Table of Contents

STAFFCoaching Staff ...... 2-4 Athletic Training Staff ...... 5 2009 SEASON Player Bios ...... 6-14 2009 Roster ...... 15 Season Preview ...... 16 Schedule ...... 17 2009 Opponents ...... 18-19 ST. SCHOLASTICA St. Scholastica ...... 20 Athletics Directory ...... 21 CSS Quick Facts ...... 21 Excellence in Athletics ...... 22 Saints Athletics Club ...... 23 UMAC UMAC History ...... 24 Quick Facts ...... 24 Institution Info...... 25 2008 All-UMAC Team ...... 26 2008 Final Standings ...... 26 2008 REVIEW Season Review ...... 27-28 Game Results ...... 29 Individual Stats ...... 30 Season Stat Leaders ...... 31 Game Highs ...... 32 Record When ...... 32 HISTORY Saints in the Pros ...... 33 A Winning Tradition...... 34 Team Records ...... 35 Individual Game Records ...... 35 Career Leaders ...... 36-38 Honors and Awards ...... 38-39 Annual Team Awards ...... 40 CSS in the Nat’l Rankings .. 40-43 CSS in the Nat’l Tournament .. 41-43 CSS Baseball Hall of Fame .. 44-47 Table of Contents COVERING THE BASES Saints Fall League ...... 48 Off the Field ...... 48 Wade Stadium...... 48

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 1 Coaching Staff

John BAGGS, Head Coach Coach Baggs is credited with turning the CSS baseball team into a nationally-ranked program; the Saints won just Entering his 18th season as 34 games in the five years prior to his arrival in Duluth – head coach at The College of they have won 186 in the last five years. He directed the St. Scholastica, John Baggs Saints to a Top 20 NAIA national ranking in 1997, 1999, has established a program that 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, and NCAA Top 20 continues to draw attention at national rankings in 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006 and 2007. In both the national and regional 2006, Baggs’ Saints reached #4 in the final regular season level. poll and again made the NCAA National Tournament Under Baggs, St. Scholastica in 2007. Most recently, Baggs’ 2008 Saints made the baseball has become program’s deepest run in the NCAA National Tournament, synonymous with success while producing some of the reaching the regional championship game most exciting moments in CSS Athletics history. Earning high honors after leading the Saints to a 41-11 Baggs was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up playing record and the NAIA Regional Championship in 2000, baseball in Hanover Park. He graduated from Iowa State Baggs was named ABCA Regional Coach of the Year and University in 1989 with a B.A. in Journalism and English. was a finalist for the NAIA National Coach of the Year Hired at St. Scholastica in 1991 when he was only 24 award. He was voted the ABCA Regional Coach of the years old, he was the youngest head coach in the country Year again in 2003. at the time. He has coached 21 All-Americans and 12 of his players Following a 33-10 season in 1996, Baggs was selected have gone on to sign professional contracts to coach Team USA II, an NCAA all-star team that won Baggs, an accomplished guest speaker, has given coaching the International Series ’96 in Apeldoorn, Holland. The clinics in dozens of communities. next summer he was chosen to coach Team America, and led that team to a first-place trophy in Solingen, A former third baseman, he was also an effective pitcher in Germany. He has a 27-3 record coaching USA teams a closer’s role. He coaches both pitchers and hitters in the internationally. CSS system. In 1998, Baggs became the winningest coach ever at St. Coach Baggs is described by his players as a “demanding Scholastica in any sport. player’s coach.” Baggs has been a member of the Pro Baseball-College “Excelling in the classroom and on the baseball field can be Baseball Relations Committee and served on the National demanding,” Baggs said. “So we want our student-athletes Rules Committee. to enjoy what they are working toward in both areas. I want them to really enjoy the college experience, but at the Baggs won Louisville Slugger Coach of the Year awards same time to be highly successful academically and on the in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, baseball field.” 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. He was voted UMAC Coach of the Year in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, Baggs and his wife Colleen live in Duluth with their son 2004, 2006, 2007 and again in 2008. Maddux (8) and daughter Josie (3).

Coach Baggs’ Milestone Victories Baggs’ 1st Victory Saints 3 Dubuque 1 March 5th, 1992 Metrodome Program’s 100th Victory Saints 7 Minnesota-Duluth 1 May 3rd, 1995 Wade Stadium Baggs’ 100th Victory Saints 3 North Dakota 1 April 28th, 1996 Grand Forks, N.D. Program’s 200th Victory Saints 14 Concordia-St. Paul 3 May 5th, 1998 St. Paul, Minn. Baggs’ 200th Victory Saints 4 UW-Stevens Point 3 May 21st, 1999 Oshkosh, Wis. Program’s 300th Victory Saints 8 Briar Cliff 3 May 10th, 2001 Sioux City, Iowa Baggs’ 300th Victory Saints 5 Martin Luther 0 April 26th, 2002 Wade Stadium Program’s 400th Victory Saints 4 St. Olaf 1 April 14th, 2004 Northfield, Minn. Baggs’ 400th Victory Saints 20 Northwestern 5 April 1st, 2005 St. Paul, Minn. Program’s 500th Victory Saints 10 Kenyon 5 March 16th, 2007 Fort Pierce, Fla. Coaching Staff Baggs’ 500th Victory Saints 18 Eastern 2 March 4th, 2008 Fort Pierce, Fla.

2 • The College of St. Scholastica • Tim ANDERSON Assistant Coach Anderson, a Two Harbors, Minnesota native enters his 17th year as an assistant under Coach Baggs in 2009. “TA” graduated from St. Scholastica Summa cum Laude in 1992, earning academic All-America honors his senior season. He scored the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning of St. Scholastica’s 9-8 victory over Winona State in the 1992 NAIA playoffs. He was an honorable mention All-Region pitcher for the Corey KEMP Saints in 1992 and also started at second base. He earned Assistant Coach four varsity letters at CSS after collecting four baseball Kemp begins his eighth year as an letters at Two Harbors High School. After completing assistant coach at St. Scholastica. his playing career under Coach Baggs in 1992, Anderson “CK” began his outstanding pitching joined his coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach the career at Cherry High School where following season. He became Baggs’ top assistant in 1994 he led his team to the Class A State and quickly became one of the region’s most respected Championship in 1997. He completed baseball coaches. His great contributions to Saints his high school pitching career with Baseball as a player and coach earned “TA” induction into a 21-4 record over three seasons of varsity baseball, the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. including a 10-0 mark his senior year. Anderson’s coaching duties include hitting instruction, This winning tradition continued with the Saints, as Kemp video tape analysis, outfield play, offensive approach and became one of the greatest and most dedicated players in recruiting. TA has coached well over 100 all-conference CSS baseball history. and all-region hitters during his coaching career at CSS. In the UMAC Tournament his junior season, CK Baggs on Anderson: “TA has been with me since my first surpassed Ben Sickler (20 wins) to become the Saints day on campus, first as a player and then as an assistant all-time winningest pitcher and finished his career with 29 wins, still tops in Saints history. Kemp is also the coach. He knew what I wanted to accomplish here from career leader in virtually every pitching category, including the beginning, and there is no way we could have been this innings pitched (233), strikeouts (258) and appearances successful without him. He is the best assistant coach I’ve (51). His 2.28 career ERA was also the program’s best ever worked with, we have a successful system and a great upon CK’s graduation in 2001. friendship.” Kemp’s abilities didn’t go unnoticed, as he was named Coach Anderson is described by his players as a “highly UMAC Pitcher of the Year in 2000 and an All-American knowledgeable hands-on coach.” following his senior season. Corey was also inducted into “While helping this program grow to such a successful the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. level has been satisfying for me, our program is much In his seven seasons as an assistant coach CK has helped more than just winning,” Anderson said. “Teaching our develop one of the top pitching staffs in all of Division players how to be successful and responsible on and off III baseball, as the Saints led the country in ERA in both the field and watching them grow into quality individuals 2005 and 2006, and garnered another top-15 ERA finish we can be proud of is the best part. I consider all of in 2008. the players and alumni to be friends, and I’m proud to be affiliated with them and the baseball program at Scholastica.” Coaching Staff

• 2009 Baseball B b ll Media Guide • 3 Justin HARRIMAN Joe WICKLUND Tom BERRISFORD Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Harriman, an Wicklund, in his Berrisford is in International Falls, third season as an his third season as Minnesota native assistant with the an assistant coach is in his fourth Saints, is a former for the Saints. A year as an assistant team captain who 1998 Duluth East at St. Scholastica. led St. Scholastica graduate, “TB” Justin, a former power-hitting to the NAIA Regional Championship led the Greyhounds to the state catcher for the Saints, was the first in 2000. The Solon Springs, tournament his senior year. He was player in the program’s history to be Wisconsin native started the opening selected to the St. Paul Pioneer Press selected as a First-Team All-American game of the 2000 Super Regional All-State Team and was also chosen following his senior season in 2000. and helped the Saints to the win with as the Duluth News Tribune Player of Justin ranks in the top five in six his strong pitching effort. the Year. different all-time offensive statistical While in a Saints uniform as a While starting at third base his categories at St. Scholastica. His player, “Wick” was a great leader freshman season, TB helped the 178 career RBIs still ranks as the and exemplified all the quality Saints advance to the Midwest program’s all-time high. Justin’s 243 characteristics of a great captain. He Regional of the Division III National hits and 56 doubles are second all- was a two-time captain and three- Tournament. He earned the team’s time and his 23 home runs are third. time Academic All-American. Rookie of the Year honors following He also holds the team’s record for Wick’s responsibilities as a coach the conclusion of the 1999 season. longest hitting streak, recording a hit include working with the Saints TB was a captain for the Saints in 42 consecutive contests through pitching staff and coordinating the during his senior season of 2002. his junior and senior seasons. program’s recruiting. His leadership, He helped lead the Saints to a then- Just as notable as his offensive attitude and love for the Saints record 145 wins during his four years prowess, Justin is also regarded as the baseball program, along with his at St. Scholastica and was named program’s top defensive catcher. He job as a St. Scholastica Admissions Academic All-American twice. was inducted into the St. Scholastica Counselor, make him a valuable asset Tom’s coaching responsibilities for Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. to the program as a recruiter. Wick the 2009 Saints will include coaching Following his graduation in 2000 also handles the radio broadcasting first base, working with the Saints and several years away from Duluth, duties for Saints Baseball on ESPN infielders and defensive positioning Justin returned to the coaching staff Radio 560-WEBC. during games. in 2006. His primary duties include working with catchers and hitters. Coaching Staff

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• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 5 Player Bios

Seniors # 1 • Dan Lanari # 7 • Jake Gaub LHP/OF RHP/OF Bats: R • Throws: L Bats: L • Throws: R Senior • 6-0 • 200 Senior • 6-4 • 210 Hometown: Virginia, Minn. Hometown: Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Previous Team: Mt. Iron-Buhl HS Previous Team: South St. Paul HS Major: Physical Therapy Major: Accounting Birthdate: April 30, 1987 Birthdate: April 2, 1987

Parents: Pete and Liz Lanari Parents: Mike & Nancy Jenko, Dave Gaub At CSS: In 2008: Dan appeared in 11 games and recorded At CSS: In 2008: Jake made five appearances on the mound, two saves. He struck out 33 batters in 24.1 innings pitched as including two starts as a junior. He won his lone decision on the opponents batted just .232. Dan struck out nine in just four year, striking out seven vs. Elizabethtown (3/2/08). At the plate, innings vs. Martin Luther (4/20/08). He finished a team-high Jake hit two home runs and drove in 13 RBIs. In 2007: Jake six games. In 2007: Dan appeared in 12 games, all in relief, continued to improve on the mound as a sophomore, posting a throwing 12.1 innings as a sophomore. He struck out 17 and 4-0 mark and striking out 25 hitters in 21 innings. Jake allowed allowed just three walks in his key situational role. In 2006: Dan just 12 hits and walked only five batters, en route to a 1.29 ERA. scored a run and had six at bats in limited action as a freshman. In limited offensive appearances, Jake had three hits, two doubles In 2006: High School: While at Mt. Iron-Buhl High School, Dan earned and five RBIs. As a freshman, Jake posted a 2-0 record four letters in baseball, basketball, and football. He was named on the mound while striking out 18 batters in 16 innings of work. all-conference and all-area three times for baseball, basketball, He was also a factor in two of the Saints 10 shutouts. and football. He was also an All-State Honorable Mention in High School: Jake attended South St. Paul High School where he basketball. Dan was All-State Academic and was a three-year earned three baseball letters, three football letters, and two hockey captain in baseball. He graduated high school as Mt. Iron-Buhl’s letters. He was named all-conference his senior year for baseball all-time leading scorer in basketball. His high school baseball and honorable mention for his sophomore and junior seasons. coach was Don Burke. Jake also played in the Lions All Star game. His head coach at Stats at CSS South St. Paul was Don Geng. Batting Stats at CSS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT Batting 2006 .000 5-1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0-0 Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2007 .800 4-0 5 3 4 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0-0 2006 .250 9-5 20 3 5 1 0 0 5 6 1 5 0-0 TOTALS .364 9-1 11 4 4 0 0 0 4 4 0 3 0-0 2007 .150 11-4 20 2 3 2 0 0 5 5 2 4 1-1 Pitching 2008 .243 26-21 70 15 17 2 1 2 13 27 7 17 0-0 Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA TOTALS .227 46-30 110 20 25 5 1 2 23 38 10 26 1-1 2007 2.92 0-0 12 0/0 0 1 12.1 13 5 4 3 17 .260 Pitching 2008 4.44 1-1 11 0/0 0 2 24.1 23 14 12 15 33 .232 Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA TOTALS 3.93 1-1 23 0/0 0 3 36.2 36 19 16 18 50 .242 2006 0.00 2-0 6 3/0 0 0 16.0 16 9 0 7 18 .254 2007 1.29 4-0 7 3/0 0 0 21.0 12 3 3 5 25 .162 20082 10.22 1-0 5 2/0 0 0 12.1 15 16 14 13 12 .300 TOTALST 3.10 7-0 18 8/0 0 0 49.1 43 28 17 25 55 .230 Player Bios

6 • The College of St. Scholastica • # 10 • Nick Lee # 13 • Adian Kummet IF RHP Bats: R • Throws: R Bats: R • Throws: R Senior • 6-0 • 222 Senior • 6-4 • 210 Hometown: Carlton, Minn. Hometown: Brainerd, Minn. Previous Team: Carlton HS Previous Team: Brainerd HS Major: Psychology Major: Accounting/Finance Birthdate: August 18, 1985 Birthdate: April 15, 1987 Parents: Betty & Bill Lee Parents: Deb and Rick Kummet At CSS: In 2008-2007: Nick was a student assistant on the team. At CSS: In 2008: Adian was a second team All-Midwest Region In 2006: Nick played in 20 games and batted .425. Nick had a selection and a first team All-UMAC choice. Adian was 47th in three-hit, four-RBI performance vs. Presentation College. In 2005: the country with 9.79 strikeouts per nine innings. He tied for Nick played in three games and had one hit and one run scored vs. team-high 12 appearances. Adian earned the complete-game Presentation. victory over Carthage College in the third game of the NCAA High School: Nick was a First Team All-Area selection his junior and Regional. Opponents batted just .120 against Adian with runners In 2007: senior seasons. He also participated in the Pepsi and Arrowhead All- in scoring position and two outs. Adian posted one of the top 10 ERAs in the country with a 1.58 mark as a sophomore. Star Game. Nick played under Ward Kaiser at Carlton High School. The All-Region and All-UMAC hurler struck out 45 batters in Stats at CSS 45.2 innings. He also led the team with three saves. Kummet Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2005 .500 3-0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0-0 threw a complete-game shutout with seven K’s vs. Gustavus at 2006 .425 20-10 40 8 17 3 1 0 16 22 5 7 1-1 Wade Stadium (4/22/07). In 2006: Adian posted 6 wins and 3 TOTALS .429 23-10 42 9 18 3 1 0 16 23 5 7 1-1 saves on the mound while posting a miniscule 0.95 ERA through 38 innings as a freshman. Adian struck out 35 en route to All- UMAC first-team and All-Region third-team honors. He pitched effectively for the Duluth Huskies of the Northwoods League in # 12 • Garrett Groebner the summer. RHP High School: Adian earned two letters in baseball, two letters in Bats: R • Throws: R basketball, and one letter in football. He was named all-conference Senior • 6-3 • 200 for baseball his junior and senior seasons as well as being team Hometown: Poplar, Wis. captain and MVP. He was named to the Lions All-Star team and Previous Team: Northwestern HS played under head coach Lowell Searcy at Brainerd High School. Major: Biology/Pre-Dentistry Stats at CSS Birthdate: February 8, 1987 Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA 2006 0.95 6-0 13 3/1 0 3 38.0 24 5 4 8 35 .179 Parents: Bob & Pam Groebner 2007 1.58 4-2 13 3/1 0 3 45.2 24 15 8 7 45 .149 2008 2.68 8-2 12 10/2 1 0 57.0 54 27 17 18 62 .247 At CSS: In 2008: Garrett made one appearance as a junior, giving TOTALS 1.86 18-4 38 16/4 1 6 140.2 102 47 29 33 142 .198 up one run and one hit in one inning pitched. In 2007: Garrett made three appearances, working 4.1 innings of relief. In 2006: Garrett made one appearance as a freshman, giving up one run and one hit in one inning pitched. High School: Garrett was named all-conference for both baseball and basketball at Northwestern High School. His high school baseball coach was CSS baseball Hall of Famer Steve Lahti. Stats at CSS Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA 2006 9.00 0-0 1 0/0 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 1 0 .250 2007 14.54 0-0 3 0/0 0 0 4.1 5 8 7 4 5 .294 2008 9.00 0-0 1 0/0 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 1 0 .250 TOTALS 12.79 0-0 5 0/0 0 0 6.1 7 10 9 6 5 .280 Player Bios

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 7 # 23 • Kyle Wojtysiak SS Bats: R • Throws: R Senior • 5-11 • 185 Hometown: Proctor, Minn. Previous Team: Proctor HS Major: Management Birthdate: September 22, 1986 Parents: Val and Ken Wojtysiak At CSS: In 2008: Kyle was an All-UMAC Honorable Mention selection. Kyle started 37 of 40 games at shortstop, had a team- high 94 assists, and was involved in 16 double-plays. Kyle batted .471 with runners in scoring position and two outs. Kyle had a single-game record five hits and four RBIs against Bethany Lutheran in the UMAC Tournament championship game. In 2007: Kyle continued to come up big for the Saints in big games as a sophomore, hitting a homerun off second-round MLB draft pick Jordan Zimmermann in the opening contest of the National Tournament. Kyle knocked in 19 runs, scored 27 runs and posted a .274 average last spring. He knocked in a career-high four runs vs. Northland (4/29/07). In 2006: Kyle emerged as the Saints’ starting shortstop at the end of his freshman season. Kyle posted a .262 batting average with 5 stolen bases in 14 starts and 23 games his first year. Wojtysiak had two RBIs during the Saints 4-2 victory over Wis.-Stevens Point at the Regional Tournament. High School: Kyle was named all-conference for baseball and football as a junior and senior as well as all-conference for basketball his senior year. He was a Bernick’s Pepsi All-Star for baseball in 2004 and 2005 and for basketball in 2005. Kyle’s baseball coach at Proctor High School was Tim Rohweder. Stats at CSS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2006 .262 23-14 42 14 11 2 0 0 4 13 7 12 5-5 2007 .274 38-26 73 27 20 6 2 1 19 33 18 20 1-2 2008 .282 40-40 117 24 33 7 0 4 35 52 20 25 0-1 TOTALS .276 101-80 232 65 64 15 2 5 58 98 45 57 6-8

# 34 • Peter Burg LHP Bats: L • Throws: L Senior • 6-0 • 235 Hometown: St. Joseph, Minn. Previous Team: Valparaiso University Major: History Education Birthdate: June 8, 1987 Parents: Cheri and Charlie Burg At CSS: In 2008: After transferring from Valparaiso before the season, Peter solidified himself as one of the top pitchers in the country, going 10-1 with a 2.71 ERA and being named UMAC Pitcher of the Year. Peter was also a first team All-Midwest Region selection. His 10 wins were tied for ninth in the country. He had team-highs with 64 strikeouts, 73 innings pitched, 12 games started, and eight runners picked off. Left-handed batters hit just .177 off of Burg. High School: Peter pitched St. Cloud Cathedral to the state title in ’03, and earned All-State, All-Conference MVP and St. Cloud Times All-Area as a senior in ’05. Played for legendary high school coach Bob Karn. Stats at CSS Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA

Player Bios 2008 2.71 10-1 12 12/6 2 0 73.0 63 26 22 15 64 .232

8 • The College of St. Scholastica • Returning Letterwinners

# 2 • Andy Manos # 6 • Jordan Sandstrom IF IF Bats: R • Throws: R Bats: R • Throws: R Sophomore • 5-10 • 160 Junior • 5-10 • 170 Hometown: White Bear Lake, Minn. Hometown: Silver Bay, Minn. Previous Team: White Bear Lake Area HS Previous Team: William M. Kelley HS Major: Biology/Pre-Med Major: Business Management Birthdate: July 24, 1989 Birthdate: January 21, 1988 Parents: Nancy and Jim Manos Parents: LuAnn and John Sandstrom At CSS: In 2008: Andy played in 16 games, including one start as At CSS: In 2008: Jordan had three plate appearances and a freshman. Andy drove in two runs vs. Northland (4/22/08). He scored one run as a sophomore. In 2007: In limited action as a was 2-for-2 with two RBIs as a pinch-hitter. freshman, Jordan posted a .250 batting average with a pair of hits in eight at-bats. High School: Andy earned All-Suburban East honors after posting a .350 batting average his senior year at White Bear Lake. He High School: Jordan was the Polar League MVP his senior season also earned All-District honors in his 2007 and 2006 legion at William M. Kelley High School in Silver Bay. He was named season. His high school baseball coach was Jeff Wagner and his team MVP and all-conference three times and earned all-area legion coach was Joe Janitschke. honors as a senior. Jordan was also team MVP for his high school football team as a senior. Stats at CSS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT Stats at CSS 2008 .278 16-1 18 8 5 1 0 0 5 6 2 5 0-0 Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2007 .250 6-0 8 4 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0-0 2008 .000 3-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-0 TOTALS .182 9-0 11 5 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 0-0 # 5 • Steve Gerten RHP/3B Bats: R • Throws: R Junior • 6-0 • 195 # 8 • Jeff Adams Hometown: West St. Paul, Minn. RHP Previous Team: Sibley HS Bats: R • Throws: R Major: Marketing and Communication Junior • 6-0 • 180 Birthdate: March 16, 1988 Hometown: Two Harbors, Minn. Parents: Patricia & Frank Gerten Previous Team: Two Harbors HS At CSS: In 2008: Steve was 13th in the NCAA Division III with a Major: Social Work 1.64 earned run average on his way to being named a first team Birthdate: December 3, 1987 All-UMAC selection. Opponents batted just .167 with runners Parents: Laurie & Scott Adams in scoring position against Steve. He allowed just one run in the first three innings all season. Steve struck out 10 vs. Martin At CSS: In 2008: Jeff won his lone decision in three appearances Luther (5/8/08). At the plate, he tied for a team-high with 10 hit- as a sophomore. The win came against Knox College in the NCAA by-pitches. He was 3-for-3 with three RBIs vs. Crown (4/14/08). Midwest Regional. He had seven strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched. In 2007: Steve had a strong freshman campaign for the Saints on In 2007: Jeff made two appearances and one start as a freshman the mound and at the plate. After nearly posting a no-hitter in his for the Saints. He earned a victory over Crown (4/21/07) in his collegiate debut vs. Mitchell College in Florida, Steve went on to first collegiate start. He posted a 1.80 ERA, working five innings post a 2-0 record with 19 strikeouts in only 13.2 innings. At the with five strikeouts. plate, the third baseman hit .302 with a homer and 12 RBIs. High School: Jeff earned Duluth News Tribune All-Area first-team High School: Steve was a two-time all-conference performer at honors his senior year after going 8-2 with 82 strikeouts and a Henry Sibley High School. After posting a .435 batting average, 1.79 ERA at Two Harbors High School. Jeff also earned All-Lake a .661 slugging percentage, 4 home runs and 42 RBIs as a senior, Superior Conference honors after helping the Agates finish in a Steve was also named All-State Honorable Mention. Steve’s high three-way tie for the conference title. His high school baseball school coach was Greg Fuhrman. coaches were Rick Coughlin and Brian Hedin. Stats at CSS Stats at CSS Batting Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2007 1.80 1-0 2 1/0 0 0 5.0 3 3 1 0 5 .158 2007 .302 28-20 53 21 16 1 0 1 12 20 16 8 3-5 2008 7.94 1-0 3 0/0 0 0 5.2 7 5 5 3 7 .292

2008 .330 33-33 103 26 34 9 0 1 20 46 14 15 4-4 TOTALS 5.06 2-0 5 1/0 0 0 10.2 10 8 6 3 12 .233 Player Bios TOTALS .321 61-53 156 47 50 10 0 2 32 66 30 23 7-9 Pitching Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA 2007 3.29 2-0 5 3/0 0 0 13.2 9 5 5 8 19 .184 2008 1.64 5-0 10 6/3 1 1 44.0 39 8 8 13 40 .239 TOTALS 2.03 7-0 15 9/3 1 1 57.2 48 13 13 21 59 .226

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 9 # 9 • Sean Claugherty 1B Bats: L • Throws: L Junior • 6-3 • 220 Hometown: Oakdale, Minn. Previous Team: Tartan HS Major: Economics/Finance Birthdate: August 10, 1987 Parents: Cheryl & Kevin Claugherty At CSS: In 2008: Sean garnered numerous accolades, including ABCA All-American, UMAC Player of the Year, UMAC Tournament MVP, and First Team All-Midwest Region. He was ninth in the country with a .830 slugging percentage. Sean led the conference with 117 total bases, 63 hits, and 18 doubles. He tied for a team-high 10 home runs. He batted .485 with runners on-base and two outs. He had a four-hit, four-RBI performance vs. Northland (4/29/08). In 2007: Sean was a major contributor # 14 • Griffin Bell to the Saints success by emerging as a power-hitting left-handed IF bat as a freshman. Sean posted a .330 batting average and Bats: R • Throws: R knocked in 27 runs splitting time between 1B and DH. Sean Sophomore • 6-1 • 195 posted three RBIs in each of the first two contests in the UMAC conference tournament. Hometown: Oconomowoc, Wis. Previous Team: Oconomowoc HS High School: Sean was all-region and all-conference at Tartan High School and was also named all-region for his American Major: Marketing and Management Legion team. Sean hit 3 home runs his senior year of high school Birthdate: May 12, 1989 and hit three more homers for his legion team. His high school Parents: Andrea and Steve Bell coach was Curt Russell and his legion coach was Pete Ryan. At CSS: In 2008: Griffin played in six games, including one start Stats at CSS as a freshman. He scored three runs, including one run in his first Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT collegiate game vs. Eastern (3/4/08). 2007 .330 37-31 97 36 32 8 1 2 27 48 22 12 0-0 2008 .447 41-40 141 50 63 18 3 10 40 117 25 23 4-4 High School: Griffin was All-Wisconsin Little Ten Conference his TOTALS .399 78-71 238 86 95 26 4 12 67 165 47 35 4-4 senior year after leading the league with a .455 batting average. He was also named All-Area and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Scholar Athlete of the Month his senior year. Griffin also was tabbed as the Wendy’s High School Heisman award winner for Oconomowoc # 11 • Chad Peterson High School. Pat Neary was Griffin’s high school coach. SS/2B Stats at CSS Bats: R • Throws: R Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT Sophomore • 5-10 • 175 2008 .167 6-1 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0-0 Hometown: New Brighton, Minn. # 17 • Brian Peterson Previous Team: St. Anthony Village HS OF Major: Economics/Finance Bats: R • Throws: R Birthdate: May 25, 1988 Sophomore • 5-11 • 170 Parents: Bev & Tim Peterson Hometown: Inver Grove Heights, Minn. At CSS: In 2008: Chad played in 19 games, including 14 starts. Previous Team: Hill-Murray HS He scored 15 runs and drove in nine in 46 at-bats. He had three Major: Management hits and two RBIs vs. Northland (4/22/08). In 2007: Chad had a Birthdate: April 4, 1988 medical red shirt for the Saints and did not play. Parents: Diane and Dennis Peterson High School: Chad was the Class AA Player-of-the-Year for At CSS: In 2008: Minnesota as a senior. Chad also earned all-section honors twice Brian played in 21 games and batted .324 in his and all-conference, all-state and all-state tournament honors as freshman campaign. He had two hits and three RBIs vs. Eastern a senior. Chad played in the Lions All-Star Game and the East- (3/4/08). He also had three RBIs vs. Buena Vista (3/19/08). West Showdown after hitting .455 with 4 homers, 29 RBIs and Brian ended the season on a six-game hitting streak. 25 stolen bases his senior season. Chad’s high school coach at St. High School: Brian hit .439 with three home runs his senior year Anthony Village was Troy Urdahl. at Hill-Murray, earning All-State and all-conference honors. Stats at CSS A Lions All-Star selection in 2006, Brian hit .370 and was all conference as a junior. He also earned All-Region honors after Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2008 .261 19-14 46 15 12 3 0 0 9 15 8 12 4-5 hitting .460 with three home runs in legion baseball. Bill Lechner was his high school coach. Stats at CSS Player Bios Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2008 .324 21-6 34 4 11 3 0 0 11 14 3 10 4-5

10 • The College of St. Scholastica • # 21 • Matt Mikel # 24 • Joe Link OF/P OF Bats: R • Throws: R Bats: R • Throws: R Sophomore • 6-2 • 185 Sophomore • 5-10 • 175 Hometown: Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Hometown: Woodbury, Minn. Previous Team: Simley HS Previous Team: Woodbury High School Major: Management Major: Management Birthdate: September 8, 1988 Birthdate: April 19, 1989 Parents: Nancy and Dale Mikel Parents: Sue and Bill Link At CSS: In 2008: Matt played in five games in the field and made At CSS: In 2008: Joe started 23 games and drove in nine runs two appearances on the mound as a freshman. He struck out in 61 at-bats as a freshman. He was reliable in the field as he two and allowed one hit in two innings pitched. Matt had a RBI did not commit an error. He hit his first collegiate home run double in his first collegiate game vs. Eastern (3/4/08). vs. Presentation (4/23/08). He had two hits and two RBIs vs. High School: Matt was All-Classic Suburban Conference Susquehanna (3/8/08). Honorable Mention after his sophomore year and senior seasons. High School: Joe’s strong senior season at Woodbury led to a After hitting .417, he was also all-conference as a junior. He Lions All-State All-Star Game nod and all-conference honors. He lettered four times in baseball, twice in basketball and earned four was also named All-District during the American Legion season academic letters while playing for Scott Karlen and Kevin Persons his final year. Joe played his high school baseball for Wayne at Simley High School. Dietz. Stats at CSS Stats at CSS Batting Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2008 .230 26-23 61 16 14 4 0 1 9 21 13 11 3-4 2008 .200 5-1 5 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 3 0-0 Pitching Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA 2008 0.00 0-0 2 0/0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 1 2 .167 # 25 • Josh Retka RHP/3B Bats: L • Throws: R # 22 • Jake Wendland Sophomore • 6-2 • 190 RHP Hometown: Apple Valley, Minn. Bats: R • Throws: R Previous Team: Eastview HS Junior • 6-3 • 190 Major: Physical Therapy Hometown: Garfield, Minn. Birthdate: December 27, 1988 Previous Team: Jefferson HS Parents: Susan and Darrell Retka Major: Physical Therapy Birthdate: September 2, 1986 At CSS: In 2008: Josh played in 14 games, including seven starts as a freshman. He was 2-for-2 with two RBIs vs. Crown Parents: Steve & Nancy Wendland (4/15/08). At CSS: In 2008: Jake made five appearances, including two starts High School: Josh earned all-conference and Team MVP honors and won his lone decision vs. Presentation (4/23/08). He struck at Eastview HS his senior season. Josh then hit eight home In 2007: out nine batters in nine innings pitched. Jake had a runs during the Legion season. Josh was named all-conference In 2006: medical red shirt due to arm injuries. In 23 innings on honorable mention in hockey his senior year. A three-sport the mound as a freshman, Jake struck out 11, had of one of the athlete, Josh also played football in high school and was named Saints’ 10 shutouts and posted 3 victories. the Eastview High School Athlete of the Year in 2007. His high High School: Jake earned eight letters while at Jefferson High school baseball coach was Tom Strey. Josh earned two letters in School in Alexandria, Minn.: three earned in baseball, three in both baseball and football, three in hockey. football, and two in basketball. He was named all-conference in Stats at CSS baseball his junior and senior seasons and named to the Lions All- Batting Star game as well as being an All-State selection by the St. Paul Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT Press. He played under Coach Roger Johnson at Jefferson. Jake 2008 .182 14-7 22 8 4 1 0 0 3 5 6 1 1-1 recorded a 6-0 record with a 1.29 ERA for his summer legion Pitching Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA team his senior season under Coach Russ Hinrichs. 2008 0.00 0-0 1 0/0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 .167 Stats at CSS Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA 2006 3.52 3-0 7 3/0 0 0 23.0 20 13 9 9 11 .238 2008 8.00 1-0 5 2/0 0 0 9.0 8 12 8 10 9 .222 TOTALS 4.78 4-0 12 5/0 0 0 32.0 28 25 17 19 20 .233 Player Bios

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 11 # 31 • Matt Lewis # 36 • Michael Harris RHP 1B/OF Bats: R • Throws: R Bats: L • Throws: L Sophomore • 6-2 • 195 Sophomore • 6-0 • 195 Hometown: Erie, Pa. Hometown: Andover, Minn. Previous Team: Erie Cathedral Prep. Previous Team: Andover HS Major: Elementary Education Major: Biology Birthdate: August 15, 1988 Birthdate: Januaray 20, 1989 Parents: Mary Lynne and Chip Lewis Parents: Susan and Gary Harris At CSS: In 2008: Matt made seven appearances, including four At CSS: In 2008: Mike played in nine games and had nine at-bats starts and had a perfect 4-0 record. In his first collegiate start vs. as a freshman. He picked up his first collegiate RBI vs. Crown Eastern (3/4/08), Matt went four innings and struck out two to (4/15/08). earn the victory. He struck out 20 in 22 innings pitched on the High School: Mike was a multi-sport athlete at Andover High season as opponents batted just .192 against him. School, earning three letters in hockey and a pair of letters in both High School: Matt earned two varsity baseball letters in the strong football and baseball. Mike was named all-conference honorable Cathedral Prep program for Coach Mike Dombkowski. Unable mention in football his senior year. to pitch his final two high school seasons with elbow problems, Stats at CSS Matt still posted a .345 batting average in high school and a .362 Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT average in Legion. 2008 .222 9-1 9 4 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0-0 Stats at CSS Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA # 37 • David Barningham 2008 2.45 4-0 7 4/0 0 0 22.0 14 7 6 10 20 .192 RHP # 35 • Josh Hawkins Bats: R • Throws: R Sophomore • 6-2 • 185 RHP Hometown: Bayfield, Wis. Bats: R • Throws: R Previous Team: Washburn HS Sophomore • 6-5 • 195 Major: Education Hometown: Woodbury, Minn. Birthdate: December 30, 1988 Previous Team: Woodbury HS Major: Economics/Finance Parents: Sue and Dave Barningham Birthdate: April 14, 1989 At CSS: In 2008: David made two appearances, striking out five and giving up just one hit in three innings of action. In his first Parents: Becky and Tim Hawkins collegiate game he struck out three and allowed one hit in two At CSS: In 2008: Josh was 3-2 in seven appearances as a innings vs. Crown (4/15/08) freshman. He earned his first collegiate win in relief vs. High School: David was the most dominating pitcher in northern Susquehanna (3/8/08). He struck out two and pitched a scoreless Wisconsin, posting a 7-1 record with 88 strikeouts his senior inning in his first collegiate game vs. Eastern (3/4/08). year. He was named All-Indianhead Conference three times, High School: Josh earned two baseball letters for Woodbury coach earned nine high school letters in three different sports. Posted Wayne Dietz. He was named all-conference honorable mention, an 18-strikeout no-hitter for high school coach Justin Bitzer at and Team Cy Young his junior year. A multi-sport athlete, Josh Washburn HS. was a member of the Woodbury basketball team which won two Stats at CSS conference titles and advanced to the state tournament twice. Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA Stats at CSS 2008 0.00 0-0 2 0/0 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 3 5 .091 Year ERA W-L App GS/CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO OBA # 39 2008 8.31 3-2 7 2/0 0 0 17.1 21 16 16 9 21 .309 • Brandon Porten IF/P Bats: R • Throws: R Sophomore • 5-10 • 170 Hometown: Arden Hills, Minn. Previous Team: Mounds View HS Major: Biology Birthdate: August 14, 1988 Parents:P Sandra and Ken Porten AAt CSS: In 2008: Brandon participated in five games and drove ini two runs in five at-bats. His first collegiate RBI came against CrownC (4/14/08). HighH School: Brandon was an all-conference selection his senior seasons for coach Mark Downey at Mounds View High School. HeH also posted a 7-0 record with a 1.17 ERA for the Tri-City Red AmericanA Legion team, earning All-District honors in 2007. Player Bios StatsS at CSS YearY Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 20082 .200 5-0 5 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 1 0-0 12 • The College of St. Scholastica • # 40 • Brian Marshik # 44 • Paul Kolodge OF/2B C Bats: L • Throws: R Bats: R • Throws: R Sophomore • 5-9 • 170 Junior • 6-0 • 190 Hometown: Arden Hills, Minn. Hometown: Cloquet, Minn. Previous Team: Mounds View HS Previous Team: Cloquet Senior HS Major: Marketing Major: Marketing/Management Birthdate: May 23, 1989 Birthdate: July 14, 1988 Parents: MaryAnne and Jim Marshik Parents: Anne and Kerry Kolodge At CSS: In 2008: Brian started 14 games and batted .404 with 10 At CSS: In 2008: Paul participated in 21 games, including RBIs as a freshman. He had four hits, four RBIs, and two stolen nine starts and drove in seven runs. He had a perfect fielding bases vs. Knox in the NCAA Midwest Regional. Brian was voted percentage behind the plate in 93 chances and had just one passed by his teammates as the Saints Rookie of the Year. He batted .526 ball. He threw out three potential base stealers vs. Martin Luther in 19 plate appearances with runners in scoring position. (4/20/08). In 2007: Paul posted one hit and two RBIs in very limited action as a freshman. High School: As a senior captain, Brian battled injuries but came back to hit .325 over the last several games of 2007. Brian also High School: Paul was a four-year starter for Cloquet High posted a .370 average in the American Legion season and earned School’s baseball team, earning All-Lake Superior Conference All-District honors. High school coaches were Mark Downey and in 2005 and 2006. A four-year starter in high school, Paul CSS Baseball Hall of Famer Brad Tullberg. posted nine career home runs. Paul was also a captain for the Stats at CSS Lumberjacks basketball team as a senior. His high school baseball coach was Dean Levinski. Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2008 .404 18-14 47 20 19 2 0 0 10 21 8 9 6-8 Stats at CSS Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB-ATT 2007 .111 10-1 9 3 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 5 0-0 2008 .267 21-9 30 9 8 2 0 0 7 10 8 8 1-2 TOTALS .231 31-10 39 12 9 2 0 0 9 11 9 13 1-2

Newcomers

# 3 • Tom Juberian # 27 • Brandon Peterson IF/OF OF/C Bats: R • Throws: R Bats: R • Throws: R Freshman • 6-2 • 190 Freshman • 5-11 • 180 Hometown: Park Rapids, Minn. Hometown: Burnsville, Minn. Previous Team: Park Rapids HS Previous Team: Apple Valley HS Major: Physical Therapy Major: Management Birthdate: March 28, 1990 Birthdate: April 6, 1990 Parents: Lois & Mark Juberian Parents: Suzanne & Brian Peterson High School: Tom was an Honorable Mention All-State selection High School: Brandon was a two-year letterwinner at Apple at Park Rapids. He was also an all-section and all-conference Valley High School and was team captain his senior season. His choice. In basketball, he was an honorable mention all-conference high school coach was Al Iverson. selection. Tom’s high school coach at Park Rapids was his dad Mark. # 19 • Ben Grieger # 28 • Eric Schwinghammer RHP C Bats: R • Throws: R Bats: L • Throws: R Freshman • 5-9 • 165 Freshman • 5-11 • 192 Hometown: Waverly, Iowa Hometown: St. Cloud, Minn. Previous Team: Waverly-Shell Rock HS Previous Team: St. Cloud Cathedral HS Major: Theology Major: Physical Therapy Birthdate: April 24, 1990 Birthdate: May 29, 1989

Parents: Julie Hooper & Mike Grieger Parents: Connie & Mark Schwinghammer Player Bios High School: Ben lettered in baseball, football, and track at High School: In his senior season, Eric was an all-conference Waverly-Shell Rock High School. Ben is also part of the Air Force selection at St. Cloud Cathedral High School. Eric was also team ROTC. His high school baseball coach was Casey Klunder. captain of the hockey team his senior year. He played for legendary high school coach Bob Karn.

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 13 # 29 • Dan Ubl # 30 • Kyle Moody P/1B C Bats: R • Throws: R Bats: R • Throws: R Freshman • 6-3 • 190 Freshman • 6-4 • 200 Hometown: St. Paul Park, Minn. Hometown: Maple Grove, Minn. Previous Team: Park HS Previous Team: Osseo Senior HS Major: Chemistry Major: Elementary Education Birthdate: September 24, 1989 Birthdate: March 7, 1990 Parent: Steve Ubl Parents: Cheryl and John Moody High School: As a senior, Dan was an Honorable Mention All- High School: Kyle was an all-conference and All-Metro choice State selection. He was all-conference his junior season and his senior season after being an honorable mention all-conference honorable mention all-conference his sophomore season. He was selection his junior season. He was also an Honorable Mention Academic All-State his senior year. Dan’s high school coach was All-State and All-Metro selection in hockey. Kyle was coached by Reid Tschumperlin. Dick Crandall at Osseo Senior High School.

Saints Batgirl

# 00 • Kelsey Hansen Bat Girl Bats: R • Throws: R 9th Grade • 5-7 • 110 Hometown: Superior, Wis. High School: Superior High School Birthdate: April 6, 1994

Personal: Kelsey lives in Superior, Wis. with her mom, dad, sister Nikki, and dog Bingo … Earned all-conference in swimming this past fall … Was a member of the SHS girl’s varsity hockey team playing left wing … Placed second at the state tournament with her Gitchi Gummi soccer team … Has a GPA of 4.0…In her spare time she likes to hang out with friends and watch sporting events … Wants to be a physical therapist in the future … This is her ninth year as the CSS batgirl. Player Bios

14 • The College of St. Scholastica • 2009 St. Scholastica Saints No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School 1 Dan Lanari P/OF R/L 6-0 200 Sr. Virginia, Minn./Mt. Iron-Buhl HS 2 Andy Manos SS R/R 5-10 165 So. White Bear Lake, Minn./White Bear Lake Area HS 3 Tom Juberian IF R/R 6-2 180 Fr. Park Rapids, Minn./Park Rapids HS 5 Steve Gerten P/3B R/R 6-0 195 Jr. West St. Paul, Minn./Henry Sibley HS 6 Jordan Sandstrom IF R/R 5-10 165 Jr. Silver Bay, Minn./William M. Kelley HS 7 Jake Gaub P/OF L/R 6-4 210 Sr. Inver Grove Heights, Minn./South St. Paul HS 8 Jeff Adams P -/R 6-0 165 Jr. Two Harbors, Minn./Two Harbors HS 9 Sean Claugherty 1B L/L 6-3 230 Jr. Oakdale, Minn./Tartan HS 10 Nick Lee IF R/R 6-0 222 Sr. Carlton, Minn./Carlton HS 11 Chad Peterson SS R/R 5-10 160 So. New Brighton, Minn./St. Anthony Village HS 12 Garrett Groebner P R/R 6-3 200 Sr. Poplar, Wis./Northwestern HS 13 Adian Kummet P -/R 6-4 200 Sr. Brainerd, Minn./Brainerd HS 14 Griffin Bell 2B R/R 6-2 190 So. Oconomowoc, Wis./Oconomowoc HS 17 Brian Peterson OF R/R 5-11 170 So. Inver Grove Heights, Minn./Hill-Murray HS 19 Ben Grieger P R/R 5-10 170 Fr. Waverly, Iowa/ Waverly-Shell Rock HS 21 Matt Mikel OF R/R 6-2 190 So. Inver Grove Heights, Minn./Simley HS 22 Jake Wendland P -/R 6-3 190 Jr. Garfield, Minn./Jefferson HS 23 Kyle Wojtysiak SS R/R 6-0 175 Sr. Proctor, Minn./Proctor HS 24 Joe Link OF R/R 5-10 180 So. Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury HS 25 Josh Retka 3B/P L/R 6-2 185 So. Apple Valley, Minn./Eastview HS 27 Brandon Peterson OF/C R/R 6-0 185 Fr. Burnsville, Minn./Apple Valley HS 28 Eric Schwinghammer C L/R 6-0 180 Fr. St. Cloud, Minn./ St. Cloud Cathedral HS 29 Dan Ubl 1B/P R/R 6-3 190 Fr. St. Paul Park, Minn./ Park HS 30 Kyle Moody C R/R 6-4 190 Fr. Maple Grove, Minn./ Osseo Senior HS 31 Matt Lewis P/OF R/R 6-2 195 So. Erie, Pa./Cathedral Preparatory School 34 Peter Burg P L/L 6-0 235 Sr. St. Joseph, Minn./St. Cloud Cathedral 35 Josh Hawkins P R/R 6-4 195 So. Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury HS 36 Michael Harris 1B/OF L/L 6-0 195 So. Andover, Minn./Andover HS 37 David Barningham P R/R 6-2 185 So. Bayfield, Wis./Washburn HS 39 Brandon Porten IF/P R/R 5-10 170 So. Arden Hills, Minn./Mounds View HS 40 Brian Marshik 2B L/R 5-9 160 So. Arden Hills, Minn./Mounds View HS 44 Paul Kolodge C R/R 6-0 185 Jr. Cloquet, Minn./Cloquet Senior HS

Student Assistants Ben Spaniol Tom Spaniol Leslie Karpen Melissa Peterson Alphabetical Roster Adams, Jeff ...... 8 Groebner, Garrett...... 12 Lewis, Matt ...... 31 Peterson, Chad ...... 11 Barningham, David ...... 37 Harris, Michael ...... 36 Link, Joe...... 24 Porten, Brandon ...... 39 Bell, Griffin ...... 14 Hawkins, Josh ...... 35 Manos, Andy ...... 2 Retka, Josh ...... 25 Burg, Peter ...... 34 Juberian, Tom ...... 3 Marshik, Brian ...... 40 Sandstrom, Jordan ...... 6 Claugherty, Sean ...... 9 Kolodge, Paul ...... 44 Mikel, Matt ...... 21 Schwinghammer, Eric ...... 28 Gaub, Jake ...... 7 Kummet, Adian ...... 13 Moody, Dan ...... 30 Ubl, Dan ...... 29 Gerten, Steve ...... 5 Lanari, Dan ...... 1 Peterson, Brandon ...... 27 Wendland, Jake ...... 22 Grieger, Ben ...... 19 Lee, Nick...... 10 Peterson, Brian ...... 17 Wojtysiak, Kyle ...... 23 Pronunciation Guide

Claugherty ...... KLAIR’-ty Adian Kummet ...... AY’-den KUH’-mett Gaub ...... gob Lanari ...... lan-NAR’-ee

