Morehead State University 1989 Schedule Date Opponent Time February 25 (Saturday) at Tennessee 1:30 26 (Sunday) at Tennessee 1:30 28 (Tuesday) at Louisville 3:00 March 3 (Friday) Wesleyan 3:00 4 (Saturday) Campbellsville DH 1:00 5 (Sunday) Xavier DH 1:00 8 (Wednesday) at Georgetown 2:00 9 (Thursday) Cincinnati 3:00 11 (Saturday) at Bellarmine 1:00 13 (Monday) at Delta State 2:00 14 (Tuesday) at Mississippi 1:00 15 (Wednesday) at Mississippi DH 1:00 16 (Thursday) at Mississippi 1:00 18 (Saturday) Purdue DH 1:00 19 (Sunday) Purdue DH 1:00 21 (Tuesday) at Kentucky State 2:30 22 (Wednesday) Marshall 3:00 24 (Friday) Tennessee Tech 3:00 25 (Saturday) Tennessee Tech DH 1:00 28 (Tuesday) at Charleston 3:00 29 (Wednesday) Kentucky 3:00 31 (Friday) Northern Kentucky DH 1:00 April 1 (Saturday) Wright State DH 1:00 2 (Sunday) Lindsey Wilson 2:00 4 (Tuesday) Kentucky State 3:00 5 (Wednesday) Bellarmine 3:00 8 (Saturday) at Austin Peay DH 1:00 9 (Sunday) at Austin Peay 2:00 11 (Tuesday) at State 3:00 12 (Wednesday) West Virginia State 3:00 15 (Saturday) at Murray State DH 1:00 16 (Sunday) at Murray State 1:00 19 (Wednesday) at Kentucky 7:00 22 (Saturday) Tennessee State DH 1:00 23 (Sunday) Tennessee State 1:00 25 (Tuesday) at Marshall 3:00 28 (Friday) Louisville 3:00 29 (Saturday) Eastern Kentucky DH 1:00 30 (Sunday) Eastern Kentucky 1:00 May 2 (Tuesday) at Cincinnati 3:00 4 (Thursday) at Georgia Tech 7:00 6 (Saturday) at Middle Tennessee DH 5:30 7 (Sunday) at Middle Tennessee 2:00 14-16 OVC Tournament All Times p.m. and local Eagle Baseball 1989 1

Contents

Allen Field ...... IBC Assistant Coaches ...... 4 Athletic Director, Head Coach Steve Hamilton ...... 2-3 Athletic Staff...... 6-7 MSU Profile ...... 5 Outlook ...... 8 OVC Profile ...... 25 Player Profiles ...... 9-12,16-18 President C. Nelson Grote ...... 5 Records ...... 22-24 Roster ...... 13 Schedule ...... IFC Score Sheets ...... 14-15 Statistics, 1988 ...... 20-21 On The Cover Success on and off the field is the goal of MSU's Baseball Eagles. These student-athletes balance the demands of earning their college diplomas with the enjoyment of playing college baseball. All the student-athletes pictured had grade point averages of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) the fall semester . Front row from left are: Trent DeMoss, Shane Mears, Kerry Elliott, and Kenny Meadows. Middle row from left are: Jimmy Dawson, Troy Williams, David Blevins, and David Wheeler. Back row from left are: MSU Head Coach and Athletic Director Steve Hamilton, OVC Scholar-Athlete Scotty Smallwood, and MSU Assistant Coach Frank Spaniol. In the foreground is the OVC's Academic Achievement Banner, earned by MSU student-athletes in the past two years. Credits This publication was written and edited by MSU Sports Information Director Randy Stacy. Special assistance was provided by Julie Greer and Brenda Kissinger. Photography by MSU staff photographer Ray Bradley. Printed by MSU Printing Services.

Morehead State Facts

Location: Morehead, Ky. 40351 Graduate Assistant: Steve Sims Founded: 1922 Team Manager: Billy Mayes Enrollment: 7,500 Student Trainer: Brent Ables Colors: Blue and Gold President: Dr. C. Nelson Grote Conference: Ohio Valley, NCAA Division I Athletic Director: Steve Hamilton Field: (1,200) Office Phone: (606) 783-,2088 Dimensions: 330' left, 375' center, 345' right Assistant Athletic Director: Dave Brunk 1988 Record: 18-24 Sports Information Director: Randy Stacy 1988 OVC Record: 5-6 (2nd in Division) Office Phone: (606) 783-2500 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 17/ 3 Home Phone: (606) 784-2922 Head Coach: Steve Hamilton Graduate Assistant: Greg McClung Alma Mater: Morehead State '58 Office Phone: (606) 783-2500 Coaching Record: 287-249 (13 yrs) Home Phone: (606) 783-4183 Record at MSU: 287-249 (13 yrs) Athletic Development Officer: Office Phone: (606) 783-2088 Jim Caudill Best Time to Reach: weekday mornings Office Phone: (606) 783-2388 Assistant Coach: Athletic Trainer: Keith Webster Frank Spaniol Office Phone: (606) 783-2392 Office Phone: (606) 783-2881 Faculty Representative: Dr. Mike Brown 2 Eagle Baseball 1989

Steve Hamilton

Hamilton became the sixth baseball coach at MSU in 1976, taking over for John "Sonny" Allen. Hamilton enjoyed a flourishing collegiate career at MSU, playing on championship teams in , baseball and track. During his basketball career, Hamilton established school records for rebounds in a game (38), rebounds in a season (543), rebounds in a four­ year career (1,675), best rebounding average in a season (20.1), 'and best rebounding average in a career (16.4). He is the No. 4 all-time scorer at MSU Athletic Director with 1,829 points. He paced the Eagles to OVC championships in Head Baseball Coach 1956 and 1957 and was named an All-American in Former major leaguer and 1957. participant Steve Hamilton, a three sport star at Hamilton also was a leader on the mound as he Morehead State, begins his 14th season as the hurled the Eagles to the conference title in 1957. Eagles head baseball coach and his second as He was selected Player of the Year in Kentucky that athletic director. season. Hamilton's 13 year record stands at 287-259 (.526). In the spring, Hamilton found time away from Hamilton was named "OVC Northern Division the diamond and set his sights on track as a pole Coach of the Year" in 1986, marking the fourth time vaulter and high jumper. The Eagles won the OVC the league honored Hamilton as the leagues's top title in 1955. coach. He guided the Eagles to divisional Hamilton, who graduated from Charlestown (Ind.) championships in 1976, 1977, 1983, 1985 and 1986. High School in 1952, received his bachelor's degree His Eagles were declared OVC champions in 1977 from Morehead State in 1958 and his master's degree and 1983. The 1988 Eagles finished as runners-up in 1963. in the Northern Division. Hamilton has guided the Eagles to a pair of NCAA Tournaments. In 1977 MSU participated in the NCAA South Regional in Miami, Fla., while finishing as runnerup in the NCAA Mideast Regional in Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1983. Hamilton's 11 years of experience have been attractive to many high school baseball recruits. The southpaw played for the Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, , Chicago White Sox, , and Chicago Cubs. He eventually came up with the slow, arching pitch known to many as the "Folly Floater". He was a top relief pitcher with the Yankees for almost eight seasons and played in two World Series. After retiring from in 1972, Hamilton became manager of the Johnson City Yankees of the Appalachian League in 1973. He also served as pitching coach for the in 1975. Eagle Baseball 1989 3

Biography At A Glance

Born: November 30, 1934 Birth place: Columbia, Ky. High School Education: Charleston (Ind.) High School (1952) College Education: Morehead State University, B.A. in physical education in 1963 Playing Experience: College-lettered four years in baseball and basketball at Morehead State University (1954-58) and lettered two years in track. High school-letter in basketball, baseball and track at Charlestown (Ind.) High School. Professional-spent 11 seasons in major leagues (1961-72); played for Cleveland Indians (1961), Washington Senators (1962), New York Yankees (1963-70), Chicago White Sox (1970), San Francisco Giants (1971) and Chicago Cubs (1972); played two seasons for the Minneapolis Lakers of the National Basketball Association (1958-60). Coaching Experience: Manager of the Johnson City Yankees of the Appalachian League (1973); pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers (1975); head coach at Morehead State University (1976-present). Coaching Honors: Named Coach of the Year (1977); OVC Northern Division Coach of the Year (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986). Family: Married to the former Shirley Potte1· of Raceland, Ky.; children: Stephanie (Turner) 30; Elizabeth (Copeland) 28; Robert 24 and Daniel, 17. They have five grandchildren.

