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2014 Schedule / Results American Temple Baseball (15‐32, 9‐14 ) 2014 SEASON SUMMARY FEBRUARY (15‐32 overall, 9‐14 American Athletic Conference) Sat. 2 #vs. Rider ...... W, 15‐8 Sun. 23 #vs. UMass‐Lowell ...... L, 3‐14 #vs. Rider ...... L, 2‐7 MARCH The Temple Owls, under third‐year head coach Ryan Wheeler, finished the 2014 season Sat. 1 at Virginia Commonwealth ....L, 2‐5 at Virginia Commonwealth ..L, 0‐10 at 15‐32 overall and 9‐14 in American Athletic Conference play. The 2014 season also Sun. 2 at Virginia Commonwealth ..L, 5‐14 marked the end of the program’s 87‐year history. Wed. 5 at Radford (7 inn.) ...... L, 3‐6 at Radford (7 inn.) ...... L, 1‐3 Fri. 7 vs. Niagara ...... W, 10‐4 After 47 games, senior 1B Robert Amaro was the Owls’ leading hitter with a .324 batting Sat. 8 vs. Villanova...... W, 7‐3 average. He had 25 runs, a team‐best 58 hits, three home runs, and a team‐best 39 RBI Sun. 9 at Saint Joseph’s...... L, 3‐11 in 47 starts. A starter in all 47 games, sophomore OF Jimmy Kerrigan (.310) followed Sat. 15 $vs. Hartford...... W, 5‐4 Sun. 16 $vs. Saint Peter’s...... W, 2‐1 with 15 runs on 54 hits and 16 RBI. Senior 3B Derek Peterson (.283) scored a team‐best $vs. Saint Peter’s (7 inn.)...... L, 3‐5 32 runs on 51 hits with a team‐leading 23 doubles. Senior OF Bobby Heitzman (.212) Fri. 21 *at Memphis...... W, 3‐1 scored 14 runs on 21 hits and had eight doubles, a triple, and 14 RBI. Sat. 22 *at Memphis...... L, 7‐13 Sun. 23 *at Memphis...... W, 4‐3 Fri. 28 *at UCF...... L, 4‐6 On the mound, senior RHP Matt Hockenberry (3.18 ERA) had a 5‐6 record in 93.1 innings Sat. 29 *at UCF...... L, 2‐8 pitched, the most of any Owl. He fanned 71 batters and walked 23. Redshirt senior RHP Sun. 30 *at UCF...... L, 5‐12 Ryan Kuehn (3.54 ERA) pitched in 15 contests with 10 starts. He fanned 24 batters and APRIL Tues. 1 DELAWARE [LBC] ...... L, 4‐12 walked 19. Freshman RHP Patrick Vanderslice (6.29 ERA) appeared in 17 games with Fri. 4 *CINCINNATI ...... W, 7‐5 seven starts. He struck out 26 batters and walked 15. Sat. 5 *CINCINNATI ...... L, 5‐11 Sun. 6 *CINCINNATI ...... W, 7‐2 Wed. 9 LEHIGH [LBC] (10 inn.) ...... L, 2‐3 PETERSON NAMED All‐CONFERENCE Fri. 11 *USF ...... L, 6‐13 Senior 3B Derek Peterson (Wall, N.J.) was Temple’s sole representative on the American’s Sat. 12 *USF ...... W, 6‐5 2014 All‐Conference team. A second‐team honoree, Peterson started every game this Sun. 13 *USF...... L, 3‐6 season while tying the school record for doubles in a season. Thurs. 17 *at Connecticut...... L, 1‐4 Fri. 18 *at Connecticut (14 inn.) ...... W, 7‐4 Sat. 19 *at Connecticut ...... W, 6‐2 BIG 5 HONORS Tues. 22 VILLANOVA...... L, 8‐16 Freshman LHP Patrick Krall (Downingtown, Pa.) was named the Philadelphia Big 5 co‐ Wed. 23 at Delaware...... L, 3‐9 Fri. 25 at Monmouth ...... L, 2‐4 Rookie of the Year, while head coach Ryan Wheeler was named the co‐Coach of the Year. Sat. 26 MONMOUTH ...... L, 3‐4 Sun. 27 MONMOUTH (10 inn.)...... L, 4-7 Named to the All‐Big 5 team were senior first baseman Robert Amaro (Bensalem, Pa.) MAY Fri. 2 *at Rutgers (14 inn.)...... L, 4‐5 and senior RHP Matt Hockenberry (Hanover, Pa.). Senior RHP Ryan Kuehn (Lehighton, Sat. 3 *at Rutgers...... L, 3‐4 Pa.) was the Owls’ Academic Team honoree. Sun. 4 *at Rutgers...... L, 6‐9 Fri. 9 *#5 LOUISVILLE ...... L, 0‐2 A RETURN TO POSTSEASON PLAY Sat. 10 *#5 LOUISVILLE ...... W, 4‐2 Sun. 11 *#5 LOUISVILLE (11 inn.)...... L, 4‐6 Temple returned to postseason play in 2014 for the first time since 2008 when the Owls Thurs. 15 *#16 HOUSTON...... W, 4-1 participated in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Sat. 17 *#16 HOUSTON ...... L, 5-7 Sat. 17 *#16 HOUSTON ...... cancelled Since 1960, Temple has advanced to conference postseason play 21 times (1972, 1973, American Athletic Conference Championship 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993, 1996, [Clearwater, Fla.] 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2014). Wed. 21 vs. #3 seed Houston...... L, 0‐3 Thurs. 22 vs. #2 seed UCF ...... L, 2‐6 Sat. 24 vs. #7 seed UConn ...... W, 9‐4 TU also played in the NCAA Championship 14 times with two trips (1972 and 1977) to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. * American Athletic Conference game # — in Wilson, N.C. $ — in Bear, Del. LBC — Liberty Bell Classic Home games in CAPS Subject to change

Baseball Contact: Korey Blucas | E‐Mail: [email protected] | Office: (215) 204‐7446 | Cell: (724) 799‐4480 Temple Athletic Communications | 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 401 | Philadelphia, PA 19122 Website: www.OwlSports.com Facebook: facebook.com/TempleAthletics Twitter: @Owlsports_com Temple Quick Facts 2014 SEASON SUMMARY University Information Temple Probable Starters School: Temple University No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown AVG GP‐GS R H RBI SB‐A Nickname: Owls 5 Reyn Sugai 2B Jr. 5‐10 175 L/R New Holland, Pa. .219 44‐44 22 39 14 6‐9 8 Jimmy Kerrigan CF So. 6‐0 185 R/R Philadelphia, Pa. .310 47‐47 15 54 16 8‐10 School Colors: Cherry (201C) & White 22 Derek Peterson SS Sr. 6‐3 195 R/R Wall, N.J. .283 47‐47 32 51 21 8‐13 University Website: www.temple.edu 27 Michael D’Acunti C So. 6‐2 205 L/R Dix Hills, N.Y. .266 38‐36 13 34 154‐5 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 20 Robert Amaro 1B R‐Sr. 6‐2 205 R/R Bensalem, Pa. .324 47‐47 25 58 39 7‐9 Founded: 1884 16 Frank D’Agostino 3B So. 6‐3 210 L/R Monroe Twp., N.J. .209 44‐43 16 31 183‐4 Enrollment: 39,000 7 Daniel Dragos DH R‐Sr. 6‐1 190 R/R Beltsville, Md. .257 45‐41 18 37 11 9‐10 Athletics Website: www.OwlSports.com 21 Bobby Heitzmann LF Sr. 5‐11 175 L/L Landenburg, Pa. .212 33‐24 14 21 14 4‐5 Home Fields Skip Wilson Field (1,000) 33 David Hall RF R‐Sr. 6‐3 220 R/R Commack, N.Y. .241 37‐22 9 21 5 2‐2 / Capacity: Campbell’s Field (6,425) Conference: American Athletic On the Mound Conf. Website: www.TheAmerican.org No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown ERA W‐L GP‐GS IP BB SO 32 Matt HockenberryRHP Sr. 6‐3 210 R/R Hanover, Pa. 3.18 5‐6 15‐14 93.1 2371 12 Patrick Vanderslice RHP Fr. 6‐5 250 R/R Lansdowne, Pa. 6.29 1‐5 17‐7 48.2 15 26 Coaching Staff 15 Ryan Kuehn RHP R‐Sr. 6‐7 210 R/R Lehighton, Pa. 3.54 4‐2 15‐10 53.1 19 24 Head Coach: Ryan Wheeler Alma Mater (Year): Penn State (‘94) Main Campus Office...... (215) 204‐8639 *Line‐up based on the last game Ambler Office ...... (215) 283‐1465 E‐Mail ...... [email protected] HOCKENBERRY MOVES UP CAREER CHARTS Pitching Coach: Brian Pugh (Maine ‘01) Senior RHP Matt Hockenberry finished his collegiate career ranked among the Top 10 Phone...... (215) 204‐8640 in three pitching categories. He tied the Temple career record for games started (46). E‐Mail...... [email protected] Hockenberry also ranked seventh in innings pitched (280.2) and ninth in strikeouts (209). Assistant Coach: Kevin Small (Juniata ‘09) Phone...... (215) 204‐3146 UPSET CITY E‐Mail ...... [email protected] Temple’s final two series of the regular season were against nationally ranked oppo‐ Volunteer Assistant Coach: Sean Saverio nents, and the Owls claimed an upset against each American opponent.