Gerten ...... GUR’-tin Manos ...... MAN’-ose 2009 Roster Grieger ...... GREG’-er Marshik ...... MAR’-shik Groebner ...... GRUB’-ner Mikel ...... MIKE’-el Juberian ...... jew-BERRY’-an Ubl ...... OO’-ble Kolodge ...... koe-LAWZH’-ee Wojtysiak ...... woe-TEE’-shy-ak

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 15 2009 Preview

The 2008 St. Scholastica baseball team made it farther than “They (pitching staff) will be as relied on as they always any other squad in program history. Last year’s Saints were are,” Wicklund said. “We will count on them to be a huge within one game of the Division III College World Series and part of what takes us through the regular season, conference this year the team hopes to take it one step further and play play, and put us in a position to make a postseason run.” in Fox Cities Stadium. The Saints are ranked 15th in the D3Baseball.com pre- Newcomers season poll, the highest preseason ranking in program histo- The Saints added six freshmen to the team this season. The ry. CSS returns 25 letterwinners, including nine starters from coaches think these six fresh faces will add depth. The fresh- a team that went 35-6 in 2008. Leading the returnees is 2008 men include Tom Juberian, Ben Grieger, Brandon Peter- American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Ameri- son, Eric Schwinghammer, Dan Ubl, and Kyle Moody. can first baseman Sean Claugherty. Claugherty batted .447 Juberian will add depth at third base and potentially be a with 10 home runs and had a slugging percentage of .830 in starter in the outfield. Moody will be the team’s back-up his sophomore season. He was named the Upper Midwest catcher behind Paul Kolodge. Brandon Peterson will look to Athletic Conference (UMAC) Offensive Player of the Year see some action in the outfield and Dan Ubl may see some and UMAC Tournament Most Valuable Player. Claugherty time at first base and on the mound. Expect to see some of has also garnered accolades coming into his junior year as he the newcomers to be called upon at some point during the was named a preseason First Team All-American by D3Base- season. ball.com and by Baseball America. Other key position players returning include Steve Gerten Schedule at third base. Last season Gerten batted .330 with 20 RBIs. The Saints had their earliest start in program history when He was named to the All-UMAC first team and the All-Mid- they played on February 8th against NAIA’s Mount Marty west Regional Tournament team. Kyle Wojtysiak is also back College at the Metrodome. The Saints will have two more at shortstop. Wojtysiak has been solid in the field throughout dates at the Metrodome, including doubleheaders against his career as he was an honorable mention all-conference the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on February 24th and selection last year. Brian Peterson, Chad Peterson, Jake nationally-ranked University of St. Thomas on March 1st. Gaub, Paul Kolodge, and Brian Marshik will also see a The Saints knocked out the Tommies in last year’s NCAA significant amount of playing time this season in the field. Regional. Assistant coach Joe Wicklund believes the confidence the On March 7th, St. Scholastica heads to Fort Pierce, Fla. for team gained last year, making it to the regional championship its annual spring trip. The Saints will play nine games down will carry over to this season. south, including a contest against 2008 NCAA Tournament “I think for the returners there is a lot of confidence, going participant Penn State University-Behrend. The Saints will be deeper in the playoffs than we have in the past,” Wicklund tested throughout their Florida trip. said. “I also think that can benefit the newcomers in that it’s CSS begins conference action on March 27th when it will an expectation they have coming in.” face its toughest competitor in the UMAC, Bethany Lutheran The Saints did lose a few players that were keys to the College. The Saints will have their home opener on April 17th Saints’ offensive success, but Wicklund believes that this when they host Presentation College at Wade Stadium. That year’s offense can flourish just as much as last year, but in a game will begin an eight-game home stand for St. Scholas- different way. tica. On the other hand, the St. Scholastica pitching staff The Saints will go back out of conference on April 28th remains almost in tact from last season. At the top of the when they face St. Olaf. The Oles, who finished second rotation is D3Baseball.com honorable mention preseason behind St. Thomas in the MIAC last year, did not play the All-American Peter Burg. Burg went 10-1 with a 2.71 earned Saints in 2008 because of weather. After the final conference run average on his way to be named Upper Midwest Athletic regular season series against Martin Luther College on May Conference (UMAC) Pitcher of the Year and a first team All- 1st and 2nd, the Saints will host St. Thomas again for one Midwest Region selection last season. Senior Adian Kummet game at Wade Stadium in the regular season finale. is also back after winning eight games last year and was a The UMAC Postseason Tournament will be held at Wade second team all-region choice. Wicklund thinks that Kummet Stadium again this season, beginning on Thursday, May 7th. might be CSS’s top pro prospect, even though he doesn’t get It will be a four-team, double-elimination tournament. After the attention as Burg and Claugherty receive. Another pitcher that, if the Saints qualify for the NCAA Midwest Regional, in the rotation is Steve Gerten who was 5-0 with a 1.64 that will take place in Oshkosh, Wis. for the second straight earned run average in 2008. year from May 13th-17th and the College World Series in At the back end of the staff, sophomores Josh Hawkins Appleton, Wis. on May 22nd-26th. and Matt Lewis will find themselves in a bigger role this sea-

2009 Season Preview son. Senior Dan Lanari will also be a key part of the Saints bullpen.

16 • The College of St. Scholastica • St. Scholastica Baseball 2009 Schedule

Sun., Feb. 8 Mount Marty (S.D.) College Minneapolis (HHH Metrodome) 2 p.m.

Tues., Feb. 24 Univ. of Wis.-LaCrosse (DH) Minneapolis (HHH Metrodome) 10:45 p.m.

Sun., Mar. 1 Univ. of St. Thomas (Minn.) (DH) Minneapolis (HHH Metrodome) 6:30 p.m.

Sun., Mar. 8 Hiram (Ohio) College (DH) Ft. Pierce, Fla. 4 p.m.

Mon., Mar. 9 Penn. State Univ.-Behrend Ft. Pierce, Fla. 10 a.m.

Tues., Mar. 10 Manhattanville Ft. Pierce, Fla. 8:45 a.m.

Thurs., Mar. 12 Oswego State (N.Y.) Ft. Pierce, Fla. 12:30 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 13 La Roche (Pa.) College Ft. Pierce, Fla. 10 a.m.

Fri., Mar. 13 Ursinus (Pa.) College Ft. Pierce, Fla. 1 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 14 Centenary (N.J.) College (DH) Ft. Pierce, Fla. 8:45 a.m.

Fri., Mar. 27 * Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, Minn. 3 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 27 * Bethany Lutheran College (DH) Mankato, Minn. Noon

Fri., Apr. 3 * Crown College Waconia, Minn. 3 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 4 * Crown College (DH) Waconia, Minn. Noon

Tues., Apr. 7 * Northland College (DH) Ashland, Wis. 2 p.m.

Fri., Apr. 10 * Univ. of Minn.-Morris Morris, Minn. 3 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 11 * Univ. of Minn.-Morris (DH) Morris, Minn. Noon

Fri., Apr.17 * Presentation College Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. 6 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 18 * Presentation College (DH) Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. Noon

Wed., Apr. 22 * Northland College Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. 5 p.m.

Wed., Apr. 22 Northland College (Non-Conf.) Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. 7 p.m

Fri., Apr. 24 * Northwestern College Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. 6 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 25 * Northwestern College (DH) Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. Noon

Tues., Apr. 28 St. Olaf College (DH) Northfield, Minn. 2 p.m.

Fri., May 1 * Martin Luther College Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. 6 p.m.

Sat., May 2 * Martin Luther College (DH) Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. Noon

Sun., May 3 Univ. of St. Thomas (Minn.) Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. 3 p.m.

Thurs., May 7 UMAC Postseason Tour. Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. TBD 2009 Schedule Fri., May 8 UMAC Postseason Tour. Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. TBD

Sat., May 9 UMAC Postseason Tour. Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minn. TBD

Bold text indicates home contests. * Denotes Upper Midwest Athletic Conference game.

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 17 2009 Opponents Conference Opponents BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGEEGE NORTHLAND COLLEGE PRESENTATION COLLEGE Location: Mankato, Minn. Location: Ashland, Wis. Location: Aberdeen,, SS.D..D. Enrollment: 540 Enrollment: 750 Enrollment: 800 President: Dr. Dan R. Bruss President: Karen I. Halberslebenebbene President: Dr. Lorraineaine HaleHalle Nickname: Vikings Nickname: LumberJills Nickname: Saints Team Colors: Red and White Team Colors: Navy, Orange and Team Colors: Green and Gold Athletic Director: Karl Fager White Athletic Director: Rick Kline 2008 Overall Record: 22-14 Athletic Director: Steve Wammer 2008 Overall Record: 12-20 UMAC Record/Finish: 12-6/2nd 2008 Overall Record: 12-15 UMAC Record/Finish: 7-8/5th Postseason: Lost in UMAC Championship UMAC Record/Finish: 9-6/3rd Postseason: None Head Coach: Ryan Kragh, 5th Season Postseason: Lost in UMAC Semifnals Head Coach: Alex Ferguson, 2nd Season Overall Record: 67-82 Head Coach: Andy Ham, 1st Season Overall Record: 12-20 Record at Bethany Lutheran: Same Overall Record: 0-0 Record at Presentation: Same SID: Melissa Young Record at Northland: 0-0 SID: John Krogstrand SID Email: [email protected] SID: Andy Ham SID Email: john.krogstrand@ SID Phone: (507) 344-7320 SID Email: [email protected] presentation.edu SID Fax: (507) 344-7355 SID Phone: (715) 682-1985 SID Phone: (605) 229-8488 Athletics Website: www.blc.edu/athletics/ SID Fax: (715) 682-1248 SID Fax: (507) 229-8518 College Website: www.blc.edu Athletics Website: www.northland.edu/ Athletics Website: www.presentation.edu/ saints/ CROWN COLLEGE athletics/ College Website: www.presentation.edu Location: St. Bonifacius, Minn. College Website: www.northland.edu Enrollment: 1,300 NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF MINN.-MORRISN. MORRIS President: Dr. Rick Mann Location: St. Paul, Minn.n.. Location: Morris, Minn. Nickname: Storm Enrollment: 3,026 Enrollment: 1,600 Team Colors: Purple and White President: Dr. Alan S. CuCuretonurreton Chancellor: Dr. Jacquelinn JohnsonJohnson Athletic Director: James Hunter Nickname: Eagles Nickname: Cougars 2008 Overall Record: 5-26 Team Colors: Purple andnd GoGGoldlld Team Colors: Maroon and Gold UMAC Record/Finish: 2-16/8th Athletic Director: Matt HiHillll Athletic Director: Mark Fohl Postseason: None 2008 Overall Record: 11-24 2008 Overall Record: 10-22 Head Coach: Thor Benson, 2nd Season UMAC Record/Finish: 8-11/6th UMAC Record/Finish: 5-13/7th Overall Record: 5-26 Postseason: None Postseason: None Record at Crown: Same Head Coach: Dave Hieb, 14th Season Head Coach: Mark Fohl, 25th Season SID: Jon Barsness Overall Record: 226-264-3 Overall Record: 252-596 SID Email: [email protected] Record at Northwestern: Same Record at UM-Morris: Same SID Phone: (952) 446-4146 SID: Greg Johnson SID: Dave Molesworth SID Fax: (952) 446-4104 SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: [email protected] Athletics Website: www.stormathletics.com SID Phone: (651) 631-5363 SID Phone: (320) 589-6423 College Website: www.crown.edu SID Fax: (507) 628-3350 SID Fax: (320) 589-6428 Athletics Website: www.ummcougars. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE Athletics Website: http://nwceagles. org Location: New Ulm, Minn. com University Website: www.morris.umn. Enrollment: 1,039 College Website: www.nwc.edu edu President: Rev. Mark G. Zarling Nickname: Knights Team Colors: Red, Black and Whitetee Athletic Director: James M. Unke 2008 Overall Record: 11-15 UMAC Record/Finish: 9-10/4th Postseason: Lost in UMAC Semifinals Head Coach: Steve Thiesfeldt, 2nd Season Overall Record: 11-15 Record at Martin Luther: Same SID: Michael Gibbons SID Email: [email protected] SID Phone: (507) 354-8221 SID Fax: (507) 233-9115 Athletics Website: www.mlc-wels.edu/home/ athletics

2009 Opponents College Website: www.mlc-wels.edu/

18 • The College of St. Scholastica • Non-Conference Opponents CENTENARY COLLEGE MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS Location: Hackettstown, N.J. Location: Yankton, S.D. Location: St. Paul, Minn. Enrollment: 3,028 Enrollment: 1,100 Enrollment: 10,984 President: Kenneth L. Hoyt President: Dr. James Barry President: Father Dennis Dease Nickname: Cyclones Nickname: Lancers Nickname: Tommies Team Colors: Navy Blue, White, and Gray Team Colors: Gold, White, and Navy Blue Team Colors: Purple and Grey Athletic Director: Billie Jo Blackwell Athletic Director: Chuck Iverson Athletic Director: Steve Fritz Conference: Colonial States Athletics Conference: Great Plains Athletics Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Conference Conference (NAIA) Athletic Conference 2008 Overall Record: 20-19 2008 Overall Record: 17-26 2008 Overall Record: 34-9 CSAC Record/Finish: 10-8/3rd GPAC Record/Finish: 9-15/11th MIAC Record/Finish: 18-2/1st Postseason: Lost in PAC Tournament Postseason: None Postseason: Lost in NCAA Regional Championship Head Coach: Andy Bernatow, 5th Season Head Coach: Dennis Denning, 15th Season Head Coach: Scott Kushner, 1st Season Overall Record: 77-106 Overall Record: 481-144-1 Overall Record: 18-49 Record at Mount Marty: Same Record at St. Thomas: Same Record at Centenary: 0-0 SID: Andy Bernatow SID: Gene McGivern SID: Trevor Rutledge-Leverenz SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: rutledge-leverenzt@ SID Phone: (605) 668-1601 SID Phone: (651) 962-5903 centenarycollege.edu Athletics Website: www.mtmc.edu/ Athletics Website: www.tommiesports.com/ SID Phone: (908) 852-2296 athletics/ University Website: www.stthomas.edu/ Athletics Website: www.centenarycollege. College Website: www.mtmc.edu UNIVERSITY OF WIS.LA CROSSE edu/cms/index.php?id=athletics OSWEGO STATE Location: La Crosse, Wis. College Website: www.centenarycollege.edu Location: Oswego, N.Y. Enrollment: 8,814 HIRAM COLLEGE Enrollment: 6,500 Chancellor: Dr. Joe Gow Location: Hiram, Ohio President: Deborah F. Stanley Nickname: Eagles Enrollment: 1,200 Nickname: Lakers Team Colors: Maroon and Gray President: Thomas V. Chema Team Colors: Hunter Green and Yellow Athletic Director: Joe Baker Nickname: Terriors Athletic Director: Timothy Hale Conference: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Team Colors: Blue and Red Conference: State University of New York Athletic Conference Athletic Director: Tom Mulligan Athletic Conference 2008 Overall Record: 19-20 Conference: North Coast Athletic 2008 Overall Record: 18-12 WIAC Record/Finish: 12-12/4th Conference SUNYAC Record/Finish: 7-8/5th Postseason: Lost in WIAC Semifinals 2008 Overall Record: 14-21 Postseason: None Head Coach: Chris Schwarz, 5th Season NCAC Record/Finish: 5-11/4th Head Coach: Frank Paino, 23rd Season Overall Record: 70-87-1 Postseason: None Overall Record: 321-280-2 Record at La Crosse: Same Head Coach: Howard Jenter, 18th Season Record at Oswego State: Same SID: David Johnson Overall Record: 248-358-2 SID: Mark Coley SID Email: [email protected] Record at Hiram: Same SID Email: [email protected] SID Phone: (608) 785-8493 SID: Jeff Hoedt SID Phone: (315) 312-2488 Athletics Website: www.uwlax.edu/Athletics/ SID Email: [email protected] Athletics Website: www.oswego.edu/ University Website: www.uwlax.edu/ SID Phone: (330) 569-5495 athletics/ URSINUS COLLEGE Athletics Website: www.hiram.edu/athletics/ University Website: www.oswego.edu/ Location: Collegeville, Pa. College Website: www.hiram.edu PENN STATE UNIV.-BEHREND Enrollment: 1,681 LA ROCHE COLLEGE Location: Superior, Wis. President: Dr. John Strassburger Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Enrollment: 4,633 Nickname: Yellowjackets Enrollment: 1,800 Chancellor: Jack Burke Team Colors: Red, Old Gold, and Black President: Dr. Candace Introcaso Nickname: Lions Athletic Director: Brian Thomas Nickname: Redhawks Team Colors: Blue and White Conference: Centennial Conference Team Colors: Red and White Athletic Director: Brian Streeter 2008 Overall Record: 20-14 Athletic Director: Jim Tinkey Conference: Allegheny Mountain Collegiate CC Record/Finish: 10-8/5th Conference: Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Postseason: None Conference 2008 Overall Record: 34-12 Head Coach: Brian Thomas, 20th Season 2008 Overall Record: 22-17 AMCC Record/Finish: 17-1/1st Overall Record: 344-307-9 AMCC Record/Finish: 7-11/8th Postseason: Lost in NCAA Regional Record at Ursinus: Same Postseason: None Head Coach: Paul Benim, 14th Season SID: James Wagner Head Coach: Chase Rowe , 3rd Season Overall Record: 322-199-2 SID Email: [email protected] Overall Record: 47-34 Record at PSU-Behrend: Same SID Phone: (610) 409-3612 Record at La Roche: Same SID: Paul Benim Athletics Website: www.ursinus.edu/ SID: Chase Rowe SID Email: [email protected] NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=206 SID Email: [email protected] SID Phone: (814) 898-6322 College Website: http://www.ursinus.edu/ SID Phone: (412) 536-1046 Athletics Website: www.uwsuper.edu/ Athletics Website: www.laroche.edu/athletic- athletics/ department/index.cfm University Website: www.behrend.psu.edu/ College Website: www.laroche.edu/ ST. OLAF COLLEGE MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE Location: Northfield, Minn. Location: Purchase, N.Y. Enrollment: 3,020 Enrollment: 1,600 President: David R. Anderson President: Dr. Molly Easo Smith Nickname: Oles Nickname: Valiants Team Colors: Black and Old Gold Team Colors: Red and White Athletic Director: Matt McDonald Athletic Director: Keith Levinthal Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Conferience: Middle Atlantic Conferences Athletic Conference 2008 Overall Record: 28-13 2008 Overall Record: 28-12 MAC Record/Finish: 14-4/1st MIAC Record/Finish: 16-4/2nd 2009 Opponents Postseason: Lost in MASCAC Championship Postseason: Lost in MIAC Championship Head Coach: Jeff Caulfield, 5th Season Head Coach: Matt McDonald, 15th Season Overall Record: 96-65-1 Overall Record: 374-175 Record at Manhattanville: Same Record at St. Olaf: Same SID: Steve Sheridan SID: Steve Ludwig SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: [email protected] SID Phone: (914) 323-7280 SID Phone: (507) 786-3834 Athletics Website: www.govaliants.com/ Athletics Website: www.stolaf.edu/athletics/ College Website: www.manhattanville.edu/ College Website: www.stolaf.edu/

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 19 About St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica is regularly recognized Resources and Facilities: as one of the finest colleges in the nation’s Midwest. St. Scholastica has well-equipped classrooms, computer The 2009 “America’s Best Colleges” survey by U.S. labs, laboratories, and learning resource centers. The News & World Report magazine ranks St. Scholastica science center is packed with laboratories that you in “Tier 1” of Midwestern Universities– Master’s level. won’t find at many, if any, other colleges. In addition, The magazine’s rankings are based upon criteria that the College offers a number of study abroad and service include academic reputation, student retention, class sizes, learning opportunities. The acoustically superb Mitchell student-faculty ratio and alumni support. Auditorium hosts dozens of speakers, bands and other events throughout the school year. A Wellness Center, St. Scholastica provides intellectual and moral preparation which opened in autumn 2004 and grew in size this for responsible living and meaningful work. The College past summer due to additions, houses a six-lane indoor was founded in 1912 in the Catholic intellectual tradition running track, four multi-purpose courts, a climbing wall, and is shaped by Benedictine ideals. With a vision of aerobic room and a new weightlifting facility, as well as sending forth thoughtful leaders – graduates who are other features for ensuring a healthy lifestyle. committed to serving and transforming the world – St. Scholastica is an academic community that offers Financial Aid: “learning to touch the world.” Of course, college costs money. But the smart money thinks of this as an investment that will pay personal and The College has programs in the liberal arts and sciences financial dividends for a lifetime. Over 3,500 students along with professional career fields, in addition to 19 currently enrolled at The College of St. Scholastica believe varsity intercollegiate athletics programs and more than that the quality and benefits of their education outweigh 60 extracurricular opportunities. St. Scholastica has the costs. Over 98 percent of full-time undergraduate graduated more than 13,000 alumni; nearly 100 percent students receive financial aid. In fact, the average annual of St. Scholastica graduates are typically in career fields or award in 2007-08 was $15,300. Plus, there are literally graduate school within six months of graduation. hundreds of need and non-need based scholarships Location: available. One of the most distinctive aspects of the College is Campus Community: its location. Found in scenic Duluth, Minnesota, St. Spend any length of time on this beautiful campus and Scholastica’s 186-acre campus overlooks Lake Superior you can’t help but notice how friendly everyone is. With from a wooded ridge in a tranquil residential area. You countless things happening on and off campus, boredom is are minutes from the region’s best shopping areas and not a problem at St. Scholastica. From the city’s Lakewalk a downtown that features plenty of cultural excitement. near the shores of Lake Superior to its Skyline Drive There are great opportunities in terms of internships along the hilltops, and from the College’s Reif Recreation and career contacts, as well as extraordinary social and Center and new Wellness Center to its classic Tower Hall, recreational activities. the combination of Duluth and St. Scholastica creates an Size and Faculty: exciting place to attend college. If personal attention is what you want, this is the right place. With a total enrollment over 3,500, the student to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. If you take the opportunity, you can get to know your professors and they will get to know you – usually on a first-name basis. Collectively, the faculty members’ experiences, education and teaching positions have taken them through decades and around the globe. Now they’re all right here for you. About St. Scholastica

20 • The College of St. Scholastica • Saints Athletic Directory CSS Fast Facts Affiliation: Catholic, Benedictine (email)@css.edu (218) 723- Athletic Director Founded: 1912 Don Olson dolson4 -5934 President: Dr. Larry Goodwin Administrative Assistant Enrollment: 3,593; 2,168+ undergraduate, 567 graduate, Bev Berntson bberntso -6551 500 ADEP undergraduate, 71 ADEP graduate Sports Information Director Campus: Duluth, Minnesota – A 186-acre campus Jesse Robinson jrobinso -6643 overlooking Lake Superior Head Athletic Trainer Career Placement: 97 percent of graduates are in career Kim Moncel kmoncel -5918 fields or graduate school within six months of graduation Assistant Athletic Trainer Average Class Size: 22 Tom Rheaume trheaume -5918 Student/Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1 Baseball Campus Housing: Somers Residence Hall; Willow, John Baggs baseball -6298 Basketball – Men’s Maple, Grove, Birch, Pine, Cedar, Kerst and Scanlon David Staniger mensbasketball -6609 Apartments Basketball – Women’s Student Body: 38 states and 29 countries represented in Stacy Deadrick womensbasketball -6299 recent years Cross Country – Men’s & Women’s Steve Pfingsten crosscountry -6001 Study Abroad Programs: Irish Study Center in Football Louisburgh, Ireland; Russian Language Program Greg Carlson football -6737 in Petrozavodsk, Russia; student scholar exchange Hockey programs in Leipzig, Germany, and Lille, France; study Mark Wick hockey -6610 opportunities in Mexico, England, Italy and Tanzania; and Nordic Skiing – Men’s & Women’s special consortium programs through HECUA. Chad Salmela nordic -6149 Soccer – Men’s Barry Chastey menssoccer -6635 CSS Quick Hit Websites Soccer – Women’s At CSS… Dave Reyelts womenssoccer -6603 Student Activities Softball http://www.css.edu/x1096.xml Jen Walter softball -6422 Wellness & Recreation Center – Intramurals, Club Sports Tennis – Men’s & Women’s and Fitness Classes Wells Patten tennis -7050 http://www.css.edu/x1906.xml Track and Field – Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Pursuit Kirk Nauman trackandfield -6100 http://www.css.edu/x3077.xml Volleyball Residential Life Dana Moore volleyball -6721 http://www.css.edu/x1259.xml Food Service – Meal Plans, The Greenview & Java Express http://www.css.edu/x1101.xml Directions to St. Scholastica Duluth information… Duluth Visitors Center st From I-35 or S. Hwy 53: Follow I-35 north to 21 Ave. East, http://www.visitduluth.com/ Exit 258. Follow 21st Ave. East to Woodland Ave. Turn right on Woodland Ave. and follow it three blocks to College Street. Spirit Mountain Ski Resort Turn left on College Street and follow it to The College of St. http://www.spiritmt.com/ Scholastica. Great Lakes Aquarium From N. Hwy. 53: Follow Hwy. 53 south to Arrowhead Road. http://www.glaquarium.org/ Turn left on Arrowhead Road. Follow Arrowhead Road to Lake Superior Zoo Kenwood Avenue. Turn right on Kenwood Avenue. Turn right at http://www.lszoo.org/ traffic signal into The College of St. Scholastica. Entertainment From Hwy. 61: Follow Hwy. 61 south to 21st Avenue East, http://twinportsnightlife.com Exit 258. Follow 21st Avenue East to Woodland Avenue. Turn right on Woodland Avenue and follow it three blocks to College Street. Turn left on College Street and follow it to The College of About St. Scholastica St. Scholastica. Public Schools Stadium: From I-35, take 40th Ave., West exit. Turn left (if coming from south, or right if from north) onto 40th Ave., W. Follow 40th Ave. then turn left onto Grand Ave. Follow for four blocks, turn right onto 44th Ave. W., travel one block, turn right onto 4th St., parking lot and stadium are located on right.

