Baseball Guide 2011 by Sam Houston State Athletics

2011

BRAEDEN RILEY

CHRIS ANDREAS

MATT SHELTON

Southland Conference Champions NCAA Tournament Participants 2007 - 2008 - 2009

Sam Houston vs. Rice 2009 NCAA Regionals Opening Night

Sam Houston vs. Rice 2008 NCAA Regionals Opening Night

Sam Houston vs. Ole Miss 2007 NCAA Regionals Opening Night

The Texas State University System Oldest Multi-Campus System in Texas The Texas State University System has a long and illustrious history in Texas. It is the oldest and third largest higher education system in Texas. Beginning as an administrative means to consolidate the support and management of state teacher colleges, the System has evolved into a network of higher education institutions stretching from the Texasâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of far West Texas. Today eight System components offer a broad range of academic and career pathways. Throughout the System, you will find professionals committed to preparing students for working and contributing to an increasingly global society. The academic and professional programs offered will help them learn to make sound decisions in life and become contributors in their communities. Each university, college and institute within The Texas State University System is unique in its own way and is highlighted within this website. Additional literature is available from each institution, and contact information is referenced within each section featured. The Texas State University System is governed by an nine-member Board of Regents appointed by the Governor. In addition, a nonvoting student regent is appointed annually to the Board. The administration, which is headed by a board-appointed Chancellor, is based in Austin. Sam Houston State is the second largest institution in the eight-campus Texas State University System.

System enrollment: 72,000 System total operating budget for fiscal year 2010: $822 million System total state appropriation for fiscal year 2010: $344 million

Dr. Brian McCall Chancellor

Dr. Brian McCall - Chancellor To be announced - Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Fernando C. Gomez - Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Ms. Diane Corley - Executive Director, TSUS Foundation, Chancellorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council Mr. Peter E. Graves - Vice Chancellor for Contract Administration Ms. Carole M. Fox - Director of Audits and Analysis Dr. Roland K. Smith - Vice Chancellor for Finance Mr. Sean Cunningham - Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations Mr. Mike Wintemute - Director of Governmental Relations and Communications

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Thomas J. Rusk Building 200 East 10th Street, Suite 600 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-1808

Board of Regents

Lamar University Sam Houston State University Sul Ross State University Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College

Ron Blatchley Chairman Bryan

Charlie Amato Vice Chair San Antonio

Kevin J. Lilly Regent Houston

Ron Mitchell Regent Horseshoe Bay

Trisha S. Pollard Regent Bellaire

Michael Truncale Regent Beaumont

Donna Williams Regent Arlington

Christopher Covo Student Regent San Marcos

Texas State University - San Marcos Lamar Institute of Technology Lamar State College - Orange Lamar State College - Port Arthur

www.gobearkats.com - 3

David Montagne Regent Beaumont

One Great University Sam Houston was founded in 1879 and stands today as the third-oldest public university in Texas and the state’s fifth oldest continuously operating institution of higher education. With nearly 100,000 graduates, SHSU has touched the lives of generations of Texans by helping to shape the economic, social and cultural development of this state and beyond. The establishment of Sam Houston Normal Institute was authorized by Texas Governor Oran M. Roberts on April 21, 1879. On October 10 of that year “the Normal” opened with 109 students, four faculty members and its first principal, Bernard Mallon.

Sam Houston Today Created to train school teachers, today’s Sam Houston State University offers a broad range of academic programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Many of its academic programs and faculty have attained national and statewide recognition.

In the 21st century, Sam Houston State University has seen record growth, ranking as the fastest growing public institution in Texas the past three years.

Sam Houston State University serves one of the most diverse populations of any education institution in Texas. Admission requirements were strengthened six years ago. In the fall of 2009, SHSU experienced another record enrollment, with a total of 16,795. The physical plant is undergoing significant expansion and improvements at a cost of more than $250 million.

A Great Name in Texas Education Central to the university’s recent achievements is a dedicated faculty and staff that provide a caring education environment for students to learn and develop. With its namesake, ties to Texas history and a record of 130 years of service to the people of the state, Sam Houston State University is truly “a great name in Texas education.”

General Sam Houston is the only man in U.S. history to be governor of two states (Tennessee and Texas). He led Texas to independence with the victory over Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto. He became the first president of the Republic of Texas, senator from the state of Texas and governor of the State of Texas. He is buried in Huntsville not far from the campus of the university named in his honor.

www.gobearkats.com - 4

 Enrollment 16,795

Sam Houston State University

 272-acre main campus  80 undergraduate degree programs  55 masters’ programs  5 doctoral programs Criminal Justice Educational Leadership Counselor Education Clinical Psychology Reading  72% of faculty members hold doctoral or terminal degrees  31 students average class size  1:20 faculty-student ratio

Students from every walk of life come to Sam Houston State University in pursuit of a quality college education.

 Carnegie Graduate Instructional Program Classification: Doctoral Research University  Five colleges within the university: Arts and Sciences Business Administration Criminal Justice Education Humanities and Social Sciences  Capital project, construction, renovation, and improvement program totals more than $250 million  A diverse student body with students from 46 countries  University is partner with Raven Nest Golf Course  Every office, classroom and residence hall room is equipped with a high speed Internet connection www.gobearkats.com - 5

Dr. Dana Gibson Sam Houston’s 13th president set to keep university moving forward Dana Gibson, Ph.D., became the 13th President of Sam Houston State University on September 1, 2010. Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall said that Gibson was selected from a field of 40 applicants to replace outgoing President Dr. James F. Gaertner who will retire effective August 31. She has served as Sam Houston’s vice president for finance and operations, a since 2009. “Dr. Gibson has an impressive record as an educator and administrator, and I’m delighted that Sam Houston State University will continue to benefit from her leadership, passion and energy,” said Chancellor McCall. Gibson is a veteran of university work, with 24 years of teaching and administrative experience at various institutions. Prior to her tenure at Sam Houston, she served as president of National University, a private, not-for-profit university in California. She also held the positions of vice president for business and finance at Southern Methodist University in Dallas from 2005 to 2007 and vice chancellor for administration and finance at the University of Colorado at Denver. frin 2002 to 2005. She was named as SMU’s “Administrator-ofthe-Year” in 2006.

“Sam Houston State University is a very special place with a rich history of excellent leadership so I am deeply honored to be selected to serve as the university’s next president,” Dr. Gibson said. “I appreciate the Board of Regents’ and Chancellor McCall’s confidence in my ability to continue the excellent progress made under President Gaertner. During the last year at Sam Houston, I have come to appreciate the dedication of the faculty and staff as well as the excellent culture existing at SHSU.” Gibson earned her bachelor’s degree in business specialized to accounting in 1981 and a master’s of business administration in 1984 at Texas Woman’s University. She earned her doctorate in business, again majoring in accounting, from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1993. She became a certified public accountant in 1984. She held executive-level positions at the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver and Texas Woman’s University and taught accounting and management information systems as a professor and lecturer. She first served as an assistant to the vice president for finance and administration, then as associate vice private for finance and administration and university controller. In 2000 she was promoted to TWU’s vice president for academic and information services. Gaertner congratulated Gibson on her appointment and expressed his support of the decision. “I am absolutely delighted that Dr. Gibson has been named the sole finalist for the position of president. In working with her over the past year, I have gotten to know her and how competent she is. She is a person of high integrity, and she’s a good fit for Sam Houston State University.” Gibson is active in civic and charitable causes, including serving on the boards of Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Voice for Children and the Denver Downtown Partnership. “Sam Houston’s strongest asset is our culture and that ‘get it done’ attitude is critical to who we are. I look forward to my new role, as it will provide me more opportunity to interact with our enthusiastic, remarkable students and our supportive alumni and community,” Gibson said. “It is an exciting time to lead SHSU, to continue building upon the successes and to plan new pathways for the future.”

The campus at Sam Houston State University continues to grow with the addition of new resident halls, academic buildings and outstanding athletic facilities.

www.gobearkats.com - 6

University Administration PRESIDENT Dr. Dana Gibson VICE PRESIDENTS Provost/Academic Affairs: Dr. David E. Payne Finance & Operations: TBA University Advancement: Mr. Frank Holmes Enrollment Management: Dr. Heather Thielemann Student Services: Mr. Frank Parker ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Associate Provost: Dr. Richard Eglsaer Academic Affairs/Dean, Graduate Studies: Dr. Kandi Tayebi Distance Learning: Mr. William Angrove Research & Special Programs: Dr. Jerry Cook Research Administration & Technology Commercialization: Mr. Dan Davis Student Services: Mr. Keith Jenkins ACADEMIC DEANS College of Arts & Sciences: Dr. Jaimie L. Hebert College of Business Administration: Dr. Mitchell Muehsam College of Criminal Justice: Dr. Vincent J. Webb College of Education: Dr. Genevieve Brown College of Humanities & Social Sciences: Dr. John M. de Castro

Dr. David E. Payne Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mr. Frank Holmes Vice President for University Advancement

www.gobearkats.com - 7

Dr. Randall Powell Interim Vice President for Finance & Operations

Dr. Heather Thielemann Mr. Frank Parker Vice President Vice President for Enrollment Management for Student Services

Bobby Williams When Bobby Williams became the Bearkats’ director of athletics on April 29, 1998, he set a goal for the program - to win the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup symbolic of the league’s all-sports championship for both men’s and women’s sports combined. Sam Houston has won the Commissioner’s Cup not once but three times (2005, 2006 and 2007). No other Southland university has won the Cup three years in a row. Williams, who had served Sam Houston as an athletic administrator and a coach since 1982, was interim director of athletics for the 199798 school year. He was assistant director of athletics for seven years and an assistant football coach for nine years. In May, 2005, Williams received the General Robert R. Neyland Outstanding Athletic Director Award at the All-American Football Foundation’s 70th annual Banquet of Champions. In June, 2008, he was presented the AstroTurf Athletics Director of the Year “Football Championship Subdivision West Region” award. Williams now serves as a member of the NCAA Leadership Council. During his 13 years as athletic director, Sam Houston has achieved unprecedented successes at the NCAA Division I level, including:  Three Southland Commissioner’s Cups and two SLC Men’s AllSports Trophies (2000 and 2007)  Highest NCAA Division I football championship subdivision final national ranking (4th in 2004)  Highest NCAA Division I men’s basketball RPI final ranking (2003)  First votes in Associated Press NCAA Division I men’s basketball national poll (2008)  Two NCAA Division I football playoff appearances, reaching quarterfinals in 2001 and semifinals in 2004  NCAA Division I national playoff berths in men’s basketball (2003 and 2010), softball (2007) and baseball (2007, 2008 and 2009)  14 Southland Conference team championships including football (2001, 2004) men’s basketball (2000, 2003, 2010), women’s golf (2004, 2007), men’s outdoor track and field (2005, 2006), women’s outdoor track and field (2005, 2006, 2008) and women’s indoor track and field (2007 and 2008)  Southland post-season tournament titles in men’s basketball (2003 and 2010), baseball (2007, 2008 and 2009) and softball (2007).  Two ESPN2 football national telecasts, two men’s basketball CBS national telecasts, four ESPN2 national basketball telecasts and numerous Fox Sports Southwest and Southland TV regional games  Highest athletic grade point average in department history  Highest Southland finishes in men’s basketball, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s cross country and tennis  Hosted successful Southland Conference championship events in women’s tennis, women’s golf, cross country, softball, baseball and outdoor track and field as well as the finals of the Southland Conference men’s basketball tournament  Guided the department through two successful NCAA peer review team evaluations  Added women’s soccer and bowling as the university’s 16th and 17th varsity sports Williams has overseen more than 9 million dollars of facility improvements including the new Ron Randleman Strength and Fitness Center, Don Sanders Stadium (baseball), Bearkat Softball Stadium and the SHSU golf practice facility at Raven’s Nest Golf Course. With

Director of Athletics

new marketing strategies, Williams and his staff have increased both campus and community attendance at all Bearkat intercollegiate athletics events and increased revenue generated from outside university sources from $600,000 to $2.4 million. Under his direction, the Bearkat Learning Enhancement Center, located in the Bowers Stadium Field House, opened in the fall of 1997. The facility allows Bearkat student-athletes access both to modern computers and to assistance from academic tutors. During his seven years as assistant athletic director, Williams’ duties included NCAA compliance, game management for home athletic contests, scheduling, facilities, tickets, marketing and concessions. As an assistant football coach, he tutored five cornerbacks who played in the National Football League. “Becoming a director of athletics was a lifetime goal. I have always been a goal oriented person,” said Williams. “As a secondary coach, we set and met important goals on teams that ranked among the nation’s defensive leaders. As an administrator, we set goals such as raising our department grade point averages, which we accomplished. “As director of athletics, we have set goals. We have strived to bring this department to the forefront in computer technology, to improve our athletes’ academic standing and retention rates and to increase our revenue through fund raising and monies generated from bigger crowds at games. “Three times in recent years, we achieved our most important goal -- winning the Southland Commissioner’s Cup All-Sports Trophy. Not only does this achievement prove that each of our sports teams is vital to our program, but also it demonstrates the importance and contributions of every student athlete. Our staff ’s efforts will continue to be directed toward higher goals as we strive to make the Sam Houston experience the best it can be for our students.” Williams was a starter at wide receiver for the Rice Owls. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University in 1981 and his Master of Arts from Rice a year later. His father, Bobby Williams, Sr., was a member of Rice University’s 1958 Cotton Bowl team and retired in 2002 after working as an NFL scout for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. His mother, Carolyn, recently retired from the Dow Chemical Company. His wife, Janet, received her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degree from Sam Houston as have her father General Thomas Stone (distinguished alumni 1999 and football letterman 1955-56), mother Claudette, brother Keith (football letterman 197879) and sister Kelly (Master’s degree). Janet is a professor in the SHSU College of Education. The pair have two daughters, Audrey Kathryn (21) and Alexandra Karolyn (17).

www.gobearkats.com - 8

Bobby and Janet Williams and their daughters, Audrey and Alex.

Bearkat Athletic Department Staff

BOBBIE HILLIARD Associate Ath. Director for Finance

CHRIS THOMPSON Associate Ath. Director for Student Services

GREG HINZE Associate Ath. Director for Operations

DAVID PAITSON Associate Ath. Director for External Operations

JOHN HOLDER Administrative Coordinator

CURTIS COLLIER Compliance

JASON CHANDLER Assistant Ath. Director for Ticket Operations

PAUL RIDINGS Assistant Ath. Director for Media Relations

JASON BARFIELD Athletic Media Services Coordinator

JESSICA PAYNE Academics

RYAN CARROLL Facilities Coordinator

HOPE PARKER Head Athletic Trainer

WESLEY NOWLIN Assistant Athletic Trainer

KYLE SPEER Head Strength & Conditioning

JUSTIN STAPLETON Staff Associate Marketing

KATHERYNE McGILVRAY Marketing

J. R. OHR Marketing

DENISE HOLCOMB Officer Supervisor

JENNIFER DAVIS Athletic Secretary

KAREN WHITE Athletic Secretary

RHONDA CURRY Staff Assistant Events

JUDY WEBB Athletic Secretary

www.gobearkats.com - 9

TERRY ARTHERHOLT Athletic Assistant

JAMES ROSS Custodian

Sports excitement at Sam Houston State Sam Houston State University competes at the NCAA Division I level in 17 sports as a member of the Southland Conference, bringing the fun and excitement of intercollegiate athletes to the Huntsville campus. Men’s intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field. Women’s sports are basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. In the fall of 2010, Sam Houston begins competition in women’s bowling. Three of the past six years, the SHSU athletic program as ranked as the best in the Southland Conference, winning the SLC Commissioner’s Cup all-sports trophy. Sam Houston is the only league member to win the Commissioner’s Cup three consecutive seasons. The Kats also have won two men’s all-sports trophies. Since moving up to the NCAA Division I level in 1986, Sam Houston has participated in the national playoffs 15 times including the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball “Big Dance”. The Bearkats have won 23 Southland Conference team championships with 11 of those SLC trophies earned in the past seven years. In addition, SHSU has won nine Southland post-season tournament titles. While competing at a high level on the playing field, the Bearkats also have proven

themselves tops in the Southland Conference in the classroom. Sam Houston State has placed more individuals on the Southland Commissioner’s Honor Roll (student-athletes with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better) than any other league member during the past six sports seasons. For the last eight consecutive semesters, SHSU student-athletes have combined to produce a department grade point average (GPA) of 2.87 or above,

www.gobearkats.com - 10

a mark higher than the GPA of the university’s overall student population. Nine times in the past five years, Bearkats have been recognized as the outstanding student-athlete in their individual sports. Winners of the SLC “Student-Athlete of the Year” honors have been Ryan Bright (2007 and 2008 men’s basketball), Stephen Prihoda (2007 baseball), Lata Assudani (2007 women’s tennis), Jennie Sewell (2007 women’s track and field), Jennifer Heinz (2008 women’s golf ), Barkley Falkner (2009 men’s basketball), Irina Sotnikova (2009 women’s tennis) and Brittany Brooks (2010 women’s basketball). Sam Houston State University annually draws regional and national media attention through televised athletic contests. Bearkat football and basketball games have been featured in nationally televised games on ESPN2 and CBS. Each year, SHSU games are telecast on the Southland Conference TV network. The university boasts one of the finest athletic complexes in the Southwestern that serve as the site of both regular season competition and post-season tournament action. Home athletic events are held at Bowers Stadium (football), Johnson Coliseum (basketball and volleyball), Don Sanders Stadium (baseball), softball (Bearkat Softball Complex), tennis (McAdams Tennis Center), track and field (York Track Center) and soccer (Pritchett Field). News, schedules, ticket information and opportunities to watch live video of Bearkat sports events are available on the SHSU athletic web site at www.gobearkats.com.

