Morehead State Earns Ohio Valley Conference Academic Achievement Banner

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For the second year in a row and for the fourth time in the eight years it has been awarded, Morehead State has earned the Ohio Valley C011ference Academic Achievement Banne,: The Banner is given annually to the school whose athletes have the highest grade point average compared to the average for the entire student body. MSU's athletes had a combined grade point average of 2. 74, which was not only the best in the conference compared to the entire student body, but also was the top overall grade point average among the nine league schools. Pictured at the banner presentation ceremony are MSU Athletic Director Steve Hamilton, MSU Compliance Coordinator/Academic-AthleJic Counselor Jim Wells, OVC Commissioner Dan Beebe amd MSU President Ronald Eaglin. 11 Contents, Quick Facts Contents

Assistant Coach ...... 3 Date Oru><>nent Time Athletic Administration ...... :...... 30 Feb. 18 at North Carolina-Charlotte (DH) 1:00 Head Coach ...... 2 19 at North Carolina-Charlotte 1:00 Media Information ...... 32 25 Purdue(DH) 12:00 Morehead State University ...... 26-27 26 Purdue 1:00 Outlook ...... 4 March I at Louisville 2:00 Player Profiles ...... 6--16 4 Miami-Ohio 12:00 5 Miami-Ohio 1:00 President Eaglin ...... 28 8 West Virginia State 2:00 Records ...... 20-23 9 at Ohio 3:00 Roster ...... 5 11 Eastern Michigan 1:00 Schedule ...... I &BC 12 Eastern Michigan 1:00 Statistics ( 1994) ...... 18-19 14 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3:00 15 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3:00 16 Pikeville 2:00 18 at VanderbilL 2:00 19 at Vanderbi lt 2:00 Location: Morehead, Ky. 22 Louisville 2:00 Founded: 1922 23 Lincoln Memorial 2:00 Enrollment: 8,600 25 *Murray State (DH) 12:00 Nickname: Eagles 26 *Murray State 1:00 Colors: Blue and Gold 28 at Western Kentucky 5:00 Conference: Ohio Valley, NCAA Division I 30 Marshall 2:00 Arena: Ellis T. Johnson (6,500) April 1 *al UT-Martin (DH) 2:00 President: Dr. Ronald G. Eaglin 2 *al UT-Martin 2:00 Vice President for Student Life: Mike Mincey 5 Kentucky 3:00 Athletic Director: Steve Hamilton 6 Cincinnati 3:00 Office Phone: (606) 783-2088 8 *at Austin Peay (DH) 4:00 1994 Record: 29-25 9 *at Austin Peay 2:00 1994 Conference Record: 13-8 (2nd) 11 at Xavier 1:00 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/7 14 *Tennessee Tech (DH) 1:00 1:00 Starters Returning/Lost: 4/5 15 *Tennessee Tech at Marshall 7:00 Head Coach: Frank Spaniol 18 19 l}.iyton (DH) 1:00 Alma Mater: Morehead State '84 22 *Middle Tennessee (DH) 1:00 Record atMSU: 137-122(5 years) 23 *Middle Tennessee 1:00 Career Record: 13 7 -122 (5 years) 26 Union 3:00 Office Phone: (606) 783-2881 Tl at Cincinnati 7:00 Best Time To Reach: Weekday mornings '21 *at Eastern Kentucky (DH ) 1:00 Assistant Coach: 30 *at Eastern Kentucky 1:00 Jeff M urphy (Morehead State '92) May 2 Rio Grande 3:00 Graduate Assistant: Mike McGuire 3 at Kentucky 7:00 Faculty Representative: Dr. W. Michael Brown 4 Georgetown 3:00 Administrator,EASF: Jim Caudill 6 *al Southeast Missouri (DH) 7:00 Office Phone: (606) 783-2593 7 *at Southeast Missouri 2:00 Trainer: Ryan Kling 13-15 OYCToumament, TBA Office Phone: (606) 783-2392 *Ohio Valley Conference Games Assistant Trainer: Jeff Curley Sports Information Director: Randy Stacy Office Phone: (606) 783-2500 Credits Home Phone: (606) 784-2922 This publication was edited by MSU Sports I nformation Direc­ FAX Phone: (606) 783-2550 tor Randy Stacy. Special writing and/or editorial assistance was provided by MSUinstitutional Relations and SID secretary Brenda On the Cover Kissinger. Photography by MSU c hief photographer Eric Shindlebower and Scott Hayes. Layout and design assistance by Eagle seniors in action last season. Chri s Cameron of Cameron Creative, Atlanta, Ga. Eagle Baseball 1995 Head Coachll

Dr. Frank Spaniol Head Coach Dr. Frank Spaniol enters his sixth season as head baseball coach at Morehead State. Last season's Eagle squad advanced to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament before closing out the season with a 29-25 record. The 1993 Eagles won the OVC Tournament. Spaniol's five-year record is I 37- 122. Only the eighth head coach in the last 50 years to guide the MSU baseball program, Spaniol spent two seasons as an assistant baseball coach at MSU. Prior to his two years as an MSU assistant, Spaniol gained coaching experience at the high school level at his alma mater, Serra High School in San Diego, and at Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida, in 1984 and 1986 respectively. A former MSU baseball player for two seasons, Spaniol, 34, helped lead the 1983 Eagle squad to the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. He played two years for Mesa Communjty College in San Diego before coming to Morehead State in 1982. Spaniol earned a bachelor's degree in physical education­ secondary education from MSU in 1984 and a master's degree in physical education in 1985, also from Morehead State University. He earned a Doctorate in Exercise Science from the Uruversity of Mississippj in 1989. A certified Spaniol is married to tbefoanerCheryl Forrest ofLouisvilJe. strength and conditioning specialist, Spaniol is a member of They have a son Jonathan (4), and a daughter McKenzie the National Strength and Conditiorung Association and the (2). American College of Sports Medicine. He also serves on the MSU faculty.

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Morehead State University 11Assistant Coaches

Jeff Murphy Mike McGuire Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant

Fo1mer Eagle first baseman-outfielder Mike McGuire, a former collegiate Jeff Murphy is in bis first season as an standout at South Carolina, is in his first assistant coach the Morehead State season as a graduate ass istant at baseball program. Morehead State. The native ofL ewistown, [II., Murphy served as a graduate A native of Nevada, Ohio, McGuire graduated from assistant for last year's Eagles squad and as a studenl Wynford High School. He spent tbe first two years of his assistant in 1993. college career at Akron, before transferring to South Murphy came to MSU in I 990 after an outstanding two­ Carolina. year career at John A. Logan College where he earned all­ He was a two-time all-conference performer and conference honors. In 1992, as a senior at MSU, he hit participated in two NCAA Regionals while at USC. He .308. played l wo seasons of professional baseball with Zanes vi Il e He earned a ll conference and all-area honors at of the Frontier League. Lewistown Community High School. McGuire, 24, was a student assistant at South Carolina Murphy earned a bachelor's degree from MSU in 1993 in 1994, earning a bachelor's degree in sports administration. and is nearing completion of a master's degree. He is pursuing a master's degree in health and physical He is married to the former Shelly Smith of Bryant, IlJ. education.

Jenny Duncan D. J. Belknap Dr. Michael Brown Jeff Curley Student Manager Faculty Representative Assistant T rainer Athletics Secretary

Jason Falls Todd Jacobs Tim Letcher Sherry Mays SID Student Asst. Student Assistant STD/Compliance Asst. Athletic., Secretary

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Outlook, Depth Chart 11

1995 Eagle Baseball Outlook

Last year's Morehead State University baseball squad Catcher-Allison (.331, 10 doubles, five home runs) has entered the season with a host of returning letterwinne rs led MSU regulars in hitting each of his first two seasons. and eight returning everyday starters. But, the 1995 edition He may also see action at third base in 1995. Becker (.328, will have a markedly different look. six home runs) will also see action as the designated hitter Seven letterwinners are gone, including five starters. Gone and at first base. Freshman Josh Cox wi ll provide depth are sta1ters Butch Fulks, Don Hackworth, Brian Milam, De­ and also see action at several infield positions. von Ratliff and Jay Sorg. Fulks, Hackworth and Ratliff com­ First Base-John Dowdy (.200, one home run) was the pleted their eligibility. Milam is academically ineligible, and backup to power hitting Donny Hackworth last season and Sorg was drafted and signed by the Cincimmti Reds follow­ will have the first shot at the position this season. Becker, ing his junior season. AJso gone are pitchers Todd Jacobs Gore and Berry could also see action at this position. and Shannon Morgan. Second Base-Chris Wright (.188, one home run) saw However, the cupboard of sixth-year Head Coach Frank action in 14 games last season as Sapp's backup. Other Spaniel is not completely bare. H~ading the list of returnees candidates include juco transfer Bill Robinson and Cox. are Brad Allison (C), Louis Andrew (P), Jason Becker (C/ Shortstop-Sapp (.261, five doubles, four home mns) has DH), Jayson Gore (P/OF), Scott Hacker (P), Dan Hamilton seen action at this spot throughout his career, but was last (P), Brad Hart (OF), Garry Sapp (SS), David Shoupe (OF/ year's starting second baseman. Again, Robinson and Cox P) and M ichael Thompson (P). will be the top reserves. Eagle prospects by position are: Third Base-Robinson will get an early shot at the hot Pitcher-Gore (6-5, 4.11 E RA) broke a bone in his pitch­ corner. Other candidates for the starting spot are Allison, ing (left) hand during Christmas break, and even though the Cox and Chad Blackwell (.264, one home run). prognosis is good, he may not be ready until the conference Outfield-Hart (.297, nine doubles, two triples, three home portion of the schedule. He and Louie Andrew (5-3, 6.94 runs, 19 stolen bases) should hit in the leadoff spot and play ERA, 71 strikeouts in 72.2 innings) should occupy the top centerfield once again. Shoupe (.265, four doubles, seven two spots in the rotation. Hacker (3-2, 2.74 ERA) had an home runs) should be the rightfielder, especially when Gore outstanding sophomore season, earning a spot in the league (.349, seven doubles, one home run) is pitching. Blackwell rotation at midseason. Brian Smith (2-0,.5.09) and fresh­ is the leading candidate in leftfield. Frank VanDyke (.267) man Chris Berry should also battle fo r spots in the rota­ can play any outfield position. Berry could be a pleasant tion. Long relief duties and spol starts should fall to veter­ surprise in the outfield or at several other positions. Other ans Hamilton (0-3, 5.68 ERA, four saves), Rodney Wms candjdates are senior Darrell Cross (one hit in three at (1-0, 8.31 ERA) and Shoupe. Shoupe was an excellent bats), red-shirt Harold Craft and freshman Todd Barker. prep pitcher who has yet to take the mound in college. Designated Hitter-Becker will begin the season at this Thompson (2-3, 6.55 ERA, six saves) will lead the short spot, especially against righthanded pitching. Allison and relief corps. Pitching newcomers in addition to Berry are Blackwell are candidates against lefthanders. lefthanders Steve Logan and Troy Young. Preseason Depth Chart First Base John Dowdy Jason Becker Jayson Gore Second Base Chris Wright Josh Cox Bill Robinson Shortstop Garry Sapp Bill Robinson Josh Cox Third Base Bill Robinson Brad AJlison Chad Blackwell Left Field Chad Blackwell Frank VanDyke Harold Craft Center Field Brad Hart Chris Berry Darrell Cross Right Field David Shoupe Jayson Gore Todd Barker Catcher Brad Allison Jason Becker Josh Cox Designated Hitter Jason Becker Jayson Gore Chad Blackwell