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 21 Saints Excellence

2007-08 SAINTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Academic Superlatives • Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year: Barry • 73 UMAC Academic All-Conference Chastey • 5 NCHA All-Academic Team Student- • Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Coach of Athletes the Year: Kirk Nauman • 2 CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic National Recognition All-District Student-Athletes • ABCA/Rawlings Division III All-American • Men’s and Women’s track & field USTFC- 2nd Team: Sean Claugherty (1B) CCA All-Academic Track & Field teams, • NCAA All-Midwest Region Tournament Men: 18th highest GPA in Division III, Team: Sean Claugherty (1B) Women: 4th highest team GPA in the nation • NFCA All-Midwest Region: 2nd Team: Mi- • 6 Men’s Basketball members named to chaela Carlson NABC Honors Court • NCAA Baseball All-Midwest Region: Blake Postseason UMAC Awards Eller (OF), 1st Team; Sean Claugherty (1B), • Baseball Player of the Year: Sean Claugherty Peter Burg (P), Steve Kraushaar (LF) • Baseball Pitcher of the Year: Peter Burg 2nd Team; Blake Eller (CF), Adian Kummet • Baseball Tournament MVP: Sean Claugherty (P) 3rd Team; Darrin Carlson (INF) • Men’s Soccer Player of the Year: Toby Peter • CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic • Women’s Soccer Player of the Year: Shan- All-District: Becky Fisher, 2nd Team District non Kresky 5, Robin Johnson, 3rd Team District 5 • Men’s Tennis Player of the Year: Dillon • NABC Honors Court: Andy Schmitz, Owen Sterle Johnson, Kyle Allen, Max Dibrell, Mike • Women’s Tennis Player of the Year: Paula MacDonald, Jesse Taylor Beckermann • Women’s soccer earns first-ever birth in • Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Performer of NCAA Division III Tournament the Meet: Alex Tuttle • Women’s tennis earns second consecutive • Baseball Coach of the Year: John Baggs NCAA Tournament bid. • Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year: • Baseball Earns fourth straight NCAA Tour- Steve Pfingsten nament bid. Saints Excellence

22 • The College of St. Scholastica • THE SAINTS ATHLETICS CLUB

The College of St. Scholastica’s Athletics Depart- SAINTS ATHLETIC ment has the goal of becoming a nationally-known NCAA Division III sports program. This goal re- TRADITION flects our deeply held view that strong and success- NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Basketball (Women’s) 1 ful sports teams benefit everyone associated with the Cross Country (Men’s) 1 College. The positive image generated by winning Cross Country (Women’s) 2 Hockey 2 teams frequently is the first impression prospec- Soccer 2 tive students and their families have of our school. Volleyball 1 Winning teams give alumni and current students a CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS source of pride and “bragging rights.” Baseball 12 Basketball (Men’s) 4 It is our commitment to keep our athletics program Basketball (Women’s) 5 the best in the league and competitive with the best Cross Country (Men’s) 2 in the country. Our teams will always be a posi- Cross Country (Women’s) 12 Soccer (Men’s) 8 tive reflection of St. Scholastica’s past, present and Soccer (Women’s) 8 future. We have taken many steps to strengthen our Softball 11 foundation and we are prepared to move forward. Tennis (Men’s) 11 Tennis (Women’s) 12 One step is the Saints Athletics Club, an organiza- Outdoor Track (Men) 1 tion dedicated to connecting supporters of CSS Outdoor Track (Women) 2 sports with each other and with current student- Volleyball 9 athletes while also generating the resources needed to supplement the Athletics Department’s traditional budget. As the College grows, there will always be widespread need for addditional resources. The success of the Saints Athletics Club will allow the Athletics Department some degree of independence as we fund initiatives we consider essential for our future growth. If you would like to join or would like more information regarding the Saints Athletics Club please contact: Don Olson at 218-723-5934 or [email protected]

TOGETHER, WE CAN ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF NATIONAL RECOGNITION Saints Excellence

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 23 The UMAC

he Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) began in 1972 as the Twin Rivers Conference and was renamed to its current title in the early 1980s. Twelve schools have been a part of the UMAC over the past 30 years, and the T conference currently has eight full members. The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference has been successful not only on the regional level in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic, but also on the national level as the league has been well-represented at numerous national tournaments. Currently, the UMAC is in the process of becoming a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III conference and is in the transition period. All schools boast a NCAA Division III status. UMAC Mission/Vision Statement “The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference shall provide for its member institutions opportunity to be recognized in its region as institutions which are in the forefront of academic excellence and athletic competitiveness.” UMAC Philosophy Statement The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference is a group of strong yet diverse colleges. We will strive to enrich the college careers of student athletes by offering a range of highly competitive amateur athletic opportunities. Our primary focus is on student athletes, with an uncompromising commitment to athletic equity and to the primacy of student academic progress. We will seek to enhance the overall richness of our collegiate programs, for all students, faculty, staff, and alumni, by supporting teams who will consistently demonstrate the values of hard work, community service, and good sportsmanship. We believe a strong intercollegiate athletics conference can also serve the economic and entertainment needs of our communities by providing consistently high quality, exciting sports options. The UMAC fully endorses the NCAA Division III philosophy, including the central policy-making role of fully engaged college presidents and chancellors.

QUICK FACTS ADMINISTRATION Name: Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Commissioner Corey Borchardt Founded: 1972 (as Twin Rivers Conference) (651) 631-5563 Members: [email protected] Bethany Lutheran College Director of Sports Info Greg Johnson (Northwestern) The College of St. Scholastica (651) 631-5363 Crown College [email protected] Martin Luther College Chair of the Council of Pres Dr. Alan Cureton (Northwestern) Northland College (651) 631-5249 Northwestern College Faculty Athletic Rep Dr. Marie Miller (Presentation) Presentation College (605) 229-8457 University of Minn.-Morris [email protected] Website: www.umacathletics.com ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONERS Baseball Jim Hunter (Crown) Basketball Rock Kline (Presentation) Cross Country Jim Unke (Martin Luther) Football Matt Hill (Northwestern) Golf Mark Fohl (Minn.-Morris) Soccer Steve Wammer (Northland) Softball Dan Roiger (Northland) Tennis Tim Grosz (Northwestern) Track & Field Don Olson (St. Scholastica) Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Volleyball Karl Fager (Bethany

24 • The College of St. Scholastica • INSTITUTION INFORMATION BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE NORTHLAND COLLEGE Location: Mankato, Minn. Location: Ashland, Wis. Enrollment: 572 Enrollment: 700 President: Dr. Dan R. Bruss President: Karen I. Halbersleben Nickname: Vikings Nickname: LumberJills Team Colors: Red and White Team Colors: Navy, Orange and White Athletic Director: Karl Fager Athletic Director: Steve Wammer SID: Melissa Young SID: Andy Ham SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: [email protected] SID Phone: (507) 344-7320 SID Phone: (715) 682-1985 SID Fax: (507) 344-7355 SID Fax: (715) 682-1248 Website: www.blc.edu Website: www.northland.edu COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE Location: Duluth, Minn. Location: St. Paul, Minn. Enrollment: 3,500 Enrollment: 1,800 President: Larry Goodwin President: Dr. Alan S. Cureton Nickname: Saints Nickname: Eagles Team Colors: Royal Blue & Gold Team Colors: Purple and Gold Athletic Director: Don Olson Athletic Director: Matt Hill SID: Jesse Robinson SID: Greg Johnson SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: [email protected] SID Phone: (218) 723-6643 SID Phone: (651) 631-5363 SID Fax: (218) 723-5989 SID Fax: (507) 628-3350 Website: www.css.edu Website: www.nwc.edu CROWN COLLEGE PRESENTATION COLLEGE Location: St. Bonifacius, Minn. Location: Aberdeen, S.D. Enrollment: 1,200 Enrollment: 770 President: Dr. Rick Mann President: Dr. Lorraine Hale Nickname: Storm Nickname: Saints Team Colors: Purple and White Team Colors: Green and Gold Athletic Director: James Hunter Athletic Director: Rick Kline SID: Jon Barsness SID: John Krogstrand SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: [email protected] SID Phone: (952) 446-4130 SID Phone: (605) 229-8488 SID Fax: (952) 446-4104 SID Fax: (507) 229-8518 Website: www.crown.edu Website: www.presentation.edu MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF MINN.-MORRIS Location: New Ulm, Minn. Location: Morris, Minn. Enrollment: 830 Enrollment: 1,700 President: Rev. Mark G. Zarling Chancellor: Dr. Jacquelin Johnson Nickname: Knights Nickname: Cougars Team Colors: Red, Black and White Team Colors: Maroon and Gold Athletic Director: James M. Unke Athletic Director: Mark Fohl SID: Michael Gibbons SID: Dave Molesworth SID Email: [email protected] SID Email: [email protected] Upper Midwest Athletic Conference SID Phone: (507) 354-8221 SID Phone: (320) 589-6423 SID Fax: (507) 233-9115 SID Fax: (320) 589-6428 Website: www.mlc-wels.edu/ Website: www.morris.umn.edu

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 25 2008 UMAC FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Name School Sean Claughtery St. Scholastica Tyler Carlson Bethany Lutheran Cody Carroll Northland Blake Eller St. Scholastica Steve Kraushaar St. Scholastica Peter Burg St. Scholastica Dan Folie Minnesota-Morris Justin Schwecke Bethany Lutheran Pete Harstad Bethany Lutheran Adian Kummet St. Scholastica Steve Gerten St. Scholastica Darrin Carlson St. Scholastica Matt Tanneberg Northland Ashton Dorris Bethany Lutheran Ryan Ellingson Presentation Steve Gurgel Martin Luther Lee Nelson Northwestern Andy Bauer Presentation Mike Lewis St. Scholastica Darin Hendley Bethany Lutheran 2008 UMAC ALL-CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION Nick Hervin Minnesota-Morris Matt Monson Presentation Trent Sonnicksen Bethany Lutheran Alex Smith Bethany Lutheran Bryce Szymanski Northland Greg Roth Minnesota-Morris Will Opdyk Northland Matt Lewis St. Scholastica Brian Johnson Northwestern Jordan Kline Presentation Sam Overlien Northwestern Winston Mullet Crown Tyler Teadt Northland Kyle Wojtysiak St. Scholastica Zach Pudlo Martin Luther Tyler Morgan Martin Luther

Offensive Player of the Year: Sean Claugherty, St. Scholastica Pitcher of the Year: Peter Burg, St. Scholastica Rookie of the Year: Trent Sonnicksen, Bethany Lutheran Coach of the Year: John Baggs, St. Scholastica

2008 UMAC POSTSEASON TOURNAMENT May 8-9 at Duluth, Minn. Opening Round (#3) Northland def. (#2) Bethany Lutheran, 10-8 (13) (#1) St. Scholastica def. (#4) Martin Luther, 5-0 Elimination Game (#2) Bethany Lutheran def. (#4) Martin Luther, 10-1 Semifinal Round (#1) St. Scholastica def. (#3) Northland, 14-1 (7) Elimination Game (#2) Bethany Lutheran def. (#3) Northland, 18-2 Championship Game (#1) St. Scholastica def. (#2) Bethany Lutheran, 20-7 2008 FINAL UMAC STANDINGS UMAC Overall Team W-L W-L 1. St. Scholastica#* 17-1 35-6 2. Bethany Lutheran 12-6 22-14 3. Northland 9-6 12-15 4. Martin Luther 9-10 11-15 5. Presentation 7-8 12-20 6. Northwestern 8-11 11-24 7. Minn.-Morris 5-13 10-22 8. Crown 2-16 5-26

Upper Midwest Athletic Conference # - Regular Season Champion * - Post Season Champion

26 • The College of St. Scholastica • 2008 Season Review

Continuing to prove why they are the winningest team The unusual lengthy time off didn’t break the Saints in NCAA Division III baseball over the last decade, stride in conference contests, as the Saints cruised to the 2008 St. Scholastica season was another strong a 12-consecutive Upper Midwest Athletic Conference performance by the Saints. regular season crown. Highlights included a Burg two-hitter at Northwestern, while Claugherty tagged The highlight of the 2008 season was a postseason the Eagles for a trio of home runs during the three- run that didn’t end until a single opponent stood game road sweep. Freshman Matt Lewis and junior between the Saints and their elusive first World Series Dan Lanari combined for a two-hit shutout of UM- appearance. An even more impressive finish consid- Morris in the Dome, while sophomore Steve Gerten ering the Saints started the season unranked for the and senior Ben Sartori blanked Martin Luther at first time in several years. Wade Stadium. Burg fired a second two-hit shutout against Bethany Lutheran at Wade Stadium as well. “Not being included in the preseason rankings gave us motivation to work as hard as we could have to The Saints historic postseason run began at home, as prove we belonged,” senior captain Blake Eller said. CSS hosted the UMAC Tournament at Wade Sta- “We had an underdog feeling and wanted to prove dium. With a 10-game win streak and a 17-1 UMAC something to people like never before.” regular season conference record in tow, it was the offense which pushed the Saints to an opening vic- Eller wasted no time putting the Saints in the national tory over Northland. Kraushaar led the way with four spotlight, as the outfielder garnered first-team pre- hits and a pair of home runs, as he continued a climb season All-American honors. But it was the pitching up several career leaders charts for the Saints. It was of Peter Burg and the bats of Mike Lewis and Sean then a pitcher taking over against Martin Luther, as Claugherty that gave the Saints an opening-game Gerten struck out 10 Knights in a complete-game 5-0 victory over 12th-ranked St. Thomas in the Metro- victory. Both arms and bats came to life in the cham- dome. Burg, a junior lefty, threw a complete game pionship game, as the Saints continued to lay claim and allowed five hits and one walk while striking out to every UMAC postseason tournament title with a five in the 6-2 win. Lewis, a senior catcher, drove in lopsided 20-7 win over Bethany Lutheran. three runs on three hits, while Claugherty added three hits of his own. CSS earned an appearance to their fourth straight NCAA Tournament. The Saints opened the Regional And for Claugherty and Burg, this was just the begin- Tournament at Oshkosh, Wis., with a close 7-4 loss ning of a spectacular season. to No. 5 UW-Whitewater. The Saints then began the long climb back through the loser’s bracket with After splitting with the highly-ranked Tommies, the a 15-7 victory over Midwest Conference champion Saints continued their winning ways with an 8-1 per- Knox College. formance in Fort Pierce, Florida and a doubleheader sweep of Buena Vista back in the Metrodome. St. Scholastica then put together one of the most exciting days in program history, knocking out two CSS then drew a split from yet another nationally- nationally-ranked opponents to advance to the title ranked opponent in the Dome, the previously unde- game. The Saints started May 16th by defeating feated Titans of UW-Oshkosh. The Titans tipped the 13th-ranked Carthage. The Saints won by a score of Saints in the opener, but CSS exploded for 10 runs 9-4 as seniors Eller and Darrin Carlson had homers through four innings against Oshkosh. Long hom- and junior fireballer Adian Kummet struck out eight ers by senior Steve Kraushaar and junior Jake Gaub and allowed only two earned runs in the complete- highlighted the offensive output, but the pitching of game victory. Burg was just as memorable. Burg worked another complete game win against the seventh-ranked Titans, Gerten then continued his postseason pitching suc- 2008 Season Review striking out six, walking one and allowing seven hits. cess, dominating St. Thomas in a 7-1 complete-game victory to end the season of the 16th-ranked Tom- The only thing to slow the Saints down was the mies. Gerten struck out four and allowed only seven weather, as CSS battled through the rescheduling hits through nine innings of work. Eller continued to and cancellation of more than a dozen contests and a carry the hot postseason bat for the Saints, posting three-week layoff. three hits, four RBIs and two runs scored, including a key three-run homer in the fourth inning. Through

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 27 four NCAA tournament contests, Eller had 12 hits .418 batting average, ranking second all time for the and had knocked in 10 runs. Saints. Kraushaar made it to the top of the all-time doubles list with 60, finished third in slugging per- The Saints’ bats stayed hot, but CSS ran out of pitch- centage (.667) and fourth in homers (19) and RBIs ing in the final contest of the NCAA regional, falling (152). in a 21-13 slugfest. CSS showed incredible heart and character in the contest, falling behind by seven runs Also earning All-UMAC honors were shortstop Kyle early before climbing back into the game and tying Wojtysiak and pitchers Kummet, Burg, Lewis, and the contest at 10-all on a Kraushaar homer in the fifth Gerten, who finished 13th in the country in ERA inning. with a 1.64 mark. Burg was the UMAC’s Pitcher of the Year, as his 10 victories were the 11th best in the Claugherty, Kraushaar and Eller garnered NCAA country and tied for second best in a single season at All-Tournament honors, with Eller taking home the CSS. tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award after posting 13 hits and a .520 batting average though five As a team, the Saints’ bats finished 8th in the country contests. in slugging percentage (.555) and 12th in the coun- try in both scoring (9.3 runs per game) and doubles Six Saints earned All-Region honors, as Claugherty, (2.76 per game). CSS also placed 18th in the long Burg and Kraushaar were first-teamers, Eller and ball, averaging just over a homer per game (1.07). Kummet were named second-team and Carlson was The pitching staff’s 9.2 strikeouts per game was sec- third-team. Claugherty carried his award one step ond best in the country, while their 8.21 hits allowed further, being named an All-American by the NCAA. per game ranked seventh. The team’s 3.64 ERA was The junior, who also earned first-team all-UMAC and 14th in the country. was named UMAC Tournament MVP, finished ninth in the country with a .830 slugging percentage and The 2008 season marked the close of the collegiate 24th in on-base percentage with a .541 mark. careers for six St. Scholastica seniors, who won 144 games and became the first class to appear in four Eller, Kraushaar, Carlson and Lewis completed their NCAA tournaments, including putting together the stellar careers with All-UMAC honors as well. Eller longest run into the national tournament in Saints finished fourth in the country in 2008 for runs scored history. (1.56 per game) and finished his career with a lofty 2008 Season Review

28 • The College of St. Scholastica • 2008 Season Stats

Record: 35-6 | Home: 8-0 | Away: 8-1 | Neutral: 18-5 | UMAC: 17-1 CSS /Opp. Date * Opponent Score R-H-E /R-H-E Inn. Overall UMAC Pitcher of record Attend Time Feb 28 St. Thomas W 6-2 6-11-0/2-5-1 7 1-0 0-0 Burg (W 1-0) 200 2:15 Feb 28 St. Thomas 4-6 L 4-8-2/6-10-0 (8) 1-1 0-0 Lanari (L 0-1) 150 2:10 Mar 2 Elizabethtown W 8-5 8-11-1/5-9-0 9 2-1 0-0 Gaub (W 1-0) 55 1:46 Mar 3 Alvernia W 12-7 12-10-3/7-9-3 7 3-1 0-0 Burg (W 2-0) 70 1:20 Mar 3 Alvernia 1-8 L 1-5-0/8-10-0 7 3-2 0-0 Kummet (L 0-1) 60 1:49 Mar 4 Eastern (Pa.) W 18-2 18-17-0/2-4-3 8 4-2 0-0 Ma. Lewis (W 1-0) 55 1:45 Mar 6 Juniata W 5-4 5-7-2/4-7-1 7 5-2 0-0 Gerten (W 2-0) 55 1:30 Mar 6 Juniata W 4-3 4-2-0/3-7-3 5 6-2 0-0 Lanari (W 1-1 55 3:00 Mar 7 Lebanon ValleyA W 2-0 2-5-0/0-4-0 7 7-2 0-0 Kummet (W 1-1) 58 1:30 Mar 7 Lebanon Valley W 4-0 4-7-1/0-4-3 7 8-2 0-0 Burg (W 3-0) 60 1:45 Mar 8 Susquehanna W 13-2 13-15-0/2-4-3 7 9-2 0-0 Hawkins (W 1-0) 40 1:30 Mar 19 Buena Vista (Iowa) W 12-0 12-15-0/0-4 -1 7 10-2 0-0 Kummet (W 2-1) 100 1:40 Mar 20 Buena Vista (Iowa) W 8-6 8-7-0/6-10-2 7 11-2 0-0 Burg (W 4-0) 59 3:50 Mar 24 Wis.-Oshkosh 3-7 L 3-9-1/7-7-1 7 11-3 0-0 Kummet (L 2-2) - 2:15 Mar 24 Wis.-Oshkosh W 10-5 10-9-3/5-7-2 7 12-3 0-0 Burg (W 5-0) 100 1:54 Apr 14 * Crown W 16-1 16-16-0/1-2-4 7 13-3 1-0 Kummet (W 3-2 36 Apr 15 * Crown W 9-3 9-9-0/3-3-5 7 14-3 2-0 Hawkins (W 2-0) 38 2:00 Apr 15 * Crown W 11-2 11-8-2/2-3-7 7 15-3 3-0 Ma. Lewis (W 2-0) - Apr 18 * Northwestern W 10-1 10-10-1/1-2-2 6 16-3 4-0 Burg (W 6-0) 29 2:00 Apr 19 * Northwestern W 9-0 9-11-1/0-1-0 7 17-3 5-0 Gerten (W 2-0) 66 2:00 Apr 19 * Northwestern W 7-2 7-10-2/2-6-3 7 18-3 6-0 Kummet (W 4-2) 55 5:00 Apr 20 * Martin Luther W 15-0 15-14-0/0-3-1 7 19-3 7-0 Ma. Lewis (W 3-0) 67 2:15 Apr 20 * Martin Luther 5-7 L 5-6-2/7-10-1 7 19-4 7-1 Hawkins (L 2-1) 70 6:35 Apr 22 * NORTHLAND W 18-2 18-17-1/2-4-2 7 20-4 8-1 Burg (W 7-0) - 2:10 Apr 22 * NORTHLAND W 9-3 9-11-1/3-7- 7 21-4 9-1 Fritz (W 1-0) 150 2:20 Apr 23 * Presentation W 8-4 8-9-1/4-5-4 7 22-4 10-1 Kummet (W 5-2) - 2:00 Apr 23 * Presentation W 8-3 8-10-1/3-7-5 7 23-4 11-1 Wendland (W 1-0) 50 2:00 Apr 27 * Minn.-Morris W 12-2 12-9-0/2-9-0 7 24-4 12-1 Burg (W 8-0) 125 2:00 Apr 27 * Minn.-Morris W 2-0 2-3-0/0-2-1 7 25-4 13-1 Ma. Lewis (W 4-0) - Apr 29 * Northland W 18-6 18-15-1/6-7-1 7 26-4 14-1 Hawkins (W 3-1) 50 May 01 * MARTIN LUTHER W 11-0 11-12-1/0-7-2 7 27-4 15-1 Gerten (W 3-0) 75 2:03 May 04 * BETHANY LUTHERAN W 3-0 3-5-1/0-2-3 7 28-4 16-1 Burg (W 9-0) 100 1:24 May 04 * BETHANY LUTHERAN W 15-3 15-19-0/3-6-1 7 29-4 17-1 Kummet (W 6-2) 55 2:00 May 08 ! MARTIN LUTHER W 5-0 5-6-2/0-9-2 9 30-4 17-1 Gerten (W 4-0) 55 3:00 May 08 ! NORTHLAND W 14-1 14-16-2/1-4-4 7 31-4 17-1 Burg (W 10-0) 205 1:52

