850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Ball State University Mascot: Cardinals Location: Muncie, IN Captain(s)/Coach(s): Parker Graber 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: 1-17 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 6th in Great Lakes South Notables: Max Kerr Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 0-2 Notables: Parker Graber, Jake Langeman Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players to Watch: Parker Graber, Jake Langeman, Tanner Sizemore, Tom Olson New additions: 12; Players to Watch: Hunter Burnett, Austin Carnes, Max Corle, Payton Heniser Biggest Rival: Illinois State University Best Player Nickname: Jake "Betsy" Langeman 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Ball State is a young team with only one senior returning to the starting lineup. A large freshmen class has provided important depth to the Cardinals and a talented junior class will make this a dangerous team. Mistakes can be expected with such a young team and pitching options may hinder Ball State, but new leadership and policies will make this a .500 team. Do not be surprised to see this team steal a few important games and exceed outside expectations. Manager Quote: This team will go as far as their leadership can carry them © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Wisconsin D1 Baseball Mascot: Badgers Location: Madison, WI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jeff Block, Doug Jones 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: 19-4 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2018 World Series berth, 7th in the Rawlings final top 20 rankings Notables: Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 3-2 Notables: sweep of UW-Whitewater Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 17 Players to Watch: Ryan Gassner, Nick Newberg, New additions: Drew Gorski, Matt Gramins, Brady Madigan, Ryan McLaughlin, Casey Roeser, WIll Woidat Biggest Rival: Michigan State Best Player Nickname: Ed "Vro" 8 (Ed Olson) 2018-2019 Season Outlook: The Badgers look to continue success after a strong outing in 2017-18 culminating with a NCBA World Series berth. Manager Quote: "Let's have a good day today and play Badger baseball" © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: University of Windsor Lancers Mascot: Winston Location: Windsor Ontario Canada Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach - Frank Jeney, Asst Coach - Barry Munro, Asst Coach - Chris Wainscott, Asst Coach - Dan Rankin Captains - Chris Rinaldi Ross, Adam Pickel, Jeremy Orton 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: 7-8 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Unsure Notables: Rain Outs…….. Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 9-2 Notables: Beat Macomb College Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 8 Players to Watch: Chris Rinaldi Ross, Jack Zimmerman, Jeremy Orton, Adam Pickel New additions: Max Musyj, Curtis Zimmerman, Kyle Gagnon Biggest Rival: None Best Player Nickname: 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Looking to get back on track Manager Quote: © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Western Michigan Univeristy Mascot: Broncos Location: Kalamazoo, MI. Captain(s)/Coach(s): Tim Green, Tyler White, Zach Gilbert, Dawson Horning, Devin Dove 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: 5-14 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 6th Notables: Win over Michigan State University Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 2-1 Notables: Win over Purdue in Duel at the Dells Tournament Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 16 Players to Watch: Zach Gilbert, Matt Smith, Sam Gayford, Ben Nuss New additions: 15 new players Biggest Rival: Central Michigan University Best Player Nickname: Jake Monicatti = The Big Pasta 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Above .500 record; contend and win the Great Lakes - North Manager Quote: "Our club has put together an abundance of new talent. Our middle infield and outfield have been completely reconstructed, but our guys mesh as though they have been playing together for quite some time. This is a group of guys who will prove different from years past and I think it's going to show at the end of the year." © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: University Wisconsin Whitewater Mascot: Warhawk Location: Whitewater, WI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Cole Ehrke, Ben Randow, Trevor Hogenson 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: N/A Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A Notables: none Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 0-6 Notables: none Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 19 Players to Watch: Julian Alverio, Austin Delgado, Caleb Horvath New additions: None Biggest Rival: UW Madison Best Player Nickname: N/A 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Looking to finish with a positive record, and play well in Florida this Spring Manager Quote: © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Milwaukee Baseball Club Mascot: Panthers Location: Milwaukee, WI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Alex Elliott 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: 5-10 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th Notables: Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 4-2 Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players to Watch: Mackenzie Miller, Tyler Wendt, Matthew Willems, Tyler O'Brien New additions: Mackenzie Miller, Tyler Wendt, Andy Velazquez, Sam Watters, Matthew Willems, Hunter Garsky, Austin Freiboth Biggest Rival: UW-Madison, Marquette Best Player Nickname: Mack "RIP" Miller 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Milwaukee was able to start off conference play in fall on a high note as they were able to come away with 4 wins in conference play, one shy of what they achieved last year. with a strong young core of freshmen, Milwaukee looks to win the conference for the first time since 2014. Manager Quote: "Shake it out" © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: UW-Eau Claire Blugold Baseball Mascot: Blugold Location: Eau Claire Captain(s)/Coach(s): Zach Johnson 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: 8-12 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3/None Notables: Florida Spring Training Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 1-3 Notables: Got swept by Marquette Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 8/None Players to Watch: Jordan Wollin, Logan Polzer, and Zach Johnson New additions: 6 (commited) Biggest Rival: Madison Best Player Nickname: Plug Walk 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Just above 500 Manager Quote: Practice like you play © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Purdue University Mascot: Boilermakers Location: West Lafayette, IN Captain(s)/Coach(s): Connor Gentry, Scott Mittelbrun 2017-18 Performance: Record: 8-13 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th Place (6-9) Notables: N/A Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 16 Players to Watch: Josh Howk (OF), Robert Desmond (RHP) New additions: Mason Goniwicha, Nick Janitch, Sam Moran, Stuart Roache, Sam Sieloff Biggest Rival: Indiana University Best Player Nickname: Chop, The Meal Ticket 2019 Season Outlook: The Boilermakers are looking to improve on an underachieving 2017-2018 season. We are bringing back a young core as well as an improved work ethic. Our goal is to compete near the top of our conference as we look to advance to the Great Lakes Regional for the 2nd time as a club. Manager Quote: "Lets have a magical season boys"- Chad Mateja © 2011 National Club Baseball Association 850 Ridge Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Office: (412) 321-8440 Fax: (412) 321-4088 2019 PREVIEW GUIDE Team Name: Notre Dame Mascot: Fighting Irish Location: Notre Dame, IN Captain(s)/Coach(s): Andrew Rockamann (senior), Joe Corcoran (junior) 2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON): 2017-2018 Season Record: 16-4-1 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Conference 2nd Place Notables: Swept all opponents other than Univeristy of Illinois and Michigan State Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team) 2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 2-0 Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 19 Players to Watch: Nick Gron (senior starting catcher), Jack Molumphy (sophomore shortstop) New additions: Peter Mecurio, Antonio Grenier, Joey Butler, Nolan Downey, Sean Anderson, Steven Ohanesian Biggest Rival: University of Illinois Best Player Nickname: Tim "Tangy" Eiden 2018-2019 Season Outlook: In the 2017-2018 season, ND club baseball proved itself as a strong competitor for the Great Lakes South conference. With timely hitting and exeptional pitching and defense, we were able to control most games against some very good teams.