Starting Pitching Long Relief (Spot Starts) Long Relief (Spot Starts) Short Relief Jayson Gore Chris Berry continued Michael Thompson Louie Andrew Dan Hamilton Rodney Wills Scott Hacker Steve Logan Troy Young Brian Smith David Shoupe Morehead State University --

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1995 Alphabetical Roster

No. Name POS 8-T Hr wr a, Hometown/High School/JC 34 Brad Allison C R-R 6-l 200 Jr Cynthiana, Ky./Harrison County 24 Louie Andrew p R-R 5-ll 175 Sr Lema, 11./Lak.eland CC 3 Todd Barker OF LL 6-0 175 Fr Amburgey, Ky./Knott County Central 26 Jason Becker C/LB LR 6-1 195 So Louisville, Ky./St. Xavier 21 Chris Berry OF/P LL 5-10 175 Fr London, Ky./Soulh Laurel 32 Cbad Blackwell OF R-R 6-0 185 Jr Winchester, Ky./Clark County 18 Josh Cox C/INF R-R 6-0 165 Fr Medford, Or./North Medord 2 Harold Craft OF R-R S-10 160 Fr Emmalena, Ky./Knott County CenlJ'aJ 39 Darrell Cross OF L-L 5-ll 185 Sr Perth Amboy, N .J./Highland CC 22 John Dowdy 1B R-R 6-3 185 Jr Morehead, Ky./Rowan County 6 Jayson Gore P/OF L-L 6-0 175 Sr Lexington, Ky./Layfette/Aquinas CC 25 Scott Hacker p R-R 6-3 195 Jr Florence, Ky./Boone County 9 Dan Hamilton p R-R 6-1 180 Sr Morehead, Ky./Rowan County 11 Brad Hart OF R-R 6-0 165 Sr Morehead, Ky./Rowan County 23 Steve Logan p L-L 6-3 200 Fr Greenup, Ky./Greenup County 19 Bill Robinson JNF R-R 6-0 180 Jr Muscatine, Io./Muscatine CC 12 Garry Sapp INF R-R 6-2 185 Sr Louisville, Ky./Male 20 David Shoupe OF/P L-L S-10 185 Sr Harlan, Ky./Cumberland 33 Brian Smith p R-R 6-4 2.00 Jr Villa Hills, Ky./Hamilton Southeastern I Michael Thompson p L-R 5-11 100 Sr Connersville, lnd./Connersville 13 Frank VanDyke OF L-L 6-1 175 So Franklin, Ky./Franklin-Simpson 28 Rodney Wills p R-R 6-3 190 So Irvine, Ky./Estill County 4 Chris Wright INF R-R 5-9 170 So Dumfries, Va./Gar-Field 31 Troy Young p L-L 6-1 210 Fr Campbellsvi lle, Ky./Campbellsville

Head Coach: Frank Spaniol Student Assistant: Todd Jacobs Assistant Coach: Jeff Murphy Trainer: JeffCurley Graduate Assistant: Mike McGuire Manager: D. J. Belknap

Numercial Listing

]-Michael Thompson. P 13-Frank VanDyke, OF 25-Scotl Hacker, P 2-Harold Craft, OF 15-Mike McGuire, Graduate Assistant 26-Jason Becker Cl 1B 3-Todd Barker, OF 18-Josh Cox, C/INF 28-Rodney Wills, P 4-Chris Wright, INF 19-Bill Robinson, INF 29-Jeff Murphy, Assistant Coach 6-Jayson Gore, P/OF 20-David Shoupe, OF/P 31-Troy Young, P 7-Frank Spaniol. Head Coach 21-Chris Berry, OF/P 32-Chad Blackwell, OF 9-Dan Hamilton, P 22-John Dowdy, I B 33-Brian Smith, P 11-Brad Hart, OF 23-Steve Logan, P 34-Brad Allison, C 12-Garry Sapp, INF 24-Louie Andrew, P 39-Darrell Cross, OF

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Brad Allison Todd Barker

6-1, 200, Jr., Cynthiana, Ky. 6-0, 175, Fr., Amburgey, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Left, Throws-Left High School: Harrison County High School: Knott County Central High School Coach: Mac Whitaker High School Coach: Gary Hammonds Birthdate: November 24, 1973 Birthdate: September 12, 1976 Major: Radio-Television Major: Health Parents: Larry & Sally Allison Parents: Charles & Naomi Barker

Continued a stellar career last season as a sophomore. Leading Sig11ecl with Morehead State after an outstanding career as an hitter on the squad (.33 1) among players with national ranking outfielder and pitcher at Knott County Central High School. Has minimums for the second season in a row. Had 10 doubles, five good power and an excelcnt throwing ann. Earned pre-season All­ home runs and a .528 slugging percentage. Fielded .988 and threw State honors as a high school senior. Played in the Kentucky East­ out 17 of 51 runners (.333). Has a season-high hitting streak of West Al 1-Star Gamcs. seven games and had three others of five games. Started 38 of 42 games he played. Had an outstanding freshman season. Named to the Mizuno/Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-America Team. Also earned second team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors and was named to lheAU-OVC Tournament Team in 1993.

YEAR G A H R H IIBI 2H 38 HR S B-A BB SO ,, vc; 199J 45 142 25 J 9 21 1n n 1 2-,1 IR 21 ,J 4j 1994 4 2 127 2 :l 4 2 21 Iii 11 5 1-5 2 0 21 .:11 I To luLs. 87 269 ,18 91 "J 2 n o 8 5-8 3 8 -IJ ..1 3 8

Louie Andrew c) 5-11, 175, Sr., Lerna, Ill Bats-Right, Throws-Right Good Luck Junior College: Lake Land CC High School: Charleston High School Coach: Bob Lawrence Birthdate: September I, 1973 and Major: Business Adm. (Marketing) Parents: Lloyd & Donna Andrew ,, A starter in MSU's conference rotation in his first season at MSU. "Fly High The hard-lhrowingjuniorcollege transfer was 5-3 overall and 3-0 in league decisions. He stuck out 7 1 in 72.2 innings. Was a hard­ luck loser in MSU's 3-1 season-ending loss to Austin Peay in the OVC Tournament. Should be a leader of the Eagle pitching staff Eagles this season. Improved control would enable him to become an even better pitcher. Will certainly draw professional scout's allen­ tion this season. Two-time all-conference at Lake Land Commu­ nity College. Was 12-5 as a freshman and 9-1 as a sophomore. Was 13-6 at Charleston High School where he earned all-confer­ The Family of ence honors as a senior. Louie Andrew VEAR G-GS CG W-l. S, ER,\ IP H R-ER D IJ SO 199d 15-15 2 5. J (I 6, 94 72.2 8 2 (10, 56 4' 71

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Jason Becker c) Voit Electric Company 6-1, 195, So., Louisville, Ky. Bats-Left, Throws-Right Since 1955 High School: St. Xavier High School Coach: Joe White Birthdate: January 27, 1975 Major: Undecided Commercial Parents: Dennis & June Becker & Had an outstandjng freshman season. Hit .328 with six home runs Industrial Contractors and a .639 slugging percentage. Had nine hits in his first IO col le­ giate al. bats. Played errorless baseball as a catcher. Threw out nine of 27 (.333) runners. Will see aclion as a catcher, designated hitter and first baseman Lh is season. Left- handed power hitter. • Power Data Communications • All-7th Region as a senior at St. Xavier. Hit .302 with five home eEnergy Management• runs as a senior and .361 with live home runs as ajunior. Also a member of St. Xavier's 4-A State Championship football squad. e FireAlarm & Security Systems•

YEAR C A IJ R JJ RBI 2U J II H I SB-A BB SO A VG 199•1 2 9 61 18 20 16 I O 6 1·2 13 II . .12 8 Dennis Becker 922 Franklin Street Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 568-1318

( 21 Chris Berry OF/P) FAMILY DENTISTRY 5-10, 175, Fr., London, Ky. Bats-Left, Throws-Left Charles W. Tingle, DMD Carroll R. Loy, DMD High School: South Laurel High School Coach: G.J. Smith Birthdate: October 22, 1975 Professional & Caring Staff Major: Undecided New Patients Welcome Total Dental Care Parents: Bob & Jayne Be1Ty

TMJ & Facial Pain Management Tremendous athlete. One of the top candidates for high school athlete of lhe year in Kentucky last season. Earned a great deal of Orthodontics playing Lime for the Eagle football team last fall. Had 480 all-pur­ pose yards as a rusher, receiver and kick returner. Also saw action as a quarterback in the season finale against Eastern Kentucky. Insurance Accepted Payment Plans Could see action as a pitcher and in lhe outfield and at first base Office Hours by Appt. Monday-Friday 9-5 for lhe baseball Eagles this spring. All-stale two years in football and one year each in baseball and basketball at South Laurel. 304 W. 2nd 784-6631 District player of the year in all three sports.

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ROWAN COUNTY 6-0, 185, Jr., Winchester, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Clark County VETERINARY CLINIC High School Coach: Charles Eury Birthdate: August 8, 1973 Major: Biology R.E. Derrickson, D.V.M. Parents: Karl & DeEtta Blackwell. Gayle & Janice Clark Beverly Porter, D.V.M. Saw action in 26 games last season. Made 15 starts. Hit .264 with one home run. Hit .211 with one home run in 15 games as a red­ shiTt freshman in 1993. A strong candidate for a starting outfield spot this season. Could also see action as a designated hitter and at third base. Has excellent physical tools. Had four assists from the outfield in limited actfon last season. Two-time most valuable player at Clark County. Two-time all-district and all-region. Hon­ Office Hours orable mention all-state. Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 4425R.EMINGSBURG ROAD Sal. 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MOREHEAD, KY 4035 1 VEAR G AB R H RBI 211 J II Ht SB-A Bil SO AVG 199~ L~ 19 ,1 4 ~ Cl II I 2-2 ~ 9 .211 1994 2 6 B 13 14 7 U U I 2-2 7 10 .265 Totol• 41 72 17 18 P O (I 2 4-4 IO 19 .250 Telep bone (606) 784-7170

Good Luck to (1s Josh Cox C!INF) Josh& 6-0, 165, Fr., Medford, Or. Bats-Right, Throws-Right High Schoo]: North Medford The 1995 Morehead High School Coach: Jim McAbee Birthdate: May 24, 1976 Major: Undecided State University Parents: Steve & Shirley Cox Baseball Eagles Versatile performer who will likely see action as a catcher and at multiple infield positions. Had an outstanding high school career. West Main His high school team reached the state semifinals on three occa­ Rentals sions and finished as state runners-up once. Hit .375 for his var­ sity career. Played in the State-Metro series in 1994, which fea­ And Sales tured the top 36 players in Oregon. Hit .357 for the 1993 Oregon state American Legion champions, the Medford Mustangs. 2216 West Main Street Medford, Oregon 97501

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Harold Craft John Dowdy

5-10, 160, Fr., Emmalena, Ky. 6-3, 185, Jr., Morehead, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Ri.ght, Throws-Right High School: Knott County Central High School: Rowan County High School Coach: Gary Hammonds High School Coach: Larry Hardin Birtbdate: January 30, 1975 Birthdate: November 12, 1973 Major: Health & Geography Major: Sociology Parents: Conley & Norma Craft Parents: Lonnie & Wanda Dowdy

Red-shirted last season after making the squad as a walk-on. Has Will get his chance lo play on a regular basis this season after excellent speed and is a good defensive outGclder. Increased of­ spending two season's as a backup lo power-hitting Donny fensive proliciency will increase playing time. Had an outstanding Hackworth. Played in nine games and m ade three starts. Had two mu]Li-spon high school career. His Knott County Central baseball hits in IOal bats (.200). Homered agaiust Western Kentucky. Saw team advanced to the sectional tournament four times and made action in seven games as a freshman and had four hits in six at bats one appearance in the Kentucky final four. Earned honorable men­ (.667). An outstanding defensive player who can help the team tion all-state honors in football. Made three appearances in tremendously if he becomes more aggressive and consistent at Kentucky's "Sweet 16" stale basketball tournament. Baseball and the plate. Came lo MSU after outstanding careers in both baseball football most valuable player as a senior. and basketbalJ at Morehead's Rowan County High School. Base­ ball district most valuable player as a junior and senior. Broke high school records for hits and RBIs.