May 09 ! BETHANY LUTHERAN W 20-7 20-23-3/7-11-2 9 32-4 17-1 Kummet (W 7-2 315 3:20 2008 Season - Game Results May 14 + Wis.-Whitewater 4-7 L 4-9-3/7-12-0 9 32-5 17-1 Burg (L 10-1) 232 2:15 May 15 + Knox W 15-7 15-16-3/7-11-2 9 33-5 17-1 Adams (W 1-0) 81 3:01 May 16 + Carthage College W 9-4 9-16-2/4-11-2 9 34-5 17-1 Kummet (W 8-2 225 2:35 May 16 + St. Thomas W 7-1 7-10-2/1-7-3 9 35-5 17-1 Gerten (W 5-0) 235 2:07 May 17 + Wis.-Whitewater 13-21 L 13-13-5/21-18-5 9 35-6 17-1 Hawkins (L 3-2) 230 3:40 * = Conference game ! = UMAC Tournament + = NCAA Regional

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• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 29 2008 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS BATTING # Player Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Slg% BB HBP SO GDP OBP SF SH SB-ATT PO A E Fld% 9 Claugherty, Sean .447 41-40 141 50 63 18 3 10 40 117 .830 25 5 23 0 .541 1 0 4-4 296 24 6 .982 7 Eller, Blake .443 36-33 131 56 58 11 3 5 36 90 .687 23 0 17 1 .523 1 0 29-33 45 4 1 .980 40 Marshik, Brian .404 18-14 47 20 19 2 0 0 10 21 .447 8 1 9 2 .500 0 2 6-8 12 10 1 .957 14 Carlson, Darrin .386 41-40 140 44 54 15 4 6 39 95 .679 17 10 24 2 .485 0 1 4-6 53 74 6 .955 28 Kraushaar, Steve .371 40-39 140 44 52 17 2 10 50 103 .736 15 6 11 2 .440 5 0 1-2 30 1 3 .912 5 Gerten, Steve .330 33-33 103 26 34 9 0 1 20 46 .447 14 10 15 3 .450 2 0 4-4 7 41 9 .842 8 Lewis, Mike. .326 39-39 129 28 42 13 1 5 36 72 .558 15 3 20 3 .405 1 0 3-3 209 19 2 .991 17 Peterson, Brian .324 21-6 34 4 11 3 0 0 11 14 .412 3 0 10 0 .378 0 1 4-5 12 0 2 .857 23 Wojtysiak, Kyle .282 40-40 117 24 33 7 0 4 35 52 .444 20 5 25 4 .400 3 1 0-1 45 94 7 .952 2 Manos, Andy .278 16-1 18 8 5 1 0 0 5 6 .333 2 1 5 0 .381 0 0 0-0 5 10 1 .938 44 Kolodge, Paul .267 21-9 30 9 8 2 0 0 7 10 .333 8 8 8 1 .522 0 0 1-2 88 5 0 1.000 11 Peterson, Chad .261 19-14 46 15 12 3 0 0 9 15 .326 8 3 12 0 .397 1 0 4-5 7 11 2 .900 19 Gaub, Jake .243 26-21 70 15 17 2 1 2 13 27 .386 7 5 17 0 .354 0 0 0-0 12 4 2 .889 24 Link, Joey .230 26-23 61 16 14 4 0 1 9 21 .344 13 1 11 2 .373 0 0 3-4 13 1 0 1.000 25 Retka, Josh .182 14-7 22 8 4 1 0 0 3 5 .227 6 1 1 0 .379 0 0 1-1 1 13 3 .824 20 Spaniol, Ben .429 7-1 7 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 .429 1 1 0 0 .556 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 29 Chesney, Codie .333 4-3 9 0 3 1 0 0 5 4 .444 1 0 1 0 .400 0 0 0-0 4 0 0 1.000 15 Eller, Grant .235 10-3 17 4 4 2 1 0 5 8 .471 2 0 6 0 .316 0 0 0-0 1 1 0 1.000 36 Harris, Mike .222 9-1 9 4 2 0 0 0 1 2 .222 1 0 2 0 .300 0 0 0-0 15 2 0 1.000 21 Mikel, Matt .200 5-1 5 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 .400 0 1 3 0 .333 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 1.000 39 Porten, Brandon .200 5-0 5 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 .400 0 1 1 0 .333 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000 38 Bell, Griffin .167 6-1 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 .167 2 2 3 0 .500 0 0 0-0 2 2 0 1.000 6 Sandstrom, Jordan .000 3-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 .250 0 0 0-0 10 0 0 1.000 Totals .342 41-41 1290 383 441 113 15 44 338 716 .555 192 64 224 20 .447 14 5 64-78 891 374 50 .962 Opponents .241 41-41 1122 144 270 45 5 14 128 367 .327 123 31 302 23 .330 8 12 19-34 859 304 88 .930

PITCHING # Player ERA W-L App. GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB BAA WP HBP BK SFA SHA 37 Barningham, David 0.00 0-0 2 0 0 0/1 0 3.0 1 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 11 .091 2 0 0 0 1 21 Mikel, Matt. 0.00 0-0 2 0 0 0/1 0 2.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 6 .167 0 0 0 0 0 25 Retka, Josh 0.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 .167 0 0 0 0 0 5 Gerten, Steve 1.64 5-0 10 6 3 1/2 1 44.0 39 8 8 13 40 3 0 2 163 .239 4 3 0 0 1 3 Sartori, Ben 2.00 0-0 6 0 0 0/2 0 9.0 6 3 2 2 9 0 0 0 34 .176 3 3 0 0 0 31 Lewis, Matt 2.45 4-0 7 4 0 0/2 0 22.0 14 7 6 10 20 1 0 0 73 .192 2 5 0 1 0 13 Kummet, Adian 2.68 8-2 12 10 2 1/1 0 57.0 54 27 17 18 62 11 0 2 219 .247 3 8 0 0 4 34 Burg, Peter 2.71 10-1 12 12 6 2/0 0 73.0 63 26 22 15 64 8 2 5 272 .232 1 1 1 3 0 1 Lanari, Dan 4.44 1-1 11 0 0 0/1 2 24.1 23 14 12 15 33 6 0 0 99 .232 2 1 1 0 1 7 Eller, Blake 4.50 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 2.0 2 2 1 1 2 1 0 0 8 .250 0 0 0 0 0 27 Fritz, Brandon 4.72 1-0 8 3 0 0/0 0 13.1 14 7 7 9 15 5 1 0 49 .286 0 0 0 1 2 32 Adams, Jeff 7.94 1-0 3 0 0 0/0 0 5.2 7 5 5 3 7 1 0 2 24 .292 0 2 1 0 1 22 Wendland, Jake 8.00 1-0 5 2 0 0/0 0 9.0 8 12 8 10 9 0 0 1 36 .222 1 2 0 1 1 35 Hawkins, Josh 8.31 3-2 7 2 0 0/1 0 17.1 21 16 16 9 21 5 1 0 68 .309 3 5 1 1 0 12 Groebner, Garett 9.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 1.0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 .250 2 0 0 0 0 19 Gaub, Jake 10.22 1-0 5 2 0 0/0 0 12.1 15 16 14 13 12 4 1 2 50 .300 2 1 0 1 1 Totals 3.61 35-6 41 41 11 9/5 3 297.0 270 144 119 123 302 45 5 14 1122 .241 25 31 4 8 12 Opponents 9.56 6-35 41 41 7 0/0 1 286.1 441 383 304 192 224 113 15 44 1290 .342 53 64 5 14 5

SPECIAL FIELDING # Player C PO A E Fld.% DPs SBA CSB SBA% PB CI * Hitting minimums - 33% of Games 44 Kolodge, Paul 93 88 5 0 1.000 1 6 3 .667 1 0 LOB: Team 323-Opp. 261. 36 Harris, Mike 17 15 2 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 DPs Turned: Team 25-Opp. 20. 24 Link, Joey 14 13 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 Int. BB - Team 2-Opp. 3. (Claugherty, Wojtysiak) 1 Lanari, Dan 10 5 5 0 1.000 0 2 1 .667 0 0 Picked Off: Claugherty, B. Eller, Wojtysiak, Mi. Lewis. 6 Sandstrom, Jordan 10 10 0 0 1.000 0 3 0 1.000 0 0 *Pitching minimums - 1 Games 31 Lewis, Matt 5 2 3 0 1.000 0 0 1 .000 0 0 Passed Ball: Team 6-Opp. 14. (Mi. Lewis 5, Kolodge 1) 27 Fritz, Brandon 5 1 4 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 Pickoffs: Team 15-Opp. 4. (Burg 8, Mi. Lewis 4, Kummet 1, Gerten 1, Ma. 29 Chesney, Codie 4 4 0 0 1.000 1 0 0 --- 0 0 Lewis 1) 38 Bell, Griffin 4 2 2 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 SB-Att.: Mi. Lewis (10-18), Kolodge (6-9), Kummet (4-7), Burg 32 Adams, Jeff 3 0 3 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 3 Sartori, Ben 3 1 2 0 1.000 0 2 0 1.000 0 0 (2-7), Gaub (5-5), Gerten. (1-4), Hawkins (1-3), Sandstrom (3-3), 15 Eller, Grant 2 1 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 Lanari (2-3), Sartor (2-2), Groebne. (2-2), Ma. Lewis (0-1). 22 Wendland, Jake 2 0 2 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 39 Porten, Brandon 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 21 Mikel, Matt 1 0 1 0 1.000 1 0 0 --- 0 0 35 Hawkins, Josh 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 1 2 .333 0 0 8 Lewis, Mike 230 209 19 2 .991 0 10 8 .556 5 0 9 Claugherty, Sean 326 296 24 6 .982 22 0 0 --- 0 0 7 Eller, Blake 50 45 4 1 .980 1 0 0 --- 0 0 40 Marshik, Brian. 23 12 10 1 .957 4 0 0 --- 0 0 14 Carlson, Darrin 133 53 74 6 .955 13 0 0 --- 0 0 23 Wojtysiak, Kyle 146 45 94 7 .952 16 0 0 --- 0 0 13 Kummet, Adian 18 6 11 1 .944 0 4 3 .571 0 0 2 Manos, Andy 16 5 10 1 .938 2 0 0 --- 0 0 34 Burg, Peter 35 7 25 3 .914 1 2 5 .286 0 0 28 Kraushaar, Steve 34 30 1 3 .912 0 0 0 --- 0 0 11 Peterson, Chad 20 7 11 2 .900 4 0 0 --- 0 0 19 Gaub, Jake 18 12 4 2 .889 0 5 0 1.000 0 0 17 Peterson, Brian 14 12 0 2 .857 0 0 0 --- 0 0 5 Gerten, Steve 57 7 41 9 .842 3 1 3 .250 0 0 25 Retka, Josh 17 1 13 3 .824 1 0 0 --- 0 0 37 Barningham, David 3 0 2 1 .667 0 0 0 --- 0 0 12 Groebner, Garett 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2 0 1.000 0 0

2008 Season - Individual Stats 20 Spaniol, Ben 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 --- 0 0 Totals 1315 891 374 50 .962 25 19 15 .559 6 0 Opponents 1251 859 304 88 .930 20 64 14 .821 14 0

30 • The College of St. Scholastica • 2008 STATISTICAL CATEGORY LEADERS Pitching Batting Min. – 1 Game Appearance and 5 IP Min. – 33% of games Earned Run Average ERA Batting Average AVG Steve Gerten 1.64 Sean Claugherty .447 Ben Sartori 2.00 Blake Eller .443 Matt Lewis 2.45 Brian Marshik .404 Batting Avg. Against BAA On-Base + Slugging OPS SLG% OBP% Ben Sartori .176 Sean Claugherty 1.371 .830 .541 Matt Lewis .192 Steve Kraushaar 1.221 .736 .485 Jake Wendland .222 Blake Eller 1.210 .687 .523 Win Percentage W L Win% Hits H Steve Gerten 5 0 1.000 Sean Claugherty 63 Peter Burg 10 1 .909 Blake Eller 58 Adian Kummet 8 2 .800 Darrin Carlson 54 Innings Pitched IP App. GS Runs Produced R RBI Peter Burg 73.0 12 12 Sean Claugherty 50 40 Adian Kummet 57.0 12 10 Blake Eller 56 36 Steve Gerten 44.0 10 6 Steve Kraushaar 44 50 Strikeouts K K Extra-Base Hits 2B 3B HR Peter Burg 64 20 Sean Claugherty 18 3 10 Adian Kummet 62 13 Steve Kraushaar 17 2 10 Steve Gerten 40 13 Darrin Carlson 15 4 6 Runners Picked Off CSB Total Bases TB Peter Burg 8 Sean Claugherty 117 Mike Lewis 4 Steve Kraushaar 103 3 tied… 1 Darrin Carlson 95 Fielding Walks BB Min. – 1 Game Appearance and 5 innings Sean Claugherty 25 Chances C PO A Blake Eller 23 Sean Claugherty 326 296 24 Kyle Wojtysiak 20 Mike Lewis 230 209 19 Stolen Bases SB CS SB% Kyle Wojtysiak 146 45 94 Blake Eller 29 4 .879 Fielding Pct. Fld% Brian Marshik 6 2 .750 Paul Kolodge 1.000 Darrin Carlson 4 2 .666 Joe Link 1.000 Games in Reserve GP Mike Lewis .991 Brian Peterson 15 Errors E

Andy Manos 15 Steve Gerten 9 2008 Season - Stat Leaders Paul Kolodge 12 Kyle Wojtysiak 7 Darrin Carlson 6 Sean Claugherty 6 Double Plays Turned DP Sean Claugherty 22 Kyle Wojtysiak 16 Darrin Carlson 13

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 31 2008 Baseball Record When... 35-6 TEAM GAME HIGHS vs. UMAC (Overall) 20-1 BATTING vs. UMAC (Regular Season) 17-1 At bats: 50 ...... Bethany Lutheran (May 09) vs. WIAC 1-2 Runs scored: 20 ...... Bethany Lutheran (May 09) vs. MIAC 2-1 Hits: 23...... Bethany Lutheran (May 09) vs. Other 12-1 RBIs: 18...... Northland (Apr. 29) Home 8-0 Doubles: 6 ...... (4 occasions) Away 10-1 Neutral 17-5 Triples: 2...... Buana Vista (Mar. 19) 2...... Martin Luther (May 08) 1-Run Games 2-0 2...... Bethany Lutheran (May 09) 2-Run Games 3-2 3- or 4-Run Games 6-1 Home runs: 4...... Presentation (Apr. 23) 5+ Run Games 24-2 Total bases: 31...... Northland (May 08) Extra Innings 0-1 Walks: 11...... Northland (Apr 29, 2008) Shutouts 9-0 Strikeouts: 12...... Susquehanna (Mar. 08) Monday Games 3-2 Sac hits: 1...... (5 occasions) Tuesday Games 6-0 Sac flies: 1...... (14 occasions) Wednesday Games 3-1 Stolen bases: 5...... (4 occasions) Thursday Games 9-1 Hit by pitch: 4...... Crown (Apr. 15) Friday Games 6-0 4...... Martin Luther (Apr. 20) Saturday Games 3-1 4...... Minn.-Morris (Apr. 27) Sunday Games 5-1 Caught stealing: 4...... Minn.-Morris (Apr. 27) Day Games 24-6 Runners LOB: 13...... Bethany Lutheran (May 09) Night Games (after 5 p.m.) 11-0 Hit into DP: 2 ...... St. Thomas (Feb. 28) Game 1 of Double Header 12-1 2 ...... Wis.-Oshkosh (Mar. 24) Game 2 of Double Header 10-3 2...... Martin Luther (May 08) CSS more errors 7-3 FIELDING Opponent more errors 22-0 Putouts: 27...... (6 occasions) Errors are equal 6-3 Assists: 14...... Northwestern (Apr. 19) CSS more hits 30-1 14...... Northwestern (Apr. 19) Opponent more hits 3-5 DPs turned: 3...... Alvernia (Mar 03) Hits are equal 2-0 3...... Carthage (May 16) CSS has more left on base 21-2 PITCHING Opponent has more LOB 10-3 Innings pitched: 9.0 ...... (6 occasions) Players LOB are equal 4-1 Strikeouts: 15...... Elizabethtown (Mar. 02) CSS pitches more strikeouts 23-2 Hits allowed: 1...... Northwestern (Apr. 19) Opponent pitches more Ks 5-4 Wild pitches: 4...... Wis.-Whitewater (May 17) Strikeouts are equal 7-0 Hit batters: 6...... Wis.-Whitewater (May 17) CSS hits for more total bases 33-2 INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Opponent more TB 1-4 BATTING Total bases are equal 1-0 At bats: 6...... (10 occasions) CSS has more sac bunts 4-0 Runs scored: 4...... (4 occasions) Opp. has more sac bunts 5-4 Hits: 5...... K. Wojtysiak vs. Bethany Lutheran (May 09) Sacrifice bunts are equal 26-2 RBIs: 6...... S. Kraushaar vs. Northland (May 08) CSS more sacrifice flies 10-2 Doubles: 2...... (12 occasions) Opponent more sac flies 3-0 Triples: 1...... (15 occasions) Sacrifice flies are equal 22-4 Home runs: 2...... S. Claugherty vs. Northwestern (Apr. 18) 2...... S. Kraushaar vs. Northland (Apr. 29) CSS takes more walks 23-2 Opponent takes more BB 7-3 2...... S. Kraushaar vs. Northland (May 08) Walks are equal 5-1 Total bases: 12...... S. Kraushaar vs. Northland (May 08) Walks: 3...... S. Claugherty vs. Northland (Apr. 22) CSS has more extra base hits 30-2 Opponent more XBH 2-1 Strikeouts: 3...... J. Gaub vs. Susquehanna (Mar. 08) Extra-base hits are equal 3-3 3...... S. Claugherty vs. Susquehanna (Mar 08) 3...... K. Wojtysiak vs. Crown (Apr. 15) CSS has more runs batted in 33-0 Opponent has more RBIs 2-6 Sacrifice bunts: 1...... (5 occasions) RBIs are equal 0-0 Sacrifice flies: 1...... (14 occasions) Stolen bases: 5...... B. Eller vs. Elizabethtown (Mar. 02) CSS allows more Earned Runs 1-5 Hit by pitch: 3...... S. Gerten vs. Susquehanna (Mar. 08) Opponent allows more ER 34-1 Earned runs are equal 0-0 Caught stealing: 1...... (14 occasions) FIELDING CSS allows more unearned runs 2-3 Putouts: 15...... Lewis, Mike vs. Elizabethtown (Mar. 02) Opponent allows more UER 22-1 Unearned runs are equal 11-2 Assists: 7...... K. Wojtysiak vs. Knox College (May 15) PITCHING CSS turns more DP 8-2 Innings pitched: 9.0 ...... S. Gerten vs. Martin Luther (May 08) Opponent turns more DP 6-2 Double plays are equal 21-2 9.0 ...... A. Kummet vs Carthage (May 16) 9.0 ...... S. Gerten vs. St. Thomas (May 16) Walk-off Wins 1*

2008 Season - Game Highs & Record When Strikeouts: 11...... A. Kummet vs. Presentation (Apr. 23) Walk-off Losses 0 Wild pitches: 2...... (4 occasions) *rain-shortened game vs. Juniata College, 3/6/2008

32 • The College of St. Scholastica • Saints in the Pros Saints in the Pros

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 33 Program History

Saints baseball through the years… UMAC Championships (12) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 NCAA Tournament 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 NAIA Regional 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 NAIA Regional Championship 2000

Winningest Teams of the 2000s… (source: Official 2009 NCAA Baseball Record Book) Percentage Victories (Minimum 5 seasons as an NCAA Division-III member) (Minimum 5 seasons as an NCAA Division-III member)

Team Yrs Won Lost Tied Pct Team Yrs Won Lost Tied Pct 1. St. Scholastica 9 331 76 2 .812 1. St. Scholastica 9 331 76 2 .812 2. Wooster 9 329 87 0 .791 1. Cortland St. 9 331 88 1 .789 3. Johns Hopkins 9 309 81 2 .791 3. Wooster 9 329 87 0 .791 4. Cortland St. 9 331 88 1 .789 4. Eastern Conn. St. 9 328 114 2 .741 5. Chapman 9 318 97 1 .766 5. Marietta 9 326 107 3 .751 6. Salisbury 9 300 96 7 .753 6. Chapman 9 318 97 1 .766 7. St. Thomas (Minn.) 9 301 99 1 .752 7. Johns Hopkins 9 309 81 2 .791 8. Carthage 9 306 101 1 .751 8. Carthage 9 306 101 1 .751 9. Marietta 9 326 107 3 .751 9. Wis.-Whitewater 9 303 103 1 .746 10. Wis.-Whitewater 9 303 103 1 .746 10. St. Thomas (Minn.) 9 301 99 1 .752

St. Scholastica Baseball Records since 1995… Year-by-Year Record since 1997… In road games ...... 157-76 ...... 674 YEAR REC. Nat’l Ranking In home games ...... 125-18 ...... 874 At neutral sites ...... 164-45 ...... 785 1997 33-13 UMAC Champ , NAIA Regional 21st vs. NCAA Division I ...... 0-10 ...... 000 vs. NCAA Division II ...... 68-26 ...... 723 1998 28-16 UMAC Champ 20th vs. NCAA Division III ...... 262-66 ...... 799 vs. NAIA ...... 118-40 ...... 747 1999 35-12 UMAC Champ, NCAA Regional 21st vs. Big Ten ...... 0-6 ...... 000 vs. Big XII ...... 0-4 ...... 000 2000 41-11 UMAC Champ, NAIA Reg. Champ 25th vs. Upper Midwest Athl. Conf...... 163-13 ...... 926 vs. Northern Sun ...... 22-8 ...... 733 2001 34-10 UMAC Champ, NAIA Regional 21st vs. Minn. Intercollegiate Athl. Conf...... 41-22 ...... 650 2002 35-12 UMAC Champ, NAIA Regional 17th vs. Nationally-ranked teams ...... 52-47 ...... 525 In day games ...... 356-106 ...... 771 2003 35-10 UMAC Champ, NAIA Regional 13th In night games ...... 88-30 ...... 746 In extra inning games ...... 26-10 ...... 722 2004 42-6 UMAC Champ, NAIA Regional 7th In 1-run games ...... 53-22 ...... 707 In Metrodome ...... 39-18 ...... 684 2005 36-7 UMAC Champ, NCAA Regional 14th In February ...... 16-10 ...... 615 In March ...... 150-53 ...... 739 2006 37-6 UMAC Champ, NCAA Regional 4th In April ...... 186-39 ...... 827 In May ...... 92-34 ...... 730 2007 36-8 UMAC Champ, NCAA Regional 27th In postseason ...... 51-23 ...... 689