Hamilton's Collegiate Coaching Record

Season School Won Lost Pct. 1976 Morehead State 28 11 .718 1977 Morehead State 27 19 .587 1978 Morehead State 19 18 .514 1979 Morehead State 23 19 .548 1980 Morehead State 19 17 .528 1981 Morehead State 20 18 .526 1982 Morehead State 19 22 .463 1983 Morehead State 29 17 .622 1984 Morehead State 22 14 .611 1985 Morehead State 25 18 .581 1986 Morehead State 25 24 .510 1987 Morehead State 14 28 .333 1988 Morehead State 18 24 .429

Morehead State Totals 28 7 249 .535 4 Eagle Baseball 1989

Frank Spaniol He played two years for Mesa Community College in San Diego before coming to MSU in 1982. He played two seasons for the Eagles and was on the 1983 Ohio Valley Conference championship team. Spaniol earned a bachelor's degree in physical education-secondary education from MSU in 1984. He then spent one year as a baseball coach at Serra High School. He returned to MSU the following year and earned a master's degree in physical education while assisting with the baseball team. In 1986 he was the baseball coach at Plantation High School in Plantation, Fla. Spaniol began working on a doctorate degree in Assistant Coach exercise physiology at Ole Miss in 1987 and will complete that degree within the next year. He is a Former Eagle baseball player Frank Spaniol is in member of the National Strength and Conditioning his second season as an assistant baseball coach at Association and the American College of Sports his alma mater. Medicine. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Born in Covington, Ky., Spaniol was raised in San Specialist. Diego, Calif., and went to high school at Serra High Spaniol is married to the former Cheryl Forrest of School. He was an all-county and all league baseball Louisville. standout.

Support Staff

Steve Sims Bill Mayes Brent Ables Graduate Assistant Student Manager Student Trainer Eagle Baseball 1989 5

Dr. C. Nelson Grote President

Dr. C. Nelson Grote became the development commissions at the national, state and local 11th president of Morehead State level and h as participated in trade missions to China and University on July 1, 1987, Japan. returning to the campus where he Dr. Grote also has taken leadership roles in education began his career in higher consortia, promoting cooperative efforts in education at all education administration nearly levels, and encouraging partnerships among business and three decades earlier. education. A former dean of MSU's College Named Outstanding CEO of the Pacific Region in 1986 of Applied Sciences and Technology, Dr. Grote left the by the Association of Community College Trustees, Dr. University in 1971 to become president of Schoolcraft Grote currently serves on the Committee on Economic College, Livonia, Mich. In 1981, he was named cheif Development of the American Association of State Colleges executive officer of The Community Colleges of Spokane, and Universities (AASCU) and is a member of Kentucky's a post he held until his appointment at MSU. Conference of Presidents. An ex-officio member of the The native of Illinois first came to MSU in 1960 as an Morehead-Rowan County Chamber of Commerce Board of associate professor and chair of the then-Division of Directors, he is the 1988-89 president of the Ohio Valley Applied Arts. A member of the graduate faculty, he later Conference (OVC) and serves on an OVC ad hoc committee attained the rank of full professor. on cost containment strategies. He also is on the Jesse Dr. Grote earned the Ed.D. degree at the University of Illinois, the M. Ed. degree at the University of Missouri Stuart Foundation Board of Directors. and the B.S. Ed. degree at Eastern Illinois University. In Dr. Grote and his wife Wilma are the parents of three 1978, he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from children: Mrs. Sonny (Carol) Jones, Mrs. Dave (Jan) Adam Eastern Illinois. and Mark, all of whom live in Seattle, and four Intensely interested in economic development, the grandchildren. The Grotes are members of the First educator/ administrator has served on various economic Christian Church of Morehead.

Morehead State University

Meeting the educational needs of Eastern Kentucky while time personnel in Ashland and West Liberty. More than striving to constantly improve the quality of its public 50 percent of MSU's full-time faculty members hold earned service, economic development and applied research doctoral degrees. Athletically, the University sponsors 16 intercollegiate programs are the primary objectives of Morehead State sports for men and women in accordance with the University. regulations of the Ohio Valley Conference and Division Historically, the University traces its lineage to the I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Morehead Normal School which opened its doors in 1887. Physically, the University is located in the foothills of The private school closed in the spring of 1922 when the the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County. The Kentucky General Assembly established Morehead State 500-acre main campus within the city limits of Morehead Normal School. Four name changes h ave occurred over the includes more than 50 major structures with a total years and culminated with university status in 1966. Dr. replacement value in excess of $100 million. Beyond the C. Nelson Grote assumed office as the 11th president on city, the University's holdings include the 320-acre Derrickson Agricultural Complex, a nine-hole golf course, July 1, 1987. and a 52-acre outdoor learning center at Cave Run Lake. Academically, the University consists of three colleges­ Administratively, the University is governed by a 10- Applied Sciences and Technology, Arts and Sciences and member Board of Regents with eight citizens appointed by Professional Studies-two schools and 22 academic the governor and two seats held by the elected faculty and departments. Classes also are conducted in Ashland, student representatives. Management of the institution is Jackson, Maysville, Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Whitesburg, vested primarily in three divisions-Academic Affairs, and other locations. Regional centers are staffed with full- Administrative and Fiscal Services, and Student Life. 6 Eagle Baseball 1989

Dave Brunk Assistant Athletic Director Dave Brunk begins his earned a master's degree from the United States fourth year as MSU's assistant Sports Academy last summer. athletic director. He h as had a He began his minor league baseball affiliation as solid background in athletic an administrative assistant with the Oklahoma City promotions coming to MSU 89ers in 1973. In 1974, while general manager of the from Fort Myers, Fla., where he Waterloo Royals, he was Midwest league General spent eight years as president Manager of the Year. He also served as business and general manager of the manager of the San Antonio Brewers and general Fort Meyers Royals of the manager of the Jacksonville Suns. Presently he is Florida State Baseball League president of Net Cord Productions, a tennis exhibition He is also a former part-owner of the Watertown company, and owner of Personalized Baseball Bat Pirates of the New York-Penn League. Company. The 37-year old Brunk has won the Larry MacPhail He is married to the former Brenda Sample of Promotional Award given to the top promoter of each Goshen, Ind. They have one daughter, Ashley, who respective league six times from 1974 to 1984. is nine years old. A 1972 graduate of Ball State University, Brunk

Keith Webster Athletic Trainer Keith Webster begins his Kentucky where he received his bachelor's degree in seventh year as the head education in 1978. He received his master's degree athletic trainer at MSU. The from Morehead State University in 1986. 32-year old native of Medford Webster was also instrumental in the plans for Lakes, N.J., was an assistant MSU's new 2,800 square foot athletic training facility athletic trainer a t th e which was completed in the fall of 1987. University of Florida for two Webster has also worked with the Philadelphia seasons before coming to MSU. Eagles of the , the National He was also the head athletic Sports Festival II at the Olympic Training Center trainer for Centre College in in Colorado Springs, Co., and with the USA All-Star Danville, Ky., for two years basketball team for the World Invitational prior to joining the Florida staff. Tournament. Webster is the Vice President of the Kentucky Webster is married to the former Denise Lafferty, Athletic Trainers Society and was honored as a also of Medford Lakes, N.J . They have a daughter, "Kentucky Colonel" at the 1987 MSU All-Sports Megan, who is three years old and a son, Kevin, who banquet. was born this summer. Webster also gained athletic training experience as an undergraduate student at the University of

Jim McClellan Academic-Athletic Counselor Jim McClellan begins his Lady Knights to a 27-13 record, a KWIC Division II fourth year as MSU's State Championship, and a third place finish in the academic-athletic counselor. AIAW Southern Region al. He has also guided the Lady McClellan holds a Level II National Coaches Eagle Volleyball program for Certificate and is an active member of the United the last seven seasons and has State Volleyball Association. He is also a member also coached the MSU women's of the NCAA South Region Advisory Committee and softball team. is chairperson for the OVC Coaches Committee. The Louisville native is in McClellan received his bachelor's degree from the charge of monitoring the MSU University of Louisville in 1969 while lettering on athlete's academic progress in regards to their the Cardinal baseball team. He is a graduate of eligibility. This also includes interpreting the Bishop David High School. guidelines set by the NCAA. He and his wife, the former Robyn Vest, were Prior to coaching at MSU, McClellan was head married in November. coach at Bellarmine College in 1981 guiding the Eagle Baseball 1989 7

Jim Caudill Administrator Eagle Athletic Fund

James R. (Jim) Caudill was member of the EAF Advisory Board and is currently named Acting Director, Eagle serving as chairman of that group. Athletic Fund in Septemh er, "I think it is outstanding that a person with Jim's 1987, succeeding Randy Stacy, financial background has agreed to administer the who was named MSU's sports EAF," said MSU Director of Athletics Steve information director. His title Hamilton. "Also, his longtime association with and is now Assistant Director of love for athletics at MSU will be another positive Development for Athletics factor as he leads our athletic fundraising efforts." and Administrator, Eagle Athletic Fund. Caudill is married to the former Candy Huffman Caudill, a Morehead businessman, earned a bach­ of Pikeville. They have three children, Ann, 19-years elor's degree in business administration from MSU old and a student at the University of Kentucky, Steve in 1972. While a student at MSU, Caudill was a 14, and Jaime Leigh, 3. member of the Eagle golf team, and he remains a top amateur golfer. He has been closely involved with the Eagle Athletic Fund since its origin. He was an original

Randy Stacy Director Sports Information

Randy Stacy begins his The 33-year old Stacy served as men's sports second season as sports information director at MSU for a brief time in 1977 information director after before assuming the full-time position at Tennessee serving 16 months as the Tech University. director of the Eagle Athletic The native of Carr Creek, Ky., and graduate of Carr Fund. Creek High School (now Knott County Central), also Stacy, a 1977 graduate of served as a graduate assistant in the Office of Public Information and was a news and sports reporter at Morehead State University, is -.--..r....:--~ WMKY radio while at MSU. the former assistant sports Stacy is a member of CoSIDA and CASE. He is information director at the University of Kentucky. married to the former Jeanetta Caudill of Morehead. While at UK, Stacy was responsible for all media and They have a son, Jonathan Bradley, who was born public relations for the men's basketball program as in November. well as press row operations.