YEAR G All R H RIii 211 38 Hl S il-A B B SO AVG 1993 7 6 0 J ;I I 0 0 0-0 0 I .667 l 99J Q JO 2 2 2 0 0 0-0 0 l1 . 200 To11.1Js 16 16 2 6 I 0 0-(l 0 5 .375

Darrell Cross

5-11, 185, Sr., Perth Amboy, N.J. Bats-Left, Throws-Left PACK'S INC. High School: Perth Amboy High School Coach: Ken Hand Junior College: Highland P.O. Box 969 Birthdate: March 23, ] 971 Major: Physical Education Morehead, KV 40351 Parents: Oscar & Gail Cross

Enters his second season with the Eagle baseball team. Has com­ General Contractors pleted alwo-year career as a football Ea_gle. Had an injury plagued senjor season in footbal l after leading the squad in rushing and kick returning in I 993. Saw limjted action last season with tbe Baseball Eagles. Had one hi t in three at bats and scored three runs. Extremely quick a nd could again serve as MSU's primary pinch runner. Did not play baseball in junior college, but eamed all-state and all-conference honors at Perth Amboy. Featured on the cover ofMSU's 1994 football media guide. 10 34 E. Main Street

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Jayson Gore P/OF)

6-0, 175, Sr., Lexington, Ky. STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Bats-Left, Throws-Left HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS High School: Lafayette High School Coach: Steve Chandler tNJU IA.NC~ Junior College: Aquinas Birthdate: April 5, l 973 Major: Physical Education Parent: Anita Osburn SCOTT HESTER, CLU Agent Was oulslanding in his first season at MSU. Second team All­ Ohio Valley Conference as a pitcher. Was the lop pitcher in the conference rotation and was the leading average hitter even though he has less than the minimum required at bats to qualify for rankings. Was 6-5 with a 4.11 ERA. Wins came over Miami (Ohio), Wis.­ Milwaukee, Xavier, Austin Peay, Tennessee Tech and Eastern Kentucky. Hit .349. Homered against Eastern Kentucky. Will again be counted on to anchor the pitching staff. Will see more everyday action as a senior. Must recover from a broken bone in bis pitching hand suffered in December, but the prognosis is good. 237 Flemingsburg Road Two-year all-conference performer in junior college. Post Office Box 547 Morehead, Kentucky 40351 Off: (606) 784-2102 VEAR G AB R H RBI 2B 3B lll SB-SOAU!i SO A VG 1994 42 63 17 22 IO 7 ll I 2-1 IJ 4 . J49 VEAR G-GS CG W.L Sv ERA II' A R-ER B n SO 1994 16-1 2 2 6-~ 0 4. 11 72.1 81 43-33 J O 6 ~ Scott Hacker

6-3, 195, Jr., Florence, Ky. Phone: Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Boone County (513) 421-4264 High School Coach: Mike Sander Birthdate: April 3, 1974 Major: Art-Graphic Design Wides Pipe and Supply Co. Parents: Steve & Mary Hacker Plumbing • Heating • Industrial Supplies Probably the most improved member of the pitching staff last sea­ son. Moved into the starling rotation in mid-April and finished 3- 2 with a 3.74 ERA. Posted wins over Dayton, Cincinnati and Murray State. The Murray win came on a complete game in the Ohio Valley Stephen M. Hacker Conference Tournament. Has been more effective in starling roles during his career. Has pitched for the Kentucky NABF state cham­ Sales pions the past two summers. All-conference, all-region and all­ district at Boone County. Most valuable pitcher and team captain 1720-1728 John Street his junior and senior years. An art major, he has won numerous Cincinnati, Ohio awards for his sports illustrations. YEAR G-GS CG W-1.. Sv ERA IP II K-ER BB so I 993 7-0 0 0-0 0 1 n.sn 6.2 15 10-8 3 2 199J 11-7 3 J -2 II :l,74 55.1 6 J 2R-23 12 27 Torn ls 211-7 3 3· 2 0 4_50 62 78 3R-3 1 15 2 9

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Dan Hamilton Personalized Bat Co. 6-1, 180, Sr., Morehead, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Genuine Louisville Slugger Bats High School: Rowan County High School Coach: Larry Hardin Birthdate: Febrnary 17, 1972 Personalized With A Name You Choose Major: Elementary Education Parents: Steve & Shirley Hamilton For Information Call (606) 784-5424 A key member of the Eagle pitching staff who will probably pitch in middle relief again this season. Could be a spot starter. Was 0- or write 3 as a junior but pitched more effectively Lhan lhe record indicates P.O. Box 190 and picked up four saves. Was 4-2 with one save as a sophomore. Morehead, KY 40351 Originally enrolled at Western Kentucky, then transferred to MSU. Played four years of baseball, three years of basketball and two years of football at Morehead's Rowan County High School. His Bob & Steve Hamilton Owners brother, Bobby, is a fom1er Eagle pitcher. They are the sons of fom,er major league reliever and current MSU Athletic Director Steve Hamilton. Good Luck to the

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Brad Hart PERKS INC. 6-0, 165, Sr., Morehead, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Rowan County Plumbing, Heating & High School Coach: Larry Hardin Birthdate: November 9, 1971 Electrical Wholesalers Major: History Parent: Joyce Hart Kitchens & Appliances

The epitome of a student-athlete. A former Ohio Valley Confer­ ence Scholar-Athlete. A multiple recipient of the league's Aca­ 784-7521 demic Medal of Honor. A CoSIDA GTE District IV AcadcmicAIJ­ American. Has been MSU's primary cente1tielder and first or sec­ ond place hitter for the past three seasons. Hit .297 last season. Named to the 1994 All-OVC Tournament Team. Ended 1994 with a seven-game hitting streak. Only five stolen bases away from the MSU career record of 47. Co-holder of the MSU and OVC record for bits in a game (si.x in 1992 vs. Ashland). Former standout baseball and basketball player at Morehead's Rowan County High 891 Flemingsburg Road School. Joe Perkins President Morehead, KY 40351 VEAR C AB R H RBI 28 3 8 m SB-A UB so A V C 1D92 49 1m 32 47 24 6 2 3 7-11 16 19 .281 1993 47 161 32 4S J II 6 0 6 16-IR 12 10 . 2811 1994 50 192 37 57 20 9 l 3 19-26 19 25 .297 Tnrnls 1•16 520 101 149 7,1 21 4 12 •12-55 47 6•1 . 286 Cave Run Clinic supports Brad Hart and Morehead State Baseball

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Steve Logan 6-3, 200, Jr., Greenup, Ky. Don't make a move without our Bats-Left, Throws-Left High School: Greenup County HOME MARKETING SYSTEM High School Coach: Jeff W ilcox Birthdate: March 3, 1976 Major: Industrial. Tech Parent: Judy Logan

129 E. Main St. Arm problems kept this excellent pitching prospect off the mound Morehead, KY 40351 18:IT~WISAgency, Inc . for much of his senior season at Greenup County. S.igned w ith 784-4168 MSU in November. L993. Was 7- 1 with a 1.50 ERA and averaged 10.3 strikeouts per game as a junior. All-area and all-conference and a participant in the Kentucky Junior ALI -Star Games. Appears to have recovered from his physical problems. Will be counted on in middle relief and as a spot starter. Has excellent natural move­ {!) E.liCf'..,,., ■ dlODCllll»ilMly~an:JoPl'II.... ment on his fastball. - Ql:<>c>yr,Q,. __C:0.-_llMll . ~oghb- The better way to sell your home.

( 19 Bill Robinson INF)

6-0, 180, Jr.,Muscatine, Iowa Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Muscatine High School Coach: Bob Leach Junior College: Muscatine Birthdate: October 9, 1973 Major: Spanish Parents: John & Susan Robinson

Candidate for the starting spot at third base, replacing Jay Sorg ,. who was drafted and signed by the Cincinnat.i Reds. Could also see action at shortstop. Hit .406 as a sophomore at Muscatine. Participated in the junior college world series. All-district in junior college. All-state, all-conference and all-district in high school.

