June 25, 2016
Photo by Chris Smith ©2016 Eau Claire Express Baseball
St. Cloud Eau Claire Rox vs. Express
vs.
Carson Park
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Table of Contents Welcome Letters
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Game Preview
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Players
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Coaches
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Carson Park Info.
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Front Office Staff
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Express Intern Staff
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Promotional Schedule
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Seasonal Staff
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Feature Story
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Team Stats
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Schedule
Ticket Information
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Team Rosters
32-33
Career Records
36-37
Single Season Records Host Families
Express MVP’s
Northwoods League Standings Northwoods League Leaders Today’s NWL Schedule This Day in Baseball Partners Index
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When Economy Furniture first opened Hank Aaron was a member of the Eau Claire Bears!
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Welcome Letters D
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ear Northwoods League Fans:
On behalf of everyone associated with the Eau Claire Express, I want to welcome you to historic Carson Park for another year of Northwoods League baseball. As we begin our twelfth year of operation, I’d like to reflect on some of the changes that have taken place with the Express. First, we’ve expanded our ownership group to include Dale Varsho and Andy Neborak. This was due in large part to the “sweat equity” that both had accumulated in the team over the years, plus it insures that the Express will continue to operate in the community for many years to come. Second, and most importantly, we have made a financial commitment to the Carson Park renovation project that will guarantee everyone, nothing but the best for your future visits to Carson Park. In collaboration with the city of Eau Claire, we have pledged to improve the stadium experience, starting with the construction of permanent bleachers on both the first and third base sides of the stadium. With this expansion will come stadium seating, climate-controlled restrooms, and new concession areas. In addition, we are creating an apparel area for our fans to shop for concessions in a more comfortable and expanded environment. Also planned in the construction project is the installation of artificial turf, which will guarantee that more games can be scheduled at Carson Park with less maintenance charges incurred by the City and users. Also, when completed, the stadium will have an expanded concourse area outside of the stadium that will provide our fans with an additional area to “socialize” before, during, and after games The City will be releasing more information on these projects during the upcoming months. In the meantime, if you care to contribute to this project we will be announcing fundraising goals and pledge opportunities during the season. When approved by the City, this project will commence following the 2017 season. And, as always, I want to extend a special “thank you” to our many game-day sponsors who have provided our fans with the very best in entertainment over the years. This year is no exception! From the Friday night firework shows, bobble-head doll and t-shirt giveaways, dueling piano and human canonball entertainment, our season-long promotion schedule will be greater than ever. So sit back, have some great food and beverage, and enjoy the fun and excitement of Eau Claire Express baseball. Bill Rowlett & the entire staff of the Eau Claire Express
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Good Luck This Season!
One Location.....One Thousand Possibilities!
On behalf of Visit Eau Claire and the entire hospitality industry of the area, we extend to you a sincere welcome to Eau Claire’s Carson Park! As the proud hometown of the Eau Claire Express, we are anxious to show off the many exciting activities and attractions our area has to offer. Visit the Hank Aaron Tribute dedicated to “Hammerin’ Hank” as he made his debut in Carson Park with the Eau Claire Bears back in 1952! Our majestic Carson Park saw the golden era of baseball including such talents as Andy Pafko, Joe Torre, and Bob Uecker to name a few. While in Carson Park, be sure to visit our renowned Chippewa Valley Museum and the historic Paul Bunyan Logging Camp. Each attraction offers rich history of the Eau Claire area from its earliest inhabitants to the present day, and promises to be fun for the whole family. We thank you for visiting our area and supporting the Eau Claire Express, and sincerely hope you will enjoy all the fun and beauty that surrounds Eau Claire. For information on other great events and attractions, go to www.visiteauclaire.com. Enjoy the game! Linda John, Executive Director Visit Eau Claire
The city of Eau Claire is proud to welcome you to the historic Carson Park Baseball Stadium. Our staff is excited to begin the 79th season of baseball in this stadium. This old stadium was built in 1937 with help from the Works Progress Administration at a cost of $60,000. Each year over 100 ball games are played on this field by area high schools, American Legion, the Cavaliers and the Express. Our ball diamond maintenance crews strive to make Carson the best place to play ball in Northwoods League. This season for the Eau Claire Express promises to be even more exciting for Eau Claire families. We invite you to tour the stadium and the Eau Claire baseball Hall of Fame at the Hank Aaron Plaza. Hammerin’ Hank finally has some company in the plaza, with inductions of: Herman White; Dick “Ran” Bezanson; Tom Poquette; Victor “Vic” Johnson; Harvey Tomter; “Handy” Andy Pafko, Glen St. Arnault and Eau Claire Little League Founders Andy Green, Harold “Diz” Kronenberg, Howie Bullock and the 41 Eau Claire natives that made into the minor leagues by signing professional baseball contracts. Carson Park is surrounded by an ancient ox-bow lake formed by the mighty Chippewa River and offers many opportunities for recreation enjoyment including canoeing and fishing. Good luck to all Northwoods League players and we hope the fans enjoy your time at Carson Park and in Eau Claire! Phil Fieber, Director Eau Claire Parks Recreation and Forestry Department
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Game Preview T
he Express swept the Rochester Honkers and Thunder Bay Border Cats this week, carrying a four game winning streak into tonight’s matchup. The Express have a 16-8 record, 1.5 games behind the St. Cloud Rox, who will look to halt Eau Claire’s win streak and extend their own streak to 11 straight victories. Cody Bohanek had an excellent series against the Border Cats, hitting six RBI’s, including his first home run of the season last night. Daulton Varsho continued his All-Star campaign with two home runs in the three game road trip, extending his lead atop the Northwoods League with eight so far this season.
Boushley pitched a gem in his last
start, completing seven shut out innings in a 9-1 victory over the Green Bay Bullfrogs on June 17th. Boushley picked up his second win in three starts in the game, striking out 11 batters while allowing just five hits to the high-powered Green Bay offense.
Boushley has been solid in all of
his starts, with a 3.00 ERA in 18 innings pitched with just one walk.
Thanks for coming out to Carson Park and as always ...
GO EXPRESS! Tonight’s probable starter:
Caleb Boushley
The Express pitching staff will hope to quiet the hot-hitting Rox batters, who possess the second highest average in the league and have carried the Rox to 10 straight wins and a first place record.
Tonight’s Game: On the mound for Eau Claire tonight is Caleb Boushley.
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Express Roster SAM
KENT STATE
HURT|
INF
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R/R
Hurt, a native of Eau Claire, is in his first season at Kent State, after playing two seasons for Madison College. This will be Hurt’s third stint with the Express.
RIPKEN
REYES|
CALIFORNIA
MEZZENGA
MINNESOTA
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CF
L/R
Mezzenga will join the Express after his freshman season with the Gophers concludes. The Minnesota native had an impressive high school career at Totino-Grace, finishing with a .508 batting average as a senior.
#3
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S/R
Reyes is a freshman originally from Stockton, Calif. In his time at St. Mary’s High School, he was a three-time first team allTCAL selection and a two-time All-Area selection at shortstop.
#2
#1 BEN
SS
ZACH
ASHFORD
FRESNO STATE
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OF
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L/R
Ashford has appeared in 45 games for the Bulldogs in his freshman season, batting .316. The California native was named first-team all-state for his performance in his senior year at Buchanan High School.
#4
Express Roster
ERICK
MIGUELES|
NEW MEXICO
OF/P
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L/R
Migueles finished his freshman season for the Lobos with a .241 batting average and 14 RBI’s. He played four years at Canyon Del Oro HS and led the team to the 2015 Division II State Championship.
