseball began selecting players and operating an official National Team to represent the United States in 1984, ASU has had at least one player on the team in ten different years. A total of 12 differ- ent ASU players have combined for 13 selections to the National Team.

•ASU sent two players to the National Team during the summer of 2007. Petey Paramore and Brett Wallace helped lead the USA Baseball National Team to a silver medal at the Pan-Am games.

“Coach Murphy is one of the most outstanding college coaches in the nation. We are certainly aware of the many quality baseball players that he has coached at Arizona State. We are sure that he will continue the tradition of competition that has defined Sun Devil Baseball for so many years.” —Paul V. Seiler, USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO

Willie Bloomquist Casey Myers Jon Switzer Mike Esposito Dustin Pedroia 1998 2000 2000 2001 2002, 2003

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Travis Buck helped Team USA to a gold medal in the 2004 World University

Baseball Championship. SUN DEVIL LIFE

Jeff Larish and Dustin Pedroia were teammates on the 2003 USA

Baseball National Team.

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Jeff Larish Travis Buck Petey Paramore Brett Wallace 2003 2004 2007 2007

49 ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT DEVIL TO DEVIL The “Devil to Devil” program was created because several former players expressed interest in donating back to the program they love so much. The following is a list of ASU baseball alumni that have given back portions of a signing bonus or an out-of-state scholarship in order to help the program continue to grow and succeed.

Ryan Mills ’96 - ’98 $7,500 Willie Bloomquist ’97 - ’99 scholarship Brian Heintzelman ’98 $50,000 Jon Switzer ’99 - ’01 $7,500 Mike Esposito ’00 - ’02 $7,500 Andre Ethier ’02 - ’03 $5,000 Dustin Pedroia ’02 - ’04 scholarship Beau Vaughan ’03 $10,000 Erik Averill ’03 - ’05 scholarship Travis Buck ’03 - ’05 $20,000 Colin Curtis ’04 - ’06 scholarship Joe Persichina ’04 - ’07 scholarship

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ASU BASEBALL IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM Leader of the PAC

WINS NCAA TOURNAMENT SUN DEVIL LIFE 1. Arizona State 341 APPEARANCES 2. Stanford 340 1. Arizona State 8 3. Oregon State 291 2. Stanford 7 4. UCLA 276 T-3. USC 4 5. USC 272 T-3. UCLA 4 6. Arizona 269 T-3. Arizona4 7. Washington 267 T-6. Washington 3 8. California 230 T-6. Oregon State 3 9. Washington State 189 T-8. California 0 T-8. Washington State 0 PAC-10 WINS 1. Arizona State 123 FIRST TEAM ALL-PAC-10 PLAYERS 2. Stanford 116 1. Arizona State 30 3. USC 106 2. Stanford 29 4. Arizona 98 3. Oregon State 23 5. Washington 93 T-4. Washington 18 6. Oregon State 92 T-4. USC 18 7. UCLA 91 T-4. Arizona 18 8. California 89 7. UCLA 17 9. Washington State 55 8. California 12 9. Washington State 6

TOP 25 FINISHES 1. Arizona State 8 ALL-AMERICANS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2. Stanford 7 1. Arizona State 21 3. USC 4 2. Stanford 14 4. Oregon State 3 3. UCLA 11 T-5. UCLA 2 T-4. USC 8 T-5. Arizona 2 T-4. Arizona 8 T-7. Washington 0 6. Oregon State 6 T-7. Washington State 0 T-7. Washington 3

T-7. California 0 T-7. Washington State 3 HISTORY

9. California 1

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51 2008 SUN DEVIL PLAYERS IKE DAVIS

BRETT WALLACE

JOSH SATOW MIKE LEAKE

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DUSTIN BRADER #43 6-4 • 215 • RHP • Sr. • 1V • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Selah, Wash. (Selah/South Mountain CC) 2007 (Junior): Pitched innings, third most on the team behind in 13 games, making one only Scott Muller and CJ Retherford. start…went 2-0 with a High School: A 2004 graduate of Selah 9.47 ERA in 19 innings High School in Selah, Washington…let- of work… tered three years for Mike Archer at Junior College: Played Selah HS…was team captain his senior two years at South season…helped lead his team to three Mountain Community straight Mid Valley League champion- College…teamed ships…his team went 26-1 in 2004, 2008 DEVILS with former Devils CJ finishing third in the state…was named Retherford and Scott Mueller on the Cougars All-Mid Valley League his junior and team in Grand Junction, senior years. Colo….went a combined 11-9 with one Personal: BIS major with a focus on and a 2.31 ERA in two seasons on the hill… education and business…son of son struck out 152 batters while walking only of Thane and Michele Phelan of Selah, 35…as a sophomore in 2006, pitched in 15 Wash….favorite baseball team is the games, going 6-6 with a 2.09 ERA…pitched Seattle Mariners and his favorite play- 81.2 innings, second on the team to only Scott er is Ken Griffey, Jr….enjoys playing Mueller…struck out 91 batters while walk- cribbage…full name is Dustin Dean ing only 18…earned Second Team All-League Brader…born November 13, 1985 in and Second Team All-Conference honors…as a Yakima, Washington. freshman in 2005, pitched in 16 games, going 5-3 with one save…had a 2.52 ERA…threw 82

CAREER STATS AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN CC: YEAR ERA W L SV IP H R ER BB SO 2005 2.52 5 3 1 82 81 32 23 17 61 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2006 2.09 6 6 0 81.2 66 24 19 18 91 TOTAL 2.31 11 9 1 163.2 147 56 42 35 152

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2007 9.47 2 0 0 19.0 28 23 20 12 11

HISTORY

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53 GREG BORDES #20 5-9 • 160 • C/2B • Jr. • 2V* • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Mesa, Ariz. (Dobson) 2007 (RS-Sophomore): helped Dobson to the 2002 East Valley Regional former Sun Devils pitcher now in the Baltimore Appeared in 16 games, title… named honorable mention East Valley Orioles farm system… his father, Charlie, played making one start… Region after hitting .330 with 25 walks as a professionally with the Texas Rangers, reaching 2006 (Sophomore): sophomore… hit .390 as a junior and was as high as the Triple-A level… also played in Utilized his redshirt sea- named first-team all-region… hit .340 with college at Southwestern Louisiana (currently son… three home runs and was 14-for-14 stealing Louisiana Lafayette) and was voted into the 2005 (Freshman): bases as a senior… was ranked as the No. 16 school’s athletic hall of fame in 1998 with Played in 12 games and high school prospect in the state of Arizona former major league pitcher … his made two starts…played by /Baseball America… grandfather Bill Cutler is a former president of summer baseball for the earned the All-Around Senior Award for the Triple-A …favorite MLB Rochester Honkers in the academics. team is the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and … hit .234 (15-for-64) in 17 Personal: Interested in pursuing a degree in favorite player is … enjoys playing games with one and 17 RBI. interdisciplinary studies with a focus on business golf… nickname is Deke… born June 3, 1985 in High School: A 2004 graduate of Dobson and education… full name is Gregory Michael , La. High School in Mesa, Ariz… earned three var- Bordes… parents are Charles and Jeannie sity letters…captain of his team junior and Bordes of Mesa, Ariz… is one of six children, senior year… played summer baseball for the with three sisters and two brothers: Danielle, Swampdogs (2002-03) and the Reds (2004)… Lindsay, Kaylee, Brett and Charlie… Brett is a

CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2005 .200 12 2 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 .400 1 0 1 1 .333 0 0 0 1 5 9 2 .875 2007 .308 16 1 13 2 4 1 0 0 0 5 .385 4 0 4 0 .471 0 0 0 1 7 12 2 .905 TOTALS .278 28 3 18 3 5 2 0 0 1 7 .389 5 0 5 1 .435 0 0 0 2 12 2 14 .892 RAOUL TORREZ #29 5-10 • 180 • UTL • So. • 1V • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) 2007 (Freshman): Brophy…help lead the team to three straight ers, Riccio and Emilio…teamed with Riccio on Appeared in 38 games, Desert Valley Region championships and the Brophy’s prep team for two seasons as well as starting four…a key 2006 State Championship…hit .480 his senior the Connie Mack World Series team…enjoys reserve off Pat Murphy’s year with eight home runs…also recorded seven playing Halo on his Xbox…favorite team is the bench…had 10 hits and saves…was twice named All-Region…earned Arizona Diamondbacks and favorite player is Eric eight RBI in limited at All-State honors as a senior...was named the Byrnes…full name is Raoul Dolce Torrez…born bats…played for the MVP following his senior year…was a 5A All- March 16, 1988 in Phoenix. Liberal BeeJays of the Star and a Super 50 game…played summer ball JayHawk League over the for the Arizona Firebirds, winning the Connie summer. Mack World Series. High School: A 2006 graduate of Brophy College Personal: Exploratory major… son of Raoul Prep in Phoenix, Ariz….a three-year letterman at and Liz Torrez of Phoenix, Ariz….has two broth-

CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2007 .233 38 4 43 8 10 1 0 0 8 11 .256 4 3 11 0 .333 1 0 1 2 12 16 1 .966

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SETH BLAIR #75 6-1 • 190 • RHP • Fr. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Rock Falls, Ill. (Rock Falls) High School: A 2007 NCIC Second Team All-Conference and won the the third straight year…earned Second Team graduate of Rock Falls Hustle Award as a freshman…was a preseason All-State honors from the and High School in Rock Puma All-American entering his sophomore First Team All-State honors from the IHSBCA… Falls, Illinois…earned year…named the Top Pitcher and MVP of named Team MVP and won hitting and pitching four letters in baseball his team as a sophomore, as well as NCIC award. and three in basket- First Team All-Conference Pitcher and Daily MLB Draft: Selected in the 47th round (1,388th ball…was a three-time Gazette Baseball Player of the Year honors… overall) by the Oakland Athletics in the 2007 captain of the baseball was selected to the Team USA Youth National Major League Baseball draft. team and was the cap- Team and was named one of the Top 50 play- Personal: Is an exploratory major…son of Alan tain of the basketball ers in Illinois…as a junior earned preseason and Cheri Blair of Rock Falls, Illinois…lists Jake 2008 DEVILS team his senior year…a Puma All-American accolades…was named Peavy of the San Diego Padres and decorated high school player, Blair went 34-8 Team MVP and won the hitting and of the as his favorite play- with eight saves during his high school career, award…also named NCIC All-Area First Team ers…enjoys watching Dancing With The Stars… including twice setting a school record with ten and Honorable Mention All-State honors…also born March 3, 1989 in Sterling, Illinois. wins…struck out a school record 124 batters named the Daily Gazette Baseball Player of during his senior season…also hit .432 and set the Year for the second straight year…ranked school records with 212 hits, 97 stolen bases #1 player in the state of Illinois…was named and 114 RBI…led Rock Falls to the postseason a preseason All-American as a senior…won all four years…was named All-Area First Team, the Daily Gazette Player of the Year award for KYLE BRULE #58 6-1 • 180 • RHP • Fr. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Chandler, Ariz. (Marcos de Niza)