Program History - A Winning Tradition Comeback Wins ...... 117 2008 35-6 UMAC Champ, NCAA Reg. Finals 14th Wins in last at-bat ...... 51

34 • The College of St. Scholastica • TEAM RECORDS SINGLE GAME RECORDS

HITS MOST WINS Jay Finnerty 5 Viterbo 1995 42...... 2004 41...... 2000 Ben Sickler 5 Northwestern 1996 37...... 2006 Jeff Burton 5 Concordia-St. Paul 1997 36...... 2007 Chris LePine 5 Martin Luther 1997 36...... 2005 Tom Berrisford 5 Mount Senario 1999 35...... 1999 Leland Swenson 5 Northwood University 2000 35...... 2002 Kyle Tomaich 5 Northwestern 2001 35...... 2003 Josh Wettlaufer 5 Northland College 2002 35...... 2008 Josh Wettlaufer 5 Presentation 2004 Tom Simonson 5 UW-Stout 2004 BATTING AVERAGE Kyle Wojtysiak 5 Crown College 2008 .445...... 2006 HOME RUNS .372...... 2000 Marc Dugas 3 Mount Senario 1996 .366...... 2004 .363...... 2001 Daryl Fuchihara 3 Northwestern 2005 .352...... 2007 RUNS .350...... 2002 Aaron Homolka 5 Concordia-St. Paul 1997 Chris LePine 5 Martin Luther 1997 MOST RUNS SCORED Brandon Swartz 5 Presentation 2004 540...... 2000 Tom Simonson 5 Becker College 2005 485...... 2004 468...... 2007 RUNS BATTED IN 433...... 2005 Ben Sickler 8 St. Cloud State 1997 391...... 2001 Derek Bilben 8 Briar Cliff College 2000 389...... 1999 Greg Young 8 Crown College 2002 Daryl Fuchihara 8 Northwestern 2005 HOME RUNS PITCHING STRIKEOUTS 52...... 2004 Mark Moriarty 16 Northwestern 2006 45...... 1999 Ben Sickler 15 Lebanon Valley 1996 44...... 2008 42...... 1998 Jake Eiler 14 Northland College 2004 38...... 2000 Joe Wicklund 14 Lakeland 1999 NO HITTERS STOLEN BASES Chad Avikainen Marian @ Metrodome 1994 142...... 2001 Chad Avikainen Northwestern @ Metrodome 1995 137...... 2000 Ben Sickler Mount Saint Claire 1995 109...... 1998 Brett Nyquist St. Thomas @ Metrodome 2001 103...... 1997 Five Pitchers* Crown College 2007 102...... 2004 *Chad Weiss (1), Jake Gaub (2), Steve Gerten (2), Dan Lanari (1), Keith Ritsche (1)

BEST WIN PERCENTAGE HITTING STREAKS .875...... 2004 Justin Harriman 42 Games 1999-2000 .860...... 2006 Scott Turner 25 Games 1994 .854...... 2008 Marc Dugas 24 Games 1997-98 Program History - Team Records & Individual Game .837...... 2005 .818...... 2007 .804...... 2000 .777...... 2003

FIELDING PERCENTAGE .965...... 1999 .964...... 2007 .962...... 2008 .961...... 2000 .960...... 2005 .960...... 2004 .960...... 1996

EARNED RUN AVERAGE 1.97...... 1999 2.19...... 2006 2.28...... 2005 2.39...... 2002 2.48...... 2007 2.54...... 2003 Mark Moriarty ’07 holds the CSS single-game Chad Avikainen ’95 is a Saints baseball Hall of record for strikeouts, is 2nd in career strikeouts Fame inductee with a pair of no-hitters on his and 3rd in career wins. pitching resume.

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 35 CAREER LEADERS Stuart Essex 2001-04 43 Luke Olin 2003-06 .590 Aaron Homolka 1995-98 42 Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 .585 Batting Brandon Swartz 2004-07 41 Chris LePine 1997-00 .567 Leland Swenson 1997-00 40 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 .558 HITS Tom Simonson 2002-05 36 Mike Lewis 2005-08 .556 Chris LePine 1997-00 245 Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 35 Leland Swenson 1997-00 .548 Justin Harriman 1997-00 243 Luke Olin 2003-06 35 Brandon Swartz 2004-07 .545 Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 240 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 34 Tom Simonson 2002-05 .543 Leland Swenson 1997-00 225 Marc Dugas 1996-98 34 Chad Weiss 2004-07 .538 Aaron Homolka 1995-98 199 Brad Tullberg 1989-92 34 DJ Lahti 2002-05 .530 Greg Young 1999-02 197 Stu Essex 2001-04 .504 Ben Sickler 1994-97 192 BATTING AVERAGE Tom Simonson 2002-05 183 Greg Young 1999-02 .455 STOLEN BASES Steve Kraushaar 2005-08 180 Blake Eller 2005-08 .418 Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 101 Jeff Lahti 1996-99 178 Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 .408 Chris LePine 1997-00 96 Marc Dugas 1996-98 171 Sean Claugherty 2007- .399 Greg Young 1999-02 82 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 166 Leland Swenson 1997-00 .399 Jeff Burton 1994-97 80 Kyle Tomaich 2000-03 161 Ben Sickler 1994-97 .396 Chad Weiss 2004-07 74 Stuart Essex 2001-04 161 Justin Harriman 1997-00 .393 Blake Eller 2005-08 72 Derek Bilben 1998-00 157 Brad Tullberg 1989-92 .388 Marc Dugas 1996-98 59 Blake Eller 2005-08 155 Kevin Kuklinski 1997-00 .387 Luke Olin 2003-06 51 Chad Weiss 2004-07 152 Steve Kraushaar 2005-08 .386 Ben Sickler 1994-97 48 Brandon Swartz 2004-07 151 Chris LePine 1997-00 .385 Scott Turner 1991-94 48 Jeff Burton 1994-97 151 Bill Kinnunen 1988-89 .379 Jeff Lahti 1996-99 42 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 .378 Luke Olin 2003-06 146 Pitching Tom Berrisford 1999-02 141 Marc Dugas 1996-98 .374 Ryan Bruns 2002-05 141 Tom Simonson 2002-05 .370 Keith Ritsche 2004-07 .364 PITCHING WINS Steve Lahti 1993-96 139 Corey Kemp 1998-01 29 Scott Turner 1991-94 131 Ryan Bruns 2002-05 .362 Scott Turner 1991-94 .358 Jake Eiler 2002-05 24 RUNS SCORED Aaron Homolka 1995-98 .358 Mark Moriarty 2004-07 23 Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 253 Kyle Tomaich 2000-03 .355 Keith Ritsche 2004-07 23 Chris LePine 1997-00 227 Brandon Swartz 2004-07 .354 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 22 Greg Young 1999-02 180 Ben Sickler 1994-97 20 Leland Swenson 1997-00 173 RUNS BATTED IN Adian Kummet 2006- 18 Jeff Burton 1994-97 169 Justin Harriman 1997-00 178 Josh Lamppa 1997-00 18 Chad Weiss 2004-07 166 Greg Young 1999-02 176 Grant Schara 2001-04 17 Tom Simonson 2002-05 153 Leland Swenson 1997-00 166 Joe Wicklund 1997-00 16 Blake Eller 2005-08 151 Steve Kraushaar 2005-08 152 Brett Nyquist 2000-02 16 Aaron Homolka 1995-98 148 Derek Bilben 1998-00 152 Ryan Bruns 2002-05 15 Ben Sickler 1994-97 147 Chris LePine 1997-00 139 Smokey McLeod 1994-97 15 Steve Kraushaar 2005-08 144 Ben Sickler 1994-97 129 Chad Avikainen 1993-95 13 Luke Olin 2003-06 141 Tom Simonson 2002-05 127 Dan Birkholz 1999-02 13 Jeff Lahti 1996-99 135 Stuart Essex 2001-04 125 Jay Milbridge 1995-97 12 Brandon Swartz 2004-07 125 Jeff Lahti 1996-99 121 Kevin Kuklis 1999-00 12 DJ Lahti 2002-05 125 Brandon Swartz 2004-07 120 DJ Lahti 2002-05 12 Marc Dugas 1996-98 121 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 120 Adam Barta 1998-99 11 Dave Schlangen 1999-00 11 Daryl Fuchihara 2004-07 118 DJ Lahti 2002-05 118 Steve Juenemann 1990-93 11 Kyle Tomaich 2000-03 116 Steve Lahti 1993-96 116 Daryl Fuchihara 2004-07 114 Aaron Homolka 1995-98 116 INNINGS PITCHED Ryan Bruns 2002-05 114 Marc Dugas 1996-98 115 Corey Kemp 1998-01 233 Tom Berrisford 1999-02 112 Chad Weiss 2004-07 113 Steve Juenemann 1990-93 200 Kenny Kolquist 2002-05 109 Blake Eller 2005-08 110 Ben Sickler 1994-97 197 Jordan Rheingans 1997-00 107 Mike Lewis 2005-08 110 Mark Moriarty 2004-07 190 Derek Bilben 1998-00 105 Luke Olin 2003-06 109 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 188 Ryan Bruns 2002-05 109 Jake Eiler 2002-05 183 HOME RUNS Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 108 Smokey McLeod 1994-97 180 Derek Bilben 1998-00 34 Kyle Tomaich 2000-03 108 Joe Wicklund 1997-00 173 Greg Young 1999-00 24 Jeff Burton 1994-97 104 Dennis Walkowiak 1991-94 164 Justin Harriman 1997-00 23 Joey Wood 1998-01 103 Keith Ritsche 2004-07 160 Steve Kraushaar 2005-08 19 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Brett Nyquist 2000-02 159 Ben Sickler 1994-97 16 Steve Lahti 1993-96 158 Marc Dugas 1996-98 16 Greg Young 1999-02 .767 Brad Tullberg 1989-92 .669 Josh Lamppa 1997-00 158 Josh Wettlaufer 2001-04 15 Grant Schara 2001-04 142 Daryl Fuchihara 2004-07 14 Steve Kraushaar 2005-08 .667 Derek Bilben 1998-00 .666 Adian Kummet 2006- 140 DOUBLES Ben Sickler 1994-97 .651 Dan Birkholz 1999-02 133 Kevin Kuklis 1999-00 130 Steve Kraushaar 2005-08 60 Blake Eller 2005-08 .639 Ryan Bruns 2002-05 129 Justin Harriman 1997-00 56 Daryl Fuchihara 2004-07 .612 Chris LePine 1997-00 54 Joe Calaguire 2002-05 127 Program History - Career Leaders Justin Harriman 1997-00 .609 Ben Sickler 1994-97 50 Kevin Kuklinski 1997-00 .594 Jay Milbridge 1995-97 114

36 • The College of St. Scholastica • EARNED RUN AVERAGE SINGLE SEASON HIGHS STOLEN BASES Eric Hagen 2004-07 1.51 Greg Young 40 2001 Chad Weiss 2004-07 1.77 OFFENSIVE STATISTICS Josh Wettlaufer 39 2001 Adian Kummet 2006- 1.86 HITS Chris LePine 32 2000 Steve Gerten 2007- 2.03 Leland Swenson 83 2000 Josh Wettlaufer 30 2004 Brett Nyquist 2000-02 2.06 Chris LePine 83 2000 Blake Eller 29 2008 Dan Birkholz 1999-02 2.15 Josh Wettlaufer 81 2004 Corey Kemp 1998-02 2.15 Marc Dugas 28 1996 Dave Schlangen 1999-00 2.38 Justin Harriman 78 2000 Greg Young 28 2000 Kevin Kuklis 1999-00 2.42 Greg Young 73 2002 Leland Swenson 27 2000 Ben Sickler 1994-97 2.47 Greg Young 72 2001 Blake Eller 26 2007 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 2.49 Kyle Tomaich 65 2003 Chad Weiss 26 2007 Ben Grams 2005-06 2.67 Chris LePine 65 1998 Chris LePine 25 1998 DJ Lahti 2002-05 2.68 Kevin Kuklinski 65 1999 Phil Giesen 22 2001 Chad Avikainen 1993-95 2.70 Ben Sickler 63 1997 Chris LePine 21 1999 Peter Burg 2008- 2.71 Marc Dugas 63 1998 Chad Weiss 21 2005 Grant Schara 2001-04 2.78 Blake Eller 63 2007 Jake Eiler 2002-05 2.80 RUNS BATTED IN Sean Claugherty 63 2008 Mark Moriarty 2004-07 2.84 Leland Swenson 77 2000 Josh Lamppa 1997-00 2.88 Justin Harriman 62 1999 Greg Young 69 2001 Joe Wicklund 1997-00 2.91 Tom Simonson 62 2004 Justin Harriman 66 2000 Mark Erickson 2004-07 2.91 Josh Wettlaufer 61 2003 Greg Young 59 2002 Keith Ritsche 2004-07 2.99 Leland Swenson 59 1999 Blake Eller 58 2007 Joe Calaguire 2002-05 3.18 Marc Dugas 59 1996 Derek Bilben 57 2000 Jeff Burton 1994-97 3.34 Luke Olin 58 2006 Steve Kraushaar 55 2007 STRIKEOUTS Blake Eller 58 2008 Kyle Tomaich 52 2003 Corey Kemp 1998-01 258 Steve Kraushaar 55 2007 Derek Bilben 52 1998 Mark Moriarty 2004-07 257 Stuart Essex 55 2002 Josh Wettlaufer 52 2004 Ben Sickler 1994-97 256 Jeff Lahti 50 1999 Jake Eiler 2002-05 238 RUNS SCORED Brett Nyquist 2000-02 177 Chris LePine 80 2000 Steve Kraushaar 50 2008 Chad Avikainen 1993-95 160 Josh Wettlaufer 77 2004 Kevin Kuklinski 48 1999 Keith Ritsche 2004-07 146 Josh Wettlaufer 72 2001 Kevin Ritsche 48 2004 Grant Schara 2001-04 145 Blake Eller 67 2007 Tom Simonson 47 2004 Joe Wicklund 1997-00 144 Greg Young 64 2001 D.J. Lahti 47 2004 Adian Kummet 2006- 142 Leland Swenson 61 2000 Ben Sickler 46 1996 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 141 Greg Young 61 2000 Stuart Essex 46 2002 Smokey McLeod 1994-97 127 Chris LePine 60 1999 Chris LePine 45 2000 Josh Lamppa 1997-00 118 Blake Eller 56 2008 Justin Harriman 45 1998 Steve Juenemann 1990-93 117 Chad Weiss 42 2007 Dan Birkholz 1999-02 117 Tom Simonson 54 2004 Kevin Kuklis 1999-00 116 Chad Weiss 52 2007 BATTING AVERAGE Ryan Bruns 2002-05 114 Josh Wettlaufer 52 2003 Greg Young .474 2001 Mark Erickson 2004-07 109 Josh Wettlaufer 52 2002 Greg Young .465 2002 Dennis Walkowiak 1991-94 109 Luke Olin 51 2006 Leland Swenson .464 2000 Steve Lahti 1993-96 108 Chris LePine 51 1998 Josh Wettlaufer .463 2004 APPEARANCES Marc Dugas 50 1996 Ben Sickler .451 1997 Mark Moriarty 2004-07 52 Greg Young 50 2002 Josh Wettlaufer .455 2003 Corey Kemp 1998-01 51 Sean Claugherty 50 2008 Sean Claugherty .447 2008 Keith Ritsche 2004-07 44 Jeff Lahti 49 1999 Greg Young .444 2000 Dan Birkholz 1999-02 44 Chad Weiss 48 2005 Blake Eller .443 2008 Joe Wicklund 1997-00 42 Jordan Rheingans 47 2000 Ben Sickler .437 1996 Adian Kummet 2006- 38 Darrin Carlson 44 2008 Chris LePine .432 2000 Mark Erickson 2004-07 36 Joe Calaguire 2002-05 36 Steve Kraushaar 44 2008 Justin Harriman .431 2000 Nick Bjerken 2000-03 35 Steve Kraushaar 44 2007 Blake Eller .429 2007 Nick Bjerken .426 2002 Jake Eiler 2002-05 35 HOME RUNS Steve Juenemann 1990-93 35 Tom Simonson .425 2004 Derek Bilben 16 1998 Program History - Career Leaders Brett Nyquist 2000-02 35 Greg Young 13 2002 Brandon Swartz .420 2007 Ben Sickler 1994-97 34 Josh Wettlaufer 10 2004 Kyle Tomaich .419 2003 Ryan Bruns 2002-05 33 Sean Claugherty 10 2008 Kevin Kuklinski .417 1999 Keith Ritsche 2004-07 34 Sean Tracy .412 2007 Andy Sieberer 2001-04 31 Steve Kraushaar 10 2008 Derek Bilben 9 1999 Chris LePine .411 1998 Kevin Kuklis 1999-00 28 Ryan Bruns .405 2004 Smokey McLeod 1994-97 28 Derek Bilben 9 2000 Grant Schara 2001-04 27 Greg Young 9 2001 Kenny Kolquist .400 2005 Steve Lahti 1993-96 27 Justin Harriman 8 2000 Steve Kraushaar .396 2007 Tom Simonson .396 2002 Eric Hagen 2004-07 26 Marc Dugas 8 1998 Brandon Swartz .395 2006 DJ Lahti 2002-05 26 Kevin Ritsche 8 2004 Justin Harriman .395 1999 Dennis Walkowiak 1991-94 26 Justin Harriman 7 1998 Chad Weiss 2004-07 24 Keith Ritsche .393 2006 Kevin Kuklinski 7 1999 Adam Barta 1998-99 23 Brad Tullberg .393 1992 Jay Milbridge 1995-97 23 Stuart Essex .393 2002

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 37 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Dave Schlangen 1.81 1999 WINS Ben Sickler .892 1997 Mark Moriarty 1.83 2006 Ben Sickler 11 1996 Greg Young .834 2002 Corey Kemp 1.88 2001 Corey Kemp 11 2000 Sean Claugherty .830 2008 Kevin Kuklis 1.93 1999 Nick Bjerken 10 2003 Greg Young .829 2001 Brett Nyquist 1.98 2001 Peter Burg 10 2008 Blake Eller .769 2007 Nick Bjerken 2.07 2003 Mark Moriarty 9 2006 Derek Bilben .752 1998 Joe Wicklund 2.09 2000 Jake Eiler 9 2005 Blake Eller .748 2007 Jake Eiler 9 2004 STRIKEOUTS Josh Wettlaufer .743 2004 Ben Sickler 113 1996 Grant Schara 9 2004 Steve Kraushaar .736 2008 Mark Moriarty 105 2006 Dave Schlangen 9 1999 Luke Olin .732 2006 Jake Eiler 93 2005 Brett Nyquist 9 2002 Ben Sickler .722 1996 Dave Schlangen 86 1999 Mark Moriarty 8 2007 Leland Swenson .709 2000 Jake Eiler 84 2004 Adian Kummet 8 2008 Kevin Kuklinski .699 1999 Brett Nyquist 83 2002 Joe Wicklund 7 1997 Tom Simonson .699 2004 Ben Sickler 78 1995 Jay Milbridge 7 1997 Justin Harriman .696 2000 Grant Schara 78 2004 Corey Kemp 7 2001 Kevin Ritsche .688 2004 Corey Kemp 73 2000 Josh Lamppa 7 2000 Blake Eller .687 2008 Corey Kemp 72 2001 Keith Ritsche 7 2004 Steve Kraushaar .683 2007 Mark Moriarty 68 2007 APPEARANCES Brandon Swartz .680 2007 Ben Sickler 65 1994 Dan Birkholz 15 2000 Darrin Carlson .679 2008 Chad Avikainen 65 1995 Dave Schlangen 14 1999 Brad Tullberg .675 1992 Kevin Kuklis 65 1999 Kevin Kuklis 14 1999 Chris LePine .656 2000 Corey Kemp 14 1999 Marc Dugas .650 1998 INNINGS PITCHED Dave Schlangen 93 1999 Kevin Kuklis 14 2000 PITCHING STATISTICS Ben Sickler 80 1996 Corey Kemp 14 2000 Mark Moriarty 14 2005 EARNED RUN AVERAGE (MIN. 40 IP) Jake Eiler 77 2005 Aidan Kummet 13 2007 Brett Nyquist 1.09 2002 Corey Kemp 76 2000 Mark Erickson 13 2007 Jake Eiler 1.51 2005 Mark Moriarty 73 2006 Mark Moriarty 13 2007 Corey Kemp 1.56 1999 Peter Burg 73 2008 Mark Moriarty 13 2006 Dan Birkholz 1.56 2002 Brett Nyquist 71 2002 Adian Kummet 13 2006 Adian Kummet 1.58 2007 Nick Bjerken 71 2003 Adam Barta 13 1999 Steve Gerten 1.64 2008 Grant Schara 70 2004 Dan Birkholz 13 2002 Ben Sickler 1.66 1996 Kevin Kuklis 69 1999 Joe Calaguire 13 2005 Grant Schara 1.78 2004 Steve Juenemann 69 1992 Josh Lamppa 67 1998 Ben Sickler 13 1996

POSTSEASON HONORS & AWARDS

1992 Harriman, Jeff Burton All-District 1st Team: Brad Tullberg All-UMAC Honorable Mention: Chris LePine All-District 2nd Team: Steve Juenemann, John Giefer Academic All-American: Aaron Homolka, Brad Beranek All-District Honorable Mention: Tim Anderson 1998 Academic All-American: Tim Anderson NCAA Midwest All-Region: Chris LePine, Derek Bilben 1993 All-UMAC 1st Team: Chris LePine, Derek Bilben, Justin All-District 1st Team: Scott Turner, Troy Trachsel Harriman, Jeff Lahti, Josh Lamppa, Corey Kemp, Leland Swenson, All-District 2nd Team: Chad Avikainen, John Giefer, Joe Pearson Aaron Homolka, Marc Dugas 1994 All-UMAC Honorable Mention: Joe Wicklund, Tom Holden Academic All-American: Tom Holden, Aaron Homolka, Joe All-District 1st Team: Scott Turner, Ben Sickler, Chad Avikainen Wicklund, Derek Bilben, Nathan Ahlberg 1995 1999 All-Region 1st Team: Ben Sickler, Steve Lahti NCAA Division III All-American: Leland Swenson All-Region 2nd Team: Aaron Homolka, Jeff Burton, Chad NCAA Midwest All-Region 1st Team: Leland Swenson., Justin Avikainen Harriman, Dave Schlangen 1996 NCAA Midwest All-Region 2nd Team: Kevin Kuklinski, Jeff Lahti All-American: Ben Sickler NCAA Midwest All-Region All-Tournament: Justin Harriman, Midwest All-Region: Ben Sickler, Marc Dugas, Aaron Homolka Corey Kemp, Jeff Lahti, Chris LePine Academic All-American: Aaron Homolka UMAC Player of the Year: Kevin Kuklinski 1997 UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Dave Schlangen All-American: Ben Sickler All-UMAC 1st Team: Kevin Kuklinski, Jeff Lahti, Leland Swenson, Derek MSC NCSS Division III Athlete of the Year: Ben Sickler Bilben, Justin Harriman, Joey Wood, Dave Schlangen, Josh Lamppa Midwest All-Region: Ben Sickler, Smokey McLeod, Justin All-UMAC 2nd Team: Kevin Kuklis, Corey Kemp, Chris LePine Harriman, Marc Dugas, Aaron Homolka, Joe Wicklund Academic All-American: Dave Schlangen, Joe Wicklund, Nathan Program History - Career Leaders & Honors/Awards All-UMAC 1st Team: Ben Sickler, Marc Dugas, Joe Wicklund, Ahlberg, Derek Bilben Smokey McLeod, Leland Swenson, Aaron Homolka, Justin

38 • The College of St. Scholastica • 2000 2004 NAIA All-American 1st Team: Justin Harriman All-Region: Josh Wettlaufer, Jake Eiler, Kevin Ritsche, Tom NAIA All-American 2nd Team: Leland Swenson Simonson, Grant Schara, Ryan Bruns NAIA All-American Honorable Mention: Chris LePine, Corey Region Player of the Year: Josh Wettlaufer Kemp UMAC Player of the Year: Josh Wettlaufer NAIA Region 3 Player of the Year: Leland Swenson UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Grant Schara NAIA All-Region 1st Team: Leland Swenson, Justin Harriman, All-UMAC 1st Team: Josh Wettlaufer, Jake Eiler, Kevin Ritsche, Chris LePine, Corey Kemp Tom Simonson, Grant Schara, Stu Essex, Ryan Bruns, Luke Olin NAIA All-Region 2nd Team: Greg Young All-UMAC 2nd Team: Kenny Kolquist, Brandon Swartz, D.J. UMAC Player of the Year: Leland Swenson Lahti, Jake Eiler UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Corey Kemp UMAC Honorable Mention: Steve Daughtery UMAC Rookie of the Year: Nick Bjerken 2005 All-UMAC 1st Team: Leland Swenson, Justin Harriman, Corey All-Region: Joe Calaguire, Jake Eiler, Daryl Fuchihara, Kenny Kemp, Greg Young, Chris LePine, Nick Bjerken, Derek Bilben, Kolquist Joey Wood UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Jake Eiler All-UMAC 2nd Team: Josh Lamppa, Kevin Kuklis, Nathan All-UMAC 1st Team: Ryan Bruns, Joe Calaquire, Jake Eiler (P), Ahlberg, Joe Wicklund Daryl Fuchihara, Kenny Kolquist, Luke Olin, Tom Simonson, NAIA Scholar Athlete Award: Greg Young, Tom Berrisford, Brandon Swartz Dave Schlangen, Joe Wicklund, Derek Bilben, Nathan Ahlberg, All-UMAC 2nd Team: Jake Eiler (C), D.J. Lahti, Keith Ritsche Phil Giesen (2B), Chad Weiss UMAC Honorable Mention: Derek Ciernia, Ben Grams, Steve 2001 Kraushaar, Mike Lewis, Mark Moriarty, Keith Ritsche (P), Sean All-American: Greg Young Tracy All-American Honorable Mention: Corey Kemp Region Player of the Year: Greg Young 2006 All-Region 1st Team: Greg Young, Corey Kemp NCAA Division III All-American: Luke Olin st All-Region 2nd Team: Joey Wood, Stu Essex, Dan Birkholz NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 1 Team: Luke Olin, Mark Moriarty UMAC Player of the Year: Greg Young nd UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Corey Kemp NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 2 Team: Brandon UMAC Rookie of the Year: Josh Wettlaufer Swartz, Keith Ritsche NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 3rd Team: Adian All-UMAC 1st Team: Greg Young, Corey Kemp, Brett Nyquist, Kummet Dan Birkholz, Josh Wettlaufer, Gabe Fransen, Brett Jahnke, Nick UMAC Player of the Year: Keith Ritsche Bjerken, Kyle Tomaich, Tom Berrisford UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Mark Moriarty All-UMAC 2nd Team: Joey Wood, Stu Essex UMAC Rookie of the Year: Adian Kummet UMAC Honorable Mention: Scott Hedlund All-UMAC 1st Team: Keith Ritsche, Mark Moriarty, Luke Olin, Academic All-American: Greg Young, Tom Berrisford, Phil Chad Weiss, Brandon Swartz, Mike Lewis, Adian Kummet, Steve Giesen Kraushaar 2002 All-UMAC Honorable Mention: Daryl Fuchihara, Eric Hagen All-American: Greg Young 2007 All-American Honorable Mention: Brett Nyquist, Dan Birkholz, NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 1st Team: Blake Eller Stu Essex NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 2nd Team: Steve All-Region: Greg Young, Brett Nyquist, Dan Birkholz, Stu Essex Kraushaar, Chad Weiss All-Region 2nd Team: Nick Bjerken NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 3rd Team: Adian UMAC Player of the Year: Greg Young Kummet, Mark Moriarty, Brandon Swartz UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Brett Nyquist UMAC Player of the Year: Blake Eller UMAC Rookie of the Year: Tom Simonson UMAC Co-Pitchers of the Year: Chad Weiss, Adian Kummet All-UMAC 1st Team: Greg Young, Tom Simonson, Nick Bjerken, All-UMAC 1st Team: Chad Weiss, Blake Eller, Steve Kraushaar, Tom Berrisford, Stu Essex, Gabe Fransen Adian Kummet, Mark Moriarty, Keith Ritsche, Brandon Swartz, All-UMAC 2nd Team: Ryan Bruns, Kyle Tomaich, Brett Jahnke, Mike Lewis Josh Wettlaufer All-UMAC Honorable Mention: Mark Erickson UMAC Honorable Mention: Jake Eiler 2008 Academic All-American: Greg Young, Tom Berrisford, Dusty All-American: Sean Claugherty (2nd team) Lundin, Gabe Fransen NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 1st Team: Sean 2003 Claugherty, Peter Burg, Steve Kraushaar Program History - Honors/Awards All-American: Nick Bjerken, Kyle Tomaich, Josh Wettlaufer NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 2nd Team: Blake Eller, All-American Honorable Mention: Jake Eiler, D.J. Lahti Adian Kummet All-Region: Josh Wettlaufer, Jake Eiler, Kevin Ritsche, Tom NCAA Division III All-Midwest Region 3rd Team: Darrin Simonson, Grant Schara, Ryan Bruns Carlson Region Player of the Year: Josh Wettlaufer Most Outstanding Player of Midwest Regional: Blake Eller UMAC Player of the Year: Josh Wettlaufer Midwest Regional All-Tournament Team: Sean Claugherty, UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Nick Bjerken Steve Gerten UMAC Person of the Year: Tim Anderson UMAC Tournament Most Valuable Player: Sean Claugherty All-UMAC 1st Team: Kyle Tomaich, Kenny Kolquist, D.J. Lahti, All-UMAC 1st Team: Sean Claugherty, Peter Burg, Darrin Josh Wettlaufer, Jake Eiler, Nick Bjerken, Tim Opacich Carlson, Blake Eller, Steve Gerten, Steve Kraushaar, Adian All-UMAC 2nd Team: Luke Olin, Tom Simonson Kummet, Mike Lewis All-UMAC Honorable Mention: Matt Lewis, Kyle Wojtysiak UMAC Honorable Mention: Grant Schara UMAC Player of the Year: Sean Claugherty Academic All-American: Kevin Ritsche, Dan LaNasa, Jake Eiler UMAC Pitcher of the Year: Peter Burg

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 39 ANNUAL TEAM AWARDS Tullberg Trophy (MVP) 2002 Gabe Fransen, Tom Berrisford, 2001 Greg Young 1992 Brad Tullberg Greg Young 2002 Greg Young 1993 Scott Turner 2003 Kyle Tomaich, Nick Bjerken 2003 Josh Wettlaufer 1994 Scott Turner 2004 Andy Sieberer, Grant Schara, 2004 Josh Wettlaufer 1995 Ben Sickler Steve Daugherty 2005 Daryl Fuchihara 1996 Ben Sickler 2005 Jake Eiler, Kenny Kolquist, 2006 Luke Olin 1997 Ben Sickler Tom Simonson, D.J. Lahti 2007 Blake Eller 1998 Chris LePine 2006 Luke Olin 2008 Sean Claugherty 1999 Leland Swenson 2007 Mark Erickson, Daryl Fuchihara, Nick Bjerken Rookie of the Year 2000 Justin Harriman Eric Hagen, Seth Harvey, Mark 1992 Bill Vukelich 2001 Greg Young Moriarty, Keith Ritsche, Kyle 1993 Chad Avikainen 2002 Greg Young Rizzi, Brandon Swartz, Sean 1994 Ben Sickler 2003 Kyle Tomaich Tracy, Chad Weiss 1995 Aaron Homolka 2004 Josh Wettlaufer 2008 Blake Eller, Steve Kraushaar, Mike 1996 Marc Dugas 2005 Chad Weiss Lewis 1997 Leland Swenson 2006 Luke Olin Lahti Award 1998 Derek Bilben, Corey Kemp 2007 Blake Eller 2000 Greg Young 1999 Tom Berrisford 2008 Blake Eller 2001 Corey Kemp 2000 Nick Bjerken Joe Pearson Blue-Gold Award 2002 Gabe Fransen, Tom Berrisford 2001 Josh Wettlaufer 1992 Joe Pearson 2003 Grant Schara, Tom Simonson 2002 Tom Simonson, Ryan Bruns 1993 Brian Meisner 2004 Jake Eiler 2003 Luke Olin 1994 Scott Turner 2005 Jake Eiler 2004 Brandon Swartz 1995 Steve Lahti, Scotty Jackson 2006 Luke Olin, Daryl Fuchihara 2005 Mike Lewis 1996 Jay Finnerty, Scotty Jackson 2007 Keith Ritsche, Mark Erickson 2006 Adian Kummet 1997 Brad Beranek, J.D. Halley 2008 Steve Kraushaar 2007 Sean Claugherty 1998 Scott Johnson Tim Anderson Academic Award 2008 Brian Marshik 1999 Jeff Lahti, Adam Barta 1992 Tim Anderson Corey Kemp Outstanding Pitcher 2000 Joe Wicklund 1993 Joe Pearson 1992 Steve Juenemann 2001 Joey Wood 1994 Brad Beranek 1993 Chad Avikainen 2002 Dusty Lundin 1995 Aaron Homolka 1994 Chad Avikainen 2003 Steve Daugherty 1996 Aaron Homolka 1995 Chad Avikainen 2004 Kenny Kolquist 1997 Matt Kasper 1996 Ben Sickler 2005 Dan Lanasa 1998 Tom Holden 1997 Joe Wicklund 2006 Ben Grams 1999 Greg Young 1998 Josh Lamppa 2007 Seth Harvey 2000 Greg Young 1999 Dave Schlangen 2008 Steve Kraushaar 2001 Phil Giesen 2000 Corey Kemp John Giefer Award (Gold Glove) 2002 Tom Berrisford 2001 Corey Kemp 1992 John Giefer 2003 Kasey Kutchmarek 2002 Brett Nyquist 1993 Joe Pearson 2004 Matt Tuominen 2003 Nick Bjerken 1994 Ben Sickler 2005 Matt Tuominen 2004 Grant Schara 1995 Jeff Burton 2006 Matt Tuominen 2005 Jake Eiler 1996 Aaron Homolka 2007 Eric Hagen 2006 Mark Moriarty 1997 Aaron Homolka 2008 Ben Sartori, Griffin Bell 2007 Adian Kummet 1998 Aaron Homolka Justin Harriman Outstanding Hitter 2008 Peter Burg 1999 Leland Swenson 1992 Brad Tullberg Father Whit Evans 2000 Leland Swenson 1993 Scott Turner Outstanding Alum Award 2001 Tom Berrisford 1994 Scott Turner 2002 Brad Beranek 2002 Kyle Tomaich 1995 Ben Sickler 2003 Tom Berrisford 2003 Kyle Tomaich 1996 Ben Sickler 2004 Joey Wood 2004 Ryan Bruns 1997 Ben Sickler 2005 Jeff Lahti 2005 D.J. Lahti, Tim Simonson 1998 Chris LePine 2006 Adam Barta 2006 Seth Harvey, Mike Lewis 1999 Kevin Kuklinski 2007 Kenny Kolquist 2007 Darrin Carlson 2000 Justin Harriman 2008 Joe Wicklund 2008 Kyle Wojtysiak Ben Sickler Captain Award 1992 Brad Tullberg-John Giefer 2009 NCAA National Rankings 1993 John Giefer, Joe Person, Preseason ...... 15th

Steve Juenneman ANKINGS 2008 NCAA National Rankings th 1994 Scott Turner R May 19 ...... 14 1995 Steve Lahti, Ben Sickler May 28 ...... 14th 1996 Steve Lahti, Ben Sickler, 2007 NCAA National Rankings Brad Beranek ATIONAL April 24 ...... 27th 1997 Ben Sickler, Aaron Homolka, N May 8 ...... 29th

Brad Beranek THE th May 22 ...... 34

1998 Aaron Homolka, Cal Svihel IN th May 30 ...... 34 1999 Jeff Lahti, Joe Wicklund

2000 Joe Wicklund, Chris LePine, AINTS

Justin Harriman, Leland Swenson S Program History - Annual Team Awards 2001 Corey Kemp, Joey Wood

40 • The College of St. Scholastica • NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES 2008 NCAA Regional 2007 NCAA Regional Oshkosh, Wis. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. It was another loaded regional in the NCAA Division III National Traditionally regarded as the strongest Regional Tournament in Baseball Tournament, the 2008 NCAA Midwest Regional was no the NCAA Division III National Baseball Tournament, the 2007 different. The regional featured four teams ranked in the top 10 NCAA Regional became a bit of a one-man show in UW-Stevens of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Point’s Jordan Zimmermann. The Pointers rode Zimmermann’s poll with CSS ranked 21st. Whitewater went through the regional arm and bat to the World Series, despite being hit hardest by the unbeaten, producing 56 runs in four games. The Saints would St. Scholastica Saints. Zimmermann went on to be selected in the finish 14th in the final rankings. second round of the MLB Draft in July. Game 1: St. Thomas 15 – Knox 1 Game 1: Wis.-Stevens Point 11 – St. Scholastica 3 Game 2: Wis.-Whitewater 7 – St. Scholastica 4 For the third consecutive season, the Pointers and Saints locked Kevin Zalnis homered twice and drove in five runs to power horns in the opening contest of the NCAA Midwest Regional Wisconsin-Whitewater to a 7-4 victory over the Saints. Zalnis Tournament. The Saints defeated the Pointers and Jordan went 3-for-4 at the plate, hitting a run-scoring single in the first Zimmermann 4-3 in 2006, but UWSP had downed CSS 7-6 inning, a solo home run in the third and a three-run home run early in the 2007 regular season. The Pointers plated single runs in the seventh. The Saints trailed 3-0 before scoring four runs in each of the first three innings against Saints senior starter on four hits in the sixth inning. The Saints benefited from a run- Mark Moriarty. Moriarty worked five strong innings with seven scoring double by Sean Claugherty and a three-run home run by strikeouts. CSS touched up Zimmermann and tied the game Mike Lewis. Peter Burg threw all eight innings for the Saints in a with a solo homerun by Kyle Wojtysiak in the third inning and a losing effort, his first of the season two-run blast by Mike Lewis in the fourth. The game remained Game 3: Carthage 6 – Wis.-Oshkosh 3 knotted at 3-3 until the bottom of the seventh, when the Saints’ defense uncharacteristically collapsed. Eight unearned runs in two Game 4: St. Scholastica 15 – Knox 7 (eliminated) frames pushed the Pointers to the victory and only two of UWSP’s Blake Eller and Brian Marshik combined for eight hits and nine 11 runs were earned. runs batted in as the Saints stayed alive with a 15-7 victory over Knox College (Ill.). Eller finished 4-for-6 at the plate, including Game 2: St. Thomas 5 – Wis.-Oshkosh 1 a run-scoring single in the first inning, a two-run double in the Game 3: Ripon 4 – St. Olaf 1 third, a two-run single in the fifth and a run-scoring triple in the Game 4: Wis.-Oshkosh 11 – St. Scholastica 5 (eliminated) eighth. Marshik ended up 4-for-4 with a run-scoring bunt single The Titans took advantage of the long ball and the short fences of in the third inning, a run-scoring single in the seventh and a two- Witter Field with a pair of two-run homers in the early innings. run single in the eighth. The Saints tallied two runs in each of the The Saints, trailing 6-0 and held to one hit through four innings, first, second, third and fifth frames to amass an 8-4 lead. Sean scored three runs but left the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Poor Claugherty launched a two-run home run in the first inning to defensive play haunted the Saints again, as CSS committed four start the scoring. more errors. The 10-error total through two tournament games Game 5: St. Thomas 3 – Wis.-Oshkosh 1 (eliminated) accounted for nearly 20% of the team’s errors all season long. Game 6: Wis.-Whitewater 24 – Carthage 3 (eliminated) Game 5: St. Olaf 7 – Wis.-Stevens Point 3 Game 7: Wis.-Whitewater 4 – Univ. of St. Thomas 1 10 inn. Game 6: St. Thomas 9 – Ripon 3 Game 8: St. Scholastica 9 – Carthage 4 (eliminated) Game 7: Wis.-Stevens Point 11 – Ripon 10 (eliminated) The Saints took an early 7-0 lead on its way to a 9-4 victory over Game 8: Wis.-Oshkosh 5 – St. Olaf 4 (eliminated) Carthage College (Wis.).The Saints posted three runs in the Game 9: Wis.-Stevens Point 6 – St. Thomas 3 opening inning and two in each of the fourth and fifth frames. Game 10: Wis.-Oshkosh 5 – St. Thomas 4, 11 inn. (eliminated) Darrin Carlson began the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning. Joey Link added a run-scoring single for a 3-0 Game 11: Wis.-Stevens Point 6 – Wis.-Oshkosh 0 advantage. Adian Kummet improved to 8-2 with the nine-inning, Wis.-Stevens Point earns berth in the NCAA III World Series complete-game victory. He allowed two earned runs on 11 hits and struck out eight. The Saints bashed out 16 hits, including 2006 NCAA National Rankings four by Eller and two each from Claugherty, Gerten, Link, Kyle Pre-Season ...... 17th Wojtysiak and Mike Lewis. March 27 ...... 5th Game 9: St. Scholastica 7 – St. Thomas 1 (eliminated) April 3 ...... 5th Thanks to the continued hot hitting of Blake Eller, CSS advanced April 18 ...... 5th to the championship game of the NCAA Division III Oshkosh Program History - CSS in the National Tournament May 2 ...... 5th Regional Baseball Tournament with a 7-1 victory over the th University of St. Thomas (Minn.).Eller totaled three hits, four May 15 ...... 4 runs batted in and two runs scored to lead the Saints. He hit a 2005 NCAA National Rankings three-run home run in the fourth inning and a run-scoring single April 11 ...... 30th in the eighth. Eller has helped The College of St. Scholastica to ANKINGS May 9 ...... 26th a 3-1 regional tournament record by registering 12 hits in 21 R May 24 ...... 14th at-bats. Both pitchers threw complete games, with Steve Gerten June 1 ...... 14th tossing nine innings for his fifth win in as many decisions. He allowed one run on seven hits while striking out four batters. ATIONAL 2004 NAIA National Rankings th Game 10: Wis.-Whitewater 21 – St. Scholastica 13(eliminated) N Pre-Season ...... 26 March 17 ...... 18th Wis.-Whitewater earns berth in the NCAA III World Series THE March 24 ...... 18th UW-Whitewater pummeled the scoreboard with multiple runs in IN seven of eight innings to defeat CSS, 21-13, in the championship March 31 ...... 16th game. UW-Whitewater tallied 21-plus runs, scoring five times in April 7 ...... 16th AINTS th the sixth inning, three in the second, third, fifth and eighth and S April 14 ...... 12 two in the first and fourth. CSS counted seven runs in the fifth April 21 ...... 12th inning, three in the seventh, two in the first and one in the fourth. April 28 ...... 12th The Saints came back to tie the contest with seven unearned runs May 5 ...... 10th in the top of the fifth inning. UW-Whitewater tacked on three th more runs in the fifth inning to regain the lead. Five runs by the May 12 ...... 7 Warhawks in the bottom of the sixth inning put them ahead 18-10.

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 41 2006 NCAA Regional Game 4: Wis.-Whitewater 6 – St. Scholastica 0 Whitewater kept the Saints offense at bay as Ryan Bruns, Mike Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Lewis, and Kenny Kolquist collected the only hits in the game for In arguably the strongest Regional in the 2006 NCAA National St. Scholastica. The Warhawks used a trio of extra-base hits to Baseball Tournament, the Saints edged the hottest team entering break out to an early advantage. A solo home run in the 1st put the tournament (Wis.-Stevens Point) before dropping their Whitewater on top, then a double and a two-run homer in the 2nd next two contests. The Pointers battled back through the loser’s opened up a 3-0 lead that the Saints were never able to chip into. bracket to advance to the World Series. St. Scholastica, who Joey Calaguire took the loss, allowing five earned runs on seven finished the regular season ranked fourth in the polls was awarded hits, three strikeouts, and no walks. the #4 seed. Game 5: Wis.-Stevens Point 18 – St. Scholastica 3 (eliminated) Game 1: St. Scholastica 4 – Wis.-Stevens Point 3 The Pointers jumped on the Saints for seven runs in the top of the For the second consecutive year, St. Scholastica defeated 1st and never looked back. St. Scholastica put runners on base Wis.-Stevens Point in the first round of the NCAA Division III eight of nine innings and stranded 11 in the game. D.J. Lahti was tournament as the Saints edged the Pointers 4-3. The Saints took 1-4 with an RBI for the Saints while sophomore pitcher Mark advantage of limited opportunities against the Pointers’ pitcher Moriarty (5-1) suffered his first loss of the season. Jordan Zimmermann, scoring four runs on just four hits without Game 6:Wis.-Stevens Point 13 – Wis.-Whitewater 5 leaving a runner on base. After spotting the Pointers a run in Game 7: Wis.-Whitewater 7 – Wis.-Stevens Point 3 the opening frame, St. Scholastica tied the score in the bottom Wis.-Whitewater earns berth in the NCAA III World Series of the first inning when Chad Weiss led off with his third home run of the season. Offense was hard to come by, as Saints starter 1999 NCAA Regional Mark Moriarty matched Zimmerman pitch-for-pitch for over six innings. Kyle Wojtysiak gave the Saints the lead for good with a Oshkosh, Wis. two-run single in the bottom of the fifth inning. Moriarty, who The 1999 NCAA National Baseball Tournament began with eight allowed two earned runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts was regional tournaments, and by Friday, May 21, only 24 teams in relieved by freshman closer Adian Kummet, who earned his third the country remained. While several regionals featured close save of the season. games, only the Midwest Regional featured three extra-inning games. In fact, all but one of the games in the Midwest were Game 2: St. Olaf 17 – Dominican 8 decided by one run, making it one of the most exciting regional Game 3: Coe 5 - St. Thomas 4, 10 innings tournaments in recent history. Game 4: Ripon 14 - St. Scholastica 8 Game 1: Wis.-Oshkosh 6 – St. Scholastica 5, 11 inn. Thirteen hours after downing the Pointers in a game featuring The Saints, who entered the tournament with a record of 34-10, great pitching and little offense, the Saints fell in a shootout had the toughest draw in the country. The Titans, ranked #1 in against Ripon. The Saints jumped on the board early, with two the country with a record of 33-2, enjoyed home field advantage runs in the top of the first, but the Red Hawks answered with four as the host school. Wis.-Oshkosh jumped to a 5-0 lead, but St. runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. A Brandon Swartz Scholastica cut the lead to 5-4 behind a two-run homer by Jeff RBI in the top of the second trimmed the lead to 4-3 and took a Lahti in the 8th inning. The Saints’ Derek Bilben blasted his 25th 6-4 lead in the fourth, but Ripon notched three runs to take the career homer in the top of the 9th to tie the game at 5. In the bottom of the 11th, Titan All-American catcher Casey Kopitzke lead in the bottom of the frame. The Saints battled back, but singled over a drawn-in outfield to give Kevin Grater the victory. the Hawks stood strong, adding five runs in the eighth to secure Grater pitched all 11 innings to raise his career record to 22-2. victory. The Saints’ Dave Schlangen matched Grater for 10 innings, but Game 5: St. Thomas 22 – Dominican 3 (elimianted) saw his record fall to 9-3. Game 6: St. Olaf 8 – Coe 2 Game 2: St. Thomas 6 – Wis.-Stevens Point 0 Game 7: St. Thomas 13 – St. Scholastica 3 (eliminated) Game 3: St. Scholastica 4 – Wis.-Stevens Point 3, 10 inn. (eliminated) The Saints took an early 1-0 lead on a Swartz sacrifice fly in the St. Scholastica junior catcher Justin Harriman homered with two first inning, but St. Thomas turned around and hit two home runs outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the Pointers who for four runs in the second. The Tommies never looked back as entered the tournament pitcher Dan Lesie earned a complete-game victory. ranked 13th in the country with a record of 31-8. The Game 8: Wis.-Stevens Point 16 – Coe 5 (eliminated) Saints again rallied from Game 9: Ripon 7 – St. Olaf 4 behind when Chris LePine Game 10: Wis.-Stevens Point 6 – St. Thomas 2(eliminated) blasted a three-run double Game 11: Wis.-Stevens Point 11 – St. Olaf 4 (eliminated) in the bottom of the 7th to tie the game at three apiece. Game 12: Wis.-Stevens Point 7 – Ripon 4 Sophomore pitcher Corey Game 13: Wis.-Stevens Point 6 – Ripon 4 Kemp pitched eight innings of six-hit relief to earn the Wis.-Stevens Point earns berth in the NCAA III World Series win and raise his record to 6-2. Harriman and Joey 2005 NCAA Regional Wood each had three hits for the Saints while Jeff Lahti and Whitewater, Wis. LePine each added two hits. Game 4: St. Thomas 3 – Wis.-Oshkosh 2 The Saints battled in perhaps one of the toughest Regionals of the 2005 NCAA National Baseball Tournament, beating the region’s Game 5: Wis.-Oshkosh 5 – St. Scholastica 4, 11 inn. (eliminated) top seed, but falling to the eventual National Champion. For the third consecutive NCAA tournament game, the Saints rallied from behind making their mark as a team that would never Game 1: Wis.-Whitewater 7 – St. Thomas 4 quit. Justin Harriman’s two-run single in the 5th inning capped Game 2: St. Scholastica 5 – Wis.-Stevens Point 3 a three-run rally and gave the Saints a 4-3 lead. The Titans tied St. Scholastica senior pitcher Jake Eiler had a stellar outing the game in the bottom of the inning and the teams remained against top-seeded Stevens Point, earning a complete-game scoreless for six innings as Oshkosh’s Jack Taschner and the win after surrendering three runs on seven hits while collecting Saints’ Adam Barta settled in for a pticher’s duel. The Titan’’s 11 strikeouts without a walk. Sophomore Brandon Swartz’s Casey Kopitzke scored an unearned run in the bottom of the 11th three-run home run in the top of the 2nd put the Saints ahead to send Oshkosh to its 18th consecutive Regional Championship 3-1. Tied 3-3 enterting the top of the 6th, back-to-back two-out game. Chris LePine and Jeff Lahti each had two hits for the Saints singles put the Saints ahead as Kenny Kolqusit batted in Mike and Kopitzke had two hits for Oshkosh. The Saints ended the Lewis. Tom Simonson scored an insurance run after a D.J. Lahti winningest season in school history with a 35-12 record. single in the 7th. Eiler allowed two harmless singles and a total of Game 6: St. Thomas 4 – Wis.-Oshkosh 3 three baserunners over the final five innings, striking out nine of St. Thomas earns berth in the NCAA III World Series

