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1 ER N BAK O AR AARON BAKER AARON A Nike is the offi cial footwear, apparel and apparel footwear, cial offi is the Nike supplier and sponsor of the equipment Oklahoma team. 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees INTRODUCTION PRINTING of the taxpayers to no cost at Press Transcript the by printed was publication This Universityopportunity of Oklahoma is an equal The institution of Oklahoma. State 2009). (Feb. 2009 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS 2009 MEDIA guide is a production Oklahoma baseball media 2009 of the University of The designed and written, guide was The ce. offi Media Relations Oklahoma Athletics design Additional Moran. Craig of Media Relations Director Assistant by edited Direc- by editing provided Additional Tuyl. Van Jennifer intern student by provided student by provided contributions Additional Debbie Copp. of Publications tor and Kristin Conder. Wilson Matt interns COVER Design of Graphic Director designed by were back and inside covers front, The Moran. Craig from with assistance Matthews Scott PHOTOGRAPHY Chicago Brown, Matt Orioles, Baltimore Diamondbacks, Arizona Braves, Atlanta Cox, M. Kevin Rockies, Colorado Indians, Cleveland Reds, Cincinnati Sox, White Astros, Houston Lisa Hall, Marlins, Florida Ellis, Kevin Egan, Wendy Darby, Richard Jackson Mark Kraus, , Sports Media Inc., ICON Simon Hurst, Twins, Minnesota Stan Lui, Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Jerry Laizure, Laizure, San Elizabeth Roberts, Pirates, Pittsburgh , Newman, Bruce Sprecher, Aaron Russell, Ty Blue Jays, Toronto Rays, Bay Tampa Giants, Francisco & Associates. Williams and Shevaun Williamson John VanHouten, Ben three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three We will continue to extend our right hand of fellowship to our alumni, fans and our alumni, to hand of fellowship our right extend to will continue We together all work university as we this great people who represent the dedicated Park. Dale Mitchell L. championships home to bring to As a Sooner head coach, I recognize the outstanding leadership that has come be- has come the outstanding leadership that I recognize As a Sooner head coach, represented who have student-athletes staff and the successful this coaching fore of this as caretakers responsibility the awesome acknowledge We this program. build upon its rich tradition. to very and work hard program The expectations remain high and the goals are simple -- to present the student- present simple -- to high and the goals are remain expectations The at them for success will prepare setting that with the most competitive athletes in life. in turn, OU and, The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department is committed to excellence Department excellence to University of Oklahoma Athletics The is committed of resources the amount by is evident and that classroom eld and in the on the fi our student-athletes. to available As a Sooner coach, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of three College be a part been fortunate enough to College I have of three As a Sooner coach, that say fair to It’s Oklahoma. titles at Series regional and the last four World enjoying student-athletes its to none when it comes to Sooner baseball is second eld. on and off the fi success LETTER FROM COACH GOLLOWAY LETTER FROM COACH in the programs collegiate one of the most storied OU baseball, to Welcome Champion- winning National by tradition a strong built Sooners have The nation. of the nal in three appearing in a NCAA Regional fi After and 1994. ships in 1951 OU baseball is on believe we the 2006 Super Regional, including last four years, Series appearance. World 10th College the brink of making the program’s RYANRYAN DDUKEUKE TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE PROGRAM OKLAHOMA STAFF THE OPPONENTS Introduction 1 Head Coach Sunny Golloway 60 Non-Conference Opponents 106 Table of Contents 2 Golloway Q&A 63 Big 12 Opponents 109 Quick Facts 4 Assistant Coach Tim Tadlock 64 Team Information 5 Assistant Coach Mike Bell 65 2008 REVIEW 2009 Roster 6 Support Staff 66 Season Recap/Highlights 112 2009 Schedule 7 University President David Boren 70 2008 Results 114 Baseball Tradition 8 VP/Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione 71 Miscellaneous Stats 115 1994 National Championship 10 Athletics Administration 72 Overall Team Statistics 116 1951 National Championship 12 OU Head Coaches 73 Big 12 Team Statistics 117 College 14 OU Baseball Camp 74 Hitting Game-by-Game 118 Conference Success 16 Pitching Game-by-Game 119 MLB Draft 18 RETURNER PROFILES Big 12 Year-In-Review 120 Club 20 Bryant Hernandez 76 Sunny Golloway 22 Casey Johnson 77 HISTORY Assistant Coaches 23 Matt Harughty 78 Baseball Timeline 122 Offense 24 Jamie Johnson 79 Year-by-Year Statistics 126 Defense 25 Tyson Seng 80 Year-by-Year Results 127 Media Attention 26 Chase Anderson 81 All-Time Coaches 128 Community Service 28 Antwonie Hubbard 82 Game-by-Game Results 129 Bedlam 30 Jeremy Erben 83 Conference Tournament History 142 L. Dale Mitchell Park 32 Chad Colbert 84 NCAA Postseason History 143 OU Facilities 34 Andrew Doyle 85 Team Records 144 Strength/Sports Medicine 36 Aaron Baker 86 Individual Offensive Records 145 The University 38 Ryan Duke 87 Individual Pitching Records 148 Academics 40 Trey Sperring 88 All-Americans 150 Athletic Excellence 42 J.T. Wise 89 All-District Honorees 151 Tradition and Spirit 44 Bryan Groth 90 Conference Honorees 152 Norman and Oklahoma City 46 Garrett Richards 91 Postseason Honorees 154 SoonerSports.com 48 C.J. Blue 92 Academic Honorees 156 Stephen Porlier 93 Letterwinners 158 SEASON OUTLOOK Garrett Buechele 94 Series Records 163 2009 Season Outlook 50 Elliott Blair 95 Major League Alumni 182 2009 Big 12 Championship 54 Michael Rocha 96 Big 12 Conference 55 *Player bios listed in order by jersey number* Oklahoma Media Policies 56 Broadcast Information 57 NEWCOMER PROFILES Oklahoma Media Outlets 58 Chis Ellison and Caleb Bushyhead 98 Jordan Imhoff and Mehdi Djebbar 99 Kaleb Herren and Kennedy Winn 100 Jason Chowning and J.R. Robinson 101 Ross Hubbard and Levi Rhoades 102 Cameron Seitzer and Jarrett Semler 103 Tyler Ogle 104

8 49 59 75 THE PROGRAM SEASON OUTLOOK OKLAHOMA STAFF RETURNER PROFILES A summary of the tradition established A preview of the 2009 season. Oklahoma A closer look at the people who run the Each of the 21 returning players from by Oklahoma baseball including two returns 18 letterwinners from 2008 and Sooner baseball program, including the the 2008 squad are highlighted with 2009 baseball media guide National Championships, nine College opens the year at home against Western coaches and support staff. Sunny Gollo- complete bios, including juniors Andrew World Series appearances, Sooners in Illinois on Feb. 20. Also included in this way is entering his fourth full season as Doyle and Aaron Baker. The Sooners , the coaching section is a breakdown of the Sooners the head coach after taking over at the return nearly every starter in the fi eld staff, facilities, the Bedlam rivalry, media by position, a projected depth chart and end of the 2005 season. He is joined by and the pitching staff is highlighted attention, community service, the the services provided by the OU Athletics assistant coaches Tim Tadlock, Mike Bell by six hurlers who started at least fi ve

THE PROGRAM | university and academics. Media Relations’ offi ce. and Russell Raley. games a year ago. 2 OKLAHOMA BASEBALL - 1951 and 1994 national champs | nine appearances | 31 ncaa tournament appearances | 10 regional/district titles | 25 conference titles TREY SSPERRINGPERRINNG TABLE OF CONTENTS

In 2008, head coach Sunny Golloway led OU into the  championship round of an NCAA Regional for the third time in his four years at the helm. www.soonersports.com

97 105 111 121 NEWCOMER PROFILES THE OPPONENTS 2008 REVIEW HISTORY Complete bios on each of the 13 Oklahoma will face 12 opponents, for a The Sooners advanced to their 31st NCAA Review the complete history that has newcomers, including fi ve Oklahoma total of 27 games, that participated in Tournament and to the championship helped OU establish itself as one of the

natives. The 2009 roster is fi lled with last year’s NCAA Tournament (two in the game of the Tempe Regional. The strong premier collegiate baseball programs in | THE PROGRAM numerous fresh faces, including six Super Regional), including nine teams fi nish to the season also included an the nation. OU is one of 13 schools to true freshmen and eight junior college that fi nished the season ranked in the appearance in the Big 12 Championship win multiple national titles and it also transfers. Several of the newcomers are top 25. In addition, 28 home games where OU was one game away from ranks in the top 15 among College World expected to compete for playing time in at L. Dale Mitchell Park highlight the playing for the conference title. Series appearances and victories. the spring. schedule.

3 three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fi ve years | two first round selections | 35 all-big 12 honorees since 2004 THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide

4 2,194 1898 Pressbox Phone: 405-325-8363 Dimensions: LF-335, CF-411, RF-335 Year Opened: 1982 Surface: Grass Capacity: 2,700 Stadium: L. DaleMitchell Park STADIUM INFORMATION Office Phone: 405-325-8354 Coordinator Operations: ofBaseball Ryan Gaines Assistant Coach: Mike -Pitching Bell Coach Assistant Coach: Tim Tadlock -HittingCoach OU Record (years): 127-78-1(4) Career Record (years): 462-234-1(12) Alma Mater: OklahomaChristianCollege (1984) Head Coach: Sunny Golloway STAFF INFORMATION College World Series Titles: Two (1951&1994) College World Appearances Series (last): Nine(1995) PostseasonNCAA Appearances (last): 31(2008) Big 12 Tournament Titles: One(1997) All-Time Big12Record (seasons): 175-159-2(12) All-Time Record (seasons): 2,194-1,261-11(110) First Year ofBaseball: 1898 OU HISTORY VP/Director ofAthletics: JoeCastiglione President: David Boren Conference: Big12 Colors: CrimsonandCream Nickname: Sooners Enrollment: 29,931 Founded: 1890 Location: Norman, Okla. THE UNIVERSITY 462 J.T.J. WISE 2 OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA T . WIS E

QUICK FACTS The numberofcareer winsby current headcoach Sunny Golloway. The OUbaseballprogram’s first year ofcompetition. baseball team, including1840-pluswinseasons since 1973. The ofOklahoma fortheUniversity numberofvictories in 1994. fi Cochellrst was andthesecond in1951underJackBaer Larry The Soonershave won two National Championshipsinbaseball. The

 -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d ries in2008(at-bats, hits, runs, HRs, RBIs, SBs). more than60percent ofthemajoroffensive catego- The Sooners’ accounted returning positionstarters for 180 West Brooks St., Suite 2525, Norman, OK73019 Mailing andovernight shippingaddress: Web site: www.SoonerSports.com E-mail: [email protected] Cell: (405)249-8264 Fax: (405)325-7623 Office: (405)325-8231 Contact:Baseball Craig Moran MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant Director |Softball, Volleyball |[email protected] GAGECASSIE Assistant Director |Cross Country, Track &Field |[email protected] DAVID BASSITY Assistant Director |Baseball, Soccer |[email protected] CRAIG MORAN Associate Director | Women’s Basketball |[email protected] JARED THOMPSON Associate Director |Men’s Basketball |[email protected] MIKE HOUCK AssociateSenior A.D./Communications |Football |[email protected] KENNY MOSSMAN istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles JAMIE JOHNSON www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

5 TH O RYAN GR RYAN BRYAN GROTH BRYAN B 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees Stephen Porlier returns in 2009 after missing last season after having having missing last season after in 2009 after returns Porlier Stephen right- The shoulder. labrum in his throwing a torn repair surgery to 1 starter in 2007 and led all hurlers during No. the Sooners’ hander was season with 99 . the regular TEAM INFORMATION TEAM

 7-5, 4.18 ERA, 99.0 IP, 99 SO 99.0 IP, 4.18 ERA, 7-5, Jr. Jr. SS 40-22 13 RBI 8 2B, .337, three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three

By State: 17 Texas Oklahoma 2 California 2 Canada 1 Florida 8 Illinois Kansas 1 1 Kentucky 1 Louisiana 1 ROSTER BREAKDOWN By Class: Senior 5 Junior 15 6 Sophomore 8 Freshman KEY NEWCOMERS Name Chris Ellison Kaleb Herren Robinson J.R. Seitzer Cameron Class OF OF/RHP Jason Chowning Pos. JR LHP INF FR Ross Hubbard College) Texas (North Central Okla. City, Midwest RHP Mehdi Djebbar JR FR High School) West Valley (Blue Kan. Overland Park, C/INF JR J.C.) (New Mexico British Columbia Burnaby, LHP JR JR (Norman North) (Last School) Hometown Okla. Norman, College) (Texarkana Ky. College) (Seminole State Canada Louisville, Montreal, J.C.) (Navarro Texas Denton, Michael Rocha Richards Garrett Seng Tyson So. Jr. So. 20-8 18-1 33 SO IP, 53.2 5.70 ERA, 4-3, 18 SO 20.2 IP, 6.97 ERA, 1-0, 7-0 10 SO 11.2 IP, 3.86 ERA, 0-0, Bryant Hernandez Bryant Hernandez Name Class Pos. GP-GS Key Stats Key GP-GS 2009 OUTLOOK Pos. RETURNING POSITION STARTERS ClassName Baker Aaron Harughty Matt Jr. Sr. 1B 3B 62-60 59-54 61 RBI 12 2B, 9 HR, .315, 10 SB 27 RBI, .273, 2008 TEAM INFORMATION 36-26-1 Record: 2008 Overall 9-17-1 (Eighth) (Finish): Record 2008 Conference 2-1 Record: Tournament 2008 Conference (2-2) Regional Tempe NCAA 2008 NCAA Postseason: 18/9 Returning/Lost: Letterwinners 7/1 Starters Returning/Lost: Position 10/4 Returning/Lost: 13 Newcomers: 1 All-Americans Returning: Name Class APP-GS Key Stats Key APP-GS RETURNING PITCHERS Name Class Chase Anderson Blue C.J. Doyle Andrew Duke Ryan Erben Jr. Jeremy Hubbard Antwonie (2007 stats) Polier Stephen Jr. Sr. Jr. 24-5 So. So. Jr. 64 SO 64.1 IP, 5.04 ERA, 5-4, 16-15 15-8 16-15 72 SO 99.1 IP, 4.53 ERA, 9-4, 22-10 13-3 23 SO 17-10 65.1 IP, 5.37 ERA, 6-3, 54 SO 28 SO 71.2 IP, 3.77 ERA, 7-5, 22.2 IP, 3.97 ERA, 1-0, 50 SO IP, 64.0 6.89 ERA, 1-4, Casey Johnson Johnson Casey Jamie Johnson Seng Tyson Wise J.T. So. Jr. OF OF So. 48-40 63-55 2B Sr. 24 RBI 4 HR, 9 2B, .346, 53-49 20 SB 27 RBI, C 12 2B, .344, 60-59 11 SB 21 RBI, 8 2B, .284, .976 FLD% 49 RBI, 18 2B, .278, THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide

6 rySERN SPARE-ing SING Buda, Texas (Hays H.S.) ROW-cha POUR-lee-ay STEVE-en Sugarland, Texas (Tulane) ANN-twon HARE-uh-tee Argyle, Texas ChristianSchool) (Liberty Arlington, Growth Texas (LamarH.S.) Glendora, Calif. (Cypress J.C.) Antonio, San Texas (Canyon HighSchool) Trey GAHL-a-way SPERRING RS-SO meh-DEE, SO JUH-bar Tyson Terrell, SENG Texas (Grayson County J.C.) chow-NING Sentinel, Okla.Michael ROCHA (Western C.C.) FR RS-FR BOO-shell Denton, Texas (Navarro J.C.) STEPHEN PORLIER JR Spring, R/R Texas (KleinH.S.) HubbardANTWONIE R/R JR Matt HARUGHTY SR Park, Overland Kan. (Blue Valley West Edmond, High School) Okla. (MemorialH.S.) R/R GROTHBryan R/R FR R/R Apopka, 185 Fla. (Louisiana State)Sunny GOLLOWAY Zach Sawyer Burnaby, JR BritishColumbia (NewMexico J.C.) 210 MEHDI DJEBBAR Louisville, R/R Ky. (Texarkana College) RussellRaley Mike (Pitching Bell Coach) JR L/L Cypress,Jason CHOWNING Texas Jacinto J.C.) (San 172 JR 195 Tim Tadlock Sunny Golloway (HittingCoach) L/R Garrett BUECHELE JR 210 6-1 5-10 PRONUNCIATION GUIDE JR R/R Student Assistant 214 L/R Volunteer 187 SR Assistant 5-10 JR 6-0 L/L 195 Assistant Coach Chickasha, Okla. (ChickashaHighSchool) R/R 40 6-3 SR Assistant RHP Coach OF 196 R/R 51 HeadCoach 6-2 Midwest City, Okla. Central (North 22 Texas College) 222 6-0 R/R FR R/R 169 JR 50 INF C 6-4 195 RHP 29 R/R 217 6-2 COACHING STAFF RHP Michael Rocha 6-3 LHP 207 5-10 L/L 170 ElliottBlair R/R INF 6-0 Garrett Buechele 230 44 RHP 6-2 Stephen Porlier 39 C/INF Tyler Ogle 6-1 38 LHP 202 6-3 199 Jarrett Semler 37 6-3 Cameron Seitzer C RHP 35 C.J. Blue 34 C/INF Levi 5-11 Rhoades RHP 33 6-1 RossHubbard 32 RHP J.R. Robinson 31 LHP/OF Garrett Richards OF/RHP 28 Groth Bryan 27 JasonChowning 26 J.T. Wise 25 Trey Sperring 23 Kennedy Winn 21 Herren Kaleb 20 19 18 5 ArnBkr IFC 63 20 / R Denton, Texas (Denton H.S.) Allen, RockIsland, Okla. Ill. (AllenH.S.) (AllemanH.S.) Montreal, Canada State (Seminole College) SO Enid, Okla. (EnidH.S.) JR Hooks, Texas (HooksH.S.) JR R/R JR Wichita Falls, RS-FR Texas Central (North J.C.) Calhoun, La. (Texarkana Arlington, College) Texas HighSchool) (Martin JR L/L L/R Spring, Texas (BlinnCollege) 168 Mesquite, R/R Texas (Mesquite H.S) JR RS-SO R/R SO FR Mannford, Okla. 200 (Mannford HighSchool) R/R Hometown (Previous school) 230 JR Oxnard, Calif. (St. Bonaventure H.S.) 6-0 210 Norman, Okla. HighSchool) (NormanNorth R/R 180 R/R FR SR R/R SO R/L 210 6-1 6-3 FR L/R Yr. RHP JR 6-3 5-10 165 249 L/R R/R 180 193 L/R LHP 6-0 INF/C 185 L/R RHP B/T R/R 6-1 6-3 OF 166 180 6-1 6-1 183 RHP Ryan Duke 5-8 173 MehdiDjebbar Wt. 170 INF/RHP RHP Aaron Baker RHP 17 5-10 6-0 Andrew Doyle 16 OF 6-0 ChadColbert 15 6-1 OF Jeremy Erben 14 Ht. 5-8 Antwonie Hubbard INF 13 INF ChaseAnderson 12 OF Tyson Seng 11 OF Jordan Imhoff Pos. INF 9 JamieJohnson 8 Caleb Bushyhead 7 Matt Harughty 6 Casey Johnson 5 Hernandez Bryant 4 ChrisEllison 3 Name 2 1 No. OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA 2009 ROSTER GARRETT RICHARDS GARRETT G ARRETT RI ARRETT C HARD -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d S 18 Herren, 2 Hernandez, Kaleb 4 Harughty, Bryant** 25 Groth, 12 Erben,Matt* Bryan* 1 Ellison, Jeremy* 17 Duke, Chris 14 Doyle, Ryan* 16 Djebbar, Andrew** 23 Chowning, Mehdi 13 Chad Jason 5 Bushyhead, Colbert 38 Buechele, 39 Blair,Caleb Garrett 32 Blue, Elliott* 15 Baker, C.J.* 9 Anderson, Aaron** No. Name Chase* ROSTER ALPHABETICAL istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles New Braunfels, Texas J.C.) (Weatherford * -letters earned 21 Wise, 19 Winn, J.T.* 20 Sperring, Kennedy 8 Seng, Trey* 34 Semler, 33 Seitzer,Tyson* Jarrett 44 Rocha, Cameron 27 Robinson, Micheal* 26 Richards, J.R. 31 Rhoades, Garrett** 37 Porlier, Levi 35 Ogle, Stephen* 6 Johnson, Tyler 3 Johnson, Jamie* 7 Imhoff, Casey* 28 Hubbard, 11 Hubbard,Jordan Ross Antwonie* Corpus Christi, Texas (Calallen H.S.) www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

7 C.J. BLUE C.J. 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees played at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark City) (Oklahoma Bricktown the AT&T at played 2009 SCHEDULE 2009 three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three DAY DATE DATE DAY Friday OPPONENT Saturday LOCATION Sunday Tuesday TIME Wednesday 7 Friday Saturday UCLA 20 Feb. 21 Feb. Sunday Tuesday 22 Feb. Friday 24 Feb. 25 Feb. March Saturday Norman Sunday 27 Feb. 28 Feb. Monday Tuesday 1 March March 3 noon Illinois Wednesday Western Illinois - DH Western Friday March 6 Illinois Western Saturday San Diego Sunday San Diego March 8 March 9 Tuesday March 10 March 11 Friday State Washington - DH Norman State Washington Saturday Norman State Washington Sunday Arkansas Little Rock - DH 13 March 14 March Tuesday Norman UCLA Friday 15 March Saturday March 17 UCLA Sunday Wash. Pullman, California Norman Calif. 20 San March Diego, Calif. San Diego, Baptist Houston Baptist Houston 21 March Friday Wash. Pullman, Saturday 22 March Wash. Pullman, March 24 Sunday Bethune Cookman Wednesday noon South Florida March 27 March 28 Friday 3 p.m. Illinois Eastern Saturday March 29 TCU 1 p.m. Sunday Norman Norman Norman April 3 *Kansas State 4 April Tuesday 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. *Kansas State 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Norman Friday April 8 Norman April 5 *Kansas State 1 p.m. Arkansas Central Saturday Fla. 2 p.m. Tampa, Sunday April 10 *Nebraska April 11 *Nebraska Wednesday Fla. Tampa, Friday April 12 Fla. *Nebraska Tampa, April 14 Saturday Sunday *Missouri Kan. April 17 Manhattan, *Missouri Kan. April 18 Tuesday Manhattan, Norman Texas 3 p.m. Fort Worth, 3 p.m. 3 p.m. April 22 Friday State Wichita *Missouri Kan. April 19 Manhattan, Saturday 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Tech *Texas Sunday Tech *Texas 2 p.m. April 24 Norman Norman April 25 Monday Tech *Texas Tuesday 6 p.m. TCU April 26 Norman 11 a.m. Friday April 28 6:30 p.m. Saturday *Texas 6:30 1 May p.m. 2 p.m. *Texas 2 May Sunday Wichita State Mo. Columbia, Mo. Columbia, 1 p.m. Friday *Texas Kan. 3 May Wichita, 7 p.m. 4 May Saturday Mo. Columbia, Norman Norman Sunday 5 May *Baylor *Baylor Wednesday-Sunday 6:30 p.m Norman 8 May 9 May Friday-Monday *Baylor 2 p.m. Arkansas Friday-Monday 10 May 1 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday 20-24 May *Kansas 15 May Norman *Kansas 16 May 6:30 p.m. Norman Texas be Austin, | @ Games to Okla. 2 p.m. Tulsa, Drillers Stadium in at be played | * Big 12 game | $ Game to Texas central are - All times listed Austin, *Kansas 17 May 29-June 1 May 7 p.m. June 13-24 Southern Utah 1 p.m. Texas June 5-8 Austin, 6:30 p.m. UT-Arlington 2 p.m. Texas Waco, *Oklahoma State$ Texas Waco, *Oklahoma State@ 1 p.m. Big 12 Championship @ Phillips 66 *Oklahoma State@ Texas Waco, Ark. Fayetteville, A&M *Texas A&M *Texas NCAA Regional Norman 6:05 p.m. Norman Series World NCAA College A&M *Texas 7 p.m. Oklahoma City Norman 7 p.m. 2 p.m. NCAA Super Regional Norman 1 p.m. Texas Arlington, Okla. Tulsa, Oklahoma City 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma City Neb. Omaha, 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Sites Campus Norman Norman Sites Campus Norman 6:30 p.m. TBA 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 1 p.m. 7:35 p.m. 4:05 p.m. TBA 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. TBA TBA 1 p.m. THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide

8 National Championship. to theprogram’s second leading theSooners Coach ofthe Year after Named the1994National COCHELLLARRY Coach named the National of the JACK same regular occurrence inNorman. Title the Sooners’ lastregional titlein2006undercurrent headcoach Sunny Golloway, winningisa National From thefirstconference championshipin1925underheadcoach BillOwen to the BAER year in Year. other school, except Texas, to dosointheBig12Conference. OU isoneof13programs across to winmultiplenational thecountry titlesandtheonly he 1951, Championships. ances, titles, 10regional/district nineCollege World appearances Series andtwo National was recorded 83seasonswithawinningrecord, including31NCAA Tournament appear- itsbaseballprogramSince ofOklahomastarted theUniversity in1898, theSoonershave OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA STEPHEN PORLIER BASEBALL TRADITION the storied history.” four regional titlesandwe to lookforward addingonto Championship, appearances1994 National and three CWS ofthe enough tonone. bea part Ihave beenfortunate ofOklahomaissecondto theUniversity at “Tradition -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d - Sunny Golloway, OUHeadCoach

Architect ofOU’s first  h Ubsbl rga a atrd2 ofrnecapo- The OUbaseballprogram hascaptured 26conference champion- Oklahomahasappeared in31NCAA Tournaments, amarkthat ranks The Sooners’ lastNational Championshipcamein1994, whenthey 1994 The recorded numberofvictories by the1976Soonersunderhead Oklahomacaptured itsfi titlein1951,rst NCAA ledby hurler 1951 stadium isnamedinhishonor. batting average in1946isaschoolrecord. OU’s played 11MajorLeague seasonsandhis.507 One ofOU’s mostsuccessful alums, L. DaleMitchell 62 26 31 18 9 shipsintheregular andpostseason, thethird besttotal intheBig12. 1970s, theSoonershave won 40ormore gamesin18different years. Since thenumber ofgamesinaseasonwas increased intheearly trips (9)to OmahathantheSooners. Only two otherschoolsintheBig12Conference have mademore third intheBig12Conference. coach EnosSemore, aprogram best. Jack Shirley. OUwon athen-program record 19gamesin1951. defeated Georgia Tech, 13-5, enroute to a50-17overall record. istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles

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9 GARRETTBUECHELE ACADEMICS be named baseball’s Academic Academic be named baseball’s Al-American of the Year in 2007. in 2007. Year Al-American of the the last three seasons, including Aaron Aaron including seasons, the last three OU has three Academic All-Americans in Academic OU has three Ivey (above) who was the fi rst Sooner to the fi who was (above) Ivey 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees Big Eight postseason titles (1977 and 1979). Big Eight 1972-1976. The total is the highest in school history. total The 38.5 wins per season during his tenure. Sooners averaged The the feat (1997-99). the feat ALL-CONFERENCE ALL-CONFERENCE 9 Enos Semore won .697 percent of his games coached at Oklahoma, a mark that ranks ranks a mark that Oklahoma, at of his games coached .697 percent won Enos Semore 40th all-time in NCAA history. 5

team all-conference honoree on three on three honoree all-conference team out (above) was the last to accomplish accomplish the last to was out (above)

22 Seven Sooners have been named a fi rst been named a fi Sooners have Seven occasions in OU history Book- and Casey 851  Series from World College consecutive ve in fi Oklahoma appeared Oklahoma (1968-1989). at Semore by coached number of years The including two championships, nine conference clubs won Semore’s Enos Semore. former OU head coach by number of wins recorded The BASEBALL TRADITION BASEBALL ALL-AMERICANS Greg Dobbs (above) was an All- was Dobbs (above) Greg Sooner Aaron Baker is the last player to to is the last player Baker Sooner Aaron collect did so in 2007. the honor and he to earn the accolade since 1950. Current Current 1950. since earn the accolade to American in 2001 and one of 53 Sooners three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three David Purcey, , Jack Mark Redman, Purcey, David The Sooners hosted and won the 2006 Norman Regional. Oklahoma Oklahoma Norman Regional. the 2006 and won Sooners hosted The in its last six appearances of in three weekend the opening has hosted Tournament. the NCAA latest in 2007. Other notables include: Other notables include: in 2007. latest FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS 16 players have been drafted in the fi rst in the fi been drafted have 16 players Armstrong, Bobby Witt and John Russell. and John Russell. Witt Bobby Armstrong, round, with Jackson Williams (above) the (above) Williams with Jackson round,  THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 10 record withits13runsand tiedtherecord with16hits. Traylor andjuniorpitcher MarkRedman. Asateam, Oklahomasetachampionshipgame Sooners: Glass, Gutierrez, seniorsecond basemanRick sophomore first basemanRyan Minor, Buckles’ earnedhimaspot ontheall-tournament team performance alongwithfive other season. of work to closeoutthegameandrecord hisschoolandBigEight record 14thsave ofthe Oklahoma’s ace closer, juniorrighthander BuckyBuckles, cameonforthefinal 3.2 innings after throwing 2.1strong Kevin inningsinrelief Lovingier. ofseniorstarting against Arizona State intheSooners’ second gameoftheseries, picked upthewinforOU Junior righthander , whopitched five scoreless inningsinrelief aweek before with three hitsandrunsapiece, whilebothdrove inoneruneach. Junior leftfielder Aric Thomas andseniorrightfi elder Darvin Traylor ledallOklahomahitters the gameaway forgood. sophomore to DamonMinorcappedoffafour-runbottom put ofthesixth broughtof thesixth) theJackets backto withinthree runsbefore athree-run homerby Two frames later, atwo-run doubleby Tech’s designated hitter MichaelSorrow (inthetop the Soonersscored fi inningto breakve opena7-2lead. runsinthefourth manding leadthat itwould notrelinquish. Aidedby fourhitsandthree Yellow Jacket errors, With thegametiedat two after three innings, Oklahomajumpedaheadandclaimed acom- and three stolen bases. game. thefour-gametournament, Over theUkiah, Calif., native batted .389withfourRBI lar season, nailedthree round-trippers duringtheseries, including oneinthechampionship Most OutstandingPlayer oftheseries. Glass, whohitonlythree homerunsduringtheregu- Leading theway fortheSoonerswas seniorcenterfielder ChipGlass, whowas namedthe it going.” hereone-run victories (againstAuburn andArizona State) gave ustheconfidence to keep championship game. “The momentum that we gotinAustin carriedover, andthetwo “We gothotat theright time,” saidOklahomaHeadCoachCochell Larry following the errors). (.327) andpitching team, (2.37ERA) whileranking second indefense(committing onlyfive just oneofthe72inningsinNCAA Tournament. OUfinished theseriesastop hitting To demonstrate further theSooners’ dominance duringthepostseason, Oklahomatrailed in movedSeries to Omahain1950to accomplish suchafeat. elimination World Series. At thetime, OUbecameonlythefifth team since theCollege World undefeated inboththeregional tournament inAustin, Texas, andtheeight-team The national titlecappedoffanincredible NCAA Tournament runby theSoonerswhowent witha13-5routnational titleinschoolhistory ofGeorgia Tech. to sparkOUduringpostseasonplay where theSoonersproduced thiersecond baseball team’s season-longmotto that inspired themto a42-17regular-season record continued OMAHA, Neb. For Immediate Release: June, 11, 1994 POWERS OKLAHOMA TO SERIES TITLE OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA ELLIOTT BLAIR 1994 NATIONAL CHAMPS -- “Twenty-five guyspullingonthesamerope.” The 1994Oklahomabaseball what ittook towhat win.” truest sense oftheword. We allpulledtogether anddid didn’t“We have any superstars. Thiswas ateam inthe -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d - ChipGlass, 1994College World MostOutstanding Player Series The OUpitching stafffinished the1994CWSwithlowest ERA, The sluggersalsoledallCWSteams in1994 witha.327batting The Soonersran thetableduring1994NCAA Tournament OUdisplayed itsdominance intheeight gamesofthetournament .327 2.37 8-0 71 13 average. OUaveraged seven runspergameintheseries. 2.37, amongalltheparticipants. by onlytrailing inoneofthe72inningsplayed. 8-0mark,with aperfect includinga4-0record intheCWS. the Soonersscored 10ormore tourney runsintheNCAA that year. ship game, settingathenCWSrecord. time Itmarked thefourth Oklahoma topped Georgia Tech, 13-5, off16hitsinthechampion- istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

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CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MICHAEL ROCHA MICHAEL

OKLAHOMA Georgia 513, Tech

Sunday, June Sunday, 11 * Omaha, Neb.