On May 10, the Owls claimed a 4‐2 upset victory over No. 5 Louisville at Campbell’s Team Information Field, their first of the 2014 season. 2013 Overall Record: 18‐28 2013 Atlantic 10 Record: 7‐17 On May 16, TU notched another upset— a 4‐1 victory over No. 16 Houston at Campbell’s 2013 Atlantic 10 Finish: 13th of 15 Field. 2013 Postseason: None Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/13 TU’s previous upset of a nationally ranked foe came during the 2013 season when TU Starters Returning/Lost: 3/5 claimed a 7‐3 win at No. 24 Virginia Tech (Feb. 23, 2013). Pitchers Returning/Lost: 9/5 Previously the Owls’ last upset of a Top 10 team(s) came during the 1972 College World Series. Temple, which finished the season nationally ranked No. 3 behind national cham‐ pion USC and runner‐up Arizona State, beat Connecticut and Iowa in world series play. Temple Athletic Communications The Huskies finished the season ranked No. 6, while the Hawkeyes were No. 7. 1700 North Broad Street, Suite 401 Philadelphia, PA 19122 OWL NOTES & TRENDS • Temple finished third in the American in triples (13) and first in least home runs al‐ Baseball Contact: lowed (9). Korey Blucas, Graduate Extern • Three Owls— Robert Amaro, Jimmy Kerrigan, and Derek Peterson— started every E‐Mail: [email protected] game this season (47). Office: (215) 204‐7446 • Senior Matt Hockenberry was the Owls’ No. 1 pitcher all season. In the American Cell: (724) 799‐4480 Athletic Conference, he ranked No. 3 in strikeouts looking (26), No. 5 in strikeouts (71), and No. 7 in innings pitched (93.1). Hockenberry tied for first in home runs al‐ Fax: (215) 204‐7499 lowed (0).

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 2 OWLSPORTS.COM American Athletic 2014 SEASON SUMMARY • R‐junior Zach Batchelor was TU’s Conference Standings top reliever. He tied for seventh in Record Watch career saves for Temple with six. He lso tied for fourth of the season CAREER SAVES 1. Peter Moore, 1996‐99...... 14 record for saves. Batchelor tied for 2. Bill Mendek, 1981‐84...... 12 9th in the conference in saves (4). 3. Arshwin Asjes, 2006‐08...... 10 • Senior IF Derek Peterson ranked 4. Jay Hallman, 1976‐79...... 8 No. 1 in the American and No. 11 5. Pete Filson, 1977‐79...... 7 nationally in doubles (23). His 23 Amer Abugherir, 1985‐87...... 7 7. Zach Batchelor, 2011‐14...... 6 doubles tied the single‐season Rob Kell, 1990‐93 ...... 6 record, set by Steve Nikorak in Rich Danson, 1984‐87 ...... 6 2011. 10. Ryan Kuehn, 2010‐14...... 5 • In the American senior Robert Brandon Bruno, 1999‐02...... 5 Amaro finished No. 9 in batting av‐ Tim Foulkrod, 2003‐06...... 5 erage (.322), No. 8 in RBI (39) and SINGLE-SEASON DOUBLES No. 5 in putouts (421). 1. Derek Peterson, 2014 ...... 23 • Sophomore C Michael D’Acunti‘s Steve Nikorak, 2011...... 23 [Final] home run against in game 3 against 3. Jamie Abercrombie, 2009...... 22 Conf. Pct. Overall Pct. No. 5 Louisville was Temple’s first 4. Adrian Perez, 2011 ...... 21 home run at Campbell’s Field. 5. Mike Palys, 1989...... 20 1. Louisville %^ 19‐5 .792 50‐17 .746 Stan Orzechowski, 2007 ...... 20 2. UCF 17‐7 .708 36‐23 .610 • The Owls’ upset of No. 5 Louisville 3. Houston $% 14‐9 .609 48‐18 .727 on May 10 was the 50th career win Rutgers 14‐9 .609 30‐25 .545 for head coach Ryan Wheeler. 5. USF 10‐14 .417 27‐31 .466 • Temple played its first home game of the 2014 season on April 1 vs. Delaware. 6. TEMPLE 9‐14 .391 15‐32 .319 • Mother Nature was not kind to Temple this spring, cancelling or postponing all home Connecticut 9‐14 .391 27‐31 .466 games until April 1. Overall, a total of 19 games were cancelled or rescheduled. 8. Memphis 8‐16 .333 30‐29 .508 • TU opened American Athletic Conference play at Memphis, capturing two wins. 9. Cincinnati 6‐18 .250 22‐31 .415 • The Owls hosted Cincinnati in their first American Athletic Conference home games, claiming two victories. $ Tournament champion • Temple’s final game at Skip Wilson Field was against No. 5 Louisville on May 9. % NCAA Tournament participant • Senior Robert Amaro is the nephew of Philadelphia Phillies’ general manager Ruben ^ advanced to College World Series Amaro. • Four conference schools— Cincinnati, Houston, Louisville, and Memphis were first‐ time opponents. 2014 American Results American Athletic Conference Championship LAST GAME: TEMPLE 9, CONNECTICUT 4 Wednesday, May 21 Temple baseball defeated No. 7 seed UConn, 9‐ Game 1 #2 UCF 7, #7 UConn 1 4, in the final game of pool play in the American #6 TEMPLE Game 2 #3 Houston 3, 0 Conference Tournament at Bright House Field on Game 3 #4 Rutgers, #5 USF 0 May 24. The Owls finish the 2014 season with a Thursday, May 22 15‐32 record. Game 4 #7 UConn 7, #3 Houston 2 Game 5 #1 Louisville 13, #8 Memphis 3 (7 inn.) After UConn scored two runs off starter Ryan Game 6 #2 UCF 6,. #6 TEMPLE 2 Kuehn in the first inning, the Owls tied the game up in the second. Frank D'Agostino doubled to Friday, May 23 right center to lead off the inning. With two Game 7 #8 Memphis 5, #4 Rutgers 1 outs, Reyn Sugai doubled to right field to knock in D'Agostino. Sugai reached home on Game 8 #5 USF 2, #1 Louisville 1 a single to center field by Jimmy Kerrigan. Game 9 #3 Houston 13, #2 UCF 8

Saturday, May 24 Frank D'Agostino gave the Owls a lead the next inning with a solo home run to right Game 10 #6 TEMPLE 9, #7 UConn 4 field. The home run was D'Agostino's first of the season. Game 11 #1 Louisville 9, #4 Rutgers 3 Game 12 #8 Memphis 2, #5 USF 1 The bats really came alive in the fourth inning for Temple as the Owls scored six runs off six hits. Sugai singled to center field and advanced to second on a wild pitch to start Sunday, May 25— Championship the inning. Derek Peterson knocked in Sugai with a single to left field. Peterson then #3 Houston 10, #1 Louisville 4 scored on a single to left field by Daniel Dragos, and Dragos advanced to third on a field‐

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 3 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY ing error in the outfield. Rob Amaro had a RBI single to center field to allow Dragos to jog in home. After Andrew Nist reached on an error at shortstop, D'Agostino hit another home run to right field to give Temple a seven‐run lead.