AUSTIN IOWA
GUZZO|
#5
C/3B
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L/R
Guzzo is in his second season behind the plate for the Hawkeyes. He hit .264 this season, driving in 25 RBI’s and three home runs.
#6
MICKEY MCDONALD| INF | S/R UIC
McDonald did not play this season after having offseason surgery. He earned an AllHorizon League First Team selection after batting .305 during his sophomore season in 2015
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Express Roster JARED
NEW MEXICO
MANG
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UTIL
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R/R
Mang was a two-time Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year at Los Alamos HS where he batted .559 and had 7-1 record as a pitcher. He hit .260 as a freshman at New Mexico.
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MANNY CASTELLANO | LHP| L/L KIRKWOOD
KYLE
CAL POLY
MARINCONZ
ALEX
CAL POLY
ROTT
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1B/C
L/R
The Holmen, Wis. native will play primarily 1st base, but can also play catcher, providing the Express roster with important flexibility. Rott missed only one of 115 games for Aquinas High School in his four-year career.
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#9
MCKENNA|
L/R
OF|
R/R
McKenna will arrive in Eau Claire for his first summer of Northwoods League baseball after his freshman season at Cal Poly. He is originally from Canyon Country, Calif. and attended Alemany HS.
Castellano returns to the Express for his second season. In five appearances totalling 13.2 innings pitched last summer, he went 0-2 with six strikeouts.
OHIO UNIVERSITY
2B
Marinconz played with the Express last summer just after finishing high school. His first season in Eau Claire saw him rank second on the team with a .299 batting average and tied for third with 56 hits and 26 RBI’s.
#12 RUDY
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#12 DALTON
ROACH|
MINNESOTA STATE
RHP
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R/R
Roach begins his third season with the Express. The Eau Claire native appeared in two games late in the 2014 Northwoods League season, and returned in 2015 to a much larger role, starting six games.
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Express Roster AARON SHORTRIDGE| RHP | R/R CALIFORNIA
Shortridge is a freshman for the Bears and hails from Napa, Calif. His high school ball was played at Vintage High School where he was a Pitcher of the Year finalist in 2015 and Player of the Year finalist in 2014.
DANIEL
HERRERA
NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGE
RODNING
MINNESOTA STATE
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LHP|
L/L
Rodning has had an impressive 2016 season, holding a 5-2 record this spring. Rodning played for the Express in 2015, earning a 2-2 overall record and a 3.30 ERA.
AUGUSTANA
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Hamilton had an impressive junior season at Augustana in 2016, holding an overall record of 8-2, the most single-season wins in program history.
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S/R
#17 CODY UIC
BOHANEK|
SS
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R/R
Bohanek has gotten regular playing time in each of his previous seasons for the Flames. He was named to the All-Horizon League Freshman Team in 2014 and has continued a strong career at UIC.
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RYAN HAMILTON | RHP | R/R
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Herrera, an Albuquerque, N.M. native, sat out the 2016 season after transferring from New Mexico Junior College. He will play his junior season in 2017 for the New Mexico Lobos.
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BRODY
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KENNY
OGG|
OHIO UNIVERSITY
RHP
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R/R
Ogg appeared in just one game for the Bobcats in his freshman season. He hails from Indianapolis, IN where he earned conference honors for Lawerence Central, leading the team to a conference championship.
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Express Roster AUSTIN SCHULFER| RHP | R/R UW-MILWAUKEE
Schulfer holds a 2-4 record in his second season for the Milwaukee Panthers. Last summer, Schulfer made 10 starts for the Express, where he struck out 27 batters.
DAULTON
UW-MILWAUKEE
#24 JEMUEL
ANGELA|
PRAHA DRAGONS
1B/OF
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L/L
Angela plays for the Praha Dragons in the Czech Republic in the Collegiate Baseball League Europe, where he has a batting average of .405 in 15 games. He is originally from Breda, Netherlands.
SMITH|
WEATHERFORD
RHP
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R/R
Smith is a native of Southlake, TX and attended Carroll High School. The right-hander is a sophomore this season for Weatherford College, where he appeared in 16 games out of the bullpen this spring.
#28
C
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L/R
Varsho returns after a good first year in the Express orange and black. He led Eau Claire in several offensive categories, including runs (37), doubles (11), triples (7), RBIs (32) and stolen bases (21). He was selected to the Northwoods League All-Star Team last season.
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BRYCE HENSLEY| PITCHER | L/L UNC-GREENSBORO
Hensley held a 5-2 overall record for Greensboro in 2016, with a 6.17 ERA in 11 starts. He pitched for the Express last summer, starting eight games during the season.
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#26 DYLAN
VARSHO|
JAKE
SOMMERS
UW-MILWAUKEE
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RHP
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R/R
Sommers has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen this spring, appearing in ten games covering 16 innings. He has a 2-1 record, two saves and has struck out 16 in that time.
#29
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Express Roster
MICHAEL YAVAPAI
HICKS
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INF|
L/R
Hicks is a freshman first baseman from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was drafted out of high school last year by the New York Yankees in the 27th Round but instead chose to attend school.
#30
JOHNATHON TRIPP | RHP | R/R NEW MEXICO
Jonathan Tripp is sitting out this season due to NCAA transfer rules. He will be a junior when he joins the Lobos next spring. He is no stranger to the Northwoods League, having played with the Green Bay Bullfrogs in 2014.
CHRISTIAN NEW MEXICO
ALABAMA STATE
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Roblez had a 1-1 overall record out of the bullpen this year for Alabama State, his first as a pitcher for the Hornets. In 9.2 innings of relief, Roblez has 13 strikeouts, holding opposing batters to a .200 average.
#40
RHP
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R/R
Tripp pitched in relief for the Lobos, making 22 appearances this spring. In 28 innings pitched, he had 23 strikeouts to go with a 2-1 record and three saves.
#32
TYLER FEYEREISEN | RHP | R/R St. Thomas
Feyereisen appeared in three games for the Tommies this spring, finishing the season with a 1-1 record with 11 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched.
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#33
JONATHAN ROBLEZ| RHP | R/R
TRIPP|
CALEB BOUSHLEY | RHP | R/R UW-LA CROSSE
Boushley, a Hortonville, Wis. native, has been dominant in the 2016 season, posting an 9-0 record in 11 starts this year. Boushley leads the UWLa Crosse Eagles with 73 strikeouts and has a 1.69 ERA.
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Express Roster CHASE YAVAPAI
BEAL
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RHP|
R/R
Beal is a sophomore righthanded pitcher originally from Queen Creek, Ariz. He joined the Roughriders this season after seeing limited action (four appearances) as a freshman at the University of New Mexico.
#45
MICHAEL CAL POLY
GOMEZ|
RHP
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R/R
This is Gomez’s second season as a starting pitcher for the Eau Claire Express. In the 2015 season for the Express, Gomez started eight games, earning a 3-2 record while posting a 4.32 ERA.
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Coaching Staff Dale Varsho - Field Manager/ Owner In 2013, Varsho became the Northwoods League all-time winning manager by recording his 301st victory on July 25. He has been the only Field Manager in Express history, and he has helped two Major League Baseball players, Jordan Zimmermann and Kole Calhoun, get to the next level. He won the Northwoods League in 2010 en route to being named the league’s Manager of the Year. He lives in Altoona with his wife, Jennifer, and three kids, Jake, Averie and C.J.