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( 12 Garry Sapp INF ) ( 33 Brian Smith 6-2, 185, Sr., Louisville, Ky. 6-4, 200, Jr., Villa Hills, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Bats-Right, Throws-Right High School: Male High School: Hamilton Southeastern High School Coach: Bill Watts High School Coach: Ken Seitz Birthdate: June 29, 1973 Birthdate: March 7, 1974 Major: Exercise Science Major: Physical Education Parent: Barry C. Sapp Parents: Michael & Deborah Smith

Played in 47 games, starting 46, last season, most at second base, Showed great improvement during his sophomore season. Pitched some at shortstop. Should be the staning shortstop this season. in seven games, making six starts. Was 2-0 with a 5.09 ERA. His Hit .261 with five doubles and four home runs in 1994. Hit .288 in wins came over East Tennessee and Kentucky. Pitched four i n­ conference games only and had six of his 10 extra base hits. A n nings in four appearances as a freshman without giving up an excellent defensive infielder who has improved offensively. Hit earned run. Will probably be a starter this season, but could pitch .400 as a senior at Male High School. Earned all-district and all­ in middle relief. All-conference and all-county as a senior at region honors as a senior and was dislricl most valuable player. Hamilton (Ind.) High School. Broke every single season school record. Played for the 1992 Connie Mack World Series champions, YEAR G AB R II RBI in 3 11 IR Sil-A UB so AVG Cincinnati's Midland Redskins. 1992 30 40 8 10 4 I 0 0 2-4 5 13 .250 1993 31 84 17 18 10 0 0 0 12-12 II 2 () .214 YEAR G-GS CG W.L S,• ERA D' fl R-ER Bil 1994 4 7 142 25 n 24 5 I 4 6-9 II JO .261 so I 993 4-0 0 O·O 0 0,01) • S 3-0 I 2 To tals 108 2 6 6 5 0 65 38 6 I 4 20-25 2 7 63 ,244 1994 7· 6 0 2,0 U S.119 JS.I > J 27- 20 10 22 Totuls 11-6 0 2-0 0 4.58 39.1 4 8 30-20 II 2 4

David Shoupe OF) 5-10, 185, Sr., Harlan, Ky. Good Luck Bats-Left, Throws-Left High School: Cumberland High School Coach: Roger Morris David Birthdate: March 14, 1972 Major: Health, Physical Education Parents: Cad & Paquita Shoupe and the

A medical red-shirt due to reconstruclive knee surgery in 19-92 makes Shoupe a rare individual who will have statistics from five 1995 Baseball different seasons. Hit .265 in 47 games last season. May add pitching duties to his outfield chores this season. Was an out­ standing high school pitcher. Co-holder of MSU record for games Eagles played-season (55). Fonner two-time all-stater at Cumberland High School. Named MSU's 1994 Health Education Student of the Year. Excellent student who has nearly completed bachelor's degree re­ quirements. •••••••••••••••••

YEAR G A B R II RBI 2IJ 3IJ l·R SB-A IJB so AVG 19')1 55 191 27 46 16 5 I I 5.10 18 25 .241 The Shoupe Family 1992 12 34 3 9 3 I 0 0 1-1 I 5 .265 1993 40 102 16 29 23 6 II 2 4.5 9 7 .n4 1994 47 155 38 4 1 10 4 I 7 2-4 24 19 .265 T a t11b 154 4 6l 84 125 72 16 2 HI 12•'20 52 56 .271

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( 1 Michael Thompson P) ( 13 Frank VanDyke OF)

5-11, 160, Sr., Connersville, Ind. 6-1, 175, So., Franklin, Ky. Bats-Left, Throws-Right Bats-Left, Throws-Left High School: ConnersviUe High School: Franklin-Simpson High School Coach: Mark Beard High School Coach: Greg Shelton Birthdate: November 13, l971 Birthdate: October 19, 19973 Major: Comprehensive Business Major: Physical Education Parents: Fred Thompson & Sara Burris Parents: Richard & Nan YanDyke

MSU's closer lasL season who should retain the role in 1995. Candidate for a starting outfield spot. Could also see action as the Sideanning righthander who was 2-3 with a 6.55 ERA and six saves. designated hfrter. Red-shirted in 1993. Hit .267 (four of l5) last Pitched more effectively earlier in the season. Four of his six saves season, primarily as a pinch hiLter. Toured Europe during Lhe sum­ came in March. Three-time all-conference and two-time team most merof I 993 with Athletes in Action. All-state, all-region and all­ valuable player at Connersville High School. Also an outstand·ing districLin baseball at Franklin-Simpson High School. All-region high school basketball player, earning all-region honors as a se­ and all-district in baskelball. Played on Franklin-Simpson's stale nior. Excellent student. Member of Phi Beta Lamda business hon­ champion baseball squad in 1991. orary fralemity. YEAR C A ll R u RBI 28 38 Hl SB-A DB so AVC E RA R-ER YEA R C-CS CC WL s, U' ll BB so 1994 13 15 2 4 I 0 (I 0 0-0 0 5 ,267 1992 Y-0 0 0 -0 I 7.82 12.2 16 13-11 9 S· 1993 8-11 0 0 -0 (I 2.57 1 6 3-2 s 6 1994 19-11 II 2-3 6 6.55 22 29 23- 16 12 14 Toi.ab 36-6 0 2,J 1 6.26 4 1.2 51 39-29 26 25

Rodney Wills

6-3, 190, So., Irvine, Ky. Bats-Right, Throws-Right F IN High School: Estill County High School Coach: Mike Tate Birthdate: September 19, 1974 Major: Physical Education Sporting Goods Parents: Doris Rawlins & Bobby Wills ''for all your sporting good needs'' Red-shirted in 1993. Pitched in five games last season, making one start. Was 1-0 with an 8.31 ERA. Picked up his win in a relief role JOHNNY ESTEP against Pikeville. Will pitch in middle relief and could be a spot starter this season. Estill County High School most valuable player as a junior and senior. All-district as a senior. Was 9-0 in 1992 for 118 North Main Street the Morehead American Legion learn.

YEA R G-GS CG W.L S, ERA 11' H R-ER 8 B SO Franklin, KY 42134 1994 5-1 0 l•0 0 U I 8 . 2 IS 9 -8 6 I (502) 586-8023

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Chris Wright INF) 5-9, 170, So., Dumfries, Va. Bats-Right, Throws-Right Best of Luck to High School: Gar-Field High School Coach: Tony Labozzetta Birthdate: June 16, 1974 the Major: Business Finance Parents: Max L. & Janis Wright Morehead State Red-shirted in 1993. Candidate for the starting spot at second base. Played in 14 games, starting five at second base last season. Hit .188 with a home run. Honor roll student. Hit .350 and played Baseball Eagles errorless baseball as a senior when Gar-Field High School won the Vi rgi nia Group AAA state championshi p. All-district for a team that was ranked in the top 10 nationally for much of the season. in 1995. Played last summer with fellow Eaglemidd le infielder Garry Sapp in Louisville's Derby City League.

YEAR G AB R H RBI 2 B 3B FR SB-A 1111 SO AVG 19')4 I~ 16 3 3 3 0 II I Q.Q J 4 . 188 Max & Janis Wright

( 31 Troy Young Cave Run 6-1, 210, Fr., Campbellsville, Ky. Bats-Left, Throws-Left High School: Campbellsville High School Coach: Jim Ward Pharmacy, Inc. Birthdate: August 10, 1976 Major: Radio-Television William W. Shely, R.P.H. Parents: Tony & Tonya Young 425 Clinic Drive Signed with Morehead State after an outstanding career as a pitcher Morehead, Kentucky 40251 andJirsLbaseman at CampbellsviJle High School. Was 17-6 with a 2.40 earned run average and 126 strikeouts in 105 innings during his career. Hit .324. All-conference three years and all-district two ''The Professional Pharmacy years. ofMor ehead" 783-1511

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1994 Final Baseball Statistics Record: 29-25 13-8 Ohio Valley Player AVG GP-GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB SLG% BB HP so SB-AS Jayson Gore .349 42-26 63 17 22 10 7 0 I 32 .508 13 0 4 2-4 Darrell Cross .333 9-0 3 3 I 0 0 0 0 I .333 0 0 2 0-0 Brad All ison .331 42-38 127 23 42 23 10 0 5 67 .528 20 0 23 3-5 Jason Becker .328 29-16 61 18 20 16 I 0 6 39 .639 I 3 0 11 1-2 Devon Ratliff .325 49-46 166 38 54 47 4 0 I 6 106 .639 17 I 34 12-15 Don Hackworth .324 54-54 188 45 61 47 12 0 12 109 .580 35 1 65 1-2 Jay Sorg .3 I 9 51-5 I 191 44 61 48 I 0 14 117 .613 3 3 33 5-8 Brian Mi lam .3 LS 53-51 178 36 56 3 I I I 0 7 88 .494 21 5 9 6-10 Brad Hart .297 50-49 192 37 57 20 9 2 3 79 .41 1 19 2 25 19-26 Butch Fulks .273 50-47 165 38 45 30 13 0 1 79 .479 40 0 36 [-4 Frank VanDyke .264 I 3-1 15 2 4 I 0 0 0 4 .267 0 0 5 0-0 David Shoupe .265 47-42 155 38 41 30 4 I 7 68 .439 24 0 19 2-4 Chad Blackwell .264 26-15 53 13 14 7 0 0 I 17 .321 7 1 10 2-2 Garry Sapp .261 47-46 142 25 37 24 5 I 4 56 .394 11 4 30 6-9 Greg Hewitt .222 22-9 27 3 6 5 I 0 0 7 .259 5 0 3 0-2 John Dowdy .200 9-3 10 2 2 2 0 0 I 5 .500 0 0 4 0-0 Chris Wirght . I 88 14-5 I 6 3 3 3 0 0 I 6 .375 3 2 4 0-0 Todd Jacobs .000 17-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Dan Hamilton .000 2 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Shannon Morgan .000 16-4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Michael Thompson .000 19-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Louie Andrew .000 15-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Scott Hacker .000 13-7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Rodney Will .000 5-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Brian Smith .000 7-6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0 Todd Gutermuth .000 7-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0-0

MSU Totals .300 54-54 1752 385 526 344 91 4 85 880 .502 248 19 3 17 60-93 OPP Toials .287 54-54 173 I 344 497 293 78 13 53 760 .439 195 25 329 55-83 Pitching Player W-L PCT ERA G-GS CG SV SHO LP H R ER BB so WP OPP/AVG Todd Gulermulh 1-0 1.000 2.89 7-0 0 I 0 9. 1 9 5 3 4 4 I .250 Scott Hacker 3-2 .600 3.74 13-7 3 0 0 55.1 63 28 23 12 27 0 .289 Jayson Gore 6-5 .545 4. 11 16- 12 2 0 I 72.1 81 43 33 30 65 6 .281 Brian Smith 1-0 1,000 5.09 7-6 0 0 0 35.1 43 27 20 10 22 2 .299 Todd Jacobs 4-6 .400 5.57 17-9 0 I 0 63.0 60 58 39 34 65 15 .240 Dan Hamilton 0-3 .000 5.68 21 -0 0 4 0 44.1 55 36 28 16 26 6 .302 Michael Thompson 2-3 .400 6.55 19 -0 0 6 0 22.0 29 23 16 12 14 .3 19 Shannon Morgan 5-3 .625 6.93 16-4 2 0 0 49. 1 60 55 38 28 34 .14 .303 Louie Andrew 5-3 .625 6.94 15- 15 2 0 0 72.2 82 60 56 43 71 4 .289 Rodney Wills 1-0 1.000 9/31 5-1 0 0 0 8.2 15 9 8 6 I .375

MSU Tota.ls 29-25 .537 5.47 54-54 9 12 3 432. 1 497 344 263 195 329 50 .287 OPP Totals 25-29 .463 6.83 54-54 11 6 2 425.2 526 385 323 248 317 30 .300

Intentional Walks: Morehead Stale 4, Butch Fulks I; Jay Sorg I; Brad Allison I; Jason Becker I; Opponents 8 Grounded into double play: Morehead State 32, Jay Sorg 6; Brad Allison 4; Bard Hart 3: Butch Fulks 3: Brian Milam 3: Garry Sapp 3; David Shoupe 2: Don Hackworth 2: Devon Ratliff 2: Greg Hcwill I: Chad Blackwell I; Jason Becker I: John Dowdy I: Opponents 36 Passed Balls: Morehead State 10, Brad Allison 6,; Jason Becker 4: Opponents 10 Steals vs Catchers (AS/CS): Morehead State 78/26, Brad Allison 51/17; Jason Becker 27/9: Opponents 89/28 Double Plays: Morehead State 43. Don Hackworth 35; Brian Milam 30, Garry Sapp 24; Jay Sorg 7; Greg Hewitt 7: Brad Allison 4: Jason Becker 3; Dan Hami lton 2; Louie Andrew 2: Chris WrighL 2; Jayson Gore I; Scott Hacker I; John Dowdy I; Opponents 4 1 Left on Base: Morehead Stale 39 I; Opponents 3 65 Reached on Interference: Morehead State I: Opponents 0 Morehead State University IIRe sults 1911

