Dugout Chatter Feb. 29

Dugout Chatter MSU BASEBALL NEWSLETTER March 1, 2016 MSU BASEBALL CLUBHOUSE & FIELD RENOVATIONS

Current Backstop Current Dugouts This past summer with the help of the university, alumni, and friends of the program Phase 1 of the Field Renovation project was completed (photo above). A 4’ high padded backstop and 30’ protective screen with nylon netting is now in place to enhance the student-athlete experience and fan’s viewing pleasure. The Minnesota State University Athletic Department is currently in the process of raising funds that will allow the university and Maverick baseball to break ground on Phase 2 this summer which include improvements to the home and visitor dugouts.

“Our program’s success has been built by student-athletes with a tremendous work ethic and a passion for the game. We are now looking to build upon our legacy with the help of alumni, fans and supporters of Maverick baseball to contribute and help complete the facility upgrades which will enhance the playing experience and spectator comfort for the future of Maverick Baseball.” - Matt Magers, MSU Baseball Coach

If interested in helping support the MSU baseball Clubhouse and Field Renovation project, please contact Nathan Christensen, Assistant Athletic Director of External Operations (507-389-6010).

Visit The Championship Club | www.MNSU.edu/Sports/ChampionshipClub Dugout Chatter Dugout Chatter MSU BASEBALL NEWSLETTER March 1, 2016 CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB

The Championship Club is the chief fundraising function for the Minnesota State University, Mankato baseball team. Every dollar raised is used to support and enhance the student-athlete experience. Donor investment has played a key role in the Mavericks 31 Conference Championships. Read more about getting involved HERE. Championship Club website HERE.

Thank you to the members below who gave between July 2015 and Febuary 28, 2016

All Rookie ($10-$49) All-Conf. Cont. All-American ($250-$499) Greg and Vicki Born David Matlock Mark and Denise Andries Steve and Maureen Brand Ron and Gaye McCann Dan and Colleen Dockendorf Robert and Marcie Galvin David and Christe Miller Jim and Sheri Fedson Ryan and Wendy Schuh Darnell and Ann Nelson Jerry Johnson Jeff and Cindy McCallum Andy and Christine Nessler Dean and Chere Kalmes Richard and Karen Meier Jeff and Vicki Nessler Stan Kamps Roger Riesgraf Harvey and Joanne Peterson Jim and Joan Kluis Dale Welter John and Suzette Peterson Mike and Kris Mattson Veterans ($49-$99) Dave and Pat Ploof Larry and Carol McKeever Ralph and Sheryl Hayford Jim and Beth Rasmussen Ken and Dianne Ottum Tom and Marlo Lepel Kevin and Katie Regan Tom and Molly Peterson Dewey and Jan Marble Charles and Teresa Rozek Joel and Jody Shanks Fred Roufs Bill and Gerry Sudbeck Chad and Jennifer Stadum Paul Smith Paul and Dawn Twenge Carl and Marlys Vedders All-Conf. ($100-$149) John and Audrey Wilkens Kevin and Judy Welp Keith and Brenda Bellin Mike and Carol Young Jeff and Liz Wickmann Jon Broadbent All Region ($150-$249) Bill and Nicole Wildman Garrett Felder Marlin Appelwick Coaches Club ($500+) Jesus and Cheryl Gonzalez Judy Branstad Jim and Denise Bauer Tom and Denise Graupmann Greg and Lisa Head Bowyer Family Andy and Erin Hatlestad Don and Norma Jorgensen Rand Brugger Patrick and Janet Heiderscheit Brad Koenig Todd and Jacque Frohwirth Lee and Kelsey Hodges Dianna Krogstad Hansen Sanitation Bob and Judy Hoffman John and Jill Larson Kevin and Joyce Harnisch Wendell and Lois Jahnke Tink & the late Sharon Larson Jonny B's Ron Kuchenbecker Joel and Elynn Lepel Mike and Wanda Lloyd James Lange Matt and Lora Magers Bill and Cheri Magers Greg and Pam Matheson Mike and Colleen Moffett Jay and Erin Ovsak Pat and Kelsey Ottum Brian and Tiffany Rodning Chris and Nicole Urbain Ummies Duane and Janice Welch Universal Athletic Gordon and Kristin Vlasak Weston and Gina Weber MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University

Visit The Championship Club | www.MNSU.edu/Sports/ChampionshipClub Dugout Chatter Dugout Chatter MSU BASEBALL NEWSLETTER March 1, 2016 PLAYER PROFILES

#27 Dakota Belter RHP | 6-0 | Senior | L/R | Somerset, Wis.

2015 Appeared in 21 games for MSU...Pitched 35.2 innings allowing 31 hits while striking out 26 batters owning a 1.77 ERA...Had 11 saves on the season and stood 3-2...Had a streak of 12 appearances without giving up an earned run earlier this season...First Team All-NSIC selection...NCBWA and Daktronics First Team All-Region.