Starter Ryan Kuehn (4‐2) pitched five innings for the win in the final game of his career. Kuehn gave up only one earned run on three hits and one walk with two strikeouts. 2014 Honors Seniors Preston Hill and Phil Gianakos each threw an inning of relief. Hill pitched a score‐ less inning with one strikeout, while Gianakos allowed one run in the seventh inning Robert Amaro, 1B with one strikeout. Zach Batchelor threw the final two innings of the game, striking out All‐Philadelphia Big 5 one batter while allowing two hits. Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week [5/12/14] Kerrigan, Peterson, and D'Agostino each had three hits in the game to tie career highs, OwlSports.com Athlete of the Week while Sugai led the Owls with four to set his career‐high in hits. D'Agostino also had a [5/12/14] double to go along with his four RBI from two home runs. Temple outhit UConn, 17‐7, in the game, and five different Owls had RBIs. The 17 hits Matt Hockenberry, RHP was one less than the season‐high set in a 15‐8 win over Rider in the season‐opener on All‐Philadelphia Big 5 Feb. 22nd. Philadelphia Big 5 Pitcher of the Week [5/12/14, 5/20/14] The game was the final game in the 87‐year history of the Temple baseball program. American Athletic Conference Honor Roll [5/19/14; 3/24/14] SMART COOKIES OwlSports.com Athlete of the Month Eighteen baseball players were recognized for outstanding academics at the annual [May 2014] Breakfast of Champions on May 6. Named to the President’s List for sporting a 3.5+ OwlSports.com Co‐Athlete of the Week grade‐point average (GPA) were Phil Gianakos, Bobby Heitzman, and Ryan Kuehn. Earn‐ [5/27/14; 5/19/14] ing Athletic Director’s honors for a 3.0+ GPA wereSean Arnott, Zach Batchelor, Daniel Dragos, Matt Hockenberry, Patrick Krall, Josh Mason, Simon Mathews, Andrew Nist, Derek Peterson, Reyn Sugai, Patrick Vanderslice, Daniel Wasson, Nick West, and Texas Patrick Krall, LHP Williams. Philadelphia Big 5 co‐Rookie of the Year HOCKENBERRY DRAFTED BY THE PHILLIES Senior RHP Matt Hockenberry (Hanover, Pa.) had his dream come true on June 6 when Ryan Kuehn, RHP the Owl hurler was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth round (262nd pick) Philadelphia Big 5 Academic Team of the MLB First‐Year Player Draft. He is the highest Temple player selected since 1990 American Athletic Conference Honor Roll when Todd Miller was taken with the 195th pick in the seventh round by the Boston [4/21/14] Red Sox. During his Temple career, Hockenberry posted a 13‐17 won‐loss record, starting 46 games and striking out 209 batters over 280.2 innings.

Derek Peterson, 3B NEW CONFERENCE, NEW TRADITIONS American Athletic Conference Second‐Team In 2014, Temple baseball competed as a member of the American Athletic Conference American Athletic Conference Honor Roll after 30 seasons with the Atlantic 10 Conference. For the first time in school history, the [3/10/14] majority of Temple’s sports teams competed in the same conference. Set single‐season record for doubles (23) Preseason American Second‐Team TOUGH COMPETITION All‐Conference by College Sports Madness Two of Temple’s series in 2014 were against nationally ranked teams. Louisville, which advanced to the 2014 College World Series, was ranked No. 6 in the final Baseball Amer‐ ica and ESPN Coaches’ polls. Houston finished the season ranked No. 11 in both polls. Ryan Wheeler, Head Coach Philadelphia Big 5 co‐Coach of the Year HISTORY 50th career win / 50th win at Temple In its 87th season, Temple baseball has been one of the most successful programs in 4‐2 vs. No. 5 Louisville, 5/10/14 the city of Philadelphia. The Owls boast a pair of College World Series appearances, 14 trips to the NCAA Tournament, 13 conference championships, and more than 1,400 TEAM wins since debuting in 1927. The program has produced 25 MLB draft picks and nearly Upset No. 5 Louisville, 4‐2 60 professional players, including 14 who made it to the big leagues. May 10 at Campbell’s Field FIRST TIME FOES Upset No. 16 Houston, 4‐1 Four of the American teams were first‐time opponents this season for Temple— Cincin‐ May 15 at Campbell’s Field nati, Houston, Louisville, and Memphis. 2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 4 OWLSPORTS.COM National Polls 2014 SEASON SUMMARY

[Final] PRESEASON AMERICAN POLL Baseball America Rank USA Today The nine American Athletic Conference coaches voted in the inaugural preseason poll Vanderbilt 1 Vanderbilt Louisville was the unanimous favorite to win the 2014 American Athletic Conference Virginia 2 Virginia baseball title, while the Temple Owls were selected ninth. Mississippi 3 Texas Texas 4 Mississippi 2014 Preseason Coaches’ Poll Actual Finish Texas Christian 5 Texas Christian 1. Louisville * (8) pts. 64 1. Louisville ok Louisville 6 Louisville 2. UCF 47 2. UCF ok La.‐Lafayette 7 UC Irvine Connecticut 47 3. Houston ‐1 UC Irvine 8 Texas Tech Houston (1) 47 Rutgers +3 Texas Tech 9 / T8 La.‐Lafayette 5. USF 34 5. USF ok 6. TEMPLE +3 spots Oklahoma State 10 Oklahoma State 6. Memphis 30 Houston 11 Houston 7. Rutgers 27 Connecticut ‐4 Pepperdine 12 Oregon State 8. Cincinnati 18 8. Memphis ‐2 9. TEMPLE 8 Oregon State 13 Maryland 9. Cincinnati ‐1 Maryland 14 Pepperdine Stanford 15 Stanford (#) ‐ first‐place votes * ‐ unanimous selection Kennesaw State 16 Louisiana State Charleston 17 Indiana Florida 18 Cal Poly Florida State 19 Charleston SKIP WILSON FIELD Cal Poly 20 Kennesaw State Temple played its 2014 non‐conference Indiana 21 Florida State games at Skip Wilson Field in Ambler, Louisiana State 22 South Carolina Pa. Miami 23 Miami Washington 24 Florida Home to the Owls since its debut on South Carolina 25 Rice March 25, 2004, Skip Wilson Field has a seating capacity of 1,000. Measuring 330 feet down the lines and 400 feet to USA Today Coaches’ Poll dead center, it is named for long‐time Also Receiving Votes: Washington, Oregon, head coach James “Skip” Wilson, the winningest coach in Temple history. Wilson led Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Kentucky, Ala‐ the Owls to two College World Series appearances, 12 NCAA Tournaments and 12 con‐ bama, Arkansas, Nebraska, Sam Houston State, ference championships, and compiled 1,034 wins in 46 seasons. Cal State Fullerton, Georgia Tech, Long Beach State, Kansas. CAMPBELL’S FIELD Temple played its American Athletic Conference games at Campbell’s Field, home of the 2014 opponents in Bold Camden Riversharks, in Camden, N.J., across the river from Philadelphia. Opening its doors in May of 2001, Campbell’s Field has quickly become one of the premier minor league base‐ ball stadiums in the country. Famous for its fantastic views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline, the stadium was honored as “Ballpark of the Year” in 2003 by Digitalballparks.com, and in 2004 by Baseball America. The field, measuring 325 feet down the lines and 405 feet to dead center, sits in a 6,500 seat stadium situated along the Delaware River.

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 5 OWLSPORTS.COM Temple’s Record When ... 2014 SEASON SUMMARY At home ...... 5‐11 At Skip Wilson Field ...... 0‐7 At Campbell’s Field ...... 5‐4 On the road ...... 5‐16 At a neutral site ...... 5‐5 Day games ...... 15‐28 Night games (after 6 p.m.) ...... 0‐3 Coming off a loss ...... 12‐19 Coming off a win ...... 3‐13

1‐Run Games ...... 1‐3 2‐Run games ...... 1‐2 3‐5 Run games ...... 7‐7 5+ Run games ...... 6‐18 Extra inning games ...... 1‐4 Shutouts ...... 0‐3

Scoring 0‐2 runs ...... 1‐12 Scoring 3‐5 runs ...... 5‐17 Scoring 6‐9 runs ...... 8‐4 Scoring 10+ runs ...... 2‐0 Opponent scores 0‐2 runs ...... 6‐1 Opponent scores 3‐5 runs ...... 8‐10 Opponent scores 6‐9 runs ...... 1‐12 Opponent scores 10+ runs ...... 0‐9 Scoring first ...... 10‐10 Opponent scores first ...... 5‐22

Leading after 6 innings ...... 12‐3 Trailing after 6 innings ...... 1‐27 Tied after 6 innings ...... 2‐2 Leading after 7 innings ...... 12‐2 Trailing after 7 innings ...... 1‐29 Tied after 7 innings ...... 2‐1 Leading after 8 innings ...... 13‐2 Trailing after 8 innings ...... 0‐25 Tied after 8 innings ...... 2‐2

Hitting 0 homeruns ...... 13‐24 Hitting 1 homerun ...... 1‐7 Hitting 2+ homeruns ...... 1‐0

Making 0 errors ...... 3‐6 Making 1 error ...... 4‐8 Making 2+ errors ...... 8‐19 Opponents makes 0 errors ...... 2‐15 Opponents makes 1 error ...... 6‐13 Opponents makes 2+ errors ...... 7‐3

Temple has more hits ...... 10‐5 Opponent has more hits ...... 4‐25 Hits are tied ...... 1‐2 vs. Ranked opponents ...... 2‐4

Playing in February ...... 1‐2 Playing in March ...... 6‐11 Playing in April ...... 5‐11 Playing in May ...... 3‐8