1994 NCAA COLLEGEWORLD SERIES

Oklahoma (50-17) Name (Pos.) AB R H RBI BB SO PO A Thomas, lfThomas, 5 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 Hansen, lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Traylor, rf Traylor, 4 3 3 1 1 0 1 0 Gutierrez, 2b 4 1 2 3 1 0 2 3 D. Minor, dh Minor, D. 4 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 Bradshaw, phBradshaw, 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Hills, ss Hills, 4 1 2 2 0 1 1 4 Glass, cfGlass, 5 2 2 1 0 0 5 0 Mariani, 3b 3 0 2 2 2 0 1 1 R. Minor, 1b Minor, R. 4 1 0 0 0 1 9 1 Soto, ph/1bSoto, 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 Flores, c Flores, 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 6 Lovingier, p Lovingier, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Buckles, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Totals Totals 39 13 16 13 5 4 27 18

Georgia Tech (50-17) Name (Pos.) AB R H RBI BB SO PO A Garciaparra, ss 5 1 2 1 0 0 3 4 McIntyre, 2b 5 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 Payton, cf Payton, 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 Varitek, c Varitek, 3 2 2 1 2 0 4 1 Hensley, 3b/1bHensley, 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 Byers, 1bByers, 1 0 0 0 2 0 12 0 T. Barr, ph Barr, T. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Lincoln, pr 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Easterling, lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sorrow, dh Sorrow, 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 M. Barr, ph Barr, M. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Smith, lf/rf 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Saier, rf Saier, 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 Ritter, ph/3b Ritter, 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gogolin, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Totals Totals 34 5 10 5 6 5 24 18

Score By Innings: E Innings: H R By Score Georgia Tech Tech Georgia 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 5 4 10 Oklahoma Oklahoma 0 0 5 2 0 4 2 0 x 0 16 13

E - Hensley 2 Saier (16), Varitek DP (9); Okla-- Georgia(5), 3, Tech homa OklahomaLOB - Georgia 8, Tech 1. 2B 8; - Payton Sorrow (27), 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees (9), Hills HR (9), 3B Traylor (3); (28). -- GarciaparraVaritek D. (17), (16), Minor Glass (14), SB (6); - Glass CS (26). - Garciaparra, Mariani.

Oklahoma IP H R ER BB SO Lovingier 2.0 3 2 2 2 2 Snyder 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 Walton (7-3) 2.1 2 2 2 2 1 Buckles (14) 3.2 4 1 1 1 2

Georgia Tech IP H R ER BB SO Gogolin (12-3) 3.1 7 7 3 3 0 Myers 2.2 5 4 4 0 3 McGill 1.0 4 2 2 1 0 Cason 1.0 0 0 0 1 1

WP - McGill, HBP - by Myers (Hills). Umpires Pedersen, -Nelson, Runchey, Magnusson. Start Time- 12:07 - Attendance 2:50, p.m., - 21,053 POWER LINEUP run homer in the 6th inning. The middle of the Sooners’ lineup middle of the Sooners’ The game, led by ’s three- Damon Minor’s led by game, (3-5) drove in seven runs in the title in seven (3-5) drove 1994 NATIONAL CHAMPS NATIONAL 1994 ACE IN THE PEN IN ACE season after tossing the fi 2/3 nal 3 the fi tossing season after innings in the championship game. innings in the championship game. Bucky Buckles completed what was was what Bucky Buckles completed then a school-record 14th save for the 14th save then a school-record three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three

The Sooners claimed the championship hardware Sooners claimed the championship hardware The history in 1994. time in program for the second

DEFENSE  The Sooners’ defense, led up the defense, Sooners’ The middle by Rick Gutierrez (left) and Rickmiddle by Gutierrez Rich Hills, fi nished the College World World nished the College fi Rich Hills, Series ranked second with fi ve errors. errors. ve with fi second Series ranked THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 12 to endaseasonby aCollege World champion. Series route to thetitle. The 13-gamestreak ranks inthetop ten all-timeasthelongestwinstreak Sooners’ melted away shakystart into ahotstreak whichsaw OUwinitslast13gamesen captured theBigSeven Conference crown after compiling a10-1markinleagueplay. The After beginningtheseasonwithsixstraight losses, OUfinished theregular season12-9and four doubleplays inthegame. Trojans asMurphy scattered eight hits, by turning whiletheSooner defenseaidedtheeffort Another pitching starforOklahoma, Floyd Murphy, over ledtheSoonersto victory the national championshipgameby defeating SouthernCalifornia, 4-1. over Springfield (Mass.)College inthesecond gameofthetournament, OUtook itsspotin After strugglingwitha9-8winin10inningsover OhioState intheopener, anda7-1win singled homeMcKee from third to tiethegameat two inthetop oftheseventh. Reddell withthebasesloaded. Reddellfigured into theSooners’ scoring play next whenhe OU scored itsfi inningwhenUT’srst runofthegameinsixth pitcher walked starting in winning run. his onlyhitoftheevening into centerfield to score third basemanRay Morgosh withthe day. With thegametiedat two andtwo outsinthetop oftheeighth, Pugsley hammered However, itwas centerfielder CharleyPugsley whodelivered thekey hitfortheSoonersthat (2-for-4) andfirst basemanGeneSheets(2-for-5). ers’ offensive camefrom production catcher JohnReddell(3-for-5), leftfielder PhilMcKee Offensively, Oklahomapoundedout11hitsoffoftwo Tennessee pitchers. MostoftheSoon- first gameagainstOhioState, that year. andhiseighth inninestarts The winwas Shirley’s second ofthetournament intheir after leadingtheSoonersto victory gave upaRBI-singlethat drove inthe Volunteers’ second runoftheinning. righthander from Altus, Okla., quieted the Tennessee bats until thefifth inningwhenhe in seven ofthenineinnings. After surrendering asingleanddoubleinthefirst inning, the runs onthree hits. Hefaced onlyfive batters over theminimumandretired thesideinorder the championshipgame. Sooners’ pitcher JackShirleylimited the starting Volunteers to two It was afi by oneofthosegoodpitchersne pitching in that performance lifted OUto victory captured national championships. to winthree national titlesinoneschoolyear after thefootballandwrestling teams both The titlealsogave ofbecoming thefi ofOklahomathedistinction theUniversity rst school winning thedouble-elimination tournament instraight gameswithoutdefeat. ship gameto become thefirst team inCollege World to claimthetitleafter history Series Oklahoma camefrom behindto defeat of theUniversity Tennessee, 3-2, inthechampion- its first baseballnational title. best teams inthenation by sweeping through animpressive tournament field enroute to good, butthe1951Oklahomabaseballteam proved intheendthat itcould play withthe OMAHA, Neb. For Immediate Release: June, 17, 1951 SOONERS EARNFIRST TITLE OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA 1951 NATIONAL CHAMPS BRYANT HERNANDEZ -- They weren’t supposedto bethere. They weren’t even supposedto bethat pitchers, three really.” hard. We hadacouple ofgoodhitters good andtwo justweren’t“We worked team, agreat buteverybody -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d - JackBaer, OUHeadCoach (1942-1967) 7-0 11 13 19 3 end aseasonby aCollege World champion. Series That markranks inthetop 10all-timeasthelongestwinstreak to The Soonerswon theirlast13gamesenroute to the1951title. with a perfect 7-0mark,with aperfect includinga4-0record intheCWS. The Soonerswere undefeated duringthe1951NCAA Tournament Tennessee’s two runsscored offthree hits. The Soonerswon thetitlegamewiththree runsoff11hits, opposite OU was thefi torst university accomplish thefeat. in 1951. With titlesalsoclaimedby thewrestling andfootballteams, The ofOklahomawon University three national championships first 72years ofOUbaseballuntil 1969(23). Oklahoma’s win total duringthe1951season, aschoolrecord forthe runner duringthe1951College World Series. istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles

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CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

OKLAHOMATENNESSEE 3, 2

Sunday, JuneSunday, 17 * Omaha, Neb.

1951 NCAA COLLEGEWORLD SERIES

Oklahoma Name (Pos.) AB R H RBI PO A Wich, Wich, ss 5 0 1 0 2 8 Morgosh, 3b 3 1 1 1 2 1 Sheets, 1b 5 0 2 0 10 0 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees Pugsley, cfPugsley, 3 0 1 1 1 0 Antonio, Antonio, rf 4 0 0 0 1 0 McKee, McKee, lf 4 1 2 0 1 0 Reddell, c 5 1 3 1 7 1 Harrah, 2b 4 0 0 0 3 2 Shirley, p Shirley, 3 0 1 0 0 1 Totals 36 3 11 3 27 13

Tennessee Name (Pos.) AB R H RBI PO A Asbury, Asbury, lf 3 0 2 1 0 0 Bell, ss 4 0 0 0 3 5 Hopkins, 3b 4 0 1 0 1 1 Hatfi 1b/peld, Hatfi 4 0 0 0 3 3 Richichar, cf 4 0 0 0 3 0 Anderson, c 2 1 0 0 6 0 Payne, rfPayne, 1 1 0 0 3 0 Huffstetler, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Powell, -bPowell, 2 0 0 1 5 0 Totals 27 2 3 2 27 10

Score By Innings: E H R Innings: By Score Oklahoma Oklahoma 0 0 00 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 11 Tennessee 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 1

E - Richichar. 2B - Hopkins, Reddell, Morgosh. 3B - McKee. SB - Reddell. S- Powell. DP Wich -Bell eld, and and Sheets; Powell. Hatfi LOB - OklahomaTennessee 16, 3. BB - Shirley Huffstetlereld 4, 8. Hatfi 1, SO - Shirley 6, Hatfi SOeld - Shirley 5. Hatfi 6,

Winner eld. Loser- Shirley. - Hatfi HBP - PugsleyWP eld).. - Shirley. (by Hatfi PB - Reddell, Anderson. UmpiresTobin. Alvarez, Warneke, - Time - 2:12, Attendance - 6,290 JACK BAER JACK JOHN REDDELL 1951 NATIONAL CHAMPS NATIONAL 1951 in the seventh inning against the Volunteers. Volunteers. inning against the in the seventh The Sooners’ coach led Oklahoma to its fi rst national its fi led Oklahoma to coach Sooners’ The and advanced to fi ve NCAA Tournaments under Baer. under Baer. Tournaments NCAA ve fi to and advanced OU, Reddell scored the Sooners’ fi national rst run in the fi the Sooners’ Reddell scored OU, 26 years. The Sooners won six conference championships six conference Sooners won The 26 years. championship in baseball and 281 wins overall during his championship in baseball and 281 wins overall A three-year letterwinner baseball and football at in both A three-year championship game and later drove in the game-tying run drove championship game and later three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three GENE SHEETS JACK SHIRLEY JACK fi rst, fi rst team All-American in 1953. All-American in 1953. rst team fi rst, fi ley also helped OU defeat Ohio State in the CWS opener. CWS opener. in the Ohio State ley also helped OU defeat omore, Sheets became OU’s fi rst two-time All-American, All-American, rst two-time fi Sheets became OU’s omore, the title game was his eighth of the season in nine starts. season in nine starts. of the his eighth the title game was The Sooners’ ace during the championship run. His win in during the championship run. ace Sooners’ The Prior to limiting Tennessee to two runs off three hits, Shir- hits, runs off three two to Tennessee limiting to Prior After winning the 1951 National Championship as a soph- Championship as the 1951 National winning After earning the honors in 1952 and 1953. Sheets was also OU’s also OU’s Sheets was 1953. earning the honors in 1952 and THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide  14 the tablewith7-0and8-0marks, respectively. The Sooners’ crowning moments cameduringthe1951and1994seasonswhentheyran OU alsoranks inthetop 20inCWSwins(14)andgamesplayed (28). Big 12Conference andatop 20markacross thecountry, respectively. with two National Championships andnineCWSappearances, thethird highesttotal inthe Rosenblatt StadiumandtheCollege World Series. The Soonershave produced that success Any DivisionIbaseballprogram’s success ismeasured inOmaha, Neb., thehomeof The Soonersplayed inRosenblatt Stadiumduringfive consecutive seasonsfrom 1972-1976. OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA MATT HARUGHTY 1976 - COLLEGESERIES WORLD 1995 - The Soonerssetaschoolrecord with62wins The lastOklahomateam to reach Omaha -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d HeadCoach: Cochell Larry |CWSRecord: 0-2|Overall: 42-16 1995 HeadCoach: Cochell Larry |CWSRecord: 4-0|Overall: 50-17 1975 1976 1992 1994 1972 1973 1974 HeadCoach: EnosSemore |CWSRecord: 1-2|Overall: 43-8 HeadCoach: EnosSemore |CWSRecord: 2-2|Overall: 52-10 HeadCoach: EnosSemore |CWSRecord: 0-2|Overall: 62-19 HeadCoach: Cochell Larry |CWSRecord: 1-2|Overall: 43-24 HeadCoach: EnosSemore |CWSRecord: 1-2|Overall: 62-19 HeadCoach: EnosSemore |CWSRecord: 1-2|Overall: 48-12 HeadCoach: |CWSRecord: JackBaer 4-0|Overall: 19-9 1951 Team Stats -Batting Average: .312|EarnedRunAverage: 4.01 Team Stats -Batting Average: .300|EarnedRunAverage: 2.08 Team Stats -Batting Average: .318|EarnedRunAverage: 2.78 Team Stats -Batting Average: .307|EarnedRunAverage: 4.99 Team Stats -Batting Average: .319|EarnedRunAverage: 4.08 Team Stats -Batting Average: .268|EarnedRunAverage: 2.86 Team Stats -Batting Average: .320|EarnedRunAverage: 1.92 Team Stats -Batting Average: .330|EarnedRunAverage: 2.32 Team Stats -Batting Average: .232|EarnedRunAverage: 3.94 istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles C W |g g| S

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15 at the helm. at JAMIE JOHNSON JAMIE 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees to a postseason All-Tournament team in the last 16 years. team a postseason All-Tournament to OU has played in three NCAA Regional fi nals in the NCAA fi Regional in three OU has played the 2006 Norman Regional including last four years, Championship.  2006 NORMAN REGIONAL 2006 NORMAN REGIONAL MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER PLAYER MOST OUTSTANDING at L. Dale Mitchell Park. After winning the program’s 10th regional/district title, OU took OU took 10th regional/district title, winning the program’s After Park. Dale Mitchell L. at Under fi rst year head coach Sunny Golloway, the Sooners won the 2006 Norman Regional the the Sooners won Golloway, Sunny head coach rst year Under fi program’s 10th College World Series Appearance, the Sooners made their fi rst appearance the Sooners made their fi Series Appearance, World 10th College program’s in a Super Regional after the format originated in 1999. In addition, Golloway became just Golloway In addition, in 1999. originated the format in a Super Regional after the second coach in NCAA history to lead his club to a Super Regional in his fi rst full season in NCAA a Super Regional in his fi coach history lead his club to the second to then-No. 1 Rice to game three of the Houston Super Regional. Despite narrowly missing the narrowly Despite Super Regional. of the Houston game three 1 Rice to then-No. programs’ second National Championship. Glass is one of 27 Sooners who have been named Glass is one of 27 Sooners who have Championship. National second programs’ pictured above signing autographs in Norman after the team returned from Omaha with the from returned the team in Norman after signing autographs pictured above was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1994 College World Series. Glass is Series. World of the 1994 College named the Most Outstanding Player Chip Glass was NCAA TOURNEY SUCCESS

three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three Sunny Golloway is 27-14 as a coach in seven of the Sooners’ last 11 of the Sooners’ in seven is 27-14 as a coach Golloway Sunny regional ve fi last and has been on the staff for OU’s appearances 1994 and 1992). 1995, 2006, championships (2008, The Sooners have enjoyed home fi eld advantage on six occasions. on six occasions. eld advantage home fi enjoyed Sooners have The 1975 and 1977, 2000, 2004, NCAA Regionals in 2006, OU has hosted 1974. The Sooners have recorded a winning record in 15 of their 31 NCAA a winning record recorded Sooners have The OU is 68-60 in 128 games played. appearances. Tournament OU’s total number of NCAA Appearances, third in the Big 12 behind third number of NCAA Appearances, total OU’s made six straight the Sooners have Twice, and Oklahoma State. Texas (1972-1977 and 1984-1989). the tourney trips to The Sooners scored 21 runs against Eastern Kentucky to open the to Kentucky 21 runs against Eastern Sooners scored The game. Tournament best for an NCAA a program Tournament, 1986 10-plus runs on 15 occasions in NCAA postseason play. OU has scored The Sooners’ fi rst recorded NCAA Tournament appearance was in was appearance Tournament NCAA rst recorded fi Sooners’ The in the opener. 6-2, Oklahoma A&M, defeated They in 1947.