Bearkat Athletics Mission Sam Houston State University is committed to the concept that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the university’s educational enterprise. The department of athletics recognizes that the athletics program must be supportive of the university’s mission, which is to inspire learning through excellence in teaching, to stimulate creativity, to conduct scholarly research and to direct significant institutional resources to the community it serves. In keeping with these directives, the department of athletics understands that its primary mission is to develop studentathletes as complete individuals and educated citizens who are fully prepared to contribute positively to society. The department of athletics recognizes that it receives direction from the President of the university in the administration of the athletic program. The department of athletics will provide and support cultural diversity and provide for equitable opportunities for minorities and women. The department of athletics measures success in its ability to establish programs that support the mission of Sam Houston State University. Strategic Goals  The Department of Athletics will provide the best possible entertainment and image for our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community by competing on the Division I level through winning athletic teams.  The Department of Athletics will provide an environment for student-athletes necessary to enhance graduation through classroom learning experiences that are conducive to a life skills learning experience on campus and in the community.  The Department of Athletics will provide an environment for all staff necessary to attract, develop and retain quality personnel.  The Department of Athletics will provide an environment for our alumni, community and friends of the university that encourages active participation in the department programs and development activities.

Brittany Brooks (left) earned Southland Conference women’s basketball “Student-Athlete of the Year” honors in 2010 while Barkley Falkner was voted the same honor for men’s basketball in 2009.

BEARKAT ATHLETICS

BY THE NUMBERS

Sam Houston State accomplishments as a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference: 8 9 9 15 23 32

Southland Conference post-season tournament “Most Valuable Players” Southland individual sport “Student Athletes of the Year” Southland Conference post-season tournament championships NCAA Division I tournament appearances Southland Conference regular season team championships Southland Conference “Players of the Year” NCAA Division I All-Americans

44 624 All-Southland Conference selections in 16 sports

Irina Sotnikova was named both Southland Conference women’s tennis “Player of the Year” honors and “Student-Athlete of the Year” honors during the 2009 season.

www.gobearkats.com - 11

Winning Championships

Sam Houston has won 12 Southland Conference team championships in the past eight seasons.

SLC COMMISSIONER’S CUP  Winners 2005, 2006, 2007 SLC MEN’S ALL-SPORTS CUP  Winners 2000, 2007 NCAA NATIONAL PLAYOFFS  Football 1986, 1991, 2001, 2004  Baseball 1987, 1989, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009  Men’s Basketball 1986, 2003, 2010  Volleyball 1984, 1985, 1993, 1996  Softball 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 2007 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE TITLES  Baseball 1989  Men’s Basketball 2000, 2003, 2010  Football 1991, 2001, 2004  Men’s Golf 1990, 1994  Women’s Golf 2004, 2007  Softball 1988, 1990, 1993  Men’s Outdoor Track 2005, 2006  Women’s Outdoor Track 2005, 2006, 2008  Women’s Indoor Track 2007, 2008  Volleyball 1993, 1994 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE POST-SEASON TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS  Men’s Basketball 2003, 2010  Volleyball 1996  Baseball 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009  Softball 1988, 2007

Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup 2005, 2006, 2007 Southland Men’s All-Sports Trophy 2000, 2007

OTHER MAJOR NATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Softball National Invitational Champions 1996  Softball NCAA Division II National Champions 1982  Softball NAIA National Champions 1981  Men’s Golf NAIA National Champions 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981  Football NAIA National Co-Champions 1964  Baseball NAIA National Champions 1963  Football Post Season Bowls 1952, 1953, 1955, 1958  Men’s Basketball NIT Season Tip-off quarterfinalist 2005

www.gobearkats.com - 12

What is a Bearkat?

Sam Houston State’s athletic teams have been nicknamed “The Bearkats” since 1923 when the university’s name was changed by the Texas state legislature from Sam Houston Normal Institute to Sam Houston State Teachers College. Prior to 1923, the varsity sports teams were nicknamed “The Normals.” Early references to “Bearkats” spelled the name either “Bearcats,” “Bear Cats,” or “Bearkats.” A bearcat is said by some to be a kinkajou, a small, golden, carnivorous mammal that resides in the jungles of South America. It is doubtful those who coined the “Bearkat” nickname had either a kinkajou or a binturong in mind, however. More likely, the name came from a popular local saying of the time, “tough as a Bearkat!” Since the animal in the saying was thought more mythical than real, the spelling settled upon was “Bearkat.” In the late 1940s, then SHSU President Harmon Lowman attempted to change the Sam Houston mascot from Bearkats to “Ravens” (after General Sam Houston’s Cherokee nickname). Mrs. Vernon Schuder reported that the alumni were polled, she voted for the raven but that “all those old Bearkats beat us out!” The current Sammy Bearkat mascot character began appearing at Sam Houston State sports events in 1959. Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Paul Culp of the Sam Houston State University Library whose research made this article possible.

From Sammy Bearkat to the Kat Krazies, the “Couch Potatoes” to Homecoming, campus traditions abound at Sam Houston State University.

www.gobearkats.com - 13

One Great College Town Sam Houston State and the city of Huntsville give studentathletes the best of both worlds. Huntsville offers a community atmosphere that retains its small town friendliness while offering intellectual and cultural stimulation with the University’s proximity to a large metropolitan area.The community is an ideal college town with a population of 34,592 just 68 miles north of Houston and 171 miles south of Dallas. Huntsville is one of the oldest communities in Texas. The city was founded in 1835 by Pleasant Gray and grew quickly with prominent settlers moving here from Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia. From its inception, Huntsville was considered to be a center of education and law. It was the home of many military leaders during the years of the Republic of Texas. The city features such historical attractions as Austin Hall (the oldest functioning educational building in Texas); the home and burial place of Texas history legend, Sam Houston; and the Sam Houston Memorial Museum.

Huntsville, Texas, offers students a small town community atmosphere with the excitement of Houston one hour’s drive to the south.

David Addick’s 67 feet high Sam Houston statue on Interstate 45 is the tallest statue of an American hero in the world

www.gobearkats.com - 14

Character Counts: We Care Bearkats involved in the Huntsville Community Bearkat student-athletes make an impact on the Huntsville community through programs organized by the Sam Houston State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. So successful have been the committee’s activities that other universities in the Southland Conference have used the group as a model for their own campus. Activities on the committee’s annual calendar include the NCAA Champs/Life Skills program; the annual homecoming parade; a mentor program with the Huntsville Independent School District (HISD); sports festivals at HISD elementary campuses; canned food drive benefiting The Good Shepherd Mission; Rita B. Huff Animal Shelter fundraiser; pop tab drive for M. D. Anderson Cancer Center / Ronald McDonald House; and Student Life Awareness Programs (alcohol, nutrition, time and stress management, diversity). Each academic year ends with the annual All-Sports Awards Banquet sponsored, planned and hosted by the committee. The leadership role played on campus by Sam Houston student-athletes has been recognized nationally by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Bearkat athletes have served on major NCAA committees including the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference held each June at Disney World in Orlando, FL.

Beark community service activities have included “Jump Rope for Heart,” mentor programs with area schools, collecting school supplies for low income families, city park clean-up and fund-raisers for the Huntsville Safe House, Good Shepherd Mission and the Ronald McDonald House of Houston.

www.gobearkats.com - 15

Unparalled Student Services Sam Houston State athletics student services offers Bearkat student-athletes an outstanding academic support system. The staff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to help each student-athlete success in the classroom, in his or her sport and in overall life experiences at Sam Houston and beyond. The student services staff works with each student-athlete individually. Among the many resources offered student-athletes are tutoring sessions; supervised studey halls; assistance in selecting majors, degree plans and courses; mandatory academic advisement (class scheduling) and use of the Sam Houston State Athletics Learning Enhancement Center (LEC). Located in the Ron Mafrige Fieldhouse, the LEC features study and work areas, 24 computers, printed and hosts the tutorial program strictly for student-athlete use. Also in the LEC is the Enterprise Career Center which offers career advice on resume writing, interviewing skills and assistance for the job market. The NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program provides a mandatory class for incoming freshmen student-athletes to enhance their opportunities for success at Sam Houston. Additionally, the university offers the SAM Center which provides academic advising, study skills sessions, graduate school seminars and additional academic support.

The Enterprise Car Rental Corporation offers seminars each semester with hands-on advice for Sam Houston State student-athletes to prepare them for the job market.

Associate Athletic Director for Student Services Chris Thompson (left) and the Student-Athletic Advisory Committee officers lead a nationallyrecognized student services program.

www.gobearkats.com - 16

The Sam Houston student-athlete academic planner is utilized by all Bearkats varsity sports participants to help them organize their time and explain support programs, policies, resources, study and test-taking tips and skills.

Academic Success

The Learning Enhancement Center was established in memory of Dr. Billy Tidwell, coach, athletic director and professor at Sam Houston from 1956 to 1979.

Southland Conference Commissioner’s Academic Holl Roll Bearkats Athletes who maintained a 3.00 grade point average or higher during their sport’s season BASEBALL Chris Andreas Taylor Davis John Hale Brandon Kimbrel Ryan Mooney Doug Oney Paul Spinn Jordan Westra MEN’S BASKETBALL Preston Brown Josten Crow* Lance Pevehouse* Arthur Zulu WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Ray Alexander* Brittany Brooks*# Therese Hager Britni Martin Sequeena Thomas Lauren Tippet CROSS COUNTRY MEN Clint Anders Joseph Anderson Travis Kocurek Patrick Krol Julius Michael Blake Woolums CROSS COUNTRY WOMEN Kaylee Brazeel Kim Brooks Sara Collazos Morgan Davis Alyssa Dooley Amanda Dunlap Molly Farrell Kylie Fitzgerald Kristen Gallow Courtney Haggard Jordan Heggie Monigue McMichael Haley Peddy Haliegh Pustka Crystal Santos Dakota Stewart Megan Williams

FOOTBALL Miguel Antonio Travis Best Jordan Bowersox* Chris Brown Brandon Closner R. C. Fairchild Eric Fieilo Justin Humphrey Jace Jackson T. J. Jones Colby Lange Chris Lucas Joe McNelis Brad Mills Zach Paty Matthew Powledge Sherard Ray Kyle Rogers Kevin Smith Greg Sprowls Travis Watson Jeff Welch Austin Wilson MEN’S GOLF Ryan Howard Fergal Rafferty Beau Wilis* WOMEN’S GOLF Ellie McKinley Stephanie Pustejovsky Sarah St. John Jenna Stene Landa Stewart SOFTBALL Victoria Benavidez Amy Brown* Lauren Burns Tomi Garrison Mandy Gegen Amanda Lindsey Morgan Mikulin Kristen Moehlman Ashley Nelson

Mae Nowak Janaye Richardson Courtney Schoenemann Alex Survant Hailey Wiginton Whitney Wilson Calli Wood Tiffani Woodrum SOCCER Hillary Ackerman Amanda Biega Debbie Campbell Jordan Cherry Alex Clifton Neddie Garcia Shelby Grissett Emily Jurecka Meredith Norman Alison Oakland Natalie Pantel Jenny Pence* Kristen Pounds Paige Rodriguez Kelley Sikinger Ashley Simmons Adriana Vasquez Nichole Watkins Katie Wesneski* Kirby Zak TENNIS Federica Denti Nadya Dubyanskaya Giorgia Pozzan Cally Woerner MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Clint Anders Leon Banks Cutter Bernhard Andy Blauser Brek Christensen Michael Courtney Joey D’Eramo Clemon Dunlap A. J. Edwards

Ruben Gutierrez Jasen Hickman Scottie Jones* Henry Jordan* Travis Kocurek Patrick Krol Julius Michael Tymagic Robinson Roger Ruelweler Jason Russell Jacob Shultz John Thomas Blake Woolums WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD Kaylee Brazeel Sarah Collazos Morgan Davis Amanda Dunlap Molly Farrell Jessica Fisher* Kristin Gallow Jordan Heggie Kristi Hermes Courtney Lueders Monika May Monique McMichael Haley Peddy Stephanie Reed Crystal Santos Dakota Stewart Megan Williams Allysha Wilson Tonicia Wimberly Jenny Zoch VOLLEYBALL Kim Black Anna Ferguson* Jamie Haas Kaylee Hawkins Jamie Kaleh Courtney Laskowski Kym Loving Rebecca Swann Shamira Washington

*Academic All-Southland Conference selection # Southland Student-Athlete of the Year

www.gobearkats.com - 17

While winning three Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cups (symbolic of the SLC’s All-Sports championship) and 11 SLC championship trophies in the past six years, Sam Houston athletes also have led the league in performance in the classroom. More Sam Houston student-athletes have earned recognition on the SLC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll than any of the 12 universities in the league during the past six years. To be recognized, a student-athlete must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. For nine consecutive semesters, Bearkat student-athletes have produced a grade point average higher than 2.87. That includes a record high GPA of 2.94 during the 2008 fall semester. These GPAs are marks better than the university’s general student population. Sam Houston student-athletes have posted overall GPAs of 2.30 or higher for 37 consecutive semesters. “We are extremely proud of our athletes’ achievements in the classroom and commend our coaching staff for the tremendous job they do in recruiting quality student-athletes,” Williams said. “The No. 1 goal for each of our sports teams is to have our athletes earn their Sam Houston State degrees. We are proud that 90 percent of student athletes who complete their eligibility at Sam Houston earn their degree.”

Bearkat Grade Point Averages For The Past 35 Semesters 1992-93 Fall 2.53

Spring 2.41

1993-94 Fall 2.30

Spring 2.57

1994-95 Fall 2.47

Spring 2.48

1995-96 Fall 2.39

Spring 2.54

1996-97 Fall 2.55

Spring 2.59

1997-98 Fall 2.59

Spring 2.59

1998-99 Fall 2.74

Spring 2.62

1999-00 Fall 2.59

Spring 2.69

2000-01 Fall 2.66

Spring 2.60

2001-02 Fall 2.60

Spring 2.59

2002-03 Fall 2.69

Spring 2.58

2003-04 Fall 2.63

Spring 2.78

2004-05 Fall 2.75

Spring 2.76

2005-06 Fall 2.76

Spring 2.79

2006-07 Fall 2.90

Spring 2.90

2007-08 Fall 2.89

Spring 2.93

2008-09 Fall 2.94

Spring 2.91

2009-10 Fall 2.93

Spring 2.87

2010-11 Fall 2.88

First Class Facilities The athletic facilities at Sam Houston State University rival any in the Southland Conference, giving studentathletes optimal opportunities to succeed in their sport.

FOOTBALL Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

GOLF

TENNIS

Raven Nest Golf Course

McAdams Tennis Center

GOLF Michael McIver Golf Training Center

www.gobearkats.com - 18

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Ron Mafrige Field House

BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Ron Randleman Strength & Fitness Center

BASEBALL Don Sanders Stadium

SOCCER Pritchett Field

TRACK & FIELD

SOFTBALL

Meredith & Miriam York Track Complex

Bearkat Softball Complex

www.gobearkats.com - 19

Sam Houston Notable Bearkats

DAVID ADICKES Designer of Sam Houston statue

ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Board of Directors member Dow Chemical

KATIE CLARKE Star of Broadway touring company of “Wicked”

RICHARD LINKLATER Movie Director Academy Award Nominee

RON MAFRIGE Houston businessman Ron Mafrige Enterprises

DAN RATHER Former Anchor CBS News

JOSEPH “BUD” HANEY Co-founder Profiles International

PRESTON JOHNSON, JR. Senior Vice President Center Point Energy, Inc

DON SANDERS GLENN WILSON Sanders Morris Group Inc 10 year veteran Ryan-Sanders Baseball Major League Baseball

LYNNE LIBERATO First women president Houston Bar Association

WILLIAM DAN WOMACK National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Sam Houston State Undergraduate Degree Programs Academic Studies

Environmental Science

Kinesiology

Accounting

Family and Consumer Sciences

Management

Agriculture

Fashion Merchandising

Management Information Systems

Agriculture-Agricultural Business

Food Science and Nutrition

Marketing

Agriculture-Agricultural Mechanization

Food Service Management

Mass Communication

Agriculture-Animal Science

Interior Design

Mathematics

Agriculture-Horticulture & Crop Science

Finance

Music

Applied Arts and Sciences

Forensic Chemistry

Music Therapy

Art-Advertising and Graphic Design

General Business Administration

Music Therapy-Correctional

Art-Computer Animation

Geography

Musical Theatre

Art-Photography

Geology

Philosophy

Art-Studio Art

Health

Photography

Banking and Financial Institutions

History

Physics

Biology

Human Resource Management

Political Science

Chemistry

Industrial Technology

Psychology

Computing Science

Construction Management

Sociology

Criminal Justice

Design and Development

Spanish

Dance

Electronics

Speech Communication

Industrial Management

Theatre

Economics English

International Business

www.gobearkats.com - 20

Victim Studies

Training the Elite Athlete

Kyle Speer

The Bearkat athletic program gets a winning edge from its nationally recognized strength and conditioning program. Kyle Speer and his conditioning program have been honored by American Football Magazine for their part in preparing the more than 390 athletes who compete in 17 sports for Sam Houston State, winners of three Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup All-Sports titles and 10 Southland sports championships in the past seven years. The 11,000 square foot Ron Randleman Strength and Fitness Center opened in 2006. The center consists of coaches’ offices, dressing rooms and a 9,000 square foot area for weights. “The preparation for all championships begins with a great work ethic and commitment in weight training and conditioning,” Bearkat football head coach Willie Fritz said. “At Sam Houston, we have state-of-the-art training facilities and an outstanding staff to help us accomplish our goals.” The Strength and Fitness Center is named for Ron Randleman (right), who compiled a 132124-3 record as Sam Houston head football coach from 1982 to 2004. The center was made possible by a gift from Houston businessman and Bearkat alum Ron Mafrige (left).

www.gobearkats.com - 21

The 2011 Bearkats BASEBALL INFORMATION Baseball Facility: Seating Capacity: Dimensions:

Don Sanders Stadium 1,463 left - 330, center - 400, right - 330

Head Coach: Years At Sam Houston: Years As Head Coach: Assistant Coaches:

Mark Johnson (New Mexico, 1967) 4 (Won 142, Lost 111) 26 (Won 1,008, Lost 540, Tied 3) Jim Blair (Baylor, 2000) Chris Berry (Bluefield, 1996))

Baseball Telephone: Best Time To Call:

(936) 294-1731 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

2010 SHSU Record: Southland Conference: Post Season: Lettermen Returning: Starting Pitchers Returning: Other Starters Returning:

Won 19, Lost 36 Won 11, Lost 22 (9th place) None 22 of 27 4 8 of 9

SPORTS INFORMATION Assistant A.D. for Media Services: Media Services Coordinator: Fax: E-Mail: Web Site: Mailing Address: Physical Address:

Paul Ridings (936) 294-1764 Jason Barfield (936) 294-3533 (936) 294-3538 ridings@shsu.edu, jbarfield@shsu.edu www.gobearkats.com Box 2268, Huntsville, TX 77341 620 Bowers Blvd.