High School: A 2007 finished his high school career as a .415 hitter ball and golf in his free time…says Hall of NATIONAL CHAMPIONS graduate of Marcos with 10 home runs and picked up 23 pitching Famer is his favorite athlete... de Niza High School in victories with 238 strike outs…led Marcos de is a Phoenix Suns fan…born June 9, 1989 in Tempe, Arizona…earned Niza to the 2007 State Championship. Rochester, New York. four varsity letters in MLB Draft: Selected in the 21st round (661st baseball and spent two overall) by the Detroit Tigers in the 2007 Major seasons as team cap- League Baseball draft. tain…was a member Personal: Plans to study business at ASU…

of the 2005 USA Junior son of Warren HISTORY Team…twice earned All- and Kathy Brule City honors…was a four-time All-Central Region of Chandler, selection and earned All-State honors during his Arizona…likes

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55 MARCEL CHAMPAGNIE #15 6-0 • 190 • IF • Jr. • TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Bolton, Ontario, Canada (Brother Andre/Kaskaskia College) Junior College: Played team-leading 20 bases…as a freshman in 2006, Personal: Plans on studying business and biol- two years for Kaskaskia led the team with a .429 average, including ogy…son of Euleta Wright of Bolton, Ontario, College in Centralia, 45 RBI and one homer…also stole 19 bases… Canada…has two older sisters, Courtney and Illinois…had a career earned All-Conference and All-Region honors. Natalia…lists former Toronto Blue Jay Tony batting average of .428 High School: A 2004 graduate of Brother Andre Fernandez and Nugget Allen Iverson as (140-327) in 95 games High School in Markham, Ontario, Canada…was his favorite athletes…both his mother and father at Kaskaskia…stole 39 a four-sport athlete, earning letters in baseball, were born in Jamaica…born October 18, 1985 in bases in 41 attempts in football, soccer and basketball…was a captain North York, Ontario, Canada. his two years and drove of the baseball team during his senior year. in 88 runs…as a sopho- MLB Draft: Selected in the 34th round (1,026th more in 2007, appeared in 49 games, batting overall) by the Minnesota Twins in the 2006 .428 with 43 RBI and three home runs…stole a Major League Baseball draft.

CAREER STATS AT KASKASKIA COLLEGE: YEAR AVG GP AB H 2B 3B HR RBI SB ATT 2006 .429 46 161 69 17 8 1 45 19 19 2007 .428 49 166 71 16 5 3 43 20 22 TOTAL .428 95 327 140 33 13 4 88 39 41 COBY CRESS #53 6-0 • 175 • RHP • Fr. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Waddell, Ariz. (Millenium) High School: A 2007 invited to play in State All-Star game…named Cress of Waddell, Arizona…enjoys hunting and graduate of Millenium team’s Defensive Player of the Year as a junior fishing…is at ASU on a Presidential Academic High School in Goodyear, and Offensive Player of the Year as a sopho- Scholarship after graduating 7th in his class… Arizona…earned three more…hit .412 for his career, including .459 with says of the Philadelphia Phillies is varsity letters in base- 10 home runs and 53 RBI as a senior, all school his favorite athlete…born May 11, 1988. ball…was the team records…was a member of the National Honor captain as a senior… Society. Co-West Valley Region Personal: Player of the Year as a Exploratory senior, also was named major…son of Team MVP, Honorable Mention All-State and was Curt and Bobbi

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IKE DAVIS #39 6-4 • 205 • OF/LHP • Jr. • 2V • Bats: Left • Throws: Left • Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral)

Baseball Bloodlines: Ike ignated hitter, a first baseman and an outfielder…batted is the son of former major .329 (79-240) with 39 runs scored and a team leading 20 league pitcher Ron Davis… doubles, tying the school record for doubles by a freshman Ron played 11 seasons in the …his 69 hits are third most all-time by a freshman at major leagues for five differ- ASU…went 2-3 with a 7.42 ERA as a pitcher…appeared ent major league teams, most in 14 games, starting 12 on the hill…batted .320 (33-103) notably the New York Yankees in Pac-10 play…belted grand slams in consecutive games and the Minnesota Twins… vs. Texas Tech (2/28) and Auburn (3/3)…was a .376 hitter earned 130 career saves in 481 (56-93) with runners in scoring position, including 56 RBI

appearances… was one of the and three homers…batted .529 (9-17) with 26 RBI with the 2008 DEVILS best relievers in the mid 1980’s bases loaded…led the team in both multi-hit games (25) when he recorded 106 saves and multi-RBI games (16), including two games with more from 1982-85 for the Twins. than five RBI…took part in the Team USA Trials over the 2007 (Sophomore): Turned in another stellar season, earn- summer, before finishing summer ball with the Anchorage ing First Team All-Pac-10 honors for the second straight Bucs of the Alaskan Baseball League. season…was also named a Jewish Sports Review First Team High School: A 2005 graduate of Chaparral High School in All-American for the second consecutive year…Baseball Scottsdale, Ariz… earned four varsity letters for Coach Jerry America Third Team All-American…named to the All-Tempe Dawson… helped Chaparral continue its legacy as a base- Regional squad…appeared in 62 games, starting each one… ball powerhouse winning three straight Arizona 4A state batted .349 with eight homers and 61 runs batted in…also titles… the Firebirds combined to go 95-8 during his sopho- pitched in seven games, making one start…finished 1-1 on more thorough senior seasons… named the MVP of both the mound with a 1.35 ERA…tied for the Pac-10 lead with 23 the 2004 AFLAC All-American Game (Aberdeen, Md.) and doubles and finished tied for fifth in the league with 83 hits… the 2005 High School All-American Game (Albuquerque, made the change from first base to , throwing out N.M.)… was a standout two-way player during his prep four runners from right field…played career… combined to hit .447 for the of the Cape (143-for-320) with 48 doubles, as a junior he hit .420 with three homers and 33 RBI and Cod League during the summer, going CAREER HIGHS 12 home runs and 106 RBI… set was 8-0 with five saves and a 2.10 ERA… 2004 All-Tribune 1-0 with a save without allowing a BATTING Chaparral career records for doubles 4A Pitcher of the Year and First-Team All-State (Arizona run in 2.2 innings and batting .246 in At Bats 6 - 3x (UAB; 2/24/07) and was third in RBI… on the Republic)… named Arizona’s Mr. Baseball as a sophomore 16 games before a wrist injury ended Runs 4 (Southern Utah; 2/3/07) mound he was a perfect 23-0 with a after hitting .559 (57-for-102) with three homers and 32 his summer. Hits 4 – 3x (at Arizona; 2/27/07) 1.85 ERA and 14 saves in 57 career RBI and going 9-0 with three saves and a 1.58 ERA… 2003 2006 (Freshman): One of the most appearances… set the Chaparral RBI 7 (Auburn; 3/3/06) First-Team All-State (Arizona Republic) and All-Tribune 4A-2A

decorated freshmen in ASU history… career record with 213 Player of the Year… played for the USA Baseball Youth NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2B 3 (Southern Utah; 2/3/07) named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year, in 174 innings pitched… during National Team (2003) and Junior National Team (2004)… Hit Streak 19 games All-Pac-10 First Team, Jewish Sports his senior year he hit .450 with helped the YNT to a gold medal in Kaohsiung, Taiwan… com- Review First Team All-American, six home runs and on the mound bined to hit .404 (19-for-47) with nine doubles in two sum- PITCHING Baseball America Freshman All- Innings 7.1 (NIU; 2/3/06) was 5-0 with five saves… named a mers with Team USA… was the No. 6 prospect at the 2004 American, Rivals.com First Team Runs Allowed 6 - 2x (Cal; 5/28/06) Baseball America/Louisville Slugger Perfect Game National Showcase (). Freshman All-American, Baseball ER Allowed 5 – 2x (Penn State; 3/24/06) All-American and ABCA/Rawlings MLB Draft: Selected in the 19th round (568 overall) by the America Second Team Freshman All- Ks 8 (NIU; 2/3/06) second-team All-American… con- Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2005 MLB Draft. American and ABCA First Team All- BB 6 (Cal; 5/28/06) sensus firs-team All-State selection Personal: Studying sociology and education… son of Ron West Region…set a new ASU fresh- Hits Allowed 7 (Oklahoma; 3/17/06) by the Arizona Republic, AzBCA and and Millie Davis… has one older brother Ellie, and one sister, man record with his 65 runs batted the East Valley Tribune… Baseball Trace… enjoys hunting and fishing… favorite baseball player in, good for second in the Pac-10… America preseason All-American is Barry Bonds… was a batboy for the Phoenix Firebirds… HISTORY tied for the team lead with his nine (1B)… rated as the No. 39 high wears No. 39, just like his father wore in the big leagues… home runs, tying him with Bob Horner for third most ever by school prospect (TeamOneBaseball.com) and the top prospect full name is Isaac Bejamin Davis… born March 22, 1987 in a Sun Devil freshman…appeared in all 58 games, starting in the state of Arizona (Baseball America/Perfect Game)… Edina, Minn.