Q&A with Dakota... 1. What kind of music do you listen to? All of it 2. What is your major? Communications 3. Favorite class taken at MSU? I love purple 4. Best food bought with meal money on a trip? Bug Juice 5. Favorite restaurant in Mankato? McDonald’s 6. Favorite movie played on a baseball road trip? Watching the replay of Tyler Ockuly beating Delta State 1-0 in the 2012 World Series 7. Favorite meal served by parents in between games? Jonny B’s 8. Favorite pasttime when not playing baseball? Staying Hungry 9. One thing most people don’t know about you? I love The Bachelor

#26 Chase Lonetti OF | 6-1 | Senior | R/R | Woodbury, Minn.

2015 Started ﬁve games while appearing in 21...Hit .350 going 7-20 at the plate with one double, four RBI, and 10 runs scored. Pre-MSU Played two seasons at Dakota County Technical College...Hit for a .451 average as a sophomore with 32 hits, three triples, 18 RBI and 10 stolen bases...Named to the NJCAA Region 13 all-region team. High School Played four seasons in centerﬁeld for the Woodbury High Royals. Personal Born June 7, 1994...Son of Nick and Kerri Lonetti...Proposed marketing major. Q&A with Chase...

1. What kind of music do you listen to? Love it all 6. Favorite movie played on a baseball road trip? Warrior 2. What is your major? Resource Management 7. Favorite meal served by parents in between games? Jonny B’s 3. Favorite class taken at MSU? Biology 8. Reason you became a Maverick? Winning tradition 4. Best food bought with meal money on a trip? Beef Jerky 9. Favorite restaurant in Mankato? Asian Bistro 5. Favorite pasttime when not playing baseball? Hiking/Mt. 10. One thing most people don’t know about you? I once hit a Biking hole in one.

Visit The Championship Club | www.MNSU.edu/Sports/ChampionshipClub Dugout Chatter MSU BASEBALL NEWSLETTER March 1, 2016 UPCOMING GAMES [ 3 - 0 ] Overall | [ 0 - 0 ] NSIC March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 vs. Embry-Riddle | 3:00 pm vs. Embry-Riddle | 5:00 pm Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona Beach, Fla.

March 4, 2016 March 5, 2016 vs. Embry-Riddle | 3:00 pm vs. Ohio Dominion | 4:30 pm Daytona Beach, Fla. Auburndale, Fla. COACH SPOTLIGHT Drew Pearson Coach Pearson joined the MSU Baseball coaching staﬀ for the start of the 2015 season as a graduate assistant coach. He played baseball in undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he was a catcher for the Panthers. The Panthers were Horizon League Champions in 2010 and again in 2013 as well as NCAA DI Regional Participants in 2010.

Pearson chose MSU for graduate school because of the excellent opportunity to continue his education and gain valuable coaching experience at a top notch program like MSU. The opportunity to learn from Coach Magers and staﬀ is something he’s very grateful for. His favorite moment as a coach at MSU thus far is the 23-game win streak in 2015 and the Regional Tournament last year.

Coach Pearson, a Racine, Wis. native, received his undergraduate degree after double-majoring in Finance and Marketing. He’s currently pursuing his graduate degree in Sport Management and hopes to continue coaching collegiate baseball after graduation. Q&A with Drew 1. What kind of music do you listen to? Country music is my go-to but I don’t mind mixing in some rap/pop to stay in tune with the players. 2. When you were in undergrad did you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? Nothing too crazy. I once got a couple hits in a game while chewing bubble gum, stayed with that until it stopped working (which was the following day). 3. What’s your coaching philosophy? Play hard, always give maximum effort, do the little things right, have fun and the rest will take care of itself. 4. Best food item bought with meal money on a trip? I love gas station hot dogs. Anywhere and anytime, i’ll buy a hot dog. 5. Favorite restaurant in Mankato? Nothing beats a hot roast beef sandwich from Jonny B’s! 6. Favorite movie played on a baseball road trip? Little Big League - what Billy Heywood did for the Minnesota Twins was nothing short of remarkable. He took over the team in a time of need and the players rallied around him as the skipper. 7. Something people don’t typically know about you? I was a decent bowler in my younger years. I carried a 204 average as a sophomore in high school. 8. Favorite pastime when not playing baseball? You can find me near a baseball field or golf course. 9. What are your plans for the summer? I will be the assistant coach for the Eau Claire Express in the Northwoods League.

Visit The Championship Club | www.MNSU.edu/Sports/ChampionshipClub Thank you to the members below who gave between July 2015 and Febuary 28, 2016

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The 2007 Minnesota State Mavericks ﬁnished with a 45-10 overall record, winning the North Central Conference regular season championship with a 20-2 record and also won the NCC conference tournament championship. March 10th, 2007, Minnesota State defeated American International by a score of 10-6 to give Maverick legendary baseball coach Dean Bowyer his 1000th career victory. At the time Bowyer became just the seventh coach in the history of NCAA Division II baseball to reach the 1000-win plateau. At the conclusion of the season Nick Fellman, Dane Secott, Jay Bresnahan, Nick Gonzalez, Kosuke Hattori, Zach Danelson, Pat Ottum, and Jon Bjelland were named to the All-NCC team. STAY CONNECTED For more information on MSU Baseball visit www.MSUMavericks.com and be sure to click on ‘Additional Links’ (top, right) for information on NSIC standings, the 2016 Baseball prospectus, baseball camps, Maviercks in the majors, history, and more.

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