Playing on Tuesday ...... 0‐2 Playing on Wednesday ...... 0‐5 Playing on Thursday ...... 1‐2 Playing on Friday ...... 4‐5 Playing on Saturday ...... 7‐8 Playing on Sunday ...... 3‐10 Longest winning streak ...... 2‐0 Longest losing streak ...... 0‐9

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 6 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY 2014 Temple Roster Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown Previous School 20 Robert Amaro 4 Nick West C/OF Fr. 5‐11 165 R/R New Holland, Pa. Garden Spot HS 14 Sean Arnott 5 Reyn Sugai IF Jr. 5‐10 175 L/R Honolulu, Hawaii Fort Scott CC 45 Zach Batchelor 7 Daniel Dragos OF R‐Sr. 6‐1 190 R/R Beltsville, Md. Dematha Catholic HS 27 Michael D'Acunti 16 Frank D'Agostino 8 Jimmy Kerrigan OF So. 6‐0 185 R/R Philadelphia, Pa. Neumann‐Goretti HS 25 Ryan Davis 10 Texas Williams OF Fr. 6‐1 170 L/R Clifton, Va. Centreville HS 7 Daniel Dragos 12 Patrick Vanderslice RHP Fr. 6‐5 250 R/R Lansdowne, Pa. Monsignor Bonner HS 41 Phil Gianakos 33 David Hall 13 Josh Mason IF/C Jr. 6‐1 195 R/L Chesapeake, Va. Rappahannock CC 21 Bobby Heitzman 14 Sean Arnott INF So. 6‐0 170 R/R Brielle, N.J. Christian Brothers Academy 19 Preston Hill 15 Ryan Kuehn RHP R‐Sr. 6‐7 210 R/R Lehighton, Pa. Lehighton HS 32 Matt Hockenberry 8 Jimmy Kerrigan 16 Frank D'Agostino OF/1B So. 6‐3 210 L/R Monroe Township, N.J. Monroe Township HS 15 Ryan Kuehn 18 Simon Mathews RHP Fr. 6‐1 170 R/R West Haven, Conn. Hopkins School 23 Patrick Krall 19 Preston Hill RHP Sr. 6‐2 188 R/R Scottsdale, Ariz. Chandler Gilbert CC 13 Josh Mason 20 Robert Amaro 1B/3B R‐Sr. 6‐2 205 R/R Bensalem, Pa. University of Virginia 18 Simon Mathews 44 Tim McCarthy 21 Bobby Heitzman OF Sr. 5‐11 175 L/L Landenburg, Pa. Kennett HS 26 Andrew Nist 22 Derek Peterson INF Sr. 6‐3 195 R/R Wall, N.J. Olney Central College 22 Derek Peterson 23 Patrick Krall LHP Fr. 6‐5 195 L/L Downingtown, Pa. Downingtown West HS 40 Connor Staskey 5 Reyn Sugai 25 Ryan Davis LHP R‐Jr. 5‐11 180 L/L New Kensington, Pa. Central Catholic HS 12 Patrick Vanderslice 26 Andrew Nist C Sr. 6‐2 210 R/R Chandler, Ariz. Chandler Gilbert CC 36 Daniel Wasson 27 Michael D'Acunti C So. 6‐2 205 L/R Dix Hills, N.Y. Saint Anthony's HS 4 Nick West 42 Zach White 32 Matt Hockenberry RHP Sr. 6‐3 210 R/R Hanover, Pa. South Western HS 10 Texas Williams 33 David Hall OF R‐Sr. 6‐3 220 R/R Commack, N.Y. Commack HS 36 Daniel Wasson RHP R‐Jr. 6‐2 225 R/R Chalfont, Pa. Central Bucks South HS Roster 40 Connor Staskey LHP So. 6‐0 165 L/L Virginia Beach, Va. Salem HS Breakdown 41 Phil Gianakos RHP R‐Jr. 6‐1 185 R/R Lebanon, N.J. St. Joseph HS Pennsylvania— 11 New Jersey— 5 42 Zach White RHP R‐Jr. 6‐1 180 R/R Parkesburg, Pa. Coatesville HS New York— 3 44 Tim McCarthy RHP So. 6‐6 225 R/R New Rochelle, N.Y. Iona Prep Virginia— 3 45 Zach Batchelor RHP R‐Jr. 6‐1 180 R/R Monroe Township, N.J. Monroe Township HS Arizona— 2 Connecticut— 1 Maryland— 1 1 Ryan Wheeler Head Coach (Penn State ‘94)— 3rd year Hawaii— 1 17 Brian Pugh Assistant Coach (Maine ‘01)— 3rd year 11 Kevin Small Assistant Coach (Juniata ‘09)— 3rd year Class Breakdown 28 Sean Saverio Volunteer Coach (Widener)— 1st year Seniors (9): Amaro, Dragos, Hall, Heitzman, Hill, Hockenberry, Pronunciation Guide Kuehn, Nist, Peterson Sean Arnott...... R‐not Juniors (7): Batchelor, Michael D’acunti ...... dee‐ah‐cun‐tee Davis, Gianakos, Daniel Dragos ...... Dray‐GOES Mason, Sugai, Wasson, Phil Gianakos ...... GEE‐UN‐AH‐KUS White Bobby Heitzman...... Heights‐men Ryan Kuehn...... KEEN Sophomores (6): Reyn Sugai...... Ren Sah‐GUY Arnott, D’Acunti, Brian Pugh...... Pew D’Agostino, Kerrigan, McCarthy, Staskey

Freshmen (5): Krall, Mathews, Vanderslice, West, Williams

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 7 OWLSPORTS.COM Ryan WHEELER Head Coach Penn State ‘94 Third Season at Temple

Ryan Wheeler, who has 18 years of ting and 14th in the country in runs Division I coaching experience, com‐ scored per game in 2004. pleted his third season as the head base‐ Wheeler helped guide the 2001 THE RYAN ball coach at Temple University in 2014. William & Mary squad to a then‐school He previously served five seasons as an record 35 wins en route to its first‐ever WHEELER FILE assistant at the University of Richmond. Colonial Athletic Association Champi‐ In his three seasons, Wheeler led the onship and berth in the NCAA Regionals. PERSONAL Owls to 52 wins and at least seven con‐ He has mentored a total of 16 players ference wins each season. On Feb. 23, taken in the Major League Baseball Draft, Year Coaching: 14th 2013, he coached Temple to its first win including Joe Mahoney (Baltimore, 2007) College: Penn State University ‘94 over a nationally ranked non‐conference Brendan Harris (Chicago Cubs, 2001), opponent in 32 years when the Owls de‐ Chris Ray (Baltimore, 2003), Chris Shaver feated No. 24 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, (Chicago Cubs, 2004), Bill Bray (Montreal, Va. 2004) and Steve Nikorak (Chicago White In the Owls’ final season of competi‐ Sox, 2012). PLAYING tion in 2014, Wheeler notched his 50th Wheeler has also helped several stu‐ Penn State University (1991‐94) career win when the Owls upset No. 5 dent‐athletes attain All‐America and Louisville, 4‐2, on May 10. Just five days Freshman All‐America honors, including later, Wheeler guided TU to another upset Michael Brown (2003), Chris Rahl (2004), Professional Basketball (1994) – of a ranked team, No. 16 Houston, 4‐1. Forest Cory (2003) and Greg Sexton Drafted by te California Angels Senior Derek Peterson set the single‐ (2004). season record for doubles and earned sec‐ A graduate of Penn State, Wheeler ond‐team All‐Conference honors from the was a 31st‐round draft pick of the Califor‐ American. Additionally, 18 Owls were rec‐ nia Angels in 1994. COACHING EXPERIENCE ognized for academic achievement. Three Wheeler and his wife, Nora, have Temple University (2011‐14) were named to the President’s List for three children: Jack, Kevin, and Kate. Head Coach, Three seasons sporting a 3.5+ grade‐point average (GPA), Season Overall Conf. while 15 players were named to the Athletic 2012 19‐34 7‐17 A‐10 Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. 2013 18‐28 7‐16 A‐10 Wheeler, who directed the Spiders' 2014 15‐32 9‐14 American recruiting efforts while focusing on in‐ Total 52‐94 23‐47 struction for both the hitters and infield‐ ers, joined the Richmond coaching staff for the 2007 season, after serving one Richmond (2007‐11) year as an assistant at Penn. He had pre‐ Assistant Coach, five seasons viously served a nine‐year stint as an as‐ sistant at the College of William & Mary. Richmond posted a 29‐27‐2 record in Penn (2006) 2011, advancing to the Atlantic 10 Con‐ Assistant Coach, one season ference championship game. It marked the most wins by the program since the Spiders posted 32 victories in 2007, his William & Mary (2002‐05) first season on the staff. Assistant Coach, four seasons While at William & Mary, Wheeler helped the Tribe set several school records during his tenure, including a ranking of No. 10 nationally in team hit‐

