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WELCOME TO BELLEVUE COLLEGE AND COURTER FIELD

I am pleased to welcome you to Bellevue

Bill O’Connor

Athletic Director

College and Courter Field for the 2012 NWAACC Baseball Season. Bellevue College is very proud of the success our baseball team has achieved on the field and in the class room. Many of our student-athletes have gone on to become successful, not only on the playing field, but in life.

We’re also very proud of the success in athletics, as well as the contribution that intercollegiate athletics makes to the student-athletes and to student life in general at Bellevue College. We are committed to the athletic program as an integral part of the education and life-preparation process. Welcome to the NWAACC Baseball Season at Bellevue College. Enjoy outstanding collegiate baseball. BILL O’CONNOR Bellevue College Athletic Director

Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

Coach Mark Yoshino enters his fourteenth year as Head Coach and nineteenth year of coaching overall at Bellevue. Yoshino was fortunate to take over a team that has only had one losing season in over 30 years. In a day and age where coaching turnover is high at all levels, the consistent success of the baseball program is partly due to the coaching stability at BC. Yoshino follows a short list of baseball coaches at Bellevue, which includes Jim Harryman, Ray Washburn, Bob Albo, Jim Johnson, and his predecessor, Mike Kanzaki. During his tenure at Bellevue, Yoshino has played an active role in the growth of the program to a national scale. The team has been ranked nationally twice (#8 in 2011, #18 in 2007).Since his inception into Bellevue College athletics in 1994, Yoshino has helped over 150 players move on to continue playing baseball and furthering their education at four-year colleges, set a school record for most wins in a season, and increased net fundraising revenue by 50%. He has also helped spearhead greater community involvement to numerous youth baseball leagues on the eastside from the Little League to American Legion level. His commitment to the eastside baseball community is evident by his attendance at youth baseball games in addition volunteering time to numerous coaching clinics Mark Yoshino as well. Yoshino has also helped cultivate several facility development Head Coach projects for Courter Field along with an increase in the number of studentathletes graduating with a two-year degree while playing baseball at the college. The team is currently graduating approximately 75% of their sophomores, which is a major success for athletic programs at the community college level. Yoshino has coached 31 players who were drafted by professional teams. He has had twenty pitchers drafted since his inception in ‘94 with ten signing professionally in the last seven years including two who are currently in the Major Leagues in 2010 MLB All-Star Evan Meek and Los Angeles Dodger reliever Blake Hawksworth. His first year not only was successful by his own terms, but also was one of the best seasons ever in school history. Yoshino earned North Region Coach of the Year honors for assembling a region championship club. In addition to the team setting a school record for wins, Yoshino felt that the program’s greatest accomplishments that year were individual, as ten of twelve second-year players earned a degree. In addition, nine of those were recruited by and placed into four-year college baseball programs. The ‘02 season will also go down in Bellevue history as one of the greatest teams for their 34-14 record and runner-up finish at the NWAACC Championships. Bellevue finished with the number one ranking in the NWAACC Coaches’ Poll in ‘02 as Yoshino was named Coach of the Year. 2007 was one of the greatest as far as the team goes, but was another success for Coach Yoshino’s primary goals: graduation and moving on to a four-year institution. 13 players from the team went to four-year colleges while 9 of them received their transfer degree. A final national ranking of 18th along with winning the school’s first NWAACC Championship in over 28 years was just icing on the cake. In 2009, the team captured their second NWAACC Championship in three years. The team had two junior college AllAmericans, two players in the Major League draft, and fifteen players continuing on to play at the four-year level (with nine receiving scholarships to division one universities). Yoshino was named Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association for the Pacific Association Division (all community colleges in Washington, Oregon, and California). This past season, 2011, was memorable as well. In addition to capturing their third NWAACC title in the last five years, the squad was ranked #8 in the nation and had three players selected in the Major League Amateur draft. A 1987 Interlake HS grad, Yoshino accumulated several accomplishments as a pitcher in both high school and college. As a junior, Yoshino sported a 0.60 ERA for the 24-1 Saints, who captured the class AAA state championship in addition to a final ranking of 16th in the nation by U.S.A. Today. The following year, Yoshino earned All-KingCo honors as he captained the Saints to a Crest Division title. Yoshino then took the mound at Edmonds CC, compiling a two-year record of 12-1 for Coach 4

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Bill Stubbs. In 1989, Edmonds finished second in the NWAACC with a 40-6 record, one of only three teams to win 40 games in the history of NWAACC baseball. Yoshino was named recipient of the Art Feiro Award (first and only Edmonds CC athlete to ever receive this honor), which is presented annually to the top scholar-athlete in the NWAACC. After a recurring elbow injury ended his playing days after earning a scholarship to the University of Portland, Yoshino returned home to begin coaching. He began with the U.S. Bank (now known as Washington Bankers Connie Mack) team in 1990. He was with the summer league powerhouse for seven years. During his U.S. Bank stint, Yoshino spent one season as pitching coach at Edmonds CC, where his staff sported the lowest team ERA (2.40) in the NWAACC. Other coaching stints the Chaffey 18-under Baseball Club in 1997, a team which he played on in his prep days. He has been a clinician-speaker at several events in the region including the Pemco All-Sports Clinic, Washington Baseball Camps, and Pacific Northwest (NW Star) Coaches’ Convention. Yoshino earned his master’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University in exercise science/athletic administration. He graduated with honors and a 3.9 g.p.a. In 1993, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in exercise & sport science from Western Washington University. He was selected by the faculty at Western as the Outstanding Graduating Senior and Physical Education Major of the Year for graduating with a 4.0 g.p.a. Yoshino also served an internship at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training site in Clearwater, FL. Yoshino earned the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist title, which is recognized by university athletic and professional sport organizations as the credential to work with elite athletes at either level. Yoshino’s academic and professional credentials in the health & fitness field have given him the opportunity to also work at the college as a full-time instructor in physical education and health. He is a tenured faculty member at the college and is also the Assistant Athletic Director and Men’s Athletic Commissioner. In 1996, Yoshino was a nominee for the Margin of Excellence Award, which is annually presented to an employee on campus whose dedicated efforts towards helping students and serving the college are recognized. Although mostly known for his hard work on the baseball diamond, Yoshino is just as proud of his efforts ‘in the classroom’ - as a student and as an instructor. To Yoshino, these accolades are the true reflection of his efforts at serving as a positive role model for the players at Bellevue. His promotion of sportsmanship while still demonstrating success in a competitive college athletic environment has been recognized by his peers. His commitment towards enhancing the image of Pacific Northwest baseball is also evidenced by his active role on the NWAACC Baseball Committee. He serves as the NWAACC representative for the Pacific Association Division (all California, Oregon, and Washington 2-year colleges) of the American Baseball Coaches’ Association. Yoshino and his wife Lisa have two children Quinn (4) and Molly (2) and reside in Renton.

