table of contents 2008 BLUE RAIDER GENERAL INFORMATION Media Information...... 2-3 Blue Raider Opponents...... 57-62 Location...... Murfreesboro, Tenn. Media Services...... 2 2007 Opponents ...... 58-61 Enrollment ...... 23,246 Primary Media Outlets ...... 2 All-Time Series Results ...... 61 Founded ...... 1911 Blue Raider Network...... 3 2007 ...... 62 Nickname ...... Blue Raiders Middle ...... 4-15 Blue Raider History ...... 63-84 Colors...... Royal Blue and White Why Middle Tennessee...... 4-5 Career Records ...... 64-65 President...... Dr. Sidney A. McPhee President...... 6 Team Season Records...... 65 Director of Athletics ...... Chris Massaro Director of Athletics...... 7 Single-Season Records ...... 66-67 Athletics Phone ...... 615/898-2450 Legend of Lightning/Nickname . . . . . 8 Single-Game Records ...... 67 Web site ...... GoBlueRaiders.com Blue Raiders in the Community . . . . . 9 Blue Raider Professionals...... 68 Conference ...... Sun Belt Academic Center ...... 10 All-Conference...... 69 Home Field . . . . .Reese Smith Field (2,600) Sports Medicine...... 11 Conference Honors/Awards ...... 69 Dimensions Strength and Conditioning ...... 12 NCAA Regionals ...... 70-71 . . . . 330 - LF/RF, 365 - Alleys, 390 - Center Press Box Phone ...... (615) 898-2117 Scarlett Commons/Dining Facilities..13 Tournament History ...... 72 Ticket Offi ce Phone ...... (615) 898-2103 City of Murfreesboro ...... 14 Letterwinners ...... 73-74 Nashville ...... 15 All-Americans ...... 75 MEDIA RELATIONS Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse...... 16 Honors/Awards...... 75 Director ...... Mark Owens Reese Smith Field ...... 17 Year-by-Year Results...... 76-82 Asst./Baseball Contact . .Jessica Stauffacher Winning Tradition ...... 18 Coaching Records...... 83 Stauffacher’s E-mail ...... Baseball History...... 18 Miscellaneous Records ...... 84 ...... [email protected] Season Preview ...... 19-22 Stauffacher’s Offi ce Phone. (615) 904-8115 2008 Preview...... 20 Stauffacher’s Cell Phone. . .(615) 631-9523 2008 Roster/Breakdown...... 21-22 Assistant ...... Tony Stinnett The Coaches ...... 23-30 Assistant ...... Jo Jo Freeman Head Coach ...... 24-27 Media Relations Fax ...... (615) 898-5626 Associate Head Coach ...... 28 Mailing Address ...... MTSU Box 20 Assistant Coach...... 29 ...... Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Volunteer Assistant/Support Staff . .30 Overnight Address . . 1500 Greenland Drive CREDITS The Players ...... 31-50 ...... Murfreesboro, TN 37132 The 2008 Blue Raider Baseball Media Blue Raider Veterans ...... 32-46 Guide is a production of the Middle Ten- COACHING STAFF Newcomers ...... 47-50 nessee Athletic Media Relations Depart- Head Coach...... Steve Peterson 2007 Review ...... 51-56 ment. The guide was written and designed Alma Mater/Year ...Jacksonville State/1973 Notes/Honors...... 52-53 by Jessica Stauffacher. Printing provided Record at MT ...... 636-502-2 (20 years) Overall Statistics ...... 54 by Franklin Graphics in Nashville, Tenn. Career Record...... 789-598-2 (26 years) Results/ Superlatives ...... 55-56 Thanks to Jack Ross, J. Intintoli, and Ken Baseball Secretary...... Pat Fones Robinson from Middle Tennessee Photo- Baseball E-mail...... [email protected] graphic Services, and MTSU Publications Baseball Offi ce Phone . . . . .(615) 898-2961 and Graphics. Also special thanks for Baseball Offi ce Fax ...... (615) 904-8285 photography by Chip English and Dan Associate Head Coach...... Jim McGuire Anderson. Professional pictures for the Assistant Coach ...... Mike McLaury back inside cover provided by Tampa Bay Volunteer Assistant ...... John Peterson Devil Rays, Florida Marlins, Albuquerque Athletic Trainer ...... Jim Starkey Isotopes, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, TEAM INFORMATION Durham Bulls, Asheville Tourists, Sarasota 2007 Overall Record ...... 32-28 Reds, Windy City Thunderbolts, Vancouver 2007 Sun Belt Record/Finish. .16-14/T-2nd Canadians, Altoona Curve, Chattanooga Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 19/15 Lookouts, Gary Southshore Railcats and Starters Returning/Lost ...... 6/4 Carolina Mudcats. Covers designed by Da- Returning/Lost ...... 7/5 vid Lowry, DGL Grafi x, in Nashville, Tenn.

Middle Tennessee State University is an equal op- MISSION STATEMENT portunity, nonracially identifi able, educational insti- tution that does not disciminate against individuals The Middle Tennessee athletic program is committed to quality athletics that bring the with disabilities. SP016-0108. campus community together and promote a sense of pride and tradition in academic and athletic excellence. These programs also bring the University regional and national - Additional copies of the 2008 Baseball Media recognition and provide a link between the University, its alumni, and the community at Guide may be purchased for $8 each. large. They give students, faculty, and alumni opportunities for innovative public service - Questions, comments, and corrections should be directed to Jessica Stauffacher in the Media Rela- activities that better the community. Athletics uses fi nancial and physical resources to tions offi ce at (615)904-8115. maintain and develop sports programs to accomplish the mission of the University.

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Middle Tennessee Media Relations Staff CREDENTIALS Peterson should be requested through the Arrangements for media credentials Media Relations Offi ce: call (615) 904- for the 2008 baseball season should be 8115. directed to the Athletic Media Relations Offi ce. Requests by accredited media PRESS BOX SERVICES members should be made in writing and Complete individual and team statis- submitted on company letterhead to tics, box scores, and game play-by-play Jessica Stauffacher. Priority credentials will be available to the media following will be given to daily newspapers and each game. One hour before the fi rst Mark Owens Jo Jo Freeman Tony Stinnett television stations that cover Middle Ten- pitch, media packets containing game Asst. A.D./ Assistant Director Assistant Director nessee baseball on a regular basis. Other program, fl ipcard, updated stats, and Media Relations Women’s , Men’s Basketball, credential requests will be fulfi lled on a game notes will be distributed in the Football , M/W Track Women’s Soccer, Golf space-available basis. media working area. Three phone lines along press row are available for media E-MAIL SERVICES members fi ling before leaving Reese Baseball releases can be obtained Smith Field. Wireless stat monitors with electronically by contacting Jessica Stauff- game information are also available in acher at [email protected]. the Reese Smith Field press area. The release will be sent as a PDF fi le. This is a media service ONLY. WEB SITE All of Middle Tennessee’s news releas- Jessica Stauffacher Bradley Lambert Debbie Bartlett PHOTO AVAILABILITY es and statistics as well as other informa- Assistant Director Director of Secretary Media members wishing to obtain tion pertaining to the Athletic Department Volleyball, Baseball, Internet Services headshots of Middle Tennessee baseball can be accessed at GoBlueRaiders.com. M/W Tennis players and coaches along with action shots of selected players can access MEDIA WILL CALL Mailing Address http://media Media will call is operated on game Athletic Media Relations .goblueraiders.com. This site contains days in the ticket offi ce at Reese Smith Middle Tennessee 300 dpi photos suitable for publication. Field for the distribution of credentials MTSU Box 20 This is a media service ONLY. that have not been picked up or mailed Murfreesboro, TN 37132 out. The ticket offi ce is located at the Overnight Mailing Address PRACTICE COVERAGE main entrance to Reese Smith Field Athletic Media Relations Practices are open to the media with behind the fi rst base . Middle Tennessee few exceptions. Those wishing to attend 1500 Greenland Drive practice are encouraged to contact the TELEPHONES Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Media Relations Offi ce in advance. All There are a limited number of tele- members of the media are asked to view phones available along press row. They Key Phone Numbers practice on the outer edges of Reese are for fi rst-come, fi rst-serve use only. Media Relations Phone: (615) 898-2968 Smith Field. TV and still photographers Media members who want private lines Media Relations Fax: (615) 898/5626 should obtain prior approval with the should contact Steve Prichard, manager Press Box Phone: (615) 898-2117 Media Relations Offi ce before shooting of telecommunications, at (615) 904- Ticket Offi ce Phone: (615) 898-2103 practice. 8115. For specifi c line location, please Athletic Department Phone: (615) 898-2450 list Jessica Stauffacher as the contact POSTGAME INTERVIEWS from the Athletic Department. Telephone MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION After a 10-minute cooling-off period, lines for visiting radio networks have been requested players and head coach Steve installed by Middle Tennessee. Recipro- Assistant AD/ Media Relations Peterson will be made available to mem- cating trade agreements for these lines Mark Owens (Virginia Tech 1989) bers of the media. Coach Peterson will can be made by contacting Mark Owens Offi ce: (615) 898-5057 report to the interview area after fulfi lling at (615) 898-5057. Home: (615) 631-9520 his postgame radio show obligations. E-mail: [email protected] Selected players will be available in the INTERNET GUIDELINES interview area immediately following The acceptance of media credentials is Assistant Director/ Baseball Contact the cooling-off period. At home, any an acknowledgment of Middle Tennes- Jessica Stauffacher (Troy 2005) media member wishing to interview the see’s rights to the game and play-by-play Offi ce: (615) 904-8115 opposing coach or players should make coverage and an outlet’s agreement to Cell: (615) 631-9523 their request to Jessica Stauffacher, who abide by any restrictions Middle Tennes- E-mail: [email protected] will notify the visiting SID to arrange the see may place on real-time, play-by-play interview. coverage and use of comprehensive Assistant Director game statistics. Failure to abide by these PARKING restrictions may result in revocation of Tony Stinnett (Middle Tennessee 1990) Parking space can be reserved by credentials. Offi ce: (615) 904-8209 request to the Media Relations Offi ce at Middle Tennessee reserves the right to Home: (615) 890-5956 least one working day before the game. grant approval for distribution of real- E-mail: [email protected] Media parking is located in the parking time, play-by-play, game-related statistics lot off Champions Way adjacent to Reese and information through the Internet. Assistant Director Smith FIeld. (“Real-time” is defi ned as any online me- Jo Jo Freeman (Mississippi State 1999) dia providing live, continual play-by-play Offi ce: (615) 904-8209 STEVE PETERSON INTERVIEWS coverage, in-game statistics, digital photo- Home: (615) 896-4121 All interviews with head coach Steve graphs, or audio or video of an event.) E-mail: [email protected] 2 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide media information

BLUE RAIDER NETWORK DIRECTIONS TO REESE SMITH FIELD Dick Palmer is in his years, broadcasting a wide range 27th season of call- of high school sports and Union FROM NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Nashville Inter- ing the play-by-play University’s basketball games. national Airport is approximately 30 miles northwest of Murfrees- action for Middle Palmer, who cohosted the fi rst boro and the Middle Tennessee campus. Drive time is 40 to 45 Tennessee athletics sports call-in show in Nashville minutes. Take Briley Parkway continuing south to the Interstate and his second with in the mid-’70s, was the studio 24 junction. Take I-24 East to Exit 78B. Follow State Highway 96 Blue Raider base- host for Vol Network football North to Clark Boulevard. Turn right on Clark Boulevard (at BP ball. Palmer, a 1960 graduate broadcasts for fi ve years and has station). Follow Clark Blvd. (which becomes Middle Tennessee of Middle Tennessee, has been called the TSSAA Basketball State Boulevard) to intersection at Faulkinberry Drive. Turn left onto broadcasting sporting events for Tournament on the Tennessee Faulkinberry. Drive past the football stadium. At the second stop the past 48 years. Sports Radio Network every year sign, Reese Smith Field is on the left. From 1971 until his return to since 1982. Murfreesboro, he was the voice A Little League baseball coach FROM NASHVILLE: Nashville is approximately 35 miles north- of the Memphis Blues Class AA for over 40 years, Palmer is the west of Murfreesboro. Drive time is 40 to 60 minutes depending baseball team, the Memphis Pros operations director for Palmer on traffi c. Take I-24 East to Exit 78B. Follow State Highway 96 (later the Tams) in the Ameri- Wholesale Co. North to Clark Boulevard. Turn right on Clark Boulevard (at BP can Basketball Association, and Palmer and his wife, DeLois, station). Follow Clark Blvd. (which becomes Middle Tennessee the Memphis Grizzlies in the have three sons, Richard, Mike, Boulevard) to intersection at Faulkinberry Drive. Turn left onto World Football League. Earlier, he and Jon, and two granddaughters, Faulkinberry. Drive past the football stadium. At the second stop worked in Jackson, Tenn., for nine Kaitlyn and Abigail. sign, Reese Smith Field is on the left. MEDIA OUTLETS FROM CHATTANOOGA: Chattanooga is approximately 100 miles southeast of Murfreesboro. Drive time from Chattanooga is 90 PRINT Fox 17 (WZTV) Daily News Journal 631 Mainstream Drive to 100 minutes. Take I-24 West to Exit 81. Follow U.S. Highway 224 N Walnut Street Nashville 37228 231 North to Sanbyrn Drive. Turn right onto Middle Tennessee Murfreesboro 37130 (615) 369-1717 Boulevard to intersection at Faulkinberry Drive. Turn right onto (615) 893-5860 • Paul Jones (sports director), Dave Faulkinberry. Drive past the football stadium. At the second stop Foster, Dan Phillips • Monte Hale, Jr. (sports editor), David sign, Reese Smith Field is on the left. Boclair, Greg Pogue, Jared Hastings, Adam Sparks MTTV 10 1301 East Main Street FROM KNOXVILLE: Knoxville is approximately 180 miles east of Murfreesboro Post Murfreesboro 37132 campus. Drive time is two hours and 45 minutes to three hours. 630 Broadmor, Ste. 120 (615) 898-5050 Take Interstate-40 West to Lebanon and exit onto U.S. Highway Murfreesboro 37129 • Richard Lowe (sports director) 231 South. Proceed approximately 25 miles to Clark Boulevard (615) 869-0800 in Murfreesboro. Turn left on Clark Boulevard. Follow Clark Blvd. • Josh Ezzell (sports editor) RADIO WNFN-FM 106.7 (which becomes Middle Tennessee Boulevard) to intersection Sidelines 10 Music Circle East at Faulkinberry Drive. Turn left onto Faulkinberry. Drive past the 5111, Box 8, COMM 269 Nashville 37203 football stadium. At the second stop sign, Reese Smith Field is Murfreesboro 37132 (615) 737-1067 on the left. (615) 898-2816 WGNS-AM 1450 FROM BIRMINGHAM, ALA.: Take I-65 North to Tennessee State The Tennesseean 306 South Church Street Route 840. Follow State Route 840 East to I-24 East. Take I-24 1100 Broadway Murfreesboro 37130 Nashville 37203 (615) 893-5373 East to Exit 78B. Follow State Highway 96 North to Clark Boule- (615) 259-8000 vard. Turn right on Clark Boulevard (at BP station). Follow Clark WGFX-FM 104.5 Blvd. (which becomes Middle Tennessee Boulevard) to intersec- TELEVISION 506 Second Avenue South tion at Faulkinberry Drive. Turn left onto Faulkinberry. Drive past ABC 2 (WKRN) Nashville 37210 the football stadium. At the second stop sign, Reese Smith Field 441 Murfreesboro Road (615) 737-1045 Nashville 37210 is on the left. (615) 259-2200 WNSR-AM 560 • Chris Stout, Joe Dublin, Cory Curtis 435 37th Avenue North Nashville 37209 NBC 4 (WSMV) (615) 844-6500 5700 Knob Road Nashville 37209 WLAC-AM 1510 (615) 353-4444 55 Music Square West • Steve Wrigley, Rudy Kalis Nashville 37203 (615) 737-9522 CBS 5 (WTVF) 474 James Robertson Parkway WMOT-FM 89.5 Nashville 37219 MTSU Box 3 (615) 244-5000 Murfreesboro 37132 • Hope Hines, Eric Yutzy, Kami Carmann (615) 898-2800

WMTS-FM 88.3 MTSU Box 58 Murfreesboro 37132 (615) 898-2636 www.goblueraiders.com 3 this is middle tennessee

Middle Tennessee boasts 155 permanent buildings and a campus of more than 500 acres. Student-athletes benefi t from state-of-the-art facilities and a full-time faculty in which 80 percent of members hold terminal degrees.

Approximately 50,000 alums live within 100 • The University fi elds nine Chairs of Excellence in the disciplines of dys- miles of campus. lexic studies, free enterprise, health care, manufacturing, nursing, First Amendment studies, urban and regional planning, equine reproductive physiology, and equine health.

• In fall 2007, there were nearly 900 full-time and adjunct faculty members.

• For four years running, MTSU has had the largest undergraduate en- rollment in Tennessee, and total enrollment surpassed 23,000 this fall.

• MTSU is the fi rst Tennessee university to sell solar power back to the TVA through the Generation Partners project and is helping keep water- ways clean through its WaterWorks! Program.

• The University’s Experiential Learning project enhances academics through internships, applied learning courses, cooperative education, service learning, and study abroad.

• Alumna Holli Harrison (B.M. 1999) , showcasing a soprano voice called “dark and mezzo-like” by , was one of only fi ve recipients to claim a $15,000 prize during the 52nd Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals in New York.

• Starting in fall 2008, MTSU will have a new Ph.D. in Literacy Studies.

Middle Tennessee is an economic engine with an impact of $700 million to the regional economy.

4 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide why middle tennessee?

Middle Tennessee is dedicated to Middle Tennessee boasts 155 perma- academic quality and athletic excellence. nent buildings and a campus of more than Middle Tennessee’s location Founded in 1911, the University is the old- 500 acres. Student-athletes benefi t from close to a major metro- est and largest undergraduate university in state-of-the-art facilities and a full-time fac- Tennessee, with an enrollment of more than ulty in which 80 percent of members hold politan area and its athletic 23,000 students annually on a 500-acre terminal degrees. tradition enable the Uni- campus located at the geographic center of Middle Tennessee is an economic engine versity to bring awareness the state in Murfreesboro. with an annual impact of $700 million to Just 30 miles away is the state capital, the regional economy. and visibility to its complete Nashville—Music City USA. Fifty percent of athletic program. the U.S. population lives within 650 miles of Nashville—that puts Murfreesboro, Ruther- ford County, and Middle Tennessee at the heart of exponential growth. As the 30th largest television viewing market, Nashville provides that priceless element of exposure to a rapidly growing audience. In other words, Middle Tennessee has a very large fan base that stretches well past its blue and white borders. In fact, the majority of midstate valedic- torians and salutatorians have made Middle Tennessee their number one choice for higher education for many years. Middle Tennessee has also become a destination school or university of choice (three-fourths of recently entering freshmen listed Middle Tennessee as their fi rst choice). As home of two Centers of Excellence— the Center for Historic Preservation and the Center for Popular Music—Middle Tennes- see provides ample educational support and diversity. Enriched by nine Chairs of Excellence supporting particular disciplines, Middle Tennessee has been recognized as one of the top education schools in the nation, graduating over 500 new teachers annually. Middle Tennessee State University visi- tors discover two worlds: the beauty of our heritage is seen in Kirksey Old Main, the fi rst structure built in 1911, standing on the north side of a quadrangle rich with the most historic buildings on campus; and the energy of our expansion and progress, seen in state-of-the-art new facilities such as the Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building. The Business and Aerospace Building and the Bragg Mass Communication Building anchor a second quadrangle along with James E. Walker Library, a magnifi cent example of technology integrated with higher education. Athletic areas include Facts and Figures Murphy Athletic Center, Floyd Stadium, Reese • Top 30 TV Market Exposure — Nielsen Media Research Local Universe Estimates. Smith • Ranked nationally as fourth best county for job growth — (Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2002-03). and Complex, the track • County size projected to double by 2025 (Tennessee State Census Survey, 2000). • Middle Tennessee has been the number one choice of midstate valedictorians and salutatorians for several years. and soccer complex, • Middle Tennessee has won the Sun Belt Conference All-Sports trophy four times in seven years. and the Student Recre- • A total of 135 NCAA Tournament appearances. ation Center. • 74 Conference Athlete of the Year Awards. • 60 Conference Coach of the Year Awards.

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President • 8th year • Prairie View, 1976 Dr. Sidney A. McPhee is the tenth league’s executive committee. In 2002, President George W. Bush president of Middle Tennessee State appointed him to serve on the National Council for the Humanities, University. Prior to his appointment at and the U.S. Senate confi rmed him. A member of the Rutherford MTSU in 2001, he was executive vice County Chamber of Commerce, McPhee chaired its Membership chancellor at the Tennessee Board Council; he is a member of the Murfreesboro Noon Rotary Club and of Regents (TBR) in Nashville. In ad- is on the SunTrust Bank Board of Directors (Nashville) and SunTrust dition, he served as chief academic Regional Bank Advisory Board (Murfreesboro). He also served on offi cer and interim chancellor for the the Nashville Adventure Science Center Board, the Middle Tennes- Board of Regents System. Before his see Medical Center Board, and the Middle Tennessee Council Boy appointment at TBR, McPhee served Scouts of America Executive Board. He is co-chair of the Tennessee in various administrative capacities Legislative Retreat Task Force on Higher Education. McPhee was at several major universities includ- recently elected to a three-year term as a commission member of ing Oklahoma State University, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. University of Louisville, and University During McPhee’s tenure at MTSU, the University has experienced of Memphis. In May 2007, President McPhee was conferred the signifi cant growth in many areas. Student enrollment has increased, Honorary Professor title at China Agricultural University in Beijing, making MTSU undergraduate enrollment the largest in the state. China. The Honorary Professor title is the highest academic award During the past fi ve years, the University added 12 new degree given at the institution. McPhee was named the 2002 Outstanding programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Ph.D. American University President by the Foundation. programs in Economics, English, Human Performance, Public His- In 2003, he was listed by the Nashville Post Business Magazine as tory, and Literacy Studies. In extramural funding, the University has one of Tennessee’s 100 Most Powerful Individuals, and in 2004 he increased external grants from $6 million in 2001 to approximately was ranked by Tennessee Business magazine as one of the Top 50 $40 million in 2007. Most Powerful African Americans in the State of Tennessee. Most In addition to new academic programs, MTSU has been success- recently, Dr. McPhee was listed in 2006 by the Chronicle of Higher ful in raising admission standards, resulting in an increase in high- Education as one of seven university ability students. MTSU has been the institution of presidents in the U.S. who is shaping choice for midstate valedictorians and salu- athletics on a national scale. tatorians in recent years. During the past four McPhee earned his B.A. degree years, MTSU has enrolled a signifi cant number of (summa cum laude) from Prairie View National Merit and Achievement scholars. A&M University; a master’s degree McPhee’s tenure has brought about major from the University of Miami, Coral improvements in University facilities. A ten-year, Gables, Florida; and a doctorate in ap- $70 million student residential housing renova- plied behavioral studies in education tion project is in its sixth year and includes the from Oklahoma State University. He is refurbishing of all residential facilities on campus. also a graduate of the Harvard Univer- In addition, the University acquired the 500-acre sity Management Development Pro- Guy James property to consolidate its highly gram and has completed professional regarded programs in the School of Agribusi- development programs at St. Mary’s ness and Agriscience. This acquisition doubled University of San Antonio, Texas, and the size of campus acreage from 500 to 1,000. Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Over $9 million was spent to renovate Andrew L. Colorado. Todd Hall, which now houses the Art Department As an academician, President and has state-of-the-art equipment for its stu- McPhee’s scholarly publications dents and faculty. The Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors and presentations are extensive. Building was constructed from private funding. In His publications have appeared in local, January 2007, an addition to the Cason-Kennedy national, and international professional journals. In addition, he is Nursing Building was opened and dedicated, bringing the facility the senior author of a book, Understanding the Campus Culture: An to 28,000 square feet. The University has secured private gifts in Introduction to College, and has coauthored a chapter for a major support of a $5 million baseball stadium to be constructed in 2008. college textbook on academic advising. McPhee’s scholarly pursuits In 2006, the University received $15 million in state support for include several international visits and presentations in locations planning and infrastructure development for a proposed $120 mil- such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Lanzhou, China; Mekelle, lion science building, and in April 2007, a new $3 million track and Ethiopia; Penang, Malaysia; Hong Kong; Moscow and St. Petersburg, soccer complex was opened. In June 2007, the Tennessee General Russia; Tokyo and Osaka, Japan; , Korea; Jerusalem and Tel Assembly approved the construction of a $31.7 million building for Aviv, Israel; Antwerp, Belgium; Montreal, Canada; Oxford, England; the University’s College of Education and Behavioral Science. A $17 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Nassau, Bahamas. million expansion of the Student Health, Wellness, and Recreation McPhee recently completed a fi ve-year term on the NCAA Division Center is underway and scheduled to be completed by May 2008. I Board of Directors and a three-year term on the NCAA Executive Presently, the University is involved in proposed or active capital Committee. In May 2005, he was appointed to the NCAA Presiden- projects totaling nearly $400 million. tial Commission on the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics. He is presi- President McPhee is married to Elizabeth McPhee and they have dent of the Sun Belt Conference athletic league and chairman of the two children, Seneca and Sidney-Anthony. 6 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide athletic administration

Director of Athletics • 3rd year • Northern Colorado, 1983 Chris Massaro, who spent 20 University of Memphis to play football that started in 2007. Part years at the University of South of this contract includes Memphis playing in Floyd Stadium, Carolina, was named the sixth which will make the Tigers the fi rst in-state Division I-A football director of athletics in school team to play the Blue Raiders in Murfreesboro. Massaro has history on April 8, 2005. In a also worked out a series with Mississippi State and Georgia short time, Massaro has made a Tech that will see the Bulldogs visit Floyd Stadium in 2009 and huge impact by hiring a new head the Yellow Jackets in 2011. football coach, completing a $5 Massaro, who has stepped up Middle Tennessee’s fundrais- million capital campaign for the ing since his arrival, helped the BRAA set a fundraising record new baseball stadium, drastically for annual giving in 2005-06 and again in 2006-07. improving the department APR, His media blitz continued with a major move of the Blue and initiating a series of major Raider Network in 2006 to Nashville fl agship radio station renovations to existing athletic 106.7 FM, The Fan. The ESPN station carries football, men’s facilities. basketball, and select women’s basketball games. Massaro On December 12, 2005, also inked a deal with Nelligan Sports Marketing in January Massaro made his highest profi le hire when he selected Rick 2007 to handle all the department’s corporate sales, radio, and Stockstill to take over the football program. Stockstill became television opportunities. just the second head coach in the I-A era at Middle Tennessee As senior associate athletic director at , Mas- and in his fi rst season led the Blue Raiders to a league champi- saro provided signifi cant leadership. He became a senior staff onship and their fi rst bowl appearance in the I-A era. member in 1994. There was little time for Massaro to take a break from the The Glenwood Springs, Colo., native joined the Gamecock rigors of the previous hectic months because in February 2006, staff under the Ohio University sport administration program in still less than a year from his hiring date, the ambitious ad- 1985. Massaro helped usher the Gamecocks into the South- ministrator unveiled the fi rst capital campaign for Blue Raider eastern Conference and learned under legendary athletic direc- athletics. This vigorous campaign is leading to a multimillion tor Dr. Mike McGee. dollar renovation to Reese Smith Field, home of the Blue Raider Massaro, who is a member of the Rutherford County Sports baseball team, which began in the summer of 2007 and will Council, earned his bachelor’s degree in business administra- provide an opportunity for economic impact and national expo- tion from the University of Northern Colorado in 1983 and his sure, giving Middle Tennessee the possibility of hosting national master’s degree in sport administration from Ohio University in tournaments. 1986. At UNC, Massaro was a fi ve-year football team member. Another lucrative agreement to benefi t the Blue Raider A 1994 graduate of the Sports Management Institute, Mas- athletics department was reached when Massaro and President saro has had experience in developing SMI’s class program- Sidney McPhee worked extensively with the city of Murfrees- ming on different occasions while also serving on the Execu- boro to secure a $5.5 million gift to improve the soccer and tive Committee. The SMI is a cooperative educational effort track complex and assist with the renovation of the baseball between the schools of business and the athletic departments stadium. from Notre Dame, Texas, Michigan, Southern California, North Shortly after unveiling the capital campaign, Massaro made Carolina, and South Carolina. another major announcement involving the future of Blue Massaro and his wife, Cindy, have four children: Hank, Raider football at the 2006 Blue-White Spring Game. Massaro Lainey, Rachel, and Ben. announced that generous contributions had made it possible to install a new synthetic surface in Floyd Stadium for the 2006 season. Massaro came back at the 2007 Spring Game to an- nounce that new videoboards would be in place for the 2007 season, one in Floyd Stadium and two in Murphy Center. Hitting the ground running was the trademark of Massaro’s fi rst year at Middle Tennessee. Two days following his hiring, Massaro was pressed into action to fi nd a replacement to lead the nationally recognized women’s basketball program. Massaro made his fi rst hire when he brought on board legendary high school coach Rick Insell to take over the program. Both Insell and Stockstill won champion- ships in their fi rst seasons on the job. If the business of hiring coaches, fundraising, and running the day-to-day operation of the athletic department wasn’t enough to keep him busy, Massaro also has made a signifi - cant upgrade in the Blue Raider football schedule. During the summer of 2005, he announced a home game in 2007 that made Virginia the fi rst team from the highly regarded ACC to visit Floyd Stadium. On his 100th day on the job, Massaro made one of his biggest announcements: a fi ve-year contract with the www.goblueraiders.com 7 legend of lightning/nickname

Legend of Lightning Blue Raider Nickname

In Greek mythology, the winged In the early days of athletics at horse possessed superior cunning Middle Tennessee State University, and speed. The thundering horse of the teams were known by several the gods was entrusted to carry awe- nicknames. Among these were Teach- some lightning bolts and could only be ers, Normalites, and Pedagogues. harnessed by a noble being with a pure In 1934, it was decided that the heart. Character, talent, and strength school needed a specifi c nickname. were required to mount and ride the During football season that year, the fabled winged horse. Murfreesboro Daily News Journal Today, this winged horse is a fi tting held a contest to name the team. symbol of a university that has earned The late Charles Sarver, then a its wings and excels in many academic Middle Tennessee football player arenas, including historic preservation, and later principal at White County teacher training, aerospace, political High School in Sparta, Tenn., won science, horse science, and recording the $5 prize for his entry of “Blue industry. But the winged horse is more Raiders.” Sarver later indicated he than a symbol of physical accomplish- had “borrowed” the nickname of the ment; it’s also a symbol of character Colgate Red Raiders but substituted and the responsible wielding of power. MTSU Blue for Colgate Red. Ever The challenge of all great universities since then, Middle Tennessee ath- and university athletic departments is letic teams have been known as the to help student-athletes build character Blue Raiders. as well as strength. This winged horse, For a time, the “unoffi cial” mascot Lightning, is a symbol to Middle Tennes- for the Blue Raiders was a cos- see students, athletes, and alumni of the tumed, cartoon-like dog. A reason- soaring school spirit they experience at able facsimile of a bluetick hound, sporting events. the affable character was dubbed For its nobility and character, the “Ole Blue.” winged horse was immortalized in the stars. Now, with breathtaking speed and thundering, unbridled power, Lightning strikes, forevermore, fear in the hearts of Blue Raider opponents and leads Middle Tennessee to victory!

On January 17, 1998, the current mas- cot, Lightning, was born. The mascot was unveiled, along with an attractive eye- catching logo, at a basketball game in Murphy Center. The introduction of Light- ning gave a new identity to the nickname Blue Raiders.

8 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide blue raiders in the community

The Blue Raiders are active in com- munity service events, with camps and clinics throughout the year. Middle Tennessee athletes also participate in Reading Raiders, help make up the B.R.A.S.S. program, and work with the Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County. In the fall of 2007, the base- ball team played host to a camp and free clinic for a La Vergne baseball league. The Reading Raiders began in 1993 and is designed to allow Middle Tennessee athletes the opportunity to give back to the community by get- ting involved in the lives of children. In this program, Middle Tennessee athletes serve as role models and motivators encouraging the importance of reading and proper study skills for students in the Murfreesboro City Extended Schools Program. The B.R.A.S.S. program is another vehicle that encourages student- athletes to become involved in service activities. Through the program, Middle Tennessee hosts the Special Olympics each April. Athletes also visit area schools during the course of the year and read to the students. They also visit the Veterans Hospital each month to talk with the patients and exercise with them. The Reading Raiders and the B.R.A.S.S. programs are directed by Wynnifred Counts.

www.goblueraiders.com 9 academic center

The Student-Athlete Enhancement Center (SAEC) at Middle Tennessee houses the academic support system and the Blue Raider Athlete Skills for Success (B.R.A.S.S.) Life Skills Program for all 17 Division I-A sports. The center is housed at Johnny “Red” Floyd Football Stadium on Raider Drive. The facility opened its doors on Janu- ary 4, 1999, to the delight of student-ath- letes, coaches, and administrators. Jim Rost Wynnifred Counts Debbie Carroll Angel Nathan Blue Raider student-athletes can Director Assistant Assistant Assistant take advantage of the library-like atmosphere as they report for their preparation for life after college. The center required study hall hours under the is also committed to meeting the changing watchful eyes of director, Jim Rost; needs of student-athletes. It continues to assistant director and coordinator of promote partnerships between the University, B.R.A.S.S., Wynnifred Counts; and the NCAA, and the Murfreesboro community assistants Debbie Carroll and Angel to help achieve its goals. Nathan. In addition to providing the academic Rost, in his second year, came to support needed to be successful in the Middle Tennessee after four years as classroom, the center is committed to associate director/academic advisor meeting the needs of student-athletes in life for football at LSU. skills development through the very popular The center consists of administra- B.R.A.S.S. Program. tive offi ces, fully equipped individual As B.R.A.S.S. coordinator, Counts is and group tutoring rooms, a computer dedicated to helping prepare student-ath- center, and spacious study carrels letes for life after college. Blue Raiders vol- equipped with task lighting. Services unteer, when possible, to help teachers and provided by the center include help students at elementary and middle schools with registration and preregistration, throughout Rutherford County during the help with study skills, and updates on academic year. NCAA legislation. In the spring of each year, Special The center uses an innovative Olympics at Middle Tennessee uses objective study table program, Blue Raider student-athletes to which includes daily mentoring each event. Career night and and constant tutoring. Tutors in substance and alcohol abuse various subjects are scheduled seminars are yearly, well-attended in the tutoring rooms through- events. Social events such as the out all hours of operation, and Spring Student-Athlete Ball are all tutoring takes place at the eagerly anticipated as the only time center. The SAEC staff is re- during the year when all student- sponsible for daily monitoring athletes can be together. of the progress of student-ath- The Student-Athlete Enhance- letes providing daily reports to ment Center is just one way that coaches and meeting with the Middle Tennessee is helping to entire coaching staff weekly. prepare student-athletes for life The mission of the center is to help after college. student-athletes take skills learned on Middle Tennessee has inducted 51 student- the fi eld and turn them into positive athletes into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society after just three 2006-07 Academic Review years of being eligible. In 2005, the fi rst year • 156 of 312 student-athletes made the Blue Raider student-athletes could be inducted, honor roll (3.0) for the fall semester and a total of 26 were recognized. Middle Tennes- see placed 10 student-athletes into the society 163 of 294 student-athletes made the list in 2006 and 15 in 2007. for the spring semester. Chi Alpha Sigma is a nonprofi t organiza- • 79 student-athletes made the Dean’s List tion established to recognize college students (3.5) in the fall, while 80 accomplished the who earn a varsity letter in at least one sport feat during the spring. while maintaining a 3.4 or higher cumulative • 21 student-athletes made a perfect 4.0 in GPA throughout their junior and senior years. the fall and 18 made the list for spring. The goal of the organization is to recognize • The spring semester average GPA for all outstanding academic achievement by intercol- legiate athletes. student-athletes was 3.01. 10 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide sports medicine

Health care is one of the most important aspects of a student-athlete’s life, and no university is more committed to keeping athletes healthy than Middle Tennessee. The Sports Medicine facility underwent a $1 million renovation in 2001, giving Middle Tennessee student-athletes one of the fi nest athletic training facilities in the nation. Head Athletic Trainer Joe-Joe Petrone and the Sports Medicine staff have set liberal hours to make sure each stu- dent-athlete has his or her needs met. The Sports Medicine facility opens at 6 a.m. each morning and doesn’t close Joe-Joe Petrone Drew Shea Alison Ness until all student-athletes have been treated. Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Assistant With the 2001 renovation, Sports Medicine tripled in injuries, rehab protocols, medications, and surgeries. The size and vastly improved health care for each Blue Raider new computer system allows each athletic trainer to keep program. The Sports Medicine facility contains a complete student-athlete rehabilitation programs moving forward at injury rehabilitation center, new rehab equipment, two full- as rapid a pace as possible. size whirlpools, a dressing area for athletes, and a private The facility also contains a fully stocked physician’s examination room for the resolution of any minor issues that a student-athlete may encounter without having to take more time-consuming measures. There is also a C-Arm portable X-Ray machine on site.

offi ce for the team physicians. There is no waiting in the Sports Medicine facility since there are nine taping stations, Petrone and his assistants each have an eight state-of-the-art modalities, offi ce in the Sports Medicine facility, and and a brand-new rehabilitation there is work space for the nine graduate area. All of the equipment in the assistants. Each offi ce is self-contained, facility is top of the line. Athletes allowing private consultations with in- can use a full-stride treadmill, a jured student-athletes. stairmaster, and an exercise bike The Sports Medicine facility represents during their rehabilitation. One of the University’s commitment to quality the most recent additions to the health care for its student-athletes, and equipment in the Sports Medicine the Sports Medicine staff is dedicated to facility is a biodex muscle perfor- providing the best care possible at the mance-testing machine, which Division I-A level. allows the staff to accurately monitor the progress of a student- athlete’s rehabilitation. The latest piece of equipment that aids the Sports Medicine staff is a new state-of-the-art computer system that tracks

www.goblueraiders.com 11 strength and conditioning

One of the biggest changes in college athletics over the past few years has been the attitude toward strength and conditioning. Performing in the weight room has become just as important as on-the-fi eld competition, and Middle Ten- nessee has one of the very best staffs in the nation committed to making student-athletes the best they can be. It all happens in the Blue Raiders’ Matt Riley Russell Patterson Katie Sanders Jason Spray 10,000-plus square foot weight room Assistant AD/ Football Strength Assistant Assistant Strength Coach facility located adjacent to the north end zone of Floyd Stadium and designed for use by all Middle Tennessee student- athletes. It is a strength training area that rivals any in the country. The weight room has been described by many people as better than any in the immediate area, including those at SEC and Conference USA schools. The facility, which opened in January of 1999, greets student-athletes with over 20,000 pounds of plates and dumb- bells, but the sheer volume of weights is not the most impressive aspect of the room. It is equipped with nine full power racks, nine elevated platforms, and nine half-racks. Hammer strength equipment rounds out the room with fi ve ground- base jammers, a dead lift, a leg press, a leg curl, and a leg extension. Other Ham- mer strength equipment in the facility includes a bench press, for the enjoyment of the student-athletes. a military press, a rowing Three offi ces for the strength coaches are machine, neck machine, located in the facility, along with restrooms pull-up, and pull-over. and a hospitality area. An impressive array of The weight room also provides dumbbells is also provided direct access to the football stadium, for the student-athletes’ use. gameday room, and individual meeting Two sets each of dumbbells rooms and is in close proximity to the Blue ranging from fi ve to 150 Raider Practice Complex. The gameday pounds are kept on racks room is used not only by the Blue Raider around the room. Mirrors ring football team on game days and for the walls of the room to help fi lm breakdown but also for press student-athletes ensure conferences, that they are using proper classes, form throughout their and other workouts. Cardiovascular functions. equipment, such as tread- The meet- mills and stationary bikes. ing room is Other state-of-the-art fully equipped amenities may also be with high-tech found in the weight room. audio/visual A television with cable and equipment to a state-of-the-art sound enhance system has been installed learning. 12 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide scarlett commons

Scarlett Commons offers apartment style living in the heart of campus with easy access to classes.

Scarlett Com- mons, named for former Middle Tennessee president M. G. Scarlett, is one of the premier living arrangements at any university in the region. Opened to students in the fall of 1999, the facility provides apartment-style living with the convenience of staying on campus. Nine three-story buildings with 12 apartments each and a useful Dining Facilities clubhouse make up the Scarlett complex. Each apartment contains Middle Tennessee offers fi ve different on-campus dining areas, four private bedrooms connected by two private bathrooms, a full with the most popular being Keathley University Center (KUC) Grill kitchen, and a comfortable living room. and Cyber Café. Each apartment is fully furnished, and window mini-blinds are The KUC is located in the center of campus and is a major provided. The kitchen includes a table and four chairs, microwave, intersection for student activities. The Grill is located on the second refrigerator, stove, and oven. The living area includes a sofa, lounge fl oor and features Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Grille Works, Quiznos, chair, and television stand. Each bedroom has a closet and is fur- Salad Garden, Chick-Fil-A, and Freshens (desserts and smoothies). nished with a bed, dresser, nightstand, and desk with a hutch. Each The KUC Grill is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday–Thurs- apartment also includes cable and phone lines in the living room day and is open until 5 p.m. on Fridays. and data lines with access to the Internet for personal computers in The Cyber Café is the fi rst of its kind in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, offering a futuristic and effi cient way for students each bedroom. to dine. Students are able to eat while e-mailing or searching the The Scarlett Commons clubhouse creates a real sense of commu- Web at the same time on eight computers with access to the nity with its recreation/meeting rooms, fi replace, big screen TV, and World Wide Web. laundry room. Any maintenance issues are a mere phone call away Burger King and Subway serve students until 2:00 a.m. Monday– to the 24-hour reception and service desk located in the clubhouse. Thursday and 7 p.m. on Fridays. Six 32-inch televisions suspended Residents also enjoy the ease of using Raider Xpress, the Univer- from the ceiling also catch students up on events around the sity’s shuttle buses, to make every class on time. The Red shuttle world. Sofas and armchairs make Cyber Café a great place to relax makes stops in front of the clubhouse every 15 to 20 minutes and is between classes with coffee or Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. The café a comfortable way to ride to the door of major buildings on campus. also features a wide array of items traditionally found in conve- Students living in Scarlett Commons have their own restricted nience stores. parking lot, so it’s easy to fi nd parking in front of their buildings 24 Student-athletes can start the day with biscuits and gravy and an hours a day. omelet from McCallie Dining in Corlew Hall. This is a favorite spot because of the fun atmosphere and all-you-can-eat dining selec- Each building has an assigned resident assistant on the fi rst fl oor. tions. Student-athletes get a chance to relax and socialize with These are student staff members who have the responsibility of each other while feasting on subs, pizza, grill works, carved meats, helping residents with any diffi culties they might have as well as fresh deli food, fresh-made pasta, and a salad bar. helping to get all the residents involved in activities across campus. A great spot for lunch is James Union Building. Students can For more information on Scarlett Commons and other on-campus enjoy buffet-style foods, pizza and pasta, carved meats, fresh deli housing, please access www.mtsu.edu/~housing. food, and freshly made salads. www.goblueraiders.com 13 city of murfreesboro

Rutherford at a Glance • Highest elevation: 1,200 feet • Murfreesboro elevation: 619 feet • Avg. yearly rainfall: 50.64 inches • Avg. yearly snowfall: 5.9 inches • Avg. yearly temperature: 59.6 • Avg. winter temperature: 48.0 • Avg. summer temperature: 69.6 • County population: 218,292 • Murfreesboro population: 81,393

and Cannonsburgh Village recreate the rich history of the area and welcome visitors. Parks and recreation are top-notch in the area. Murfreesboro alone boasts four golf courses: Old Fort, Indian Hills, the VA golf course, and Stones River Country Club. The area also has several other courses, includ- ing Smyrna Municipal, Cedar Crest, Cham- pions Run, and Blackberry Ridge. McKnight Park is the home of SportsCom, softball In the heart of Tennessee lies Murfrees- From 1817 to 1822, Murfreesboro fi elds, baseball fi elds, and soccer fi elds. boro, one of the fastest growing cities in the served as the state’s capital. The capital Oaklands Park includes a 25-acre historical state and the country. Murfreesboro is the was moved to Nashville because of its site, picnic areas, and baseball fi elds. Old home of Middle Tennessee State University larger economic base and easy access to Fort Park includes picnic areas for relax- and is located at the exact geographic cen- the Cumberland River. Murfreesboro has re- ation, baseball fi elds, tennis courts, and a ter of the state of Tennessee. Murfreesboro mained a major economic center since the golf course. In addition to all the parks in has a storied past and an extremely bright city’s founding because of its geographic the area, the Stones River Greenway is a future. location: just 30 miles southeast of Nash- great way to enjoy a walk, jog, bike ride, or Founded in 1811, Murfreesboro was ville and about 90 miles from Chattanooga. skate on a beautiful scenic trail parallel to formerly known as Cannonsburgh. The Murfreesboro has also seen tremendous the Stones River. name was changed to Murfreesboro after growth because of its proximity to interstate If rest and relaxation is not what you only 33 days in honor of Revolutionary highways. are looking for, there are several ways to War Colonel Hardy Murfree. Today, Can- Murfreesboro’s population of more than stay entertained in Murfreesboro. Jazz Fest, nonsburgh historical site, which includes a 81,000 allows citizens to live in a relatively Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival, and the In- gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, large city with a small-town atmosphere. ternational Grand Championship Tennessee log home, and church, is one of the most Rutherford County has more than 218,000 Walking Horse Show are among the annual visited historical sites in the midstate. residents. According to many sources, events that attract thousands of visitors to the county is the fastest growing in the the area. The Nashville Superspeedway is state and one of the fastest growing in located close to the Rutherford County line the South. and is the host of several races, including a Economic growth has boomed al- NASCAR Busch Series race. most as fast as the population. The Mur- Expanding population and increasing freesboro/Rutherford County area has growth have made Murfreesboro a vibrant attracted major manufacturing compa- community. However, growth has not left nies such as Nissan, Bridgestone/Fires- behind the core values that have made tone, Georgia Pacifi c, Hewlett-Packard, Murfreesboro one of the area’s most pre- Dell Computers, and Aladdin. Shopping ferred cities in which to live. With all indica- centers have doubled in number in the tions pointing toward a continuation of the past 10 years, and Murfreesboro is one area’s growth, Murfreesboro will maintain of the largest cities in the country in its place among the state’s most outstand- terms of restaurant-to-people ratio. ing and livable cities. For the history buff, there are several sites to visit in and around the Murfreesboro area. The 600-acre Stones River National Battlefi eld was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and can be visited year-round. Oaklands historic site, the Sam Davis home, Fortress Rosecrans,

14 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide nashville

Nashville: Music City USA

Middle Tennessee thrives in the radiant glow of Nash- ville’s exponential growth. Some major metropolitan areas overshadow their neighbors, but Nashville provides unprec- edented economic and media support. The relationship between Davidson County and Rutherford County is akin to a big brother looking out for the up-and-coming sibling. Davidson County saw a nearly 14% population growth from 1990 to 2002, and Rutherford County boomed with a 62% increase. (Regional Profi le, Nashville Chamber of Com- merce, 2003) Living up to the title of Music City USA requires a more than impressive collection of media outlets, coverage, and support. The Tennessean, Nashville Business Journal, and the City Paper each provide superior coverage, and eight local television stations and 29 radio stations never miss a moment of news, weather, and sports action in and around Davidson County. The Sun Belt Conference and its members have access to and are able to draw from the seemingly limitless resources of- Blue Raiders reach fered by Middle Tennessee’s proximity to Nashville. Davidson County alums

Middle Tennessee has more than 13,000 alumni in greater Davidson County and the Blue Raider athletic department has a far-reaching impact into the Nashville area. The Blue Raiders regularly play football games in Music City in order to help reach more of their vast, growing fan base. Middle Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt at Dudley Field in 2001, 2002, and 2005, and the Blue Raid- ers played host to Big East foe Louisville at LP Field in 2006, marking the fi rst time the football program has played a home football game in Nashville as a Division I-A member. The game was televised nationally on ESPN2 and drew a record home crowd for the Blue Raiders. While Middle Tennessee, a mere 32 miles from Nashville, reaches into Davidson County to provide followers with a high-level of Division I college com- petition, Music City also provides plenty of profes- sional fl air. Football, baseball, and hockey are all covered by the Titans, Sounds and Predators.

www.goblueraiders.com 15 stephen b. smith clubhouse

INDOOR HITTING FACILITY/CHUCK TAYLOR LOCKER ROOM October 24, 1998, saw many dreams become reality with the formal dedication of the newly built Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility. The dream of this facility began long before the plans were put into motion. Coach Steve Peterson began raising the funds for the project nearly 10 years prior to ground- breaking, but the end product certainly made the wait worth- while. The Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility is, without a doubt, the fi nest facility of its kind in the region, if not the entire nation. The clubhouse features a lounge area with a large-screen television, sofa and chairs and a refreshment area. The lounge features hardwood fl oors with a marble “MT” inlay near the entrance to the building. The front hallway also features the Blue Raiders’ sizable trophy collection and pho- tos of Blue Raiders in the major leagues. The spacious Chuck It also contains a weight Taylor Locker Room offers room with conditioning oak lockers for the players equipment for baseball along with exquisite hard- team use. wood fl ooring. The large The Stephen B. Smith shower facility is located Clubhouse and Indoor just off the locker room Training Facility opens area. directly onto the fi eld The facility is also home area for easy access for to the offi ces of the Blue practice and games. Soon Raider coaching staff, a after construction was training room, and a laun- completed, the structure dry room. was connected to the rest Perhaps the most im- of the park with an ornate pressive part of the facility brick and iron fence and is the second-to-none in- gate. door training area located The Stephen B. Smith just off the locker room. Clubhouse and Indoor This large space features a clay fl oor with three mounds Training Facility is just another testament to the hard work and two hitting cages for winter and early spring workouts. and dedication of the Blue Raiders’ coaches, players and supporters. The work that these individuals carry onto the fi eld also carries over into every aspect of the program. However, the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facility does not mark the end of the line. In the words of Coach Peterson at the building’s dedication, “Our next project begins tomorrow.”