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 8 OWLSPORTS.COM Brian UGH P t t Pitching Coach Assistant Coach Maine ‘01 Third Season at Temple

Brian Pugh completed his third season as the Prior to his arrival, Pugh spent three years as players who have gone on to be drafted or sign assistant baseball coach at Temple University under the head baseball coach at Arcadia University. Dur‐ free‐agent contracts with professional organiza‐ head coach Ryan Wheeler. ing those three seasons, Pugh coached two tions. Pugh, who has 13 years of collegiate coaching Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All‐Area and three Pugh has also served as the Pitching Coach at experience, spent seven years as an assistant coach All‐Commonwealth Conference players. Seven of Cumberland County College (2002, 2004), Richard and three years as a head coach before arriving to his student‐athletes were named to the Middle At‐ Stockton College (2003) and Wilmington University Temple in 2011. Among his duties, he coordinates lantic Conference's Academic Honor Roll. (2005). the Owls’ pitching program, is responsible for re‐ Pugh also has extensive experience coaching A product of Laurel High School (DE), Pugh cruiting, coordinates the placement of players with in two of the nation’s most highly regarded summer earned both All‐Conference and All‐State honors summer teams and serves as the team’s liaison collegiate leagues, the New England Collegiate twice. At the UniversityMaine, he earned a bach‐ with the Office of Compliance and Student Serv‐ Baseball League (NECBL) and the Cape Cod Baseball elor’s degree in kinesiology and physical education ices. League. During his tenure, he worked with over 50 while pitching for the Black Bears. Kevin MALL S t Assistant Coach Juniata ‘09 Third Season at Temple

Kevin Small completed his third year as an as‐ 2012, Small was involved with the team’s offensive fielders throughout the organization. sistant coach at Temple under head coach Ryan development and helped coach Temple’s third Small graduated from Juniata College with a Wheeler. baseman and 31st round draft pick of the Chicago degree in management where he was a three‐year Small primarily works with the Owl hitters and White Sox, Steve Nikorak. Small also coached the starter and 2008 All‐Landmark Conference selec‐ position players along with coaching first base. His local MucDawg’s college bound high school base‐ tion for the Eagles. responsibilities range from recruiting to gameday ball team in the fall of 2011. Small’s coaching instruction experience dates and practice organization. On top of team and re‐ Small came to Temple after having two years back to 2004 at the DuPage training academy cruiting responsibilities, Small is heavily involved in of professional baseball experience internationally. where he spent six years teaching infield and hitting coaching and running youth and high school base‐ In Canberra, Australia , Small played infield for the mechanics and studied coaching methods and hit‐ ball camps across the country during the offseason. ACT Bandits in the Australian Capital Territory Base‐ ting approaches. Small continues to work as a pri‐ As the volunteer assistant for the Owls in ball Association, while working with hitters and in‐ vate hitting instructor in the Philadelphia area. Sean AVERIO S t Assistant Coach Widener ‘12 First Season at Temple

Sean Saverio joined Temple’s baseball staff cruiting efforts for Immaculata University program. average .363 while starting every game in his colle‐ after serving one year as an assistant coach at Im‐ Saverio has also been involved in coaching giate career and setting the school record of 64 hits maculata University. With Temple, Saverio’s pri‐ and running youth baseball camps in the area, most in a season. Widener won the Middle Atlantic Con‐ mary responsibilities will be working with the notably Total Instructional Baseball Camp. He’s the ference Commonwealth Championship in 2010 catchers and hitters. He will also serve as bullpen head catching instructor, and leads the eight to ten with Saverio earning MVP honors in the champi‐ coach during games. year age group. He teaches the basics and funda‐ onship. He was a First Team All‐Conference Selec‐ In his one year at Immaculata, Saverio served mentals of baseball, as well as manners and respect tion in 2010 and 2011, and served as team captain as the first base coach and worked with the hitters for other children. in 2011‐12. He earned his bachelor of science in and catchers on a daily basis. In addition to his Prior to coaching, Saverio played for Widener business administration in 2012. game‐day duties, he was instrumental in the re‐ University from 2009‐12. He had a career hitting

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 9 OWLSPORTS.COM Meet the Starting Line-up Honors: All‐Philadelphia Big 5 ... Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week [5/12/14] Robert ... OwlSports.com Athlete of the Week [5/12/14] ... 2010 ACC Academic Honor Roll. AMARO #20 2014: One of three Owls to start every game (47) ... top hitter ... batted .324 ... had team‐bests of 58 hits and 39 RBI ... in the American, ranked No. 7 in RBI (39) and No. 5 in putouts (421) ... went 3‐of‐4 with two RBI, a run, and a double in 1B/3B • Redshirt Senior • 6‐2 the 4‐2 upset victory over No. 5 Louisville ... stole two bases at Rutgers ... had home runs against Radford, UCF, and Rutgers ... went 3‐for‐4 with two runs and Bensalem, Pa. • William Penn Charter four RBI in the win over Rider. • University of Virginia Personal: Spent four seasons (2010‐13) at Virginia prior to transferring to Temple ... drafted by the Philadelphia Philles in the 40th round of the 2009 MLB Draft ... pursuing a master’s degree in sport business. 2014: Played in 38 games with 36 starts ... batted .266 ... had 34 hits, 13 Michael runs, and 15 RBI ... 4‐of‐5 in stolen bases ... his home run in game 3 against No. 5 Louisville was Temple’s first home run at Campbell’s field ... went 2‐ D’ACUNTI #27 of‐3 with a triple and an RBI in the win over Cincinnati ... went 3‐of‐4 with two runs in the 4‐2 upset victory over No. 5 Louisville ... went 2‐of‐3 with a run and a RBI in the win at Villanova ... went 3‐of‐6 with two RBI and a C • Sophomore • 6‐2 home run in the 15‐8 win over Rider in the season opener ... hit TU’s first home run of the season. Dix Hills, N.Y. • Saint Anthony’s HS Major: Liberal arts

2014: Played 3B ... played in 44 games with 43 starts ... batted .209 ...had Frank 31 hits, 16 runs, and 18 RBI ... had two home runs in the win over Connecti‐ cut in the American Tournament ... went 2‐for‐2 with two runs and an RBI D’AGOSTINO #16 in the 7‐4 win at UConn ... hit a triple in the 7‐5 win over Cincinnati ... scored the game‐winning run in the 3‐1 win at Memphis in the conference opener ... scored the game‐winning run in the bottom of the sixth in the 5‐4 win OF/1B • Sophomore • 6‐3 over Hartford ... went 3‐for‐4 with a double and an RBI. Major: Communications Monroe Twp., N.J. • Monroe Twp. HS

Honors: 2014 and 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Daniel 2014: The Owls’ designated hitter ... played in 42 games with 38 starts ... batted .254 ... had 34 hits, 17 runs, and nine RBI ... 9‐of‐10 in stolen bases DRAGOS #7 ... had two RBI in the upset win over No. 5 Louisville ... had a double and an RBI against Saint Joseph’s and Monmouth ... went 2‐of‐4 with two runs against UMass‐Lowell ... went 2‐of‐3 with three runs and an RBI in the sea‐ OF • Redshirt Senior • 6‐1 son opening win over Rider. Major: Business Beltsville, Md. • DeMatha Catholic HS

2014: Played right field ... played in 37 games with 22 starts ... had 21 hits, David nine runs, and five RBI ... a perfect 2‐of‐2 in stolen bases ... hit a triple against Monmouth ... had a double and home run in the second game HALL #33 against the Blue Hawks ... went 2‐of‐5 with a double and an RBI in the win over Rider. Major: Kinesiology OF • Senior • 6‐3 Commack, N.Y. • Commack HS

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 10 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY Honors: 2014 and 2013 President’s Honor Roll for a 3.5+ GPA. Bobby 2014: Played left field ... played in 33 games with 24 starts ... batted .212 ... had 21 hits, 14 runs, and 14 RBI ... 4‐of‐5 in stolen bases ... went 2‐of‐4 with HEITZMAN #21 two runs and a double at Rutgers ... had an RBI and a run in the winer over USF ... went 2‐of‐4 with two RBI, a double and a run in the win over Cincin‐ nati ... went 2‐of‐2 with two runs and triple against Delaware ... had two OF • Senior • 5‐11 doubles and four RBI in the win over Rider. Major: Accounting Landenburg, Pa. • Kennett HS

Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for 3.0+ GPA. Jimmy 2014: Played centerfield ... one of three Owls to start every game (47) ... batted .310 ... had 54 hits, 15 runs, and 16 RBI ... 8‐of‐10 in stolen bases ... KERRIGAN #8 went a perfect 3‐for‐3 with two RBI in the upset of #16 Houston ... went 3‐ of‐5 with a run, an RBI, and a double against Monmouth ... went 3‐of‐4 with three RBI, two runs, a double, and a home run against USF ... had a double OF • Sophomore • 6‐0 and two RBI in the win over Cincinnati ... had a double and a run in the win over Hartford ... went 2‐of‐4 with a run at VCU. Philadelphia, Pa. • Neumann‐Goretti HS Major: Kinesiology