Greg McClung Graduate Assistant Sports Information

Greg McClung, a December bachelor's degree in sports management and magna cum laude graduate of marketing at Marshall. While at MU, he interned in Marshall University, is in his the sports information office. first year as a graduate McClung attended Parkersburg (W.Va.) High assistant in MSU's Sports School and Parkersburg Community College. He is Information Office. the son of Basil and Judy McCl ung of Vienna. The 22-year old native of He will assist with all phases of the sports Vienna, W.Va., earned a information operation at MSU. 8 Eagle Baseball 1989

Outlook

The 1989 Morehead State University Baseball Wendell Sorrell and high school teammate Eagles are a mix of experienced veterans and talented Dawson are two of the candidates. Vaughn Scott, newcomers. a defensive back on the Eagle football team, is also Five of MSU's eight regulars from last season a strong candidate. All three are excellent defensive return, along with three of the top four pitchers. Gone players. are catcher Brian Staley, shortstop Gary Jones, and THIRD BASE-Meadows earned All-OVC rightfielder Brian Capnerhurst, and starting pitcher honors two years ago when he hit .363 with seven Andy Morrison. home runs and 38 runs batted in. Last season he hit Staley earned all-conference honors last season .293 with five home runs and 30 runs batted in. when he hit .351 with 16 home runs and 41 runs batted Dawson will provide depth at this, as well as the in. Jones hit .350 with 10 home runs and 35 runs other infield positions. batted in. Capnerhurst hit .363 with 13 home runs, OUTFIELD-Benzinger will anchor the outfield 14 doubles and 46 runs batted in. Morrison was 4- from his centerfield position. David Wheeler, who 6 with a 4.80 earned run average. will also see action at catcher, is the projected starter Heading the list of returnees are outfielder Brian in left field. Wheeler had an outstanding fall season. Benzinger, infielders David Blevins and Kenny DeMoss should get the early season nod in rightfield. Meadows and pitchers Scotty Smallwood, Tom Michael Hunt, a starter much of the past two Ellis and David Gray. seasons, will contend for the starting spot in both "We have areas of the team we're very pleased leftfield and rightfield. Returnee Shane Mears and with," said Eagle Coach Steve Hamilton, "and there newcomer Wayne Arrowood will provide depth. are areas that we are concerned about. CATCHER-Junior college transfer Dave "We believe we'll be stronger defensively, but we Daugherty is one of three talented catchers on the don't have any proven power hitters. We have some outstanding pitchers, but we don't have great depth Eagle squad. Returnees Wheeler and Chopper in the pitching staff." Gambill will also see extensive action. Position by position, the Eagle prospects follow: PITCHER-The pitching prospects are bright, but FIRST BASE-Blevins took over the first base not very deep. Smallwood, an OVC scholar-athlete, position early last season and hit .330 with five home was 5-4 with a 4.30 earned run average last season runs and 24 RBI's in 35 games. He fielded .988 and as MSU's number one starter. Ellis, who earned an earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors. OVC-leading four saves before being converted to a Meadows will probably be the starter at third base, starter last season, was 2-2 with a 3.86 earned run and, along with outfielder Trent DeMoss will average in 12 games. Gray saw action in 12 games, provide depth at first base. seven as a starter, and was 3-5 with a 6.04 earned SECOND BASE-Rod Hubbard started much of run average. Other pitching returnees are Kerry last season after veteran Kyle Crager was injured. Elliott and reliever Brad Taylor. Righthander Hubbard hit .288 with five extra base hits in 26 games. Brett Roberts, also a member of the Eagle Freshmen Jimmy Dawson and Bobby Hoffman basketball team, and lefthander Paul Phelps are will provide depth. newcomers to the staff. Roberts was an outstanding SHORTSTOP-Talented, but inexperienced pitcher in high school and was drafted by the freshmen dominate the depth chart at this position. .

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32 Wayne Arrowood OF 18 Brian Benzinger OF

5-10, 175, So. 5-9, 165, Sr. Meally, Ky. Cincinnati, Ohio Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Left, Throws-Right High School: Johnson Central High School: New Richmond High School Coach: Mike Collins High School Coach: Jim Robinson Birthdate: Sept. 14, 1968 Birthdate: Aug. 25, 1966 Major: Physical Education Major: Business Management Parents: Douglas & Dolly Parents: J oseph & Joan Benzinger Arrowood Favorite Sports Figure: Favorite Sports Figures: Don Todd Benzinger Mattingly & Rickey Henderson

Transfer from Alice Lloyd College. Candidate for playing time All-Ohio Valley Conference last season. Ranked 15th in the OVC in outfield. His summer teams played in the Little League and with .345 batting average. Had five homers and 24 RBI's while Babe Ruth state tournaments. primarily hitting in the leadoff spot. Will probably hit third in the lineup this season. MSU's all-time leader in triples. Should start in centerfield again this season. Brother of Cincinnati Reds first baseman-outfielder Todd Benzinger. All-city, all-conference and all-state in high school.

YEAR AB R H RBI 28 38 HR BB AVG 1986 189 41 57 3- 9 3 7 21 .302 1987 160 37 48 21 5 3 7 11 .300 1988 165 35 57 23 9 2 2 II .345 51 4 113 162 74 22 8 15 43 .315

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14 David Blevins lB 22 Dave Daugherty C

6-3, 185, Sr. 6-2, 195, J r. Romulus, Mich. Medford, Ore. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Romulus High School: North Medford High School Coach: Dennis Stoh High School Coach: Jim McAbee Birthdate: Jan. 7, 1967 Junior College: Mira Costa Major: Environmental Science Junior College Coach: John Seeley Parents: Charles and Rebecca Birthdate: March 11, 1969 Blevins Major: Radio/ TV; Marketing Favorite Sports Figure: Kirk Gibson Parents: Mike & Gladys Daugherty Favorite Sports Figure: Will Clark

All-Ohio Valley Conference last season. Hit .330 with five home runs and 24 RBI's in 35 games. Second the the team with 10 Came to MSU from Mira Costa College in Oceanside, Calif. Could doubles. Originally joined the Eagle squad as a walk-on. Should very well earn the starting spot at catcher, especially if David be the starter again at first base and will hit in the middle of Wheeler moves to the outfield. Outstanding athlete in high school. the lineup. Was named all-conference and was a national scholar Played on the State AAA football champions. athlete at Romulus High. Also played basketball in high school and was a teammate of Michigan's Terry Mills.

YEAR AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB AVG 1986 40 4 JO I I 0 0 3 .250 1987 140 17 33 22 6 0 2 10 .236 1988 109 15 36 24 10 2 5 7 .330 289 36 79 47 17 2 7 20 .273 13 Jimmy Dawson INF WINNERS 5- 10, 175, Fr. WORI{ING Louisville, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right TOGETHER High School: Pleasure Ridge Park High School Coach: Bill Miller Birthdate: Oct. 23, 1969 MOREHEAD STATE Major: Undecided Parents: Joseph and Carol Dawson UNIVEHSlTY Favorite Sports Figure: Pete Rose flND ~,, One of two infielders to sign with Morehead State off Pleasure -\-\o~ ~Ym- Ridge Park's outstanding 1988 high school squad. Could again join high school teammate Wendell Sorrell in the middle of the 11EllE'S TO111E WINNERS, WE'RE UN YUUI\ WAY."" Eagle infield. PRP was 34-2 last season and ranked first in the IIULWA Y INN-MUIIEllf.AlJ, I{ Y state and 13th in the nation. Hit a three-run homer to win the I t-4 l S l■ ie 32 Mo,,huti, Ky. 4Ul!Jl GOtllle◄ •l S~I regional championship game. Expected to see action at second ron l\'OllL/J\\'/l)F, nr-;5£111',l 1'/UNS CALL base, third base, and shortstop. 1-800-IIUl.lllA Y Eagle Baseball 1989 11

3 Trent DeMoss OF 21 Kerry Elliott p

5-7, 165, Jr. 6-2, 190, Sr. Morehead, Ky. Paris, Ky. Bats-Left, Throws-Left Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Rowan County High School: Bourbon Co. High School Coach: Larry Hardin High School Coach: Larry Conrad Birthdate: Sept. 12, 1968 Birthdate: Dec. 30, 1966 Major: Physics/ Math Major: Business/ Data Processing Parents: Gerald DeMoss and Parents: Larry and Sandy Elliott Carla Salyer Favorite Sports Figure: Pete Rose Favorite Sports Figure: Ty Howard