Vic Cable - Pitching Coach
Like Varsho, Cable has been with the Express since their inaugural 2005 season, serving as the pitching coach. After an outstanding career on the mound for the Eau Claire Cavaliers, Cable has been an assistant coach at Eau Claire Memorial and Chippewa Falls High School. He is a high school teacher and lives in Eau Claire with his wife Pam and daughters Katie and Emma.ďżź
Drew Pearson-3rd Base Coach Pearson, a former player for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, enters his first year on the Express coaching staff. Pearson spent the 2015-2016 season as a Graduate Assistant on the coaching staff for the Minnesota State baseball team. The Racine, WI native appeared in 104 games during his four year career at UWMilwaukee, highlighted by a .294 on base percentage his senior season.
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Carson Park Stadium Facts:
Home of:
Year Built: 1937 Stadium Capacity: 2,856 Playing Dimensions: Left Field - 326 Feet
Center Field - 388 Feet Right Field - 302 Feet
Address: 702 Carson Park Drive
History:
Carson Park, home to the Eau Claire Express since 2005, is one of the more historical parks in the Upper Midwest. Home to the minor league baseball Eau Claire Bears, and later the Eau Claire Braves of the original class C Northern League, Carson Park served as the home field for many future major league stars, including future Hall of Fame players Andy Pafko, Henry Aaron, and Joe Torre. A statue honoring Aaron sits outside of the entrance to the stadium. Historic Carson Park is one of the more picturesque parks in the Northwoods League, located in the middle of the City’s largest park that includes an adjacent football stadium, softball fields, logging museum, the Chippewa Valley Museum, horseshoe pits, and numerous hiking and biking trails. The Stadium has served as the host site for many WIAA state baseball tournaments, along with many national amateur baseball tournaments over the years.
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Recent Improvements:
The City of Eau Claire, along with the Eau Claire Express have made significant improvements to the Carson Park baseball stadium since the creation of the Express in 2005. The City has greatly improved the lighting at the stadium by replacing and relocating four poles that provide lighting to the infield areas at Carson Park. And recently, (2012) the scoreboard was replaced. Since 2005, the Express have made approximately $750,000 worth of improvements within the stadium, mostly fan-friendly. Included among them are the following: The multi-level fan deck, the message display board, a new stadium and fan deck sound system, concessin grill and fryers plus a beer garden, a secondary scoreboard for fan deck patrons, expanded grandstand bench seating, bullpen benches, portable toilets and hand wash stations, expanded food service areas, the kid’s zone complete with inflatable play areas, expanded press box area, stadium wall padding, serving tables with warming drawers and upright storage freezers, and a combination storage shed and viewing deck.
Front Office Staff Bill Rowlett
Managing Director / Owner The Eau Claire native has been involved with baseball in Eau Claire most of his life, including being part of the Express since its inception. He was the General Manager in 2005 and minority owner for the 2005-2007 seasons. Bill became majority owner in 2008 and has held the title of Managing Director since that time. The father of two adult sons (Ron and Brett), he and his wife Sue reside in neighboring Elk Mound.
Andy Neborak
Dale Varsho
Spencer Larson
Scott Montesano
Chris Thompson
Zach Czubakowski
CFO / Owner Andy begins his tenth season as part of the Express and first as CEO / Owner. He previously spent six years as General Manager and one year as Assistant Director of Operations. Before that, he was the Stadium Operations Intern for two seasons. The Waconia native resides in Eau Claire.
General Manager Spencer returns to the Express for a second season and first as General Manager after a year as Director of Ticket Sales. He previously worked for the Normal CornBelters (Frontier League), Madison Mallards and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. He currently lives in Eau Claire.
Director of Food & Beverage Chris returns for a fourth season and first as Director of Food & Beverage. The Eau Claire native previously was a Stadium Operations Intern and Group Sales Manager. He and his fiancee Amanda live in Cadott and are set to be married in October.
Director of Operations / Owner Dale has been the Field Manager for the Express since the inaugural 2005 season and has been Director of Operations since 2006. He has one NWL Championship under his belt (2010), a year in which he was also named NWL Manager of the Year. He resides in Altoona with his wife Jennifer and children Jake, Averie and CJ.
Assistant General Manager Scott returns to the Express after a five-year absence in 2016. He previously served as the team’s radio broadcaster from 2006-2010. Since, he has had stops with the Des Moines Buccaneers (Junior Hockey) and Traverse City Beach Bums (Frontier League). He resides in Eau Claire with his wife Angela and children Derek and Alexia.
Assistant Director of Operations Zach has filled many roles with the Express and returns for a sixth season. He began as a part-time stadium employee and moved on from there to spend the past two years as a Stadium Operations Intern. The Thorp native currently attends UW-Eau Claire.
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Intern Staff Joanna Gohlke Marketing & Fan Experience
David Hahn Marketing & Ticket Sales
Tanner Follis Stadium Operations
Chiafukam Okoroji Stadium Operations
John Mattison Marketing & Promotions
Emma Sapiro Marketing & Promotions
Devan Finn Public Relations
Linda Krompicha Public Relations
Patrick Malin Media Relations
Alyssa Kozak Video Production
Hogan Metzler Game-Day Photography
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Daily Special
Thursday
Thirsty Thursday - $2.00 beer & soda Student Night - $20 Fan Deck Tickets w/ ID
Friday
Buy 1, Get 1 drink coupon exit giveaway
Eau Claire Ale House
Saturday
Haircut coupon exit giveaway
Sport Clips
Sunday Wednesday
Colin Griffith Game-Day Marketing
Kari Kolle Stadium Operations
$1.00 Hog Dogs and Sundaes Wine Wednesday - $4.00 glasses of wine
Sponsor(s)
Ballpark / Kemps Infinity Beverages
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Promotional Schedule May 31 Magnetic schedules from Mid-West Family Broadcasting and Lien and Peterson Architects, Inc. Jun 4
Bowling coupon giveaway- Sponsored by Wagner’s Lanes
Jun 7
Opposite Night
Jun 5 Jun 8 Jun 9
Faith Night - $10 package for all church groups- sponsored by Regis Catholic Schools Wine Wednesday
Express T-shirt and Sunglasses giveaway - Sponsored by Career Development Center
Jun 16 Cancer Awareness/ Jordan Zimmermann Garden Gnome Giveaway - Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Jun 17 * Fireworks sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System following the game / Strike Out Stroke Jun 18 Veterans Night - Sponsored by VFW Club 305
Jun 19 Father’s Day/ Alumni Poster Giveaway - Sponsored by Satellite Six Jun 21 90’s Millenial Night - Sponsored by Metropolis Resort
Jun 25 Express Logo Baseball Giveaway - Sponsored by Mega Co-Op Jun 26 Wisconsin Theme Night /Hotel and Service Industry Night
Jun 29 (1:05) Kids Day - All kids K-12 receive FREE admission - Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic (7:05) Food Truck Night - local food trucks on-site Jul 1
* Pre-planned Funeral Giveaway - Post game fireworks sponsored by Evergreen Funeral Home
Jul 4
* Hat giveaway/ Miracle League Night and Post Game Fireworks sponsored by Goodwill
Jul 2
Jul 12 Jul 13
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All Eau Claire Y members receive FREE admission w/ card - Sponsored by Eau Claire Y
FitBit Raffle - Big Brothers Big Sisters Night - Sponsored by EO Johnson Business Technologies
Jul 15
*Trax’s Birthday - Postgame Fireworks sponsored by Mega Co-Op
Jul 28
Human cannonball performance postgame
Jul 24 Jul 29 Jul 30 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8
6” Sub coupon giveaway - Sponsored by Subway *Postgame Fireworks sponsored by Bauer Built
Dueling Duo Piano Show/ Star Wars Night/ Trax & Trix Anniversary Sponsored by Cesspool Cleaner Company Mini bat giveaway - Sponsored by Charter Bank Sponsored by Northwestern Bank
Cookie Treat Giveaway - Sponsored by Goodie Sweet Treats Outdoors Night - Sponsored by Gordy’s Market
Carson Park Replica Stadium giveway/ Turn Back the Clock Night - Sponsored by Royal Credit Union
Aug 10 Tropical Night
Aug 11 Thunder Stick giveaway - Sponsored by Larson Orthodontics Aug 12 *Postgame Fireworks - Sponsored by Thrivent Financial
Aug 13 Princess Trix Mini bobblehead giveaway - Sponsored by Mega Co-Op
Aug 14 Fan Appreciation Night - Jersey Night - Sponsored by Silver Spring Foods
Promotional Schedule subject to change * Detonates Fireworks after the game! - Gates open one hour prior to first pitch-
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Seasonal Staff Phil Tripper Director of In-Game Entertainment
Pete Knutson Radio Broadcaster
Chris Smith Photographer
Joshua Scott Team Trainer
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Seven Express Alumni Selected in MLB Draft By Patrick Malin:
Seven former members of the Eau Claire Express were drafted in the 2016 MLB Draft last weekend, with two alumni selected in the third round. Although no current members of the roster were selected, the Express proved again that they are able to produce high-level talent with the potential to succeed at the top flight of professional baseball.