Honors: 2014 American Athletic Conference Second‐Team ... American Athletic Derek Conference Honor Roll [3/10/14] ... Preseason American Second‐Team All‐Con‐ ference by College Sports Madness ... 2013 All‐Philadelphia Big 5 Baseball Team PETERSON #22 ... 2014 and 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for 3.0+ GRA. 2014: One of three Owls to start every game (47) ... tied the single‐season record for doubles (23) which ranked No. 11 nationally and led the American ... went SS • Senior • 6‐3 2‐of‐4 with two doubles and a run in the upset win over No. 5 Louisville ... recorded two doubles against No. 5 Louisville, Villanova, Niagara, and USA’s‐ Wall, N.J. • St. Rose HS Lowell ... scored the game‐winning run in the 6‐2 win at Ucon ... had a double • Olney Central College and an RI against the Huskies ... had two doubles in the win at Villanova ... went 2‐of‐6 with a run, and RI, and a double in the season opening win over Rider. Major: Strategic communication Honors: 2014 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Reyn 2014: Started 44 games ... batted .219 ... had 39 hits, 22 runs, and 14 RBI ... 6‐of‐9 in stolen bases ... had a triple and run at Rutgers ... went 3‐of‐4 SUGAI #5 with a run and an RBI in the last game at UConn ... had four RBI and a dou‐ ble in the win at UConn ... scored both runs in 2‐1 win over Saint Peter’s ... went 2‐of‐2 with an RBI and a double in the win over Hartford ... went 2‐ 2B • Junior • 5‐10 of‐4 with three runs and double in the win over Niagara ... played two sea‐ sons at Fort Scott CC before transferring to Temple. Honolulu, Hawaii • Pac‐Five HS Major: Broadcast Journalism • Fort Scott CC

Honors: 2014 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Josh 2014: Played in 35 games with 33 starts ... batted .196 ... had 22 hits, 16 runs, and nine RBI ... scored the game‐winner in 6‐5 win over USF ... scored MASON #13 three runs, including the game‐winner, in the 7‐2 win over Cincinnati ... went 3‐for‐4 with two runs, two RBI, and a double in the win over Niagara ... went 2‐of‐4 with two runs, a double, a triple, and an RBI at VCU ... went IF/C • Junior • 6‐1 4‐of‐5 with three runs and an RBI in the season opening win over Rider ... spent the 2013 season at Rappahannock CC and 2012 at William & Mary Chesapeake, Va. • Bishop Sullivan HS before joining the Owls this season. • Rappahannock CC Major: Criminal justice

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 11 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY Honors: 2014 and 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Andrew 2014: Played in 30 games with 25 starts ... batted .247 ... had 22 hits, 12 runs, and nine RBI ... hit a home run against No. 16 Houston ... had a double NIST #26 and two runs at UConn ... had a hit, a run, and an RBI in the win over Hart‐ ford ... went 2‐of‐3 with an RBI in the win over Niagara. Major: Strategic communication C • Senior • 6‐1 Chandler, Ariz. • Korona del Sol HS • Chandler‐Gilbert CC

On the Mound Honors: All‐Philadelphia Big 5 ... 2014 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ Matt GPA ... Philadelphia Big 5 Pitcher of the Week [5/12/14] ... American Athletic Conference Honor Roll [5/19/14; 3/24/14] ... OwlSports.com Athlete of the HOCKENBERRY #32 Month [May 2014] ... OwlSports.com co‐Athlete of the Week [5/19/14, 5/27/14]. 2014: Drafted by the Phillies in the ninth round (262nd pick) ... top pitcher ... RHP • Senior • 6‐2 appeared in 15 games with 14 starts ... went 5‐6 ... pitched a team‐high 93.1 in‐ nings ... struck out 71, walked 23 ... in the American, ranked No. 3 in strikeouts Hanover, Pa. • South Western HS looking (27), No. 5 in strikeouts (71), and No. 10 in innings pitched (93.1) ... tied for first in home runs allowed (0)... picked up the 4‐1 upset of #16 Houston ... struck out seven in 6.0 innings of action at Rutgers ... threw 7.0 innings in the win over Cincinnati ... struck out eight ... picked up first American win with 3‐1 victory at Memphis ... pitched 7.2 innings, fanning three ... struck out six in 8.2 innings of work in the win over Hartford ... threw 5.0 innings in season opening win over Rider. Major: Criminal justice Honors: 2014 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Patrick 2014: Appeared in 17 games with seven starts ... pitched 48.2 innings ... struck out 26, walked 15 ... first win of the season was the 4‐2 upset victory over No. VANDERSLICE #12 5 Louisville ... threw 5.0 innings, fanning two and walking two ... took the loss against Monmouth after 5.0 innings ... came in and threw 6.0 innings in the win at UConn, striking out three ... threw 5.0 innings, fanning four and walking two, RHP • Freshman • 6‐5 in the win over USF ... pitched 2.0 innings in the win over Saint Peter’s ... struck out two batters in the win over Niagara ... fanned a batter in 1.0 innings of work Lansdowne, Pa. • Monsignor Bonner HS in the season opening win over Rider. Major: Business

Honors: Philadelphia Big 5 Academic Team ... American Athletic Conference Ryan Honor Roll [4/21/14] ... 2014 and 2013 President’s Honor Roll for 3.5+ GPA. 2014: Appeared in 15 games with 10 starts ... went 4‐2 ... pitched 53.1 in‐ KUEHN #15 nings, second most on team ... struck out 24, walked 19 ... claimed the win in 6‐2 victory at UConn ... pitched 6.0 innings, fanning one ... threw 6.0 in‐ nings in 7‐2 win over Cincinnati ... struck out three ... first win was a 4‐3 RHP • Redshirt Senior • 6‐7 victory at Memphis ... pitched 4.2 innings, fanned two, and walked three. Major: Kinesiology Lehighton, Pa. • Lehighton HS

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 12 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY The Bull Pen Honors: 2014 and 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Zach 2014: Top reliever .. tied for seventh in career saves (6) ... tied for fourth for saves in a season (5) ... tied for 9th in the conference in saves (4) ... 2.40 BATCHELOR #45 ERA ... went 1‐0 in 20 appearances ... pitched 30.0 innings ... struck out 21 and walked seven ... pitch 3.2 innings in the upset win over No. 5 Louisville ... had two saves against Cincinnati ... first American save was in 3‐1 win at RHP • Redshirt Junior • 6‐1 Memphis in the conference opener ... recorded first save in 5‐4 win over Hartford ... got first win after striking out two in the top of the ninth in the Monroe Twp., N.J. • Monroe Twp. HS win at Villanova. Major: Criminal justice

Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Preston 2014: Saw action in 16 games with six starts ... threw 42.2 innings ... struck out 34 and walked 10 ... pitched 6.0 innings in the 2‐1 win over Saint Peter’s HILL #19 ... struck out six and walked one ... threw 5.1 innings in the 7‐3 win at Vil‐ lanova, fanning three. Major: Adult & Organizational Development RHP • Senior • 6‐2 Scottsdale, Ariz. • Chaporral HS • Chandler‐Gilbert CC

Honors: Philadelphia Big 5 co‐Rookie of the Year ... 2014 Athletic Director’s Patrick Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. 2014: Finished with a team‐best 0.66 ERA ... stood 1‐0 in 16 appearances KRALL #23 ... threw 27.1 innings ... struck out 12 and walked seven ... had two saves, the 4‐1 upset of No. 16 Houston and the 4‐2 upset victory over No. 5 LHP • Freshman • 6‐5 Louisville ... threw 3.2 innings against the Cardinals ... picked up first win in 7‐4 win at UConn ... pitched 4.0 innings, fanning one and giving up just one Downingtown, Pa. • Downingtown West hit against 15 batters. Major: University studies

Honors: 2014 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Tim 2014: Sported a 3.60 ERA ... stood 3‐3 ... threw 25.0 innings ... struck out 12 and walked eight ... record first American win in 6‐5 victory over USF ... McCARTHY #44 threw the ninth inning, striking out one ...... second win was 2‐1 victory over Saint Peter’s ... faced three batters in the ninth to seal the win ... first win was 10‐4 decision over Niagara ... struck out two. RHP • Sophomore • 6‐6 Major: Communication studies New Rochelle, N.Y. • Iona Prep

Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for a 3.0+ GPA. Connor 2014: Played in 14 games with two starts ... threw 22.1 innings ... struck out 22 and walked 20 ... took the loss against Delaware after 4.1 innings of STASKEY #40 action ... saw action in 3.0 innnings against USF ... struck out three and walked four ... came in for 4.0 innings of action against Lehigh, fanning five and walking two ... threw one inning in the win at Villanova. LHP • Sophomore • 6‐0 Major: Psychology Virginia Beach, Va. • Salem HS

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 13 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY Final 2014 Temple Statistics [ALL GAMES]

Player avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 20 AMARO, Robert . 3 2 4 47-47 179 25 58 10 2 3 39 81 . 4 5 3 15 9 28 5 . 3 9 6 4 1 7-9 421 23 10 . 9 7 8 8 KERRIGAN, Jimmy . 3 1 0 47-47 174 15 54 8 1 1 16 67 . 3 8 5 19 3 30 3 . 3 8 8 0 2 8-10 142 4 3 . 9 8 0 22 PETERSON, Derek . 2 8 3 47-47 180 32 51 23 1 2 21 82 . 4 5 6 25 7 35 3 . 3 8 6 3 2 8-13 78 113 16 . 9 2 3 27 D'ACUNTI Michael . 2 6 6 38-36 128 13 34 2 1 2 15 44 . 3 4 4 4 7 18 2 . 3 1 9 2 5 4-5 129 31 7 . 9 5 8 7 DRAGOS, Daniel . 2 5 7 45-41 144 18 37 2 1 0 11 41 . 2 8 5 19 4 24 3 . 3 5 3 3 7 9-10 18 0 1 . 9 4 7 26 NIST, Andrew . 2 4 7 30-25 89 12 22 1 0 1 9 26 . 2 9 2 12 1 9 2 . 3 3 3 3 0 0-0 90 13 3 . 9 7 2 33 HALL, David . 2 4 1 37-22 87921411 530 . 3 4 5 11 2 35 1 . 3 4 0 0 2 2-2 73 1 0 1.000 5 SUGAI, Reyn . 2 1 9 44-44 178 22 39 5 1 0 14 46 . 2 5 8 15 9 43 2 . 3 0 9 2 6 6-9 51 114 15 . 9 1 7 21 HEITZMAN, Bobby . 2 1 2 33-24 99 14 21 8 1 0 14 31 . 3 1 3 9 3 34 1 . 2 9 2 2 1 4-5 58 0 3 . 9 5 1 16 D'AGOSTINO, Frank . 2 0 9 44-43 148 16 31 6 2 2 18 47 . 3 1 8 5 5 36 4 . 2 5 9 0 2 3-4 64 17 6 . 9 3 1 13 MASON, Josh . 1 9 6 35-33 112 16 22 3 2 0 9 29 . 2 5 9 7 1 34 3 . 2 4 8 1 2 0-0 43 82 9 . 9 3 3 4 WEST, Nick . 1 6 7 15-5 30 3 5 0 0 0 1 5 . 1 6 7 2 1 12 1 . 2 4 2 0 1 0-0 31 1 4 . 8 8 9 14 ARNOTT, Sean . 0 3 6 12-8 282100021 . 0 3 6 1 0 16 0 . 0 6 7 1 1 0-0 13 25 3 . 9 2 7 ------10 WILLIAMS, Texas . 3 3 3 9-1 124400044 . 3 3 32130 . 4 3 8 1 0 1-1 8101.000 Totals . 2 5 2 47 1588 201 400 72 13 12 178 534 . 3 3 6 146 53 357 30 . 3 3 1 22 32 52-68 1243 496 90 . 9 5 1 Opponents . 2 8 4 47 1628 294 462 72 5 9 262 571 . 3 5 1 164 94 253 14 . 3 7 6 29 42 100-128 1271 478 47 . 9 7 4

LOB - Team (369), Opp (422). DPs turned - Team (26), Opp (42). CI - Team (2), WEST 1, NIST 1. IBB - Team (6), AMARO 3, KERRIGAN 1, PETERSON 1, D'ACUNTI 1, Opp (1). Picked off - KERRIGAN 4, MASON 2, D'AGOSTINO 2, D'ACUNTI 1, HEITZMAN 1, AMARO 1.

(All games Sorted by Earned run avg)

Player era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa sha 23 KRALL, Patrick 0 . 6 6 1-0 16 0 0 0/0 2 27.1 17 3 2 7 12 2 0 0 . 1 8 1 0302 3 45 BATCHELOR, Zach 2 . 4 0 1-0 20 0 0 0/0 5 30.0 35 11 8 7 21 5 1 1 . 2 7 6 1 4 0 0 0 32 HOCKENBERRY, Matt 3 . 1 8 5-6 15 14 2 0/0 0 93.1 106 54 33 23 71 14 0 0 . 2 8 3 450412 15 KUEHN, Ryan 3 . 5 4 4-2 15 10 0 0/0 0 53.1 50 27 21 19 24 2 0 4 . 2 5 4 6 19 1 3 4 44 MCCARTHY, Tim 3 . 6 0 3-3 21 0 0 0/0 0 25.0 24 14 10 8 12 2 1 0 . 2 7 3 4 12 0 4 7 40 STASKEY, Connor 5 . 2 4 0-1 14 2 0 0/0 0 22.1 16 18 13 20 22 2 0 0 . 2 1 3 7 6 0 1 3 19 HILL, Preston 5 . 4 8 0-4 16 6 0 0/0 0 42.2 47 33 26 10 34 9 2 1 . 2 7 3 4 10 1 2 2 42 WHITE, Zach 5 . 9 4 0-4 14 1 0 0/0 0 16.2 15 15 11 12 11 4 0 2 . 2 3 8 1 4 0 1 4 12 VANDERSLICE, Patrick 6 . 2 9 1-5 17 7 0 0/0 0 48.2 62 43 34 15 26 11 0 1 . 3 0 7147154 41 GIANAKOS, Phil 6 . 9 8 0-0 11 1 0 0/0 0 19.1 24 21 15 18 6 6 0 0 . 3 2 0 3 6 1 5 1 18 MATHEWS, Simon 10.67 0-7 12 6 0 0/0 0 28.2 57 39 34 8 12 12 1 0 . 4 2 5 2922 2 36 WASSON, Daniel 14.14 0-0 10 0 0 0/0 0 7.0 6 11 11 15 2 1 0 0 . 2 6 1 2 8 0 0 0 ------33 HALL, David 99.00 0-0 1 0 0 0/0 0 0.0 3 5 5 2 0 2 0 0 1.000 0 1 0 0 0 Totals 4 . 8 4 15-32 47 47 2 0/0 7 414.1 462 294 223 164 253 72 5 9 . 2 8 4 48 94 6 29 42 Opponents 3 . 5 5 32-15 47 47 1 3/3 15 423.2 400 201 167 146 357 72 13 12 . 2 5 2 42 53 1 22 32

PB - Team (7), NIST 4, WEST 2, D'ACUNTI 1, Opp (10). Pickoffs - Team (7), WASSON 2, D'ACUNTI 2, MATHEWS 1, VANDERSLICE 1, NIST 1, Opp (9). SBA/ATT - D'ACUNTI (47-64), NIST (35-42), KUEHN (20-27), HOCKENBERRY (11-20), WEST (18-19), VANDERSLICE (10-15), MCCARTHY (14-14), HILL (11-12), MATHEWS (9-10), GIANAKOS (6-6), STASKEY (3-6), WASSON (6-6), WHITE (4-5), BATCHELOR (5-5), KRALL (1-2).

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 14 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY Temple Fielding Statistics [ALL GAMES]