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15 21 27 31 1947 THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 16 joined fourotherSoonersontheall-tournament team. Nebraska, twice. NickCapra was namedtheMost Valuable Player ofthechampionshipand OU won itssecond Big8 Tournament Championshipin1979after defeating Missouriand ’79CROWN SOONERS CLAIM Missouri Texas OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Texas ...... 15 A&M closer lookat thebreakdown: ...... 25 OU’s 25conference championships rank third Big12schools. amongactive Kansas isa Below State ...... 88 includes three postseasontitlesin1977, 1979and1997. Kansas conferences year inandyear out. Oklahomahaswon 25conference championships, which ...... 21 The Sooners’ national success beginswithwinningchampionshipsinoneofthetoughest Nebraska State ...... 29 Texas 4 ...... Baylor 10 ...... 2 ...... Tech 6 ...... 4 ...... OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA TYSON SENG TYSON CONFERENCE SUCCESS -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d 1997 21 25 35 4 The 1997 Sooners came homewiththe inauguralBig12Championship. came The 1997Sooners Tech, 19-17, to wintheinaugural championship. with fourstraight winsto closeoutthetourney. OUdefeated Texas Oklahoma won thefirst Big12 Tournament Championshipin1997 the previous highwith 19against Texas Tech inthe1997titlegame. ment game. OUdefeated OklahomaState, 21-6, in2006andheld The Soonersholdtherecord formostrunsscored inaBig12 Tourna- under headcoach EnosSemore. Oklahoma won fourstraight regular seasoncrowns from 1972-1975 under Sunny Golloway. The Soonershave 35All-Big12honorees over thelastfive years in theregular seasonstandings on20occasions. Big12schools.among active The Soonershave alsofinished second The Sooners’ 25conference championshipsrank third all-time istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles

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17 CHASE ANDERSON CHASE Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Year of the Big 12 Newcomer 2001 Big 12 Newcomer of the 2001 Big 12 Newcomer GREG DOBBS OLE SHELDON with a .996 fi elding percentage. with a .996 fi American by three different publications. different three American by after hitting .428 throughout the season with 10 .428 throughout hitting after in 2004. The Sooners’ fi rst baseman .367 with 54 fi Sooners’ The in 2004. 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees with 27 RBIs and later was named a second team All- team named a second was with 27 RBIs and later Year homers and 62 RBIs. In conference play, Dobbs hit .423 play, In conference homers and 62 RBIs. Dobbs was named the Dobbs was Sheldon drove in half of his overall RBI total and hit .390 RBI total his overall in half of Sheldon drove RBIs during the 2004 62-game campaign. In Big 12 play, In Big 12 play, RBIs during the 2004 62-game campaign. Sheldon was named the Sheldon was Big Eight New- tournament’s Most Out- tournament’s CONFERENCE SUCCESS CONFERENCE . Redman led the Sooners in 1994 with Redman led the Sooners . MARK REDMAN . Shackelford hit three homers and drove homers and drove hit three Shackelford . 158 Ks, still a program best. still a program 158 Ks, BRIAN SHACKELFORD in 13 runs in the six-game span. in 13 runs in the six-game span. Prior to helping lead the Sooners to the 1994 National National the 1994 lead the Sooners to helping to Prior Shackelford, a utility player, helped lead OU to the fi rst the fi helped lead OU to a utility player, Shackelford, broke his -season record in 1995 with a record strikeout his single-season broke Shackelford was named the named was Shackelford Championship, Redman was named the named the Redman was Championship, Big 12 Tournament Championship in 1997. For his efforts, his efforts, For Championship in 1997. Tournament Big 12 standing Player comer of the Year comer of the 14 wins and 136 strikeouts in 135 innings pitched. He later He later in 135 innings pitched. 14 wins and 136 strikeouts

1994 Big Eight Player of the 1994 Big Eight Player three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three after the season. the season. after 1989 Big Eight Player of the Year of the 1989 Big Eight Player DARRON COX honors that season. season. honors that RICK GUTIERREZ after hitting .352 with 10 home runs and 68 RBIs. hitting .352 with 10 home runs and 68 RBIs. after Gutierrez was also named a fi All-American rst team a fi also named was Gutierrez Gutierrez was one of several key players who helped players key several one of was Gutierrez OU claim its second national title in 1994. The second second The title in 1994. national OU claim its second Year after a solid senior season. The Sooners’ catcher hit .362 catcher Sooners’ The solid senior season. a after Cox was named the was Cox baseman was named the baseman was with 56 RBIs in 58 games played in 1989. Cox also had 17 Cox in 1989. with 56 RBIs in 58 games played OU was one game away from playing for the 2008 playing from one game away OU was Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship in Oklahoma City year. straight for the second doubles and 19 stolen bases en route to earning all-district to bases en route doubles and 19 stolen

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19 JEREMY ERBEN JEREMY .....Houston Astros .....San Giants Francisco .....LAA Angels .....New York Mets .....NewYork .....Philadelphia Phillies .....Atlanta Braves Blue Jays .....Toronto .....Tampa Bay Rays Bay .....Tampa ...... Philadelphia Phillies ...... Chicago and Baltimore ...... Detroit, Bay, ...... Tampa ...... none ...... none ...... none ...... Minnesota Twins ...... 1997-1998 ...... 1999-2002 ...... 2001 ...... 1991-1993 ...... 1993-1995 ...... 2004-2006 ...... 2002-2003 ...... 2000-2001 Other At OU GEOFF GEARY Current Other At OU Other At OU Other Sox White ...... Colorado & Chicago At OU Other At OU ROHLINGER RYAN Current Other At OU REGGIE WILLITS Current Other At OU ROCKY CHERRY Current GREG DOBBS Current GREG NORTON Current PURCEY DAVID Current Other At OU JASON BARTLETT Current 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees 2008 MAJOR LEAGUE SOONERS LEAGUE 2008 MAJOR roles cant signifi Sooners played eight MLB season, During the 2008 the country. across teams on various the from a pair of former Sooners was group Included in that Series as Philadelphia World in the 2008 played 2001 season that Jason Bartlett an everyday was the championship. for Bay Tampa topped for the Phillies. starter short a utility Dobbs at was player and Greg for the Rays Both former Sooners made Rohlinger. elder Ryan and infi Purcey hurler David In addition, Blue Jays Toronto started on the mound for the Purcey debut in 2008. their Major League Giants. for the San base and Rohlinger started third Francisco at was Orioles and Chicago Cubs, with the Baltimore who had stints Rocky Cherry, Finally, Mets in the offseason. York the New by acquired SOONERS IN THE PROS THE IN SOONERS three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three Below is a look at some of the Sooners working in : in professional some of the Sooners working Below is a look at OU) at Name (years BennettRickey (1989-92) (1975-76) Frazier George Manager General Assistant Position (1977) Hatcher Mickey Broadcaster Television Stan Meek (1972-74) Minor (1993-95) Ryan Hitting Coach John Russell (1980-82) Astros Houston Director Scouting Joe Simpson (1971-73) Coach Assistant Minor League Rockies Colorado Manager Angeles Angels of Anaheim Los Broadcaster Television Orioles Baltimore Organization Marlins Florida Braves Atlanta Pirates Pittsburgh MAJOR LEAGUE AFFILIATION MAJOR LEAGUE with the sport on the Major involved still former Sooners are several eld, fi Off the playing John Russell. Pirates, manager of the Pittsburgh including second-year level, League Player Position Year Year Team Position Player Williams Jackson Purcey David Mark Redman Jack Armstrong Bobby Witt C Hayward Ray Reid Craig LHP LHP Williams Paul RHP John Russell Billy Irions 2007 RHP LHP Bob Shirley 2004 Billy Severns 1995 1987 Giants San Francisco SS Swenton Mike OF Swenton Mike C 1985 Blue Jays Swenton Mike Toronto 1983 RHP Twins Minnesota Ralph Rickey LHP Reds Cincinnati OF 1983 1983 OF OF San Diego Padres 1982 Rangers Texas OF 1981 1976 San Diego Padres OF 1975 Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies 1971 Philadelphia Phillies 1971 1970 San Padres Diego Brewers Milwaukee Giants San Francisco 1968 Cardinals Louis St. Indians Cleveland Chicago Cubs Below is a look at each of those players and the teams that selected them: that and the teams each of those players Below is a look at FIRST ROUNDERS Baseball’s of Major League rst round been selected in the fi 16 Sooners have 1967, Since Draft. Amateur 2006 2003 Redman Mark 1994 Ortiz Russ 1990 Jackson Danny 1988 Jack Armstrong 1965 Jackson Danny 1961 Kansas City Royals Fisher Eddie 1960 Don Schwall 1952 Philadelphia Phillies McDaniel Lyndall 1949 Braves Atlanta Dale Mitchell L. Reds Cincinnati Dale Mitchell L. Reds Cincinnati Sox White Chicago Cardinals Louis St. Indians Cleveland Indians Cleveland Below is a look at the other Sooners who have earned all-star status in professional in professional all-star status earned who have the other Sooners Below is a look at baseball: OKLAHOMA ALL-STARS a spot in earn to Sooner became the eighth Rockies, Colorado with the now Mark Redman, Game with his selectionthe MLB All-Star with the Kansas in 2006 while City Royals. THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 20 the AAAaffiliate oftheColorado Rockies. Montreal Exposandin2001, hefinished hispro career withtheColorado SpringsSkySox, of thedraft that year by theCincinnati Reds. HemadehisMLBdebutin1999 withthe Eight performer. In1989, hehit.367with56RBIsand was inthefi selected fth round Cox was the1989BigEight Player ofthe Year was andAll-Big athree-time letterwinner including the2009selection, catcher Darron Cox. isalookatBelow the12honorees whohave beenrecognized over thepastsixyears, At theannualDiamondDinner, formerSoonergreats are honored by theprogram. DIAMOND DINNERHONOREES 325-8354. Those Interested theOUbaseballoffi injoiningtheHomeRunClubcancontact ce at (405) Stadium. members have thechance to sittogether insomeofthebestseats insideL. Dale Mitchell as theseriesagainstOklahomaState heldin Tulsa andOklahomaCity. At homegames, games. The cluborganizes road tripsformembersto travel to away gamestogether, such theSoonerswithitspresenceThe at HomeRunClubalsosupports bothhomeandaway all par3sandteam prizes forfirst-, second-, andthird-place teams. Drawings are heldfordoorprizes aswell asprizes foraHole-in-One, closestto theholeon players, achance to allows have participants theSooners. agreat timewhilesupporting the JimmieAustin GolfCourse. The tournament, whichisattended by bothOUcoaches and One oftheclub’s mainfund-raising events year isitsannualgolftournament every heldat training room inthenewclubhouseat L. DaleMitchell Park. forthenewequipmentwashers room, anddryers aswell themedicalequipment forthe team’s facilitiesto beamongthebestinnation. They raised moneyto provide the During pastyears, theHomeRunClubhashelpedprovide theresources to enablethe banquet orby theOklahomabaseballoffi contacting ce withadonation of$50. interested injoiningtheOklahomabaseballteam’s offi group candosoat the cial support The ofOklahomaHomeRunClubistheoffi University cial presenter oftheevent. Those orearlyFebruary,late January dependingontheopeningofseason. and introduces eachmemberoftheteam to thegathering. The event usuallytakes place in speakers andfrom HeadCoach Sunny Golloway. Golloway previews theupcoming season and staffofthebaseballteam. The banquetincludesspeechesfrom distinguishedguest oftheprogramthe banquetallows fansandsupporters to socialize withothermembers The clubbeginseachbaseballseasonwithitsannualkickoff banquet. Put onby theclub, ofonethebestprograms inthecountry.a part the newmillennium. The clubprovides aswell agreat asachance to be socialopportunity Sooner fansto helpmake sure that thetradition that isOUbaseballwillprosper well into for theOklahomabaseballprogram. JoiningtheHomeRunClubprovides achance for For more than20years, theHomeRunClubhasbeenahelpfulsource offi nancial support OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA HOME RUNCLUB ANDREW DOYLEANDREW -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d Oklahoma Letterwinner, 2002-2003 REGGIE WILLITS -2008 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1948-1950 BOB STEPHENSON-2008 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1987-1989 DARRON COX -2009 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1997-1998 GEOFF GEARY-2007 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1956-1958 EDDIE FISHER-2007 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1994-1995 MARK REDMAN -2004 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1993-1995 RUSSELL ORTIZ-2004 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1993-1995 RYAN MINOR-2005 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1993-1996 DAMON MINOR-2005 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1998-1999 -2005 KYLE DENNEY Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1992-1995 RICH HILLS-2006 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1999-2000 JEFF BAJENARU-2006 Oklahoma Letterwinner, 1942-1946 L. 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21 AARON BAKER AARON 2004-present great tradition of this program. of this program. tradition great a tradition we look forward to continuing.” look forward to we a tradition “This is a great event for fans of OU baseball event is a great “This program into what it is today,” said OU head it is today,” what into program to not only get to see the current players but players see the current not only get to to “I think all the players, past and present, have have past and present, “I think all the players, also the former players who helped build this also the former players enjoyed this event over the past six years and its the past six years over this event enjoyed former Sooner greats come back to celebrate the celebrate back to come former Sooner greats coach Golloway. “It’s always an honor to have the have an honor to always “It’s Golloway. coach 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees HOME RUN CLUB RUN HOME DIAMOND DINNER Q&As session the inductees participate in a question and answer each Diamond Dinner, At last participate and Bob at Stephenson Willits Reggie Pictured left, with the audience. banquet. year’s After select home games, the players and coaches are available down the third base the third down available are and coaches the players select home games, After for the fans in attendance. sign autographs line to TOP NOTCH FACILITIES NOTCH TOP the Sooners with helped provide the Home Run Club have by the years over Donations including a new indoor hitting facility and upgrades in the country, resources the top clubhouse. the team’s to POST GAME AUTOGRAPHS HOME RUN CLUB TENT PARTIES TENT HOME RUN CLUB the Home Run Club offers a select the season, to Prior home games throughout which also the function, also speak at and coaches Players for its members. tailgate serves team. as an opportunity about the current learn more for fans to three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three - Head Coach Golloway Sunny Boomer Sooner, Boomer Together, let’s support our players in their journeys to winning championships. support in their journeys to our players let’s Together, LETTER FROM COACH GOLLOWAY LETTER FROM COACH the nation¹s to return the UniversityOklahoma is poised to of at baseball program The be a part to you effort of this collective invite by We tradition. its storied and continue elite Run Club. joining the Home will be supporting you our student-ath- membership in the Home Run Club, your Through functions the numerous held throughout at presence nancially and with your both fi letes, the season. the opportunity looks forward to OU Baseball the individuals who team know The get to to us a competitive gives donation Your eld. on and off the fi success the team¹s to contribute championships. Big 12 and National our goals of winning and helps us reach advantage THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 22 .664 127 15 21 45 OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA 6 6 3 7 RYAN DUKE HEAD COACH He accomplished thesamefeat ineight years at Oral Roberts. nine seasonsasanOUcoach (1992, ’94, ’95, 2004, ’05, ’06and ‘08). OU hasadvanced to seven tournaments NCAA duringseven ofhis current coaches inDivisionIbaseball. Golloway’s .664winningpercentage ranks inthetop 25among OU hasscored 10ormore runson15occasions. 1986 Tournament, aprogram bestforanNCAA Tournament game. The Sooners’ scored 21runsagainstEastern Kentucky to openthe Golloway ledhisKenai Peninsula Oilersto NBCtitles. ships. The summerbefore andafter OU’s Championship, 1994NCAA In a12-month period, Golloway won three national champion- its second national titleandGolloway was anassistant onthestaff. in 2006. The total was thehighestsince 1994, theyear OUwon Golloway won 45gamesinhisfirst fullyear at theSooners’ helm head coach andOUwon 10ofitslast12regular seasongames. At theendof2005season, Golloway took over astheinterim In justover three years at thehelm, Golloway haswon 127games. and 1974. OU hashosted Regionalsin2006, NCAA 2004, 2000, 1977, 1975 The Sooners have enjoyed homefield advantage onsixoccasions. Tournament appearances. OUis66-58in124gamesplayed. The Soonershave recorded awinningrecord in15oftheir30NCAA -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d only appearance SuperRegionalin2006. inaNCAA four tripsto theNCAA Tournament, includingthree Regionalfi NCAA nals andtheprogram’s time asthree top-10 recruiting classeshave beensignedat OUwhiletheSoonersenjoyed Sooners’ program backto national prominence. That goalhasbeenaccomplished inashort In 2004, Golloway returned to Oklahomato helphisformermentor, Cochell, Larry bringthe perseason.ing 46victories eight years. ORUbecameoneofthenation’s winningestprograms duringhistenure, averag- dominated theMid-Continent Conference underGolloway, winningsixconference titlesin coach, Golloway traveled to take northeast over program. theOral Roberts The GoldenEagles After helpingOUclubsin1992, 1994and1995reach theCollege World asanassistant Series Regionalfithe NCAA nal againstOleMiss. coach in2005, whentheSoonerswon 10oftheirlast12regular seasongamesandplayed in Prior to officially takingover thereins oftheprogram, Golloway astheinterim head served of Oklahomabecameareality in2006whenhewas namedtheSooners’ skipperonJuly15. A native ofOklahoma, Sunny Golloway’s dream ofbecoming theheadcoach at theUniversity HEAD COACH SUNNYGOLLOWAY rgNro Ryan Rohlinger MarkRedman David Purcey Garrett Patterson Ryan Minor DamonMinor Heath Greg Norton Doug Jackson Daniel Mike Gosse Russ JoeDunigan Taylor Mientkiewicz J.D. Drew Williams McCutchen Ryan Christenson Ortiz several outstandingplayers. isalistofsomethoseprominent Below pupils: Coaching forvarious successful teams hasgiven Coach to Golloway work with theopportunity PROMINENT PUPILS mitted to thelong-term success oftheprogram.” have acoach whoisdevoted to ofOklahomaandonethat theUniversity iscompletely com- “His passionforthisprogram isobvious andhisenthusiasm never falters. Iknow that we OKLAHOMA VP/DIRECTOR OFATHLETICS ONGOLLOWAY - OU VP/Director ofAthleticsJoeCastiglione - OU VP/Director istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