Hit .276 in 30 games in his first season with the Eagles. Originally enrolled at Kentucky, then transferred to MSU. Former multi-sport Pitched in three games last season with a 0-1 record. Has a 1- standout at Morehead's Rowan Co. High School. Also a standout 2 career record, with his intercollegiate win coming over Louisville. with the highly successful Morehead American Legion Baseball team. Stole 47 bases one summer with the American Legion team. Made the squad as a walk-on after coming to MSU as a drummer Should earn a starting spot in the outfield. His father Gerald is in the marching band. Still an active member of MSU's percussion ch airman of MSU's Biological and Environmental Sciences corps. Pitched a no-hitter vs. Pendleton Co. in high school. Could Department. Lists former hi~h school football teammate Ty also serve as a reserve catcher this season. Howard, now a standout receiver with the MSU football team, as his favorite sports figure. YEAR G W-L IP H R-ER ERA BB so YEAR AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB AVG 1986 3 0-1 6.1 9 6-6 8.57 5 5 1988 76 16 21 9 2 0 0 I I .276 1987 4 1-0 14.0 15 12-12 7.71 4 5 1988 3 0-1 7.1 22 17-12 14.73 2 5 10 1-2 27.2 46 35-30 9.76 II 15

15 Tom Ellis p 5 Chopper Gambill C

6-5, 220, Jr. 6-1, 165, So. Bethel, Ohio Salyersville, Ky. Bats-Left, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Bethel-Tate High School: Magoffin Co. High School Coach: Jeff Dennis High School Coach: Tim Bostic Birthdate: Aug. 8, 1967 Major: Biology Birthdate: Dec. 1, 1968 Parents: Betty J. Canter Major: Physical Education and Tom Ellis Parents: Mr. & Mrs. James Gambill Favorite Sports Figure: Favorite Sports Figure: Detlef Schrempf Johnny Bench

Pitched in 12_games last season, starting twice. Was 2-2 and was among the OVC leaders in earned run average with a 3.86 mark. Saw action in 13 games last season after sitting out 1987. Hit Tied for the conference lead with fo ur saves. Became a starter .080 as a back-up catcher. Should see more action this season. late in the season, and should continue as a starter this season. Pitched a complete game 3-2 victory over Akron and struck out Can also play the outfield. Former standout for Don Hardin's 13. Gave up only three extra base hits (all doubles) all season. Morehead American Legion team. Played in the East-West high Throws extreme!x hard. Originally enrolled at Cincinnati, then school all-star game as a high school senior. Cousin of former transferred to MSU. Played in a summer collegiate league in 1988. major leaguer Don Gullett. Full name is Charles Corbitt Gambill. His father, Tom, played both basketball and baseball at MSU and also played in the San Francisco Giants organization. YEAR AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB AVG YEAR G W-L IP H R-ER ERA BB SO 1988 25 6 2 0 0 0 0 3 .080 1987 14 1-3 16.2 17 24-12 6.51 II 14 1988 12 2-2 23.1 23 16-10 3.86 16 27 26 3-5 40 40 40-22 4.95 27 41 12 Eagle Baseball 1989

9 David Gray p 19 Bobby Hoffman INF

6-2, 160, So. 5-10, 160, Fr. Flemingsburg, Ky. Stuart, Fla. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Fleming County High School: South Fork High School Coach: Pete Gray High School Coach: Charles Birthdate: June 31, 1968 Anderson Major: Drafting/ Design Birthdate: Jan. 12, 1970 Parents: Pete and Sherry Gray Major: Finance Favorite Sports Figure: Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hoffman Favorite Sports Figui;e: Ozzie Smith

Fashioned a 3-5 record with a 6.04 earned run average last season Freshman candidate for an infield position. Will probably back after red-shirting the year before. Should pitch primarily in the up several positions, but primarily second base. Standout in high starting rotation, but could see action in relief. A standout in high school at South Fork High. Had the game-winning hit in key school for his father, Pete, who was the last Eagle pitcher to throw district game against rival Martin Co. a no-hitter. Also a standout for Don Hardin's Morehead American Legion team. Won 21 games in two seasons for the American Legion squad. Pitched for the Stan Musial state champions last summer and participated in the national tournament. Participated in the East-West All-Star game in high school. YEAR G W-L IP H R-ER ERA BB SO 1988 12 3-5 53.2 73 48-36 6.04 15 48

2 Rod Hubbard INF 6 Michael Hunt OF

5-8, 160, So. 5-9, 190, Jr. Hamilton, Ohio Worthington, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Fairfield High School: Raceland High School Coach: Gary Yeatts High School Coach: Jody Hamilton Birthdate: Feb. 16, 1969 Major: PE/ Journalism Birthdate: Oct. 1, 1967 Parents: Willard & Donna Hubbard Major: Biology Favorite Sports Figure: Parents: Jim and Cathy Hunt Ryan Hubbard Favorite Sports Figure: Roland Martin

Made the Eagle squad as a walk-on and started much of the season Enters his third season as an Eagle. Hit .250 with two home runs after injuries to veteran Kyle Crager. Hit .288 in 26 games. Had as a freshman and .256 with two home runs as a sophomore. Will five extra base hits and slugging percentage was .424. Should be be a strong candidate for the starting spot in either leftfield or the starter at second base, but can also play shortstop. Played both football and baseball at Fairfield. High school team won the rightfield. Outstanding hitter for former MSU Eagle slugger J ody state football championship. Played in the Mickey Mantle World Hamilton at Raceland High and for Don Hardin's Morehead Series as a 16-year old. On state championship Babe Ruth team American Legion team. Has made the transition from infield to as a 15-year old. outfield. May possess the strongest throwing arm on the team. YEAR AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB AVG All-district and all-state in baseball in high school. All-state 1988 66 14 19 12 2 2 14 .288 honorable mention in football. State finalist in track, winning the 100 and 200-yard sprints in his region. Played in the high school East-West all-star game in baseball. YEAR AB R H RBI 28 38 HR BB AVG 1987 120 21 30 16 7 2 16 .250 1988 133 23 34 10 6 1 2 15 .256 253 44 64 26 12 2 4 31 .253 Eagle Baseball 1989 13

1989 Baseball Roster Alphabetical

No. Name Pos Class Ht. Wt. B-T Hometown 32 Wayne Arrowood OF So. 5-10 175 R-R Meally, Ky. 18 Brian Benzinger · OF Sr. 5-9 165 L-R Cincinnati, Ohio 14 David Blevins INF Sr. 6-3 185 R-R Romulus, Mich. 22 Dave Daugherty C Jr. 6-2 195 R-R Medford, Ore. 13 Jimmy Dawson INF Fr. 5-10 175 R-R Louisville, Ky. 3 Trent DeMoss OF Jr. 5-7 165 L-L Morehead, Ky. 21 Kerry Elliott p Sr. 6-2 190 R-R Paris, Ky. 15 Tom Ellis p Jr. 6-5 220 L-R Bethel, Ky. 5 Chopper Gambill C So. 6-1 165 R-R Salyersville, Ky. 9 David Gray p So. 6-2 160 R-R Flemingsburg, Ky 19 Bobby Hoffman INF Fr. 5-10 160 R-R Stuart, Fla. 2 Rodney Hubbard INF So. 5-8 160 R-R Hamilton, Ohio 6 Michael Hunt OF Jr. 5-9 190 R-R Worthington, Ky. ·28 Kenny Meadows INF Jr. 5-11 190 R-R Lilburn, Ga. 12 Shane Mears OF So. 5-9 165 R-R Franklin, Ohio 23 Paul Phelps p So. 6-2 180 L-L Louisa, Ky. 34 Brett Roberts p Fr. 6-7 220 R-R South Webster, Ohio 1 Vaughn Scott INF Fr. 5-10 170 R-R Cincinnati, Ohio 24 Scotty Smallwood p Sr. 6-0 185 R-R Mt. Sterling, Ky. 16 Wen dell Sorrell INF Fr. 5-10 155 R-R Louisville, Ky. 33 Brad Taylor p Sr. 6-2 205 R-R Catlettsburg, Ky. 11 David Wheeler C-OF So. 6-3 200 R-R Louisa, Ky. 20 Troy Williams p Jr. 6-1 165 R-R Shelburn, Ind.

Numerical Roster

1 Vaughn Scott, INF 18 Brian Benzinger, OF 2 Rodney Hubbard, INF 19 Bobby Hoffman, INF 3 Trent DeMoss, OF 20 Troy Williams, P 5 Chopper Gambill, C 21 Kerry Elliott, P 6 Michael Hunt, OF 22 Dave Daugherty, C 9 David Gray, P 23 Paul Phelps, P 11 David Wheeler, C-OF 24 Scotty Smallwood, P 12 Shane Mears, OF 28 Kenny Meadows, INF 13 Jimmy Dawson, INF 32 Wayne Arrowood, OF 14 David Blevins, INF 33 Brad Taylor, P 15 Tom Ellis, P 34 Brett Roberts, P 16 Wendell Sorrell, INF 14 Eagle Baseball 1989

11 12 13 14 # MSU Eagles Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AB R H RBI

TOTALS IR uns Date Hits # Pitchers J.P. Hits Runs E.R. Walks K's

Numerical Roster

1 Vaughn Scott, INF 18 Brian Benzinger, OF 2 Rodney Hubbard, INF 19 Bobby Hoffman, INF 3 Trent DeMoss, OF 20 Troy Williams, P 5 Chopper Gambill, C 21 Kerry Elliott, P 6 Michael Hunt, OF 22 Dave Daugherty, C 9 David Gray, P 23 Paul Phelps, P 11 David Wheeler, C-OF 24 Scotty Smallwood, P 12 Shane Mears, OF 28 Kenny Meadows, INF 13 Jimmy Dawson, INF 32 Wayne Arrowood, OF 14 David Blevins, INF 33 Brad Taylor, P 15 Tom Ellis, P 34 Brett Roberts, P 16 Wendell Sorrell, INF Eagle Baseball 1989 15

# Visitors Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AB R H RBI

TOTALS IRuns Date Hits ~o ~ P.orho~ 1.P...... R"ns W•lk< l<'c

Allen Field Information Restrooms-Located under the third base stands.

Concessions-Located at the main entrance to Allen Field. 16 Eagle Baseball 1989

28 Kenny Meadows INF 12 Shane Mears OF

5-11, 190, Jr. 5-9, 165, So. Lilburn, Ga. Franklin, Ohio Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Berkmar High School: Franklin Senior High School Coach: Al Thees High School Coach: Doug Long Birthdate: Feb. 14, 1968 Birthdate: Aug. 24, 1969 Major: Geography Major: Management Parents: Ken & Diane Meadows Parents: Jim & Susie Mears Favorite Sports Figure: Jose Canseco

One of the truly outstanding athletes at MSU and in the Ohio Walk-on member of the squad. Comes from outstanding high school Valley Conference. Also serves as punter on the Eagle football and summer league programs. Saw action in eight games as a team and has played defensive back at MSU. Hit .293 with five freshman, hitting .500 with a and seven runs batted home runs and 30 RBI's last season. Earned All-OVC honors as in. Making the transition from the infield to the outfield. Has a freshman when he hit .363 with seven home runs and 38 RBI's. proven to be an excellent hitter. Needs to improve defensively. Outstanding hitter who will need to supply more power this season. Hamilton calls him one of the team's hardest workers. Had four Has improved defensively at third base, and very well may see hits in game vs. Georgetown last season. action at first base some this season. All-County and Atlanta area YEAR AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB AVG all-star in high school. 1988 18 8 9 7 2 0 .500 YEAR AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB AVG 1987 160 28 58 38 10 0 7 7 .363 1988 157 25 46 30 7 2 5 12 .293 317 53 104 68 17 2 12 1. 9 .328

23 Paul Phelps p NORGE VILLAG E INC. and 6-2, 180, So. SUNSHINE CLEANERS Louisa, Ky. Bats-Left, Throws-Left DO High School: Lawrence County •shirt 11rvlce •coin and drop-off dry cleaning High School Coach: Randy Keeton •Coln and drop-off laundry Birthdate: Jan. 11, 1969 •Sueda Major: Power & Fluids Tech. DRIVE-UP WINDOW Parents: Leonard & Dale Phelps Mon. thru Fri., 8 , .m. ro 5 p.m. Favorite Sports Figure: S.r 8 ,.m. ro 12 noon Op, n lo, busin&u.. . Roger Clemens ~--Mon.-s, 1. 8 , .m. ro 10 p.m.-Sun. 12 to 10 p.m. 235 E. Main Phone: 7M-M13 Game Room While You Walt Walk-on candidate. If he develops, he could be a big help to a pitching staff without great depth. Not overpowering, but has a good breaking pitch and control. A member of the 1988 Stan Musial state championship team. Brother Larry is a professional boxer. Eagle Baseball 1989 17

34 Brett Roberts p 24 Scotty Smallwood p

6-7, 220, Fr. 6-0, 185, Sr. South Webster, Ohio Mt. Sterling, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: South Webster High School: Montgomery Co. High School Coach: High School Coach: Juan Walters Howard Richard Birthdate: July 26, 1967 Birthdate: Mar. 24, 1970 Major: Industrial Tech/ Robotics Major: Healt/PE Parents: Cordell & Evelyn Parents: Joe & Judi Roberts Smallwood Favorite Sports Figure: Tom Seaver "' Favorite Sports Figure: Johnny Bench

Another of the Ohio Valley Conference's top athletes. A starter An Ohio Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete. Outstanding student this season on the Eagle basketball team and one of the top in Industrial Technology/ Robotics. One of the top starting pitchers freshman in the league. Came to MSU for the opportunity to play in the OVC. Was MSU's number one starter last season. Was 5- both basketball and baseball. AU-stater in both basketball and 4 with a 4.30 earned run average. Is 10-11 in his career with a baseball. Averaged 34 points and 15 rebounds as a high school 5.87 earned run average. Not overpowering, but he has excellent senior in basketball. Most valuable player in rebounds as a high control, breaking pitches and pitching savvy. Started all 13 games shcool senior in basketball. Most valuable player the Ohio high he pitched in last season, and had five complete games. A standout school basketball all-star game. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds at both Montgomery Co. High and for Don Hardin's Morehead as a pitcher. Should be in the starting rotation, and may earn American Legion team. If he is on, you will see a great number starts in conference games. Throws extremely hard and has a good of ground ball outs. breaking pitch. YEAR G W-L IP H R-ER ERA BB so 1986 8 4-2 66.0 72 46-41 5.59 23 30 1987 II 1-5 43.0 63 5/H3 9.00 19 16 1988 13 5-4 73.1 95 5 1-35 4.30 l3 35 32 10-11 182.1 230 152-119 5.87 55 81

1 Vaughn Scott INF

5-10, 170, Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Bats-Right, Throws-Right Jack Roe High School: Purcell-Marian High School Coach: Tom Neri Birthdate: Oct. 21 , 1969 Insurance Agency, Inc. Major: Undecided Parents: Henry & Flora Scott Favorite Sports Figure: P.O. Box 1024 Morehead, KY 4035 1

A top-notch athlete who came to MSU on a football grant but (606) 784-7164 with the understanding that he wanted to play both football and baseball. Outstanding defensive back candidate for the football Eagles. Will contend for the starting spot at shortstop. Won school's most valuable player award in football, basketball and baseball. A member of the state championship football team. Comes from a truly outstanding high school athletic program. Will add quickness on both offense and defense. 18 Eagle Baseball 1989

16 Wend ell Sorrell INF 33 Brad Taylor p

5-10, 155, Fr. 6-2 , 205, Sr. Louisville, Ky. Catlettsburg, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Pleasure Ridge Park High School: Boyd Co. High School Coach: Bill Miller High School Coach: Birthdate: April 29, 1969 Charles Thomas Major: Physical Education Birthdate: March 22, 1966 Parents: Charles & Gerlene Sorrell Major: Business Management Favorite Sports Figure: Ozzie Smith Parents: James & Sharon Taylor Favorite Sports Figure: Pete Rose

Came to MSU along with high school teammate Jimmy Dawson In his third season at MSU, his second as a pitcher. Converted from the outstanding high school program at Louisville Pleasure Ridge Park. PRP was 34-2 last season and ranked number one from outfield to the pitcher's mound. Extremely hard thrower. Was in the state and number 13 in the nation. Excellent defensive player 1-1 with a 3.97 earned run average two years ago. Slumped to who will improve offensively. Strong candidate for the starting 1-3 with a 11.15 earned run average. Desparately needed to pitch position at shortstop. Can play other infield positions. effectively in short and long relief. Outstanding baseball and basketball player at Boyd Co. All-area in baseball. Played in two state tournaments in basketball. Originally enrolled at Milligan College on a basketball scholarship before transferring to MSU.

YEAR G W-L IP H R-ER ERA BB SO 1987 7 1-1 13.2 15 ~ 3.97 6 13 1988 11 0-2 15.2 28 28-19 11.15 13 12 18 1-3 29.l 43 34-25 7.67 19 15

11 David Wheeler OF-C 20 Troy Williams p

6-3, 200, So. 6-1, 165, Jr. Louisa, Ky. Shelburn, Ind. Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Lawrence Co. Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School Coach: Randy Keaton High School: North Knox Birthdate: Aug. 17, 1968 High School Coach: Rick Marshall Major: Physical Education Birthdate: Oct. 1, 1966 Parents: Mont & Nancy Wheeler Major: Business Management Favorite Sports Figure: Parents: Roy & Judy Williams Johnny Bench Favorite Sports Figure: Bobby Knight

Could be a key on this yeai:'s team. Displayed excellent power In his first season at MSU after transferring from Tennessee and consistency at the plate last summer for the Stan Musial state champions and during MSU's fall exhibition schedule. Will see Temple when that school dropped its baseball program. Will be extensive action in the outfield and behind the plate. In his second counted on as a starter and long reliever. Won two games in his season of competition after sitting out 1987. Hit .188 last spring high school sectional in 1985. Named National Christian College with a home run and four runs batted in in 18 games. Led Lawrence Athletic Association Academic All-American last season. Co. to regional championship his senior year.