1994 Baseball Results Date Opponent Results Date Opponent Results March 2 Louisville L 8-9 7 Kentucky w 10-7 5 Miami (Ohio) w 1-0 9 UT-Martin w 7-6 5 Miami (Ohio) w 9-2 9 UT-Martin w 7-3 6 Miami (Ohio) w 10-9 10 UT-Marlin w 7-2 12 Wisconsin- Milwaukee w 5-2 13 Kentucky L 6-20 12 Wisconsin-Milwaukee w 4-3 14 Dayton w 15-2 13 Georgetown w 21-3 14 Dayton L 5-7 14 Vanderbilt L 0-9 16 Austin Peay w 10-3 16 Xavier w 14-0 16 Austin Peay w 16-9 16 Xavier L 7-8 17 Austin Peay L 15-27 17 Pikeville w 20-6 19 Cincinnati w 2-1 17 Pikeville w 5-1 20 Marshall w 6-5 19 South Carolina L 4-13 23 Tennessee Tech w 9-0 20 South Carolina L 6-7 23 Tennessee Tech w 6-2 21 Davidson w 4-3 24 Tennessee Tech w 10-6 22 Appalachian State L 4-8 27 Western Kentucky L 7-8 23 UNC-Asheville L 0-5 27 Western Kentucky L 3-7 24 East Tennessee w 9-8 28 Eastern Kentucky L 6-7 26 Southeast Missouri L 1-4 30 Middle Tennessee L 3-4 26 Southeast Missouri L 7-9 30 Middle Tennessee L 2-3 27 Southeast Missouri w 7-6 May I Middle Tennessee w 4-3 29 Ohio L 8-9 7 Eastern Kentucky L 11-19 30 Louisville L 7-8 8 Eastern Kentucky w 5-3 April Murray State L 4-6 8 Eastern Kentucky w 15-4 1 Murray State w 14-10 13 *Middle Tennessee L 2-15 2 Murray State L 5-12 14 *Murray State w 8-4 5 Marshall L 3-5 14 *Austin Peay L 1-3 *OVC Tournament

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Individual (Batting) Most Times Hit by a Pitch: Most Games Played: Game: 2, Five players, five times Season: 55, JeffYoung, David Shoupe, 1991 Season: 9, Glenn Jones, 1980 Career: 195, Jay Bradford, 1990-93 Career: 16, Glenn Jones, 1979-81 Highest Batting Average: (min. 40 at bats) Most Strikeouts: Season: 488, Charles Dudley Caudill, 1958 Game: 4, Brad Taylor vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, L987 Career: (min. 175atbats), .385,JodyHamilton, 1977-80 Season: 65, Donny Hackworth, 1994 Most At Bats: Career: 135, Donny Hackworth, 1990-94 Game: 7, Butch Fulks vs. Southeast Missouri, 1993 Most Walks: Season: 192, Brad Hart, 1994 Game: 5, Jay Bradford vs. Temple, 1990 Career: 646, Jay Bradford, 1990-93 Season': 56, Bob Trimble, 1986* Most Runs Scored: Career: 107, Bob Trimble, 1983-86 Grune: 15 tied w ith four Most Sacrifices: Season: 55, Bob Trimble, 1986 Season: 9, Brian Benzinger, 1986 Career: 163, Jay Bradford, 1990-93 Career: 20,BrianBenzinger, 1986-89 Most Hits: Hitting Streaks: Game: 6, Val Falcone vs. Marshall, 1971 Consecutive games: 31, Glenn Jones* Brad Hart vs. Ashland, 1992* Season: 70, Brian Stanley, 1986 Individual (Pitching) Career: 208, Brian Benzinger, 1986-89 Appearances: MostDoubles: Season: 26, Mike Ferguson, 1992 Game: 3, Daniel Smith vs. Akron, 1983 Career: 70, Glenn Koger, 1990-93 Jay Bradford vs. West Virginia State, 1993 Games Started: Season: 17, Shawn Johnson, 1985 Season: 17, Brett Roberts, 1991 Butch Fulks, 1992 Career: 45, Sean Hogan, 1990-93 Jay Bradford, 1993 Complete Games: Career: 51, Jay Bradford, 1990-93 Season: 8, Sean Hogan, 1991 & 92 MostTriples: Career: 23, Sean Hogan, 1990-93 Game: Many tied with L Victories: Season: 5,Les Stewart, 1964 Season: I 0, Harold Sergent, 1964 Career: 9, Brian Benzinger, 1986-89 Career: 22, Sean Hogan, 1990-93 Most Home Runs: Losses: Game: 4, Jamey Bennett vs. Tennessee Tech, 1979* Season: 7, John Capelle, 1967 Season: I 9, Jody Hamil ton, 1979 David Gray, 1991 Career: 49, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 Sean Hogan, 1991 Most Total Bases: Career: 21 , David Gray, 1988-91 Game: L7, Jamey Bennett vs. Tennessee Tech 1979 Saves: Season: 130, Jody Hamilton, 1979 Season: 8, Glen Koger, 1993 (32-lB, 11-2B,0-3B,19-HR) Winning Percentage: Career: 376,JodyHamilton, 1977-80 Season: (3decisions), 7-0, 1.000, ChetLaMay, 1978 Most Runs Batted In: Career: (7 decisions), l 1-2, .846, Marc Griesenger, 1.976-78 Game: 8, Homer Cablish, 1972, Gary Jones, 1987 and Devon Shutouts: Ratliff, l 994 Season: 2, Marc Griesenger, 1976 Season: 60, Jody Hamilton, 1979 Career: 3, Ray Hornback, 1982-85 Career: 155, Jody Hamilton, 1977-80 Sean Hogan, 1990-93 Highest Slugging Average: Innings Pitched: Season: .884, Charles Dudley Caudill, 1955 Season: 98. Sean Hogan, 1991 Most Stolen Bases: Career: 305.2, David Gray, 1988-91 Game: 3, four players, four times Lowest Earned RunAverage (min. 27 IP) Season: 27, Dennis Doyle, 1964 Season: 1.48, Charles Adkins, 1964 Career: 4 7, Jay Brad ford, 1990-93 Career: (min. 100IP)2.98,MikeFerguson, 1989-92 • Denotes OVC records

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MostHits: Runs Allowed: (min. 27IP) Innfog: 13, vs. Maryland, 1983 MostlnASeason: 64, David Gray, 1991 Game: 26, vs. Lindsey-Wilson, 1989 Fewest In A Season: 8, Mike Mattox, 1979 Season: 526, 1994 Earned Rnns Allowed: Doubles: Most In A Season: 56, Louie Andrew, 1994 Game: 7, vs. Taylor, 1979 Strikeouts: Season: 96, 1993 Game: 20, Sean Hogan vs. Southern Illinois, 1991 Triples: Sea~on: !08, Sean Hogan, l991 Game: 3, vs. Tennessee Tech, 1989 Career: 343, Sean Hogan, 1990-93 Season: 15, 1975 Walks allowed: HomeRuns: Season: 55, Bretl Roberts, 1991 Game: 8, vs. Youngstown State, 1984 Career: 206, F.d Olwine, 1977-80 Season: 85, 1994 Total Bases: Team (Pitching) Season: 880, 1994 MostInnings Pitched: Most Batters Hit by a Pitch: Season: 432.1, 1994 Season: 26, 1989 Most Complete Games: Most Strikeouts: Season: 22, 1991 Game: l9, vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1984 Most Saves: Season: 317, 1994 Season: 13, 1994 Most Walks: Lowest Earned Run Average: Game: 14, vs. Kentucky, 1979 Season: 3.01, .1 974 Season: 248, 1994 Highest Earned RunAverage: Most Stolen Bases: Season: 6.91, 1987 Game: 6, Alabama, 1980 Runs AIJowed: Season: 85, 1993 Fewest in a Season: 155, 1976 Most Sacrifices: Most in a Season: 344, 1994 Season: 45 (30 bunts, 15 flies), 1991 Earned Runs Allowed: Most in a Season: 263, 1994 Team (Miscellaneous) Fewest in a Season: 11 8, 1976 Mostgamesplayed: 57, 1991 Hits Allowed: Most Victories: 31, 1993 Most in a Season: 497, .1994 MostLosses: 28, 1987 & 1991 Fewest in a Season: 265, l 976 Highest Winning Percentage: .700, l976 Most Strikeouts: Lowest Winning Percentage: .333, 1987 Game: 20 vs. Southern IJlfoois, 1991 · · Longest Winning Streak: 9, 1985 & 199 I Season: 398, 1977 Longest Losing Streak: 11, 1987 Walks Allowed Most Shutouts: 4, l 992 Most in a Season: 195, 1975 & 1994 Most Games Shutout: 4, I 992 Fewest in a Season: 140, 1976 ffighest FieldingAve-rage: .965, 1976 Most Hit Batters: 33, 1992 MostDoublePlays: Game: 5, vs.East Tennessee, 1972 Most Wild Pitches: 50, 1994 Most Runs By One Team In A Game: 28, vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Team (Batting) Most At Bats: Game: 49 vs. Tennessee, 1989 Season: 1,752, 1994 Runs Scored: Inning: 17 vs. Kentucky State, 1962, first inning Game: 28 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1977 Season: 385, 1994 Highest Batting Average: Season: .345, 1993 Eagle Baseball 1995 1122 Records ii Morehead State University Coaching Records Year Won Lost Head Coach Championship I 924 no records G. D. Downing 1925 no records G. D. Downing 1926 no records. G. D. Downing 1927 6 4 G. D. Downing G. D. Downing (25-9. 4 years) 1928 7 3 1929 cancelled 1930 9 1 Srnie Champions 1931 6 3 1932 4 1 1933 0 2 1934 3 2 1935 I 2 1936 2 2 1937-40 cancelled 1941 5 2 Ellis Johnson Ellis Johnson (5•2, I year) 1942-45 cancelled 1946 7 7 Stan Radjunus 1947 10 . 4 Stan Radjunas KIAC 1948 9 3 Sinn Radjunas 1949 8 8 Slrul Radjunas 1950 5 8 Stan Rudjunas 1951 IO 9 Stan Radjunas 1952 12 3 S1an Radjunas OVC East 1953 7 7 Stan Radjunas Stan Radjunas (68-49. 8 years) 1954 7 IO Sonny Allen 1955 9 I I Sonny Allen 1956 12 8 Sonny Allen 1957 12 5 Sonny Allen OVC Ea~t, OVC Champions 1958 10 5 Sonny Allen 1959 14 11 Sonny Allen 1960 6 13 George Cooke GeorgeCooke(6-IJ, I year) 1961 12 9 Rex Chaney ave Ea~t 1962 II 9 Rex Chaney OVC East 1963 20 IO Rex Chancy OVC East, OVC Co-Champions 1964 22 8 Rex Chaney OVC East 1965 24 9 Rex Chaney 1966 14 5 Sonny Allen 1967 22 11 Rex Chaney Rex Chaney ( 111-56. 6 years) 1968 12 14 Les Stewart ave East Les Stewa11 ( 12-14. I year) 1969 22 6 Sonny Allen OVC Ens~ OVC Champions 1970 18 9 Sonny Allen 1971 22 9 Sonny Allen 1972 II 9 Sonny Allen 1973 26 12 Sonny Allen ave East, ave Champions 1974 23 17 Sonny Allen ave East 1975 26 19 Sonny Allen Sonny Allen (226-137, 14 years) 1976 28 II Steve Hamilton OVC East 1977 27 19 Steve Hamilton OVC East, OVC Champions 1978 19 18 Steve Hamilton 1979 23 19 Steve Hamilton 1980 19 17 Steve Hamilton 1981 20 18 Steve Hamilton 1982 19 22 Steve Hamilton 1983 28 17 Steve Hnmilton ave North, ave Champions 1984 22 l4 Steve Hamillon 1985 25 18 Sieve Hamilton OVC North 1986 25 24 Steve Hamilton OVC North 1987 14 28 Sieve Hamilton 1988 18 24 Steve Hamilton 1989 18 26 Sieve Hamilton Steve Hamilton (305-275, 14 years) 1990 23 24 Frank Spaniel OVC Tournament 1991 28 28 Frank Spaniel 1992 26 26 Frank Spnniol OVC Tournament Champions 1993 31 19 Frank Spnniol 1994 29 25 Frank Spaniol OVC Tournament Frank Spaniol (137-122, 5 years)

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The University Historically Morehead State University traces its lineage to the Morehead Normal School, which opened its dooL"s in 1887. Since its founding as a state inslilution in 1922, MSU has grown from a teachers college to a regional uni versi Ly that serves Kentucky and Appalachia. Until university status was granted in 1966, the institution's primary mission was the training of teachers. However, lhe curriculum now embraces nearly 140 academic programs on the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. PhysicaUy, the University consists of more than fifty major structures valued at more than $1 10 million. There arc more than 36,000MSU al umni. Administratively, the University operates under an I ]-member Board of Regents that consists of eight citizens appointed by the governor ofK entucky, with three other seats held by elected faculty, staff and student representati ves. The administrative structure covers primarily four areas: academic affairs, administration and fiscal services, student life, and university advancement. Each of these units is headed by a vice president. There are approximately 8,600 men and women enrolled al Morehead State U niversity, of whom nearly 7,300 arc undergraduates. The University recognizes more than tOO student organizations, including 20 nationall y chartered fraternities and sororities, and sponsors a full program of intercollegiate and intramural athletics for men and women. MSU is basically a residential campus and has fi fteen residence halls. About 87 percent of its student body are Kentuckians. Graced by a large lake, the campus sils in the foothills of lhe Daniel Boone National Forest. Among the University's facilities arc an experimental farm and a nine-hole golf course.

Location The University is located near the main shopping area of graphic arts, industrial supervision and management, machine tool, Morehead, a city or about 12,000 people that lies midway between plastics, robotics, mi ning technology, power and 0uids technology, Ashland, Kentucky, and Lexington, Kentucky, on Interstate 64. and woods), medical technology, mathematics, mathematics and Commercial airline service is available in Lex.ington and Huntington, computer programming, chemistry, geo logy, p hysics, and West Virginia, which is also on the 1-64 corridor. Nearby recreational secondary science teaching (with emphasis in biology, chemistry, areas are Cave Run Lake and Rodburn Park, owned by the U.S. earth science, physics and mathematics). The college also offers a Forest Service. Three Kentucky state parks--Natural Bridge, Carter Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Bachelor of Arts· (AB) Caves, and Greenbo Lake--are within an hour's dri ve. The city of degrees are available in geology, earth science, environmental Morehead is served by a 170-bed hospital and functions as the science (with an option in social science). Two year programs medical, educational, cullural, and comm ercial center of include the Associate of a Applied Science (AAS) degree in northeastern Kentucky. agricultural technology (wi th options in agri business, agricultural production, equine technology and ornamental horticultural), Majors and Degrees broadcast techno logy, child development, construction Morehead State Uni versily awards the following technology, drafting and design technology, electrical technology, undergraduate degrees: A.A B .• A.A.A, A.A., A.A S., A.S., B.B.A., electronics technology, fashion merchandising, food service B.M., B.M.E., B.S., B.U.S., and B.S.W. The College of Science and technology, graphic arts, industrial supervision and management, Technology offers the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in interior decoration, machine tool technology, power and n uids agricultural education, agricultural science (with an option in technology, radiologic technology, veterinary technology, welding agricultural business, agricultural economics, agronomy, animal technology and vocational trade and industrial education. An science, general agriculture, biology, environmental science (with associate degree in nursing (ADN) is also available as is an options in ecology, geology, chemistry-physics, and social science­ Associate or Arts (AA) degree in pre-engineering. Pre-professional economics, golf course management and horticulture), dietetics, programs are available to prepare students for careers in chiropractic interdisciplinary early childhood development, te,cti les and clothing, medicine, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and general home economics, interior design, vocational home physical therapy. economics, hotel/restaurant and institutional management, The College ofBusiness offers the Bachelor of Business industrial education and industrial technology (with an option in Administration (BBA) degree with various concentrations, broadcast, construction, drafting and design, electrical, electronics, including accounting and management. Morehead State University fI The University and The Region

The College of Education and Behav.ioral Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree in elementary educat.ion (grades K-4 or 5-8), health, military science, physical education, psychology, recreation, sociology (with an emphasis in corrections), and special education (K-12): learning and behavior disorders or trainable mentally handicapped. The Bachelor or Social Work (BSW) degree is also available. The college offers a two year program which includes the Associate of Applied Arts (AAA) degree in corrections. Secondary teacher certification earn be obtained through programs in many subject matter disciplines. The Caudill College of Humanities offers the Bachelorof Arts (AB) degree in art (with emphasis in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, prints, photography, computer art, commercial an, art history or art education), communications (with emphasis in journalism, radio-television, speech or theat:re),journalism (with an emphasis in news-editorial, advertising-public relations, teaching, photojournalism, or community newspaper), radio­ television, speech, speech/theatre, theatre, Englis h. French, Spanish, philosophy, geography, history, government/political science, paralegal studies, and social science teaching. Three degrees are available in music: The Bachelor of Music (BM) in music perfomiance, the Bachelor of Music Educatfon (BME) in teaching and Bachelor of Aris with a major or minor for the study of music within the liberal arts curriculum. The college also offers the Associate of Arts degree in journalism and radio-television. Additionally, MSU has 13 master's degree programs, plus two graduate level non-degree programs designed especially for professional educators. A post-master's level degree, education specialist, along with a joint doctoral degree with the University of Kentucky, are offered on the campus. a 50,000-watt public radio station, and complete darkroom and Academic Facilities composition laboratories for tl1e student newspaper and yearbook. Morehead State University's academic facilities include Computer facilities are available Lo students. Other specialized Camden-Carroll Library, which has nearly 520,000 volumes, 534,000 laboratories are used by students in food service, music, art, m.icrofonn titles, 2,000 pc1iodicals, 20,000 recordings, 85,000 films, recreation, energy studies, Appalachian studies, graphic arts, f'iJmstrips, slides, transparencies, and forty computer tenninals. health sciences, teacher education, and. water testing. J11e Lappin, Cassity, Reed, Ginger, Baird, Claypool-Young, and Combs buildings provide modern classroom and laboratory Financial Aid facilities. In addition, the University has extensive agricultural Morehead State University offers qualified applicants a wide variety of financiaJ assistance, including loans, grants, scholarshi ps, and work opportunities.

Faculty The University has 336 full-time faculty members and an average of 68 part-time (adjunct) faculty members each year. Academic advisement is provided by fu ll-time facuJty m embers. About 58 percent of the faculty members hold earned doctoral degrees, and the student-faculty ratio is 20: 1.

Student Government The Student Government Association, of wh.ich all full­ time students become members, elects its executive branch and the Student Congress, and the judicial branch is appointed by elecLed student leaders. The Student Government Association has representation on all standing committees of the University. faci lities at the Derrickson Agricultural Complex north ofMorehead, A student serves as a voting memberof the MSU Board ofRegents. and ecological field studies utilize MSU's Crosthwaite Outdoor Education Center at Cave Run Lake west of Morehead. Eagle Baseball 1995 University Administration 11 Dr. Ronald G. Eaglin · President

Dr. Ronald G. Eaglin became the rently, he is participating in a three-year national student 12th president of Morehead (Ky.) retention project being unde1taken by AASCU and funded State University on July 1, 1992. the Student Loaning Marketing Association. Bringing nearly 30 years of experi­ He frequently serves as a consultant and often presents ence in higher education administra­ workshops for colleges on student retention, leadership and tion to the MSU post, he previously academic advisement. Dr. Eaglin also chaired a Fullbright was chancellor of Coastal Caro­ High Commission delegation which presented a seminar lina University in Conway, S. C. on accreditation and self-study for higher education repre­ A former vice chancellor for aca­ sentatives in Cyprus. demic affairs at University of South Carolina's Spartanburg A member of several honorary societies such as Psi Chi campus, Dr. Eaglin began bis career in higher education and Phi Delta Kappa, Dr. Eaglin also is active in his com­ administration in the area of stud~nt life/housing and has munity. As president ofMSU, Dr. Eaglin serves as a mem­ taught both in public school and university settings. Io the ber of the Board of Directors of the Morehead-Rowan early 1970s, he served as a southeast regional di.rector of Chamber of Commerce. A member of the Kentucky Coun­ the American College Testing Program (ACT). cil on Higher Education 's Conference ofPresidents, be was He bolds a bachelor's degree in biology and mathemat­ appointed by Gov. Brereton C. Jones to the East Ken­ ics from Southeast Missouri State University, a master's tucky Development Roundtable, an advisory working group degree in student personnel administration from Southern to the East Kentucky Office of the Cabinet for Economic Illinois University and a doctoral degree in educational psy­ Development, and Lo the Kentucky Appalachian Task chology from the University of Utah. Force, which was established to develop a comprehensive A graduate of Leadership South Carolina, he has been plan for the state's Appalachian region. He also is a mem­ active in the NCAA President's Commission and is cur­ ber of the steering committee of the Central Appalachian rently president of the Ohio Valley Conference. Active in Alliance, partnership of energy and land holding compa­ the American Association ofState Colleges and Universi­ nies with university in Kentucky andVrrgin.ia. ties, President Eaglin is a member of its Board ofDirectors He and bis wife, Bonnie, have four adult children. and has served on numerous AASCU committees. Cur-

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Morehead State University 11Athletic Administration Mike Mincey Vice President for Student Life Mike Mincey, Morehead State's and scholarships, student housing and public safety. vice president for student life and a A three-time graduate of the University, he earned a former Eagle athlete, assumed re­ bachelor's degree and two master's degrees, one in higher sponsibility for supervision of the education. The native of Waycross, Ga., has done ad­ University's athletics program in vanced studies at Indfana University and is a member of June, 1993. the National Association of Student Personnel Adminis­ An MSU administrative staff trators. member since 1975, Mincey was Prior to joining the MSU staff, he taught and coached in appointed interim vice president in public schools in Flemingsburg, Ky. , and Tifton, Ga. 1986 and assumed the title of vice president and Dean of Mincey earned four varsity letters (1965-68) as a mem­ Students in 1990 following a national search. Since join­ ber of the Eagle football squad. An all-stater at Ware ing the staff, Mincey has held a variety of posts including County (Ga.) High School, he was a member of MSU's assistant to the vice president for academic affairs, grants last Ohio Valley Conference football championship squad coordinator and coordinator for academic support ser­ in 1967. vices. His wife, the former Kathy Cmsie of Lyndon, Ohio, is a [n addition to the athletics program, Mincey also pro­ two-time graduate ofMSU and cwTently serves the Uni­ vides sL1pervisory support to the areas of the Dean of Stu­ ve1'Sity as an assistant professor ofEnglish. They have three dents, student activities, student development, financial aid children, Sarah, Jacob and Samuel. Steve Hamilton Director of Ath]etics One of Morehead State's most pionship teams in basketball, baseball and track. He es­ successfuJ athletics alumni, Steve tablished five MSU records in rebounding and is the Eagles' Hamilton enters his seventh year as aU-time leading rebounder and fourth leading scorer. He athletic director at his alma mater. earned basketball All-America honors in 1957. Hamilton, a standout athlete in Hamilton may best be known for his 11 years of major baseball, basketball and track duT­ league baseball experience. He pitched for the Cleveland ing his playing days at MSU, has Indians, Washington Senators, New York Yankees, Chj­ been the University's athletic direc­ cago White Sox, San Francisco Giants and the Chicago tor since July, 1988. He had served Cubs. The originator of the "Folly Floater," he pitched in one year as acting athletic director. He spent 14 seasons two World Series with the Yankees. as the Eagle baseba11 coach and is MSU's all-time He also played two seasons with the Minneapolis Lak.­ winningest coach with 305 career victories. His teams ers, becoming one of only two professional athletes to play won five divisional championships and two OVC champi­ in both a World Series and an NBA Championship Series. onships. His 1977 and 1983 teams participated in the He served as manager for the Johnson City Yankees of NCAA baseball tournament. the Appalachian League for the 1973 season. He also As director, Hamilton bas seen Lbe MSU athletic pro­ served as pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers in 1975. gram make dynamic progress, both on the field, in facili­ Hamilton, a graduate of Charlestown (Ind.) High School, ties, and most importantly, in the classroom. During his earned a bachelor's degree from MSU in 1958 and a master's tenure, he has seen a state-of-the-art weight facility built degree from MSU in 1963. He is married to the former and other improvements made to facilities. He has seen Shirley Potter of Raceland, Ky. They have four children, the graduation rate of Eagle athletes improve and MSU Setpbanie (Figbtmaster), Elizabeth (Monnett), Robert and win the Ohio Valley Conference's Academic Achievement Daniel. Banner on two occasions. He bas added an academic In addition to the MSU Athletic Hall of Fame, he bas also counselor for athletes and begun a compliance program. been inducted into the Ohio Valley Conference Hall ofFame During his college career, Hamilton played on chan1- and the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. Eagle Baseball 1995 AthleticAdministration 11

Peter Pilling, Assistant Director ofAthletics Peter Pilling is set to enter his fourth year Ana, Calif., and spent four years as a senior accountant for as Morehead State's Assistant Director of the firm of Thoerner & Reidinger CPA's in Irvine, Calif. Athletics. Pilling earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from A 36-year-old native of Los Alamjtos, Brigham Young University (1984) and a master's degree in Calif., Pilling is djrectly responsible for all sports administration from Ohio University (1990). activity related to marketing, corporate He currently serves as first vice-president and board mem­ sponsorships, budgets, tickets and event ber of NACMA (National Association of Collegiate Mar­ management. keting Administrators). He has spoken at national market­ Pilling came to MSU from the University of Kentucky, ing workshops for two-year colleges and a t the 1993 where he served as an assistanl to the associate athletic NACMA convention. director for internal affairs. Prior to joining the UK staff, he Pilling is married to the former Deanna Fletche r of Provo, was the controller for the RFG Management Group in Santa Utah. They have three sons, Travis, Kyler and C.J. . Jim Caudill, Administrator, Eagle Athletic Fund James R. (Jim) Caudill is in his eighth member of the Eagle golf team, and he remains a top ama­ year as a development officer and Admin­ teur golfer. istrator of the Eagle Athletic Scholarship He has been closely involved with the Eagle Athletic Schol­ Fund. arship Fund since its origin. He was an original member of Caudill, a former Morehead business­ the EASF Advisory Board and remains a member. man, earned a bachelor's degree in busi­ Caudill is married to the former Candy Huffman of ness administration from MSU in 1972. Pikeville. They have three children, Ann, Steve and Jaime While a student at MSU, Caudill was a Leigh.

Ryan Kling, Athletic Trainer Ryan Kling, an individual who is both While at Temple, the 33-year-old Kling was the head trainer well-schooled and experienced in athletic for the highly successful Owl basketball program. Prior to training and sports medicine, is in his third joining the Temple staff, he was an assistant trainer and season as Head Athletic Trainer at adunct instructor at Southern Illinois. M orehead State University. He spent four years as a student trainer at Michigan State Kling, who came to MSU from the po­ while earning a bachelor's degree ( 1983). He served two sition of assistant trainer at Temple, re­ years as a graduate assistant at Tulsa while earning a master's I placed Keith Webster who resigned after degree ( 1985). IO years at MSU to accept a position with the Hughston Kljng, a native of Elkhart, 1nd., is married to the former Clinic in Columbus, Ga Lori Eaglin, daughter ofMSU President and Mrs. Ron Eaglin. Jim Wells, Compliance Coordinator and Academic/Athletic Counselor Jim Wells, whose more than two decades A two-time graduate of MSU, the 43-year-old Wells will of involvement with Morehead State Uni­ be in charge of monitoring the University's compliance with versity athletics range from his serving as NCAA and Ohio Valley Conference rules and legislation as an undergraduate student manager of the well as the academic progress of Eagle athletes. Eagle baseball squad to serving as sports "Jim's experience as both a coach and administrator serves information director to coaching the Lady him well in this position," said Eagle Athletic Director Steve Eagle softball team, is in his second year Hamilton. "He has served the institution loyally for many as the University's Compliance Coordina­ years." tor and his first as Academic/Athletic Counselor. An avid golfer and former manager of the University Golf Wells most recently served MSU as a pub Iications assistant. Course, Wells is a life-long resident of Morehead. He is Among his assignments was to serve as managing editor of single. MSU's alumni periodicat, the Morehead STATEment. Morehead State University 11Eagle Professionals, Allen Field

Eagle Alumni Signing Professional Baseball Contracts in the SO's & 90"s Player Organization Player Organization 1m 1984 Jay Sorg Reds Drew Hal l Cubs 1993 NormBrock Astros Jay Bradford Frontier League 1983 Jason Chandler Reds Ricky Layne Braves Sean Hogan Cubs Steve Heatherly Angels Glenn Koger Frontier League Bo Shipp Brewers AdamSmilh Frontier League Joe Mitchell Brewers Scott Strosnider Frontier League 1982 Kurt Thompson Frontier League 1991 Charles Cli fton Mets Bretl Roberts Twins 1981 Glen Jones ~ Giants David Wheeler Reds 1980 1988 Wall Terrell Rangers Matt Michael Ya nkees Ed Olwine Yankees 1986 Jody Hamilton Yankees Mike Ishmael Expos Willie Blair Blue Jays 1985 Dan Smilh Dodgers Rob Williams Expos

Allen Field John E. (Sonny) Allen Field has been the borne of the Eagles since 1973. The stadium, which seats 1,200, is named for John E. (Sonny) Allen, a standout athlete and successful coach at Morehead State. He was a four-year struter for the basketball Eagles and ranks third on the aU-time school scoring list with 1,923 points. Allen served as head baseball coach at MSU for 14 seasons, compiling a record of 226-137. He was named Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year three times as he gu ided Morehead State to confere nce championships in 1956, 1969 and 1973. In addition to the comfortable seating for spectators, Allen Field has dressing rooms for each team which lead directly to the dugouts. The home team's dressing area includes carpeting, showers and lockers. Also a 2,000 square foot indoor hitting/pitching facility is located adjacent to Allen Field. The Coach's office is also housed _ _ ,__,_, in the stadium, as are a concession stand, training room, dressing rooms for coaches and umpires, and public restrooms. The stadi.um press box can accommodate 10 people comfortably. The outfield fence is 24 feet high from the right field Li ne to center field. The distances to the fence are 330 feet down the left field Line and 345 feet down the right Line. Tbe right-center field power aJley is 335 feet and the left-center power alley is 378 feet. The deepest part of the outfield is in left-center field, where it measures 398 feet from home plate. Straightaway center field is 375 feet. Eagle Baseball 1995 Media Info1mation 11