16 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide reese smith field

The campus of Middle Tennessee is The Blue Raiders have home to what is considered one of the direct access to the fi eld fi nest collegiate baseball fi elds in the from the clubhouse. nation: Reese Smith Field. The 2,600- Reese Smith Field is be- seat stadium was named in October of coming the “Showplace 1982 and was offi cially dedicated on of the South.” Numerous April 12, 1983. baseball organizations The dedication was a well-earned bring their teams and salute to the efforts of the late Reese fans for events. Reese Smith and family. In 1979, Smith, a Smith Field underwent Nashville alumnus, and his two sons, another facelift for the who had played baseball for the Blue Raid- 2002 season. Each ers, threw their efforts into lighting the fi eld dugout was expanded and building the stadium that now exists. and the visitors dugout The wild success of the Blue Raiders was equipped with move into the Sun Belt Conference showed restroom facilities. the need for dramatic stadium expansion. In addition to Blue A $5 million renovation project to Reese Raider home games, Smith Field began in June 2007 and will Reese Smith Field has provide new grandstands, press box, con- hosted a variety of cession stand, and restrooms. other baseball events, The new stands will expand seating and including OVC Tour- the press box will have booths to accom- naments, Tennessee modate radio and television. Junior College Tour- In 1989, Smith Field underwent ex- naments, and TSSAA tensive renovation to increase seating State High School capacity and make the park more fan- Tournaments, and friendly. has hosted the USA The old chain-link backstop was re- Olympic Baseball placed by a three-foot-high brick wall Team. with blue netting hanging from dugout to The fi eld is also dugout. Two sets of aluminum bleachers home to the fall were moved up to the wall and a section junior college clas- of chair-back theater seats were con- sic, featuring many structed directly behind home plate. of the state’s junior The playing fi eld is encircled by wind college teams. screens, and an eight-foot billboard fence Smith Field is covers the outfi eld wall. evidence of the The bullpen areas are enclosed and fully success and rich turfed. Two turfed batting cages are located tradition of Blue down the right fi eld line. Raider baseball The fi eld is equipped with a computerized as well as its over- underground sprinkler system, helping main- whelming support tain the natural grass playing surface. in the middle Ten- With the addition of the Stephen B. nessee area. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Training Facil- ity in 1998, the face of Reese Smith Field changed again.

www.goblueraiders.com 17 a winning tradition

Although baseball has been a part of campus life since 1912, the for current skipper Steve Peterson, who spearheaded the fundraising current playing conditions have not always existed. Reese Smith Field, efforts that resulted in the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse. in fact, is the fourth campus location for baseball at Middle Tennessee. Today’s players add to the tradition as well. Past players such as From 1912 through at least 1940, both football and baseball were Jayhawk Owens, Jason Maxwell, Clay Snellgrove and Mudcat Brewer, played in the open fi eld just to name a few, have carved out places in the Raider history books. south of Jones Hall in In fact, under Peterson, the Middle Tennessee baseball tradition has the general vicinity of been raised to a new level. In his 20 years as head coach, Peterson’s the old and new science teams have won seven regular-season OVC championships, seven OVC buildings. It was on this Tournament championships, two Sun Belt regular season titles, and fi eld that such early one Sun Belt Tournament championship, and have advanced to NCAA stalwarts as Fred Sain, play eight times. “Red” Floyd, “Putty” Since Middle Tennessee’s move to the Sun Belt Conference, excite- Overall, Jess Neely, Kola ment about baseball hincreased. In 2000, the year prior to the Blue Sharp, “Red” Owens, Raiders joining the league, the SBC sent Louisiana-Lafayette all the way Charlie Kerr, and Paul to the College after putting four teams into the NCAA Re- Turner played. It was gionals. The conference was ranked the fi fth best in the country during variously referred to as the 2000 season, and remained one of the elite leagues in the country the Normal Field and after Middle Tennessee joined the ranks in 2001. the Teachers College The Blue Raiders were one of four Sun Belt teams to compete in Field. Portable bleach- an NCAA regional at the conclusion of the season. One of those four, ers were moved there each spring. There was a permanent chicken Florida International, advanced to the Super Regional before being wire backstop but no outfi eld fences. eliminated one step from Omaha. When the “new” science building was constructed, baseball contests The Blue Raiders also made history during the amazing 2001 sea- were moved to their second home, northeast of Jones Hall. Home son. Dewon Brazelton, who set the Middle Tennessee career and single- plate was located between Forrest Hall and the Boutwell Dramatic Arts season records, became the fi rst Blue Raider to be selected Building and the left fi eld line ran toward Kirksey Old Main. The left fi eld in the fi rst round of the amateur draft. He was “fence” was a line of catalpa and elm trees about 300 feet from home chosen third overall by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. plate. With the Blue Raiders now on the national stage, there is no limit to This fi eld was also utilized as a practice fi eld for football. A small the potential of the program. Each team is now charged with continuing storage house for equipment stood in deep centerfi eld. the legacy handed down by its predecessors. By the mid-thirties the athletic teams had acquired the nickname Blue Raiders, thus the fi eld was referred to as Raider Field or the College Field. It was on this fi eld that coaches “Red” Floyd, Nance Jordan and Durwood Stowe performed. Bubber Murphy, Jay Bird Hamblen and Cromer Smotherman went to professional baseball from this fi eld. In 1947 Coach Stowe initiated a practice that subse- quent coaches followed, and it is now a Middle Tennessee tradition. He required each of his players to assume re- sponsibility for the upkeep of the part of the fi eld on which he played. It was a common sight to see a player going to practice carrying a glove and a garden rake. The building boom of the 1950s moved baseball once again, this time across the street to the wide-open space east of the football stadium. Home plate was about 60 feet deeper than it is now. Again there were portable bleachers and no fences. Some say that Dave Hall hit a drive off the football stadium from this distant point. In 1971 Lefty Solomon became the fi rst full-time base- ball coach at Middle Tennessee. He inherited a fi eld that had been pushed forward to its present location and had dugouts established. Each year thereafter the fi eld saw 13 NCAA Tournament Appearances improvements. Permanent bleachers, a high backstop and outfi eld fences appeared. 15 Regular Season Conference Coach John Stanford, with advice from professional Championships groundskeepers, became a self-taught scientist in dia- 12 Conference Tournament Titles mond agronomy and landscaping. His student managers 9 Coach of the Year Awards learned from him, and the additional grooming by players 10 All-Americans continued. 11 Conference Players of the Year In 1979, Reese Smith, a Nashville alumnus with two sons playing here, threw his efforts into lighting the 2 Conference Pitchers of the Year fi eld and building the stadium that now exists. It was an 4 Conference Tournament MVPs unusual effort both fi nancially and in construction, but the 1982 season opened with the project complete. Today’s Raiders continue the tradition set forth by their predecessors. Fundraising and coaching go hand-in-hand

18 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide www.goblueraiders.com 19 season preview

Blue Raiders Return Core Defense and Seasoned Offensive Players; Robinson to Lead Young Pitching Staff Middle Tennessee looks to continue its success from last season Defense into 2008 after tying for second in Sun Belt Conference play in Middle Tennessee returns the bulk of its defense from 2007. 2007. Sophomore Drew Robertson had 302 putouts and a fi elding per- The Blue Raiders posted a 32-28 overall record in 2007, return- centage of .997 as a freshman. ing six positional starters and seven pitchers. “We feel very good behind the plate with Drew Robertson. He Middle Tennessee has just four seniors on this year’s team, but is a year older, a year better and went through the experience of 11 juniors will add depth to leadership on the fi eld. The Blue Raid- catching as a freshman. Which in the 20 years I have been here I ers have 13 newcomers with three transfers and nine true fresh- have never had a solid all-freshman . He should fall right in men on the 2008 squad. line with other we have had here and be a solid defensive catcher,” Peterson said. Pitching Also adding depth behind the plate will be Tyler Acker, Grant Box, On the mound, the Blue Raiders Wes Caldwell and Steven Watson. will have a lot of untested talent Bishop returns to fi rst base where he recorded 522 putouts with as has been the case in previous a .993 fi elding percentage in 2008. seasons. Senior Brad Robinson is “Rawley is completely over his shoulder problems and is a defi - the returning Friday night starter. In nite professional prospect. He is one of the hardest working guys 2007, Robinson posted a 4.00 ERA we have, a great teammate, very talented and we need him to have with an 8-2 record in 16 appear- a good year. He makes our infi eld better by being at fi rst base, but ances. In 83.1 pitched, he he can also play in the outfi eld and at third base,” Peterson said. struck out a team-high 74 batters. Barrett returns to third base in 2008 after posting a .930 fi elding “I think pitching wise we have percentage with 115 assists. improved. We have some young “Zach has made the transition from shortstop and center fi eld talent that will be tested quickly. in junior college to where now he has a great understanding of the Brad Robinson has earned the right third base position. He is a good defender and has all the ability to to be the ace of the staff. He put play third base,” Peterson said. Senior Brad Robinson up good numbers last year and now Kendrick and Ray also left big shoes to fi ll in the middle infi eld. he just has to get a notch better and The pair had 196 putouts, 340 assists and fi elding percentages of keep improving,” head coach Steve Peterson said. .974 and .933 respectively. Sophomore Kenneth Roberts performed well in the fall and after “The big question in the infi eld is the middle. We lost two very, pitching just seven innings in 2007 will see signifi cantly more play- very talented players in Matt Ray and Wayne Kendrick, who are ing time this season. both in professional baseball now. Myles Ervin has won the job at “Kenny Roberts, of the pitchers returning, showed the most shortstop in the fall. It is his job to keep and his job to lose. Taylor improvement in the fall. He has put himself in an opportunity to be Dennis, who has been a utility player, has won the job at second a starter and be in the starting fi ve,” Peterson said. base, his job to keep and his job to Redshirt junior Jordan Alvis, redshirt sophomore Chad Edwards lose,” Peterson said. and transfer Kevin Whittaker add depth to the pitching staff and Ervin played in 48 games as will have opportunities to assist the Blue Raiders. a redshirt freshman, posting a “The history with me is what you see in the beginning is not fi elding percentage of .962 and 65 necessarily what you get in the end. The staff has to evolve and see putouts. Dennis saw action in 23 what we can do. If Kenny Roberts is able to stay in the rotation it is games during the 2007 campaign going to be huge to see if one of our other left-handers is able to be with 27 putouts. a left-hander coming out of the bullpen for situational situations,” In the outfi eld, redshirt junior Peterson said. Nathan Hines returns from an inju- ry and is joined by freshman Bryce Offense Brentz and senior Doug Birkofer. Offensively, the Blue Raiders will have to fi ll holes left by Wayne Birkofer will see action in right Kendrick and Matt Ray, who combined for 112 runs, 170 hits, 38 fi eld or left fi eld along with redshirt doubles, eight home runs and 73 RBIs. Kendrick led the team in sophomore Dillion Heath, who will batting average hitting .405 and also see action at designated hit- Ray was third with a .332. ter. Sophomore Blake McDade will Senior Zach Barrett The Blue Raiders will look to be the starter in right fi eld as well juniors Grant Box, Zach Barrett as the back up to Bishop at fi rst base. and Rawley Bishop to help fi ll the shoes left by all-conference Schedule performers Kendrick and Ray. Box The Blue Raiders have a challenging schedule in 2008 with recorded 12 runs, 43 hits, fi ve Memphis, Vanderbilt, Louisiana-Lafayette, New Orleans, South home runs and 25 RBIs as he hit and Troy all visiting Reese Smith Field. .332 in 2007 putting him second “We have a very attractive schedule with outstanding teams on the team. coming here with Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Mem- Bishop also received all-con- phis and then the Sun Belt teams coming here,” Peterson said. ference honors, tying for fourth on the team in hitting with Barrett. Bishop batted .329 with 65 RBIs, 17 home runs, 15 doubles, 70 hits Junior Rawley Bishop and 35 runs scored. 20 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide 2008 roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. B/T Hometown/High School (Last School) 1 Justin Miller IF 6-0 180 FR-HS R/R Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden HS 3 Tyler Burnett IF 6-1 195 FR-HS L/R Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland HS 4 Taylor Dennis IF 5-7 164 r-JR-2L R/R Clarksville, Tenn./Rossview HS 5 Zach Hudson OF 6-2 191 SO-1L R/R Nashville, Tenn./Overton HS 6 Doug Birkofer OF 5-11 171 SR-3L S/R Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland HS 7 Bryce Brentz P/OF 6-0 185 FR-HS S/R Knoxville, Tenn./South Doyle HS 8 Myles Ervin IF 5-11 161 r-SO-1L R/R Chattanooga, Tenn./Notre Dame HS 9 Tyler Acker C 6-1 205 FR-HS R/R Nashville, Tenn./Donelson Christian Academy 10 Grant Box C 6-0 185 JR-2L R/R Cordova, Tenn./Christian Brothers HS 11 Zach Barrett IF/OF 6-5 217 SR-J1L R/R Evansville, Ind./Olney Central CC 12 Nathan Hines OF 5-10 171 r-JR-2L L/R Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland HS 14 Dillon Heath OF 6-2 198 r-SO-1L R/R Goodlettsville, Tenn./Davidson Academy 15 Michael Adamson OF/P 6-0 175 FR-HS R/L Freeburg, Ill./Freeburg HS 16 Chad Edwards P 6-0 168 r-SO-1L R/R Paducah, Ky./Reidland HS 17 Rawley Bishop IF 6-4 195 r-JR-2L R/R Germantown, Tenn./Houston HS 18 Ben Darlington IF 6-0 198 r-SO-1L R/R Tullahoma, Tenn./Tullahoma HS 19 Brett Smalley P 6-3 205 JR-2L R/R Hixson, Tenn./Hixson HS 21 Blake McDade 1B/OF 6-1 198 SO-1L L/L Ooltewah, Tenn./Ooltewah HS 22 PJ Francescon P 6-0 160 FR-HS R/R Nolensville, Tenn./Ravenwood HS 23 Drew Robertson C 6-3 165 SO-1L R/R Nolensville, Tenn./Ravenwood HS 24 Brad Robinson P 6-3 188 SR-1L R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn./Cleveland State CC 27 Stuart Meinhart IF 6-1 190 JR-TR R/R Brentwood, Tenn./Tennessee Tech 28 Steven Watson C 6-1 190 r-SO-TR R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn./Memphis 29 Joe Craddock IF 5-11 200 r-JR-HS R/R Birmingham, Ala./Briarwood Christian 30 Kevin Whittaker P 6-3 190 JR-TR R/R Cottonwood, Tenn./Volunteer State CC 31 Jordan Alvis P 6-7 220 r-JR-1L R/R Birmingham, Ala./Birmingham Southern 32 Jud Stoltz P 6-4 185 FR-HS R/R Lewisburg, Tenn./Marshall County HS 33 Langdon Stanley P 6-4 220 r-SR-1L R/R Opp, Ala./Enterprise-Ozark CC 34 Wes Caldwell C 6-2 170 FR-HS R/R Lexington, Ky./Catholic HS 35 Kenneth Roberts P 6-1 170 SO-1L L/L Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel HS 36 Zach Dean OF 6-0 195 r-JR-RS L/L La Vergne, Tenn./UT Martin 39 Tyler Hyde P 6-4 192 SO-1L R/R St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade Prep School 40 Hunter Dawson IF 5-8 147 FR-RS R/R Atoka, Tenn./Munford HS 41 Marshall Mears P 6-0 148 FR-RS R/R Spanish Fort, Ala./Bayside Academy 44 Justin Jones OF 6-0 207 r-SO-1L R/R Murfreesboro, Tenn./Riverdale HS 45 Chad Coley P 6-2 218 r-JR-2L L/L New Market, Tenn./Jefferson County HS 47 Matt Doss P 5-11 184 FR-RS R/R Germantown, Tenn./Germantown HS 50 Matt Yurus P 6-2 180 FR-RS R/R Clarksville, Tenn./Rossview HS Jeremy Rice OF 6-2 195 FR-HS L/L Hendersonville, Tenn./Beech HS

COACHING STAFF 25 Steve Peterson Head Coach (Jacksonville State, 1973) 26 Jim McGuire Associate Head Coach (Cumberland University, 1985) 20 Mike McLaury Assistant Coach (Middle Tennessee, 1994) 37 John Peterson Volunteer Assistant (Memphis, 2006) 38 Will Hulsey Student Assistant Sports Medicine: Jim Starkey PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Managers 6 Doug Birkofer . . .BUR-cough-er Travis Lawson 17 Rawley Bishop...... RAW-lee Adam Lairamore 22 PJ Francescon . . . FRAN-sis-Con Matt Gunning 45 Chad Coley...... COAL-ee 20 Mike McLaury . . . .Mc-LAWR-ee 42 Stuart Meinhart. . . . MINE-heart 51 Matt Yurus ...... YOUR-us

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ROSTER BY POSITION ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Pitchers (15) No. Name Pos. 9 Tyler Acker C No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. B/T 15 Michael Adamson OF/P 7 Bryce Brentz P/OF 6-0 185 FR-HS S/R 31 Jordan Alvis P 15 Michael Adamson OF/P 6-0 175 FR-HS R/L 11 Zach Barrett IF/OF 16 Chad Edwards P 6-0 168 r-SO-1L R/R 6 Doug Birkofer OF 19 Brett Smalley P 6-3 205 JR-2L R/R 17 Rawley Bishop IF 22 PJ Francescon P 6-0 160 FR-HS R/R 10 Grant Box C 24 Brad Robinson P 6-3 188 SR-1L R/R 7 Bryce Brentz P/OF 30 Kevin Whittaker P 6-3 190 JR-JC R/R 3 Tyler Burnett IF 31 Jordan Alvis P 6-7 220 r-JR-1L R/R 34 Wes Caldwell C 32 Jud Stoltz P 6-4 185 FR-HS R/R 45 Chad Coley P 33 Langdon Stanley P 6-4 220 r-SR-1L R/R 29 Joe Craddock IF 35 Kenneth Roberts P 6-1 170 SO-1L L/L 18 Ben Darlington IF 39 Tyler Hyde P 6-4 192 SO-1L R/R 40 Hunter Dawson IF 41 Marshall Mears P 6-0 148 FR-RS R/R 36 Zach Dean OF 47 Matt Doss P 5-11 184 FR-RS R/R 4 Taylor Dennis IF 50 Matt Yurus P 6-2 180 FR-RS R/R 47 Matt Doss P 16 Chad Edwards P Catchers (5) 8 Myles Ervin IF 22 PJ Francescon P No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. B/T 14 Dillon Heath OF 9 Tyler Acker C 6-1 205 FR-HS R/R 12 Nathan Hines OF 10 Grant Box C 6-0 185 JR-2L R/R 5 Zach Hudson OF 23 Drew Robertson C 6-3 165 SO-1L R/R 39 Tyler Hyde P 28 Steven Watson C 6-1 190 r-SO-TR R/R 44 Justin Jones OF 34 Wes Caldwell C 6-2 170 FR-HS R/R 21 Blake McDade 1B/OF 41 Marshall Mears P Infi elders (10) 27 Stuart Meinhart IF 1 Justin Miller IF No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. B/T Jeremy Rice OF 1 Justin Miller IF 6-0 180 FR-HS R/R 35 Kenneth Roberts P 3 Tyler Burnett IF 6-1 195 FR-HS L/R 23 Drew Robertson C 4 Taylor Dennis IF 5-7 164 r-JR-2L R/R 24 Brad Robinson P 8 Myles Ervin IF 5-11 161 r-SO-1L R/R 19 Brett Smalley P 17 Rawley Bishop IF 6-4 195 r-JR-2L R/R 33 Langdon Stanley P 18 Ben Darlington IF 6-0 198 r-SO-1L R/R 32 Jud Stoltz P 21 Blake McDade 1B/OF 6-1 198 SO-1L L/L 28 Steven Watson C 29 Joe Craddock IF 5-11 200 r-JR-HS R/R 30 Kevin Whittaker P 27 Stuart Meinhart IF 6-1 190 JR-TR R/R 50 Matt Yurus P 40 Hunter Dawson IF 5-8 147 FR-RS R/R

Outfi elders (11)

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. B/T 5 Zach Hudson OF 6-2 191 SO-1L R/R 6 Doug Birkofer OF 5-11 171 SR-3L S/R ROSTER BREAKDOWN 7 Bryce Brentz P/OF 6-0 185 FR-HS S/R Letterwinners (R/L) ...... 19/15 11 Zach Barrett IF/OF 6-5 217 SR-J1L R/R Starters (R/L) ...... 6/4 12 Nathan Hines OF 5-10 171 r-JR-2L L/R Pitchers (R/L) ...... 7/5 14 Dillon Heath OF 6-2 198 r-SO-1L R/R Newcomers ...... 13 15 Michael Adamson OF/P 6-0 175 FR-HS R/L Class ...... Seniors (4) 21 Blake McDade 1B/OF 6-1 198 SO-1L L/L Juniors (11) 36 Zach Dean OF 6-0 195 r-JR-RS L/L Sophomores (11) 44 Justin Jones OF 6-0 207 r-SO-1L R/R Jeremy Rice OF 6-2 195 FR-HS L/L Freshmen (13) State: ...... Alabama (4) Kentucky (2) Illinois (1) Indiana (1) Missouri (1) Tennessee (30)

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Raiders’ fi rst season in the Sun Belt Conference after years of success in the Ohio Valley. Asked how the move into the Sun Belt, rated one of the nation’s top fi ve baseball leagues at the time and consis- tently a top 10 conference, would change his recruiting philosophy, Peterson quickly responded “Not at all.” The 2001 Blue Raiders shared the Sun Belt championship with South Alabama after their fi rst year in the high-pro- fi le league, and the chief contributors were many of the same players who led Middle Tennessee to the 2000 OVC There are many words to describe Steve Peterson’s role championship. as Middle Tennessee’s highly successful baseball coach The move to a higher-rated conference certainly since 1988. Coach, fundraiser, teacher, recruiter, and helped Middle Ten- architect are just a few, but if you are looking for one nessee’s status. In word describe the Blue Raiders’ longtime skipper, try their fi rst fi ve years in “winner.” the Sun Belt, Peter- Peterson begins his 20th Blue Raider season as the son’s teams have won school’s all-time winningest coach, with 636 victories two regular-season and a stockpile of conference championships and championships and NCAA Tournament berths to his credit, demonstrat- a tournament cham- ing the consistency with which the driven skipper has pionship and earned guided the club. three NCAA Regional Peterson’s drive for excellence has resulted in con- berths including two sistent success and has made Middle Tennessee a at-large selections model program. The veteran coach has led Middle for the fi rst time in Tennessee to 10 regular-season conference champion- school history. The ships, eight conference tournament titles, and seven 2001 squad earned NCAA Regional berths including two at-large selections national acclaim for in the past six years. Peterson guided the Blue Raiders its pitching and hit- to seven consecutive championships – either regular- ting and the sea- season or tournament – during one stretch, proving son concluded with Middle Tennessee doesn’t rebuild, it reloads. PETERSON’S YEAR-BY-YEAR Peterson, who enters the 2008 season with a sterling Overall Home Away Neutral 636-502-2 mark, has produced 13 seasons with 30 or 2007 Middle Tennessee 32-28 14-14 15-12 3-2 more wins including a school-record 42 victories in 1990. 2006 Middle Tennessee 30-25 18-6 9-18 3-1 2005 Middle Tennessee 32-23 17-12 11-9 4-2 He also has three campaigns of at least 40 wins including 2004 Middle Tennessee 40-22 19-9 18-10 3-3 2004’s 40-22 record. 2003 Middle Tennessee 33-27 19-13 12-13 2-1 Consistent success during Peterson’s tenure is a testa- 2002 Middle Tennessee 26-30 17-12 7-17 2-1 ment to his ability to recruit and develop talent, and the 2001 Middle Tennessee 41-17 23-9 15-6 3-2 proof was never more evident than in 2001 – the Blue 2000 Middle Tennessee 39-23 20-8 14-14 5-1 1999 Middle Tennessee 29-31 11-12 15-17 3-2 1998 Middle Tennessee 17-33 13-13 4-17 0-3 PETERSON’S NUMBERS AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE 1997 Middle Tennessee 31-24 18-6 13-17 0-1 636 Victories 1996 Middle Tennessee 28-26 15-13 13-13 0-0 55 Professional Players 1995 Middle Tennessee 36-27 24-12 11-13 1-2 43 First Team All-Conference Selections 1994 Middle Tennessee 32-23 15-7 16-16 1-0 10 Conference Championships 1993 Middle Tennessee 25-26 14-12 11-14 0-0 8 Conference Tournament Championships 1992 Middle Tennessee 35-21 20-12 15-9 0-0 8 NCAA Appearances 1991 Middle Tennessee 28-33 15-9 11-23 2-1 7 Conference Players of the Year 1990 Middle Tennessee 42-15 25-3 16-11 1-1 7 All-Americans 1989 Middle Tennessee 27-22-1 15-7 12-13-1 0-2 3 Coach of the Year Honors 1988 Middle Tennessee 33-26-1 17-14 12-10-1 4-2 3 Freshman All-Americans 20-Year Total 636-502-2 349-203 250-272-2 37-27 2 Conference Pitchers of the Year Career Total 789-598-2

24 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide coaches Dewon Brazelton being selected as the No. 3 fensive records held at Middle Tennessee and four players overall pick of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the Major he has developed have hit .400 or better in a season. He League Baseball First-Year Amateur Player Draft. Brazel- has also coached the school’s single-season and career ton was one of six players from the team to earn a spot record holders. His 1997 squad established on a professional baseball roster that season. the all-time record for batting average with a .323 clip. Peterson’s players have been solid on the fi eld at the collegiate level and have continued their careers profes- sionally, and a large majority have taken skills and fun- damentals learned at Middle Tennessee and are earning a living as coaches at various levels. Thirty-one former Blue Raiders are currently coaching at the high school, college, or professional levels. Peterson’s peers have recognized his achievements and contributions to the game by bestowing several honors on him. He was named the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association College Coach of the Year in 1992 and again in 2000. He was also inducted into the Ruther- ford County Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003. In 2007, Peterson was inducted into theTennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Fellow coaches have named Peterson Coach of the Year on three occasions - twice in the Ohio Valley and again in 2004, his fi rst such honor in the Sun Belt.

ALL-CONFERENCE PERFORMERS UNDER PETERSON ALL-OVC 2000 Josh Pride, C A program cannot enjoy consistent success without 1988 Dave Richardson, P Bryan Peck, OF Mike Messerly, IF quality players and Peterson, a three-time Coach of the Eddie Pye, IF ALL-SUN BELT Year, has not only made a habit of making sure Middle Chris Whitehead, IF 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P (1st) Jayhawk Owens, OF Josh Renick, 2B (1st) Tennessee has its share of quality performers but he’s Brandon Johnson, 3B (1st) also won by signing top prep players and developing them 1990 Jayhawk Owens, C Justin Sims, OF (1st) at the college level. He has coached a Sun Belt Player Chris Crabtree, P Jeremy Armstrong, P (2nd) Dwight Robinson, 3B of the Year and six OVC Players of the Year, a Sun Belt 2002 Justin Sims, OF (1st) Pitcher of the Year and an OVC Pitcher of the Year, two 1991 Dwight Robinson, 3B Josh Archer, UT (1st) First-Team All-Americans, fi ve Third-Team All-Americans, Gary Myers, DH Marshall Nisbett, OF (2nd) four Freshman All-Americans, and 43 fi rst-team All-Con- 1992 Gary Myers, 1B 2003 Chad Cooper, UT (1st) ference performers. Jason Maxwell, SS Brett Carroll, 3B (1st) Chris Price, OF Josh Archer, 1B (2nd) Peterson’s Championships Players who have honed their skills under Peterson 1993 Mike McLaury, P 2004 Chris Mobley, SP (1st) OVC Championships also have had outstanding Jason Maxwell, SS Eric McNamee, 2B (1st) 1988, 1990-93, 1995-97 Mudcat Brewer, OF Jeff Beachum, SS (1st) success continuing their Derek Phillips, UT (1st) OVC Tournament Champions careers at the professional 1994 Mudcat Brewer, OF John Williams, SP (2nd) 1988, 1990-92, 1994-95, 2000 level. Professional base- Jamie Walker, DH 2005 Matt Scott, SP (1st) ball has seen 55 former NCAA Regional Appearances 1995 Jamie Walker, 1B Michael McKenry, C (1st) Peterson performers earn- Craig Reavis, OF Todd Martin, DH (1st) 1988, 1990-91, 1995, Jeff Beachum, SS (2nd) 2000-01, 2003-04 ing the chance to play at 1996 Jason Stanton, P Nate Jaggers, 3B (2nd) the game’s highest level, Sun Belt Championships with four making their way 1997 Andrew Thompson, C 2006 Michael McKenry, C (1st) 2001, 2004 Clay Snellgrove, SS to the Major Leagues. Jeremy Owens, OF 2007 Matt Ray, SS (1st) SBC Tournament Titles Peterson’s recruits have Wayne Kendrick, 2B (2nd) 2003 established most of the of- 1999 Bryan Peck, 2B Rawley Bishop, 1B (2nd) Josh Pride, 3B www.goblueraiders.com 25 coaches

Peterson’s outgoing and personable style has made seating area, add an information center just inside the him a hit with fans, boosters, players, and recruits alike. gate, and improve restroom and concession facilities. Baseball enthusiasts throughout the Middle Tennessee Peterson guided efforts during the summer of 2001 community clearly appreciate his hard-nosed and ag- to enlarge the dugouts at Reese Smith Field. He is also gressive style of coaching, and fans continue to fl ock to spearheading an effort that will totally renovate the Reese Smith Field at a record pace. The Blue Raiders stadium beginning in June 2007. The plans call for a established a single-game attendance record in 2001 signifi cant remodeling of the concession stand, improved at Reese Smith Field with a crowd of 2,733 against and expanded restroom facilities, and a modern press South Alabama. The team went on to set the single- box to accommodate radio, television, and print media. season attendance mark that year with 26,218 coming While Peterson has spent 20 seasons leading the through the gates. The 2001 squad saw 15 crowds of Middle Tennessee baseball program, his tenure with 1,000 or more during the season. Those numbers were the program is much longer. He took two separate tours surpassed in 2004 when the team set a single-game at- with the Blue Raiders as an assistant coach under John tendance record of 3,020 against Vanderbilt and set a Stanford before becoming the team’s head coach. During new single-season attendance mark of 30,319, ranking 1976-78 and 1985-87, he helped the Blue Raiders win 46th nationally. Fifteen contests drew more than 1,000 BLUE RAIDER COACHING FRATERNITY patrons during the record-setting campaign. Middle Tennessee, behind head coach Steve Peterson, has Not only has Peterson been a winner on the fi eld but developed into a future coaches training ground. Currently, he’s also been a successful fundraiser during his career. 31 former Blue Raiders are involved in the coaching profes- Events such as the annual Chuck Taylor Golf Tournament, sion in either the middle school, high school, collegiate, or the Groundhog Day Luncheon, and the Grand Slam Fish professional ranks. Following is a listing with their current Fry in the fall have become mainstays on calendars of employers: Blue Raider baseball supporters across middle Tennes- Mudcat Brewer ...... Blackman HS see and have raised thousands of dollars for the improve- Jeff Browning ...... Anderson County HS ment of Blue Raider baseball. Phillip Campbell ...... Northwest Shoals JC Peterson spearheaded the efforts to pay for the con- Tim Crunk ...... Springfi eld HS struction of the Stephen B. Smith Clubhouse and Indoor Dean Darnell...... La Vergne HS Training Facility, which opened its doors in 1998. One Kevin Davis ...... Booneville HS look inside the facility shows the time and effort spent Doug Green...... Ooltewah HS toward this endeavor. It has become known as one of the Andy Haines ...... Florida Marlins fi nest collegiate clubhouses and training facilities in the Kevin Helton ...... Cherokee HS country. Elliot Johnson ...... Olivet Nazarene HS Tony Kegley ...... Oliver Springs HS Reese Smith Field has also benefi ted from Peterson’s Chad Kirby...... Ravenwood HS fundraising abilities. He has helped transform the park Jerry Knox ...... La Vergne HS into a fan-friendly area by leading efforts to expand the David Lane ...... Roane State CC Steve Lay...... Christiana Middle School MIDDLE TENNESSEE MILESTONES David Martin ...... Warren County HS Win Date Opponent (Score) Justin Martin...... Springfi eld HS 1 2/20/88 Memphis State (5-4) Jason Maxwell ...... Ensworth HS 50 4/19/89 Tennessee (13-0) Eddie McDonald ...... Cartersville (GA) HS 100 5/14/90 Eastern Kentucky (7-1) Mike McLaury ...... Middle Tennessee 150 4/15/92 Kentucky (8-3) Mike Messerly...... Smyrna HS 200 3/20/94 Northeastern Illinois (13-3) George Oleksik ...... Notre Dame HS 250 5/07/95 Austin Peay (14-7) Jayhawk Owens ...... Cincinnati Reds/Chattanooga 300 3/28/97 Eastern Illinois (7-4) Mark Pickle...... Columbia HS 350 4/21/99 Tennessee (6-3) Greg Raffo...... Christian Middle School 400 5/20/00 Southeast Missouri (11-4) Craig Reavis ...... Siegel HS 403 2/17/01 UNC-Asheville (6-2) Shane Shoemake...... Liberty Middle School 450 3/05/02 Lipscomb (18-7) Chris Treadway ...... Blackman HS 500 5/22/03 Arkansas-Little Rock (6-5) Bill Triplett...... Pope County HS 550 3/15/05 Southern Illinois (6-1) Barry Vetter...... Smyrna HS 600 5/10/06 Memphis (8-7) Travis Watson ...... Lee University

26 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide coaches two OVC titles and four southern division crowns. Peterson Versus All Opponents During the interim, Peterson served as head coach Alabama 6-16 North Alabama 4-3-1 at Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tenn. Alabama State 1-0 Northeastern Illinois 4-0 During his tenure from 1979 to 84, Peterson’s teams Arkansas-Little Rock 16-4 Northwestern State 0-1 won a Tennessee state title in 1981, and he was twice Arkansas State 16-6 Ohio State 0-1 named TJCAA Coach of the Year (1981, ’84). While at Auburn 1-11 Old Dominion 1-0 Roane State, Peterson put together a sparkling record Austin Peay 41-19 Ole Miss 6-4 of 153-96 for a .614 winning percentage. Ball State 1-1 Pepperdine 0-1 A native of Huntsville, Ala., Peterson stood out as a Belmont 14-4 Purdue 1-2 catcher under the legendary Rudy Abbott at Jacksonville Berry College 1-0 Rutgers 1-0 Birmingham Southern 0-5 Samford 7-4 State. He earned his bachelor’s from Jacksonville State in Bowling Green 1-2 San Diego State 0-1 1983 and later earned a master’s from Middle Tennessee Butler 1-1 South Alabama 10-23 in 1977. Centenary 0-1 Southeast Missouri 21-13 Peterson is married to the former Rita Albert and the The Citadel 1-2 Southeastern Louisiana 7-6 couple has three children, Jill, Jenny, and John, and two Clemson 0-2 Southern Cal 0-2 grandchildren. Away from the diamond, Peterson enjoys Columbus College 2-0 Southern Illinois 4-5 fi shing for smallmouth bass. Cumberland 14-9 Southern Miss 6-9 Dayton 3-1 Southwest Missouri St. 5-18 East Tennessee 3-1 Stanford 0-1 Eastern Illinois 12-8 Tennessee 7-19 Eastern Kentucky 32-16 Tennessee State 19-0 Eastern Michigan 3-0 Tennessee Tech 36-19 Evansville 5-4 Texas A&M 1-0 Florida Atlantic 3-2 Trevecca 6-0 Florida International 10-11 Troy 10-15 Georgia 0-1 UAB 24-28 Georgia State 4-1 UNC-Asheville 3-0 Georgia Tech 1-2 UT-Martin 20-6 Hawaii 0-1 UW-Milwaukee 8-1 Illinois 1-3 Vanderbilt 14-25 Illinois State 5-4 Wake Forest 0-1 Indiana 1-1 Western Carolina 2-1 IP-Fort Wayne 3-0 Western Kentucky 29-20 Indiana State 2-8-1 Wright State 0-3 Iowa 1-0 Yale 1-1 Jackson State 2-0 Total 636-502-2 Jacksonville State 16-10 Kansas 1-0 Kent State 1-0 Kentucky 7-6 Lipscomb 12-4 Louisiana-Lafayette 15-14 Louisiana-Monroe 2-1 Louisiana Tech 2-1 Louisville 4-3 Memphis 33-30 Mississippi State 0-2 Missouri 0-2 Missouri State 1-2 Morehead State 24-10 Murray State 31-13 Back row from left: son-in-law Morgan Wright, son John, son-in-law Brock East New State 9-7 Front row from left: daughter Jillian Wright, wife Rita, New Orleans 11-15 grandson Noah Wright, Steve Peterson, grandson Hayden Nicholls State 3-2 Wright, daughter Jenny East www.goblueraiders.com 27 coaches

12 winning seasons, fi ve trips to the NCAA Tournament, six league championships, and four conference tourna- ment titles. McGuire has helped mold 43 players who have been drafted by the pros and 33 fi rst-team all- conference performers. The Blue Raiders are 504-424 during his tenure, a .543 winning percentage. Before to joining the Blue Raider staff in the summer of 1992, McGuire was head coach at Rend Lake (Ill.) Junior College from 1989 to 1992. During his stint there, he compiled a record of 220-116, a winning percentage One of the most respected and knowledgeable coach- of .655. During his four-year tenure, McGuire’s teams es in the collegiate ranks, Jim McGuire begins his 16th turned in four second-place fi nishes in the Great Riv- season with the Blue Raider baseball program. ers Athletic Conference. His 1992 After eight years as an assistant under squad was Section III champion and Steve Peterson, McGuire was elevated Region 24 runner-up. following the 2000 season to associate McGuire served as assistant head coach. coach at Rend Lake from 1987 to McGuire serves as recruiting coordina- 1988 and began his coaching ca- tor for the program and works with the reer at Missouri-St. Louis in 1986. infi elders and hitters. He also takes an McGuire’s playing career began active role in coordinating evaluation at Illinois State before he trans- visits with professional scouts as well as ferred to Rend Lake CC. The fi nal organizing baseball camps and the annual two years of his collegiate career ’Boro Bash summer tournament. He helps were spent under the legendary head coach Steve Peterson with all three Woody Hunt at Cumberland Uni- of the Blue Raiders, major fundraisers -- versity in Lebanon, Tenn. the Fish Fry, the Groundhog Day Luncheon, The Belleville, Ill., native played and the Chuck Taylor Golf Tournament baseball and basketball at Free- -- and serves as liaison for placing players burg High School. on summer teams across the country. During his 15 years in Murfreesboro, McGuire has PERSONAL McGuire is married to Birthdate: March 16, 1963 been a key ingredient in making Blue Raider baseball the former Lynn Chris- Hometown: Belleville, Ill. known throughout the country. He has been a part of Family: Wife: Lynn tophe from Belleville, Daughters: Kristen, Katie Ill. The couple has two EDUCATION daughters, 13-year-old High School: Freeburg HS Kristen and 11-year- College: Cumberland University (1985) old Katie, and the fam- PLAYING EXPERIENCE ily resides in Murfrees- 1982 Illinois State University 1983 Rend Lake CC boro. 1984-85 Cumberland University

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2000- Associate HC - Middle Tennessee 1993-00 Asst. Coach - Middle Tennessee 1989-92 Head Coach - Rend Lake CC 1987-88 Asst. Coach - Rend Lake CC 1986 Asst. Coach - Missouri-St. Louis

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE 2004 NCAA Athens Regional 2003 NCAA Starkville Regional 2001 NCAA Knoxville Regional 2000 NCAA Clemson Regional The McGuire family (L to R): Kristen, Jim, Katie and Lynn. 1995 NCAA West Regional 28 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide coaches

the fi nals of the 2003 Sun Belt Championships. Before taking the position at Western Kentucky, McLaury was head coach and sports center manager at Lincoln Trail Community College in Robinson, Ill. McLaury guided Lincoln Trail to a regular-season cham- pionship for the fi rst time in school history, earning Great Rivers Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors in the process. In 2000, McLaury worked as pitching coach at Middle Tennessee, where he was assistant recruiting coordinator, A familiar face returned to the Middle assistant camp director, and fi eld maintenance coordi- Tennessee program in 2006 to assume the nator. The Blue Raiders won the OVC responsibilities of pitching coach: former Tournament title in 2000, advancing conference pitcher of the year and one-time to the fi nals of the NCAA Regional at assistant coach Mike McLaury. Clemson, S.C., where they eliminated McLaury begins his second stint at Old Dominion and Illinois before fall- his alma mater after serving as Middle ing to host Clemson in the Regional Tennessee’s pitching coach in 2000. He fi nal. also was a standout pitcher for the Blue Before returning to Middle Ten- Raiders during the 1992-93 seasons and nessee, McLaury was pitching coach became the fi rst player in program history at Columbia State Community College to earn Pitcher of the Year when he was from 1997 to 1999. Columbia State so honored by the OVC in 1993. fi nished fi fth in the NJCAA Division I To date, McLaury and former Blue Raid- World Series in 1997. The highly suc- er Dewon Brazelton are the only pitchers cessful McLaury also was head base- in Middle Tennessee history to earn their ball coach at Community High School league’s Pitcher of the Year honor. in Unionville, Tenn., in 1996 and served McLaury spent the previous four sea- as assistant baseball coach at Motlow sons at Western Kentucky, where he was State Community College in 1995. pitching coach, assistant recruiting coordinator, fi eld Dur- ing his playing career at Middle Tennes- maintenance coordinator, assistant camp coordinator see, McLaury was named OVC Pitcher of the Year in 1993 and tournament director. During his four years in Bowl- and was First-Team All-OVC. He compiled a 13-11 record PERSONAL ing Green, McLaury with a 2.94 ERA and 153 in 211.0 innings of Birthdate: November 21, 1970 developed two Sun work during his Blue Raider career. Hometown: Oelwein, Iowa Family - Wife: Ashlie; son: Jack Belt Conference McLaury is married to the former Ashlie Jones. The Pitchers of the Year couple has one child, Jack, born August 27, 2004. EDUCATION (2002, 2003). His High School: Oelwein HS College: B.S. Middle Tennessee (1994) pitching staff paved M.S. Middle Tennessee (1998) the way for West-

PLAYING EXPERIENCE ern Kentucky to win 1990-91 Muscatine CC the 2004 Sun Belt 1992-93 Middle Tennessee Tournament cham- COACHING EXPERIENCE pionship and earn 2002-05 Pitching Coach - Western Kentucky a berth in the NCAA 2001 Head Coach - Lincoln Trail CC Regional in Oxford, 2000 Pitching Coach - Middle Tennessee 1997-99 Pitching Coach - Columbia St. CC Miss. Once there, 1996 Head Coach - Unionville HS the fourth-seeded 1995 Assistant Coach - Motlow State CC Hilltoppers shocked POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE host Ole Miss, 1-0, 2004 Oxford Regional in their fi rst game. 2000 Clemson Regional 1997 NJCAA World Series WKU also reached The McLaury family (L to R): Jack, Ashlie, and Mike.

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and outfi elder Josh Dabbs, 1st team NJCAA DI All-Region 22. Prior to his stint at Jefferson State, Peterson served as a student coach at the University of Memphis at the conclusion of his playing career. As a student coach at Memphis he worked with the pitching coach assisting the pitching staff, implemented defensive drills with small groups and assisted with on-campus recruiting. Peterson played at Memphis as a catcher and fi rst baseman for two years. Before playing at Memphis, he John Peterson begins his fi rst season as a member of began his career at Cleveland State Community College the Blue Raider staff, serving as a volunteer assistant in in Cleveland, Tenn., where he was a two-year letterwinner 2008. His duties at Middle Tennessee include working as a catcher. with catchers, hitting instruction, and on-campus recruit- ing. Peterson comes to Middle Tennessee after serving as the hitting and catching coach at Jefferson State Com- munity College in Birmingham, Ala. His duties at Jeffer- son State included assisting in recruiting, organization of practice and instructing players in hitting mechanics. While at Jefferson State, Peterson worked with catcher Stuart Barton, who was 3rd team NJCAA DI All-America,

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Before Middle Tennessee: Played two seasons at Olney Central CC … Batted .300 with three home runs, 35 RBIs and 15 stolen bases as freshman … Drafted by Florida Marlins in 43rd round as third baseman after freshman season … Batted .350 with four home runs, 50 RBIs and 20 stolen bases and voted to All-Tournament team as sophomore ... Played in Coastal Plain wood bat summer league and voted to all-star team.

High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Steve John- 2007 (Junior): Played in 59 contests, starting 57, all at third ston at Reitz Memorial HS … Led team with .416 batting base … Batted .329 with 71 hits, third most on the squad, as average … Second all-time in both hits (95) and slugging well as 12 doubles and 32 RBIs … Scored 35 runs, walked percentage (.576) … Voted All-Conference as junior and se- 22 times and stole nine bases, also third best on the club nior and Associated Press All-State as senior … Also played … Stepped in at the team’s most vulnerable position at the for Indiana All-Stars South team and earned Kiwanis Award start of the season and solidifi ed his spot with better-than- and Herman Byers Outstanding Athlete award as senior expected defense as well as timely hitting, including .343 … Drafted by Florida Marlins as outfi elder in 38th round with runners in scoring position and 15 two-out RBIs … after senior season … Lettered three years in football and Batted .353, second best on the club, with seven doubles, four years in basketball … All-City, All-Conference and IFCA 18 RBIs and 23 runs scored versus Sun Belt competition … All-State as junior and senior, AP All-State and Mr. Football Went 3-for-4 with a run and one RBI in fi rst game of double- Finalist as senior … Led team with 12 interceptions and header versus Jacksonville State … Had a career day at Bel- team-record 11 receiving touchdowns … In basketball, All- mont, going 4-for-5 with two doubles and fi ve RBIs, starting Conference as junior and senior, Indiana All-Stars and Honor- a string of fi ve consecutive multihit outings, including three able Mention All-State as senior … Led team in rebounding hits in all three games at Troy … Voted Sun Belt Player of the for three seasons … Graduated with 3.65 GPA … Member of Week for his efforts at Belmont and Troy after batting .588 National Honor Society. (10-for-17) with four runs scored, seven RBIs three doubles, two walks and three stolen bases … Collected a pair of hits Personal: Zachary Wayne Barrett … Son of Chris and Cheryl in fi nal two games versus Louisiana-Lafayette and had two Barrett … Born August 27, 1985 … Majoring in physical hits in series fi nale at Arkansas State … Scuffl ed from March education. 24 to April 4, recording only three hits in 25 at-bats but broke out of the slump with fi ve hits in series at Arkansas- Little Rock, starting a seven-game hitting streak … Posted six hits in series versus New Orleans, including 2-for-4 with two runs, four RBIs and fi rst career home run in the opener … Had fi ve hits in series at South Alabama and continued as- sault on Belmont, going 4-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in contest in Murfreesboro … Collected six hits in series against Florida Atlantic, including three on Saturday, and scored three times in series fi nale … Went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs in opener versus West- ern Kentucky … Held hitless in opener at Sun Belt Championships but collected six hits in fi nal four games as well as four walks.

BARRETT – CAREER STATISTICS 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% 2007 .329 59-57 216 35 71 12 1 1 32 88 .407 22 4 36 5 .399 1 3 9-13 45 115 12 .930

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scored a run in Sun Belt opener versus Arkansas-Little Rock … Scored a run off the bench in fi rst game versus Samford … Stole a base against Lipscomb … Doubled and drove in a run at Florida International … Scored off the bench against South Alabama and went 1-for-2 versus Louisiana-Lafayette at Sun Belt Championships.

2005 (FRESHMAN): Reserve outfi elder who played in 29 games with four starts … Batted .240 with 13 runs scored, 11 off the bench, and six stolen bases … Scored as pinch 2007 (Junior): Played in 37 games with seven starts, bat- runner versus Iowa at ScreenTech Wiregrass Classic, against ting .196 with one double, seven runs scored and two RBIs Southeastern Louisiana and at Memphis … Drew fi rst start … Walked three times and stole one base … Walked twice versus Jacksonville State on Saturday, going 1-for-4 with a off the bench in season-opener versus Jacksonville State walk, a run and one RBI … Walked, stole a base and scored and drove in a run in fi rst game of Sunday doubleheader in reserve role on Sunday against JSU … Struck out twice in against JSU … Collected one hit and scored once on Friday start on Tuesday versus Southern Illinois … Scored as pinch versus Bowling Green … Started both ends of twinbill on runner in SBC opener at Arkansas-Little Rock … Walked and Sunday at Missouri State, scoring scored twice at Tennessee Tech … Walked once in opener and recording two and stole a pair of bases at Austin Peay hits with a double and run scored … Singled, scored and drove in a run at in fi nale … Went 0-for-3 in start at home versus APSU … Singled and scored in Belmont with pair of strikeouts … start against Belmont … Singled twice off Singled, stole a base and scored the bench versus Memphis … Went 0-for-2 game-winning run in 14th in Sunday start against South Alabama … on Sunday at Arkansas State … Drove in a run in fi rst game of doubleheader Went 3-for-5 with a run in a start at Arkansas State … Doubled and scored at Austin Peay but 0-for-4 with two off the bench in fi nale against New Mexico strikeouts on Friday versus New State. Orleans … Had just six at-bats the rest of the season, collecting one HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time All-Area selec- hit on Senior Day versus Western tion for coach Mack Hawks at Oakland HS … Kentucky. Named All-Midstate and All-District as junior and senior … Honorable Mention All-District 2006 (Sophomore): Reserve out- as sophomore … Batted .370 with 60 runs fi elder who played in 35 games scored (second in state) and 28 stolen bases with 11 starts … Ten of his starts as junior … Earned First Team All-Midstate came in an 11-game stretch in from the Tennessean as a senior, batting .402 March … Singled off the bench with seven doubles, 34 stolen bases, 21 walks in season opener at Jacksonville and 13 RBIs … Two-year letterwinner in foot- State … Stole a base and scored ball … Member of National Honor Society. in fi rst game of doubleheader and singled in second game on PERSONAL: Douglas James Birkofer II … Son Sunday at JSU … Scored off the bench on Saturday against of Doug and Jerri Birkofer … Born December 18, 1985 … Ma- Missouri State … Started 11 of the next 12 games, playing joring in accounting ... Father played baseball at Middle Ten- mostly in center fi eld … Singled, walked, stole a base and nessee 1982-83, as did uncle, Jaime (1990-93) … Brother, scored a run in second game at Memphis … Had two hits Jake, played at Columbia State CC … Grandfather played for and stole a base in opener at Southern Illinois … Collected (1933-36) and Brooklyn Dodgers (1937) two more hits and walked on Saturday at SIU and went 3- and was a National League All-Star in 1934. for-5 with a run in fi nale against the Salukis … Walked and singled at Austin Peay … Walked twice, stole a base and

BIRKOFER – CAREER STATISTICS 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% 2005 .240 29-4 25 13 6 1 0 0 3 7 .280 6 2 8 0 .424 0 1 6-6 14 0 1 .933 2006 .250 35-11 56 11 14 1 0 0 1 15 .268 6 0 11 1 .323 0 4 5-7 34 0 1 .971 2007 .196 37-7 46 7 9 1 0 0 2 10 .217 3 1 18 0 .255 1 4 1-2 20 1 0 1.000 TOTAL .228 101-22 127 31 29 3 0 0 6 32 .252 15 3 37 1 .322 1 9 12-15 68 1 2 .972

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10 in season-long eight innings of work against Western Kentucky, allowing one run on three hits for his seventh victory … Scattered seven hits over 7.2 innings in shutting out Florida Atlantic at Sun Belt Championships, striking out seven for his eighth win of the year … Voted to SBC All-Tournament team after his performance against FAU.

Before Middle Tennessee: Pitched two seasons for Cleveland State CC, compiling a 7-4 record as a sopho- 2007 (Junior): Righthander who started the year in the more ... Led the team with fi ve complete games while bullpen but quickly emerged as a starter, taking over the registering a 4.43 ERA. Friday night role in the rotation in mid-April … Compiled an 8-2 record with a 4.00 ERA in 83.1 innings, appearing High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Mack in 16 contests with 12 starts … Struck out 74 with oppo- Hawks at Oakland HS … All-District selection as junior nents batting .255 for the season … Recorded 7-2 mark and senior … Received Daily News Journal Pitching Award with 4.54 ERA in 11 starts and 67.1 innings of work ver- as senior … Struck out 88 in 82 innings as senior … sus Sun Belt opponents, striking out 60 … Did not allow Member of Team Tennessee and Team One Invitational a run in four relief appearances to start the year, working Showcase at Notre Dame in 2003. one inning against Jacksonville State, 3.1 at Sam- ford, 4.1 versus Bowling Green Personal: William Bradford Robinson … and one at Lipscomb … Drew Son of Tim and Sherrie Robinson … Born fi rst career start in fi rst game of August 26, 1986 … Majoring in business Sunday doubleheader at Mis- management … Father played baseball souri State, carrying a no-hitter at Cumberland University … Uncle, Mike, into the seventh inning to pick up played at Middle Tennes- the victory … Worked 6.1 innings see, and uncle, Randy, played baseball at MSU, allowing three runs with at Middle Tennessee. six strikeouts and garnering Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week honors … Posted victory against Louisi- ana-Lafayette, tossing 6.0 innings with fi ve strikeouts … Did not allow an earned run in 5.2 innings at Arkansas State, striking out fi ve in another no decision … Worked 7.1 innings against Louisiana-Monroe, giving up four earned runs with fi ve strikeouts to get his third victory of the year … Tossed 7.1 innings at Arkansas-Little Rock in one of his best starts of the year, allowing one run on six hits for his fourth win … Suffered fi rst loss to New Orleans, giving up seven runs on 13 hits in 4.2 innings … Struck out six in 6.2 innings at South Ala- bama for fi fth victory of the year … Worked 5.2 innings at Florida International, giving up one earned run and pick- ing up sixth win of the season … Struck out career-high

ROBINSON – CAREER STATISTICS Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2007 4.00 8-2 16 12 0 0 0 0 83.1 82 44 37 33 74 11 0 11 365 .255 6 9 0 2

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BEFORE MIDDLE TENNESSEE: Played two seasons for coach Tim Hulsey at Enterprise-Ozark CC … Posted 2-6 mark with three saves in 76.0 innings of work and 3.91 ERA … Led all D-I Alabama junior colleges in strikeouts as sophomore.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner for coach Ray Wilson at Opp HS … Earned All-County honors twice … Posted 4-0 mark with 1.27 ERA in area games as senior 2007: Redshirted. … Lettered three years in football, earning All-County hon- ors once, and lettered one year in basketball … Member 2006 (JUNIOR): Righthanded reliever who appeared in of Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta … Recognized Who’s 14 contests, tossing 32.0 innings before a season-ending Who among American High School Students twice and injury near the end of April … Struck out 29 and walked Academic and athletic Who’s Who twice. just fi ve, compiling 2-4 record with two saves … Struck out seven in 3.1 innings in season-opener at Jacksonville PERSONAL: Langdon Nathenual Stanley … Son of Ken- State, allowing one run to get a save … Gave up one run neth and Rhonda Stanley … Born March 25, 1985 … Ma- in three innings at Belmont, striking out two … Allowed joring in physical science … Cousin, Nathan Moore, plays fi ve hits and two runs with three strikeouts in three-plus in the organization. innings against Missouri State … Roughed up in loss at Memphis, giving up six runs on six hits with four strikeouts in 2.1 innings … Hit two batters and allowed two runs in the bottom of the 10th to take loss on Saturday at Southern Illinois … Suffered the loss again the next day at SIU, giving up an unearned run in 1.2 innings … Tossed 2.2 scoreless innings at Birming- ham Southern … Picked up fi rst win of the season with two scoreless innings at Tennessee Tech, striking out two … Lost against Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits in 4.2 innings of work, striking out three and hitting two batters … Posted win at Lipscomb, working 1.2 scoreless innings and striking out one … Picked up the fi nal out on Friday at New Orleans for second save … Worked season-high 4.2 innings ver- sus Western Kentucky, allowing one hit with three strikeouts … Tossed one inning at South Alabama in his fi nal appearance of the year.

STANLEY – CAREER STATISTICS Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2006 5.34 2-4 14 0 0 0 0 2 32.0 36 20 19 5 29 8 1 4 140 .288 3 8 2 0

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Before Middle Tennessee: Member of team at Bir- mingham Southern College for two seasons, redshirting in 2005 and pitching in 2006 … Worked in six games in 2006, all in relief, tossing 9.0 innings a 2.00 ERA, eight strikeouts and two walks … Opponents batted just .257 against him … Tossed 1.1 innings at Southern Miss, allow- ing a run on three hits … Struck out four in 2.2 innings at Alabama A&M … Tossed one shutout inning at Mississippi State and versus Trevecca and Troy … Worked 2.0 innings 2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in 25 contests with four against Radford, allowing one run on three hits with three starts, tossing 47.1 innings with a 4.94 ERA and 32 strike- strikeouts. outs … Posted 2-2 record with two saves … All four starts came in the month of May … Did not allow an earned High School: Three-year letterwinner for the late Sammy run in fi rst seven outings of the year, tossing scoreless Dunn at Vestavia Hills HS … Named Honorable Mention innings versus Jacksonville State, twice against Bowling 6A All-State by the Birmingham News and All-Area and Green and at Belmont … Allowed two runs in two innings All-Metro as senior … Helped squad to area title, posting at Troy … Tossed 1.2 scoreless frames to pick up his fi rst 9-0 record as senior … Compiled 13-1 career mark … Also save versus Southern Illinois … Worked three scoreless lettered two years in basketball and one in football. innings in 10-inning victory at Arkansas State, striking out a season-high four … Recorded his fi rst victory with Personal: Jordan Daniel Alvis … Son of Mike and Margie one inning of work versus Austin Peay … Did not allow Alvis … Born September 16, 1985 … Majoring in aero- a run in next four outings, including two innings versus space/air traffi c control. Louisiana-Monroe and a combined 2.1 innings in two appearances at Arkansas-Little Rock … Posted his second save of the year with two-thirds of an inning on Sunday at UALR … Roughed up for four runs on fi ve hits in 1.1 innings against New Orleans … Worked four innings of relief on Sunday at South Alabama, giving up one run with three strikeouts … Tossed 5.1 total in- nings in two outings at USA, allowing only three hits with six strikeouts … Drew fi rst start at home versus Florida Atlantic, toss- ing fi ve innings and giving up fi ve earned runs and taking the loss … Worked fi ve innings at Florida International, allowing three earned runs with three strikeouts in a no decision … Suffered a loss versus Western Kentucky, giving up two runs with four strikeouts in four innings … Posted a victory versus Florida Atlantic at the Sun Belt Championships, allowing four runs in fi ve innings.