YEAR AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB AVG 1988 32 5 6 4 0 6 .188 Eagle Baseball 1989 19

Depth Chart

Left Field Center Field Right Field David Wheeler Brian Benzinger Trent DeMoss Michael Hunt Trent DeMoss Michael Hunt Shane Mears Wayne Arrowood David Wheeler

Shortstop Second Base Wendell Sorrell Rod Hubbard Vaughn Scott Jimmy Dawson Jimmy Dawson Bobby Hoffman

Pitcher Kerry Elliott Tom Ellis David Gray Paul Phelps Brett Roberts Scotty Smallwood Brad Taylor

Third Base First Base Kenny Meadows David Blevins Jimmy Dawson Kenny Meadows Trent DeMoss

Catcher Dave Daugherty David Wheeler Chopper Gambill 20 Eagle Baseball 1989

Morehead State University 1988 Final Baseball Statistics Overall Record: 18-24 42 Games OVC Northern Division: 5-6 Batting

PLAYER G AB R H AVG. RBI 2B 3B HR BB so SB-SBA Sandy 7 1 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 Mears 8 18 8 9 .500 7 2 2 1 4 0 0-1 Capnerhurst 37 135 30 49 .363 46 14 1 13 4 11 1-3 Staley 42 131 43 46 .351 41 6 0 16 37 11 1-2 Jones 39 137 31 48 .350 35 3 1 10 6 13 1-2 Benzinger 41 165 35 57 .345 23 9 2 2 11 10 9-12 Blevins 35 109 15 36 .330 24 10 2 5 7 16 2-2 Meadows 42 157 25 46 .293 30 7 3 5 12 18 3-5 Hubbard 26 66 14 19 .288 12 2 2 1 14 15 1-3 DeMoss 30 76 16 21 .276 9 . 2 0 0 11 25 1-1 Crager 24 70 26 18 .257 6 1 0 0 9 7 2-3 Hunt 42 133 23 34 .256 10 5 1 2 15 23 2-3 Ast 17 44 8 11 .250 1 2 0 0 6 6 1-1 Westerfield 7 14 3 3 .214 3 0 0 1 4 4 1-1 Wheeler 18 32 5 6 .188 4 1 0 1 6 8 2-2 Gambill 13 25 6 2 080 0 0 0 0 3 6 0-1 Issler 7 10 1 0 .000 0 0 0 0 1 4 0-0 Ellis 13 1 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Flanagan 1 1 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Morrison 13 1 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Pancake 1 1 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Ramey 4 1 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 Michael 5 1 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0

MSU 42 1329 289 406 .305 251 64 11 57 150 183 30-48 OPP 42 1354 306 438 .323 251 79 10 54 144 256 55-75

Pitching

PLAYER W-L PCT. svs ERA G GS cc SHO IP H R-ER so BB Ellis 2-2 .500 4 3.86 12 2 1 0 23.33 23 16-10 27 26 Smallwood 5-4 .556 0 4.30 13 13 5 0 73.33 95 51-35 35 13 Morrison 4-6 .400 0 4.80 12 11 6 1 75 87 44-40 85 35 Gray 3-5 .375 0 6.04 12 7 1 0 53.67 73 48-36 48 15 Sandy 1-1 .500 0 7.84 6 1 0 0 10.33 12 9-9 9 9 Duff 1-0 1.000 0 8.68 4 0 0 0 9.33 13 10-9 7 10 Cerniglia 2-2 .500 0 10.52 6 2 1 0 25.67 45 37-30 19 9 Taylor 0-2 .000 0 11.15 11 2 0 0 15.33 23 28-19 12 13 Ramey 0-1 .000 0 14.14 3 2 0 0 7 19 16-11 1 1 Elliott 0-1 .000 0 14.73 3 0 0 0 7.33 22 17-12 4 2 Donta 0-0 .000 0 15.31 4 0 0 0 4.67 11 9-8 2 6 Michael 0-0 .000 0 25.59 4 1 0 0 6.33 10 21-18 6 15

MSU 18-24 .429 4 6.79 42 14 1 311.33 438 306-235 2 56 144 OPP 24-18 .571 5 6.50 42 13 2 317 406 289-229 182 150 Eagle Baseball 1989 21

1988 Results

Date Opponent Results Record Feb. 27 at Western Kentucky L 10-11 0-1 at Western Kentucky L 2-9 0-2 Feb. 28 at Western Kentucky L 0-11 0-3 March 5 at Alabama L 0-9 0-4 6 at Alabama L 2-3 0-5 7 *Illinois College w 3-1 1-5 10 at Mississippi L 3-5 1-6 at Mississippi L 4-6 1-7 22 Kentucky w 5-4 2-7 24 at Louisville L 15-16 2-8 26 Youngstown w 21-4 3:3 Youngstown w 7-2 4-8 27 Youngstown w 15-2 5-8 29 Charleston w 11-10 6-8 Charleston w 5-4 7-8 April 2 Eastern Kentucky L 3-5 7-9 Eastern Kentucky L 206 7-10 9 Kentucky State w 4-3 8-10 Kentucky State w 11-0 9-10 12 at Marshall w 6-5 10-10 13 at Xavier w 15-4 11-11 at Xavier L 5-8 11-11 14 Kentucky L 6-22 11-12 16 Eastern Kentucky L 7-11 11-13 Eastern Kentucky L 4-8 11-14 17 at Eastern Kentucky L 2-10 11-15 19 at Kentucky L 4-21 11-16 at Kentucky L 3-14 11-17 20 at Northern Kentucky w 7-6 12-17 at Northern Kentucky L 3-6 12-18 22 Akron L 9-13 12-19 Akron w 3-2 13-19 23 Akron w 22-6 14-19 Akron L 8-19 14-20 24 Louisville w 20-2 15-20 26 Marshall w 8-4 16-20 28 Georgetown L 9-12 16-21 30 at Youngstown Statee w 10-1 17-21 May 1 at Youngstown State L 2-4 17-22 at Youngstown State w 7-1 18-22 6 **Tennessee Tech L 509 18-23 7 **Middle Tennessee L 1-7 18-24

* Oxford, Mississippi ** OVC Championships, Cookeville, Tenn. 22 Eagle Baseball 1989

MSU Records Individual (Batting) John Combs vs Charleston, 1980 Most Games Played: Season: 27, Dennis Doyle, 1964 Season: 49, Bob Trimble, Brian Staley, Mike Career: 34, Jamey Bennett, 1979-82 Ishmael, Brian Benzinger, 1986 Most Times Hit by a Pitch: Career: 155, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 Game: 2, Glenn Jones and Mitch Trainor, 1980 Highest Batting Average: (min. 40 at bats) Season: 9, Glenn Jones, 1980 Season: 488, Charles Dudley, 1958 Career: 16, Glenn Jones, 1979-81 Career: (min. 175 at bats), .385, Jody Hamilton, Most Strikeouts: 1977-80 Game: 4, Brad Taylor vs Kentucky Wesleyan, 1987 Most At Bats: Season: 43, Gary Jones, 1986 Game: 20 tied with 6 Career: 107, Gary Jones, 1985-88 Season: 189, Brian Benzinger, 1986 Most Walks: Most Runs Scored: Game: 4, Jim Brockman vs Marshall, 1976 Game: 13 tied with 4 Season: 56, Bob Trimble, 1986 (also an OVC record) Season: 55, Bob Trimble, 1986 Career: 107, Bob Trimble, 1983-86 Career: 139, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 Most Sacrifices: Most Hits: Season: 9, Brian Benzinger, 1986 Game: 6, Val Falcone vs Marshall, 1971 Career: 15, Chris Auer, 1978-81 Season: 70, Brian Staley, 1986 Hitting Streaks: Career: 188, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 Consecutive Games: 30, Glenn Jones, Most Doubles: Game: 3, Daniel Smith vs. Akron, 1983 Season: 17, Shawn Johnson, 1985 Individual (Pitching) Career: 42, Brian Capnerhurst, 1984-88 Appearances: Most Triples: Season: 16, Scott Pancake, 1986 Game: Many tied with 1 Career: 51, Rob Williams, 1982-85 Season: 5, Les Stewart, 1964 Games Started: Career: 8, Brian Benzinger, 1986- Season: 13, Scotty Smallwood, 1988 Most Home Runs: Career: 30, Rob Williams, 1982-85 Game: 4, Jamey Bennett vs. Tennessee Tech 1979 Complete Games: Season: 19, Jody Hamilton, 1979 Season: 7, Willie Blair, 1986 Career: 49, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 Career: 18, David Armentrout, 1981-84 Most Total Bases: Victories: Game: 17, Jamey Bennett vs. Tennesee Tech, 1979 Season: 10, Harold Sergent, 1964 Season: 130, Jody Hamilton, 1979 Career: 19, David Armentrout, 1981-84 (32 lB, 11 2B, 0 3B, 19 HR) Losses: Career: 376, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 Season: 7, John Capelle, 1967 Most Runs Batted In: Career: 18, Andy Morrison, 1985-88 Game: 8, Homer Cablish vs Western Kentucky, 1972 Winning Percentage: and Gary Jones vs Louisville, 1987 Season: (3 decisions), 7-0, 1.000, Chet LaMay Season: 60, Jody Hamilton, 1979 Career: (7 decisions), 11-2, .846, Marc Griesenger, Career: 155, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 1976 Highest Slugging Average: Shutouts: Season: .884, Charles Caudill, 1955 Season: 2, Marc Griesenger, 1976 Most Stolen Bases: Career: 3, Ray Hornback, 1982-85 Game: 3, Bobby Trimble vs S.E. Massachusetts, 1984, Mike Ishmael vs Youngstown State, 1984, Eagle Baseball 1989 23