BASEBALL HISTORY First Year: Modern Record (Since 1949): NCAA Division I Record: National Playoffs:

Conference Championships:

1906 Won 1,595, Lost 1,116 Won 650, Lost 606 (since 1987) NCAA Division I Regions 1987, 1989, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009 NCAA Division II Regions 1984, 1985, 1986 NAIA World Series Nine appearances NAIA 1963 National Championship Southland Conference 1989 SLC Tournament 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009 Gulf Star Conference 1985, 1986, 1987

Returning Players Chris Andreas, dh Braeden Riley, 2b Ryan Mooney, ss Mark Hudson, of Greg Olson, of Jessie Plumlee, 3b Tyler Fiebrich, of Kevin Miller, 3b Doug Oney, c Payton Wisener, of Daniel Nottebart, 1b Tyler Jones, c Michael Hilliard, c Jordan Bunch, 3b

GP-GS 52-49 55-55 55-54 45-44 49-42 37-30 31-20 35-30 43-43 26-15 24-11 7-3 18-8 18-3

AB 210 252 213 183 173 108 80 101 138 57 41 16 35 25

R 32 43 38 33 27 27 8 6 23 17 6 4 7 5

H 79 91 76 57 52 30 21 19 28 24 10 7 9 6

2B 15 18 11 11 7 5 5 3 8 2 1 2 0 0

3B 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HR 7 0 3 9 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 2

RBI 41 36 26 36 18 16 18 9 21 6 8 1 7 3

Avg. .376 .361 .357 .311 .301 .278 .263 .188 .203 .421 .244 .438 .257 .240

Returning Pitchers Matt Shelton, LHP Justin Jackson, RHP Michael Burchett, RHP Paul Spinn, RHP Brandon Kimbrel, RHP Brent Powers, LHP Daniel Nottebart, RHP Michael Hilliard, RHP Jacob McMurtry, RHP Andrew Massey, RHP Jordan Westra, RHP

GP-GS 23-0 21-8 12-0 17-8 19-9 20-10 14-0 7-0 6-0 8-4 10-3

W-L 5-5 1-4 0-0 2-7 4-1 1-6 1-0 1-0 0-0 1-2 0-3

SV 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0

IP 38 68 21 63 61 61 23 8 9 16 19

H 37 88 23 99 77 85 40 7 12 18 33

ER 19 36 13 43 44 54 22 7 9 17 24

BB 26 17 7 17 22 22 9 6 3 12 12

SO 43 44 12 36 42 72 13 6 6 11 13

ERA 4.46 4.76 5.57 6.14 6.49 7.92 8.61 7.56 8.68 9.56 11.17

Red Shirts John Hale

Pos. C

Ht. 5-9

Wt. 177

Cl. Jr

Previous School Rice

Transfers Jake Arrington Travis Dirk Chad Kruse Michael Oros Hunter Silva

Pos. IF RHP IF RHP RHP

Ht. 5-10 6-4 5-9 6-1 6-2

Wt. 175 269 185 182 190

Cl. Jr Sr Jr Jr Jr

Previous School North Central College New Mexico Richland College San Jacinto San Jacinto

Freshmen Austin Bear Cody Dickson Luke Plucheck Kyle Singleton Caleb Smith Matt Walker

Pos. IF LHP OF C/P LHP LHP

Ht. 5-10 6-1 5-11 5-11 6-1 5-11

Wt. 198 160 182 190 179 166

Previous School Houston Saint Thomas Mansfield Summit Tomball Friendswood Mansfield Timberview Robinson

www.gobearkats.com - 22

Head Coach Mark Johnson 132-109 at Sam Houston 1,008 career wins With Sam Houston’s 8-6 victory over UTSA on March 8, 2010, Mark Johnson became the 15th active coach and the 44th head coach all-time to total 1,000 coaching victories at the NCAA Division I level. Johnson’s 25-year record now stands at 1,008 victories, 540 losses and three ties. In four years at Sam Houston he has led the Bearkats to an overall mark of 132 victories and 109 losses. The Bearkats have won three of the last four Southland Conference postseason tournament championships, advancing to the NCAA baseball regionals in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Johnson became the sixth head coach in Sam Houston State University’s modern baseball history on July 16, 2006. His four seasons at the helm of the Bearkat program can best be described as “record breaking.” Johnson’s first three seasons, Sam Houston earned NCAA Division I tournament berths by sweeping undefeated through the Southland Conference post-season tournament. Three consecutive SLC tournament crowns and Division I regional appearances are a league first. In 2007, Sam Houston had one of the three best turn-around seasons in NCAA Division I baseball with a 40-24 record, an improvement of 17 victories over SHSU’s 23-31 record in 2006. The Southland tournament title sent the Kats to the NCAA Regional for the first time since 1996. With thrilling come-frombehind victories over Troy and Southern Mississippi, Sam Houston reached the NCAA Division I Regional finals. In 2008, the Kats went 37-25 to produce

Mark Johnson’s Beartkats have earned NCAA Regional berths three of the last four years

the most wins by Sam Houston teams in consecutive seasons since SHSU won 45 and 44 games in 1986 and 1987. In the NCAA Regional in Houston, the Kats fell to the No. 1 and 2 seeds, losing to eventual Regional champion Rice by one run. The Kats ran their Southland tournament winning streak to 12, a league best, to earn a third NCAA regional berth in 2009. In the past four years, the Bearkats have set 26 school records including most RBIs , hits, doubles and triples and best team batting average (.335). Three Bearkats have been recognized as All-America and, in 2007, Sam Houston produced the NCAA Division I baseball “Closer of the Year” in Luke Prihoda. For 21 years, Johnson was head coach at Texas A&M where he directed the Aggies to two NCAA College World Series appearances and a record of 876 victories, 433 losses, and three ties. Johnson served as head baseball coach at Texas A&M from 1984 to 2005. He won Southwest Conference championships in 1986, 1989, and 1993 and Big 12 league titles in 1998 and 1999. His teams competed in the NCAA playoffs 13 times, making 13 NCAA regional appearances and reaching the College World Series in 1993 and 1999. Johnson was Sporting News National Coach of the Year in 1993 and United States Olympic Committee Coach of the Year in 1999. He is a member of both the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Texas Baseball Hall of Fames. During Johnson’s tenure at Texas A&M, 93 percent of the 272 baseball players who competed in the baseball program earned their college degrees. Johnson is a graduate of the University of New Mexico where he received his bachelor’s degree in science and physical education in 1967 and his master’s degree in Recreation

www.gobearkats.com - 23

and Physical Education in 1971. He earned All-Conference honors as a member of the Lobos’ baseball team in 1965, 1966, and 1967 and was NCAA All-Region in 1967. Johnson was inducted into the University of New Mexico Athletic Hall of Honor during the fall of 2007. After playing professional baseball in the Mets organization from 1967 to 1969, Johnson served as an assistant coach at New Mexico (1969 to 1971), Arizona (1971 to 1976), and Mississippi State (1976 to 1982) before joining Tom Chandler’s staff at Texas A&M in 1982. During his 21 years as head coach at Texas A&M, 108 players were selected in the Major League baseball draft. Johnson was named as ABCA Regional Coach of the Year in 1986, 1993, 1998, and 1999. He was Big 12 “Coach of the Year” in 1998, 1999 and 2003 and Southwest Conference “Coach of the Year” in 1986, 1989, and 1993. He served as head coach for Team USA in the summer of 1999. His teams at Texas A&M were ranked No. 1 in the nation for 11 weeks in 1989, six weeks in 1993, and three times in 1999. In January 2007, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes presented Johnson with the FCA Baseball Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award. In January 2008, Johnson was the first recipient of the American Baseball Coaches Association “Ethics In Coaching” Award at the ABCA national convention in San Diego, CA. Johnson has been married to his high school “sweetheart,” Linda, for 41 years. Both their sons, Ron and Brian, played baseball for their father at Texas A&M. Upon graduation, both were recipients of the prestigious Texas A&M “Student-Athlete of the Year” award. Ron and his wife Beth and Brian and his wife Jill are parents of Mark and Linda’s five grandchildren.

MARK JOHNSON’S RECORD AS A HEAD COACH TEXAS A&M Year Season 1985 39-16 1986 45-23

Conference 12-9 16-5

Post-Season SWC Tie 4th SWC Co-Champions

1987 1988 1989

44-22-1 52-15 58-7

14-7 17-4 17-4

SWC 3rd SWC 2nd SWC Co-Champions

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

43-17 44-23 41-20 53-11 31-22 44-22-1 37-21 39-22 46-20 52-18 25-32 33-27 35-24 45-19 42-22 30-25-1

11-10 13-8 22-14 15-3 6-12 15-9 12-12 19-11 21-9 23-6 11-19 15-15 13-14 19-8 14-12 9-18

SWC 5th SWC 2nd SWC 2nd SWC Champions SWC Tie 5th SWC Tie 2nd SWC 3rd Big 12 3rd Big 12 Champions Big 12 Champions Big 12 8th Big 12 6th Big 12 8th Big 12 2nd Big 12 5th Big 12 9th

SAM HOUSTON 2007 40-26

18-12

SLC 4th

2008

37-25

18-12

SLC 4th

2009

36-24

18-14

SLC 7th

2010

19-36

11-22

SL:C

SWC Tournament Champions NCAA Regionals NCAA Regional finalist NCAA Regional finalist SWC Tournament Champions NCAA Regional finalist NCAA Regionals NCAA Regional finalist NCAA College World Series NCAA Regional finals NCAA Regionals NCAA Regional finals NCAA College World Series

NCAA Regional finals NCAA Super Regionals

SLC Tournament Champions NCAA Regional finalist SLC Tournament Champions NCAA Regionals SLC Tournament Champions NCAA Regionals Sam Houston State has set 26 school records including best team season batting average in Mark Johnson’s first three years.

NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL WINNINGEST ACTIVE HEAD COACHES

Mark and Linda Johnson are the parents of two sons -- Brian and Ron pictured left and right with their wives and the Johnson’s five grandchildren.

Rank Coach

University

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Texas Stanford Lamar Rutgers Wichita St. Florida St. Clemson Stetson Miami (FL) Minnesota South Alabama LSU Arizona Missouri St. North Carolina South Carolina Sam Houston Tulane Georgia Tech UC-Irvine

Augie Garrido Mark Marquess Jim Gilligan Fred Hill Gene Stephenson Mike Martin Jack Leggett Pete Dunn Jim Morris John Anderson Steve Kittrell Paul Maineri Andy Lopez Keith Guttin Mike Fox Ray Tanner Mark Johnson Rick Jones Danny Hall Mike Gillespie

www.gobearkats.com - 24

Years

42 34 34 34 33 31 31 31 29 29 28 28 28 28 27 23 25 23 25 24

Won

Lost

Ties

Pct.

1768 1387 1176 1010 1724 1631 1146 1124 1280 1038 1054 1039 1024 959 1077 1029 1008 942 981 928

806 719 743 664 596 558 646 708 542 670 635 576 615 608 371 455 540 445 444 546

9 5 7 9 3 4 0 3 4 3 1 6 7 0 5 3 3 1 3 2

.686 .658 .612 .603 .743 .745 .640 .613 .702 .608 .624 .643 .624 .612 .743 .693 .651 .679 .688 .629

Assistant Coaches Jim Blair

Chris Berry

Seth Fortenberry

Assistant Coach

In Jim Blair’s tenure as recruiting coordinator, hitting coach and outfield coach, the Bearkats have produced the three best team batting averages and the top four season hitting totals in school history. Sam Houston has rolled up a 132-109 record, three Southland post-season tournament titles and three NCAA regional appearances. The Kats produced an SHSU and Southland Conference record .335 mark in 2008. Prior to Blair’s arrival, the school record for a season was .315 in 1980. The past four seasons, the Bearkat offense has set 22 school records. Blair’s hitters have been named All-Southland Conference a total of 17 times. Eight have been recognized as SLC All-Tournament nine times. Two hitters (Bobby Verbick in 2007 and Todd Sebek in 2008) have earned NCAA Division I All-America honors. Verbick also was named 2008 Southland tournament MVP. Braeden Riley led the NCAA in total hits last year with a Southland record 111. In fact, the top four players in hits in one season in the SLC record book are Bearkats. Keith Stein (103 hits in 2007), Sebek (101 in 2008) and Nick Zaleski (99 in 2009) rank second, third and fourth, respectively. The Kats set the league mark for hits in a season by one team with 740. Blair served four years as an assistant coach at the University of Texas-San Antonio where he worked as hitting, outfield, and third base coach. He coached two NCAA Division I All-Americans at UTSA and guided the Roadrunner hitters to a Southland Conference best 55 home runs in 2004. In 2005, UTSA hit a school record 30 triples to rank in the top 10 nationally. Blair was a top hitter for Baylor, compiling a .335 career average as a three-year starter for Steve Smith. Blair earned a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance at Baylor in 2000. He and his wife, Pamela Ann, have three children, Carson, Andrew and Reid .

As pitching coach for the Bearkats since 2008, Chris Berry has produced a solid staff that has won two Southland tournament championships, earned a pair of NCAA regional playoff berths and produced three of the top four season strike out totals in SHSU history. The 2009 staff totaled 470 strikes to set the school record. Matt Shelton was 2009 Southland tournament “Most Valuable Player” and three Bearkat pitchers earned all-tournament honors. Berry previously coached at Baylor, Arkansas State, Young Harris College and Rockford College. His first ASU recruiting class was voted best in the Sun Belt Conference by Collegiate Baseball. He served seven seasons at Baylor helping build a highly decorated pitching corps. In 2006, the Bears pitching staff compiled a 4.13 staff ERA as Baylor finished the season ranked 26th nationally by Collegiate Baseball after advancing to the NCAA Regionals. The staff recorded 37 victories and 18 saves. In 2005, the Bears posted a team ERA of 3.23 to rank 12th nationally as the Bears advanced to the College World Series. During Berry’s tenure, the Bears had seven pitchers selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Berry spent a year at Young Harris College in Young Harris, Ga., serving as an assistant coach. He also coached at Rockford ( Ill.) College and worked as an assistant to the Director of Stadium Operations for the Rockford Cubbies, the Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Berry received his bachelor’s degree in recreational administration from Bluefield College in Virginia where he was an Academic All-League pitcher with a 3.40 grade point average. He served as a graduate assistant baseball coach at Rockford College in 1997 and 1998 and as an assistant coach at Young Harris College. Berry is married to the former Connie Kath, and the couple has two children, Kennedy and Jackson.

Seth Fortenberry joins the Sam Houston baseball staff after finishing a five-year career with the New York Yankees and the Florida Marlins organizations. Fortenberry will work with the Bearkats’ outfielders and assist in coaching Sam Houston’s hitters. He also will be the 2011 team’s first base coach. Fortenberry also is responsible for maintaining the field surface at Don Sanders Stadium as well as other day-to-day operations. An 11th round draft pick by the Yankees in 2006, Fortenberry was an All-Big 12 and All Big-12 Post-Season Tournament performer as an outfielder for the Baylor Bears. During his career at Baylor, Fortenberry helped lead his team to the 2005 NCAA College World Series and NCAA Regional appearances in Waco in 2005 and Houston in 2006. He was named all-tournament at the 2005 regional. Fortenberry was a seven-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. He also receive Baylor’s 2005 spring award for academic excellence. A four-sport letterman at Midway High School, Fortenberry played baseball, football, basketball and ran track and field. Fortenberry received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Baylor University in 2008. He is married to the former Megan Webster of Hays, KS. They are expecting twins in May.

Phillip Middleton Student Manager

www.gobearkats.com - 25

Sam Houston 2010-11 Baseball Roster No.