ALVIS – CAREER STATISTICS Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2007 4.94 2-2 25 4 0 0 1 2 47.1 56 29 26 14 32 6 2 10 210 .295 4 2 3 1

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school history to hit three home runs in a single game and the fi rst since Michael McKenry on May 8, 2005 … Hit solo shots in the second and fi fth innings and a two-run homer in the third … Collected four hits in series against Florida Atlantic … Recorded fi ve hits in series at Florida International, including two homers … Went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, three RBIs, two doubles and a home run on Saturday at FIU … Recorded eight hits in fi ve games at Sun Belt Championships, collecting 10 RBIs with two doubles and a home run and scoring six times … Had two hits, including a double, and drove in a run in opener versus Florida 2007 (Sophomore): Started all 58 games in which he played, Atlantic … Went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs against missing two during the middle of the season due to injury … New Orleans … Scored once and drove in a run in second meet- Voted Second Team All-Sun Belt and to the SBC Championships ing with FAU … Had three hits, three runs scored and fi ve RBIs All-Tournament team … Batted .329 with 15 doubles and 17 in victory over UNO. homers, tying for sixth on the single-season home run charts … Recorded a team-high 65 RBIs, ranking sixth in the single- 2006 (Freshman): First baseman who started 25 games and season record books, and added 54 runs scored, second most played in 36 overall … Best defensive fi rst baseman on the ros- on the club … Drew a team-high 36 walks and was hit 13 times, ter … Posted nine extra-base hits with 19 runs scored, 17 walks setting a new single-season record … Ranked 25th nation- and 16 RBIs in only 82 at-bats … Walked twice, stole a base ally in home runs per game, 39th in RBIs per game and 55th and scored a run in lidlifter at Jacksonville State … Doubled in slugging percentage (.648) … Led the club with 29 two-out twice, walked and drove in a run in fi rst game of doubleheader RBIs, accounting for 22 percent of the team’s total of 129, and at JSU … Singled and walked at Belmont … Singled, scored and batted .337 with runners in scoring position … Batted .304 with drove in a run on Saturday against Missouri State … Doubled, eight doubles, eight home runs and 38 RBIs against Sun Belt walked, drove in two runs and scored once at Lipscomb … competition, walking 17 times and scoring 32 runs … Collected Walked and scored twice versus Austin Peay … Had a solo hom- two hits, including a two-run homer, er against Western Kentucky … Doubled, tripled, scored in season-opener versus Jacksonville a run and drove in another versus State … Collected fi ve hits, including Lipscomb … Singled, walked and a double and three home runs, as scored twice against Arkansas well as six RBIs and six runs scored State … Walked three times, in series against Bowling Green … scored a run and drove in another Went 3-for-3 with a double, two on Friday at Florida International homers and three RBIs on Saturday … Doubled, homered, scored three versus BGSU … Singled and scored times and drove in four runs on once on Friday at Troy, starting a Saturday at FIU. 21-game hitting streak, the longest of his career and longest by any 2005: Underwent season-ending Blue Raider in at least a decade shoulder surgery in the fall and … Recorded eight multihit games redshirted. during the streak, batting .370 (30-for-81) with fi ve doubles, six home runs and 25 RBIs HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwin- as well as 23 runs scored and 13 walks … Had four hits in two ner for coach Lane McCarter at Germantown Houston HS … contests versus Southern Illinois, going 2-for-3 with then career- Named All-Metro by Commercial Appeal as junior and senior high fi ve RBIs on Wednesday … Collected fi ve hits in series … Batted .397 during four-year varsity career … Two-time TBCA at Arkansas State, including a two-run homer on Friday and Showcase participant and member of Team Tennessee and two-hit contests on Saturday and Sunday … Had a career day Junior Sun Belt All-Tournament team in 2003 … Played one year on Saturday versus Louisiana-Monroe, going 3-for-3 with four of football and two seasons of basketball. runs scored, two home runs, career-high six RBIs and two walks … Hitting streak ended Friday at Arkansas-Little Rock with 0- PERSONAL: Rawley William Bishop … Son of Bill and Ann for-4 effort … Came back with two hits, including a double, on Bishop … Born November 19, 1985 ... Majoring in engineering Saturday at UALR … Went 2-for-5 with a run and one RBI in fi rst Technology. two games against New Orleans … Hit three home runs and had four RBIs versus Belmont, becoming just the sixth player in

BISHOP – CAREER STATISTICS 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 .220 36-25 82 19 18 6 1 2 16 32 .390 17 8 24 2 .398 1 2 3-4 251 20 3 .989 2007 .329 58-58 213 54 70 15 1 17 65 138 .648 36 13 41 5 .447 4 0 3-6 522 39 4 .993 TOTAL .298 94-83 295 73 88 21 2 19 81 170 .576 53 21 65 7 .433 5 2 6-10 773 59 7 .992

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2007 (Sophomore): Reserve catcher who saw most of his action 2007 (Sophomore): Lefthanded reliever who pitched in nine as the in the second half of the season … Played contests, drawing one start … Compiled 0-0 record with 6.92 ERA in in 40 games making 27 starts, fi ve at catcher and the other 22 at 13.0 innings of work, striking out 11 … Allowed two unearned runs DH … Batted .350, second best on the club, with fi ve doubles, fi ve in fi rst appearance of the season, at Memphis … Tossed one-plus home runs, 25 RBIs and 12 runs scored in 123 at-bats … Batted scoreless inning at Vanderbilt … Allowed two runs with fi ve strike- .337 against Sun Belt opponents in 25 games with three doubles, outs in season-long 3.1 innings of relief versus Louisiana-Monroe … two homers and 14 RBIs … Started all but two of the fi nal 22 First career start came at home against top-ranked Vanderbilt, work- games of the season … Hit fi rst career home run, a three-run shot, ing three innings and giving up three runs … Worked one scoreless off the bench on Saturday versus Bowling Green … Went 2-for- inning of relief at South Alabama … Tossed two-thirds of an inning 4 with a run scored in fi rst career start, on Wednesday against versus Lipscomb and pitched a scoreless frame of relief at Sun Belt Southern Illinois … Had two hits with one RBI in Wednesday start Championships against New Orleans. at Memphis … Hit a solo homer, walked twice and scored twice in start at Austin Peay … Collected two hits, two RBIs and a run 2006 (Freshman): Lefthander who appeared in four contests, all in scored on Saturday versus Louisiana-Monroe … Singled and the fi rst month of the season … Worked 3.1 innings for the year with drove in two runs at Tennessee Tech … Hit a solo homer in opener one strikeout and one walk … Tossed one scoreless inning on Sun- against New Orleans … Doubled twice and drove in three runs in day versus Missouri State, striking out one in fi rst career appearance home victory against top-ranked Vanderbilt … Singled, doubled, … Allowed two hits in two-thirds of an inning at Memphis … Knocked scored once and drove in a run in opener at South Alabama … around for four runs on four hits in two-thirds of an inning at South- Went 3-for-4 with a run and two RBIs on Sunday versus Florida ern Illinois … Gave up two runs in one inning against UT Martin. Atlantic … Recorded four hits in series at Florida International, including a solo homer on Friday … Had three hits and three RBIs 2005: Redshirted. in opener versus Western Kentucky … Collected nine hits at Sun Belt Championships, driving in three runs and scoring twice … HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner for coach David Holland at Had career-high four hits, scoring twice and driving in two runs in Jefferson County HS … First Team All-Inter Mountain Athletic Confer- victory over UNO. ence and All-Lakeway as senior … Teams won IMAC and District 2- AAA tournament championships his senior year … Posted 8-3 mark 2006 (FRESHMAN): Reserve catcher who played in two games … and 1.94 ERA with 76 strikeouts in 79 innings as senior, tossing a Entered the game as defensive replacement against Austin Peay no-hitter along the way with 15 strikeouts, including eight in a row and Belmont, recording two putouts versus APSU and one against … Also batted .333 … Member of Beta Club and Jefferson County BU. Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterwinner for coach Buster Kelso at PERSONAL: Clifton Chad Coley … Son of Bob and Jan Coley … Born Christian Brothers HS … Member of state championship team as December 9, 1985 ... Majoring in agribusiness. senior, batting .315 with 11 doubles and 25 RBIs … Served as homeroom president as junior and member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Grant David Box … Son of David and Margaret Box … Born November 25, 1986 … Majoring in organizational communi- cation.

BOX – CAREER STATISTICS COLEY – CAREER STATISTICS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER 2006 .000 2-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2006 16.20 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3.1 8 6 6 2007 .350 40-27 123 12 43 5 0 5 25 63 .512 9 2 2007 6.92 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 13.0 11 12 10 TOTAL .350 42-27 123 12 43 5 0 5 25 63 .512 9 2 TOTAL 8.82 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 16.1 19 18 16

BOX – CAREER STATISTICS COLEY – CAREER STATISTICS Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% Year BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2006 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 3 0 0 1.000 2006 1 1 1 0 0 19 .500 2 1 1 0 2007 14 5 .397 2 0 0-1 40 3 1 .977 2007 10 11 2 1 2 62 .220 6 1 1 0 TOTAL 14 5 .397 2 0 0-1 43 3 1 .979 TOTAL 11 12 3 1 2 81 .288 8 2 2 0

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… Doubled in both games at Memphis and recorded three hits and two runs scored in second contest at UM … Had two hits, including a double, and scored once in opener at Arkan- sas State … Singled, walked, scored once and drove in a run in fi nal start of the year, at home versus Austin Peay.

2006 (Freshman): Reserve infi elder who played in 15 games with one start … Batted .444 (4-for-9) for the season with four runs scored, three RBIs, two walks and one home run … Walked at Belmont off the bench in fi rst career action 2007: Underwent season-ending surgery in the fall and … Started on Friday versus Missouri State, going 0-for-1 with redshirted. a walk … Singled and scored off the bench at Memphis … Belted solo homer in only at-bat against Samford, his fi rst Before Middle Tennessee: Played two seasons at UT-Mar- career home run … Singled, scored and drove in a run off the tin … Batted .300 in 52 games in 2006, scoring 31 runs with bench versus Austin Peay … Went 0-for-2 and scored a run 10 doubles and 23 RBIs … Also had 17 walks and seven at Florida International … Singled and drove in a run versus stolen bases … Compiled 15 multihit games, including three Memphis. each at Memphis, versus Saint Louis, and against Tennes- see Tech and had fi ve hits at Murray State … Recorded seven 2005: Redshirted. multirun outings, including three at Memphis. HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for coach Jason Rice High School: Four-year letterwinner at La Vergne HS … at Rossview HS … Three-year All-Area selection and All-Dis- Played three years for Craig Reavis and one for Steve Wil- trict as senior … Named Second Team All-Midstate by the liams … Voted All-District as junior and senior and All-Tourna- Tennessean after batting .472 with 25 runs scored, three ment as senior … Named Daily News Journal Student-Athlete home runs, 15 RBIs, 17 walks, 13 hit pitches and 18 stolen of the Year and Most Athletic as senior … Set school record bases as senior … Holds the school record for hit pitches in for doubles in a season with 16 … Also lettered four years in a season (13) … Member of Student Council and National football and two in swimming … Boys State Representative Honor Society. as junior. PERSONAL: Lewis Taylor Dennis … Son of Michael and Trish Personal: Zach Lynn Dean … Son of Jimmy and Susan Dean Dennis … Born September 9, 1986 ... Majoring in account- … Born June 8, 1986 … Majoring in animal science. ing.

2007 (Sophomore): Utility infi elder who appeared in 23 contests with 11 starts, all in the middle of the season and all at second base … Batted .286 with fi ve doubles, six RBIs and 15 runs scored … Also walked fi ve times and stole a pair of bases … All 11 starts came March 11-27 after an injury to Matt Ray … Walked and scored twice off the bench at Belmont … Collected pair of hits, including a double, with a walk, three runs scored and three RBIs in fi rst start of the year, Sunday at Troy … Went 3-for-5 with a double, three runs scored and one RBI versus DENNIS– CAREER STATISTICS Southern Illinois … Scored 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% twice on Saturday and 2006 .444 15-1 9 4 4 0 0 1 3 7 .778 2 0 4 0 .545 0 0 0-0 4 5 1 .900 had pair of hits on Sunday 2007 .286 23-11 56 15 16 5 0 0 6 21 .375 5 1 11 0 .355 0 1 2-3 27 35 5 .925 against Louisiana-Lafayette TOTAL .308 38-12 65 19 20 5 0 1 9 28 .431 7 1 15 0 .384 0 1 2-3 31 40 6 .922 www.goblueraiders.com 39 returners

starting a stretch of four straight games with two hits … Went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in both contests versus Tennes- see Tech, driving in fi ve total runs in the two games, including a three-run homer in Cookeville, his fi rst career round-tripper … Had just one hit and two walks in series versus New Orleans … Recorded career-day against Austin Peay, going 4-for-6 with a double, triple, three runs scored and six RBIs … Had two hits, including a double, scored once and drove in a run in fi nale at Western Kentucky … Drove in three runs in both contests versus Memphis, recording three hits and scoring three times collec- 2007: Underwent season-ending surgery in early March and tively in the two games and belting homers in each … Doubled, redshirted. walked three times and drove in three runs in Friday victory over South Alabama … Went 2-for-3 with a run and one RBI on 2006 (SOPHOMORE): Lefthanded hitter who played in 42 Saturday versus USA … Had three hits with a run and one RBI games with 33 starts … Began the year as the everyday cen- against Vanderbilt … Went 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBIs and terfi elder until an injury reduced him to the DH role … Batted a double in fi rst game of doubleheader at Arkansas State … .263 with six doubles, three home runs, 25 runs scored and 20 Doubled, walked twice, scored a run and drove in three others RBIs … Singled, walked and drove in a run in season-opener in Friday victory versus Florida International … Went 3-for-4 at Jacksonville State … Went 4-for-6 with a double, three runs with two runs, a triple and six RBIs against Lipscomb … Had scored and three RBIs in Saturday game versus Missouri State two singles and scored twice in Friday victory at 18th-ranked … Walked and singled in fi nale against MSU … Doubled, scored Louisiana-Lafayette … Collected two more hits and one RBI on and drove in a run against Belmont, start- Saturday against UL … Went 0-for-8 in fi rst ing a career-high 14-game hitting streak two games against New Mexico State be- … Had two hits, including a home run, fore going 5-for-5 with a double, home run and four RBIs versus Western Kentucky … and fi ve RBIs in fi nale against the Aggies Singled, scored twice and drove in a run … Drove in a pair of runs in SBC Tourna- against Vanderbilt … Collected fi ve hits in ment opener against New Mexico State series at South Alabama with three runs … Collected four hits with a run and one scored and two RBIs … Recorded two hits, RBI versus Western Kentucky … Doubled including a double, scored once and drove and singled in championship game versus in a run versus Lipscomb … Had a two-run South Alabama … Hit safely in 31 of the homer and scored twice on Friday versus fi nal 37 contests, batting .372 (58-for- Arkansas State … Collected fi ve hits with 156) with 11 doubles, 49 RBIs and 29 a double and four runs scored in series at runs scored. Florida International … Singled and scored twice on Tuesday against Memphis … Hit- HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time All-Region for ting streak ended on Wednesday versus UM coach Mack Hawks at Oakland HS … with 0-for-2 performance … Went 3-for-5 Named Daily News Journal MVP as senior with a double, two runs scored and one RBI … Earned Third Team All-Midstate from against Louisiana-Lafayette. the Tennessean after batting .364 with three home runs, four triples, 34 RBIs, 27 stolen bases and 17 2005 (FRESHMAN): Outfi elder who batted .342 and ranked walks as senior … Honorable Mention All-Region as sophomore second on the club with 53 RBIs … Ranked 77th nationally in … Posted .360 batting average with 49 RBIs, 35 walks, 72 runs RBIs per game at 1.02 … Started 50 contests, playing in 52 scored and four home runs in last two years … Member of Beta outings … Scored 35 runs with 25 walks, 14 doubles, four home Club. runs and six stolen bases … Also ranked second on the club in on-base percentage (.416) … Batted .384 (22-for-73) with run- PERSONAL: Robert Nathan Hines … Son of Bobby Hines and ners in scoring position, including team-leading 22 two-out RBIs Beth Parker … Born December 9, 1985 … Majoring in concrete … Started the fi nal 45 games of the season in center fi eld … Put management ... Father played baseball at Middle Tennessee in together two nine-game hitting streaks during the campaign 1978-79. (April 12-23, May 1-15) … Doubled twice and walked three times in series at Southwest Missouri State … Went 2-for-5 with two runs and one RBI in SBC opener at Arkansas-Little Rock,

HINES – CAREER STATISTICS 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% 2005 .342 52-50 202 35 69 14 2 4 53 99 .490 25 2 33 4 .416 2 1 6-14 125 2 1 .992 2006 .263 42-33 133 25 35 6 0 3 20 50 .376 11 4 24 1 .336 1 5 2-3 13 1 0 1.000 TOTAL .310 94-83 335 60 104 20 2 7 73 149 .445 36 6 57 5 .384 3 6 8-17 138 3 1 .993

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2006 (FRESHMAN): Righthander who appeared in 11 games with six starts, working 29.1 innings with a 1-3 record and 15 strikeouts … Tossed one scoreless inning against UT Martin in fi rst career appearance … Worked 1.2 scoreless innings at Birmingham Southern … Tossed fi ve scoreless innings against Samford in fi rst career start, strik- ing out three to get the victory … Roughed up at Lipscomb, giving up six runs on 10 hits in 4.1 innings … Suffered loss at New Orleans with 3.1 innings of relief, allowing four runs on two hits … Gave up two earned runs in 2.1 innings in start 2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in 18 contests with nine versus Western Kentucky … Worked four innings in a start at starts, compiling 2-5 record and 5.88 ERA in 52.0 innings of South Alabama, allowing three runs on nine hits … Allowed work with 31 strikeouts … Posted 1-2 mark in 11 contests eight runs on eight hits in 1.2 innings in a start at Florida In- with fi ve starts in Sun Belt action … Began the year as a mid- ternational, taking the loss … Suffered the loss at Vanderbilt, week and then Sunday starter before moving to the bullpen giving up three runs on fi ve hits in four innings … Tossed one full-time in mid-April … Suffered a loss in fi rst start of the inning at Sun Belt Championships versus Troy. year, allowing three runs in 4.1 innings with fi ve strikeouts at Samford … Scattered nine hits and gave up two runs in 5.2 HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for coach Brian Bray innings at Lipscomb, but again took a loss … Allowed one at Hixson HS ... Two-time All-State, All-Region 3-AA and All- run on six hits in fi ve innings at Belmont for District 6-AA selection ... Named Chat- fi rst victory of the season … Suffered a loss tanooga Times-Free Press Player of against Southern Illinois after giving up two the Year as junior ... Posted 4-2 mark earned runs in fi ve innings … Worked 4.2 with 1.08 ERA in 40 innings of work innings in Sunday start versus Louisiana- with 70 strikeouts as sophomore ... Lafayette, allowing one run with fi ve strike- Recorded 8-3 record with 1.04 ERA and outs … Tossed season-best 7.0 innings at 102 strikeouts in 68 innings of work Arkansas State, allowing fi ve runs on 10 as junior ... Tallied 9-3 mark with 1.19 hits … Pitched fi ve innings versus Louisi- ERA and 100 strikeouts as senior, also ana-Monroe, striking out three for second batting .436 with nine doubles, three win of the year … Worked only 3.2 innings home runs and 36 RBIs ... Three-year let- combined in fi nal two starts, at Arkan- terwinner in basketball as well, earning sas-Little Rock and versus New Orleans All-District honors twice ... Member of … Tossed 2.0 innings in home win over National Honor Roll and National Honor top-ranked Vanderbilt … Worked a score- Society. less inning at South Alabama and gave up one run in 2.1 innings versus Florida PERSONAL: Brett Matthew Smalley ... Atlantic … Did not allow a run over Son of Bill Smalley and Markita Shuford next four outings, including one inning ... Born September 23, 1987 … Majoring versus Lipscomb, 1.2 innings at Florida in marketing. International, two batters against West- ern Kentucky and one-third of an inning in fi rst meeting with New Orleans at Sun Belt Championships … Tossed 2.1 scoreless innings in third game of the tournament against UNO before giving up two-run homer to fi nal batter.

SMALLEY – CAREER STATISTICS Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2006 8.59 1-3 11 6 0 0 0 0 29.1 45 31 28 8 15 8 0 3 144 .352 2 4 1 3 2007 5.88 2-5 18 9 0 0 0 0 52.0 67 37 34 27 31 12 1 8 242 .332 4 6 3 4 TOTAL 6.86 3-8 29 15 0 0 0 0 81.1 112 68 62 35 46 20 1 11 386 .339 6 10 4 7

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2007: Underwent season-ending surgery in January and 2007 (Freshman): Reserve infi elder who played in 13 con- redshirted. tests with two starts, both at third base … Batted .235 with two hits and one in 17 at-bats … Collected fi rst 2006 (FRESHMAN): Righthander who suffered through ups career hit with a pinch-hit single on Saturday versus Bowling and downs during the season, tossing 25.2 innings with a Green … Went 2-for-5 in Sunday start against BGSU … Start- 1-2 record and one save … Walked 11 and struck out 17, ed fi rst game of Sunday doubleheader at Missouri State, starting fi ve contests … Worked four innings at Belmont in walking once and stealing a base … Had pinch-hit single at fi rst career appearance, a start, allowing two runs on four Belmont … Walked in pinch-hitting role at Memphis. hits with three strikeouts and getting no decision … Roughed up at Memphis, giving up eight runs on six hits in 1.2 innings 2006: Redshirted. in a start, taking the loss … Tossed two innings of relief at Southern Illinois, allowing a run … Gave up fi ve runs, three HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for coach Scott Har- earned, on seven hits in four-plus innings in a start at Austin grove at Tullahoma HS … Earned All-District honors as junior Peay, taking his second defeat … Tossed a scoreless inning and senior and named District 8-AAA Offensive Player of and struck out one against both Samford and at Lipscomb the Year as senior … Batted .358 with three home runs and … Worked 1.2 scoreless innings at New Orleans, striking out 33 RBIs as junior … Broke school record with .497 average one … Tossed 6.0 innings in Sunday start versus Western as senior, adding 15 doubles, two home runs, 34 RBIs, 20 Kentucky, picking up fi rst career win, allowing three earned walks and six stolen bases … Participated in TBCA Showcase runs and striking out four … Roughed up in start at South before senior year … Member of National Honor Society and Alabama, giving up six runs in 1.1 innings … Allowed four VICA club. runs in three innings against Arkansas State and two runs without getting an out at Florida International. PERSONAL: Benjamin Scott Darlington … Son of Scott and Diane Darlington … Born March 6, 1987 … Sister, Whitney, HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball, basketball and golf at plays softball at Middle Tennessee … Majoring in agribusi- Reidland HS … Earned All-District and All-Region honors as ness. junior and senior for coach Brian Bowland … Posted 1.87 ERA in 64 innings of work with 93 strikeouts as senior while batting .488 with 15 doubles and 35 RBIs … Posted team’s highest batting average as junior and senior and voted team MVP and Best Pitcher as senior … Participated in Kentucky East-West All-Star Game in 2004 … Member of Junior Ro- tarian … Recognized in Who’s Who among American High School Students.

PERSONAL: Chad Austin Edwards … Son of Gene and Judy Edwards … Born January 13, 1987 … Majoring in agribusi- ness.

DARLINGTON – CAREER STATISTICS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP 2007 .235 13-2 17 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 .235 2 1

DARLINGTON – CAREER STATISTICS Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 8 0 .350 0 0 1-1 1 6 2 .778

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PERSONAL: Myles Wade Ervin … Son of Charles Wade and Diana Ervin … Born March 4, 1986 … Majoring in marketing.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 48 contests with 43 starts, batting .298 with fi ve doubles, six home runs and 27 RBIs … Scored 33 runs with 15 walks and six stolen bases … A natural infi elder but started 33 times in left fi eld in order to get his bat in the 2007: Played in seven games with fi ve starts before being hit lineup … Went 3-for-4 with a run in opener of doubleheader in the head the second weekend of the season and missing the on Sunday versus Jacksonville State … Had two hits, two runs rest of the year … Went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBIs and scored and one RBI at Samford … Doubled and drove in a run one run scored in season-opener versus Jacksonville State … at Lipscomb … Walked twice and scored two runs at Belmont … Scored once at Samford and off the bench on Saturday versus Went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, the fi rst round-tripper of his Bowling Green … Hit on Sunday against BGSU in second plate career, versus Southern Illinois … Had a career day on Satur- appearance and did not return. day versus Louisiana-Monroe, going 5-for-6 with a double, two solo homers and four runs scored … Singled, walked twice and 2006 (FRESHMAN): Outfi elder and designated hitter who scored three times in fi nale against ULM … Scored three runs played in 19 games with 10 starts (four as DH, six in outfi eld) in opener versus New Orleans and had three-run homer and … Started the year with the intent to redshirt before seeing fi rst scored twice in second game against UNO … Tripled and scored game action on March 28 … Batted .304 with three doubles, a at home against top-ranked Vanderbilt … Doubled and hom- triple, nine runs scored and 10 RBIs in just 46 at-bats … Went ered, driving in three runs in fi nale at South Alabama … Had 3-for-5 with two runs against Samford in his fi rst career game three hits and three RBIs on Saturday at Florida International … … Had two hits, including a triple, with a run and one RBI in Singled twice and scored two runs in Sun Belt Championships second contest versus Samford … Doubled, drove in a run and opener versus Florida Atlantic … Singled, doubled and scored scored twice at Lipscomb … Went 0-for-3 with a walk in start at once in second contest against FAU … Had two hits, including New Orleans … Drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single against a home run, scored twice and drove in four runs in victory over Western Kentucky … Singled, scored and drove in a run off the New Orleans. bench on Sunday versus WKU … Went 4-for-6 with a double, four RBIs and two runs scored on Friday against Arkansas State 2006: Third baseman who played in three games during second … Doubled and scored on Saturday versus ASU … Singled and weekend of the season before a season-ending injury … Played drove in a run as pinch hitter against Louisiana-Lafayette. in all three games against Missouri State off the bench, striking out three times and scoring one run. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner for coach Chass Parrish at Davidson Academy … Earned All-State honors as senior and HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for coach George Oleksik District 10-A All-Tournament Team accolades as sophomore at Notre Dame HS … Earned All-City and All-Region honors all … Participated in TBCA Showcase before junior year … Also four years and voted Tennessee Baseball Coaches Associa- lettered three years in basketball and one season in football tion All-State as junior … Batted .424 with 27 stolen bases as … Member of National Honor Society of High School Scholars freshman and .313 with seven doubles and 12 stolen bases as … Voted Mr. Davidson Academy … Invited to People to People sophomore … Posted .507 batting average with 23 walks, eight Ambassador Program in 2003 … Graduated with 3.7 GPA and doubles and 11 stolen bases as junior and batted .364 with fi ve 23 on his ACT. home runs, 11 doubles, 35 RBIs and 15 stolen bases as senior … Also lettered two years in basketball … Member of Honor Roll PERSONAL: Dillon Ross Heath … Son of Tony and Glenda Heath all four years and participated in community service at North- … Born August 22, 1986 … Majoring in nursing. side Neighborhood and OLPH.

ERVIN – CAREER STATISTICS HEATH – CAREER STATISTICS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP 2006 .000 3-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2006 .304 19-10 46 9 14 3 1 0 10 19 .413 3 0 2007 .298 48-43 168 33 50 5 1 6 27 75 .446 15 5 2007 .167 7-5 18 3 3 1 0 0 3 4 .222 1 1 TOTAL .292 51-43 171 34 50 5 1 6 27 75 .439 15 5 TOTAL .266 26-15 64 12 17 4 1 0 13 23 .359 4 1

ERVIN – CAREER STATISTICS HEATH – CAREER STATISTICS Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2006 3 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 2 0 1.000 2006 14 2 .347 0 0 1-2 9 0 0 1.000 2007 48 6 .370 1 1 6-8 65 11 3 .962 2007 5 0 .250 0 0 1-1 6 0 0 1.000 TOTAL 51 6 .365 1 1 6-8 65 13 3 .963 TOTAL 19 2 .319 0 0 2-3 15 0 0 1.000

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2007 (Freshman): Reserve outfi elder who played in 33 2007 (Freshman): Posted an 0-1 record with one save in 11 games with seven starts, batting .167 with one double, appearances with two starts, working 17.1 innings … Suffered one home run, 10 runs scored and six RBIs … Started both loss in fi rst game of Sunday doubleheader versus Jackson- games at Samford in fi rst career action, collecting one hit ville State, allowing an unearned run … Tossed 2.2 innings in and scoring once … Singled off the bench on Sunday versus fi rst game of Sunday twinbill at Missouri State, giving up one Bowling Green … Singled and drove in a run off the bench unearned run … Worked a scoreless inning at Troy … Drew in fi rst game of Sunday doubleheader at Missouri State … Went 0-for-2 with a run scored at Belmont and scored as a fi rst start versus Southern Illinois, pitching 3.2 innings and pinch-runner on Friday and Sunday at Troy … Hitless in three allowing fi ve runs on nine hits … Struck out one in a scoreless at-bats in a start versus Southern Illinois … Walked, drove inning at Austin Peay, picking up a save … Entered the APSU in a run and scored once versus Austin Peay … Doubled game with two on and no one out in a one-run game before and drove in a run off the bench against Louisiana-Monroe getting a strikeout and a double play to end the contest … Al- … Went 0-for-4 with a run scored versus Tennessee Tech lowed two runs in an inning of work versus New Orleans and … Singled, walked, drove in two runs and scored twice in two earned runs in two-thirds of an inning at South Alabama. opener against New Orleans … Singled and scored twice in second game versus UNO … Went 0-for-3 at home against High School: Four-year letterwinner for coach Mike Massa top-ranked Vanderbilt … Singled as pinch hitter against New at Chaminade College Preparatory School … Voted All-Con- Orleans at Sun Belt Championships. ference as sophomore and junior, leading teams in innings High School: Football and baseball letterwinner for coach pitched and ERA … Worked 18 innings with 4.28 ERA and 10 Mike Morrison at Overton HS … All-District, All-Region, First strikeouts as freshman, 34.2 innings with 3.03 ERA and 15 Team All-Midstate and Tennessee Sports Writers Associa- strikeouts as sophomore, and 43 innings with 2.93 ERA and tion All-State as senior … Batted .458 with 39 runs scored, 33 strikeouts as junior … Posted 3.00 ERA in 20 innings of 35 RBIs, 19 doubles, four home runs and 10 stolen bases work as senior … Also lettered two years in football. as senior … Also posted 5-0 mark with 2.33 ERA on the mound … Played in Personal: Tyler Joseph Hyde … Son of Michael and Diane 44 games as junior on Hyde … Born July 16, 1987 … Majoring in agribusiness … Fa- state championship ther played quarterback at Missouri (1979-82) and still holds team, batting .354 two passing records … Brother, Ryan, played college soccer with 41 runs scored, at Columbia College … Grandfather played tackle at Missouri 45 hits, 38 RBIs, 13 doubles, 22 walks and was a Golden Gloves boxer. and 11 stolen bases … Voted All-Region in football as junior.

Personal: Zachary Reese Hudson … Son of Terry and Dawn Hud- son … Born October 31, 1987 … Majoring in special education.

HUDSON – CAREER STATISTICS HYDE – CAREER STATISTICS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER 2007 .167 33-7 42 10 7 1 0 1 6 11 .262 3 1 2007 8.31 0 1 11 2 0 0 0 1 17.1 25 21 16

HUDSON – CAREER STATISTICS HYDE – CAREER STATISTICS Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% Year BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA 2007 13 1 .239 0 1-0 2 25 3 0 1.000 2007 11 9 6 0 3 87 .333 3 1 0 0

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2007 (Freshman): Played in 12 games with seven starts, 2007 (Freshman): Made an immediate impact at the plate all in the fi rst month of the season … Batted .259 with three as one of the few lefthanded hitters in the lineup … Bat- doubles, a home run, fi ve runs scored and eight RBIs in just ted .293 in 51 games with 41 starts with eight doubles, six 27 at-bats … Drew fi rst career start on Saturday versus Bowl- home runs, 40 RBIs and 17 runs scored … All 41 starts came ing Green, singling, scoring once and driving in two runs … in right fi eld … Hit .323 with runners in scoring position and Doubled and drove in a run in fi rst game of Sunday double- collected 13 two-out RBIs … Batted .284 with 24 RBIs and header at Missouri State … Had a two-run, pinch-hit home four stolen bases versus Sun Belt opponents … Picked up run at Belmont, his fi rst career round-tripper … Went 3-for-4 fi rst career hit with single in second game of Sunday double- with two doubles, two runs scored and one RBI in opener at header versus Jacksonville State … Collected six hits, four Troy … Singled home a run as pinch hitter versus Lipscomb. for extra bases, in series against Bowling Green, including 3- for-5 effort with a double and home run as well as four RBIs 2006: Redshirted. on Friday … Doubled, tripled and walked twice on Saturday and singled home a run on Sunday versus BGSU … Went High School: Three-year starter for coach Buddy Powers at 3-for-4 with a double, home run, two runs scored and four Riverdale HS … Earned All-Area honors as junior and senior more RBIs in fi rst game of Sunday twinbill at Missouri State … Named Daily News Journal Player of the Year as junior and … Singled and recorded two RBIs on Friday and doubled with voted to USA Classic All-Tournament team … Batted .415 three RBIs on Sunday in series at Troy … Collected two hits, with 45 RBIs and six home runs as senior … Also two-year including a double, and two RBIs in fi nale at Arkansas-Little letterwinner in football, earning All-Area, All-Region, All-Mid- Rock … Had two hits, including a home run, and three RBIs state and All-State honors as well as Daily News Journal Ath- in opener at South Alabama … Homered twice and drove in lete of the Year as senior … Graduated as class valedictorian. three runs versus Belmont … Recorded two hits, including another home run, in opener at Florida International and PERSONAL: Justin Grant Becton Jones … Son of Wendell added two more hits and two RBIs on Saturday at FIU … and Karen Jones … Born December 30, 1985 … Majoring in Collected six hits at Sun Belt Championships, including two agribusiness. in second victory over Florida Atlantic and two more in win against New Orleans.

High School: Baseball and football letterwinner at Ooltewah HS … All-District and All-Region selection last three years … Batted .390 with six home runs and 35 RBIs as sophomore; .400 with three home runs, 42 RBIs and 15 doubles as junior; and .340 with three homers, 41 RBIs and 17 doubles as senior … Two-time All-Region selection in football and All- State as senior … Member of Beta Club and National Honor Society.

Personal: Timothy Blake McDade … Son of Tim and Tammy McDade … Born July 1, 1987 … Majoring in concrete man- agement.

JONES – CAREER STATISTICS MCDADE – CAREER STATISTICS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP 2007 .259 12-7 27 5 7 3 0 1 8 13 .481 3 0 2007 .293 51-41 150 17 44 8 1 6 40 72 .480 16 4

JONES – CAREER STATISTICS MCDADE – CAREER STATISTICS Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 11 0 .323 1 0 0-0 10 0 0 1.000 2007 21 0 .376 0 1 5-6 69 2 3 .959

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2007 (Freshman): Lefthander who worked in seven 2007 (Freshman): Though not expected to do so games, tossing 7.1 innings with no wins or losses … stepped in behind the plate and did a terrifi c job of Allowed one run in an inning at Belmont … Gave up a handling the pitching staff … Also pitched in offensively, run in each of two outings in series against Louisiana- collecting eight doubles and 28 runs scored … Played in Lafayette … Worked a scoreless inning at Tennessee 56 games with 53 starts, batting .230 overall with 11 Tech … Allowed two earned runs in one inning versus RBIs and a single-season record 16 sacrifi ce bunts … Florida Atlantic and one run at Sun Belt Championships Also threw out 40 percent of potential base stealers … against New Orleans. Collected fi rst collegiate hit at Samford, driving in a run … Doubled, walked and scored on Friday versus Bowl- High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Craig ing Green … Singled and drove in two runs at Belmont Reavis at Siegel HS … Three-time All-District selec- … Doubled twice, scored two runs and had two RBIs on tion and Daily News Journal Team MVP Pitcher Award Friday at Troy … Went 2-for-4 with a run against Southern honoree … Compiled 5-3 mark with 2.87 ERA, 81 Illinois … Collected two hits and scored once on Friday at strikeouts and just 20 walks ... batted .360 as senior … Arkansas State … Recorded four hits in series at Arkan- Member of Beta Club. sas-Little Rock, including going 2-for-5 with two runs scored on Sunday … Started a string of three straight Personal: Kenneth Elwin Roberts Jr. … Son of Ken and two-hit contests, including pair of singles at Austin Peay Janet Roberts … Born March 9, 1988 … Majoring in sci- and two doubles in opener against New Orleans … Had ence (pre-physical therapy). three hits and scored four runs in series at South Ala- bama … Singled and drove in two runs in fi nale against Florida Atlantic … Recorded four hits, including a double, and scored four times in series at Florida Inter- national … Doubled in fi nale against Western Kentucky.

High School: Four-year starter for coach Lee Vaughn at Ravenwood HS … Voted All-District as junior and senior and All-Midstate as senior … Named to District All-Tour- nament team as senior … Also lettered two years in foot- ball and three years in basketball … Named All-District and All-Tournament in basketball as junior … Member of Honor Roll.

Personal: William Andrew Robertson … Son of Lori and Jeff Sulcer and David Robertson … Born December 22, 1987 … Majoring in health and human performance.

ROBERTS – CAREER STATISTICS ROBERTSON – CAREER STATISTICS Year ERA W L App GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP 2007 12.27 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 7.1 18 14 10 2007 .230 56-53 174 28 40 8 0 0 11 48 .276 8 2

ROBERTS – CAREER STATISTICS ROBERTSON – CAREER STATISTICS Year BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP SFA SHA Year SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2007 3 3 3 1 0 44 .462 2 2 0 0 2007 39 7 .270 1 16 2-3 302 44 8 .977

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High School: Played for coach John Berti at Donelson Christian Academy in Nashville ... Was an All-District High School: Was a dual position player for coach Rob- selection as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Garnered bie Howard at South Doyle High School in Knoxville ... As All-Region accolades as a junior and senior ... Was an a senior garnered All-State and All-District honors...Was All-State selection as a senior ... As a junior, batted .468 named a Preseason All-American in 2007 by Baseball with three home runs and 29 RBIs, setting a school Factory and Team One ... Was voted the Most Outstand- record for hits with 51 ... Was also a three-year letterwin- ing Pitcher at Project Exposure in 2006 ... Was second ner in football, earning All-Region Honorable Mention on the squad in doubles and third in RBIs as a junior ... honors in 2005. Was a three-year letterwinner for the Cherokees ... For his career he recorded 11 home runs, 67 RBI and a .417 Personal: Mickey Tyler Acker … Son of Mickey and batting average ... Was drafted in the 30th round by the Richelle Acker … Born September 11, 1988 … Is unde- Cleveland Indians in the 2007 Major League Baseball cided on a major. First Year Amateur Player Draft ... Was also a three-year letterwinner in football and wrestling.

Personal: Bryce Everett Brentz … Son of Charlie and Cyndi Brentz … Born December 30, 1988 … Is unde- cided on a major.

High School: Four-year letterwinner under coach Fred Blumberg ... Adamson is a .434 career hitter with 110 RBIs and 17 home runs who posted 104 strikeouts as a senior ... Was an All-Conference and All-Area selec- tion as an outfi elder for four years and was All-Area as a pitcher as a junior ... Was also a star on the basketball High School: An All-District shortstop for Oakland High team ... Garnered Second Team All-Conference honors School in Murfreesboro, ... A four-year starter for coach in basketball as a junior after netting his 1,000th career Mack Hawks and the Patriots ... Batted .391 as a junior point. and .452 in the summer of 2006 for the Murfreesboro Patriots ... Was an All-Region and All-District selection Personal: Michael Allen Adamson … Son of John and as a junior and senior ... Named All-Region MVP and Betty Adamson … Born May 16, 1988 … Father played All-District MVP in 2007... As a senior batted .409 with baseball and basketball at Millikin University ... Hails a 9-1 record on the mound ... A multi sport athlete who from Freeburg Community High School in Freeburg, served as the quarterback and punter for the football Ill., the same high school as associate head coach Jim team ... Garnered All-Region honors as a punter in 2005. McGuire ... Is undecided on a major. Personal: Tyler Wade Burnett … Son of Steve Burnett and Audra Hillhouse … Born May 9, 1989 … Majoring in business administration.

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Prior MT career: Played wide receiver on the Blue 2007: Redshirted. Raider football team before joining the baseball team this season as a dual-sport athlete. High School: Four-year letterwinner at Munford HS … District 13AAA Player of the Year and Commercial Ap- High School: Four-year letterwinner for coach Rodney peal All-Metro honoree as senior … Voted All-District as Martin ... Named First Team All-City as a junior and junior and senior … Team played in state semifi nals as senior ... Named All-State as a junior and senior ... As a sophomore … Batted .375 with one home run, 14 RBIs, junior participated in East Coach Professional Showcase 15 doubles, 31 runs scored, and .466 on-base percent- ... Team won state championship as a junior. age as senior … Member of yearbook staff and National Honor Society. Personal: James Wesley Caldwell … Son of Steve and Carla Caldwell … Born February 20, 1989 … Is unde- Personal: Hunter Clifton Dawson … Son of Bobby and cided on a major. Georgia Dawson … Born May 27, 1988 … Majoring in construction management.

Prior MT career: Played two seasons at quarterback on 2007: Redshirted. the Blue Raider football team before joining the base- ball team this season as a dual-sport athlete. High School: Named Best of Preps at Germantown HS for coach Joey Nesbit … Posted 10-1 record in 65 in- High School: Four-year letterwinner for coach Adam nings of work with 1.50 ERA as senior. Sullivan ... Was an Honorable Mention All-County selec- tion as a sophomore ... As a junior and senior named Personal: Matthew Christian Doss … Son of David and All-South, All-County and All Over the Mountain ... Also Colleen Doss … Born February 19, 1988 … Is undecided led the team in RBIs as a junior and senior ... Posted a on a major. .390 batting average as a junior ... As a senior hit .418 with seven home runs ... Was also a four-year letterwin- ner in football.

Personal: Joseph Craddock … Son of Joe and Deborah Craddock … Born September 7, 1985 …Majoring in liberal arts.

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High School: Named All-District three times and All- Region all four years at Brentwood High School ... Also named All-Midstate as a junior and senior and All-State as a junior ... During his career at Brentwood High School he set the record for hits, RBI, doubles, runs, and games played ... Also set the single-season record for hits, RBIs, doubles and at-bats.

Personal: Stuart Miles Meinhart … Son of Mark and High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Lee Marcia Meinhart … Born December 29, 1986 … Brother, Vaughn ... Was an All-Midstate selection as a junior, strik- Mark, was a 2004 NAIA All-American at Olivet Nazarene ing out 95 in 66 innings pitched with a 1.60 ERA ... Was University ... Majoring in marketing. also an All-District selection in 2006 and was voted to the District 11-AAA All-Tournament team as a sophomore and junior.

Personal: Patrick Jacob Francescon … Son of Pete and Teresa Francescon … Born January 4, 1989 … Is unde- cided on a major.

High School: Was an All-State, All-Region and All-District selection for coach Matthew Buckner at Bearden High School in Knoxville ... Was also named All-KIL and District Offensive Player of the Year ... As a junior batted .430 with 13 doubles, seven home runs, 58 runs scored, 35 RBIs and 18 stolen bases ... As a senior batted .440 with ten home runs.

2007: Redshirted. Personal: Justin Timothy Miller… Son of Timothy and JoAnn Miller … Born November 28, 1988 … Is undecided High School: Four-year baseball letterwinner and one- on a major. year football letterwinner at Bayside Academy … Played baseball for coach Doug Leffard.

Personal: Marshall Banks Mears … Son of Bridget and Steve Mears … Born September 12, 1987 … Is a record- ing industry major.

2008: Will redshirt the 2008 season due to an injury.

High School: Was a four-year letterwinner for coach Greg Shelton at Beech High School in Hendersonville ... As a junior, batted .375 and as a senior batted .433 with four home runs. Prior to Middle Tennessee: Was named to the All-OVC newcomer team as a freshman in 2006 ... Started 48 Personal: Jeremy Michael Rice… Son of Barry and Susan games as a sophomore hitting .292 with 49 hits, eight Rice … Born November 11, 1988… Father, Barry, played doubles, three home runs and 25 RBIs ... Defensively had football at Florida State and then coached for the Semi- 289 put outs with 28 assists. noles and at West Virginia ... Is undecided on a major.

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High School: Is a two-time All-District 10-AA selection Prior to Middle Tennessee: Whittaker ended his at Marshall County High School and helped lead the sophomore season 3-5 with a 4.09 ERA in 13 starts for Tigers to the Class AA state baseball tournament in Vol State ... Tossed six complete games and ended the Murfreesboro ... Marshall County was eliminated from season with 78 strikeouts ... Opponents are batted just the state tournament by eventual state runner-up Uni- .265 against ... Ranked fi fth in the Tennessee Junior versity School of Jackson ... For his career, notched 19 and Community College Athletic Association in ERA wins on the mound while also carrying a .360 batting and sixth in strikeouts ... Was a Third Team All-Confer- average with six home runs and 61 RBIs. ence selection as a freshman at Vol State ... Was a First Team All-Conference pick as a sophomore. Personal: Jud Brooks Stoltz … Son of Jerry and Karen Stoltz … Born July 11, 1989 … Majoring in engineering. High School: Named All-Tournament as a junior and All-District as a senior at White House.

Personal: Kevin Austin Whittaker … Son of Jimmy and Sally Whittaker … Born February 9, 1987 … Majoring in concrete management.

Prior to Middle Tennessee: Played at Memphis for two seasons under head coach Daron Schoenrock ... As a sophomore played in eight games hitting .231 with three hits, one double and four RBIs. 2007: Righthander who pitched very well in fi ve games High School: Played for Mack Hawks at Oakland High before a season-ending injury … Picked up one save School ... Named All-District and All-Region ... Led the in 5.2 innings of work with fi ve strikeouts … Tossed state of Tennessee with 21 doubles ... Hit 17 home three hitless innings with two strikeouts at Samford runs in his career at Oakland ... Named All-Tournament to pick up a save … Pitched one-third of an inning at for Team Tennessee in McAlester, Okla. Lipscomb, giving up one hit and no runs … Struck out one in one-third of an inning at Troy before suffering Personal: Steven Mark Watson … Son of Larry and an injury … Underwent season-ending surgery in March Teresa Watson… Born October 3, 1986 … Nickname is and received a medical redshirt. Swat ... Majoring in business management. High School: Football and baseball letterwinner for coach Troy Hayes at Rossview HS … All-District selec- tion in baseball and First Team All-Area in football … Member of Key Club and National Honor Society.

Personal: Matthew Charles Yurus … Son of Ed and Linda Yurus … Born July 9, 1988 … Majoring in history.

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are 19-9 in the SBC Tourna- 2007 Review Notes ment all-time with five ap- • Wayne Kendrick led the Blue Raiders in fi ve offensive categories pearances in the tournament in 2007, batting .405 with 62 runs scored, 22 doubles, three triples championship game. and 100 hits. He was also second on the squad with 29 walks and 45 RBIs and struck out just 14 times in 247 at-bats. • Middle Tennessee fi nished the year with the second high- • Wayne Kendrick set the single-season hits (100) record at Middle est fielding percentage in Tennessee, becoming the fi rst player in program history to reach school history at .969. The Blue the century mark. His batting average tied for fi fth for a single-sea- Raiders had just 75 errors as a son and his doubles total ranks third all-time for one season. team in 60 games, covering al- most 2,400 chances. The club • Rawley Bishop hit a team-leading 17 home runs in 2007, tied also turned 52 doubleplays, for sixth most in program history, and ended the season with 65 sixth most for a single-season RBIs, sixth most in school history. in school history.

• Middle Tennessee fi nished the year setting a pair of single- • Sophomore Rawley Bishop Rawley Bishop led the Blue Raid- season records, including most hits (675) and at-bats (2189) in belted three home runs and ers with 17 home runs in 2007. one year. The club was also second for a single-season in total collected four RBIs in Middle bases (972), third in runs (417) and RBIs (374) and fi fth in team Tennessee’s win over Belmont batting average (.308). on April 25. Bishop became just the sixth player in school history to hit three home runs in a single game and the fi rst since Michael • Matt Ray was selected in the 18th round by the Oakland A’s in McKenry did it against Florida International on May 8, 2005. The the Major League Baseball First-Year Amateur Player Draft. Wayne redshirt sophomore had homers in his fi rst three at-bats of the Kendrick signed a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Reds contest, solo shots in the second and fi fth innings and a two-run and Matt Scott inked a contract with the Reno Silver Sox in the homer in the third. independent Golden Baseball League. • The 14-inning game at Arkansas State on March 25 was the • The Blue Raiders fi nished the year 32-28, the 13th 30-plus win longest game for Middle Tennessee since playing 14 innings on campaign in head coach Steve Peterson’s 20 seasons as head March 20, 2005, at Missouri State. It was the longest Sun Belt coach. Peterson improved his Middle Tennessee record to 636- contest since the Blue Raiders played 14 innings versus Louisiana- 502-2 and his overall coaching mark to 789-596-2. Lafayette on April 2, 2004. In the last 25 years, Middle Tennessee has never played three consecutive extra-inning games, which it • Rawley Bishop put together a 21-game hitting streak from March did in the three-game series against ASU (10 innings on Friday 7 to April 4, the longest recorded hitting streak in school history and Saturday), and the 14-inning game tied for the longest in and tied for the 34th longest in the nation in 2007. The streak recorded school history. ended on Friday, April 6, at Arkansas-Little Rock with an 0-for-4 effort. The 21-game streak was the longest by a Blue Raider since • Redshirt freshman Myles Ervin and senior Adam Warren both at least 1999, surpassing the collected fi ve hits in the March 31 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. previous best of 17 games by Ervin and Warren both accomplished a feat only 15 players in Todd Martin in 2006. During school history had previously recorded, the last coming in 2006 the 21 games, the German- when Jeff Beachum had fi ve hits against Lipscomb. The Blue town, Tenn., native batted .370 Raiders collected 25 hits as a team in the game, three short of (30-for-81) with fi ve doubles, the school record of 28 set in 2001 versus Lipscomb and the most six home runs and 25 RBIs since recording 22 hits at New Mexico State on April 6, 2002. as well as 23 runs scored and 13 walks. He had eight multi • The Blue Raider pitching staff scattered six hits in posting a hit and six multi-RBI contests 7-0 shutout at Tennessee Tech on April 4, the fi rst shutout for the during the 21 games, including staff since winning at Southern Illinois, 9-0, on March 10, 2006, a fi ve-RBI outing on March 14 a stretch of 78 games. Before the SIU shutout last season, the versus Southern Illinois and a last road blanking was the three straight at New Orleans May 7-9, six-RBI contest against Louisi- 2004, a string of 78 contests. In this decade, Middle Tennessee ana-Monroe on March 31. has played 201 road games and posted just 10 shutouts, including • Middle Tennessee reached three in 2001 and four in 2004. the fi nal day of the Sun Belt Championships for the fifth • Middle Tennessee was swept at home April 13-15 by New Or- straight season and sixth time leans, the fi rst sweep by an opponent at Reese Smith Field since in seven years in the league Louisiana-Lafayette won all three games on April 26-28, 2002, a Wayne Kendrick set the single- tournament. The Blue Raiders span of 20 conference series. season hits record in 2007. 52 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide 2007 season review

Blue Raiders Record ... • The Blue Raider pitching staff allowed 25 hits February ...... 3-6 in the fi rst game of the series to UNO, more than March...... 11-10 any other opponent has posted in a game since April ...... 10-5 at least before 1993. The previous high was 24 May ...... 8-7 by Florida International on May 18, 2002, and Monday ...... 0-0 Clemson on May 28, 2000. Tuesday ...... 4-2 Wednesday ...... 7-4 • Middle Tennessee won all fi ve of its road Thursday ...... 1-1 conference series this season with the series Friday ...... 7-7 victory at Florida International, May 13-15. In Saturday ...... 6-7 2001 the Blue Raiders won all four of their road Sunday...... 7-7 series in the Sun Belt, but that was the only MT Outhits Opponents...... 25-7 season in which the squad was perfect in road Opponent Outhits MT...... 4-20 league series. Middle Tennessee won 2-of-3 in Hits Are Even ...... 3-1 Has Double-Digit Hits...... 28-14 all fi ve road series in 2007. Scores Double-Digit Runs ...... 15-3 Does Not Commit an Error ...... 13-5 Matt Ray was selected in the 18th • Senior Matt Ray was voted the Sun Belt MT Commits More Errors ...... 6-16 round by the Oakland A’s in the Major Player of the Week on April 23 after helping Opponent Commits More Errors...... 22-6 League Baseball First-Year Amateur the Blue Raiders to a conference series win Errors Are Even...... 3-4 Player Draft. at South Alabama and a victory over No. 1 Against Teams With Losing Record...... 5-7 Vanderbilt. Ray went 7-for-14 (.500) in four Against Teams With Winning Record . .24-18 games, scored seven runs, recorded three doubles and drove in four runs in the four Against Teams With .500 Record ...... 3-3 contests. The senior went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs in the 11-8 vic- tory over Vanderbilt. In the series at South Alabama, Ray reached base in 10 of 16 plate appearances, collecting four hits and walking six times. He scored four runs in the series and had two RBIs. WIN/LOSS SUMMARY • Junior Zach Barrett was voted the Sun Belt Player of the Week on March 13 after helping the Blue Raiders to three wins in four games, including a series victory at Troy. Total ...... 32-28 Barrett batted .588 (10-for-17) in four games, scored four runs and drove in seven, Conference ...... 16-14 collecting three doubles, two walks and three stolen bases. The third baseman was Nonconference ...... 16-14 4-for-5 with two doubles and fi ve RBIs in a victory at Belmont on March 7. He then Home ...... 14-14 had six hits in 12 at-bats in three games at Troy, collecting a pair of hits in each game Away ...... 15-12 against the Trojans. Barrett scored twice and drove in a run in the opening 13-4 vic- Neutral...... 3-2 tory on Friday against Troy and doubled, scored once and drove in a run in Sunday’s Day...... 21-18 series clincher. Night ...... 11-10 vs Left ...... 13-9 • Junior Brad Robinson was voted Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week on March 6 after vs Right ...... 19-19 tossing a no-hitter for six innings in his fi rst career start. In just the fi fth appearance 1-Run games ...... 7-5 of his Middle Tennessee career, Robinson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning on 2-Run games ...... 3-7 Sunday against Missouri State before a single to center with one out. The righthander 5+Run games...... 16-11 retired 17 of the fi rst 19 batters of the game, walking the other two. The Murfreesboro, ...... 3-1 Tenn., native worked 6.1 innings in the contest, allowing three runs on four hits with Shutouts ...... 1-3 six strikeouts. Scores fi rst ...... 21-8 Opponent scores fi rst ...... 11-20 • Wayne Kendrick, Rawley Bishop and Brad Robinson were all named to the Sun Belt All-Tournament team for their performances during the 2007 Sun Belt Conference Tournament.