Pitcher Griffin Jax and outfielder Alex Call each heard their names called in the third round of the draft, earning a chance to prove themselves in the major league farm system. Alex Call was selected just seven picks ahead of Jax in the third round. Call, an outfielder from Ball State, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox with the 86th overall pick in the third round. Call has been a consistent playmaker at the plate for Ball State in his junior season, finishing the year with a .358 average. Call played for the Express in 15 games during the summer of 2014. During his time in Eau Claire, he hit .314 with a .392 slugging percentage and a .760 OPS.
The Minnesota Twins drafted Jax with the No. 93 overall pick in the third round. He had an excellent junior season at Air Force, finishing the year with a 9-2 overall record and an impressive 2.05 ERA. He earned several accolades for his performance including 2016 Mountain West co-Pitcher of the Year and was chosen for the All-Mouintain West First Team. Jax played just three weeks for the Express last summer during his leave from cadet duties. During the summer of 2015, Jax started three games, earning a 1-0 overall record while holding a 2.37 ERA. The next Express alum to be chosen was Brent Gibbs with the 225th (round seven) pick in the draft. Gibbs will join the Pittsburgh Pirates, along with fellow Express pitcher John Pomeroy, who was selected in the 13th round by the Pirates.
Gibbs was a key contributor for the 2014 Express team,
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playing in 55 games throughout the summer while hitting .245 with 20 RBI’s. Gibbs transferred to Central Arizona Junior College after his freshman year at Indiana University, and has committed to play at USC next spring after holding an impressive .396 batting average this spring. Pomeroy appeared in five games, tallying 7.2 innings pitched for Eau Claire in 2015. He had an 0-1 record with a 3.52 ERA and 11 strikeouts in the black and orange. Sean Renzi joined Call in the White Sox organization in the 32nd round. Renzi pitched for the Express in 2012, holding a 4-2 overall record with a 4.11 ERA in 10 starts. He completed his career at Central Michigan this spring, where he was a key member of the starting rotation for two years.
Ryan Schlosser was also selected in the 32nd round with the 949th pick by the Atlanta Braves. The pitcher from St. Paul, Minnesota posted 3.66 ERA in 71 1/3 innings this season with 79 strikeouts and 18 walks for Century College in 2016. He appeared as a closer and reliever for the Express last summer. The seventh and final selection for the Express was Anthony Herron, who was drafted by the New York Mets with the 1,030th pick in the 34th round. Herron, who was also selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2014 MLB Draft, started two games for the Express in 2015, going 1-1 with just three runs allowed in 17.2 innings pitched.
Express Statistics
PLAYER *Mezzenga, Ben *Guzzo, Austin #Herrera, Daniel *Varsho, Daulton Bohanek, Cody #McDonald, Mickey *Ashford, Zach *Angela, Jemuel *Rott, Rudy #Reyes, Ripken Mang, Jared Migueles, Erick Hurt, Sam *Marinconz, Kyle Hicks, Michael Tripp, Johnathon *Rodning, Brody
AVG .360 .348 .324 .305 .293 .289 .286 .286 .286 .268 .200 .167 .163 .160 .100 .083 PLAYER .000
Pitching
#= Switch Hitter *= Left handed pitcher/batter
G 12 6 17 22 21 19 18 4 20 12 6 4 13 6 4 3 1
AB 50 23 68 95 75 76 56 7 70 41 20 12 49 25 10 12 0
R H 2B 19 18 0 3 8 2 10 22 5 20 29 7 11 22 3 15 22 4 13 16 0 1 2 0 8 20 3 11 11 1 3 4 1 1 2 0 9 8 1 3 4 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 ERA W-L 1 0 0
Gomez, Michael 0.00 Tripp, Christian 0.00 Roach, Dalton 0.64 Schulfer, Austin 1.14 Shortridge, Aaron 2.08 *Castellano, Emmanuel 2.31 Boushley, Caleb 3.00 Sommers, Jake 3.24 Smith, Dylan 3.86 *Hensley, Bryce 4.09 Ogg, Kenny 5.40 Hamilton, Ryan 5.40 Tripp, Johnathon 7.36 *Rodning, Brody 8.16 Roblez, Jon 18.00 Beal, Chase 27.00
St. Cloud Statistics PLAYER AVG *Rozek, Aaron 1.000 Lackey, Shelby .500 *Carson, Marcus .400 Freedman, Drew .394 *Friedl, TJ .373 *Ramirez, Ricky .354 #Mamarella, Mason .327 *Ringhofer, Luke .313 Karas, Denis .309 Illies, Brendan .280 *Pope, Brett .278 Strem, Michael .250 *Sefcik, Quinten .250 Petersen, Ben .243 Putzig, Trevor .237 Skonieczny, Mark .226 Benson, Brandon .210 *Bobo, Webb .188 Caspersen, Austin PLAYER .000 Strall, Collin .000
Pitching
GS 12 6 16 22 21 19 15 1 20 11 5 4 13 6 2 3 4
G 1 2 2 11 16 20 15 18 19 16 4 3 1 18 11 15 20 5 1 2
GS 1 5 2 11 16 20 14 18 17 14 4 3 3 18 10 15 20 5 3 0
*Ramirez, Ricky Shannon, Matt Strall, Collin Palkert, Robbie Dubsky, Austin Stevenson, Jake Martin, Chris *Salow, Logan Lackey, Shelby Charpie, Trevor *Rozek, Aaron Caspersen, Austin Graffeo, Carlo Sefcik, Quinten Gauvreau, Bobby *Metzdorf, Dan
0-0 0-0 1-0 1-1 4-0 1-0 2-1 0-2 1-0 2-0 1-1 2-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0
AB R H 1 1 1 6 1 3 5 0 2 33 11 13 67 15 25 96 18 34 52 13 17 64 16 20 68 17 21 50 8 14 18 3 5 12 3 3 4 1 1 70 11 17 38 10 9 53 9 12 81 12 17 16 6 3 2 ERA0 W-L 0 1 0 0
0.00 0.47 1.08 1.23 1.39 2.13 2.35 2.79 2.81 3.00 4.50 4.96 6.00 6.23 13.50 18.00
0-0 3-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 1-1 0-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 2-1 0-0 1-1 1-0 0-0
