OKLAHOMA BASEBALL ‘51 Two-Time National Champs ‘94 INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM COACH GOLLOWAY 2008 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS Welcome to OU baseball, one of the most storied collegiate programs in the The 2008 Oklahoma baseball media guide is a production of the University of nation. The Sooners have built a strong tradition by winning National Champion- Oklahoma Athletics Media Relations offi ce. The guide was written, designed and ships in 1951 and 1994. After hosting NCAA Regionals in two of the last four edited by Assistant Director of Media Relations Craig Moran. Additional editing years and advancing to the 2006 Super Regional, we believe OU baseball is on the provided by Director of Publications Debbie Copp. Additional contributions brink of making the program’s 10th College World Series appearance. provided by student interns Ryan Kasmiersky, Leslie Koch and Matt Wilson. As a Sooner coach, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of three College COVER World Series and the last four regional titles at Oklahoma. So it’s fair to say that The front, back and inside covers were designed by Director of Graphic Design Sooner baseball is second to none when it comes to its student-athletes enjoying Scott Matthews with assistance from Craig Moran. Photos by Ty Russell and success on and off the fi eld. Shevaun Williams. The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department is committed to excellence PHOTOGRAPHY on the fi eld and in the classroom and that is evident by the amount of resources Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Matt Brown, Chicago available to our student-athletes. White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Wendy Egan, Kevin Ellis, Florida Marlins, Lisa Hall, Houston Astros, Simon Hurst, ICON Sports The expectations remain high and the goals are simple -- to present the student- Media Inc., Kansas City Royals, Mark Kraus, Jackson Laizure, Jerry Laizure, Los athletes with the most competitive setting that will prepare them for success at Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Stan Lui, Minnesota Twins, Bruce Newman, Philadel- OU and, in turn, in life. phia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Elizabeth Roberts, Ty Russell, Aaron Sprecher, Ben VanHouten, John Williamson and Shevaun As a Sooner head coach, I recognize the outstanding leadership that has come be- Williams. fore this coaching staff and the successful student-athletes who have represented this program. We acknowledge the awesome responsibility as care takers of this PRINTING program and work very hard to build upon its rich tradition. This publication was printed by the Transcript Press at no cost to taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution We will continue to extend our right hand of fellowship to our alumni, fans and (Feb. 2008). the dedicated people who represent this great university as we all work together to bring championships home to L. Dale Mitchell Park. Nike is the offi cial footwear, apparel and equipment supplier and sponsor of the Oklahoma baseball team. THE PROGRAM 1 ‘51 OKLAHOMA BASEBALL ‘94 Two-Time National Champs TABLE OF CONTENTS THE PROGRAM OKLAHOMA STAFF THE OPPONENTS Introduction 1 Head Coach Sunny Golloway 60 Non-Conference Opponents 102 Table of Contents 2 Golloway Q&A 63 Big 12 Opponents 105 Quick Facts 4 Assistant Coach Tim Tadlock 64 Team Information 5 Assistant Coach Mike Bell 65 2007 REVIEW 2008 Roster 6 Support Staff 66 Season Recap/Highlights 108 2008 Schedule 7 University President David Boren 70 2007 Results 110 Baseball Tradition 8 VP/Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione 71 Miscellaneous Stats 111 1994 National Championship 10 Athletics Administration 72 Overall Team Statistics 112 1951 National Championship 12 OU Head Coaches 73 Big 12 Team Statistics 113 College World Series 14 OU Baseball Camp 74 Hitting Game-by-Game 114 Conference Success 16 Pitching Game-by-Game 115 MLB Draft 18 RETURNER PROFILES Big 12 Year-In-Review 116 Home Run Club 20 Bryant Hernandez 76 Sunny Golloway 22 Mike Gosse 77 HISTORY Assistant Coaches 23 Aljay Davis 78 Baseball Timeline 118 Offense 24 Zach Hedges 79 Year-by-Year Statistics 122 Defense 25 Antwonie Hubbard 80 Year-by-Year Results 123 Media Attention 26 Andrew Doyle 81 All-Time Coaches 124 Community Service 28 Aaron Baker 82 Game-by-Game Results 125 Bedlam 30 Ryan Mottern 83 Conference Tournament History 136 L. Dale Mitchell Park 32 Drew Roberts 84 NCAA Postseason History 137 OU Facilities 34 Bryan Groth 85 Team Records 138 Strength/Sports Medicine 36 Garrett Richards 86 Individual Offensive Records 139 The University 38 Jarod Freeman 87 Individual Pitching Records 142 Academics 40 Stephen Porlier 88 All-Americans 144 Athletic Excellence 42 Zach Sawyer 89 All-District Honorees 145 Tradition and Spirit 44 Why Oklahoma? 