• Wayne Kendrick, Rawley Bishop and Matt Ray received All-Conference honors for their performances during the 2007 season.

• Wayne Kendrick was named to the ABCA All-South Region team. Kendrick is the fourth Middle Tennessee player to be named to the team in the last two years.

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2007 SEASON STATISTICS Record: 32-28 Home: 14-14 Away: 15-12 Neutral: 3-2 Sun Belt: 16-14 Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 7 Kendrick, Wayne ...... 405 60-59 247 62 100 22 3 5 45 143 .579 29 4 14 0 .475 0 2 8-8 110 189 8 .974 49 Box, Grant ...... 350 40-27 123 12 43 5 0 5 25 63 .512 9 2 14 5 .397 2 0 0-1 40 3 1 .977 1 Ray, Matt...... 332 52-50 211 50 70 16 2 3 28 99 .469 28 7 28 1 .423 2 0 24-29 86 151 17 .933 11 Barrett, Zach ...... 329 59-57 216 35 71 12 1 1 32 88 .407 22 4 36 5 .399 1 3 9-13 45 115 12 .930 17 Bishop, Rawley ...... 329 58-58 213 54 70 15 1 17 65 138 .648 36 13 41 5 .447 4 0 3-6 522 39 4 .993 30 Warren, Adam...... 326 56-55 227 44 74 5 1 6 45 99 .436 16 3 22 9 .375 2 3 16-21 125 4 2 .985 8 Ervin, Myles ...... 298 48-43 168 33 50 5 1 6 27 75 .446 15 5 48 6 .370 1 1 6-8 65 11 3 .962 21 McDade, Blake ...... 293 51-41 150 17 44 8 1 6 40 72 .480 16 4 21 0 .376 0 1 5-6 69 2 3 .959 3 Campbell, Matt ...... 276 53-44 174 30 48 6 0 2 21 60 .345 17 5 23 7 .355 1 3 0-2 97 5 3 .971 23 Robertson, Drew...... 230 56-53 174 28 40 8 0 0 11 48 .276 8 2 39 7 .270 1 16 2-3 302 44 8 .977 ------41 Humphrey, Justin . . . ..317 18-9 41 6 13 2 0 1 9 18 .439 3 2 18 0 .391 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 1.000 4 Dennis, Taylor...... 286 23-11 56 15 16 5 0 0 6 21 .375 5 1 11 0 .355 0 1 2-3 27 35 5 .925 44 Jones, Justin ...... 259 12-7 27 5 7 3 0 1 8 13 .481 3 0 11 0 .323 1 0 0-0 10 0 0 1.000 18 Darlington, Ben...... 235 13-2 17 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 .235 2 1 8 0 .350 0 0 1-1 1 6 2 .778 6 Birkofer, Doug ...... 196 37-7 46 7 9 1 0 0 2 10 .217 3 1 18 0 .255 1 4 1-2 20 1 0 1.000 27 Duncan, Jubal ...... 182 19-2 11 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 .182 1 1 2 1 .308 0 0 0-0 8 0 0 1.000 5 Hudson, Zach ...... 167 33-7 42 10 7 1 0 1 6 11 .262 3 1 13 1 .239 0 1 0-2 25 3 0 1.000 14 Heath, Dillon ...... 167 7-5 18 3 3 1 0 0 3 4 .222 1 1 5 0 .250 0 0 1-1 6 0 0 1.000 28 Watson, Alex ...... 167 3-2 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .167 2 0 0 0 .375 0 0 0-1 10 0 0 1.000 15 McSweeney, Michae. ..150 14-1 20 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 .150 1 0 6 0 .190 0 0 1-1 0 1 0 1.000 46 Crossman, Brandon. ..000 2-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 Totals...... 308 60-60 2189 417 675 115 10 54 374 972 .444 220 57 380 47 .384 16 35 79-108 1599 716 75 .969 Opponents ...... 290 60-60 2116 372 614 108 13 69 342 955 .451 207 58 340 48 .365 26 23 39-62 1588 677 105 .956 LOB - Team (512), Opp (460). DPs turned - Team (52), Opp (50). CI - Team (1), Robertson 1. IBB - Team (12), Kendrick 4, Bishop 2, Barrett 2, McDade 2, Ervin 1, Warren 1, Opp (9). Picked off - M. Campbell 2, Ray 2, Robertson 1, Barrett 1, Darlington 1. Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO-CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA 34 Reilley, Brett 3.50 4-3 32 0 0 0-0 5 54.0 42 24 21 14 41 8 1 5 194 .216 4 5 1 3 3 24 Robinson, Brad 4.00 8-2 16 12 0 0-0 0 83.1 82 44 37 33 74 11 0 11 321 .255 6 9 3 0 2 32 Scott, Matt 4.19 5-5 13 13 1 0-0 0 81.2 83 43 38 25 48 13 0 14 312 .266 7 10 0 4 3 36 Anderson, Josh 4.50 1-2 22 5 0 0-1 1 46.0 47 29 23 15 26 12 2 2 175 .269 6 7 0 3 4 31 Alvis, Jordan 4.94 2-2 25 4 0 0-1 2 47.1 56 29 26 14 32 6 2 10 190 .295 4 2 1 3 1 19 Smalley, Brett 5.88 2-5 18 9 0 0-0 0 52.0 67 37 34 27 31 12 1 8 202 .332 4 6 1 3 4 22 Copeland, Tyler 7.15 5-2 19 6 0 0-1 0 39.0 63 31 31 6 16 12 1 3 174 .362 0 4 0 3 1 42 Marrs, Nick 7.36 1-4 20 3 0 0-1 1 36.2 38 36 30 21 23 4 1 4 143 .266 5 4 0 2 4 ------51 Yurus, Matt 3.18 0--0 5 0 0 0-0 1 5.2 5 2 2 2 5 1 0 0 22 .227 1 0 0 0 0 52 Mathews, Travis 4.50 2-0 8 1 0 0-0 0 16.0 20 10 8 6 7 6 0 2 66 .303 0 2 0 1 1 48 Tidwell, Justin 5.40 0-0 2 0 0 0-0 0 1.2 4 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 9 .444 0 0 0 0 0 35 Horseman, Shay 5.64 2-1 17 3 0 0-1 1 22.1 25 15 14 10 8 7 2 4 88 .284 2 4 0 2 0 45 Coley, Chad 6.92 0-0 9 1 0 0-0 0 13.0 11 12 10 10 11 2 1 2 50 .220 6 1 1 1 0 39 Hyde, Tyler 8.31 0-1 11 2 0 0-0 1 17.1 25 21 16 11 9 6 0 3 75 .333 3 1 0 0 0 29 Brokaw, Brandon 10.12 0-0 3 0 0 0-0 0 2.2 3 3 3 3 1 1 0 1 11 .273 0 1 0 0 0 40 Roberts, Kenneth 12.27 0-0 7 0 0 0-1 0 7.1 18 14 10 3 3 3 1 0 39 .462 2 2 0 0 0 38 Kelly, Jimmy 16.50 0-0 6 0 0 0-0 0 6.0 14 11 11 5 3 1 0 0 31 .452 3 0 1 1 0 43 Mantzanis, Peter 90.00 0-1 2 1 0 0-0 0 1.0 11 10 10 2 0 2 1 0 14 .786 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 5.49 32-28 60 60 1 1-1 12 533.0 614 372 325 207 340 108 13 69 2116 .290 53 58 8 26 23 Opponents 5.80 28-32 60 60 3 3-2 13 529.1 675 417 341 220 380 115 10 54 2189 .308 62 57 11 16 35 PB - Team (12), Robertson 9, Box 3, Opp (10). Pickoffs - Team (10), Robinson 5, Robertson 4, Reilley 1, Opp (6). SBA/ATT - Robertson (27-45), Smalley (3-9), Box (8-9), Scott (3-8), Copeland (7-8), Hyde (4-6), Alvis (5-6), Marrs (4-5), Robinson (4-5), Reilley (3-4), Anderson (3-4), Watson (4-4), Horseman (1-3), Tidwell (1-1), Mathews (0-1), Coley (0-1), Mantzanis (1-1). Position Fielding Statistics Player C PO A E FLD% DPs SBA CSB SBA% PB CI Player C PO A E FLD% DPs SBA CSB SBA% PB CI 23 Robertson, Drew 354 302 44 8 .977 2 27 18 .600 9 1 5 Hudson, Zach 28 25 3 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 49 Box, Grant 44 40 3 1 .977 0 8 1 .889 3 0 6 Birkofer, Doug 21 20 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 7 Kendrick, Wayne 307 110 189 8 .974 39 0 0 - 0 0 34 Reilley, Brett 20 4 16 0 1.000 0 3 1 .750 0 0 3 Campbell, Matt 105 97 5 3 .971 9 0 0 - 0 0 22 Copeland, Tyler 16 0 16 0 1.000 3 7 1 .875 0 0 8 Ervin, Myles 79 65 11 3 .962 2 0 0 - 0 0 42 Marrs, Nick 12 2 10 0 1.000 0 4 1 .800 0 0 21 McDade, Blake 74 69 2 3 .959 0 0 0 - 0 0 44 Jones, Justin 10 10 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 32 Scott, Matt 18 4 13 1 .944 0 3 5 .375 0 0 28 Watson, Alex 10 10 0 0 1.000 0 4 0 1.000 0 0 1 Ray, Matt 254 86 151 17 .933 34 0 0 - 0 0 27 Duncan, Jubal 8 8 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 11 Barrett, Zach 172 45 115 12 .930 9 0 0 - 0 0 14 Heath, Dillon 6 6 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 4 Dennis, Taylor 67 27 35 5 .925 4 0 0 - 0 0 52 Mathews, Travis 4 1 3 0 1.000 1 0 1 .000 0 0 45 Coley, Chad 3 0 3 0 1.000 0 0 1 .000 0 0 Pitcher Fielding Statistics 29 Brokaw, Brandon 3 1 2 0 1.000 1 0 0 - 0 0 Player C PO A E FLD% DPs SBA CSB SBA% PB CI 51 Yurus, Matt 2 0 2 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 24 Robinson, Brad 32 6 23 3 .906 0 4 1 .800 0 0 41 Humphrey, Justin 2 2 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 36 Anderson, Josh 10 1 8 1 .900 0 3 1 .750 0 0 38 Kelly, Jimmy 2 0 2 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 31 Alvis, Jordan 10 3 6 1 .900 1 5 1 .833 0 0 15 McSweeney, M. 1 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 19 Smalley, Brett 8 4 3 1 .875 0 3 6 .333 0 0 39 Hyde, Tyler 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 4 2 .667 0 0 18 Darlington, Ben 9 1 6 2 .778 1 0 0 - 0 0 40 Roberts, Kenneth 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 - 0 0 48 Tidwell, Justin 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 35 Horseman, Shay 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 1 2 .333 0 0 17 Bishop, Rawley 565 522 39 4 .993 39 0 0 - 0 0 43 Mantzanis, Peter 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 30 Warren, Adam 131 125 4 2 .985 0 0 0 - 0 0 46 Crossman, Brandon 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 - 0 0 54 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide 2007 season review

2007 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS Game Date Opposing team Score r-h-e/r-h-e Inns Overall Sun Belt Pitcher of record Attend Time Feb 16, 2007 JACKSONVILLE STATE W 12-1 12-13-0/1-3-3 9 1-0-0 0-0-0 Scott (W 1-0) 616 2:28 Feb 18, 2007 JACKSONVILLE STATE 6-7 L 6-10-3/7-8-0 9 1-1-0 0-0-0 Hyde (L 0-1) 718 3:09 Feb 18, 2007 JACKSONVILLE STATE 0-3 L 0-5-1/3-6-0 7 1-2-0 0-0-0 Marrs (L 0-1) 718 1:53 Feb 20, 2007 at Samford W 9-1 9-10-1/1-4-3 9 2-2-0 0-0-0 Horseman (W 1-0) 333 2:19 Feb 21, 2007 at Samford 1-3 L 1-4-1/3-7-0 9 2-3-0 0-0-0 Smalley (L 0-1) 204 2:33 Feb 23, 2007 BOWLING GREEN W 11-4 11-16-0/4-10-0 9 3-3-0 0-0-0 Reilley (W 1-0) 723 2:35 Feb 24, 2007 BOWLING GREEN 12-14 L 12-13-0/14-16-2 9 3-4-0 0-0-0 Copeland (L 0-1) 634 2:55 Feb 25, 2007 BOWLING GREEN 6-8 L 6-13-2/8-9-1 9 3-5-0 0-0-0 Marrs (L 0-2) 625 2:34 Feb 28, 2007 at Lipscomb 1-3 L 1-5-1/3-11-1 9 3-6-0 0-0-0 Smalley (L 0-2) 402 2:22 Mar 02, 2007 at Missouri State 0-6 L 0-4-2/6-5-2 9 3-7-0 0-0-0 Scott (L 1-1) 426 2:32 Mar 04, 2007 at Missouri State W 7-3 7-9-0/3-4-3 7 4-7-0 0-0-0 Robinson (W 1-0) 407 2:20 Mar 04, 2007 at Missouri State 3-6 L 3-7-2/6-7-3 9 4-8-0 0-0-0 Horseman (L 1-1) 407 2:40 Mar 07, 2007 at Belmont W 14-2 14-21-0/2-7-1 9 5-8-0 0-0-0 Smalley (W 1-2) 142 2:47 * Mar 09, 2007 at Troy W 13-4 13-17-0/4-7-2 9 6-8-0 1-0-0 Scott (W 2-1) 1419 2:34 * Mar 10, 2007 at Troy 3-4 L 3-8-2/4-10-0 9 6-9-0 1-1-0 Marrs (L 0-3) 1494 2:51 * Mar 11, 2007 at Troy W 11-7 11-10-2/7-16-3 9 7-9-0 2-1-0 Copeland (W 1-1) 1405 3:30 Mar 13, 2007 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 4-10 L 4-11-5/10-13-3 9 7-10-0 2-1-0 Smalley (L 1-3) 187 3:21 Mar 14, 2007 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS W 9-8 9-18-2/8-15-1 9 8-10-0 2-1-0 Reilley (W 2-0) 641 2:56 * Mar 16, 2007 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 3-6 L 3-7-1/6-12-0 9 8-11-0 2-2-0 Scott (L 2-2) 616 2:43 * Mar 17, 2007 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE W 12-6 12-11-0/6-9-5 9 9-11-0 3-2-0 Robinson (W 2-0) 617 3:11 * Mar 18, 2007 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE W 3-1 3-8-1/1-5-4 9 10-11-0 4-2-0 Reilley (W 3-0) 723 2:28 Mar 20, 2007 at Memphis 3-17 L 3-5-2/17-17-3 9 10-12-0 4-2-0 Marrs (L 0-4) 397 3:13 Mar 21, 2007 at Memphis 8-11 L 8-16-3/11-12-2 9 10-13-0 4-2-0 Mantzanis (L 0-1) 222 3:00 * Mar 23, 2007 at Arkansas State 6-7 L 6-10-1/7-9-4 (10) 10-14-0 4-3-0 Reilley (L 3-1) 279 2:33 * Mar 24, 2007 at Arkansas State W 4-3 4-6-2/3-9-6 (10) 11-14-0 5-3-0 Copeland (W 2-1) 382 3:11 * Mar 25, 2007 at Arkansas State W 7-5 7-15-1/5-16-5 (14) 12-14-0 6-3-0 Mathews (W 1-0) 397 4:27 Mar 27, 2007 AUSTIN PEAY W 9-8 9-11-1/8-7-0 9 13-14-0 6-3-0 Alvis (W 1-0) 827 3:30 Mar 28, 2007 at Vanderbilt 2-14 L 2-4-3/14-22-1 9 13-15-0 6-3-0 Copeland (L 2-2) 1794 2:59 * Mar 30, 2007 LOUISIANA-MONROE 7-13 L 7-17-2/13-16-1 9 13-16-0 6-4-0 Scott (L 2-3) 830 3:07 * Mar 31, 2007 LOUISIANA-MONROE W 21-6 21-25-3/6-10-1 9 14-16-0 7-4-0 Robinson (W 3-0) 831 3:01 * Apr 01, 2007 LOUISIANA-MONROE W 11-5 11-10-0/5-11-2 9 15-16-0 8-4-0 Smalley (W 2-3) 901 2:39 Apr 03, 2007 TENNESSEE TECH W 6-5 6-14-0/5-14-1 9 16-16-0 8-4-0 Mathews (W 2-0) 803 2:56 Apr 04, 2007 at Tennessee Tech W 7-0 7-7-1/0-7-2 9 17-16-0 8-4-0 Anderson (W 1-0) 279 3:05 * Apr 06, 2007 at Arkansas-Little Rock 4-5 L 4-12-2/5-8-1 9 17-17-0 8-5-0 Scott (L 2-4) 321 2:32 * Apr 07, 2007 at Arkansas-Little Rock W 6-1 6-11-2/1-7-1 9 18-17-0 9-5-0 Robinson (W 4-0) 392 2:44 * Apr 08, 2007 at Arkansas-Little Rock W 8-7 8-15-1/7-10-2 9 19-17-0 10-5-0 Reilley (W 4-1) 337 2:58 Apr 10, 2007 at Austin Peay W 5-4 5-16-1/4-12-3 (10) 20-17-0 10-5-0 Copeland (W 3-2) 209 3:36 *Apr 13, 2007 NEW ORLEANS 11-16 L 11-14-3/16-25-5 9 20-18-0 10-6-0 Robinson (L 4-1) 713 3:28 * Apr 14, 2007 NEW ORLEANS 7-12 L 7-8-1/12-10-4 9 20-19-0 10-7-0 Smalley (L 2-4) 714 3:11 * Apr 15, 2007 NEW ORLEANS 3-8 L 3-6-2/8-10-4 9 20-20-0 10-8-0 Anderson (L 1-1) 615 2:32 Apr 18, 2007 VANDERBILT W 11-8 11-11-1/8-10-2 9 21-20-0 10-8-0 Horseman (W 2-1) 1879 3:09 * Apr 20, 2007 at South Alabama W 8-6 8-11-2/6-7-1 9 22-20-0 11-8-0 Robinson (W 5-1) 556 3:12 * Apr 21, 2007 at South Alabama W 6-5 6-9-1/5-9-2 9 23-20-0 12-8-0 Scott (W 3-4) 711 2:58 *Apr 22, 2007 at South Alabama 5-11 L 5-9-2/11-14-1 9 23-21-0 12-9-0 Anderson (L 1-2) 556 2:26 Apr 25, 2007 BELMONT W 12-9 12-15-0/9-13-2 9 24-21-0 12-9-0 Copeland (W 4-2) 1025 3:12 * May 05, 2007 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 4-8 L 4-12-1/8-15-0 9 24-22-0 12-10-0 Alvis (L 1-1) 805 3:02 * May 05, 2007 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 1-16 L 1-10-2/16-16-0 9 24-23-0 12-11-0 Robinson (L 5-2) 805 2:40 * May 06, 2007 FLORIDA ATLANTIC W 12-7 12-14-0/7-12-1 9 25-23-0 13-11-0 Scott (W 4-4) 1506 3:11 May 09, 2007 LIPSCOMB W 11-2 11-15-0/2-9-3 9 26-23-0 13-11-0 Marrs (W 1-4) 809 2:58 * May 11, 2007 at Fla. International W 6-2 6-11-0/2-5-0 9 27-23-0 14-11-0 Robinson (W 6-2) 131 2:27 * May 12, 2007 at Fla. International W 13-4 13-17-2/4-8-0 9 28-23-0 15-11-0 Scott (W 5-4) 112 2:59 * May 13, 2007 at Fla. International 4-5 L 4-11-2/5-8-2 9 28-24-0 15-12-0 Reilley (L 4-2) 103 2:50 * May 17, 2007 WESTERN KENTUCKY W 7-1 7-13-2/1-4-2 9 29-24-0 16-12-0 Robinson (W 7-2) 917 2:39 * May 18, 2007 WESTERN KENTUCKY 0-2 L 0-4-0/2-7-0 9 29-25-0 16-13-0 Scott (L 5-5) 1118 2:10 * May 19, 2007 WESTERN KENTUCKY 2-4 L 2-6-0/4-10-0 9 29-26-0 16-14-0 Alvis (L 1-2) 1519 2:39 & May 23, 2007 vs Florida Atlantic W 6-1 6-12-1/1-10-1 9 30-26-0 16-14-0 Robinson (W 8-2) 419 2:31 & May 24, 2007 vs New Orleans 5-7 L 5-11-0/7-13-1 9 30-27-0 16-14-0 Reilley (L 4-3) 411 2:44 & May 25, 2007 vs Florida Atlantic W 7-4 7-12-0/4-6-0 9 31-27-0 16-14-0 Alvis (W 2-2) 730 3:15 & May 25, 2007 vs New Orleans W 18-6 18-20-2/6-10-1 9 32-27-0 16-14-0 Copeland (W 5-2) 1108 3:05 & May 26, 2007 vs New Orleans 4-10 L 4-10-0/10-12-1 9 32-28-0 16-14-0 Smalley (L 2-5) 968 3:06

() extra inning game * - Sun Belt Conference game & - Sun Belt Championships - Mobile, Ala.

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2007 SUPERLATIVES TEAM GAME HIGHS INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS BATTING BATTING At bats: 59 vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) At bats: 7 (4 games ) Runs scored: 21 vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) Runs scored: 4 (5 games ) Hits: 25 vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) Hits: 5 Ervin, Myles vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) RBIs: 19 vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) 5 Warren, Adam vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) Doubles: 6 vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) RBIs: 6 Bishop, Rawley vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) Triples: 2 vs Vanderbilt (Apr 18) Doubles: 2 (15 games ) Home runs: 6 vs Belmont (Apr 25) Triples: 1 (10 games ) Total bases: 46 vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) Home runs: 3 Bishop, Rawley vs Belmont (Apr 25) Walks: 9 vs Troy (Mar 11) Total bases: 12 Ervin, Myles vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 31) Strikeouts: 12 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Mar 18) 12 Bishop, Rawley vs Belmont (Apr 25) Sac hits: 2 (9 games ) Walks: 4 Ray, Matt vs South Alabama (Apr 20) Sac fl ies: 2 vs Jacksonville State (Feb 16,) Strikeouts: 3 (9 games) 2 vs Troy (Mar 09) Sac hits: 2 Campbell, Matt vs New Orleans (Apr 15) 2 vs Vanderbilt (Apr 18) 2 Robertson, Drew vs Fla. International (May 12) Stolen bases: 6 vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) 2 Robertson, Drew vs Florida Atlantic (May 25) Hit by pitch: 5 vs South Alabama (Apr 20) Sac fl ies: 1 (16 games) Caught stealing: 2 (5 games ) Stolen bases: 2 (10 games) Runners LOB: 18 vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) Hit by pitch: 3 Ray, Matt vs Belmont (Mar 07) Hit into DP: 4 vs Missouri State (Mar 04) Caught stealing: 1 (29 games) FIELDING Runners LOB: 6 Dennis, Taylor vs Arkansas State (Mar 24) Putouts: 42 vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) FIELDING Assists: 26 vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) Putouts: 19 Bishop, Rawley vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) Errors: 5 vs Southern Illinois (Mar 13) Assists: 7 (4 games) Passed balls: 2 vs Arkansas State (Mar 24) Errors: 3 Barrett, Zach vs Memphis (Mar 21) DPs turned: 4 vs Belmont (Apr 25) Passed balls: 2 Robertson, Drew vs Arkansas State (Mar 24) PITCHING PITCHING Innings pitched: 14.0 vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) Innings pitched: 9.0 Scott, Matt vs Western Kentucky (May 18) Runs allowed: 17 vs Memphis (Mar 20) Runs allowed: 9 Robinson, Brad vs Florida Atlantic (May 05) Earned runs: 16 vs Memphis (Mar 20) Earned runs: 9 Robinson, Brad vs Florida Atlantic (May 05) Walks allowed: 10 vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Mar 17) Walks allowed: 5 Robinson, Brad vs Louisiana-Lafayette (Mar 17) Strikeouts: 11 vs Arkansas State (Mar 24) Strikeouts: 10 Robinson, Brad vs Western Kentucky (May 17) 11 vs Western Kentucky (May 17) Hits allowed: 13 Robinson, Brad vs New Orleans (Apr 13) 11 vs Western Kentucky (May 19,) Doubles allowed: 3 Copeland, Tyler vs Jacksonville State (Feb 18) Hits allowed: 25 vs New Orleans (Apr 13,) 3 Horseman, Shay vs Vanderbilt (Mar 28) Doubles allowed: 7 vs Vanderbilt (Mar 28) 3 Scott, Matt vs Arkansas-Little Rock (Apr 06) Triples allowed: 1 (13 games ) Triples allowed: 1 (13 games) Homers allowed: 4 vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 30) Homers allowed: 3 Scott, Matt vs Louisiana-Monroe (Mar 30) 4 vs Florida Atlantic (May 05) 3 Robinson, Brad vs New Orleans (Apr 13) Wild pitches: 5 vs Memphis (Mar 20) 3 Robinson, Brad vs Florida Atlantic (May 05) Hit batters: 4 vs Arkansas State (Mar 25) Wild pitches: 2 (10 games) Hit batters: 3 Scott, Matt vs Fla. International (May 12) MISCELLANEOUS STATS HITTING STREAKS Longest Current MULTI HIT GAMES 2 3 4 5+ Tot MULTI-RBI GAMES 2 3 4 5+ Tot 17 Bishop, Rawley 21 2 7 Kendrick, Wayne 21 11 3 - 35 17 Bishop, Rawley 6 4 1 3 14 1 Ray, Matt 15 - 11 Barrett, Zach 17 4 2 - 23 30 Warren, Adam 10 3 - - 13 3 Campbell, Matt 12 2 17 Bishop, Rawley 16 5 - - 21 7 Kendrick, Wayne 4 5 2 - 11 11 Barrett, Zach 10 4 30 Warren, Adam 11 7 1 1 20 21 McDade, Blake 5 3 2 - 10 7 Kendrick, Wayne 10 5 1 Ray, Matt 9 10 1 - 20 1 Ray, Matt 5 2 - - 7 30 Warren, Adam 9 1 49 Box, Grant 10 2 1 - 13 49 Box, Grant 4 3 - - 7 49 Box, Grant 7 6 8 Ervin, Myles 9 3 - 1 13 8 Ervin, Myles 2 3 1 - 6 8 Ervin, Myles 6 - 21 McDade, Blake 10 2 - - 12 11 Barrett, Zach 3 - 1 1 5 21 McDade, Blake 5 4 3 Campbell, Matt 5 3 2 - 10 23 Robertson, Drew 3 - - - 3 23 Robertson, Drew 5 - 23 Robertson, Drew 10 - - - 10 41 Humphrey, Justin 1 1 - - 2 4 Dennis, Taylor 4 2 4 Dennis, Taylor 3 2 - - 5 44 Jones, Justin 3 1 41 Humphrey, Justin 3 - - - 3 3 Campbell, Matt 2 - - - 2 41 Humphrey, Justin 3 - 6 Birkofer, Doug 1 1 - - 2 44 Jones, Justin 2 - - - 2 6 Birkofer, Doug 2 1 18 Darlington, Ben 1 - - - 1 5 Hudson, Zach 1 - - - 1 18 Darlington, Ben 2 - 44 Jones, Justin - 1 - - 1 4 Dennis, Taylor - 1 - - 1 5 Hudson, Zach 2 1 14 Heath, Dillon - 1 - - 1 14 Heath, Dillon - 1 - - 1 27 Duncan, Jubal 2 - TEAM 126 52 10 2 190 15 McSweeney, Michael 1 - TEAM 48 26 7 4 85 28 Watson, Alex 1 - 14 Heath, Dillon 1 - 56 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide www.goblueraiders.com 57 opponents

Jacksonville State Belmont Southern Illinois GAMECOCKS BRUINS SALUKIS Rudy Abbot Field Greer Stadium Abe Martin Field Jacksonville, Ala. Feb. 27 - 3 PM Carbondale, Ill. Feb. 22 - 3 PM Reese Smith Field March 4 - 2 PM Feb. 23 - 1 PM April 9 - 6 PM March 5 - 2 PM Feb. 24 - 1 PM General Information General Information General Information Location: Jacksonville, Ala. Location: Nashville, Tenn. Location: Carbondale, Ill. Colors: Red and White Colors: Navy, Red and White Colors: Maroon and White Nickname: Gamecocks Nickname: Bruins Nickname: Salukis Conference: : Atlantic Sun Conference: Missouri Valley Home Field: Home Field: Greer Stadium Home Field: Abe Martin Field Capacity: 1,500 Capacity: 10,139 Capacity: 2,000 Head Coach: (La. Tech/1983) Head Coach: (Arkansas St./1982) Head Coach: Dan Callahan (Quincy School Record: 189-162/6 School Record: 189-162/6 Coll./1981) Overall Record: Same Overall Record: Same School Record: 356-367-1/13 2007 Record: 33-27 2007 Record: 34-26 Overall Record: 509-525-2/19 OVC Record/Finish: 18-9/2nd A-Sun Record/Finish: 16-11/NA 2007 Record: 34-22 Postseason: NA Postseason: NA MVC Record/Finish: 13-11/T-3rd Starters (R/L): 5/3 Starters (R/L): 5/4 Postseason: 6th in MVC Tournament Pitchers (R/L): 5/5 Pitchers (R/L): 4/8 Starters (R/L): 8/2 Contact: Greg Seitz Contact: Marcel Pourtout Pitchers (R/L): 1/1 Offi ce: (256) 782-5279 Offi ce: (615) 460-8023 Contact: Jeff Honza Home: (256) 435-2583 E-mail: [email protected] Offi ce: (618) 453-5470 E-mail: [email protected] Press Box: N/A Cell: (618) 528-1145 Press Box: (256) 782-5533 Website: www.belmont.edu/athletics E-mail: [email protected] Website: jsugamecocksports.com Overall: MT leads 28-7 Press Box: (618) 453-3794 Overall: MT leads 19-13 Last Meeting: 4/25/07, W, 12-9 Website: www.siusalukis.com Last Meeting: 2/18/07, L, 3-0 Peterson vs. BU: 14-4 Overall: SIU leads 5-4 Peterson vs. JSU: 16-10 Last Meeting: 3/14/07, W, 9-8 Peterson vs. SIU: 4-5

Tennessee Tech Toledo New Orleans GOLDEN EAGLES ROCKETS PRIVATEERS Averitt Express Baseball Complex Reese Smith Field Reese Smith Field Feb. 26 - 3 PM Murfreesboro, Tenn. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Reese Smith Field Feb. 29 - 3 PM March 7 - 6 PM March 25 - 6 PM March 1 - 2 PM March 8 - 2 PM March 2 - 1 PM March 9 - 1 PM General Information General Information General Information Location: Cookeville, Tenn. Location: Toledo, Ohio Location: New Orleans, La. Colors: Purple and Gold Colors: Midnight Blue and Gold Colors: Royal Blue and Silver Nickname: Golden Eagles Nickname: Rockets Nickname: Privateers Conference: Ohio Valley Conference: Mid-American (West) Conference: Sun Belt Home Field: Averitt Express Baseball Complex Home Field: Baseball Complex at Scott Park Home Field: Maestri Field at Privateer Park Capacity: 1,000 Capacity: 1,000 Capacity: 4,200 Head Coach: Matt Bragga (Kentucky/1992) Head Coach: Cory Mee (Notre Dame/1992) Head Coach: Tom Walter (Georgetown, 1991) School Record: 72-137/4 School Record: 87-128/5 School Record: 88-93/4 Overall Record: Same Overall Record: Same Overall Record: 363-277/12 2007 Record: 26-28 2007 Record: 26-28 2007 Record: 38-26 OVC Record/Finish: 12-15/8th MAC Record/Finish: 14-13/4th West SBC Record/Finish: 16-14/T-2nd Postseason: NA Postseason: NA Postseason: NCAA Wichita Regional (1-2) Starters (R/L): NA Starters (R/L): NA Starters (R/L): 3/5 Pitchers (R/L): NA Pitchers (R/L): 10/4 Pitchers (R/L): 9/4 Contact: T.J. May Contact: Brian DeBenedictis Contact: Rob Broussard Offi ce: (931) 372-3088 Offi ce: (419) 530-4919 Offi ce: (504) 280-7027 Cell: NA Cell: (419) 262-4234 Cell: (504) 628-3895 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Press Box: NA Press Box: (419) 530-3089 Press Box: TBA Website: ttusports.com Website: www.utrockets.com Website: www.unoprivateers.com Overall: MT leads 71-29 Overall: First Meeting Overall: UNO leads 13-19 Last Meeting: 4/3/07, W, 6-5 Peterson vs. TTU: First Meeting Last Meeting: 5/26/07, L, 10-4 Peterson vs. TTU: 36-19 Peterson vs. UNO: 11-15 58 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide opponents

Tennessee Austin Peay Vanderbilt VOLUNTEERS GOVERNORS COMMODORES Raymond Hand Park Charles March 11 - 2 PM March 19 - 6 PM March 26 - 6 PM Reese Smith Field Reese Smith Field Reese Smith Field April 15 - 6 PM April 16 - 6 PM April 2- 6 PM

General Information General Information General Information Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Location: Clarksville, Tenn. Location: Nashville, Tenn. Colors: Orange and White Colors: Red and White Colors: Black and Gold Nickname: Volunteers Nickname: Governors Nickname: Commodores Conference: : Ohio Valley Conference: Southeastern Home Field: Lindsey Nelson Stadium Home Field: Raymond Hand Park Home Field: Charles Hawkins Field Capacity: 2,300 Capacity: 1,500 Capacity: 2,027 Head Coach: Todd Raleigh Head Coach: Gary McClure (APSU/1987) Head Coach: Tim Corbin (Ohio Wesley- School Record: First Season School Record: 601-544-4/21 an/1984) Overall Record: 257-209/8 Overall Record: Same School Record: 198-108/5 2007 Record: 34-25 2007 Record: 40-22 Overall Record: 304-246/11 SEC Record/Finish: 13-15/4th East OVC Record/Finish: 19-8/1st 2007 Record: 54-13 Postseason: NA Postseason: NCAA Nashville Regional (1-2) SEC Record/Finish: 22-8/1st Starters (R/L): NA Starters (R/L): NA Postseason: NCAA Regional Final Pitchers (R/L): NA Pitchers (R/L): NA Starters (R/L): 8/1 Contact: Tom Satkowiak Contact: Cody Bush Pitchers (R/L): 4/8 Offi ce: (865) 974-1212 Offi ce: (931) 221-7561 Contact: Thomas Samuel Home: NA Home: (931) 906-5712 Offi ce: (615) 343-0020 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: (615) 512-6303 Press Box: NA Press Box: (931) 221-7406 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.utsports.com Website: www.apsugovernors.com Press Box: (615) 320-0436 Overall: UT leads 25-13 Overall: MT leads 76-35 Website: www.vucommodores.com Last Meeting: 5/25/01, L, 2-1 Last Meeting: 4/10/07, W, 5-4 Overall: VU leads 21-41 Peterson vs. UT: 7-19 Peterson vs. APSU: 41-19 Last Meeting: 4/18/07, W, 11-8 Peterson vs. VU: 14-25 Arkansas State Florida Atlantic UALR INDIANS OWLS TROJANS Tomlinson Stadium FAU Stadium Reese Smith Field Jonesboro, Ark. Boca Raton, Fla. Murfreesboro, Tenn. March 14 - 7 PM March 21 - 6 PM Match 28 - 6 PM March 15 - 6 PM March 22 - 3 PM March 29 - 4 PM March 16 - 1 PM March 23 - 12 PM March 30 - 1 PM General Information General Information General Information Location: Jonesboro, Ark. Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Location: Little Rock, Ark. Colors: Scarlet and Black Colors: Blue and Red Colors: Maroon, Silver and Black Nickname: Indians Nickname: Owls Nickname: Trojans Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Belt Home Field: Tomlinson Stadium Home Field: FAU Stadium Home Field: Gary Hogan Field Capacity: 1,000 Capacity: 2,000 Capacity: 1,000 Head Coach: Keith Kessinger (Ole Miss/1989) Head Coach: Kevin Cooney (Montclair/1972) Head Coach: Jim Lawler School Record: 131-144/5 School Record: 716-453-4/20 School Record: 45-61/2 Overall Record: 197-191/7 Overall Record: 866-503-9/24 Overall Record: 223-210/8 2007 Record: 23-32 2007 Record: 36-22 2007 Record: 21-31 SBC Record/Finish: 13-17/9th SBC Record/Finish: 15-15/6th SBC Record/Finish: 9-20/11th Postseason: NA Postseason: NA Postseason: NA Starters (R/L): 6/3 Starters (R/L): 5/5 Starters (R/L): 2/7 Pitchers (R/L): 11/5 Pitchers (R/L): 5/5 Pitchers (R/L): 9/2 Contact: Van Provence Contact: TBA Contact: Joe Angolia Offi ce: (870) 972-2707 Offi ce: TBA Offi ce: (501) 569-3449 Cell: (870) 897-5010 Home: TBA Cell: (501) 351-1060 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: TBA E-mail: [email protected] Press Box: NA Press Box: (561) 297-3455 Press Box: (501) 351-1060 Website: www.asuindians.com Website: www.fausports.com Website:www.ualrtrojans.com Overall: MT leads 16-6 Overall: MT leads 3-2 Overall: MT leads 16-4 Last Meeting: 3/25/07, W, 7-5 Last Meeting: 5/6/07, W, 12-7 Last Meeting: 4/8/07, W, 8-7 Peterson vs. ASU: 16-6 Peterson vs. FAU: 3-2 Peterson vs. UALR: 16-4 www.goblueraiders.com 59 opponents

Lipscomb Florida International Memphis BISONS GOLDEN PANTHERS TIGERS Ken University Park Reese Smith Field April 1 - 6 PM Miami, Fla. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Reese Smith Field April 11 - 6 PM April 22 - 6 PM April 8 - 6 PM April 12 - 3 PM April 23 - 3 PM April 13 - 12 PM General Information General Information General Information Location: Nashville, Tenn. Location: Miami, Fla. Location: Memphis, Tenn. Colors: Purple and Gold Colors: Blue and Gold Colors: Royal Blue and Gray Nickname: Bisons Nickname: Golden Panthers Nickname: Tigers Conference: Atlantic Sun Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Conference USA Home Field: Ken Dugan Field Home Field: University Parkk Home Field: Nat Buring Stadium Capacity: 1,000 Capacity: 2,000 Capacity: 2,000 Head Coach: Jeff Forehand Head Coach: Henry “Turtle” Thomas (High Head Coach: Daron Schoenrock (Tennessee School Record: 28-30/1 Point, 1975) Tech/1984) Overall Record: 239-172-1/7 School Record: First Season School Record: 81-97/3 2007 Record: 28-30 Overall Record: NA Overall Record: 106-149/5 A-Sun Record/Finish: 12-15/7th 2007 Record: 26-29 2007 Record: 36-27 Postseason: NA SBC Record/Finish: 12-17/10th C-USA Record/Finish: 12-12 Starters (R/L): NA Postseason: NA Postseason: NA Pitchers (R/L): NA Starters (R/L): NA Starters (R/L): 3/5 Contact: Krissy Wade Pitchers (R/L): NA Pitchers (R/L): 7/9 Offi ce: (615) 966-5990 Contact: Evan Koch Contact: Jason C. Redd Cell: (256) 627-7374 Offi ce: (305) 348-2084 Offi ce: (901) 678-4640 E-mail: [email protected] Home: (786) 376-2999 Cell: (901) 734-0565 Press Box: (615) 279-5874 E-mail: koche@fi u.edu E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lipscombsports.com Press Box: (305) 348-6898 Press Box: (901) 678-1301, 1391 Overall: MT leads 18-14 Website: www.fi usports.com Website: www.gotigersgo.com Last Meeting: 5/9/07, W, 11-2 Overall: FIU leads 11-10 Overall: UM leads 37-36 Peterson vs. LU: 12-4 Last Meeting: 5/13/07, L, 5-4 Last Meeting: 4/21/07, L, 8-11 Peterson vs. FIU: 10-11 Peterson vs. UM: 33-30 Louisiana ULM South Alabama RAGIN’ CAJUNS WARHAWKS JAGUARS Reese Smith Field Warhawk Field Reese Smith Field Murfreesboro, Tenn. Monroe, La. Murfreesboro, Tenn. April 4 - 6 PM April 18 - 7 PM April 25 - 6 PM April 5 - 4 PM April 19 - 4 PM April 26 - 4 PM April 6 - 1 PM April 20 - 1 PM April 27 - 1 PM General Information General Information General Information Location: Lafayette, La. Location: Monroe, La. Location: Mobile, Ala. Colors: Vermillion and White Colors: Maroon and Gold Colors: Blue, Red and White Nickname: Ragin’ Cajuns Nickname: Warhawks Nickname: Jaguars Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Sun Belt Home Field: M. L. “Tigue” Moore, Jr. Field Home Field: Warhawk Field Home Field: Stanky Field Capacity: 3,755 Capacity: 3,000 Capacity: 3,575 Head Coach: Tony Robichaux (McNeese Head Coach: Jeff Schexnaider (ULM/1987) Head Coach: Steve Kittrell (S. Alabama/1971) St./1986) School Record: 29-28/1 School Record: 933-528-1/24 School Record: 492-301/14 Overall Record: Same Overall Record: 966-547-1/25 Overall Record: 726-451/21 2007 Record: 29-28 2007 Record: 31-26 2007 Record: 45-17 SBC Record/Finish: 15-14/3rd SBC Record/Finish: 13-16/8th SBC Record/Finish: 23-7/1st Postseason: NA Postseason: NA Postseason: NA Starters (R/L): NA Starters (R/L): 6/2 Starters (R/L): 5/5 Pitchers (R/L): NA Pitchers (R/L): 10/6 Pitchers (R/L): 7/3 Contact: Adam Prendergast Contact: Jim Stephan Contact: Chris Yandle Offi ce: (318) 342-5463 Offi ce: (251) 460-7035 Offi ce: (337) 482-6330 Cell: (205) 999-2062 Home: (251) 490-3999 Cell: (337) 298-2099 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Press Box: (318) 342-5476 Press Box: (251) 461-1842 Press Box: (337) 851-2255 Website: www.ulmathletics.com Website: www.usajaguars.com Website: www.ragincajuns.com Overall: MT leads 2-1 Overall: USA leads 25-13 Overall: UL leads 21-19 Last Meeting: 4/1/07, W, 311-5 Last Meeting: 4/22/07, L, 11-5 Last Meeting: 3/18/07, W, 3-1 Peterson vs. ULM: 2-1 Peterson vs. USA: 10-23 Peterson vs. UL: 15-14 60 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide opponents

Troy Missouri State MIDDLE TENNESSEE VS ... TROJANS GOLDEN PANTHERS 1974 - PRESENT Opponent ...... W-L-T Opponent ...... W-L-T Reese Smith Field Hammons Field Adelphi College . . . . 0-1 Miami (FL)...... 0-1 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Springfi eld, Mo. Akron ...... 2-0 Miami (OH) ...... 2-3 May 2 - 6 PM May 9 - 7 PM Alabama ...... 9-17 Millikin College. . . . . 4-1 May 3 - 4 PM May 10 - 2 PM Alabama State . . . . . 1-0 Minnesota ...... 1-0 May 4 - 1 PM May 11 - 1 PM Arkansas ...... 0-1 Mississippi State. . 0-2 General Information General Information UALR ...... 16-4 Missouri...... 1-2 Arkansas State . . 16-6 Missouri State . . . 6-20 Location: Troy, Ala. Location: Springfi eld, Mo. Auburn...... 2-14 Montevallo ...... 1-1 Colors: Cardinal, Silver and Black Colors: Maroon and White Aurora College . . . . . 1-0 Morehead State . .41-23 Nickname: Trojans Nickname: Bears Austin Peay . . . . 76-35 Murray State . . . . . 57-39 Conference: Sun Belt Conference: Missouri Valley Ball State...... 1-1 New Mexico State. . . 9-7 Home Field: Riddle-Pace Field Home Field: Hammons Field Bellarmine College. . 1-1 New Orleans. . . .13-19 Capacity: 2,000 Capacity: 8,000 Belmont...... 28-7 Nicholls State ...... 3-2 Head Coach: Bobby Pierce (Alabama/1982) Head Coach: Keith Guttin (Mo. St. Berry College ...... 1-0 Nissan Semi-Pros. . . 0-2 School Record: 181-113/5 Louis/1978) Birmingham So.. . . . 0-6 North Alabama. . 16-7-1 Overall Record: 716-316/19 School Record: 864-536/25 Bowling Green . . . . . 1-2 North Central Ill. . . . . 2-2 2007 Record: 34-27 Overall Record: Same Bradley College. . . . . 2-1 Northeastern Ill. . . . . 4-0 SBC Record/Finish: 16-14/4th 2007 Record: 23-34 Butler ...... 1-1 Northern Iowa...... 1-0 Postseason: NCAA Oxford Regional (0-2) MVC Record/Finish: 7-17/T-8th Calvin College...... 1-0 Northwestern State . 0-1 Starters (R/L): 5/4 Postseason: NA Centenary ...... 0-1 Ohio State ...... 0-1 Pitchers (R/L): 12/9 Starters (R/L): 5/3 Central Florida . . . . . 1-1 Oklahoma State . . . . 0-2 Contact: Jason Wright Pitchers (R/L): 6/5 The Citadel ...... 1-2 Old Dominion ...... 1-0 Offi ce: (334) 670-5834 Contact: Ben Adamson Clemson ...... 0-2 Ole Miss...... 12-6 Columbus College . . 4-1 Oral Roberts ...... 1-0 Cell: (334) 797-6689 Offi ce: (417) 836-5402 Cumberland . . . . . 21-16 Pepperdine ...... 0-1 E-mail: [email protected] Home: (405) 742-7585 Dayton ...... 3-1 Plymouth State. . . . . 1-0 Press Box: (334) 670-5701 E-mail: [email protected] East Tennessee. . . . . 4-2 Purdue...... 1-2 Website: www.troytrojans.com Press Box: (417) 863-0395 ext. 3070 Eastern Illinois . . . . 15-9 Rutgers ...... 1-0 Overall: Troy leads 15-10 Website: www.missouristatebears.com Eastern Kentucky 42-21 St. Lawrence ...... 1-0 Last Meeting: 3/11/07, W, 11-7 Overall: MSU leads 20-6 Eastern Michigan . . . 3-2 St. Mary’s College . . 4-0 Peterson vs. Troy: 15-10 Last Meeting: 3/4/07, L, 3-6 Evansville ...... 5-4 St. Xavier ...... 3-2 Peterson vs. MSU: 1-2 Fisk College...... 2-0 Samford...... 7-4 Florida ...... 0-1 San Diego State . . . . 0-1 Mississippi State Western Kentucky Florida Atlantic . . . 3-2 Sewanee ...... 4-0 BULLDOGS HILLTOPPERS FIU ...... 10-11 Siena Heights ...... 2-0 Fort Valley State . . . . 1-0 South Ala...... 13-25 Reese Smith Field Nick Denes Field Georgia ...... 0-1 SE Missouri ...... 21-13 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Bowling Green, Ky. Ga-Southwestern . . . 0-1 SE Louisiana ...... 9-7 May 6 - 6 PM May 5 - 6 PM Georgia State ...... 4-1 Southern Cal ...... 0-2 May 7 - 6 PM May 16 - 6 PM Georgia Tech...... 1-2 Southern Illinois . . 4-5 May 17 - 2 PM Hawaii ...... 0-1 Southern Miss...... 6-9 Hope College...... 1-1 SW Missouri St. . . . 5-18 General Information General Information Illinois ...... 7-9 Stanford...... 0-1 Location: Starkville, Miss. Location: Bowling Green, Ky. Illinois State ...... 5-4 Tennessee . . . . .13-25 Colors: Maroon and White Colors: Red and White Indiana ...... 1-1 Tennessee State. . . 31-2 Nickname: Bulldogs Nickname: Hilltoppers Indiana State . . . 6-16-4 Tennessee Tech 71-29 Conference: Southeastern (West) Conference: Sun Belt IP-Fort Wayne ...... 3-0 Tennessee Temple . . 3-0 Home Field: Dudley Noble Field Home Field: Nick Denes Field IUPUI ...... 2-1 Tennessee Wesleyan 5-1 Capacity: 15,000; seating (approx. 7,500) Capacity: 2,500 Iowa ...... 1-0 Texas A&M ...... 1-0 Head Coach: Ron Polk Head Coach: Chris Finwood (VMI/1988) Jackson State ...... 2-0 Toledo . .First Meeting School Record: 1,116-557-2/28 School Record: 47-60/2 Jacksonville St. .19-13 Trevecca ...... 15-4-1 Overall Record: 1,350-669-2/34 Overall Record: 98-157/5 Kansas...... 1-0 Troy ...... 10-15 2007 Record: 38-22 2007 Record: 25-30 Kent State ...... 2-1 UAB ...... 27-34 SEC Record/Finish: 15-13/2nd (West) SBC Record/Finish: 15-15/T-6th Kentucky ...... 10-10 Union College ...... 2-0 Postseason: 5-2 (NCAA Tallahassee Re- Postseason: NA Lamar Tech ...... 0-3 UNC-Asheville ...... 3-0 gional: 3-0; Starkville Super Regional: 2-0; Starters (R/L): 6/3 Lambuth College . . . 6-0 UT-Martin...... 20-6 NCAA : 0-2) Pitchers (R/L): 7/5 Lewis and Clark . . . . 0-1 Vanderbilt...... 21-41 Starters (R/L): 4/5 Contact: Chris Glowacki Lincoln College . . . . . 5-0 Wake Forest ...... 0-1 Lipscomb ...... 18-14 Western Carolina . . . 2-1 Pitchers (R/L): 9/3 Offi ce: (270) 745-5388 UL-Lafayette. . . . 19-21 W. Kentucky . . . . 46-43 Contact: Joe Dier Cell: (270) 791-8499 ULM ...... 2-1 West Virginia...... 1-0 Offi ce: (662) 325-8040 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] LSU...... 1-0 Wis.-Eau Claire . . . . . 8-2 Press Box: (270) 745-4281 Louisiana Tech . . . . . 2-1 Wis.-Milwaukee . . . . 8-1 Press Box: (662) 325-2600 Website: www.wkusports.com Website: www.mstateathletics.com Louisville ...... 8-6 Wis.-Whitewater . . . . 5-0 Overall: MT leads 46-43 Overall: MSU leads 2-0 Luther College . . . . . 1-0 Wright State ...... 1-3 Last Meeting: 5/19/07, L, 4-2 Last Meeting: 5/30/03, L, 10-4 Memphis ...... 36-37 Yale ...... 1-1 Peterson vs. WKU: 29-20 Mercer ...... 2-2 Total. .990-761-6 (.563) Peterson vs. MSU: 0-2 www.goblueraiders.com 61 sun belt conference

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Wright Waters Bert Carter While there are 31 NCAA conferences posure for the league than at any time in its Commissioner Assoc. Commissioner that sponsor multiple sports, the Sun Belt history. The conference’s regional television CFO is one of only eleven to participate in the package reaches over 20 million house- Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and Divi- holds with live events. Additionally, ESPN sion I-A football, now known as the Football televised the conference’s men’s basketball Bowl Subdivision. The Sun Belt was formed championship game for the 27th straight in 1976 with six members competing in season in 2007, marking the network’s four men’s sports, and today comprises 13 longest affi liation with any conference in the institutions of higher learning while sponsor- country. ing 19 championship sports for men and The Sun Belt Conference has partnered women. The conference has infl uence in a with XOS Technologies to deliver a full-ser- region that covers eight states, represent- vice, customized, public and premium Web Kathy Keene Rick Mello ing113 total electoral votes. Thus, if you site to provide fans with a broad range of Assoc. Commissioner Assoc. Commissioner carry the Sun Belt, you are almost halfway real-time information and content about the Compliance Sports Admin. to the White House! conference’s athletic teams. The Sun Belt The Sun Belt Conference enters its 32nd is one of the few conferences in the nation season in 2007-2008 with a proud history of to provide video highlights and features athletic and academic success. The confer- on its Web site from each of the league’s ence sponsors 10 women’s sports - bas- respective championships. This technology ketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, serves as a great recruiting tool for schools swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and because anyone in the world with Internet outdoor track and fi eld, and volleyball; and access may view the conference’s champi- nine men’s sports – baseball, basketball, onship events. Fans in fi ve different coun- Todd Stewart Bryant Carter cross country, football, golf, swimming and tries viewed the conference’s most recent Assoc. Commissioner Asst. Commissioner diving, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track soccer championship. Media Relations Sports Admin. and fi eld. Prominent Sun Belt alumni include United Each of the 19 sports has seen numerous States Secretary of State team and individual accomplishments, and (Denver), NFL Hall of Fame football player 12 Sun Belt Conference schools are cur- “Mean” Joe Greene (North Texas), Arizona rently graduating their student-athletes at Diamondbacks All-Star baseball player Luis rates higher than the student body. All Sun Gonzalez (South Alabama), former member Belt schools are committed to excellence, of the Senate and House of and facility upgrades and expansion are oc- Representatives John Breaux (Louisiana- curring on virtually every campus. Lafayette), country music superstar Tim Because of its status as a member of the McGraw (Louisiana-Monroe), and actor Andy John McElwain Travis Llewellyn Division I-A football coalition, the Sun Belt Garcia (FIU). Director of Director of New Media Relations Media/Multimedia Conference has a permanent seat on the The conference’s fi rst 30 years have NCAA’s 16-member board of directors. As a produced numerous individual national result, the conference has a crucial voice on champions along with Olympic track medal- some of the most pressing issues in college ists. Sun Belt teams have also participated athletics and will always have a role in the in the men’s NCAA Final 4 (UNC-Charlotte implementation of any future NCAA legisla- in 1977), the College World Series (Louisi- tion and guidelines. ana-Lafayette in 2000), and the women’s The conference continues to use televi- College World Series (Louisiana-Lafayette in sion to grow and promote the league. 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003) and the confer- Adding volleyball, baseball, and softball to ence has had 10 players selected in the fi rst Chauntrell Shelby the conference’s television package has round of the NBA Draft. Chief Administrative resulted in more national and regional ex- Offi cer