3B HR RBI TB 2 1 5 25 0 0 8 10 0 1 7 30 0 8 23 60 0 1 17 28 0 0 7 26 0 0 10 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 23 0 0 7 12 0 1 4 8 0 1 4 5 0 1 8 12 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 G GS CG SHO SV 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 4 4 4 3 3 8 4 5 4 5 4 2 1
1 0 2 3 4 0 3 2 0 1 0 4 0 4 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BB IBB 9 0 1 0 5 0 8 0 4 0 13 0 14 0 1 0 11 0 6 0 2 0 3 0 8 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 IP 0 0
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4.0 2.0 14.0 23.2 26.0 11.2 18.0 8.1 9.1 11.0 13.1 20.0 11.0 14.1 3.0 1.1
2B 3B HR RBI TB 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 5 13 2 1 0 11 29 7 0 4 19 53 1 0 0 9 18 3 1 1 13 28 6 0 2 13 33 1 0 0 17 15 0 0 0 3 5 0 0 1 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 3 12 30 3 0 1 6 15 4 1 1 8 21 6 0 2 12 29 1 0 0 2 4 0G GS 0 CG 0SHO 0SV 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 3 8 5 4 3 6 3 3 1 5 4 1 4 3 1
0 3 0 0 4 2 0 3 3 0 1 3 1 2 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Batting
2 0 0 5 1 0 0 1 5 2 1 1 11 4 3 10 19 6 6 8 10 3 3 7 16 8 6 1 11 8 3 8 10 5 4 3 18 5 5 0 17 9 8 3 25 15 12 9 16 11 9 5 24 17 13 7 6 6 6 2 3 4 4 2
BB IBB 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 1 8 0 5 0 13 0 17 0 7 0 7 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 6 0 11 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 IP H 0 0
1.0 19.0 16.2 7.1 26.0 12.2 7.2 19.1 16.0 3.0 14.0 16.1 3.0 8.2 4.0 1.0
HP SO SF SH SB CS PA 0 7 0 0 12 1 59 0 3 2 0 0 0 26 1 12 0 1 1 1 75 1 15 1 0 8 1 105 8 15 2 1 4 0 90 1 14 1 0 4 1 91 4 8 0 0 6 2 75 0 3 0 0 0 0 8 9 7 1 0 3 2 91 3 8 1 0 1 0 51 0 6 0 0 0 0 22 0 3 0 0 0 1 15 1 8 3 0 2 0 61 0 4 0 0 0 0 29 1 2 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 12 H R ER BB IBB SO HR 2B 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 24 31 18 6 15 5 14 6 7 9 8 10 2 0
0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 4 3 8 0 0
0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
HP SO SF SH SB CS 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 5 4 0 2 3 2 0 12 2 0 17 0 0 2 3 1 8 1 0 5 0 1 10 1 1 1 0 2 8 2 1 2 1 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 18 1 0 1 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 IBB 0 SO0 HR 02B 3B 0 R 0ER BB 0 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 7 3 13 3 7 2 19 7 4 3 3 4 15 7 13 6 2 1 18 13 24 9 4 3 11 9 8 7 4 4
Batting
0 0 1 9 2 9 1 1 4 11 3 11 2 7 6 4 5 6 1 1 7 7 9 5 2 1 6 8 6 4 2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 19 12 8 14 15 9 23 14 5 9 15 1 6 3 0
0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 1 3 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 1 5 1 2 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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2016 Express Schedule Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 7:05 6:35 1 7:05 2 May/June 31ROC @ROC @WIL 5
7:05 7
5:05 6
WIL 12
@LAC
4:05 13
@TB 19
6:35 8
21
5:05 20
MAN 26
5:05 27
7:05 28
7:05 29
6:35 17
1:05 30
6:05 24
12:05 2
7:05 6:35 9
5:05 8
7
WAT 14
DUL
5:05 15
DUL North Division:
WIL
NWL Showcase @MAD
16
7:05 18
6:35
MAN
6:05 25
6:35
STC
7:05
6:35 4
WIL 10
6:35 11
DUL 17
Fri
Sat
@WAT
WAT
7:05 6
6:35 12
TB 18
6:35
7:05 13
19
6:35
DUL
TB 20
NWL Championship
Duluth (DUL) Eau Claire (EC) La Crosse (LAC) Mankato (MAN) Rochester (ROC) St. Cloud (STC) Thunder Bay (TB) Waterloo (WAT) Willmar (WIL)
South Division:
Battle Creek (BC) Green Bay (GB) Kalamazoo (KAZ) Kenosha (KEN) Lakeshore (LAK) Madison (MAD) Rockford (RFD) Wis. Rapids (WIR) Wisconsin (WIS)
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5:05 4
3
WAT @WAT 17
7:05
5
@LAC
6:05 18 5:05 25 1:05
@ROC
6
7:05 7
@STC
6:35 13
19
20
All-Star Break @ KEN 26
7:05 27
@WIL All Colored Boxes = Home Game Postgame Fireworks
6:35
@DUL
7:05 16
LAC
Thirsty Thursday ($2.00 16 oz. domestic taps and 24 oz. soda)
6:05
@LAC
7:05 30
MAN
6:05
@MAN
7:05 23
@STC
6:35 29
MAN
WAT
6:35 9
@DUL
7:05 22
@STC
6:35
ROC
7:05 15
7:05 28
@WIL
7:05 2
@LAC 21
Sat
Fri 1
7:05 8
@STC
6:35 14
TB
TB
@WAT
@MAN
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6:05
LAC
3:35 11 7:05 12
10
LAC
7:05 5
@WAT
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu July
24
7:05 @ROC
6:35 3
August @WIR
@MAN
@TB
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 1
7:05 11 6:05
GB
@TB
WIR
6:35
WIL
@MAN
GB
@ROC
@GB
@GB
STC
@DUL
6:35 22 12:05 23
ROC
@WIL
STC
6:35 16
6:35 15
@DUL
7:05 4
6:35 10
STC
LAC
6:05 14
@TB
6:35 9
Sat
Fri 3
6:35
ROC
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Eau Claire Express Roster Eau Claire Express Roster No
#5 #12 #15 #16 #18 #21 #23 #24 #27 #28 #29 #32 #33 #34 #40 #42 #45 #47 #6 #17 #25 #1 #2 #9 #14 #19 #26 #30 #3 #4 #7 #8 #12
First Name Pitchers Erick Emmanuel Dalton Aaron Brody Ryan Kenny Austin Bryce Dylan Jake Christian Johnathon Tyler Jon Caleb Chase Michael Catchers Austin Daniel Daulton Infielders Sam Ripken Kyle Rudy Cody Jemuel Michael Outfielders Ben Zach Mickey Jared Alex
Last Name
Pos
B/T
Ht
Wt
Yr
Hometown
Migueles Castellano Roach Shortridge Rodning Hamilton Ogg Schulfer Hensley Smith Sommers Tripp Tripp Feyereisen Roblez Boushley Beal Gomez
P/OF LHP RHP RHP LHP RHP RHP RHP LHP RHP RHP RHP RHP RHP RHP RHP RHP RHP
L/R L/L R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
6'0 5'7 6'2 6'3 6'1 6'0 6'1 6'1 6'4 6'3 6'2 6'6 6'5 6'3 6'4 6'3 6'5 6'3
175 170 190 185 170 200 175 170 218 185 185 200 200 205 225 180 215 210
Fr So So Fr So Jr Fr So So Fr Fr Fr Jr Jr Jr Jr So So
Tucson, AZ Brooklyn, NY Eau Claire, WI Napa, CA Gaylord, MN Spearfish, SD Indianapolis, IN Stevens Point, WI Ashville, NC Southlake, TX Hortonville, WI Spring, TX Spring, TX Oakdale, MN Kansas City, KS Hortonville, WI Queen Creek, AZ Upland, CA
New Mexico Kirkwood Minnesota St California Mankato Augustana Ohio Milwaukee UNCG Weatherford Milwaukee New Mexico New Mexico St Thomas Alabama St UW La Crosse Yavapai Cal Poly
Guzzo Herrera Varsho
C/3B C C
L/R S/R L/R
6'2 6'1 5'9
195 205 195
So So So
Brooklin, Ontario Albuquerque, NM Chili, WI
Iowa New Mexico JC Milwaukee
Hurt Reyes Marinconz Rott Bohanek Angela Hicks
INF SS 2B 1st/C SS 1st/OF INF
R/R S/R L/R L/R R/R L/L L/R
5'7 5'9 5'10 5'11 6'1 5'11 6'6
165 180 185 212 190 190 245
Jr Fr Fr Fr Jr Fr Fr
Eau Claire, WI Stockton, CA San Jose, CA Holmen, WI Oak Lawn, IL Breda, Neatherlands Coer d'Alene, ID
Kent St California Cal Poly Ohio UIC Praha Yavapai
Mezzenga Ashford McDonald Mang McKenna
OF OF CF/IF Util OF
L/R L/R S/R R/R R/R
6'0 5'10 6'4 5'10 6'1
185 160 190 190 190
Fr Fr Jr Fr Fr
Shoreview, MN Clovis, CA San Francisco, CA Los Alamos, NM Canyon Country, CA
Minnesota Fresno St UIC New Mexico Cal Poly
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First Name Pitchers Collin Austin Michael Trevor Carlo Robbie Bobby Chris Webb Logan Dan Austin Jake Shelby Matt Aaron Catchers Brendan Mark Luke Infielders Denis Brett Drew Trevor Brandon Brhet Outfielders Mason Marcus Ricky Ben
Last Name
Pos
B/T
Ht
Wt
Yr
Hometown
School
Strall Caspersen Strem Charpie Graffeo Palkert Gauvreau Martin Bobo Salow Metzdorf Dubsky Stevenson Lackey Shannon Rozek
RHP RHP OF RHP RHP RHP RHP LHP OF LHP LHP RHP RHP RHP/IF/OF RHP LHP
R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R L/R L/L L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L
5'10 6'1 5'11 6'1 5'11 6'3 5'11 6'0 6'3 6'0 5'10 6'4 6'4 6'2 6'4 6'3
180 195 183 190 180 190 205 195 215 185 160 175 200 185 230 200
Jr Jr Jr Jr Fr Fr Fr So Jr Jr Fr Jr Fr Fr Fr So
Suwanee, GA Boelus, NE Bulingame, CA Anaheim Hills, CA Mandeville, LA Golden Valley, MN Marietta, GA Mason, OH Prattville, AL Ashland, KY Burlington, MA Omaha, NE Waconia, MN Linden, CA Pleasanton, TX Burnsville, MN
Illies Skonieczny Ringhofer
C C/IF C
R/R R/R L/R
6'1 6'0 6'1
198 210 205
Fr So So
Edgewood, WA North Carolina Algonquin, IL Illinois Cottage Grove, MN South Dakota State
Karas Pope Freedman Putzig Benson Bewley
1B/3B/OF SS IF 3B SS/3B IF
R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
5'11 6'0 5'11 5'10 6'1 5'10
190 175 185 190 195 175
So So So So Jr Fr
Lafayette, CA Statesville, NC Naples, FL Louisville, KY Loganville, GA Temecula, CA
Cal Berkeley Western Carolina Wake Forest Tennessee Tech Georgia College San Diego
Mamarella Carson Ramirez Petersen
OF OF OF/P OF
S/L L/L L/L R/R
6'0 5'8 5'10 6'2
180 170 190 210
So Jr Jr Jr
Dover, OH London, KY Deer Park, TX Lino Lakes, MN
Kent State Kentucky McNeese State NDSU
LSU St. Cloud State Boston College Nevada-Reno Southeastern Louisiana Nebraska Georgia Tech Kent State Southeastern Louisiana Kentucky Boston College Murray State Minnesota University of the Pacific Angelo State U Minnesota State
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Express Season Batting Records Batting Average (Min 151 AB) 0.389 Drew Heithoff (2010) 0.338 Ty Forney (2011) 0.333 DeMarcus Tidwell (2010)
Slugging %
(Min 151 AB) 0.536 Casey Gillaspie (2012) 0.500 Daniel Salters (2014) 0.497 Brian Mundell (2014)
On Base %
(Min 151 AB) 0.515 Drew Heithoff (2010) 0.433 Charlie White (2013) 0.432 Casey Gillaspie (2012))
70 68 67
273 263 257
Games Played
Brady Burzynski (2015) Brady Burzynski (2014) Josh Scheffert (2012) Robbie Knight (2008) Tyler Hermann (2014)
At Bats
Josh Scheffert (2012) Kraig Binick (2005) Brady Burzynski (2015)
Hits
82 81 80
Brady Burzynski (2015) Kraig Binick (2005) Tim Zier (2012)
19 17 16
Kole Calhoun (2007) Ty Forney (2010) Tyler Hermann (2014)
7 4 3
12 11 9
45 42 40
Casey Gillaspie (2012) Peter Van Gansen (2014) Brady Burzynski (2014) Robbie Knight (2008)
24 16 14
Matt Fritz (2009) Tyler Hermann (2014) Tim Zier (2013), Steve McGuiggan (2010)
67 59 59
Ryan Shober (2012) Kole Calhoun (2007) Nick Addison (2012)
38 30 28
Kraig Binick (2005) Ryan Lee (2008) Nolan Fadness (2009)
Doubles
Triples
Daulton Varsho (2015) Brooks Pinckard (2009) Drew Turbin (2014) Lucas Herbst (2010) Kole Calhoun (2009) Lucas Herbst (2010)
Home Runs
Casey Gillaspie (2012) Nick Addison (2012) Brian Mundell (2014)
RBI’s
Nick Addison (2012) Joe Bonfe (2008) Daniel Salters (2014)
Walks
40 38 36
Hit By Pitches
Strikeouts
Stolen Bases
Runs Scored
57 53 51
Kole Calhoun (2007) Casey Gillaspie (2012) Kraig Binick (2005)
15 13 12
Braden Degamo (2008) Nick Bullington (2012) Kyle Holloway (2008) Dominic Piazza (2007)
Fielding 182 176 165
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Assists
Blake Schmit (2013) Ty Forney (2012) Andy Leonard (2009)
31 20 19
Errors
Mike LaLuna (2006) Mark Hallberg (2005) Blake Schmit (2013) Ty Forney (2012)
Passed Balls
Express Season Pitching Records Pitching ERA
0.38 1.01 1.36
(Min 24 IP) Kole Calhoun (2007) Jordan Zimmermann (2006) Ian Campbell (2010)
9 7
Tim Huber (2007) Taylor Lehnert (2013) Ian Campbell (2010) Matt McDaniel (2010) Chris Odegaard (2008)
Wins
Losses
7 Austin Schulfer (2015) 6 Nate Schwartz (2005) Tom Eager (2005) 5 10X
14 13 12
29 28
3 2
Saves
Kole Calhoun (2007) Devan Kline (2009) Nick Fellman (2006)
Appearances
Ian Campbell (2009) Nick Fellman (2005) Jon Huber (2005)
Complete Games
49 39
Sean Renzi (2012) Matt Trowbridge (2012) Chris Odegaard (2008) Jon Bjelland (2005)
Shutouts
92 71 69
Jordan Zimmermann (2006) Chris Odegaard (2008) Jon Bjelland (2006)
2 Tim Huber (2006) 1 7X
80.1 78 75.2
Walks Allowed
Rudy Jaramillo (2009) Ian Campbell (2010) D.J. Mauldin (2008) Ryan Hines (2008) Tim Huber (2006, 2007)
Innings Pitched
Jordan Zimmermann (2006) Tim Huber (2007) Tim Huber (2006)
8 7 6
Hits Allowed
74 72 71
CJ Eldred (2015) Nate Schwartz (2005) Travis Kempf (2006)
45 43 42
Louis Head (2009) Zak Shockley (2013) 3x: Ian Doughty (2014) most recent
8 14 13
Runs Allowed
10 9
Strikeouts
Home Runs Allowed
Matt McDaniel (2011) Philip Walby (2012) 7x: Ryan Schlosser (2015) most recent
Wild Pitches
Matt McDaniel (2011) Ian Doughty (2014) Kale Latorre (2015)
Hit Batters
Ryan Tatusko (2005) Kye Winter (2012) Ian Campbell (2009)
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Express Career Batting Records Batting Average (Min 272 AB) 0.318 Drew Heithoff (2009-10) 0.314 Joe Bonfe (2007-09) 0.309 Ty Forney (2010-11)
Slugging %
(Min 272 AB) 0.452 Joe Bonfe (2007-09) 0.425 Nate Baumann (2009-2010) 0.422 Brooks Pinckard (2008-09)
On Base %
(Min 272 AB) 0.509 Drew Heithoff (2009-10) 0.451 Nolan Fadness (2008-10) 0.401 Brooks Pinckard (2008-09)
Games Played
179 178 149
Josh Scheffert (2010-12) Ty Forney (2010-12) Kole Calhoun (2007-09)
671 663 555
Josh Scheffert (2010-12) Ty Forney (2010-12) Kole Calhoun (2007-09)
At Bats
Hits
189 170 161
Ty Forney (2010-12) Josh Scheffert (2010-12) Nolan Fadness (2008-10) Brady Burzynski (2013-15)
41 39 37
Kole Calhoun (2007-09) Ty Forney (2010-12) Josh Scheffert (2010-12)
7 4 3
Brooks Pinckard (2008-09) Daulton Varsho (2015) Kole Calhoun (2007-09) Brady Burzynski (2013-15 DeMarcus Tidwell (2010-11) Lucas Herbst (2009-10) Erich Diedrich (2005)
18 17 14
Nick Addison (2011-12) Josh Scheffert (2010-12) Miles Nablo (2014-15)
99 71 70
Doubles
Triples
Home Runs
RBI’s
Walks
89 73 72
Kole Calhoun (2007-09) Ty Forney (2010-12) Nolan Fadness (2008-10) Brady Burzynski (2013-15)
24 19 17
Matt Fritz (2009) Robbie Knight (2008-09) Tim Zier (2012-13)
140 124 117
Josh Scheffert (2010-12) Ty Forney (2010-12) Ryan Shober (2011-12)
Hit By Pitches
Strikeouts
Stolen Bases
64 49 40
Kraig Binick (2005-06) Nolan Fadness (2008-10) Brooks Pinckard (2008-09)
118 114 108
Nolan Fadness (2008-09) Ty Forney (2010-12) Kole Calhoun (2007-09)
Runs Scored
Josh Scheffert (2010-12) Ty Forney (2010-12) Kole Calhoun (2007-09)
Fielding 24 15 13
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Passed Balls
Dominic Piazza (2007-09) Braden Degamo (2008) Nick Bullington (2012) Kyle Holloway (2008)
46 43 29
Errors
Ty Forney (2010-12) Mike LaLuna (2006-07) Andy Leonard (2009-10)
517 307 273
Assists
Ty Forney (2010-12) Andy Leonard (2009-10) Drew Heithoff (2009-10)
Express Career Pitching Records Pitching ERA
1.92 2.21 3.02
(Min 110 IP) Ian Campbell (2009-10) Tim Huber (2006-07) Rudy Jaramillo (2009-10)
14 12 11
Tim Huber (2006-07) Ian Campbell (2009-10) Chris Odegaard (2007-09)
9 8
Tom Eager (2006-07) CJ Eldred (2014-15) Matt McDaniel (2010-11) Jon Bjelland (2005-06)
24 19 13
52 42 40
Wins
4 3 2
2
Losses
Saves
Kole Calhoun (2007-09) Nick Fellman (2005-06) Devan Kline (2009)
Appearances
Nick Fellman (2005-06) Evan Zerff (2010-11) Kole Calhoun (2007-09)
Complete Games
Tim Huber (2006-07) Rudy Jaramillo (2009-10) Ian Campbell (2009-10) Chris Odegaard (2007-09) Ryan Hines (2008) D.J. Mauldin (2008)
Shutouts
Chris Odegaard (2007-08) Tim Huber (2006-07)
Innings Pitched
153.2 Tim Huber (2006-07) 129.1 Matt McDaniel (2010-11) 122.2 Rudy Jaramillo(2009-10)
141 124 119
69 65 58
Hits Allowed
CJ Eldred (2014-15) Tim Huber (2006-07) Rudy Jaramillo (2009-10)
Runs Allowed
Matt McDaniel (2010-11) Jon Bjelland (2005-06) Travis Kempf (2005-06)
Walks Allowed
71 65 59
Jon Bjelland (2005-06) Tim Huber (2006-07) Matt McDaniel (2010-11) Chris Odegaard (2007-09)
123 113
Tim Huber (2006-07) Chris Odegaard (2007-09) Jon Bjelland (2005-06)
14 9 7
17 16 14
14 13
Strikeouts
Home Runs Allowed Matt McDaniel (2010-11) Tim Huber (2006-07) Jon Bjelland (2005-06)
Wild Pitches
Phillip Walby (2012) Matt Trowbridge (2012-13) Shane Dyer (2007-08)
Hit Batters
Matt McDaniel (2010-11) Brad Goldberg (2010-11) Travis Kempf (2005-06)
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2016 Express Host Families Each year, the Eau Claire Express organization is fortunate to have community members welcome our players with open arms to live in their homes during the summer. This organization would not be complete without the generosity and efforts of our host families. Pete and Karla Emery Brian and Denise Roach Barb and Craig Santolin Brad and Teresa Paulsrud Dennis and Shelly Stein Jarred and Melinda Huth Connie and Terry Klatt Bob and Linda Schmick Sharon and Larry Palmer Matt and Randi Gerber Bill and Rebecca Drath Scott and Tracy Trippler Jim and Darla Lau Dale and Jenn Varsho Marc Anthony and Gail Hanson Brenner
Travis & Megan Hedtke Larry and Tammy Hurt Jeff and Janelle Laube Dan and Joni Gilles Bob and Sue Laymen Marci and Jason Boyarski Laurie Zukaitis Joshua and Julie Miller Andy and Sherri Gibson Jeff and Melissa Pascal Kirsten and Mark Bube Steven & Ashley Hensley Brian and Jodi Kent Scot and Pam Vaver Jason and Mindy Craig
GOOD LUCK EAU CLAIRE EXPRESS!
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Express Team MVP’s (2005-2010) KRAIG BINICK
2005 JOE BONFE
2008
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JORDAN ZIMMERMANN
2006 NOLAN FADNESS
2009
KOLE CALHOUN
2007 DREW HEITOFF
2010
Express Team MVP’s (2011-2015) TY FORNEY
CASEY GILLASPIE
2011
2012
TIM WISE
2013
DANIEL SALTERS
BRADY BURZYNSKI
2014
2015
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Northwoods League Standings North Division
W
L
PCT
GB
STREAK
St. Cloud Rox Waterloo Bucks Eau Claire Express Mankato MoonDogs La Crosse Loggers Duluth Huskies Willmar Stingers Rochester Honkers Thunder Bay Border Cats
17 16 16 15 14 11 11 5 1
6 7 8 9 10 13 13 18 22
0.739 0.696 0.667 0.625 0.583 0.458 0.458 0.217 0.043
1 1.5 2.5 3.5 6.5 6.5 12 16
10W 2W 4W 3W 2L 2L 3L 8L 7L
South Division
W
L
PCT
GB
STREAK
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Madison Mallards Wisconsin Woodchucks Battle Creek Bombers Kalamazoo Growlers Rockford Rivets Kenosha Kingfish
15 14 12 14 14 11 10
8 10 10 12 12 12 15
0.652 0.583 0.545 0.538 0.538 0.478 0.4
1.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 4 6
4W 2L 2W 2W 1L 3L 1W
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Northwoods League Leaders Pitching:
Batting:
Avg: 1. .407- Jake Shepski (MAN) 2. .375- Dan Robinson (KAZ) 3. .373- TJ Friedl (STC) 4. .371- Patrick Bromwell (WRP) 5. .367- Daniel Jipping (BC) Hits: 1. 36- Daniel Jipping (BC) 2. 35- Jake Shepski (MAN) 35- Nick Hutchins (KAZ) 4. 34- Ricky Ramirez (STC) 5. 33- Dan Robinson (KAZ) Doubles: 1. 10- Jake Shepski (MAN) 2. 9- Justin Toerner (WIL) 9- Ben Fisher (WRP) 4. 8- 3x
Wins: Strikeouts: 1. 4- Aaron Shortridge (EC) 1. 34- Mitch Stalsberg 4- Nate Jones (MAN) (LAC) 4- Jon Teaney (LAC) 2. 31- Austin Schulfer (EC) Home Runs: 4- Chris Cooper (WRP) 31- Jordan Horak (BC) 1. 8- Daulton Varsho (EC) 4. 29- Nate Jones (MAN) 2. 5- Lucas Halstead (MAD) ERA: 29- Marshall Kasowski 5- Daniel Jipping (BC) 1. 0.38- Chris Cooper (WRP) (LAK) 5- Jake Shepski (MAN) 5- Sam Armstrong (MAD) 2. 0.47- Matt Shannon (STC) Saves: 5- Adam McGinnis (WAT) 3. 0.63- BJ Butler (KAZ) 4. 0.76- Ricky Digrugilliers 1. 7- Garrett Schilling (MAN) (WRP) RBI’s: 5. 0.78- Austin Hancock (GB) 2. 6- Brandon Downey 1. 28- Adam McGinnis (WAT) (WAT) Innings Pitched: 3. 4- Andrew Perez (LAC) 2. 25- Daniel Jipping (BC) 4- Brandon Guske (BC) 3. 23- Daulton Varsho (EC) 1. 28.2- BJ Butler (KAZ) 28.2-Brendon Allen (KEN) 5. 3- 4x 4. 23- Jake Shepski (MAN) 28.2- Brett Solano (WAT) 5. 21- Greg Lambert (WIL) 28.2- Jordan Horak (BC) 21- Marcus Pingleton (MAN) Triples: 1. 2- 7x
Today’s Northwoods League Schedule North Division:
Mankato MoonDogs @ Thunder Bay Border Cats- 6:05 p.m Willmar Stingers @ La Crosse Loggers-6:05 p.m. St. Cloud Rox @ Eau Claire Express- 6:35 p.m. Waterloo Bucks @ Duluth Huskies- 6:35 p.m. South Division: Battle Creek Bombers @ Kenosha Kingfish - 6:05 p.m Rockford Rivets @ Wisconsin Woodchucks - 6:35 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters @ Lakeshore Chinooks- 6:35 p.m. Madison Mallards @ Green Bay Bullfrogs - 6:35 p.m. Interdivision: Rochester Honkers @ Kalamazoo Growlers- 6:05 p.m.
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Partner’s Index A-1 Express Rental
Pg. 30
American Ice Company
Pg. 28
Airgas
Pg. 3
Avalon Hotel
Bridgewater Hotel Budweiser
Court ‘n House
Pg. 45 Pg. 45
Back Cover Pg. 5
Eau Claire YMCA
Pg. 31
Evergreen Funeral Home
Pg. 30
Economy Furniture
Pg. 3
Fastenal Company
Pg. 24
Gator Garb Promotions
Pg. 33
Green Oasis
Pg. 15
Hardees
Pg. 9
Hickory Hills Golf Course
Pg. 29
Houligans
Pg. 41
iHeartMedia
Kobussen Busses LTD
Pg. 6
Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Marshfield Clinic
Monk’s Bar & Grill
Pg. 40 Pg. 3
In Cover Pg. 24
Northwoods League All-Star Ad
Pg. 31
Rawlings Ad
Pg. 25
Poquette, Donnellan & Schlewitz Law Ray’s Place
Royal Credit Union Roy’s Barber Shop Sammy’s Pizza
Pg. 16 Pg. 32 Pg. 11
Pg. 8 Pg. 6
State Farm - Gregg Bohlig
Pg. 38
Texas Roadhouse
Pg. 24
Taco Johns
Tri-Mart Corporation
Trubilt Collision Center Volume One WIPFLi
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Pg. 39
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This Day in Baseball... June 25 2003- Todd McFarlane wins a $450,000 bid plus fees for Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 73rd home run baseball at a live auction aired on ESPN’s SportsCenter Auction. The San Francisco comic book icon and toymaker’s, who also owns Mark McGwire’s No. 70 home run ball, bid was aired live on ESPN’s SportsCenter. 1998- Sammy Sosa breaks the major league record for homers in a single month when he hits his 19th dinger in June,with a solo home run off of Brian Moehler at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Sosa, a controversial figure with ties to performance enhancing drugs and implement manipulation, would finish the season with 66 home runs, which would have been an MLB record if not for Mark McGwire’s 70 in the same season. 1988- Cal Ripken, going 2-for-4 in the Orioles’ 10-3 loss to Boston at Fenway Park, played in his 1,000th consecutive game. In 1995, the Baltimore infielder will break Lou Gehrig’s record when he plays in his 2,131st straight game.
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