Name

1 Chad Kruse 3 Ryan Mooney 4 Kevin Miller 5 Jessie Plumlee 6 Michael Hilliard 8 Cody Dickson 9 Chris Andreas 10 Daniel Nottebart 11 Braeden Riley 12 John Hale 13 Tyler Fiebrich 14 Brent Powers 15 Jordan Bunch 16 Doug Oney 17 Greg Olson 18 Mark Hudson 19 Andrew Massey 20 Brandon Kimbrel 21 Jordan Westra 22 Jacob McMurtry 23 Jake Arrington 24 Kyle Singleton 25 Michael Burchett 26 Luke Plucheck 27 Tyler Jones 28 Matt Walker 29 Paul Spinn 31 Justin Jackson 32 Caleb Smith 34 Matt Shelton 36 Payton Wisener 38 Hunter Silva 39 Michael Oros Head Coach: 7 Mark Johnson

Pos

B/T

Ht.

Wt.

Class

Hometown / High School (Previous College)

IF R/R 5-9 185 Jr-Tr Garden Ridge, Tex. / Canyon (Richland) SS/2B R-R 6-0 188 Sr-3L The Woodlands, Tex. / Woodlands 3B R-R 6-0 191 So-1L Pearland, Tex. / Pearland SS R-R 5-11 195 So-1L Rowlett, Tex. / Rowlett C/P R-R 6-0 190 So-1L Houston, Tex. / Cy-Woods LHP L-L 6-1 160 Fr-HS Mansfield, Tex. / Summit OF R-R 6-3 215 Sr-1L Brenham, Tex. / Brenham (Angelina) LHP/1B L-L 6-2 203 Sr-3L Houston, Tex. / Cy Falls 2B/SS S-R 5-10 193 Sr-3L Woodville, Tex. / Woodville C R-R 5-9 177 Jr-Tr Houston, Tex. / Lamar (Rice) OF L-R 6-3 194 So-Tr Manor, Tex. / Manor (Galveston) LHP L-L 6-1 205 Sr-3L Richardson, Tex. / Pearce 1B L-R 6-3 218 Jr-2L Pearland, Tex. / Pearland C R-R 6-1 193 Sr-1L Round Rock, Tex. / Westwood (Temple) OF L-L 6-0 176 So-1L Clear Creek, Tex. / Clear Creek OF R-L 6-0 190 Sr-1L Victoria, Tex. / Memorial (Alvin) P R-R 6-7 218 So-1L Georgetown, Tex. / Georgetown RHP R-R 6-2 194 Sr-1L Cameron, Tex. / Yoe (Temple) RHP R-R 6-4 235 Sr-1L Schoolcraft, Mich./ Schoolcraft (Kellogg CC) RHP R-R 6-6 206 So-Sq Troy, Tex. / Troy IF/OF R-R 5-10 175 Jr-Tr Haltom City, Tex. / Gunter (North Central) C/RHP R-R 5-11 190 Fr-HS Friendswood, Tex. / Friendswood RHP/IF R-R 5-11 174 So-1L Carthage, Tex. / Carthage OF R-R 5-11 182 Fr-HS Tomball, Tex. / Tomball C/3B R-R 5-10 201 So-1L Tomball, Tex. / Tomball LHP L-L 5-11 166 Fr-HS Robinson, Tex. / Robinson RHP R-R 6-1 197 Sr-1L Holland, Tex. / Holland (Temple) RHP R-R 6-4 201 Sr-3L Magnolia, Tex. / Magnolia LHP L-L 6-1 179 Fr-HS Huntsville, Tex. / Huntsville RHP R-R 6-3 193 Sr-3L Mansfield, TX / Timberview OF R-R 5-8 167 Sr-1L Katy, Tex. / Cinco Ranch (Temple) RHP R-R 6-2 190 Jr-Tr. Mont Belview, Tex. / Barberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill (San Jacinto) RHP R-R 6-1 182 Jr-Tr Kingwood, Tex. / Kingwood (San Jacinto) Assistants: 2 Jim Blair, 33 Chris Berry, 35 Seth Fortenberry, 37 Philip Middelton

www.gobearkats.com - 26

Meet the 2011 Sam Houston Bearkats

CHRIS ANDREAS

JORDAN BUNCH

6-3 215 Sr-1L Outfielder Brenham

6-3 218 Jr-2L Infielder Pearland

Sam Houston State - First-team all-league selection and winner for Bearkat team “Hitter of the Year” award in 2010 ... led the Kats and ranked fourth in the Southland Conference with a .376 batting average, totaling 79 hits with 15 doubles, one triple and seven home runs ... finished the season with a 26game hitting streak, the third longest in Sam Houston State history and the sixth longest in the Southland record book ... totaled 23 multiple-hit games and 11 multi-RBI performances. Angelina Junior College - Hit .345 with 11 home runs for coach Jeff Levin ... first team All-Conference ... two-time AllRegion ... played in Texas-New Mexico Juco All-Star Game in Waco. Brenham High School - Two-time All-State, TDX and Louisville Slugger All-America and All-District for coach Jim Long ... led team to district title and state playoffs four years in a row ... hit .496 with 32 doubles, four triples and nine home runs.

Sam Houston - Two-year letterman with .292 career batting average ... received Sam Houston “Team Spirit” award at the end of his sophomore season ... appeared in 18 games as a sophomore in 2010 and played in 22 contests as a true freshman in 2009 ... started twice at third base and once as designated hitter as a sophomore ... started as designated hitter in 10 contests as a freshman, hitting .319 with four doubles and three multiple hit games. Pearland High School - All-District infielder for coach Ben Pardo ... played for Houston RBI and Baytown Knights baseball clubs ... earned NABF Regional “Most Valuable Player” honors.

Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 52-49 .376

AB 210

R 32

H 79

2B 15

3B 1

HR 7

RBI 41

Year GP-GS Avg. 2009 22-10 .319 2010 18-3 .240

AB 47 25

R 5 5

H 15 6

2B 4 0

3B 0 0

HR 1 2

RBI 8 3

25 MICHAEL BURCHETT

5-11 174 So-1L Pitcher Carthage

JAKE ARRINGTON 5-10 175 Jr-Tr Infield/Outfield Haltom City Transfer from North Central College ... All-Conference second baseman for head coach Scott Harp in 2009 ... hit .338 with 14 doubles, six triples and six home runs ... added 12 stolen bases and 67 RBIs on the season ... Academic All-Conference selection ... chosen to play in the Texas/New Mexico All-Star game held in Waco.

Sam Houston - Made 12 appearances on the mound for the Bearkats as a true freshman relief pitcher in 2010 ... gave up 23 hits in 21 innings pitched, striking out 12 ... struck out three batters in four and a third innings in 9-8 victory over Houston Baptist and threw for three innings against Dallas Baptist in his two longest stints on the mound ... struck out batters in one inning of work against Nicholls State in his best Southland Conference performance. Carthage High School - Texas Class 3A “Player of the Year” ... All-State, All-District and District MVP ... shortstop and pitcher for coach Jim Goldman ... led Carthage to state championship as a senior ... hit .368, 12 doubles, one triple, three home runs and 27 RBIs ... as pitcher, posted 15-2 record and 1.21 ERA ... played for Dallas Patriots baseball club. Year GP-GS ERA 2010 12-0 5.57

www.gobearkats.com - 27

W-L IP 0-0 21.0

H 23

ER 13

BB 7

SO 12

CODY DICKSON

JOHN HALE

6-1 160 Fr-HS Pitcher Mansfield

5-9 177 Jr-Tr Catcher Houston

Mansfield High School - Left-handed pitcher for coach Chris Peacock Mansfield Summit High School ... compiled 15-6 record as a junior and a senior ... set school record for career wins ... selected to represent the Metro Scout League All-Star team in Jupiter, Fla. ... during the summer Dickson competes with the Ft. Worth Cats led by Bruce Kirby.

Sam Houston - Transfer from Rice ... sat out last season after a red-shirt year in 2009 ... hit .333 for Brazos Valley Bombers in 2009 summer action. Rice - Hit .235 as a freshman for the 2008 Rice Owls. Lamar High School - All-State and two time first team District 20-5A selection for coach Mike McGilvray.

MICHAEL HILLIARD

TYLER FIEBRICH

6-0 190 So-1L Catcher/Pitcher Houston

6-2 194 Jr-1L Outfielder Manor Sam Houston - Started 20 contests as a true freshman in 2010 ... started 11 times in left field and nine times in right ... produced four multiple hit games including a 4-for-5 performance against Texas Southern ... posted five multi-RBI contest with three RBIs each versus Creighton, Northwestern State, Nicholls and Stephen F. Austin ... the three RBIs against Northwestern State came on a home run as did the three against the Lumberjacks ... totaled five doubles. Galveston Junior College - Team â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Valuable Playerâ&#x20AC;? ... hit .352 with 13 doubles and 11 home runs as a freshman in 2009 ... totaled 43 RBIs ... played for Edenton Steamers in the Coastal Plains League during summer 2009. Manor High School - Threetime All-District selection for coach Kyle Kilman ... hit .547 with nine doubles, three triples and six home runs. Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 31-20 .263

AB 80

R 8

H 21

2B 5

3B 0

HR 2

RBI 18

Sam Houston - Lettered as a true freshman in 2010, playing both as a catcher and pitcher ... started eight games as catcher ... caught in eight other contests and batted as a pinch hitter twice ... made seven appearances on the mound, all in relief ... posted two hits against Rice and Lamar ... had two-run homer against Lamar and solo home run versus Texas Southern ... pitched in relief against TCU, Utah, Northern Colorado, Creighton, Houston Baptist, Texas Southand and McNeese State. Cy-Woods High School - All-District catcher and pitcher ... member of 2008 Texas Area Code team that represented the Texas Rangers in Long Beach in the Area Code games ... 2008 Texas Scouts Association Game participant at Dell Diamond. Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 18-8 .257

AB 35

Year GP-GS ERA 2010 7-0 7.56

W-L IP 1-0 8.1

www.gobearkats.com - 28

Runs Hits 7 9 H 7

2B 0

3B 0

HR 2

ER 7

BB 7

SO 6

RBI 7

MARK HUDSON

TYLER JONES

6-0 190 Sr-1L Outfielder Victoria

5-10 227 So-1L Catcher Tomball

Sam Houston - One of six Kat starters to bat above .300 in 2010 ... started 44 games all in center field ... led team with nine home runs ... ranked second on squad with 36 RBIs ... produced 19 multiple hit performances ... went 4-for-4 versus Texas State and 4-for-5 in victory over UTSA ... the 4-for-5 game against the Roadrunners included a pair of home runs ... along with Chris Andreas, led the squad with 11 multiple RBI games ... had strong defensive year as well with only two errors in 110 chances in center field for .982 fielding mean. Alvin Junior College - Hit .433 with seven doubles, three triples and four home runs ... first team All-Region selection ... led Alvin to NJCAA World Series ... hit .386 to earn Texas Collegiate League 2009 MVP honors playing for Victoria Generals. Victoria High School - First team All-State, Most Valuable Player and All-District outfielder ... hit .495 as a senior.

Sam Houston - Started three games and played in four others as a true freshman in 2010 ... responded with a 6-for-12 performance in a three-game Southland Conference series with Stephen F. Austin after injuries sidelined Bearkat starters ... went 3-for-5 scoring four runs in the second game of the series ... totaled 16 put outs in his seven appearances ... pinch hitter in contests with Texas A&M, Southeastern Louisiana, Central Arkansas and A&M-Corpus Christi. Tomball High School Two-time All-District catcher and third baseman for coach Rick Lynch ... led Tomball to state playoffs three times ... hit .305 with six doubles and eight home runs as a senior ... played for the Houston Raiders and Houston Miracles baseball clubs.

Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 45-44 .311

AB 183

R 33

H 57

2B 11

3B 1

HR 0

Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 7-3 .438

AB 16

Runs Hits 4 7

RBI 36

31 JUSTIN JACKSON 6-4 201 Sr-3L Pitcher Magnolia Sam Houston - Three-year letterman who has made 52 mound appearances ... owns 6-4 career record ... started eight games as a junior in 2010 and threw in relief in 13 other contests ... posted the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second lowest earned run average ... winning pitcher in first of three-game sweep at UTSA, striking out seven Roadrunner batters ... pitched in relief in 21 games and started twice as sophomore in 2009 ... appeared in 10 games as relief pitcher as a freshman. Magnolia High School - All-District and All-America ... hit .396 with 0.94 ERA ... played for the Houston Heat club team ... helped lead Team Texas to 2006 Sunbelt Classic title ... participated in Texas Scouts Association all-star game at Ameriquest Field Year 2008 2009 2010

GP-GS 10-0 21-2 21-8

ERA 5.33 7.33 4.79

W-L 2-0 3-0 1-4

IP 25.3 36.0 67.2

H 35 42 88

ER 15 23 36

BB 5 12 17

SO 11 25 44 Justin Jackson

www.gobearkats.com - 29

2B 2

3B 0

HR 0

RBI 1

BRANDON KIMBREL

ANDREW MASSEY

6-2 194 Sr-1L Pitcher Cameron

6-7 218 So-1L Pitcher Georgetown

Sam Houston - Pitched in 19 games in 2010, starting nine times ... compiled 4-1 record with 42 strike outs. Temple Junior College - Led Temple to conference championship ... produced 5-0 record, 5 saves and 0.60 earned run average ... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freshman of the Year.â&#x20AC;? Yoe High School - All-State, All-District and District MVP as pitcher and outfielder for coach Tommy Brashear ... led team to district title and state playoffs four years in a row ... produced 12-2 record on 1.06 ERA as senior.

Sam Houston - Started four games and threw in relief in four other contests as a true freshman in 2010 ... winning pitcher in 14-8 victory over Texas Southern ... struck out five batters against the Tigers in his second college start ... also started in contests versus Utah, Rice and Houston Baptist ... threw in relief in games against TCU, Northern Colorado, Lamar and Nicholls Georgetown High School - All-District and team captain for coach Danny Wallace ... led team to 2009 bi-district championship and 2008 regional finals ... AABCA All-Star game participant ... played for Austin Slam baseball club.

Year GP-GS ERA 2010 19-9 6.49

W-L IP 4-1 61

Runs ER 47 44

BB 22

SO 42

Year GP-GS ERA 2010 8-4 9.56

W-L IP 1-2 16.0

Runs ER 18 17

BB 12

SO 11

CHAD KRUSE

JACOB McMURTRY

5-7 185 Jr-Tr Infielder San Antonio Sam Houston - Transfer from Richland College who brings power to the Bearkat lineup. Richland College- Helped lead team to 32-26 record ... produced .372 batting average with 21 doubles, two triples and three home runs.

6-6 206 Jr-Sq Pitcher Troy Sam Houston - Two-year squad member. Troy High School All-District pitcher for coach Steve Sebesta ... led team to 2008 regional quarterfinals, rolling up 8-3 won-loss record and 1.86 earned run average ... also lettered in basketball, football, track and golf.

Brandon Kimbrel

www.gobearkats.com - 30

KEVIN MILLER

DANIEL NOTTEBART

6-0 191 So-1L Infielder Pearland

6-2 200 Sr-3L Infielder / Pitcher Houston

Sam Houston - Started 29 games at third base and one as shortstop in 2010 ... produced two multiple hit games and two multiple RBI performances ... put together four-game hitting streak with a single in each of the contests in a three-game series with McNeese followed by a single in a non-conference contest with Rice. Pearland High School - All-Greater Houston and All-District in both baseball and football ... three-year starter in baseball ... Class 5A All-State honorable mention, AllGreat Houston and three-time All-District 22-5A wide receiver for coach Tony Heath in football .

Sam Houston -Three-year letterman with 81 appearances and .260 batting average during his college career ... also has pitched in 24 games ... started 11 games at first base as a junior in 2010, posting three multiple-hit performances ... started 24 games and played in four other games as a sophomore in 2009 ... 20 of his starts were at first base ... produced seven multiple hit games ... had a hand in 17 double plays ... hit .232 in 29 contests as a freshman in 2008 ... started 13 games at first base and three as designated hitter ... posted four multi-hit games. Cy-Falls High School - Two-time AllDistrict and team â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Valuable Player 2007 Cy Falls .... hit .463 with nine home runs as a senior to earn 2007 District MVP honors ... hit .370 and produced 2.28 ERA and 4-2 record as a junior ... played for Houston Heat club team

Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 35-30 .188

AB 101

R 6

H 19

2B 3

3B 0

HR 0

RBI 9

3 RYAN MOONEY 6-0 188 Sr-3L Infielder The Woodlands

Year 2008 2009 2010

GP-GS 29-16 28-24 24-11

Avg. .232 .291 .244

AB 69 86 41

R 14 12 6

Year 2008 2009 2010

GP-GS 2-0 8-3 14-0

ERA W-L IP 13.50 0-0 3.1 3.86 1-1 16.1 8.61 1-0 23

H 16 25 10

2B 3 6 1

3B 0 0 0

HR 2 0 2

RBI 18 11 8

Runs ER 5 5 12 7 26 22

BB 1 8 9

SO 1 11 13

Sam Houston - Two-time Academic All-Southland Conference infielder ... holds 3.35 grade point average as business major ... two-year starter and three-year letterman ... totaled 141 hits and .301 career batting average in 119 games in his three seasons ... ranked third on the squad as a junior with .357 batting average, starting 54 games at shortstop ... produced 23 multiple-hit performances in 2010 ... started 52 games as a sophomore including 27 at third base and 24 at shortstop ... one of seven Bearkats to hit above .305 in 2009 ... blasted grand slam home run in victory over Houston Baptist ... also had homers against UTSA, Texas A&M and Baylor ... produced 17 multiple hit games including a four-hit game against HBU ... racked up 11 multiple RBI games . The Woodlands High School -- All-State and All-District infielder for The Woodlands ... hit .380, helping lead squad to district titles in 2006 and 2007 and the state championship in 2006 ... participated in Houston Area Coaches Association All-Star Game ... Academic All-District ... two year letterman as wide receiver in football in high school Year 2008 2009 2010

GP-GS 7-0 57-52 55-54

Avg. .000 .305 .357

AB 3 213 213

R 2 44 38

H 0 65 76

2B 0 10 11

3B 0 2 0

HR 0 4 3

RBI 0 42 26

www.gobearkats.com - 31

Ryan Mooney

GREG OLSON

MICHAEL OROS

6-0 176 So-1L Outfielder Clear Creek

6-1 182 Jr-Tr Kingwood

Sam Houston - One of six starters bat above .300 in 2010 ... started 33 games in right field and nine in center ... produced 13 multiple hit performances including four three-hit games ... hit safely in 17 of his first 21 NCAA Division I games including a 10-game hitting streak . Clear Creek High School - AllGreater Houston and first team All-District outfielder for coach Jim Mallory ... hit .432 ... team captain ... led Clear Creek to regional quarterfinals ... HABCA All-Star ... played for American Legion Texas state championship squad.