57 of them…was a , a , a des- also the No. 2 high school first base prospect in the nation… ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS

CAREER STATS AT ASU: Batting YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2006 .329 58 57 240 39 79 20 2 9 65 130 .542 20 4 58 4 .387 2 0 2 3 137 18 4 .975 2007 .349 62 62 238 56 83 23 0 8 61 130 .546 29 0 29 7 .407 8 4 6 8 65 8 4 .948 TOTAL .339 120 119 478 95 162 43 2 17 126 260 .544 49 4 97 11 .397 10 4 8 11 202 26 8 .966

Pitching YEAR ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/AVG WP HBP RECORDS 2006 7.42 2 3 14 12 0 0 0 0 47.1 55 47 39 28 40 9 1 2 219 .302 4 3 2007 1.35 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 6.2 3 1 1 5 8 0 1 0 26 .143 1 0 TOTAL 6.67 3 4 21 13 0 0 0 0 54.0 58 48 40 33 48 9 2 2 245 .286 5 3

57 REYES DORADO #52 6-0 • 200 • RHP • Jr. • TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Fontana, Calif. (A.B. Miller/Riverside CC)

Junior College: Pitched recorded two saves…helped lead Riverside to League Baseball draft and was picked in the 46th two seasons for Riverside the California State Championship…as a fresh- round (1,349th overall) by the Community College in man in 2006, went 4-2 with a 3.59 ERA in 13 in the 2007 MLB Draft. Riverside, California… appearances…started 10 games…struck out Personal: Plans to study sociology and educa- compiled a two-year 39 batters. tion…son of Felipe Dorado and Maria Rubalcava record of 8-4 with two High School: A 2004 graduate of A.B. Miller of Fontana, California…has a brother, Felipe, and saves…pitched 120 total High School in Fontana, California…was a two- two sisters, Miriam and Isabel…is a fan of the St. innings with an ERA of year captain of the baseball team…was a mem- Louis Cardinals…would like to visit Australia… 3.83 at Riverside CC… ber of the Citrus Belt League champions in 2004 enjoys cooking and watching movies…born as a sophomore in 2007, and was selected to play in the state All-Star January 10, 1986 in Los Angeles, California. went 4-2 with a 4.01 ERA…pitched in 14 games, game. starting 11 of them…struck out 62 while hold- MLB Draft: Selected in the 43rd round (1,295th ing opponents to a .250 batting average…also overall) by the Florida Marlins in the 2004 Major

CAREER STATS AT RIVERSIDE CC: YEAR ERA G/S W L SV IP H R ER BB SO 2006 3.59 13/10 4 2 0 52.2 54 31 21 19 39 2007 4.01 14/11 4 2 2 67.1 64 32 30 24 62 TOTAL 3.83 27/21 8 4 2 120.0 118 63 51 43 101 JAKE ELMORE #2 5-10 • 175 • IF • Jr. • TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove/Wallace State)

Junior College: Played Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Alabama… two years at Wallace lettered four times in baseball and football and State Community College was the captain of the football team in 2005… in Hanceville, Alabama… named All-State in football in 2005 and All- hit .428 (151-353) over State in baseball in 2004 and 2005…hit .555 his two seasons, includ- in 2004…also a member of the National Honor ing 93 runs batted in… Society. as a sophomore in 2007, MLB Draft: Selected in the 48th round (1,401st hit .450 with four homers overall) by the Florida Marlins in the 2007 Major and 45 RBI in 50 games… League Baseball draft. earned First Team All-Northern League and First Personal: A BIS major focusing on education and Team All-Region honors…as a freshman in 2006, kinesiology major…son of David Elmore and Kay hit .407 with three homers and 48 RBI, helping Gassaway of Pleasant Grove, Alabama…has an lead Wallace State to the Junior College World older sister, Lindsey…is an Braves fan… Series…named the Big Stick Award winner after lists Shaun Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks Wallace State finished third at the JCWS. as his favorite athlete…born June 15, 1987 in High School: A 2005 graduate of Pleasant Dothan, Alabama.

CAREER STATS AT WALLACE STATE CC: YEAR AVG GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% 2006 .407 52 182 45 74 11 3 3 48 .549 2007 .450 50 171 66 77 20 2 4 45 .661 TOTAL .428 102 353 111 151 31 5 7 93 .605

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JASON FRANZBLAU #57 5-10 • 180 • RHP • Jr. • TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Louisville, Ky. (Trinity/Winthrop) ASU: Junior trans- struck out 90 batters while walking only 28… the All-State All-Tournament Team as a senior… fer from the Winthrop held opponents to a .263 batting average… a 7th Region All-Star as a junior and a senior… University…pitched earned First Team All-Big South honors. named team MVP as a senior…played on the in 41 career games 2006 (Freshman): Compiled 22 appearances, East/West Kentucky All-State Team as a junior. for the Eagles...was a going 4-1 with six starts…second on the team Personal: Majoring in business…son of Howard member of Winthrop’s with a 3.30 ERA…opponents hit .252 against and Ellen Franzblau of Venice, Florida…has a 2006 NCAA Tournament him with 42 strike outs...started in the NCAA sister, Amanda, who is also a student at ASU… team, starting against Tournament against UNC-Wilmington, going enjoys golfing…lists the Boston Red Sox as his

UNC-Wilmington in the 6.1 innings and getting a no-decision in a 5-3 favorite team and as his favor- 2008 DEVILS Chapel Hill Regional. win. ite athlete…born August 26, 1987 in Tampa, 2007 (Sophomore): Led the Eagles with an High School: A 2005 graduate of Trinity High Florida. 8-4 record, appearing in 19 games, starting School in Louisville, Kentucky…earned two var- 16…had a 3.13 ERA in 112.0 innings pitched… sity baseball letters at Trinity…was selected to

CAREER STATS AT WINTHROP: YEAR ERA G GS W L SV IP H R ER BB SO 2006 3.30 22 6 4 1 0 62.2 60 31 23 28 42 2007 3.13 19 16 8 4 1 112.0 109 51 39 28 90 TOTALS 3.20 41 22 12 5 1 174.2 169 82 62 56 132 DEVIN FULLER #31 6-1 • 215 • RHP • Fr. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Gilbert, Ariz. (Gilbert)

High School: A 2007 Devils Adam Bailey and Matt Newman on the younger sister, Jenna…his brother Scott played NATIONAL CHAMPIONS graduate of Gilbert Arizona Firebirds, winning the 2006 Connie football at Wyoming…enjoys fishing…lists Tom High School in Gilbert, Mack World Series. Hanks as his favorite actor and Arizona…was a four- MLB Draft: Selected in the 14th round (446th as his favorite athlete…born December 15, time letter winner in overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2007 1988 in Mesa, Arizona. baseball, including his Major League Baseball draft. senior season when he Personal: Exploratory major…parents are

was team captain…also Lonnie and Peggy HISTORY won three letters on the Fuller of Gilbert, football team…three Arizona…has times was named All-Fiesta Region (2005-07) two older broth- and earned All-State honors in 2007…went ers, Brandon and

6-3 on the mound his senior season, including Scott, an older ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS

a miniscule 0.93 ERA…teamed with current sister, Julie, and a RECORDS

59 JASON JARVIS #77 6-2 • 195 • RHP/OF • So. • 1V • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral)

2007 (Freshman): Did times in baseball and three times in football… not receive his clearance named First Team All-State and All-Region fol- from the NCAA until lowing senior season…twice led Chaparral to Pac-10 play began in late State Championships…went 12-0 as a senior, March, yet still managed striking out 76 and recording a 1.40 ERA…also to set an ASU freshman hit .429 with eight home runs and 37 RBI…was record with 11 saves… the winning pitcher in the state title game…as pitched in 21 games as a junior, went 6-1 on the mound, striking out 52 the closer, going 2-2 with with a 1.70 ERA…also batted .432 with 24 RBI 11 saves…struck out 22 in 24 games…helped lead his summer team, batters while only walking eight…had a 4.50 the Arizona Firebirds, to the 2006 Connie Mack ERA in 30 innings pitched…also showed some World Series championship…he was named prowess with the bat, hitting .375 in 16 at MVP of the series. bats…had six hits, four of them doubles, and MLB Draft: Selected by the Los Angeles Angels knocked in five runs…finished tied for fourth of Anaheim in the 25th round (762nd overall) of in the Pac-10 with his 11 saves…played in the the 2006 MLB Draft. Arizona Collegiate League during the summer. Personal: A BIS major focusing on sociology and High School: A dominating high school pitch- education…son of Dave Peterman and Dana er for Arizona power Chaparral…lettered four Jarvis…born October 1, 1987 in Concord, Calif.

CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/AVG WP HBP 2007 4.50 2 2 21 0 0 0 0 11 30.0 31 16 15 8 22 1 0 6 126 .279 1 3

YEAR AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OBP SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 .375 11-1 16 3 6 4 0 0 5 10 .625 0 0 3 0 .353 0-0 2 4 0 1.000

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MIKE JONES #48 6-4 • 210 • OF • Jr. • 2V* • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend Austin)

ASU: A two-sport athlete, School All-Star game the summer after Mike is also a his senior year...also listed as the No. 36 on the Sun Devil football wide receiver in the nation and the No. team. 95 player in the state of Texas by Rivals. Football: One of the Sun com...listed as the No. 88 player in the Devils most consistent state of Texas by SuperPrep Magazine...a wide receivers, Jones fin- member of the Houston Chronicle’s Top ished the 2007 season with 100 list...was a first-team all-district

46 receptions for 769 yards selection and team MVP as a senior... 2008 DEVILS and 10 ...has finished second in the league in passing appeared in 37 games over his career, making 70 yards as a senior...started his first game catches for 1,109 yards and 13 scores. as a 14-year-old sophomore...runs the 40 2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in 35 games, playing in 4.45 seconds and sports a 36 1/2-inch in centerfield…made 12 starts…hit .316 in 19 at- vertical jump. bats…fell a home run shy of the cycle in a win over Personal: BIS major...parents are Hawai’i on April 25. Earnest (electrician) and Sandra (geo 2006 (Freshman): Joined the team after spring science specialist) Jones of Sugar Land, football practice…appeared in 10 games, hitting .313 Texas...has a half-brother, Anthony and with three RBI…started the final six games of the a half-sister, LaKisha...was his school’s season, including all three NCAA Tournament games. Homecoming King as a senior...volun- High School: A 2004 graduate of Fort Bend Austin teered at the Boys and Girls Club of High School in Sugar Land, Texas...earned two base- Greater Houston and Bo’s Place, an orga- ball letters and three for football...started in center- nization for children who have lost loved field...led his team in stolen bases as a junior...versa- ones...lists Ken Griffey, Jr. as his favor- tile athlete who quarterbacked the football team as a ite pro athlete…says his favorite move senior...threw for 1,997 yards and 17 touchdowns... is Disney’s The Lion King...born Sept.

also rushed for 684 yards and five more touchdowns... 19,1986 in Humble, Texas...full name is NATIONAL CHAMPIONS was the starting quarterback for the Texas High Michael Anthony Jones.

CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR 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% 2006 313 10-6 16 4 5 0 0 0 3 5 .313 2 0 4 0 .389 0 0 0-2 13 1 0 1.000 2007 .316 35-12 19 8 6 1 1 0 0 9 .474 3 0 9 0 .409 0 1 2-2 25 0 1 .962

TOTAL .314 45-18 35 12 11 1 1 0 3 14 .400 5 0 13 0 .400 0 1 2-4 38 1 1 .975

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61 JASON KIPNIS #28 5-10 • 175 • OF • So. • TR* • Bats: Left • Throws: Right • Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North/Kentucky)

ASU: A sophomore trans- High School: A 2005 graduate of Glenbrook in a season. fer from Kentucky… North High School in Northbrook, Illinois… Personal: Interested in studying sociology and appeared in 34 games for earned three letters in baseball and two in foot- education…son of Mark and Kay Kipnis of Kentucky in 2007 after ball…was two-time team captain of the baseball Northbrook, Illinois…has two older brothers, redshirting in 2006. team and also football team captain…earned Blair and Todd, and an older sister, Amanda… 2007 (Sophomore): Saw First Team All-State honors as a senior…was the nickname is Kip…lists Super Bad as his favor- action in 34 games for Most Valuable Player ite move…says Brian the Wildcats, making 29 as a senior…twice named his team MVP…was Urlacher is his favorite athlete…born April 3, starts in the outfield… named All-Conference in junior and senior sea- 1987 in Northbrook, Illinois. was named the SEC’s sons…hit .520 with eight homers and 36 stolen Freshman of the Week on February 19…hit .337 bases as a senior…hit .455 with 11 home runs with six homers and 27 RBI…stole 11 bases in and 36 RBI as a junior, setting a school record for 12 attempts…also drew 18 walks and was hit homers…was an All-Conference wide receiver, by six pitches. setting school records for catches, yards and TDs

CAREER STATS AT KENTUCKY: YEAR AVG GP/S AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB-A SLG% 2007 .337 34/29 104 28 35 5 5 6 27 11-12 .654 MIKE MURPHY #4 5-7 • 150 • IF • Jr. • TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Templeton, Calif. (Templeton/Cuesta College)

Junior College: Played High School in Templeton, California…earned his favorite TV show…lists of the two seasons at Cuesta four letters in baseball and three in basketball… Colorado Rockies as his favorite athlete…full College in Templeton, was a four-time First Team All-League selec- name is Michael Channing Murphy…born July California…hit .334 tion…helped lead Templeton to CIF titles in 2003 30, 1987 in Templeton, California. (115-344) with 51 RBI, and 2004. including 34 stolen Personal: A BIS major bases…as a sophomore focusing on sociology in 2007, hit .342 with 33 and education…son RBI and 17 stolen bases… of Michael and Julie was named the team MVP Murphy of Templeton, after leading the squad in hits…named First California…has Team All-Conference…as a freshman in 2006, hit two sisters, Tina .321 with 18 RBI and 17 steals…helped lead the and Christi, and one team to the conference title, earning First Team brother, Charlie… All-Conference honors. enjoys playing Guitar High School: A 2005 graduate of Templeton Hero…says Seinfeld is

CAREER STATS AT CUESTA COLLEGE: YEAR AVG GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB SBA 2006 .321 41 142 37 46 6 3 2 18 17 20 2007 .342 49 202 44 69 9 2 2 33 17 18 TOTAL .334 90 344 81 115 15 5 4 51 34 38

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ROCKY LAGUNA #26 5-11 • 175 • OF • Grad. • 3V • Bats: Left • Throws: Right • Yuma, Ariz. (Kofa)

ASU: Was named team School in Yuma, Ariz… Richy Leon (1995-98), Jeff captain by head coach Pat Phelps (1998-2001), Angel Ramirez (2000-01) and Murphy for the 2007 season, current Sun Devil infielder Frank Mesa (2003-P) becoming the first captain also prepped at Kofa. All of the players were in the Murphy Era (1995- coached by Rocky’s father, Billy Laguna. Present). High School: A 2003 graduate of Kofa High 2007 (Junior): Team captain School (Kings) in Yuma, Ariz… played three years who appeared in 59 games, of varsity baseball, two years on the varsity foot-

starting 15…hit .274 with ball squad and lettered one year in swimming… 2008 DEVILS one home run and 10 RBI… captain of the varsity baseball team his junior was used primarily as a and senior seasons… coached in baseball by Billy defensive replacement late in games...garnered only 61 Laguna (father), in football by Steve Casey and in at-bats…will enter 2008 as the most experienced Devil, swimming by Renee Kryger… as a senior earned having played in 156 games. first-team All-Fiesta Region, first-team Arizona 2006 (Sophomore): Played in 44 games, making eight Republic All-State, first-team Arizona Baseball starts in the outfield…batted .222 (10-45) with ten runs Coaches Association (AzBCA) and was selected and seven RBI…hit .462 (6-13) against lefthanders, knock- to the 5A AzBCA State All-Star baseball team… ing in four runs…played summer ball for the Peninsula selected to the “Super 50” All-Arizona baseball Oilers of the . All-Star game… picked as the Yuma Rotary/ 2005 (RS-Freshman): Played in 53 games and made 29 Yuma Sun Baseball Player of the Year… hit .457 starts… selected as the Development MVP at the annual (43-for-94) with eight doubles, three triples, five team awards banquet… was a sparkplug at the top of home runs and 32 RBI… also had a .554 on-base the lineup leading ASU to victory in 14 of 17 games in percentage and was named team MVP… helped which he batted leadoff… finished the season hitting .283 lead Kofa to the Fiesta Region title his sophomore (34-for-120) with 10 doubles, two triples, one home run and senior seasons… was second-team All-Fiesta and 26 RBI… recorded 10 stolen bases, including tying Region as a sophomore, hitting .370 (37-for-100) ASU single-game record with four against New Mexico with six doubles, three triples and three home State (2/7)… hit first career home run against Wright State runs… named varsity rookie of the year… missed 5-for-5 with two home runs and three doubles in a double- (4/3), going 3-for-4 with four RBI in that game… had a most of his junior season with an injury, but still earned header against Gilbert High School… favorite team is the

nine-game hitting streak (3/24-4/10) in which he went post-season honors in the Fiesta Region… hit .383 during NATIONAL CHAMPIONS San Diego Padres and favorite player is Ken Griffey, Jr… 16-for-36 (.444)… finished the season with a 1-for-25 his prep baseball career (92-for-240) with 10 home runs enjoys hanging out with friends and relaxing… full name (.040) streak to lower his batting average from .347 to and 57 RBI… as a swimmer he was the 100 meter Yuma is William Rocky Laguna… nickname is Rock or Rockfish… .283.… played summer baseball for the Peninsula Oilers City freestyle champion and a state qualifier in the 5x100 born Nov. 20, 1984 in Yuma, Ariz. in the Alaska Baseball League… hit .266 (17-for-64) with freestyle relay… played shortstop and outfield for Team two doubles and five RBI in 19 games. Legacy out of Phoenix in the summer of 2003. 2004 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt… Personal: Earned his degree last May…parents are played for the Peninsula Oilers in the Alaskan Summer Billy and Diane Laguna of Yuma, Ariz… has one brother, League… hit .260 (33-for-127) with five doubles, 21 RBI Greg (23)… father played baseball at Arizona Western

and 10 stolen bases for the Oilers. and Northern Arizona… Billy was the longtime coach at HISTORY The Kofa Connection: Laguna continues the Sun Devil Kofa High School… Greg also played baseball at Arizona pipeline of standout players who hail from Kofa High Western… lists his best individual performance as going

CAREER STATS AT ASU:

YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS 2005 .283 53 29 120 24 34 10 2 1 26 51 .425 20 6 34 2 .408 1 3 10 11 37 4 2 .953 2006 .222 44 8 45 10 10 0 0 1 7 13 .289 6 2 13 0 .333 1 5 2 2 24 1 0 1.000 2007 .295 59 15 61 20 18 3 0 1 10 24 .393 14 3 15 1 .449 0 1 2 3 46 1 0 1.000 TOTAL .274 156 52 226 54 62 13 2 3 43 88 .389 40 11 62 3 .405 2 9 14 16 107 6 2 .983

CAREER HIGHS: At Bats ...... 5 - 4x (Long Beach State; 3/11/07) Runs ...... 3 - 4x (Washington State; 4/15/07) Hits ...... 4 (Maine; 3/17/07) RBI ...... 4 (Wright State; 4/3/05) RECORDS SB...... 4 (NMSU; 2/7/05) 2B ...... 2 (Maine; 3/17/07) Hit Streak ...... 9 games

63 MIKE LEAKE #8 6-0 • 175 • RHP/OF • So. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Fallbrook, Calif. (Fallbrook)