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CAREER OFFENSIVE AT BATS GAMES PLAYED Player AB Years TOTAL BASES CAREER PITCHING Player GP Years 1. Jeff Beachum 935 2003-06 Player TB Years GAMES STARTED 1. Chuck Akers 235 2001-04 2. Chuck Akers 849 2001-04 t1. Jeff Beachum 415 2003-06 Player GS Years 2. Jeff Beachum 225 2003-06 3. Clay Snellgrove 831 1994-97 t1. Mudcat Brewer 415 1991-94 1. Chris Norton 55 1985-88 3. Clay Snellgrove 224 1994-97 4. Nate Jaggers 784 2002-05 3. Nate Jaggers 394 2002-05 2. John Williams 50 2001-04 4. Phillip Edwards 223 1989-92 5. Mudcat Brewer 759 1991-94 4. Josh Pride 379 1997-00 3. Dave Richardson 46 1985-88 5. Darryl Steakley 219 1987-90 6. Darryl Steakley 757 1987-90 5. Clay Snellgrove 368 1994-97 4. Dewon Brazelton 43 1999-01 6. G. Zimmermann 217 1986-89 7. Phillip Edwards 743 1989-92 6. Chris Whitehead 363 1986-88 5. Jamie Powers 39 1996-99 7. Doug Barner 208 1993-96 8. G. Zimmermann 741 1986-89 7. Brett Carroll 358 2002-04 t6. Kris Lammers 37 1998-01 8. Nate Jaggers 206 2002-05 9. Doug Barner 703 1993-96 8. G. Zimmermann 355 1986-89 t6. Patrick Mayes 37 1992-95 9. Mudcat Brewer 203 1991-94 10. Josh Archer 685 2002-05 9. Doug Barner 350 1993-96 t8. S. Sonneberger 36 1983-86 10. Josh Archer 201 2002-05 10. Josh Archer 338 2002-05 t8. Mark Novak 36 1980-83 SINGLES t10. Greg Johnson 34 1985-87 BATTING AVERAGE Player 1B Years SLUGGING PERCENTAGE t10. James Birkofer 34 1990-93 Player BA Years 1. Clay Snellgrove 194 1994-97 Player SLG% Years 1 Todd Martin .392 2005-06 2. Chuck Akers 189 2001-04 1. Bryan Peck .720 1999-00 WINS 2. Josh Renick .381 2000-01 3. Nate Jaggers 180 2002-05 2. Todd Martin .668 2005-06 Player W Years 3. Scott Turner .374 1982-83 4. Jeff Beachum 177 2003- 3. Jayhawk Owens .644 1988-90 1. Dave Richardson 29 1985-88 4. Bryan Peck .373 1999-00 5. Phillip Edwards 160 1989-92 4. Bob Tribbey .607 1985-86 2. Dewon Brazelton 28 1999-01 5. Gary Myers .365 1991-92 6. Craig Reavis 158 1993-95 5. Ty Curley .604 1996-99 3. Mark Novak 25 1980-83 6. Wayne Kendrick .363 2004-07 7. Mudcat Brewer 151 1991-94 6. Mike Messerly .604 1987-88 4. John Williams 23 2001-04 7. Eric McNamee .362 2004-05 8. Kyle Thomas 143 1998-01 7. Josh Pride .599 1997-00 t5. Chris Norton 22 1985-88 8. Justin Sims .361 2000-02 t9. Darryl Steakley 142 1987-90 8. Justin Sims .593 2000-02 t5. Marty Smith 22 1981-84 9. Eric Graves .358 1978-79 t9. Eddie Pye 142 1986-88 9. Chris Whitehead .592 1986-88 7. Matt Scott 20 2004- t10. Bobby Hines .351 1978-79 10. Scott Sain .592 1973-74 t8. S. Sonneberger 19 1983-86 t10. Danny Moore .351 1976-77 DOUBLES t8. Greg Johnson 19 1985-87 t10. Marshall Nisbett .351 2001-02 Player 2B Years WALKS t10. Chris Crabtree 18 1990-91 1. Clay Snellgrove 63 1994-97 Player BB Years t10. Tyler Copeland 18 2003-07 HITS 2. Jeff Beachum 57 2003-06 1. Chris Whitehead 129 1986-88 Player H Years 3. Brett Carroll 50 2002-04 2. Doug Barner 123 1993-96 LOSSES 1. Jeff Beachum 323 2003-06 t4. Mudcat Brewer 51 1991-94 3. Eddie Pye 116 1986-88 Player L Years 2. Clay Snellgrove 269 1994-97 t4. G. Zimmermann 51 1986-89 4. Josh Pride 113 1997-00 1. Chris Norton 21 1985-88 3. Nate Jaggers 256 2002-05 6. Bryan Peck 48 1999-00 5. Chuck Akers 106 2001-04 2. Jamie Powers 18 1996-00 4. Mudcat Brewer 245 1991-94 7. Doug Barner 45 1993-96 t6. G. Zimmerman 103 1986-89 3. Chad Kirby 17 1995-98 5. Chuck Akers 238 2001-04 8. Nate Jaggers 44 2002-05 t6. Eric McNamee 103 2004-05 4. Dave Richardson 16 1985-88 6. Jeff Beachum 225 2003- 9. Jayhawk Owens 43 1988-90 8. Phillip Edwards 96 1989-92 t5. S. Sonneberger 15 1983-86 7. Chris Whitehead 209 1986-88 10. Marshall Nisbett 42 2001-02 t9. Craig Reavis 94 1993-95 t5. Jeff Parsons 15 1998-00 8. G. Zimmermann 208 1986-89 t9. Steve Zitney 94 1973-76 t5. Chris Mobley 15 2002-04 9. Josh Archer 204 2002-05 TRIPLES 8. Kris Lammers 14 1998-01 10. Josh Pride 203 1997-00 Player 3B Years STRIKEOUTS t9. Greg Johnson 13 1985-87 1. Chris Whitehead 17 1986-88 Player K Years t9. Jack Laverty 13 1971-74 t2. Mudcat Brewer 10 1991-94 1. Marcus Taylor 197 2003-06 t2. Eddie Pye 10 1986-88 2. Jordan Beddies 193 1994-97 SAVES t2. Eric Graves 10 1978-79 3. Josh Archer 177 2002-05 Player S Years t5. Justin Sims 8 2000-02 4. Chuck Akers 169 2001-04 1. George Oleksik 16 1993-96 t5. Jeremy Owens 8 1996-98 t5. Chris Price 155 1991-94 2. Chase Swing 15 2002-05 t5. Jeff Avery 8 1987-90 t5. Brett Carroll 155 2002-04 3. Marty Smith 10 1981-84 t5. Darryl Steakley 8 1987-90 7. Chris Whitehead 151 1986-88 4. Kevin Davis 9 1997-01 t5. Chuck Akers 8 2001-04 8. Ty Curley 134 1996-99 t5. Allan Woodward 8 2005-06 t10. Jason Maxwell 7 1991-93 9. Troy Harp 125 2001-04 t5. Rob Angell 8 1989-90 t10. Danny Moore 7 1976-77 10. Josh Pride 124 1997-00 t5. Jeremy Armstrong 8 2000-02 t10. Steve Zitney 7 1973-76 t5. Joe Dalton 8 1993-96 t10. Wayne Kendrick 7 2004-07 HIT BY PITCH t9. Brad Howard 7 1997-00 Player HBP Years t9. Jay Lindsey 7 1991-92 HOME RUNS 1. Mudcat Brewer 24 1991-94 t9. Brett Reilley 7 2006-07 Player HR Years t2. Jason Howarth 22 1999-02 1. Josh Pride 44 1997-00 t2. Brett Carroll 22 2002-04 2. Ty Curley 40 1996-99 4. Rawley Bishop 21 2007- 3. Brett Carroll 39 2002-04 5. Chuck Akers 20 2001-04 Mudcat Brewer led the Blue Raiders t4. Doug Barner 35 1993-94 t6. Josh Archer 19 2002-05 in hits three straight years. t4. Chris Whitehead 35 1986-88 t6. Ken Finley 19 1992-93 t6. Bryan Peck 34 1999-00 t6. Jayhawk Owens 19 1988-90 RUNS t6. Chris Price 34 1991-94 t9. Jeff Beachum 18 2003-06 Player R Years t8. Mudcat Brewer 33 1991-94 t9. Doug Barner 18 1993-96 1. Jeff Beachum 179 2003-06 t8. Dwight Robinson 33 1989-91 2. Josh Pride 171 1997-00 10. Jayhawk Owens 32 1988-90 SACRIFICES 3. Chris Whitehead 166 1986-88 Player SAC Years 4. Mudcat Brewer 163 1991-93 RUNS BATTED IN 1. Chuck Akers 30 2001-04 5. Chuck Akers 160 2001-04 Player RBI Years 2. Clay Snellgrove 24 1994-97 6. Eddie Pye 159 1986-88 1. G. Zimmermann 168 1986-89 3. Wes Whitehead 22 1997-00 7. G. Zimmermann 148 1986-89 2. Mudcat Brewer 159 1991-94 4. Jason Howarth 21 1999-02 8. Doug Barner 147 1993-96 3. Nate Jaggers 154 2002-05 t5. Ken Finley 19 1992-93 9. Nate Jaggers 145 2002-05 4. Josh Pride 141 1997-00 t5. Jayhawk Owens 19 1988-60 10. Jeremy Owens 141 1996-98 5. Clay Snellgrove 140 1994-97 7. Troy Harp 18 2001-04 6. Jeff Beachum 138 2003-06 8. Bryan Peck 17 1999-00 t7. Doug Barner 137 1993-96 9. Darryl Steakley 16 1987-89 t7. Bryan Peck 137 1999-00 Clay Snellgrove ranks in the top 10 9. Chris Price 135 1991-94 in six career records at Middle Ten- 10. Brett Carroll 133 2002-04 nessee. 64 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide career records

EARNED RUN AVERAGE INNINGS PITCHED Player ERA Years Player IP Years Team Single-Season Records 1. B. J. Mahaffey 1.18 1973-74 1. Chris Norton 380.0 1985-88 BATTING RECORDS Walks 2. Rob Angell 2.05 1989-90 2. John Williams 320.2 2001-04 1. 266 – 2005 1. 308 – 1985 3. George Ploucher 2.32 1974-76 3. D. Richardson 311.0 1985-88 At Bats 2. 260 – 2004, 1985 2. 262 – 1990 4. Prestley Guy 2.61 1970-72 4. D. Brazelton 310.0 1999-01 1. 2136 – 2004 3. 258 – 1988 3. 261 – 1999 5. Billy Krei 2.68 1974-75 5. S. Sonneberger 270.2 1983-86 2. 2101 – 1995 4. 257 – 1995 4. 256 – 1991 6. Jack Laverty 2.70 1971-74 6. Mark Novak 246.2 1980-83 3. 2016 – 2001, 1999 5. 251 – 1986 5. 254 – 1996 7. Gary Melson 2.79 1973-75 7. Patrick Mayes 239.2 1992-95 4. 2001 - 2006 8. L. Bruno 2.88 1981-82 8. Matt Scott 232.1 2004- 5. 2000 – 2002 Stolen Bases Saves 9. Mike McLaury 2.94 1992-93 9. James Birkofer 220.0 1990-93 1. 118 – 1985 1. 16 – 1999, 2003 Hits 10. Marty Smith 219.0 1981-84 2. 117 – 1976 2. 14 – 1995, 2004 1. 633 – 2005 STRIKEOUTS 3. 97 – 1992 3. 12 – 2000, 2006 2. 625 – 2004 Player K Years COMPLETE GAMES 4. 80 – 1986 4. 11 – 1992 3. 598 – 1999 1. Dewon Brazelton 335 1999-01 Player CG Years 5. 73 – 1989 5. 10 – 2001, 2002 4. 597 – 2001 2. John Williams 294 2001-04 1. Dave Richardson 23 1985-88 Sacrifi ces 5. 596 – 1995 OTHER RECORDS 3. Chris Norton 282 1985-88 2. Dewon Brazelton 22 1999-01 1. 60 – 2004 4. Dave Richardson 253 1985-88 3. Chris Norton 19 1985-88 Batting Average 2. 56 – 1995 Games 5. Chris Mobley 242 2002-04 4. Mark Novak 18 1980-83 1. .323 – 1997 3. 55 – 2001 6. S. Sonneberger 225 1983-86 5. Mike Moore 17 1977-78 1. 63 – 1995 2. .318 – 2005 4. 50 – 2003 2. 62 – 2004, 1986 7. Chris Crabtree 219 1990-91 6. S. Sonneberger 15 1983-86 3. .317 – 1983 5. 47 – 2006 8. Matt Scott 206 2004-07 7. Chris Crabtree 12 1990-91 3. 61 – 1991 4. .309 – 1982 4. 60 – 1999, 1988 9. Jack Laverty 181 1971-74 t8. Mike McLaury 11 1992-93 5. .306 – 1992 PITCHING RECORDS 10. Greg Johnson 177 1985-87 t8. Tom Wilson 11 1978-81 5. 58 – 2003, 2001, t10. Chad Kirby 10 1995-98 Runs Innings Pitched 2000, 1985 WALKS t10. George Ploucher 10 1974-76 1. 427 – 2005 1. 549 – 2004 Wins Player BB Years 2. 419 – 2006 2. 529 – 1995 1. 42 – 1990 1. Dave Richardson 154 1985-88 CAREER DEFENSIVE 3. 416 – 1986 3. 517 – 2001 2. 41 – 2001 2. S. Sonneberger 146 1983-86 PUTOUTS 4. 402 – 2001 4. 503 – 2003 3. 40 – 2004 3. Chris Norton 140 1990-91 Player PO Years 5. 398 – 2004 5. 495 – 1991 4. 39 – 1987 4. Jamie Powers 136 1996-00 1. Josh Archer 1287 2002-05 5. 37 – 2000 5. Greg Johnson 132 1985-87 2. Kyle Thomas 1067 1998-01 Doubles Complete Games 6. John Williams 127 2001-04 3. Troy Harp 1065 2001-04 1. 127 - 2005 1. 27 – 1988 Losses 7. Gary Melson 124 1972-75 4. G. Zimmerman 884 1986-89 2. 126 – 2003, 2002 2. 26 – 1977, 1975 1. 33 – 1991, 1998 8. James Birkofer 120 1990-93 5. Tim Goff 833 1983-86 3. 121 – 2001 3. 24 – 1980, 1974 2. 32 – 1986 9. Jack Laverty 117 1971-74 6. Mike Messerly 795 1987-88 4. 118 – 2006 4. 22 – 1981 3. 31 – 1999 10. Jeff Parsons 116 1998-00 7. M. McKenry 791 2004-06 5. 116 – 1992 5. 21 – 1982 4. 30 – 2002 8. A. Thompson 783 1994-97 Triples Earned Run Average 5. 28 – 1985 WINNING PERCENTAGE 9. Rawley Bishop 773 2005-07 1. 29 – 1987 1. 2.25 – 1974 Winning Percentage (MINimum 10 DECISIONS) 10. Jamie Hicks 771 1991-94 2. 22 – 1973 2. 2.69 – 1975 Player Pct. (Rec.) Years 1. .737 – 1990 3. 19 – 2001, 1992 3. 3.21 – 1973 2. .709 – 1987 1. J. Moore .833 (10-2) 1980-83 ASSISTS 4. 18 – 1986, 1989, 4. 3.37 – 1982 2. B. J. Mahaffey .818 (9-2) 1973-74 Player A Years 3. .707 – 2001 1979, 2006 5. 3.43 – 1976 4. .703 – 1979 t3. Matt Scott .769 (20-6) 2004- 1. Clay Snellgrove 695 1994-97 5. 17 – 1977, 1971 t3. B. Vetter .769 (10-3) 1986-87 2. Jeff Beachum 610 2003-06 Shutouts 5. .694 – 1981 t3. R. Angell .769 (10-3) 1989-90 3. Wes Whitehead 561 1997-00 Home Runs 1. 9 – 2004 Double Plays 6. J. Stanton .739 (17-6) 1993-96 4. Phillip Edwards 556 1989-92 1. 77 – 1999 2. 8 – 2001, 1977 1. 57 – 1993 7. D. Brazelton .737 (28-10) 1999-01 5. Eddie Pye 503 1986-88 2. 71 – 1986 3. 5 – 1975, 1972, 2. 56 – 2004 t8. B. Howard .722 (13-5) 1997-00 t6. Jason Howarth 403 1999-02 3. 70 – 1990 1980, 1984, 1978 3. 55 – 1999 t8. S. Lay .722 (13-5) 1994-97 t6. Chris Whitehead 403 1986-88 4. 69 – 2003 4. 4 – 1982, 1981, 4. 54 – 1992, 1990 t10. M. Novak .714 (25-10) 1980-83 t6. Wayne Kendrick 403 2004-07 5. 68 – 1987, 1997, 1979 5. 53 – 1997 t10. L. Bruno .714 (10-4) 1981-82 8. Darryl Steakley 388 1987-90 2004 5. 3 – 2000, 1997, t10. G. Ploucher .714 (15-6) 1974-76 9. Doug Barner 379 1993-96 1996, 1991, 1989, Double-Digit 10. Jason Maxwell 376 1993-96 Runs Batted In 1986, 1983 Winning Streaks 1. 392 – 2006 1. 14 – Mar. 28-Apr. ERRORS 2. 380 – 2005 Strikeouts 10, 1974 Player E Years 3. 359 – 1986, 2004 1. 562 – 2004 2. 13 – Apr. 9-Apr. 29, 1. Chris Whitehead 84 1986-88 4. 352 – 1999 2. 513 – 2001 2000 2. Eddie Pye 83 1986-88 5. 350 – 2001 3. 444 – 1999 3. 10 – Mar. 13-Mar. 3. Jeff Beachum 76 2003-06 4. 443 – 2003 21, 1981 Total Bases 5. 433 – 2002 4. Doug Barner 75 1993-96 1. 995 – 2006 5. Phillip Edwards 64 1989-92 2. 960 – 2004 t6. Clay Snellgrove 60 1994-97 3. 959 – 2005 t6. Wes Whitehead 60 1997-00 4. 949 – 1999 8. Ralph David 58 1981-84 5. 940 – 1986 9. Brett Carroll 56 2002-04 10. Jason Maxwell 50 1991-93 Slugging Percentage 1. .510 – 1997 2. .497 – 2006 3. .481 – 2005 4. .477 – 1987 5. .476 – 1998 Strikeouts 1. 451 – 2004 2. 443 – 2003 3. 401 – 2005 4. 391 – 2002 Dave Richardson (middle) ranks in 5. 385 – 1999 The 2005 Blue Raiders set single-season team the top 10 of 13 pitching records. records for hits, runs, doubles, RBIs, and walks. www.goblueraiders.com 65 single-season records

SINGLE-SEASON OFFENSIVE AT BATS TRIPLES STOLEN BASES BATTING AVERAGE Player AB Year Player 3B Year Player SB Year (Minimum 100 AB) 1. Brett Carroll 252 2004 1. Eric Graves 8 1979 1. Mike Young 38 1989 Player AVG Year 2. Jeff Beachum 248 2006 t2. Chris Whitehead 6 1987 2. Doug Hicks 29 1979 1. Harry Gupton .422 1950 3. Wayne Kendrick 247 2007 t2. Justin Sims 6 2001 3. Corey Watkins 28 1991 2. Josh Renick .420 2001 4. Shane Kemp 246 2004 t4. Marshall Nisbett 5 2001 4. Danny Moore 26 1976 3. Todd Martin .412 2005 5. Mike Young 245 1988 t4. Jeremy Owens 5 1997 5. Chris Price 25 1994 4. A. Thompson .409 1997 6. Marshall Nisbett 243 2001 t4. Eddie Pye 5 1987 t6. Eddie Pye 24 1988 t5. Bryan Peck .405 2000 7. Corey Watkins 242 1991 t4. Mudcat Brewer 5 1992 t6. Josh Renick 24 2001 t5. Wayne Kendrick .405 2007 8. Eddie Pye 240 1988 t4. Jason Maxwell 5 1992 t6. Jeremy Owens 24 1998 7. Jeff Beachum 395 2006 9. Jamie Walker 239 1995 t4. Jeff Avery 5 1989 t6. Matt Ray 24 2007 8. Clay Snellgrove .393 1997 t10. Eric McNamee 236 2004 t4. Danny Moore 5 1977 9. Ken Finley 23 1992 9. Scott Sain .393 1974 t10. Jeff Beachum 236 2004 t4. Harry Maurice 5 1971 10. Ben Lankster 22 1976 10. Michael McKenry 390 2006 t10. Marshall Nisbett 236 2002 HOME RUNS WALKS BATTING AVERAGE ON-BASE PERCENTAGE Player HR Year Player BB Year (Less 100 AB) (MIN 120 AB) 1. Josh Pride 22 1999 1. Eric McNamee 53 2005 Player (AB) AVG Year Player OB% Year t2. Brett Carroll 19 2003 2. Eric McNamee 50 2004 1. G. E. McCormack (61) .443 1957 1. Greg Myers .554 1992 t2. Doug Barner 19 1996 3. Craig Reavis 48 1995 t2. Teddy Morris (73) .411 1962 2. Scott Sain .541 1974 t2. Mike Messerly 19 1988 4. Chris Whitehead 47 1988 t2. Dave Hall (68) .411 1959 t3. Todd Martin .516 2005 5. Chris Whitehead 18 1986 t5. Chris Whitehead 46 1987 t2. Don Tassey (51) .411 1959 t3. Andrew Thompson .516 1997 t6. Bryan Peck 17 2000 t5. Eddie Pye 46 1986 5. Ralph Osteen (88) .398 1950 5. Josh Renick .506 2001 t6. Bryan Peck 17 1999 t5. Rick Cheshire 46 1976 6. Buck Rolman (65) .385 1957 t6. Michael McKenry 494 2006 t6. Jayhawk Owens 17 1990 8. Rick Cheshire 43 1977 t6. Rick Cheshire .494 1977 t6. Rawley Bishop 17 2007 t9. Gary Myers 42 1992 HITS 8. Rick Cheshire .492 1976 t9. Todd Martin 15 2006 t9. Kerry Maxwell 42 1978 Player H Year 9. Chris Whitehead .490 1988 t9. Josh Archer 15 2003 1. Wayne Kendrick 100 2007 10. Jed Johnson .487 1992 t9. Jamie Walker 15 1995 STRIKEOUTS 2. Jeff Beachum 98 2006 t9. Dwight Robinson 15 1990 Player K Year t3. Bryan Peck 94 2000 SINGLES 1. Josh Archer 67 2003 t3. Josh Renick 94 2001 Player 1B Year RUNS BATTED IN 2. Jordan Beddies 63 1995 5. Clay Snellgrove 88 1997 1. Jeff Beachum 76 2006 Player RBI Year 3. Chris Whitehead 62 1986 t6. Craig Reavis 87 1995 2. Craig Reavis 74 1995 1. Bryan Peck 81 2000 t4. Jordan Beddies 58 1996 t6. Justin Sims 87 2001 3. Eric McNamee 70 2004 2. Mike Messerly 71 1988 t4. Darius Gash 58 1990 t8. Eric McNamee 86 2004 4. Josh Renick 64 2001 3. Michael McKenry 68 2006 t4. Brett Carroll 58 2004 t8. Josh Pride 86 1999 5. Jeff Beachum 63 2004 t4. Jayhawk Owens 66 1990 7. Shane Kemp 56 2004 t10. Marshall Nisbett 84 2002 6. Eddie Pye 61 1988 t4. Justin Sims 66 2001 8. Marcus Taylor 55 2004 t10. Marshall Nisbett 84 2001 7. Clay Snellgrove 59 1997 6. Rawley Bishop 65 2007 9. Jeremy Owens 54 1998 t8. Eric McNamee 57 2005 t7. Todd Martin 60 2006 10. Brett Carroll 53 2003 t8. Justin Sims 57 2002 t7. Nate Jaggers 60 2005 t10. Jeff Beachum 55 2003 9. Chris Cartwright 58 1987 HIT BY PITCH t10. Jeff Beachum 55 2005 10. Jamie Hicks 57 1994 Player HBP Year 1. Josh Renick 11 2001 DOUBLES TOTAL BASES t2. Brett Carroll 10 2003 Player 2B Year Player TB Year t2. Chad Cooper 10 2003 1. Bryan Peck 25 2000 1. Bryan Peck 174 2000 t2. Jayhawk Owens 10 1990 2. Bryan Peck 23 1999 2. Josh Pride 165 1999 t2. Ken Finley 10 1993 3. Wayne Kendrick 22 2007 3. Bryan Peck 150 1999 t6. Jeff Beachum 9 2004 t4. Jayhawk Owens 21 1990 4. Brett Carroll 148 2003 t6. Ty Curley 9 1999 t4. Marshall Nisbett 21 2002 5. Justin Sims 147 2001 t6. Bryan Peck 9 1999 t4. Clay Snellgrove 21 1997 6. Wayne Kendrick 143 2007 t6. Ken Finley 9 1992 t7. Gary Myers 20 1992 t7. Michael McKenry 142 2006 t6. Mudcat Brewer 9 199 t7. Josh Renick 20 2001 t7. Josh Renick 142 2001 t6. Nate Jaggers 9 2002 t7. Brett Carroll 20 2004 t7. Jamie Walker 142 1995 t6. Jason Howarth 9 2001 t10. Brandon Johnson 19 2001 10. Brett Carroll 140 2004 t10. Mike Severence 19 1991 t10. G. Zimmerman 19 1989 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Craig Reavis collected 87 hits in t10. Bob Tribbey 19 1985 Player SLG% Year 1995 to rank tied for fi fth on the 1. Bryan Peck .750 2000 single-season list. Reavis also ranks 2. Josh Pride .733 1999 sixth all-time in singles. 3. Doug Hicks .708 1978 4. Doug Barner .702 1992 5. Jayhawk Owens .689 1990 6. Bryan Peck .688 1999 RUNS t7. Ty Curley .682 1998 Player R Year t7. A. Thompson .682 1997 1. Josh Renick 74 2001 9. Todd Martin 678 2006 2. Josh Pride 73 1999 10. Michael McKenry 676 2006 3. Eric McNamee 71 2004 t4. Bryan Peck 68 2000 t4. Josh Renick 68 2000 t6. Jeff Beachum 62 2006 t6. Wayne Kendrick 62 2007 t8. Eric McNamee 61 2005 t8. Justin Sims 61 2001 t8. Justin Links 61 2000 Doug Barner’s name can be found t8. Justin Links 61 2001 t12. Eddie Pye 60 1988 in nearly every career offensive cat- t12. Chris Whitehead 60 1986 Bryan Peck, a former All-American, egory at Middle Tennessee, including stands fi fth in career doubles. number two on the home runs list. 66 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide single-season records

SACRIFICES EARNED RUN AVERAGE WALKS Player SAC Year Player ERA Year Player BB Year Single-Season Defensive 1. Drew Robertson 16 2007 1. Billy Joe Mahaffey 0.60 1973 1. Steve Sonneberger 55 1985 PUTOUTS 2. Chuck Akers 13 2004 2. Prestley Guy 0.72 1972 2. Jack Laverty 54 1973 Player PO Year t3. Wayne Kendrick 9 2006 3. Rob Angell 1.07 1989 t3. Steve Sonneberger 51 1988 1 Jamie Walker 533 1995 t3. Mike Messerly 9 1988 4. G. Cunnyngham 1.24 1966 t3. Jamie Hill 51 1988 2. Mike Messerly 528 1988 t3. Chuck Akers 9 2003 5. Dewon Brazelton 1.42 2001 t5. Jamie Powers 50 1999 3. Rawley Bishop 522 2007 t6. Jason Howarth 8 1999 6. Billy Joe Mahaffey 1.68 1974 t5. Mike Moore 50 1978 4. Josh Archer 473 2003 t6. Darryl Steakley 8 1988 7. Gary Matthews 1.96 1974 7. Gary Melson 49 1974 5. Mike Severence 464 1990 t8. Phillip Campbell 7 2001 8. Jack Laverty 2.00 1973 8. Scott Morgan 48 1990 6. Gary Myers 455 1992 t8. Doug Barner 7 1995 9. George Ploucher 2.03 1975 t9. Dave Richardson 47 1988 7. Jason Maxwell 419 1991 t10. Clay Snellgrove 7 1995 10. Steve Kline 2.15 2001 t9. David Booker 47 1979 t8. Kyle Thomas 413 2001 t10. Clay Snellgrove 7 1995 t9. Gary Melson 47 1974 t8. Joe Petrea 413 1981 t10. Phillip Edwards 7 1990 INNINGS PITCHED t8. Scott Turner 413 1982 Player IP Year STRIKEOUTS SINGLE-SEASON PITCHING 1. D. Richardson 127.1 1988 Player K Year APPEARANCES 2. D. Brazelton 127.0 2001 1. Dewon Brazelton 154 2001 ASSISTS Player APP Year 3. Chris Crabtree 118.0 1991 2. Dave Richardson 128 1988 Player A Year 1. Brett Reilley 32 2007 4. D. Richardson 114.2 1987 3. Chris Mobley 122 2004 1. Clay Snellgrove 208 1995 2. George Oleksik 30 1995 5. S. Sonneberger 111.1 1986 4. Chris Crabtree 116 1991 2. Wes Whitehead 195 2000 3. Aaron Barnett 29 1999 6. Mike McLaury 111.0 1993 5. John Williams 109 2004 3. Wayne Kendrick 189 2007 t4. Chase Swing 27 2003 7. Chris Norton 107.2 1988 6. Chris Crabtree 103 1990 4. Eddie Pye 185 1988 t4. Brett Allen 27 1999 8. Chris Norton 103.0 1986 7. S. Sonneberger 102 1986 5. Wayne Kendrick 181 2006 t4. Jay Lindsey 27 1991 9. Mike McLaury 100.0 1992 8. Dewon Brazelton 98 2000 6. Jason Maxwell 176 1992 t7. Allan Woodward 26 2006 10. John Williams 100.0 2004 9. Jack Laverty 91 1973 7. Jason Maxwell 173 1993 t7. Josh Anderson 26 2005 10. Adam Larson 90 2002 8. Wes Whitehead 167 1999 t7. Kevin Davis 26 2000 GAMES STARTED t9. Jeff Beachum 165 2005 t10. Chris Mobley 25 2002 Player GS Year OPPONENT BATTING AVERAGE t9. Clay Snellgrove 165 1997 t10. Dean Hanks 25 1992 1. Chris Crabtree 18 1991 (SINCE 1990) t9. Clay Snellgrove 165 1994 t10. Greg Johnson 25 1987 t2. Dave Richardson 17 1988 Player B/AVG Year t10. Jordan Alvis 25 2007 t2. Jason Stanton 17 1995 1. D. Brazelton .179 2001 ERRORS t4. Chris Mobley 16 2004 2. Steve Kline .183 2001 Player E Year WINS t4. Greg Raffo 16 1991 3. Joe Dalton .190 1993 1 Chris Whitehead 34 1986 Player W Year t4. Steve Sonneberger 16 1986 4. Brad Howard .192 2000 2. Eddie Pye 32 1986 1. Dave Richardson 14 1998 t7. Steve Kline 15 2003 5. Jay Lindsey .197 1991 3. Chris Whitehead 31 1987 2. Dewon Brazelton 13 2001 t7. Dewon Brazelton 15 2001 6. Jason Moates .200 2001 4. Eddie Pye 30 1987 3. Dave Richardson 12 1987 t7. Dewon Brazelton 15 2000 7. Jay Lindsey .208 1992 5. Ralph David 26 1982 4. Bob Hardin 11 1977 t7. Jamie Powers 15 1999 8. Chris Crabtree .212 1990 t6. Doug Barner 25 1996 t5. Matt Scott 10 2005 t7. Mike McLaury 15 1993 9. Chase Swing .214 2003 t6. Phillip Edwards 25 1991 t5. Chris Crabtree 10 1990 t7. Chris Crabtree 15 1990 t10. J. Armstrong .216 2001 t8. Clay Snellgrove 25 1994 t5. Jack Laverty 10 1973 t7. Chris Norton 15 1988 t10. Brett Reilley .216 2007 t8. Buster Keeton 25 1982 t5. Mike Moore 10 1977 t9. Jason Maxwell 24 1992 t9. Greg Cunnyngham 9 1968 COMPLETE GAMES t9. Jeff Beachum 24 2004 t9. Steve Sonneberger 9 1986 Player CG Year 1. Dave Richardson 13 1988 LOSSES 2. Dewon Brazelton 11 2001 Player L Year 3. Dave Richardson 10 1987 1. Chad Kirby 9 1997 4. Mike Moore 9 1977 BLUE RAIDER SINGLE-GAME RECORDS 2. Greg Ruffo 8 1991 t5. Richie Conway 8 1995 OFFENSIVE - TEAM OFFENSIVE - INDIVIDUAL t3. Adam Larson 7 2002 t5. Chris Crabtree 8 1991 At Bats. . . . . 53, vs. Lipscomb, 2001 At Bats...... 8, t3. Mike McLaury 7 1993 t5. Chris Norton 8 1988 Hits...... 28, vs. Lipscomb, 2001 . . . Perry Lyons vs. Eastern Ky., 1995 t3. Chris Crabtree 7 1991 t5. S. Sonneberger 8 1986 Runs. 29, vs. Tennessee State, 1989 Hits...... 6, t3. Mike Moore 7 1978 t5. Mike Moore 8 1978 Doubles ...... 8, vs. UAB, 1998 by Tim Goff vs. South Alabama, 1986 t7. Kris Lammers 6 2001 t5. George Ploucher 8 1975 Triples ...... 3, in several games Runs...... 5, t7. Jeff Parsons 6 2000 ...... (last vs. Lipscomb, 2002) by six players last by Eric McNamee vs. t7. Jamie Powers 6 1999 Home Runs . . 9, vs. Memphis, 2005 IP-Fort Wayne, 2004 t7. Cam Newitt 6 1999 RBIs ...... 24, vs. two opponents Doubles ...... 3, by 10 players t7. Jeff Parsons 6 1998 . . (last vs. Western Kentucky, 1992) . . .last by Josh Renick vs. Tennessee t7. Richie Conway 6 1995 Strikeouts . .18, vs. Vanderbilt, 1972 Tech, 2000 t7. Scott Duff 6 1989 t7. Chris Norton 6 1986 Walks 21, vs. Tennessee State, 1989 Triples ...... 2, by four players t7. Chris Norton 6 1985 Stolen Bases. . 9, vs. two opponents last by Jason Maxwell vs. Murray St., t7. Bob Hardin 6 1977 (last time vs. Tennessee State, 1992) 1993 Home Runs ...... 3, by six players SAVES PITCHING/DEFENSE - TEAM . .last by Rawley Bishop vs. Belmont, Player S Year Strikeouts ...... 21, 2007 1. Chase Swing 11 2003 ...... vs. New Mexico State, 2003 RBIs ...... 8, by two players 2. George Oleksik 10 1995 Walks. . . . 14, vs. Austin Peay, 1966 . . last by Cale Lawson vs. TSU, 1989 t3. George Oleksik 6 1996 Double Plays 6, vs. Western Kentucky, 7, in one inning by Tony Hayes vs. TTU, t3. Jay Lindsey 6 1991 1990 1986 t3. Dean Hanks 6 1992 Total Bases ...14, by Michael McKenry t6. Brad Howard 5 2000 PITCHING - INDIVIDUAL vs. Florida International, 2005 t6. Kevin Davis 5 2000 Strikeouts ...... 20, Strikeouts . . . . . 4, by several players t6. Aaron Barnett 5 1999 . . . by Gary Matthews vs. Fisk, 1974 ...... last by Adam Darby vs. t6. Rob Angell 5 1989 Walks...... 12, Louisiana-Lafayette, 2005 t6. Steve Kline 5 2004 by Gary Matthews vs. Auburn, 1973 Walks...... 5, t6. Brett Reilley 5 2007 . . Doug Barner vs. Eastern Ky., 1995 Jason Maxwell played for the Blue Stolen Bases. . . . . 4, Chuck Akers vs. Jacksonville St., 2003 Raiders from 1991 to 1993. www.goblueraiders.com 67 blue raiders in the pros

Dewon Brazelton 1938 1991 Pitcher, 6-4, 205 James Hamblen ...... New York Giants Chris Crabtree. . . . Team Year W-L S ERA G-GS IP H BB K Charles Murphy...... New York Giants Greg Raffo...... Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2002 0-1 0 4.85 2-2 13.0 12 6 5 Dwight Robinson ...... Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2003 1-6 0 6.89 10-10 48.1 57 23 24 1948 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2004 6-8 0 4.77 22-21 120.2 121 53 64 Cromer Smotherman New York Yankees 1993 2005 1-8 1 7.61 20-8 71.0 87 60 43 Jason Maxwell% ...... Totals 8-23 1 5.98 54-41 253.0 277 142 136 1956 Mike McLaury . . . . Kentucky Long Rifl es Doug Schrader ...... New York Giants Brett Carroll 1994 Outfi eld, 6-0, 190 1957 Mudcat Brewer ...... Colorado Rockies Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Bob Tillman% ...... Jamie Hicks...... Florida Marlins 2007 23 49 9 10 1 0 0 2 .184 Lance Lodes . . . . . Independent League Jim Cosman 1958 Chris Price...... Kansas City Royals Pitcher, 6-5, 211 Dave Hall...... Boston Red Sox Bo Henley . . . . . Chattanooga Lookouts Team Year W-L S ERA G-GS IP H BB K Mike White . . . . Chattanooga Lookouts St. Louis Cardinals 1966 1-0 0 0.00 1-1 9.0 2 2 5 1960 St. Louis Cardinals 1967 1-0 0 3.16 10-5 31.1 21 24 11 Chuck Taylor% . . . . . St. Louis Cardinals 1996 Chicago Cubs 1970 0-0 0 27.00 1-0 1.0 3 1 0 George Oleksik Arizona Diamondbacks Totals 2-0 0 3.05 12-6 41.1 26 27 16 1961 Doug Barner . . . . Tampa Bay Devil Rays Jim Cosman%...... St. Louis Cardinals Kenny Gerhart 1997 Outfi elder, 6-0, 190 1962 Clay Snellgrove ...... San Diego Padres Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. John Stanford . . . .Washington Senators Jordan Beddies...... Columbia Mules 1986 20 69 16 4 2 0 1 7 .232 Andrew Thompson . . . . Columbia Mules Baltimore Orioles 1987 92 284 69 41 10 2 14 34 .243 1968 Lee Marbet ...... Columbia Mules Baltimore Orioles 1988 103 262 51 27 10 1 9 23 .195 Greg Cunnyngham Craig Jones . . . . Tennessee Tomahawks Totals 215 615 136 72 22 3 24 64 .221 Chuck Machado ...... Boston Red Sox 1998 Jason Maxwell Infi elder, 6-1, 185 1975 Jeremy Owens* . . . . .San Diego Padres Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Gary Melson ...... Cleveland Indians Randy Woodrum ...... Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs 1998 7 3 1 2 0 0 1 1 .333 2000 64 111 27 14 6 0 1 11 .243 1976 1999 Minnesota Twins 2001 39 68 4 13 4 0 1 10 .191 George Ploucher...... Aaron Barnett ...... Detroit Tigers Totals 110 182 20 41 10 0 3 23 .225 Ben Lankster...... Baltimore Orioles Ricky Cheshire . . . . . St. Louis Cardinals 2000 Jayhawk Owens Bryan Peck ...... Colorado Rockies Catcher, 6-1, 195 1981 Josh Pride ...... Colorado Rockies Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Mark Smith ...... Atlanta Braves Colorado Rockies 1993 33 94 18 12 5 0 3 6 .209 Mike Norment...... New York Mets 2001 Colorado Rockies 1994 6 12 3 4 0 1 0 1 .250 Dewon Brazelton%*. . . . . TB Devil Rays Colorado Rockies 1995 18 45 11 7 2 0 4 12 .244 1982 Kris Lammers . . . . Philadelphia Phillies Colorado Rockies 1996 73 180 43 31 9 1 4 17 .239 Jerry Moore ...... Pro Co-Op Club Jason Moates ...... Detroit Tigers Totals 130 331 75 54 16 2 11 36 .227 Kenny Gerhart% . . . . . Baltimore Orioles Josh Renick* ...... Minnesota Twins Buster Keeton...... California Angels Kyle Thomas ...... Tenn. Tomahawks Eddie Pye Infi elder, 5-9, 170 Doc Holliday ...... New York Mets David VanWinkle . . . .Tenn. Tomahawks Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. L.A. Dodgers 1994 7 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 .100 1983 2002 L.A. Dodgers 1995 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Mark Novak...... Texas Rangers Jason Howarth ...... Minnesota Twins Totals 14 18 1 2 0 0 0 0 .056 Ronnie Vaughn ...... Detroit Tigers Adam Larson ...... Marshall Nisbett...... Seattle Mariners Chuck Taylor 1984 Justin Sims ...... Minnesota Twins Pitcher, 6-2, 195 Gary Cathcart ...... New York Yankees Team Year W-L S ERA G-GS IP H BB K Brian Dial ...... Texas Rangers 2003 St. Louis Cardinals 1969 7-5 0 2.55 27-13 127 108 30 62 Chad Cooper . . . . Tampa Bay Devil Rays St. Louis Cardinals 1970 6-7 8 3.12 56-7 124 116 31 64 1986 Jerry Knox ...... Shreveport Sports St. Louis Cardinals 1971 3-1 3 3.55 43-1 71 72 25 46 Tim Goff...... Kansas City Royals Two Teams* 1972 0-0 3 4.40 25-0 43 52 12 14 Steve Sonneberger. . . Baltimore Orioles 2004 Montreal Expos 1973 2-0 0 1.77 8-0 20.1 17 2 10 John Williams ...... Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos 1974 6-2 0 2.17 61-0 108 101 25 43 1987 Brett Carroll* ...... Florida Marlins Montreal Expos 1975 2-2 6 3.53 54-0 74 72 24 29 Greg Johnson ...... Houston Astros Chris Mobley*...... Florida Marlins Montreal Expos 1976 2-3 0 4.50 31-0 40 38 13 14 Totals 28-20 31 3.07 305-21 607.1 576 162 282 Troy Harp ...... Atlanta Braves * - New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers 1988 Mike Messerly...... 2005 Bob Tillman Eddie Pye% ...... Los Angeles Dodgers Eric McNamee* ...... Gary Railcats Catcher, 6-4, 205 Dave Richardson . . . St. Louis Cardinals Team Year G AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI Avg. Chris Whitehead...... Boston Red Sox 2006 Boston Red Sox 1962 81 249 57 28 6 4 14 38 .229 Jeff Beachum* ...... NY Yankees Boston Red Sox 1963 96 307 69 24 10 2 8 32 .225 1989 Josh Horn* . . . Windy City Thunderbolts Boston Red Sox 1964 131 425 118 43 18 1 17 61 .278 Scott Duff ...... Cincinnati Reds Todd Martin* ...... Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox 1965 111 368 79 20 10 3 6 35 .215 Brian Fletcher ...... Seattle Mariners Michael McKenry* . . . Colorado Rockies Boston Red Sox 1966 78 204 47 12 8 0 3 4 .230 Two Teams* 1967 52 127 28 9 2 0 3 13 .220 1990 2007 Atlanta Braves 1968 86 236 52 16 4 0 5 20 .220 Darian Daily . . . . Winston-Salem Spirits Matt Ray* ...... Oakland A’s Atlanta Braves 1969 69 190 37 18 5 0 12 29 .195 Darius Gash ...... San Diego Padres Wayne Kendrick*...... Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Braves 1970 71 223 53 19 5 0 11 30 .238 Scott Morgan ...... Cleveland Indians Matt Scott*...... Reno Silver Sox Totals 775 2329 540 189 68 10 79 282 .232 Jayhawk Owens%. . . . .Minnesota Twins LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Tom Wegmann ...... New York Mets * - Indicates active player Atlanta Braves 1969 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 % - Indicates played in the Major Leagues * - Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees 68 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide all-conference

Scott Sain, C 1986 Steve Sonneberger, P Jeremy Owens, OF ALL-OVC Tom Owens, 1B Tim Goff, C 1999 Bryan Peck, 2B 1960 Ray Purvis, OF Roger Cox, OF Chris Whitehead, IF Josh Pride, 3B Don Tassey, OF Barry Chandler, DH 1975 Steve Zitney, OF Bob Tribbey, OF 2000 Josh Pride, C 1962 Roger Hendrick, P Bryan Peck, OF Jim Painter, 3B 1976 Doug Neal, P 1987 Dave Richardson, P Teddy Morris, SS George Ploucher, P Chris Courtright, C ALL-SUN BELT Rick Cheshire, C Chris Whitehead, IF 1963 Eddie Hobson, C Denton Peters, IF George Zimmerman, DH 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P (1st) Bill Martin, OF Danny Moore, OF Josh Renick, 2B (1st) Phil Jones, OF 1988 Dave Richardson, P Brandon Johnson, 3B (1st) 1977 Mike Moore, P Mike Messerly, IF 1964 Richard Davenport, 1B Rick Cheshire, C Justin Sims, OF (1st) Eddie Pye, IF Jeremy Armstrong, P (2nd) Ron Victory, 3B Ben Langster, IF Chris Whitehead, IF Bill Martin, OF Danny Moore, OF Jayhawk Owens, OF 2002 Justin Sims, OF (1st) Josh Archer, UT (1st) 1965 Ken Victory, 3B 1978 Eric Graves, C 1990 Jayhawk Owens, C Doug Hicks, DH Marshall Nisbett, OF (2nd) 1966 Ken Victory, 3B Chris Crabtree, P Bruce Skeen, OF 1979 Eric Graves, C Dwight Robinson, 3B 2003 Chad Cooper, UT (1st) David Church, OF Tom Blankenship, OF Brett Carroll, 3B (1st) 1991 Dwight Robinson, 3B Josh Archer, 1B (2nd) 1967 Greg Cunnyngham, P 1980 Mike Norment, C Gary Myers, DH 2004 Eric McNamee, 2B (1st) Don Tarter, 2B 1992 Gary Myers, 1B Bruce Skeen, OF 1981 Mark Novak, P Derek Phillips, 1B (1st) Mike Norment, C Jason Maxwell, SS Chris Mobley, P (1st) 1968 Billy Walker, P Joe Petrea, IF Chris Price, OF Jeff Beachum, SS (1st) Greg Cunnyngham, P Kenny Gerhart, OF 1993 Mike McLaury, P John Williams, P (2nd) Don Tarter, 2B Jason Maxwell, SS Brady Straub, SS 1982 Scott Turner, IF 2005 Matt Scott, SP (1st) Kenny Gerhart, OF Mudcat Brewer, OF Michael McKenry, C (1st) 1969 Tom Brightwell, 1B Todd Martin, DH (1st) 1983 Marty Smith, P 1994 Mudcat Brewer, OF Tom Eiselstein, OF Jamie Walker, DH Jeff Beachum, SS (2nd) Ronnie Vaughn, C Nate Jaggers, 3B, (2nd) 1971 Tony Kessinger Scott Turner, IF 1995 Jamie Walker, 1B Wayne Newberry, OF Craig Reavis, OF 2006 Michael McKenry, C (1st) 1972 Randy Bratton 1984 Marty Smith, P Jeff Beachum, SS (2nd) Alan Colburn, IF 1996 Jason Stanton, P 1973 Les Price 2007 Matt Ray, SS (1st) Mike Townsend Gary Cathcart, OF 1997 Andrew Thompson, C Wayne Kendrick, 2B (2nd) 1974 Billy Krei, P 1985 Steve Sonneberger, P Clay Snellgrove, SS Rawley Bisop, 1B (2nd) Tim Goff, C

Coach of the Year Conference Honors and Awards Jimmy Earle Sun Belt Players of the Year 5/09/05 Matt Scott Jason Stanton, P 1968 (OVC) 2001 Josh Renick 5/23/05 Matt Scott 1997 Andrew Thompson, C 5/15/06 Nick Marrs 1999 Josh Pride, IF Sun Belt Pitchers of the Year 3/6/07 Brad Robinson Jeff Parsons, OF 2001 Dewon Brazelton Kris Lammers, UT Sun Belt All-Tournament Justin Links, DH Sun Belt Conference 2004 Troy Harp, C; 2000 Josh Pride, C Student-Athlete of the Year Shane Kemp, OF Kris Lammers, IF John Stanford 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P John Williams, P Bryan Peck, OF 1976 (OVC) 2005 Nathan Hines, OF; Kevin Davis, P 1981 (OVC) Sun Belt Player of the Week Matt Scott, P 1982 (OVC) 4/16/01 Josh Renick, 2B Eric McNamee, 2B OVC Players of the Year 1983 (OVC) 3/04/03 Nate Jaggers, 2B 2006 Jeff Beachum, SS; 1968 Greg Cunnyngham 1987 (OVC) 5/19/03 Josh Archer, 1B Josh Horn, 3B; 1977 Mike Moore 5/03/04 Derek Phillips, 1B Todd Martin, OF 1982 Kenny Gerhart 5/10/04 Jeff Beachum, SS 2007 Wayne Kendrick, 2B 1983 Scott Turner Steve Peterson 5/02/05 Nate Jaggers, 3B Rawley Bishop, 1B 1986 Steve Sonneberger 1990 (OVC) 5/09/05 Jeff Beachum, SS Brad Robinson, P 1987 Dave Richardson 1995 (OVC) 3/27/06 Jeff Beachum, SS 1990 Jayhawk Owens 2004 (SBC) 4/10/06 Michael McKenry, C Sun Belt Tournament MVP 1992 Gary Myer 3/14/07 Zach Barrett, 3B 2003 Chuck Akers 1993 Mudcat Brewer 4/24/07 Matt Ray, SS 1999 Josh Pride OVC All-Tournament Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week 1993 Mike McLaury, P OVC Pitchers of the Year Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 4/02/01 Dewon Brazelton 1994 Jamie Hicks, C 1993 Mike McLaury Dewon 4/23/01 Dewon Brazelton Clay Snellgrove, IF Brazelton 5/07/01 Dewon Brazelton Jamie Walker, DH OVC Tournament MVP 5/14/01 John Williams Mudcat Brewer, OF 1994 Mudcat Brewer 2/23/04 John Williams Kevin Hacker, OF 1995 Jamie Walker 3/16/04 Chris Mobley 1995 Jamie Walker, IF 2000 Bryan Peck 5/10/04 John Williams Clay Snellgrove, IF 2001 Amateur Athlete 5/24/04 John Williams Craig Reavis, OF of the Year 3/28/05 Matt Scott Jordan Beddies, OF www.goblueraiders.com 69 ncaa regionals