Player c po a e fld% dp sba csb sba% pb ci 33 HALL, David 74 73 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 . 0 0 000 15 KUEHN, Ryan 10 1 9 0 1.000 0 20 7 . 7 4 1 0 0 10 WILLIAMS, Texas 98101.000 0 0 0 . 0 0 000 18 MATHEWS, Simon 9 2 7 0 1.000 0 9 1 . 9 0 0 0 0 41 GIANAKOS, Phil 41301.000 0 6 0 1.000 0 0 40 STASKEY, Connor 4 2 2 0 1.000 0 3 3 . 5 0 0 0 0 36 WASSON, Daniel 30301.000 0 6 0 1.000 0 0 8 KERRIGAN, Jimmy 149 142 4 3 . 9 8 0 1 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 20 AMARO, Robert 454 421 23 10 . 9 7 8230 0 . 0 0 000 26 NIST, Andrew 106 90 13 3 . 9 7 2 0 35 7 . 8 3 3 4 1 32 HOCKENBERRY, Matt 25 10 14 1 . 9 6 0 1 11 9 . 5 5 000 27 D'ACUNTI Michael 167 129 31 7 . 9 5 8 1 47 17 . 7 3 4 1 0 21 HEITZMAN, Bobby 61 58 0 3 . 9 5 1000 . 0 0 000 7 DRAGOS, Daniel 19 18 0 1 . 9 4 7 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 12 VANDERSLICE, Patrick 16 3 12 1 . 9 3 8 0 10 5 . 6 6 700 13 MASON, Josh 134 43 82 9 . 9 3 3 14 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 16 D'AGOSTINO, Frank 87 64 17 6 . 9 3 1200 . 0 0 000 14 ARNOTT, Sean 41 13 25 3 . 9 2 7 3 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 22 PETERSON, Derek 207 78 113 16 . 9 2 3900 . 0 0 000 5 SUGAI, Reyn 180 51 114 15 . 9 1 7 8 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 4 WEST, Nick 36 31 1 4 . 8 8 9 0 18 1 . 9 4 721 44 MCCARTHY, Tim 7 1 5 1 . 8 5 7 0 14 0 1.000 0 0 45 BATCHELOR, Zach 10 2 6 2 . 8 0 0 1 5 0 1.000 0 0 19 HILL, Preston 5 1 3 1 . 8 0 0 1 11 1 . 9 1 7 0 0 23 KRALL, Patrick 7052 . 7 1 4011 . 5 0 000 42 WHITE, Zach 5 1 2 2 . 6 0 0 0 4 1 . 8 0 0 0 0 Totals 1829 1243 496 90 . 9 5 1 26 100 28 . 7 8 1 7 2 Opponents 1796 1271 478 47 . 9 7 4 42 52 16 . 7 6 5 10 0

Hitting minimums - 10 Games Pitching minimums - 2 Games

2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 15 OWLSPORTS.COM 2014 SEASON SUMMARY 2014 Temple Results [ALL GAMES]

Date Opponent Score Inns Overall American A Pitcher of record Attend Time Feb 23, 2014 vs Rider L 2-7 9 0-1-0 0-0-0 HILL (L) 0 2:22 Feb 23, 2014 vs UMASS Lowell L 3-14 9 0-2-0 0-0-0 MATHEWS (L) 0 3:12 Feb 22, 2014 vs Rider University W 15-8 9 1-2-0 0-0-0 HOCKENBERRY (W 1-0 5 0 3:30 Mar 01, 2014 at VCU-1 L 2-5 9 1-3-0 0-0-0 WHITE (L 0-1) - 2:33 Mar 01, 2014 at VCU-2 L 0-10 9 1-4-0 0-0-0 MATHEWS (L 0-2) 3 5 3 2:38 Mar 05, 2014 at Radford-1 L 3-6 7 1-5-0 0-0-0 VANDERSLICE (L 0-1) 7 8 2:02 Mar 05, 2014 at Radford-2 L 1-3 7 1-6-0 0-0-0 WHITE (L 0-2) 8 7 2:02 Mar 07, 2014 vs Niagara University W 10-4 9 2-6-0 0-0-0 MCCARTHY (W 1-0) 1 0 7 2:52 Mar 08, 2014 at Villanova University W 7-3 9 3-6-0 0-0-0 BATCHELOR (W 1-0) 1 6 6 2:45 03/09/14 at Saint Joseph's L 3-11 9 3-7-0 0-0-0 MATHEWS (L 0-3) 1 1 2 3:00 Mar 02, 2014 at VCU L 5-14 9 3-8-0 0-0-0 HILL (L 0-2) 2 7 1 3:21 Mar 15, 2014 vs Hartford University W 5-4 9 4-8-0 0-0-0 HOCKENBERRY (W 2-0 1 1 1 2:05 Mar 16, 2014 vs Saint Peter's W 2-1 9 5-8-0 0-0-0 MCCARTHY (W 2-0) 1 0 2 2:35 Mar 16, 2014 vs Saint Peter's L 3-5 7 5-9-0 0-0-0 MATHEWS (L 0-4) 1 0 2 1:54 * Mar 21, 2014 at Memphis W 3-1 9 6-9-0 1-0-0 HOCKENBERRY (W 3-0 5 4 7 2:19 * Mar 22, 2014 at Memphis L 7-13 9 6-10-0 1-1-0 HILL (L 0-3) 1 0 7 9 2:44 * Mar 23, 2014 at Memphis W 4-3 9 7-10-0 2-1-0 KUEHN (W 1-0) 5 0 7 2:41 * Mar 28, 2014 at UCF L 4-6 9 7-11-0 2-2-0 HOCKENBERRY (L 3-1) 1 2 7 9 3:06 * Mar 29, 2014 at UCF L 2-8 9 7-12-0 2-3-0 HILL (L 0-4) 1 0 3 9 2:07 * Mar 30, 2014 at UCF L 5-12 9 7-13-0 2-4-0 KUEHN (L 1-1) 1 2 8 1 2:57 Apr 1, 2014 DELAWARE L 4-12 9 7-14-0 2-4-0 MATHEWS (L 0-5) 1 6 5 2:56 * Apr 04, 2014 CINCINNATI W 7-5 9 8-14-0 3-4-0 HOCKENBERRY (W 4-1 1 7 8 3:02 * Apr 05, 2014 CINCINNATI L 5-11 9 8-15-0 3-5-0 MCCARTHY (L 2-1) 2 2 1 3:18 * Apr 06, 2014 CINCINNATI W 7-2 9 9-15-0 4-5-0 KUEHN (W 2-1) 1 3 7 2:34 Apr 09, 2014 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY L 2-3 (10) 9-16-0 4-5-0 WHITE (L 0-3) 1 1 9 2:55 * Apr 11, 2014 SOUTH FLORIDA L 6-13 9 9-17-0 4-6-0 HOCKENBERRY (L 4-2) 1 0 9 2:32 * Apr 12, 2014 SOUTH FLORIDA W 6-5 9 10-17-0 5-6-0 MCCARTHY (W 2-2) 1 4 4 2:44 * Apr 13, 2014 SOUTH FLORIDA L 3-6 9 10-18-0 5-7-0 KUEHN (L 2-2) 2 0 3 2:30 * Apr 17, 2014 at UConn L 1-4 9 10-19-0 5-8-0 HOCKENBERRY (L 4-3) 1 1 1 2:40 * Apr 18, 2014 at UConn W 7-4 (14) 11-19-0 6-8-0 KRALL (W 1-0) 2 0 9 4:35 * Apr 19, 2014 at UConn W 6-2 9 12-19-0 7-8-0 KUEHN (W 3-2) 2 7 5 2:58 Apr 22, 2014 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY L 8-16 9 12-20-0 7-8-0 MATHEWS (L 0-6) 1 0 7 3:24 Apr 23, 2014 at Delaware L 3-9 9 12-21-0 7-8-0 STASKEY (L 0-1) 1 7 5 2:25 Apr 25, 2014 at Monmouth University L 2-4 9 12-22-0 7-8-0 HOCKENBERRY (L 4-4) 1 2 6 2:10 Apr 26, 2014 MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY L 3-4 9 12-23-0 7-8-0 VANDERSLICE (L 0-2) 1 5 2 2:34 Apr 27, 2014 MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY L 4-7 (10) 12-24-0 7-8-0 MCCARTHY (L 3-2) 2 1 2 2:50 * May 02, 2014 at Rutgers L 4-5 (14) 12-25-0 7-9-0 WHITE (L 0-4) 8 8 4:10 * May 03, 2014 at Rutgers L 3-4 9 12-26-0 7-10-0 VANDERSLICE (L 0-3) 3 5 1 2:24 * May 04, 2014 at Rutgers L 6-9 9 12-27-0 7-11-0 MATHEWS (L 0-7) 2 3 3 2:45 * May 09, 2014 #5 LOUISVILLE L 0-2 9 12-28-0 7-12-0 HOCKENBERRY (L 4-5) 3 1 2 2:17 * May 10, 2014 #5 LOUISVILLE W 4-2 9 13-28-0 8-12-0 VANDERSLICE (W 1-3) 3 2 8 3:05 * May 11, 2014 #5 LOUISVILLE L 4-6 (11) 13-29-0 8-13-0 MCCARTHY (L 3-3) 3 1 2 3:39 * May 15, 2014 #16 HOUSTON UNIVERSITY W 4-1 9 14-29-0 9-13-0 HOCKENBERRY (W 5-5 1 1 2 2:35 * May 17, 2014 #16 HOUSTON L 5-7 9 14-30-0 9-14-0 VANDERSLICE (L 1-4) 3 6 7 3:22 May 21, 2014 vs Houston L 0-3 9 14-31-0 9-14-0 HOCKENBERRY (L 5-6) 0 2:33 May 22, 2014 vs UCF L 2-6 9 14-32-0 9-14-0 VANDERSLICE (L 1-5) 1 1 5 7 2:55 May 24, 2014 vs UConn W 9-4 9 15-32-0 9-14-0 KUEHN (W 4-2) 0 3:10

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2014 Temple Baseball Game Notes 16 OWLSPORTS.COM