23 TREY SPERRING 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees At Tennessee, Bell was in charge of recruiting and landed of recruiting in charge Bell was Tennessee, At classes in 2005 and ranked 15 nationally top back-to-back sixth nationally. ranked was 2005 group The 2006. for pick, 1 draft 2006 No. the Hochevar, Bell Luke coached also the was Hochevar Tennessee. seasons (2005-06) at two pitcher). (top winner of the 2005 Roger Clemens Award The Sooners posted the program’s highest batting average average highest batting the program’s Sooners posted The in on the staff rst year fi Tadlock’s 1999 during (.323) since 2006. fourth landed the class in the best recruiting Tadlock ranked the highest It was country in 2007 for the Sooners. history 1987. since class in program In addition to coaching Tennessee to the 2005 College World World the 2005 College to Tennessee coaching In addition to also a member of the 1994 and 1995 teams Bell was Series. Series. World the College to advanced that State Florida at Tadlock brings 18 years of collegiate coaching experience to to experience coaching of collegiate years brings 18 Tadlock his fourth with the Sooners Oklahoma and is entering year in 2008. 3 1 4 15 18 .323 ASSISTANT COACHES ASSISTANT three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three PROMINENT PUPILS: pick in 2006 draft ...... Kansas overall - First City Royals Hochevar Luke ...... James Adkins ...... Cincinnati Sean Watson Reds GOLLOWAY ON BELL GOLLOWAY Our student-athletes in a short this program time. be a true asset to to has proven “Mike every had success who has coach, with an outstanding and knowledgeable working are “ he goes. where MIKE BELL of experience years OU | Eight at | Second year Coach Assistant Pitching PROMINENT PUPILS: Series World ...... LAA Angels - MVP of the 2002 Blue Jays ...... Toronto Tallet Brian ...... Fahey Brandon ...... Houston Astros Victor Diaz ...... Pittsburgh Pirates Andy LaRoche ...... San Giants Francisco Rohlinger Ryan GOLLOWAY ON TADLOCK ON GOLLOWAY is a proven He and hitting. of recruiting the areas to of knowledge “Tim brings a wealth Tadlock about Coach impressive more is even What speaks for itself. winner and his success speak so highly of him.” his players is how Assistant Coach | Fourth year at OU | 18 years of experience OU | 18 years at | Fourth year Coach Assistant Hitting and Recruiting TIM TADLOCK Bell is the latest addition to the OU staff and completed his fi in Norman in 2008 rst year his fi completed the OU staff and addition to Bell is the latest to returned Volunteers the 2005 rst year, In his fi Tennessee. at years successful three after the 2005 Bell helped tutor In addition, 2001. rst time since Seriesfi for the World the College Hochevar. Luke pick of the 2006 MLB Draft, rst overall winner and fi Roger Clemens Award The Sooners have thrived with him on the recruiting trail since his arrival in Norman and his arrival since trail him on the recruiting with thrived have Sooners The including a league-best .316 seasons on the staff, .300 in each of his three hit over have in 2008. mark in Big 12 play Tadlock was hired away from Grayson Junior College prior to the 2006 season. He won two two He won the 2006 season. prior to Junior College Grayson from away hired was Tadlock while the championship series overall in appearances ve Series and made fi World NJCAA 435 victories and a .770 winning recorded Tadlock the helm, In nine seasons at Grayson. at percentage. The OU baseball program is in good hands as Golloway, Tadlock and Bell each served as Tadlock as Golloway, is in good hands OU baseball program The of landed some have and years ve in the last fi in Division I programs coordinators recruiting in the country. talent the best amateur SURROUNDED WITH SURROUNDED SUCCESS Bell. and Mike Tadlock Tim in best of the game’s two has hired Golloway Sunny Head coach THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 24 with 11and10, respectively. Tyson andseniorMatt also return Seng Harughty in2009withdouble-digit stolen bases a year ago, including juniorJamieJohnson, who led thesquadwith20swipes. Sophomore average and steal multiplebases. OUreturns more than73percent ofitsstolen basesfrom The sophomore outfielder isoneofseveral Soonersonthisyear’s squadwhocan hitfor BLAIR ELLIOTT to holdthat distinction. with JoeDuniganandRyan in2006)beingthelastSooners Rohlinger(6thround selection In addition, five ofthosenineindividualswere inthefi selected rst 10rounds ofthedraft, as afree agent thefollowing season. Each oftheSooners’ lastninebatting championshave beendrafted professionally orsigned sluggers andthelastSoonerto becrowned the team’s batting championwitha.368clip. MikeSenior Gosse, whowas drafted inthefollowing the2008season, was oneofthose including fourwithamarkof.340orbetter. The hitbetter Soonershadsixregular than.300throughout starters the2008season, league witha.316average inBig12games. In 2008, OUhit.312asateam (third bestaverage intheBig12Conference) andledthe nine runspergamethat season. runs scored anda.335team batting average. The 1998Soonersalsoaveraged more than Prior to the1999and2000seasons, OUenjoyed oneofitsbestoffensive seasonswith606 .300 inthree consecutive seasons. In addition, forthefirst timesince 2000, theSoonersrecorded ateam batting average over across thepastthree seasons. The OUoffensehasrejuvenated itselfinthelastthree years, averaging seven runspergame SOONERS GETOFFENSIVE J.T. WISE OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA OFFENSE -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d 2094 streak in school history atstreak 22games, inschoolhistory afreshman best. Baker ledtheteam witha.996fielding percentage andrecorded thethird longest hitting seasons. The Denton, Texas, native ledOUin2008with61RBIsandhit.315. Asa freshman, is thefirst player since Ryan Rohlinger(2005-06)to drive in50ormore runsinconsecutive the field duringhistwo years inanOUuniform. Baker hasconnectedfor111career RBIsand Junior Aaron Baker hasbeenoneoftheSooners’ mostproductive players at theplate andin AARON BAKER .316 .323 492 22 6 five years before hisarrival. to Oklahomain2004. The Soonersplated 1886 runsintheprevious The numberofcombined runsscored since Coach Golloway’s return last timefourregulars hitover .340was in1998. the 2008season, includingfourwithamarkof.340 orbetter. The The whohitbetter number ofregular than.300throughout starters program history. an OUfreshman record andranks asthethird longeststreak in season (second longestintheBig122007). The markestablished Freshman Aaron Baker hitin22consecutive the2007 gamesto start .300 inBig12play intwo ofthelastthree seasons. mark slightly higherthanitsoverall average (.312). OUhashitover In Big12gamesplayed, OUledtheconference witha.316clip, a ship, themostsince the1998OUteam recorded 606. The 2006Soonersscored 492runsenroute to a regional champion- up five points from theprevious fi ve (.299). averaging a.304clipinSunny Golloway’s five years since hisreturn, est foranOUsquadsince 1998(.335). OUhit.305 in2007andis In 2006, OUledtheBig12in hittingwitha.323average, thehigh- istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.comwww.soonersp | THE PROGRAM

25 7. er’s .991 er’s k BRYAN GROTH BRYAN e corner position. Ba position. e corner h DEFENSE 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees is two years starting years is two t at h uring elding percentage is anchored by the two errors committed in 200 committed errors the two by is anchored elding percentage Sophomore Stephen Porlier recorded 99 strikeouts in 2007, the most in 2007, 99 strikeouts recorded Porlier Stephen Sophomore missing the After season. regular a Big 12 hurler during the 2007 by the staff in 2009. to returns Porlier injury, 2008 season due to The Sooners’ 2008 defense ranked 12th in the country in double 2008 defense ranked Sooners’ The in nine least one double play OU turned at turned with 64. plays games near the end of the season. straight Number of errors committed in 2006, the second fewest in school fewest the second in 2006, committed Number of errors to expanded the NCAA since schedule was history and the lowest 56 games. rst base fi at Baker junior Aaron by committed number of errors The .991 Baker’s starting position. years during his two the corner at in 2007. committed errors the two by is anchored elding percentage fi The number of errors committed by junior Aaron Baker at fi rst base fi at Baker junior Aaron by committed number of errors The d fi Oklahoma led the nation with a .983 fi elding percentage in 2006, the in 2006, elding percentage with a .983 fi the nation Oklahoma led historyhighest in school best all-time in the NCAA.second and the The 2009 Sooners return 296 strikeouts from last year’s staff, or 69 staff, last year’s from 296 strikeouts Sooners return 2009 The with 72 Ks recorded group leads that Doyle Junior Andrew percent. 99.1 innings of work. during his team-leading 9 9 99 12 43 296 .983 ANDREW DOYLE nished the 2008 season with the Big 12’s fi letterwinner, a two-year Doyle, Junior Andrew 1 starting spot in the No. the Sooners’ maintain to (9) and is expected highest win total third innings or more seven lasted Doyle the end of last year. at solidifying the role after rotation on the None of those appearances innings in 12 starts. ve in six of his 15 starts least fi and at open the in victories to which both resulted starts, last two bigger than Doyle’s mound were Regional for the Sooners. Tempe Big 12 Championship and NCAA three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three In 2009, OU returns six pitchers with fi last season and the Soon- starts or more recorded ve with fi six pitchers OU returns In 2009, eld. starter defensive in the fi nearly the entire ers return Sixteen of the 27 draft picks selected since Golloway’s return have been pitchers, including been pitchers, have return Sixteen picks selected Golloway’s of the 27 draft since rst 10 rounds. selected in the fi who were ve fi Since 2004, Golloway and company have helped develop some of the conference’s top top some of the conference’s helped develop have and company Golloway 2004, Since pitchers. Coach Golloway stresses fundamental baseball at OU and fans can expect to see strong see strong OU and fans can expect to baseball at fundamental stresses Golloway Coach solid pitching. by defense accompanied OU has fi nished each of the last fi ve seasons with Golloway on the staff with a mark over on the staff with a mark over seasons with Golloway ve nished each of the last fi OU has fi marks OU squads recorded ve only fi in 2004, return Golloway’s to prior In the 10 years .960. of .960 or better. Behind the strength of its defense, the 2006 Sooners won a regional championship and a regional the 2006 Sooners won of its defense, Behind the strength in 1999). originated (format rst Super Regional appearance fi the program’s to advanced In 2006, the Sooners led the nation with a .983 fi elding percentage, the best mark in elding percentage, with a .983 fi the Sooners led the nation In 2006, best all-time in NCAA as the second history. mark also ranks The history. program A common heard statement throughout the history of sports, “defense wins champion- “defense the history throughout of sports, statement heard A common at rst full year fi Golloway’s Sunny true during head coach been more not have could ships” helm. OU’s DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS GARRETT RICHARDS make to is expected Richards letterwinners staff, two-year on the 2009 pitching One of two, very was produc- Richards injuryan impact battling in 2009 after early on last season. in the showing a strong After nine saves. with a team-leading as a freshman in 2007 tive prospects in the 2008 Alaska Summer League. top named one of the was Richards summer, for a spot in the starting in 2009 after compete is poised to rotation Oklahoma native The making just one start seasons. previous in his two THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide  26 clippings from OU’s lastNational Championshiprunin1994. publications over thelastcouple ofseasons. Alsoshown are otherrecent stories and Located onpage27are afewexamples ofthevarious front pagestories from local one ofthemostpopularstories inthestate, butalsodrew attention nationwide. advancing to their10thCollege World inprogram Series history. Oklahomawas notonly The mediaattention blossomedin2006whentheSoonerscameonewinaway from outlets cover theSoonersonaregular basis. baseball andsoftballare onthefoodchain. next Throughout thespring, several media OU baseballbenefitsfrom that coverage. footballandthebasketball Behind programs, coverage thanany otherprofessional orminorleagueteam inthestate. hasitsadvantages. entity themostpopularsports Being Oklahomaathletics receive more is everybody extensive television coverage. The Soonersare center at thevery ofthecollege athletics and And whentheycan’t come to campus, keep tabsonOUthanksto thosesameobservers spend timeinNorman. recognized mediaoutletsregularly interact withSoonerplayers and coaches androutinely hovers around theSooners. Writers andbroadcasters representing thenation’s most Oklahoma Athletics isahouseholdnamedueto mediaattention theoverwhelming that SOONER BASEBALLIN THE SPOTLIGHT Coach Golloway addresses themediapriorto theprogram’s annualmediaday inFebruary. OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA MEDIA ATTENTION GARRETT RICHARDS GARRETT watching. -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d 10 31 50 83 27 56 58 nationally every yearnationally inthesalesoflicensed every merchandise. andapparelof products purchased by fans. OUranks inthetop 10 The oftheSoonersisevident inthesignifi popularity cant amount OU’s gamesinthelastnineyears. team. Inaddition, ESPNCollege GameDay hasbeenonsite for20of The numberofconsecutive gamestelevised fortheOUfootball seasons, including13contests ontheESPNfamilyofnetworks. OU baseballhasenjoyed 27television broadcasts over thelastfour subjects for subjects IllustratedSports Since 2000, OUstudent-athletes have appeared onthecover of ment oneofthetop collegiate sites inthenation. year, makingtheofficial Web site oftheOklahomaAthletics Depart- More last than50millionpeopleloggedonto SoonerSports.com year, over 80percent ofthegamescanbeheard live ontheradio. live onOU’s flagship station KOKC 1520AMorontheinternet. Each Every contest ofthebaseballteam’s 56-gamescheduleisbroadcast 23 nationally televised games. teams combined to make 58appearances ontelevision, including During the2007-08season, themen’s and women’s basketball SI with31cover appearances. 11times. Soonerfootballisonethemostpopular istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAMPROGRAM

27 C.J. BLUE C.J. 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees MEDIA ATTENTION MEDIA three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 28 a matter ofconscience andaction. eliminate housingandhomelessnessaround theworld, poverty andto make decent shelter OrganizationHumanity in2007. The program was foundedin1976andisdesignedto Along withotherteams at OU, theSoonerbaseballteam helpedoutthelocalHabitat for HABITAT FORHUMANITY Drive targeted 750familiesineight different communities across Oklahoma. help hundreds offamiliesinNormanover thepastnineyears. In2008, theHoliday Food including baseball, intheannualHoliday participate Food Drive. The event hasgrown to Founded in2000by OUassistant footballcoach JoshHeupel, various athletics programs, HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE chair boundorvisuallyimpaired athletes. dugouts andacompletely fl that eliminatesat surface any barriersorobstaclesforwheel- fi fields withcushionedrubberized turf elds that prevent injuries, wheelchairaccessible Leagues across play thecountry inspecialized complexes that includecustom-designed an organization to that play gives baseball. special-needschildren anopportunity Miracle Edmond, Okla., to play ina “Miracle League Game.” The Miracle League, foundedin1997, is For eachofthelastthree seasons, theOUbaseballteam hastraveled to Mitch Park in MIRACLE LEAGUE into productive adults. program’s goalto provide anenvironment where boys canbecome successful anddevelop their G.E.D. inanindependent orparticipate livingprogram after graduation. Itisthe years old. Boysare ableto live ontheranch until theygraduate from highschool, obtain residential childcare that accepts facility applications from boys between theages7to 12 ing dutiesandteam buildingexercises. The Willow isalong-term SpringsBoysRanch Chandler, Okla., to interact withthechildren inaday andparticipate ofvarious landscap- Since 2005, withthe Oklahomabaseballhaspartnered Willow in SpringsBoysRanch WILLOW SPRINGSBOYSRANCH practice, thechildren throw outtheceremonial first pitch forthat day’s game. three years. Ontop ofmeetingtheplayers inbatting andcoaches andparticipating over thepastyear. The Soonerbaseballteam intheevent hasparticipated forthepast hospitalshaveOklahoma City beenhosted by football, basketball, baseballandgymnastics event andmeettheplayersa sporting andcoaches. More than30children from several The SpecialSpectators isanational organization that invites seriouslyillchildren to attend SPECIAL SPECTATORS ineachyear: participates that theOUbaseballteam efforts service isalistofsomethecommunity Below inthelives inwhichtheylive.positive ofothersandinthecommunity impact to respond to apublicthat adores them, lessonsaboutmakinga whilelearningimportant representing program andthemselves apopularsports asindividuals. They are encouraged Oklahoma’s student-athletes recognize that wearing theCrimsonandCream means eachmonth. efforts service incommunity participate withOU’sIn conjunction CHAMPS/LifeSkillsProgram, all21intercollegiate athletics teams andhelp others. to serve andschoolwork withopportunities outside ofsports projects. service in anumberofcommunity Soonerstudent-athletes are exposed to life To fulfill that promise, andstudent-athletes theathletics department take role anactive pions for Today, Preparing Leaders for Tomorrow. OU lives by aclearandstrong motto indealingwithitsstudent-athletes...Inspiring Cham- SUPPORTING THATTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORTSOU OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE STEPHEN PORLIER -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d character.” and coaches foranothergreat day today. We appreciate theirhelp, theirhearts, andtheir J. Todd Vinson, theFounder andExecutive Director lastfall. “I want to thank the players “I amgrateful forallthat the OUBaseball Team doesfor Willow Springs Boys’ Ranch,” said WILLOW SPRINGS BOYSRANCH-FALL 2008 various classroom activities. which features baseballplayers interacting withchildren schoolsin at localelementary Elliott Blairwas oneofseveral inaweekly Soonerswhoparticipated program inthefall SOONERS VISIT KENNEDY ELEMENTARY istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