Program History - CSS in the National Tournament the final 17 batters. Game 3: Wis.-Stevens Point 2 – St. Thomas 0 (eliminated)

42 • The College of St. Scholastica • runs. Sophomore Dan Birkholz went the last two innings to earn 2000 NAIA Regional/Super Regional the save. Sioux City, Iowa. Following the regional championship, the Saints hosted former Following a record-setting regular season, the Saints breezed national champion Bellevue (Neb.) University in the Super through the UMAC Tournament to earn a berth in the NAIA Regional at Wade Stadium in a best-of-three series. Region 3 Tournament held in Sioux City, Iowa. The Saints 1,420 fans were on hand to see the opening game, one of the wasted no time showing why they were on a 20-game winning most memorable in St. Scholastica athletics history. streak by winning the first two contests of the tournament by a combined score of 22-2. Bellevue built a four-run lead, scoring two runs in the second on catcher Kevin Bratetic’s two-run homer and two more in the CSS topped Sioux Falls University 13-1 behind a complete-game sixth on designated hitter Nate Lueder’s two-run double. The performance from Joe Wicklund. Wicklund allowed only four Bruins made it 7-3 when Saints’ relievers Josh Lamppa and hits while striking out seven and walking none. Josh Lamppa led Nyquist struggled, walking in two of three runs in relief of starter the Saints past Huron University 9-1, tossing a seven-hitter with Wicklund. five strikeouts. Chris LePine had six hits and six runs in the two games and Leland Swenson knocked in six runs. The Saints battled back with five runs in the top of the eighth inning to take an 8-7 lead. The Bruins tied the score with a run in The Saints then sent ace pitcher Corey Kemp to face perennial their half of the eighth, and a scoreless ninth power Mayville State (N.D.) University. Kemp battled, allowing four earned runs while striking out seven In the tenth, following a Bilben triple, Justin in 7 1/3 innings. The Saints scored three Harriman ripped an RBI single to plate the runs in the bottom of the second to break Saints’ ninth run. Bjerken then slashed a a 1-1 tie, including a solo homer by Nick triple down the right-field line to knock in Bjerken. CSS scored four more runs in three more runs. The Saints added another the fifth inning, three coming on a triple by run to push the lead to 13-8. CSS again Greg Young. Young finished the day 4-for- gave the ball to Birkholz and he delivered, 5 with three RBIs. Freshman Brett Nyquist slamming the door on the Bruins in the finished off the 12-6 victory with 1 1/3 bottom of the inning. Birkholz worked 2 innings of perfect relief. 1/3 innings to pick up the win, strking out four of the seven batters he faced. “The thing that was nice to see against Mayville State was that our younger guys The tournament-tested Bruins toppled the played so well,” Saints coach John Baggs Saints in the second game by a 14-7 score, said after the game. “We expect our forcing a third and deciding contest. seniors to be playing well, they’re at the end of their careers. But With a record-breaking 1,630 fans on hand, the Saints took on the younger kids have been outstanding; we had two sophomores the Bruins for the fifth time in the 2000 season. CSS fell behind and two freshmen who were 11-for-19.” 4-0 in the second inning, but ignited the crowd with a four-run Riding a school-record 23-game winning streak, the Saints rally in the top of the third. Swenson, Harriman, junior Joey faced #2 seed and tournament host Briar Cliff University. The Wood and Bjerken each hit RBI singles. Saints fell behind 9-0 early and were never able to regroup as the But it was all the Saints could muster against Bellevue, as the Chargers’ bats never cooled off in an 18-11 victory. Bruins posted two more runs in the third and six runs in the fifth. Staring season-ending elimination in the face, the Saints did the The 13-4 victory sent Bellevue (49-26) to their fourth-straight obvious … they switched uniforms, to their favorite gold and NAIA World Series and ended the Saints season at 41-11. pinstripes; a uniform combination they’d never lost in. “I don’t know what is harder; seeing the seniors lose this game The new-look Saints took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning after all the hard work they’ve put in over the last four years, or on a single by Young, a triple by Swenson and a sacrifice fly by knowing that next year I won’t have Justin Harriman catching,” Derek Bilben. CSS scored four more in the fourth, highlighted Baggs said to reporters following the game. “And I won’t by Bilben’s homer, to extend their lead to 10-3. St. Scholastica have Leland Swenson starting at shortstop or Chris LePine in never looked back, winning 15-9. Bilben finished the day with centerfield – or Joe Wicklund or Josh Lamppa in the pitching four hits, a school-record eight RBIs and a prolific homerun. rotation. That’s what’s going to be tough. I’ll miss these seniors like no other class.” Freshman left-hander Nick Bjerken started and Nyquist pitched five innings of relief to get the win, allowing eight hits and three

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• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 43 Hall of Fame

BRAD TULLBERG STEVE LAHTI Albert Lea, Minn. Oulu, Wis. 1989-1992 1993-1996 Brad Tullberg was the first Saint Steve Lahti was the fourth inducted into the Saints Baseball Hall inductee and the leader and of Fame in 1998. He was the first captain of the 1995 and 1996 All-District and All-Region player teams which where the first two in the program’s history and gave teams to win over 20 games in the CSS baseball program instant Saints baseball history. Steve led credibility in it’s early years. In his the Saints to 93 wins over his four senior season of 1992 “Tully” led years as a starter. Steve, along the nation in doubles and finished with his brothers Jeff and DJ have his career batting .388 and slugging the “Lahti Award,” named after .669. The “Tullberg Trophy,” is awarded to the Saint who is them. It is given annually to the voted as the team’s most valuable player. Saint that displays leadership off the field, excellence in the classroom, and greatness on the baseball field. BEN SICKLER Hinckley, Minn. 1994-1997 Ben Sickler is the only Saint to have his jersey retired in the TIM ANDERSON Two Harbors, Minn. programs history and is the second 1989-1992 member of the Hall of Fame. He Tim Anderson was the fifth member became the first CSS All-American inducted into the Hall of Fame. “TA,” in 1996 when he went 11-1 with a a 1992 graduate, is now in his 17th 1.66 ERA and had 129 strikeouts season as an assistant coach for the on the mound. In his senior year Saints. The “Tim Anderson Academic of 1997 he was once again named Award” is given to the Saint who All-American, this time as a third best displays academic excellence in baseman after hitting .451. Ben is the classroom each season. “TA” is the only three-time captain for the the Saints hitting instructor and has Saints and in his honor each year coached 13 All-American hitters. the “Ben Sickler Award,” is given to the newly-named captains.

2006 Induction AARON HOMOLKA Mosinee, Wis. 1995-1998 Aaron Homolka, the third Saint inducted into the Hall of Fame, holds the highest all-time grade- point-average in Saints Baseball history and was named an Academic All-American twice. While playing first base, Aaron won three gold glove awards, as the teams best defensive player. His 199 career hits Back row L to R: Jeff Lahti, Tim Anderson, Corey Kemp, Steve Lahti, Chad Avikainen

CSS Baseball Hall of Fame rank fifth and he also earned All- Front row L to R: Greg Young, Joe Wicklund, Eddy Morgan, Ben Region honors three times. Sickler, Justin Harriman.

44 • The College of St. Scholastica • JEFF LAHTI JOE WICKLUND Oulu, Wis. Solon Springs, Wis. 1996-1999 1997-2000 Jeff Lahti, the sixth inductee, Joe Wicklund was the eighth player inducted into the Hall was a four-year starter and of Fame. “Wick” was a captain of captain of the 1999 NCAA the 2000 Regional Championship National Tournament team. team. His effort against Bellevue During the 1999 National University helped the Saints earn Tournament, Jeff earned a victory in game one of the 2000 NCAA Midwest Regional All- Super Regional. Joe was a captain Tournament honors for his for two seasons and was possibly outstanding play. He hit a the best captain ever to wear a game tying homerun against Saints uniform. His leadership, number one ranked UW- attitude, and love for the Saints Oshkosh. He was also named baseball program, set a great All-Region after his senior season of 1999. Jeff provided example for his teammates to the Saints with great leadership as a captain and showcased follow. his hard work ethic and determination in every game and practice. LELAND SWENSON Saginaw, Minn. 1997-2000 JUSTIN HARRIMAN Leland Swenson, the ninth member of the Hall of Fame, International Falls, Minn. helped lead the Saints to a 1997-2000 41-11 record and a regional Justin Harriman, the seventh championship during his senior member of the Hall of Fame, season. He was named the NAIA was the first Saint to be named Region III Player of the Year a first-team All-American after in 2000 and is a two-time All- his senior season. Justin was American. When Leland signed also a cornerstone of the 1999 his first professional contract with NCAA National Tournament the Texas Rangers, he became the team. His walk off home run first Saint to sign with a major against UW-Stevens Point, gave league baseball organization. the Saints their first victory an Leland is the greatest defensive NCAA National Tournament. short stop in the program’s Justin ranks in the top five history. He also had a career of six different offensive batting average of .399 and holds the Saint’s single season categories. His 178 RBIs and record for hits with 83 and runs batted in with 77. 56 doubles rank first. He also collected a hit in 42 straight games, the longest streak in the program’s history. The team’s outstanding hitter COREY KEMP awarded has been named after Justin Harriman. Cherry, Minn. 2007 Induction 1998-2001 Corey Kemp, the 10th inductee to the Hall of Fame, has collected more wins than any other pitcher at CSS. “CK” is the career leader in wins with 29, innings pitched

at 233, 258 strikeouts, and 51 CSS Baseball Hall of Fame appearances. His 11 wins in 2000 tied him with Ben Sickler for the most wins by a Saints pitcher in a single season. Corey was also named an All-American in 2000 and 2001. The “Corey Back row L to R: Eddy Morgan, Joe Wicklund, Jeff Lahti, Derek Kemp Award,” is given at the end Bilben, Nick Bjerken, Brad Tullberg. Front L to R: Justin Harriman, Chris LePine, Corey Kemp, Steve of each season to the Saint who is Lahti, Chad Avikainen, Tim Anderson. voted as the team’s most outstanding pitcher.

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 45 CHRIS LePINE BRETT NYQUIST Oak Creek, Wis. Duluth, Minn. 1997-2000 2000-2002 Chris LePine, the 11th player Brett Nyquist is the 14th Saint to be inducted, was a four- to enter the Hall of Fame. Brett year starter in center field pitched at CSS for three years for the Saints. He was the before becoming the first Saint lead off man for the 1999 ever drafted by a major league NCAA National Tournament baseball organization, when he team and the 2000 Regional was drafted in the 13th round Championship team. Chris by the Montreal Expos in 2002. was an offensive catalyst and Prior to signing a major league finished his career with 245 contract, Brett became the Saint’s career ERA leader with a hits, the most by any Saint. 2.06 mark. He also struck out 177 batters, which rank him He finished his career with 96 fourth all-time. Brett collected All-American honors during stolen bases and 227 runs scored. The 80 runs he scored his final season of 2002. in the 2000 season are the most ever in a single season.

EDDY MORGAN GREG YOUNG Hermantown, Minn. Hibbing, Minn. Eddy Morgan became the 15th 1999-2002 member of the St. Scholastica th Greg Young, the 12 Saint Baseball Hall of Fame in the fall of inducted into the Hall of Fame, 2006. Eddy was an integral part is the all time leader in career of CSS Baseball, first helping the batting average at .455 and program reach national prominence career slugging percentage at as a player in the mid-1990s and .767. “GY” finished his career even more so during his nine- in the top five of every major year tenure as a Saints assistant offensive category with 197 hits, coach. Eddy helped recruit and 180 runs, 24 home runs, 82 coach a dozen Saints who played stolen bases, 176 runs batted professional baseball, nearly 20 in. Greg was a two-time All- All-Americans, and over a hundred American on the field and also a all-UMAC performers. The Saints three-time Academic All-American in the classroom. also won a regional title (2000) and reached a ranking as high as 4th in the country (2006) during Eddy’s tenure as an assistant. NICK BJERKEN South St. Paul, Minn. 2000-2003 Nick Bjerken was inducted as the 13th member of the CHAD AVIKAINEN Saints Baseball Hall of Fame. He was one of the best Virginia, Minn. two-way players to ever 1993-1995 wear a Saints uniform. In Chad Avikainen was Nick’s four years with the inducted as the 16th Saints he recorded 22 wins member of the St. as a pitcher, the third best Scholastica Baseball Hall in Saints history, and as a of Fame in 2006. “Avi” hitter he collected 166 hits was a dominating force and 120 RBIs. He was on the mound for the named an All-American Saints during his career, following his senior season. as well as contributing at The “Nick Bjerken Rookie the plate. The Virginia, Minn., native has twirled two of the of the Year Award,” is given program’s four no-hitters, and his 13 strikeouts in a single to a Saints rookie at the end game, were a record in 1995. Upon concluding his career, of each season.

CSS Baseball Hall of Fame Chad was the Saints all-time leader in wins, earned run average and strikeouts.

46 • The College of St. Scholastica • DEREK BILBEN KENNY KOLQUIST International Falls, Minn. Duluth, Minn. 1997-2000 2002-2005 Derek Bilben was the lone inductee in 2007, becoming Kenny Kolquist was inducted the 17th member of the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of into the St. Scholastica Baseball Fame. “Bilbo” still remains the most prolific power hitter Hall of Fame in 2008, becoming in CSS Baseball history. Bilben’s the 19th member. Kenny helped 34 career home runs top the CSS to a record 148 victories Saints’ all-time chart, while his during his four years in a Saints’ mark of 16 homers in 1998 is uniform. “KK” was a three-time also the best single season ever. all-UMAC selection and earned The International Falls, Minn., All-Region honors in 2005, native also had nine home runs leading the Saints to an NCAA in both 1999 and 2000, ranking National Tournament appearance fourth in a single season. He is in their first year back in the third all-time in career slugging NCAA. Not only an exceptional percentage (.666) and fourth player, Kenny is regarded as in RBIs with 152. A big-game one of the top captains and people to ever be a part of the hitter, Bilben’s most notable Saints Baseball program. single-game performance came in the Saints biggest game as a program. His eight RBIs against Briar Cliff in the 2000 NAIA Regional Saints Diamond Club Championship game not only tied the single-game record, Tom Holden Tom, Jean, & Mark Moriarty Aaron Homolka Nick & Anne Bjerken but proved to be the difference in the Saints’ 15-9 victory. Mary Lynne Lewis Kevin and Cheryl Claugherty Adam Barta Wolf Lake Wolfpack Chad Avikainen James and Mildred Cashman Ryan Lee David and Sue Barningham Bill and Debbie Eiler Dick and Sue Carrier JOHN GIEFER Jake Eiler Sue Link New Ulm, Minn. Kyle & Carrie Rizzi Don Peterson Grant Schara Bob Peterson 1990-1993 Bill Link Ken and Sandra Porten John Giefer became the 18th Mike and Nancy Jenko Phil Giesen member of the St. Scholastica 2nd Lt Sean M. Tracy Chris and Kristi Metz Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008. Colleen Bernick Fred and Lynn Underhill “Gief” was a critical part of the Tom and Patty Sexton. Jay Finnerty Derek Bilben Stu Essex early success of CSS Baseball, Kevin Kuklis Dennis and Diane Peterson giving the Saints credibility Liz and Steve Foss Kerry and Anne Kolodge in their first seasons. Giefer, Jim and Nancy Manos Les Riess along with charter Hall of John Giefer Milton and Marilyn Hagen Fame member Brad Tullberg, Seth Harvey Tim and Bev Peterson Joey Wood Chip Lewis represents the top two players Tom Simonson Adam Barta from John Baggs’ original season Luke Olin Jordan Rheingans as head coach. The sure-handed Gabe Fransen Tom George shortstop and clutch hitter was Brandon Swartz John and LuAnn Sandstrom a two-time captain in 1992 and 1993. Saints Baseball John Halley Jeff Lahti Greg Young Kenny Kolquist awards its top fielding player each season the John Giefer Ken and Val Wojtysiak Charlie and Cheri Burg Gold Glove award in honor of Giefer’s incredible defensive Scott and Laurie Adams Steve Ubl abilities. Gene and Sandy Magnuson. Tee Manos and Ann Wilhelmy Brad Beranek Bud and Lois Manos

Scott Turner Steven and Andrea Bell CSS Baseball Hall of Fame Brad Tullburg Maria and Phil Schubert Steve and Kerry Lahti Melissa and Lee Bailey Brian Larson Ben Sickler Darrell and Susan Retka Tim And Becky Hawkins MaryAnne and Jim Marshik * If there is anyone that we Jordan Rheingans missed we apologize and we thank you for your support of the Shirley Jarvela CSS Baseball team!!! Greg and Tina Bambach Dale & Nancy Mikel Ron & Jenny Rover

• 2009 Baseball Media Guide • 47 The Saints Fall League... The SFL The St. Scholastica baseball program takes full advantage of the fall non-traditional season by playing a four-week schedule that in the past has included games against outside competition. The Saints have competed in national and regional fall tournaments and traveled to the Midwest Fall Classic in Terre Haute, Ind. (1998), the Collegiate Baseball Classic in Columbus, Ohio (1996, 1997, and 1999), and the Muskie Invitational (1995). The Saints practice drills and systems and play a 30-game intrasquad season during the SFL. The intrasquad league breaks the CSS squad into three complete teams. The games are umpired, statistics are totaled, pitchers are charted and velocities are measured via radar gun. The annual SFL World Series wraps up the fall season. Fall Baseball at CSS allows the team’s newcomers to adjust to the college level quickly in a highly competitive environment. Positional players get at least 70 at-bats and pitchers work as many as 25 innings.

Pitching Leaders (Minimum 4 IP) INNINGS: Burg 23, Gerten 21.1, Kummet 18.1, Barningham 17.2, Grieger 16, Hawkins 15, Lewis 15 WINS: Wendland 3, Groebner 3, Hawkins 3, 5 tied with 2 Ks: Gerten 29, Kummet 27, Hawkins 24, Burg 24, Barningham 20, Gaub 19 WHIP: Lanari 0.75, Mikel 1.31, Gaub 1.42, Burg 1.43, Gerten 1.45, Groebner 1.54 ERA: Gerten 1.69, Wendland 1.93, Mikel 3.38, Hawkins 3.60, Lewis 3.60, Gaub 3.75 Offensive Leaders Plate Appearances: Brian Peterson 64, Harris 59, Wojtysiak 58, Claugherty 56, Sandstrom 55, Chad Peterson 55, 4 tied at 51 Hits: Claugherty 14, Gerten 14, Lee 14, Gaub 14, Moody 13, Sandstrom 12, Chad Peterson 12 OB%: Gaub .605, Claugherty .536, Kolodge .529, Gerten .511, Marshik .510, Wojtysiak .500 OPS: Gaub 1.320, Claugherty 1.250, Gerten 1.132, Lee 1.040, Wojtysiak 1.000, Link 0.846, Marshik 0.843 BA: Gaub .500, Claugherty .400, Lee .389, Gerten .378, Kolodge .313, Sandstrom .308, Marshik .303 RBI: Lee 16, Gerten 10, Sandstrom 7, Link 7, 5 tied at 6 Stolen Bases: Chad Peterson 5, Link 3, Manos 3, 5 tied at 2

Off-the-Field Program: The Saints’ “Off-the-Field” program was Academics: The CSS baseball program boasts an outstanding established in 1993 and requires CSS baseball players to par- team GPA of 3.20 and since 1992, 29 players have earned Aca- ticipate in several community service projects. In past years, the demic All-American status. Players are required to attend study Saints have worked with Neighborhood Youth Services, the Grant table until reaching a 3.0 GPA. Study Table is also common on School reading program, the Damiano Center, the Salvation the road, on bus trips, and in hotels. An outstanding group of Army, the food shelf, the animal shelter, West Duluth Boys Club, tutors is available to CSS baseball players. the homeless of Duluth, Loaves and Fishes, area churches, and the elementary school reading programs. The Saints have also Two Harbors: Each February, the entire Saints baseball program prepared and served meals at the soup kitchen and assisted at the travels to a team-building weekend at Superior Shores Resort in Duluth Playhouse. Two Harbors, Minnesota. The weekend provides the Saints with a break from winter practice and an opportunity to get to know Camps & Clinics: The next St. Scholastica Baseball camp is each member of the team on a highly personal level. Dozens of November 2009 in the Burns Wellness Commons on the CSS communication exercises, the freshman skit, and the Hall-of- campus. This indoor camp is for grades K-12. Registration is Fame voting highlight the weekend. limited and each camp annually fills to capacity (100) quickly; please register early. Cost: $150

The home of Saints baseball…Wade Stadium

Dimensions: LF 343 ft./CF 380 ft./RF 340 ft. ... Capacity: 4,200 ... Opened: 1941 ... Playing surface: Grass

Kevin Reichard of Ballpark Digest writes in his online review of Wade Stadium, “I will be upfront about my passion for Wade Stadium and Duluth, for I strongly believe that here is no better place to watch a baseball game on the face of the Earth.” Covering the Bases

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