Innings Pitched: Runs Scored: Season: 85, Willis Blair, 1986 Innings: 17 vs Kentucky State, 1962, first inning Career: 224.1, David Armentrout, 1981-84 Game: 28, MSU vs Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Lowest Earned Run Average (min. 27 IP) Season:340,1986 Season: 1.48, Charles Adkins, 1964 Highest Batting Average: Career: (min. 100 IP) 3.40, Drew Hall, 1982-84 Season:340, 1986 Runs Allowed: (min. 27 IP) Most Hits: Most In A Season: 60, David Armentrout, 1983 Inning: 13, MSU vs Maryland, 1983 Fewest In A Season: 8, Mike Mattox, 1979 Game 23, MSU vs Maryland, 1983 Earned Runs Allowed: (min. 27 IP) Season: 507, 1986 Most In A Season: 43, David Armentrout, 1983, Doubles: Willie Blair, 1986 and Scott Smallwood, 1987 Game: 7, MSU vs Taylor, 1979 Strikeouts: Season:90, 1986 Game: 19, Drew Hall vs Eastern Kentucky, 1984 Triples: Season: 103, Drew Hall, 1984 Game: 3, MSU vs Tennessee Tech Career: 202, Drew Hall, 1982-84 Season: 15, 1975 Walks Allowed: Home Runs: Season: 45, Drew Hall, 1983 Game: 8, 1984 Career: 206, Ed Olwine, 1977-80 Season: 73, 1979 Total Bases: Team (Pitching) Season: 785, 1977 and 1986 Most Innings Pitched: Most Batters Hit by a Pitch: Season:377, 1986 Season:24, 1981 Most Complete Games: Most Strikeouts: Season: 20, 1983 Game: 19, 1977 Most Saves: Season:245,1986 Season: 8, 1985 Most Walks: Lowest Earned Run Average: Game: 14, MSU vs Kentucky, 1979 Season: 3.01, 1974 Season:236, 1986 Highest Earned Run Average: Most Stolen Bases: Season: 6.91, 1987 Game: 6, Alabama, 1980 Runs Allowed: Season:82, 1977 Fewest in a Season: 155, 1976 Most Sacrifices: Most in A Season: 332, 1987 Season:30, 1977 Earned Runs Allowed: Most in a Season: 261, 1986 Team (Miscellaneous) Fewest in a Season: 118, 1976 Most Games Played: 49 in 1986 Hits Allowed: Most Victories: 28, 1977, 1983 Most in a Season: 444, 1987 Most Losses: 28, 1987 Fewest in a Season: 265, 1976 Highest Winning Percentage: .700, 1976 Most Strikeouts: Lowest Winning Percentage: .333, 1987 Game: 19 vs Eastern Kentucky, 1984 Longest Winning Streak: 9, 1985 ' Season:398, 1977 Longest Losing Streak: 11, 1987 Walks Allowed Most Shutouts: 3, 1975, 1981 and 1982 Most in a Season: 195, 1975 Most Games Shoutout: 3, 1983 Fewest in a Season: 140, 1976 Highest Fielding Average: .965, 1976 Most Hit Batters: 19, 1980 Most Double Plays: Most Wild Pitches: 30, 1988 Game: 5, MSU vs East Tennessee, 1972 Most Runs By One Team In A Game: 28 vs Team (Batting) Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Most At Bats: Game: 45 vs Louisville, 1987 Season: 1,576, 1986 24 Eagle Baseball 1989

Morehead State University Coaching Records Year Won Lost Head Coach Championship 1924 no records G.D. Downing 1925 no records G.D. Downing 1926 no records G.D. Downing 1927 6 4 G.D. Downing G.D. Downing G.D. Downing (25-9, 4 yrs.) 1928 7 3 1929 cancelled 1930 9 1 State Champions 1931 6 3 1932 4 1 1933 0 2 1934 3 2 1935 1 2 1936 2 2 1937-40 cancelled 1941 5 2 Ellis Johnson Ellis J ohnson (5-2, 1 yr.) 1942-45 cancelled 1946 7 7 Stan Radjunas 1947 10 4 Stan Radjunas KIAC 1948 9 3 Stan Radjunas 1949 8 8 Stan Radjunas 1950 5 8 Stan Radjunas 1951 10 9 Stan Radjunas 1952 12 3 Stan Radjunas OVC East 1953 7 7 Stan Radjunas Stan Radjunas (68-49, 8 yrs.) 1954 7 10 Sonny Allen 1955 9 11 Sonny Allen 1956 12 8 Sonny Allen 1957 12 5 Sonny Allen OVC East - OVC Champs 1958 10 5 Sonny Allen 1959 14 11 Sonny Allen 1960 6 13 George Cooke (6-13, 1 yr.) 1961 12 9 Rex Chaney OVC East 1962 11 9 Rex Chaney OVC East 1963 20 10 Rex Chaney OVC East, Co-champs 1964 22 8 Rex Chaney OVC East 1965 24 9 Rex Chaney 1966 14 5 SonCI Allen 1967 22 11 Rex haney (111-56, 6 yrs.) 1968 12 14 Les Stewart OVC East Les Stewart (13-14, 1 yr.) 1969 22 6 Sonny Allen OVC East, OVC Champs 1970 18 9 Sonny Allen 1971 22 9 Sonny Allen 1972 11 9 Sonny Allen 1973 26 12 Sonny Allen OVC East, OVC Champs 1974 23 17 Sonny Allen OVC East 1975 26 19 Sonny Allen Sonny Allen (226-137, 14 yrs.) 1976 28 11 Steve Hamilton OVC East 1977 27 19 Steve Hamilton OVC East, OVC Champs 1978 19 18 Steve Hamilton 1979 23 19 Steve Hamilton 1980 19 17 Steve Hamilton 1981 20 18 Steve Hamilton 1982 19 22 Steve Hamilton 1983 28 17 Steve Hamilton OVC North , OVC Champs 1984 22 14 Steve Hamilton 1985 25 18 Steve Hamilton OVCNorth 1986 25 24 Steve Hamilton OVC North 1987 14 28 Steve Hamilton 1988 18 24 Steve Hamilton Steve Hamilton (287-249, 13 yrs.) Eagle Baseball 1989 25

Morehead State All OVC Members Don Allen 1982 Harry Hall 1976, 77 David Armentrout 1982 Jody Hamilton 1979,80 Jim Baron 1973 Steve Heatherly 1983 Jamey Bennett 1979,82 Kirk Hudson 1977 Brian Benzinger 1988 Mike Ishmael 1984-86 Willie Blair 1985 Shawn Johnson 1982,85 David Blevins 1988 Glen Jones 1981 Norm Brock 1983,84 Dan Kiser 1979 Jim Brockman 1974-77 John Kurtz 1974 Homer Cablish 1973, 74 John Lysien 1971 Joe Campbell 1965 Mike Mattox 1980 Bryan Capnerhurst 1984,87 Jim Martin 1968,69 Tinker Chapman 1975, 76 Kenny Meadows 1987 Mike Collins 1964, 66-67 Charles Merlo 1964-66 John Combs 1980 John Miller 1985 Gary Cress 1970 Joe Mitchell 1981,82 Sam Daugherty 1971 Stan Morgan 1961 Dennis Doyle 1963-65 Jack Rader 1961 Steve Dunker 1968,69 John Rudowski 1966 Tom Ellis 1963 Harold Sergent 1964 Val Falcone 1970, 71 Daniel Smith 1983-85 Jeff Garman 1973 Brian Staley 1988 David Gaunce 1980 Jeff Stamper 1977 Bruce Gentry 1971 Reese Stephenson 1968-71 Rick Gunterman 1976, 77 Les Stewart 1961-64 Drew Hall 1983,84 Bob Trimble 1986

Ohio Valley Conference

The idea of forming the Ohio Valley Conference league champion an automatic bid to the NCAA post­ was originated in 1941, but could not be implemented season tournament. At that time, the OVC was only until after World Wall II. In 1948, five schools­ the second six-team conference to obtain major status Morehead State, Murray State, Western Kentucky, from the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky and Louisville- withdrew from For many years the OVC has been represented in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the nation's top holiday and post-season basketball were joined by Evansville in forming the original tournaments. The league has also won recognition membership of the OVC. They were joined shortly for its football program placing represenatives in a thereafter by Tennessee Tech and Marshall. number of post-season bowl games. The OVC has The membership has changed somewhat over the achieved national recognition for its football program years. Middle Tennessee joined the league in 1952, placing represenatives in a number of post-season East Tennessee in 1957 and Austin Peay in 1962. The bowl games. The OVC has achieved national trio of schools replaced Louisville, which became an recognition in NCAA Division I-AA football with a independent in 1949, and Marshall and Evansville, national championship and two runner-up positions which departed in 1952. during its existence. East Tennessee withdrew in 1978 making room for OVC champions have also been prominent on the Akron and Youngstown State. Western Kentucky left national scene in baseball, rifelry, tennis, track, golf the league in 1982. Akron also departed the OVC in and cross country. 1986 with YSU leaving after the 1987 athletic season. James Delany, former NCAA investigator and The OVC's newest member is Tennessee State graduate of North Carolina, operates as University which is located in Nashville, Tenn. commissioner of the OVC. He is the OVC's fourth In 1955, the NCAA formally recognized the OVC commissioner, following Art Guepe (1963-75), Paul as a major basketball conference, awarding the Dietzel (1975-76), and Bob Vanatta (1976-79). 26 Eagle Baseball 1989

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A special thank you goes to the alumni and friends who form the "Bullpen Club." We are grateful for their generous support.