Jesse Wight begins his third year on staff with the Bulldogs after a stellar baseball career that began with an NWAACC title here at Bellevue in 2007 followed by two years as an everyday starter for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (‘08-’09) Jesse Wight and a year of professional baseball. Wight will increase his role this year working with Assistant Coach hitters alongside Miller in addition to coaching the outfielders and baserunning. Wight stole 37 bases and was the North Region MVP during his sophomore year here at Bellevue. Wight will also assist Yoshino in the successful strength and conditioning program at Bellevue that has taken Bellevue’s hitters to another level. He was a two-year letter-winner at Kamiak HS and hit .530 as a senior with 39 hits, nine doubles, and 18 RBI. He was named All-WesCo 4A, and All-State outfielder. As a team captain for Kamiak, he set records for season average, singles, doubles, and hits in a season. Wight coaches alongside Miller for the Baden U-18 Baseball Club in the summer. Wight resides in Mukilteo. Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

Kevin Miller enters his third season as an assistant coach for Bellevue. He was

previously an assistant coach at the University of Washington. At Washington, Miller was a three-time first-team All-Pac-10 North shortstop and two-time Pac-10 North Player of the Year. Miller will continue to oversee hitting, infielders and will coach third base during games for Bellevue. This past season was a year to remember for the Bulldog hitters under Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tutelage. The team clubbed 55 home runs (wood bat) during the season, shattering the NWAACC record. The team also sported one of the highest team batting averages in the NWAACC as well. Tyler Cox, one of his former players he developed, became one of the most feared hitters in the NWAACC and was named an All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association. As a player, Miller was a key component of perhaps the greatest era in Washington baseball history as he helped the Diamond Dawgs to three straight Pac-10 North titles (1996-97-98) and two consecutive overall Pac-10 crowns (1997-98). He was named the Pac-10 North Player of the Year as a freshman and sophomore and was first-team all-league all three years. Additionally, he was a Kevin Miller first-team Freshman All-America selection in 1996 and earned second-team AllAssistant Coach America honors in 1997 and 1998. When his college career was over, Miller had set UW records for RBI in a season and in a career and was the Husky career record holder with 30 home runs. He also set a school record that still stands with a 22-game hitting streak in 1997. Drafted in the seventh round out of Ballard High School (he was, at the time, the highest-drafted freshman ever to come to UW), Miller was selected by Oakland in the third round of the 1998 draft. After going straight to high-A ball to play with the Modesto Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, his pro career was cut short by a severe ankle injury. Prior to coming back to coach at Washington, Miller had spent the last four seasons as head coach at Ballard, his alma mater. In 2007, he was named the KingCo 4A coach of the year. Miller also spent two seasons as an assistant for the Beavers after a year as an assistant at Garfield High. Miller has also coached several 18-year old summer teams, including a year as Head Coach of the Shockers and the last six as Head Coach of Baden Baseball. During his high school playing career, Miller was a three-time first-team All-Metro League selection and was the 1995 Metro League Player of the Year. He batted .727 with 20 walks as a senior and helped the Beavers to the state playoffs as a junior and senior. He also earned varsity letters in basketball and swimming. Miller resides in Seattle and has two sons, Tyler (11) and Kameron (8).

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Nate Santiago begins his third year as a coach for the Bulldogs. He will

Nate Santiago Assistant Coach

assist with hitters, infield, and team defense. Santiago was a role model player during his three years at Bellevue. He received a medical redshirt during his second year here as he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury during preseason tourney in Arizona. Santiago ended his career as a starter for Centenary Collegeo of Louisiana. He was a starting shortstop for the division one Gents (now division III). Santiago graduated from Centenary with a degree in exercise science. Santiago began his coaching career right after playing, as he served as a volunteer assistant for Centenary in 2007. He has been coaching the 15U team for the Baden Baseball Club for the past two seasons and was also an assistant at Bellevue HS in 2008. Nate was a three-year letter-winner at Kamiak HS. He garnered several honors including Team Captain, All-WesCo 4A League infielder, All-Area as named by the Everett Herald, and All-State. He .403 and helped the team to a 5th at state finish at the 4A championships. Santiago was a three-year letterwinner in football at Kamiak. He was named Team Captain and finished 3rd at state as a junior. He was named both Student of the Month and Student of the Year as a senior. Santiago resides in Bellevue.

Tim Ahern begins his first year as an assistant coach for Bellevue.

Ahern will serve as a volunteer coach and will work with catchers and assist with administrative duties as he pursues his master’s degree in athletic administration this year. Ahern recently ended a successful three-year stint as Head Coach for nearby Sammamish HS. He coached current Bulldog Will Minice in 2009. Ahern led the Totems to the playoffs in 2010 and repeated that feat this past spring. Ahern is currently coaching Washington Warriors U-18 this summer. A former catcher for Bellevue, Ahern played at Texas Tech University. He signed w/ the Red Raiders during the fall of his sophomore year at Bellevue. He was an all-north region catcher hitting .370 (team leader). As a freshman, Tim Ahern Ahern split duties behind the plate and hit .313 and was a second team allAssistant Coach region selection. He was a three-year letter-winner at Eastlake HS for Coach J.T. D’Amico, earning all-KingCo 4A League catcher as a senior. Ahern’s leaderships skills were evident as a player as he was named Team Captain and MVP by his teammates. He helped lead the Wolves to a 16-9 record and a trip to 4A regionals. Ahern and his wife Jessica, who he met in college at Texas Tech, are the proud parents of Alex (3) and Madelyn (2). The family resides in Renton. Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

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COACHING STAFF

Mark Yoshino......................................................................................................................................................... Head Coach Kevin Miller...................................................................................................................................................... Assistant Coach Nate Santiago.................................................................................................................................................. Assistant Coach Jesse Wight..................................................................................................................................................... Assistant Coach Tim Ahern........................................................................................................................................ Volunteer Assistant Coach

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION STAFF Bill O’Connor....................................................................................................................................................Athletic Director Rusty Wire................................................................................................................................................Program Coordinator Robert Diehl,..........................................................................................................................................A.T.C., Athletic Trainer

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Tyler Baumgartner 2 Outfield 6-0 / 185 Sophomore Bats Left / Throws Right Central Kitsap HS

Background: MVP of the NWAACC Championships last May...hit .338 with a .550 slugging percentage...6 HR’s and 37 RBI’s...First Team All-North Region designated hitter...has signed national letter of intent to play at the University of Oregon in 2013...played at Central Kitsap HS for Coach Bill Baxter … selected First-Team All-Narrows 4A League infielder… hit .450 with an .800 slugging percentage along with 6 home runs and 38 RBI as a senior… played for Northwest Timberjacks (‘09) and Narrows Baseball Club (‘10) summer league teams… played on high school basketball team as well… Second-Team All-Narrows 4A League basketball player.

Personal: Born June 28, 1991...son of Dan and Robin Baumgartner… has two sisters (Kristi, Karli)…Karli is a senior outfielder for Western Washington University softball team...chose Bellevue to stay close to home… considers greatest achievement to be reaching state playoffs three years in a row in high school… goal is to win NWAACC championship in … cousin Drew Vettleson was drafted 42nd overall in supplemental first round of 2010 MLB Draft.

Max Brown

Background: Played at Mount Si HS under Coach Elliot Cribby...four-year letter-winner…All-League Kingco 3A outfielder during senior year as well as Kingco 3A “Player of the Year” and Seattle Times “Star Times” selection… All-State selection and played in All-State series in Yakima … prep team won 2011 3A state championship...played summer baseball for the Washington Warriors for Coach Tim Ahern...team won three tournaments.

24 Outfield 6-4 / 180 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Mount Si HS

Personal: Born April 30, 1993...son of Grant Brown and Robin Sims… also recruited by Everett CC, Edmonds CC, Green River CC and Skagit Valley CC…Possible major in sports management/marketing… Chose Bellevue for great baseball program and great starting point for both education and sporting endeavors… lists greatest baseball thrill as winning 3A state championship at Mount Si.

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Dustin Breshears

Background: Played at Mount Si HS under Coach Elliot Cribby...four-year letterwinner… Honorable Mention sophomore year, 2nd Team All-Kingco 3A as a junior, and 1st Team All-Kingco infield during senior year …prep team won 2011 3A State Championship…played summer baseball for Lakeside Industries for Coach Mike McCain (Craig Parthemer, and Kevin Ticen).

6 Infield 6-0 / 170 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Mount Si HS

Personal: Born March 25, 1993...son of Doug and Polly Breshears… also recruited by Gonzaga University, North Dakota State University and Washington State University… possible major in Business… chose Bellevue because of great coaching staff and reputation of the program…lists greatest baseball thrill as winning the 3A state championship during senior season.

Background: Played at Emerald Ridge HS under Coach Tim Spears...four-year letter-winner… 2nd Team All South Puget Sound 4A League first baseman as a sophomore, 1st Team All-SPSL first baseman and pitcher as a junior and first team pitcher as a senior … also named All-Area pitcher as a junior and senior while being named 2011 HS “Athlete of the Year”… will pitch at the University of Bryan Burgher Hawaii next year (already obtained AA 28 Pitcher 2-year transfer degree early)...drafted 6-3 / 210 by the Minnesota Twins in the Major Freshman League Amateur Draft last June...played Bats Right / Throws Right two summers for Taylor Baseball for Emerald Ridge HS Coach Scott Fairbanks along with current teammates Zach Cloe and Brady Kerr... named to Brandy Pugh All-Tournament team…team took 1st Place in the USABF World Series along with winning the SPL Invitational in 2011… also earned varsity letter in golf. Personal: Born March 21st, 1993...son of Matt and Jill Burgher… also recruited by University of Washington…a business major…chose Bellevue because of reputation for developing players and respected coaching staff… lists greatest baseball thrill as hitting two home runs in a rival game against current Bellevue teammate Scott Kuzminsky.

Background: Leading returning home run hitter in the NWAACC this spring...hit .297 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI’s...allNWAACC tournament team...Second Team All-North Region infielder...was also a starter in the pitching rotation last year for Bellevue...went 3-0 and gave up only 25 hits in 35 innings pitched...signed letter of intent to play at Oregon State University in 2013...played at Tahoma HS under Coach Russ Hayden...three-year letter-winner… three-time All-South Puget Sound Jerad Casper 3 League… also All-State selection and was Infield named to Seattle Times “Star Times” team 6-2 / 200 along with current Bellevue teammate Sophomore Andrew Groves in ‘10… prep team won Bats Right / Throws Right SPSL Championship… hit .507, with 13 Tahoma HS home runs and 39 RBI during senior year of high school...played two summers for Puget Sound Roxx for Coach Quentin Poil along with current teammates Scott Kuzminsky and Tyler Manke... team won Senior Babe Ruth World Series in ‘09. Personal: Born January 29, 1992...son of Jerry and Ginny Casper… also recruited by University of Washington and Oregon State University… lists greatest baseball thrill as playing at Safeco Field.

Background: Recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2012 and will be able to pitch during the later part of the season... threw only four innings in 2011 but were memorable; did not allow a hit and fanned 7 in season opener against defending champion Lower Columbia...originally a two-way player last year but is focusing on pitching this spring after stellar performance at NWAACC Championships last May, tossing a complete game 4-hit shutout over eventual champion Lower Columbia...was 2-3 last Jake Collier spring with 50 innings pitched...struck out 37 11 and only walked 12...has committed to pitch Pitcher next year at the University of Hawaii...Four5-10 / 185 year letter-winner at Bellevue HS for Coach Sophomore Mark Tyler… Second-Team All-KingCo 3A Bats Right / Throws Right pitcher as a senior… honorable mention AllBellevue HS KingCo 3A as a junior… honorable mention All-KingCo 3A as a sophomore… SecondTeam All-KingCo 3A as a freshman… played summer baseball for the Seattle Stars for Coach Guy Keller… two-year letter-winner in football at Bellevue HS for Coach Butch Goncharoff… team finished as 3A state champions. Personal: Born September 22, 1990...son of Terry (sales representative) and Lenee’ (sales representative) Collier… two sisters (Aimee, 26; Kristi, 24)…honor roll in English…chose Bellevue for academics and coaching… heard about the Bellevue program from family members and former Bellevue players… also considered Pacific Lutheran University, Washington State University and University of Nevada Las Vegas… lists greatest baseball thrill as the pressure created by the possibility of failure… dedicating this season to his family and friends… self-described as focused… goals for this year are to earn good grades and to play well enough to play at a D-1 level… had the lowest ERA in KingCo 3A as a freshman.

Zach Cloe

14 Pitcher 6-0 / 225 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Emerald Ridge HS

Matt Cooper

99 Pitcher 6-1 / 180 Sophomore Bats Right / Throws Right Marysville-Pilchuck HS

Background: Played at Emerald Ridge HS under Coach Tim Spears... four-year letterwinner… two-time All-South Puget Sound League 4A Pitcher… All-State selection… played summer baseball for Taylor Baseball for Coach Scott Fairbanks along with current teammates Bryan Burgher and Brady Kerr...team took 1st Place in the USABF World Series along with winning the SPL Invitational in 2011 Personal: Born April 10, 1992...son of Pete and Carrie Cloe…Cousin to former Bellevue Bulldog Kevin Davis who went on to play at Lander University and pitch in the Atlanta Braves farm system… also recruited by Washington State, Western Nevada CC, and University of San Francisco…Chose Bellevue for coaching staff and quality program… lists greatest baseball thrill as throwing a “no hitter” along with 16 strikeouts in a high school game. Background: All-NWAACC Tournament team pitcher last May after throwing complete game shutout over Lane...Second Team All-North Region pitcher...was 5-2 with a 2.33 ERA last spring fanning 57 while walking only 12 in 65 innings pitched... has signed a letter of intent to pitch at the University of Hawaii in 2013...played at Marysville-Pilchuck HS under Coach Kurt Koshelnik…two-year letter-winner...posted a 7-0 record and 1.69 ERA in 2009, 4-1 record and 0.64 ERA in 2010… selected First Team All-WesCo 4A North pitcher in ’09 and ’10… also participated in cross country…won coaches award in 2009 Personal: Born September 30, 1991... son of Jerry and Sharon Cooper… has two brothers Jeff and Corey… chose BC due to reputation of pitching program… also considered Everett CC… greatest thrill in baseball is throwing a no-hitter… goal is to become more dominant as a pitcher in 2012.

Background: Hit .392 with 13 RBI’s last spring...played in the NWAACC Showcase Game in the fall...a two-year letter-winner at Inglemoor HS for Coach Bryan McNaghten...also played summer ball for Lux Homes under McNaghten and coaches Jason Conover and Dana McCracken...a letter-winner in football for Coach Frank Naish at Inglemoor.

Marc Dickerson

7 Outfield 6-0 / 210 Sophomore Bats Right / Throws Right Inglemoor HS

Personal: Born February 6, 1992...son of Mark Dickerson (longshoreman) and Dede O’Brian...one brother Chris, 26... chose Bellevue for the coaching...heard about Bellevue program from summer coach and Bellevue alumni Dana McCracken...lists greatest baseball thrill as a diving catch...dedicating season to the team...self-described as quiet.

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Background: Is entering third year after rehabbing last year (2011) from Tommy John surgery...initially injured arm in high school but pitched a full season for the Bulldogs in 2010...made Second Team All-North Region relief pitcher last spring after racking up six wins as a reliever, ending the season with a 6-1 record and a 1.97 ERA...walked only six batters in 32 innings...is sitting out the 2011 season for Bellevue while recovering from elbow surgery...Two-year letter-winner at Skyline HS for Coach Chris Tamminen… 4-4 Blake Fulghum record with a 4.02 ERA and 55 SO’s in 40 IP 16 as a senior… named to KingCo 4A All-Star Pitcher Team for seniors… 4-3 record with a 1.93 ERA 6-3 / 200 and 32 SO’s in 40 IP as a junior… honorable Sophomore mention All-KingCo 3A… team finished Bats Left / Throws Left as KingCo 3A champs… played summer Skyline HS baseball for Lakeside for Coach Rob Reese. Personal: Born December 15, 1990...son of Fran (business development manager, Boeing) and Patti (executive officer, Northwest Marine Terminal Association) Fulghum… one brother (Gary, 25)… father played baseball at the University of Delaware… grandfather (Fran sr.) played baseball at Wake Forest and Canadian professional baseball in Nova Scotia also coached high school baseball team in Delaware to 4 state championships… 3.44 GPA in high school… scholar athlete award winner… areas of study include video production, sports management, and coaching… chose Bellevue because of the great baseball program and to stay close to home… heard about the Bellevue program from Bob Levitin… lists greatest baseball thrill as striking out batters… dedicating this season to his friends and family… self-described as easy-going… goal for this year is to add more mph to his fastball.

Anthony Flatt

13 First Base 6-0 / 200 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Jackson HS

Background: Played at Newport HS under Coach Hal DeBerry...two-year letterwinner… All-KingCo 4A second team pitcher as a senior...prep team finished fourth in state as a junior…played summer ball for the Seattle Stars for Coach Guy Keller along with current teammate Alex Ross.

Jeff Gonzales

Andrew Groves

19 Pitcher 6-0 / 155 Sophomore Bats Right / Throws Right Kamiak HS

Background: Had a stellar freshman campaign going 4-1 with 2 saves...sported a 2.03 ERA and walked only 5 hitters while striking out 25 and surrendering only 24 hits in 35 innings pitched...recorded the save in the NWAACC Championship game last May to seal 5-3 win over Lower Columbia...pitched in the NWAACC Showcase this fall...has signed letter of intent to pitch at Northwest Nazarene University in 2013...played at Kamiak HS under Coach Steve Merkley…a three-year letter-winner... 9-2 with 68 strikeouts and 1.80 ERA as a senior...named to the Seattle Times “Star Times” team along with current teammate Jerad Casper... 9-2 record with a 2.17 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 2009… … selected Most Valuable Pitcher in ’09 and ’10… First-Team All-WesCo 4A pitcher during those years also… First Team AllState in 2010.

Personal: Born December 22, 1991...son of Christopher (business owner) and Tracey (teacher) Groves… chose Bellevue for strong baseball program… interested in pursuing kinesiology academically… also considered Edmonds CC… enjoys the thrill of pitching under pressure… has started his own non-profit organization.

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Background: Played at Jackson HS under Coach Kirk Nicholson...two-year letter-winner… 1st Team All-Wesco 4A Utility selection senior year… prep team was class 4A state runnerup…played summer baseball for the Seattle Stars for Coach Guy Keller along with current teammate Nick Kiel...named Amos Bacon Tournament MVP…also earned 3 letters in football as a tight end and outside linebacker… Sr. Year earned Honorable Mention along with the teams “Coaches Award” and a nomination for the “Walsh-Platt” Award. Personal: Born May 27, 1993...son of Art and Lisa Flatt…possible major in Physical Therapy… Chose Bellevue because of great baseball program and watching the success of last season’s NWAACC Championship run on top of earning a scholarship to play baseball… lists greatest baseball thrill as his senior season and earning a trip to the state championship game.

26 Pitcher 6-0 / 170 Sophomore Bats Right / Throws Right Newport HS / U. of Washington

Personal: Born January 29, 1992...son of Paul and Nancy Gonzales… transfer from University of Washington…possible major in law or communications… lists greatest baseball thrill as playing at Safeco Field.

Background: Played at Auburn Mountainview HS under Coach Glen Walker...three-year letter-winner… two-time All-South Puget Sound 3A League 3A pitcher…All-State selection while participating in All-State Series in Yakima…played summer baseball for Baden Baseball Club for Coach Kevin Miller along with current teammate Jordan Richartz.

Steven Johnson

18 Pitcher 6-2 / 180 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Auburn Mountainview HS

Personal: Born August 23, 1993...son of Jeff and Glorie Johnson… also recruited by Clackamas CC and Green River CC… possible major of criminal justice…chose Bellevue for good team and coaching.

Background: Entering third year in program...did not use year of eligibility in 2010...hit .276 last year for the Bulldogs... three-year letter-winner at Newport HS for Coach Brian Fischer…hit .439 as a senior… team finished fourth in state… All-KingCo 4A outfielder … was also named to the All-State Team… Tri-Captain… honorable mention All-KingCo 4A as a junior… played summer baseball for Lakeside for Coach Rob Reese… 2.33 ERA with 76 SO’s in 54 IP… named to Senior Legion Colin Hering 23 State All-Tournament Team… one-year First Base letter-winner in basketball at Newport 6-2 / 205 HS for Coach Dave Olzendam… Coaches Sophomore Award… and Most Improved Award. Bats Left / Throws Left Personal: Born February 14, 1991...son Newport HS of Dan “Bud” (business development) and Char (homemaker) Hering… one brother (Riley, 15)… father played football for Ohio Wesleyan University… grandfather (C.D. Hering jr.) played football and basketball and ran track for Kenyon College… 2.9 GPA in high school scoring 1500 on the SAT… Knight Valor honor for 100+ hours of community service… chose Bellevue for the baseball program… heard about the Bellevue program from high school coach Brian Fischer… also considered Washington State University and Central Washington University… lists greatest baseball thrill as pitching at Safeco field during the state playoffs… dedicating this season to his parents… self-described as eager to improve… goal for this season is to bring back another NWAACC title.

Background: Played at Nathan Hale HS under Coach Keith Bosley...four-year letterwinner…earned Honorable Mention Metro 3A catcher during freshman year and 2nd Team All-Metro 3A catcher during junior and senior years...played summer baseball for Taylor Baseball for Coach Scott Fairbanks along with current teammates Bryan Burgher, Zach Cloe and Dae Lee... team took 1st Place in the USABF World Series along with winning the SPL Invitational in 2011… Also earned a varsity letter in basketball.

Brady Kerr

30 Catcher 5-11 / 180 Freshman Bats Left / Throws Right Nathan Hale HS

Nick Kiel Background: A two-sport standout at Bellevue...is currently a starting guard on the Bellevue College basketball team averaging 17 points per game...named MVP in first tourney of the year at Pierce Thanksgiving Classic...was 0-2 last spring after getting late start in baseball...injured shoulder during basketball season as a freshman and missed more than half the season and the beginning of baseball... originally a transfer from Washington Jonathan Humphrie State University...a three-sport standout 21 Pitcher from Seattle Prep HS...won the prestigious 6-1 / 195 “Athlete of the Year” award by the Seattle Sophomore Times for his accolades in football, Bats Right / Throws Right basketball, and baseball...All-Metro 3A First Seattle Prep HS / Wash. Team wide receiver in his first year playing State Univ. football...appeared in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd” after scoring threetouchdowns in a game....scored 14.4 points per game as a senior for Prep’s basketball team...Second Team All-Metro 3A guard...team took fourth in Class 3A state tournament... All-Metro 3A First Team pitcher with a 1.27 ERA and 35 strikeouts, with opponents hitting only .184 off him...played two summers for Baden Baseball for current Bellevue coach Kevin Miller. Personal: Born December 28, 1990...son of the late Jon and Molly Humphrie...one sister Jamila, 23, was a three-sport standout at Lakeside...chose Bellevue for program reputation.

32 Pitcher 5-10 / 190 Freshman Bats Left / Throws Left Jackson HS

Personal: Born August 29, 1993...son of Denny and Joann Kerr… possible major of animal sciences or sociology…chose Bellevue to play baseball… lists greatest baseball thrill as winning the USABF World Series this past summer.

Background: Played at Jackson HS under Coach Kirk Nicholson...four-year letterwinner…2nd Team All-Wesco 4A Pitcher during junior year, 1st Team All-Wesco and 1st Team All-Area Pitcher selection as a senior… prep team was 4A State runner-up…played summer baseball for the Seattle Stars for Coach Guy Keller along with current teammate Anthony Flatt...played in the Area Code Games and Mariner Cup summer invites...listed #23 in state by Baseball Northwest of 2011 top prospects. Personal: Born November 30, 1992...son of Larry and Cathy Kiel… also recruited by University of Washington, Washington State University and University of Oregon…possible major in sports management…chose Bellevue because of good baseball program, played several summer games at Courter Field and liked the field and mound… lists greatest baseball thrill as pitching with the game on the line in pressure situations knowing the outcome of the situation is in your hands.

Background: Played at Eisenhower HS under Coach Shawn Thompson...four-year letter-winner…2nd Team Columbia Basin 4A Big 9 outfielder as a junior...1st Team utility player during senior season… also participated in All-State feeder game… played summer baseball for the Yakima Beetles for Coach Mike Moore.

Nick Lombardi

22 Catcher 5-10 / 205 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Eisenhower HS

Personal: Born October 22, 1992...son of Paul and Debra Lombardi…related to Ernie Lombardi, Hall of Fame Catcher with the Cincinnati Red’s in the 1940’s… also recruited by Yakima Valley CC and Big Bend CC…Chose Bellevue for positive baseball environment and individualized coaching to further baseball future… lists greatest baseball thrill as hitting a walk-off grand slam to send his high school team to the playoffs.

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Scott Kuzminsky

Background: Played at Puyallup HS under Coach Marc Wiese…three-year letter-winner…was 7-1 as a senior for the Vikings…helped lead team to regional appearance at state…made the All-State team in ’10…team made the final four as a junior…played two years of summer ball for Puget Sound Roxx Senior Babe Ruth coached by Quentin Poil and for Reality Sports coached by Jeff Cherry…Roxx team won Senior Babe Ruth World Series in ’09.

17 Pitcher 6-2 / 190 Sophomore Bats Right / Throws Right Puyallup HS

Personal: Born November 1, 1991...son of Bob (electrician) and Lori (elementary school) Kuzminsky…one brother (Troy, 21)…scored 1480 on SAT with a 3.8 GPA in high school…chose Bellevue for the location, coaching, and scholarship… heard about the Bellevue program from high school coach Marc Wiese…also considered Western Nevada, Tacoma, and Lower Columbia Colleges… lists greatest baseball thrill as playing in Safeco Field at state 4A championship in ’09…dedicating season to God…self-described as hard-working…also an avid drummer in his spare time.

Background:Returning for third season this year after injuring back in 2011...already graduated with Associates Degree with honors...a corner infielder in 2010 but has transitioned to catcher through his hard work... three-year letter-winner at Sammamish HS for Coach Tim Ahern, now a coach at Bellevue… hit .400 with 23 RBI’s as a senior… 7-2 record with a 3.32 ERA… team captain and MVP as well as First Team All-KingCo 3A third base … was also named to the All-State Team… Second Team All-KingCo 3A third base and team captain Will Minice as a junior… honorable mention All-KingCo 25 3A during sophomore year… played summer Catcher baseball for Baden Baseball for Coach Kevin 6-0 / 215 Miller… four-year letter-winner in football at Sophomore Sammamish HS for Coach Ed Webb… finished Bats Left / Throws Right with 113 tackles senior year… MVP and Team Sammamish HS Captain… honorable mention All-KingCo 3A. Personal: Born July 24, 1991...son of Richard (owner/president truck equipment manufacturing company) and Lisa (homemaker) Minice… one brother (Richard, 22)… one sister (Sarah, 22) … father played tennis at Linfield University… grandfather (Dick Minice) played baseball in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization… cousin (Ben Guidos) currently playing baseball for University of Washington… 3.7 GPA in high school while scoring 1760 on the SAT… National Honor Society member… business major… chose Bellevue to stay local and play in wood bat league… heard about the Bellevue program from Sammamish Coach Tim Ahern… also considered University of Portland, Willamette University, University of Oregon and Washington State University… lists greatest baseball thrill as winning 11 yearold little league All-Stars… dedicating this season to his cousin’s son Nicholas Roger, who lost younger brother Kylie this past year to brain cancer… selfdescribed as determined… goals for this year are to earn a starting position, hit over .300, improve overall game and have the Bulldogs repeat as NWAACC champs. Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

Background: Played at Kennedy HS... three-year letter-winner… 1st Team AllSeamount 3A outfielder during junior season and Seamount League MVP as a senior...played on the Seattle Mariner Cup team...played summer baseball for Taylor Baseball for Coach Scott Fairbanks along with current teammate Brady Kerr...Seattle Premier League 1st Team outfielder.

Dae Lee

44 Outfield 6-3 / 200 Freshman Bats Left / Throws Right John F. Kennedy HS

Personal: Born August 21, 1991...Chose Bellevue to continue playing baseball and earn an education...was also recruited by Washington State University.

Background: Played at Skyline HS under Coach Chris Tamminen...three-year letterwinner… two-time All-Kingco 4A first team infielder...played summer baseball for the Seattle Stars for Coach Guy Keller along with current teammates Anthony Flatt and Nick Kiel.

Nate Litka

8 Infield 5-10 / 180 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Skyline HS

Willy Reel

72 Shortstop 6-0 / 205 Sophomore Bats Right / Throws Right Mercer Island HS

Personal: Born May 29, 1993...son of John Litka and Erin Wagstaff… also recruited by Tacoma CC…Possible major of astronomy or business law…chose Bellevue for incredibly high transfer rates to 4-year universities, as well as one of best baseball programs in the country.

Background: Played at Mercer Island HS under Coach Cory Smith...four-year letter-winner…senior year earned Kingco 3A “League MVP” as well as 1st Team All-Kingco 3A shortstop and pitcher… All-State selection…earned honorable mention in freshman and sophomore seasons… played summer baseball for Baden Baseball Club for Coach Kevin Miller along with current teammate Will Minice and Jon Humphrie. Personal: Born March 17, 1992...son of Richard and Leanne Reel…Transfer from University of Washington…possible major in communications or business… Chose Bellevue for the coaching staff... lists greatest baseball thrill as playing at Safeco Field.

Front Row Kneeling (L to R): Nick Kiel, Jeff Gonzales, Zach Cloe, Willy Reel, Dustin Breshears, Nate Litka, Andrew Gro Miller, Ass’t Coach Jesse Wight, Ass’t Coach Nate Santiago, Ass’t Coach Tim Ahern, Matt Cooper, Jake Collier. Third Casper, Brady Kerr. Fourth Back Row (L to R): Steven Johnson, Bryan Burgher, Blake Fulgh

oves, John Wall. Second Row (L to R): Marc Dickerson, Nick Lombardi, Head Coach Mark Yoshino, Assâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Coach Kevin Row (L to R): Jordan Richartz, Anthony Flatt, Tyler Baumgartner, Alex Ross, Jonathan Humphrie, Will Minice, Jerad hum, Dae Lee, Jake Reppert, Max Brown, Colin Hering, Adrian Sampson, Scott Kuzminsky.

Jake Reppert

15 Pitcher 6-5 / 190 Sophomore Bats Left / Throws Left Monroe HS

Jordan Richartz

00 Outfield 5-11 / 200 Freshman Bats Right / Throws Right Mercer Island HS

Background: Was 2-0 last year as a freshman wit h17 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched...played at Monroe HS for Coach Neil Henderson… three-year letter-winner...holds record for career strikeouts at Monroe… selected Second Team All-WesCo 4A North pitcher during junior year… led Bearcats to WesCo North championship... 2.53 ERA, 58 strikeouts in 58 innings, and a record of 7-2 with 3 saves during junior year… 4-3 record, 3.02 ERA, and 63 strikeouts in 53 innings as senior Personal: Born August 18, 1992...son of Brian and Tammy Reppert… has two brothers and one sister… chose BC based on reputation… cousin Nathan Jeans plays in Philadelphia Phillies organization.

Background: Played at Mercer Island HS under Coach Cory Smith...four-year letter-winner… two-time All-Kingco 3A outfielder… All-State selection, played in All-State series in Yakima… prep team won KingCo 3A Championship during junior season...played summer baseball for Baden Baseball Club for Coach Kevin Miller along with current teammate Steven Johnson. Personal: Born February 2, 1993...son of Jeff and Tracy Richartz…Possible Major in Biology…Chose Bellevue because it is convenient, great group of teammates, and the name they have given themselves in the past…lists greatest baseball thrill as coming up to bat in a situation where you have control to win the game.

Background: Hit .241 last spring as a part-timer at second base...played at Hazen HS under coach Gary Jacobs…AllSeamount 3A League second baseman during both junior and senior years… led high school team in batting average during both years… team qualified for state playoffs in baseball as a senior...also participated on wrestling and swim teams.

John Wall

9 Infield 5-9 / 170 Sophomore Bats Left / Throws Right Hazen HS

Personal: Born March 10, 1992...son of Keith and Connie Wall… has two sisters Rachel and Kristin… scored 1590 on SAT… also considered Edmonds CC… chose Bellevue for winning reputation… considers greatest baseball moment as winning a state title with a game-winning double… interested in studying medicine.

Background: A returning catcher from last spring who has endured two season-long injuries (back in 2011) (thumb in 2010)...came back at end of 2010 season to help Bulldogs capture the North Region Tourney...two-year letter-winner at Lake Washington HS for Coach Derek Bingham… hit .329 as a senior… honorable mention All-KingCo 4A catcher … played summer baseball for the Seattle Stars for Coach Guy Alex Ross Keller… hit .319. 10 Personal: Born May 27, 1991...son of Catcher 5-11 / 195 Joe (area scout for the Seattle Mariners) Sophomore and Larry Ross… one brother (Luke, Bats Left / Throws Right 11)… 2.9 GPA in high school scoring Lake Washington HS 1650 on the SAT… communications major… chose Bellevue because he wanted to play baseball and get a great education… heard about the Bellevue program from his father Joe and summer coach Guy Keller… lists greatest baseball thrill as winning the KingCo 4A title his senior year… dedicating this season to his father… self-described as hard-working… goal for this year is to become a better player and student.

Background: All-Tournament team pitcher last May at the NWAACC Championships...fanned 15 in a complete game shutout in quarter-final win over Lower Columbia...selected in the 16th round by the Florida Marlins in the Major League Baseball amateur draft last June...named the #1 junior college prospect in the country by Perfect Game...listed as top ten prospect from West Coast Collegiate League after Adrian Sampson stellar summer for Bellingham Bells... 12 Pitcher was the starting pitcher in the West 6-2 / 205 Coast Collegiate League All-Star Game Sophomore last July...has signed letter of intent to Bats Right / Throws Right pitch for the University of Oregon in Skyline HS 2013...played at Skyline HS under Coach Chris Tamminen … three-year letterwinner...All-KingCo First Team pitcher in ’08 and ’09 and selected as team MVP… All-State second team in ‘09… recorded 1.58 ERA in 44.1 IP during sophomore season at Skyline with 42 strikeouts… junior season recorded 1.85 ERA in 53.0 IP and 63 strikeouts… also played for summer league team Lakeside Recovery American Legion. Personal: Born October 7, 1991 son of David (auditor) and Natalie (fitness instructor)… chose Bellevue due to coaching staff and building towards next step to four-year university…personal goal for season is to repeat as NWAACC Champions… brother Julian also attended Skyline and signed professionally with the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school.

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Yakima Valley (DH) 1:00 Lower Columbia (DH) 12:00 Pierce (DH) 1:00 Spokane 2:00 Edmonds 5:00 Spokane 2:00 Edmonds 5:00 Centralia (DH) 12:00 Tacoma (DH) 12:00 Tacoma 10:00 Lane (OR) 1:00 Lane (OR) 1:00 Pierce 4:00 Olympic* 1:00 Olympic* 1:00 Douglas* 1:00 Douglas* 1:00 Shoreline* 1:00 Shoreline* 1:00 Everett* 1:00 Everett* 1:00 Edmonds* 1:00 Edmonds* 1:00 Skagit Valley* 1:00 Skagit Valley* 1:00 North Region Tourney TBA NWAACC Championships TBA

SITE Yakima Valley College Lower Columbia College Mt. Tahoma HS Edmonds CC Edmonds CC Edmonds CC Edmonds CC Courter Field Courter Field Tacoma CC Tacoma CC Mt. Tahoma HS Mt. Tahoma HS Kitsap Fairgrounds (Silverdale) Courter Field Whalley Stadium (Surrey, BC) Courter Field TBA Courter Field Courter Field Everett Memorial Stadium Courter Field Edmonds CC Skagit Valley College (Mt. Vernon) Courter Field TBA Lower Columbia College

*indicates league game Home games at Courter Field on BC campus appear in BOLD All single games are 9 innings unless otherwise indicated All league doubleheaders indicated by * are a 7- followed by a 9-inning game Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

2012 Season Preview C

oming off a third NWAACC title in the last five years, a final national ranking of #8 in the country, two players selected in the Major League Baseball draft, and eleven sophomores receiving scholarships

“While followers love to jump on the bandwagon when you win, opponents want nothing more than to knock you down...” during the early period in November. The team also received a near unanimous #1 ranking in the NWAACC Alaska Airlines Coaches’ Poll.

Pitching

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and playing at the four-year level, the Bellevue College Bulldogs have established themselves as one of the top junior college baseball programs in the nation. A final ranking of #18 in 2007 and a pre-season ranking this year at #12 in the country only solidifies it. With these accolades, comes the reality that there is a bulls-eye on every player’s back entering the 2012 season. “While followers love to jump on the bandwagon when you win, opponents want nothing more than to knock you down,” admits Head Coach Mark Yoshino, who is entering his fourteenth year as Head Coach for the Bulldogs, and nineteenth overall on staff. This year’s squad is more than ready to defend their title.

he fall season showed promise that the 2012 Bulldogs are ready to pick up where they left off last year. After finishing an informal fall season undefeated and outscoring opponents by a score of roughly 70-16, the team also saw a record high of eight players signing NCAA letters of intent 18

While the 2011 champion squad was littered with veteran presence in the batting lineup, this year’s is on the mound. With two returning starters in Adrian Sampson and Matt Cooper in addition to proven veterans coming out of the bullpen with Scott Kuzminsky and Jonathan Humphrie, the Bulldogs will rely on their veteran

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the typical college guy. Kuzminsky, who was a key component out of the bullpen last year, will pitch in relief again in 2012 after a long summer of switching roles to starter. “Last year’s experience of being called upon so many times in relief gave Kuz an ideal of how important he was and how many innings he could log out of the pen,” says Yoshino. “He is ready to help the

Jonathan Humphrie #21 arms to start them out of the gate as the 2012 season begins. Sampson was rated the number one prospect in the country by Perfect Game USA, the nation’s largest baseball scouting service. Five of Bellevue’s pitchers signed early NCAA letters of intent, which is an early indication of the quality presence the staff has. Cooper can be easily considered as the most polished pitcher on the staff, with his silky-smooth mechanics and a pitch ability that is beyond

Adrian Sampson #12 club win another title in that same role,” he adds. Humphrie is predicted by Yoshino to have a big year after seeing limited time as a freshman due to a late start after being injured during basketball season (Humphrie was recently named MVP of the North Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

of coaching from a physical standpoint in the off-season,” says Yoshino. “He’s playing catch-up now in the pre-season,” he adds. Although a freshman, Burgher has already received his two-year transfer degree and has signed a letter of intent to pitch at the University of Hawaii next year (along with teammates Cooper and Kuzminsky).

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Region in basketball this year, continuing his multi-sport phenom ability that he showed in high school). “Although he didn’t get innings late last year, he showed the biggest strides of improvement down the stretch in practice, along with another returner, Jake Reppert,” notes Yoshino. “He had a great fall and is coming off the confidence of leading his basketball team this past winter…now we just have to get him feeling 100% healthy after enduring a long basketball season,” he adds. Reppert, a 6-5 lefty, will be sitting out this season in order to improve on his strength, size, and pitch ability. “He is young for his age, and a 6-5 lefty who is throwing harder and more strikes. At the rate he is improving, by next year, he may be the hottest prospect in the NWAACC,” says Yoshino. Although we could use him this year, he’s more likely to be a front-line guy in 2013; we are staying committed to our philosophy of developing players,” he adds.

ellevue’s newcomers to the staff include Bryan Burgher, Jeff Gonzales, and Steven Johnson. Burgher, who was drafted by the Minnesota Twins last June, is a big strong righty with a fast ball that touches 90 mph and is getting acclimated to just pitching after being exhausted as a two-way player for all of his life. The toll of playing two positions non-stop year-round caused Burgher to be shut down completely this fall and winter. He is now physically healthy but in reality is going through his learning period that others got during the fall. “Although it was good for his body to rest, it was tough to not be able to offer any type Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

rehabilitating an injured elbow all season. Groves sported a team-low .162 opponent batting average and recorded the save in last year’s NWAACC title game against Lower Columbia. Two pitchers still not healthy from previous injuries are Jake Collier, who was a starter on the 2010 squad, and lefty Blake Fulghum who earned all-North Region relief pitcher honors as a freshman. Nick Kiel, a heralded left-hander and Reppert are sitting out (redshirting) this season. And finally, Bellevue’s first recruit of the 2012 class, Zach Cloe, was injured last spring in high school and is recovering from Tommy John surgery this year. These six pitchers would’ve given Bellevue the depth that most coaches dream of having. However, the active staff who are ready to go now are prepared to put the team on their back and carry them to another title.

Catching

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“When you’re in the strike zone a lot and the ball can go downward in any direction on any given count, you’re going to succeed at any level.”

Gonzales, a transfer who pitched in the Pac12 last year at Washington, has undergone a complete metamorphosis going from a power pitcher wannabe to a strike machine with savvy on the mound. Johnson is another whose improved mechanics have led to a higher strike percentage and is the pitcher on the staff who is the most deceptive with his excessive movement on all pitches. “When you’re in the strike zone a lot and the ball can go downward in any direction on any given count, you’re going to succeed at any level,” says Yoshino.

hile there is tremendous talent on this year’s staff, the potential of what it could’ve been rivals a pitching staff of a division I squad. Injuries and redshirt status have reduced the squad’s depth dramatically. The biggest blow was the recent loss of Andrew Groves, who will be

This year’s catching corps is the opposite of last year’s. Exactly a year ago, injuries plagued the catching staff to the point where tryouts among other players on the team needed to be held in order to find healthy catchers. This year, Bellevue has four catchers who are ready to go this spring; and each one carries different traits, which will give Yoshino the opportunity to slot catchers based on what the priorities are for a given game. Third-year player Alex Ross has finally broken over the hump of physical constraints. After being injured all year last year with back problems and missing most of his freshman campaign with a broken thumb, Ross has also made huge gains physically, adding 15 pounds to his frame after remaining stagnant for two straight years. He was the team’s top hitter in the fall who has perhaps the best bat control on the team. Will Minice is another three-year member who sat out last season as he continues his journey of being transformed from corner infielder to catcher. With a team-high bench press of 345 pounds, his man strength is clearly evident when he dons a uniform. “Brutus” as he is called, is expected to be a solid force behind the dish and with his left-handed bat. Nick Lombardi is the unknown recruit out of Eisenhower HS in Yakima, continuing the successful tradition of recruits Bellevue has plucked out of the area known as the 19

“Palm Springs of Washington.” He displays excellent hands with his receiving and one of the strongest arms of the catchers. Although he was a successful hitter in high school, Lombardi’s swing is still emerging and is a work in progress. By the time it is all said and done, Lombardi may be a bigtime prospect. Brady Kerr is Bellevue’s third left-handed hitting catcher, adding to the oddities of this year’s catching prospectus. While it is rare to find any left-handed hitting catcher, Bellevue sports three of them who can all hit. Kerr’s arm has also displayed accurate throwdowns in 1.9 seconds, which will help shut down any opponent’s running game.

athleticism shows with his ability to play a backup shortstop for us,” he adds. Casper, who started on the mound for the Bulldogs last spring with his 88 mph fast ball, will also pitch in relief duty this year. He is considered one of the top power prospects in the region this year for the Major League draft. His other plan is just as good; he has signed a letter of intent to play for the twotime NCAA national champion Oregon State Beavers next year. Nate Litka is the

Tyler Baumgartner “There aren’t a lot of guys who can field, throw, and hit for power like him,” says Yoshino. “And his athleticism shows with his ability to play a backup shortstop for us,”

Colin Hering

Jerad Casper Infield

Jerad Casper enters 2012 as possibly the purest third basemen in college baseball, at any level, on the west coast. He returns this spring after popping out eleven home runs last spring and has a gold glove at the hot corner and a sizzling arm that rivals any major leaguer. “There aren’t a lot of guys who can field, throw, and hit for power like him,” says Yoshino. “And his 20

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team’s dirtbag prototype. He goes all out and can play any infield position and simply gets the job done. Expect Litka to play all three positions in the infield and contribute significantly this spring. Willy Reel is a transfer from the University of Washington, where he started on a part-time basis. His fielding ability and arm strength so far this year have proven he can play the position at the four-year level. He can also show flashes of power, as evidenced by his home runs this fall with a wood bat and his off-thechart numbers as a senior in high school. John Wall, the team’s only true leadoff-type hitter, is a left-handed hitting speedster who can hit to all fields, bunt, steal bases, and defend at second base. Wall is coming off an excellent fall and was also named Most Improved last spring by his teammates. Dustin Breshears is entering this spring as a second baseman at the 2-year level but may leave as a bona-fide shortstop recruit after he is done here. Now pushing up a massive 300 pounds on the bench press and with explosive acceleration out of the box and on the basepaths, Breshears is reaping the benefits of junior college baseball with his

“Tip your cap to Tyler for his hard work and to Coaches’ Miller, Wight and Santiago for yet further proof of the type of player development that occurs in the Bellevue program.” physical development in only six months in the program. He can also play shortstop if needed in addition to second base this spring. Colin Hering is another physical specimen who has developed into a pro prospect. An unknown out of high school as a two-way outfielder/left-handed pitcher, Hering possesses pure power from the left side. He is gradually garnering attention from pro scouts and college coaches and may be a frontline recruit when it is all said and done. Anthony Flatt is the right-handed hitting first baseman this spring and has developed even more bat speed and power under the tutelage of hitting coach Kevin Miller who helped develop Bellevue’s eyepopping power display last year. Miller clones Flatt’s swing as a version similar to the departed Kyle Johnson, who launched out ten home runs in 2011.