Sam Houston - Transfer from San Jacinto ... produced 1.53 earned run average while helping lead the Victoria Generals to a 32-16 record in the Texas Collegiate League in summer ball. San Jacinto - pitcher for San Jacintoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Junior College Athletic Association World Series squad. Kingwood High School - All-district pitcher.

Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 49-42 .301

AB 173

R 27

H 52

2B 7

3B 0

HR 1

RBI 18

LUKE PLUCHECK

5-11 182 Fr-HS Outfielder Tomball

DOUG ONEY

Tomball High School - All-State, All-Greater Houston area and All-District 13-5A outfielder ... led Tomball to 24-9 season record and the playoffs after a 10-4 district record and runner-up finish

6-1 193 Sr-1L Catcher Round Rock Sam Houston - Started 43 games as catcher in 2010 ... produced six multiple hit games and five multiple RBI performances ... went 2-for-4 with three-run homer against Utah ... hit solo homer against Northern Colorado ... produced .971 fielding average with 309 put outs. Temple Junior College - Helped lead Temple to conference championship. Round Rock High School - Team captain and CenTex All-Star for coach Bart Bratcher ... led squad to bi-district championship ... hit .416 with 10 doubles, two triples and two home runs ... played for Slam baseball club ... Academic All-District. Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 43-43 .203

AB R 138 23

H 28

2B 8

3B 0

HR 2

RBI 21

5 JESSIE PLUMLEE 5-11 195 So-1L Shortstop Rowlett Sam Houston - Started 24 games at third base, four times in center field and twice as designated hitter as a true freshman in 2010 ... produced five multiple-hit games ... accounted for five RBIs with a double and a triple in victory over UTSA in first contest in three-game sweep of the Roadrunners. Rowlett High School - All-District and Offensive MVP for coach Paul Carmon ... led Rowlett to district championship and regional quarterfinals ... hit .450 with 19 doubles, two triples and one home run ... had 28 stolen bases ... infielder for Dallas Patriots baseball club ... played football. Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 37-30 .278

www.gobearkats.com - 32

AB 108

Runs Hits 27 30

2B 5

3B 1

HR 0

RBI 16

BRENT POWERS

BRAEDEN RILEY

6-1 205 Sr-3L Pitcher Richardson

5-10 193 Sr-3L Infielder Woodville

Sam Houston - Three-year letterman with 14 career victories on the mound ... has made 57 appearances including 18 starts ... pitched in 20 games as a junior in 2010, starting 10 times ... totaled 10 strike outs in six innings at UTSA ... started 13 games and pitched in relief in two other contests as a sophomore ... posted wins over Lamar, Nicholls and SFA ... struck out eight against both Saint Mary’s and Nicholls ... pitched in 17 games as a true freshman in 2008 ... started eight times. Pearce High School - Two-time All-District pitcher for J. J. Pearce High School ... hit .323 with six doubles and 15 RBIs and compiled 6-3 record and 2.35 ERA ... led team to playoffs ... played for Lake Highlands Wildcats club team, leading squad to Connie Mack World Series two years in a row

Sam Houston -Two-time All-Southland Conference selection ... led the league in total hits each of the past two years with 91 as a junior in 2010 and a Southland Conference and school record 111 in 2009 ... his sophomore total was the best in the nation in NCAA Division I baseball ... needs 48 more hits to become the Bearkats all-time leader in total career hits ... posted a .361 batting average with a team-best 18 doubles and two triples as a junior, starting in every game and receiving second team all-league honors and Bearkat team “Most Valuable Player” award ... led the team with 26 multiple hit performances and produced multi-RBI games 11 times ... first team All-Southland performer as a sophomore ... his .387 batting average ranks as the ninth best by a Bearkat at the NCAA Division I level ... led the team with 37 multiple hit games ... rolled up mid-season 16-game hitting streak, longest for the 2009 squad ... tied Sam Houston school record with five hits in regular season victory over Texas State ... hit triple in Southland tournament finals win over Texas State ... played in 34 games as a true freshman ... started 22 games at second base ... posted four multi-hit games including 4-for-4 performance against Rice ... had three multiple RBI games. Woodville High School - Three-year All-District and All-State selection and District Most Valuable Player ... led Woodville to 23-11 record and the regional finals as a senior ... hit .488 with 31 RBIs and eight home runs in 2007 ... hit .581 with 19 triples and five home runs as a junior in 2006 while recording a 12-2 record on the mound ... starter on state championship team as a sophomore in 2005 ... played for S.E. Texas Sundevils club team

Year 2008 2009 2010

GP-GS 17-8 15-3 20-10

CG 0 0 0

ERA 7.34 4.09 7.92

W-L 2-4 2-1 1-6

IP 41.7 33.0 61.1

H 52 42 85

ER 34 15 54

BB 27 6 22

SO 31 35 72

Year 2008 2009 2010

GP-GS 34-22 60-60 55-55

Ryan Mooney

www.gobearkats.com - 33

Avg. .244 .387 .361

AB 90 287 252

R 17 56 43

H 22 111 91

2B 3 13 18

3B 1 3 2

HR 0 2 0

RBI 15 39 36

MATT SHELTON

HUNTER SILVA

6-3 193 Sr-3L Pitcher Mansfield

6-2 190 Jr-Tr Pitcher Mont Belvieu

Sam Houston -- Three-year letterman with 64 mound appearances ... owns career totals of 13 victories and 108 innings pitched ... led 2010 team with five victories ... Most Valuable Player at the 2009 Southland Conference post-season tournament ... winning pitcher in relief in tournament victories over UTSA and Texas State ... led Bearkats with 7-0 record and 1.99 earned run average in 2009 ... Pitched in 19 games as a true freshman in 2008. Mansfield High School - Two-time AllDistrict and twice “Pitcher of the Year” for Mansfield Timberview High School ... pitched three one-hit games as a senior in 2007 ... struck out 59 batters in 42 innings as a junior in 2006 ... played for Texas Blackhawks and Dallas Tigers club teams ... MVP at 2006 Perfect Game BCS 18 & under open with the Blackhawks and helped lead the Tigers to the Connie Mack World Series ... played in Texas Scouts Associations All-Star game at Ameriquest Field

Sam Houston - Transfer from San Jacinto College. San Jacinto College - helped lead team to National Junior College Athletic Association World Series ... produced 3.28 earned run average ... All-District at Barber’s Hill High School.

Year 2008 2009 2010

Friendswood - All-District shortstop, leading Friendswood to a 24-17 record ... hit .377 as a senior.

GP-GS 19-1 22-0 23-0

ERA 5.90 1.99 4.46

W-L 1-3 7-0 5-5

IP 29 41 38.1

H 42 36 37

ER 19 9 19

BB 8 6 26

SO 25 33 43

24 KYLE SINGLETON 5-11 190 Fr-HS Infielder Friendswood

32 CALEB SMITH 6-1 179 Fr-HS Pitcher Huntsville Huntsville High School - Totaled 5-3 record with 3.45 earned run average for head coach Jeff Brumbelow at Huntsville ... struck out 50 in 46 innings while giving up only 37 hits ... All-District selection ... pitched in Texas Scouts Association game at Ameriquest Field ... competed in summer ball for Houston Heat.

Matt Shelton

www.gobearkats.com - 34

PAUL SPINN

JORDAN WESTRA

6-1 197 Sr-1L Pitcher Holland

6-4 235 Sr-2L Pitcher Schoolcraft, MI

Sam Houston - Started eight games on the mound and pitched in nine other contests as a junior in 2010 ... posted victories over UT-Arlington and Houston ... had season high of nine strikeouts versus Northern Colorado. Temple Junior College - First team All-Region on conference championship squad ... two-year letterman. Holland High School - District Defensive “Most Valuable Player” for coach Matt McCray ... also played football and basketball and competed in track and field ... pitched for Waco Lightning baseball club.

Sam Houston - Two-year letterman who has made 13 mound appearances as a Bearkat ... threw in 10 games in 2009 and three games in 2009 ... started three games as a junior and three contests his sophomore season. Kellogg Community College - Played on back-to-back conference championship teams that rolled up 84-28 record ... 4-1 with 1.71 ERA on NJCAA World Series runner-up squad in 2007. Schoolcraft High School - All-District pitcher for coach Larry Ledlow.

Year GP-GS ERA 2010 23-0 4.46

W-L IP 5-5 38.1

H 37

ER 19

BB 26

SO 43

Year GP-GS ERA W-L IP 2009 3-3 5.24 0-0 10.3 2010 10-3 11.17 0-3 19.1

H 10 33

ER 6 24

BB 11 12

SO 10 13

MATT WALKER

PAYTON WISENER

5-11 166 Fr-HS Pitcher Robinson Robinson High School - All-District, District most valuable offensive player and All-Central Texas

5-8 1167 Sr-1L Outfielder Katy Sam Houston - Compiled .421 batting average as a junior in 2010 ... played in 26 games, starting 12 in left field, two in center field and one as designated hitter ... posted six multiplehit games including a 5-for-5 performance against A&M-Corpus Christi and going 4-for-4 versus Nicholls. Temple Junior College - Two-year starter, leading Leopards to 44-16 record and conference title ... team came within a game of the NJCAA World Series ... hit .348 with 55 runs and 20 steals ... went 3-for4 in regional playoff victory over eventual national champion Howard (the Hawks’ only loss of th year). Texas Tech - Red-shirt in 2007. Cinco Ranch High School - All-District and All-State for coach Marc Jones ... hit .398 as a senior, leading team to school’s first district championship ... all-district in football ... played for Houston Heat baseball club. Year GP-GS Avg. 2010 26-15 .421

www.gobearkats.com - 35

AB 57

R 17

H 24

2B 2

3B 0

HR 0

RBI 6

Head coach Mark Johnson gives tips to Huntsville area youngsters during Sam Houston’s annual “Little League” day at Don Sanders Stadium.

2010 Baseball Southland Conference Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll Members To earn SLC Academic Honor Roll recognition, a student-athlete must maintain a grade ponit average of 3.00 or higher during the semester of his sports’ competition.

Ryan Mooney Academic All-SLC

Chris Andreas

Taylor Davis

John Hale

Brandon Kimmel

Doug Oney

Paul Spinn

Jordan Westra

Academic All-Southland team members are voted upon by league head coaches, sports information directors and academic advisors.

www.gobearkats.com - 36

Sam Houston State 2010 Baseball Season Statistics Player

AVG

2B 3B

RBI

SLG%

.456

36 Wisener, Payton

.421 26 15

24 2

9 Andreas, Chris

.376 52 49

210

79 15 1

117 .557

HBP

14 2

GDP OB%

SH SB ATT PO

E FLD%

.485

1.000

.419

.667

108 150 7

.974

11 Riley, Braeden

.361 55 55

252

91 18 2

113 .448

12 1

.388

3 Mooney, Ryan

.357 55 54

213

76 11 0

.451

20 7

.427

11 16

23 Hudson, Mark

.311 45 44

183

57 11 1

.530

16 4

.376

103 5

.982

17 Olson, Greg

.301 49 42

173

52 7

.358

28 2

.404

103 1

.972

28 Davis, Taylor

.293 47 45

188

55 10 0

.473

15 2

.348

337 38

.987

2 Plumlee, Jessie

.278 37 30

108

30 5

.343

18 4

.394

13 .776

39 Fiebrich, Tyler

.263 31 20

21 5

.400

.341

.900

1 Wondra, Jared

.260 34 31

100

26 0

.340

17 3

.383

.981

16 Oney, Doug

.203 43 43

138

28 8

.304

15 4

.297

309 30

10 .971

37 Miller, Kevin

.188 35 30

101

19 3

.218

.259

12 .876

.438 7

.563

.444

8 Yates, Brandon

.400 5

6 Hilliard, Michael

.257 18 8

143 14 .940

-------------27 Jones, Tyler

.792

.400

.500

1.000

.429

.297

.986

10 Nottebart, Daniel

.244 24 11

10 1

.415

.360

.973

15 Bunch, Jordan

.240 18 3

.480

.345

1.000

26 Heard, Michael

.120 15 6

.120

.290

1.000

30 Harris, Ruston

.100 9

.250

.217

.875

13 Goudeau, Peter

.000 6

.000

.667

19 Massey, Andrew

.000 1

.000

25 Burchett, Michael

.000 1

.000

1.000

Totals

.302 55 55

1977 327 597 98 6

301 830 .420

191 47

378 27

.374

20 28 62 82

1438 559 98 .953

Opponents

.313 55 55

1961 416 613 109 14

373 888 .453

197 67

382 19

.389

28 38 70 93

1461 554 81 .961

Player

ERA

L APP

GS CG SHO CBO SV IP

B/Avg WP

HBP BK

SFA SHA

34 Shelton, Matt

4.46

38.1

146

.253

31 Jackson, Justin

4.79

67.2

276

.319

18 Gallant, Dallas

4.82

84.0

316

.256

25 Burchett, Michael

5.57

21.0

.284

29 Spinn, Paul

6.14

63.0

284

.349

20 Kimbrel, Brandon

6.49

61.0

249

.309

14 Powers, Brent

7.92

61.1

255

.333

10 Nottebart, Daniel

8.61

23.0

103

.388

6 Hilliard, Michael

7.56

8.1

.241

22 McMurtry, Jacob

8.68

9.1

.316

35 Murray, Will

9.00

7.0

.394

19 Massey, Andrew

9.56

16.0

.295

21 Westra, Jordan

11.17

19.1

.367

Totals

6.38

19 36

479.1

613 416 340 197 382 109 14

46 1961 .313

48 67

28 38

Opponents

5.01

36 19

487.0

597 327 271 191 378 98

41 1977 .302

52 47

20 28

--------------

www.gobearkats.com - 37

Sam Houston State 2010 Baseball Season Results

* * * * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Game date Feb 19, 2010 Feb 20, 2010 Feb 21, 2010 02/27/10 Feb 27, 2010 Feb 27, 2010 Feb 28, 2010 Mar 02, 2010 03/05/10 Mar 06, 2010 03/07/10 03/07/10 Mar 9, 2010 Mar 12, 2010 Mar 13, 2010 Mar 14, 2010 Mar 19, 2010 Mar 21, 2010 Mar 21, 2010 03/23/2010 03/24/2010 Mar 26, 2010 Mar 27, 2010 Mar 28, 2010 Mar 30, 2010 Apr 01, 2010 Apr 02, 2010 Apr 03, 2010 Apr 06, 2010 Apr 07, 2010 04/09/2010 04/10/2010 04/11/2010 Apr 13, 2010 Apr 16, 2010 Apr 17, 2010 Apr 18, 2010 Apr 20, 2010 04/23/2010 Apr 24, 2010 04/25/2010 Apr 27, 2010 04/30/2010 05/01/2010 05/02/2010 05/04/2010 May 07, 2010 May 08, 2010 May 09, 2010 05/15/2010 05/15/2010 05/16/2010 May 20, 2010 May 21, 2010 May 22, 2010

Opposing team at TCU at TCU at TCU UTAH UTAH UTAH UTAH TEXAS SOUTHERN CREIGHTON NORTHERN COLORADO NORTHERN COLORADO CREIGHTON at Rice at UT Arlington at UT Arlington at UT Arlington TEXAS STATE TEXAS STATE TEXAS STATE HOUSTON BAPTIST PRAIRIE VIEW at UTSA at UTSA at UTSA DALLAS BAPTIST at Northwestern State at Northwestern State at Northwestern State at Houston at Texas Southern MCNEESE ST. MCNEESE ST. MCNEESE ST. RICE at Lamar at Lamar at Lamar at Baylor NICHOLLS NICHOLLS NICHOLLS HOUSTON STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STEPHEN F. AUSTIN TEXAS A&M at Southeastern La at Southeastern La at Southeastern La CENTRAL ARKANSAS CENTRAL ARKANSAS CENTRAL ARKANSAS at A&M-Corpus Christi at A&M-Corpus Christi at A&M-Corpus Christi

W W

W W W W W W W

W W W

W W

Score 0-4 7-12 2-15 4-12 6-10 2-3 7-9 14-8 5-6 3-5 4-3 11-10 1-8 6-9 4-3 12-7 5-12 8-9 10-8 9-8 8-3 9-5 9-6 8-6 9-7 4-5 3-10 0-14 2-4 10-0 1-14 7-1 6-3 7-8 2-5 0-4 7-14 5-9 11-5 12-15 3-13 5-3 2-11 13-14 8-13 1-3 5-9 6-8 5-6 3-4 4-11 3-8 9-1 4-9 16-4