Randy Covering the Eagles This publication has been prepared to aid you in your coverage of the 1995 Morehead State Stacy Baseball Eagles. Updated and additional information is available by contacting the MSU Sports Sports In formation Office at 606-783-2500. That number is also the press box tele phone number. Randy Stacy's home number is 606-784-2922. The MSU SID fax number is 606-783-2550. Info1111ation Press Seating A 11 press sealing must be secured by contacting Randy Stacy. Sports Lnformation Director. Director Services The sports information department will provide game rosters, stati stics and game notes. Complete statistical data will be available. In the press room in the Academic-Athletic Center, Randy Stacy begins his eighth sea­ a typewriter, a copier, a fax machine, personal computers , two telephones and a variety of other son as sports infonnation director af­ supplies will be available to assist you. Broadcast In.formation ter serving l 6 months in the MSU De­ Contact MSU Sporrs Jnfommtion Director Randy Stacy. velopment Office. Stacy, a 1977 graduate of Morehead Primary Media Outlets State Unive rsity, is the former assis­ Print Media Wire Services WT VQ-TV tant sports information director at the Kenny Rice University of Kentucky. While at UK, Lexington Herald-Leader Associated Press Dave Shore Rick Bailey Sports Desk Box 5590 Stacy was responsible for all media Gene Abel Courier-Journal Building Lexington, KY 40505 Main and Midland 525 West Broadway {606) 293 -1 661 and public relations for the men's bas­ FAX (606) 255-24 18 Lexington, KY 40507 Louisville, KY 40204 ketball program as we ll as press row 1-800-202-3560 (606) 231-3225 WSAZ-TV FAX (502) 589-4931 operations. FAX (606) 255-7236 Kennie Bass Lexington Office The 39-year-oJd Stacy served as 645 Firth Avenue Ashland Daily Independent Mike Embry Huntingron, WV 25720 men's sports i_nfonnation director at Mork Maynard (606) 254-2070 (304) 523-5333 PAX (606) 255-lJ37 MSU for a brief time in 1977 before Rocky Stanley FA X (304) 607 4325 Tony C 11rn1111e assuming a fuU-time position at Ten- 17 th Street WOWK-TV Broadcast Media nessee Tech. Ashland, KY 4110 1 Dave Mactzold t606) 329- 1743 555 5th Avenue The native of Carr Creek, Ky., and WM KY-Radio Huntington, WV 25702 PAX (606) 324-8434 graduate of Carr Creek High School Chuck M m2 {304) 525-7661 U-PO 903 FAX (304) 523-0545 (now Knott County Ce ntral), also The Courier-Journal Morehead Stale University Jim Terhune a Morehead, KY 40351 WYMT -TV served as graduate assistant in the Duve Koerner (606) 783-200 I Spo rts Dlrcc1or Office of Public Information and was 525 West Bron<'lway FAX {606) 783-2335 Box 682 a news and sports reporter at WMKY Lo uisville. KY 40202 Hazard, KY 41701 1-800-765-40 I I WMOR-Radio (606) 436-575 7 radio while at MSU. FAX (502) 582-7 186 Jim Forrest FAX (606) 439-3760 P.O. Box 904 Stacy is a member of College Sports Morehead. KY 40351 WGOH-Rndio T he Lcclgcr-lndcpcndcnt In formation Directors of Ame rica (606) 784-414 1 Sports Director Sports Editor FAX (606) 784- 1387 Box 487 (CoSIDA), the Morehead Optimist 43 We~t Second Street Grayson. KY 411 4'.l Club and Ell iottville Baptist Church. Maysville, KY 41056 WK YT-TV (606) 474-5 144 1-800-456-34(, 5 Rob Bromley He is married to the former Jeanetta FAX (606) 564-6893 Dick Gabriel WCMI-Rndio Caudill of Morehead. T hey have two Duve Baker Di cky Martin The Morehead News P.O. Box 5037 P.O. Box 949 sons, Brad and Jared. Sports Edi1 or Lexington. KY 40505 Ashland, KY41 105 722 W. First Street (606) 299-07 11 (606)-329- 1777 Morehead, KY 4035 1 FAX (606) 299-2494 WFTM-Radio (606) 784-4 1 16 WLE X-TV Sports Director FAX (606) 784-7337 Ji ll Carlson 626 Forest Avenue Brenda Alan Cucler Maysville, KY 41 056 Kissinger The Trai I B lazcr Box 1457 (606) 564-336 1 Sports Editor Lexington. KY 4050 I Sports Morehead State Universit y (606) 255-4404 WS!P-Radio I 8 Jason Blanton Infonnation Morehead. KY 40351 FAX (606) 255-24 P.O. Box 591 (606) 783-2697 Paintsville. KY Secretary (606) 798-53 1 I FAX (606) 789-7200

Morehead State University OVC Sportsmanship Statement General. The Ohio Valley Conference is committed to establishing and emulated by many who are younger. OVC student-athletes must honor sportsmanship and developing healthy environments for competition. This the responsibilities char accompany the privilege of representing our schools conference wants to lead the way in abolishing the notion that it is desirable by behaving with dignity and class on and off the field. to create a "hostile" environment for intercollegiate athletic contests. Spirit Groups. Like our student-athletes, these groups are visible Instead, we will strive to create "hospitable" environments. We believe representatives of our universities. ~ such, we place high expectations on chat pare of the role of education through ·sports is to teach our youth them for decent behavior. Cheerleaders, bands and ocher spirit groups are and our communities to conduct themselves with sportsmanship and respect admitted to contests at the pleasure of our institutions to support their for opponents. teams and assist in creating a fun atmosphere. They are not admitted in In an effort co achieve chis goal, the Conference has developed chis order to disrupt or confront the opponent and such behavior will not be statement which ouclines the expectations of the various groups and tolerated. Their focus must be toward encouragement of their team and individuals associated wich our intercollegiate athletics programs. Administrators. le is incumbent upon institutional administrators to respect for the opposing team. create an environment of hospitality for visiting teams, particularly for those Officials. Officials who are assigned Conference contests must enforce individuals at Conference institutions. OVC administrators must develop the rules regarding sportsmanship, without tolerarce for abuse. The only the attitude chat the treatment of a visiting team and its fans will be in warning to participants and coaches regarding sportsmanship should come the same manner that they would want their teams to be treated. at the beginning of the contest. Once the contest begins, penalties The athletics director at the host institution must ensure char he or (consequences), nor warnings, must be assessed for violations of she, or someone else designated as game manager, approaches the coach unsportsmanlike conduct. Similano the baseball policy of ejecting coaches of the opposing team at a spectator event in order to welcome chat coach for arguing balls and strikes, the Conference will require that officials eject co the institution, provide an opportunity for the coach to address any any coach who protests unsportsmJnlike conduce calls, provided such ejection concerns, indicate the location of the game manager in the arena or stadium is permissible by the rules of that spore. and identify security personnel present for the contest. The athletics director Each official assigned by the OVC will be provided a card with che following should educate security personnel to ensure char the visiting team is protected statement which must be read to the captains and coaches of every contest from abuse from the home crowd and chat security is in very close proximity prior to the beginning of the game: "The OVC requires officials to enforce co the visiting team's bench. Each institution must arrange its seating at all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches and players. There spectator events so as to emphasize sportsmanship and minimize the will not be any tolerance for negative statements or actions between opposing harassment of the visiting team and its fans. players, especially taunting and baiting. If such comments are heard, a penalty The achlecics director muse ensure that those who are employed by che will be assessed immediately. If any coach protests an unsportsmanlike penalty, university treat the opponents with fairness and respect. For example, public he or she will be ejected from the contest. We have been instructed not address announcers muse be required co announce the contest in an even­ to issue warnings during the contests. It is strongly suggested that you remind handed manner with equal excitement for both teams. The institution's chief executive officer and athletics director should review periodically with your partic.ipants of this policy." Officials who do not follow this policy other athletics depamnenc staff members, coaches, scudent-arhleces and will be subject to suspension. spirit groups (cheerleaders and bands) precisely what is acceptable conduct, Commissioner. The commissioner is expected to enforce the as set forth in chis document. unsportsmanlike conduce rules of the game and the Conference. He or Coaches. Coaches have the greatest amount of influence over whether sbe is authorized to assess penalties for improper behavior that is not detected the young people in their programs are taught and follow rhe high principles or properly addressed during the contest. Institutions and their personnel of sportsmanship. The OVC has been benefited by coaches who have risked are expected to fully cooperate with his or her effort co investigate possible losing a contest by removing scudenc-achletes who have demonstrated improper behavior. disrespect for the opponents. This discipline measure educates that individual In the unfortunate event chat an altercation occurs during a contesr, and his or her teammates about the importance of sportsmanship over all individuals who are on the bench are expected co remain there. It is participation and winning. This type of attitude and courage must be adopted incumbent upon the head coach to ensure that this occurs. The commissioner by all OVC coaches. Administrators and coaches must pay special attention is directed to suspend automatically the head coach of a team whose bench co their student-athletes' behavior and continually emphasize the need for personnel enter the field or court of play during an altercation, regardless sportsmanship and respect. Such education is needed to counteract the of whether those individuals become involved in the altercation. constant messages received by our young people from many professional Fans. The Conference hopes and believes that the establishment of the athletes and others who demonstrate a lack of respect for opponents. This principles outlined in this document will create a wholesome atmosphere Conference and its coaches are committed co teach messages that are that will attract more fans to our events. The fans attending our games appropriate about sportsmanship. must be reminded by the public address announcer of the expectation of Coaches also have che ability to influence the behavior of their fans. sportsmanship and respect for both opponents. Fans should be encouraged OVC coaches muse rake every opportunity when addressing the media, booster groups or other public forums to express the desire for fans to to applaud the effort by both institutions, even while supporting their own. support their team ac home contests, but not co abuse the visiting ream. They should be reminded that the participants are young people who should Coaches and administrators should stress that the participants in our athletics be created as if they were their own sons and daughters. contests are young people who do not deserve co be mistreated by a hostile We expect that all fans will act in an appropriate manner, and respect crowd. the opposition and the officials. We understand that occasionally there Student-Athletes. Respect for the game in' which the student-athlete are individuals who attend games and abuse the opposition and officials. participates also demands respect for the opponent. Student-athletes at OVC Those individuals may be dismissed from athletic events. institutions are expected to treat opponents with sportsmanship There can Concluding Statement. The Conference believes that the effort to be no tolerance for taunting and baiting of opponents. meet the expectations outlined in chis document will increase the OVC student-athletes muse understand that they are perhaps the most attractiveness at our athletic events by creating a healthy environment visible representatives of their institutions. Also, their behavior is observed for our competition. MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERS ITY 1995 Raseball Schedule

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Feb. 18 at North Carolina-Charlotte[DH) 1:0J p.m. Feb. 18 at Nmth Carolina-Charlotte(DH) 1:0J p.rn. Feb. 25 Purdue(DH) Noon Feb. 26 Purdue 1:00 p.m. March 1 at Louisville 2:0J p.m. March 4 Miami-Ohio Noon March 5 Miami-Ohio Noon March 8 West Virginia Sta~ 2:00 p.m. March 8 at Ohio 3:0J p.rn. March 11 Eastern Michigan 1:00 p.m. March 12 Eastern Michigan 1:00 p.m. March 14 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2:00 p.m. March 15 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2:00 p.m. March 16 Pikeville 2:00 p.m. March 18 at Vanderbilt 2:00 p.m. March19 at Vanderbilt 2:0J p.m. March 22 Louisville 2:00 p.m. March 23 Unc:olo Memorial 2:00 p.m. March 25 * Murray St.ate [DH) Noon March 26 *Murray State 1:00 p.m. March 28 at West.ern Kentucky 5:aJp.m March 30 MarshaU 2:00 p.m. April 1 *at UT-Martin (DH) 2:0J p.m. April 2 *at UT-Mart.In 2:0J p.m. April 5 Kentucky 3:00 p.m. April 6 Cincinnati 3:00 p.m. April 8 *at Austin Peay (DH) 4:00p.m April 9 * at Austin Peay 2:(X) p.m. April 11 at Xavier 1 :(X) p.m. April 14 *Te11nc1111ee Tech (DH] 1:00 p.m. April 15 *Tennessee Tech 1:00 p.m. April 18 ,at Marshall 7:00 p.m. April 19 Daytaf1[DH) 1:00 p.m. April22 Middle Tennessee [DH) 1:00 p.m. April23 Middle Tenneeeae 1:00 p.m. April 28 IJ.nion 3:00 p.m. April 27 at Oncinnat.i 7:0J p.m April 29 *at Eat.at I KerJwcky {DH) 1:0J p.m. April 30 *at Eastern Kentucky 1:0J p.m. May2 Ila Grande 3:00 p.m. May3 atKenb.lcky 7:00p.m. May4 Gaargal:awrl 3:00 p.m. May6 *at Southeast,Missouri [DH) 7:00 pm. May7 *at SouttJeast l'vmui 2:0J p.m. M:f/13-15 ave Toumarnent TBA

All times ~ and sllbject to change. . Home 9J.MM. In bold. *OVCGames.