DEPAUW BASEBALL ALUMNI NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2013 Summer Ball Success Tiger baseball players perform well in prestigious Prospect League during Summer 2013 During the Summer of 2013, Tiger baseball players continued their recent success in the Prospect League, one of the more prestigious collegiate summer baseball leagues in the country. Following in the footsteps of © DePauw alumni Rob McPike, Elliott Ross, and Hobs Donovan (all Prospect League All-Stars), the Tigers had Tigers in the four current players in the league this season, each seeing Prospect League a great deal of success. Senior outfielder, Robbie Stein hit Michael Chiaro – Slippery Rock Sliders, his way to the top ten in three of the league’s offensive Richmond River Rats (2012-2013) Jack Peck – Chillicothe Paints (2012-2013) categories, and was named to the Prospect League All- Dylan Sheldon – Richmond River Rats (2012) Star Team, representing the East Division. Stein, Michael Alex Sroka – Richmond River Rats (2012-2013) Chiaro, Jack Peck, and Alex Sroka will look to carry their Rob McPike – Richmond River Rats (2010-2011) success into the Spring by leading a veteran lineup onto Hobs Donovan – Richmond River Rats (2010-2011) the field for the Tigers. Elliott Ross – Richmond River Rats (2011) Andy Manson – Richmond River Rats (2011) Lewis & Clark Baseball League p.4 Robbie Stein – Richmond River Rats (2013) Player Profiles Player Profile: Robbie Stein This year, the DePauw Tigers will be led onto the field by senior captain, Robbie Stein. Stein will look for a successful finish to his collegiate career this season by remaining one of the Tigers’ biggest offensive threats. Hitting in the top third of the batting order, Stein has been a consistant force for the Tigers since arriving on campus his freshman year. Stein posted a .317 batting average while also contributing to the Tigers’ power numbers, providing three triples and ten doubles. His defensive skills have also improved throughout his career, adding better range, quick reactions, and a stronger arm to his overall skill set. This year, Stein will likely be moving from leftfield to centerfield in order to shore up the Tiger defense. A leader by example, the 2014 Tigers Robbie Stein will look to their centerfielder to help them improve on last year’s disappointing season, and lead them to a return trip to the NCAA Senior tournament. Why did you choose DePauw? Outfielder “After going on many college visits across the Midwest it was clear that DePauw was the perfect fit for me. I loved the small Hometown: classroom sizes giving me the capability of knowing my Fishers, IN professors and classmates on a personal level, creating a better learning environment. I also chose DePauw for the liberal arts education which truly has turned me into a complete person 2014 Team Captain allowing me to take classes in all different subjects and enhancing my writing and speaking abilities. Being able to play baseball is Played for the East in the just a plus to how amazing this place truly is.” 2013 Prospect League All- Star Game Favorite moment from DePauw University Baseball: “My favorite moment so far in DePauw baseball came my Led Prospect League in at- sophomore season. We were waiting to hear if we had gained an bats (231), was tied for at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. A group of about 20 of us waited up all night for the phone call from Coach Martin to hear second in hits (70), and was if we had made it in. At 3:30 in the morning our captain’s phone in the top ten in batting finally rang and we had made it to the Regional Tournament. We average (.303) in 2013. all went nuts and immediately starting preparing ourselves for the opportunity of a lifetime, to compete for a national championship. 2012 NCAA Central Favorite Winter Term Experience: Regional All-Tournament Team “My favorite winter term experience came my junior year at DePauw. I was fortunate enough to be able to go to Cozumel, Mexico for two weeks and scuba dive everyday while staying in a 2012 NCAC All- beach side resort. It was one of the greatest experiences in my Conference Team life and I am so happy that DePauw gave me the opportunity to do such a thing.” .324 batting average, 27 Post-Graduate plans: doubles, 10 triples, 3 homeruns, 70 RBI, and 70 “My post-graduate plans are still up in the air. I would like to go runs scored in last three into some sort of marketing, hopefully sports marketing, in the Indianapolis or Chicago area and eventually become a high seasons school baseball coach.” 2 Tigers Send Four to Lewis & Clark Baseball League All-Star Game Five Tiger baseball players saw a great deal of success this summer in the Lewis & Clark Baseball League, a collegiate summer league based in St. Louis, Missouri. Senior Brendon Pashia, juniors Brendon Pashia slugged his way to a .325 batting Ryan Allee and Collin Henry, sophomore Connor average, while also providing four doubles, one Einertson, and freshman Andrew Quinn combined to triple, and one homerun. The senior also knocked in provide the Travelers with a strong foundation, on 16 RBI and assisted in turning two double plays their way to a league leading 17-5 regular season from his spot in rightfield. record. Pashia, Allee, Henry, and Einertson were all named to the Lewis & Clark Baseball League All- Sophomore Connor Einertson continued his Star Game, played in Busch Stadium, home of the development as a middle of the order hitter, St. Louis Cardinals. recording eight doubles and two triples on his way to a .310 batting average. In addition to his .452 Collin Henry had a breakout summer season, slugging percentage, Einertson also made incredible playing in 28 games in the Traveler outfield. Henry strides defensively, working his way to a .992 finished the season with a team leading .390 batting fielding percentage at first base. average, seven doubles (fourth on team), five triples (first on team), and 23 RBI (second on team). Henry A late season pickup, freshman Andrew Quinn was also contributed to the team’s success on the mound, impressive in his limited time with the Travelers. posting a 2.31 ERA with nine strikeouts over 11.2 Quinn recorded a 1.29 ERA in seven innings of innings. work, while also striking out seven batters and scattering five hits. Ryan Allee suited up behind the plate in 20 of the Travelers’ games, providing the team with a great While the Travelers came up short in the Corps of defense and a consistent bat. Boasting a .360 batting Discovery Cup, the league’s championship series, average, Allee added five doubles and a .398 OBP. the five Tigers were a huge part of their team’s Allee set himself up for success in the spring by success. With their impressive performance as a continuing to develop as an offensive threat and group, they have paved the way for the next wave gaining more confidence defensively. of Tigers in the Lewis & Clark Baseball League. Ryan Allee Brendon Pashia Connor Einertson Collin Henry 3 Junior Pitcher Spends Summer Working for Kansas City Chiefs This summer, junior pitcher JT Timmer had the opportunity to work for the Kansas City Chiefs. Last fall, Timmer broke-in with the Chiefs by taking advantage of an opportunity available with the Management Fellows Program. His experience and performance during his semester long internship led to Timmer being asked back for the summer by the organization. Timmer was also met with increased responsibilities in his return to Kansas City. What is your role with the Kansas City Chiefs? Alumni Spotlight: “My official position [during his fall internship] was a Ticket Sales intern, however I did much more than just Ticket Sales. Matt Kleine Outside of the ticket sales department, I had done a lot of 2008 graduate, Matt Kleine, has accepted a job in the work for the Business Operations Manager, helping her plan front office of the Milwaukee Brewers. Kleine had events and gather contact information, including the 50 spent the past three years as an intern with the club Kansas Citians to be honored last season. Also, I helped the while he attended the Marquette University School of Administrative Assistant to the President of the Chiefs with Law. With this new, full-time position, Kleine will preparing for various events including the Chiefs Alumni now be in charge of salary arbitration and other front Dinner.” During his second tour of duty, Timmer also assisted office duties. in coordinating art installations around the stadium, coordinating the team’s training camp, and helping with their While at DePauw, Kleine started every game from his community relations efforts. sophomore season on. Posting a career batting average of .360, Kleine also had 36 doubles, 7 triples, 9 What has the Management Fellows Program allowed you homeruns, 120 RBI, 133 runs scored, and 29 stolen to do during your time at DePauw? bases throughout his time at DePauw. “The Management Fellows Program has provided me with the opportunity to meet and interact with corporate executives, work the Taste of the NFL event during Super Bowl weekend, “One reason the DePauw baseball program is and helped open the door to numerous internship highly successful is the fact that the team is comprised of talented players. Even more opportunities. Networking has been something the program importantly, the program is made up of great has emphasized the past few years and it has really helped me people. At the head of this list is Coach in general and specifically working with the Kansas City Martin.