Outfield

Besides behind the plate, outfield is the other spot where graduation losses are most evident. Bellevue will replace four sophomores from last year’s club with new bodies. Marc Dickerson is the lone returning outfielder. Although he led the Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

team in average last year hitting .392, Dickerson went down with a seasonending injury to his wrist and was unable to play at the NWAACC Championships. He returns in center field and will patrol the outfield with freshman Max Brown, who is the team’s fastest runner on the clock, in the 6.6-6.7 range in the 60-yard dash. Brown also displays surprising power considering his lanky 6-4 frame. His power will enable him to be anywhere in the lineup from leadoff to middle of the order. Tyler Baumgartner is another pro prospect with an excellent school option; he has signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Oregon, currently ranked 13th in the nation. Although an infielder last year, he has transitioned to outfield where his arm is better utilized. Baumgartner has developed from a one-tool guy to a three-tool wonder with an ability to hit for average, power (as evidenced by his home run displays last year and this fall), and improved running speed. He has shaved his 60 time to below

Marc Dickerson

seven seconds and has made huge strides with his power. Yoshino jokes “there was a time last fall in the indoor cages as a freshman when an anonymous pro scout said his bat speed was just ‘ok’ and walked off after watching one swing. Now he’s one of the most heavily-watched hitters in the entire northwest by pro scouts. Tip your cap to Tyler for his hard work and to Coaches Miller, Wight (Jesse) and Santiago (Nate) for yet further proof of the type of player Bellevue Baseball Program - Spring 2012

2011 Bulldogs development that occurs in the Bellevue program.” Dae Lee went from unknown exchange student at John F. Kennedy HS to one of the most highly-heralded hitters in high school during his junior year. He was quickly discovered as a big-time hitter as pro scouts were following his league-rival, Ryan Brett, who signed with the Tampa Bay Rays in the third round of the 2010 Major League draft. Lee possesses bat control with a unique style and has the ability, although rarely seen, to turn on a ball and hit for power. “Once he gets comfortable in the environment, he will be one of the toughest outs in the league. We are fortunate to have him,” says Yoshino. Lee, who was originally recruited to play baseball at Washington State University, opted for the junior college route to develop academically. Jordan Richartz is a plethora of baseball talent; he can hit, throw, field, run, and plays with guts every chance he gets. His arm strength will be utilized in right field. Like many of the pitchers, Richartz is nursing an injury which occurred during a diving catch attempt during the pre-season. He is expected to return for league play in April.

schools. “There is a good mix of returning prospects and incoming transfers from NCAA division I schools that have put many teams on the radar for this season,” says Yoshino. “The NWAACC is also seeing some transition with new coaches coming in and veteran coaches going out in the last couple of years; which leads me to believe that there may be some new representation at the top in any of the four regions this spring. The possible fresh look amongst the NWAACC is good for us; it will keep us on our toes and push us to keep our program where we are at and beyond,” he adds. With three NWAACC titles in the last five years, and a third place finish in 2010, Bellevue has become quite familiar with the town of Longview, site of the annual NWAACC Championships. This year’s squad has high hopes of returning to their vacation spot to create yet another lifelong memory during their stay through Memorial Day.

NWAACC Overview

With the number of pro prospects in the NWAACC, particularly in the North Region, Yoshino expects a competitive year amongst many NWAACC

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to student-athletes, coaches, administrators and partners.

For our student-athletes, community colleges athletics provide an opportunity to extend their playing career and hone their athletic skills

The NWAACC is divided into four regions who set their own schedules and operating procedures that guide the insititutions in that particular region. The basic structure is the framework for opportunites provided

while receiving a top quality education. This opportunity will potentially springboard the student-athlete to a four-year university or straight into ranks of the employed. For our coaches and administrators, the NWAACC is an opportunity to express their passion for their sport or athletics. For our partners, the NWAACC represents an opportunity to reach out to over 285,000 community college students and over 3,700 studentathletes. There are several options for supporting the NWAACC.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: 35 MAJOR MARKETS: Portland, Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver (BC).

STUDENT-ATHLETES: NUMBERS

AGE

Total: 3,780 Female: 47% Male: 53% Age Range: 16-51 Avg Male: 19.14 years old Avg Female: 18.12 years old

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Member schools are located in the following cities:

WASHINGTON

Aberdeen Auburn Bellevue Bellingham Bremerton Centralia Des Moines Everett Lakewood Longview Lynnwood Moses Lake

Mt Vernon Olympia Pasco Port Angeles Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Walla Walla Wenatchee Yakima

OREGON Albany Coos Bay Eugene Gresham Ontario Oregon City Pendleton Portland Roseburg Salem

BRITISH COLUMBIA: Vancouver WHERE ARE THEY FROM? WA: 61% OR: 22% ID: 8% CA: 2% AK: 2% Our student-athletes represent 34 states from Alaska to Florida.

SPORTS

FALL: Cross Country (MW), Volleyball (W), Soccer (MW)

WINTER: Basketball (M/W) SPRING: Baseball (M), Softball (W), Golf (M/W), Tennis (M/W), Track & Field (M/W)

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WHERE IS THE NWAACC LOCATED? The NWAACC is located in Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Coos Bay, Ontario, Vancouver (WA and BC), Wenatchee, Yakima, Pendleton, Walla Walla, Pasco and many others. There are currently 24 schools in Washington, 10 in Oregon and one in British Columbia.

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ABOUT THE NWAACC The Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges is the parent organization for thirty-five(35) community colleges in the states of Washington and Oregon*. The NWAACC has a variety of administrative responsibilities including conference tournament management, eligibility, publications, rule enforcement and sports information. The growth of the community colleges over the past decade has been impressive. The colleges in the Northwest are comprehensive in nature and provide a variety of academic and vocational offerings as well as many enrichment activities for their students. As our student athletes have transitioned into a work environment, many have provided testimony about the significant benefit and value that participation in community college athletics provided for them. Enrollment in community colleges continues to grow as does interest, participation and membership within the NWAACC. * One college outside Washington and Oregon holds partial membership in the NWAACC.

NWAACC HISTORY AND GROWTH 1946: WSJCAC is Born Although athletic competition between junior colleges existed in the 1930’s, the first structured league and championship events in men’s sports first came about when the Washington State Junior College Athletic Conference was formed in 1946. The nine charter members of the WSJCAC were Centralia, Clark, Everett, Grays Harbor, Lower Columbia, Olympic, Skagit Valley (known then as Mt. Vernon JC), Wenatchee Valley and Yakima Valley. Columbia Basin became the tenth member in 1955. The conference offered football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and golf. In 1963, wrestling entered the picture followed by cross country in 1965 and soccer in 1974. The first two years of the WSJCAC went without any bylaws until the spring of 1948 when Executive Secretary Jim Ennis of Everett JC along with Dave DuVall of Skagit Valley and Maury Phipps of Grays Harbor wrote the original constitution governing scholarship limits, grade eligibility requirements and overall philosophy of the conference’s athletic programs. 1963: The OCCAA is Established in Oregon It was about this time when community college athletics came to life in the State of Oregon. In the winter of 1963, five schools met to exchange ideas on the possible formation of a league. The Oregon Community College Athletic Association then began play in 1963-64 with Blue Mountain, Southwestern Oregon, Central Oregon, Clatsop and Treasure Valley as charter members. The conference more than doubled in size when Clackamas, Lane, Mt. Hood, Umpqua and three others joined in 1968-69. 1964: Washington’s WSJCAC Renamed WAACC In 1961, the Washington State Legislature cleared away a legal roadblock which had forbidden the establishment of junior colleges in those counties that had four-year colleges. That started a spurt of expansion as the conference doubled in size. In 1964, the conference was renamed the Washington Athletic Association of Community Colleges. 1970: The NWAACC is Established The WAACC was renamed the NWAACC when Mt. Hood left the OCCAA to join their Washington neighbors in 1970. It was during the seventies that women’s sports started to grow. Previously they were governed by the Northwest College Women’s Sports Association. Women’s sports were combined with the men’s sports when the umbrella organization of the NWAACC was formed for the 1978-79 season. The job of handling both the men’s and women’s athletics was too much for volunteer athletic directors who performed the task in the past. After the 1978-79 season, a five-member committee from the conference hired Frank Bosone as their first Executive Director. Bosone retired in 1992 and was succeeded by Dick McClain. 1983: Merger - OCCAA Joins NWAACC Northwest community college athletics was forever changed when seven schools from the OCCAA joined the NWAACC for the 1983-84 season. The merger between the Washington and Oregon colleges has helped the NWAACC become a strong organization. Since 1984, nine other colleges have added intercollegiate athletics and/or became NWAACC members. Today, the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges has 35 member schools. 24

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