2007 (Freshman): Had San Diego area…batted .431 with ten home runs one of the most dominat- and 31 RBI as a junior a…on the mound, went 9-3 ing seasons by a freshman with a 1.87 ERA…finished his senior season with pitcher in ASU history…a an 11-1 record on the hill, with a 1.87 ERA and 96 First Team All-Pac-10 selec- strikeouts…also hit .342 with eight homers…#11 tion…named a Third Team prospect in the west by TeamOneBaseball.com… All-American by Baseball was a four-time All-Avocado League honoree, America, as well as a First earning two First Team and two Second Team Team Freshmen All-American selections…one a Gold Glove his freshman year… by Baseball America and was the team MVP his sophomore year…earned Rivals.com…was named to the All-Houston College First Team All-CIF honors his junior and senior sea- Classic tournament team and the All-Coca-Cola Classic sons…won the Avocado League Pitcher of the Year team…voted the Most Outstanding Player of the as a junior…named First Team All-State his junior Tempe Regional…began the season as the closer and and senior years, including the Pitcher of the Year ended as the Friday night starter…tied with teammate Award his senior season…was twice named the Josh Satow for the Pac-10 lead with 13 victories…the Avocado League’s winner…was 13 wins is tied for third most in school history by a a two-time First Team All-Academic member…also freshman…pitched in 25 games, making 13 starts… earned the Fallbrook High School Principal’s Award finished 13-2 with a save and a 3.69 ERA…set a his junior and senior seasons…his summer ball new Arizona State freshmen record with 127 innings team, the San Diego Sharks, won the 2003 USA pitched and 94 strikeouts…his 94 Ks was the ninth Baseball Tournament. most in the Pac-10 and his 127 innings pitched was the MLB Draft: Selected in the seventh round (218th sixth most in the conference…also played the outfield, overall pick) by the Oakland Athletics in the 2006 getting 17 at-bats and knocking in five runs…had two MLB Draft. complete games…played in the Arizona Collegiate Personal: Exploratory major… son of Chris and League over the summer. Sarah Leake of Valley Center, Calif….has an older High School: A 2006 graduate of Fallbrook High brother, Ryan…enjoys playing cards, golf and Diego, Calif. School in Fallbrook, Calif….earned four varsity letters other sports….lists the Seattle Mariners as his favorite at Fallbrook and was team captain his junior and senior baseball team…says of the Los seasons…helped lead his team to three league titles in Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Hall of Famer Nolan four years…was an outstanding pitcher and batter in Ryan are his favorite players…full name is Michael high school and one of the most decorated players in the Raymond Leake…born November 12, 1987 in San

CAREER STATS AT ASU: Pitching YEAR ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/AVG WP HBP 2007 3.69 13 2 25 13 2 0 0 1 127.0 126 59 52 29 94 18 2 13 537 .258 6 16

Batting YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2007 .176 25 4 17 1 3 1 0 0 5 4 .235 0 1 1 1 .200 2 0 0 0 30 29 2 .967

CAREER HIGHS: Pitching Innings ...... 9 – 2X (UC Riverside; 6/2/07) Runs Allowed ...... 10 (UCLA; 5/11/07) ER Allowed ...... 7 (UCLA; 5/11/07) Ks ...... 10 (UC Riverside; 6/2/07) BB ...... 5 (at Oregon State; 5/18/07) Hits Allowed ...... 15 (UCLA; 5/11/07)

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HAYDEN MOSS #34 6-2 • 200 • OF • Jr.* • TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Queen Creek, Ariz. (Queen Creek/Chandler-Gilbert Community College) Junior College: Played running back… also attended Allan Hancock All-Region in 2004 as well. one year at Chandler- Community College in Santa Maria, Calif. in Personal: A BIS major studying business and Gilbert Community 2006, where he played football as an outside education…son of Gary and Renea Moss of College in Gilbert, linebacker. Coolidge, AZ… has a younger sister, Terryn… Arizona in 2005… High School: A 2004 graduate of Queen Creek lists his favorite pro athlete as … appeared in 17 games, High School in Queen Creek, Arizona… lettered favorite team is the Arizona Diamondbacks …

going 9-28 (.321) with a total of nine times, three times for baseball… born May 27, 1986. three RBI…also stole named captain of the baseball team for two 2008 DEVILS three bases…attended years... stole 36 bases in 37 attempts in 2004… Mesa Community College from 2005 to 2006 named 1st team All-State in 2004 …named where he played football as a quarterback and Arizona Republic Second Team and First Team MATT NEWMAN #11 5-10 • 170 • OF/LHP • Fr. • HS • Bats: Left • Throws: Left • Glendale, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) Baseball Bloodlines: College Prep in Phoenix, Arizona…earned four helped Brophy spend most of the 2007 season Matt’s father Randy varsity baseball letters at Brophy…earned All- as the state’s top ranked team. Newman was a two-year State honors in both 2006 and 2007…named MLB Draft: Selected in the 49th round (1419th letter winner (1981-82) an All-American in 2007 by both the ABCA and overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the for the Devils and was by Rawlings…was a member of the 2006 State 2007 Major League Baseball draft. a member of the 1981 Champions…teamed with current teammates Personal: Exploratory major…son of Randy National Champions. Adam Bailey and Devin Fuller on the 2006 and Denise Newman of Glendale, Arizona… The left hander went Connie Mack World Series Champions…earned lists former Sun Devil and current Red Sox

15-2 with a 2.99 ERA, a silver medal with the USA Youth National second baseman Dustin Pedroia as his favorite NATIONAL CHAMPIONS including an 8-0 1982 Team in 2004 and a silver medal in 2006 with athlete...born September 20, 1988 in Phoenix, season. Newman was drafted in the 16th round the USA Junior National Team…hit .475 with Arizona. by the Seattle Mariners in 1982. 49 RBI and 12 homers during his senior year,

High School: A 2007 graduate of Brophy also went 9-1 with a 2.10 ERA on the mound…

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65 PETEY PARAMORE #13 6-2 • 215 • C • Jr. • 2V • Bats: Both • Throws: Right • Allen, Texas (Allen)

ASU: Was named the team ing position and two outs…had a .995 fielding captain for the 2008 sea- percentage as the catcher. son after a vote by the High School: A 2005 graduate of Allen High coaching staff. School in Allen, Texas… earned four varsity let- 2007 (Sophomore): Turned ters…earned Baseball America High School All- in another stellar season, American honors… also named a second-team earning First Team All- ABCA/Rawlings All-American… played in the Texas Pac-10 honors for the sec- High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star ond straight year…also was Game… named first-team Texas 5A All-State… as a First Team Academic All-Pac-10 honoree…named a senior hit .452 with five home runs, 44 walks and to the All-Tempe Regional team and the All-Houston 30 RBI… a preseason third-team All-America selec- College Classic team...appeared in 64 games, starting tion by Baseball America… rated as the No. 3 pros- 62 at both catcher and …hit .379 pect in the state of Texas by Baseball America… with six homers and 52 RBI…drew a Pac-10 leading named the top high school catching prospect in the 53 walks…was second on the team with 27 multi-hit nation by TeamOneBaseball.com… played in sev- games…led the Pac-10 with a .500 on base percent- eral top national showcases, including the AFLAC age…finished fourth in the conference in batting All-American game and National average and third in runs scored (64)…had 85 hits, Showcase at Tropicana Field… a three-time selec- including 25 extra base hits…was again one of the tion as Allen High School Offensive Player of the top catchers in the Pac-10…was named the National Year… 2001 9-5A Newcomer of the Year… named Player of the Week on February 27th…played for Team the District 9-5A Offensive MVP in 2004… as a USA during the summer, winning a silver medal in the junior hit .371 with 22 runs, 10 doubles, four home Pan-Am Games…was third on the team with 20 walks runs and 23 RBI… also earned seven saves on the in 23 games played. mound… four-time All-District 9 selection… played brother (Price)… his father played college baseball at 2006 (Freshman): Had an outstanding debut season summer baseball for the Dallas Tigers and the Florida BYU and Weber State… patterns his style of play after in Tempe, earning First Team All-Pac-10 recognition, as Bombers… led the Bombers to the 2005 Summer World … full name is Preston James Paramore… well as Freshman All-American honors from Baseball Wood Bat National Championship…helped the Tigers nickname is Petey… born Oct. 30, 1986 in McKinney, America and Rivals.com Second Team Freshman All- to three AABC titles… played in the 2004 Area Code Texas. American honors…caught 53 games, including 52 Games in Long Beach, Calif. starts…hit .318 (55-173) with 35 runs scored and 35 MLB Draft: Selected in the 22nd round (659 overall) in runs batted in…had ten doubles and three homers… the 2005 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the drew 34 walks, sixth most in the Pac-10…was the . backstop for 17 different pitchers…was a .388 hitter Personal: Studying business and communication… (26-67) with runners in scoring position with 33 RBI… parents are Glen and Trish Paramore of Allen, Texas… his averaged jumped up to .406 with runners in scor- has two older sisters (Pierrette and Paige) and one

CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2006 .318 53 52 173 35 55 10 0 3 35 74 .428 34 4 27 3 .437 2 1 3 3 395 39 2 .995 2007 .379 64 62 224 64 85 18 1 6 52 123 .549 53 5 43 6 .500 4 3 4 6 285 36 2 .994 TOTALS .353 117 114 397 99 140 28 1 9 87 197 .496 87 9 70 9 .473 6 4 7 9 680 75 4 .995

CAREER HIGHS: At Bats ...... 6 (at Arizona; 5/19/06) Runs ...... 3 – 2x (Stanford; 4/6/07) Hits ...... 4 (Nebraska; 6/3/07) RBI ...... 5 (Washington; 4/8/06) BB ...... 3- 3x (Kansas State; 3/13/07) 2B ...... 2 – 5x (UC Irvine; 6/19/07) Hit Streak ...... 10 games

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ANDREW POLLAK #76 6-0 • 200 • C • Fr. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Chandler, Ariz. (Corona del Sol) High School: A 2007 Year in his senior season…was First Team All- team (#76)…lists and the New York graduate of Corona Conference shortstop as a junior…hit .493 with Yankees as his favorite athlete and team…born del Sol High School in seven home runs and 36 RBI as a senior. June 19, 1988 in Mesa, Arizona. Tempe, Arizona…earned Personal: Exploratory major…son of Kent and two letters in baseball… Julie Pollak of Chandler…older brother Mike named First Team All- was starting center on the ASU football team…

State and the Central has a younger sister, Jamie…wears the same Region Player of the number as his brother Mike did on the football 2008 DEVILS RJ PREACH #35 6-2 • 170 • RHP • Fr. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) High School: A 2007 Preseason All-American honors as a senior… and Deborah Preach of Phoenix, Arizona… graduate of Brophy was named All-Region and All-State for the enjoys video games…lists Hall of Famer Nolan College Prep in Phoenix, 2006 State Champions after setting a school Ryan as his favorite player…says he is addict- Arizona…earned three record with 11 wins…went 11-0 with a 1.62 ed to chocolate milk…his favorite movie is varsity letters…was ERA as a junior. For Love Of The Game…full name is Randal a teammate of current MLB Draft: Selected in the 33rd round (993rd Joseph Preach…born September 16, 1988 in Devil Matt Newman at overall) by the Rays in the 2007 Major League Scottsdale, Arizona. Brophy…earned All- Baseball draft.

Region, All-State and Personal: Exploratory major…son of Randy

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67 KIEL ROLING #22 6-3 • 240 • C • Jr. • 1V • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Grand Junction, Colo. (Central/CAC)

2007 (Sophomore): Had captain for both football and baseball during an outstanding debut sea- his senior year…a three-time All-Southwestern son, hitting .356 with 15 League selection ad well as a two-time All-State home runs and 63 RBI in 58 honoree in baseball…twice was named Academic games…started 53 games All-State selection in baseball…hit a school record playing both designated nine home runs in only 19 games during his junior hitter and catcher…named season…was a member of the 2002 Colorado First Team All-Pac-10 as well State Champions as a freshman…also earned All- as a First Team All-American Conference in football twice, as well as All-State by the ABCA and a Second Team All-American by the his senior season…earned Academic All-State hon- NCBWA…named to the All-Tempe Regional team… ors twice for football and once for basketball in slugged .639 as 25 of his 69 hits were for extra bases… addition to his baseball honors…a member of the his .356 average was the ninth highest in the Pac-10… National Honor Society. finished second in the Pac-10 with 15 home runs and MLB Draft: Was selected in the 31st round (927th tied for third with his 63 RBI…finished fourth in the overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2006 conference in slugging percentage and tied for sixth MLB Draft. with 57 runs scored…was twice named a National and Personal: Studying communication and educa- the Pac-10 Player of the Week…appeared in two games tion…son of Guy and Cindy Roling of Grand for the Danville Dans of the Central Illinois Collegiate Junction, Colo….has one older brother, Brett…lists League before a knee injury ended his summer. as his favorite baseball player…full Junior College: Played one season at Central Arizona name is Kiel Scott Roling…born January 23, 1987 College in Coolidge, Ariz…saw action in 44 games as in Carlsbad, New Mexico. a catcher and designated hitter…hit .266 with three home runs and 20 RBI. High School: A 2005 graduate of Central High School in Grand Junction, Colorado…was a four-year letter- man in baseball, three-year letter winner in football and two-year letterman in basketball…was the team

CAREER STATS AT CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE: YEAR AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB 2006 .266 143 12 38 3 0 3 20 1

CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2007 .356 58 53 194 57 69 10 0 15 63 124 .639 26 3 52 2 .434 3 3 0 1 156 11 0 1.000

CAREER HIGHS: At Bats ...... 6 – 2x (at Cal; 4/28/07) Runs ...... 6 (Maine; 3/17/07) Hits ...... 5 (Maine; 3/17/07) RBI ...... 8 (Maine; 3/17/07) BB ...... 2 – 2x (Stanford; 4/7/07) 2B ...... 2 (Southern Utah; 2/4/07) HR ...... 2 – 2x (Stanford; 4/7/07) Hit Streak ...... 7 games

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JOSH SATOW #41 5-9 • 165 • LHP • Sr. • 3V • Bats: Left • Throws: Left • Scottsdale, Ariz. (Desert Mountain)

2007 (Junior): The all coming out of the bullpen… earned leader of the pitching a victory in his ASU debut giving up nine staff, Satow finished the hits and nine runs (six earned) in five year tied with team- innings against Western Illinois (3/13)… mate Mike Leake for threw two shutout innings against Wright the Pac-10 lead with 13 State (4/1) in his home debut… in two victories…a First Team Pac-10 contests was 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA… All-Pac-10 selection worked a scoreless inning and allowed and a Second Team All- only one hit against nationally ranked 2008 DEVILS American by Collegiate Arizona (5/16)… played summer baseball Baseball…was named to the All-Houston for the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in the College Classic team…went 13-3 with a 2.76 Alaska Baseball League… went 1-1 with a ERA in 133.2 innings pitched…pitched in 20 2.25 ERA in eight games. games, starting 19…had three complete games, High School: A 2004 graduate of Desert including a 10-0 win over USC in the Pac-10 Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz… opener in Los Angeles…struck out 119 batters earned three varsity letters under head while walking only 53…his 133.2 innings were coach Bryan Rice… played summer base- the third most in the conference, while his 119 ball for the Giants in 2003 and the Firebirds Ks were good for fourth most in the Pac-10, as in 2004… helped lead Desert Mountain to was his 2.76 ERA… the 13 wins was the third three straight league titles… was a three- most in the nation…was named the Pac-10 and time winner of Desert Mountain’s Pitcher National Pitcher of the Week on February 12th. of the Year award… named first-team 2006 (Sophomore): Became a huge contribu- Central Region as a sophomore (2002)… tor as a sophomore, pitching in 19 games, start- as a junior in 2003 went 10-1 with a ing five…went 4-2 with a 4.78 ERA…pitched in 2.78 ERA… named second-team All-State 49.0 innings, allowing 31 runs, 26 earned, strik- by the Arizona Republic and East Valley nications and sociology… full name is Joshua

ing out 44 while walking only 11…opponents Tribune… named the East Valley Tribune 5A William Satow… son of Russ (deceased) and NATIONAL CHAMPIONS hit only .287 against him…struck out a career Pitcher of the Year in 2004 after going 10-2 Cindy Satow of Phoenix, Ariz… has one older high 10 batters at UCLA (4/21)…played sum- with a 2.76 ERA… recorded 93 strikeouts and sister, Brooke, who graduated from ASU in May mer ball for the Vermont Mountaineers of the only nine walks in 83.1 IP… ranked as the No. 2004… played in a Goodwill Baseball Series in New England Collegiate Baseball League who 12 high school prospect in the state of Arizona the summer of 2002 in Japan… enjoys playing won the 2006 NECBL championship…went 3-0 by Perfect Game/Baseball America heading into paintball, surfing and wakeboarding… born with a 0.93 ERA for the Mountaineers. the 2004 MLB Draft. Dec. 18, 1985 in Carpenteria, Calif.

2005 (Freshman): Saw action in four games, Personal: BIS major with a focus on commu- HISTORY

CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/AVG WP HBP

2005 6.75 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 13 9 6 5 1 1 0 1 42 .361 0 0 2006 4.78 4 2 19 5 0 0 0 0 49.0 56 31 26 11 44 11 1 5 220 .287 1 6 ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS 2007 2.76 13 3 20 19 3 1 1 0 133.2 119 55 41 53 119 17 6 5 561 .241 5 8 TOTAL 3.45 18 5 43 24 3 1 1 0 190.2 188 95 73 69 164 29 7 11 823 .260 6 14

CAREER HIGHS: Innings ...... 9.0 – 2x (at USC; 3/23) Runs Allowed ...... 7 (Nebraska; 6/3/07) ER Allowed ...... 5 (at Texas; 3/14/06) K’s ...... 11 (Louisiana-Lafayatte; 4/21/07) BB ...... 7 (at Washington; 3/30/07) Hits Allowed ...... 11 (Nebraska; 6/3/07) RECORDS WP ...... 2 (at Cal; 4/27/07)

69 RYAN SONTAG #3 5-10 • 195 • OF/LHP • Sr. • 2V • Bats: Left • Throws: Left • Monroe, Mich. (Jefferson/Michigan State)

2007 (Junior): Saw action ticipated in the Great Lakes League All-Star Game… in 50 games, starting six… ranked among the league leaders in doubles (10) and named First Team Academic stolen bases (13). All-Pac-10…hit .345 with High School: A four-year letterwinner on the diamond seven RBI…had 20 hits at Jefferson High School in Monroe, Mich…. hit .411 in 58 at bats…second with fi ve home runs, 48 RBI and 24 stolen bases as on the team with seven a senior... posted an 8-3 record with a 1.45 ERA and pinch hits…played for the 131 strikeouts in 2004... as a junior hit .455 with six Winchester Royals of the homers, 51 RBI and 20 stolen bases… three-time all- over league, all-district, all-region and all-state honoree... the summer. two time team MVP… fi rst-team all-state as a junior 2006 (Sophomore): Ap- and senior… earned league and region Player of the peared in 44 games, starting 37…played in both the Year honors as a senior... named to the all-state Dream outfi eld and as a pitcher…hit .319 (45-141) with 26 Team in 2004... set school records for hits, RBI and RBI and 42 runs scored…had 12 multi-hit games and strikeouts... named the MVP of the Michigan High nine multi-RBI games…went 4-7 (.571) with three School Baseball All-Star game (played at Comerica RBI and two RBI during the NCAA Tournament…also Park) and hit a leadoff home run… threw a pair of pitched in two games in 2006, working one inning… no-hitters in high school and once struck out 18 in went 3-4 with three RBI and two walks at Baylor a game… named team captain in baseball, football (2/25)…played for the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape and basketball... also lettered for two years in football Cod Baseball League over the summer. and basketball… on the gridiron was an all-region 2005 (Freshman): Had a banner freshman season defensive back and had four each of at Michigan State earning Big Ten Freshman of the his varsity seasons… named MVP of the football and Year honors… also named a Freshman All-American basketball team senior year… member of the student by Collegiate Baseball and second-team All-Big Ten… council… National Honor Society member... named fi nished the season hitting .349 (52-for-149) with 10 the 2004 Detroit Athletic Club Male Scholar/Athlete of doubles, two triples, one home run and 17 RBI in 41 the Year… the award was presented by former Detroit starts in center fi eld… recorded 19 multi-hit games… Lion Hall of Famer Barry Sanders… USA Today Milk also had eight stolen bases and drew 27 walks… Mustache winner as one of only 25 scholar athletes in named Michigan State’s Defensive Player of the the nation. Year… led the Big Ten with a .472 on-base percent- Personal: Majoring in kinesiology… parents are Dave describes his best sports moment when winning the age in conference play… hit .372 (35-for-94) with and Michelle Sontag of Newport, Mich... father played 2002 State Championship with his Dad and Grandpa 26 runs in Big Ten play… fi nished the season on a baseball at Toledo... his mother was a cheerleader as coaches, brother as batboy and Mom as scorekeep- strong note with hits in 18 of his last 20 games, going at Toledo…has one younger brother (Brendan) and er… favorite team is the Detroit Tigers and favorite 31-for-75 (.413) during that stretch… also pitched in one younger sister (Susan)… enjoys hunting, fi shing player is … links his style of play to Johnny four games, allowing one in 2.2 innings and watching football... recorded a perfect 4.0 GPA Damon… his dream job is to play center fi eld for the (3.38 ERA)… played summer baseball for the Lake Erie during his freshman year at Michigan State… high Detroit Tigers… favorite movie is Anchorman and Monarchs in the Great Lakes Collegiate League… hit school valedictorian… Detroit Free Press winner of the favorite book is The Da Vinci Code… nickname is Tag- .297 (41-for-138) with 30 runs, 10 doubles, two triples Brightest and Best (top 20 scholars in the state)… lists ger… Born Sept. 13, 1985. and 13 stolen bases… recognized as the Player of his father as his biggest baseball infl uence... before the week ending July 17 after hitting .357 with three his freshman season at MSU, the only coach he played doubles, three runs scored and one … par- for was his father (high school and summer league)… CAREER STATS AT ASU: Batting YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2006 .319 47 37 141 42 45 6 3 2 21 63 .447 21 5 32 2 .423 1 5 8 9 50 4 4 .931 2007 .345 50 6 58 13 29 2 2 0 11 26 .448 7 0 11 1 .415 0 3 2 2 28 0 0 1.000 TOTALS .327 97 43 199 55 65 8 5 2 32 89 .447 28 5 43 3 .421 1 8 10 11 78 4 4 .953

Pitching YEAR ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/AVG WP HBP 2006 18.00 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 .667 2 2

CAREER STATS AT MICHIGAN STATE: YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2005 .349 48 41 149 37 52 10 2 1 17 69 .463 27 6 31 2 .467 0 3 8 11 98 4 3 .971

OVERALL CAREER STATS: YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2005 .349 48 41 149 37 52 10 2 1 17 69 .463 27 6 31 2 .467 0 3 8 11 98 4 3 .971 2006 .319 47 37 141 42 45 6 3 2 21 63 .447 21 5 32 2 .423 1 5 8 9 50 4 4 .931 2007 .345 50 6 58 13 29 2 2 0 11 26 .448 7 0 11 1 .415 0 3 2 2 28 0 0 1.000 TOTAL .362 145 84 348 92 126 18 7 3 49 158 .454 55 11 74 5 .435 1 11 18 22 176 8 7 .967

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TILLMAN PUGH #30 5-11 • 180 • OF • Fr. • HS • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Oakland, Calif. (De La Salle) High School: A 2007 Team honors in 2006…Second Team All-Metro lete…says The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is his graduate of De La Salle in 2006…played running back for traditional favorite TV show…born February 19, 1989 in High School in Concord, high school football power De La Salle, scoring Oakland, California. California…earned two 15 touchdowns and gaining 1,137 yards. letters in both football Personal: Is an exploratory major…son and baseball…earned of Tillman and Brenda Pugh of Oakland,

Second Team All-League California…plays piano…lists Baron Davis of honors in 2005 and First the Golden State Warriors as his favorite ath- 2008 DEVILS TOMMY RAFFERTY #50 6-1 • 180 • RHP • Sr. • RS* • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Crawford, Texas (Crawford/Angelo State) ASU: Senior transfer four saves…threw 52 innings, allowing only MLB Draft: Selected by the Houston Astros in from Angelo State… ten earned runs…struck out 43 while walking the 42nd round (1292nd overall) of the 2004 appeared in 19 games only 11…opponents hit a paltry .147 against MLB Draft. for the Rams…redshirt- him…transferred to Angelo State after playing Personal: BIS major focusing on business and ed in 2007 due to trans- at Temple Junior College. recreation management…son of Barney and fer rule. High School: A 2003 graduate of Crawford Vickie Rafferty of Lorena, Texas…lists Texas 2006 (Junior): Went High School in Crawford, Texas…was a four- Rangers as his baseball team and 8-1 with a 1.73 ERA in sport athlete, earning three letters in football, as his favorite player…full name is Thomas 19 games…made two track and basketball…also earned four varsity Scott Rafferty…born February 5, 1985 in Waco,

starts…also recorded baseball letters. Texas. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

CAREER STATS AT ANGELO STATE: YEAR ERA W L SV IP H R ER BB SO

2006 1.73 8 1 4 52.0 27 12 10 11 43

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71 BRETT WALLACE #23 6-1 • 245 • 1B • Jr. • 2V • Bats: Left • Throws: Right • Sonoma, Calif. (Justin-Siena)

2007 (Sophomore): The the Houston Regional…finished the year on fire, Pac-10’s Triple Crown win- ending the season on a ten game hitting streak… ner and Player of the Year, had 16 multi-hit games and 10 multi-RBI games… Wallace had one of the played for the Fallmouth Commodores of the Cape best seasons in Sun Devil Cod League over the summer…hit five home runs history…finished the sea- and knocked in 22 runs while being named to the son with a .404 average All-Star Team. and 107 hits…led the con- High School: A 2005 graduate of Justin-Siena ference in batting aver- High School in Napa, Calif… earned four var- age, slugging percentage sity baseball letters for head coach Allen Rossi… (.687), runs scored (75), also lettered once in basketball… played summer hits, RBI (78), homers (16) and (182)… baseball for NorCal Baseball (2001-05)… helped finished third in the conference in OBP at .484 and lead Justin-Siena to a 97-9 record during his prep tied for fourth in walks (38)…was a consensus career, including a perfect 27-0 senior season… First Team All-American, earning the distinction three-time CIF North Coast Section champi- from Baseball America, NCBWA, Rivals.com and ons… shattered nine school records during his prep Collegiate Baseball…was a Second Team ABCA All- career… also holds single-season school records American…named the District IX Player of the Year for walks, runs, hits, RBI, home runs and slugging by the NCBWA…was a member of the All-Houston percentage… combined to hit .464 with 141 runs, College Classic team…was a semi-finalist for the 143 hits, 30 home runs (23 in last two seasons), Golden Spikes Award, the Howser Trophy and the 123 RBI, 72 walks, 26 hit-by-pitch, .889 slugging Wallace Award…led the team with 35 multiple percentage and .636 on-base percentage… also hit games and 21 multi-RBI games…also stole 12 had a 5-0 record with eight saves on the mound… bases…was named the National and Pac-10 Player during his senior year he hit .520 (39-for-75) with of the Week on March 27th…became the 12th 12 home runs and 40 RBI… named a Collegiate Sun Devil to win the Pac-10 Player of the Year and Baseball/Louisville Slugger All-American… 2005 the first since Dustin Pedroia shared the award in first-team All-State (CalHiSports.com) and 2005 2003…played for Team USA during the summer, California Small Schools Player of the Year… a MLB Draft: Selected in the 42nd round (1,253 winning a silver medal in the Pan-Am Games… four-time All-Marin County Athletic League selec- overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2005 MLB batted .312 (34-109) in 29 games with Team USA, tion… 2004 and 2005 All-Napa County Offensive Amateur Draft. hitting two home runs and totaling 26 RBI…was Player of the Year… as a junior hit .526 (41-for-78) Personal: A BIS major focusing on sociology and second on the team in hitting. with 11 home runs and 34 RBI… named first- education… parents are Larry and Patricia Wallace 2006 (Freshman): Had a fantastic freshman sea- team All-State Small Schools by CalHiSports.com… of Sonoma, Calif… has two older brothers, Larry son, leading the team with a .371 (56-151) aver- rated as the No. 4 High School 3B prospect in the and Jared… Larry played baseball at Albertson’s age…saw action in 48 games, starting 38 as a nation by TeamOneBaseball.com… played in the College… favorite team is the Oakland A’s and designated hitter, first baseman or outfielder… 2004 AFLAC All-American game in Aberdeen, Md., favorite player is …enjoys playing cards named All Pac-10 Honorable Mention…was named and had three stolen bases… also played in the and video games, watching TV and spending time to the Houston All-Regional Team…finished fifth 2005 High School All-American Baseball Game in with friends…favorite movie is The Natural… full in the Pac-10 in average…had the seventh highest Albuquerque, N.M… played in several national name is Brett Alexander Wallace… born August 26, slugging percentage (.583) in the conference… showcases, including Team One National , Area 1986 in Marin, Calif. had 32 RBI and 31 runs scored…belted seven Code Games and USA Baseball Tournament of homers…also stole three bases…hit .395 and Stars… competed in the 2002 Junior Olympics in slugged .605 in Pac-10 play…went 5-12 (.417) in Tucson, Ariz. CAREER STATS AT ASU: YEAR AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB ATT PO A E F% 2006 .371 48 38 151 31 56 11 0 7 32 88 .583 17 3 26 3 .439 2 1 3 5 145 6 3 .981 2007 .404 63 63 265 75 107 17 5 16 78 182 .687 28 7 38 1 .484 4 2 12 17 579 34 4 .994 TOTALS .392 111 101 416 106 163 28 5 23 110 270 .649 55 10 64 4 .468 6 3 15 22 724 40 7 .991

CAREER HIGHS: At Bats ...... 6 – 2x (Washington State; 4/15/07) Runs ...... 4 (at USC; 3/25/07) Hits ...... 4 – 5x (Mississippi; 6/10/07) RBI ...... 7 (at Arizona; 2/27/07) SB...... 2 (Gonzaga; 2/18/07) 2B ...... 2 (UCLA; 5/11/07) HR ...... 2 – 2x (Maine; 3/17/07) Hit Streak ...... 11 games

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STEPHEN SAUER #59 6-2 • 180 • RHP • Jr. • TR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right • Las Vegas, Nev. (Shadow Ridge/Western Nevada) Junior College: Played in 20 games, making 14 starts…named Second 2007 Major League Baseball draft. two seasons at Western Team All-Conference…also named Outstanding Personal: Interested in biology and business… Nevada College in Student Ahtlete…as a freshman in 2006, son of Thomas and Joan Sauer of Las Vegas, Carson City, Nevada… pitched in 18 games, making two starts…went Nevada…has an older sister Amy and a young- went a combined 11-5 5-1 with four saves and a 2.57 ERA in 46.1 er brother David…enjoys playing the guitar… with eight saves and innings pitched…struck out 31 hitters. is a St. Louis Cardinals and Rams fan…says a 3.15 ERA in 120.1 High School: A 2005 graduate of Shadow of the Arizona Diamondbacks is innings pitched…as Ridge High School in Las Vegas, Nevada…let- his favorite athlete…born August 13, 1986 in a sophomore in 2007, tered twice in baseball and soccer…earned the Las Vegas, Nevada. went 6-4 with four saves Big Bat award as a junior. 2008 DEVILS and a 2.36 ERA…struck MLB Draft: Selected in the 31st round (935tht out 79 batters while walking only 21…pitched overall) by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the

CAREER STATS AT WESTERN NEVADA: YEAR ERA G/S W L SV IP H R ER BB SO 2006 3.32 18/2 5 1 4 46.1 48 18 17 13 31 2007 2.36 20/14 6 4 4 74.0 55 33 25 21 79 TOTAL 3.15 38/16 11 5 8 120.1 103 51 42 34 110

ANDY WORKMAN #46 6-1 • 185 • OF • Fr. • HS • Bats: • Right • Throws: Right • Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton)

High School: A 2007 Region honors in baseball as a junior and a as a senior. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS graduate of Hamilton senior…was named the MVP of the baseball Personal: Exploratory major…son of Jerry and High School in Chandler, team in 2006 and 2007…was a member of Mindy Workman of Chandler, Arizona…has an Arizona…earned three two state championship football teams in 2004 older brother Tyler and two younger sisters, letters in both football and 2006…earned All-Region honors in 2005 Katie and Emily…enjoys ping pong and camp- and baseball…was the and 2006 as a defensive back…was named the ing…says Diamondbacks outfielder team captain for both Scholar Athlete of the Year and was a member is his favorite player…born November 16, 1988 the football and baseball of the National Honor Society from 2005 to in Phoenix, Arizona. team during his senior 2007…hit .439 with four homers and 15 stolen

season…earned All- bases as a junior, then hit .445 with 14 steals HISTORY

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73 JOIN THE CLUB .400 CLUB (17 MEMBERS) Willie Bloomquist, 1998 109 125 STRIKEOUT CLUB , 1993 .446 Fernando Viña, 1990 108 (WOOD BAT ERA- 12 MEMBERS) Mark Ernster, 1999 .439 Kevin Higgins, 1988 108 , 1967 229 Roger Schmuck, 1971 .434 Brett Wallace, 2007 107 Eddie Bane, 1972 213 Hubie Brooks, 1978 .432 Chris Bando, 1978 107 Larry Gura, 1969 196 Mike Sodders, 1981 .424 Bob Pate, 1976 106 Eddie Bane, 1973 192 Dan McKinley, 1997 .423 , 1994 105 Tom Burgess, 1967 180 Chris Bando, 1978 .415 Antone Williamson, 1993 104 Jeff Pentland, 1967 179 Willie Bloomquist, 1998 .414 Anthony Manahan, 1990 104 Skip Hancock, 1964 177 Bob Horner, 1978 .412 Steve Willis, 1988 104 Sterling Slaughter, 1963 154 Casey Myers, 2000 .412 Kevin Romine, 1981 102 , 1972 154 Kevin Romine, 1981 .410 Bob Horner, 1977 102 Jim Otten, 1973 153 Kevin Romine, 1982 .406 , 1972 101 Jim Crawford, 1972 145 , 1976 .406 Eric Sogard, 2007 100 Eddie Bane, 1971 130 Oddibe McDowell, 1984 .405 Willie Bloomquist, 1999 100 Brett Wallace, 2007 .404 Mike Colbern, 1976 100 125 STRIKEOUT CLUB Dustin Pedroia, 2003 .404 (ALUMINUM BAT ERA- 8 MEMBERS) Andrew Beinbrink, 1999 .402 15 WIN CLUB Floyd Bannister, 1975 217 Eric Sogard, 2007 .400 (WOOD BAT ERA- 6 MEMBERS) Floyd Bannister, 1976 213 Larry Gura, 1969 19 Sean Rees, 1990 162 90 RBI CLUB (10 MEMBERS) Gary Gentry, 1967 17 Greg Cochran, 1975 160 Chris Bando, 1978 102 Tom Burgess, 1967 16 Linty Ingram, 1988 153 Bob Horner, 1978 100 Craig Swan, 1972 16 Ryan Mills, 1998 140 Mike Sodders, 1981 100 Jim Otten, 1973 15 Sean Rees, 1991 128 Casey Myers, 2000 97 Eddie Bane, 1973 15 Jon Switzer, 2001 128 Jeff Larish, 2003 95 Ken Landreaux, 1976 93 12 WIN CLUB Mitch Jones, 2000 92 (ALUMINUM BAT ERA- 21 MEMBERS) Dan Rumsey, 1988 91 Floyd Bannister, 1976 19 Alvin Davis, 1982 91 Kendall Carter, 1981 19 Alan Bannister, 1972 90 Linty Ingram, 1988 17 Todd Douma, 1990 16 20 HOME RUN CLUB (12 MEMBERS) Floyd Bannister, 1975 15 Mitch Jones, 2000 27 Don Hanna, 1976 15 Bob Horner, 1978 25 Greg Cochran, 1975 14 Jeff Larish, 2005 23 Mike Leake, 2007 13 Barry Bonds, 1985 23 Josh Satow, 2007 13 Oddibe McDowell, 1984 23 Ken Jones, 1978 13 Bob Horner, 1977 22 Mike Hogan, 1982 13 Mike Sodders, 1981 22 Mike Thorpe, 1984 13 Scott Shores, 1994 21 Sean Rees, 1990 13 Mike Kelly, 1990 21 Andy Torres, 2001 13 Tony Mattia, 1987 21 Jerry Vasquez, 1977 12 Tim Spehr, 1988 20 Kendall Carter, 1983 12 Jerry Maddox, 1975 20 Mike Schwabe, 1987 12 Rusty Kilgo, 1988 12 100 HITS CLUB (25 MEMBERS) Dave Alexander, 1989 12 Paul LoDuca, 1993 129 Marc Barcelo, 1993 12 Hubie Brooks, 1978 126 Jason Urquidez, 2004 12 Kevin Romine, 1982 121 Dustin Pedroia, 2003 120 200 STRIKEOUT CLUB (4 MEMBERS) Ken Landreaux, 1976 119 Gary Gentry, 1967 229 Kevin Romine is the only Sun Oddibe McDowell, 1984 117 Floyd Bannister, 1975 217 Devil to twice hit Mike Sodders, 1981 114 Floyd Bannister, 1976 213 over .400 (1981 Dan McKinley, 1997 113 Eddie Bane, 1972 213 and 1982). Travis Buck, 2005 110

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75 Imagine what it feels like to be a champion. To have sold out crowds every game. To know that night in and night out, YOUR team is the best. We all want to win, but are you willing to do what it takes to get there? Are you willing to make a year-round commitment to being a Sun Devil? Will you be there for us every game…helping us win? Will you commit to making a difference by joining the Sun Devil Club? It’s one thing to be there when history is made. But wouldn’t it be great to know you helped make history?

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You have the opportunity to help us make history at ASU. By becoming a member of the Sun Devil Club, you will be joining a group of men and women who are taking an active role in making a difference.

Your gifts to the Sun Devil Club will allow us to provide nearly 550 student-athletes with the resources they need to be successful in the classroom. Those resources also allow our coaches to attract the top recruits in the country by offering educational opportunities that are second to none.

There has never been a better time to be a Sun Devil. The opportunity to realize our championship dreams is in front of us. Won’t you help us make history?

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BASEBALL FUNDRAISING The ASU baseball program is very proactive and creative proved by the Arizona Attorney General prior in our fundraising efforts. Money raised by the program to each season. annually is used to offset operational expenses not in- cluded in the program’s regular budget. All donations to SHIRT OFF OUR BACKS the program are used to provide new or improve exist- Another favorite event for Sun Devil baseball ing student-athlete resources. fans is the annual “Shirt Off Our Backs” day. Each season, the current Sun Devil baseball ON DECK CIRCLE team will wear a uniform from a previous The On Deck Circle, or ODC, season and allow fans the chance to win is considered the “baseball an actual game worn uniform. Raffl e arm” of the Sun Angel tickets are sold several weeks preced- Foundation. Any annual ing the event and the winning fans get 2008 DEVILS contribution of $150 or the chance to meet the player corre- more grants a person sponding with their winning ticket on membership to the ODC the fi eld after the game for photos and and the various member- autographs. ship benefi ts included based on giving level. Contributions LOCKER SPONSORSHIP to the ODC are tax deductible and When the new baseball clubhouse was com- count with other Sun Angel Foundation gifts to deter- pleted in 2005, former baseball letterwinners mine a donor’s annual benefi t level. The ODC also hosts the annual team awards ban- quet following the regular season. Money raised at the banquet is donated back to the program and also were provided with a unique oppor- allows the student-athletes to have a fi rst class event tunity to sponsor a locker and help to recognize the season’s accomplishments and pay offset the costs of construction. tribute to our senior student-athletes. Each of the 40 player lockers and 12 staff lockers have a space held 50/50 RAFFLE to showcase a plaque recognizing A staple at home games each season, the 50/50 raffl e the baseball alum responsible for has become a fan favorite since its inception in 2002. sponsoring the locker. Over half of

At each home game, fans have the opportunity to pur- the 52 lockers have been sponsored NATIONAL CHAMPIONS chase raffl e tickets. During the 7th inning stretch, a at this time. winner is drawn and the pot is split between the base- ball program and a lucky individual. The raffl e is ap- FUTURE CONSTRUCTION Plans are currently being designed to complete the overall renovation of Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark. The fi nal phase of renovations will be geared at improving

overall fan comfort at games and provide areas that will galvanize the rich tradition of Sun Devil Baseball. HISTORY Along with various alumni tributes areas spread across the facility, the renovation will include the installation of green chair back seating throughout the stadium grandstand, press box expansion and addition of a shade canopy over the grandstand area.

For more information on any of these programs, please ALL-TIME PLAYER STATS

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