1968 Mideast Regional 1982 Midwest Regional 1991 West I Regional Jackson, Tenn. Stillwater, Okla. Los Angeles, Calif. Before 1968, no team in Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee had to come from behind to For the third time in history, the Blue Raiders history had reached the postseason. Under head win its opener 3-2 over Oral Roberts. The hero of the made the NCAA Tournament in consecutive years. coach Jimmy Earle, the Blue Raiders concluded one day was Buster Keeton, whose two-out double in the The Blue Raiders went to California to prove the of the most successful seasons in school history in bottom of the ninth scored the tying and winning year before was not a fl uke. the 1968 Mideast Regional, going 3-2 with a pair runs. Larry Bruno and Marty Smith pitched well to Facing host Southern Cal, the Raiders fell behind of losses to Delta State. The Blue Raiders capped position the Blue Raiders for Keeton’s heroics. early 6-1, while starter Chris Crabtree struggled. As the season at 23-9 and fell just one game from The Blue Raiders then faced host Oklahoma he settled down the Raiders settled in, scoring three reaching the College Division Championship. State, the second-ranked team in the country. The runs over the next two innings despite ending each Larry Mangrum belted an 0-2 pitch over the right home fi eld advantage proved true for the Cowboys, inning with double plays. The Blue Raiders battled, fi eld wall to give the Blue Raiders a 3-2 victory over as they handed Middle Tennessee a 5-3 loss. OSU but USC held on for a 7-5 victory. Illinois State in 11 innings in the fi rst round. Hurler scored its runs in the seventh and eighth innings, Hawaii was the next opponent and Middle Ten- Greg Cunnyngham took a shutout into the ninth spoiling Jeff Perkins’ two-run homer for Middle nessee battled early. Down 4-3 after fi ve innings, inning before a pair of unearned runs scored on Tennessee. the Blue Raiders could not hold the Rainbow bats an error. But the Chattanooga side-armer tossed With their backs against the wall, the Blue Raiders down, and Hawaii scored three in the sixth for the two more scoreless innings for his eighth win of roared back with a 7-1 victory over Big 10 champ winning score of 7-3. the season. Minnesota. Jeff Davis scattered seven hits while the John Price and Mangrum gave Middle Tennessee Raiders pounded out 17. Kenny Gerhart and Doug 1995 West Regional a 2-1 lead over Delta State in the winner’s bracket Birkofer had three hits each for the winners. Fresno, Calif. with solo home runs. But the Statesmen took ad- One game away from the College World Series Middle Tennessee swept Jackson State 2-0 in vantage of a walk in the eighth inning from hurler is as close as the Blue Raiders could get, falling to the NCAA Play-In series in Murfreesboro to earn Billy Walker before the next three batters reached host Oklahoma State 7-3 in the regional fi nals. the right for its third trip to California. safely. A controversial call involving Facing the top-seeded and eventual national Price at third base allowed the fi nal runs to score runner-up Trojans of Southern Cal proved too much in the eighth inning in a 5-2 DSU victory. for the Blue Raiders. USC’s big bats exploded for 10 The Blue Raiders then defeated Illinois State runs, powered with home runs by Geoff Jenkins and again, this time 6-0 in the loser’s bracket to reach Jacque Jones, who also added a triple. The Raiders the regional fi nals. Lefthander Chuck Machado managed 10 singles and were led by Craig Reavis struck out eight and allowed just fi ve hits. Butch (2-5, two runs scored) and Chris Goggin (2-4, two Wright scored on a single by Tommy Eiselstein, RBIs). and Jackie Carver belted a solo home run to give Richie Conway took the mound and pitched Machado all of the run support he would need. 7.2 innings to claim the victory over the Bears of Middle Tennessee defeated Delta State 6-5 in 10 Southwest Missouri State 5-3. Middle Tennessee innings, with Price and Charles Daniel homering in used timely hitting and exploited one SMS error to the second for an early lead. Singles from Brady score three unearned runs, while George Oleksik Straub, Eiselstein, and Carver ignited a three-run The 1982 Blue Raiders ended just one game came in to shut the door late, earning the save. rally in the fi fth to force the deciding championship away from a trip to the College World Series Heroes offensively included Goggin (2-4, one run, game. Cunnyngham got the win in relief, his second RBI), and Jamie Walker who had a pinch-hit RBI in three days. after falling to No. 2 ranked Oklahoma State in the fi nals. single to cap a three-run fourth inning. In the championship game, the Statesmen The Blue Raiders jumped out to a 16-9 lead with scored a pair of unearned runs in the third inning an eight-run sixth inning only to watch Pepperdine and held on for the 3-2 victory. DSU got a solo 1987 South Regional claw their way back and eventually steal an 18-17 homer in the fi rst and led 3-0 in the fourth when Huntsville, Ala. victory in 12 innings. The Raiders had three players Jackie Carver reached on an error and scored on Southwest Conference Champion Arkansas was with three hits, led by Jordan Beddies (3-6, two runs, Price’s single. Eiselstein tripled in the eighth and the opening opponent for Middle Tennessee, but fi ve RBIs, one HR). Goggin continued his fi ne play scored on Carver’s single for Middle Tennessee’s the game was delayed until 10:40 p.m. by rain. in the regional, going 3 for 6 with two runs scored fi nal run. Machado started and took the loss, with Arkansas jumped out to an early lead and never and three RBIs, powered by a double and a triple. Cunnyngham working in relief, his fourth appear- relinquished it, winning by a fi nal margin of 10-7. ance of the regional. The Arkansas game fi nished at 1:41 a.m. and the Auburn game the next day began at noon. The 1976 South Regional weary Raiders were tied at three with the Tigers Tallahassee, Fla. through eight innings before a two-run rally in the Middle Tennessee met SEC Champion Auburn in ninth gave Auburn the 5-3 win. Tony Hayes had its fi rst-ever trip to an NCAA regional and were tied three hits to pace the Middle Tennessee attack. 1-1 when a Blue Raider error opened the fl oodgates to a seven-run inning for the Tigers. The benefi ciary 1988 South Regional of the explosion was future big-leaguer Joe Beckwith, Starkville, Miss. as he and the Tigers took a 10-5 victory. The Blue For the second time in school history, the Blue Raiders were led by Denton Peters’ two hits. Raiders made the NCAA Tournament in consecu- Peters came up big in Middle Tennessee’s second tive years. The problem was that Middle Tennessee contest but had little help. He hit two home runs drew fi fth-ranked Texas A&M. Blue Raider lefty Dave and drove in four as the Blue Raiders fell 8-5 to Richardson didn’t fi nd it a problem, as he held the Chris Goggin (far left), Perry Lyons (second from Jacksonville University. vaunted Aggies to just one run on six hits, striking right) and Craig Reavis (far right) join coach Steve out seven, as the Raiders downed A&M, 3-1. Peterson during a press conference at the 1995 1981 South Regional Up 5-3 after six, the Raiders appeared to be in NCAA Regional in Fresno, Calif. Coral Gables, Fla. good shape against Missouri. But one run in the Pitchers Mark Novak and Marty Smith combined seventh and four in the eighth propelled the Tigers 2000 Clemson Regional to allow only two runs to Big Eight champ Missouri, to a 10-6 victory. Clemson, S.C. and Doc Holliday provided the offensive punch, The Blue Raiders had to turn around and play host Middle Tennessee swept through the OVC Tour- driving in three runs, as the Blue Raiders won their Mississippi State. The Bulldogs eliminated Middle nament and earned the league’s automatic bid to fi rst NCAA Tournament game, 4-2. Holliday had a Tennessee 12-4 despite home runs by Eddie Pye the NCAA Tournament as the fourth seed at the home run, single and sacrifi ce fl y, and he scored and Jayhawk Owens. Clemson Regional. two runs. The Blue Raiders opened with a game against the The win set up a matchup with the top-ranked 1990 West I Regional host Tigers and sent a former Tiger to the mound in Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes. The ‘Canes shut out the Jeff Parsons. Parsons pitched well, but the Tigers Raiders 2-0 as fi elding woes and cold bats put an Palo Alto, Calif. Riding a wave of optimism with the best record chipped away, scoring single runs in the fourth, fi fth, end to Middle Tennessee’s upset bid. Middle Ten- seventh, and eighth innings to net a 4-0 shutout nessee wasted a tremendous four-hit effort from in school history, the Blue Raiders took an early 2- 0 lead before San Diego State blew past them en sending the Blue Raiders into the loser’s bracket pitcher Steve Duncan. early. Meeting yet another conference champion in route to an 18-6 victory. The loss was the Raiders’ worst in NCAA play. Middle Tennessee would not go quietly, however. Florida proved too much for Middle Tennessee, Dewon Brazelton got the start for the Blue Raiders as the Blue Raiders dropped a 7-4 decision in 10 The next day Middle Tennessee had to face host Stanford. The Blue Raiders could not get things to against second-seeded Old Dominion, and the Blue innings. Randy Goff went 3 for 5 and scored twice Raiders took an early 4-1 lead. for the Blue Raiders. click and the Cardinal took a 6-1 victory. 70 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide ncaa regionals

The Monarchs knotted the score with two runs in out of action, and nailed Justin Sims one batter later, The Blue Raiders stranded six base runners and the top of the eighth, but Bryan Peck returned fi re knocking him from the game. grounded out 10 times in the contest, in dropping with a dramatic solo homer that retook the lead for Reserve infi elder Phillip Campbell replaced Re- a 5-0 decision. Middle Tennessee in the bottom half of the inning. nick and broke up Allen’s no-hitter with a one-out Things looked in control for the Blue Raiders as single in the seventh that plated Chuck Akers and they held the lead with two outs in the top of the evened the score 1-1. Brandon Johnson’s leadoff ninth, but an error sent the tying run across the plate single in the eighth was the only other hit for the and seemed to take the wind out of the Blue Raider Blue Raiders. NCAA Tournament History sails. The Blue Raiders fell 6-3 to Wake Forest in the In the elimination contest the following day, playing with- bottom of the out Renick and Sims. On top of that, junior starter 1968 NCAA Mideast Regional - Jackson, Tenn. ninth with a run- Jason Moates was knocked out of Saturday’s game 5/23 Illinois State...... W, 3-2 ner at second, in the fi fth inning when he took a line drive off the 5/24 Delta State...... L, 5-2 Josh Renick, the toe of his right foot. 5/24 Illinois State...... W, 6-0 same man to One night after being no-hit into the seventh 5/25 Delta State...... W, 6-5 (10) commit the er- inning by Tennessee’s Allen, WFU’s Corey Sullivan 5/25 Delta State...... L, 3-2 ror in the top of held the Blue Raiders hitless until Marshall Nisbett the inning, drove cranked a two-out solo home run in the sixth. Nisbett 1976 NCAA South Regional - Tallahassee, Fla. in the winning run had two of the team’s three hits, a home run and 5/21 Auburn ...... L, 5-1 and continued a double, drove in two runs and scored two. Kris 5/22 Jacksonville State ...... L, 5-1 the Blue Raiders’ Lammers had Middle Tennessee’s other hit. season with a 6-5 The Blue Raiders ended their season with a ster- 1981 NCAA South Regional - Miami, Fla. win. ling 41-17 mark, the second-most wins in a single The win season. 5/21 Missouri ...... W, 4-2 set up a game 5/22 Miami (FL) ...... L, 0-2 against third- 2003 Starkville Regional 5/23 Florida ...... L, 4-7 seeded Illinois Starkville, Miss. for the right to 1982 NCAA Midwest Regional - Stillwater, Okla. Middle Tennessee struggled through ups and 5/27 Oral Roberts ...... W, 3-2 play in the region- downs throughout the season but got hot at the al fi nal against right time, sweeping through four games to win 5/28 Oklahoma State ...... L, 3-5 Clemson. Kris the Sun Belt Tournament and earning the league’s 5/29 Minnesota ...... W, 7-1 Lammers got the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. 5/29 Oklahoma State ...... L, 3-7 Josh Renick led off the Clemson starting nod and Regional for the Blue Raiders The Blue Raiders faced host and top-seeded Mis- performed admi- sissippi State in the opening round, and the crowd 1987 NCAA South I Regional - Huntsville, Ala. in 2000, beginning the current rably, allowing of 10,284 at Dudy Noble Field seemed to rattle the 5/21 Arkansas ...... L, 7-10 stretch of four regionals in six only two earned young squad early on. 5/22 Auburn ...... L, 3-5 years. runs through 7.1 The Bulldogs jumped out quickly with four runs innings. However, in the fi rst off Blue Raider starter Steve Kline and 1988 NCAA South Regional - Starkville, Miss. the Blue Raiders struggled offensively and looked put the game away with fi ve more runs in the fi fth 5/26 Texas A&M...... W, 3-1 as if they would be shut out to end their run. Then en route to a 10-4 victory. 5/28 Missouri ...... L, 10-6 the tide turned. Freshman Shay Horseman was the star of the 5/28 Mississippi State...... L, 12-4 The Blue Raiders erupted for four runs in the top game in the loss, coming on to strike out seven in of the eighth inning with two outs, as Josh Pride and 3.1 innings of relief. 1990 NCAA West I Regional - Palo Alto, Calif. Justin Links hit doubles to drive in the decisive runs On Saturday, Middle Tennessee faced Missouri in in the 4-3 victory and send the Blue Raiders to their 5/24 San Diego State ...... L, 18-6 the loser’s bracket. The last time the teams had met 5/25 Stanford ...... L, 6-1 fi rst regional fi nal since 1982. was during the 1988 NCAA South Regional, also in The Cinderella story ended for the Blue Raiders Starkville. 1991 NCAA West I Regional - Los Angeles, Calif. against Clemson. The Blue Raiders became the Starting pitching was again a problem for the Blue only No. 4 seed to advance to a regional fi nal in 5/24 Southern Cal ...... L, 7-5 Raiders, and the Tigers scored nine runs in the fi rst 5/25 Hawaii...... L, 7-4 the tournament, but their bubble was burst by an three innings and cruised to a 13-7 victory. offensive juggernaut that posted a 21-3 win over But sophomore Brett Carroll put on a show at the Middle Tennessee. 1994 NCAA Play-In Series - Charleston, S.C. plate in the defeat, belting his 18th and 19th home 5/20 The Citadel...... L, 4-3 runs of the season, both towering blasts deep into 2001 Knoxville Regional the left fi eld lounge. Carroll was 3 for 4 with four 5/21 The Citadel...... W, 11-3 Knoxville, Tenn. RBIs in the outing. 5/21 The Citadel...... L, 4-0 Freshman Jeff Beachum ended his season with a The Blue Raiders tied for the conference champi- 1995 NCAA Play-In Series - Murfreesboro, Tenn. onship in their fi rst season in the Sun Belt and were pair of hits and two runs, while senior Chad Cooper the third seed in the Knoxville Regional, facing host saw his career come to an end in the loss, going 2 5/19 Jackson State ...... W, 10-2 and second-seeded Tennessee in the opening game for 4 with two RBIs and a run. 5/20 Jackson State ...... W, 6-2 for both squads. The outcome was determined by a squeeze bunt 2004 Athens Regional 1995 NCAA West Regional - Fresno, Calif. off the bat of UT All-American Chris Burke, as No. Athens, Ga. 5/25 Southern Cal ...... L, 10-4 18 Tennessee turned back No. 24 Middle Tennessee The Blue Raiders made their fourth regional 5/26 SW Missouri St...... W, 5-3 2-1 in front of 4,139, the fi fth-largest crowd ever to appearance in fi ve years with an at-large selection, 5/27 Pepperdine ...... L, 18-17 watch a game at Nelson Stadium. but the selection committee did Middle Tennessee Burke accounted for both of Tennessee’s runs in no favors by grouping the squad with SEC champion 2000 NCAA Clemson Regional - Clemson, S.C. a game decided by inches. Burke led the game off and 10th-ranked Georgia as well as Clemson and 5/26 Clemson...... L, 4-0 with a triple that just nicked the left fi eld foul line. Birmingham Southern. 5/27 Old Dominion...... W, 6-5 He later scored on Stevie Daniel’s ground out to Chris Mobley drew the starting nod for the Blue 5/27 Illinois...... W, 4-3 second. Raiders in the opener against the host Bulldogs. 5/28 Clemson...... L, 21-3 Middle Tennessee All-American Dewon Brazelton The junior made it through the fi rst before UGA was the main attraction and didn’t disappoint, go- erupted for nine runs in the second including a 2001 NCAA Knoxville Regional - Knoxville, Tenn. ing the distance for the 11th time of the season. three-run blast from Marshall Szabo off reliever 5/25 Tennessee ...... L, 2-1 He pitched a four-hitter, allowed just one earned Danny Borne. 5/26 Wake Forest...... L, 6-3 run and struck out six, but it wasn’t enough as UT’s Georgia added fi ve more runs before the Blue Wyatt Allen had one of the best games of his col- Raiders got on the board in the seventh on a Jeff 2003 NCAA Starkville Regional - Starkville, legiate career. Beachum RBI single. Brett Carroll added a solo Miss. Allen tossed a complete-game, two-hitter, struck homer in the ninth, his 14th of the season, in the out a career-high 14 and walked just two. He no-hit 5/30 Mississippi State...... L, 10-4 16-2 loss. 5/31 Missouri ...... L, 13-7 the Blue Raiders into the seventh inning. Middle Tennessee came back the next day with As if Allen wasn’t tough enough, Middle Tennes- senior John Williams on the hill. The Murfreesboro see went against him without its top two offensive 2004 NCAA Athens Regional - Athens, Ga. native pitched admirably, but was outdueled by 6/04 #10 Georgia...... L, 16-2 players for the fi nal three innings. Allen plunked Birmingham Southern’s David Horne, who tossed Josh Renick in the elbow in the sixth, forcing him a fi ve-hit shutout. 6/05 Birmingham Southern ...... L, 5-0

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OVC Tournament History Sun Belt Tournament History 1976 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. 1991 – Murray, Ky. 2001 – Lafayette, La. 2005 – Miami, Fla. 5/10 Morehead State. . W, 9-3 5/12 Eastern Kentucky W, 2-1 5/16 Arkansas State ...... W, 4-0 5/25 New Mexico State ....W, 8-2 5/10 Morehead State. .L, 9-10 5/13 Murray State . . . . W, 4-3 5/17 Western Kentucky ... W, 9-4 5/26 Western Kentucky .W, 11-8 5/11 Morehead State. . W, 4-0 5/14 E. Kentucky . . . . . W, 8-1 5/18 New Orleans ...... W, 4-2 5/27 Louisiana-Lafayette .W, 7-5 5/19 South Alabama ...... L, 11-2 5/28 South Alabama ...... L, 9-2 1977 – Morehead, Ky. 1992 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. 5/06 Morehead State. . . L, 5-8 5/14 E. Kentucky . . . . . W, 4-1 2002 – Mobile, Ala. 2006 – Bowling Green, Ky. 5/06 Morehead State. .L, 1-14 5/15 SE Missouri . . . . W, 14-2 5/22 South Alabama ...... L, 2-1 5/24 South Alabama ...... W, 5-3 5/15 Austin Peay . . . . W, 10-9 5/23 New Orleans ...... L, 7-6 5/25 Louisiana-Lafayette .W, 5-2 1979 – Morehead, Ky. 5/26 Louisiana-Lafayette.W, 14-7 5/05 Morehead State L, 11-16 1993 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. 2003 – Lafayette, La. 5/27 Troy ...... L, 10-6 5/14 Morehead State. . . L, 1-0 5/21 Louisiana-Lafayette .W, 6-4 1980 – Bowling Green, Ky. 5/15 E. Kentucky ...... L, 4-2 5/22 Arkansas-Little Rock W, 6-5 2007 – Mobile, Ala. 5/01 Western Kentucky W, 8-5 5/23 Louisiana-LafayetteW, 10-2 5/23 Florida Atlantic ...... W, 6-1 5/02 Murray State . . . .L, 5-11 1994 – Clarksville, Tenn. 5/24 Western Kentucky ... W, 8-5 5/24 New Orleans ...... L, 7-5 5/02 Western Kentucky L, 2-8 5/13 Morehead State W, 15-2 5/25 Florida Atlantic ...... W, 7-4 5/14 Austin Peay . . . . . W, 5-4 2004 – Mobile, Ala. 5/25 New Orleans ...... W, 18-6 1981 – Bowling Green, Ky. 5/15 Austin Peay . . . . . W, 5-4 5/26 Arkansas State W, 12-2 (7) 5/26 New Orleans ...... L, 10-4 4/30 Eastern Kentucky W, 9-6 5/27 Louisiana-Lafayette .W, 8-6 5/01 Austin Peay . . . . . W, 6-4 1995 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. 5/28 Louisiana-Lafayette ...L, 6-2 5/02 E. Kentucky . . . . W, 12-5 5/13 Morehead State W, 15-6 5/29 Louisiana-Lafayette.W,15-10 5/15 SE Missouri . . . . .L, 14-4 5/29 Western Kentucky .. L, 14-4 1982 – Bowling Green, Ky. 5/15 Morehead State. . W, 8-4 4/29 Eastern Kentucky W, 2-1 5/16 SE Missouri . . . . . W, 6-5 5/01 Morehead State. . W, 4-3 5/16 SE Missouri . . . . . W, 6-4 5/02 Western Kentucky W, 9-6 Versus Sun Belt Opponents Sun Belt Championships 1996 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. SBC Regular Season (Since 2001) 1983 – Morehead, Ky. 5/04 Murray State . . . .L, 13-9 (Since 2001) Arkansas-Little Rock 1-0 4/28 Eastern Kentucky . L, 6-3 5/04 E. Kentucky ...... L, 5-4 Arkansas-Little Rock 15-4 Arkansas State 2-0 4/30 Murray State . . . . . L, 6-7 Arkansas State 14-6 Florida Atlantic 2-0 1997 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. Florida Atlantic 1-2 Florida International 0-0 1986 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. 5/15 SE Missouri ...... L, 4-0 Florida International 10-11 Louisiana-Lafayette 7-1 5/09 Eastern Kentucky . L, 1-8 5/16 Austin Peay ...... L, 9-6 Louisiana-Lafayette 8-13 New Mexico State 1-0 5/10 Tennessee Tech W, 19-6 Louisiana-Monroe 2-1 New Orleans 2-3 5/10 Morehead State W, 12-7 1999 – Cape Girardeau, Mo. New Mexico State 8-7 South Alabama 1-3 New Orleans 9-12 Troy 0-1 5/11 E. Kentucky . . .W, 13-11 5/20 Austin Peay . . . . W, 12-9 South Alabama 8-13 Western Kentucky 3-1 5/11 E. Kentucky . .L, 7-8 (10) 5/20 Eastern Illinois . . . . L, 8-7 Troy 2-4 Totals 19-9 5/21 SE Missouri . . . . . W, 6-4 Western Kentucky 11-10 1987 – Richmond, Ky. 5/21 E. Kentucky . . . . . W, 4-3 Totals 88-83 5/08 Akron ...... W, 13-1 5/22 Eastern Illinois . . . . L, 4-3 5/09 E. Kentucky . . . . W, 13-7 5/10 Akron ...... W, 9-8 2000 – Cape Girardeau, Mo. 5/18 Eastern Illinois . . . W, 4-3 1988 – Cookeville, Tenn. 5/18 SE Missouri . . . . . W, 3-2 5/06 E. Kentucky ...... L, 5-0 5/19 E. Kentucky . . . . . W, 6-4 5/07 Morehead State. . W, 7-1 5/20 SE Missouri . . . . W, 11-4 5/07 Tennessee Tech . . W, 9-3 5/08 E. Kentucky . . . . W, 12-7 5/08 E. Kentucky . . . . W, 20-3

1989 – Richmond, Ky. 5/14 Austin Peay ...... L, 4-3 5/15 Murray State . . . . . L, 2-0

1990 – Murfreesboro, Tenn. 5/13 Austin Peay . . . . . W, 9-5 5/14 E. Kentucky . . . . . W, 7-1 5/15 E. Kentucky . . . . . W, 8-2

Middle Tennessee won the Sun Belt Tournament in 2003 and has reached the championship game six times in seven years.

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A Bryant, Billy...... 1940-41 Curley, Ty ...... 1996-99 Freels, Mike...... 1980 Hines, Nathan...... 2005- Bryant, David ...... 1979 Curtis, Jack ...... 1954 Freeman, Otis Lewis . . 1926 Hinson, J.D...... 1978 Adams, James . . . . 1946-49 Buckman, Rob . . . 1989, ’91 Fudge, Robert . . . . . 1938-39 Hobson, Edward . . . 1963-65 Adamson, Dave . . . 1940-41, Buford, Dejuan . . . . 1985-86 D Fuggitt, Carl...... 1985-86 Hodges, William Edward . . . . ’46-47 Burch, Billy ...... 1941 Dalton, Joe ...... 1993-96 Fulda, Paul ...... 1990 1941 Adwalt, James ...... 1950 Burkett, Bob . . .1942, ’46-47 Dalton, Stuart ...... 1981 Fuqua, Burt ...... 1976-79 Holliday, Scott...... 1981 Agee, Edward ...... 1959 Burkett, Howard . . . 1949-50 Daniel, Charlie . . . . 1968-69 Fuson, Bob ...... 1980 Holmes, Anthony . . 1986-87 Akers, Chuck...... 2001-04 Burrahm, Roger ...... 1993 Darby, Adam ...... 2005- G Holt, Gilbert...... 1974-75 Albanese, Mark ...... 1975 Burris, Jimmy . . . . . 1983-84 Darnall, Dean . . . . . 1992-93 Horn, Josh ...... 2005-2006 Aldrich, Martin . . . . 1984-85 Busby, Howard . . . . 1949-50 Darnell, Randy ...... 1975 Gaines, Kevin ...... 1987 Horschel, Travis . . . 2002-04 Alford, Lewis . . . . . 1960, ’62 Darnell, Ryan . . . . . 2003-04 Galbreath, Carlton . 1947-50 Horseman, Shay...... 2003- Allen, Bret ...... 1999-00 C Daum, Keith ...... 1989-90 Gamble, Howard. . . 1951-52 Houts, Greg ...... 1980 Allson, Johnnie ...... 1997 Caldwell, James ...... 1959 Davenport, Hobie . . .1973-74 Garner, Carter ...... 1973-74 Hovater, Stan . . . . . 1983-84 Altimus, Dave . . . . . 1946-47 Caldwell, Mike ...... 1991 Davenport, Richard 1964-66 Garner, David ...... 1983 Howard, Brad . . . . . 1997-00 Alvarez, Bo ...... 1969-70 Calsor, Marcus ...... 1973 David, Ralph ...... 1981-84 Garrett, Martin ...... 1954 Howard, Spot . . . . . 1975-76 Alvis, Jordan ...... 2007- Campbell, Clarence 1935-38 Davis, Chip ...... 1995-98 Gash, Darius ...... 1990 Howarth, Jason. . . . 1999-02 Amburn, Rod...... 1975 Campbell, Matt. . . . 2005-07 Davis, Jeff ...... 1982-85 Gatlin, Bobby ...... 1971 Howell, Richard . . . 1965-67 Anderson, Josh ...... 2004- Campbell, Phillip . . 1998-01 Davis, Joe ...... 1946-47 Gebhart, Harold . . . 1981-83 Howse, Kherman . . 1991-92 Anderton, Tommy. . 1975-76 Campbell, Wallace. . . . 1938 Davis, Kevin 1997-98, ’00-01 Gerhart, Kenny . . . . 1980-82 Huckeby, Roger . . . 1981-83 Angell, Rob ...... 1989-90 Capone, Joe...... 2002 David, Leo ...... 1959 Gibson, Dan ...... 1972-74 Hudson, Billy ...... 1941 Archer, Josh...... 2002-05 Carden, Milner . . . . 1957-58 Dawkins, Tony. . . . . 1979-80 Gilliam, Jim ...... 1970-71 Hudson, Tommy . . . 1939-42 Armstrong, Jeremy. 2000-02 Carlton, Earl ...... 1949 Day, Jack ...... 1964 Glover, David...... 1971-72 Hudson, Zach ...... 2007 Arswine, Karo ...... 1975 Carlton, Kenneth . . . . . 1959 Decker, Tommy. . . . 2004-05 Goff, Randy ...... 1979-82 Hugeby, Roger . . . . 1981-83 Carnagie, David ...... 1978 Deere, Jack ...... 1942-45 Goff, Tim ...... 1983-86 Hughes, Patrick . . . 1966-67 B Carnes, Chip ...... 1985-87 Delay, Fred ...... 1926 Goggin, Chris...... 1992-95 Hulsey, Will ...... 2006 Avery, Jeff ...... 1987-90 Carr, Walter...... 1950 Dennis, Taylor ...... 2006- Goodman, Scott . . . 1998-01 Humphrey, Justin . . 2006-07 Bailey, Denny . . . . . 1942-44 Carroll, Brett ...... 2002-04 Derrick, William . . . 1952-53 Gordon, Gilbert . . . . 1933-36 Bailey, Greg...... 1959-61 Carson, Glen ...... 1955 Dewall, Bob...... 1966 Gore, James L...... 1926 J Ballard, James . . . . 1952-55 Carson, John ...... 1957-58 Dial, Bryan...... 1982-84 Graham, Dale . . . . . 1994-95 Hutsell, Bill ...... 1989-90 Banks, Lynn...... 1956-57 Carter, Jesse ...... 1971 Dillard, Ryan ...... 1996-97 Graham, Mike. . . . . 1977-78 Jackson, J.W...... 1935 Barbato, John . . . . . 1983-84 Cartwright, Billy ...... 1942 Donnelly, James . . . 1962-63 Graves, Eric ...... 1978-80 Jackson, Jimmy . . . 1941-42 Barner, Doug...... 1993-96 Cartwright, Chris. . . 1986-87 Doris, Russell . . . . . 1946-47 Green, Butch...... 1968 Jackson, Joe ...... 1948-49 Barnett, Aaron . . . . 1998-99 Cartwright, Eugene . . . 1942 Doyle, David ...... 1982 Greene, Doug . . . . . 1990-91 Jaggers, Nate . . . . . 2002-05 Barrett, Zach...... 2007- Carver, Jack. . . 1966-67, ’69 Driver, William T...... 1941 Greer, Brent...... 1992-94 James, Mike ...... 1984-86 Baskin, Miles . . . . . 1935-37 Case, Jon ...... 1996-98 Drochomirecki, Walter. 1941 Greer, Charles. . . . . 1939-41 James, Scott ...... 1998 Bass, John ...... 1926 Cathcart, Gary. . . . . 1983-84 Duff, Scott...... 1988-89 Gregory, Brian...... 1987 James, Teddy ...... 1977 Bass, Robert ...... 1934-37 Cawthorn, Steve ...... 1973 Duncan, J.C...... 1954 Gregory, Jesse...... 1926 Jamison, Jamie...... 1968 Bassham, Theophilus . 1935 Chandler, Barry. . . . 1985-86 Duncan, Jubal...... 2007 Grider, Fred ...... 1946-47 Jarvis, Rodger . . . . . 1988-89 Bates, Brad ...... 1988-91 Chandler, James...... 1954 Duncan, Steve. . . . . 1980-81 Griffi th, Earl...... 1972-73 Jobe, Martin ...... 1964 Battle, Jean...... 1935 Charbonneau, Steve. . . 1981 Duval, John ...... 1955-56 Griffi th, Matthew . . 2000-01 Johnson, Brandon . 2000-01 Beachum, Jeff. . . 2003-2006 Charles, Marcus ...... 1942 Dyer, Ken...... 1975-76 Griffi th, Thomas . . . 1954-55 Johnson, Clint . . . . . 1997-98 Beam, Eddie ...... 1976 Charlton, James ...... 1952 Griswold, Cheyne . . . . . 1998 Johnson, Donnie. . . .1976-77 Beaver, Tommy...... 1974 Cheshire, Ricky. . . . .1976-77 E Gunn, Billy...... 1946-47 Johnson, Gerald . . . 1954-56 Beck, Richard ...... 1950 Chinapen, Wayne . . 1997-99 Eakes, Chase . . . 2003-2006 Gunterman, Rick . . . . . 1977 Johnson, Greg. . . . . 1982-83, Beddies, Jordan . . . 1994-97 Chrisman, Gary. . . . 1967-69 Early, Brian ...... 1992-96 Gupton, Harry . . . . . 1948-50 ’85-87 Bedwell, Ken...... 1996-98 Church, BJ ...... 2003-04 Edwards, Chad ...... 2006- Gwaltney, Ralph . . . 1938-40 Johnson, Henry...... 1980 Benefi eld, Steve . . . 1988-91 Church, David ...... 1966 Edwards, Phillip . . . 1989-92 Johnson, Jed ...... 1992 Bennett, Barry...... 1975 Clay, Michael...... 1982 Edwards, Taylor. . . . 1968-71 H Jones, A.J...... 1981 Bennett, Freeland. . 1934-36 Cloyd, Jim ...... 1946-48 Eiselstein, Thomas. 1966-69 Hacker, Kevin ...... 1994 Jones, Craig...... 1996-97 Bennett, Robert . . 1960, ’63 Colburn, Alan . . . . . 1983-85 Elling, Dan...... 1996-97 Hackman, Henry...... 1926 Jones, Larry...... 1962-65 Bevans, William . . . .1971-72 Cole, Thomas . . . . . 1946-47 Ellis, Kenneth ...... 1941 Hale, Alan ...... 1984 Jones, Nick ...... 2003 Birkofer, Doug. . . . . 1982-83 Coley, Chad ...... 2006- Elrod, Gary...... 1972-74 Hall, Dave . . . . 1960, ’62-63 Jones, Phillips. 1959-60, ’62 Birkofer, Dougie ...... 2005- Collier, David...... 1980 Elsea, Rob ...... 1977 Hamblen, James . . 1935-38 Jones, Rodney...... 1974-75 Birkofer, Jamie . . . . 1990-93 Collins, Ken ...... 1973 Emerson, Gary . . . . 1984-85 Hamblen, Jeff . . . . . 1980-81 Jones, Steve ...... 1971 Bishop, Rawley ...... 2006- Comer, Jack ...... 1966-67 England, Barry . . . . 1982-83 Hambrick, John . . . 1935-38 Black, Ronnie ...... 1970-71 Comer, Mark ...... 1985 England, Jarrett ...... 2003 Hamilton, Ken...... 1991 K Blackwood, Merlin . 1982-83 Conchin, Jason . . . . 1999-00 England, William . . 1962-63 Hanks, Dean ...... 1991-92 Kasser, Jeff . . . . . 2003-2006 Blankenship, Tommy 1979-80 Conder, Reed ...... 1949 Ervin, Guy ...... 1940 Haralson, Scott...... 1994 Keeton, Garry . . . . . 1980-82 Blevins, Eric...... 2004-05 Cone, Douglas. . . . . 1949-50 Ervin, Myles...... 2007- Hardin, Bob ...... 1977 Keller, Bill ...... 1973-74 Booker, David . . . . . 1978-79 Conway, Richie . . . . 1994-95 Evans, Charles . . . . 1972-73 Hardin, John ...... 1959 Keller, John ...... 1972-73 Booker, Robert . . . . 1973-75 Cooper, Chad . . . . . 2002-03 Evans, James . . . . . 1954-57 Hardison, Robert . . 1955-56 Kelly, Jimmy ...... 2005- Borne, Danny . . . . . 2002-04 Cooms, Wayne ...... 1957 Evans, Joe ...... 1955 Hargrove, Scott...... 1987 Kemp, Shane . . . . . 2003-04 Box, Grant ...... 2006- Copeland, Tyler . . . . 2004-07 F Harlan, Jeff ...... 1935-36 Kemp, William . . . . 1957-58 Bradford, Jon...... 1988-89 Corbin, Charley K...... 1926 Harmening, Charles 1948-49 Kendrick, Wayne . . 2004-07 Bragg, John ...... 1937-40 Corbin, Scott ...... 1970-73 Evans, Raymond. . . 1956-57 Harp, Troy ...... 2001-04 Kennon, Emmett . . 1935-38 Brandon, Henry. . . . 1942-45 Corbin, Scott ...... 1956-57 Evans, Stanley . . . . 1969-71 Harper, Quinnie. . . 1960, ’63 Kessinger, Tony. . . . 1968-71 Brannon, Greg. . . . . 1999-00 Corrado, Mark...... 2002 Ezell, Kenneth. . . . . 1934-37 Harrington, John. . . .1976-77 Killian, Mike ...... 1979 Branson, Doyle . . . . 1939-40 Correll, Alan ...... 1986 Fairbanks, David...... 1968 Harris, Wendell...... 1959 Kines, Steven . .1999, ’01-03 Brantner, Bill...... 1979-81 Cosman, James . . . 1962-63 Farrar, J.R...... 1977-78 Hayes, Tony ...... 1986-87 King, Jamie ...... 1975 Bratton, Randy . . . . .1971-73 Courtright, Chris ...... 1987 Farris, Morgan...... 1926 Heath, Dillon...... 2006- King, Terry ...... 1973-74 Brazelton, Dewon . . 1999-01 Cox, John ...... 1948-49 Faulkner, Chris ...... 1979 Heatherly, John. . . . 1968-71 King, Virgil ...... 1960 Brewer, Buford . . . . 1991-94 Cox, Roger...... 1973-74 Felts, Eugene . . . . . 1955-56 Helton, Kevin...... 1997 King, Wade ...... 1978-79 Bridgeman, Hugh . . . . . 1982 Crabtree, Chris . . . . 1990-91 Felts, Jerry...... 1978-79 Hendrick, Roger . . . 1962-65 Kirby, Chad ...... 1995-98 Brightwell, Thomas 1966-69 Craig, James ...... 1942 Ferguson, Clyde ...... 1926 Hendrix, Chris . . . . . 1995-96 Kirk, David...... 1964-66 Brock, John ...... 1952-54 Crocker, Kerry ...... 1974 Finch, Tim ...... 1978 Henry, Jack ...... 1956 Kline, Steve . . . 2001, ’03-04 Brooks, Robin ...... 1973 Cross, Barry...... 1988-89 Finger, Tilman. . . . . 1935-38 Henson, Barry . . . . . 1981-82 Knox, Jerry...... 2003 Brown, Brad ...... 1996 Crossing, Russell . . . . . 1982 Finley, Ken...... 1992-93 Hessey, Ed...... 1934-37 Krei, Billy ...... 1974-75 Brown, Chester ...... 1970 Crowell, Jackie . . . . 1975-76 Finney, John ...... 1966-68 Hibdon, Donald. . . . .1971-72 Kuhn, Jason...... 2001-02 Brown, Homer. . . . . 1957-58 Crowell, William ...... 1954 Fletcher, Randell . . 1960-61 Hicks, Doug...... 1978-79 Kunicki, Doug . . . . 2000, ’02 Brown, James ...... 1957 Crunk, Tim...... 2002 Forrest, Howard ...... 1986 Hicks, Jamie ...... 1991-94 Kurtz, Chris ...... 2002 Brown, Mayfi eld . . . 1962-63 Culley, Robert ...... 1978 Fox, Jerry ...... 1962-63 Higgins, Frank. . . . . 1958-59 Brown, Robert...... 1956 Cunningham ...... 1926 Fraley, Will...... 1994-97 Hill, Jamie ...... 1996-97 L Browning, Jeff. . . . . 1991-92 Cunnyngham, Greg 1966-68 Franciscon, Victor. . 1958-59 Hill, Mori ...... 1061-63 Ladd, Bill ...... 1992 Bruno, Larry ...... 1981-82 Curl, Conrad ...... 1960 Frazier, Victor ...... 1942 Hines, Bobby...... 1978-79 Lammers, Kris . . . . 1998-01

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Lane, David ...... 1990-91 Miller, Alex...... 1971 Philpot, Doug . . . . . 1991-92 Shadowens, Jerry . . 1954-55 ’84-85 Lane, Jim...... 1942, ’46-47 Miller, Billy...... 1985 Pickle, Mark ...... 1992-93 Shadowens, Keith . 1984-85 Thomas, Hamp. . . . 1934-37 Langley, Ty...... 1987 Miller, Charley. . . . . 1936-38 Pitts, David ...... 1958-59 Shaffer, William ...... 1982 Thomas, Kyle . . . . . 1998-01 Lankster, Ben ...... 1974-77 Miller, Donald . . . . . 1962-63 Ploucher, George . . .1974-75 Shanks, Stanley . . . 1975-78 Thompson, Andrew 1994-97 Larson, Adam ...... 2002 Miller, Rodney. . . . . 1964-65 Pope, Jackie ...... 1963 Shanks, Wayne...... 1975 Thompson, B.H...... 1926 Larson, Timothy ...... 1984 Miller, Steve ...... 1969 Powers, Jamie . . . . 1996-97, Sharp, Bill ...... 1982-83 Thompson, Mitchell 1955-56 Laverty, Jack ...... 1973-74 Mimms, Brown . . . . 1934-36 ’99-00 Sharp, Bryan ...... 1993 Thompson, Troy . . . 1985-86 Law, Homer L...... 1926 Moates, Jason. . . . . 2000-01 Presley, Willis ...... 1939 Sharp, Miles ...... 1926 Tobitt, Mike ...... 1978-81 Lawson, Cale...... 1988-91 Mobley, Chris . . . . . 2002-04 Prestley, Guy ...... 1969-71 Sheehan, Bryon ...... 1984 Todd, Brad...... 2004 Lay, Steven ...... 1994-97 Moore, Danny . . . . . 1976-78 Price, Chris ...... 1991-94 Shelton, Jeff ...... 1989-90 Tolbert, Charles ...... 1941 Lazette, Karl ...... 1977 Moore, Jerry . . 1980-81, ’83 Price, Edward ...... 1959 Shipley, William ...... 1962 Toline, Robert ...... 2004 Leaver, Larry ...... 1991 Moore, Mike ...... 1977-78 Price, John...... 1966-68 Shoemake, Shane . 1995-96 Townsend, Michel. . 1968-71 LeGuenec, Chris . . . 2002-05 Moore, Thomas. . . . 1978-79 Price, Les...... 1970-73 Shrader, Douglas . . 1955-56 Treadway, Chris. . . . 1998-99 Liendecker, Randy . 1973-75 Morgan, Scott . . . . . 1989-90 Pride, Josh...... 1997-00 Simmons...... 1939 Tribbey, Bob...... 1985-86 Lindsey, Jay ...... 1991-92 Morris, Teddy...... 1963-66 Purvis, Ray ...... 1957-60 Sims, Justin...... 2000-02 Triplett, Bill ...... 1983-84 Liner, Steve ...... 1969 Mulligan, Sammy . . . . . 1977 Puryear, Kip...... 1974 Sinopoli, Pete ...... 1977 Trotter, Mitch...... 1980 Links, Justin ...... 1999-00 Mundy, Charles...... 1970 Pye, Eddie ...... 1986-88 Skillman, Kyle. . . . . 1999-01 Tucker, J.D...... 1926 Lodes, Lance...... 1992-94 Murphy, Charles . . . 1936-38 Q Sliger, Jamison ...... 2000 Tucker, Tommy ...... 1975 Lomax, Ken...... 1984-85 Murray, Charles...... 1976 Skeen, Bruce...... 1965-67 Turman, Jasper. . . . 1961-63 Long, Tom ...... 1937 Murray, Johnny . . . . 1973-75 Quillen, Robert ...... 1981 Smalley, Brett ...... 2006- Turner, Scott ...... 1982-83 Long, Troy ...... 1991 Myers, Gary ...... 1991-92 R Smartt, Maury. . . . . 1942-43 Turner, William . . . . 1982-83 Lovelady, Willard . . 1949-50 Smeets, Tjerk . . . . . 1999-01 V Loveless, Bauman . 1937-38 N Raffo, Greg ...... 1990-91 Smith, Barry ...... 1986 Lowe, Charles ...... 1950 Neal, Danny...... 1975 Rainier, Dennis ...... 1969 Smith, Brad...... 1986 Vanwinkle, David . . . . . 2001 Lowe, Richard...... 1959 Neal, Samuel . . . . . 1975-76 Ramage, Bill ...... 1973-74 Smith, Chuck . . . . . 1975-76 Vaughn, Mark . . . . . 1985-86 Luttrell, Tom ...... 1977 Nevils, Jeff...... 1983 Rash, Leon ...... 1966-68 Smith, Craig ...... 1985 Vaughn, Ronnie . . . 1982-83 Lyons, Charles. . . . . 1949-51 Newberry, Wayne . . 1982-83 Raulston, Joe ...... 1942 Smith, David ...... 1991 Veal, Samuel...... 1975-76 Lyons, Perry...... 1995-96 Newitt, Cam ...... 1998-99 Ray, Jere ...... 1960-62 Smith, Doyle ...... 1939 Vetter, Barry ...... 1986-87 M Ney, Randy ...... 1974 Ray, Matt...... 2007 Smith, Jack ...... 1967 Victory, Kenneth . . . 1965-67 Nicely, Tim...... 1984-85 Reasons, Robert. . . 1956-58 Smith, Kris ...... 2001-02 Vincent, Randy ...... 1981 Machado, Charles R. 1966-68 Nichols, Sam...... 1942 Reavis, Craig...... 1992-95 Smith, Mark ...... 1979-81 W Mackie, Ira ...... 1939-41 Nichting, Tom . . . . . 1977-78 Reavis, Jackie ...... 1960 Smith, Marty ...... 1981-84 Madison, Rick...... 1975 Nickell, Grant ...... 2006- Reed, William . . . . . 1949-50 Smith, Paul ...... 1966-67 Waggoner, Paul ...... 1937 Mahaffey, Billy Joe . .1973-74 Nisbett, Marshall . . 2001-02 Reeder, Charles . . . 1963-64 Smith, Robert . . . . . 1981-84 Walker, Billy ...... 1968 Majors, Harry ...... 1979 Nix, Jeff ...... 1984 Reilley, Brett ...... 2006-07 Smith, Sam ...... 1939-40 Walker, Dustin ...... 1998 Mallas, Jeff ...... 1979-80 Nolen, Tommy...... 1971 Renegar, William . . 1959-60 Smith, Steve ...... 1975-77 Walker, Earl...... 1926 Mangrum, Larry . . . 1968-70 Norment, Mike . . . . 1980-81 Renick, Josh ...... 2000-01 Smitherman, Woodrow . . . . . Walker, Jamie. . . . . 1994-95 Manning, Douglas . . . . 1954 Nortin, Jimmie ...... 1935 Rentschler, Keith . . .1976-77 1935-38 Wallus, Aaron ...... 2005 Manson, Edward. . . .1971-73 Norton, Chris...... 1985-88 Reynolds, Frances . 1956-57 Smotherman, Cromer ...... Warren, Adam . . . . 2004-07 Mantzanis, Peter . . . . .2006- Norton, James . . . . 1934-36 Richardson, Dave . . 1985-88 1946-48 Watkins, Corey . . . . 1988-91 Marbet, Lee...... 1996-97 Novak, Mark ...... 1980-83 Richardson, Tony . . 1975-76 Snellgrove, Clay . . . 1994-97 Watson, Alex...... 2005- Marcum, Scott . . . . 1985-86 Nunley, Joe .1942-43, ’47-48 Rickman, Chris . . . . 1992-94 Snyder, Chris. . .1994, ’96-97 Weathers, Jan...... 1974 Marcus, Jeff...... 2002 Rion, Billy ...... 1938 Sonneberger, Steve 1983-86 Weathers, John. . . . 1977-78 Marrs, Nick ...... 2006-07 O Rion, J.D...... 1955-56 Sparkman, Kyle . . . 1999-02 Weaver, James . . . . .1970-71 Martin, Charles. . . . 1946-47 O’Bryan, Gary . . . . . 1969-71 Roadarmel, Andy . . . . . 2003 Speagle, Kenneth. 1960, ’63 Wegmann, Tom . . . 1989-90 Martin, Dick . . . . . 1986, ’88 Ogilvie, Larry...... 1979 Roddy, Vollie ...... 1962-63 Staggs, Leonard . . . 1947-48 Wetherington, Kyler . . . 2005 Martin, Hilary . . . . . 1946-47 Oleksik, George . . . 1993-96 Rolman, Marvin . . . 1955-57 Stallings, John . . . . 1960-62 Wheeler, Ricky ...... 1976 Martin, Patrick . . . . 1962-63 Oliver, Randy...... 1977 Rose, Kenneth . . . . 1959-60 Stamps, Jeffrey...... 1977 Whitaker, Clayton. . . . . 1972 Martin, Tony ...... 1988-89 Osborne, Mack . . . . 1946-47 Rowe, Terry ...... 1970-71 Stanford, John . . . . 1960-63 Whitaker, Mack . . . 1977-78 Martin, Richard. . . . 1985-86 Osborne, Thomas . . 1946-47 Roberts, James...... 1941 Stanley, Langdon . . . . .2006- Whitehead, Chris . . 1986-88 Martin, Todd . . . .2005-2006 Osteen, Herman ...... 1926 Roberts, Jason . . . . 1999-00 Stanton, Jason . . . . 1993-96 Whitehead, Wes . . . 1997-00 Mason, John ...... 1990-91 Osteen, Ralph . . . . . 1949-51 Robertson, Drew...... 2007- Stapleton, Jerry. . . . 1963-64 Wittaker, Art ...... 1977-80 Mathis, Wally ...... 197-75 Osteen, Robert . . . . 1952-54 Robichaud, Buddy . . . . 1969 Starkey, Randy ...... 1980 Wiggins, Greer . . . . 1941-42 Matthews, Gary . . . .1973-74 Ostrander, Mike ...... 2001 Robichaud, Ed. . . . . 1970-73 Steakley, Darryl . . . 1987-90 Williams, Denny ...... 1970 Maurice, Harry . . . . 1969-71 Owen, Hoyte ...... 1933-36 Robinson, Brad...... 2007- Steckley, Daryll...... 1987 Williams, Jeff ...... 1986 Maxwell, Jason . . . . 1991-93 Owen, Terry ...... 1970-71 Robinson, Brownie . 1938-40 Sterritt, Tommy. . . . 2005-06 Williams, John . . . . 2001-04 Maxwell, Kerry . . . . 1977-78 Owen, Thomas . . . . .1974-75 Robinson, Dwight . . 1989-91 Stewart, Steve...... 1984 Wilson, Larry...... 1969-70 Mayes, Patrick . . . . 1992-95 Owens, Jay ...... 1988-90 Robinson, Randy . . .1970-71 Stockfi sh, John ...... 1991 Wilson, Tom ...... 1978-81 Maynard, James ...... 1955 Owens, Jeremy . . . . 1996-98 Rogers, Shawn . . . . 1994-95 Stone, Nic ...... 2000-01 Wilson, Trevor ...... 1996 McClintock, Bobby . . . . 1941 Owens, Tommy . . . . .1973-74 Runion, Maxie...... 1950 Storey, Elgin ...... 1926 Windham, Brad ...... 1983 McCool, Larry . . . . . 1962-63 P Rushing, Martin . . . 1955-57 Story, Bradley ...... 1982 Withrow, James ...... 1955 McCormack, Callie. . . . 1958 Russell, Ken ...... 1961-63 Stratton, Mike...... 1979 Wolaver, Jake ...... 1996 McCormick, John . . . . . 1989 Pace, Carl ...... 1926 Straub, Brady . . . . . 1966-69 Woodruff, Ed...... 1960 McCrory, William . . 1940-41 Page, Thomas. . . . 1960, ’63 S Street, Bernard . . . . 1955-56 Woodrum, Randy . . 1997-98 McCulloch, Robert . . . . 1942 Painter, James . . . . 1960-63 Sain, Barry...... 1970 Suba, Kevin ...... 2002-03 Woodson, Charlie Joe . 1926 McDade, Blake ...... 2007- Paris, Brian ...... 1998-99 Sain, Scott...... 1973-74 Sudberry, Chris ...... 1998 Woodward, Allan . . . . .2005- McDonald, Billy. . . . 1940-42 Parks, Jamie ...... 1989-90 Sakas, Jeffrey . . . . . 1968-71 Sullivan, Jack . . . . . 1950-51 Wright, Brian...... 1998-99 McDonald, Robert . . . . 1982 Parsons, Jeff ...... 1998-00 Sanders, William . . . . . 1993 Summers, George . . . . 1940 Wright, Butch . . . . . 1968-71 McDowell, Bob . . . . 1992-93 Parton, Bobby ...... 1971-73 Sandlin, Daniel . . . . 1967-68 Suter, Jim ...... 1940 Y McGehee, Clofton. 1935, ’37 Paschall, Doug . . . . 1982-83 Sargent, Kim...... 1975-76 Swan, Hubert ...... 1926 McGrath, Butch. . . . 1966-68 Pass, Edward ...... 1981 Sarver, J.O...... 1938-40 Swing, Chase . . . . . 2002-05 Yarbrough, Seth . . . 2001-02 McHaffey, William . 1964-67 Patterson, C.W.. . . . 1967-68 Scanlon, John ...... 1989 Swistak, Brian...... 1994 Yarotsky, Mike ...... 1980 McIntire, Eugene . . 1941-42, Patterson, David. . . 2004-05 Schaffer, William . . . . . 1982 T Yates, Carl ...... 1938-40 ’46-47 Pearson, Jerry. . . . . 1960-61 Schanberg, Tom . . . 1968-69 Yearwood, Jack. . . . 1948-49 McKenry, Michael 2004-2006 Pearson, Tony ...... 1983 Schleicher, Jimmy . . . . 1941 Talbott, Mike ...... 1975 Yearwood, Wayne. . 1952-53 McKenzie, Don ...... 1979 Peck, Brian ...... 1999-00 Schoch, Morgan ...... 1963 Tant, Tim ...... 1980 Young, Harold ...... 1969 McKinley, William. . 1964-67 Peck, Steve ...... 1986 Scott, Matt ...... 2004-07 Tarter, Donald . . . . . 1966-68 Young, Mike ...... 1988-89 McLaury, Mike . . . . 1992-93 Pedigo, Tim...... 1974 Searcy, Robert . . . . 1952-54 Tarplay, Horton . . . . 1941-42 Z McMeen, Mike ...... 1978 Peek, Kenneth . . . . 1962-63 Seay, Robert ...... 1935-38 Tassey, Donald . . . . 1960-62 McNamee, Eric . . . . 2004-05 Perkins, Jeffrey. . . . 1981-82 Selitto, John ...... 1983-84 Taylor, Marcus. . . 2003-2006 Zakotnik, Tom. . . . . 1977-79 McPeake, Howard . 1946-47 Peters, Denton . . . . 1973-76 Sellers, Ralph . . . . . 1955-56 Taylor, Rick ...... 1985 Zimmermann, George ...... McSweeney, Michael 2006-07 Petrea, Joe ...... 1980-81 Settle, William . . . . 1962-63 Taylor, Robert . . . . . 1937-39 1986-89 Melson, Gary...... 1972-75 Petty, Jimmy ...... 1983-84 Severance, Mike. . . 1990-91 Thacker, Perry...... 1977 Zitney, Steve ...... 1973-76 Menzer, Brian . . . . . 1984-85 Phillips, Derek . . . . 2001-04 Sewart, Harold ...... 1936 Thomas, Clif ...... 2003 Zuccalmaglio, Glen . . . 1983 Messerly, Mike . . . . 1987-88 Phillips, Steve ...... 1970 Sexton, Dave...... 1939-40 Thomas, Dwight . . . 1981-82, 74 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide national awards Blue Raider All-Americans

Gary Myers Brad Howard Josh Pride Bryan Peck Dewon Brazelton Third Team, 1992 Freshman, 1997 Third Team, 1999 Third Team, 2000 First Team, 2001 .383 BA, 70 H, 44 RBI, 7-2, 3.80 ERA, 73.1 IP, .382 BA, 86 H, 53 RBI, .405 BA, 94 H, 81 RBI 13-2, 1.42 ERA, 127.0 IP, 20 2B, 9 HR 43 K, No-Hitter 11 2B, 22 HR 25 2B, 17 HR 154 K, 24 BB

Josh Renick John Williams Nate Jaggers Todd Martin Michael McKenry Third Team, 2001 Freshman, 2001 Freshman, 2002 Third Team, 2005 First Team, 2006 .420 BA, 94 H, 38 RBI, 7-1, 3.59, 82.2 IP .339 BA, 74 H, 35 RBI .412 BA, 63 H, 31 RBI, 8 .390 BA, 82 H, 68 RBI, 13 20 2B, 24 SB 60 K, .222 B/Avg 12 2B, 7 HR HR, 13 2B HR, 13 2B National Honors and Awards ABCA All-South Region NCBWA All-America 1982 Wayne Newberry, OF Nick Stone...... 2001 2002 Justin Sims, OF (2nd) 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P (1st) Kyle Thomas ...... 2001 2006 Jeff Beachum, SS Sun Belt Academic Honors John Williams ...... 2001-02 2006 Todd Martin, OF (3rd) NCBWA National Commissioner’s List Seth Yarbrough...... 2001 2006 Michael McKenry, C Pitcher of the Week Chuck Akers ...... 2002-05 Tim Crunk ...... 2002 2007 Wayne Kendrick, 2B (2nd) 3/05/01 Dewon Brazelton Phillip Campbell ...... 2001 Travis Horschel . . . . . 2002, ’04 4/02/01 Dewon Brazelton Chris LeGuenec ...... 2002 Tommy Decker ...... 2003 ABCA South Region 5/07/01 Dewon Brazelton Chase Swing ...... 2002-05 Chase Eakes ...... 2003 Coach of the Year Matt Campbell ...... 2003 Shay Horseman ...... 2003 1982 John Stanford Louisville Slugger/ Tyler Copeland ...... 2003-04 Collegiate Baseball All-America Nick Jones...... 2003 Shane Kemp ...... 2004 Kevin Suba ...... 2003 Collegiate Baseball 1992 Gary Myers, 3B (3rd) Adam Warren ...... 2004 Freshman All-American 1999 Josh Pride, 3B (3rd) Matt Campbell ...... 2004-06 Doug Birkofer ...... 2005 Jimmy Kelly...... 2004 1997 Brad Howard, P 2000 Bryan Peck, OF (3rd) Rawley Bishop ...... 2005 2001 John Williams, P (1st) 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P (1st) Chris LeGuenec ...... 2004 Taylor Dennis ...... 2005 Michael McKenry ...... 2004 2002 Nate Jaggers, IF (1st) 2001 Josh Renick, IF (3rd) Grant Box ...... 2005 2002 Josh Archer, IF (HM) 2006 Michael McKenry (3rd) Luke Parham ...... 2004 Myles Ervin ...... 2006 Tommy Sterritt . . . 2004, 2006 Academic All-District IV Louisville Slugger/ Todd Martin...... 2006 Clif Thomas...... 2004 2002 Chuck Akers, OF (1st) Collegiate Baseball Michael McKenry ...... 2006 Chad Coley ...... 2005 2002 John Williams, P (2nd) Pitcher of the Week Brett Smalley ...... 2006 Adam Darby ...... 2005 2003 Chuck Akers, OF (2nd) 3/05/01 Dewon Brazelton Allan Woodward ...... 2006 Jeff Kasser ...... 2005 2006 Todd Martin, OF (2nd) 3/19/01 Dewon Brazelton Douglas Birkofer...... 2007 Derek Phillips ...... 2005 5/07/01 Dewon Brazelton Lewis Dennis...... 2007 Tommy Sterritt ...... 2005 ABCA/Rawlings All-America 5/21/01 Dewon Brazelton Dillon Heath ...... 2007 Doug Birkofer ...... 2006 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P (1st) 2/23/04 John Williams Zachary Hudson ...... 2007 Rawley Bishop ...... 2006 2005 Todd Martin, DH (3rd) Justin Jones...... 2007 Brandon Brokaw...... 2006 2006 Michael McKenry (1st) NCAA Regional All-Tournament Wayne Kendrick ...... 2007 Zachary Barrett ...... 2007 1968 Larry Mangrum, 1B Timothy McDade ...... 2007 Rawley Bishop ...... 2007 Baseball America All-America Matthew Campbell...... 2007 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P (1st) 1968 Brady Straub, SS Academic Honor Roll 1968 John Price, RF Jeremy Armstrong ...... 2001 Myles Ervin ...... 2007 Baseball Weekly All-America 1968 Greg Cunnyngham, P Steven Kines ...... 2001 Michael McSweeney . . . . 2007 2001 Dewon Brazelton, P (1st) 1982 Doug Birkofer, 2B Derek Phillips ...... 2001-03 Matthew Ray...... 2007 1982 Kenny Gerhart, OF Adam Warren ...... 2007 www.goblueraiders.com 75 year-by-year results