L L L L L L L L L

L L

L L L L L

L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L

r-h-e 0-6-1 7-12-2 2-5-2 4-8-2 6-11-3 2-10-1 7-10-2 14-15-3 5-14-1 3-5-2 4-11-1 11-15-2 1-7-2 6-11-3 4-11-1 12-15-3 5-10-0 8-14-4 10-13-0 9-10-1 8-13-0 9-13-1 9-16-1 8-11-1 9-12-2 4-7-4 3-9-3 0-5-1 2-7-1 10-15-1 1-8-3 7-6-3 6-8-1 7-15-2 2-6-1 0-6-2 7-15-3 5-12-1 11-15-2 12-17-4 3-8-1 5-10-1 2-7-1 13-14-6 8-12-6 1-6-0 5-14-2 6-9-0 5-9-1 3-10-2 4-14-2 3-10-3 9-16-0 4-9-0 16-20-0

r-h-e 4-7-0 12-15-5 15-18-0 12-15-2 10-15-3 3-7-3 9-12-0 8-9-4 6-7-2 5-10-0 3-10-1 10-12-0 8-9-0 9-9-5 3-8-1 7-12-0 12-16-1 9-13-3 8-14-0 8-11-2 3-4-2 5-6-2 6-10-1 6-10-4 7-11-0 5-9-0 10-17-1 14-15-0 4-7-1 0-4-5 14-17-0 1-2-1 3-6-0 8-13-1 5-10-1 4-8-0 14-10-0 9-9-2 5-11-2 15-18-2 13-13-1 3-9-2 11-9-1 14-18-2 13-18-2 3-12-2 9-9-2 8-13-2 6-10-1 4-11-1 11-19-0 8-14-0 1-8-2 9-15-2 4-9-4

Inns 9 9 7 9 9 9 9 9 (10) 9 (15) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 (13) 9 7 9 9 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 (10) 9 9 9 9 7

Overall 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 0-6-0 0-7-0 1-7-0 1-8-0 1-9-0 2-9-0 3-9-0 3-10-0 3-11-0 4-11-0 5-11-0 5-12-0 5-13-0 6-13-0 7-13-0 8-13-0 9-13-0 10-13-0 11-13-0 12-13-0 12-14-0 12-15-0 12-16-0 12-17-0 13-17-0 13-18-0 14-18-0 15-18-0 15-19-0 15-20-0 15-21-0 15-22-0 15-23-0 16-23-0 16-24-0 16-25-0 17-25-0 17-26-0 17-27-0 17-28-0 17-29-0 17-30-0 17-31-0 17-32-0 17-33-0 17-34-0 17-35-0 18-35-0 18-36-0 19-36-0

() extra inning game

www.gobearkats.com - 38

Conference 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 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 6-3-0 6-3-0 6-4-0 6-5-0 6-6-0 6-6-0 6-6-0 6-7-0 7-7-0 8-7-0 8-7-0 8-8-0 8-9-0 8-10-0 8-10-0 9-10-0 9-11-0 9-12-0 9-12-0 9-13-0 9-14-0 9-15-0 9-15-0 9-16-0 9-17-0 9-18-0 9-19-0 9-20-0 9-21-0 10-21-0 10-22-0 11-22-0

Pitcher of record Gallant, D. (L 0-1) Spinn, P. (L 0-1) Westra, J. (L 0-1) Gallant, D. (L 0-2) Shelton, M. (L 0-1) Massey, A. (L 0-1) Powers, B. (L 0-1) Massey, A. (W 1-1) Shelton, M. (L 0-2) Spinn, P. (L 0-2) Hilliard, M. (W 1-0) Shelton, M. (W 1-2) Massey, A. (L 1-2) Gallant, D. (L 0-3) Shelton, M. (W 2-2) Spinn, P. (W 1-2) Gallant, D. (L 1-4) Powers, B. (L 0-2) Shelton, M. (W 3-2) Shelton, M. (W 4-2) Kimbrel, B. (W 1-0) Jackson, J. (W 1-0) Shelton, M. (W 5-2) Kimbrel, B. (W 2-0) Nottebart, D (W 1-0) Gallant, D. (L 0-5) Powers, B. (L 0-3) Spinn, P. (L 1-3) Westra, J. (L 0-2) Kimbrel, B. (W 3-0) Jackson, J. (L 1-1) Gallant, D. (W 1-5) Powers, B. (W 1-3) Jackson, J. (L 1-2) Jackson, J. (L 1-3) Gallant, D. (L 1-6) Shelton, M. (L 5-3) Spinn, P. (L 1-4) Gallant, D. (W 2-6) Spinn, P. (L 1-5) Kimbrel, B. (L 3-1) Spinn, P. (W 2-5) Gallant, D. (L 2-7) Powers, B. (L 1-4) Westra, J. (L 1-2) Spinn, P. (L 2-6) Gallant, D. (L 2-8) Jackson, J. (L 1-4) Shelton, M. (L 5-4) Shelton, M. (L 5-5) Powers, B. (L 2-5) Spinn, P. (L 2-7) Gallant, D. (W 3-8) Powers, B. (L 1-6) Kimbrel, B. (W 4-1)

Attend 3228 3072 2503 338 238 351 386 313 424 233 423 2668 224 396 408 426 0 398 986 374 233 212 227 535 388 348 417 1016 53 536 478 513 1102 523 513 476 1232 431 455 515 982 568 531 520 1517 979 796 693 0 392 333 155 148 206

Time 2:50 3:05 2:41 3:03 2:34 2:35 2:39 3:15 3:05 2:15 3:47 3:01 2:09 2:39 2:21 2:38 3:05 2:49 2:39 2:40 2:26 2:41 2:39 2:50 2:27 3:46 2:42 2:03 2:13 2:26 2:00 2:05 2:29 2:54 2:23 2:18 3:12 2:32 2:48 3:04 2:11 2:30 3:03 3:18 2:53 2:26 3:05 2:27 2:46 2:49 2:57 2:52 2:37 2:27 2:50

2010 Sam Houston Bearkats

1 Chad Kruse, IF Jr Garden Ridge

3 Ryan Mooney, IF Sr The Woodlands

4 Kevin Miller, 3B So Pearland

9 Chris Andreas, OF Sr Brenham

10 Daniel Nottebart, IF/P Sr Houston

11 Braeden Riley, IF Sr Woodville

15 Jordan Bunch, 1B Jr Pearland

16 Doug Oney, C Sr Round Rock

17 Greg Olson, OF So Clear Creek

21 Jordan Westra, RHP Sr Schoolcraft, MI

22 Jacob McMurtry, RHP So Troy

23 Mark Hudson, OF Sr Victoria

27 Tyler Jones, C/3B So Tomball

28 Matt Walker, LHP Fr Robinson

29 Paul Spinn, RHP Sr Holland

38 Hunter Silva, RHP Jr Mont Belview

39 Michael Oros, RHP Jr Kingwood

7 Mark Johnson Head Coach

5 Jessie Plumlee So Rowlett

12 John Hale, 1B Jr Houston

18 Mark Hudson, OF Sr Victoria

24 Kyle Singleton, C Fr Friendswood

6 Michael Hilliard So Houston

8 Cody Dickson Fr Mansfield

13 Tyler Fiebrich, OF So Manor

14 Brent Powers, LHP Sr Richardson

19 Andrew Massey, RHP So Georgetown

20 Brandon Kimbrel, RHP Sr Cameron

25 Michael Burchett, RHP So Carthage

26 Luke Plucheck, OF Fr Tomball

31 Justin Jackson, RHP Sr Magnolia

34 Matt Shelton, RHP Sr Mansfield

36 Payton Wisener, OF Sr Katy

22 Jim Blair Assistant Coach

17 Chris Berry Assistant Coach

35 Seth Fortenberry Assistant

www.gobearkats.com - 39

Don Sanders Stadium Sam Houston State’s Don Sanders Baseball Stadium is located east of the Bowers Stadium football facility. The $5.5 million Sanders Stadium includes spacious dressing areas, indoor hitting cages, and coaches’ offices. Sanders is a former owner of the Houston Sports Association and the Houston Astros Baseball Club and currently, along with Nolan Ryan, is co-owner of Ryan-Sanders Baseball. Ryan-Sanders Baseball owns the Astros’ Class AAA Round Rock Express and Class AA Corpus Christi Hooks. The Houston entrepreneur and philanthropist has donated $1 million to establish an endowment fund to enhance the baseball program at Sam Houston State, Sanders’s alma mater. Sanders, founder and chairman of the investment firm Sanders Morris Harris, is a leading figure in Houston in a variety of civic, corporate and financial enterprises. He was the founder and chairman of the Houston Police Foundation and a member of the University of Houston System Board of Regents and Houston Police Pension System. In 2001, he was named Houston Interfaith Charities’ “Sportsman of the Year.” His current board affiliations include the Nolan Ryan Foundation,

the DePelchin Children’s Center, and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. “Don Sanders Stadium is an outstanding recruiting tool,” SHSU head baseball coach Mark Johnson said. “The new stadium was one of the first things that attracted me to this job. When we were looking into naming the baseball field, we had several criteria in mind. We wanted the person to be an alumnus of Sam Houston, we wanted someone who was interested and involved in baseball, and we wanted someone with integrity, credibility and strong character to reflect what we want to do here for our baseball program. Mr. Sanders was a perfect fit.” The stadium opened on Feb. 11, 2006. Sam Houston State has attracted record crowds to the 1,164 seat facility including a capacity audiences for a 9-8 victory over the Rice Owls in 2006 and the past two years with Texas A&M. More than 50 UIL high school baseball playoff games have been held in the new stadium. Further enhancing the facility, dedication ceremonies for the Bud and Joan Haney Diamond Room took place April 27, 2007, as part of the formal naming ceremony for Sanders Stadium. Joseph L. “Bud” Haney (pictured right) is the only athlete in Sam Houston sports history to earn All-America honors four consecutive years. The Haneys were honored for their generous donation

Don Sanders throws the ceremonial first pitch at the stadium dedication in April, 2007.

www.gobearkats.com - 40

to the baseball program. The Bud and Joan Haney Diamond Room is a multi-purpose meeting area in the baseball/softball facility. Haney, class of 1963, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting. He earned NAIA All-America honors in 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963 while playing at Sam Houston State and in his senior year, the Bearkats won the NAIA World Series national championship. The founder, president and Chief Financial Officer of Profiles International, a Waco-based occupational assessment company, which now contributes upwards of $15 to $20 million to the local economy, Haney is also the co-author of “40 Strategies for Winning in Business.”

Don Sanders Stadium Directions to Don Sanders Stadium FROM HOUSTON ON INTERSTATE 45 * Go north on Interstate 45 * Take Exit 114 (two miles north of Sam Houston statue) * Turn right at the stoplight by the Dairy Queen onto Montgomery Road (Hwy 1374) * Turn right at first stop light onto Sam Houston Blvd. * Turn left at first stop light onto Sycamore Ave * Go through two stop signs on Sycamore. * Make the first left hand turn after the second stop sign on to Bearkat Blvd. * Baseball/Softball facilties and Bowers Stadium are on left. Parking is available in the lots north of the stadium. Come up the stairs to the baseball and softball facilities

Johnson Coliseum

FROM DALLAS / FORT WORTH ON INTERSTATE 45 * Go south on Interstate 45 * Take Exit 114 (third Huntsville exit) * Left across interstate, following Montgomery Road (Hwy 1374) past Dairy Queen * Turn right at stop light onto Sam Houston Blvd. * Turn left at first stop light onto Sycamore Ave * Go through two stop signs on Sycamore. * Make the first left hand turn after the second stop sign on to Bearkat Blvd. * Baseball/Softball facilties and Bowers Stadium are on left. Parking is available in the lots north of the stadium. Come up the stairs to the baseball and softball facilities FROM EAST (TRINITY / LIVINGSTON) * Go south on Highway 19 * Take Bearkat Blvd. exit * Come back under Highway 19 underpass * Take first left on Bowers Blvd. * At stop sign, turn right onto Sycamore * Take first left hand turn on to Bearkat Blvd. * Baseball/Softball facilties and Bowers Stadium are on left. Parking is available in the lots north of the stadium. Come up the stairs to the baseball and softball facilities FROM WEST (BRYAN / AUSTIN) ON HIGHWAY 30 * Enter Huntsville on Highway 30 * Crossing over Interstate 45, Highway 30 becomes Highway 190 East * Right at Courthouse on to Sam Houston Avenue * Continue on Sam Houston Avenue past the University & Family Faith Church * Turn left at stop light at Sycamore Street (at Shell Station) * Go through two stop signs on Sycamore. * Make the first left hand turn after the second stop sign on to Bearkat Blvd. * Baseball/Softball facilties and Bowers Stadium are on left. Parking is available in the lots north of the stadium. Come up the stairs to the baseball and softball facilities

www.gobearkats.com - 41

Bowers Stadium (Football)

Softball

Don Sanders Stadium (Baseball)

Bearkat Baseball

Fans have been lining up to see Bearkat baseball action its new venue, Don Sanders Stadium.

www.gobearkats.com - 42

Baseball legend Nolan Ryan spoke to a capacity audience at the inaugural SHSU Baseball “Meet the Team” night in 2007. Houston Astros rookie sensation Hunter Pence was the special guest at the second “Meet the Team” night in 2008 and new Astros manager Brad Mills was this year’s guest.

The Southland Conference Southland Conference Baseball Directory The Southland Conference 2600 Network Blvd. Suite 150 -- Frisco, Texas 75034 Todd Lamb, media relations (972) 422-9500, fax (972) 422-9225 Email: tlamb @southland.org University of Central Arkansas Bears Steve East, sports information - (501) 450-0013 Email: seast@uca.edu - fax (501) 450-5740

The Southland Conference continues to be a model of stability and consistent achievement as it celebrates the academic and athletic accomplishments of its member institutions. The Southland Conference consists of 12 member universities in three states. All told, the revised membership of the Southland encompasses over 160,000 current students and an alumni base of approximately 700,000. Famous alums from Southland Conference schools include former President Lyndon B. Johnson (Texas State-San Marcos), CBS news anchor Dan Rather (Sam Houston State), U.S. Central Command general Tommy Franks (UT-Arlington), NBA executive Joe Dumars (McNeese State), news and sports anchor Robin Roberts (Southeastern Louisiana), country music star George Strait (Texas State-San Marcos), Major League Baseball stars Kevin Millar (Lamar) and Ben Broussard (McNeese State), NBA legend Scottie Pippen (Central Arkansas), and actor Lou Diamond Phillips (UT-Arlington). The Southland sponsors 17 championship sports, all at the NCAA Division I level. The eight men’s sports include football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, cross country, and indoor and outdoor track and field. The women compete for nine championships in basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, golf, tennis, cross country, and indoor and outdoor track and field. The Southland Conference will be naming its 47th annual baseball champion in 2010. The top eight finishers in the regular season will advance to the 21st Southland post-season tournament. The event will be held at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi. Sam Houston State joined the Southland Conference in 1987-88. In their 24 years of membership in the Southland, the Bearkats have won 20 league championships in 10 sports -- men’s basketball (2000. 2003 and 2010), football (1991, 2001 and 2004), men’s golf (1990 and 1994), women’s golf (2004 and 2007), baseball (1989), softball (1988 and 1993), men’s outdoor track and field (2005 and 2006), women’s outdoor track & field (2005 and 2006), women’s indoor track & field (2007), and volleyball (1993 and 1994).