 29 GARRETTBUECHELE 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees formance in the classroom throughout the academic year the academic year throughout in the classroom formance mpetition award at the University of Oklahoma’s annual the University of Oklahoma’s at mpetition award THE MIRACLE LEAGUE AT MITCH PARK IN EDMOND, OKLA. IN EDMOND, PARK MITCH AT LEAGUE THE MIRACLE -athletes are presented with a great opportunity back with a great give to presented are -athletes IN THE THE IN COMMUNITY three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three SPECIAL SPECTATORS AT L. DALE MITCHELL PARK DALE MITCHELL L. AT SPECIAL SPECTATORS “It is always an honor for our team to participate in such worthwhile causes,” said OU head coach Sunny Golloway. “Our student “Our Golloway. Sunny said OU head coach participate in such worthwhile to causes,” honor for our team an “It is always Student-Athlete Breakfast. Each team is awarded points based on community service, involvement with campus activities, and per with campus activities, involvement on community based service, points is awarded Each team Breakfast. Student-Athlete on campus. mark among the 21 teams the highest and baseball recorded a priority the University of Oklahoma.” for us at always which is community, the to BASEBALL WINS 2008 CHAMPS LIFE SKILLS COMPETITION 2008 CHAMPS LIFE WINS BASEBALL co CHAMPS Life Skills’ with the 2008 community service presented efforts was as the team did not go unnoticed 2008 Sooners’ The

 THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 30 “ The was rivalry recently tabbedoneofthebestby Rivals.com: foreachoftheremaining Series twoBedlam gamesinOklahomaCity. Close to12,000fanswillpacktheparkin T Redhawks (AAAaffiand theOklahomaCity liate ofthe Texas Rangers). park) inOklahomaCity. The facility, builtin1997, isalsohometo theBig12 Championship 1999, gamestwo andthree were moved to theAT&T Bricktown (ClassAAAball- Ballpark series openerandtheremaining two gameswere played Stadium. at theAllSports In In 1991, theseriesmoved to Tulsa, Okla. at theDrillersStadium(ClassAAballpark)for StadiuminOklahomaCity.site at theAllSports during theregular season. In1986, theSoonersandCowboys beganbattling at aneutral The inDivisionIbaseballthat seriesistheonlyrivalry played eachyear at neutral sites Conference, butalsoacross thecountry. Sooners andCowboys represent two ofthemostsuccessful programs, notonlyintheBig12 ingivingeachprogram braggingpart rights across thestate andnational prominence. The played eachyear between OUandOklahomaState baseballat neutral sites, plays ahuge The Series, Bedlam presented by STATEOKLAHOMA-OKLAHOMA RIVALRY -Kendall Rogers, Rosenblatt Report age over 51percent.” last season, theyleadtheoverall seriesjust145-138, whichequates to awinningpercent- a singlegameto OUintheBig12 Tournament. Though OSUexperienced awealth ofsuccess three. In2007, theCowboys swept theSoonersinregular seasonseriesbefore dropping Tulsa, Okla. Itthenmoves to AT&T forgamestwo Bricktown and inOklahomaCity Ballpark energy isoften channeledinto thestands. withasinglegamein The seriesusuallystarts by state natives, theannualseriesbetween thetwo schoolsisintense onthefield. That The SoonerState isconsumed by theOklahoma-OklahomaState rivalry. Tabbed “Bedlam” OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA ELLIOTT BLAIR BEDLAM SERIES BEDLAM -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d The Oklahoman ulsa andmore than13,000 andOklahomaFarm Bureau Insurance, fans will

watch the  13,000 12,000 283 AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, andtheBig12Championship. hometo Series theBedlam 10 3 7 Oklahoma City. played Series of theBedlam at theAT&T Bricktown in Ballpark More than13,000fansare inattendance foreachofthetwo games 2007 Big12Championship, 9-8. decided by one run, withOUwinningthelastsuchmeetingin Three ofthelastseven serieshave gamesintheBedlam been ESPN familyofnetworks. have beentelevised, includingtwo national broadcasts by the Seven ofthelast11regular Series seasonmeetingsintheBedlam decided by three orlessruns. Ten ofthelast20meetingsbetween OUandOSUhave been back to theearly1900s. The SoonersandCowboys have met283timesintheseriesdating Tulsa, Okla., fortheseriesopenereachyear. Since 1991, closeto 12,000fanshave packed DrillersStadiumin istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

31 MICHAEL ROCHA MICHAEL 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees BEDLAMSERIES The Oklaho- The three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance, is no different. The Bedlam The is no different. Insurance, Bureau and Oklahoma Farm The Bedlam Series is not only contested in baseball, but all of the sports but all in baseball, Bedlam SeriesThe is not only contested the end of the aca- At against each other. OU and OSU compete that rights earns bragging system, based on a points the winner, demic year, University of Oklahoma has The around. rolls year the nextuntil athletic home the Bedlam Bowlin and brought competition the overall won last four years. of the three man the third eld following winner on the fi each yearly to Bowl is presented nal game of the baseball series. and fi WHAT’S AT STAKE AT WHAT’S the winner a rivalry of rewarding good college the tradition Every has by presented and the Bedlam end Series, series’ at trophy THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 32 The ballparkalsoreceived anewvideoandscoreboard inleftfield priorto the2009season. located down theleft-field line adjacent to theSooners’ bullpen. coversmillion project 22,500square feetofexisting ground at L. DaleMitchell Park andis contains three full-size pitching andhittinglanesisheated andairconditioned. The $1 infield withnatural grass anda5,160square-foot indoorhittingfacility. The building priortoThe theseasonwhichincludesaregulation-size facility Soonersaddedapractice RECENT ADDITIONS were alsoadded. booths were significantly expanded aswell. VIP suites elevator andadisability-accessible improvements. state-of-the-art box underwent facility The press box andradio broadcast Prior to the2002season, OUcompleted oneofthefi asthepressnal stagesoftheproject andanequipment roomfacility fortheSooners. sion stands. Phasetwo oftheplanhasprovided fornewlocker rooms, atraining room 1998 seasonandincludedanupperconcourse, additionalrestrooms andadditionalconces- With a$1.3millionprice tag, thefirst phaseoftherenovation was completed during the constructed at acost of$1.27million, thefacility’s second phasewas completed in2002. batting records, L. DaleMitchell Park was dedicated priorto the1982season. Originally Named forthemid-1940sSoonerletterman whostillholdsOU’s career andsingle-season BACKGROUND Overall Record: 609-163-1(.788) Largest Crowd: 4,544, vs. Texas (May 4, 1995) First Game: Feb. 27, 1982 (Oklahoma15, Cameron 4) University Dimensions: LF-335; CF-411; RF-335 Seating Capacity: 2,700 Year Opened: 1982 L. DALEMITCHELL PARK QUICKFACTS OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA BRYANT HERNANDEZ L. DALE MITCHELL PARK -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d judges inthecompetition. years after takingfirst place honors. Four majorleagueheadgroundskeepers asthe served season was OU’s latest asprograms entry canenter fi thecompetition onlyonce every ve Oklahoma took first place honorsinthecompetition in1994forthefi rst time. The 2006 best college baseball fields inthenation after fi nishing second inthecompetition in2000. marked thesecond year inarow that OU’s L. DaleMitchell Park was asoneofthe selected levels ofbaseball: professional, college andschools, municipalitiesandparks. The honor sponsored Clay by Beam and legiate Clay Diamondofthe divisionoftheBeam Baseball Year Award in2001. The award, The ofOklahomabaseballprogram University was awarded the top honorinthecol- 2001 BEAMCLAY FIELDOF THE YEAR 2004 at theBricktown Ballpark. Sooners have hosted aregional onthree inOklahomaCity occasionsandlasthosted onein (1975 and1977), butfirst at L. DaleMitchell Park, whichopenedin1982. Additionally, the of theOUbaseballprogram that ithasbeenchosento RegionalinNorman hostanNCAA In 2006, hosted itsfi thefacility Regional.rst NCAA Itmarked thethird timeinthehistory POSTSEASON HISTORY College World appearance. Series the Soonersrecord a3-2winover rival Texas enroute to OU’s second consecutive NCAA An L. DaleMitchell Park-record 4,544fansjammedthestadiumonMay 4, 1995, to witness RECORD CROWD (east) onto Imhoff. The islocated facility ontheleft, oftheLloyd NobleCenter. north directly Take aright (south)onto ChautauquaAve. andcontinue for aboutahalfmilethenturnleft From Interstate 35, exit eastonLindseySt. andproceed approximately oneandahalfmiles. OU’s islocated facility eastoftheintersectionChautauquaAve. andImhoffRd. inNorman. DIRECTIONS TOFACILITY: THE Baseball AmericaBaseball istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles , recognizes inthree thebest playing surfaces www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

33 CASEY JOHNSON Oklahoma host watch the park to 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees OU ENJOYS RECORD ATTENDANCE IN 2006 ATTENDANCE OU ENJOYS RECORD and for the OU baseball team remember one to season was 2006 The Super the Houston not only because of the postseason run to its fans, Mitchell Dale L. at presence because the Sooner nation’s but Regional, than ever. stronger was Park in of 2,000 or more crowds seven a single-season record OU enjoyed capacity the listed 2,700. of games over two including 2006, witness the Sooners win the 2006 Norman 3,531 on hand to The Dale L. at crowd the largest Regional Championship on June 5 was since 4,544 packed Mitchell Park Texas on May 4, 1995. 4, on May Texas can testify I games, been a part attended “Having of the top of so many said our players,” gives a sellout crowd that the advantage rst hand to fi from energy feed off that players “The Golloway. Sunny OU head coach the 2006 Norman than during evident more never the fans and it was games with capacity crowds more many look forward to We Regional. postseason runs.“ especially during future on hand, L. DALE MITCHELL PARK MITCHELL DALE L. three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three * Indicates NCAA Tournament Game Tournament NCAA * Indicates Rank Attendance Rank Attendance Date 1. 2. 3. Opponent 4. Score 4,544 5. 3,531 Result, 6. 3,522 7. 3,288 1995 4, May 8. 2006 June 5, 3,168 9. 3,123 1998 April 14, 10. 2,895 1995 April 25, 11. Texas Wichita State* 2,861 1998 9, May 12. 2,838 1992 April 25, State Arizona 13. 2,657 1993 April 20, Oklahoma State 14. 2,608 1994 April 19, 15. 2,558 Texas 2006 June 2, 7-6 W, Oklahoma State 16. 2006 18, April 2,517 Oklahoma State 17. 2,450 2004 20, March 6-10 Oklahoma State L, 18. 2006 5-4 4, June 3-2 W, 2,419 W, TCU* Rice 19. 2,374 2002 14, April 20. Texas 18-9 L, 2,312 1990 21, March 21. 11-9 2,240 L, Wichita State* 2005 30, April 14-6 W, 22. 4-2 W, 2,228 2004 15, May Texas 23. Oklahoma State 2,227 1996 30, April 24. 2006 31, March 2,217 Nebraska 12-7 25. W, 2,205 1989 17, April American Pan 15-2 Texas W, 6-5 L, 2,183 Texas 2002 12, April Texas 3-2 2,182 W, 1997 19, April 7-6 W, 2,130 2004 28, March Texas 12-2 W, 1995 4, Feb. Texas 8-1 L, 2006 April 2, Nebraska 1-7 L, Baylor 2006 April 1, Missouri Southern 10-6 Texas W, 0-2 L, Texas 10-9 L, 11-3 W, 12-4 6-5 W, W, 5-4 W, 12-7 W, 4-9 L, TOP 25 ATTENDANCE MARKS AT L. DALE MITCHELL PARK DALE MITCHELL L. MARKS AT 25 ATTENDANCE TOP THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 34 on-campus facilitiesinthenation. arena inthestate, andfollowing itsrecent expansion, now ranks amongthe15largest outfitted withseveral features. state-of-the-art This isthelargest historical facility sports including 56suites, ontheeastside. At thesametime, thepress box was remodeled and cast stone that characterize OU’s historic buildings. The expansion added8,000seats, transformed atowering concrete into structure featuring thebrickand abeautifulfacility The $75millionexpansion andrenovation ofOU’s footballstadium, completed in2004, GAYLORD FAMILY MEMORIALSTADIUM -OKLAHOMA medicinecentersconditioning andanindoortraining andsports center. softball, volleyball, wrestling, softball, tennis, soccer andtrack andfield; newstrength and and women’s basketball at Lloyd NobleCenter; neworrenovated facilitiesforbaseball, renovated andmore beautifulfootballstadium; two completely newfacilitiesformen’s Among theaccomplishments madepossibleby Great Expectations’ donors: anexpanded, academic success forOUstudent-athletes. era innewathleticsextraordinary facilitiesthat hasledto unprecedented athletic and five-year campaignlaunched withaneventual goalof $100 million, makingpossiblean raising effort, was aboutthecontinuation ofaproud championshiptradition. Itwas a “Great - Expectations The Campaign forSoonerSports,” arecently completed fund- Campaign forSooner Sports” in1999. tradition that allhave enjoyed. With that inmind, OUlaunched “Great Expectations...The attention andinterest that itrequires ofallSoonersto continue the thehelpandsupport the programs andendeavors sponsored by theinstitution. OUAthletics captures somuch The ofOklahoma’s University goalisto provide first-class facilitiesandresources forall and more than1,000All-Americans. delivered onthisexpectation: 26national championships, more than200conference titles thesamefromcoaches expect themselves. Time andtimeagain, theSoonershave greatOU hopesforandexpects thingsfrom itsathletics teams --andtheathletes and Oklahoma, itsplayers, coaches andfansunderstandthemeaningof “Great Expectations.” With oneofthegreatest winningtraditions inintercollegiate athletics, of theUniversity FACILITIESFIRST CLASS OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA MATT HARUGHTY OU FACILITIES -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d fi eld. years andhelpeddevelop OU’s reputation asapioneerinthestrength andconditioning Switzer Center insidetheBarry facility hasbeencentralof-the-art to OU’s success inrecent This more 13,000-square-foot than500athletes serves facility inOU’s 21sports. The state- ROBIN SIEGFRIEDANDFAMILY STRENGTHANDCONDITIONING COMPLEX student learningandathletics administration activities. Athletics isoneofthemost vitalareas forOU’s entire athletics program asitisthecenter of may bemore familiarto OUsupporters, sideMcClendonCenter thenorth forIntercollegiate While thefootballgameday facilitiesintheGaylord Family-Oklahoma MemorialStadium MCCLENDON CENTERFORINTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS that hangs65feetabove to theplaying allow forallkickingandthrowing surface drills. lighting, acomplete scoreboard withplay clocks, LED40-yard timingdevices andaceiling is a74,000-square-foot center that includesafull-size playing field, simulated stadium Considered oneofthepremier indoorfacilitiesinthecountry, theEverest Training Center CENTER EVEREST TRAINING each week, andtheSoonercoach holdshispost-gamepress conference inthisarea. watch motivational videosbefore eachgame. OU’s offenseanddefenseposttheirgoalsfor The RedRoomiswhere OUfootballplayers meetasateam oroffensive/defensive unitsto FRED &MARYEDDY JONESFOUNDATION REDROOM through preventative treatment medicineandpost-injury andrehabilitation. athletes from all21sports, ensuringthebestpossiblehealthforOUstudent-athletes Switzer Center withintheBarry This medicinefacility 8,000-square-foot treats sports HENRY J. FREEDE, M.D., SPORTSMEDICINEFACILITY exhibit area focusingonOU’s greatest andmostsuccessful victories coaching eras. significant upgrade to refl thissuccess andtoect fullyrealize theoriginalvisionasan conferences are heldandrecruits are entertained. The center recently experienced a Oklahoma MemorialStadium, where OU’s isdisplayed, storied footballhistory media SwitzerA specialfeature Center istheBarry onthesouthsideofGaylord Family- BARRY SWITZERCENTER istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