Coach: John Stanford 4/12 @Murray State*...... L, 5-0 3/09 @Auburn...... W, 5-2 3/21 @Ole Miss...... L, 5-11 1974: 27-13 (7-5 OVC) 4/13 BELLARMINE ...... L, 2-1 3/15 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 7-8 3/21 @Ole Miss...... W, 6-4 3/11 MORRIS-HARVEY COL. L, 11-4 4/13 BELLARMINE ...... L, 8-4 3/16 BELMONT ...... W, 9-3 3/22 @Ole Miss...... W, 4-1 3/12 MORRIS-HARVEY COL. W, 14-4 4/16 SEWANEE...... W, 8-2 3/18 N. CENTRAL ILLINOIS . W, 3-0 3/22 @Ole Miss...... L, 11-12 3/13 JACKSONVILLE STATE. . L, 5-1 4/17 TREVECCA ...... W, 13-7 3/18 N. CENTRAL ILLINOIS . W, 6-5 3/24 HOPE COLLEGE ...... W, 9-2 3/14 JACKSONVILLE STATE. W, 7-1 4/18 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 3-1 3/19 @North Alabama. . . . W, 16-3 3/26 ST. MARY’S ...... W, 7-2 3/15 vs. Ohio State# ...... L, 3-1 4/20 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN W, 3-2 3/20 @North Alabama...... L, 6-7 3/27 ST. MARY’S ...... W, 8-0 3/18 FISK ...... W, 4-0 4/20 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN L, 4-0 3/20 @North Alabama...... L, 4-5 3/27 ST. MARY’S ...... W, 13-3 3/22 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 7-1 4/22 @Union ...... L, 5-3 3/21 @Tennessee Tech . .W, 12-10 3/28 ST. MARY’S ...... W, 13-0 3/22 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 5-4 4/24 DAVID LIPSCOMB . . . . .L, 4-2 3/21 @Tennessee Tech . . . W, 17-4 3/29 EASTERN ILLINOIS . . . W, 2-0 3/23 WRIGHT UNIV...... W, 5-3 4/26 @Sewanee ...... W, 7-0 3/22 DAVID LIPSCOMB . . . W, 11-5 3/29 EASTERN ILLINOIS . . . W, 1-0 3/23 WRIGHT UNIV...... W, 9-4 4/28 @Tennessee State. . . . W, 4-0 3/23 TREVECCA ...... L, 3/30 EASTERN ILLINOIS . . . . L, 1-6 3/25 @Belmont...... W, 3-2 3/24 EASTERN MICHIGAN. .L, 6-11 3/30 EASTERN ILLINOIS . . W, 10-9 3/27 @David Lipscomb . . . . .L, 5-2 Coach: John Stanford 3/24 EASTERN MICHIGAN. .L, 5-10 4/01 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 3-4 3/28 TENNESSEE STATE . . W, 12-0 1976: 35-17 (10-2 OVC) 3/25 HOPE COLLEGE ...... L, 3-13 4/01 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 14-3 4/01 CHATTANOOGA ...... W, 9-1 @Mercer...... L, 2-3 3/26 @Murray State*...... W, 8-1 4/03 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 6-2 4/01 CHATTANOOGA . . . . . W, 14-2 @Mercer...... W, 16-6 3/26 @Murray State*...... L, 1-3 4/05 @Western Kentucky* L, 1-12 4/02 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 6-3 @Mercer...... W, 7-1 3/27 MIAMI (OH)...... L, 0-16 4/05 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 5-6 4/02 @Tennessee Tech* . . W, 16-1 @Mercer...... L, 1-5 3/27 MIAMI (OH)...... L, 3-14 4/06 @Trevecca ...... W, 16-5 4/04 @Tennessee State. . . W, 12-6 3/05 vs. West Virginia# . . . . W, 5-0 3/30 @Belmont...... L, 3-6 4/08 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 0-2 4/05 JACKSONVILLE STATE. W, 3-2 3/13 LOUISVILLE ...... L, 1-3 4/01 JACKSONVILLE STATE. . L, 6-8 4/08 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 1-7 4/06 @Austin Peay*...... W, 7-1 3/13 LOUISVILLE ...... W, 6-1 4/02 @Austin Peay*...... L, 4-9 4/09 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 8-14 4/06 @Austin Peay*...... W, 5-1 3/14 FISK ...... W, 8-1 4/03 MILLIKIN...... W, 1-0 4/10 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 8-3 4/09 ATHENS COLLEGE . . . . W, 3-0 3/18 TENNESSEE TEMPLE. . W, 8-0 4/03 MILLIKIN...... W, 5-0 4/12 MURRAY STATE ...... W, 7-2 4/09 ATHENS COLLEGE . . . . W, 3-0 3/18 TENNESSEE TEMPLE. W, 11-1 4/06 @Western Kentucky* . W, 5-1 4/12 MURRAY STATE ...... W, 9-3 4/10 UNION...... W, 2-1 3/19 UNION...... W, 12-0 4/06 @Western Kentucky* . W, 5-2 4/13 TREVECCA ...... W, 10-9 4/11 @Athens College . . . . . W, 6-1 3/20 MILLIKIN...... L, 5-9 4/07 SIENA HEIGHTS . . . . . W, 11-0 4/15 @Austin Peay*...... W, 7-4 4/11 @Athens College . . . . . W, 9-0 3/20 MILLIKIN...... W, 6-1 4/07 SIENA HEIGHTS . . . . . W, 18-2 4/15 @Austin Peay*...... L, 1-8 4/13 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 4-3 3/21 MIAMI (OH)...... L, 0-5 4/09 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 3-0 4/17 DAVID LIPSCOMB . . . . .L, 4-5 4/13 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 3-2 3/23 @David Lipscomb . . . .L, 5-17 4/09 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 5-1 4/19 VANDERBILT ...... W, 7-3 4/15 @Trevecca ...... W, 8-4 3/24 WISC.-EAU CLAIRE . . W, 10-0 4/11 VANDERBILT ...... L, 0-4 4/20 TENNESSEE STate. . . . W, 6-5 4/17 BELMONT ...... L, 3-2 3/24 WISC.-EAU CLAIRE . . . . L, 2-3 4/16 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 0-3 4/21 @Tennessee St...... W, 8-5 4/18 @Chattanooga...... W, 7-1 3/26 CENTRAL ILLINOIS . . .L, 8-11 4/16 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 9-3 4/22 @Murray State*...... L, 0-10 4/18 @Chattanooga...... W, 7-0 3/27 @Murray State*...... W, 1-0 4/18 SEWANEE...... W, 5-0 4/22 @Murray State*. . . . W, 15-11 4/20 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 8-7 3/27 @Murray State*...... L, 4-5 4/18 SEWANEE...... W, 14-0 4/24 BELMONT ...... L, 3-4 4/20 @Western Kentucky* . W, 8-2 3/30 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 1-4 4/20 @Austin Peay*...... W, 7-4 4/28 @David Lipscomb . . . . .L, 3-4 4/24 @Sewanee ...... L, 7-6 4/02 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 21-6 4/21 Murray State* ...... L, 1-8 * - OVC Western Division Game 4/25 TREVECCA ...... W, 10-8 4/02 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 3-2 4/21 Murray State* ...... W, 5-2 4/26 vs. Murray State$* . . . W, 7-3 4/04 VANDERBILT ...... L, 4-7 4/26 @David Lipscomb . . . W, 11-9 Coach: John Stanford 4/28 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 7-2 4/05 @Tennessee State. . . . . L, 7-8 5/06 @Morehead State! . . . . L, 5-8 1979: 27-17-1 (13-10 OVC) 4/30 VANDERBILT ...... L, 5-1 4/07 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 5-3 5/06 @Morehead State! . . .L, 1-14 2/26 @Auburn...... L, 5-6 4/30 VANDERBILT ...... L, 4-2 4/07 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 4-3 * - OVC Western Division Game 3/05 TREVECCA ...... W, 2-1 # - Macon, Ga. 4/08 SEWANEE...... W, 10-0 ! - OVC Championship Series, 3/12 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 5-6 $ - Clarksville, Tenn. 4/08 SEWANEE...... W, 15-0 Morehead, Ky. 3/12 INDIANA STATE ...... T, 8-8 4/10 @Western Kentucky . . W, 3-0 3/13 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 2-7 Coach: John Stanford 4/10 @Western Kentucky . . W, 4-3 Coach: John Stanford 3/13 INDIANA STATE . . . . . W, 11-6 1975: 24-16 (3-8 OVC) 4/11 @Bellarmine ...... L, 4-6 1978: 26-24-2 (5-7 OVC) 3/15 TENNESSEE STATE . . . W, 5-3 Records Incomplete 4/11 @Bellarmine ...... W, 7-6 3/06 INDIANA STATE ...... W, 7-0 3/16 BELMONT ...... W, 4-2 3/09 @SE Louisiana...... L, 11-2 4/12 TREVECCA ...... W, 4-0 3/06 INDIANA STATE ...... T, 5-5 3/17 @Trevecca ...... W, 17-4 3/09 @SE Louisiana...... L, 6-5 4/14 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 6-0 3/07 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 2-7 3/18 VANDERBILT ...... W, 8-4 3/10 @Tulane ...... W, 2-0 4/14 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 7-1 3/07 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 3-5 3/20 LUTHER COLLEGE . . . W, 12-5 3/10 @Tulane ...... L, 2-0 4/15 TENNESSEE STATE . . W, 12-3 3/08 INDIANA STATE ...... T, 3-3 3/21 @David Lipscomb . . . . .L, 3-4 3/11 @Nicholls State ...... W 4/17 @Austin Peay*...... W, 9-4 3/11 @Jacksonville State . W, 12-7 3/22 KENT STATE ...... W, 2-0 3/12 @McNeese State . . . . . W, 7-6 4/17 @Austin Peay*...... L, 3-6 3/12 @Jacksonville State . . W, 8-1 3/22 KENT STATE ...... W, 7-3 3/12 @McNeese State ...... L, 1-0 4/20 @Fisk ...... W, 15-4 3/12 @Jacksonville State . .L, 4-11 3/28 Trevecca#...... W, 15-3 3/14 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 9-2 4/22 BELMONT ...... W, 11-4 3/16 @Lamar Tech...... L, 4-12 3/29 Lewis & Clark# ...... L, 6-12 3/15 @SW Louisiana ...... W, 8-7 4/23 DAVID LIPSCOMB . . . W, 20-8 3/17 @Lamar Tech...... L, 6-8 3/29 Aurora College# . . . . W, 13-7 3/15 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 7-5 4/25 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 3-0 3/17 @Lamar Tech...... L, 3-4 3/30 Belmont# ...... W, 21-1 3/19 ATHENS COLLEGE . . . . W, 5-2 4/25 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 4-3 3/18 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 0-5 3/30 Vanderbilt# ...... W, 11-3 3/21 OLIVET COLLEGE . . . . . W, 5-3 5/03 @Union ...... W, 7-2 3/18 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 3-8 3/31 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 5-4 3/22 WISC.-SUPERIOR. . . . . W, 2-1 5/10 MOREHEAD STATE! . . . W, 9-3 3/19 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 5-8 3/31 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 7-1 3/26 VANDERBILT ...... L, 6-3 5/10 MOREHEAD STATE! . . .L, 9-10 3/19 @SW Louisiana ...... W, 5-4 4/02 CALVIN COLLEGE. . . . . W, 8-0 3/28 WISC.-SUPERIOR. . . . . W, 5-1 5/11 MOREHEAD STATE! . . . W, 4-0 3/20 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 5-8 4/04 TENNESSEE TECH* . . W, 15-3 3/28 WISC.-SUPERIOR. . . . . W, 8-7 5/21 vs. Auburn& ...... W, 5-1 3/30 MILLIKIN...... W, 2-0 5/22 vs. Jacksonville State& W, 5-1 3/30 MILLIKIN...... W, 10-1 # - Macon, Ga. 4/01 UNION...... W, 14-5 * - OVC Western Division Game 4/02 at Vanderbilt ...... W, 4-2 ! - OVC Champ. Series, Murfreesboro 4/03 TENNESSEE STATE . . . W, 3-0 & - NCAA South Regional, 4/05 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 4-1 Tallahassee, Fla. 4/05 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 2-0 4/07 TREVECCA ...... W, 5-4 Coach: John Stanford 4/08 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN W, 9-2 1977: 26-19 (8-4 OVC) 4/08 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN W, 6-4 3/04 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 0-2 4/11 @Belmont...... L, 3-1 3/04 INDIANA STATE ...... W, 4-1 The 1976 Blue Raiders made the school’s fi rst NCAA post- 4/12 @Murray State*...... L, 6-1 3/06 TENNESSEE TECH . . . . W, 3-0 3/06 TENNESSEE TECH . . . . W, 9-4 season trip under John Stanford. 76 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide year-by-year results

4/04 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 4-0 5/02 @Western Kentucky!. . . L, 2-8 Coach: John Stanford 3/16 WESTERN KENTUCKY L, 8-11 4/07 @Morehead State* . . .L, 5-15 * - OVC Game 1982: 32-15-1 (12-4 OVC) 3/17 @North Alabama. . . . . W, 8-4 4/07 @Morehead State* . . . . L, 1-6 ! - OVC Tournament, 2/27 @Montevallo ...... L, 1-2 3/19 @Memphis State. . . . .L, 2-12 4/08 @Eastern Kentucky*. W, 14-4 Bowling Green, Ky. 2/28 @Montevallo ...... W, 17-5 3/21 @New Orleans ...... L, 8-9 4/11 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 4-3 3/02 @North Alabama. . . . W, 10-5 3/22 @New Orleans ...... W, 5-3 4/11 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 5-7 Coach: John Stanford 3/06 @Trevecca ...... T, 14-14 3/24 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 5-8 4/14 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 0-2 1981: 34-15 (8-4 OVC) 3/08 INDIANA STATE ...... W, 8-3 3/24 @SWLouisiana...... L, 2-3 4/14 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 1-4 3/06 TENNESSEE STATE . . . W, 2-1 3/08 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 0-2 3/25 @SW Louisiana . . . . . W, 11-8 4/15 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 7-2 3/07 @North Alabama...... L, 1-4 3/16 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 7-14 3/28 WIS.-EAU CLAIRE. . . . . W, 8-3 4/15 @Tennessee Tech* . . W, 10-5 3/07 @North Alabama. . . . . W, 4-3 3/17 @Belmont...... L, 2-8 3/28 WIS.-EAU CLAIRE...... L, 3-4 4/18 MOREHEAD STATE* . . .L, 1-3 3/09 TREVECCA ...... W, 1-0 3/18 @Tennessee State. . . W, 11-4 3/29 WIS.-EAU CLAIRE. . . . . W, 6-2 4/18 MOREHEAD STATE* . . W, 6-0 3/11 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 4-3 3/19 WISC.-WHITEWATER. . W, 5-3 3/29 WIS.-EAU CLAIRE. . . . W, 18-5 4/21 @Murray State*...... L, 2-12 3/12 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 9-15 3/19 WISC.-WHITEWATER. . W, 6-5 4/01 EASTERN KENTUCKY . L, 7-17 4/21 @Murray State*...... L, 5-9 3/13 WISC.-EAU CLAIRE . . . W, 5-0 3/20 @Columbus College$ . W, 5-2 4/04 @Tennessee...... W, 3-0 4/22 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 9-7 3/13 WISC.-EAU CLAIRE . . W, 13-6 3/21 vs. Fort Valley$ . . . . . W, 14-5 4/11 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 5-1 4/22 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 3-5 3/15 UAB...... W, 5-0 3/22 vs. Ga. SW$ ...... L, 13-14 4/11 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 7-5 4/24 vs. David Lipscomb. . . . L, 5-9 3/17 NORTH ALABAMA . . . . W, 2-1 3/23 @Columbus College$ . W, 4-0 4/11 NORTH ALABAMA W, 10-9 (10) 4/28 EASTERN KENTUCKY* W, 8-3 3/17 NORTH ALABAMA . . . . W, 4-1 3/23 @Columbus College$ . .L, 3-4 4/12 VANDERBILT ...... L, 5-6 4/28 EASTERN KENTUCKY* W, 6-1 3/19 @Belmont...... W, 7-4 3/25 TENNESSEE ...... L, 1-6 4/14 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 6-0 4/29 @Austin Peay*...... L, 0-1 3/20 WISC.-WHITEWATER. W, 10-3 3/27 WRIGHT STATE . . . . . W, 14-0 4/14 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 16-5 4/29 @Austin Peay*...... W, 6-1 3/20 WISC.-WHITEWATER. . W, 4-3 3/28 WISC.-WHITEWATER. . W, 5-2 4/16 @Murray State*...... L, 5-6 5/05 @Morehead State! . .L, 11-16 3/21 BRADLEY ...... W, 3-1 3/30 @Murray State*...... L, 6-7 4/16 @Murray State*...... L, 1-14 # - Worth Classic, Murfreesboro 3/21 BRADLEY ...... W, 12-7 4/01 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 2-1 4/17 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 7-0 * - OVC Game 3/23 vs. Adelphi# ...... L, 3-4 4/01 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 5-1 4/17 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 9-5 ! - OVC Tournament, Morehead, Ky. 3/24 vs. North Central#. . . . . L, 4-6 4/04 @Austin Peay*...... W, 8-1 4/19 BELMONT ...... W, 8-1 3/24 vs. Northern Iowa# . . . W, 8-3 4/04 @Austin Peay*...... W, 10-1 4/21 @Tennessee Tech* W, 4-2 (8) Coach: John Stanford 3/25 vs. Plymouth State# . . W, 5-0 4/05 MILLIKIN...... W, 10-2 4/21 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 0-4 1980: 24-25 (9-12 OVC) 3/26 vs. Kent State# ...... L, 4-16 4/07 WESTERN KENTUCKY* L, 2-5 4/25 @Austin Peay*...... W, 6-1 3/06 BELMONT ...... W, 14-2 3/26 vs. St. Lawrence# . . . . W, 8-4 4/07 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 5-1 4/25 @Austin Peay*...... W, 6-3 3/11 TENN. WESLEYAN . . . . W, 7-2 3/27 vs. Kent State# ...... W, 8-5 4/10 @Tennessee...... W, 8-0 4/26 TENNESSEE ...... L, 2-8 3/11 TENN. WESLEYAN . . . . W, 9-1 3/30 @David Lipscomb . . . . .L, 7-8 4/12 TENNESSEE STATE . . . W, 6-5 4/28 vs. Eastern Kentucky! . . L, 6-3 3/15 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 1-2 4/01 VANDERBILT ...... L, 6-7 4/13 VANDERBILT ...... L, 4-5 4/30 vs. Murray State! ...... L, 6-7 3/15 @SW Louisiana ...... W, 6-3 4/03 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . . L, 4-5 4/15 @Tennessee Tech* . . W, 13-7 * - OVC Southern Division Game 3/16 @SW Louisiana ...... L, 2-0 4/03 TENNESSEE TECH* . . W, 10-0 4/15 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 5-4 ! - OVC Tournament, Morehead, Ky. 3/17 @LSU...... W, 8-4 4/07 ALABAMA...... L, 2-8 4/18 @Western Kentucky* . W, 3-0 3/18 @SE Louisiana...... W, 5-4 4/09 @Austin Peay*...... L, 5-7 4/18 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 4-5 Coach: John Stanford 3/18 @SE Louisiana...... L, 1-2 4/09 @Austin Peay*...... W, 10-1 4/19 DAVID LIPSCOMB . . . . .L, 1-9 1984: 25-18 (5-7 OVC) 3/19 @SE Louisiana...... W, 4-0 4/11 MURRAY STATE* . . . . W, 10-8 4/20 NORTH ALABAMA . . . . W, 5-3 2/26 @North Alabama. . . . . W, 6-1 3/21 @New Orleans ...... L, 1-5 4/11 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 7-2 4/22 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 3-1 2/26 @North Alabama...... L, 3-4 3/21 @New Orleans ...... W, 5-2 4/13 BELMONT ...... W, 10-4 4/22 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 5-4 3/02 TREVECCA ...... L, 3-11 3/22 @New Orleans ...... L, 5-6 4/14 @Tennessee State. . . . W, 9-8 4/24 MURRAY STATE* . . . W, 11-10 3/04 TENN. WESLEYAN . . . W, 15-5 3/22 @New Orleans ...... L, 0-2 4/16 @Murray State*...... L, 3-6 4/24 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 0-3 3/07 LINCOLN...... W, 12-0 3/24 TENNESSEE STATE . . W, 16-2 4/16 @Murray State*...... W, 6-4 4/26 @Murray State*...... W, 9-8 3/07 LINCOLN...... W, 13-3 3/25 @Belmont...... W, 9-2 4/18 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 3-2 4/29 vs. Eastern Kentucky! . W, 2-1 3/09 @Lambuth ...... W, 8-1 (11) 3/26 UAB...... L, 3-6 4/18 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 3-2 5/01 vs. Morehead State! . . W, 4-3 3/11 MIAMI (OH)...... W, 5-3 3/26 UAB...... W, 8-0 4/20 KENTUCKY ...... W, 4-2 5/02 vs. Western Kentucky! W, 9-6 3/11 MIAMI (OH)...... W, 5-4 3/27 VANDERBILT ...... W, 2-1 4/21 @Alabama ...... W, 6-2 5/27 vs. Oral Roberts^. . . . . W, 3-2 3/14 @Western Kentucky . . W, 4-1 3/29 WESTERN KENTUCKY* L, 0-3 4/24 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 1-2 5/28 @Oklahoma State^. . . . L, 3-5 3/15 MOREHEAD STATE . . . . L, 2-3 3/29 WESTERN KENTUCKY* L, 1-5 4/24 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 5-0 5/29 vs. Minnesota^ ...... W, 7-1 3/15 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 5-1 4/01 WISC.-EAU CLAIRE . . . W, 4-0 4/27 DAVID LIPSCOMB . . . .L, 5-19 5/29 @Oklahoma State^. . . . L, 3-7 3/22 TREVECCA ...... L, 1-3 4/01 WISC.-EAU CLAIRE . . . W, 7-1 4/30 vs. Eastern Kentucky! . W, 9-6 $ - Columbus, Ga. 3/23 TENNESSEE STATE . . W, 13-6 4/03 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 4-0 5/01 vs. Austin Peay! ...... W, 6-4 * - OVC Southern Division game 3/24 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 0-9 4/03 TENNESSEE TECH* . . W, 10-3 5/02 vs. Eastern Kentucky! W, 12-5 ! - OVC Tournament, Bowling Green, Ky. 3/24 INDIANA STATE ...... L, 8-17 4/05 @Morehead State* . . . . L 6-7 5/21 vs. Missouri^ ...... W, 4-2 ^ - NCAA Midwest Regional, 3/26 @Tenn. Wesleyan . . . .L, 9-12 4/05 @Morehead State* . . . . L, 6-8 5/22 @Miami (FL)^...... L, 0-2 Stillwater, Okla. 3/27 CUMBERLAND ...... W, 13-3 4/06 @Eastern Kentucky*. . . L, 5-8 5/23 vs. Florida^...... L, 4-7 3/27 CUMBERLAND ...... W, 9-1 4/06 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 5-1 # - Sanford Spring Tourn., Sanford, Coach: John Stanford 3/30 NORTH ALABAMA . . . . W, 6-0 4/07 @Tennessee State. . . . . L, 7-8 Fla. 1983: 23-17 ( 9-3 OVC ) 3/30 NORTH ALABAMA . . . . W, 6-0 4/10 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 3-2 * - OVC Southern Division Game 3/01 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 12-10 3/31 @Tennessee Temple . W, 15-3 4/10 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 2-3 ! - OVC Tourn., Bowling Green, Ky. 3/03 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 3-4 4/02 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-9 4/12 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 1-6 ^ - NCAA South Regional, 3/06 EAST TENNESSEE . . . . W, 8-7 4/03 @Tennessee...... L, 2-6 4/12 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 2-4 Coral Gables, Fla. 3/06 EAST TENNESSEE . . . . .L, 7-8 4/04 LAMBUTH ...... W, 15-3 4/17 MOREHEAD STATE* . . .L, 0-1 3/07 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 6-5 4/05 CUMBERLAND ...... W, 9-7 4/17 MOREHEAD STATE* . . .L, 4-9 3/08 MOREHEAD STATE . . W, 12-2 4/07 @Kentucky ...... W, 1-0 4/19 @Murray State*. . . . . W, 14-2 3/08 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 5-2 4/07 @Kentucky ...... L, 3-15 4/19 @Murray State*...... L, 1-6 4/10 @Cumberland ...... L, 10-11 4/20 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 6-0 4/12 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 7-2 4/20 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 9-1 4/12 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . . L, 2-4 4/23 @UAB ...... L, 2-8 4/14 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 3-9 4/23 @UAB ...... L, 1-5 4/14 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 3-4 4/24 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 5-13 4/17 TENNESSEE STATE . . W, 10-5 4/26 EASTERN KENTUCKY* W, 4-0 4/19 @Tennessee Tech* . . W, 11-0 4/27 @Austin Peay*...... L, 5-13 4/19 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 9-6 4/27 @Austin Peay*...... W, 6-5 4/24 @Austin Peay*...... L, 4-7 5/01 @Western Kentucky!. . W, 8-5 4/24 @Austin Peay*...... W, 7-3 5/02 vs. Murray State! . . . . .L, 5-11 4/26 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 6-8 The 1981 Blue Raiders won the OVC regular season and tournament titles. www.goblueraiders.com 77 year-by-year results

5/01 VANDERBILT . . . . W, 4-3 (11) 3/02 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 1-2 3/13 ILLINOIS ...... W, 8-7 3/22 @UAB ...... L, 17-13 5/05 @Murray State*. . . . . W, 10-5 3/03 @Lipscomb...... L, 7-8 (10) 3/14 ILLINOIS ...... L, 0-13 3/23 @Alabama ...... W, 5-3 5/11 @Murray State*...... L, 5-7 3/05 @Trevecca ...... W, 18-5 3/14 ILLINOIS ...... W, 10-0 3/24 @Alabama ...... L, 9-4 5/11 @Murray State*. . . L, 7-8 (10) 3/07 LOUISVILLE ...... W, 9-4 3/15 ILLINOIS ...... L, 2-3 3/27 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 8-4 * - OVC Southern Division game 3/08 LOUISVILLE ...... W, 11-2 3/17 @South Alabama . . . .L, 4-20 3/27 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 4-3 3/08 LOUISVILLE ...... W, 5-2 3/18 @South Alabama . . . W, 11-9 3/30 Austin Peay* ...... W, 6-5 Coach: John Stanford 3/09 @Cumberland ...... L, 5-15 3/19 @Alabama ...... W, 10-2 3/30 Austin Peay* ...... W, 8-4 1985: 28-30 (4-8 OVC) 3/09 @Cumberland ...... L, 0-10 3/20 @Memphis State. . . . . W, 2-1 4/03 @Austin Peay*...... W, 15-7 2/24 IUPUI...... W, 12-6 3/11 @ Belmont ...... W, 8-4 3/21 @Memphis State...... L, 2-4 4/03 @Austin Peay*...... L, 6-5 2/26 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 6-19 3/13 MOREHEAD STATE . . . . L, 3-4 3/23 @Belmont...... W, 5-3 4/06 Austin Peay* ...... W, 6-3 2/27 @Lipscomb...... L, 6-14 3/13 MOREHEAD STATE . . W, 11-4 3/24 OLE MISS ...... W, 11-4 4/07 North Alabama . . . . . W, 13-9 3/01 WESTERN KENTUCKY L, 1-12 3/14 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 9-6 3/24 OLE MISS ...... W, 11-1 4/09 Murray State* ...... W, 3-0 3/02 @Western Kentucky . .L, 9-13 3/16 @South Alabama . . . .L, 0-18 3/25 CUMBERLAND ...... L, 7-12 4/09 Murray State* ...... L, 5-1 3/03 LINCOLN...... W, 13-1 3/16 @South Alabama . . . . W, 3-1 3/26 @Tennessee State. . . . W, 9-5 4/10 Murray State* ...... W, 4-3 3/03 LINCOLN...... W, 9-3 3/17 @South Alabama . . W, 20-10 3/28 @Murray State*...... L, 4-5 4/12 @Western Kentucky . . W, 6-2 3/05 LINCOLN...... W, 12-1 3/18 @UAB ...... L, 5-10 3/28 @Murray State*. . . . . W, 15-9 4/14 Tennessee ...... W, 8-7 3/06 @Trevecca ...... L, 4-5 3/18 @UAB ...... L, 0-6 3/29 @Murray State*...... L, 7-9 4/16 @Tennessee State* . . W, 7-2 3/07 @ Belmont ...... W, 15-1 3/20 vs. Kentucky+ ...... L, 7-12 4/01 @Tennessee...... W, 7-2 4/16 @Tennessee State* . . W, 5-1 3/08 IUPUI...... L, 4-5 3/20 @Alabama ...... W, 18-16 4/04 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 6-3 4/17 @Tennessee State* . W, 13-9 3/08 IUPUI...... W, 10-4 3/21 @Birm. Southern . L, 3-4 (10) 4/04 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 6-4 4/18 Alabama...... L, 3-2 3/09 @Cumberland ...... L, 3-4 3/23 @Memphis State. . . . . W, 8-3 4/05 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 9-1 4/19 Alabama...... W, 9-4 3/09 @Cumberland ...... W, 2-1 3/23 @Memphis State...... L, 0-1 4/07 @Ole Miss...... W, 9-2 4/21 Vanderbilt...... W, 9-8 3/11 LAMBUTH ...... W, 5-1 3/24 @Memphis State...... L, 2-5 4/07 @Ole Miss...... W, 6-5 4/24 Cumberland ...... W, 7-6 3/11 LAMBUTH ...... W, 5-3 3/27 WESTERN KY. . . . . L, 7-8 (10) 4/08 WESTERN KENTUCKY. W, 5-4 4/27 Trevecca ...... W, 14-3 3/12 @Tennessee...... L, 8-9 3/28 ILLINOIS ...... L, 4-5 4/11 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 6-2 4/30 Tennessee Tech*...... L, 7-5 3/13 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 2-1 3/29 ILLINOIS ...... W, 10-9 4/11 @Tennessee Tech* . . .L, 3-11 4/30 Tennessee Tech*...... L, 3-2 3/14 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 4-3 3/29 ILLINOIS ...... W, 6-5 4/12 @Tennessee Tech* . . W, 10-6 5/01 Tennessee Tech*...... L, 6-2 3/16 BRADLEY ...... L, 4-12 3/30 ILLINOIS ...... L, 1-4 4/18 @Austin Peay*...... W, 8-0 5/03 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 12-11 3/18 @Central Florida ...... L, 1-7 3/31 CUMBERLAND ...... W, 8-1 4/18 @Austin Peay*...... W, 6-2 5/06 vs. Eastern Kentucky# .L, 5-0 3/19 @Central Florida . . . . . W, 6-0 4/02 @Tennessee...... W, 8-6 4/19 @Austin Peay*...... W, 8-4 5/07 vs. Morehead State# . W, 7-1 3/20 vs. St. Xavier+ ...... L, 1-11 4/03 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 2-3 4/21 TREVECCA ...... L, 3-6 5/07 @Tennessee Tech# . . . W, 9-3 3/20 vs. St. Xavier+ ...... L, 6-7 4/04 @Kentucky ...... L, 6-7 4/22 @Kentucky ...... W, 5-3 5/08 vs. Eastern Kentucky# W, 12-7 3/22 vs. St. Xavier+ ...... W, 10-5 4/06 vs. Jacksonville State# W, 9-5 4/23 NORTH ALABAMA . . . . W, 3-1 5/08 vs. Eastern Kentucky# W, 20-3 3/23 vs. St. Xavier+ ...... W, 7-6 4/08 CUMBERLAND ...... L, 1-15 4/25 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 5-1 5/26 vs. Texas A&M$...... W, 3-1 3/23 vs. St. Xavier+ ...... W, 12-7 4/10 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . . L, 2-3 4/25 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 7-6 5/28 vs. Missouri$ ...... L, 10-6 3/26 LIPSCOMB ...... W, 16-4 4/10 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 6-1 4/26 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 5-6 5/28 @Mississippi State$ . .L, 12-4 3/29 ILLINOIS ...... W, 12-11 4/12 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 9-8 4/28 TENNESSEE ...... W, 8-7 * - OVC game 3/30 ILLINOIS ...... L, 3-14 4/12 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 8-7 5/02 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . . L, 2-9 # - OVC Tournament, Cookeville, Tenn. 3/30 ILLINOIS ...... L, 10-16 4/14 LIPSCOMB ...... W, 19-6 5/02 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 5-2 $ - NCAA Regional, Starkville, Miss. 3/31 ILLINOIS ...... W, 7-6 4/17 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 2-0 5/03 TENNESSEE TECH* . . W, 14-4 4/04 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 6-7 4/17 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 2-0 5/06 VANDERBILT ...... L, 3-8 Coach: Steve Peterson 4/06 @Louisville ...... L, 5-7 4/17 @Tennessee Tech* . L, 3-4 (9) 5/08 vs. Akron! ...... W, 13-1 1989: 27-22-1 (11-6 OVC) 4/06 @Louisville ...... L, 6-7 4/19 @Murray State*...... L, 3-7 5/09 @Eastern Kentucky! . W, 13-7 2/25 Cumberland...... L, 10-9 4/07 NISSAN SEMI-PROS . . . L, 4-8 4/19 @Murray State*...... W, 9-7 5/10 vs. Akron! ...... W, 9-8 2/26 Cumberland...... W, 11-3 4/08 @Tenn. Wesleyan . . . W, 18-3 4/22 @Austin Peay*...... W, 7-2 5/21 vs. Arkansas^ ...... L, 7-10 3/01 @Western Kentucky . . L, 3-1 4/09 NISSAN SEMI-PROS . .L, 1-12 4/22 @Austin Peay*...... W, 8-3 5/22 vs. Auburn^ ...... L, 3-5 3/02 Tennessee ...... L, 13-2 4/11 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 6-0 4/24 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 5-3 * - OVC Game 3/03 Columbus College. . W, 12-11 4/11 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 1-4 4/24 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 3-6 ! - OVC Tournament, Richmond, Ky. 3/08 North Alabama ...... L, 6-3 4/13 @Austin Peay*...... L, 6-10 4/26 MEMPHIS STATE ...... L, 7-8 ^ - NCAA South I Regional, 3/09 @Cumberland ...... L, 8-0 4/13 @Austin Peay*...... L, 3-7 4/26 MEMPHIS STATE ...... L, 0-4 Huntsville, Ala. 3/10 @Belmont...... W, 11-3 4/15 TREVECCA ...... W, 8-5 4/27 MEMPHIS STATE ...... L, 4-7 3/11 @UAB ...... L, 8-4 4/16 WESTERN KENTUCKY. . L, 4-8 4/28 BELMONT ...... W, 6-1 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/12 @UAB ...... W, 7-4 4/18 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . W, 8-2 4/30 TENNESSEE ...... L, 4-11 1988: 33-26-1 (14-7 OVC) 3/14 @Trevecca ...... W, 12-9 4/18 TENNESSEE TECH* . . . . L, 1-2 5/02 UAB...... W, 10-1 2/20 @Memphis State. . . . . W, 5-4 3/15 Memphis State ...... L, 11-4 4/20 MURRAY STATE* ...... L, 1-5 5/02 UAB...... L, 3-12 2/20 @Memphis State. . . . . W, 8-1 3/16 Memphis State . . . . . W, 10-0 4/20 MURRAY STATE* . . . . . W, 7-3 5/09 Eastern Kentucky!. . . . . L, 1-8 2/23 @North Alabama...... T, 4-4 3/19 @Indiana State ...... L, 10-5 4/22 CUMBERLAND ...... W, 15-8 5/10 Tennessee Tech! . . . . W, 19-6 2/24 Western Kentucky. . . . .W,4-3 3/19 @Indiana State ...... T, 2-2 4/23 AUSTIN PEAY*...... L, 4-5 5/10 Morehead State! . . . . W, 12-7 2/25 @Trevecca ...... W, 11-9 3/22 @Western Kentucky . . W, 7-5 4/23 AUSTIN PEAY*...... W, 8-4 5/11 Eastern Kentucky!. . W, 13-11 2/27 Illinois...... L, 4-3 3/23 @Kentucky ...... L, 13-6 4/25 @Murray State*...... L, 6-7 5/11 Eastern Kentucky! L, 7-8 (10) 2/27 Illinois...... L, 3-2 3/25 @Eastern Kentucky*. .L, 11-6 4/25 @Murray State*...... L, 0-13 + - Tuscaloosa, Ala. 2/28 Illinois...... L, 10-6 3/25 @Eastern Kentucky*. . . L, 8-7 4/28 TENNESSEE ...... L, 5-8 # - Anniston, Ala. 3/01 UAB...... L, 3-2 3/26 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 9-4 4/28 TENNESSEE ...... W, 7-6 * - OVC Southern Division game 3/01 UAB...... L, 14-5 3/28 Trevecca ...... W, 11-3 4/30 VANDERBILT ...... L, 4-7 ! - OVC Tournament, Murfreesboro 3/02 @Tennessee...... W, 5-4 4/01 Tennessee State* . . . . W, 5-1 5/02 KENTUCKY ...... L, 4-6 (14) 3/05 Murray State* ...... W, 6-2 4/01 Tennessee State* . . . . W, 3-0 5/03 CUMBERLAND ...... L, 3-15 Coach: John Stanford 3/05 Murray State* ...... L, 11-2 4/02 Tennessee State* . . . W, 29-7 5/04 BELMONT ...... W, 17-7 1987: 39-16 (13-5 OVC) 3/06 Murray State* ...... W, 9-3 4/09 @Murray State*...... L, 3-0 5/06 TENN. WESLEYAN . . . . W, 9-3 2/25 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 2-11 3/08 Indiana State...... L, 8-6 4/09 @Murray State*...... W, 7-5 + - Orlando, Fla. 3/02 WESTERN KENTUCKY. W, 7-4 3/09 Kentucky ...... L, 5-1 4/11 vs. Belmont%...... W, 7-2 * - OVC Southern Division game 3/03 @David Lipscomb . . . . W, 6-5 3/13 Tennessee State* . . . W, 10-1 4/12 @Alabama ...... L, 5-2 3/04 @Western Kentucky . .L, 5-11 3/13 Tennessee State* . . . . W, 6-0 4/13 @Alabama ...... L, 4-0 Coach: John Stanford 3/05 CUMBERLAND ...... W, 14-7 3/15 @Cumberland ...... L, 6-2 4/15 @Western Carolina . . . . L, 7-4 1986: 32-30 (8-4 OVC) 3/07 MEMPHIS STATE . . . . . W, 8-7 3/16 Memphis State ...... L, 11-8 4/15 @Western Carolina . . . W, 3-2 2/25 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 5-10 3/11 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 7-1 3/17 Memphis State ...... W, 9-1 4/16 @Western Carolina . . W, 13-3 3/01 @Lambuth ...... W, 14-5 3/12 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 2-1 3/19 @UAB ...... L, 4-3 4/19 @Tennessee...... W, 13-0 3/01 @Lambuth ...... W, 12-4 3/12 MOREHEAD STATE . . . W, 8-7 3/20 @South Alabama . . . .L, 10-0 4/20 UAB ...... L, 8-4 3/21 @South Alabama . . . . L, 17-6 78 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide year-by-year results

4/21 UAB...... W, 10-5 5/19 @Georgia Tech...... L, 5-4 5/13 @Murray State#...... W, 4-3 5/09 Troy State ...... L, 7-4 4/22 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 8-4 5/24 vs. San Diego State$ .L, 18-6 5/14 vs. Eastern Kentucky# W, 8-1 5/10 Troy State ...... W, 13-6 4/22 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 2-1 5/25 @Stanford$ ...... L, 6-1 5/18 Wright State...... L, 6-3 5/14 Eastern Kentucky# . . . W, 4-1 4/23 Tennessee Tech*. . . . W, 12-2 % - Tullahoma, Tenn. 5/19 Wright State...... L, 9-3 5/15 Southeast Missouri#. W, 14-2 4/25 Vanderbilt...... W, 12-3 * - OVC game 5/20 Wright State...... L, 9-3 5/15 Austin Peay# ...... W, 10-9 4/26 Kentucky ...... W, 7-2 # - OVC Tournament, Murfreesboro 5/24 @Southern Cal$...... L, 7-5 * - OVC game 4/27 Kentucky ...... L, 12-3 $ - NCAA Regional, Palo Alto, Calif. 5/25 vs. Hawaii$...... L, 7-4 # - OVC Tournament, Murfreesboro 4/29 @Austin Peay*...... L, 8-7 * - OVC game 4/29 @Austin Peay*...... L, 4-2 Coach: Steve Peterson # - OVC Tournament, Murray, Ky. Coach: Steve Peterson 4/30 @Austin Peay*...... W, 9-2 1991: 28-33 (12-5 OVC) $ - NCAA Regional, Los Angeles, Calif. 1993: 25-26 (15-6 OVC) 5/02 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 5-3 2/23 @UAB ...... W, 6-4 2/19 @SE Louisiana...... L, 10-4 5/06 Morehead State* . . . . . L, 2-1 2/24 @UAB ...... W, 10-6 Coach: Steve Peterson 2/20 @Southern Miss...... L, 9-1 5/06 Morehead State* . . . . W, 7-3 3/01 Louisville ...... W, 9-2 1992: 35-21 (14-6 OVC) 2/21 @Southern Miss...... L, 19-3 5/07 Morehead State* . . . . W, 8-7 3/02 Louisville ...... L, 1-0 2/22 @UAB ...... L, 3-2 2/27 Southern Illinois . . . . W, 10-3 5/14 vs. Austin Peay# ...... L, 4-3 3/05 @Ole Miss...... L, 3-2 2/23 @UAB ...... W, 6-4 2/28 Southern Illinois ...... L, 7-5 5/15 vs. Murray State# . . . . .L, 2-0 3/06 @Ole Miss...... L, 13-5 2/27 @Samford ...... L, 6-5 3/03 @Cumberland ...... W, 8-2 % - @ Tullahoma, Tenn. 3/08 @Cumberland ...... L, 5-2 2/28 @Birmingham Southern L, 7-1 3/07 Cumberland...... W, 11-10 * - OVC game 3/09 Eastern Illinois...... W, 3-2 2/29 @UAB ...... W, 4-2 3/09 @UAB ...... L, 15-14 # - OVC Tournament, Richmond, Ky. 3/09 Eastern Illinois...... W, 4-0 3/03 @Cumberland ...... W, 11-6 3/10 @UAB ...... L, 10-6 3/10 Eastern Illinois...... L, 7-3 3/06 @Ole Miss...... L, 7-1 3/17 @Alabama ...... L, 6-4 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/13 Memphis State ...... L, 3-0 3/07 @Ole Miss...... W, 11-1 3/18 @Alabama ...... L, 12-7 1990: 42-15 (14-0 OVC) 3/14 @Memphis State. . . . . W, 7-3 3/08 @UT Martin...... W, 12-5 3/20 Murray State* ...... W, 9-1 2/17 @South Alabama...... L, 2-1 3/16 @South Alabama . . . .L, 18-1 3/12 Indiana State...... W, 2-1 3/20 Murray State* ...... W, 4-1 2/23 Trevecca ...... W, 10-6 3/17 @South Alabama . . . . . L, 9-7 3/13 Indiana State...... L, 2-1 3/21 Murray State* ...... W, 8-5 2/28 Western Kentucky. . . . W, 9-8 3/18 @South Alabama . . . . . L, 7-6 3/14 @Alabama ...... W, 9-7 3/24 Tennessee ...... W, 15-3 3/01 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 8-7 3/19 @Southern Miss...... L, 4-3 3/15 @Alabama ...... L, 15-1 3/27 Tennessee Tech*...... L, 2-0 3/03 @Ole Miss...... W, 1-0 3/20 @Southern Miss...... L, 7-3 3/16 Nicholls State ...... L, 6-1 3/27 Tennessee Tech*...... L, 5-2 3/03 @Ole Miss...... W, 10-8 3/23 @Austin Peay*...... W, 6-4 3/17 Nicholls State ...... L, 5-3 3/28 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 4-3 3/07 @Columbus College . . W, 4-2 3/23 @Austin Peay*...... W, 4-1 3/21 Southeast Missouri*. W, 10-1 3/30 UAB...... L, 8-7 3/09 UAB...... W, 6-1 3/24 @Austin Peay*...... W, 18-2 3/22 Southeast Missouri*. . . L, 1-0 3/31 UAB...... W, 7-6 3/10 UAB...... W, 9-6 3/26 North Alabama ...... W, 8-7 3/25 UAB...... W, 1-0 4/01 @Tennessee...... L, 8-4 3/13 Southern Miss ...... W, 8-7 3/27 @Louisville ...... W, 25-8 3/26 UAB...... W, 4-1 4/03 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 5-3 3/14 Southern Miss ...... W, 11-5 3/29 Nicholls State ...... W, 3-1 3/28 Eastern Kentucky* . . W, 13-6 4/03 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 2-1 3/16 @UAB ...... L, 2-1 3/30 Nicholls State ...... W, 2-0 3/28 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 8-2 4/04 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 9-7 3/17 @UAB ...... W, 3-1 3/31 Nicholls State ...... W, 7-5 3/29 Eastern Kentucky* . . W, 17-3 4/05 Alabama...... L, 8-5 3/19 @Memphis State...... L, 3-2 4/03 @Alabama ...... L, 4-3 3/31 Berry College ...... W, 10-6 4/06 Memphis State ...... L, 6-5 3/20 @Memphis State. . . . . W, 4-3 4/04 @Alabama ...... L, 11-6 4/04 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 5-2 4/07 Tennessee ...... L, 8-4 3/22 @Cumberland ...... L, 7-4 4/06 @Eastern Kentucky*. .L, 12-4 4/04 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 1-0 4/08 Ole Miss ...... L, 14-11 3/24 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 5-0 4/06 @Eastern Kentucky*. .L, 11-3 4/05 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 8-5 4/10 Tennessee State* . . . . W, 3-2 3/24 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 8-6 4/07 @Eastern Kentucky*. W, 12-6 4/07 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 5-4 4/10 Tennessee State* . . . . W, 6-3 3/25 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 7-5 4/08 @Kentucky ...... L, 6-3 4/08 @Western Kentucky . . W, 8-7 4/11 Tennessee State* . . . W, 10-2 3/27 @Alabama ...... W, 10-4 4/10 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 9-6 4/09 Memphis State ...... L, 13-7 4/15 @Western Kentucky . W, 10-6 3/28 @Alabama ...... L, 6-5 4/11 @Kentucky ...... L, 12-6 4/11 @Tennessee State* . . W, 8-0 4/17 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 4-2 3/31 @Tennessee State* . . W, 7-3 4/13 Tennessee State* . . . W, 17-6 4/11 @Tennessee State* . W, 11-8 4/17 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 4-1 4/01 @Tennessee State* . . W, 2-1 4/13 Tennessee State* . . . . W, 5-4 4/12 @Tennessee State* . W, 14-4 4/18 @UT-Martin* ...... L, 9-2 4/02 Alabama...... W, 5-4 4/14 Tennessee State* . . . W, 14-6 4/13 Cumberland...... W, 3-2 4/19 Western Kentucky. . . W, 10-6 4/03 @Tennessee...... L, 9-1 4/17 @Tennessee...... W, 4-3 4/15 Kentucky ...... W, 8-3 4/20 @Memphis State. . . . . W, 7-3 4/05 @North Alabama...... L, 6-2 4/19 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 3-1 4/16 @North Alabama. . . . W, 11-3 4/21 Vanderbilt...... L, 10-4 4/07 Murray State* ...... W, 4-0 4/20 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 4-1 4/18 Austin Peay* ...... W, 2-1 4/23 @Troy State ...... W, 7-1 4/07 Murray State* ...... W, 4-3 4/21 Tennessee Tech*...... L, 6-4 4/18 Austin Peay* ...... L, 7-6 4/24 @Troy State ...... L, 9-8 4/08 Murray State* ...... W, 5-4 4/22 @North Alabama...... L, 4-3 4/19 Austin Peay* ...... L, 10-9 4/25 @Troy State ...... W, 6-2 4/10 Western Kentucky. . . . . L, 5-1 4/23 UAB...... L, 9-3 4/21 Vanderbilt...... L, 4-2 4/27 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 6-4 4/11 vs. Vanderbilt% ...... W, 9-6 4/24 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 22-4 4/22 UT-Martin ...... W, 10-2 5/01 @Austin Peay*...... W, 7-0 4/12 @Kentucky ...... W, 11-10 4/25 Ole Miss ...... W, 19-18 4/23 Western Kentucky. . W, 24-10 5/01 @Austin Peay*...... L, 6-5 4/13 Evansville ...... W, 9-6 4/27 Morehead State* . . . . W, 5-0 4/25 Murray State* ...... W, 4-3 5/02 @Austin Peay*...... L, 9-8 4/14 Evansville ...... W, 10-2 4/27 Morehead State* . . . . W, 4-3 4/25 Murray State* ...... W, 12-4 5/08 Southeast Missouri*. . . L, 2-1 4/15 Evansville ...... W, 7-6 4/30 Tennessee ...... L, 22-5 4/26 Murray State* ...... W, 8-1 5/08 Southeast Missouri*. . W, 2-1 4/16 North Alabama ...... W, 8-5 5/04 @Murray State*...... L, 5-0 4/28 Memphis State ...... L, 8-2 5/09 Southeast Missouri*. . W, 9-4 4/18 @Western Kentucky . . W, 8-4 5/04 @Murray State*...... W, 5-1 4/30 @Kentucky ...... W, 8-7 5/11 @Kentucky ...... L, 8-7 4/19 Cumberland...... L, 12-10 5/05 @Murray State*...... L, 4-3 5/02 @Morehead State* . . W, 12-5 5/14 Morehead State# . . . . . L, 1-0 4/21 @Tennessee Tech* . . W, 12-4 5/08 @Evansville ...... L, 8-6 5/02 @Morehead State* . . W, 10-8 5/15 Eastern Kentucky# . . . .L, 4-2 4/21 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 9-5 5/09 @Evansville ...... L, 9-2 5/03 @Morehead State* . . W, 15-7 * - OVC game 4/24 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 8-2 5/10 @Western Kentucky . .L, 11-3 5/06 Alabama...... L, 9-2 # - OVC Tournament, Murfreesboro 4/25 Ole Miss ...... W, 6-4 5/12 vs. Eastern Kentucky# W, 2-1 5/08 Troy State ...... L, 6-5 4/26 Kentucky ...... W, 9-7 Coach: Steve Peterson 4/28 Austin Peay* ...... W, 11-5 1994: 32-23 (14-8 OVC) 4/28 Austin Peay* ...... W, 7-5 2/26 @Auburn...... L, 19-3 4/29 @Austin Peay* ...... W, 6-5 2/26 @Auburn...... L, 9-2 5/05 @Morehead State* . . W, 14-6 2/27 @Auburn...... L, 11-9 5/08 Memphis State ...... L, 4-3 3/04 @Troy State ...... L, 11-9 5/09 Memphis State ...... W, 9-2 3/05 @Troy State ...... L, 6-5 5/13 Austin Peay# ...... W, 9-5 3/06 @Troy State ...... W, 12-4 5/14 Eastern Kentucky# . . . W, 7-1 3/08 @UAB ...... W, 13-3 5/15 Eastern Kentucky# . . . W, 8-2 3/12 Eastern Illinois* . . . . . W, 9-5 5/18 @Georgia Tech...... W, 5-4 3/12 Eastern Illinois* . . . . . W, 8-1 5/18 @Georgia Tech...... L, 5-0 The 1990 Blue Raiders set the school record with 42 wins. 3/13 Eastern Illinois* . . . . . W, 8-7 www.goblueraiders.com 79 year-by-year results