Lamar University Cardinals Rush Wood, sports information - (409) 880-7845 Email: rush.wood@lamar.edu McNeese State University Cowboys Louis Bonnett, sports information - (318) 475-5207 Email: lbonnette@mcneese.edu - fax (318) 475-5202 Nicholls State University Colonels Charlie Gillingham, sports information - (504) 448-4282 Email: charlie.gillingham@nichollls.edu - fax (504) 448-4924 Northwestern State University Demons Doug Ireland, sports information - (318) 357-6467 Email: ireland@aplha.nsula.edu - fax (318) 357-4515 Sam Houston State University Bearkats Paul Ridings, sports information - (936) 294-1764 Email: ridings@shsu.edu - fax (936) 294-3538 Southeastern Louisiana University Lions Matt Sullivan, sports information - (985) 549-2142 Email: rsullivan@selu.edu - fax (985) 549-3773 Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks James Dixon, sports information - (936) 468-2606 Email: jdixon@sfasu.edu - fax (936) 468-4593 Texas State University Bobcats Rick Poulter, sports information - (512) 245-2966 Email: rpoulter@txstate.edu - fax (512) 245-2967 University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks Gregg Elkin, sports information - (817) 272-5706 Email: gelkin@uta.edu University of Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners Kyle Stephens, sports information - (210) 458-4551 Email: kyle.stephens@utsa.edu

www.gobearkats.com - 43

Bearkat Baseball Heritage SAM HOUSTON STATE MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYERS Player Ray Benge

Team Indians Phillies Dodgers Bees Reds

Years 1925-26 1928-32 1936 1933-35 1936 1938

Ken Boswell

Mets Astros

1967-74 1975-77

Fred Beene

Orioles Yankess Indians

1968-70 1972-74 1974-75

Phil Hennigan

Indians Mets

1969-72 1973

Robbie Manuel Reds

2009-10

Rick Matula

Braves

1979-81

Billy Smith

Astros

1981

Glenn Wilson

Tigers Phillies Mariners Pirates Astros

1982-83 1984-87 1988 1988-89 1993 1989-90

Don Welchel

Orioles

1982-83

Steve Sparks

Brewers Angels Tigers Athletics Diamondbacks

1995-96 1998-99 2000-03 2003 2004

Jordan Tata

Tigers

2006-Current

Major League Bearkats

SAM HOUSTON STATE MAJOR LEAGUE DRAFT SELECTIONS Year 2010 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 2000 1998 1996 1995 1994 1990 1989 1987 1985

Player Dallas Gallant Luke Prihoda Dustin Martin Dustin Craig Jordan Tata Andy Warren Kelly Eddlemon Greg Kubes Jonathan Harraid Daniel Jenkins Stephen Prihoda Jeff Jensen Tom Jones Chris Burton Steve Sparks Kevin Armstrong Ray Crone Richard Johnson

Team Round Twins 23rd Diamondbacks 24th Mets 26th Pirates 23rd Tigers 16th Tigers 8th Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rays 12th Phillies 14th Brewers 27th Reds 28th Royals 20th Phillies 18th Phillies 33rd Braves 28th Brewers 5th Mets 18th Orioles 21st Astros 30th

www.gobearkats.com - 44

Year 1984 1982 1980 1978 1977 1976 1975

Player Kevin Renz Paul Robinson Glenn Wilson Don Welchel Billy Smith Rick Matula Willis Stewart Ron Kainer Karl Rieger Frederick Warren 1971 George Whileyman 1967 Ronald Matney 1966 Ken Boswell Phil Hennigan Albert Choate William Barkley

Team White Sox Phillies Tigers Orioles Astros Braves Cubs Cubs Cardinals Reds Pirates Mets Mets Indians Dodgers Red Sox

Round 2nd 34th 1st 7th 14h 14th 6th 9th 16th 7th 7th 5th 4th 4th 4th 20th

Bearkat Baseball Heritage

Annual Records LONE STAR CONFERENCE (NAIA) Year

Head Coach

1949 Hap Malone 1950 Hap Malone 1951 Hap Malone 1952 Hap Malone 1953 Hap Malone 1954 Hap Malone 1955 Hap Malone 1956 Hap Malone 1957 Ray Benge 1958 Ray Benge 1959 Ray Benge 1960 Ray Benge 1961 Ray Benge 1962 Ray Benge 1963 Ray Benge 1964 Ray Benge 1965 Ray Benge 1966 Ray Benge 1967 Ray Benge 1968 Ray Benge 1969 Bob Britt 1970 Bob Britt 1971 Bob Britt 1972 Bob Britt 1973 Bob Britt 1974 Bob Britt 1975 Bob Britt 1976 John Skeeters 1977 John Skeeters 1978 John Skeeters 1979 John Skeeters 1980 John Skeeters 1981 John Skeeters 1982 John Skeeters 1983 John Skeeters (NCAA Division II) 1984* John Skeeters

Season W-L 15-5 19-9 11-13 11-14 14-11 20-7 12-15 10-18 17-8 15-6 13-3 23-11 19-11 22-11 27-8 27-8 22-8 16-12 20-7 16-9 24-11 33-9 23-18 33-13 27-12 42-11 43-14 30-20 37-16 33-20-1 38-14 40-16 38-18 33-23 33-23-1 42-18

Post-Season

The Bearkats race on to the field after upsetting No. 2 Miami in the 1996 NCAA Regionals at Disch-Falk Field in Austin NAIA World Series NAIA World Series NAIA World Series NAIA World Series Champions NAIA World Series NAIA World Series

GULF STAR CONFERENCE (NCAA Division II) Year Head Coach 1985 John Skeeters 1986 John Skeeters (NCAA Division I) 1987 John Skeeters

NAIA Regionals NAIA Regionals

Season W-L 35-21 45-17

Conference W-L Finish 12-6 1st 16-4 1st

Post Season

44-18-1

17-3

NCAA Div. I Regionals

1st

NCAA Div. II Regionals NCAA Div. II Regionals

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE (NCAA Division I) Year Head Coach

NAIA World Series NAIA World Series NAIA World Series

NAIA Regionals NAIA Regionals NAIA Regionals NAIA Regionals

NCAA Div. II Regionals

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters

Season W-L 32-25 31-23 34-22-1 33-17 28-28 30-26 29-24 22-32 31-29

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters John Skeeters Chris Rupp Chris Rupp Chris Rupp Chris Rupp Mark Johnson

26-27 29-28 22-33 25-29 19-31 21-33 20-33 19-30-1 24-29-2 23-31 40-24

2008

Mark Johnson

37-25

2009

Mark Johnson

36-24

2010

Mark Johnson

19-36

In 1906 Sam Houston Normal Institute fielded its first sports team in baseball. The program was shelved after the 1929 season. The modern era of Bearkat baseball began in 1947.

www.gobearkats.com - 45

Conference Post Season W-L Finish 11-10 4th 13-5 1st NCAA Div. I Regionals 11-6 2nd 9-5 2nd 10-11 4th 13-9 4th 15-9 2nd 10-14 6th 15-15 4th SLC Tournament Champions NCAA Div. I Regionals 17-11 3rd 12-10 6th 8-19 9th 14-13 6th 8-19 9th 9-18 9th 9-18 8th 11-14 7th 13-14 6th 12-18 9th 18-12 4th SLC Tournament Champions NCAA Div. I Regionals 18-12 4th SLC Tournament Champions NCAA Div. I Regionals 18-14 7th SLC Tournament Champions NCAA Div. I Regionals 11-22 10th

Bearkat Baseball Post Season Success NCAA DIVISION I REGIONALS

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE

1987 Austin, TX Oklahoma Houston Indiana St. Houston 1989 Austin, TX Oklahoma St. New Orleans 1996 Austin, TX Miami (FL) Texas UCLA 2007 Oxford, MS Mississippi Troy Southern Mississippi Mississippi

1993 Natchitoches, LA UT-Arlington McNeese St. UT-Arlington McNeese St. 1994 Natchitoches, LA UTSA Northwestern St. 1996 Shreveport, LA UTSA Southwest Texas Northeast Louisiana Northwestern St. 1997 Monroe, LA Northeast Louisiana UT-Arlington UTSA Southwest Texas 1998 Shreveport, LA Northwestern St. McNeese St. Nicholls St. Northwestern St. 2000 Shreveport, LA Louisiana-Monroe McNeese St. Northwestern St. 2007 Natchitoches, LA Texas St. Lamar UTSA Texas St. 2008 Huntsville, TX Northwestern St. TX A&M-Corpus Christi TX A&M-Corpus Christi Lamar 2009 Corpus Christi, TX Southeastern Louisiana UTSA Southeastern Louisiana Texas St.

2008 Houston, TX Rice Texas 2009 Houston, TX Rice Xavier

3rd place W 5-1 L 4-8 W 10-8 L 0-4 4th place L 5-6 L 4-8 3rd place W 5-4 L 2-4 L 8-10 2nd place L 5-14 W 5-4 W 12-11* L 13-21 *11 innings 4th place L 2-3 L 3-13 4th place L 2-5 L 6-9

NCAA DIVISION II REGIONALS 1984 Brookings, SD Missouri-St. Louis Lewis (IL) 1985 Romeoville, IL SIU-Edwardsville Lewis (IL) Mankato St. (MN) SIU-Edwardsville 1986 Troy, AL Troy St. SIU-Edwardsville Jacksonville St. Troy St.

5th place L 2-5 L 8-24 3rd place L 4-8 W 12-3 W 13-5 L 3-4 3rd place L 7-8 W 13-7 W 8-6 L 4-6

NAIA WORLD SERIES 2nd place W 4-1 L 1-11 W 6-1 L 2-3 4th place L 2-3 L 4-7 Champions W 8-7 W 2-1 W 11-1 W 8-7 3rd place W 9-8 W 12-3 L 2-3 L 4-16 3rd place W 4-2 W 10-5 L 8-14 L 1-8 4th place L 5-7 W 4-3 L 1-3 Champions W 2-0 W 7-3 W 5-4 W 3-1 Champions W 7-1 W 13-2 W 7-5 W 15-7 Champions W 9-2 W 8-6* W 7-2 W 7-1 *11 innings

1960 Sioux City, IA Indiana (PA) Southern (LA) Nebraska-Omaha Southern (LA) 1961 Sioux City, IA Defiance (OH) East Carolina Sacramento St. 1962 Saint Joseph, MO Lewis (IL) Portland St. Lewis (IL) 1963 Saint Joseph, MO California (PA) Mayville St (ND) Grambling (LA) Grambling (LA) 1964 Saint Joseph, MO Eastern Illinois Georgia Southern W. Liberty St (WV) 1965 Saint Joseph, MO Southern (LA) Nebraska-Omaha UW-Whitewater Glassboro St. (NJ) 1972 Phoenix, AZ Lewis (IL) High Point (NC) Frostburg St (MD) LaVerne (CA) 1974 Saint Joseph, MO Fort Hays St. (KS) David Lipscomb (TN) Lewis (IL) LaVerne (CA) LaVerne (CA) Lewis (IL) 1975 Saint Joseph, MO Missouri Western Lewis (IL) Birmingham Southern Eastern St. (CT) Lewis (IL)

4th place W 6-1 L 8-10 W 4-1 L 6-8 5th place W 10-0 L 4-7 L 1-13 6th place W 4-1 L 3-5 L 0-1 Champions W 21-1 W 5-0 W 6-3 W 2-1 4th place W 3-1 L 4-5 L 1-2 4th place W 7-3 L 0-4 W 7-2 L 1-2 3rd place L 3-4 W 9-4 W 16-3 L 6-8 2nd place W 5-0 W 4-0 W 6-1 L 2-4 W 5-4 L 2-3 2nd place W 2-1 L 1-4 W 10-5 W 7-0 L 1-2

The 1963 Bearkats won the NAIA World Series. Sam Houston State competed in the NAIA World Series nine times. The Bearkats have earned berths in NCAA Regional tournaments six times, three at the NCAA Division I level and three at the Division II level.

www.gobearkats.com - 46

Bearkat Post Season Honors NCAA DIVISION I ALL-AMERICA Kelly Eddlemon, ss 1999 1t Luke Prihoda, p 2007 1t Todd Sebek, of 2008 3t Bobby Verbick, of 2007 1t NCAA STOPPER OF THE YEAR Luke Prihoda 2007 ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE Zach Adkisson, p 2004 hm Chris Andreas, dh 2010 1t Richie Beard, p 1989 2t Nathan Boyd, p 2000 hm Kerry Brandl, c 1989 1t Jaime Branham, dh 1993 hm Brent Bubela, c 1996 2t, 1997 hm Chris Burton, of 1988 2t, 1989 1t John Carmichael, 2b 1991 hm Tommy Cliffe, dh 1999 2t Mario Cotton, of 1991 1t Dustin Craig, p 2004 hm Andy Deen, 1b 1989 1t Kelly Eddlemon, 3b 1999 1t, 2000 1t Lou Ferrell, dh 2001 3t, 2003 hm Russell Ferrell, ss 1989 hm, 1991 hm Seth Foreman, c 2000 3t Brandon Foster, of 2003 hm Brian Gaffney, 3b 1998 2t Dallas Gallant, p 2008 hm Isaias Garcia, 2b 2005 2t** Kenneth Garza, p 1989 1t* Tim Gray, p 2006 hm Seth Hammock, 3b 2008 1t Jonathan Harraid, p 1998 2t Jaosn Harrison, 1b 2000 2t Jeremy Holzbach, ss 2003 hm, 2004 hm, 2007 hm Jacob Howard, p 2007 2t Mark Hudson, of 2010 hm Jeff Jensen, 1b 1993 2t, 1994 2t Tom Jones, of 1989 hm, 1990 2t Karl Krailo, 1b 2005 hm, 2006 2t, 2007 1t Andrew Kasparek, c 2003 2t, 2004 1t Jim Knight, of 1989 2t Gene Kridler, dh 1990 1t Greg Kubes, p 1997 1t* Clint Mann, 2b 2007 hm Robert Manuel, p 2005 hm Jesse Marshall, p 2007 hm Dustin Martin, of 2005 3t, 2006 1t Mike McCreary, of 1993 1t Greg McGill, 2b 1989 2t Luke Prihoda, p 2007 1t*

Steve Prihoda, p 1993 2t, 1994 1t*, 1995 1t Darrell Rice, ss 1992 hm Braeden Riley, if 2009 1t, 2010 2t Jamie Rohlmeier, 2b 2008 hm Ryan Rosplock, 1b 1995 1t Peter Schandua, p 1993 hm Todd Sebek, of 2007 hm, 2008 2t Mike Stavinoha, p 1988 2t Keith Stein, of 2007 2t, 2008 1t Jonathon Stone, 1b 2004 hm Lenny Tallo, c 1990 2t, 1991 1t Jordan Tata, p 2003 3t Ron Thames, 1b 1996 1t, 1997 1t Mike Tofte, of 1994 2t Clint Turlington, 1b 1990 2t Bobby Verbick, of 2007 1t, 2008 1t Cory Walters, p 2001 2t Andy Warren, p 1998 2t, 1999 1t, 2000 2t Sean Weatherford, p 2009 2t Mark Wyatt, c 2009 3t Nick Zaleski, 1b 2009 2t *Pitcher of Year, **Newcomer of the Year #Player of the Year SOUTHLAND ALL-TOURNAMENT Nathan Boyd, p 200o Brent Bubela, dh 1996* Tommy Cliffe, dh 1998 Adam De la Garza, of 2009 Brian Gaffney, 2b 1996 Dallas Gallant, p 2008 Adam de la Garza, of 2009 Seth Hammock, 3b 2008 Kevin Hermes, p 1996 Bobby Johnson, of 1993 Clint Mann, 2b 2007 Nolan Nicholls, p 1993 Brad Prihoda, 2b 1997 Luke Prihoda, p 2007* Heath Pugh, c 2007 Matt Shelton, p 2009* Keith Stein, of 2007, 2008 Ron Thames, 1b 1997* Bobby Verbick, of 2007, 2008* Sean Weatherford, p 2009 Mark Wyatt, c 2009 Ryan Weber, 2b 2008 *Most Valuable Player ALL-GULF STAR CONFERENCE Chris Burton, of 1986 1t, 1987 1t Mike Cobb, of 1986 2t Louis Corry, 1b 1986 2t

Holleman Field was the home of Bearkat baseball from 1948 to 2006. The Bearkats produced 38 consecutive winning seasons at Holleman Field including 20 teams that advanced to national post-season action.

www.gobearkats.com - 47

Brad Kelley, of Brian McDonald, 2b Mitchell Moon, ss Michael Nau, p Terry Pirtle, 3b Steve Sparks, p Mike Stavinoha, p Greg Williams, c

1986 2t, 1987 2t 1986 1t 1987 2t 1986 1t, 1987 1t 1986 1t#, 1987 1t# 1987 1t 1986 1t 1987 1t

NCAA DIVISION II ALL-AMERICA Richard Johnson, 1b 1983 3t, 1985 1t Bryan McDonald, 2b 1986 1t Terry Pirtle, 3b 1986 1t NAIA ALL-AMERICA Alton Arnold, p Fred Beene, p Doyle Campbell, of Jud Chamblee, p Albert Choate, p Floyd Ciruti, of Richard Dyer, p Jimmy Dodd, 2b John Fox, 1b Carlo Gott, ss Joe Haney, of Pat Harrop, 3b Hugh Hamilton, p Jackie Heard, 2b Mike Holt, 2b Steve Hume, of Dennis Kainer, p Ralph Katt, of Ronnie Kluch, p Dennis Lindstrand Rick Matula, p Jim Miller, p David Mire, of Guinn Murray, of Roy Norrell, p Nathan Partain, p Jim Pitts, 3b Jerry Register, c John Skeeters, c Larry Smith, 3b Tommy Wendt 1b Glenn Wilson, 3b David Woolley, c Cary Workman, p

1960 hm, 1961 1t, 1962 hm 1963 1t, 1964 1t 1975 hm 1981 hm 1965 2t 1972 1t 1961 hm 1963 2b, 1965 1t 1966 hm 1963 hm, 1964 1t 1960 1t, 1961 1t, 1962 1t, 1963 1t 1963 hm 1969 1t 1974 2b 1970 2b 1981 hm 1980 hm 1965 hm 1964 hm 1966 hm 1975 hm 1974 1t 1976 2t 1962 1t 1973 hm 1979 hm 1972 hm 1964 hm 1963 hm, 1965 hm 1962 hm 1977 1t, 1978 1t 1979 2t, 1980 hm 1974 1t 1963 hm

NAIA ALL-WORLD SERIES Alton Arnold, p 1960, 1961, 1962 Fred Beene, p 1963, 1964 Joe Campise, 3b 1960 Pat Centilli, p 1960 Bill Cheatham, of 1974 Floyd Ciruti, of 1972 Jimmy Dodd, ss 1963 (mvp), 1964, 1965 Carlo Gott, ss 1963 Joe Haney, of 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 Pat Harrop, of 1963 Ronnie Kainer, p 1975 Paul Leggett, of 1974 Guinn Murray, of 1961, 1962 Jim Pitts, 3b 1972 Larry Smith, 1b 1962, 1963 John Skeeters, c 1963 Willis Stewart, if 1975 Bobby Tacker, ss 1960 Gerald Walling, c 1960 David Woolley, c 1972, 1974 Cary Workman, p 1963

Bearkat All-Time Leaders TOP SINGLE SEASON BATTING AVERAGES

TOP CAREER BATTING AVERAGES

NAIA SEASON Hitter Mike Holt Hootie Murray Glenn Wilson Jim Hughes Tommy Wendt Richard Johnson Floyd Ciruti Doug Allman Dave Mire Willis Stewart Steve Hume Jimmy Pitts Tommy Wendt Rocky Stevens Willis Stewart Glenn Wilson