35 JAMIE JOHNSON JAMIE 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees OU FACILITIES OU WRESTLING PRACTICE FACILITY WRESTLING PRACTICE Department the Athletics launched a $2.4 million House, Field the McCasland to Connected bulk of the construction the to will include a $1.3 million addition The project in 2008. facility servesThe for the Sooner as the practice venue Center. Wrestling RobertsonPort team. wrestling WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CENTER MARY JANE NOBLE rst million-dollar made the fi the Samuel of Ardmore Roberts Noble Foundation In 1975, In build a multi-purpose arena. campaign to OU’s gift in OU history to with its contribution of the original center, support made another gift to the foundation the renovation 1999, The teams. basketball and women’s for the men’s facilities rst-class matching adding fi and practice courts new full-sized addition includes two for the men’s Noble Center Lloyd teams. basketball women’s MEN’S BASKETBALL CENTER BOB AND ANN COLEMAN set of men’s addition offers a matched Noble Center Lloyd nearly 63,000-square-feet The locker and coaches’ new team practice courts, including full-sized facilities, and women’s rooms facilities and conference ce Offi rooms. and steam/spa/sauna rooms training rooms, facility training weight and a shared views of the practice courts as special features provide for special events. fans a venue Courtside Club gives Kerr-McGee The created. was fi eld event areas, placing them directionally north/south and east/west to take advantage advantage placing them directionally take north/south to and east/west areas, eld event fi and the and concessions; new restrooms for 2,000; seating spectator of wind conditions; of championship lighting. installation MCCASLAND FIELD HOUSE HOWARD the fondly recall OU alumni Many buildings. most historic House is one of OU’s Field The Noble Center Lloyd until which it was program, basketball eld house as the home of OU’s fi included that underwent House facelift a $6 million the Field 2005, In opened in 1975. oor with four fl and repainted of a resanded comprised renovation interior a complete In addition, comfort. practice offers fans more courtscient that and chair-back seating effi sound system, the HVAC made to were and improvements facility repainted was the entire the done to renovations also enjoyed Sooners have The and scoreboards. lighting system, rooms. locker and wrestling both the volleyball to as an upgrade as well room training three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three The project, which was completed in spring 2004, included a 25,000-square-foot building included a 25,000-square-foot in spring 2004, completed which was project, The new This Center. Training with the Everest connecting Facility the Mosier Indoor Practice a sports and a video teaching medicine room rooms, eld locker and fi building includes track turns Oval include European and re-surfaced to altered was Track John Jacobs The room. of include upgrades Other improvements and nine 48-inch wide lanes. track for a faster JOHN JACOBS TRACK AND FIELD COMPLEX TRACK JOHN JACOBS BASEBALL PRACTICE FACILITY BASEBALL PRACTICE Dale L. eld at added an indoor hitting facility OU baseball team and practice infi The full- three -foot facility contains 5,160-square The the 2009 season. prior to Park Mitchell and heated. lanes and is air conditioned hitting/pitching size SOFTBALL HITTING FACILITY on an indoor hitting facility was in July 2008 that ground broke OU softball team The Softball and Family Young Robert the E. In 2002, the 2009 season. prior to completed a spacious and giving the team the Softball Complex, added to Room was Locker eld was the softball fi In 2003, and relaxation. comfortable for preparation place gathering Marita Hynes. administrator and women’s softball coach named in honor of retired JOHN CRAIN FIELD AT THE OU SOCCER COMPLEX THE OU SOCCER JOHN CRAIN FIELD AT a enjoyed Department University of Oklahoma Athletics program The and the soccer and a box a press addition to In stadium in 2006. the soccer to $4.5 million expansion the at Field John Crain between building is located a multi-use grandstand, permanent of Chautauqua the corner at Center Tennis Family and the Headington Complex OU Soccer meeting and rooms, includes locker multi-purpose complex The and Imhoff Road. Avenue and coaches. for the student-athletes ces and offi video rooms HEADINGTON FAMILY TENNIS CENTER EXPANSION FAMILY HEADINGTON venues nest indoor one of the fi in will compete teams tennis and women’s men’s The facility include six 55,000 square-foot of the new, Highlights in the country in 2009. and approximately championship-quality and surface, lighting courts, air-conditioned programs The the courts. between elevated which are for spectators, 375 chair-back seats Expectationsopened a 12-court championship facility outdoor the Great in 2001 during tennis from particularly exclusively campaign and was donations it was notable because who made the new courtslettermen possible. THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 36 possible training levels. ditioning coordinator isprovided foreachsport to assistathletes inreaching thehighest includesstrength,of activity conditioning, andnutrition. flexibility Astrength andcon- isprovided sport withasoundin-seasonandoff-seasonprogram.in every This program The ofthestrength objective andconditioning program isto ensure eachstudent-athlete 13,000 square feetto facilitate theintensive training ofOUathletes. Family& Strength andConditioning Complex, Switzer located Center, intheBarry has Oklahoma athletes become bigger, faster, stronger andmore flexible. The RobinSiegfried Evaluation, goal-oriented programs, facilitieshelp andstate-of-the-art supervision produce national championship-caliberathletes. tioning coaches alongwithawidearray utilize theirexpertise ofequipment andtests to conditioning, oftheSooners’ andisavitalpart traditional success. OUstrength andcondi- Oklahoma’s weight training program isapioneerinthedevelopment ofstrength and THE PROGRAM OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA TYSON SENG TYSON STRENGTH ANDCONDITIONING -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d addition to theSiegfriedStrength andConditioning Complex. MedicineFacilityfoot Sports andthe7,000-square-foot Touchdown ClubLegends Lobby in administrative offices, thefootballlocker room, theequipment room, the8,000-square- Located at thesouthendofOklahomaMemorialStadium, Switzer Center theBarry houses components to OUathletics excellence. and hiswork, alongwithhisstaff, asoneofthekey serves Schmidt isrecognized nationally asoneofthebestinbusiness 10 Years at Oklahoma Enhancement ofSports JERRY SCHMIDT-Director istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

37 CHASE ANDERSON CHASE 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees SCOTT ANDERSON - Head Athletics Trainer - Head Athletics ANDERSON SCOTT Oklahoma at Years 12 Year, of the Trainer Athletic the 2005 College/University Anderson, one supervises a staff of six full-time certified trainers, athletic and 20 undergraduates assistants graduate eight therapist, physical for OU student-athletes. a bulk of the care who provide SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTS A total team effort is the key to OU’s efficiency in preventing, treating and rehabilitating and rehabilitating treating efficiency in preventing, OU’s effort to team A total is the key their high- at Sooner athletes keep measures These student-athletes. by injuries sustained of performance for championships. est level as they compete Sooner training room is equipped to perform is equipped Sooner training room ave. The The ave. three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three or hope to h ave The and for post-injury medicine rehabilitation. for preventive evaluation isokinetic joint modalities on the market. is supplied with the latest room therapy The base of operation for the Sooners’ medical care is the state-of-the-art Henry J. Freede, Freede, state-of-the-art is the Henry care medical J. for the Sooners’ of operation base The Scott trainer Head athletic in the Barry Center. Sports Switzer Medicine Center M.D. the university to has allowed the Barry Center the addition to Anderson says Switzer can best benefit the student- that equipment a new edition of rehabilitation to upgrade the new facility offers everything tables, taping to simple therobands From athletes. a school can h COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION COMPREHENSIVE help its athletes Department to responsibility Oklahoma Athletics The a strong feels this reason, For goals. conditioning health and achieve their optimum and maintain reach possibility lessen the to of programs and conditioning training OU excellent has developed a comprehensive the department to is committed should injuries occur, However, injuries. to medical services provided are athletically-related Complete program. rehabilitation The certified trainers. athletic and OU’s physicians team by athletes Oklahoma student- University of Oklahoma obtains the services available. of the best medical consultants THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 38 in anenvironment that fosters anattitude ofexcellence, regardless oftheendeavor. oftheuniversity,the heart student-athletes andtheirclassmates minglecomfortably With competitive facilitiesalllocated onthemaincampus, includingseveral near The ofOklahoma haslongembraced University thegreat tradition ofSoonerathletics. from formany everything medicalscience yearsthat to to impact thearts come. environment ofthehighestorder. Asaresult, thestate ofOklahomaenjoys resources President David L. Boren hasspurred significant changesthat have resulted inalearning 108,000. last 12years, OU’s donorbasehasexpanded at astaggeringrate, moving from 17,000to The ofnewstudents issoaringanddonorconfidence quality isat anall-timehigh. the Over The ofagreat ofOklahoma isexperiencing University agoldenera inthehistory institution. FLAGSHIP EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONOF THE SOONERSTATE 20 30 10 OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA 1 5 THE UNIVERSITY ANTWONIE HUBBARD ANTWONIE budget ismore than$1.4billion. 166 majorsat themaster’s level. The university’s annualoperating OU has20colleges offering158majorsat thebaccalaureate level and instructor ratioinstructor of18:1. 2,000 full-timefaculty. The Normancampusmaintains astudent to OU boastsanenrollment ofnearly 30,000students andmore than Scholars. all comprehensive publicuniversities inthegraduation ofRhodes The ofOklahomaisinthetop University five inthenation among of onlyafewuniversities to achieve theranking two years inarow. OU ranks in the top 10inthenation amongmostwired colleges, one Merit Scholars. public universities intheper capitanumberoffreshman National The ofOklahomaranks University number oneamongcomprehensive -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

39 JEREMY ERBEN JEREMY 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees THE UNIVERSITYTHE three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three ranks OU among the best in the nation in terms of academic excel- in terms OU among the best in the nation ranks Princeton Review Princeton • The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s collections total more than 10,000 works of art, includ- of art, than 10,000 works collections more total Museum of Art’s Jones Jr. Fred The • the single most important gift of Impressionism, of French Collection Weitzenhoffer ing OU’s among the most important Collection, the Adkins public university; a U.S. art to given ever American works artists as Native as well Taos the by collections of works in the nation private Dunn col- Department and the Dorothy State Embassy art collection; the former U.S. of art; American art. lection of Native • Since 1995, almost $1.5 billion in construction projects have been completed, are under are been completed, almost $1.5 billion in construction projects have 1995, • Since of which is the $67 million the largest campuses, three forthcoming or are on OU’s way Center. Weather National • OU has over a $1.5 billion impact on the state’s economy each year. each year. economy a $1.5 billion impact on the state’s • OU has over • The The • a public university class at freshman class is the highest ranked 2008-2009 freshman • OU’s history. in state WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OU? YOU DO WHAT in the number of National among all public universities number one in the nation • OU ranks per capita. Merit Scholars enrolled for students. and cost lence THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 40 assists inseveral lifeskillsareas designedto enrichstudents inabroad range oftasks. exceeds that ofthegeneral student body. Inadditionto itsacademicwork, thestaff staff hasachievement asitsfocus, that isreflected afact inagraduation rate that Indeed, there isconsiderable at emphasisonclassroom OU. performance The center dedicated to theacademicpursuitsofSoonerstudent-athletes. of that was project thePrentice GauttAcademic Center. Some35,000square feetare ment includedremodeled office space inthefacility’s end. north The largest piece The recent Gaylord Family -OklahomaMemorialStadiumexpansion andimprove- PREPARING LEADERSFOR TOMORROW season in2007. Ivey was andhit.351with23stolen afour-year basesduringhissenior letterwinner became thefirstSoonerinbaseballto benamedAcademic All-Americanofthe Year. Former OUplayer Aaron Ivey was atwo-time Academic All-American and, in2007, OF THE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN YEAR 35 84 90 38 OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA 2 ACADEMICS ANDREW DOYLEANDREW Center inthestadium’s end. north of Oklahomastudent-athletes at thePrentice Gautt Academic Some 35,000square feetare dedicated to theacademicpursuits arship player at OU, theacademiccenter isnamedinhishonor. Sooner career from 1956-59. The firstAfrican-American schol- runningbackPrenticeLegendary Gauttwore No. 38duringhis and over 40laptops available to checkout. labs forOUstudent-athletes withmore than100desktop units The Prentice GauttAcademic Center maintains two computer letes whocomplete is84percent. theireligibility The graduation rate ofOklahomastudent-ath- forUniversity hours perweek forOUstudent-athletes. The Prentice GauttAcademic Center isavailable more than90 -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

41 AARON BAKER AARON 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees ACADEMICS THE LEGACY OF PRENTICE GAUTT OF PRENTICE THE LEGACY T use student-athletes today’s that Center OU Academics The T indelible of the man who left an bears the name now everyday ev legacyle change a society and helped the in for Sooner Athletics process. p Gautt,” Prentice be named after this center that “It is appropriate “I per- “His said. Boren L. David UniversityU of Oklahoma President along with his leadership as associate and character, sonal values so bring pride to continue of the Big 12 Conference, commissioner co alma mater. his to to under pressure, grace of quiet courage, “His personal example “H the university helped open the doors of to and dedication a opportunityo and number of African-American for countless collegiate him into followed who have minoritym student-athletes athletics.” at three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 42 Missouri Southerndual. conference meet. The men’s seasonwas highlighted by asecond-place finish at theArkansas/ by finishing fi fth at theBig12Championships. Classmate JessicaEngelfinished 18that the 10th-place finish at Midwest theNCAA Regional. Waters alsograbbed All-Conference honors among Big12runners. Waters advanced to themeetafter garneringAll-Regionhonorswith Terre Haute, Ind. Waters finished 93rd at themeet, 16thamongstsophomores and ninth fifth timeinthelastsixyears assophomore Kelly Waters advanced to thetitlemeetin The women’s cross program country was represented at Championshipsforthe theNCAA Country Cross to scoreschool orBig12history 2,000career points. snagged record after record inherjuniorseason, includingbecoming thefastest player in to doso, andwas namedtheBig12’s Player ofthe Year and Defensive Player ofthe Year. Paris earned consensus All-Americahonorsforathird straight season, becoming thefirst Sooner coach Sherri Coale earnedher250thwinastheSooners’ headcoach Paris whileCourtney straight year before thrillerto fallinginanovertime Notre Dameinthesecond round. Head for theninth straight year, defeating IllinoisState to advance pastthefirst round forthethird 19 ranking and a10thstraight postseasonappearance. OUreached theNCAA Tournament The women’s basketball team finished the2007-08seasonwitha22-9overall record, aNo. Women’s Basketball percentage. points and9.1 rebounds agame. Healsoranked third intheBig12withhis.568field goal by averagingcapped oneofthemostsuccessful seasonsinschoolhistory team highsof14.7 race intheprogram’s andparticipated 21stNCAA Tournament inthepast26years. Griffin Jeff Capel’s Soonersposted a23-12overall record, fi place intheconferencenished infourth afiBehind fromrst team freshman All-Big12performance Blake forward Griffi n, headcoach Men’s Basketball teamhost schoolandfourth-ranked inthecountry, Arizona State. title. Inthe Tempe Regional, OUdefeated No. 22 Vanderbilt andwas twice eliminated by the the Big12Championshipwhere OUwas onegameaway from playing fortheconference 31st NCAA Tournament after astrong finish to theseasonwhichincludedanappearance in RegionalforthethirdNCAA timeinhisfouryears at thehelm. The Soonersadvanced to their Head coach Sunny Golloway ledtheOUbaseballteam into thechampionshipround ofan Baseball OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA RYAN DUKE ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE

-1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d titles and18career All-America honorsduringhistimeinNorman. on ringsandparallel bars. The Houston, Texas, native finished withsixcareer individualNCAA still ringsandearningAll-Americahonorsforhisrunner-upfinish intheall-around aswell as decorated by claiming anindividualnational gymnastinOUhistory championshiponthe Jonathan Horton, Award, whowon the2008Nissen-Emery concluded hiscareer asthemost of thenight to claimtheireighth national championship andfifth inthelastseven years. home floor inPalo Alto, Calif., theSoonerssurged aheadof the Cardinal onthefinal routine Ranked second headinginto ChampionshipsandfacingNo. the2008NCAA 1Stanford onits Men’s Gymnastics Classic. Berning the SusieMaxwell tournaments in2007-08whileKendall recorded Dye herfirst careerat tournament victory Regional Championshipssince 2004. Kelly Jacquesrecorded eight top-15 finishes inOU’s 11 championships andqualifi ed fortheNCAA West Regional, theirfirst appearance intheNCAA When allwas saidanddone, the2007-08Soonershadcaptured three tournament Women’s Golf golfer since 2001. an opening-round 7-under-par 64at Invitational, theScenic City thelowest round foranOU for thethird consecutive seasonandaspotonthePINGAll-Region team. EricDurbinfired team, a73.71stroke carrying average fortheseasonandearningAcademic All-Big12honors the NCAA West Regionalto closetheseason. Lone upperclassman paced the PhillipBryan yet eighth-year ledtheSoonersto headcoach JimRagan ninetop-10 finishes andaspotin Nine ofthe10roster spotsonthe2007-08men’s golfsquadwere filled by underclassmen, Men’s Golf Stoops’in Bob 10seasons. Robinson asconsensus All-Americans. Oklahomawon 11ormore gamesfortheeighth time BradfordSam becameOU’s fifth Heisman Trophy winnerandjoinedoffensive guard Duke bowl appearance, it’s inthechampionshipgame. intheBCSandfourth sixth Quarterback 700-plus ontheyear, record anNCAA inthemodernera. Oklahomamadeits10thstraight the first program to score 60ormore points infive straight gamesenroute to totaling to-back titlesayear ago. The Soonersledthenation with54points pergameandbecame win thecrown inthree consecutive seasons, after earningtheright asthefirst to winback- Big12FootballOklahoma won itssixth Championshipandbecamethefirst program to Football istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

43 TREY SPERRING eaves, recorded a sweep of the Big 12 Conference of the Big 12 Conference a sweep recorded eaves, 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees Latoya Gr Latoya came to a close in a Bedlam rematch in the quarterfi nals of the Big 12 Championships. OU of the Big 12 Championships. nals in the quarterfi a close in a Bedlam rematch came to Andrei of 1-5. with a record Big 12 play of 11-13 and ended nished the season with a record fi sophomore The in the NCAA Championships. play the lone Sooner selected to Daescu was of 28-12. nished the season with a record and fi rst round fi in the defeated was & Field Track the at the double-digit mark in All-America honors with six coming reached Sooners The of the All- Two the NCAA Indoor Championships. Championships and four at NCAA Outdoor Boutte and Shardae Americans, respectively. titles in the jump and hurdles, claiming indoor and outdoor titles, No. the men at rankings, their highest national reached teams and women’s Both the men’s Oklahoma The season. 16 in the outdoor No. at 3 during the indoor season and the women the NCAA Indoor Champion- nish at fi men closed out the indoor season with a 15th-place All-Big 2008 Academic the Big 12 Conference’s named to were student-athletes Eleven ships. Odell with perfect and Catherine Backel including Amy 4.0 GPAs. eld teams, and fi Track 12 Volleyball in Big 8-12 nished 12-16 overall, fi team the 2008 Oklahoma volleyball squad, a young With for and one transfer Sooners started freshmen The three nish. fi for a seventh-place 12 play During . of a core. young that have in the league to the majority - the only team of the year upending then-third- history, OU tallied its biggest win in school season, the conference opponent ve fi a top rst win over fi Oklahoma’s It was 2008. 29, on Oct. in Austin Texas ranked the Tournament, the NCAA make failing to Despite win in the series. second and the Sooners’ fresh- The the future. carry to far into much-need experience the team garnered 2008 team team. the Big 12 all-Freshman named to were Higgins and Brianne Barker men duo of Caitlin Wrestling season with a 14-5 dual record, the 2007-08 regular squad completed Sooner wrestling The head season that the 13th straight marked It also winning 14 in 2004. its most wins since victories of Oklahoma’s Seven least 10 wins. at to had led the OU program Jack Spates coach No. 5 OSU, the NCAA (No. Championships 30 at in the top placed that came against teams Michigan 28 was and tied for No. Poly, Cal 26 No. 25 North Carolina, No. 18 Navy, No. 16 Pitt, straight off seven reeling midseason by re fi OU squad caught The State). and Arizona State ed qualifi wrestlers Four 7. Oklahoma on Dec. Central at with a win over beginning victories, the Big 12 Championships. at three placing in the top by Mo., Louis, for the NCAA in St. ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE ATHLETIC three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three Men’s Tennis Men’s including their matches, eight on their home court they won where Sooners excelled The season Oklahoma’s all season. irted ranking with a top-30 Sooners fl The lone Big 12 victory. Women’s Tennis Women’s 12 with 11-12 and 4-8 in the Big went team tennis University of Oklahoma women’s The including six, in their top playing true freshmen Sooners had three The squad. a young Regional Rookie of the Central named the ITA who was standout Ana-Maria Constantinescu, earning a 1 position, the No. led the Sooners at Constantinescu the season ended. after Year and a 7-4 Big 12 mark. record 15-5 overall Softball nished the fi and Super Regional in the last four years third their to Sooners advanced The the Oklahoma season that marking the 15th straight of 47-14, record season with an overall in Big 12 Conference the only team Sooners are The a 40-win season. had notched program the league has existed since 40-win seasons in each of the 13 years history record to in the Big 12. a 16-2 record action as the Sooners produced solid in conference Oklahoma was Soccer of qualifying for the Big 12 nished one win shy 2-7-1 Big 12) fi OU (3-15-1 overall, the All-Big 12 second named to was Palmer Whitney forward Sophomore Championship. The season. consecutive for the second the Sooners in goals scored leading after team Sophomore rst team. 12 fi All-Big six members on the 2008 Academic Sooners placed team VI third All-District Academic Magazine’s The ESPN named to was West defender Claire Sports of America). Directors (College Information CoSIDA by as announced Women’s Gymnastics Women’s rst the Sooners clinched their fi books on multiple occasions, its name in the record Etching the NCAA at eighth fashion and placed come-from-behind 2004 in dramatic Big 12 title since history the season- at nish in program ‘07 squad for the best fi tying the Championships, with four additional Senior career Redmond capped off her illustrious Kiara ending event. gymnast in nine - the highest number of any to total her career move All-America honors to championship, in the conference heroics come-from-behind OU’s Following history. program while Year of the named the 2008 Big 12 Coach Kindler was K.J. head coach year second honors. Year of the Big 12 Gymnast Redmond garnered THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 44 Rah Oklahoma,Rah OKU! Oklahoma,Rah Oklahoma Rah and whenIdie, I’llbeSoonerdead I’m aSoonerborn andSoonerbred Oklahoma, OKU! Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, Oklahoma Sooner,Boomer OKU! Sooner,Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner,Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner,Boomer Sooner Boomer taken Soonerto national themelodyofBoomer popularity. Though thetunewas first madeknown by Yale, theeverlasting success ofSoonersquadshas Carolina’s I’m a Tarheel andthetwo combined Born to formtheuniversity’s fight songtoday. butimprovisingBoola thewords. Ayear later, anadditionwas madeto itfrom North jeweler, wrote thelyricsto thefight song, borrowing thetunefrom Yale University’s Boola In 1905, M. Arthur Alden, andphysiology astudent whosefather inhistory was aNorman oppose them. evokes enthusiasm from OUfansandsendschillsdown thespinesofthosewhodare to One ofthemostrecognizable college fight songsinthe country, Soonerimmediately Boomer BOOMER SOONER over theyears hasmadethenicknamesynonymous withwinning. pep clubcalled “The SoonerRooters.” The success ofOklahomaathletic ofUniversity teams current Soonernicknameemerged in1908. derivedThe itsnamefrom actually university a OU athletic teams were for10years orBoomers before calledeitherRoughRiders the who went too soonwere called “Sooners.” the boomofacannon. thenwere Allsettlerswhostarted labeledas “Boomers” andtheones few rulesto claimingalotoflandwaswere that at allparticipants thesametime, to start on seeking free land, madetheirway to theprairies oftheplainsto stake theirclaim. Oneofthe The Oklahoma Territory openedwiththeLandRunof1889. from Settlers across theglobe, and thosewhoclaimthat theyare Soonerssay itwithpride. state’s asaSooner. history The ofOklahoma istheonlyschoolknown University asSooners fansareCollege hard-pressed sports to find anicknamethat isasuniqueandtied-into a SOONERS origin ofsometheelements that create atmosphere thewonderful souniqueto OU: to someofthemostrecognized inallofcollege athletics. pageantry Here isalookat the The ofOklahoma hasalongandstoried University history. The richtradition hasgiven birth school year asfootball, softball, women’s basketball andmen’s track allwon Big12titles. to greater season. heights every Oklahomacontinued itsexcellence duringthe2006-07 The Soonertradition isn’t somethingburiedinthepast. Itinspires OU’s student-athletes men’s golfandoneinsoftball. ing seven infootball, seven inwrestling, seven inmen’s gymnastics, two inbaseball, onein theyears,Over Soonersquadshave combined for25team national championshipsinclud- The ofOklahoma athletics University program boastsatradition that fewschoolscanrival. A STORIED ANDACTIVE TRADITION J.T. WISE OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA TRADITION ANDSPIRIT -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d marches theinterlocking OUdown thefield playing Sooner. Boomer much cancompare to thefi rst “go-go” at afootballgamewhen thePride ofOklahoma ofOklahoma.of theUniversity Maybe that iswhy Soonerfanslove thebandsomuch. Not SoonerringsoutatBoomer theendofeachrehearsal, andthat songisthedefining element academics, schoolspirit, andcommitment to ourrole inthesurrounding community. college andmajor oncampus. The Pride ofOklahomastandsforexcellence inmusicianship, Today, the300-memberPride ofOklahomahasmembersrepresenting every virtually season. Lloyd Curtis, acornetist, foundedthefirst continuous student bandin1904. 1901, whichwas composed mostlyoftownspeople anddisbandedafter eachfootball in abandthat played forfootballgames. Professor thefi JohnMerrillstarted rst bandin In theearlyyears ofthe1900s, bothtownspeople ofNormanandstudents ofOUparticipated Oklahoma haditsbeginningsasapepband. century. Unlike many othercollege bands, drillunits, whichbeganasmilitary thePride of The SoonerSpiritfornearlya Pride ofOklahomaMarching hasbeensupporting Band PRIDE OFOKLAHOMA istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

45 BRYAN GROTH BRYAN Thousands strong Thousands O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A Live on University! Live Join heart and song ‘Neath a western sky a western ‘Neath 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees In alma mater’s praise In alma mater’s OU’s chant will never die. will never chant OU’s Our chant rolls on and on! rolls Our chant Of campus beautiful by day and night Of day campus beautiful by Of colors proudly gleaming Red and White gleaming Red and Of proudly colors CRIMSON AND CREAM CRIMSON chair to asked was on the faculty, the only woman Overstreet, Miss May In the fall of 1895, should decided the colors committee The select of the university. to the colors a committee a platform above draped was of the colors display an elaborate and cream be crimson and body. the student before banners, pennants, and immediately enthusiasm with great body approved student The at windows, in the on the streets, of every appeared description badges and decorations not supply the could local merchants however, and all public places; in classrooms, chapel, demand. can ask you the years, over and white red to evolved have though the school colors Even “Crimson announce will proudly and they are the colors self-respecting Sooner what any and Cream.” to urged are and all Sooners home venues OU’s through a sea of crimson rolls On gamedays, of the country school spirit and Sooner Pride what the rest show to cial colors the offi wear is all about. OU CHANT and before every home football game, is sung before song that is a loyalty OU Chant The and athletic end of many the games and at basketball and women’s everyafter men’s university functions. and all and student-athlete student current each cial colors, the offi fan who wears Every of nger in the air during the playing one fi stand and raise to encouraged OU alumni are be a it means to what those who do not know shows that -- a symbolic gesture the Chant of the university the unity and all Sooners. between the greatness Sooner, glee the OU girl’s who directed Clarkson Gilkey, Jessie Lone in 1936 by written was Chant The in 1937. Woman Outstanding Faculty voted 1938 and was 1936 to club from TRADITION AND SPIRIT AND TRADITION three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three In the fall of 2005, the OU Athletics Deparment introduced costumed mascots. The new The mascots. costumed Deparment introduced the OU Athletics In the fall of 2005, by characters will act be enjoyed of the Sooner Schooner and its horses to as an extension traditional feature costumes The contests. all OU athletics -- at fans -- especially children uniforms for football but will don team gear as part uniform, collegiate of their regular the Universal by “Most Collegiate” voted were They basketball. and women’s and men’s (UCA). Cheerleading Association During OU football and baseball games from 1915-1928, Mex the Dog wore a red sweater sweater a red the Dog Mex wore 1915-1928, During OU football and baseball games from so popular and he was 1928, died of old age on April 30, Mex on the side. “O” with a letter on May and procession and faculty the university closed for his funeral among students that 1928. 2, MASCOTS of travel of the mode reminiscent wagon, or covered Schooner is a Conestoga, Sooner The white matching by is powered Schooner The Oklahoma. pioneers who settled used by victory in a triumphant Field Owen onto and it ventures ponies named Boomer and Sooner, the it did not become in 1964, introduced Although the Schooner was OU scores. ride after fans across athletics college by Schooner is well-recognized The 1980. until cial mascot offi university functions. at appearances regular the country and makes THE PROGRAM | 2009 baseball media guide 46 athletic events. Norman continually exhibits by itslove hostingnumerous localandnational forsports town withachampionshipspirit.” Switzer calledNorman ofOklahomafootballcoach University Legendary Barry “a university that thriveslife andisacity onandcelebrates ofitscommunity. thediversity As hometo thestate’s premier educational institution, Normanboastsanexcellent of quality opportunity. first state university. When thefirstOUpresident gotoffthetrain andsaw aprairie, hesaw towns were clamoringto become thestate capital, Normanresidents wanted to have the The spiritofNormananditscitizens isunwavering anduncompromising. While other Since theOklahoma LandRushof1889, Normanhasgrown city. into apopularandsmart growth, ithasmaintained thespiritandserenity ofasmall, close-knitcommunity. state, ithasgrown to become thethird largest inOklahoma. city Despite itscontinuous ofnearly100,000residents.Norman isanever-changing city Located ofthe intheheart Live among “small” citiesorlocations withapopulation between 50,000and300,000. Norman was recently namedby NORMAN -HOMEOF THE SOONERS OKLAHOMA BASEBALL OKLAHOMA NORMAN GARRETT RICHARDS GARRETT -1951and1994 national champs |ninecollege world series appearances |31ncaatournament appearances |10regional/d Money Magazine asNo. 6ofAmerica’s Places to Best 196 70 18 1 3 small, college town atmosphere. residents. Despite its growth, andmaintains its nurtures thecity Norman isthethird largest inthe state city withmore than100,000 easy drive. City, offersallthetrappings ofalarge metropolitan area withinan Located ofNorman, just18milesnorth thestate’s capital, Oklahoma to come north. Dallas. Roughly20percent ofOU’s students are from Texas andchoose Due to itscentral location, Normanisaquick196-miledrive from seasons withawarm springandfall. perate climate withmildwinters. Residents experience fourdistinct The average annualtemperature inNorman. The area enjoys atem- largest inthe nation. city one millionpeople. OKC isthelargest inthestate city andthe29th The metropolitan OklahomaCity area hasapopulation ofmore than istrict titles|25conferenceistrict titles www.soonersports.com | THE PROGRAM

47 C.J. BLUE C.J. 2004 selections since rst round | 35 all-big 12 honorees The Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder Oklahoma City The latest became the NBA’s in 2008 after franchise from making the move Seattle. OKLAHOMA CITY

 one of the plushest venues in all of minor league sports. The ballpark served a 2004 The as host to league sports. in all of minor one of the plushest venues Big 12 Baseball 2007 and 208 Championships. 2006, and the 2005, NCAA baseball regional Oklahoma League’s Hockey of the Central success with the recent runs rampant mania Hockey best one of the league’s yearly are in 1996 and the CHL crown won Blazers The City Blazers. events. Tour PGA and Senior PGA the city numerous has hosted In addition, teams. three regional fi nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman regional champions | 27 sooners drafted in last fitwo fi years | ve in last drafted regional champions | 27 sooners nals in 2005, 2006 and 2008 | 2006 norman fi regional three By the time the dust had settled on that historic day, many people had staked their claim at their claim at people had staked many day, historic By the time the dust had settled on that a leading city Oklahoma City, become destined to which was an area Station,” “Oklahoma election a statewide cially became the capital after Oklahoma City offi In 1911, in America. Guthrie. seal from the state moved two It is home of an NBA team, sports exciting for action. 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