Ray Allen Martin Finkelstein Ken Musser Sonny Allen Lawrence Fraley Merle Nickel Jim Baron Al Frazier Lus Oxley Steve Berryhill Daniel Gadlage Gary Paulin Tom Boodry Bruce Gentry Brad Phillips Jim Brockman Ricki Gunterman Norman Pokley Mike Brown Chris Hail Pat Price Donaldd Cameron Jody Hamilton Tom Rastani Joe Campbell Bill Hanlin Steve Sandy Charles Caudill Mike Hasselbach Jim Schlemmer Tinker Chapman Scott Haynes Larry Slone Charles Chattin Donald Hester Dan Smith Doug Church Bob Hiance Charles Smith Gale Combs Ray Hornback San Snyder Joe Corbett Kirk Hudson Irvin Spencer Buford Crager W. Hurbert Counts Brian Staley Gary Cress Richard Kandik Jeff Stamper Jeffrey Davidson J ohn Keiffner Paul Stokes David Derrick J ohn Kurtz Kevin Sturgill Denny Doyle Manuel Lyon Walt Terrell James Duff Kirk Mattox Bobby Wells Tom Ellis, Jr. Michael Mattox Mac Whitaker Val Falcone Dave Mich ael Wallace Fannin John Miller Eagle Baseball 1989 27

A special thank you also goes to the following supporters of the 1988 Marathon Fundraiser Game: 3-D Auto Parts Gamill's Frozen Custard Morehead Broadcasting American Office Supply Gary Cerniglia Mountain Lodge Hotel Arville Spears Gary Cole Norm McCall Bella Joe's Pizza Harvey Pennington Pam Dukerson Best Chance Liquors J.E. Dawson Parkway Chevron Billie Shiflett Jack & Carolyn Barker Paul Stokes Buddy Salyer Jack Roe Insurance People's First Bank C & H Liquors Jackie Kindell Reliable Ambulance Service Cecil Hubbard James Gambill Robert Hoffman Charles Tingle Jerry Hubbard Robert Warnock Charlie Gibson Jim Botts Salyer Coal Softball Citizen's Bank Jim Taylor Scotty Smallwood David Saxon John & Bonnie Wheatley Sebastian Torres, Jr. David Smallwood Junior & Glena Barker Smith's Sporting Goods Diane DeMoss Karen Shay Steve Barker Domino's Pizza Kenneth & Shirley Barker Stewart Staggs Donald Potts L. Shannon Graves Susie Phelps Douglas Edwards Larry Fannin Terry Franagan Dr. C. Nelson Grote Larry Price Tim Bastic Dr. Jay Shadle Leonard Phelps Tri-County Liquors Emogene Wallace Lester Preece W.C. Filson Evelyn Smallwood Marvin Hubbard Wildcat Car Wash Farm Bureau Mears Insurance William Bindner First Street Liquors Melissa Hubbard William Hoffman Frank Botts Michael York William Hubbard Freight Station Mont Wheeler William Robinson

Eagle Alumni Signing Professional Baseball Contracts in the 80's

Player Organization Player Organization 1988 1982 Matt Michael Yankees Charles Clifton Mets 1986 Mike Ishmael Expos 1981 Willie Blair Blue Jays Glen Jones Giants 1985 Dan Smith Dodgers 1980 Rob Williams Expos Walt Terrell Rangers Ed Olwine Yankees 1984 Jody Hamilton Yankees Drew Hall Cubs Norm Brock Astros 1983 Ricky Layne Braves Steve Heatherly Angels Bo Shipp Brewers Joe Mitchell Brewers 28 Eagle Baseball 1989

COVERING THE EAGLES Broadcasts This publication has been prepared to aid you in your coverage Broadcast permission must be secured in advance by contacting of the 1989 Morehead State Eagles. Up-dated and additional Randy Stacy, Sports Information Director. Broadcast lines can information is available by contacting the MSU Sports be ordered through the Morehead office of General Telephone at Information Office telephone number is 606-783-2500. That number 606-784-4136. is also the press box telephone number. Randy Stacy's number at home is 606-784-2922. Greg McClung's number at home is 606- Telephones 783-4183. Telephone lines are available in the press box and in the press room in the Academic-Athletic Center for use on a first-come, first­ served basis by news media.

Press Credentials Services All press credentials must be secured by contacting Randy Stacy, The sports information department will provide rosters, statistics Sports Information Director. Your cooperation in making your and game notes. As stated above, telephones are available. Also requests as far in advance as possible is appreciated. Requests, available in the press room will be light refreshments, typewriters, when possible, should be made in writing to Stacy at UPO 1023, a copier, one fax machine and a variety of other supplies to assist Morehead State University, Morehead, Ky. 40351. you.

PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS

Print Media The Trail Blazer WKYT-TV WGOH-Radio Sports Editor Lexington Herald-Leader Rob Bromley Ken Jackson Morehead State University Christi McIntyre Dick Gabriel Box 487 Morehead, KY 40351 Dave Baker Mark Maloney Grayson, KY 41143 John Jury Main and Midland Wire Services P.O. Box 5037 WVLK-Radio Lexington, KY 40507 Associated Press Sports Director Sports Desk Lexington, KY 40505 Ashland Daily Independent Kincaid Towers Courier-Journal Bldg. WLEX-TV Mike Reliford Lexington, KY 40592 525 West Broadway Alan Cutler Rocky Stanley Louisville, KY 40204 Carl Nathe WFTM-Radio Mark Maynard Box 1457 Sports Director Larry Bailey United Press International Sports Desk Lexington, KY 40501 626 Forest Ave. 17th Street State-Jouranl Bldg. WTVQ-TV Maysville, KY 41056 Ashland, KY 41101 321 West Main St. Kenny Rice WSIP-Radio The Courier-Journal Frankfort, KY 40601 Mark Sok Sports Director Bruce Branch Broadcast Media Box 5590 525 West Broadway Box 591 WMKY-Radio Lexington, KY 40505 Louisville, KY 40202 Paintsville, KY 41240 Chuck Mraz WSAZ-TV WKKS-Radio The Herald-Dispatch Roger Redmon Bob Bowen Sports Director Sports Editor UPO903 645 Fifth Ave. Morehead State University 1106 Fair Lane Box 2016 Huntington, WV 25720 Huntington, WV 25720 Morehead, KY 40351 Vanceburg, KY 41179 WOWK-TV WMOR-Radio The Ledger-Independent Terry Bumbarner WLKS-Radio Sports Editor Jim Forrest Sports Director Rick Hesterberg Dave Maetzold 129 College St. 43 West Second St. 109 West Main St. 555 5th Ave. West Liberty, KY 41472 Maysville, KY 41056 Morehead, KY 40351 Huntington, WV 25702 The Morehead News WCMI-Radio WYMT-TV The Kentucky Network Sports Editor Dick Martin, Jr. Sports Director Sports Director 722 W. First Street Box 309 Box 682 2043 Consul Crest Drive Morehead, KY 40351 Ashland, KY 41101 Hazard, KY 41701 Louisville, KY 40409 Allen Field

John E. (Sonny) Allen Stadium has been the home lead directly to the dugouts. The home team's dressing of the Eagles since 1973. area includes carpeting, showers and lockers. The stadium, which seats 1,200, is named for John The coach's office is also housed in the stadium, E. (Sonny) Allen. Allen was a standout athlete and as are a concession stand, training room, dressing successful coach at Morehead State. He was a four­ rooms for coaches and umpires, and public restrooms. year starter for the basketball Eagles and ranks third The stadium press box can accomodate 10 people on the all-time school scoring list with 1,923 points. comfortably. The outfield fence is 24 feet high all around. The Allen served as head baseball coach at MSU for distances to the fence are 330 feet down the left field 14 seasons, compiling a record of 226-137. He was line and 345 feet down the right field line. The right­ named Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year center field power alley is 335 feet and the left-center three times as he guided Morehead State to conference power alley is 378 feet. championships in 1957, 1969 and 1973. The deepest part of the outfield is in left-center field, In addition to the comfortable seating for specators, where it measures 398 feet from home plate. Allen Field has dressing rooms for each team which Straightaway center field is 375 feet. Doyle Baseball Coming to Morehead State University

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