Year 1968 1961 1980 1955 1977 1983 1972 1949 1976 1972 1981 1972 1975 1968 1973 1979

GP 25 25 54 27 49 53 46 20 46 29 53 46 57 24 32 52

AB 92 75 173 90 159 159 151 76 143 77 166 151 199 82 90 152

Hits 45 33 76 22 68 65 60 30 56 30 64 58 76 31 34 57

Avg. .489 .453 .439 .433 .428 .409 .397 .395 .392 .390 .386 .384 .382 .378 .378 .375

Year 2009 1999 1987 2007 1985 1986 1986 2006 2009 1996 2008 2000 2010 1989 2007 1984 2003 1985 1987 2004

GP 60 55 61 64 55 62 62 54 60 45 52 53 52 42 64 55 53 42 60 41

AB 236 221 207 255 184 215 215 208 287 131 205 188 210 156 254 155 209 145 194 156

Hits 99 92 85 103 73 84 84 81 111 50 78 71 79 58 94 57 77 53 71 57

Avg. .419 .416 .411 .404 .397 .391 .391 .389 .387 .382 .380 .378 .376 .372 .370 .368 .368 .366 .366 .365

NCAA SEASON Hitter Nick Zaleski Kelly Eddlemon Terry Pirtle Keith Stein Richard Johnson Terry Pirtle Ryan Rosplock Dustin Martin Braeden Riley Brent Bubela Seth Hammock Kelly Eddlemon Chris Andreas Chris Burton Bobby Verbick Ray Crone Andrew Kasparek Ray Crone Brad Kelly Andrew Kasparek

TOP SINGLE SEASON PITCHING RECORDS NAIA SEASON Pitcher Nathan Partain Albert Choate Hugh Hamilton Freddie Beene Ray Burgess Jim Miller Ron Kainer Ron Kainer Ronnie Matney Jud Chamblee Freddie Beene Hugh Hamilton

Year 1979 1965 1969 1964 1975 1974 1974 1975 1967 1981 1963 1970

W-L 12-1 12-2 11-0 11-1 11-1 11-2 11-3 11-4 10-1 10-2 10-2 10-3

IP 85.1 111.2 94.1 --72.2 107.0 104.1 108.1 88.0 94.2 88.0 97.2

BB 32 --16 --13 34 29 38 --22 --16

SO 52 117 65 --49 83 107 86 66 44 108 77

ER 40 22 12 --7 12 15 17 20 35 12 25

ERA 4.22 1.71 1.15 0.74 0.87 1.01 1.29 1.41 2.31 3.33 1.14 2.30

Year 1987 2007 1986 1987 1986 1986 1988 1997 1994 1998

W-L 11-0 11-6 11-3 10-1 9-1 9-2 9-3 9-3 9-4 9-5

IP 88.0 110.0 87.1 64.1 79.0 73.0 89.1 99.1 104.2 68.1

BB 30 30 25 29 38 33 42 32 26 21

SO 62 78 45 37 54 38 41 78 92 67

ER 19 33 28 30 23 37 30 38 25 28

ERA 1.94 2.70 2.89 4.20 2.62 4.56 3.93 3.44 2.15 3.69

Hitter Keith Stein Chris Andreas Glenn Wilson Andrew Kasparek Richard Johnson Terry Pirtle Mike Holt Tommy Wendt Floyd Ciruti Bobby Verbick Braeden Riley David Mire Ray Crone Steve Hume Jim Knight Kelly Eddlemon Tyler Knight Todd Sebek Brad Kelley Randy Reimer Dustin Martin Nick Zaleski Chris Burton Mark Wyatt Ryan Mooney Karl Krailo Sam Monteau Ryan Rosplock Terry Wayne Roach Bill Johnson

Year 2007-08 2010 1978-80 2003-04 1982-85 1984-87 1967-70 1974-77 1970-73 2007-08 2008-10 1976-77 1983-85 1978-81 1988-89 1997-00 2008 2007-08 1985-87 1980-81 2003-06 2006-09 1986-89 2008-09 2008-10 2004-07 1973-75 1995-96 1970-72 1979-81

AB 517 210 471 365 679 753 378 645 552 484 629 293 431 572 246 736 217 493 460 224 543 709 649 328 429 751 466 398 349 453

Runs 121 32 112 59 141 166 96 137 135 117 116 81 141 155 60 159 45 116 120 59 107 147 200 68 84 126 93 79 71 92

Hits 196 79 175 134 248 271 135 230 197 173 224 104 152 201 85 255 75 168 156 76 183 239 218 109 141 244 151 129 113 146

RBI 98 41 142 75 205 179 57 136 77 139 90 51 71 125 55 202 55 77 95 50 80 154 98 68 68 176 100 77 97 95

2B 31 15 30 27 50 36 12 50 27 37 34 12 10 45 14 61 12 33 31 14 29 50 38 23 21 54 19 26 17 22

3B 10 1 4 2 11 11 6 10 6 10 6 6 6 8 3 4 1 8 6 2 6 1 7 2 2 1 7 2 2 5

HR 10 7 27 16 57 18 4 12 6 28 2 3 4 15 7 48 7 8 15 10 11 21 8 17 7 25 8 19 19 7

Avg. .379 .376 .372 .367 .365 .360 .357 .357 .357 .357 .356 .355 .353 .351 .346 .346 .346 .341 .339 .339 .337 .337 .336 .332 .329 .325 .324 .324 .324 .322

ER 96 --114 47 78 33 48 110 --95 166 105 117 79 85 48 77

ERA 2.05 --3.33 1.50 3.07 1.53 1.66 3.87 --2.45 4.89 4.53 4.45 4.14 4.31 2.07 3.07

TOP CAREER PITCHING RECORDS Pitcher Hugh Hamilton Pat Centilli Dennis Kainer Ron Kainer Mike Nau Ray Burgess Jim Miller Mike Stavinoha Fred Beene Steve Prihoda Jeff Vanlandingham Frank Noska Richie Beard Nathan Partain Rick Lingren Rick Matula Don Welchel

Years 1967-70 1957-60 1979-82 1972-75 1985-88 1972-75 1971-74 1985-88 1962-64 1992-95 1999-02 1985-88 1989-93 1976-79 1983-85 1973-75 1976-78

W-L 32-6 30-7 30-12 28-10 26-5 26-5 26-7 26-8 25-4 25-15 22-23 20-7 20-10 19-2 19-8 19-9 19-13

IP 292.0 --308.1 281.1 228.1 194.0 261.0 255.2 --349.0 305.1 208.2 236.2 171.7 177.1 209.0 225.1

BB 64 --161 92 102 46 88 101 --100 166 95 132 57 65 70 99

SO 230 --235 238 136 123 191 118 --285 192 122 114 109 83 177 148

NCAA SEASON Pitcher Steve Sparks Jacob Howard Mike Stavinoha Mike Nau Mike Nau Frank Noska Mike Stavinoha Greg Kubes Steve Prihoda Jonathan Harraid

Kelly Eddlemon

www.gobearkats.com - 48

Mike Holt

Terry Pirtle

Booster Information Sam Houston State University, as a member of the Southland Conference and the NCAA, is responsible for ensuring that its coaches, student-athletes, faculty and staff, former students, donors, boosters and friends abide by SLC and NCAA regulations. Recruitment of prospective student-athletes is the sole responsibility of Sam Houston State coaches. Boosters must not become involved in the recruiting process. SHSU is responsible for the actions of its boosters and can be subject to penalties. Below is information regarding booster involvement with an institution’s athletics program. Representative of Athletics Interests A representative of athletics interests is any individual who has: • Made any type of financial contribution to the SHSU athletics department or booster organization. • Assisted in recruiting a prospective student-athlete. • Participated in or is a member of any agency or organization promoting the institution’s athletics program. • Assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families. • Been involved otherwise in promoting the institution’s athletics program. Once booster status is established, individuals retain that identity indefinitely. Prospects A prospective student-athlete is any student who has either begun classes in the 9th grade or who has received benefits that the institution does not generally provide to all prospective students. This definition includes junior college student-athletes as well. Boosters are allowed to: • Notify coaches about prospects in their area. • Attend high school or 2-year college athletic contests or events where prospects may compete, but cannot contact prospect or their relatives/guardians in any way. • Continue pre-existing relationships with prospects provided no recruitment takes place. Relationships must have begun prior to 8th grade. Questions from the prospect about the athletic program should be directed to the athletic department. • Have a phone conversation with a prospect only if the prospect initiates the call. Such a call may not be prearranged by any staff member or booster. Questions regarding the athletic program should be directed to the athletic department. Boosters cannot: • Contact prospects or their families in any way (in person, by phone, or in writing). This includes e-mail, message boards, or any messenger service. • Provide prospects or their family/friends with any extra benefits. • Send any materials to prospects, including newspapers, media guides, posters, programs, e-mails, etc. • Contact a prospect’s school in order to evaluate a prospect.

ment during the academic year and compensation can only be for work actually performed at a rate commensurate with the going rate for similar services. Boosters cannot: • Use the name or picture of a student-athlete to directly or indirectly advertise, recommend or promote the sale or use of a commercial product or service. • Provide extra benefits to a student-athlete or their family. • Provide free or reduced rate housing for a student-athlete or family. Student-athletes are not allowed to house-sit for boosters. Extra Benefits Boosters are not permitted to provide enrolled student-athletes and prospective student-athletes, or their relatives/friends with any “extra benefits.” An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or their relatives/friends a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Examples of this include, but are not limited to: • Providing cash or loans in any amount or signing/co-signing for a loan. • Giving gifts of any kind, including birthday/holiday gifts. • Any free or reduced-cost services, including entertainment or admission to professional events. • Providing use of an automobile, or rides anywhere. • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing. • Employment arrangements for a student-athlete or a prospect’s family/friends. • Entertaining a prospect or their friends and families. • Payment for work not performed or at a rate above the going rate. • Payment of fees or expenses to attend camps/clinics. The information provided above is meant to serve only as a brief summary of these areas and does not cover all applicable NCAA rules. If you have questions, please contact the compliance officer at (936) 294-4440.

Current Student-Athletes A prospect becomes a student-athlete on the 1st day of initial collegiate enrollment at a 4-year institution. Boosters are allowed to: • Provide an occasional family home meal to a student-athlete or entire team. This meal must take place in a home, not a restaurant and may be catered. Requests for these meals must be approved in advance by the compliance office. • Employ a student-athlete under certain circumstances with prior approval from the athletics department. Both the student-athlete and the employer must sign a written statement prior to employwww.gobearkats.com - 49

Sam Houston Athletic Directory ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Director of Athletics Bobby Williams Associate Athletic Director Student Services Associate Athletic Director Finance Associate Athletic Director Operations Associate Athletic Director External Operations Administrative Coordinator NCAA Compliance Assistant Athletic Director Ticket Operations Assistant Athletic Director Media Relations Media Services Coordinator Academic Advisor Athletic Associate Facilities Coordinator Marketing Marketing Marketing Staff Associate Office Supervisor Staff Assistant Athletics Secretary Athletics Secretary Athletics Secretary Athletic Assistant Custodian

(936) 294-4205 bwilliams@shsu.edu Chris Thompson (936) 294-3542 cthompson@shsu.edu Bobbie Hilliard (936) 294-1727 bobbie@shsu.edu Greg Hinze (936) 294-1725 ghinze@shsu.edu David Paitson (936) 294-3443 dpaitson@shsu.edu John Holder (936) 294-2799 jholder@shsu.edu Curtis Collier (936) 294-4440 curtiscollier@shsu.edu Jason Chandler (936) 294-1729 jxc042@shsu.edu Paul Ridings (936) 294-1764 ridings@shsu.edu Jason Barfield (936) 294-3533 jbarfield@shsu.edu Jessica Payne (936) 294-4459 jmpayne@shsu.edu Ryan Carroll (936) 294-9521 crc026@shsu.edu Katheryne McGilvray (936) 294-3443 kxm013@shsu.edu J. R. Ohr (936) 294-1729 rxo021@shsu.edu Justin Stapleton (936) 294-4118 jstapleton@shsu.edu Denise Holcomb (936) 294-3999 denise@shsu.edu Rhonda Curry (936) 294-4205 rcurry@shsu.edu Karen White (936) 294-4906 kwhite@shsu.edu Jennifer Davis (936) 294-3286 jld025@shsu.edu Judy Webb (936) 294-4291 jwebb@shsu.edu Terry Artherholt (936) 294-1729 txa011@shsu.edu James Ross

HEAD COACHES Men’s Basketball

Jason Hooten

Women’s Basketball

Brenda Nichols

Baseball

Mark Johnson

Bowling

Brad Hagen

Golf

Ronnie Choate

Football

Willie Fritz

(936) 294-1747 jhooten@shsu.edu (936) 294-1994 bwn001@shsu.edu (936) 294-1731 markjohnson@shsu.edu (936) 294-3350 bkh003@shsu.edu (936) 294-1051 rdc015@shsu.edu (936) 294-1735

Soccer

Tom Brown

Softball

Bob Brock

Volleyball

Brenda Gray

Tennis

Jim Giachino

Track & Field

David Self

ASSISTANT COACHES Women’s Basketball

Jamene Caldwell Leslie Reinecker

Baseball

Jim Blair Chris Berry

Football

Jeff Conway Bob DeBesse Scott Stoker Ben Beasley Anthony Johnson Johnny Jernigan Derek Warehime

Golf

Tommy Chain

Soccer

Topper Cogan

Track & Field

Jesse Parker Michael Herston

Volleyball

Joe Lind

Softball

Adrian Mendoza

ATHLETIC TRAINING Head Athletic Trainer

Hope Parker

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Wes Nowlin

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Head Coach Kyle Speer

wef004@shsu.edu (936) 294-1244 twb008@shsu.edu (936) 294-3920 ath_rlb@shsu.edu (936) 294-1736 bgray@shsu.edu (936) 294-1744 jimgiachino@shsu.edu (936) 294-3539 dself@shsu.edu (936) 294-3915 jcc019@shsu.edu (936) 294-1742 lbr005@shsu.edu (936) 294-4653 jblair@shsu.edu (936) 294-4435 chrisberry@shsu.edu (936) 294-1733 jsc018@shsu.edu (936) 294-1777 rdd006@shsu.edu (936) 294-1732 tss016@shsu.edu (936) 294-3531 brb023@shsu.edu (936) 294-1164 ajj013@shsu.edu (936) 294-1734 jxj011@shsu.edu (936) 294-1751 dxw009@shsu.edu (936) 294-1051 tmc014@shsu.edu (936) 294-4138 ccc025@shsu.edu (936) 294-3127 stdjep20@shsu.edu (936) 294-3539 mkh011@shsu.edu (936) 294-3596 jlind@shsu.edu (936) 294-1745 (936) 294-1710 hopeghorley@shsu.edu (936) 294-1710 jwn@shsu.edu (936) 294-1728 ath_kas@shsu.edu

Sam Houston State Media Information NEWSPAPERS HUNTSVILLE ITEM - Tom Waddill, Cody Stark (936) 295-5407 FAX (936) 435-0135 1409 10th Street, Huntsville, TX 77340 THE HOUSTONIAN - Student newspaper (936) 294-1502 FAX (936) 294-1504 Huntsville, TX 77341

RADIO

TELEVISION

KSAM 101.7 FM - Kooter Roberson (Bearkat radio play-by-play) (936) 295-2651 PO Box 330, Huntsville, TX 77342 KSHU-FM 90.5 FM - Student radio station (936) 294-1348 Sam Houston State Huntsville, TX 77341

HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Ronnie Turner (713) 220-7891 FAX (713) 220-7866 PO Box 4260, Houston, TX 77002

www.gobearkats.com - 50

SHSU Cable 7 - Student television station (936) 294-1347 Sam Houston State, Huntsville, TX 77341 KBTX-TV Channel 3 - Darryl Bruffet (800) 725-5289 PO Box 3730, Bryan, TX 77801

www.gobearkats.com - 51

2011 Baseball Schedule

2007 Southland ns Tournament Champio

2008 Southland Tournament Champio ns

2009 Southland pions Tournament Cham

February 18 at Tulane 19 at Tulane 20 at Tulane 22 Houston Baptist 25 Northern Colorado 26 Nebraska 27 Nebraska 27 Northern Colorado

6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

March 4 5 6 8 11 12 13 15 18 19 20 22 23 25 26 27 29 30

Michigan Massachusetts Massachusetts at Rice UT-Arlington* UT-Arlington* UT-Arlington* at Houston at Texas State* at Texas State* at Texas State* Houston Baptist Prairie View A&M UTSA* UTSA* UTSA* at Dallas Baptist Rice

6:30 p.m. 6:30 p..m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

April 1 2 3 5 8 9 10 12 15 16 17 19 21 22 23 26 29 30

Northwestern St.* Northwestern St.* Northwestern St.* Baylor at McNeese St.* at McNeese St.* at McNeese St.* Houston Lamar* Lamar* Lamar* at Texas Southern at Nicholls* at Nicholls* at Nicholls* at Texas A&M Southeastern Louisiana* Southeastern Louisiana*

6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

May 1 3 6 7 8 13 14 15 19 20 21 25-28

Southeastern Louisiana* 1 p.m. Texas Southern 6:30 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin* 3 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin* 2 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin* 1 p.m. at Central Arkansas* 6 p.m. at Central Arkansas* 2 p.m. at Central Arkansas* 1 p.m. A&M-Corpus Christi* 6:30 p.m. A&M-Corpus Christi* 2 p.m. A&M-Corpus Christi* 1 p.m. Southland Tournament at San Marcos