3/15 @Alabama State . . . . W, 21-2 4/01 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 7-3 3/16 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 3-2 3/28 Eastern Illinois* . . . . . W, 8-1 3/16 @South Alabama . . . . W, 9-8 4/01 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 9-6 3/17 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 8-2 3/28 Eastern Illinois* . . . . . W, 7-4 3/16 @South Alabama . . . . . L, 4-2 4/02 @Eastern Kentucky*. W, 13-9 3/18 @Cumberland ...... L, 7-5 3/29 Eastern Illinois* ...... L, 6-3 3/17 @SW Missouri State . . .L, 6-3 4/04 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 2-1 3/21 Memphis ...... W, 6-1 4/01 @Western Kentucky .L, 11-10 3/19 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . . . W, 7-2 4/05 @Tennessee...... L, 8-2 3/23 @Murray State*...... W, 7-1 4/02 @Alabama ...... L, 9-6 3/19 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . . W, 10-3 4/08 Murray State* ...... L, 5-1 3/23 @Murray State*...... W, 4-0 4/05 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 12-9 3/20 Northeastern Illinois . W, 13-3 4/08 Murray State* ...... L, 4-2 3/24 @Murray State*. . . . . W, 17-9 4/06 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 9-2 3/22 Auburn ...... L, 6-1 4/09 Murray State* ...... W, 9-3 3/26 UAB...... L, 12-2 4/06 @UT-Martin* ...... L, 2-0 3/26 Austin Peay* ...... W, 8-5 4/10 Auburn ...... L, 6-1 3/27 UAB...... L, 17-6 4/08 Cumberland...... W, 9-6 3/29 @Memphis State...... L, 7-6 4/11 Memphis ...... W, 9-4 3/30 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 11-3 4/09 @Tennessee...... L, 12-6 4/01 @Southeast Missouri* L, 11-4 4/12 Memphis ...... L, 9-2 3/30 @UT-Martin* ...... L, 5-1 4/12 Evansville ...... W, 7-3 4/01 @Southeast Missouri* W, 8-6 4/15 UT-Martin* ...... W, 11-3 3/31 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 9-4 4/13 Evansville ...... L, 14-10 4/02 @Southeast Missouri* .L, 3-2 4/15 UT-Martin* ...... W, 8-2 4/03 Jacksonville State . . . . W, 4-3 4/14 @Cumberland ...... W, 3-1 4/06 Memphis State . . . . .L, 14-10 4/16 UT-Martin* ...... W, 5-3 4/03 Jacksonville State . . . . . L, 8-6 4/15 Memphis ...... W, 16-8 4/09 Eastern Kentucky* . . . .L, 8-7 4/18 Kentucky ...... W, 8-2 4/05 Morehead State* . . . . W, 3-2 4/16 Memphis ...... W, 9-8 4/09 Eastern Kentucky* . . . .L, 3-1 4/19 Tennessee ...... L, 9-5 4/05 Morehead State* . . . . . L, 2-1 4/19 @Austin Peay*...... L, 9-7 4/10 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 6-5 4/22 @Morehead State* . . . . L, 7-6 4/06 Morehead State* . . . . W, 4-1 4/19 @Austin Peay*...... L, 10-1 4/11 Cumberland...... W, 8-6 4/22 @Morehead State* . . . W, 5-4 4/09 Vanderbilt...... L, 5-2 4/20 @Austin Peay*...... W, 5-2 4/13 Tennessee ...... L, 3-0 4/25 Vanderbilt...... L, 8-3 4/10 Tennessee ...... L, 13-9 4/23 vs. Tennessee% ...... L, 13-3 4/14 @Cumberland ...... W, 11-5 4/26 @Western Kentucky . W, 14-4 4/11 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 8-4 4/26 Southeast Missouri*. W, 12-3 4/16 @Murray State*...... L, 7-6 4/29 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 6-4 4/13 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 8-2 4/26 Southeast Missouri*. W, 10-9 4/16 @Murray State*. . . . . W, 11-4 4/29 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 2-1 4/13 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 2-0 4/27 Southeast Missouri*. W, 12-6 4/17 @Murray State*...... L, 7-3 4/30 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 8-1 4/14 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 9-7 4/29 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 5-4 4/20 @Tennessee...... W, 5-4 5/02 UAB...... L, 4-2 4/15 Cumberland...... W, 10-0 4/29 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 10-9 4/21 Troy State ...... W, 12-2 5/03 UAB...... L, 4-3 4/16 @Kentucky ...... W, 11-2 5/03 @Morehead State* . . . . L, 7-6 4/22 Troy State ...... L, 7-1 5/06 @Austin Peay*...... L, 4-1 4/20 Austin Peay* ...... W, 7-2 5/04 @Morehead State* . . . W, 8-5 4/23 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 6-4 5/06 @Austin Peay*...... W, 15-7 4/20 Austin Peay* ...... L, 5-4 5/04 @Morehead State* . . W, 12-6 4/23 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 3-2 5/07 @Austin Peay*...... W, 14-7 4/21 Austin Peay* ...... L, 10-5 5/06 UAB...... W, 9-4 4/24 @UT-Martin* ...... L, 12-11 5/09 Western Kentucky. . . W, 12-7 4/23 @UAB ...... L, 4-3 5/07 UAB...... L, 16-8 4/25 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 7-5 5/13 Morehead State# . . . W, 15-6 4/24 @UAB ...... W, 6-4 5/10 Murray State* ...... W, 3-0 4/26 Vanderbilt...... W, 10-9 5/15 Southeast Missouri#. .L, 14-4 4/25 Western Kentucky. . . W, 10-5 5/10 Murray State* ...... W, 7-3 4/30 Morehead State* . . . . W, 4-3 5/15 Morehead State# . . . . W, 8-4 4/27 @Southeast Missouri* .L, 6-3 5/11 Murray State* ...... W, 18-4 4/30 Morehead State* . . . . W, 3-2 5/16 Southeast Missouri#. . W, 6-5 4/27 @Southeast Missouri* W, 12-2 5/15 Southeast Missouri#. . . L, 4-0 5/01 Morehead State* . . . . . L, 4-3 5/16 Southeast Missouri#. . W, 6-4 4/30 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 7-6 5/16 Austin Peay# ...... L, 9-6 5/04 UAB...... W, 10-4 5/19 Jackson State%. . . . . W, 10-2 5/04 Murray State# ...... L, 13-9 % - Chattanooga, Tenn. 5/07 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 9-4 5/20 Jackson State%...... W, 6-2 5/04 Eastern Kentucky# . . . .L, 5-4 * - OVC game 5/07 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 7-2 5/25 vs. Southern Cal$ . . . .L, 10-4 5/08 @Tennessee...... L, 8-6 # - OVC Tournament, Murfreesboro 5/08 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 4-3 5/26 vs. SW Missouri St.$ . . W, 5-3 * - OVC game 5/10 Western Kentucky. . . W, 16-5 5/27 vs. Pepperdine $ . . . .L, 18-17 # - OVC Tournament, Murfreesboro Coach: Steve Peterson 5/13 vs. Morehead State# W, 15-2 * - OVC game 1998: 17-33 (9-14 OVC) 5/14 @Austin Peay#...... W, 5-4 # - OVC Tournament, Murfreesboro Coach: Steve Peterson 2/20 Illinois State...... W, 5-2 5/15 @Austin Peay#...... W, 5-4 % - NCAA Play-In Series, Murfreesboro 1997: 31-24 (17-7 OVC) 2/21 Illinois State...... W, 7-6 5/20 @The Citadel%...... L, 4-3 $ - NCAA Regional, Fresno, Calif. 2/22 @Auburn...... L, 4-1 2/27 @Northwestern State$ L, 4-3 5/21 @The Citadel%...... W, 11-3 2/22 @Auburn...... L, 11-7 2/28 vs. Centenary$...... L, 11-5 5/21 @The Citadel%...... L, 4-0 Coach: Steve Peterson 2/23 @Auburn...... L, 9-3 3/01 vs. SW Missouri St.$ . .L, 11-7 * - OVC game 1996: 28-26 (13-7 OVC) 2/25 @Alabama ...... L, 12-5 3/03 @UAB ...... L, 15-7 # - OVC Tournament, Clarksville, Tenn. 2/20 @Alabama ...... W, 4-3 2/27 @Louisville ...... L, 7-5 3/04 @UAB ...... L, 15-13 % - NCAA Play-In Series, 2/24 @Georgia State ...... L, 5-4 2/28 @Louisville ...... W, 12-3 3/07 @Tennessee Tech* . . .L, 14-5 Charleston, S.C. 2/24 @Georgia State ...... W, 8-2 3/01 Georgia State...... W, 9-3 3/07 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 5-4 2/25 @Georgia State ...... W, 5-1 3/01 Georgia State...... W, 7-6 3/08 @Tennessee Tech* . .L, 17-10 Coach: Steve Peterson 2/28 Louisville ...... L, 8-1 3/09 Cumberland...... W, 6-5 3/12 Butler ...... L, 8-2 1995: 36-27 (16-4 OVC) 2/28 Louisville ...... W, 7-2 3/11 @UAB ...... L, 1-0 3/12 Butler ...... W, 5-1 2/18 @Alabama ...... L, 2-1 3/01 Illinois State...... W, 2-1 3/12 @UAB ...... W, 13-12 3/14 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 8-1 2/19 @Alabama ...... L, 6-2 3/02 Illinois State...... L, 9-6 3/15 Tennessee Tech*...... L, 4-2 3/14 Eastern Kentucky* . . . W, 5-3 2/24 @UAB ...... L, 6-4 3/03 Illinois State...... W, 6-3 3/15 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 7-1 3/15 Eastern Kentucky* . . .L, 13-1 2/26 @Birmingham Southern L, 7-4 3/05 @Southern Miss...... L, 9-8 3/16 Tennessee Tech*. . . . W, 12-0 3/17 @Evansville ...... L, 11-6 2/27 @Samford ...... L, 3-1 3/06 @Southern Miss...... L, 23-2 3/19 @Memphis ...... W, 13-3 3/18 @Evansville ...... W, 12-9 2/28 @Ole Miss...... W, 3-2 3/09 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . . . W, 5-0 3/19 @Memphis ...... W, 4-0 3/22 @Eastern Illinois* . . . . . L, 3-2 3/02 @Cumberland ...... L, 8-2 3/10 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . . W, 10-2 3/22 @Eastern Kentucky*. . . L, 3-1 3/22 @Eastern Illinois* . . . .L, 18-8 3/04 @Auburn...... L, 12-2 3/10 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . . . W, 9-6 3/22 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 4-3 3/24 @Memphis ...... L, 11-2 3/09 Indiana State...... L, 3-2 3/12 @Memphis ...... L, 6-4 3/23 @Eastern Kentucky*. . W, 7-5 3/25 @Memphis ...... L, 18-12 3/09 Indiana State...... L, 9-5 3/13 @Memphis ...... L, 4-0 3/26 @Indiana State ...... W, 9-8 3/28 UT-Martin* ...... L, 8-6 3/11 Northeastern Illinois . . W, 8-1 3/16 Eastern Kentucky* . . . .L, 8-2 3/26 @Indiana State ...... L, 6-3 3/28 UT-Martin* ...... W, 11-8 3/11 Northeastern Illinois . . W, 1-0 3/29 UT-Martin* ...... W, 16-8 3/12 Northeastern Illinois . W, 14-6 3/30 @Belmont...... W, 10-2 3/14 Southern Miss ...... W, 7-5 4/01 Vanderbilt...... L, 13-10 3/15 Southern Miss ...... W, 7-5 4/04 Indiana State...... L, 7-5 3/18 @UAB ...... W, 9-6 4/05 Indiana State...... L, 6-0 3/19 @UAB ...... W, 6-5 4/07 Jacksonville State . . W, 12-10 3/20 @UAB ...... W, 10-4 4/09 Tennessee ...... L, 15-5 3/21 @Memphis ...... L, 5-4 4/10 Austin Peay* ...... W, 6-2 3/22 @Memphis ...... L, 16-2 4/10 Austin Peay* ...... W, 4-2 3/25 Southeast Missouri*. . W, 5-0 4/11 Austin Peay* ...... L, 4-2 3/25 Southeast Missouri*. . W, 2-1 4/14 Memphis ...... W, 17-10 3/26 Southeast Missouri*. . W, 6-4 4/15 Memphis ...... W, 19-9 3/28 Cumberland...... L, 7-3 4/18 @SE Missouri*...... L, 10-9 The 1995 Blue Raiders won the OVC regular season and tournament titles. 80 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide year-by-year results

4/18 @SE Missouri*...... W, 10-7 5/20 vs. Eastern Illinois#. . . . L, 8-7 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/10 Tennessee Tech...... W, 8-7 4/19 @SE Missouri*...... L, 8-4 5/21 @Southeast Missouri# W, 6-4 2001: 41-17 (17-10 SBC) 3/11 @Tennessee Tech . . . .L, 11-6 4/21 @Jacksonville State . .L, 10-4 5/21 vs. Eastern Kentucky# W, 4-3 2/17 UNC-Asheville ...... W, 6-2 3/12 @Memphis ...... W, 8-4 4/22 vs. Tennessee% ...... L, 7-5 5/22 vs. Eastern Illinois#. . . . L, 4-3 2/17 UNC-Asheville ...... W, 1-0 3/13 @Memphis ...... W, 10-6 4/23 Western Kentucky. . . . . L, 5-4 % - Chattanooga, Tenn. 2/18 UNC-Asheville ...... W, 10-3 3/15 SW Missouri St...... L, 14-11 4/25 Morehead State* . . . . . L, 7-2 * - OVC game 2/23 Southeastern La...... W, 2-0 3/16 SW Missouri St...... W, 13-3 4/25 Morehead State* . . . W, 10-0 # - OVC Tournament, 2/24 Southeastern La...... W, 8-2 3/19 East Tennessee . . . . . W, 10-8 4/26 Morehead State* . . . . . L, 9-7 Cape Girardeau, Mo. 2/25 Southeastern La...... L, 4-3 3/20 East Tennessee . . . . . W, 10-4 4/27 Belmont ...... L, 11-0 3/03 Memphis ...... W, 8-2 3/22 Austin Peay ...... W, 4-0 4/28 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 12-6 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/06 Jacksonville State . . . . W, 6-1 3/23 Austin Peay ...... W, 5-4 5/02 @Murray State*...... L, 14-9 2000: 39-23 (17-6 OVC) 3/07 Trevecca ...... W, 16-0 3/24 @Austin Peay...... L, 19-0 5/02 @Murray State*...... L, 3-0 2/18 @SE Louisiana...... L, 10-5 3/08 @Jacksonville State . . W, 6-1 3/26 Troy State ...... W, 7-2 5/03 @Murray State*...... W, 9-5 2/19 @SE Louisiana...... L, 5-4 3/10 @Tennessee Tech . . . W, 11-3 3/27 Troy State ...... W, 4-3 5/05 UAB...... L, 16-4 2/20 @SE Louisiana...... L, 6-1 3/11 Tennessee Tech. . . . . W, 10-9 3/29 @New Orleans*...... W, 7-5 $ - Natchitoches, La. 2/26 Indiana ...... W, 9-8 3/13 @Lipscomb...... W, 21-14 3/30 @New Orleans*...... L, 7-2 % - Chattanooga, Tenn. 2/27 Indiana ...... L, 17-6 3/14 Lipscomb ...... W, 13-4 3/31 @New Orleans*...... L, 9-3 * - OVC game 2/29 @Memphis ...... W, 12-4 3/16 @Arkansas State*. . . . W, 5-2 4/02 Memphis ...... L, 8-5 3/01 @Memphis ...... W, 6-2 3/17 @Arkansas State*. . . . . L, 3-0 4/03 Memphis ...... L, 2-0 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/04 @SW Missouri St. . . . .L, 13-6 3/18 @Arkansas State*. . . W, 16-6 4/05 @New Mexico State* . . L, 9-4 1999: 29-31 (14-10 OVC) 3/04 @SW Missouri St...... L, 4-3 3/21 UAB...... W, 3-0 4/06 @New Mexico State* W, 14-13 2/19 @Auburn...... L, 8-2 3/05 @SW Missouri St. . . . .L, 10-3 3/21 Samford ...... W, 8-2 4/07 @New Mexico State* L, 13-11 2/20 @Auburn...... W, 5-2 3/06 Yale...... L, 4-1 3/23 New Orleans* ...... L, 7-4 4/09 @East Tennessee . . . . L, 16-3 2/21 @Auburn...... L, 7-3 3/07 Southern Miss ...... L, 7-3 3/24 New Orleans* ...... L, 4-1 4/10 @East Tennessee . . . W, 12-3 2/26 @Southern Miss. . . . . W, 10-5 3/08 Southern Miss ...... W, 7-3 3/25 New Orleans* ...... W, 6-5 4/12 Western Kentucky* . . . L, 5-3 2/27 @Southern Miss...... L, 7-3 3/12 Dayton ...... W, 4-1 3/27 @Memphis ...... L, 10-1 4/13 Western Kentucky* . .L, 10-4 2/28 @Southern Miss...... L, 4-2 3/12 Dayton ...... W, 6-2 3/28 @Memphis ...... W, 13-9 4/14 Western Kentucky* . . W, 6-4 3/02 Jacksonville State . . . . W, 5-3 3/15 Jacksonville State . . . W, 13-2 3/30 @Louisiana-Lafayette* W, 2-0 4/16 Belmont ...... L, 10-3 3/05 SW Missouri St...... L, 16-7 3/16 Yale...... W, 11-2 3/31 @Louisiana-Lafayette* L, 9-8 4/19 @South Alabama* . . . . L, 8-4 3/06 SW Missouri St...... L, 4-1 3/18 UT-Martin* ...... W, 9-3 4/01 @Louisiana-Lafayette* W, 5-4 4/20 @South Alabama* . . . . L, 6-2 3/07 SW Missouri St...... L, 15-9 3/18 UT-Martin* ...... W, 7-1 4/04 Vanderbilt...... W, 19-3 4/21 @South Alabama* . . .L, 14-6 3/09 @Memphis ...... L, 8-7 3/21 @UAB ...... L, 5-3 4/06 Florida International*. W, 7-2 4/23 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 5-2 3/10 @Memphis ...... L, 5-1 3/22 @UAB ...... L, 6-4 4/07 Florida International* L, 15-1 4/26 Louisiana-Lafayette* . .L, 5-0 3/16 @Jacksonville State . . W, 6-2 3/24 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . . . W, 4-3 4/08 Florida International*. . L, 9-3 4/27 Louisiana-Lafayette* .L, 15-6 3/17 @Jacksonville State . . W, 6-4 3/24 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . . . W, 4-3 4/10 Belmont ...... W, 12-4 4/28 Louisiana-Lafayette* .L, 11-3 3/19 Wisc.-Milwaukee . . . W, 13-12 3/25 Wisc.-Milwaukee ...... L, 5-3 4/11 @Cumberland . . . . .W, 13-10 5/03 Arkansas State* ...... L, 2-4 3/20 Eastern Illinois* . . . . .L, 18-7 3/28 UAB...... W, 4-2 4/13 @Ark.-Little Rock* . . W, 13-0 5/04 Arkansas State* . . . . . W, 6-4 3/21 Eastern Illinois* ...... L, 3-1 3/29 UAB...... W, 6-2 4/15 @Ark.-Little Rock* . . . W, 8-4 5/05 Arkansas State* . . . . . W, 6-3 3/21 Eastern Illinois* . . . . . W, 2-1 4/01 Austin Peay* ...... W, 6-5 4/15 @Ark.-Little Rock* . . . W, 1-0 5/10 Ark.-Little Rock* . . . . . W, 6-5 3/23 UAB...... L, 10-7 4/01 Austin Peay* ...... L, 6-4 4/18 @Belmont ...... W, 9-1 5/11 Ark.-Little Rock* . . . W, 13-10 3/24 UAB...... L, 13-1 4/02 Austin Peay* ...... W, 7-6 4/20 Louisiana Tech* . . . . W, 10-4 5/12 Ark.-Little Rock* . . . . . W, 8-7 3/27 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 15-3 4/04 Tennessee ...... L, 2-1 4/21 Louisiana Tech* . . . . .L, 11-2 5/14 Vanderbilt...... L, 4-3 3/27 @UT-Martin* ...... W, 13-3 4/08 @Southeast Missouri* .L, 3-2 4/22 Louisiana Tech* . . . . W, 10-5 5/17 @Florida International* L, 5-3 3/28 @UT-Martin* ...... L, 4-2 4/08 @Southeast Missouri* .L, 2-0 4/25 Cumberland ...... W, 6-5 5/18 @Florida International* L, 24-8 3/30 Memphis ...... L, 19-12 4/09 @Southeast Missouri* W, 8-5 4/27 New Mexico State*. . W, 12-6 5/19 @Florida International* L, 11-6 4/02 Illinois State...... L, 3-0 4/12 Memphis ...... W, 10-3 4/28 New Mexico State*. . . . L, 6-5 5/22 @South Alabama# . . . . L, 2-1 4/03 Illinois State...... L, 9-2 4/15 Morehead State* . . . W, 11-0 4/29 New Mexico State*. . . W, 7-4 5/23 vs. New Orleans# . . . . . L, 7-6 4/04 Illinois State...... L, 17-8 4/15 Morehead State* . . . . W, 8-0 5/04 @Western Kentucky*. W, 5-1 % - Clarksville, Tenn. 4/06 Western Kentucky. . . . W, 9-7 4/16 Morehead State* . . . . W, 8-7 5/05 @Western Kentucky*. W, 10-4 * - Sun Belt Conference game 4/10 @Austin Peay*...... W, 20-3 4/18 Vanderbilt...... W, 9-8 5/05 @Western Kentucky*. . L, 1-0 # - SBC Tournament, Mobile, Ala. 4/10 @Austin Peay*...... L, 7-6 4/21 @Murray State*...... W, 7-6 5/08 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 9-8 4/11 @Austin Peay*...... W, 15-4 4/21 @Murray State*...... W, 7-2 5/09 Tennessee ...... L, 11-4 Coach: Steve Peterson 4/13 @Western Kentucky . . .L, 6-3 4/22 @Murray State*...... W, 5-2 5/11 South Alabama*. . . . . W, 8-6 2003: 33-25 (10-13 SBC) 4/14 Vanderbilt...... L, 5-3 4/25 @Jacksonville State . W, 16-5 5/12 South Alabama*. . . . .L, 10-7 2/21 Jacksonville State . . . .L, 11-5 4/17 @Southeast Missouri* L, 10-2 4/26 @Western Kentucky . W, 11-6 5/13 South Alabama*. . . . . W, 6-2 2/23 Jacksonville State . . . . W, 7-2 4/17 @Southeast Missouri* .L, 4-0 4/29 @Tennessee Tech* . . . W, 5-0 5/16 vs. Arkansas State# . . W, 4-0 2/23 Jacksonville State . . . . . L, 5-4 4/18 @Southeast Missouri* W, 9-6 4/29 @Tennessee Tech* . . W, 10-4 5/17 vs. Western Kentucky# W, 9-4 2/28 #17 Kansas ...... W, 6-5 4/19 @Belmont...... W, 12-2 4/30 @Tennessee Tech* . . . .L, 9-0 5/18 vs. New Orleans# . . . . W, 4-2 3/01 Rutgers...... W, 7-6 4/20 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 12-9 5/02 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 9-4 5/19 vs. South Alabama# . .L, 11-2 3/02 Kent State ...... W, 6-4 4/21 vs. Tennessee% ...... W, 6-3 5/06 Eastern Kentucky* . . W, 12-2 5/25 @Tennessee$...... L, 2-1 3/04 @Tennessee Tech . . . .L, 13-3 4/24 @Morehead State* . . . W, 3-2 5/06 Eastern Kentucky* . . . .L, 2-0 5/26 vs. Wake Forest$...... L, 6-3 3/07 @SW Missouri St...... L, 7-6 4/24 @Morehead State* . . . . L, 5-3 5/07 Eastern Kentucky* . . .L, 11-7 * - Sun Belt Conference game 3/08 @SW Missouri St...... L, 9-3 4/25 @Morehead State* . . . . L, 6-4 5/10 @Tennessee...... L, 7-0 # - SBC Tournament, Lafayette, La. 3/09 @SW Missouri St...... L, 2-1 4/26 Belmont ...... W, 6-2 5/13 @Eastern Illinois* . . W, 13-12 $ - NCAA Regional, Knoxville, Tenn. 3/11 Samford ...... W, 7-4 5/01 Murray State* ...... W, 6-3 5/13 @Eastern Illinois* . . . . W, 8-5 3/12 Samford ...... L, 14-6 5/01 Murray State* ...... W, 2-1 5/14 @Eastern Illinois* . . . . W, 6-5 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/14 Purdue ...... L, 7-0 5/02 Murray State* ...... W, 5-0 5/18 vs. Eastern Illinois#. . . W, 4-3 2002: 26-30 (8-16 SBC) 3/15 Purdue ...... W, 8-5 5/04 @UAB ...... W, 8-7 5/18 @Southeast Missouri# W, 3-2 2/17 Austin Peay ...... W, 6-5 3/16 Purdue ...... L, 14-6 5/05 @UAB ...... L, 21-11 5/19 vs. Eastern Kentucky# W, 6-4 2/22 @Troy State ...... L, 16-6 3/18 @Belmont...... W, 13-3 5/08 Tennessee Tech*. . . . W, 13-2 5/20 @Southeast Missouri# W, 11-4 2/23 @Troy State ...... W, 8-4 3/19 Tennessee Tech...... W, 7-6 5/08 Tennessee Tech*. . . . . W, 6-3 5/26 @Clemson$ ...... L, 4-0 2/24 @Troy State ...... L, 10-7 3/21 New Mexico St.* . . . . . W, 6-4 5/09 Tennessee Tech*. . . . W, 10-5 5/27 vs. Old Dominion$. . . . W, 6-5 2/28 Eastern Michigan . . . . W, 3-2 3/22 New Mexico St.* L, 12-8 (11) 5/11 @Tennessee...... L, 15-10 5/27 vs. Illinois$...... W, 4-3 2/28 Eastern Michigan . . . . W, 8-2 3/23 New Mexico St.* ...... L, 6-4 5/15 @Eastern Kentucky*. . . L, 6-1 5/28 @Clemson$ ...... L, 21-3 3/01 vs. Illinois State% . . . . W, 6-5 3/26 @Memphis ...... L, 5-4 5/15 @Eastern Kentucky*. . . L, 5-4 * - OVC game 3/02 vs. Eastern Michigan% W, 12-9 3/26 @Memphis ...... W, 2-1 5/16 @Eastern Kentucky* W, 13-10 # - OVC Tourn., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 3/05 @Lipscomb...... W, 18-7 3/28 @Louisiana-Lafayette* L, 4-3 5/20 vs. Austin Peay# . . . . W, 12-9 $ - NCAA Regional, Clemson, S.C. 3/06 Lipscomb ...... L, 18-15 3/29 @Louisiana-Lafayette* W, 9-5

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3/30 @Louisiana-Lafayette* L, 5-3 4/16 Arkansas State* ...... L, 9-4 5/01 at Arkansas State*. . . W, 8-4 5/26 &vs La.-Lafayette . . . W, 14-7 4/01 @Lipscomb...... L, 11-8 4/17 Arkansas State* . . . . . W, 9-8 5/06 Fla. International* . . W, 12-2 5/27 &vs Troy ...... L, 10-6 4/02 @Austin Peay...... W, 16-7 4/18 Arkansas State* . . . . . W, 6-4 5/07 Fla. International* W, 5-4(10) * - Sun Belt Conference Game 4/04 Fla. International* . . .L, 11-7 4/20 Vanderbilt...... L, 6-3 5/08 Fla. International* . . .L, 10-8 & - Sun Belt Championships - Bowling 4/05 Fla. International* . . . W, 6-4 4/21 Austin Peay ...... W, 6-1 5/10 Lipscomb ...... W, 14-10 Green, Ky. 4/06 Fla. International* . . .L, 12-0 4/23 @South Alabama* . . W, 10-5 5/11 at Vanderbilt ...... W, 6-4 4/08 Memphis ...... L, 6-2 4/24 @South Alabama* . . . . L, 9-4 5/13 at #18 La.-Lafayette* W, 10-1 Coach: Steve Peterson 4/09 Memphis ...... W, 10-4 4/25 @South Alabama* . . . W, 5-1 5/14 at #18 La.-Lafayette* L, 16-3 2007: 32-28 (16-14 SBC) 4/11 @Arkansas State*. . . . W, 4-2 4/27 @Memphis ...... L, 10-5 5/15 at #18 La.-Lafayette* L, 16-7 2/16 JACKSONVILLE STATE W, 12-1 4/12 @Arkansas State*. . . . W, 7-6 4/28 @Memphis ...... W, 8-5 5/20 New Mexico State*. . . W, 4-0 2/18 JACKSONVILLE STATE. L, 6-7 4/13 @Arkansas State*. . . . . L, 5-1 4/30 Western Kentucky* . .L, 15-3 5/21 New Mexico State*. . . W, 4-1 2/18 JACKSONVILLE STATE. L, 0-3 4/15 Vanderbilt...... W, 9-5 5/01 Western Kentucky* . . W, 8-5 5/22 New Mexico State* W, 14-13 2/20 at Samford...... W, 9-1 4/16 Southeast Missouri. . W, 11-9 5/02 Western Kentucky* . W, 11-7 5/25 vs. New Mexico State# W, 8-2 2/21 at Samford...... L, 1-3 4/18 #28 South Alabama*. W, 7-3 5/07 @New Orleans*. . W, 2-0 (11) 5/26 vs. WKU# ...... W, 11-8 2/23 BOWLING GREEN . . . W, 11-4 4/19 #28 South Alabama*. . L, 8-6 5/08 @New Orleans*...... W, 2-0 5/27 vs. #23 La.-Lafayette# W, 7-5 2/24 BOWLING GREEN . . L, 12-14 4/20 #28 South Alabama* L, 11-3 5/09 @New Orleans*. . W, 18-0 (7) 5/28 vs. South Alabama# . . . L, 9-2 2/25 BOWLING GREEN . . . . L, 6-8 4/22 Belmont ...... W, 5-0 5/11 Memphis ...... W, 13-3 * - Sun Belt Conference Game 2/28 at Lipscomb...... L, 1-3 4/23 Austin Peay ...... W, 8-6 5/12 Memphis ...... W, 8-4 % - Screen Tech Wiregrass Classic, 3/2 at Missouri State. . . . . L, 0-6 4/25 @Western Kentucky* . . L, 5-1 5/19 @Vanderbilt ...... L, 6-1 Dothan, Ala. 3/4 at Missouri State. . . . . W, 7-3 4/26 @Western Kentucky* L, 15-7 5/21 Arkansas-Little Rock* W, 4-2 # - Sun Belt Championships, Miami, 3/4 at Missouri State. . . . . L, 3-6 Fla. 4/27 @Western Kentucky* . W, 6-2 5/22 Arkansas-Little Rock* W, 6-0 3/7 at Belmont...... W, 14-2 5/02 New Orleans* ...... W, 4-2 5/23 Arkansas-Little Rock* W, 6-3 3/9 *at Troy ...... W, 13-4 Coach: Steve Peterson 5/03 New Orleans* ...... L, 7-5 5/26 vs. Arkansas State! W, 12-2 (7) 3/10 *at Troy ...... L, 3-4 2006: 30-25 (10-13 SBC) 5/04 New Orleans* ...... W, 13-7 5/27 vs. La.-Lafayette! . . . . . W, 8-6 3/11 *at Troy ...... W, 11-7 2/24 at Jacksonville State. . W, 6-2 5/09 Lipscomb ...... W, 12-5 5/28 vs. La.-Lafayette! ...... L, 6-2 3/13 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. L, 4-10 2/26 at Jacksonville State. . W, 7-1 5/09 Lipscomb ...... W, 4-1 5/29 vs. La.-Lafayette! . . . W, 15-10 3/14 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. . W, 9-8 2/26 at Jacksonville State. . W, 3-1 5/11 @Lipscomb...... W, 11-5 5/29 vs. Western Kentucky! L, 14-4 3/16 *LA-LAFAYETTE ...... L, 3-6 2/28 at Belmont...... L, 6-5 5/13 @Vanderbilt ...... W, 4-2 6/04 @#10 Georgia# ...... L, 16-2 3/17 *LA-LAFAYETTE . . . . . W, 12-6 3/3 MISSOURI STATE ...... L, 6-1 5/16 @UALR* ...... L, 6-5 6/05 vs. Birm. Southern# . . . L, 5-0 3/18 *LA-LAFAYETTE ...... W, 3-1 3/4 MISSOURI STATE . . . . W, 15-2 5/18 @UALR* ...... W, 16-12 * - Sun Belt Conference Game 3/20 at Memphis ...... L, 3-17 3/5 MISSOURI STATE . . . . .L, 11-4 5/21 @Louisiana-Lafayette! W, 6-4 ! - Sun Belt Championships, Mobile, 3/21 at Memphis ...... L , 8-11 3/7 at Memphis ...... L, 11-5 5/22 vs. UALR! ...... W, 6-5 Ala. 3/23 *at Arkansas State. . . L, 6-7 3/8 at Memphis ...... L, 8-3 5/23 @La.-Lafayette! . . . . . W, 10-2 # - NCAA Athens Regionals, Athens, 3/24 *at Arkansas State. . . W, 4-3 3/10 at Southern Illinois . . . W, 9-0 5/24 vs. Western Kentucky! W, 8-5 Ga. 3/25 *at Arkansas State. . . W, 7-5 3/11 at Southern Illinois . . . .L, 9-8 5/30 @Mississippi State# . .L, 10-4 3/27 AUSTIN PEAY ...... W, 9-8 3/12 at Southern Illinois . . . .L, 7-6 5/31 vs. Missouri# ...... L, 13-7 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/28 at Vanderbilt ...... L, 2-14 3/15 at Austin Peay ...... L, 8-4 3/30 *LOUISIANA-MONROE L , 7-13 * - Sun Belt Conference Game 2005: 32-23 (13-10 SBC) 3/16 UT-MARTIN...... W, 12-11 ! - SBC Tournament, Lafayette, La. 2/18 Ball State ...... L, 7-4 3/31 *LOUISIANA-MONROEW, 21-6 3/17 at Birm. Southern . . . . . L, 8-3 4/1 *LOUISIANA-MONROE W, 11-5 # - NCAA Starkville Regional, Starkville, 2/19 Ball State ...... W, 11-2 3/18 at Birm. Southern . . . . . L, 9-6 Miss. 2/25 vs. Ohio State% ...... L, 8-4 4/3 TENNESSEE TECH . . . . W, 6-5 3/22 at Tennessee Tech . . . W, 6-1 4/4 at Tennessee Tech . . . W, 7-0 2/26 vs. Iowa& ...... W, 11-9 3/24 UALR*...... W, 11-4 Coach: Steve Peterson 3/02 at Belmont...... W, 11-3 4/6 *at UALR ...... L, 4-5 3/25 UALR*...... L, 5-2 4/7 *at UALR ...... W, 6-1 2004: 40-22 (16-8 SBC) 3/04 Southeastern La...... W, 6-5 3/26 UALR*...... W, 8-7 2/20 IP-Fort Wayne ...... W, 24-2 3/05 Southeastern La...... W, 9-2 4/8 *at UALR ...... W, 8-7 3/28 SAMFORD ...... W, 13-4 4/10 at Austin Peay ...... W, 5-4 2/21 IP-Fort Wayne ...... W, 4-0 3/06 Southeastern La.. . . .L, 11-10 3/29 SAMFORD ...... W, 12-1 2/22 IP-Fort Wayne ...... W, 4-0 3/08 at Memphis ...... W, 11-6 4/13 *NEW ORLEANS . . . L, 11-16 4/4 at Lipscomb...... W, 12-7 4/14 *NEW ORLEANS . . . . L, 7-12 2/27 @Jacksonville State . . . L, 2-1 3/11 Jacksonville State . . . . . L, 4-1 4/7 at New Orleans* . . . . . W, 8-7 2/28 @Jacksonville State . . W, 8-2 3/12 Jacksonville State . . . . . L, 9-8 4/15 *NEW ORLEANS . . . . . L, 3-8 4/8 at New Orleans* ...... L, 8-5 4/18 VANDERBILT ...... W, 11-8 2/29 @Jacksonville State . . . L, 5-3 3/13 Jacksonville State . . . . W, 9-0 4/9 at New Orleans* . . . . .L, 13-6 3/06 @SE Louisiana...... W, 10-5 3/15 Southern Illinois . . . . . W, 6-1 4/20 *at South Alabama . . W, 8-6 4/11 AUSTIN PEAY ...... W, 15-5 4/21 *at South Alabama . . W, 6-5 3/06 @SE Louisiana...... W, 4-1 3/16 Southern Illinois . . . . .L, 10-8 4/12 BELMONT ...... W, 13-4 3/07 @SE Louisiana...... W, 14-8 3/18 at SW Missouri State .L, 12-4 4/22 *at South Alabama . L, 5-11 4/14 WESTERN KENTUCKY* W, 6-5 4/25 BELMONT ...... W, 12-9 3/09 @Lipscomb...... W, 10-7 3/19 at SW Missouri State . . L, 6-3 4/15 WESTERN KENTUCKY* L, 7-5 3/10 @Belmont...... W, 10-2 3/20 at SW Missouri St. L, 3-2 (14) 5/5 *FLORIDA ATLANTIC. . L, 4-8 4/16 WKU* ...... W, 11-4 5/5 *FLORIDA ATLANTIC. L, 1-16 3/12 Southwest Missouri St. W, 4-0 3/22 at Lipscomb...... L, 9-5 4/18 VANDERBILT ...... W, 13-8 3/13 Southwest Missouri St. L, 6-5 3/25 at UALR* ...... W, 12-2 5/6 *FLORIDA ATLANTIC. W, 12-7 4/21 at South Alabama* . . . L, 1-0 5/9 LIPSCOMB ...... W, 11-2 3/14 Southwest Missouri St. W, 5-3 3/26 at UALR* ...... L, 4-3 (6) 4/22 at South Alabama* . .L, 12-6 3/16 @Samford ...... W, 8-3 3/29 Tennessee Tech. . . . . W, 14-4 5/11 *at Fla. International . W, 6-2 4/23 at South Alabama* .L, 20-10 5/12 *at Fla. International W, 13-4 3/17 @Samford ...... W, 10-0 3/30 at Tennessee Tech . . W, 17-7 4/25 LIPSCOMB ...... W, 12-5 3/19 Dayton ...... W, 6-1 4/05 at Austin Peay ...... W, 13-5 5/13 *at Fla. International . L, 4-5 4/26 TENNESSEE TECH . . . . W, 7-2 5/17 *WESTERN KENTUCKY W, 7-1 3/21 Dayton ...... L, 9-7 4/09 New Orleans* ...... L, 7-4 4/28 ARKANSAS STATE*. . W, 18-8 3/22 Troy State ...... L, 2-1 4/10 New Orleans* ...... L, 9-7 5/18 *WESTERN KENTUCKY L, 0-2 4/29 ARKANSAS STATE*. . . W, 7-4 5/19 *WESTERN KENTUCKY L, 2-4 3/23 Troy State ...... L, 18-13 4/11 New Orleans* ...... W, 8-7 5/5 at Fla. International* W, 10-4 3/26 @New Mexico State* .L, 16-6 4/12 Austin Peay ...... W, 19-7 5/23 & vs Florida Atlantic . . W, 6-1 5/6 at Fla. International* W, 18-1 5/24 & vs New Orleans . . . . L, 5-7 3/27 @New Mexico State* . W, 6-5 4/13 Belmont ...... L, 16-8 5/7 at Fla. International* .L, 15-9 3/28 @New Mexico State* .L, 12-3 4/15 at Western Kentucky* W, 7-5 5/25 & vs Florida Atlantic . . W, 7-4 5/9 MEMPHIS ...... W, 15-3 5/25 & vs New Orleans . . . W, 18-6 3/30 Tennessee Tech...... W, 3-0 4/16 at Western Kentucky* L, 10-1 5/10 MEMPHIS ...... W, 8-7 3/31 @Tennessee Tech . . . . . L, 2-1 4/17 at Western Kentucky* W, 9-8 5/26 & vs New Orleans . . . .L, 4-10 5/12 UL-LAFAYETTE* ...... L, 14-6 () extra inning game 4/02 UL-Lafayette* . . . . L, 6-5 (14) 4/19 Memphis ...... W, 8-7 5/13 UL-LAFAYETTE* ...... L, 7-5 4/03 UL-Lafayette* ...... L, 9-3 4/20 Memphis ...... W, 19-7 * - Sun Belt Conference game 5/14 UL-LAFAYETTE* ...... W, 5-4 & - Sun Belt Championships - Mobile, 4/04 UL-Lafayette* ...... W, 9-6 4/22 South Alabama*. W, 6-5 (13) 5/16 at Vanderbilt ...... L, 4-1 Ala. 4/07 @Austin Peay...... W, 7-6 4/23 South Alabama*...... L, 9-8 5/18 at Troy* ...... L, 4-2 4/09 @Fla. International* . . W, 8-4 4/24 South Alabama*...... L, 3-1 5/19 at Troy* ...... L, 18-1 4/10 @Fla. International* . . . L, 2-0 4/26 Vanderbilt...... L, 9-3 5/20 at Troy* ...... L, 7-6 4/11 @Fla. International* W, 5-4 (10) 4/30 at Arkansas State*. . W, 12-6 5/24 &vs South Alabama . . W, 5-3 4/14 Lipscomb ...... W, 6-4 4/30 at Arkansas State*. L, 8-2 (7) 5/25 &vs La.-Lafayette . . . . W, 5-2 82 2008 Middle Tennessee Baseball Media Guide records and awards

YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORDS CHRIS WHITEHEAD Year Coach Record Conf. 1913 Max Souby Inc. “BIG STICK” AWARD 1914-17 Alfred Miles Inc. The Chris Whitehead “Big Stick” Award, 1918-19 No Team Fielded named for one of the fi nest all-around players 1920-24 Alfred Miles Inc. 1925-26 Guy Stephenson Inc. ever to play for the Blue Raiders, was initiated 1927-33 Frank Faulkinberry Inc. in 1992 and is presented annually to the Middle 1934-35 E.M. Waller Inc. Tennessee player who, in the opinion of the 1936-39 Johnny (Red) Floyd Inc. 1940 Herc Alley Inc. coaching staff, is the most productive offensive 1941-42 Nance Jordan Inc. player on the squad. 1943-45 No Team Fielded Whitehead was a superlative third baseman 1946 Nance Jordan Inc. 1947-50 Durwood Stowe Inc. for the Blue Raiders from 1986 to 1988 and 1951-55 Charles Murphy Inc. signed a professional contract with the Boston 1956 Fran Riel Inc. Red Sox organization at the conclusion of his Middle Tennessee 1957-59 Buck Rolman 26-25 NA career. He still ranks in the top 10 in 10 career categories including 1960 Buck Rolman 6-9 NA 1961 Jack Deere 11-10 NA hits, runs, singles, triples, home runs, runs batted in, total bases, 1962 Bill Stokes 11-10 9-2 slugging percentage, and walks. He batted a sparkling .338 over 1963 Ken Trickey 7-12 1-10 his three-year career in the Blue and White. 1964 Ken Trickey 10-8 5-5 1965 Ken Trickey Inc. NA After playing in the Red Sox organization, Whitehead died in a 1966 Jimmy Earle 10-10-1 4-5 tragic auto accident in his hometown of Maryville, Tenn., in 1991. 1967 Jimmy Earle 15-12 NA Head coach Steve Peterson began the annual tradition the next 1968 Jimmy Earle 23-9 NA 1969 Jimmy Earle 13-17 3-7 season, with Gary Myers winning the award in 1992. Myers was 1970 Butch Clifton 11-14 NA a First Team All-OVC selection and Third Team Mizuno/Collegiate 1971 A.H. Solomon 20-16 0-2 Baseball All-American after batting .383 with a .639 slugging per- 1972 A.H. Solomon 22-18 NA 1973 A.H. Solomon 21-15 5-7 centage during the campaign. 1974 John Stanford 27-13 7-5 1975 John Stanford 24-16 3-8 ANNUAL WINNERS 1976 John Stanford 35-17 10-2 1992 Gary Myers 1977 John Stanford 26-19 8-4 1993 Mudcat Brewer 1978 John Stanford 26-24-2 5-7 1979 John Stanford 27-17-1 13-10 1994 Mudcat Brewer 1980 John Stanford 24-25 9-12 1995 Jamie Walker 1981 John Stanford 34-15 8-4 1996 Doug Barner 1982 John Stanford 32-15-1 12-4 1983 John Stanford 23-17 9-3 1997 Andrew Thompson 1984 John Stanford 25-18 5-7 1998 Ty Curley 1985 John Stanford 28-30 4-8 1999 Josh Pride 1986 John Stanford 32-30 8-4 1987 John Stanford 39-16 13-5 2000 Bryan Peck 1988 Steve Peterson 32-15-1 14-7 2001 Josh Renick 1989 Steve Peterson 27-22-1 11-6 2002 Justin Sims 1990 Steve Peterson 42-15 14-0 1991 Steve Peterson 28-33 12-5 2003 Brett Carroll 1992 Steve Peterson 35-21 14-6 2004 Brett Carroll 1993 Steve Peterson 25-26 15-6 2005 Nate Jaggers 1994 Steve Peterson 32-23 11-8 2006 Josh Horn 2007 award recipient 1995 Steve Peterson 36-27 16-4 Rawley Bishop 1996 Steve Peterson 28-26 13-7 2007 Rawley Bishop 1997 Steve Peterson 31-24 17-7 1998 Steve Peterson 17-33 9-14 1999 Steve Peterson 29-31 14-10 All-Time Coaching Records (Records Incomplete) 2000 Steve Peterson 39-23 17-6 Name Seasons Record Pct. Conference Titles NCAA App. 2001 Steve Peterson 41-17 17-10 Steve Peterson 20 636-502-2 .558 9 8 2002 Steve Peterson 26-30 8-16 John Stanford 14 402-272-4 .593 4 4 2003 Steve Peterson 33-27 10-13 A.H. Soloman 3 63-49 .571 0 0 2004 Steve Peterson 40-22 16-8 Jimmy Earle 4 61-48-1 .555 1 1 2005 Steve Peterson 32-23 13-10 Jack Deere 1 11-10 .524 0 0 2006 Steve Peterson 30-25 10-13 Buck Rolman 4 32-34 .485 1 0 2007 Steve Peterson 32-28 16-14 Butch Clifton 1 11-14 .440 0 0

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THE LAST TIME… Miscellaneous Records A MIDDLE TENNESSEE TEAM: NO-HITTERS Name Date IP H BB SO Result Won 10 or more games in a row – April 9-29, 2000 (13) Brad Howard 3/16/97 9.0 0 4 8 W, 12-0 vs. Tennessee Tech Won 8 or more games in a row in Sun Belt – May 1-27, 2004 (10) Lost 5 or more games in a row – March 16-22, 2005 (5) COMBINED NO-HITTERS Name Date IP H BB SO Result Losing Streak – 5 (March 16-22, 2005) John Williams- 2/21/04 6.0 0 1 12 W, 4-0 vs. IP-Fort Wayne Season-Opening Streak – 3 (February 20-22, 2004) Chase Swing 3.0 0 0 2 Home Winning Streak – 4 (May 10-22, 2005) Extra-Innings Victory – 5-4, 10 innings vs. Ausin Peay (4/10/07) ONE-HITTERS Name Date IP H BB SO Result Extra-Innings Loss – 7-6, 10 innings vs. Arkansas State (3/23/07) Tommy Anderson 4/08/76 5.0 1 3 5 W, 10-0 vs. Sewanee Shutout – vs. Western Kentucky (5/13/07) Bob Hardin 5/11/76 9.0 1 7 7 W, 4-0 vs. Morehead State Shutout in two straight games- April 11/16, 1977 (vs. Vanderbilt & Austin Mark Novak 4/17/83 7.0 1 2 7 W, 7-0 vs. Murray State Peay) Dave Richardson 3/13/88 7.0 1 1 15 W, 6-0 vs. Tennessee State Held to one hit – at Murray State (4/25/85) TWO-HITTERS Held to two hits – vs. Missouri State (3/03/06) Name Date IP H BB SO Result 8 or more Runs in an Inning – 8 runs vs. Troy [7th] (3/11/07) Bob Hardin 4/10/76 7.0 2 7 6 W, 3-0 at Western Kentucky 12+ Runs in an Inning – 12 runs at Austin Peay [4th] (4/02/03) Bob Hardin 4/25/76 7.0 2 0 4 W, 3-0 vs. Tennessee Tech 8 or more Hits in an Inning – 8 hits vs. Memphis [6th] (4/20/05) Steve Sonneberger 3/19/85 9.0 2 7 12 W, 6-0 at Central Florida Steve Sonneberger 4/11/85 7.0 2 3 5 W, 6-0 at Tennessee Tech 11+ Hits in an Inning – 11 hits at Austin Peay [4th] (4/02/03) Barry Vetter 3/14/87 7.0 2 3 6 W, 10-0 vs. Illinois Scored 20 or more runs in a game – vs. Louisiana-Monroe (3/31/07) [21] Dave Richardson 4/18/87 7.0 2 3 3 W, 8-0 vs. Austin Peay Scored 10 or more runs in an inning – vs. Memphis (4/20/05) [11 in 6th Chris Norton 3/13/88 7.0 2 2 9 W, 10-1 vs. Tennessee State inning] Dave Richardson 4/09/88 7.0 2 2 12 W, 3-0 vs. Murray State Hit 2 straight home runs – vs. Belmont (4/25/07) [5th inning], Rawley Tom Wegmann 3/17/89 9.0 2 0 9 W, 10-0 vs. Memphis State Chris Crabtree 4/07/90 7.0 2 0 6 W, 4-0 vs. Murray State Bishop, Blake McDade and Adam Warren [3] Jamie Birkofer 4/20/91 7.0 2 1 3 W, 3-1 vs. Tennessee Tech Hit 5 or more home runs in a game – vs. Belmont (4/25/07) [6] Chris Crabtree 4/27/91 7.0 2 1 8 W, 5-0 vs. Morehead State Swept SBC 3 game home series – vs. New Mexico State (May 20-22, 2005) Jamie Birkofer 3/21/92 7.0 2 1 5 W, 10-1 vs. SE Missouri Swept SBC 3 game away series – vs. New Orleans (May 7-9, 2004) Brian Swistak 4/30/94 7.0 2 3 9 W, 3-2 vs. Morehead State Swept in SBC 3 game home series – vs. New Orleans (April 13-15, 2007) Jamie Powers 3/19/97 7.0 2 2 5 W, 4-0 at Memphis Brian Early 4/27/96 7.0 2 2 3 W, 12-2 at Southeast Missouri Swept in SBC 3 game away series – vs. South Alabama (April 19-21, 2002) Kris Lammers 5/02/99 9.0 2 0 5 W, 5-0 vs. Murray State Committed 5 or more errors in a game – vs. Southern Illinois (3/13/07) [5] Mathew Griffi th 3/16/00 5.0 2 0 3 W, 11-2 vs. Yale Committed 6 or more errors in a game – vs. Southeastern Louisiana Jeff Parsons 4/08/00 6.0 2 3 4 L, 3-2 at Southeast Missouri (3/06/05) [6] Jeff Parsons 4/29/00 7.0 2 2 7 W, 10-4 at Tennessee Tech Committed 7 or more errors in a game – vs. Lipscomb (3/06/02) [7] Dewon Brazelton 3/03/01 9.0 2 1 14 W, 8-2 vs. Memphis Dewon Brazelton 3/30/01 10.0 2 4 14 W, 2-0 at Louisiana-Lafayette John Williams 4/15/01 7.0 2 2 5 W, 8-4 at Ark.-Little Rock A MIDDLE TENNESSEE PLAYER: Chris Mobley 3/12/04 9.0 2 1 11 W, 4-0 vs. SW Missouri St. 5 Hits in a game – Myles Ervin and Adam Warren vs.Louisiana-Monroe Matt Scott 5/25/05 9.0 2 0 5 W, 8-2 vs. New Mexico State (4/31/07) SIX-HIT GAMES 6 Hits in a game – Tim Goff at South Alabama (3/27/86) Name H-AB R 2B 3B HR RBI Opponent Scored 5 Runs in one game – Eric McNamee vs. IP-Fort Wayne (2/20/05) Tim Goff 6-7 4 1 0 0 3 at South Alabama (3/17/86) 10-game hitting streak – Matt Campbell, 12 games (March 10- 27, 2007) FIVE-HIT GAMES 15-game hitting streak – Matt Ray, 15 games (April 3 - May 5,2007) Name H-AB R 2B 3B HR RBI Opponent 21-game hitting streak – Rawley Bishop, 21 games (March 4-April 4, 2007) Mike Young 5-6 3 2 0 0 2 at Western Carolina (4/16/89) 3 doubles in one game – Josh Renick vs. Tennessee Tech (3/29/02) Craig Reavis 5-6 3 2 0 0 3 vs. Austin Peay (5/07/95) 2 HR in a game – Todd Martin vs. Belmont (4/12/06) [2] Clay Snellgrove 5-6 0 2 0 0 2 at Western Kentucky (4/01/97) Ty Curley 5-6 3 0 0 1 3 vs. UT-Martin (3/29/98) 3 HR in a game – Rawley Bishop vs. Belmont (4/25/07) Josh Pride 5-6 3 0 0 1 3 vs. SW Missouri St. (3/07/99) 6 or more RBIs in a game – Rawley Bishop vs. Louisiana-Monroe (3/31/07) Bryan Peck 5-5 1 0 0 0 5 at Jacksonville St. (4/25/00) (6 RBIs) Josh Renick 5-5 1 0 0 1 2 at Arkansas State (3/16/01) Grand Slam – Blake McDade vs. Missouri State (4/04/07) Brandon Johnson 5-6 4 1 0 1 4 vs. Vanderbilt (4/04/01) HR to begin game – Josh Renick at Cumberland (4/11/01) Josh Renick 5-6 3 0 0 1 3 at Ark.-Little Rock (4/13/01) Kyle Thomas 5-5 0 0 0 0 4 at Belmont (4/18/01) HR in consecutive at bats – Rawley Bishop vs. Bowling Green (2/24/07) Josh Archer 5-6 3 2 0 0 3 at Ark.-Little Rock (5/18/03) HR in consecutive games – Todd Martin (May 26-27, 2005) Todd Martin 5-6 1 0 0 0 3 at Ark.-Little Rock (3/25/05) HR in three consecutive games – Nate Jaggers (April 19-23, 2005) Nathan Hines 5-5 1 1 0 1 5 vs. New Mexico St. (5/22/05) Pinch-hit HR – Adam Darby vs. Memphis (4/20/05) [6] Jeff Beachum 5-6 3 1 0 0 0 vs. Memphis (5/9/06) 3 Stolen Bases in one game – Chuck Akers vs. Jacksonville State [4] (2/23/03) Nine-Inning No-hitter – Brad Howard vs. Tennessee Tech (3/16/97) One-Hitter – Dave Richardson vs. Tennessee State (3/13/88) Two-Hitter – Matt Scott vs. New Mexico State (5/25/05) Struck out 10 or more – Brad Robinson vs. Western Kentucky (5/17/07) [10] Struck out 15 or more – John Williams vs. Austin Peay (3/23/02) [16] Complete Game – Matt Scott vs. New Mexico State (5/25/05) Complete Game Shutout – Dewon Brazelton vs. Arkansas St. (5/16/01) Combined Shutout – Matt Scott [7.0], Allan Woodward [2.0] vs. New Mexico State (5/20/05)

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