90 Conference Honorees 146 Norman and Oklahoma City 46 Postseason Honorees 148 SoonerSports.com 48 NEWCOMER PROFILES Academic Honorees 150 Casey Johnson and Matt Harughty 92 Letterwinners 152 SEASON OUTLOOK Jamie Johnson and Spencer Selby 93 Series Records 157 2008 Season Outlook 50 Chase Anderson and Jeremy Erben 94 Major League Alumni 176 2008 Big 12 Championship 54 Chad Colbert and Trey Sperring 95 Oklahoma Media Policies 56 JT Wise and Jake McCarter 96 Radio Information 57 Ryan Duke and C.J. Blue 97 Oklahoma Media Outlets 58 Tyson Seng and Garrett Buechele 98 Elliott Blair and Doug Buser 99 Michael Rocha and Mark Guest 100 THE PROGRAM 8 SEASON OUTLOOK 4499 OKLAHOMA STAFF 5599 RETURNER PROFILES 7755 A summary of the tradition established A preview of the 2008 season. Oklahoma A closer look at the people who run the Each of the 14 returning players from by Oklahoma baseball including two opens the year at UCLA on Feb. 22 and Sooner baseball program, including the 2007 squad are highlighted with National Championships, nine College the home opener is slated for Feb. 26. the coachesand support staff. Sunny complete bios, including freshman All- World Series Appearances, Sooners in Also included in this section is a break- Golloway is entering his third full season American Aaron Baker. Six seniors will Major League Baseball, the coaching down of the Sooners by position and a as the head coach after taking over at look to lead OU back into the postseason staff, facilities, the Bedlam Rivalry, Media projected depth chart and the services the end of the 2005 season. He is joined after narrowly missing the program’s Attention, Community Service, the provided by the OU Athletics Media by third-year assistant coach Tim Tadlock 31st appearance in the NCAA Tourna- university and academics. Relations’ offi ce. and fi rst-year assistant coach Mike Bell. ment in 2007. 2 THE PROGRAM OKLAHOMA BASEBALL ‘51 Two-Time National Champs ‘94 TABLE OF CONTENTS HEAD COACH SUNNY GOLLOWAY 9911 110101 111717 NEWCOMER PROFILES THE OPPONENTS 2007 REVIEW 110707 HISTORY Complete bios on each of the 18 The Sooners will face 10 opponents that Oklahoma narrowly missed the NCAA Review the complete history that has newcomers. The 2008 roster is fi lled participated in last year’s NCAA Tourna- Tournament for the fi rst time since 2003 helped OU establish itself as one of the with plenty of fresh faces, including ment, including fi ve 2007 Super Regional after fi nishing the season with a 34-24 premier collegiate baseball programs in transfers Jake McCarter (Alabama) and teams (UCLA, Rice, Wichita State, Texas overall record. The Sooners fi nished the nation. OU is one of 13 schools to J.T. Wise (Louisiana State). In addition, A&M and Oklahoma State). In addition, seventh in the Big 12 regular season win multiple national titles and it also several other newcomers are expected 29 home games at L. Dale Mitchell Park standings with an 11-16 mark and ranks in the top 15 among College World to compete for starting jobs on opening highlight the schedule. went 2-1 in the 2007 Phillips 66 Big 12 Series appearances and victories. day, two of whom are freshmen. Championship. THE PROGRAM 3 ‘51 OKLAHOMA BASEBALL ‘94 Two-Time National Champs QUICK FACTS THE UNIVERSITY Location: Norman, Okla. The number of victories for the University of Oklahoma Founded: 1890 2158 baseball team, including 18 40-plus win seasons since 1973. Enrollment: 29,721 Nickname: Sooners Colors: Crimson and Cream Conference: Big 12 President: David Boren The OU baseball program’s fi rst year of competition. VP/Director of Athletics: Joe Castiglione 1898 OU HISTORY First Year of Baseball: 1898 All-Time Record (seasons): 2,158-1,235-10 (109) The number of career wins by current head coach Sunny Golloway. All-Time Big 12 Record (seasons): 166-142-1 (11) 426 Big 12 Tournament Titles: One (1997) NCAA Postseason Appearances (last): 30 (2006) College World Series Appearances (last): Nine (1995) College World Series Titles: Two (1951 & 1994) The Sooners have won two National Championships in baseball. The 2 fi rst was in 1951 under Jack Baer and the second under Larry Cochell STAFF INFORMATION in 1994. Head Coach: Sunny Golloway Alma Mater: Oklahoma Christian College (1984) Career Record (years): 426-208 (11) OU Record (years): 91-52 (3) Assistant Coach: Tim Tadlock - Hitting Coach Assistant Coach: Mike Bell - Pitching Coach Volunteer Assistant: Russell Raley Coordinator of Baseball Operations: Ryan Gaines Offi ce Phone: 405-325-8354 STADIUM INFORMATION Stadium: L. Dale Mitchell Park OU Record: 588-153-1 (.793) Capacity: 2,700 Surface: Grass Year Opened: 1982 Dimensions: LF - 335, CF - 411, RF - 335 Pressbox Phone: 405-325-8363 MEDIA RELATIONS Baseball Contact: